Kenya Veterinary Association
(KVA)
Job Vacancy: Project
Manager – KVA Donkey Welfare Project
The Kenya Veterinary
Association (KVA) is a membership professional association for Veterinary
Surgeons whose mandate is primarily to promote the economic development and
welfare of its members as well as to safeguard the health and welfare of
animals with an overall aim of enhancing animal welfare.
The Association is currently
undertaking an equine welfare improvement project in partnership with Brooke EA
under its livelihood support program in Kajiado County.
The Association is in the
process of recruiting a Project Manager to join the highly motivated project
team.
Description: The
Project Manager will have the ultimate management responsibility for the
project and will ensure that the project activities are completed in time in
line with budgetary guidelines.
The Project Manager will
report directly to the Head of the Secretariat.
The overall function of the
Project Manager will be to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the
project.
The position is based in
Kajiado, KVA Isinya office with frequent travels within the County.
Responsibilities:
1. Program implementation,
oversight and development
- Leads the
implementation of the Brooke Donkey Welfare project.
- Organizes
trainings, roundtables, networking events and other activities to achieve
the goals and objectives of the project.
- Works together
with the KVA NEC and management team for future program development.
- Develops work
plans, budgets and progress reports as required by KVA, donors and other
partners
- Maintains
relationships the donor, project partners and stakeholders in order to
create a network in which peer-learning and experience-sharing can occur.
- Build a strong
team and enhance teamwork during the implementation of the project
2. Communication &
Monitor and Evaluation
- Represents the
project in dealing with partners, government agencies, donor agencies and
beneficiaries, and at public appearances.
- Ensures
monitoring and evaluation activities and reporting meet KVA and Brooke’s
standards and are completed on schedule
- Implement the
staff appraisal system among the project team
- Reviews and
finalizes project reports
- Ensure the
project team adheres to all the policies of KVA at all times
3. Financial management and
grant oversight
- Responsible for
implementing activities in accordance with project or activity budgets.
- As accounting
officer ensure sound management of finances, personnel, project facilities
and risks in partnership with finance team.
- Consults with
project accountant and Finance & Administration team regarding best
practices for financial administration of project work
- Develops and
monitors the grant agreements and sub-agreements for project partners
- Ensure all the
financial policies are adhered to by the entire project team.
Minimum Requirements
- University
degree in Veterinary Medicine from a KVB recognized university.
- Member of the
Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) of good professional standing.
- Duly registered
& retained by the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB)
- Minimum 3
years’ experience in Project Management with demonstrated success in
project planning, financial management, program monitoring, report
writing, identifying and procuring technical assistance.
- Computer
certificate from a recognized institution.
Selection Criteria
- Experience in
Animal Welfare advocacy programs is an added advantage
- Excellent
organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple
responsibilities; comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
and committed to meeting deadlines and creating and improving
processes.
- Strong
presentation, interpersonal and mentoring skills with ability to build
relationships and work effectively with myriad stakeholders.
- • A track
record that demonstrates energy and creativity, and the ability to
successfully prioritize and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and
presentation skills.
- Experience in
data processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel),
PowerPoint presentation softwares (Microsoft PowerPoint) E-mail, and
Internet browser software.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should
send their applications together with a detailed CV, stating qualifications,
experience, current position and remuneration, phone contact, email address,
name and addresses of two (2) referees, enclosing copies of relevant
certificates/testimonials, by Thursday 31st July 2017 to:
Hon Secretary,
Kenya Veterinary
Association,
Head Office, Veterinary
Research Labs, Kabete,
P. O. Box 29089 - 00625
Kangemi Nairobi Kenya.
Applicants must meet the
minimum requirements and must be ready to begin work immediately.
Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted no later than Friday 4th August 2017.
