Igare Rural Development Organization (IRDO) with funding from
the Community Environment Facility (CEF II) of the Community Development Trust
Fund (CDTF), which is a trust of the European Union and the Government of
Kenya, is looking for a Project Manager to
spear head implementation of a Three-year project titled “Rehabilitation of
Nyankongo Swamp and Conservation of river Rigare catchments”
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Coordinating day- to -day implementation of project activities
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Implementing the recommendations of the Project Implementation
Committee (PIC) as contained in the project document
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Providing technical and administrative support to the PIC
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Supervising the implementation of various project activities in
collaboration with other key project partners
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Preparing both narrative and financial reports as per the
Financing Agreement under the direction of the PIC and distribute them to the
respective offices
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Providing secretarial services to PIC including organizing and
facilitating project meetings and taking minutes
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Preparing relevant project documents and reports for review and
approval by the PIC
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Custodian of all project property and maintenance of accurate
project records including community contribution and ledgers
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Facilitating preparation and logistical arrangements for all
project trainings including seminars, workshops and exchange visits among
others
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Ensuring timely preparation and submission of workplans,
financial and progress reports
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Conducting monitoring and evaluation jointly with the PIC and
other partners to track project progress
Qualifications and Experience
Reporting to the PIC the Project Manager should meet the
following conditions:
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He/She must have at least a first degree in Natural Resources Management,
environmental sciences, community development, entrepreneurship, or social
sciences with good understanding of project management cycle.
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Must have at least 3 years experience in community based
management projects with special interest in environmental conservation and
poverty reduction issues
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Those applicants with a Diploma in Natural Resources Management,
environmental sciences, community development, entrepreneurship, or social
sciences and with good understanding of project management cycle & five
years working experience will also be considered.
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Must have excellent community mobilization and organizational
skills
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A good understanding of the local context/issues particularly
environmental and poverty
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Must have good communication and inter-personal skills
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Must be computer literate with good technical report writing
skills
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Must be able to work with minimum supervision
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Basic accounting, book keeping skills will be an added advantage
If you have the above qualifications submit your application to:
The PIC Chairman
Igare Rural Development Organization
P.O Box 3949- 40200
Kisii
Email: info@irdo.or.ke
The application must be received on or before 11/10/2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an
interview.
The applicants must enclose an up to date CV with details of
their telephone contacts.