VSF Germany Jobs in Kenya
VSF Germany Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Major Responsibilities:Coordinate the consortium partners in the implementation of the project activities in the target counties.Responsible for day-to-day management of project activities
Ensure that all 3 partners are on-track in the implementation of their activities. Therefore is the link, on day-to-day basis with the teams implementing the project activities
Follow up grant management (on-budget, on-scope, on-time)
Prepare partnership agreements and ensure they are compliant with donor and VSFG guidelines.
Technical backstopping and support to all project partners to ensure smooth implementation and compliance to agreed principles and guidelines.
Regularly meet with consortium members for planning and tracking the progress of project implementation.
Participate in coordination forums at National level with PMC and PSC
Maintain regular and good working contact with other NGOs and government officials with an aim to serve a network for coordination of information.
Ensure timely, effective and efficient implementation of the project in respective locations/sites
Support Consortium partners in field action planning and development of activity work plans in accordance to the project design
Monitor the progress of projects and report to the PMC and PSC including frequent visits to project areas and communities within the assigned area.
Support consortium partners implement, and report progress towards expected results against components sub-granted
Identify project implementation gaps and opportunities for capacity building of project consortium partners.
To ensure regular communication of project progress
Timely compilation and submission of project reports as required by the donor.
Liaison with donor for required project update (organizing field mission, small update, etc)
Responding to correspondences from donor and consortium partners in consultation with Country Program Coordinators.
Person specification/Attributes
Essential:
Appropriate qualification at Degree level, such as Public management, Development administration, Rural Development, Disaster Management, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture or a relevant social science. A background in climate and environment, policy related programming and working in similar contexts are desired and a distinct advantage for candidates.
Proven experience of at least 5 years in senior programme management and leadershi positions working with INGO’s, NGOs, CBOs, national governments, other civil society groups or private sector.
Proven experience of working in or managing a consortium model of working
Working knowledge and experience with major international donors, particularly ECHO, is an added advantage.
Strong coordination skills specifically with the ability to
effectively coordinate among consortium partners.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior representatives of INGO and Government structures and to represent the consortium at national level fora.
Must have outstanding oral and written communications skills and relationship skills.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
Thorough understanding of gender, equality and protection issues.
Strong experience of financial management and donor compliance processes.
Experience in the design and use of monitoring and evaluation systems.
Knowledge of the key tools used by donor agencies, such as logical frame works, results chains, results-based management and financial administration systems.
Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities on the resilience agenda.
Ability to work and travel within the project locations.
Must be willing to perform other duties as required in furtherance of Consortium agenda.
Desirable:
An understanding of accountability as applied within humanitarian and development programming.
An understanding of programme participant protection policies and international humanitarian standards and how to apply these across a range of international actors.
Working Environment:
Nairobi based with frequent travel to project/activity locations; Marsabit, Turkana, Mandera, Isiolo and Samburu Counties.
The incumbent may be required to spend 50% of working time visiting activity locations in the field.
Available to represent VSFG and the consortium at critical functions and moments as needed;
On call to serve on emergency and crisis response team and;
Available to serve on other teams and working groups as requested by the consortium.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified professionals should submit their applications, a cover letter quoting their salary expectations and CV to: admin_hr@vsfg.org by COB on Monday, 22nd May, 2017.
Applications will be assessed on a continuous basis and once a qualified individual is identified the opportunity will be closed. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted.
For more information and job application details, see; VSF Germany Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
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