Infrastructure Program Manager - Kenya

Closing date: 15 Oct 2009
Location: Kenya

Department: Coordination
Position: Infrastructure PM
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: East Pokot, Kenya
Starting Date: Immediate

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 22 countries worldwide, with over 120 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 40 million € budget for over 150 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.

For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II. Country Profile

ACTED launched its Kenya mission in 2008 with an emergency assistance program for residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post election violence. In the neighborhoods of Kibera, Mathare, and Kawangare, ACTED’s intervention sought to re-stimulate cash flow through the direct purchase of food for voucher for work programs, improve overall food security, and mitigate ethnic tensions while implementing work projects to improve living conditions. Today ACTED Kenya seeks to build upon the success of its intervention by responding to drought –affected areas in the northern Tanya district, with food security programmes.
ACTED Kenya remain linked with ACTED Uganda, with cross-border programmes.

In September 2007, ACTED launched an exploratory mission to evaluate the security situation, coordinate with other humanitarian actors on the ground, and evaluate possible areas for an intervention in Somalia. ACTED is currently developing its area coordination in the region.

III. Position Profile

Under the authority of the Country Director, the Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of a specific project in coordination with the ACTED country strategy.

Responsibilities:
- Management of a local and expatriate staff team;
- Close supervision and monitoring of the finance, administration and logistics teams;
- Supervise program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
- Management and supervision of ACTED's programmes and their timely implementation according to financial and programmatic frame;
- Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation;
- Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes;
- Monitor security situation in the region and oversee implementation of ACTED security procedures;
- Internal reporting to Country Coordination on project follow-up and best practices;
- Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors, including provincial authorities, donors, and other international organisations in the area
- Provide Relevant Technical Expertise to ensure that technical quality and standards are maintained during project implementation
- Oversee Project Staff, including regular coordination meetings and appraisals for staff, developing a productive work environment, and assisting in the recruitment process

IV. Qualifications:

- At least 2 years of field experience in program management and coordination;
- Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
- Excellent communication and drafting skills;
- Able to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
- Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
- Ability to organize and plan effectively;
- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
- Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
- Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset

V. Conditions:

- Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
- Additional monthly living allowance
- Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
- Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
- Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply

VI. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
Ref : PM/KE/RW

ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE

Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46

For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

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