Development Projects Coordinator Job in Kenya - Feed the Children

Position: Development Projects Coordinator

Reporting to:
 Deputy Country Director/Head of Programs

Department: Programs

Start Date:
 July 2011

Nature of Contract:
 One year – renewable

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage implementation of development projects ensuring compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements.

  • Work with partners in identifying new project opportunities and developing proposals.
  • Review partner budgets, expenditures, advances request and financial reports ensuring compliance with FTC and donor requirements and regulations
  • Provide technical assistance in training and implementation of projects activities to various partners.
  • Design and conduct needs assessments as part of project development process
  • Maintain excellent relations with communities, partners and donors.
  • Liaise closely with relevant ministries and other agencies implementing projects in target areas to promote a coordinated approach.
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a development related area
  • A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
  • At least five years’ experience in designing and implementing development projects
  • Fluent in English and Swahili both written and oral.
  • Experience in training adults using participatory learning methodologies
  • Proven effective representation skills to varied stakeholders and partners
  • Ability to work well with others and with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent analytical and computer skills (Microsoft office).
  • Demonstrated excellent writing skills for donor and internal reports
Email applications including cover letter, CV and contact details of at least three referees should be submitted to the email address given below by Friday 15th June 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Send applications to: hr@feedthechildren.co.ke

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