Plan International Field Based Implementation Managers 7 Jobs in Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. 

Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
 

Plan International Inc. Kenya is seeking to recruit for the following position:-
 

Seven (7) Project Implementation Managers – Field Based
 

Will be based at the Program Units on a 2 year contract.
 

Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure continuity and effective running of the Program Unit (PU) in the absence of the Program Unit Manager (PUM).
• Deputize for the Program Unit Manager in his/her absence and shall perform additional functions as delegated by the Program Unit Manager
• Oversee and coordinate the activities and work of the Project Implementation Officers at the Program Unit
• In liaison with the Program Unit Manager ensure that programs are effectively implemented as designed in the Program Unit Long Term (PULT) plans /Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and aligned with Plan’s vision, mission and values.
• Be well versed in managing multi-million dollar programs and must be abreast with donor regulations, environment, reporting and should have managed projects with budgets over and above USD2 million a year preferably across various thematic areas.
• Contribute to the development of concepts and proposals
• In the absence of the Program Unit Manager (or as delegated), represent Plan at relevant development/County clusters meetings.
• Besides general program/project management experience, the incumbent should have technical expertise in one of the following areas: education, health, social protection or livelihood.

Educational Qualification, Knowledge & Experience:

• Degree in management related qualifications; community development or other equivalent plus post graduate qualifications desirable in a relevant professional discipline
• 7 years relevant experience in community development/child protection/education/gender work, with minimum of 4 years at a supervisory/managerial level
• Thorough knowledge of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level
• Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community development
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning processes

How to Apply

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. 

Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements of the above positions, please visithttp://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ to access the full job descriptions and make an online application. 

The closing date of applications is 2nd July, 2014. 

This position is open to Nationals Only. 

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.