Mary’s
Meals Kenya is seeking a full time school
feeding manager to join its growing team, based in Eldoret
Purpose
of the role: Helping
in the general management of the school feeding programme and organizational
development of Mary’s Meals Kenya in close collaboration with other senior
members of staff.
S/he
will also support strategic planning and programme development.
Qualifications: A Degree in the fields
of Education, Development Studies, Public Health, Human Nutrition, Community
Development or any other relevant field with demonstrable significant
experience in a similar role.
Skills
and Knowledge
- Well-developed
skills in project/programme management.
- Advanced
and well-developed inter-personal skills, with solid track record in
persuading and influencing others.
- Strong
leadership skills including the ability to be in control of delegated
responsibilities.
- Community
engagement and development.
Experience
Essential:
- At
least three (3) years practical project/programme experience two of which
should be at team leadership level in an NGO environment with
responsibility for managing staff, activities, financial resources, assets
and external relationships.
- Team
management experience, including leading, engaging and motivating a team
of staff.
- Preference
will be given to candidates who have experience of working in school based
programmes, particularly on school feeding.
Desirable:
- Experience
of working with community structures and groups, enhancing participation
and contributions
Salary: in the
range of 960,000 KES per annum, plus benefits
Details of how to apply:
For a
full copy of the job description and details of the application procedure,
interested candidates should send an email request to the following address:
Jobs.Kenya@marysmeals.org
The
deadline for applications is midday 15th April 2016
Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, candidates that do not hear back by the 22nd April should consider themselves unsuccessful.
