Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations.
Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.
Mercy Corps has recently been awarded programs in Rift Valley and Central Province under USAID’s Yes Youth Can! initiative.
The Yes Youth Can initiative is a USAID program designed to empower Kenya’s youth population in areas recovering from the post-election violence in 2008, through building capacity of youth groups and organizations to engage with markets, governments and communities, and to pursue their legitimate needs and interests more effectively in a way that builds positive inter-ethnic networks.
Mercy Corps is recruiting for the competent and dynamic individuals for the following exciting and challenging positions based in Eldoret and Thika
Application Deadline
Job Details
Program Manager (2) ( Eldoret & Thika)
Working closely with the Chief of Party, the Program Manager will have the responsibility for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Tuungane Kwa Ufanisi-Central and Rift Valley programs in Kenya.
S/he will keep the overview, do the reporting, make sure the work plans are up to date and being implemented, manage the M&E tasks, support consultants, prepare the contracts and guide the USAID visits.
The Program manager will also work to strengthen the capacity of local partners in the areas of civic engagement, economic development, training and curriculum development, reviewing the design and implementation of the program, and ensuring rigorous measurement of program impact and timely reporting.
S/he will work with the Chief of Party to develop overall strategy for the program and ensure that it meets USAID requirements and standards. S/he will directly supervise the program coordinators and work closely with them to ensure timely, high-quality implementation of activities. The level of oversight will require substantial traveling to field sites within Central Province.
Knowledge and Experience:
* BA/S or equivalent in social sciences, economic development, or international development;
* Minimum 5-10 years' relevant professional experience in youth empowerment, civic engagement, and micro-enterprise development
* Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.
* Experience managing culturally diverse staff
* Familiarity and experience with USAID regulations preferred.
* Fluency in written and spoken English required.
* Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
* Fluency in Kiswahili
Success Factors:
The successful Program Manager will have an ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines within a complex team. S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps.
S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate an ability to communicate, assume leadership, and make solid decisions while working remotely from country leadership.
If you meet the above requirements, are able to take up a position based in Eldoret or Thika and are strongly motivated for working with Mercy Corps to youth empowerment in Kenya, please e-mail your application letter, concise CV, listing three (3) references (including a recent employer) with their e-mail or phone contacts to: hr@ke.mercycorps.org
Deadline for receiving applications will be 4:00 pm March 28, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.
Mercy Corps has recently been awarded programs in Rift Valley and Central Province under USAID’s Yes Youth Can! initiative.
The Yes Youth Can initiative is a USAID program designed to empower Kenya’s youth population in areas recovering from the post-election violence in 2008, through building capacity of youth groups and organizations to engage with markets, governments and communities, and to pursue their legitimate needs and interests more effectively in a way that builds positive inter-ethnic networks.
Mercy Corps is recruiting for the competent and dynamic individuals for the following exciting and challenging positions based in Eldoret and Thika
Application Deadline
2011-03-28
Job Details
Program Manager (2) ( Eldoret & Thika)Working closely with the Chief of Party, the Program Manager will have the responsibility for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Tuungane Kwa Ufanisi-Central and Rift Valley programs in Kenya.
S/he will keep the overview, do the reporting, make sure the work plans are up to date and being implemented, manage the M&E tasks, support consultants, prepare the contracts and guide the USAID visits.
The Program manager will also work to strengthen the capacity of local partners in the areas of civic engagement, economic development, training and curriculum development, reviewing the design and implementation of the program, and ensuring rigorous measurement of program impact and timely reporting.
S/he will work with the Chief of Party to develop overall strategy for the program and ensure that it meets USAID requirements and standards. S/he will directly supervise the program coordinators and work closely with them to ensure timely, high-quality implementation of activities. The level of oversight will require substantial traveling to field sites within Central Province.
Knowledge and Experience:
* BA/S or equivalent in social sciences, economic development, or international development;
* Minimum 5-10 years' relevant professional experience in youth empowerment, civic engagement, and micro-enterprise development
* Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.
* Experience managing culturally diverse staff
* Familiarity and experience with USAID regulations preferred.
* Fluency in written and spoken English required.
* Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
* Fluency in Kiswahili
Success Factors:
The successful Program Manager will have an ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines within a complex team. S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps.
S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate an ability to communicate, assume leadership, and make solid decisions while working remotely from country leadership.
If you meet the above requirements, are able to take up a position based in Eldoret or Thika and are strongly motivated for working with Mercy Corps to youth empowerment in Kenya, please e-mail your application letter, concise CV, listing three (3) references (including a recent employer) with their e-mail or phone contacts to: hr@ke.mercycorps.org
Deadline for receiving applications will be 4:00 pm March 28, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
