Introduction:
DSW Kenya is a non-governmental organisation registered in Kenya as one of the East African country offices of Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), a global development organisation founded and headquartered in Germany.
DSW Kenya focuses on the needs and potential of the largest youth generation in history.
We are committed to creating demand for and access to health information, services and supplies for youth, and to securing their right for a brighter future. We achieve this by engaging in advocacy, capacity development, and family planning initiatives, which make sure that youth are empowered to lead healthy and self-determined lives.
Established in May 2000, DSW Kenya has its headquarters in Nairobi with additional offices in Mombasa and Kitale and active programme interventions in 16 counties: Bungoma, Embu, Busia, Kakamega, Kilifi, Kwale, Laikipia, Meru, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyandarua, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, and West Pokot.
DSW seeks to recruit a Programme Officer, Youth Engagement
Department: Programs and Projects.
Place of Duty: Nairobi.
Supervisor: International Programme Coordinator.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Programme Officer (PO), Youth Engagement is responsible for successfully coordinating DSW’s youth empowerment programme in line with the Youth Empowerment Strategic Approach (YESA). The Programme Officer will work closely with the Regional Team Lead, respective Regional and Country Office Programme Teams that contribute to the attainment of YESA.
Specific tasks:
Requirement & experience
• Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences or related field.
• Relevant training in Project Management, participatory methodologies and related fields an added advantage.
• Must have at least 3 years experience working with young people in an NGO setting.
• Good understanding of youth and women empowerment and reproductive health issues.
• Good networking and capacity building skills, good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and understand the youth while maintaining professionalism is key.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Leadership and problem solving skills.
• Conversant with the use of digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Micro Soft Office.
• High level of personal integrity.
He/she must have initiative and be able to work effectively under pressure independently and with a team.
If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating your current and expected salary) with the reference “**Programme Officer, Youth Engagement**” clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline for application: 22 July, 2020 COB.
Ideal start date: Immediate.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. DSW is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money at any stage during the recruitment process.
This vacancy is archived.