Program Manager

Program Manager-Galkayo Mudug   
Category:     NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising ,
Project/Programme Management     Location:     Galkayo-Mudug, Kenya
Employment Type:     Full-Time
Summary:     Horn Relief is an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. Horn Relief has been strengthening rural livelihood and delivering innovative humanitarian aid and development programs for the past 20 years. Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our present donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, and UNICEF, among others. Horn Relief is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. POSITION SUMMARY Qualified and committed individual to join the Horn Relief team as a Project Manager for the Bakool Entrepreneurship and Skills Support Action (BESSA has been transferred to Galkacyo region), the Project Manager will be a full-time member of the Horn Relief team and will play a crucial role in the management of the BESSA project in the region. The Project Manager will report to the Area Coordinator and the Head of Programs
Description:     PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Organize and facilitate training for all staff and partners on technical components of the project • Oversee community sensitization and the selection of beneficiaries. • Manage the project staff, including project officers, project assistant and finance and admin officer and other local staff. • Oversee project budget and ensure budget is strictly adhered to and all supporting documentation for expenses are properly completed and sent to Nairobi per required donor guidelines and schedule ; • Manage the procurement and distribution of materials and supplies to the necessary sites. • Oversee and troubleshoot at each of the sites during the implementation of the projects and inform Nairobi office in a timely manner of any changes in project plans; • Ensure that project remains on-budget and that any changes in budget plans are cleared with Nairobi according to agreed procedures. • Provide weekly and monthly reports to Nairobi on security and program progress against workplan and program activities. • Liaise and coordinate with other agencies operational in Galkayo region. • Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials and supplies required to complete projects. • Interim and Final narrative donor reports with complete and accurate financial documentation provided to Nairobi. • Any other duties as required.
Requirements:     QUALIFICATIONS A Person who is committed to Horn Relief’s mission and vision • University degree in Agriculture or related food security/livelihoods field. • Experience in alternative livelihoods and/or economic recovery. • Minimum 4 yrs relevant overseas experience in humanitarian context or complex emergency. • Strong project management experience is essential, including experience in proposal writing and donor reporting • Experience of Human Resource management at a field level. • Strong Monitoring and Evaluation skills required, in particular for the development and analysis of baseline information and monitoring tools. • Strong knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles. • Experience in budget management and knowledge of financial procedures required. • Specific experience in Livelihoods and Skills programming. • Ability to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in both English and Somali required. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team. • 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 Application Process The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No phone calls please. Horn Relief is an equal opportunity employer. Each application should include the following:  Application letter stating why your skills and qualifications are suitable for this position and current contact information  CV, including detailed work experience, education/degrees  Professional references (minimum of three, with complete contact information) All applications should be sent to Horn Relief at hornreliefjobs@gmail.com AND vacancies@hornrelief.org with the subject line: “Project Manager-Mudug”. Submission of this information should reach Horn Relief by 12th February 2012.

Job ID:    44771
Date Posted:    07 February 2012
Closing Date:    12 February 2012
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