Archdiocese of Nyeri
CARITAS Nyeri
Caritas Nyeri is seeking to recruit a
self-motivated and dynamic individual for the position of a Project
Co-ordinator.
CARITAS Nyeri
Vacancy Announcement
Position: Project
Co-ordinator
Programme: Livelihoods And Emergencies
Project: Diversification Of Coffee Livelihoods Project (DCLP)
Reports To: The Director
Purpose: To provide management, leadership and coordination functions of
the DCLP Project. As stipulated in Caritas Nyeri Strategic Plan, the Project
Coordinator will ensure that all the activities of the project are approved,
implemented, monitored, managed and evaluated in line with Caritas Nyeri
Programmes’ procedures and in conjunction with the partner’s requirements.
The Project Co-ordinator is expected
to provide technical support to the communities in enhancing food security, keep
abreast with approaches and strategies in implementing the project, staff
capacity building, community trainings and report writing among many others.
Responsibilities:
·
To advise, support and guide project
staff and partners on technical issues, project quality issues and Project
Cycle Management so that work is carried out in the highest possible standard
and in line with Caritas Nyeri and Partner’s policies and procedures.
·
To ensure that all project activities
are approved, implemented, monitored, managed and evaluated in line with
policies and project management system.
·
To ensure that key organizational
approaches such as partnership building, strengthening of community structures
and CBOs and policy/advocacy are optimized in the project.
·
Supporting and building the
capacities of local institutions to broaden and strengthen production,
processing, marketing and related aspects of livelihood activities and
strategies to reduce local and household food insecurity and vulnerability.
·
To maintain regular mechanism for
ensuring sharing of information with project staff and Programme Management
Team and ensuring a good team approach to the work.
·
To collaborate with other projects
within Caritas Nyeri and the Archdiocese on issues of mutual importance e.g.
administration, fundraising, communication, policy, advocacy, education etc.
·
To develop key relationships and
share information/learning with others working in Caritas Nyeri focus areas,
particularly like minded NGOs, CSO’s, Donors, Government agencies and other
stakeholders.
·
Manage and coordinate the project’s
day to day activities, documentation of all project activities and maintenance
of files and records relating to the project.
·
Carrying out assessments, trainings
and supporting programme scale-ups.
·
Monitoring the accounting for grants
and ensuring that internal and donor related reporting requirements are adhered
to.
·
Organize, conduct, monitor and
supervise all project trainings and activities.
·
Develop and produce monthly project
narrative reports on timely basis.
·
Liaise with relevant stakeholders
including the line ministries in the implementation of the project.
·
Ensure all the project data is
submitted to the Director and partners as scheduled.
·
Liaise with the accounts department
and ensure all financial returns and reports are submitted on a timely basis.
·
Attend and represent the project in
all necessary and relevant forums and meetings.
·
Ensure all the planned project
activities are undertaken as specified in the project document and the
allocated budget.
·
Supervise, monitor and appraise the
activities of all project staff.
·
Undertake any other duties as may be
directed by the Director.
Requirements
·
A University Degree in any
Agricultural Field from a recognized University.
·
A minimum of three years working experience
in agricultural field.
·
MUST have a Valid Clean Driving
License.
·
Demonstrable experience in community
mobilization.
·
Demonstrable experience in Proposal
Writing, Project Co-ordination, Project Administration, Planning and
Programming.
·
Excellent communication skills
(written and oral) and ability to relate sensitively with diverse groups.
·
Good skills in report-writing.
·
Good team-work and interpersonal
skills.
·
Flexibility in working in diverse
situations with unpredictable working hours.
·
Ready to travel to diverse locations
in support of projects’ implementation.
·
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Job
Title: Livelihood & Emergency Programme
Coordinator
Programme: Livelihood And Relief
Reports To: Development Coordinator
Purpose: To provide management, leadership and coordination functions of
the Caritas Nyeri Livelihood (Agriculture and Livestock programme activities)
and Relief and Rehabilitation programmes and projects.
The Programme Coordinator will ensure
that all programmes and projects are approved, implemented, monitored, managed
and evaluated in line with Caritas Nyeri programming procedures and in
conjunction with the partner’s requirements, and in that activities are
contributing to the achievement of Caritas Nyeri Strategic goals and
objectives.
The programme focuses on technical
support to communities in enhancing food security, management of productive and
other natural resources, gainful occupation, relief and rehabilitation.
The Programme Coordinator will keep
abreast with state of the art approaches and strategies in implementing the
programme, staff capacity building and training and reporting
Responsibilities:
·
To advise, support and guide
programme staff and partners on technical issues, programme quality issues and
Project Cycle Management so that work is carried out to the highest possible
standard and in line with Caritas Nyeri and Partner’s policies and procedures.
·
To ensure that all programmes and
projects are approved, implemented, monitored, managed and evaluated in line
with policies and project management system.
·
To ensure that key organizational
approaches such as partnership building, strengthening of community and parish
structures and CBOs and policy/advocacy are optimized in programmes.
·
Supporting and building the
capacities of local institutions to broaden and strengthen production,
processing, marketing and related aspects of livelihood activities and
strategies to reduce local and household food insecurity, vulnerability and
mitigate the impact of droughts and other food shocks in the communities where
we work
·
To maintain regular mechanism for
ensuring sharing of information among staff teams and the Programme Management
Team and ensuring a good team approach to the work.
·
To collaborate with other programmes
within Caritas Nyeri and the Archdiocese on issues of mutual importance e.g.
administration, fundraising, communications, policy, advocacy, education.
·
To develop key relationships and
share information/learning with others working in Caritas Nyeri focus areas,
particularly like minded NGOs, CSO’s, donors, UN and Government agencies.
·
Manage and coordinate programme’s day
to day activities. Document all project activities and maintain files of
records relating to all the activities. Lead in the implementation, adapt,
monitor and evaluate humanitarian food security and livelihood programmes to
ensure responses are appropriate according to humanitarian needs and consistent
with organizational ambitions and programme and diocesan policies in emergency
food security and livelihoods work.
·
Carrying out assessments, trainings
and supporting programme scale-ups.
·
Monitoring the accounting for grants
and ensuring that internal and donor related reporting requirements are adhered
to
·
Organize, conduct, monitor and
supervise all project training and activities. Develop and produce monthly
project narrative reports.
·
Liaise with relevant stakeholders
including the line ministries in the implementation of all project activities.
·
Ensure all livelihoods, relief and
other relevant project data is submitted to the Development Coordinator and
partners as scheduled.
·
Liaise with the accounts department
and ensure all financial returns and reports are submitted on a timely basis.
·
Attend and represent the project in
all necessary and relevant forums and meetings.
·
Ensure all the planned project
activities are undertaken as specified by the project document and the
allocated budget.
·
Supervise, monitor and appraise the
activities of all programme staff
·
Undertake any other necessary project
related duties as may be directed by the Development Coordinator.
How to Apply
Please send in your application, C.V.
with names of 3 referees, Your Parish Priest’s/Pastors recommendation, copies
of certificates and testimonials to:
The Director,
ADN Caritas Nyeri
P.O. Box 288-10100
Nyeri
ADN Caritas Nyeri
P.O. Box 288-10100
Nyeri
Email: mail@caritas-nyeri.org
Or hand-deliver at Development
Centre, Mathari – Ihururu Road, Next to Italian Memorial.
Deadline for sending applications for
the above position is 14th May, 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted.
Caritas Nyeri is an equal opportunity
Employer