Program Officer (Kenya Programs) at Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA)

About the Role

Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA) is recruiting a Program Officer to support the planning, implementation, and coordination of Kenya-based programs. This role involves working across multiple initiatives focused on youth with visual impairments, with opportunities to engage with training institutions, employers, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation (55–60%)

• Support planning and delivery of Kenya program activities
• Coordinate training programs across STEM, ICT, employability and entrepreneurship pathways
• Support training delivery for youth with visual impairments and partner institutions
• Support development of training modules and implementation schedules
• Monitor program progress and track activities
• Prepare program progress reports and donor inputs
• Support development of activity budgets in coordination with Finance and Program Manager

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement (25–30%)

• Identify and maintain training and employment partnerships
• Support engagement with inclusive employers and private sector partners
• Support employer inclusion activities and engagement events
• Coordinate with training institutions, universities, and partner schools

Financial and Program Compliance Support (5–10%)

• Support activity budget tracking and monitoring
• Monitor activity expenditure in coordination with Finance
• Support financial and donor reporting documentation

Communications, Documentation and Advocacy (5–10%)

• Document case studies and impact stories
• Support donor reporting inputs
• Support communications and advocacy activities related to disability inclusion
• Represent KBTA in stakeholder meetings when required

Proposal and Resource Mobilization Support

• Support proposal writing and fundraising inputs
• Support donor research and opportunity identification
• Support preparation of program concept notes and reports

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong program coordination and delivery skills
• Strong stakeholder and partnership engagement skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong written reporting skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-program environments
• Commitment to disability inclusion and social impact

Location

Nairobi, Kenya