About this role
Position Overview
The Program Officer will play a crucial role in monitoring and mentoring students at various schools funded by the Mastercard Foundation. He/she will also create awareness to win stakeholders' commitment to end Teen pregnancy and Child Marriage; strengthen social accountability among the duty bearers; and enhance agency among young people to demand their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related Humanities field is preferred.
- At least two years’ experience in girls’ education and prior experience implementing or managing a scholarship programme
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (issued within the last 6 months).
- Experience in programme implementation and management within education programming is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- A broad grasp of socio-cultural and economic issues with respect to teenage pregnancy
- Ability to travel by road to the field
- Experience working with county governments, civil society, partners and local communities
- Detailed understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and individual commitment to addressing inequalities in all the key areas of responsibility.