DSW - ‘Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung’ is an international
development organization based in Germany with Country offices in Tanzania,
Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty.
For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment , advocacy, and capacity building of local partners.
DSW is looking for an experienced and committed Country Representative leading
the organizational growth of our Kenya Country Office operations based in
Nairobi.DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty.
For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment , advocacy, and capacity building of local partners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Strategic
management and representation
- Ensure
that DSW Kenya operates within the national legal framework;
- Represent
DSWs interests at senior Government level and with major donors
- Develop
relations with national stakeholders who have a strategic fit with DSW
Program Design and Program Cycle Management:
- Ensure
all program activities are in line with signed agreements, workplans and
budgets
- Guide
partners to ensure effective implementation of plans and budgets
- Develop
a sustainable funding strategy for programs in conjunction with
international DSW staff.
- Raise
funds directly with local and regional donors in country
- Develop
project proposals in line with DSWs strategic directions and donor
guidelines
- Ensure
high quality narrative and financial reporting to donors and DSW Head
Office
Organisational Development and Effectiveness
- Responsible
for all staff and operations in Kenya
- Ensure
effective communication within the country office, with other DSW offices
and stakeholders
- Ensure
compliance of expenditure made in the country office against agreed
budgets
- Has
affinity for financial management
- Support
capacity building of local partner organizations
Qualifications
- Degree
in Development, International Relations, Management or a relevant area
- Minimum
three years of progressive work experience as
organizational head
- Proven
ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Excellent
oral and written English language skills
- Problem
solving with the ability to multi-task
Applications
If you are a Kenyan citizen/resident please send your CV and Application Letter providing evidence of your experience and skills by 20th December 2011 to Email ulrike@dswkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will receive a response.
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