Position: Nairobi Projects Coordinator (NPC) - Nairobi
Responsible to:Regional Programme Director
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: 28th October 2010
The Organization
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.
The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Director and in constant link with the Finance and Administrative Coordination and Technical Coordination unit, the NPC shall ensure (develop and maintain) the administrative and operational framework of HI interventions in the field as per the programme strategy. The NPC ensures leadership and empowerment of the field team; internal control & quality assurance for all operations; representation.Responsible to:Regional Programme Director
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: 28th October 2010
The Organization
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.
The Position
He/she is responsible for:
- Representing the organization in the field
- Contributing to the development, review and evaluation of the program strategy
- Within the program strategy framework, coordinating the implementation of the station’s annual plan
- Constantly empower the field team
- Communication and reporting
- Ensuring security at the field level for the personnel and the assets
Qualifications and experience required :-
- At least a Degree in a Social Sciences or a related field
- Knowledge of financial and logistics procedures and/or systems.
- At least 5 years working experience in a humanitarian/development project or set up
- Should have experience working with persons with disability and community initiatives
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- Good communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
- Experience with International NGO is an added advantage.
- People management skills.
- Have the capacity to network and partner with other organizations.
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Nairobi Projects Coordinator position”
Do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply
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