Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following positions:
1. Area Coordinator
The Area Coordinator (AC) will based in Dadaab and shall be responsible to and report directly to the Programs Coordinator in Nairobi for the carrying out of his/her duties.
This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as representational and management skills.
Guided by the DWS Country Strategy, the AC’s functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;
More specifically the duties and responsibilities shall include the following:
1. Area Coordinator
The Area Coordinator (AC) will based in Dadaab and shall be responsible to and report directly to the Programs Coordinator in Nairobi for the carrying out of his/her duties.
This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as representational and management skills.
Guided by the DWS Country Strategy, the AC’s functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;
More specifically the duties and responsibilities shall include the following:
- Responsible for management of all issues relating to the project cycle in accordance with the project agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), with related agencies and back donors.
- To be responsible for the supervision and training of those staff responsible to him/her in the proper conduct of their duties.
- Maintain close collaboration with partners, including UNHCR, Government of Kenya line Ministries, other agencies, and host and refugee community leaders at all times and phases of the project.
- Ensure adherence to the existing policy documents (and manuals)
- To ensure that project proposals, monitoring & evaluation activities, progress reports and other documentation relating to ‘project cycle’ matters are developed, finalized and submitted to the Program Coordinator within the relevant time frame.
- Conduct regular field visits to ensure close supervision, monitoring and coordination of activities and update the Program Coordinator.
- Ensuring that things get done and activities are implemented with quality and according to given deadlines
- To participate in meetings and other official missions as a representative for the LWF Dadaab Projects.
- To be a member of the Dadaab Project Management Team and the Joint Management Team that meets quarterly.
- Any other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
Professional Qualifications
- Relevant University degree
Relevant Experience and skills
- Several years of experience at management level
Personal attributes
- You must be a people-oriented person,
- Well experienced in managing highly competent staff,
- Able to build and maintain good working relationships with refugees, communities, partners, donors and other agencies is a key competence.
- Strong manager who is also listening to and involving your staff..
- Able to do many different things at the same time,
- Personal integrity is very important.
- Respect and appreciate working with people from different cultures, ethnic backgrounds, religions and nationalities.
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 2nd May, 2012:
C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
or e-mail to: hrlwfkenya.acdadaab@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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