Program Officer – Disability and Displacement Project – Kenya – 2025

Program Officer – Disability and Displacement Project – Kenya – 2025

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Job Details

• Position: Program Officer – Disability and Displacement Project
• Location: Kenya
• Type of Job: Full-time
• Job Category: Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)/Advocacy
• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Reporting to: Program Manager
• Application Deadline: January 20, 2025

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Introduction

Are you passionate about disability rights and creating inclusive solutions for displaced individuals? We are looking for a dedicated and driven Program Officer to lead transformative efforts within the Disability and Displacement Project in Kenya. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to champion the inclusion and empowerment of forcibly displaced persons with disabilities through strategic planning, advocacy, and partnership-building. This position supports a 2025–2027 initiative to create accessible pathways to safety and promote meaningful participation in policy and decision-making processes.

This role is full-time, based in Kenya, and will involve collaboration with diverse stakeholders on both national and international platforms.

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About United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK)

The United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) is a leading umbrella organization uniting organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) in Kenya. Founded in 1989, UDPK’s mission is to promote the full, effective, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities across all aspects of life.

In partnership with the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) and RELON-Kenya, UDPK is committed to fostering inclusion and advancing the rights of refugees with disabilities. This project reflects our unwavering commitment to strengthening pathways to safety for displaced individuals while elevating their voices in critical policy-making discussions.

For more information about UDPK and our impactful work, visit our official website.

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Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation (90%)

• Develop, manage, and execute all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure access to legal pathways to safety for forcibly displaced persons with disabilities.
• Organize and facilitate advocacy workshops to advance the inclusion of refugees with disabilities in policy planning and implementation at the national, regional, and international levels.
• Plan and lead training workshops on disability rights, focusing on the UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities).
• Identify and engage refugees with disabilities as project beneficiaries through community outreach and partnerships.
• Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) Officer to establish robust M&E systems for tracking project performance.
• Provide support and capacity-building to organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) engaged in the project.
• Coordinate and participate in reflection sessions to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Actively manage risks and proactively address challenges throughout the program cycle.

Financial and Resource Management (10%)

• Collaborate with the Senior Finance Officer to prepare budgets, forecasts, and expenditure reports.
• Ensure strict adherence to organizational financial policies and accountability standards.

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Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Public Policy, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of proven experience as a Project Officer or in a similar role managing dynamic programs with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong background in program cycle management, including project design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Experience working with diverse communities and organizations using participatory approaches.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with Kenyan legislation and policies related to disability, human rights, and refugee rights.
• Proven experience in advocacy and disability inclusion initiatives.
• Understanding of global frameworks such as the UNCRPD and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Company Culture and Values

At UDPK, we foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and impact. We are committed to:

• Creating spaces where diverse voices are heard and valued.
• Building innovative programs that address the challenges faced by marginalized communities.
• Upholding transparency, accountability, and excellence in all our operations.

As an organization, our core values are deeply rooted in respect for human dignity, equality, and empowerment.

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How to Apply

If you are a passionate advocate for disability rights and meet the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply for this impactful role. Qualified persons with disabilities and individuals with lived experiences of displacement are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply, send your application to udpk@udpkenya.or.ke and copy udpk.kenya@gmail.com with the subject line:
Application for Program Officer – Disability and Displacement Project.

Application Deadline: January 20, 2025

Reasonable accommodation measures will be provided throughout the recruitment process for eligible candidates.

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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.