KNDF National Programme Coordinator Job in Kisumu, Kenya

The Kenya Nile Discourse Forum (KNDF) is an umbrella of civil society organizations in western Kenya, whose goal is to preserve the river Nile Basin, where resources are equitably and sustainably developed and managed, benefiting all its inhabitants, with the purpose of promoting and adding value to Nile cooperation and development processes that will ultimately reduce poverty in the region.

In pursuit of its objectives, KNDF is presently looking to recruit one key staff to be based in Kisumu, kenya, as part of the broader mandate to strengthen its institutional capacity.

Job Title: National Programme Coordinator
Location: Kisumu

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage KNDF programs, effectively implement the strategic plan, goals and objectives and manage day to day functional activities of NDF.
• Work with the KNDF Board to identify opportunities for new projects.
• Liaise with networks of organizations working within the Nile Basin to lobby for the attainment of national, trans-border and regional priorities
• Spearhead the development and implementation of KNDF's knowledge management policy.
• Conduct media sensitization on the Nile Basin though print, electronic media and publicity events.
• Coordinate the reflections and learning sessions with appropriate sharing and dissemination of experiences and lessons learned both internally and externally.
• Support the NDF Board during its meetings
• Manage implementation of all national activities within limits of budgeted resources available
• Generate progress and performance reports vis-a-vis annual action plans and strategic objectives with explanations for deviations

Relevant Qualifications/Experience: Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Masters Degree in relevant discipline i.e. Development, Economics, International Relations, Governance and environmental Management
• Additional professional training in Programme management an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in several of the following areas:
• Professional work experience within development agencies in Senior Management positions of not less than 5 years
• Experience in development, economics and policy issues
• Demonstrable knowledge of, and experience in Civil society issues with special attention to managing thematic network
• Hands on experience in programme planning, coordination, fundraising, monitoring and management of public sector programmes Competencies:
• Strong leadership skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Software and IT packages Fluency in English, good writing and presentation skills
• Ability to collect and analyse data (strategic and analytical mind)

Deadline for applications is 26/04/2011. Application letter and Curriculum Vitae should be sent by email to the following addresses:

Chairman
Kenya Nile Discourse Forum (KNDF)
P.O Box 19376-40123
Kisumu, Kenya

kenyanilediscourse@yahoo.com

Copy to:

Regional Manager
Nile Basin Discourse

info@nilebasindiscource.org

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