Project Manager, Kakuma Refugee Assistance
Program
Work
Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp
About Action
Africa Help International: Action Africa Help
International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional organisation, working in
Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia.
Action Africa
Help International (AAH-I) is recruiting a Project Manager to leadership in the
development, planning, management and monitoring the implementation of the work
plan of the Livelihoods program ensuring that the project achieves its overall
goal on time with effectiveness and conformity to UNHCR and AAHI
policies.
Person
Specification & Experience
- The candidate will be
expected to establish clear strategy and direction for the Livelihood
project in collaboration with other existing UNHCR food security projects
in Kakuma in adherence to AAHI and UNHCR financial management guidelines.
- At least 3 years of
progressive responsible programme, of which at least 2 years closely
related to implementing camp management activities or community
settlements.
Minimum
academic qualifications required
- Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent qualifications in Social Sciences, Project Management,
Agriculture or Business Administration or relevant discipline. Post
graduate training in management is desirable.
Desirable
Skills & Competences
- Impeccable top level
negotiation and persuasive skills in programming with donors while
appreciating the desired flexibility.
- Possess proven
practical knowledge of the program development cycle and design and
management qualities with proven report-writing, critical thinking,
leadership skills.
Additional
Skills
- Communications,
organizational and managerial skills, ICT proficiency with degree of
accuracy and attention to detail.
- Level of
self-supervision and ability to take initiative.
The full JD
is available on the AAH-I website:www.actionafricahelp.org
Application
Instructions
Interested
candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed
to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 4th September, 2015.
The email
Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for.
AAH-I is an
equal-opportunity employer.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be conducted.