Catholic Diocese of Kitui
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Job Title: Project Coordinator
Reports To:Development Coordinator
Purpose: Under the guidance of the Diocesan Development Coordinator and
direct supervision of the Deputy Development Coordinator the Project
coordinator shall be responsible for programme administration, specifically for
efficiency and continuity of all assigned Project activities.
Job Description
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
(Caritas Kitui) in partnership with CAFOD has received approval for a Water
Resource Management project in entire Diocese with a broad objective of
strengthening the livelihoods of rural communities in the said region.
Caritas Kitui invites
applications from suitable, qualified and experienced person to fill the vacant
position of Project Coordinator for the said programme.
Job Specification
- Responsible
for overall management of the issues related to project cycle.
- Maintain
close collaboration with all the other stakeholders including the
government of Kenya, Line Ministries and other development agencies within
the area.
- Provide
technical support in the implementation of project activities.
- Participate
in meetings and other official missions such as the District Development
Committees and District Steering Groups among others as a representation
of the Caritas Kitui.
- Develop
weekly updates and monthly and/or quarterly reports as stipulated in the
letter of agreement between Caritas Kitui and the partners.
- Develop
proposals to the donors for funding based on the felt needs of the
community
- Facilitate
participatory project identification, design of appropriate interventions
(include assignment and monitoring of the relevant works norms) and
oversee implementation and monitoring.
- Capacity
built the communities on identification, planning and implementation of
the identified technologies according to training needs assessments.
- Maintain a
working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
- Help develop
databases to improve management of data from M&E systems across the
organization
- Perform any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor or any other person designated
by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Water Engineering or Soil and Water Conservation Engineering or
Agricultural Engineering with a bias to water or natural resource conservation.
- At least two
years of prior professional experience in a water related position
- Experience
in overseeing contractors
- Excellent
communication skills
- Being a
strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
- Proven
ability to work creatively and independently in the field;
- Operational
knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Excellent
interpersonal and time management skills
- Ability to
travel and work in diverse conditions and under pressure;
- Willingness
to commit to Caritas Kitui vision and mission.
- Must be a
conversant with Catholic social teachings.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Department: Development
Reports To: Development Coordinator
Purpose: Under the guidance of the Diocesan Development Coordinator, and
the direct supervision of the Deputy Development Coordinator, the Project
Coordinator shall be responsible for programme administration, specifically for
efficiency and continuity of all assigned Project activities.
Job Description
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
(Caritas Kitui) in partnership with CAFOD and European Union is running a
Community Based Green Energy Project in the entire Diocese with a broad
objective of improving the quality of life of rural communities in the targeted
regions.
Caritas Kitui invites
applications from suitable, qualified and experienced persons to fill the
vacant position of Project Coordinator for the said programme.
Job Specification
- Responsible
for overall management of the issues related to project cycle.
- Maintain
close collaboration with all the other stakeholders including the
government of Kenya, Line Ministries and other development agencies within
the area.
- Provide
technical support in the implementation of project activities.
- Participate
in meetings and other official missions such as the District Development
Committees and District Steering Groups among others as a representation
of Caritas Kitui.
- Develop
weekly updates and monthly and/or quarterly reports as stipulated in the
letter of agreement between Caritas and the partners.
- Develop
proposals to the donors for funding based on the felt needs of the
community
- Facilitate
participatory project identification, design of appropriate interventions
(include assignment and monitoring of the relevant works norms) and
oversee implementation and monitoring.
- Capacity
built the communities on identification, planning and implementation of
the identified technologies according to training needs assessments.
- Maintain a
working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
- Help develop
databases to improve management of data from M&E systems across the
organization
- Perform any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor or any other person designated
by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bsc Degree
in Electrical Engineering or Appropriate Technology or Engineering with a
bias to Solar Systems.
- Experience
in working with development projects funded by international organizations
- Strong
analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments; critical thinking
and problem solving skills
- Minimum 2
years field experience in Community based related programmes
- Excellent
communication skills including fluency in both English and Kiswahili a
necessary, local language will be an added advantage.
- Must have
computer skill and riding skills with valid papers
- Ability to
work in a team environment and effectively demonstrate building positive
attitudes and skills.
- Ability and
willingness to fulfil Caritas Kitui administrative and accounting
procedures.
- Willingness
to commit to Caritas Kitui vision and mission.
- Must be
conversant with catholic social teachings.
Interested
applicants are requested to submit their CVs including contact details for
three references and a covering letter explaining why they are best suited for
this particular position before the close of business on 26th February, 2013
to.
Human Resource Officer
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
P.O Box 300, 90200
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
P.O Box 300, 90200
Kitui
Or by email
develop@dioceseofkitui.org
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
is an equal opportunity employer.
