Emergency Programme Manager, Kenya National Position Based in Nairobi, Kenya
HelpAge International has a vision of a world in which all older people fulfill their potential to lead dignified, healthy active and secure lives.
HelpAge International’s mission is to work with its partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security. Globally HelpAge International’s work is organised in thematic areas; Secured Income, HIV/AIDS and Health, Emergencies and Recovery and The Global Movement.
The Emergency Programme Manager will develop and manage emergency and disaster risk reduction programmes in Kenya in line with the Africa and Global Emergency Strategy and the CPE plan for the country.
The post holder will develop and manage HelpAge programmes, advise and support partners/affiliates. He/she will also advocate to influence policies and programmes of the Government of Kenya and humanitarian organisations operating in the country (including UN agencies, international and national NGOs) to address the needs of older people.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of international humanitarian principles, programme design, monitoring and implementation, Disaster Risk Reduction approaches and technical understanding of at least one relevant emergency sector - protection, health and livelihoods.
You will also have experience of proposal development, compiling and managing substantial multi-donor budgets as well as implementing donor and beneficiary accountability frameworks. Ability to travel at very short notice for extended periods to difficult environments, experience of managing cross functional teams and capacity to interrelate with people of different cultural backgrounds is essential for this role.
To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter by 15 July, 2011, explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to:
Human Resources Officer
HelpAge International
Africa Regional Development Centre,
P.O. Box 14888 - 00800
Westlands, Nairobi
Email: helpage@helpage.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer
You can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.com to visit our sister website for more vacancies.
HelpAge International has a vision of a world in which all older people fulfill their potential to lead dignified, healthy active and secure lives.
HelpAge International’s mission is to work with its partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security. Globally HelpAge International’s work is organised in thematic areas; Secured Income, HIV/AIDS and Health, Emergencies and Recovery and The Global Movement.
The Emergency Programme Manager will develop and manage emergency and disaster risk reduction programmes in Kenya in line with the Africa and Global Emergency Strategy and the CPE plan for the country.
The post holder will develop and manage HelpAge programmes, advise and support partners/affiliates. He/she will also advocate to influence policies and programmes of the Government of Kenya and humanitarian organisations operating in the country (including UN agencies, international and national NGOs) to address the needs of older people.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of international humanitarian principles, programme design, monitoring and implementation, Disaster Risk Reduction approaches and technical understanding of at least one relevant emergency sector - protection, health and livelihoods.
You will also have experience of proposal development, compiling and managing substantial multi-donor budgets as well as implementing donor and beneficiary accountability frameworks. Ability to travel at very short notice for extended periods to difficult environments, experience of managing cross functional teams and capacity to interrelate with people of different cultural backgrounds is essential for this role.
To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter by 15 July, 2011, explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to:
Human Resources Officer
HelpAge International
Africa Regional Development Centre,
P.O. Box 14888 - 00800
Westlands, Nairobi
Email: helpage@helpage.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer
You can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.com to visit our sister website for more vacancies.
