Embassy of Denmark, Nairobi
Programme Manager - Democratic Governance
About the Danish Embassy and the
candidate
The Danish Embassy in Nairobi’s work
is guided by the Denmark-Kenya Partnership Policy 2015-2020.
The Embassy has more than 50 staff
covering Denmark’s broad and close engagement with Kenya and Somalia.
The Embassy is looking for an
experienced and hardworking Governance Programme Manager with strong analytical
skills and in-depth knowledge of the Kenyan political scene and an extensive
network.
We are seeking a team player who will
excel in a corporate culture where the tone is informal and we deliver high
quality results on time.
We help each other and you contribute
to tasks outside your own portfolio.
You have good Knowledge of
Development Programme / Project management (including administration,
financial management and monitoring).
You also have an excellent
understanding of governance and human rights issues and you are eager to share
knowledge with and learn from colleagues and sees its as important to meet
deadlines.
The work requires travel outside
Nairobi
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Programme Manager’s
responsibilities include the following:
- Management (including administration,
monitoring and evaluation, liaison and dialogue) of the assigned programme
portfolio in the of Democratic Governance (civil society support, electoral
processes, human rights, access to justice, equality and empowerment) as
well as peace, security and stability.
- To closely follow and report on the political,
economic and social development in Kenya.
- Maintain and improve a broad network to the benefit
of the Embassy (including Government levels, civil society, think tanks
and research institutions, private sector, development partners etc).
- Participate in Development Partner
coordination in the relevant areas.
- Contribute to the overall management of the
Governance programme with a focus on financial management, programme
indicators, including regular monitoring visits to project/programme
areas, as well as political, social and economic analysis in the relevant
areas.
Essential Qualifications:
- Fluent written and oral skills in English.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant area e.g.
Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies,
Law or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant work
experience with a particular focus on Development Programme / Project
management (including administration, financial management and
monitoring).
- Team player (references will prove the
candidate to be a team player)
Asset Qualifications
- Experience working with Development Partners
(‘donor’) or international organisation
- Experience working with the Government
- Experience working with civil society
- Experience working within the field of peace,
security and stability
- Experience working with electoral processes
- Experience in managing consultancy contracts
(including audits, evaluations and reviews)
- Good knowledge of Results Based Management and
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Good knowledge of public financial management
- Skilled in MS Office programs (Word, Outlook,
Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant programmes and applications
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of national languages spoken in
Kenya
- Ability to manage tasks independently and
meeting deadlines
How to Apply
All interested and eligible
candidates should send their application letter, CV including 3 referees and
updated documents to recruitment@cloversmtc.com not later than 22nd
January2016.
The email subject should be PROGRAMME
MANAGER – DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE.
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Embassy of Denmark encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.