Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

Responsible to:**Project Officer, Sports for Peace and Development
**Responsible to: Field Officer(s)
Department :Education and Livelihoods*
Employment Type: *Regular full-time

1.Project Planning and Design
•    Support program development, planning, implementation and evaluation.
•    Design interventions responsive to the context by way of using sports.
•    Design or review training manuals to aid in delivery of the intervention targeting the Youths
•    Develop project work plans for sports and development
•    Develop and maintain relevant database of data and serve as a hub of data that may be required for reporting purposes and sharing with donors
•    Incorporate workable empowerment model in new projects.

2.Project Implementation and Training
•    Mobilize community on a need basis within the sports for peace and development project.
•    Promote youth participation in sports, social cohesion and peace initiatives.
•    Develop new and novel sporting activities with an aim of increasing youth participation and engagement.
•    Establish of joint development initiatives among the different communities in Kibera to promote sustainable development.
•    Mentorship and training of young community leaders to spearhead peace and development initiatives in Kibera.
•    Establish and run community youth parliaments to increase democracy and spearhead community development initiatives that target the youths
•    Link talented youth to opportunities in sports academies and clubs.
•    Promote professional development for coaches and referees.
•    Participate in the development and update of training materials.
•    Forge positive partnerships for the attainment of project goals.
•    In liaison with the Program Coordinator identify opportunities to strengthen the sports for development component of the program.
•    Represent the program in trainings, forums and seminars with directive from the coordinator
•    Engage with the coordinator in prospecting for funds

3.Project Monitoring& Evaluation
•    Compile reports (narrative and data) and submit them to the program coordinator as per the set deadlines
•    Participate in the design, data collection and analysis of surveys and routine data
•    Ensure proper documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt.
•    Evaluation of training conducted.
•    Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees.

4.Financial Management and Reporting
•    Offer support in program budgets. Monitor budget spending in line with the spending plans, budget vs actual analyses, and develop remedial plans where necessary to ensure budgets are optimally utilized.
•    Ensure donor compliance with donor guidelines and contracts including budget flexibility and reporting requirements.
•    Manage budget and work plan in liaison with the coordinator.

5.Education and Competencies
•    Diploma in Community Development, Social Studies, Project Management and related field.
•    Minimum 2 years in a similar position with demonstrated achievements.
•    Informal Settlement experience is an added advantage.
•    Great Interpersonal Skills.
•    Team Player who is ready to learn and grow.
•    Has empathy, is Positive and has encouraging personality.
•    Has knowledge on child protection policy and implementation
•    Has been able to implement youth mentorship curriculum
•    Has knowledge on Microsoft office packages and among other ICT skills

How to apply
Send a cover letter and resume with reference PROJECT ASSISTANT, SPORTS FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT to hr@carolinaforkibera.org on or before 16th April 2021.

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