Furaha Community Foundation
FCF is a registered NGO in Kenya; Established to empower
residents in communities towards achievement of social and economic equality;
currently operating in Huruma – Nairobi, a not - for - profit organization that
serves to Empower the OVC’s and their Guardians through Education, Health and
Economic Empowerment initiatives. http://www.furahacf.org
Program Manager
We wish to recruit a self driven, result oriented, highly
motivated and qualified person to fill the above vacant position; to provide
managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation of the
project.
Pre-requisites:
- A minimum of a
first degree in either Accounts, Social sciences, Human resource, Business
administration or its equivalent, from a recognized university coupled
with a minimum of 1 year experience and exposure to the NGO working
environment.
- Qualifications
and experience in the field of Accounting and Project management will be
an added advantage.
- Proven
leadership and management skills, demonstrating ability to communicate and
delegate effectively within a diverse, committed and motivated team and
ability to work independently with supportive supervision.
- Ability to
monitor, manage change and changing needs, translate into appropriate
planning and action.
- Demonstrate the
ability to identify and implement opportunities for innovation.
- Possess and
demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal and written communication
skills.
- Computing skills
(presentation and accounting packages would be a distinct advantage)
- A flexible
approach and ability to work within a team.
- A strong
commitment to the aims, objectives and values of FCF programs in Kenya.
- High level of
integrity and high standards of personal conduct.
- Equally
important is your diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills and
ability to build good relations both internally and externally.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate
program activities and ensure all project deliverables are achieved on
time and to the highest standard.
- Monitor and
ensure sound human and financial management including budgeting, and
monitoring project expenditure.
- Providing
leadership in the development of long term strategy, annual budgets,
establishing proper internal procedures as well as monitoring and evaluation
systems.
- Develop annual
work planning with team, specific implementation plans including timelines
and assigned roles and responsibilities.
- Develop and
promote partnerships and networking with relevant partners and
stakeholders including but not limited to donors, relevant Government of
Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
- Manage and
ensure effective use and coordination of project resources including
staff, finances and assets.
- Participate in
the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
- Ensure
high-quality periodic reporting.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile and would like to join this dynamic team and make a difference, please quote the position in the subject matter and submit your application and CV, a cover letter detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, quote your current or expected salary to furaha.community@gmail.com
If you believe you fit the profile and would like to join this dynamic team and make a difference, please quote the position in the subject matter and submit your application and CV, a cover letter detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, quote your current or expected salary to furaha.community@gmail.com
The closing date for submitting applications is Sunday, 22nd
July 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted
(Do not send certificates and testimonials at this stage)
