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• Support and guide research and learning studies
  such as Participatory learning and evaluation, outcome studies.
• Facilitate the development of Annual and Phase
  work plans according to donor requirements.
• Develop concept papers and proposals for
  resource mobilization.
• Prepare periodic work plans and budgets (with
  the support of the Project Coordinator) for the sector  assigned and other related activities in
  liaison with other Project officers, to ensure appropriate utilization of
  project resources;

• Mobilize community participation in
  programme/project planning, development, implementation and monitoring.
• Mobilize lower local government institutions
  and technical staff in the planning and implementation of project
  activities.

• Facilitate networking with lower local
  government institutions and other development partners within the project
  area in planning and implementation of development programmes.
• Help in the identification and building of  local partnerships with grassroots civil
  society organizations, Churches and sub county government departmental
  units.
• Build and facilitate the capacity and growth of
  community and grassroots organizations.
• Facilitate growth of strong grassroots
  movements on specific advocacy issues.

• Facilitate women and farmers groups in
  agri-business and market access for increased production and value chain
  addition.
• Coordinate and network with key partners in
  value chain management among women groups.

• Facilitate community response, documentation
  and referral of child protection issues in the community.
• Ensure compliance with organizational child
  protection policy, guidelines and protocols.
• Facilitate the participation of children in the
  project cycle; integrate child participation in project activities.

• Manage Project financial and asset resources in
  line with policy guidelines.
• Provide accurate and timely variance
  explanations on ADP over and under expenditures

• Organize review, reflection and learning forum
  for Project staff, community, local organizations and government.
• Conduct regular visits within the project area
  to all beneficiary sites where funding, materials, inputs, and equipment
  are utilized in this sector’s activities; supervise activities of the
  child monitor’s, verify existing beneficiary caseloads, check on project
  needs, problems, and progress, ascertain how project inputs are being
  utilized, assess if delivery of material support to project beneficiaries
  is achieved, and advise accordingly;
• Develop monitoring tools in consultation with M
  & E officer to check and report on schools, TVET and ECD centres.
• Documentation and sharing of programme learning
  and change stories.

• Produce ADP quality and timely reports to keep
  track of progress of planned activities within the area of operation.
• Produce timely and quality bi-annual and annual
  reports.

• Facilitate the identification, recruitment and
  placement of youth for vocational skills training;
• Formation of youth saving group, support and
  monitor Youth setting up business ventures.
• Perform any other responsibilities

• The Project Officer – Child Development should
  possess a University degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies,
  Education or any relevant field.
• The candidate should possess at least 3 years’
  experience working with communities in development.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of key
  community development approaches.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal
  supervision.
• Excellent Networking and advocacy skills
• Be a mature Christian and active in church
  activities.
• Possess the ability to ride a motor cycle is an
  added advantage.
• Good Knowledge of Iteso language is preferred.

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