CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus Jobs in Kenya

CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus Area Manager Jobs in Kenya


Responsibilities

  • Oversee implementation of the different Cesvi’s projects in Hiran Region, Somalia, including overseeing day-to-day operations of senior field staff.
  • Oversee programme expenditure and budgets, ensuring resources are optimally utilized and spending is in line with Cesvi financial procedures and Donor requirements. In coordination with the Country Administrator, s/he will manage the support costs shared among the projects by ensuring that the PMs respect their shares as per budget and Cost sharing table.
  • Delegated by the Head of Mission s/he is responsible for all general issues linked to the local and expatriate staff management; s/he ensures the correct selection, contracting and management of the local staff, according to the organization’s procedures. S/he supervises monitors and contributes to the evaluation of the expatriate staff. In cooperation with the Project Managers, s/he evaluates the necessity to train the local and expatriate staff, and reports it to the Head of Mission.
  • Undertake regular coordination meetings with field project staff, combined with a schedule of site visits, when and where possible, to ensure that the Area Manager is familiar with the programme activities.
  • The Area Manager must be familiar with the donor contracts and proposals related to their programme site. They ought to be aware of the different activities and indicators contained in the proposals and monitor progress made towards achieving those targets.
  • Liaise with other NGOs, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders for effective coordination, cooperation and communication for mutual understanding and acceptance of Cesvi’s mandate, activities and objectives, project progress and implementation.
  • Being the responsible for the final decision related with security measures to be adopted in the routine and in case of emergencies, in coordination with
    the CD and with Cesvi Security Manager
  • Brief the Head of Programs and the other Area Managers on programmes and situational context on a regular basis.
  • Participate proactively and contribute in coordination forums, working group and cluster meetings in coordination with Head of Programs.
  • Share information on Cesvi activities and intervention and promote good relations and collaboration with other actors working in the area.
  • Lead and manage assigned staff, contributing to their capacity building and career development.

    Qualifications

  • Advanced degree required in rural development, agriculture, economics, social development or other relevant fields
    Minimum 5 years overseas experience in the management and coordination of resilience programmes
  • Previous experience in remote control management
    Previous experience of multi-sectoral response
  • Knowledge of main donor rules and regulations (i.e. EU – USAID – OCHA …)
    Knowledge of programme expenditure and budget management
    Experience in report and proposal writing
  • Ability to cope with stress; work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
    Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally.
  • Excellent communication skills in English
    Sound IT skills, including Word and Excel

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 18th December, 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus Area Manager Jobs in Kenya

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