DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international
development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and
Brussels.
DSW seeks to recruit an International Program
Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travels within
Eastern Africa.
General Responsibility:
The International Program Coordinator will ensure the effective
planning, implementation and monitoring of the EU funded Programme based on the
agreed budget and contract with the donor.
Will submit proposals to potential donors to sustain Youth to
Youth DSW initiative.
Areas of responsibility for the position include:
·
Coordinate the EU funded program addressing poverty reduction
and sexual reproductive health ensuring budgetary and financial management as
well as quality project outputs
·
Supervise activities carried out by DSW country offices and
partners
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Assure that high quality reports are submitted to donors on time
·
Promote and manage partnerships with local and national
Government
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Liaise with EC delegations, other donors and international NGOs
·
Identify and seek funding to sustain and expand DSW’s project
portfolio, consistent with DSW’s mission, vision and strategic plan
Requirements:
·
BA degree in social science or relevant development field
·
5 years experience in working with an international non-profit
organization
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3 years experience in EU grant management
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Flexibility, problem solving with excellent interpersonal skills
and ability to work under pressure
·
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
·
Proof of submitting successful grant applications
DSW is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested, please send your application (CV and
motivation letter stating your current and expected salary) with the reference
“International Program Coordinator” to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline: Applications will be considered on a
rolling basis until 26th September 2013
Ideal start date: Immediately
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
For more information see www.dsw-online.org
