Our client, an
International NGO with major operations in Rift Valley, Nyanza and Eastern; and
its local Head Office based in Nairobi seeks to recruit for the position of Head of Programs.
The position
also provides overall technical and programmatic oversight for all
implementation activities through direct or indirect support which includes
responsibility over project monitoring, evaluation, assessment, documentation,
ensuring quality in delivery of services, and sharing of experiences and
lessons.
The key duties and responsibilities
include;
- Provide leadership in overall planning and management of programme initiatives,
- Facilitate the development of annual operation plans, management plans, work and activity plans for programs,
- Spearhead fund-raising/resource mobilization initiatives for the organization,
- Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and control of budgets for programs and
- Promote knowledge, experience and information sharing and learning.
- The candidate we are looking for should be a holder of Masters degree in Arts or Science in any of the following disciplines: development, agricultural economics, food science, rural development, community development, social sciences or related field with a minimum of 5 years experience in project management at a senior level in a similar environment with excellent people management skills.
The individual
should have good knowledge of operations of the NGO sector in the country,
dynamics of partnerships, expertise in food security and/or rural enterprise
development, value chains, credit, co-operative/farmer association development
etc.
The individual
should possess excellent proposal writing skills with proven ability to secure
substantial donor funding.
The individual
must show ability to build and maintain profitable networks within the sector.
The full profile
of the job is posted in the following website: www.strategicdimensions.co.ke
Application
letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job, accompanied
with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees,
daytime telephone contact, and current and expected remuneration (gross salary
and cash benefits) should be sent to the address below before the close of
business on Tuesday 8th October 2013.
(Please do not
attach scanned certificates, academic documents and testimonials at this
point).
Executive
Selection, Strategic Dimensions Limited
Management and
Development Consultants
E-mail: recruitment@strategicdimensions.co.ke
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted
