Project Officer Advert(Open)

Meru University of Science & Technology (MUST) and Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Technology Resource Centre Project (LC3-TRC Africa) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Malawi are implementing a project titled ‘Promotion of an Environmentally Friendly Building Material Sector in Malawi (PEFCoM)’. The project is funded by GIZ Malawi. Following the extension of project duration, the project seeks to competitively fill a Project Officer Position.

The primary objective of the PEFCoM project is to strengthen the environmental-friendly building material sector in the country by building on the groundwork established under the PEFCoM Project. The project aims to disseminate LC³ as a sustainable cement option in Malawi, focusing on reducing environmental emissions, enhancing resource efficiency, and improving profitability, in line with the Public Private Project “Promoting an Environmental-Friendly Construction sector in Malawi” (PEFCoM). To achieve this, the project will implement three work packages:

WP-1 geological mapping, clay sampling, and laboratory testing
WP-2 will focus on organizing an LC³ information day
WP-3 will support the establishment of an LC³ standard.

Through this strategy, the project aims to create a scientific and legal framework for LC³ in Malawi, thereby establishing sustainable value chains driven by local business interests that will continue beyond the project’s duration.

Project Location

This is a full-time position based in Meru-Kenya. The Project Officer will be primarily based at the Institute of Cement and Concrete, Meru University of Science & Technology, Meru-Kenya. The successful applicants will be expected to report directly to the Project co-ordinator and also work closely with the project partners within and outside Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects from inception to completion.
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Maintain project documentation and prepare regular progress reports.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Support budgeting and resource allocation processes.
  • Resource mobilization: participate in resource mobilization initiatives at the institute.
  • Presentations: Assist in preparing presentations for conferences, workshops, symposium, seminars and other events.
Qualifications:
  • Aleast a Bachelor’s degree in Bachelor in Project Planning and Management/Commerce (Accounting / Business Management).
  • Proven experience and evidence in resource mobilization
  • Proven experience in project management, financial audit, development of business plans, risk analysis or a related role.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
  • Be available to start the Project Officer position by 1st August, 2025.
Key skills/ Personal attributes required include:
  1. Strong analytical, organizational and communication (in English both oral and written) skills. Strong communication skills in French will be an added advantage
  2. Highly motivated and independent with strong ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  3. Be a person of integrity and a keen eye for details.
Notes

Applicants should email their motivation letter, valid passport (biometric page only), certified copies of degree certificate and transcripts as well as curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;

Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the

Director

Institute of Cement & Concrete

Meru University of Science & Technology, Meru-Kenya,

P.O Box 972-60200

Meru-Kenya

Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF: icc@must.ac.ke

Closing Date: Friday, 18thJuly, 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

For enquiries, contact Ms. Emily Mukiri, Email: emukiri@must.ac.ke