Title: Programme
Manager
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Head Office (Kisumu)
Closing Date: 26th December, 2011
Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit Programme Manager to perform the functions outlined below.
A. Main Purpose and Scope
The Program Manager will ensure effective and efficient Program Development, Implementation, and Management & Coordination of the organization’s
projects in all the target areas. She/he is charged with Program Management
including Operations and Administration.Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Head Office (Kisumu)
Closing Date: 26th December, 2011
Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit Programme Manager to perform the functions outlined below.
A. Main Purpose and Scope
The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the CEO to articulate both organizational and program Policy & guidelines and influencing the roll-out of the same.
In close collaboration with the CEO, she/he will provide technical and programmatic oversight for all activities implemented through direct or indirect support of Omega Foundation. This includes responsibility over project design, implementation and monitoring quality services.
B. Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage
the overall technical program planning, implementation, quality assurance
and monitoring of field activities.
- Provide
Technical and managerial direction to the Local Implementing Partners
(Subgrantees) in the design, development and implementation of community
initiatives.
- Develop
program systems to ensure provision of quality and accessible HIV/AIDS and
OVC program interventions.
- Coordinate
strategic program interventions in community health and OVC programming
- Developing
and maintaining relations including forum representation with HIV/AIDS and
OVC partners, collaborators and other stakeholders from the Districts to
Provincial levels.
- Production
and Collation of programs progress reports in all strategic programming
areas in the target areas
- Coordinating
the formulation of program budgets and ensuring budget controls and timely
financial reporting.
- Support
Supervision, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Capacity Building to
staff, Local Implementing Partners and Community Volunteers.
- Monitor
and evaluate all projects monthly, quarterly and annually
- Meet
regularly with the Chief Executive Officer to report progress and provide
technical insights and direction
- Ensure
project activities are undertaken in accordance with terms and conditions
of the funding agencies and that they are implemented without undue
disruption
- Work
with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons
learnt.
- Ensure
effective management and delivery of program resources in line with
organization’s regulations and procedures to track project budgets and
expenditure.
- In
collaboration with the CEO and OF senior management team, support the
development and execution of fundraising plans; including the
identification of resource requirements, researching funding sources and
establishing strategies to approach funders.
- Present
a strong positive image of Omega Foundation and its values to program
beneficiaries, regulatory bodies, other stakeholders and the public in
general.
C. Qualifications:
- Minimum
of a Bachelor’s degree in Social science, Public Health or a related
field, with at least five years experience working in project
implementation section of an NGO set up on matters of economic empowerment
and HIV/AIDS.
- Masters
degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Conversant
with Health Systems Strengthening, HIV/AIDS Programming and OVC
Programming
- Supervisory,
strategic planning & proposal writing experience necessary.
- Experience
with budget and computer skill is required.
- Good
oral and written communication skills
- Experience
in working with People Living with HIV, Widows and Orphans in Western
Kenya region will be an added advantage.
D. Critical Competencies
The incumbent must have strong analytical skills; have excellent interpersonal; communication, strong results orientation, organizational, creative and multitasking ability; Proficient in Project cycle management, excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs).
Should posses excellent oral/written communication; aptitude for report writing; Willing to work under pressure and within tight deadlines; Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training approaches and available to provide program leadership.
E. Desirable Characteristics
The incumbent must have strong analytical skills; have excellent interpersonal; communication, strong results orientation, organizational, creative and multitasking ability; Proficient in Project cycle management, excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs).
Should posses excellent oral/written communication; aptitude for report writing; Willing to work under pressure and within tight deadlines; Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training approaches and available to provide program leadership.
E. Desirable Characteristics
- Mature
and professional composure
- Highest
level of honesty and integrity
- Eagerness
to develop personally/professionally, willingness to learn, develop new
skills, and take on more responsibilities
- Openness
to working in a flexible work environment with fast evolving systems and
Procedures
- High
level of initiative in improving the organization’s working environment
- Results
oriented to the point that person is willing to engage hands-on with
duties of all variety
F. Terms & Conditions
- Applicants
MUST quote current and expected salary.
- Availability
for interviews in the week of 27th - 30th December 2011.
- One
year contract – renewable depending on performance and availability of
funds.
Interested candidates should submit application with CV and testimonials to the
Human Resources Office,
Omega Foundation,
P.O. Box 3246-40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to the application deadline.
Application deadline is 26th December 2011.
E-mail applications should be addressed to info@omegafoundation.or.ke and please copy to omegafoundation384@gmail.com
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