JOBS: Project Officer - Peace Building at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Peacebuilding management 

• Provide support for responsible and accountable management and coordination of the ECaP activities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei in accordance with WV Policies and guidelines to WV Kenya.
• Promote good stewardship and high accountability through efficient and economical utilization of resources in the project
• Liaise closely with the Project Manager, National Peace Building Coordinator, and AP Manager in all matters pertaining to effective management and implementation of Peace Building activities in the area program.
• Liaise with the Project Manager and the National Peace Building Coordinator to handle visitors including donors, partners, support offices, and national office staff visiting the project.
• Work closely with other peace stakeholders in Turkana County to foster peace in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
• Sensitize and engage peace committees, communities, government departments, school Children, youth, and women groups on peace-building initiatives.

Carry out project    design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting

• Execute activities as per ECaP  Detailed Implementation Plan timely and responsibly 
• Monitor progress of activity implementation to ensure the highest quality standards and accountability based on the LEAP framework.
• Participate in program design process specifically in assessments and generating community priority needs in Peace Building
• Generate regular monthly, quarterly and annual site Peace Building reports
• Support ECaP  staff  and partners to implement and monitor project activities towards the realization of project outputs in a timely and effective manner
• Participate in project periodic review meetings

Representation and Networking

• Represent ECaP  in Peace Building Forums at the field level and establish strategic partnerships with other organizations 
• Establish and liaise closely with other partners, agencies, and local leaders regarding  project activities to ensure and promote a coordinated  approach to project implementation, including participation in relevant workshops, meetings and to keep the Project Manager and  the National Peace Building Coordinator informed on the same
• Develop a network of gathering and documenting information relevant  to Peace Building operations
• Establish appropriate contacts with local counterparts in the County and neighboring counties.  

Community mobilization and sensitization 

• Assist communities to identify their priorities, opportunities, and resources for effective Peace Building project implementation
• Facilitate communities to fully participate in project activities for enhanced community ownership and sustainability of the Peace Building program through sports, cultural events, national and international events
•  Facilitate awareness creation and sensitization of communities in Peace Building 
•  Enhance synergies within the communities to achieve integration and attainment of regional peace objectives
•  Facilitate peace forums aimed at promoting peace in communities including elders' dialogue sessions, women's forums, and Peace Committee forums
•  Facilitate identification and capacity building of community leadership and community-based organizations in Peace Building matters
• Enhance and sensitize communities and partners in Local Capacities for Peace and ensure LCP and Do No Harm (DNH) principles are mainstreamed in development planning across different sectors of the project.

Staff Care and Spiritual Leadership

• Participate in staff devotions
• Perform any other responsibilities that may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time