Program Officer, Complementary Pathways - Consultant (Maternity Cover) at World University Service of Canada

 The Consultant, Program Officer, Complementary Pathways will support the following functions:

• Coordinate planning with project stakeholders in various locations including Nairobi, Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps and any other target locations.
• Support in students and stakeholder engagements.
• Support with logistics for various project activities including convening project beneficiaries for group and individual activities.
• Organize travel logistics for WUSC Kenya and WUSC Ottawa staff members.
• Travel to Kakuma and/or Dadaab refugee camp and any other target locations during the SRP selection process and to provide follow-up support to the selected cohort.
• Maintain constant communication with the beneficiaries. 
• Participate in regular meetings with WUSC Kenya and WUSC Ottawa team as and when needed.
• All other related tasks, as required.  

Candidate Experience and Competencies

• University degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in the NGO, humanitarian, or refugee sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English; French is an added advantage.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and understanding of crisis contexts.
• Committed to gender equality.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Proficient in IT tools, especially spreadsheets and PDF programs.
• Flexible and creative, with willingness to travel to locations such as Kakuma and Dadaab for two weeks at a time each quarter or as needed