Position: Project Manager – Gender Based Violence
Responsible to:- Field Coordinator – Kitale
Location: Kitale Closing date : – 13th April, 2012
The Organization
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
The Position
Under the supervision of the Field coordinator –Kitale, the Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of Gender Based Violence (GBV) project at operational and technical levels. Acting on behalf of Handicap-international, the PM coordinates GBV activities by ensuring the project team, partners and stakeholders professionally implement and plan strategically projects activities.
S/he is expected to improve and maintain effective communication and mutual relationship with all stakeholders; maintain operational standards according to HI’s policy and in line with the requirements of the donor; and ensure that the general code of conduct for humanitarian workers is observed not only by the PM but by her/his team in the project.
S\he is responsible for :-
1. Coordination and Management of the GBV project by
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Ensuring the development of
project operational plans per year of implementation using the HI standard
project planning tools.
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Providing technical support
to partner organizations by ensuring adherence to partnership agreements
throughout the project implementation process.
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Spearheading the resource
mobilization process for the project through proposal development based on the
community needs and funding opportunities in reference to the HI-KENSOM
programme strategy.
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Proposing strategies for the
expansion of the GBV project and contributing to necessary amendments that lead
to a significant impact for the project.
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Preparing the evaluation
phase of the project and overseeing the implementation of the recommendations.
2. Management of the GBV project team3. Quality monitoring and reporting
4. Management and Monitoring of the project financial and logistics resources
Qualifications and skills required:
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Degree in Social Sciences or
a related field with relevant short term training in Gender and SGBV.
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At least 2 years experience
in community development work.
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Good reporting writing and
presentation skills
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Demonstrated ability to
transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings
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Computer literate with
knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
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Experience with International
NGO is an added advantage.
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position,
kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 (three)
referees with their current contacts) by email to :-
recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke on or before 13th April, 2012 5.00 pm.The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Project Manager – GBV position”
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Important Notice
It has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL.
Be fully aware that HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process.
Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
