Kenya Multi-Year Programme 2011-2013 - VVOB

Within the context of the position, contribute to other programme activities as and when they develop.ProfileAt least a post-graduate degree in a relevant field.Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in agricultural, environmental and/or nutritioneducation, school and community development and/or school feeding programmes, of which at leastfive (5) years in a developing country context, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa, and includingsubstantial experience in project management and implementation, monitoring & evaluation andsustainability strategies.Demonstrated ability to excel in a multi-cultural team environment.Demonstrated ability to handle working relationships with senior government officials, academics andtechnical experts in multidisciplinary settings and with team members in the field.Familiar with the use of various monitoring, evaluation and research methodologies and informationsources, including electronic sources on the Internet.Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.Flexible and diplomaticCapable of working independently and of performing in teamsExperience in good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support development of othersExperience in cooperation with senior management in African educational institutions and/orministries (Kenya as an added advantage)Can take targeted actions to achieve (and even exceed) objectives.Able to support colleagues to achieve good results and support them, specifically, in theirprofessional development.CompetenciesExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.Good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support development of others.Flexible and diplomatic.Capable of working independently and of performing in teams.Able to support colleagues to achieve good results and support them, specifically, in theirprofessional development.Skills in management of time and quality of processes (personal and of colleagues).Participative attitude.Creative, value integrity and able to adjust well and with respect in a different cultural environment.Good knowledge of English (spoken and written).6. Programme “Associate” Healthy Learning (Position expected to be filled in September or October2010 – COO-S)TaskThe Healthy Learning Officer will assist the Healthy Learning Programme Coordinator in the ―HealthyLearning‖ programme in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Kenya, VVOB and theWorld Agroforestry Centre.Kenya - Multi-Year Programme 2011-2013 125/148