Project Officer Job in Kenya

 Job Title: Project Officer

Hiring Organization: Norwegian Aid
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/19/2024

Norwegian Aid is an inclusive and innovative community of experts in more than 80 countries around the world, united by a shared goal: to open opportunities for people everywhere so they can lead full and healthy lives. We are a passionate and purposeful team that works with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to crises and strengthen community resilience. Together, we are mobilizing diverse perspectives, deep expertise and data-driven solutions to help humanity thrive. 
The Project Officer works closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Program Team to ensure that standards and procedures set out in relevant NA documents are followed across the program portfolio and provide support in all areas of Program team’s work as needed.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Assists Senior Management Team in coordinating and preparing for meetings, events, and presentations.
  • Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, booking rooms, taking notes, preparing slides, and summarizing meeting results;
  • Make Program related travel arrangements, assist in organising travel bookings, visas, accommodation and logistics as requested;
  • Liaise with contractors and coordinate work in line with approved Terms of Reference (TOR’s);
  • Logistics and support to arrange regional lea
  • Assist Program Effectiveness Team to maintain project files in line with AOP protocols and standards;
  • Update and maintain Project databases as required;
  • Assist Senior Managers to ensure Program documents are filed electronically in accordance with AOP policy.
  • Work with Program team to ensure learning from M&E is shared widely and incorporated into future workplans.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Two years relevant work experience desirable but open for
  • university graduates to apply;
  • Experience in project/policy administration in the not for profit or corporate sector;
  • Proficient using Microsoft products and other information management and IT communications platforms;
  • A high level of written and oral communication skill
  • Excellent attention to details

How to Apply;:

All Applications to be sent to Jkelly@norwegianaid.org by 10th August 2024, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.