Project Manager Job Vacancy

The International School of Kenya is seeking a Project Manager for a US$ 14M construction project. 

The completion period is 18 months, beginning immediately.

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of Phase II of ISK’s Facilities Master Plan, and will work closely with a range of professionals during the contract process. It will be within the Project Manager’s responsibility to see that the school’s wishes are adhered to and that the project is completed within the budget agreed. 

The Project Manager will develop full-scale project plans including identification, proposal formulation, planning, budgeting, implementation, evaluation and report writing. 

The Project Manager reports to the Business Manager.

Interested candidates should send their CV, letter of interest, references or reference contacts to no later than May 3, 2013.

For more information concerning the position, visit the ISK website at www.isk.ac.ke and click on the link for Project Manager.

Projects Engineer (Containers - Fabrication) Job in Mombasa

Company Description

Our client is a leading engineering firm in Mombasa and is seeking to recruit a talented and highly motivated Engineer in the capacity of aProject Engineer (Containers Fabrication Section) as follows:

Job Purpose

Responsible for all technical aspects of the container fabrication Project including preparation of bills of materials, interpreting drawings, making amendments to existing drawings, preparing drawings in AUTO CAD, daily and weekly progress reporting and preparation of schedule of works. 

As a management position working across line functions, this position requires strong engineering background, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to align various departments towards the goal of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing designs, calculations, analyses, etc. in accordance with established codes and standards.
• Responsible for analyzing simple structural members and designing the same with either steel, timber or concrete materials, using both Limit States and Allowable Stress methods.
• Responsible for reviewing, and interpreting all design drawings, dimensions and calculation analysis.
• Preparation of bills of materials as per drawing and tender specifications.
• Interpreting drawings and making amendments to existing drawings to suit revised requirements.
• Preparing new drawings in AUTO CAD as per client requirements.
• Coordinate with all persons in interface in preparing daily, progress reports on progress made.
• Preparation of schedule of works for each task order in MS Project and track actual progress vs plan.

Qualifications

• Suitable Candidate should Possess a degree in an Engineering discipline from a recognized institution, preferably in Mechanical Engineering and;
• Experienced in engineering, interior design and drawing – 3D dimensions and Auto Cad
• Must understand various engineering processes and quality controls e.g. Fabrication, welding, plumbing and technical drawing and basic interior design
• Must have worked in a busy engineering setup for approximately 3 years.
• Must be well versed with client management and interaction
• Must possess good business acumen
• Must be of good integrity and moral standing.
• Must understand project costing.

Additional Information
 

Start Date: Immediately. 

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. 

If you're interested in applying for this post then visit the following link to upload your CV:https://www.smartrecruiters.com/PeopleFitAfricaLimites/71548498-projects-engineer-containers-fabrication-

Zinduka Afrika Project Officer in Lamu County (Mpeketoni) Job Re-Advertisement

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Zinduka Afrika is Non- governmental Organization (NGO) has a job opportunity of a Project Officer in Lamu County (Mpeketoni).

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Reporting:Immediately

Key Function: Project Officer is accountable for the implementation of Aphiaplus Project, including various components of the project implementation for intermediate and final results achievements.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Implementing Aphiaplus component of the project.
• Identifying and Profiling of OVC and PLWHIV.
• Forming and Supporting OVC PLWHIV/Groups identified.
• Conducting home visits to the profiled OVC/PLWHIV.
• Building the capacity of community members on care for PLWHAs and OVC.
• Prepare timely periodical reports and present monthly, quarterly and any other required reports of the project to the Project Co-ordinator in accordance to the set donor guidelines.
• Identify and enhance networking and collaboration in the HIV and AIDs field. 
• Monitoring and Evaluation activity(s) for Aphiaplus project.
• Supporting in Lobbying and Advocacy for OVC and people living with HIV and AIDs.
• Promote Gender mainstreaming in the project.
• Participate in mobilize resources/ proposal writing for the purpose of HIV and AIDs Project.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:

• At least a first degree in Social Sciences field. 
• A diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of HIV Prevention and Management
• At least 2 years  Work experience in Project Management.
• Must have worked with an NGO for not less than two years
• Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.

A cover letter quoting your Current and Expected Salary and detailed CV with three referees should be e-mailed to the Administration and Human Resource Manager, Zinduka Afrika our email is:  zinduka.afrika@gmail.com by 26th of April 2013.

Property Manager Vacancy in Kenya (KShs 60K)

Description:Property Manager

Property Manager Job Duties
 

Attracts tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current tenants; explaining advantages of location and services;
 

Showing units.
 

Prepares lease or rental agreements and collects specified rents and security deposits.
 

Accomplishes financial objectives by ensuring rent is paid and bills are paid; forecasting requirements; 

Preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
 

Maintains property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; inspecting vacant units and completing repairs; contracting with landscaping services.
 

Assists with eviction of tenants in compliance with court order and directions from Lawyers and owner.
 

Secures property by contracting with security patrol service; installing and maintaining security devices; establishing and enforcing precautionary policies and procedures; responding to emergencies.
 

Enforces occupancy policies and procedures by confronting violators.
 

Hires, fires, supervise and evaluate the performance of maintenance, grounds keeping and all other onsite management personnel and oversee staff development.
 

Performs market surveys of comparable properties.
 

Performs daily inspection of the property and arranges for property renovations and maintenance.
 

Preparing inventories, and daily correspondence
 

Ensures compliance by all staff members with all company policies and procedures as well as compliance with all legal requirements.
 

Qualifications   

• A degree in a related field
• 5 years’ experience in the local property market

Required Essentials

• Motivation for Sales 
• Selling to Customer Needs
• Closing Skills and Prospecting Skills
• A current driver’s license
• Have own car
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proven ability to build strong client relationships
• Competent in the use of Property Management software Skills

This individual must be a professional and dress in like manner. 

He / she must be confident, responsible and demonstrate flexibility in terms of working hours. 

They must be self-motivated, courteous to clients and must have the ability to solve problems and manage stress.

Basic Salary: Ksh 60, 000.00
 

Deadline: - 6th September 2012
 

Please send an up to date CV, stating position you are interested in, current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to; 

jmacharia@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, 

Karen Road, Karen
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

Panos Eastern Africa - Project Officer Job in Nairobi

Panos Eastern Africa has secured funding from OAK Foundation to support children, CSOs and the media to illuminate and address child protection concerns affecting children in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. 

The project will address issues of institutionalization of child care, reduction of violence against children, development of child protection policies and systems and addressing challenges faced by children on the move.
 

Panos Eastern Africa shall build partnership with child protection agencies, the media, the government institutions, the children and other interested actors to illuminate these issues, create platforms for public discourse, influence policy decisions and actions, increase child participation, media action and public child protection in National Agenda of the four countries with a view of addressing challenges and abuses faced by children. 

Panos Eastern Africa is therefore seeking to recruit a Project Officer based in Nairobi, to provide leadership in effective and efficient implementation, monitoring, evaluation and documentation of project outcomes and ensure lessons are shared with wider audiences.
 

The Project Officer shall report to the Regional Programmes Director based in Kampala, Uganda.
 

Key deliverables

• Commission of a baseline survey to examine existing skills of the journalists on general child protection issues and the selected child protection stakeholders to establish the nature and level of their engagement with the media.
• Establish/strengthen the relationship with the lead project partner organisations in the country, facilitate the development of joint action/work plans, explore and build synergies between their work and the project objectives and goal.
• Work towards strengthening the relationship between the media and stakeholders working on issues of child protection and with particular focus on promoting the lead role of the media
• Create/strengthen media platforms to illuminate child protection issues in the country
• Develop skills of journalists/Media to report and cover child protection issues through trainings, fellowship awards, participating in stakeholder forums and regular review meetings of their activities
• Establish/Strengthen child journalism in the country to provide children with a platform to play a lead role in amplifying the issues affecting them.
• In collaboration with the PEA communications office create an interactive online platform for child protection issues.
• Organise annual reflection forum on the project’s progress, child protection issues for the media, partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the process of developing a child protection policy for partner media houses, partner organisations and PEA country office.
• Develop/adapt tools to monitor, evaluate and document all activities implemented during the project
• Compile and submit timely monthly, quarterly, bi – annual and annual reports in accordance with donor guidelines
• Participate in Resource Mobilisation and Fundraising initiatives of Panos Eastern Africa.

Qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities

• A first degree in development studies, social sciences, human rights, journalism or related area. A post graduate qualification shall be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of three years experience in development work with demonstrated experience in policy, research and programme management.
• Strong writing skills, including experience producing proposals, reports, and other information materials
• Experience in Child Protection and a general understanding of the child protection issues is essential.
• Good public relations demonstrated by experience in networking, working with partners and providing supervisory support.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to achieve all set targets in line with short, medium and long term targets and objectives as specified in the project and other documents
• Knowledge of the information sector, media and development

Core Capabilities

• Practicing accountability & integrity.
• Communicating information effectively.
• Innovative.
• Understanding of the Non for Profit / NGO sector
• Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural team.
• Strong ability to multi-task and work independently.

Interested applicants should submit a CV, 3 referees two of which must be most recent employers and cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and salary expectations to the email address: zainabu.kuguma@panosea.org
 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th September 2012. 

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted

HelpAge Project Manager - HSNP Social Protection Rights Component Job

Project Manager - HSNP Social Protection Rights Component

Department: Programmes – Social Protection
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to northern Kenya

Responsible To: Regional Social Protection Manager
Responsible for: Social Protection Rights Coordinator

Relations with Others: HelpAge International Social Protection team, EWCARDC staff, Social Protection Rights Coordinator, Assistant Social Protection Rights Coordinator in Lodwar, Administrative team in Lodwar HSNP Secretariat Partners in areas of operation, Donors especially DFID and AusAid

Organization Background

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. 

With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide. 

HelpAge International has a secretariat with offices in London and Brussels, five regional centres in Africa, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, the Caribbean and Central Asia, seven national programmes and a number of emergencies.

Background to the HSNP

The Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) is a long term social protection programme in Kenya funded by UKaid from the Department for international Development, AusAID and in partnership with the ministry for Development OF Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands. 

The aim is to reduce extreme poverty; vulnerability and hunger and also develop a national social protection framework in Kenya. The programmes aims to achieve its objectives by delivering long-term guaranteed cash transfers to extremely poor and vulnerable households to improve access to food protect assets and reduce the impact of shocks.

HelpAge is one of the consultants that was mandated to deliver the social protection rights component in the just completed phase 1 of the HSNP programme and has been contracted to deliver the social protection rights component in phase 2 which will run from 2012 to 2017. 

The programme is being implemented in Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit and Turkana districts with HelpAge’s role in the programme being to promote the realization of rights of programme beneficiaries and the rights of the wider communities in all the four counties. 

It is expected that HelpAge will work with government institutions and other stakeholders to realise its objectives and ultimately handover its responsibilities to the government to ensure a sustainable rights based grievance mechanism.

Overall Job Purpose

The post-holder will be responsible for management of HSNP Social Protection Rights project in Northern Kenya.

Responsibilities:

1. Project management of the HSNP SPR component including Contract Management, coordination of field teams and financial management
2. On-going design and documentation of the HSNP’s complaints, appeals, referrals and dispute resolution mechanisms.
3. Effective Production of high quality and timely quarterly narrative and financial reports for the HSNP Secretariat.
4. Management of a risk-based grievance mechanism and leadership of evidence-based beneficiary advocacy within the HSNP.
5. Responsibility for management of HSNP project staff in Lodwar and EWCARDC office
6. Coordination of the SPR component’s M&E exercise and contribution to the HSNP’s and HelpAge’s learning objectives.
7. Management of the HSNP SPR component’s Management Information System (MIS).
8. Coordination and capacity building of HelpAge’s implementing partners in northern Kenya.
9. Development of high quality communications materials to support programme implementation. This to include piloting innovative methodologies in partnership with HelpAge’s implementing partners.
10. Monitoring of project activities and ensuring contract deliverables are met and donor and management reports are accurate and timely;
11. Donor liaison and relationship building with all stakeholders
12. Manage project expenditures by ensuring budget is strictly adhered to, financial procedures are observed and all supporting documents are provided
13. Representation of HelpAge on the HSNP’s multi-agency national programme management team.
14. Translate project objectives to support the wider social protection agenda and HelpAge strategic objectives
15. Participate in annual planning activities and coordinate with other staff on developing internal programme linkages, sharing learning and documentation of good practices.
16. Undertake any other duties as and when necessary to fulfil the objectives of the HSNP SPR component according to donor requirements and HelpAge’s internal policies and procedures.

Person Specification:

• The following criteria are considered as essential: 
• Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences or Development Studies with a post graduate qualification in Project Planning and Management 
• At least 5 years experience in management of complex programmes/projects and at least 7 years working in an NGO environment. 
• Experience in budget and financial management including managing funds from major donors e.g. DFID Understanding of the social protection policy agenda in Africa 
• Experience in operational management, including distance management of field staff. 
• Experience in capacity building and working with civil society-based organisations. 
• Knowledge of cash transfers and social pension practices in Kenya 
• Excellent report writing, analytical and data interpretation skills 
• Strong team working and negotiation skills. 
• Ability to show initiative, innovativeness and to work under pressure. Ability to travel to northern Kenya frequently 
• Excellent communication skills

In addition, the following will are considered desirable:

• Experience in cash-based interventions; 
• Some experience in the design or management of complaints mechanisms and/or dispute resolution. 
• Experience in a rights based project/programme

To apply, please send an updated CV and covering letter by 6 July, 2012, explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to:

Regional Human Resources Coordinator
HelpAge International
East, West and CentralAfrica Regional Development Centre,
P.O. Box 14888 – 00800
Westlands, Nairobi

Email: helpage@helpage.co.ke

These are National Positions
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
HelpAge International is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Project Writers Jobs in Nairobi

A Nairobi based research & project writing firm is looking for writers with experience.

The project writers will be engaged on part time basis to undertake data collection, analysis and compilation of analytical reports and proposals. 

Those with experience in writing business plans and fundraising proposals are most preferred.

Requirements
 

Over 3 years experience in academic or business writing
 

Excellent communication skills; spoken and written
 

University qualifications.

Freelancers with ability to work beyond normal working hours encouraged to apply
 

Good in computer application programs including MS Office and internet. Skills in SPSS added advantage.
 

Own Laptop/PC a must

Applications can be sent to staffwriter2011@gmail.com on or before 10/07/2012.

Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya FinAccess Project Coordinator Job

The opportunity
 

In 2006, FSD Kenya funded the first nationally representative survey on access to financial services in Kenya, subsequently referred to as FinAccess 2006, which gave the first reliable measure of the national demand for and use of financial services at the individual level. 

A cross-section of stakeholders was assembled to oversee the project, and the resulting stakeholder group - the Financial Access Partnership (FAP) - has been active in doing so, chaired by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). 

Within a relatively short period FinAccess has been established as the leading source of reliable data on financial access in Kenya and is widely cited in the media and by Government, the private sector and international development partners. 

The last survey was conducted in 2009 and plans are well underway for the next round of the FinAccess demand and supply-side surveys. We are also initiating studies looking at the demand and supply of financial services to businesses.
 

We are now looking for a Project Coordinator for FinAccess who will be responsible for the implementation of the FinAccess studies. 

This position requires a dynamic and self-motivated person with an understanding of financial inclusion issues and an understanding for the landscape of financial service providers in Kenya.
 

S/he will be responsible for the FinAccess project management, reporting, budgeting and procurement.

Who we need
 

At a minimum you will have:

• Relevant academic/professional qualification (minimum bachelors or equivalent).
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management ability.
• Ability to communicate well and work as part of a team.
• Mandatory for your application, read the detailed ToRs from our website (under Opportunities).

Interested?
 

If you think you could be the right person for this role then send a covering letter and CV by email to Lydiah Kioko (Lydiah@fsdkenya.org). 

Please put “FinAccess Project Coordinator” in the subject line. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to set up an interview. 

Applications must be received not later than Friday 6th July, 2012.

FSD Kenya operates as an independent Trust registered in Kenya under the supervision of professional trustees, with policy guidance from its programme investment committee. Finance is provided by a number of leading development agencies including the UK’S Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation together with the Government of Kenya. 

Further information can be obtained from our web site.www.fsdkenya.org

YESS Kenya Project Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacant Position:Project Officer – Increasing Youth Access to Devolved Funds and Monitoring Civic Education activities

Location:  Based in Nairobi with regular travel and work in Naivasha and Nakuru  and Kipkelion Districts.

Duration: 5 months Contract

Job Description
 

Reports to: Program Manager

Organization Background   

YESS, Kenya was registered in 2005 as a local NGO under the NGOs Coordination Act. 

YESS, Kenya was born out of the recognition of the need to address youth marginalization and has tailored its approach to comprehensively reach out to young people with a view to jointly with them and other stakeholders addressing their plight resulting from years of exclusion through advocacy, capacity building and direct services.

Using an all rounded and integrated approach to addressing the needs of the youth, YESS-Kenya has developed a multi pronged approach to bring on board youth in voicing their concerns. 

Among the key organization activities include; Youth Advocacy and Social Action-YESS-Kenya jointly with other stakeholders supports youth to undertake effective policy analysis, engage in policy advocacy actions, develop advocacy networks and coalitions and increase youth interactions with key decision makers in society. 

Currently YESS, Kenya is implementing a one year project aimed at increasing youth access to devolved funds including the youth enterprise fund, Kazi kwa Vijana and the CDF among others in Nakuru and Naivasha funded by USAID through Act, Kenya. 

The project is being implemented in Nakuru and Naivasha districts with coordination from YESS Kenya Nairobi Office. 

In addition the Project Officer will be expected to implement advocacy activities in Nairobi as well as to monitor an ongoing civic education project in Kipkelion District in Kericho County. 

The Initial Contract for assignment runs for 5 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall guidance, implementation and monitoring of activities in advocacy on youth access to devolved funds and civic education.
• Design project implementation strategies and deliver all outputs project outputs in the four project implementation sites.
• Lead in development and distribution of youth information packs on devolved funds with specific focus to target districts.
• Lead project partnerships in advocacy and resource mobilization at national and county levels.
• Be in charge of implementation of civic education strategies in Kericho County.
• Ensure quality, efficient and timely reporting for all project activities on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Develop an exit strategy for the two main projects being implemented in Nairobi, Nakuru and Kericho Counties.
• Link YESS Kenya project efforts to policy makers and implementers as the strategies require.
• Provide technical support youth groups and youth CBOs in the targeted counties.
• Policy tracking and analysis to support advocacy work and monitor and report policy changes on devolution.
• Be in charge of regular monitoring and reporting to YESS Kenya Management.

Qualifications

• First Degree in social science, social work or community development.
• A Masters Degree in a related discipline is an added advantage.  
• Computer Literacy in MS Office a must.

Required Competences.

• Ability to write clear and concise reports and good  command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• Proven skills and experience in project cycle management including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Past experience in advocacy, working in partnership with government officers and civil society representatives.
• An orientation to youth work and youth concerns as well as the current governance regime especially in relation to devolution, social protection and G.O.K government poverty alleviation strategies.
• Conversant with the human rights approaches and able to apply them within the framework of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Some orientation to policy analysis and evidence based programming.
• Proven ability to produce results within tight deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to interact effectively with different cadres of technical people and leaders
• Analytical skills and decision making ability even in complex and sensitive situations
• Demonstrable project management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• A team player and demonstration of reasonable degree of independence
• Demonstrated proposal writing and fundraising skills and experience.
• Project financial management skills and experience and able to work with finance officers to ensure effective and efficient resource utilization and accountability to management and donors.
• Proven organizational and interpersonal skills
• Two to three years in project management

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three Professional references (including a recent supervisor) on or before  June 29th , 2012 to:

Chief Executive Officer
Youth Empowerment Support Services - Kenya (YESS Kenya)
On email yesskenya@gmail.com   cc lymutunga@gmail.com

National Civil Society Org Project Coordinator Job

Required for a growing National Civil Society Organization based in Ongata Rongai but with programs in Nairobi and Mombasa, an enterprising, imaginative and results oriented individual to fill the following position:

Project Coordinator

Job Purpose

• To implement a project on citizen engagement in water activities, aimed at expanding opportunities for citizens to access water as a human right and improve their livelihoods; while supporting the Organization’s strategic growth in various sectors.
• S/he will work through local groups and communities to ensure that all aspects of programming are well coordinated resulting in efficiency, high team morale and cost effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities:

Capacity Development

• Supporting and developing the capacity of community groups to undertake different activities
• Facilitating different forums both relating to staff and also in the field

Program Support

• Timely and high quality reporting to donors, partners and other stakeholders
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Providing support in relevant research
• Providing support on advocacy approaches in the water sector
• Networking and following up on specific issues of social concern as they arise
• Supporting staff to deliver the project and organization’s objectives

Financial Management Support

• Supporting budgeting, and budget control activities through the Finance Officer
• Coordinating resources mobilization activities in conjunction with management and the board

Required qualifications and Competencies:

• At least a relevant Degree, especially in the Social Sciences, Environment or related field
• Minimum 3 years working experience in Project Implementation/ Management
• Experience in Water and Environment Projects and a thorough understanding of water issues
• Experience in, and capacity to undertake resource mobilization
• Excellent Community Facilitation Skills
• Competence in Monitoring, Evaluation ,Reporting and Learning
• Good understanding and experience of the Advocacy approach

Attributes and skills

• Demonstrable team player and leader
• High ethical and integrity standards
• Excellent communicator, in speech and in writing
• Amiable and of pleasant personality
• Ability to prioritise, and exercise good judgment
• Good understanding of donor funded projects
• Good grasp of the New Constitution and Devolution
• Flexible, energized, innovative, and able to undertake fieldwork
• Excellent Computer Proficiency is a must. Understanding of  technology applications will be an advantage

If you meet these specifications, send your application and CV, with details of three referees (one of whom should be current or immediate former employer), and one or two page write-up (preferably an excerpt of a past paper) on an issue in social development, and your current and expected remuneration tohr.wlrn@gmail.com before 22nd  June 2012. 

Early applications are encouraged. Preferred starting time is July.

Pact / KCSSP Project Manager Job in Kenya

Position: Project Manager
 

Platform: Pact – KCSSP SAFE Coast Project
 

Supervised By:KCSSP Deputy Chief of Party
 

Supervises: The Project Manager will supervise, the MERL/Project Officer, Logistics/procurement and Admin Officer
 

Period: 10 months with possibility of extension
 

Location: Mombasa with frequent and Extended travel within the coastal region
 

Work Schedule: Fulltime: Pact (Kenya country office) regular work hours
 

Benefits: In accordance with country office policies
 

Job Purpose
 

Reporting to the KCSSP Deputy Chief of Party, the Project Manager shall be responsible for the implementation and administration of the SAFE Coast project at the coast of Kenya. 

The jobholder will lead in the preparation of work plans, budgets and technical reports as well as collaboration in the monitoring and evaluation of the program in addition to directly overseeing all on-the-ground implementation activities. 

In addition the project manager shall oversees the day to day management of the project, its staff, as well as be responsible in ensuring that property related to the project is handled with utmost caution as per the Pact
guidelines. 

He/She will be Pact’s local representative working with communities, the 10 CSO partners, Peace Committees and local government agencies local administration and any other stakeholders that are part of or involved with the SAFE project. 

This is a Mombasa based position with frequent and extended travel within the coastal region.

Description of Duties
 

Project Management

• Provide leadership, coordination, and management of the Project Implementation Plan
• Ensure implantation in line with budget and project document
• Provide monthly financial forecasts and review expenditure and reports for both direct costs and partners
• Review grant implementation as per calendar to ensure implementation is as per schedule
• Manages and supervises the work of the Project team, and logistics and procurement officer and driver working on this project.
• Ensure donor regulations are respected and all donor and Pact policies and procedures are respected.

Project Coordination

• Liaise on a regular basis with the KCSSP team to ensure the coordination of Safe Coast activities within the larger project.
• Liaises with the rest of the KCSSP and Pact projects in building synergy and sharing of lessons learned.
• Ensure regular coordination and communication with partners.
• Ensure partners are coordinating amongst themselves and sharing lessons
• Liaison, Communication and representation
• Coordinates all external meetings related to the project
• Represents Pact at meetings within the area of operation, the wider network and beyond as directed
• Support in improving networking contacts with external parties through meetings and disseminating timely information
• Strengthen partners’ relations based on respect among equals and geared towards empowering the community.
• Develops and oversees communication and strategies to reach multiple stakeholder groups as per the media component of the project

Monitoring and evaluation

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports and reports required
• Oversee the monitoring of the story telling component of the monitoring
• Ensure timely reporting on key issues and trends at the coast as they arise this will include notes from meetings, updates on trends in political situation
• Ensure partners and colleagues are collecting stories and photos of activities to better communicate Interaction with Key Pact and ACT! staff

The Project coordinator will be managed Deputy Chief of Party. 

He/she will interact on a day to day basis and work very closely with:

• Program Manager, Peace building and Conflict Management.
• The KCSSP Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party
• The Pact Senior Program Officer
• The Pact Program Officer
• Communications Officer
• The Grants Managers

He /she will also work with all KCSSP peace building program officers including the Democracy and Governance and Monitoring Evaluation Results and Learning teams
 

Skills and Qualifications
 

The minimum requirements:

• A degree in Social Sciences. A Master’s degree in related field an added advantage
• Post graduate diploma in Project Management an added advantage
• 8-10 years experience in planning and or management of program areas, program management in an NGO– experience in Peace building and Governance setting an added advantage
• Experience managing a USAID funded project/ program
• Experience in community based resource management, peace building and governance
• Excellent communication skills both in English and Swahili
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals too effectively meet program needs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental organizations and local communities in carrying out Program objectives
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of peace and development projects in the coastal region
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency French and/or Kiswahili preferred

Deadline for submission is Wednesday 6th June 2012.
 

Work experience within the coastal region will be an added advantage.
 

When submitting please indicate clearly in the subject field the position you are interested in.
 

Due to the urgency of filling up this position, applications for this position shall be reviewed as they
come in.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit an application to kenyahr@pactworld.org. Work experience within the Coastal region will be an added advantage. The deadline of submission: 6th June 2012 mid-night.

 

Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor and/or Pact, Inc. Kenya. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact, Inc. Kenya is a voluntary “at will” relationship. This job description may change from time to time.

KenCall EPZ Project Manager Job (KShs 160K - 200K)

Project Manager Job! 

Person required URGENTLY!! to fulfill exciting opportunity with huge growth potential into various streams of ICT and other projects.

The job function of the Project Manager is to lead the definition, planning, management and delivery of projects in support of the program strategy and goals.

The individual will lead cross-organization teams, effectively planning, communicating, and driving change through the execution of projects in alignment with the overall program strategy.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Be liaison between clients and employer
• Develops project team goals, roles and processes (i.e. communication, problem-solving and decision-making) to effectively execute and implement project requirements
• Manages cross-organization team dynamics, alignment, and utilization.
• Responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle, driving results within the context of the business strategy
• Leads problem solving and decision making to drive project delivery through strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Monitors progress on complex, cross-organization projects relative to schedules, budgets, and quality. Identifies risk and resolves issues that impact project completion
• Provide leadership and input to project teams through all phases of facilities setup, systems and infrastructure related to project definition and delivery to drive rapid solutions implementation
• Communicates plans, status and issues related to project status and execution concisely and broadly across all functions and levels of the organization

Other:

• Required to communicate between 2 sites (30% of time)
• Work location will be based at client premises in Nairobi
• Flexible to work hours weekly

Qualifications:

• 3 Year degree and 5+ years related experience in project management capacities, (MANDATORY)
• 5+ years experience managing large business process (MANDATORY)
• Must have sound experience in Technology and business projects (MANDATORY)
• Sound references
• Proven track record of projects managed

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be extremely stress tolerant and able to adapt to change rapidly
• International experience working on large projects (Will be advantageous although not a must)
• High sense of urgency with the ability to drive results, demonstrated ability to deliver on commitments
• Demonstrate results in planning, managing, and implementing large projects within time and budget objectives
• Solid analytical and problem solving abilities, demonstrates solid judgment and decision making skills
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills, ability to manage conflicts across groups
• Ability to translate strategy into tactical project execution, driving change through leadership, facilitation and communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop effective working teams and relationships across multiple functional organizations
• Strong, direct, and open communication and presentation skills, capable of presenting information to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills, ability to promote collaboration across teams

Package: 160 – 200k  + Shares + Incentives (based on performance)

Note: To Apply send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 referees to Recruitment@kencall.com by June 8th 2012.

Islamic Relief Wash Project Officers Jobs in Gaalkacyo, Puntland

Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.  

We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender and implement our work within the following sectors:

• Education and Vocational Training         
• Emergency & Relief   
  Water and sanitation                
• Income Generation       
  Health and Nutrition                 
• Orphans Support
  Ramadan and Qurbani             
• Disaster Preparedness

Job Title: Wash Project Officers (Local Post)
 

Base Location: Gaalkacyo Puntland- Somalia
 

Reporting To: Wash Coordinator
 

Job Objective

The overall responsibility of the WASH project officer is to ensure planned project interventions are implemented according to regulation and standards of Islamic relief, donor guidelines and local IDP leader. 

She/he makes sure that the project interventions are coordinated among the communities, and other humanitarian agencies which are now operational regions of Somalia. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review existing level of hygiene and sanitation knowledge, attitude and practice among IDPs and host communities to implement need based intervention on continual basis
• Prepare detailed project implementation plan in consultation with WASH Coordinator in the course of project duration , present revised plans  as and when required as part of remedial action if the project implementation strategy requires redirection, change of location or any other reasons
• Locate project sites in consultation with local IDP leaders, community representatives and other agencies.
• Implement the project activities when detailed plans are approved by the WASH Coordinator
• Mobilise Camp committee members and the IDP community for the implementation of the sanitation and hygiene project intervention
• Ensure all WASH project activities in the camps are implemented in a consultative and participative manner. This involves community participation in planning and launching sanitation and hygiene education and  campaigns, and monitoring results through their representatives
• Effectively guide, oversee and monitor IR WASH Project activities; report on findings with clear recommendations and take corrective actions when necessary
• Ensure that regular WASH progress reports are accurate and are submitted on time
• Assist in planning, organizing and facilitation of the various WASH trainings
• Take lead in conducting case studies and assessments before and after the project implementation stages and report as deemed necessary
• Carry out field data collection and compilation for all WASH projects
• Provide leadership in conducting hygiene promotion and awareness campaigns in the camps
• Supervise latrine construction activities and ensure quality control for the construction works
• Carry out other tasks and assignments as required by the immediate supervisor

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Relevant qualification in water and sanitation and/or public health
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in implementation of water and sanitation projects. Those with experience in  latrine construction and supervision  in emergency setup  including working in IDP camps in insecure environments will have an added advantage
• Good Project Management skills
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Good computer skills, particularly use of Microsoft Word, Excel and internet
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially with internally displaced people
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Willingness to work in the camps
• Previous work experience in IDP camps  in Somalia is an added advantage
• Ability to operate in  a dynamic environment

How to apply

If you think you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your updated CV and letter of motivation with three references to hrs@islamic-relief.or.ke by 31st May 2012. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.