Project Officer - RAP (1 Position)

Job Roles & Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery (30%)

• Lead planning, implementation, and overall delivery of RAP projects.

• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and implementation schedules.

• Prepare project budget

• Monitor progress against project objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

• Ensure value for money and efficient use of project resources.

• Monitor project expenditures, identify budget variances, and recommend adjustments.

• Identify risks and implement mitigation measures.

• Ensure project assets are properly managed and used appropriately.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building (20%)

• Coordinate cross-department implementation with Finance, Development, VTI, and other teams.

• Supervise Field Facilitator, volunteers, and other assigned staff.

• Research and apply for volunteer opportunities

• Recruit, orient, assign, supervise, and evaluate volunteers supporting RAP activities.

• Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance reviews.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

• Review reports, activity plans, and training materials.

• Coordinate regular planning, review, and learning meetings.

Program Quality, Learning & Compliance (15%)

• Ensure high-quality implementation of the RAP model.

• Support the Development Officer in developing, testing, and revising project tools, monitoring systems, and training materials based on field experience.

• Review data for accuracy and completeness

• Use monitoring data and field learning to improve project implementation.

• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in programme delivery.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, safeguarding standards, and organizational policies.

• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, reported, and managed appropriately.

Partnerships & Program Growth (35%)

• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, churches, government, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Represent Ignite Change in meetings, forums, and partnership activities.

• Prepare monthly briefs, quarterly and annual reports for sharing with donors and stakeholders

• Lead RAP Scaling activities, including partner identification, assessment, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance monitoring.

• Conduct grant research and identify appropriate opportunities

• Contribute technical input to grant proposals, donor reports, and organizational planning.

General Responsibilities

• Carry out other duties assigned

• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, professional development, and organizational learning activities.

• Prepare weekly reports and work plans the Friday before each work week

The above list of job duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be added at any time.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration or Development Studies/ Community Psychology or a degree in a related field

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in project/ programme implementation, preferably in an NGO or community development.

• Agree with Christian mission, values, and objectives of Ignite Change

• Knowledge of project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and budgeting.

• Strong community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.

• Knowledge of community development, social work principles, and approaches for supporting vulnerable individuals and communities.

• Passionate about helping vulnerable groups of people

• Exhibit the highest level of integrity

• Be responsive and flexible

• Fluent in Luo

• Must be effective in written and verbal communication in English

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner, with minimal or no prompting

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Saturdays

• Self-motivated and innovative
  

Prefered

• A valid riding permit

• Experience working cross-culturally

Instructions

Upload (as one attachment):

1. Cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Office, Ignite Change)

2. Resume/ Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Copy of academic documents (Certificates & Transcripts)

4. Copy of National ID

5. Three (3) referee contacts (phone and email), of which one (1) should be your pastor

6. LC1 Letter recommendation letter

7. Recommendation letter from your Church pastor

Deadline: Friday, 21 August 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

For any inquiries call 0779 937 808