Project Manager DANIDA
Under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with a funding
from DANIDA, the project will be implemented in Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit,
Isiolo and Wajir Counties respectively.
The position is based in Nairobi, reports to the C&RH Programme Manager.
Purpose of the Job:To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation and expansion of the project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and
supervision in the implementation of project activities.
- Facilitate
MNCH programming.
- Implement
the project using the Community Health Strategy.
- Plan,
implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing
technical reports for donors as well as for internal purposes.
- Facilitate
capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other
stakeholders.
- Lead
in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order
to influence relevant policies and practices.
- Work
with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons
learnt.
- Manage
project resources including staff, finances and assets.
- Develop
and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders
including, but not limited to, donors, relevant Government of Kenya
Ministries and NGOs.
- Ensure
project integration and growth by participating in country office and
program meetings.
- Participate
in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
- Represent
AMREF in partners and collaborators consultative meetings.
Qualifications and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences with at least five (5) years relevant work experience.
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences with at least five (5) years relevant work experience.
A medical background will be an added advantage.
S/he must have vast experience in implementation of MNCH/RH and
Community Health Strategy.
The person must be experienced in project management, operations
research and have knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent
communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring
lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number
(KCO/DANIDA/010/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application
letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of
three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by
e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Wednesday, 17th May, 2012.
The closing date for submitting applications is Wednesday, 17th May, 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.