Polish Humanitarian Action - Polska Akcja Humanitarna Jobs in Kenya

Polish Humanitarian Action - Polska Akcja Humanitarna Head of Programmes Jobs in Kenya


Introduction

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a non-governmental organization employing people who want to make the world a better place. For over 20 years, we have been providing relief in big and small emergencies worldwide alongside with running missions in several countries in crisis. Our interventions of both humanitarian and development character have been carried out in 49 countries so far. We concentrate on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering consequences of war and/or natural disasters. We possess long-standing expertise in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), but also implement projects in Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), as well as Shelter, Nutrition and Education.

Responsibilities

  • In cooperation with the Head of Mission and HQ Head of Programmes, developing a long-term strategy for programmes on the mission, operationalizes and leads its implementation;
  • Defining the common approach and standards for programmes and monitoring their coherent application;
  • Controlling the timely and effective implementation of activities as well as use of budget and other resources enabling synergies in the programme;
  • Identifying sources for programme financing and applying for these;
  • Liaising and engaging in cooperation with stakeholders such as donors, institutions, authorities, INGOs, NGOs, international organizations (IOs), clusters representing PAH, together with the Head of Missions;
  • Leading Programme Team, i.e. selecting, assessing performance, motivating, establishing supporting relations and developing project staff;
  • Cooperating with other
    departments on the Mission and HQ.

    Qualifications

  • Experience on relevant positions (Head of Programmes or Project Manager/Coordinator);
  • At least 3 years’ experience in managing programmes or projects within difficult operating environments;
  • Proven experience in team management (at least 3 years);
  • Experience in designing and writing proposals for funding and in developing donor relationships (documented successes in applying for institutional funds, e.g. from OFDA, UN, ECHO and others);
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
  • Strong results orientation with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets;
  • Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload;
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Excellent spoken and written English;
  • Good knowledge of MS Office tools;
  • University degree;
  • Driving license.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 1st January

    For more information and job application details, see; Polish Humanitarian Action - Polska Akcja Humanitarna Head of Programmes Jobs in Kenya

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