Position Title: Project
Coordinator
Location: Nairobi
Duration: 12 Months Renewable
Job Summary – Purpose: The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing
leadership in design and effective implementation of KeNAAM’s programs,
mobilization and prudent use of resources, creation and maintenance of an
enabling working environment, and ensuring an effective monitoring and
evaluation system.
- Provide
leadership to ensure that the mission, core values and guiding principles
of KeNAAM are put into practice.
- Support the
development and implementation of KeNAAM’s strategic plan.
- Provide overall
leadership, guidance and direction on implementation of program
activities.
- Coordinate the
development of program/project work-plans and track program/project
progress to ensure delivery.
- Identify and
develop new project ideas and strategic opportunities leading to the
development of funding proposals.
- Ensure
compliance with terms and conditions of any agreements and contracts
entered into with partners.
- Develop and
coordinate the implementation of Community Health System Strengthening
(CHSS).
- Build and
maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders including
government departments and agencies, NGOs, private sector organisations
and foundations, as well as local communities in line with KeNAAM
strategic plan.
- Represent
KeNAAM in relevant forums at the local levels and beyond and actively seek
avenues for sharing KeNAAM’s experiences.
- Facilitate the
development of strategies for funding and resource mobilization to support
program components, projects and activities.
- Develop and
ensure effective use of monitoring and evaluation systems to track and
report on program/project activities and results
- Ensure that
program periodic reports (monthly/quarterly/management) are submitted in a
timely and accurate manner.
Academic Qualification
- A Bachelor’s
degree in Public Health, Community development, project management or any
other relevant field in Health.
Specialized Training /
Professional Qualifications
- • Post graduate
diploma in project management, monitoring and evaluation or development
studies or related field.
Competencies / Abilities /
Skills Required
- Very good
knowledge in financial and resource management.
- Strong skills
in monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
- Knowledge in
Community Health Systems Strengthening (CHSS).
- Must have
knowledge of managing complex relationships and competing relationships (
eg local administrators, grassroots partners and governorship )
- Strong analytical,
communication, dynamic thinking skills and result oriented.
- Excellent
technological orientation and change management.
- Must
demonstrate outstanding leadership and strategic management abilities.
- Must have good
negotiation skills
Relevant Work Experience
- A minimum of
five-year’s progressive relevant experience in public health work (At
least 3 years in a mid - level position in health programme management)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should
email their resume of a maximum 4 pages and a cover letter indicating their
current and expected salary, date available to start working, letters of
recommendation preferably from a previous employer and a copy of the latest pay
slip (if applicable) to:
career@kenaam.org
Closing Date: October 24,
2016
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
