Our Client is an international
foundation engaged in development cooperation.
The foundation is looking for a Project Manager for one of its established projects in East Africa
coded ‘financial services East Africa.
The project works with local
smallholder farmers and the micro entrepreneurs.
The Foundation hence is looking for a
highly experienced motivated, dynamic, and exceptional individual to fill the
position of:
Project Manager
Project Manager
Duty station: Nairobi
with 40% travel within East Africa Region
Key Responsibilities
The project manager will be responsible for the management, coordination and implementation of the financial services project in line with approved project proposals, budgets and within agreed time frames.
He/she will maintain effective
relationships with implementing/operational partners, local leaders,
communities and other stakeholders to ensure that the project runs smoothly.
The Manager shall be responsible for
reviewing project budgets needs in line with the agreed project plans, in
collaboration with the Regional program Manager & Country Director and
Program Accountant and ensure that the project expenditures are in line with
the agreed budgets and with donor requirements.
In addition, he/she will Monitor the
progress of financial services project activities as per work plan and ensure
compliance with project design and adherence to schedules as well as ensure
that resources are used appropriately and efficiently he/she will ensure
project monitoring systems are adhered to and timely preparation and submission
of project status reports as may be required by the overall Program Manager.
In addition, he/she shall represent
the organization on all appropriate forums within the project area, including
all related stakeholders groups
Required Qualifications and
Experience
The organization is looking for
dynamic, motivated, experienced and exceptional Tanzanian professional with the
following:
Skills and Abilities
- High level of critical thinking and decision
making
- Strong management skills in all aspects (i.e.
project, human resources and financial management.
- Substantial knowledge and experience in using
contemporary monitoring and results measurement (e.g. DCED standards)
- Excellent proposal and reports writing skills.
- Proven accomplishment in budget development
and administration.
- Proficient with common computer programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and people’s management
skill and uphold values of a professionalism such as integrity,
transparency and accountability
- Good command for English and Swahili languages
with ability to write internationally acceptable reports and proposals.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Development
Studies, Microfinance, Finance or any related training
- Minimum 6 years’ of (middle level management
and above) experience in managing development projects in non for profit
organization targeting rural farmers, marginalized groups and micro
entrepreneurs
- Extensive knowledge in the financial services
sector especially in promotion of sustainable microfinance through to the
cooperative model, savings group models, commercial microfinance
organizations/bank , Microfinance institutions
- Deep understanding of major trends in the
financial sector, regulations and innovations
What the Organization Offers
The organization offers an attractive career in an internationally reputed organization.
The contract is given and renewed
yearly based on performance.
Salary is competitive with other
international organizations.
Starting date: As
soon as possible
Application
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a cover letter, complete resume and names and contacts of three referees (no certificate attachments) salary expectation and earliest joining date should be indicated.
Applications should reach us latest
by 30th November, 2015 via jobs@jantakenya.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.
Males are encouraged to apply.
Males are encouraged to apply.