Vacancy Announcement: Program Management Officer
Institutional Background: The
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a non-profit public
international organization addressing critical issues such as international
food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental
protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency.
The PMO is a program management
professional who prepares a wide variety of documents, reports and forms, and
conducts analyses related to the design, implementation, monitoring,
evaluation, and performance reporting on IFDC’s portfolio of development
projects and programs.
S/he serves as a vital team member of
the ESAFD regional management team which focuses on creating more competitive
and equitable value chains for greater food security and improved nutrition.
The PMO will develop and process
substantial and diverse documentation and provide analytical support to the
ESAFD Division Director (DD) and senior management team - dedicated to
achieving the program objectives.
S/he will also work closely with the DD/Portfolio Managers to develop and implement projects processes; engage effectively with projects and provide timely response and resolutions to project leads to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations and timely resolution of issue.
Major duties will be shared between Program support 50%, Regional Administrative duties 20%, Program Information and Data Management 20% and Others 10%.
The detailed job description is on our website www.ifdc.org
Qualifications:
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business,
public administration, economics, natural resources management /
environment, international relations, or social sciences.
- A degree in other study areas will be
considered depending upon satisfying the prior work experience
requirements.
- A Master’s degree will be highly desired.
Prior Work Experience (40%):
- A minimum of 5 years of responsible
professional experience demonstrating progressive responsibility and
leadership, preferably with either a host country development
organization, an international assistance organization, or a private
sector organization is required .
- Relevant and substantial experience in report
writing, document and database management, financial management, and/or
performance monitoring and reporting is also required.
Language Proficiency:
- Level IV (fluent) knowledge of English is
required.
- Demonstrated strong English verbal and writing
skills are essential.
- Knowledge of French would be highly desired.
This is a national position tenable
in Nairobi, Kenya.
Qualified candidates are advised to
visit employment portal here on
our website and apply online.
The closing date is 30th April, 2015.