Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice and peace for all humanity.

The Association invites application for the position of a Programme Officer for its Branch in Kisii.

The successful candidate will be based in Kisii and will report to the Branch Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
Programme design, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Branch.
Fundraise through proposal writing to partners for programmes and projects that address the needs of women and girls in line with the YWCA’s Vision and Mission.
Maintain linkages with existing partners supporting the Branch programme focus areas through compilation and disseminating of progress reports and renewing of proposals to upscale existing programmes and projects.
Undertake research to inform programme design and implementation.
Develop reporting, monitoring and evaluation tools for specific projects.
Write reports and document best practices for dissemination to the programme stake holders such as the Executive Committee, Partners and Management team.
Develop training and IEC Materials based on the needs of the stakeholders.
Organize and carry out capacity building workshops and seminars for staff, volunteers and various stakeholders.
Develop strategies for recruitment and retention of young women within YWCA Programmes.
Undertake to fundraise for young women’s programmes that will build their leadership skills and promote their active participation in key decision making bodies of the Association.
Prepare Programme reports to the Branch Programmes Committee.
Maintain and update membership data base.
Represent the Branch in External Partnership and Stakeholders meeting as advised by the Management.
Undertake any other responsibility as may be assigned by the Branch Manager.

Qualifications and Skills
BA Sociology/ BA Community Development/ BA Social Sciences
2 Years practical experience in working with women, young women and communities
Computer Literate
Excellent proposal writing and resource mobilization skills
Good oral, written and presentation skills
Ability to work in a team
Self Motivated/Honest/Reliable
Must be a Christian
An application with a detailed CV to reach the under mentioned on or before 25th February 2016

Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya
Email: hr@ywcakenya.org