DSW’s (Deutsche
Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) main goal is to ‘empower people for a healthy
future’.
DSW is seeking to fill the position of Programme Manager for its Kenya office based in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will ensure the efficient and effective implementation of DSWs projects in Kenya consistent with DSW’s mission, vision and strategic plan.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesDSW is seeking to fill the position of Programme Manager for its Kenya office based in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will ensure the efficient and effective implementation of DSWs projects in Kenya consistent with DSW’s mission, vision and strategic plan.
- Supervise
the implementation of DSWs diverse projects addressing poverty reduction,
sexual reproductive health and youth empowerment;
- Ensure
sound financial management and quality project outputs by DSW and
partners;
- Assure
that high quality reports are submitted to donors on time;
- Promote
and manage partnerships with local and national Government institutions;
- Liaise
with national and international stakeholders, including donors and
international NGOs;
- Seek
funding to sustain and expand DSW’s project portfolio.
Qualifications and
Experience
- BA
degree in social science or relevant development field,
- A
minimum of 5 years experience in working with an international non-profit
organization,
- Experience
in the management of EU and USAID funded grants,
- Excellent
problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
and the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent
communication skills in spoken and written English
- Proof
of successful grant applications
Send your CV and application letter stating your salary expectation before 28th February to program@dswkenya.org with subject heading “Program Manager Kenya”
Only short-listed candidates will receive a response.