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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries - from developing democracies, to mature democracies.
Division: Program Management
Status: Local National Employee
Position Number: 21:370
Primary Function/Purpose
The Senior Program Officer (SPO) is an advanced professional position at IFES p roviding tactical support to the program division. IFES Kenya is seeking to recruit a SPO to strengthen the delivery of its activities with regard to key Government of Kenya elections stakeholders. Specific duties will include development, technical, administrative and financial management support and oversight.
Job Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
POSITION SCOPE: Provide varied support functions and perform moderately complex job duties requiring knowledge of proposal development, program management, donor interface, and research and development initiatives. Contribution to program planning, development and management. Manage work activities with internal and external partners to help ensure management oversight.
DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING : Multi-factor decision-making requiring research and analysis, subject to supervisory guidance. Analyze and interpret issues, propose and implement solutions relying on knowledge of professional standards, principles and sound judgement. Initiate contact with staff in other departments to exchange substantive information and coordinates activities necessary to achieve work goals. Authority to make decisions on issues of program design, delegations to junior staff, and financial oversight for assigned projects.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY : Participate in project budget planning. Critical review and reporting of project financials in partnership with Finance. Authority to research, negotiate, and recommend purchases of materials, equipment and logistical arrangements.
RELATIONSHIPS : Develop and maintain collaborative relationships, which require highly-developed interpersonal skills, involving active listening and problem solving, to assure desired outcomes. Seek opportunities to improve working relationships and work outcomes with internal and external partners.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : Supervise entry level or professional positions. Participate in planning and implementing work activities with internal and external partners and contribute to evaluation of results.
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in international relations, political science, international development preferred
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of overall work experience in the international development sector. Experience with budget management and oversight of large single project or multiple small projects. Experience with managing and providing guidance and supervision to employees.
Related Skills or Knowledge: Experience with program management and design. Knowledgeable and experienced with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom (UK) grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures. Familiarity with FCDO and other international donors and key program personnel. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Field experience desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: English required. Proficiency in Kiswahili a plus.
TRAVEL: Travel up to 10% of time
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Standard office work environment, with occasional field travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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