Job Title: Project
Director
Using Mobile Technology to save 5 million lives
The What: Zoe Alexander Ltd is implementing a project in Kenya to pilot the use of mobile technology and social networks to proliferate the sharing of life saving information amongst young mothers living in low resource settings. The project will be run in partnership with Grand Challenges Canada.
The Who: We are perfectionists. Idealists. We believe that all lives have equal value. And we are looking to use mobile technology to positively impact the lives of the poorest women. A job with us will require a lot of you, but the rewards will be massive.
What we are looking for: You are
an Idealistic social dreamer. You are highly experienced and exhibit top-notch
analytical and negotiation skills, are able to think strategically and
tactically, have the flexibility to adapt, have excellent communication skills,
and have a strong track record leading and recruiting teams. You believe you
can change the world.Using Mobile Technology to save 5 million lives
The What: Zoe Alexander Ltd is implementing a project in Kenya to pilot the use of mobile technology and social networks to proliferate the sharing of life saving information amongst young mothers living in low resource settings. The project will be run in partnership with Grand Challenges Canada.
The Who: We are perfectionists. Idealists. We believe that all lives have equal value. And we are looking to use mobile technology to positively impact the lives of the poorest women. A job with us will require a lot of you, but the rewards will be massive.
At Zoe Alexander , innovation and creativity keeps our projects changing and improving. Our consistency comes from our team– smart, amazing people who foster an environment of collaboration fun , whilst working towards positive social change.Job Title: Project Director
Responsible to: Director of Operations
Responsible for: Project Officers, Volunteers
Location: Nairobi, with project work in Rural Kenya (will be required to temporarily relocate)
Travel: Required (local and international)
Date of Joining: February 2012
Summary:
Zoe Alexander Ltd is currently implementing a project on community-based healthcare with the support of Grand Challenges Canada and it is seeking to appoint a Project Director.
The goal of the project is to improve maternal and child health indicators in Kenya and will specifically increase access to health services for pregnant women and children, raise awareness on health issues and create linkages with public and private sector.
Duties/Assignments:
The Project Director will:
- Oversee
all project activities and be the main contact point for the donor and the
field staff
- Ensure
project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor
organization.
- Responsible
for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables, lead
project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes.
- Establish
and maintain appropriate performance monitoring systems to enable Zoe
Alexander Ltd to produce evidence of its operational achievements against
intended outcomes; advise management of remedial action required in case
of potential contractual breaches and/or under-performance
- Responsible
for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports on
regular basis to the donor.
- Oversee
the preparation and submission of annual activity-based project budgets as
well as monthly and quarterly financial reports and sending of new funding
requests.
- Effective
management and development of personnel (staff and volunteers) associated
with the project in line with Zoe Alexander Ltd’s policies and procedures
including establishing and monitoring individual work plans and targets
consistent with meeting the overall deliverables of the project
- Lead
and motivate the project team and monitor project activities and project
expenditure and coordinate work with consultants and volunteers in the
project
- Ensures
close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to
guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results
as specified in grant agreements.
- Employs
resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring. Trouble
shoots project problems. Identifies and implements creative solutions
- Keep
up to date with new trends and developments within the sector including
potential funding and PR opportunities for this project and future work
- Provide
support for other Zoe Alexander projects as and when directed by
management.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications - Essential: Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience - Essential
Qualifications - Essential: Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience - Essential
- Substantial
experience of developing and managing projects (5 to 8 years)
- Experience
with Maternal and Child Health issues in Kenya
- Experience
of recruiting and managing staff
- Proven
assessment, planning, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment skills
- Experience
of working on donor-funded projects, grant compliance and management
Experience - Desirable
- Experience
working with local community health workers, Ministry of Health officials.
Skills - Essential
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken)
- Good
interpersonal skills with ability to network and establish links and
partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.
- Excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation and
administrative abilities.
- Proven
finance management skills
Knowledge - Essential
- Thorough
understanding of Maternal Health issues
- Understanding
of international development issues ,NGOs and other bodies
- Knowledge
of the main policy developments and initiatives in the field of the
organisation nationally and internationally
Ability - Essential
- Willingness
to travel throughout Kenya and internationally
- Willingness
to sometimes work out of hours (i.e. evenings and weekends)
Ability -
Desirable: Ability to drive with clean license
Commitment
Commitment
- Commitment
to equality of opportunity and diversity
- Commitment
to the aims and objectives of Zoe Alexander Ltd
If you
think you have what it takes, please send your application to
kem@zoe-alexander.org
All applications must be received by January 18th 2012.
Amaze Yourself. Save 5 million lives.
All applications must be received by January 18th 2012.
Amaze Yourself. Save 5 million lives.
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