PROJECT OFFICER

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia. ADRA’s mission is to change one life at a time through enhancing development in individuals and communities. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Project Officer to be based in Lasnood.
Duties & Responsibilities:
 Conduct regular visits to project sites to monitor the implementation of activities, gather feedback from beneficiaries and submit detailed report about the activities and findings.
 Support the project staff in community mobilization by explaining what VSLA is and their importance.
 Formation of VSLA groups
 Training of the groups on VSLA principles and running of the groups
 Regular monitoring and support of the groups.
 Assessing the groups that qualify for graduation and loaning.
 Prepare and submit data to the online VSLA web-based management system.
• Attend project meetings as may be requested

 Assist to identify needs and opportunities by conducting training needs assessments.
 Collect data on project indicators and maintain an updated database on project progress
 Assist in tracking project performance at community level and report, monitor and follow up on project activities.
 Support the program team to record and analyze monitoring data for reporting and timely communicate the results of analysis to inform programme decision making
 Conduct surveys and analyze data on a quarterly basis and make recommendations to improve the project based on the findings
 Support the Project Manager to prepare periodic project reports based on accurate and evidence-based data/information
 Support the Monitoring and Evaluation team in the tracking of outcome of activities evidenced by accurate data to enhance quality of reporting
 Identify and document human interest stories and case studies based on the successes of implemented projects
 Assist program team in reviewing log frames, M&E work plans and targets at proposal development stage through to project implementation

Knowledge
• A degree in Education, Community Development or Project Management.
• Knowledge and usage of SPSS.
• Knowledge of VSLA will have an added advantage.
• Diploma holders with over 5 years’ experience will also be considered.
• Strong data collection and collation skills, processing, analysis and report writing.
• Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database software programs.
• Experience working with civil society groups and government authorities.
• Good negotiating skills.