Job Opportunities in Rarieda District - Jobsikaz

• Oversee day to day programs Operations, management and reporting
• Manage and coach Coordinators to enhance program management and quality.
• Develop annual project plans and budgets for approval by the donors and the Executive Director.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and supervision to project staff and the relevant communities/beneficiaries, to ensure successful implementation of project activities, targets and achievement of the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
• Ensure all projects are planned and managed keenly staying within timeline, budget and using appropriate resources.
• Ensure responsible, transparent and compliant use of funds within approved budget and in compliance with the organization’s policies.
• Mentor staff to help them achieve timely implementation of work plans according to their monthly, quarterly and annual targets, activities and goals.
• Conduct regular project staff performance reviews.Ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of the project activities with all relevant M&E, project and administrative staff.
• Work closely with M&E staff to ensure all M&E data is up-to-date and appropriately reported.Ensure all project staff keep and maintain up to date and accurate field records of activities and beneficiaries.
• Provide quality and timely delivery of all program reports, in their agreed format, as required by donors, the Executive Director and Board.
• Advise the Executive Director of any key developments forums in the project area and any other networks which may serve to the advantage of the organization and its ability to achieve its overall objectives.
• Put forward new program ideas and/or recommendations for improvement of existing programs to the Executive Director.
• Collaborate with counterpart managers and staff to mutually inform experiences and remain coherent and compliant with standards and desired outcomes
• Facilitate, with assistance of office and field staff, identification, documentation, and dissemination of good practices and suggest program standardization or replication in technical sectors when appropriate
• Ensure activities are carried out in a timely manner and conform to program strategies and industry standards, as well as in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

• Build effective working relationships with government institutions, NGOs, and private sector organizations operating in the district as well as local communities, schools, and religious organizations in line with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Cultivate, monitor and promote productive relations with partners.
• Represent the project in relevant forums at the local and district levels.
• Maintain good public relations, networking and collaboration with other like-minded organizations.
• Work closely with the local community to ensure continuous engagement

• Present monthly/quarterly/annual project reports to the donors and Executive Director.
• Ensure that regular departmental meetings are held and ensure the Management Team is adequately briefed on significant issues emerging from the meetings.
• Provide timely advice to the Management Team and the Executive Director on issues likely to affect/impact project implementation.
• Ensure projects are managed within the approved budgets.
• Interpret and implement government policies that affect the activities of the project.
• Oversee Health programs, Child Advocacy programs, including PSS, and Education Sponsorships; and all other donor funded programs, such as Chalice and Aphia Plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences / Business Administration; Graduate level degree in a related field is preferred.
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum five years’ experience in development is required.
• Minimum two to three years supervisory experience in project management is required.
• Experience in Psycho-Social Support, HIV/AIDS program delivery, business, organizational development, M&E, and Training is desirable.
• Candidate must have strong verbal and written communications skills, negotiation and administration skills and must demonstrate familiarity with evolving industry standards.
• Experience in proposal writing, project design, monitoring and evaluation and other fund raising methodologies
• Experience in budget management.

• Ability to multi-task, stay focused and organized, and works well under pressure
• Requires good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with local community leaders and members, government officials and staff.
• Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.

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• Screen the visitors and direct them to the appropriate personnel
• Ensure security of the personnel, premises and equipment
• Ensure that doors, windows and gates are secure.
• Maintain a security diary detailing movement of office equipment’s and vehicles
• Watch for and report any security irregularities to the Supervisor and management.
• To prepare security report

• At least KCPE and any security related certification will be an added advantage

• Certificate of good conduct
• Letter of recommendation from previous employer

• Good communication skills
• Ability to detect problems and report the same to the appropriate personnel
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

• At least one (1) year relevant experience.