The position reports to the C&RH Programme Manager and is based in Kapenguria, West Pokot County.
Purpose of the Job:
Purpose of the Job:
To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation and expansion of the “Staying Alive! Project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision of the implementation of project activities.
- Lead in the preparation of work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance frameworks for the project.
- Preparation of technical monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports relating to the project as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.
- Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.
- Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.
- Work with program staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
- Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
- Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including but not limited to donors, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
- Ensure project integration and growth by participating in country office and program meetings.
- Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
- Represent AMREF in partners and collaborators consultative meetings.
Qualifications and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences discipline with at least five (5) years relevant work experience in implementation of maternal and child health programming and Community Health Strategy. Must be ICT proficient. Should have vast experience in project management, operations research & documentation, monitoring & evaluation, people management, proposal development and financial management. In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should quote the position and reference number in the subject matter and send their updated CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org. The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 19th April, 2013. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Please do not attach certificates and testimonials to your application.
You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs in AMREF.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Project Manager - Staying Alive! Project
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