Position Title : Manager - Capacity Building (Operations)
Ref.2013/04
Duration : March to September 2013
Location : FaIDA Office in Garissa, North Eastern Province
CRS has been implementing development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya since the 1960s and in recent years has responded to drought by providing food vouchers to the most-affected people in hard-hit regions.
The CRS Kenya Country
Program opened an office in Dadaab which is providing emergency assistance to
refugees and Kenyan communities that are being affected by the current
drought.
CRS is developing
partnerships with the Government of Kenya, Diocese of Garissa, UN
organizations, INGO’s and NGO’s for greater sustainability and higher quality
programming.
Job Summary:
The Manager - Capacity Building (Operations) primary function is to support Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA) in developing their administrative/program support systems it needs to effectively meet the programming needs.
She/he will also mentor the
senior management in Organizational building and support them in creating a
work environment that motivates and challenges employees to constantly improve
performance.
The areas include Human
Resources, Finance, Procurement, Warehousing, Transportation/Logistics, General
Administration and Information Technology.
Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Support the
Senior Management system in implementation of the Operations systems.
- Identify
management system weaknesses, establish priorities, provide
recommendations for improved systems performance.
- Ensure that
all systems, policies and procedures are in compliance with donor
standards and best practices.
- Provide
timely and efficient technical assistance to staff in management issues
including planning, budgeting, and procurement.
- Help FaIDA
review and document recruitment & compensation policies and procedures
as well as develop a performance appraisal system.
- Support the
Finance team in the review and documentation of clear Finance policies and
procedures and build capacity in financial reporting and budget
development.
- Establish
and document clear Administrative and IT policies and procedures and
support the Administration Manager’s oversight of the Administration
department’s staff.
- Establish
and document clear procurement, transport, and warehousing policies and
procedures; support procurement, ensuring efficiency and compliance with
donor purchasing policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Degree in
Business Administration or relevant field.
- Minimum five
years professional experience in office management and administration
procedures, prior experience with international, bilateral or multilateral
organization preferred.
- Effective
skills in transferring knowledge and capacity building.
- Effective
problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal skills and able to
interact professionally with all colleagues. Ability to work as part of a
team and represent CRS in a professional manner.
- Ability to
work on multiple tasks concurrently and under pressure. Able to deliver
effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.
- Proficient
with basic budget management and calculations.
- Ability to
proactively manage risk and ensure principled compliance.
- Ability to
lead operational improvements and promote stewardship of resources
Written applications indicating the reference number of position
applied for on the email subject line and CV including day-time contact phone
numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should
reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business February 24, 2013.
Residents in these areas
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
PE-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Only Short listed candidates will be contacted
Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
