Lutheran World Federation Projects Jobs Kenya.

Lutheran World Federation Projects Jobs Kenya.
The Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Ali Addeh Refugee Camp in Djibouti

Project Coordinator
The Project Coordinator (PC) for the DWS Djibouti Project shall be responsible to and report directly to the Country Representative (CR) for the carrying out of his/her duties.

This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as representational and management skills.

Guided by the DWS Country Strategy, the PC’s functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;

* Responsible for management of all issues relating to the project cycle (planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting) in accordance with the relevant and current project documents, agreements and budgets, and in accordance with the policies, Code of Conduct and strategies of the LWF/DWS Kenya/Djibouti Programme
* To participate in meetings, official missions and act as a representative for the LWF in Djibouti.
* Establish and maintaining cordial and effective working relations with all partners in the operation.
* Keep the CR updated, advised and informed of all aspects of the Djibouti project operations and emerging issues through regular and detailed progress reports demonstrating achievement in meeting set goals and objectives
* Provide day to day leadership for the project team and perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designate
Professional Qualifications
* A University degree in education or the social sciences from a recognized university.

Relevant experience and competencies
* At least 5 years progressive experience in humanitarian or development programs at senior management level.
* Experience gained within an international NGO will be an added advantage.
* Practical experience and skills with the Rights Based Approach, proposals and report writing, and M&E.
* Good working knowledge of French
* Excellent computer skills

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 5 November, 2010:
C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

Or e-mail to: hr@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.