Programme Management Specialist Job Re-Advertisement
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa Mission seeks to fill the position of Project Management Specialist - Transition Initiative for Somalia (TIS) Program in its Limited Presence Countries Office.
The position is based in Nairobi and is open to all qualified candidates. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not reapply.
Basic Functions of the Position:
The Project Management Specialist will have a primary role in managing the Transition Initiative for Somalia (TIS) Program, which will support quick impact, results-based activities to demonstrate the positive impact of the political reconciliation process.
He/she will serve as a technical resource to foreign assistance activities especially in reviewing sub-grants and proposals and liaising with government and donor officials.
He/she will require a sophisticated knowledge of communication strategies, media relations, and journalism as well as a solid understanding of development issues in the Eastern Africa region, particularly in Somalia.
The incumbent will act as a U.S. Government (USG) representative in formal and informal settings related to the position. He/she will serve as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative and/or Agreement Officer’s Technical Representative for some implementing partner agreements managed under the TIS Program.
The Program Management Specialist will provide day-to-day oversight and management of program performance to ensure program implementation achieves planned results. This is a key management position requiring excellent communication skills, an ability to perform in a complex and highly sensitive political environment, and a strong interest in assisting countries in transition.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) - Nyanza Assistant District Program Coordinator Job in Kenya
Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) - Nyanza Assistant District Program Coordinator Job in Kenya
Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of California, San Francisco. It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya.
The Program has received funding for the next five years and is in the process of restructuring.
The following position is available for competition. The program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the role of Assistant Coordinator for FACES Program.
Position: Assistant District Program Coordinator
Vacancy No: FN2—26 -2010
Location: Kisumu East district
Key Requirements:
* Degree in Medicine and registered (or eligible) to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Board
* Minimum 1 year experience in management and HIV Clinical care.
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Knowledge of MS office
* Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills
* Must be a team player and motivator
Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of California, San Francisco. It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya.
The Program has received funding for the next five years and is in the process of restructuring.
The following position is available for competition. The program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the role of Assistant Coordinator for FACES Program.
Position: Assistant District Program Coordinator
Vacancy No: FN2—26 -2010
Location: Kisumu East district
Key Requirements:
* Degree in Medicine and registered (or eligible) to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Board
* Minimum 1 year experience in management and HIV Clinical care.
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Knowledge of MS office
* Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills
* Must be a team player and motivator
Monday, September 27, 2010
Maji na Ufanisi NGO Jobs in Kenya
Maji na Ufanisi NGO Jobs in Kenya
Our client, Maji na Ufanisi is a non governmental organisation that works in partnership with local communities, government, donor agencies and the private sector to bring innovative water and environmental sanitation solutions to poor and disadvantaged people in Kenya.
Maji na Ufanisi is undergoing major strategic realignment and is seeking outstanding people to fill the following positions. If you want to be part of this outstanding team, please write to us about the particular position below for which you definitely qualify.
Programmes Director
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead the change in consolidating a results driven programmes implementation.
You will be responsible for ensuring quality in programmes implementation to deliver demonstrably on time against committed objectives, strategies and results.
Specifically, you will:
* oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of water and sanitation programmes to ensure anticipated impact
* ensure timely and accurate programme reports internally and to funding partners
* ensure effective and timely programme communication and liaison with a wide variety of stakeholders and audiences including funding, beneficiary community and government partners; and implementing staff and other stakeholders
* take initiative in identifying resource mobilisation opportunities, including developing and following through project proposals
* establish and implement sustainable modalities of working closely with the Finance Department budgeting, implementation and reporting on different projects
* support the Executive Director, as port of the senior management team, providing leadership, supervision and guidance to staff on all programme matters.
The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirements.
* A Masters degree in sociology, development or related discipline; and training in project management
* At least 8 years’ relevant experience in managing development programmes
* Demonstrable experience in budget development and programme design (including proposal development and resource mobilisation)
* Detailed practical understanding of programme performance - from concept to final evaluation. Specific previous responsibility for M&E and reporting will be an added advantage
* Good communication skills and ability to personally interact across from policy makers’ level to disadvantaged communities.
Construction Qualify Assurance SupervisorReporting to the Programmes Director, you will be responsible for keeping local water and environmental sanitation construction projects moving forward on tight time and cost budgets to ensure projects’ technical and all other standards are met.
You will plan, coordinate, recommend and follow up legal approvals for the construction designs and their implementation.
Your primary tasks will be to:
* ensure reliable and objective search, selection and ongoing ranking of the performance of building contractors
* negotiate with leasing contracting companies in order to get sufficient equipment and personnel necessary to complete the construction work in good time
* provide direction and day to day supervision to contractors, ensuring adherence to the set standards at the construction sites
* ensure that the construction work is completed in good time and that the set budget is adhered to
* work closely with the Community Development Department in order to ensure harmony and appropriate ownership in construction projects
* oversee safety, ensuring that all workers adhere to set safety and security standards
* generate reports and ensure records, timesheets, and invoices are submitted and approved by the internal and external construction authorities.
The successful candidate must have the following at a minimum.
* Diploma in Civil Engineering
* 4 years of relevant technical building and civil construction supervisory experience
* Excellent public relations and diverse work group mobilisation skills
* Strong project management planning, logistics and financial, operational reporting accountability experience
* Ability to issue clear directions and maintain construction site discipline
* Excellent self management and field work discipline.
Our client, Maji na Ufanisi is a non governmental organisation that works in partnership with local communities, government, donor agencies and the private sector to bring innovative water and environmental sanitation solutions to poor and disadvantaged people in Kenya.
Maji na Ufanisi is undergoing major strategic realignment and is seeking outstanding people to fill the following positions. If you want to be part of this outstanding team, please write to us about the particular position below for which you definitely qualify.
Programmes Director
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead the change in consolidating a results driven programmes implementation.
You will be responsible for ensuring quality in programmes implementation to deliver demonstrably on time against committed objectives, strategies and results.
Specifically, you will:
* oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of water and sanitation programmes to ensure anticipated impact
* ensure timely and accurate programme reports internally and to funding partners
* ensure effective and timely programme communication and liaison with a wide variety of stakeholders and audiences including funding, beneficiary community and government partners; and implementing staff and other stakeholders
* take initiative in identifying resource mobilisation opportunities, including developing and following through project proposals
* establish and implement sustainable modalities of working closely with the Finance Department budgeting, implementation and reporting on different projects
* support the Executive Director, as port of the senior management team, providing leadership, supervision and guidance to staff on all programme matters.
The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirements.
* A Masters degree in sociology, development or related discipline; and training in project management
* At least 8 years’ relevant experience in managing development programmes
* Demonstrable experience in budget development and programme design (including proposal development and resource mobilisation)
* Detailed practical understanding of programme performance - from concept to final evaluation. Specific previous responsibility for M&E and reporting will be an added advantage
* Good communication skills and ability to personally interact across from policy makers’ level to disadvantaged communities.
Construction Qualify Assurance SupervisorReporting to the Programmes Director, you will be responsible for keeping local water and environmental sanitation construction projects moving forward on tight time and cost budgets to ensure projects’ technical and all other standards are met.
You will plan, coordinate, recommend and follow up legal approvals for the construction designs and their implementation.
Your primary tasks will be to:
* ensure reliable and objective search, selection and ongoing ranking of the performance of building contractors
* negotiate with leasing contracting companies in order to get sufficient equipment and personnel necessary to complete the construction work in good time
* provide direction and day to day supervision to contractors, ensuring adherence to the set standards at the construction sites
* ensure that the construction work is completed in good time and that the set budget is adhered to
* work closely with the Community Development Department in order to ensure harmony and appropriate ownership in construction projects
* oversee safety, ensuring that all workers adhere to set safety and security standards
* generate reports and ensure records, timesheets, and invoices are submitted and approved by the internal and external construction authorities.
The successful candidate must have the following at a minimum.
* Diploma in Civil Engineering
* 4 years of relevant technical building and civil construction supervisory experience
* Excellent public relations and diverse work group mobilisation skills
* Strong project management planning, logistics and financial, operational reporting accountability experience
* Ability to issue clear directions and maintain construction site discipline
* Excellent self management and field work discipline.
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