The Canadian High Commission in Kenya is
seeking to recruit a Development Officer in the mission
The responsibilities include:
Overseeing the work of consultants, managing programming, providing field representation for Canadian supported activities in Kenya and the region, and managing relations with donors and Kenyan, regional, international and NGO partners
Providing reviews of programming proposals, monitoring for results based on results based management (RBM) analyses, and liaising with CIDA Headquarters
Ensuring that Canadian procedures and contracting and financial management
regulations are followedThe responsibilities include:
Overseeing the work of consultants, managing programming, providing field representation for Canadian supported activities in Kenya and the region, and managing relations with donors and Kenyan, regional, international and NGO partners
Providing reviews of programming proposals, monitoring for results based on results based management (RBM) analyses, and liaising with CIDA Headquarters
Assisting in the identification and development of new programming and the updating of programming strategies
Qualified applicant must have:
- A
Masters degree from a recognized university or an equivalent combination
of education and work experience in a field related to international
development
- At
least 5 years work experience in project/programme management, preferably
in the field of international development
- Strong
management, analytical skills, leadership skills and experience in
multi-cultural environments
- Ability
to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Good
judgment and proven ability to work independently
- Excellent
writing, communication and proof reading skills in English
- Full
computer literacy
- No
impediments to regional travel or in obtaining a security and medical
clearance
- Broad-based
sectoral knowledge in the areas of humanitarian assistance, the civil
society sector in Kenya and/or the multilateral system would be a
significant asset
- Experience
working with international donors would be a significant asset
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
A detailed job description is available by email request.
Please email applications or request for the detailed job description and further information to: nairobi.competitions-concours@international.gc.ca
Subject line: Competition No. 2011-CIDA-01
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