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We World is looking for a dynamic Kenyan for the position of Project Manager to be based in Narok with frequent travel to the Project sites and sometime to the Nairobi office. The purpose of this position is to plays a lead role in delivering day-to-day planning, initiation and implementation of “Child sponsorship” project, executed by We World Kenya Foundation in Narok County.The project entitled Kuboresha, Kudumisha na Kulinda (3 K) Narok Project is designed to improve the well-being of school going children in Narok South, North and East sub-counties of Narok County by increasing school retention rates, improving school health and nutritional status and strengthening child protection systems.
The Project manager will ensure implementation of all project related activities that may include among others: training, awareness raising and forums with opinion leaders etc. liaising with Nairobi office. The manager will ensure that the highest standards of service delivery are maintained across target Sub Counties in this project.
Vacancy Code: PM/WWKF/KEN/001/2018
Date Issued: 29th June 2018
Apply before: 4th July 2018
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Narok with frequent missions in project villages (Narok County) and sometimes Nairobi
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Oversee project budgets and spending, analyzing the burn rate and budget versus actual monthly expenses.
- Provide timely inputs for the project to We World Nairobi office for planning, monitoring, reporting, and budgeting processes
- Review staff and partners reports and project progress reports.
- Responsible for submitting activity monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative and financial reports, and activity based project budgets in line with We World reporting and financial procedures.
- Work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the Sub County and County level.
- Support AACs to improve planning, coordination, and communication among social service system actors across the county.
- Ensure effective data collection of all activities implemented at the county level.
- Document project results and impact in various forms, including lessons learned, case studies, etc.
- Represent Weworld at the county-level, attend meetings, make presentations at meetings and conferences on matters related to the project capacity and system strengthening.
- Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required
- Carry out monitoring of project infrastructure (classrooms, latrines and handwashing facilities) in schools and monitor the dissemination/roll out of project designed trainings) in liaison with relevant government departments
- Support We World long distance sponsorship team (LDS) in executing their work in Narok.
- Complete administrative and operational tasks related to every project activity
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualification and Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in community development sectors
- Previous experience with NGOs
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a project.
- Demonstrated experience working with local community organizations, and government departments
- Proficient spoken and written English and Kiswahili
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, about program activities, outcomes and impact
- Experience in development projects (especially child protection, education, health and economic development)
- Preferable: driving license (car and motorcycle)
- Proficiency in MS Office applications especially Excel, word, PowerPoint and outlook
- Experience as trainer on Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH), Child Protection, HIV/AIDS, familiarity with School Health Policy (SHP) is a bonus
Personal Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Rigor and autonomy
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures
- Ability to work under pressure
- Very flexible, patient and with a positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to negotiate/mediate/interpret
- Strong observation, analytical and listening skills
Type Contract: 1 year contract renewable (after 3 months of successful probation period)
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Vacancy Code: SW/WWKF/KEN/001/2018
Date Issued: 29th June 2018
Apply before: 4th July 2018
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Narok with frequent missions in project villages (Narok County)
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Support the Project Manager in the execution of the activities according to the project proposal and implementation framework
- Maintain the relationships with the communities and provide frequent feedback to the Project Manager on issues and needs expressed by the beneficiaries and the stakeholders
- Collect project information (records, surveys, assessments, etc.) and draft regularly field reports
- Assist the Project Manager in carrying out and monitoring project activities (especially distributions of project items in schools, support in monitoring the development of infrastructure (classrooms, latrines and handwashing facilities) in schools infrastructural and monitor the dissemination/roll out of project designed trainings.
- Complete administrative and operational tasks related to every project activity
- Assist WeWorld long distance sponsorship team (LDS) in executing their work in Narok.
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualification and Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience as social worker in rural and community development
- Diploma in Community Development or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is an asset
- Experience in development projects (especially child protection, education, health and economic development)
- Previous experience with NGOs
- Experience as trainer on Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health(ASRH), Child Protection, HIV/AIDS, familiarity with School Health Policy (SHP) and motorcycle license are an asset
- Proficient spoken and written English and Kiswahili Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Kenyan nationality
Personal Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Rigor and autonomy
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures
- Ability to work under pressure
- Very flexible, patient and with a positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong observation, analytical and listening skills
- Ability to negotiate/mediate/interpret
Type Contract: 1 year contract renewable (after 3 months of successful probation period)
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV by email clearly stating in the subject Vacancy No to: kenya@weworld.it by 4th July 2018 and attach a recent recommendation letter from one of the last employers.*
Specify on the CV the last gross salary received and two references, indicating telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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