Our client,
an International NGO with major operations in Rift Valley, Nyanza and Eastern;
and its local Head Office based in Nairobi seeks to recruit for the position of
Head of Programs.
The
position is responsible for providing overall leadership in design and
effective implementation of programs.
The key duties and responsibilities
include;
- Provide leadership in overall planning and management of programme initiatives,
- Facilitate the development of annual operation plans, management plans, work and activity plans for programs,
- Spearhead fund-raising/resource mobilization initiatives for the organization,
- Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and control of budgets for programs and
- Promote knowledge, experience and information sharing and learning.
- The candidate we are looking for should be a holder of Masters degree in Arts or Science in any of the following disciplines: development, agricultural economics, food science, rural development, community development, social sciences or related field with a minimum of 5 years experience in project management at a senior level in a similar environment with excellent people management skills.
The
individual should have good knowledge of operations of the NGO sector in the
country, dynamics of partnerships, expertise in food security and/or rural
enterprise development, value chains, credit, co-operative/farmer association
development etc.
The
individual should possess excellent proposal writing skills with proven ability
to secure substantial donor funding.
The
individual must show ability to build and maintain profitable networks within
the sector.
The full
profile of the job is posted in the following website: www.strategicdimensions.co.ke
Application
letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job, accompanied
with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees,
daytime telephone contact, and current and expected remuneration (gross salary
and cash benefits) should be sent to the address below before the close of
business on Tuesday 8th October 2013.
(Please do
not attach scanned certificates, academic documents and testimonials at this
point).
Executive
Selection, Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management
and Development Consultants
E-mail:
recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke