Programme Manager Job Vacancy

Health Poverty Action is currently recruiting for the Programme Manager (PM) - Maroodi Jeex Region post that will be based in Hargeisa, Somaliland

The PM will provide overall management for the DFID GPAF funded Improving MCH among IDPs projects, the WFP maternal and child health and nutrition programme (MCHN) and the pilot Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism project with World Vision, in Maroodi Jeex region of Somaliland, ensuring good financial and general administration of projects, staff, finances and assets.

The post holder will represent HPA in Hargeisa in the promotion of excellent relationships with central and local government departments, international organizations, other NGO’s and in-country donors.

He/She will maintain good internal communications both with the Country Director and the central Health Poverty Action office in London, and with project staff as well as support programme development for Somaliland and Somalia.

We want hear from you if you have

at least 5 years experience as a health and/or development manager, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa;
significant proven development programmes experience with governments, INGO, NGOs, related to health;
proven skills in Project Cycle Management;
have excellent communication skills - with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and to manage conflict;
if you are committed to working with marginalized communities, and you are fluent in English

How to apply
For a detailed job description and to download the application form, please visit www.healthunlimited.or.ke

Please email the completed application forms to jobs@healthunlimited.or.ke.

The email subject line should include the following: Programme Manager - Maroodi Jeex

Closing date for applications: Monday, 5th January 2015, 1700 hrs(East African Time)