Project Manager Job in Kenya - NGO

Plan International is a humanitarian child-centred community development organisation without religious, political or government affiliation. 

Plan is committed to protecting and promoting the rights of children and to improving the lives and future of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centred community development approach.

We are inviting applications for the position of: Project Manager (Early and Forced Child Marriage) (Because I am a Girl) to be based in Kisumu.

The position is a two-year fixed term contract and the position holder will report to the Program Unit Manager based in Kisumu with a matrix technical and project reporting line to the Program Manager based at the Country Office.


Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities: The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of specific Plan Kenya flagship project/s and ensure that such projects develop models that can be replicated, scaled up and contribute to county and national policies and interventions, specifically on early and forced child marriage, gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices that affect young women and girls.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Degree in management related issues and community development or other equivalent plus post graduate qualifications desirable in a relevant professional discipline.
  • 7 years relevant experience in community development/child protection/education/gender work, with a minimum of 4 years at a supervisory/ managerial level.
Plan International is a development organization bringing together hearts and minds to advance the rights of all children. 

Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ to access the full job description and submit an online application. 

The closing date for applications is 18th May, 2015. 

This position is open to Kenyan Nationals Only.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.


To read more about Plan International in Kenya, visit our website www.plan-kenya.org