Project Officer Job in Kenya - Fred Hollows Foundation

Ref: 11/2011

Permanent position commencing January 2012

(Subject to Availability of Funding)

The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF), an international NGO committed to supporting Government Eye Health Programs in Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of Project Officer to support its Comprehensive Eye Care Program in Kenya.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of program activities in accordance with agreed Project Design Documents, work plans and annual budgets.
• Facilitate timely submission of quality quarterly, annual and any other reports from Partners.
• Prepare and coordinate schedules for the supply and delivery of equipment and consumables from FHEA and identified service providers to the partners.
• Coordinate the agreements with service providers and goods (medication, consumables etc) with the partners and FHEA.
• Assist the Program Managers in organising and monitoring joint engagements with the DOS, relevant government ministries and other partners.
• Assist Partners prepare annual financial budgets and monitor expenditure against these.
• Work with the Programme Managers and Finance Manager to monitor project expenditure and to identify areas for capacity building.
• Work closely with the Finance & Administration Department to ensure proper partner accountability for FHEA funds.
• Ensure that partners submit timely monthly/or and quarterly financial returns.
• In collaboration with Finance team, build the capacity of Partners in effective financial management.

Key requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field (Social sciences/Administration/Community Development).
• Minimum of 3 years working experience with reputable NGO’s
• Knowledge of project design, project management, budget development and monitoring
• Project management skills
• Appreciation of Finance Management skills
• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English.
• Good ICT skills
• High degree of integrity
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong project management skills, particularly in program design, monitoring and evaluation;
• Capacity to build collaborative relationships and partnerships;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to travel to field sites/remote areas as required.

To apply submit a 1 page statement to support your candidature, a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and 2 referees, one of whom should have been/or is your line manager.

Applications deadline: COB 18th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

The Operations Officer
Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa
PO Box 8683-00200
Nairobi

Or Email address: fredhollows-ea@hollows.or.ke

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