Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision
2030
Vacancy Announcement
Project Manager – Capacity Development Project (CDP)
Project Manager – Capacity Development Project (CDP)
Its mandate is to facilitate and coordinate the national
development planning process, oversee the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030
and to provide leadership in the implementation of economic policies.
In carrying out its mandate the Ministry coordinates and
provides leadership in the National Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) Framework and the preparation of the Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the Medium Term Plans (MTPs) of the Kenya Vision 2030.
Evaluation (M&E) Framework and the preparation of the Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the Medium Term Plans (MTPs) of the Kenya Vision 2030.
The Ministry has received a three-year Capacity Development
Project (CDP) Grant from the Swedish Government, through the Swedish
International Development Agency (SIDA) to strengthen the operations of
NIMES.
The support broadly focuses on enhancing governance and accountability
as part of the Public Sector Reforms efforts.
The Grant also seeks to enhance application of the Monitoring
and Evaluation Framework to improve implementation of the policies, programmes
and projects.
To this end, the Ministry would like to recruit a competent
Project Manager to oversee the smooth implementation of the CDP project.
Project Manager Responsibilities
The Project Manager is expected to employ a collaborative
approach to ensure that the different components of the Project are
implemented.
The Manager will also ensure that inputs from wider section of
the stakeholders are incorporated in the Project to facilitate successful
implementation of the project.
He/she will be responsible for providing critical technical
inputs into project implementation and overall management and supervision of
the project.
Specifically the Project Manager will undertake the activities
outlined below:
a) Manage the day-to-day operations of the NIMES Project,
including keeping financial records, and facilitating audits of the project
b) Monitor project implementation against the established
indicators detailed in the project
c) Prepare and submit monitoring reports (technical and
financial) for submission to Embassy of Sweden according to timelines agreed
upon
d) Facilitate the procurement of goods and services for the
project as per GoK and SIDA rules and regulations
e) Prepare an annual work plan and associated budget and present
these to the Project Oversight Committee, Project Steering Committee and
Embassy of Sweden for approval
f) Facilitate project evaluation exercises
g) Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations and project
review meetings as required
h) The Project Manager will also serve as the Secretary to the
Project Implementation Technical Committee
Qualifications and Experience
The Project Manager should possess the following qualifications:
- Must
have a minimum of a Masters degree with at least 15 years working
experience in any of the following areas:
- Socio-economic
development
- Strategic
planning and Management
- Public
policy and Analysis
- Must
have a minimum 5 years working experience in project management of a
project with similar scope
- Must
have knowledge and understanding of GOK procedures and practices; and
- Must
be computer literate.
Terms and Conditions of the Employment
Duration: One year contract with possible extension
Insurance: Health and Accident Insurance coverage of employee
Salary: The salary will be competitive and negotiable
Place of Work: MED offices at KICC
Applicants to submit the following documents:
- Application
letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting
documents
- Current
Curriculum Vitae
- Names
of three referees and their contacts
- Telephone
number
Applications to be submitted to the undersigned on or before
Thursday, 14th March, 2013 to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision
2030,
Treasury Building,
P. O. Box 30005 - 00100
Nairobi – Kenya
Treasury Building,
P. O. Box 30005 - 00100
Nairobi – Kenya
Or hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room 303