Short Term Project Officer- Homabay

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. As a Project Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting coaching and capacity building initiatives across schools in Homa Bay County.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coaching and capacity building of Curriculum Support Officers, who directly coach school leaders
• Organize dates and help plan monthly virtual webinars, including mobilizing schools and following up on challenges to ensure active participation and improved uptake of gender practices at school level
• Support lead coaches with on-ground mobilization of schools and school leaders to ensure attendance at workshops, contributing to strengthened skills and capacity
• Provide support during trainings, including taking attendance, assisting in setting up group sessions, and distributing materials
• Support Curriculum Support Officers in designing cluster meetings aligned with the academic calendar
• Work with Curriculum Support Officers to strengthen Communities of Practice at school level for both continuing and current cohorts
• Participate in monitoring visits organized by Dignitas staff to assess project quality and progress
• Support the Senior Programs Manager in documenting impact stories for donor reporting processes
• Undertake other duties as assigned by your line manager to support Dignitas' work

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Gender, or a related field
• Strong expertise and experience in gender and gender-related fields
• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar environment
• Must be based in Homa Bay County
• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Experience in coaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching or school leadership experience