Objective of the Program Officer Position:


Ensure quality implementation of the project
Monitor Project Progress and document the achievements
Strengthen Coordination with project stakeholders
Facilitate timely provision of project supplies and commodities.


Specific Objectives

Ensure quality implementation of the project:


In liaison with Nutrition Program Manager, develop monthly activity workplan and track the progress regularly.
Support the Nutrition Program Manager to prepare quality monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports.
Ensure integration of project plans in the County health and nutrition annual work plan (AWPs)
Actively participate in county planning and coordination meetings.


Monitor Project Progress, and Document the achievements


Track project performance and document achievements
Document human interest stories, and best practices from the project implementation for learning and duplicating in other project areas
Conduct day to day monitoring of the project and provide feedback to improve project performance
Plan and implement project data reviews, document findings and recommendations and work with counties to implement the actions agreed.


Organize project coordination forums with external and internal stakeholders


Represent Helen Keller Intl in county coordination forums
Organize county project inception meetings, project planning, project closure meetings and other relevant forums that facilitate project implementation and feedback sharing.
Ensure effective communication and networking is developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration with the CHMTs and other partners within implementing counties
Act as the focal communication point for the project in the counties assigned.


Facilitate timely provision of project supplies and commodities


Through respect of Helen Keller procurement processes and procedures, make timely request for supplies and commodities as detailed in the project procurement plan.
Manage activity budget to ensure all expenses are within the approved limits and meet HKI standards regarding financial management, accountability, and good governance


Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health or equivalent
At least five years’ experience in humanitarian programs
Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili.
Good knowledge of vitamin A supplementation and deworming programs policies and strategies in Kenya.