Project Coordinator Job Vacancy - NGO

Diakonie Emergency Aid – Nairobi Office seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Project Coordinator Somalia

Reporting to
 the Head of Mission Somalia

Tasks of this position (amongst others)
  • Timely review of monthly financial and narrative reports for projects from partners, and in collaboration with the CD and, if applicable, the peer team members, recommend approval or disapproval of monthly financial and narrative reports from local partners to the HoM or, in case of the absence of the HoM, to HQ
  • In collaboration with the CD and the team, develop and maintain an cloud based assessment tool and, if applicable, translate assessment questionnaires into forms based on VBA for mobile use in the field
  • In collaboration with the CD, support project proposals (narrative and budget) submitted by partners accordingly to DKH-Somalia’s internal division of labour, mandate, strategic plan, donor requirements, consistency and style
  • Monitor progress of projects towards achievements out outcomes and outputs measured through agreed performance indicators implemented by partners in compliance with logical framework agreements, work plans and cash flow plans and review, if applicable
  • In collaboration with the CD, participate in capacity assessments of potential new partner organisations with the focus on the quality of financial management, administration management, human resource management, logistics management and other support sector management tasks, as well as programme sector tasks in collaboration with peers and the CD in the DKH-SOM programme
Professional Requirements
  • University degree (BA, MA or MBA) in economy or management or other relevant subject from a reputable university
  • Strong background in finance management: 3 years’ experience in finance management with an international NGO
  • Strong background in Project Cycle Management, especially in learning, monitoring & evaluation
  • Good writing skills, good analytical and critical thinking, elaborate communication skills
  • Experience in working with regulations from CHF and the ACT Alliance is a strong advantage
  • Previous exposure to Cash Programming and mobile digital assessment methods is also a strong advantage
To request complete details of the TOR and application instructions, send an email to: dea.recruitment@gmail.com


Deadline for applications: 
Sunday, 10th May 2015