Thursday 1 October 2020

Project Coordinators at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya

CAP-Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya (YEI) is a non government organization started in 2011 committed, to train youth out of school in job entry level skills. This training is operationalized using the Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) model.

Job Description

No of Positions: 2

The key purpose of this project is to assist disadvantaged young persons to make informed choices, develop labor-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

Location: Coast and Western Regions

Position Summary:

Project coordinator will be in charge of overseeing the planning, implementation, Control and Evaluation of the project.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management; create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
  • Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
  • Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
  • Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
  • In consultation with the HR manager, assist in selection of staff with appropriate skills for the project activities
  • Manage project centers in liaison with the training manager according to the established policies and practices of the organization.
  • Develop forms and records to document project activities
  • Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
  • Update the Training Manager on the progress of the project deliverables.
  • Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
  • Write reports on the project for management and for funders
  • Track project deliverables using appropriate tools within budget and at the required level of quality.
  • Assist in evaluating the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
  • Any other duty assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Masters in Project Management or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
  • Good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Proficiency in English and Swahili languages.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Personal Attributes required:

  • Trustworthiness
  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Time management skills
  • Project Management skills
  • Problem solving and negotiation skills
  • Decision making and leadership skills

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