Progamme Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Progamme Manager

Division / Department / Section / Unit: Programme / Projects

Position Responsible To: Executive Director

Position Reporting to the Programme Manager: Coordinators           

Overall Responsibility: Oversight of the programme activities and the continuous development and implementation of projects that will promote the strategic plan. 

Objectives:

• Effective and efficient management of programmes and projects
• Enhanced capacity of peace building in strategic actors
• Timely development of programme/project proposals
• Promotion of positive image of the company
• Timely preparation of accurate reports

Key Tasks:

• Coordinating and directing programmes and projects activities as per the organization’s policies
• Designing and developing projects and programmes proposals and looking for financier as per the organization’s policies and procedures
• Participating in enhancing the capacity of strategic actors in conflict transformation and peace building.
• Facilitating in workshops and projects as and when required
• Carrying out mediation and negotiations functions in peace building in identified communities and as per the organization’s policies
• Providing advisory services on peace building issues as and when required
• Liaising with other institutions in Non-Governmental organizations and Government communities on issues concerning peace building in affected communities
• Preparing timely and accurate report and circulating to appropriate users
• Promoting positive image of the organisation at all time
• Preparing budgets and ensuring proper control
• Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their training needs
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Educational Qualifications: MA in Peace Studies/ Administration/or Political Science

Professional Qualifications: Diploma in Community Development/mediation or project management

Working Experience: 5 Years in Non Governmental organization working environment
 

Application Procedure: Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee. 

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to: email address: therecexpert@gmail.com. 

Candidates earning more than KES 250,000 need not apply. 

Applications should be received by 17th September 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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