Program Manager NGO Job Vacancy Kenya.

Program Manager NGO Job Vacancy Kenya.
Organization Horn Relief
Position Title Program Manager – Sanaag Emergency Response Project
Position Location Badhan, Somalia
Duration 7 months with possibility of renewal
Start date Immediate

Vacancy contact Please send applications to vacancies@hornrelief.org – Horn Relief will only respond to short-listed applicants.

PROJECT BACKGROUND
The proposed Sanaag Emergency Response Project (SERP) aims to enable the most vulnerable and destitute households get access to essential food and non food needs through cash transfers, temporary employment through Cash for Work activities, and support the vulnerable small scale producers to increase their food and

Program Manager Job Salary k’sh 140,000 ILRI Kenya.

Program Manager Job Salary k’sh 140,000 ILRI Kenya.
INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER APM /BIO/11/10
Bio-resource Innovations Network for Eastern Africa Development (Bio-Innovate) seeks to recruit a highly competent and dynamic Assistant Program Manager.

Bio-Innovate is a new multidisciplinary competitive funding mechanism for biosciences and product orientated innovation activities in Eastern Africa, supported by a grant of SEK 80m (USD 10.7m) from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The Program builds on previous investments, achievements and experiences from the Sida-supported BIO-EARN Program and other regional initiatives. Bio-Innovate will work closely with the African Union New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AU/NEPAD) Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) in strengthening regional collaboration in science and technology to enable the continent to adapt the rapid advances and promises of modern biosciences.

Bio-Innovate will focus on delivering new products through bioscience innovation systems involving a broad range of actors, including scientists, private sector, policy makers, NGOs and other practitioners. It will use modern biosciences to improve agriculture and conserve the environment through improving crop productivity and resilience to climate change in small-scale farming systems; improving the efficiency of the agro-processing industry to add value to local bio-resources. The program will also develop sound policies for commercializing products from biosciences research; and investigate innovative delivery systems.

Bio-Innovate is managed by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). It is co-located on ILRI’s Nairobi campus with the BecA -ILRI Hub, a biosciences research platform that is part of AU/NEPAD’s Africa Biosciences Initiative.

Bio-Innovate -ILRI Hub seeks to recruit an Assistant Program Manager who will be involved in ensuring that adequate program projects, financial and administrative systems are established and maintained. He/she will be responsible for providing technical backstopping to the overall Program management. The job holder will report to the BioInnovate Program Manager. This position will be based at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Headquarters in Nairobi but it may require frequent travel throughout the Eastern Africa region.

Latest Kenya Job Vacancy: International Development Law Organization Recruitment For Field Program Manager

Latest Kenya Job Vacancy: International Development Law Organization Recruitment For Field Program Manager
Field Program Manager
International Development Law Organization

IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes legal, regulatory, and institutional reform to advance economic and social development in transitional and developing countries.

Location: Kenya – Nairobi

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) has been providing training and technical assistance to the Kenyan legal and judicial sector for over 20 years, including: training for over 230 Kenyan legal professionals and government officials; technical assistance in forming a Kenyan NGO whose mandate is to continue providing legal training for others; technical assistance in the establishment of the Kenyan Judicial Training Institute and ongoing training technical assistance to the Kenya Investment Authority.

Most recently, IDLO provided assistance to the Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review in the design and drafting of the draft Constitution. Subsequently, and in partnership with a range of civil society organizations, IDLO undertook civic education initiatives to prepare for the Constitutional referendum.

The Consultancy
The three-year Program entitled “Supporting Kenyan Constitutional Implementation Process” aims to support Kenya in an effective, efficient, and sustainable implementation process of the 2010 Constitution, by assisting with drafting new legislation in accordance with the Constitution and international best practices, building long-term legislative capacity, and improved application of the new legislation. The focus throughout the Program will be on capacity building for Kenyan institutions and individuals.

Latest Kenya Jobs: Program Quality Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Latest Kenya Jobs: Program Quality Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya
Our client, an international NGO, works exclusively in the rural areas, helping young people escape poverty by ensuring that the youth receive a quality education which is complimented by a strategy that seeks to increase incomes of the poor by breaking the poverty cycle, and increasing incomes through promoting savings.

Reporting to the Country Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving the quality of the country programme by:
    * Providing technical assistance, direction, support and oversight to achieve total quality;
    * Playing a key role in the overall leadership and direction of the organization as a member of the senior management team;
    * Coordinating the design and review of the organization's strategy and annual plans to ensure maximum impact of program activities;
    * Facilitating the development and timely submission of quality project proposals to donors;
    * Supporting the country team in identifying new project initiatives and writing concept papers and proposals in line with the program strategy
    * Defining the Monitoring & Evaluation standards as well as key performance indicators for all programmes
    * Encouraging a culture of reflection, impact measurement, and impact-evidence generation in programmes
    * Vetting all programmes for quality and relevance to national policy frameworks; as well as compliance with donor requirements
    * Identifying staff and programme skills gaps and recommending appropriate ways of addressing these;
    * Facilitating research into what other NGOs are doing locally; determining best practice and incorporating it into the program.

Qualifications, skills & other requirements
    * At least a relevant master's degree from a recognized University;
    * Minimum of 6 years demonstrated experience in designing and implementing development projects.
    * Experience working with an international NGO, implementing education, enterprise, HIV/AIDS and gender programs an added advantage.
    * A culture of constantly questioning the status quo and continuously improving programs.
    * A proven track record of developing and managing projects which create measurable, cost-effective impact; achieving maximum results with limited resources;
    * Excellent influencing and communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting.

Kenya Jobs Vacancy: Field Program Manager at International Development Law Organization

Kenya Jobs Vacancy: Field Program Manager at International Development Law Organization
Field Program Manager
International Development Law Organization

IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes legal, regulatory, and institutional reform to advance economic and social development in transitional and developing countries.

Closing date: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) has been providing training and technical assistance to the Kenyan legal and judicial sector for over 20 years, including: training for over 230 Kenyan legal professionals and government officials; technical assistance in forming a Kenyan NGO whose mandate is to continue providing legal training for others; technical assistance in the establishment of the Kenyan Judicial Training Institute and ongoing training technical assistance to the Kenya Investment Authority.

Most recently, IDLO provided assistance to the Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review in the design and drafting of the draft Constitution. Subsequently, and in partnership with a range of civil society organizations, IDLO undertook civic education initiatives to prepare for the Constitutional referendum.

The Consultancy
The three-year Program entitled “Supporting Kenyan Constitutional Implementation Process” aims to support Kenya in an effective, efficient, and sustainable implementation process of the 2010 Constitution, by assisting with drafting new legislation in accordance with the Constitution and international best practices, building long-term legislative capacity, and improved application of the new legislation. The focus throughout the Program will be on capacity building for Kenyan institutions and individuals.

Sudan: Resident Program Manager, Nairobi

Sudan: Resident Program Manager, Nairobi
Sudan: Resident Program Manager (217087-851)
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
Closing date: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Sudan (the) - Nairobi, SD

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Program Manager (PM) for the “Three Areas” (Southern Kordofan, Blue Nile, and Abyei), based in Khartoum, Sudan but with significant time spent in the Three Areas.  The PM will work closely with other program staff to support the work of NDI's programs in Sudan; deepen the impact of its current programs  and contribute to all future activities.

The Three Areas are complex and politically sensitive; as a consequence NDI has developed a distinct program. The purpose of the program is to strengthen democracy and reduce conflict by increasing the capacity of civil society for civic engagement and raising awareness of the political processes specific to these areas amongst the citizens of Blue Nile, Southern Kordofan and Abyei. The position is available immediately.

Background
The Three Areas consists of the Blue Nile, Southern Kordofan and Abyei Area. They are distinguished by their history at the front lines in the war between the Southern Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) and the Government of Sudan (GoS), their geographic location on the fault line between North and South and the distinct political settlements provided for them by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).  Addressing the needs and grievances of the citizens of the Three Areas is widely considered to be central to the peace and stability of Sudan and critical to any successful democratic transformation.

NDI's presence in the Three Areas
NDI currently provides technical assistance and funding to three civic and voter education coalitions, in Southern Kordofan, Abyei and the Blue Nile. To do this the Institute employs six program staff and maintains three offices which cover 5 programming locations; Agok (Abyei) Kadugli, Kauda (Southern Kordofan) Damazine and Kurmuk (Blue Nile).

Program Activities
Over the last year politics in the Three Areas has been dominated by the National Elections. Starting from May 2010 Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile have been engaged in the Popular Consultation process while citizens of Abyei await the implementation of the Abyei referendum

The Institute supports partners to conduct civic engagement activities related to these processes.
    * Support NDI's civic engagement activities into the Three Areas by building and maintaining  relationships with key partners;
    * Provide guidance, technical assistance and ongoing support to civil society groups to conduct civic engagement activities;;
    * Provide training on coalition building, campaign planning, community mapping, finance and budgeting, principles and practice of neutrality as well as substantive information on election processes to the NDI partners in the Three Areas;
    * Provide guidance and support to the NDI staff working in the Three Areas;
    * Monitor current events and political developments in the Three Areas (and Sudan in general), and maintain political timetable to feed into curriculum framework;

Program Manager II - Emergency Operations, Nairobi

Program Manager II - Emergency Operations, Nairobi
Program Manager II - Emergency Operations
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Closing date: 12 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Job Background/Summary:
**Please note: this position's primary location can also be Baltimore, Maryland, depending on the applicant**
One of CRS' strategic objectives, as defined by its Emergency Strategy, is to become a more innovative and effective emergency prevention, preparedness and response organization. One of the key elements of the agency's new emergency strategy is to build a more dynamic and accountable rapid response capacity. To provide technical support to country programs and regions to achieve this result is a primary function of the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The ERT provides support in program sectors such as shelter, protection and water and sanitation and in operational support areas such as finance, supply chain management, security, communications, and management of emergency response programs. In coordination with the Regional Technical Advisors for Emergencies (RTA Emergencies) and other members of E-Ops, the ERT is also responsible for enhancing CRS staff capacity to design and manage effective emergency programs. ERT members assist CRS country programs with strengthening the humanitarian response capacity of local partners, particularly Caritas partners. This multidisciplinary team provides leadership and responsive support for systemic improvements in CRS emergency programming.

Primary Function:
The PMII-Emergency Operations can be deployed at short notice (within 48 hours) to fill critical emergency response roles in the event of a humanitarian crisis. The exact responsibilities in emergency responses will vary depending on the local context, ranging from providing direct management of relief support operations, setting up field operations/offices, setting up and managing relief delivery systems, designing field security plans, providing technical assistance and advise on best practices and standards and mentoring of CRS Partners and Country Programs staff.
During non-emergency response periods the PMII-Emergency Operations will be expected to carry out capacity building activities to strengthen the emergency response capacity of CRS Partners and Country Programs. The ability to train, mentor and accompany local staff and partners is an integral part of the job. The PMII-Emergency Operations will also be required to support the development of commodity tracking systems, from procurement to warehousing to distribution sites. This individual will also help to manage prepositioned stock, including dealing with the UNHRD and the SCC prepositioning systems, and developing and keeping up to date vendor framework agreements.

Responsibilities:
1. As a member of CRS' ERT will be required to travel at least 50% of time specifically in often at very short notice (within 48 hours) and for an average of two to six weeks (with a maximum of two consecutive months under exceptional circumstances).
2. As a leader or team member, provide immediate in-country guidance and support emergency supply chain management, including procurement, warehousing, and transportation during an emergency response. Also provide support in other Operations functions such as security, staffing, finance, IT/communications and administration, as needed.
3. Work collaboratively with country program staff and provide on-the-job training to country program and partner staff during an emergency response.
4. Work in collaboration with Emergency Operations staff and HQ departments, specifically the Management, Policy and Information (MPI) team of the Overseas Support Department (OSD), and the Purchasing department to keep up-to-date on the latest policies and procedures and to define and disseminate best practices and standards for supply chain management and field operations in general in emergencies.
5. Work in moving forward CRS' emergency propositioning strategy including supporting global, regional and localized prepositioning.
6. Increase coordination by establishing an internal information-sharing link with relevant HQ departments in which supply chain management and field operation information from emergency field programs can be shared with HQ departments and vice versa. This includes relevant communities of practice.
7. Finalize the development and dissemination of CRS-specific emergency field operations guidelines in the form of manuals and tools for field staff for CRS emergency preparedness and response programs. Supervise the provision of technical assistance, as appropriate.