NGO Jobs in Kenya

Job Vacancy: Temporary Project Manager – NGO

Primary Function / Purpose: Our Client, a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services globally seeks to recruit an experienced temporary project manager who wants to contribute to the mission its organization.
This position will be part of a nascent project management practice within the Global Division, helping to establish efficient project and Budget management and communication methods across the division.
The temporary project manager will report to the Director and work closely with business stakeholders, business analysts and finance team.

Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Manage the planning and execution of complex project activities; identify risks and mitigation strategies
·         Manage all aspects of department’s budget process including overseeing procurement
·         Work closely with technical leads on detailed designs and estimates for all technology initiatives
·         Conduct vendor assessments and manage vendor relationships during implementation
·         Identifies and analyses operational issues, proposes solutions and identifies steps to resolve them
·         Communicate frequently with project stakeholders; write and present regular project status reports
·         Deliver user-focused solutions on time and on budget by effectively coordinating with Senior Management
·         Build relationships with key business stakeholders
·         Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of professional work experience as a project manager.
·         Candidate must have experience with large-scale, cross-functional projects.
·         Proficiency with one or more project management approaches
·         Demonstrated competence in managing budgets; experience communicating with business stakeholders at all levels.
·         Strong proficiency with Google Apps; excellent writing skills, presentation and meeting facilitation skills (finalists will be tested)
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Temporary Project Manager-NGO on the Subject line.

Our Client, a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services globally seeks to recruit a Temporary PA.
Duration: 3-6 Months
He/she will execute the planning and related advance & travel logistics for the schedule of the Director.
The Scheduler will serve as a point of contact for all internal / external scheduling requests for the Director, and is responsible for improving scheduling templates as needed and scheduling call formats.
Reports To: Human Resources Business Partner
Duration: 3-6 months, with the possibility of extension.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Help manage all internal and external scheduling requests of the Director. Collect and maintain ongoing scheduling requests ensuring all calendar requests are documented and appropriate review occurs.
·         Oversee all traveling and advance logistics related to the schedule of the Director. Organize trip planning calls with internal/external stakeholders, develop written, detailed schedules, and manage all related travel in conjunction with the schedule and from time to time for the Director. Manage logistics related to the schedule including agenda scope and briefing materials.
·         Coordinate cross-divisionally to ensure that all materials related to the schedule including briefing memos, travel confirmations and speech materials are accurate, timely and are incorporated in the daily briefing binder.
·         Partner with the Administrative Manager to create the Director’s call and action lists and help the Director to execute said lists.
·         Develop and improve templates and formats related to the scheduling process. Such materials include scheduling template, scheduling request template, event memo template and final product, and trip call agenda.
·         Complete special projects as required.
·         Oversee the scheduling and briefing materials related to the Director’s schedule. Ensure that all materials are accurate and are delivered in a timely manner.
The PA will also have the shared assistance of the OOP Intern and will supervise the intern on special projects as needed.
Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Two to six years of related, progressively responsible work experience, including scheduling & travel management experience.
Related Skills or Knowledge:
·         Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
·         Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative.
·         Unflappable in the face of crisis or high stress situations.
·         Should be proactive
·         Extremely detail oriented with excellent project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, often in a fast paced environment.
To Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Temporary PA on the Subject line.
Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.