The Fafi Integrated Development Association is
seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan nationals to the following positions:
Project Coordinator
Ref: PRC/O8/2011
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Programmes Co-ordinator, the Project Co-ordinator is responsible for the management and development of the project activities. The Project Coordinator will lead and supervise a team of field staff and collaborate with relevant ministries, local authorities and other agencies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Project Coordinator
Ref: PRC/O8/2011
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Programmes Co-ordinator, the Project Co-ordinator is responsible for the management and development of the project activities. The Project Coordinator will lead and supervise a team of field staff and collaborate with relevant ministries, local authorities and other agencies.
Project Management and Supervision
- Lead
and manage the overall project implementation
- Prepare
regular financial and narrative reports and result oriented progress
reports to UNHCR-Dadaab Main Office
- Prepare
overall prioritized annual work plans and monitor the timely
implementation
- Regular
liaison with donor community and conduct specific fund raising.
- Undertake
financial management and payment approval procedures
- Ensure
financial and Programme accountability towards UNHCR.
- Supervise
and guide all project staff and consultants
- Liaise
and represent the project vis-à-vis donors, ministries and local
authorities on programme implementation
- To
lead and coordinate the preparation and submission of proposals to UNHCR.
- To
identify specific funding opportunities through necessary research and
prioritize proposal development support to agreed programs.
Project Implementation
- Supervise
the preparation of detailed work plans and approve these
- Review
the implementation of work plans regularly with senior staff
- Monitor
changes in the action environment and identify emerging project needs to
be incorporated in the regular reporting
- Monitor/evaluate
Project performance in relation to approved work plans and objectives and
take corrective measures as required
- Monitor
and ensure that there is consistency between the substantive tasks of the
Project and the available budgetary resources.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate
specific Project activities with UNHCR as well with all other partners
- Coordinate
Project activities and future programming with the UNHCR-Dadaab Main
Office team, local authorities and other NGOs
- Convene
meetings and working groups with partners to discuss Project activities
and perspectives when and as required
- Ensure
that the mandate and role of FaIDA is known to collaborating partners,
authorities and institutions
Other tasks
- To
identify specific funding opportunities through necessary research and
prioritize proposal development support to other programs
- To
lead and/ coordinate the submission of proposals to UNHCR and other donors
Professional Qualifications & Experience
- At
least a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies/Agroforestry
or related field. A Masters degree in Project Planning and Management is
desirable.
- At
least five (5) years of field-based experience in programme/ project
planning and implementation, with a non-governmental organisation.
- At
least a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies/Agroforestry
or related field. A Masters degree in Project Planning and Management is
desirable.Experience in proposal and report writing
- Strong
analytical and project documentation skills
- Good
oral and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent
interpersonal and people management skills.
Procurement / Logistics Officer
Ref: POL/08/2011
Reporting to the Programmes Co-ordinator, the procurement officer will be responsible to providing efficient and effective service to FaIDA in the successful, procurement of goods services and works.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ref: POL/08/2011
Reporting to the Programmes Co-ordinator, the procurement officer will be responsible to providing efficient and effective service to FaIDA in the successful, procurement of goods services and works.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
documentation, undertake tender exercises and arrange for formal execution
of contracts to enable the FaIDA obtain goods, services and works.
- Establish
and actively monitor designated contracts to ensure FaIDA needs are met
and that supplies obligations are fully discharged.
- Maintain
effective liaison with the other departments in respect of contract
issues, ensuring that documents are legally vetted, including processing
single tender applications to enable contracts for proprietary goods and
services to be let.
- Monitor
designated FaIDA contracts to provide effective support to customers
during the implementation, review and renewal of such contracts.
- Contribute
to the development, implementation and delivery of the annual Departmental
service plan, key performance indicators, and the FaIDA’s procurement
strategy
Professional Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce or related field.
- Minimum
three (3) years work experience in an NGO.
- Must
be conversant with the UN Procurement procedures and guidelines.
- Excellent
knowledge of procurement procedures.
- Good
oral and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent
interpersonal and people management skills.
“FaIDA is an equal opportunity employer,
irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organisation’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”
Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed to:
C/o Finance/Administration,
P.O Box 284 70100 Garissa,
or e-mailed to; recruitment@faidakenya.org
Closing Date: 28th August, 2011.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organisation’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”
Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed to:
C/o Finance/Administration,
P.O Box 284 70100 Garissa,
or e-mailed to; recruitment@faidakenya.org
Closing Date: 28th August, 2011.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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