Short Term Project Officer- Machakos

About the Position

Dignitas is seeking a qualified Project Officer to support curriculum development and capacity building initiatives in Machakos County, Kenya. This short-term role offers the opportunity to strengthen educational practices and gender integration across schools through coaching, coordination, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support coaching and capacity building of Curriculum Support Officers who directly coach school leaders
• Organize and 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 and strengthened capacity
• Provide support during trainings, including attendance tracking, group session setup, and material distribution
• Support Curriculum Support Officers in designing cluster meetings aligned with the academic calendar
• Strengthen Communities of Practice at the school level for both continuing and current cohorts alongside CSOs
• Participate in monitoring visits to assess project quality and progress
• Support the Senior Programs Manager in documenting impact stories for donor reporting
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the 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 two years' experience in a similar environment
• Must be based in Machakos County
• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching or school leadership experience