Mercy Corps Program Officer – Learning and Leadership Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. Mercy Corps Kenya looking for “Program Officer – Learning and Leadership”. Applicants with a BA, MA degree may apply on or before 16 February 2023.
Mercy Corps has been working in Kenya for over 30 years. With the formation of the independent Republic of Kenya in July 2011, Mercy Corps established a Country Office and has staff working all over the country to help build government institutions. Mercy Corps has maintained its presence in Kenya despite significant challenges in the operating environment by adopting a flexible approach to its work with the Government of Kenya.
Mercy Corps Program Officer – Learning and Leadership Jobs 2023
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 04 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Program Officer – Learning and Leadership to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2023
The Position: The STA for a Program Officer – Learning and Leadership will be an integral member of the Learning & Leadership team. The program officer will step in mid-way through our leadership program implementation period. Their primary responsibility will be to oversee the implementation of this year’s Women in Leadership (WiL) Program. The Women in Leadership program is running two cohorts simultaneously this year – one in English and one in French. The Program Officer will supervise two interns, each responsible for assisting with one of the WiL cohorts. The Program Officer will also provide targeted support for coordination across our learning programs, as needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage the Women in Leadership Program implementation, monitoring, and program evaluation for the two 2023 cohorts.
- Collaborate with instructional partners, participants, and key stakeholders throughout the program.
- Oversee all logistical and administrative components of the programs with support from the Program Officer, Learning & Leadership Development.
- Support curriculum development and delivery on every level, including procuring, managing, and sharing learning materials from content providers.
- Provide ongoing support to participants focused on access, engagement, and wellbeing. Serve as the primary point of contact for all participants, responding quickly and with compassion, as needs arise.
- Manage all learning platforms and communications.
- Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation and that lessons learned are integrated back into the program.
- Provide program follow-up support to alums from last year.
Qualification & Experience:
- BA, MA or comparable experience in relevant field – learning background preferred
- 5 years relevant professional experience including outstanding project management experience
- Knowledge and experience in training and professional & leadership development opportunities preferred
- Strong communication and story-telling skills, ability to facilitate collaboration between different teams
- Demonstrated capacity to utilize analytics and technology and manage learning platforms in order to support learning and development programs
- Ability to communicate and problem-solve effectively across diverse cultures and geographies with sensitivity
- 2-4 years’ experience working in a global environment strongly preferred
- Fluent French and English speaking and writing skills is highly preferred
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Mercy Corps Program Officer – Learning and Leadership Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 16 February 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.