Project Manager at International Rescue Committee

Requisition ID: req33309

Key Responsibilities Include

Program Management

• Coordinate with the Project Director and ERD Coordinator in the implementation of a coherent livelihoods program for urban refugees and vulnerable residents in Nairobi metropolitan;
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Re:Build project staff in the implementation of program activities, ensuring that all relevant policies and procedures are applied.
• Strong collaboration with the Urban Program Support Coordinator to ensure smooth operations / logistics for program implementation.
• Act as a strong liaison between project team and other departments (supply chain, Logistics, HR, admin & finance etc.) to ensure collaborative processes move smoothly and swiftly
• Ensure that all interventions are implemented in a timely and professional manner, according to established objectives, goals and indicators and in line with donor requirements and client needs
• Supervise and guide project teams in the development, implementation and monitoring of work plans, ensuring that activities reflect the commitments IRC made to the donor and the communities.
• Ensure all implementation approaches employ a programming strategy that integrates across multiple sectors.
• Identify partners for skills building and apprenticeships for clients and liaise with the urban program support coordinator, supply chain, safety and security and finance in signing service agreements
• Coordinate and support of the Re:Build sub-grantees and other community based organizations
• Coordinate the project team while identifying skill gaps for capacity building

Budget Management

• Work closely with the Re:Build Regional Finance Manager in tracking the project expenses
• Ensure all program activities are delivered within acceptable budget thresholds.
• Contribute to the development of spending plans and track them against actual spending.
• Lead and coordinate the iteration, revision and realignment of the project budget annually
• Actively participate in Project Management Meetings and ensure resulting actions are followed up

Monitoring & Evaluation

• In collaboration with the Re:Build M&E Coordinator and Senior Data and M&E officer, select and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems, analyzing results to ensure and enhance program effectiveness and quality.
• Take lead in ensuring the project staff is consistently using M&E data in programming and decision making.
• Support the selection, set-up, and implementation of client feedback mechanisms and ensure that client feedback received is actioned appropriately.
• S upport coordination of field monitoring visits and provide feedback/troubleshooting support on M&E

Reporting and Fundraising

• Working closely with the Grants and Partnership Manager, participate in the development and timely submission of donor reports including reporting against the logical framework.
• Participate in the iteration of the program design and responding to new funding opportunities,
• Lead and coordinate the iteration, revision and realignment of the project budget annually.

Coordination & Representation

• In coordination with the Re:Build Project Director, Advocacy Manager and Communication Manager, establish contacts with relevant international/local NGOs and line ministries in Kenya to support urban refugees
• Regularly attend coordination meetings in Nairobi
• Upon request by the Project Management Team, organize and facilitate field visits for stakeholders interested in Re:Build activities.
• Coordinate with the Re:Build Project Director and UgandaRe:Build Project Manager to share lessons learned on Re:Build implementation/adaptations

Partner Management

• In coordination with the Project Director, manage relationships with local partners, including community-based and refugee-led organizations and local governments
• Coordinate with the ERD coordinator and Kenya Country Program partnership teams to identify and nature partnerships to support program implementation.
• Liaise with research partners in planning and implementation of research studies and pilot implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in international relations, economics, social science, human rights, urban planning or related field required.
• Minimum of five years professional experience in economic or related programming, applying technical expertise in livelihoods and economic recovery.
• Experience in organizing and planning multi stakeholder consultations/meetings/workshops
• Experience implementing large and complex, multi-partner, multi-year international economic recovery and development projects
• Experience in Cash and Voucher Assistance programming
• Experience/knowledge in financial inclusion models for vulnerable populations
• Exceptional project management skills, including development and tracking of workplans, budgets, and risk management plans
• Strong relationship management skills and a sound understanding of major actors in the humanitarian and development space in Nairobi
• Demonstrated ability to critically assess programmatic data and translate this into recommendations for actionable course corrections and design improvements
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili
• Highly motivated, possesses strong sense of integrity and a positive attitude