Relief, Reconstruction and Development
Organization (RRDO) is a local NGO registered under the NGO Coordination Act
1990 with its head office in Nairobi and Field Office in Dadaab.
RRDO is currently implementing an integrated environment and livelihood programme in Dadaab with funding from UNHCR. RRDO aims to support good environmental governance and sound natural resource management.
We are looking for a highly motivated, result oriented and proactive individual to fill the vacant position below.
Position Vacant: Programme Manager
Reporting to: Executive Director
Duty station: Dadaab, KenyaRRDO is currently implementing an integrated environment and livelihood programme in Dadaab with funding from UNHCR. RRDO aims to support good environmental governance and sound natural resource management.
We are looking for a highly motivated, result oriented and proactive individual to fill the vacant position below.
Position Vacant: Programme Manager
Reporting to: Executive Director
Duration of Contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to performance)
Deadline for application: 26th September 2011
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively
manage the programme in line with the set objectives, budget and
time-frame laid down in the programme document.
- Ensure
all programme and project activities are geared towards delivery of RRDO’s
strategic goals and objectives.
- Ensure
that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the programme
implementation.
- Ensure
that the programme is implemented according to RRDO and UNHCR guidelines
and policies.
- Coordinate
a process of documentation that ensures that key processes, outputs and
approaches are continuously documented and submitted (Monthly, quarterly
and final reports) and ensure the reports are timely and of the highest
quality.
- Anticipate,
plan, initiate and share in the further development of the current
programme.
- Set
clear objectives for staff and guide staff to develop their skills
(capacity building and mentorship).
- Liaise
with the Executive Director of RRDO in all programme implementation.
- Capture
evidence of programme impact through identifying and writing success
stories and capturing beneficiary voices.
- Represent
RRDO at meetings and conferences relevant to the program/project activities.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Degree
in Natural Resource, Environmental Science, OR demonstrated equivalent
qualifications including extensive relevant experience.
- Master’s
degree in environment, natural resource management or related field will
be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate
extensive and relevant experience of at least 5 years.
- Relevant
NGO experience and has held a senior managerial position for at least 2
years.
- Excellent
proposal writing and resource mobilization skills
- Excellent
report writing and M & E skills
- Sound
knowledge of environmental and sustainability/rehabilitation issues.
- Aptitude
for community mobilization and capacity building.
- Strong
leadership and a supportive management style.
admin.nai@rrdorg.org
or the
Human Resource Officer,
P.O.Box 9741-00100
Nairobi.
Or drop the same in our Nairobi or Dadaab Field Office
by 26th September 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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