
Program Officer, Complementary Pathways - Consultant (maternity Cover)
World University Service Of Canada
Nairobi | Full Time | NGO / Non-Profit Associations
Closing in 13 hours ago
The Consultant, Program Officer, Complementary Pathways will support the following functions:
- Coordinate planning with project stakeholders in various locations including Nairobi, Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps and any other target locations.
- Support in students and stakeholder engagements.
- Support with logistics for various project activities including convening project beneficiaries for group and individual activities.
- Organize travel logistics for WUSC Kenya and WUSC Ottawa staff members.
- Travel to Kakuma and/or Dadaab refugee camp and any other target locations during the SRP selection process and to provide follow-up support to the selected cohort.
- Maintain constant communication with the beneficiaries.
- Participate in regular meetings with WUSC Kenya and WUSC Ottawa team as and when needed.
- All other related tasks, as required.
Candidate Experience and Competencies
- University degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 2–3 years’ experience in the NGO, humanitarian, or refugee sectors.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent in English; French is an added advantage.
- Strong cultural sensitivity and understanding of crisis contexts.
- Committed to gender equality.
- Highly organized, goal-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure.
- Proficient in IT tools, especially spreadsheets and PDF programs.
- Flexible and creative, with willingness to travel to locations such as Kakuma and Dadaab for two weeks at a time each quarter or as needed
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