Project Officer NGO Job PA

Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP) Project NGO Job. NGO Jobs In Kenya

The Project Officer will support the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of field activities under the guidance of the Project Manager and Technical Advisor. They will play a key role in coordinating with stakeholders, supporting integrated energy planning processes, and ensuring timely execution of project activities in line with work plans and donor requirements. The Officer will contribute to the preparation of reports, documentation of project outcomes, and organization of meetings, workshops, and community engagements.

Working closely with the technical team, they will assist in the application of energy planning tools, data collection, and analysis, while also supporting knowledge sharing and communication efforts. The role includes engaging with government officials, partners, and communities to ensure inclusive, gender-sensitive, and impactful delivery. The Project Officer will also ensure compliance with organizational policies and contribute to project learning, risk mitigation, and ongoing improvement of implementation processes for a just and inclusive energy transition.

Title: Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)

Reporting to: Project Manager

Matrix management: N/A

Direct reports: N/A

Relationships:

Internal: Programme Delivery Teams, Impact & Influence Team, Business Development team, Communications team, Finance & Systems, People and Culture and Operations functions.

External: Strategic Partners relevant to PA strategies

Financial scope: N/A

Location: Nairobi

Grade: 5

Travel requirements: Frequent travel within geographic scope (and others as required)

Position Status: Full-time

Read More>>>My Successful LinkedIn Job Search Experience

Responsibilities

Project Implementation Support

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities as per work plans and timelines.
• Ensure field activities are implemented in line with project objectives, quality standards, and donor requirements.
• Track activity progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Support coordination with national and county government officials, project partners, and community stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, community engagements, workshops, and learning forums.

Technical Support

• Collaborate with the Technical Advisor and manager to apply energy planning tools and methodologies in the field.
• Support integration of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all project interventions.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Adhere to organizational policies, safeguarding, and risk mitigation protocols.
• Support the identification and reporting of project risks and implementation of mitigation measures.

Knowledge Management and Communication

• Participate in documenting and sharing project knowledge and insights internally and externally.
• Support content development for communication materials in collaboration with the communications team.

Administrative and Logistical Support

Assist in managing project logistics including field visits, procurement support, and budget tracking.
Maintain accurate project records and files.

Qualifications

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, economics, statistics, social sciences).
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluating programs with an organization with a robust M&E component.

Essential

• Strong technical skills including use of PowerBI or Tableau.
• Good knowledge in using indicators at output, outcome and goal level and developing tools for measurement purposes.
• Strong experience in evaluation methodologies such as outcome mapping and Most Significant Change.
• Experience in integrating gender and inclusion into project design and MEAL aspects.
• Successful track record of implementing effective MEL systems, including experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and management.
• Experience in gathering learnings and promoting their application.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to understand the range and content of the organization’s thematic work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
• Commitment to and ideally an understanding of safeguarding.

Read More>>>How CSS Came Through When I Lost My Job!

How to Apply

If you are ready for an exciting challenge with an organisation whose mission and values are particularly relevant in these rapidly changing times, please forward your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Practical Action, Kenya Office by email: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than Friday, 25th July 2025 indicating ‘Practical Action: ‘Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)’ in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should outline why you feel you are the right candidate for this position. Please include the names of 3 referees in your CV. All information/data given will be handled in the strictest confidence and will only be used for recruitment purposes.