FH /
Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian development and relief agency
seeks to recruit for the following position:
Job Title: Livestock and Natural Resource Management (NRM) Manager
Reporting to: Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium Director.
Location: Marsabit.
Closing Date: 27th January 2012
Job Summary:
The Livestock /NRM Manager is responsible for providing overall leadership,
direction, supervision and implementation of the program within the parameters
set by FH and donor contracts.Job Title: Livestock and Natural Resource Management (NRM) Manager
Reporting to: Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium Director.
Location: Marsabit.
Closing Date: 27th January 2012
Job Summary:
Key Result # 1
- Lead
and provide strategic direction.
- Design
and formulate the general framework and strategy of the Livestock/NRM
program and provide leadership in the implementation of Livestock/NRM
Program operations in line with FHK and donor requirements.
- Prepare
detailed monthly, quarterly and annual activity plans for the successful
implementation of Livestock and NRM programming, including baseline
surveys, extension work, training and documentation of data as outlined in
various grants.
- Will
also be expected to take part in proposal writing.
Key Result # 2
- Coordination/collaboration.
Serve as the primary technical advisor in the design, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of both livestock and NRM programs; coordinate
with the other program managers to ensure optimal coordination of the
various program components to the achievement of program goals.
- Meet
with all relevant community, government, NGOs and church leaders within
the great target area to educate and inform them on various grant
objectives to enhance “ownership” for the purposes of achieving the
program goals and objectives in the region.
- Represent
FH Kenya in all relevant forums.
Key Result # 3
- Monitoring
and Evaluation. In liaison with the M&E Manager, ensure that M&E
systems are in place for livestock and NRM activities and that all staff
achieve program goals and objectives.
- Conduct
periodical M&E activities to determine program progress.
Key Result # 4
- Provide
staff and financial management.
- Manage
the program effectively by supporting staff through objective setting and
mentoring, completing performance appraisals and promoting high morale and
teamwork.
- Oversee
budgeting processes and closely monitor program expenditures.
Qualifications
- A
strong Christian committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s
foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values.
- Must
be a holder of a BSc – Agriculture or Livestock Production & Range
Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution. (A masters
degree in relevant field will be an added advantage).
- Practical
experience in project cycle management.
- Over
5 years experience in a similar or comparable position (NGO experience
will be an added advantage).
- Should
have good knowledge of local community development issues - particularly
poverty and pastoral livelihoods.
- Excellent
written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
- Proficient
in MS Office Suite.
- Should
have the ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural
contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship
conditions with limited resources.
Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya,
P.O Box 14978 – 00800
Nairobi
or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org by 5pm on 27th January, 2012
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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