8:39 AM
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Ministry
of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
Vacancy
Announcement
Project Manager – Capacity Development Project (CDP)
Project Manager – Capacity Development Project (CDP)
The
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 (MSPND
& V2030) in the Office of the Prime Minister plays a key and strategic role
within the overall structure of government.
Its
mandate is to facilitate and coordinate the national development planning
process, oversee the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 and to provide
leadership in the implementation of economic policies.
In
carrying out its mandate the Ministry coordinates and provides leadership in
the National Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) Framework and the preparation of the Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the Medium Term Plans (MTPs) of the Kenya Vision 2030.
Evaluation (M&E) Framework and the preparation of the Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the Medium Term Plans (MTPs) of the Kenya Vision 2030.
The
Ministry has received a three-year Capacity Development Project (CDP) Grant
from the Swedish Government, through the Swedish International Development
Agency (SIDA) to strengthen the operations of NIMES.
The
support broadly focuses on enhancing governance and accountability as part of
the Public Sector Reforms efforts.
The
Grant also seeks to enhance application of the Monitoring and Evaluation
Framework to improve implementation of the policies, programmes and projects.
To
this end, the Ministry would like to recruit a competent Project Manager to
oversee the smooth implementation of the CDP project.
Project
Manager Responsibilities
The
Project Manager is expected to employ a collaborative approach to ensure that
the different components of the Project are implemented.
The
Manager will also ensure that inputs from wider section of the stakeholders are
incorporated in the Project to facilitate successful implementation of the
project.
He/she
will be responsible for providing critical technical inputs into project
implementation and overall management and supervision of the project.
Specifically
the Project Manager will undertake the activities outlined below:
a)
Manage the day-to-day operations of the NIMES Project, including keeping
financial records, and facilitating audits of the project
b)
Monitor project implementation against the established indicators detailed in
the project
c)
Prepare and submit monitoring reports (technical and financial) for submission
to Embassy of Sweden according to timelines agreed upon
d)
Facilitate the procurement of goods and services for the project as per GoK and
SIDA rules and regulations
e)
Prepare an annual work plan and associated budget and present these to the
Project Oversight Committee, Project Steering Committee and Embassy of Sweden
for approval
f)
Facilitate project evaluation exercises
g)
Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations and project review meetings
as required
h)
The Project Manager will also serve as the Secretary to the Project
Implementation Technical Committee
Qualifications
and Experience
The
Project Manager should possess the following qualifications:
- Must
have a minimum of a Masters degree with at least 15 years working
experience in any of the following areas:
- Socio-economic
development
- Strategic
planning and Management
- Public
policy and Analysis
- Must
have a minimum 5 years working experience in project management of a
project with similar scope
- Must
have knowledge and understanding of GOK procedures and practices; and
- Must
be computer literate.
Terms
and Conditions of the Employment
Duration: One year contract with possible
extension
Insurance: Health and Accident Insurance coverage
of employee
Salary: The salary will be competitive and
negotiable
Place of Work: MED offices at KICC
Applicants
to submit the following documents:
- Application
letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting
documents
- Current
Curriculum Vitae
- Names
of three referees and their contacts
- Telephone
number
Applications
to be submitted to the undersigned on or before Thursday, 14th March, 2013 to:
The
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry
of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030,
Treasury Building,
P. O. Box 30005 - 00100
Nairobi – Kenya
Treasury Building,
P. O. Box 30005 - 00100
Nairobi – Kenya
Or
hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room 303
