Programme Officers at National Government Affirmative Action Fund in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Programme Officers

    National Government Affirmative Action FundNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    1 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Government & Public Administration
    Product & Project Management

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    Job Description

    The Programme Officers can be deployed in various functional areas. They develop, implement and review policies, standards, guidelines and procedures for programmes, public education and advocacy. They oversee the implementation of projects financed through the Fund, promote programmes for economic empowerment, and coordinate stakeholder engagement.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop, implement and review policies, standards, guidelines and procedures for programmes, public education and advocacy.
    • Oversee the implementation of projects financed through the Fund.
    • Promote programmes for projects and activities for economic empowerment financed by the Fund.
    • Promote value addition initiatives for products and services of affirmative action groups.
    • Promote socio cultural development and nurturing of talent for affirmative action groups.
    • Coordinate stakeholder engagement in identification of projects.
    • Receive, review and recommend to the board for approval project proposals emanating from Counties and provide feedback.
    • Facilitate establishment of rescue centers, legal aid centers, drug and substance abuse rehabilitation and counselling centers in conjunction with the relevant government agencies.
    • Oversee disbursement of bursaries and scholarships to access education opportunities for affirmative action groups.
    • Coordinate project formulation and implementation for affirmative action groups.
    • Ensure projects recommended for funding are guided by national development priorities and comply with the object and purpose of the Fund.
    • Develop and execute project designs, work plans and budget on programmes.
    • Advice on imposing of reasonable requirements including restriction as on a particular county for the disbursement of funds.
    • Establish partnerships and linkages with relevant training providers.
    • Develop and implement the guidelines for approval of projects.

    Required Qualifications

    • Develop, implement and review policies, standards, guidelines and procedures for public education, awareness and capacity building.
    • Coordinate the participation of other stakeholders involved in public education programmes.
    • Coordinate stakeholder engagement in identification and accessing funds for projects.
    • Develop training and/or curriculum manual for conducting civic education programmes and activities in counties.
    • Establish partnerships and linkages with relevant training providers and other government agencies in respect to dissemination of government programmes and policies.
    • Coordinate programmes for conducting civic education activities in counties.
    • Implementing policies, programmes, standards, guidelines on the mandate of the Fund programmes.
    • Conducting Civic Education and community sensitization through public education and advocacy.
    • Promoting value addition initiatives for products and services of affirmative action groups.
    • Promoting socio cultural development and nurturing of talent for affirmative action groups.
    • Collaborating with stakeholder engagement in identification of projects.
    • Coordinating public education and advocacy on enhancement of access to services for survivors of gender-based violence, female genital mutilation, child marriages or forced marriages.
    • Receiving, review and recommend project proposals to the board for approval.
    • Developing and implement proposals for establishment of rescue centers, legal aid centers, drug and substance abuse rehabilitation and counselling centers in conjunction with the relevant government agencies.
    • Implementing disbursement of bursaries and scholarships to access education opportunities for affirmative action groups.
    • Undertaking civic education and community sensitization on the National Government affirmative action programmes and policies.
    • Project formulation and implementation for affirmative action groups.
    • Ensuring projects recommended for funding are guided by national development priorities and comply with the object and purpose of the Fund.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Product & Project Management

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.

    Show How You Turn Policy Into County-Level Impact

    This role sits at the intersection of policy, community engagement, and project delivery. Hiring managers will be looking for evidence that you can manage multi-stakeholder programmes and translate national priorities into tangible county outcomes.

    1. Map your experience to the Fund's mandate: Before applying, study the National Government Affirmative Action Fund's objectives and recent programmes. In your cover letter, explicitly connect your past work to economic empowerment, civic education, or support for affirmative action groups. For example, if you've managed a bursary scheme, highlight how you ensured it reached the intended beneficiaries.

    2. Prove your stakeholder coordination skills: This role involves working with county governments, training providers, and other agencies. On your CV, list specific examples where you coordinated multiple stakeholders to deliver a project. Use the STAR method to describe a situation, task, action, and result, emphasizing your role in aligning diverse interests.

    3. Show your policy development know-how: You'll be expected to develop and review policies and guidelines. Prepare a portfolio or summary of any policy documents, manuals, or standard operating procedures you've created. Be ready to discuss how you ensure policies are practical and implementable at the county level.

    4. Highlight your project management toolkit: From work plans to budgets, you'll need to manage projects end-to-end. Mention any project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) or tools you use (e.g., MS Project, Trello). Provide an example of a project you managed from proposal to completion, including how you tracked milestones and budgets.

    5. Prepare for competency-based questions: Expect questions like 'Tell me about a time you engaged with a difficult stakeholder' or 'Describe a project that didn't go as planned.' Practice your responses using the STAR format, focusing on your problem-solving and communication skills.

    6. Understand the county context: Since projects are county-based, show that you understand the devolved system of government in Kenya. Discuss how you would work with county officials and communities to identify projects that align with both national priorities and local needs.

    7. Demonstrate your commitment to civic education: This role includes conducting civic education and community sensitization. If you have experience in community outreach, training, or public speaking, highlight it. Prepare to discuss how you would design and deliver civic education programmes that are accessible and impactful.

    8. Be ready to discuss sensitive issues: The role involves working on issues like gender-based violence and child marriages. Show empathy and professionalism in your responses. If you have experience working with vulnerable groups, share it, and explain how you maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.

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    Tags

    programme management
    policy development
    stakeholder engagement
    civic education
    project implementation