Health and Education Program Officer at Mennonite Central Committee

MCC Kenya seeks an energetic and self-motivated person to accompany its health and education partners as they implement projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist partner organizations to strengthen project impact for participants
• Support partner organizations in project design, monitoring and evaluation (including data collection and analysis), and narrative and financial reporting
• Conduct project monitoring visits
• Support partners in organizational capacity building
• Support partners as they implement safeguarding requirements and maintain strong financial systems
• Assist partners in building networks with local and outside organizations
• Participate in MCC meetings, conferences, and events, including weekly team devotions
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisors

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Project Management, International Development, Education, or Health or related degree. Master’s degree preferred
• Two to five years of relevant experience, preferably in an NGO
• Experience with project design, monitoring and evaluation (including data collection and analysis), and narrative and financial reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Facilitation skills
• English fluency, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Legal right to work in Kenya
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Critical thinking ability and detail orientation

Personal Characteristics

• Commitment to MCC’s mission and values, including service and non-violence
• Maturity and sound judgment
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Positive attitude and enthusiastic team spirit