The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya is currently restructuring the
existing donkey welfare programmes based in Lamu and is looking for a Project Manager to take
this process forward.
Reporting to the Country Manager, who is based in Nairobi, you will be responsible for reviewing existing working practices and managing the team.
Overall Purpose
To be responsible for the veterinary elements of the Lamu project, community based admin, including overall budgetary control; additional responsibilities for developing and managing community based partnership programme.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Country Manager, who is based in Nairobi, you will be responsible for reviewing existing working practices and managing the team.
Overall Purpose
To be responsible for the veterinary elements of the Lamu project, community based admin, including overall budgetary control; additional responsibilities for developing and managing community based partnership programme.
- Ensure
care and welfare of the donkeys is improved in accordance with the aims
and objectives of The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya and it’s code of practice;
- Responsibility
for managing and administering project funds including the preparation of
monthly financial reports for the Country Manager, and Finance/ Admin
officer in Nairobi.
- Ensure
all activities are carried out in line with approved and agreed country
strategy and work plans;
- Explore
and develop relations and potential collaboration with individuals and
organisations (including community groups, government and non-governmental
organisations);
- Explore
possibilities for sustainability mechanisms;
- Manage
and develop team and establish clear lines of communication throughout the
project;
- Ensure
team work plans and key performance indicators are linked to the
organisation’s objectives;
- Ensure
efficient and cost effective operation of all activities and effective
management of all assets; and
- Document
all programme activities and report progress and impact through monthly
progress reports to Country Manager.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Essential:
Essential:
- Degree
in veterinary medicine;
- Three
years experience in veterinary work following graduation;
- Excellent
written and spoken Kiswahili;
- Good
written and spoken English;
- Working
knowledge of Microsoft packages;
- Experience
of managing a team; and
- Current
valid driving license.
Desirable:
- Experience
in community based development interventions;
- Experience
in office administration;
- Ability
to prepare and manage a budget;
- Experience
in community outreach, networking and collaboration;
- Experience
of working for an animal welfare organisation; and
- Experience
of living/working in a coastal community.
Ability to present a positive, professional image of the organisation at all times.
Applications together with a detailed CV indicating the current and expected salary, and names and addresses of three professional referees plus their day time contacts should be sent to recruitment@thedonkeysanctuarykenya.org to be received not later than 25th November, 2011.
Do NOT send certificates or any other attachments at this stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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