Cash for Work Program Manager Job in Dadaab Kenya - Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.

Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Job Position: Cash for Work Program Manager 

Job Vacancy: 1 Position

Reports to: Area Manager

Duty Station: Dadaab

Department: Kenya Programs

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for a qualified individual to work as Cash for Work Program Manager in a program based in Dadaab in Kenya.

The position entails cash for work done in construction of toilets at house hold level as well as promotion of hygiene and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage budgets and work plans for cash for work project.
• Identification of task with the collaboration of community and government departments or other SP WASH projects in the area.
• Conduct regular meetings with the community and other stakeholders on project implementation status and progress.
• Procurement of program items and services which have been approved by the Base Manager.
• Field supervision of the Cash for work projects in collaboration with the WASH PM.
• Provide linkage between the health and sanitation component with water and food projects.
• Ensure the safety of skilled and unskilled labor during cash for work project.
• Maintenance and proper documentation for the toilets constructed and completed.
• Prepare and maintain the relevant financial reports on time.
• Report to the Area Manager on weekly work progress.
• Ensure project is implemented in accordance with proposal.
• Build capacity to develop and sustain the program.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to staff in all aspects of the project.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation is done on the project work.
• Maintain positive working relationships with project stakeholders
• Prepare regular progress, budgetary and financial reports.

Person Specification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in public health, project management and / or any other related field of study.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years work experience in an NGO and /or community based programs.
• Strong and demonstrable experience in all aspects of project cycle management.
• Sound knowledge and experience in mobilizing and building capacity of the community and / or the local church.
• Strong report writing skills, including experience in implementing Cash for Work programmes and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Languages

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent financial management skills including budget preparation, reporting and analysis of financial reports.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Driver’s license and experience is required.

Character qualities

• High level of motivation and proven ability to work independently both in the field and in the office.
• Diplomatic and culturally sensitive.
• Team player.

If you are interested in this position please send your C.V only and an application letter to hr@spkenya.org

Application deadline: Friday, September 28th 2011

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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