Aga Khan Foundation Vacancies in Kenya

Aga Khan Foundation Project Manager, Youth Social and Economic Programing Vacancies in Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, international development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social and economic development in parts of Africa and Asia. In Kenya, AKF is managing a robust and expanding portfolio of multi-sectoral initiatives that improve the quality of life of Kenya people.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be expected to take lead on planning, coordinating and overseeing youth programming in Coast (Lamu) region and the ASALs (Garissa and Mandera) counties.

AKF's youth programming is implemented primarily by AKF East Africa, in partnership with other Civil Society Organizations and the Government of Kenya.

The Project Manager will oversee the implementation and reporting of the program, including overseeing progress, timely implementation of activities, the provision of sub-grants and consulting contracts as needed, coordinating with staff from AKF and the other implementing partners across the three counties on a daily basis.

S/he will collaborate with relevant government stakeholders.

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Project Manager will lead the liaison, coordination and collaboration with the key local stakeholders, particularlythe county and sub-county governments.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in international development, business/entrepreneurship development or technical education;

At least five years' experience leading or coordinating youth programming

in developing countries, preferably East Africa

At least five years' experience in managing large and complex livelihoods projects [preferably youth focused) in developing countries. Experience in gender and vocational training will be an added advantage;

Demonstrated capacity to write high quality reports for donor projects and analytical briefs;

Strong familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and logical frameworks from European donors/the EC;

Exceptional written and verbal skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an advantage;

Superior analytical, organisational, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills;

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a large team of staff, individual experts and partners;

Experience of working at the Coast of Kenya and North Eastern, with the EC and other bilateral donors is desirable.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their resume by 29th November, 2017 to:

Regional Human Resource Manager,
Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa)
E-mail to: rectultment@akfea.org

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