PMERL Program Officer NGO Job Vi Agroforestry

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General responsibilities

• Promote and support the interest of Vi Agroforestry.
• Be committed to and contribute to the fulfilment of the Vi Agroforestry strategy.
• Ensure and promote rights-based approach in all that we do.
• Ensure adherence to Vi Agroforestry policies, guidelines, operating procedures and workplans.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Ensure high quality in all that we do.
• Be committed to fighting corruption and fraud and always report when there is any kind of suspicion.
• Ensure that gender is mainstreamed, and Gender Transformation is promoted in all our operations.
• Take active part in Resource mobilization.
• Keep abreast of the development in your areas of responsibility.
• Liaise with partner organisations researchers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to effective cooperation among staff in the global organisation.
• Contribute to a healthy work environment at the workplace.
• Support teamwork and assist each other as needs arise.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of risk management plans, work plans and budgets for the country office.
• Keep your manager updated on opportunities and challenges as well as on the progress of your assignments. Make sure to inform your manager well in advance if you have difficulties meeting your deadlines.

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Required qualifications:

Education level:

• University degree relevant in this area.
• Master’s degree in statistics, social sciences, project management, development studies, or related field required.
• Certification in Project Management/Monitoring &Evaluation/Results Based Management

Other professional qualifications:

• Good knowledge on common IT tools, database management and ability to operate web-based applications
• High level skills in report writing and presentations.
• Knowledgeable on grant management and compliance issues.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office365 applications, MIS and advanced knowledge in MS Excel.
• Knowledge in data analysis tools is an added advantage.
• High level of knowledge and experience from working with PMERL
• Demonstrable track of resource mobilisation efforts
• Experience working with (or in projects funded by) big donors (EU, SIDA, DFID, USAID, DANIDA, Norad, Embassies and others)
• Well versed with application of Do no Harm, Conflict Sensitivity, Human Rights Based Approach and gender Equality.

Work experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible relevant experience in PMERL preferably related to the field of environment (climate change Adaptation, mitigation, carbon sequestration); Agriculture and sustainable development is required in an NGO setup; out of which 3 years are in a supervisory role.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in result-based project management
• Experience in strategic planning and performance management, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing PMERL and performance monitoring plans.
• Experience in partnership development and systems analysis.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, andwith data quality assessments and oversight.
• Demonstrated experience using digital technologies to support monitoring, evaluation, analytics and presentation.
• Demonstrated experience building the capacity in improving data quality, data management and analysis, and use of data for understanding program performance and solving problems.
• Technical and administrative experience in implementing partners management and engagement.
• Experience working in consortium arrangements.
• Experience integrating inclusive approaches into PMERL activities (especially for gender, youth and social inclusiveness).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment set priorities and meet deadlines.

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How to Apply

Apply by sending your CV and cover letter indicating your salary expectation to: recruitment@viagroforestry.org no later than 3rd March 2026 with subject heading “PMERL Program Officer – Kenya”.