DEPP Lab Manager at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

POSITION SUMMARY

DEPP Lab Program Manager will be responsible for the overall project management, implementation and overseeing of the project. The Project Manager will manage and coordinate project team in Garissa and Marsabit by providing urgent assistance to the drought hit poorest and most vulnerable households in the regions while urgently identify the urgent needs of the communities through assessments and baseline surveys and provide the necessary information to the Adeso Senior Management Team for action.

He/she will oversee the planning and implementation of the activities and ensure that objectives are achieved and that appropriate quality, functioning and assistance is established and maintained for setting up policies, strategies and laws to comply with international conventions and standards. The Program Manager will also provide adequate and timely technical guidance, supervision, capacity building and management support to the staff and actors involved in the project.

S/He will report to the Project Director, through physical meetings, e-mails, telephone calls and periodic reports as required.

The DEPP Lab Manager will also be responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. He/she will be responsible to oversee all Project implemented in the county/region and act as DEPP lab consortium’s focal point for all programmatic and office issues related to the region.

POSITION PURPOSE

· To define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

· To acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party participants in order to deliver the project expected results.

· To manage, coordinate, deliver and report to Project Director and Senior Management on project’s operations status in Garissa and Marsabit respectively while holding responsibility for successful project implementation and delivery.

· To establish, build and lead the development of a cohesive appropriate project environment in-line with Adeso country and regional strategies as well as project objectives.

· To work as part of Adeso Management Team in refining, developing and improving program approaches and systems, supporting the Project Director to build and deliver the most effective and sustainable development interventions.

· Harmonizing and coordinating the activities throughout the project period.

· Overall responsibility for day to day management and performance of area office.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Field implementation of the DEPP Lab at the field level, particularly in Garissa and Marsabit counties.

· Establishment and field management of the DEPP Lab Project.

· Ensuring strict compliance of HR, Finance and Operations policies, procedures and relevant donor regulations.

· Managing the DEPP Lab project budget and monitoring expenditure according to approved budgets.

· In liaison with the Project Director, produce and update job descriptions for the recruitment of new staff, participating in recruitment, staff inductions, line management and de-briefing as per Adeso policies.

· Documenting lessons learnt from project activities, supporting communications officer with relevant materials as required.

· Organizing and facilitating training for all staff and partners on technical components of the project (cash based transfers, employment creation, conflict mitigation and M&E).

· Managing the project staff, including Project Officers, Project Assistants and Finance and Administration Officer and other local staff as required and appropriate.

· Overseeing project budget and ensuring budget is strictly adhered to and all supporting documentation for expenses are properly completed and sent to Nairobi as per required donor guidelines and schedule.

· Compiling monthly internal reports to the Nairobi office and donor reports as per contract.

· Ensuring implementation of the proper utilization of tools and integrating them into the project activities.

· Work collaboratively with staff, interns, community, stakeholders and participants to strengthen program components.

· Any other duties as required within the level and authority of this position.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related livelihood fields coupled with strong academic background and professional experience in ICT.

· Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience.

· Strong project management experience is essential, including experience in proposal writing, strong M&E skills, budget management and financial monitoring and donor reporting.

· Excellent knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines, sphere standards and principles;

· Experience in budget management and knowledge of financial procedures required.

· Ability to multi-task, meets short deadlines and effectively handle stressful situations.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is essential (Fluency in Somali and Borana languages is an added advantage).

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish, motivate and maintain effective working relations with the project team and other field staff.

· Proven ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve the desired results.

· Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, power point, etc.

· Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort.