Position Title : Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager (1)
Reports to : Chief Operations Officer
Location : Kayonza/Kirehe
Reports to : Chief Operations Officer
Location : Kayonza/Kirehe
General Objectives : The Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager is responsible for : program integration and implementation ; measuring and reporting established performance indicators ; monitoring expenditures compared to budget ; team building and capacity development ; and representing IMB locally and regionally on matters of food security as assigned.The Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.While the Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager is responsible for the day to day activities and performance of the program, this position will work closely with the Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor to identify and adopt innovations and best practices, and develop strategic partnerships with organizations working both locally and regionally. Length of Contract : Indeterminate
Specific Responsibilities :
- Directly supervises the daily performance of coordinators and assistants who support the implementation of agriculture training and microfinance activities, including IMB’s agriculture assistance workers (AAWs)
- Organize the deployment of program resources in a strategic manner to improve service delivery in Kayonza District and ensure equitable scale up of food security and livelihood activities in Kirehe and Burera Districts.
- Ensure orientation of department staff, including the reinforcement and promotion of Partners InHealth’smission and values.
- Develop regular program monitoring systems in collaboration with IMB monitoring and evaluation staff.
- Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of current and future food security and livelihoods programming in the local context.
- Increase food security and livelihoods communication and collaboration with IMB social support and clinical programs.
- Prepare internal and external reports for IMBleadership and donors.
- Carry out staff recruitment and ongoing capacity building ; identify staff and stakeholder training needs and draft/revise Job Descriptions as needed.
- Refer staff issues (disciplinary, Code of Conduct, etc.) to HR in a correct and timely manner while keeping the COO copied.
- Ensure that staff responsibilities are clearly defined and understood, with performance objectives set against work plans and regularly monitored.
- Ensure timely annual performance appraisals with the support of the HR department
Qualifications Required
- Bachelors (A0) level degree in agronomy, veterinary sciences, rural development, agricultural economics, or international development is required
- At least three years of experience in relief and rehabilitation programs in a developing country, with a focus on food security and income generating opportunities, is required
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda is required. Professional proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in French is desired
- At least three years of experience in financial planning and managing budgets
- Proven ability to manage a program and build capacity, including management of human and material resources.
- Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet
- Ability to take initiative to deal with challenges and capitalize on past experience and information available within the organization in order to become self-sufficient and autonomous quickly.
- Ability to live, work, and frequently travel in the rural areas served by IMB.
- Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political and economic aspects of the country.
- Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions
Application details
Interested and qualifying candidates should submit in their application letters, updated curriculum vitae with 3 referees, and academic transcripts, addressed to the Deputy Country Director (Insert Title of position applied for).
Partners in Health Head Office in Rwinkwavu or Liaison Office in Kigali at Clinton Foundation Office, located in Kigali between World Vision and Intersec Security.
The deadline for receiving applications is 30th, November, 2012.
Partners in Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Rwinkwavu 19/11/2012
Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contacts Telephone : 0788501252
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