Position Title: Project Manager
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area
Job Details
Our client, an International Foundation is looking for innovative, dynamic
and self motivated individual to fill the above position .
Location: Nairobi with frequent to travel in rural Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Aim of the function: Assisting in and managing various projects within the East African program
.
Main Tasks
Project management
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Planning, managing and
implementing of projects according to the contracted and approved plans and
budgets for projects from various sponsors
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Management of the project
according to the mission, regulations and aims of the organization
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Timely narrative and financial
reporting according to the organization’s regulations and project contracts of
other sponsors.
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Negotiate and establish MoUs with
partner organization when need arise/where necessary
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Ensure complete and timely
project documentation at all times
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Establish appraisals for all
direct reports
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Recommendations for the further
training of direct reports
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Identifying consultants to be
contracted where necessary and managing them
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Where necessary provide
leadership and support for external consultants, advisors, short-term experts
and interns/trainees
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Representing the organization in
external relevant meetings where necessary
Project Documentation and Reporting
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Description of individual
projects
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Preparing half year and end year
reports
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Preparing other reports required
by the project
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Collection of outreach Statistics
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Collection and filing of
photograph and film material on the project
Project website Development and management
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Development of subsequent updates
website
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Ensuring that information on the
website is valid at all times
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Ensuring the availability and
performance of the website in collaboration with IT department
Requirements:
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At least a bachelors degree in
Development studies, Community Development, Finance, Microfinance, social
sciences or related areas
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Over 3years experience in
Development work, Rural development, community development or related field
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Knowledge of the financial
services sector and/or the microfinance sector
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Excellent communication,
facilitation and report writing skills
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Sound financial management and
budgeting skills
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Working experience in the
development world is an added advantage but not a requirement
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Good command of English and
Swahili languages
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Excellent diplomatic,
interpersonal, and communication skills
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Demonstrated decision making,
problem solving, and team building ability
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Demonstrated ability in
networking and developing relationships with various partners and stakeholders.
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Experience working with private
sector partners is strongly preferred.
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Computer literate, specifically
in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
If qualified kindly apply online .
All applications should be received by 1st April, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail,
please submit your resume in confidence to via the link below:
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