National
Department Manager - Programmes and Projects Vacancy
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels.
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels.
For this
purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights
focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building of local
partners.
DSW seeks
to recruit with immediate effect an experienced and committed National Department Manager - Programmes and Projects.
This
position provides the link between the Country Director (CD) dealing with
strategic decisions and the operationalization of the strategic goals and
objectives at country office level.
(S)He will
work in close cooperation with the Country Director and the other National
Department Managers to ensure the effective and efficient planning, implementation
and evaluation of projects within his/her area of responsibility.
Minimum
requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelors Degree in
Social Sciences, Population, Public Health, Development work or related
fields coupled with Training in Project Management. A relevant Masters
degree and/or postgraduate diploma in Project management is an added
advantage.
- At Least 8 years progressive
working experience in a busy environment within an international
non-profit organization
- Experience in the management of
EU and US funded projects
- Excellent problem solving and
interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
and to deliver results at short notice
- Excellent team player with good
communication skills in spoken and written English and Swahili.
- Excellent report writing Skills
- Very good computer skills
- Be a resident in Kenya
For a detailed job description,
please visit our website: www.dsw-online.org/about/our-structure/jobs
DSW is an
equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified
personnel regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age,
national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
If you are
interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter) with the
reference “(Department Manager, Programmes & Projects)” to:
vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline
for application: Midnight
14th June 2013
Ideal
start date: Immediately
Please note
that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
