Location | Dadaab & Kakuma Sub Counties |
Job Title of Immediate Supervisor | Project Officer |
Duration of assignment | 10 Months |
Girl
Child Network (GCN) is a National Network of Organizations working to improve
programming in the children sector through advocating and promoting the rights
of children. GCN is seeking to recruit a Project Assistant to support
implementation of the ongoing Green Youth 360 Project, a 3-year project
implemented in Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps and within the host communities.
The Project works with public primary and secondary schools, supporting youth
between 15 to 24 years to acquire green skills and take action in four climate
action areas of Youth in Tree Planting, youth Renewable Energy, youth in clean
environment/waste management, youth in agriculture.
To
support acceleration of achieving the project targets GCN is seeking to employ
Project Assistants. Working under the Project Officer, the Project Assistants
will assist in the implementation of the day-to-day project activities, data
collection, and reporting within the target schools and communities within the
project and any other duties assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Diploma in community development,
environmental studies, or any other relevant social sciences from a
reputable institution of higher learning, degree will be an added
advantage.
- 2 years of experience in project management and
coordination specifically in sectors of green skills or climate change
adaptation
- Ability to mobilize diverse groups of community
members
- Experience in advocacy, partnership-building and
networking
- Strong facilitation skills including familiarity
with training in participatory methods and excellent organizational and
time-management skills
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation and
capacity to produce quality, timely reports
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
with significant experience of working with children
- Commitment to human/children’s rights and an
understanding of rights-based approaches; and the application of the same
- Ability to effectively manage time.
- Certificate of Good Conduct
How to Apply
If you
possess these qualifications and experience, send your application and detailed
CV to the
Human
Resource Officer,
Girl Child Network
P.O. Box 2447 -00200,
Nairobi
or send
to recruitment@girlchildnetwork.org
Application
for the position closes on 25th August 2025.
Note
that, Girl Child Network is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT charge
applicants any processing fee, interviewing fee or even request for medical
history of applicants.
