Program Manager Job in Masalani Kenya


Solidarity Islamic France
 
SIF (Solidarity Islamic France) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) of international solidarity for emergency relief and development. SIF acts in strict neutrality, without any discrimination whatsoever on the basis of race, sex or religion. 

SIF devotes its efforts to alleviate suffering of the most disadvantaged populations in the world. A friendly and humane world where the basic needs of the most disadvantaged are satisfied.
 
SIF Kenya Office is working to improve the Revenue and the prevalence of water borne diseases reduced in Ijara District, Garissa counties of Kenya, through of Water and sanitation, livelihood and hygiene promotion, cash and food for work activities.

WASH Program Manager

Position Profile
 
The WASH  program manger  contributes to the development of the project, which is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manages its implementation.
  • Ensure external representation of SECOURS ISLAMIQUE France in relevant sectors
  • Representation vis-à-vis technical authorities if needed in collaboration of field coordinator:
  • Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
  • Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and pass relevant information to the program manager;
  • Representation vis-à-vis international organisations:
  • Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
  • Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;
More generally, the WASH program manger is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of SOLIDARITY ISLAMIC FRANCE’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

Project Cycle Management
 
Project implementation:
  • Plan the various stages of project implementation in collaboration with the program coordinator 
  • Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
  • Assess and follow the activities and ensure efficient use of resources;
Project reporting requirements:
  • Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to program coordinator 
  • More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant program manager on project progress and planning.
Provide Relevant Technical Expertise:          
  • Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
  • Collect technical information and analyze associated opportunities and risks;
  • Undertake quality control
  • Analyze technical added-value and project impact;        
  • Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
Oversee Program Staff and Security:        
 
Guide and direct program staff:
  • Prepare and follow work plans with each project member in partnership with the program coordinator
  • Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
  • Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
Oversee staff security:
  • Under supervision of field coordinator and in collaboration of program coordinator Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
  • Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned:
  • Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;
  • Share such memos with internal and external partners;

Management

The wash program manager works directly under the supervision of the program coordinator  on collaboration of field coordinator 
 
Based in the field the wash program manager reports all his activities to the Program coordinator,
 
He takes is decisions according to ToR and activities planned with the Program coordinator 
 
The wash program manager recruits and manages a team of 10-15 local.

Training and work experience
  • University degree in Engineering or relevant WatSan specializations.
  • At least 2 to 4 years work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting, in WatSan interventions.
  • Excellent written English skills required, French is a plus.
  • Organized and detail oriented, with an ability to multi-task.
  • Must be able to function effectively in a fluid, loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
  • Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision, within the context of a larger team.
  • Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment and to travel regularly to program locations as security allows.   
  • Knowledge of Ijara will be appreciated
Location: Masalani 

Applying
 
All applicants should send a cover letter and their detailed CV (with references) before 19th September, 2012 with the reference of ‘‘Wash Manager’’. 

Send applications to: apply.sif@gmail.com 
 
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.