Vacancy announcement Project Manager ADESO
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Adeso,
formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based
international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with
African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside
these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our
belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a
healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to
prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by:
reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For
the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental
awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects
in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso
has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor portfolio
includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government
of Netherlands, among others. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization
experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with
opportunities for personal growth and development.
POSITION
SUMMARY
The
project Manager will manage and monitor a team of international and national
staff. This is a key position in a challenging context. The position is based
in Dhobley and reports directly to the Area Coordinator at Adeso’s headquarters
in Nairobi, Kenya.
POSITION
PURPOSE
1. Program planning and implementation,
2. Administration and Operation Management
3.
Safety
and security
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates and executes work plans and
revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Establish work plans and staffing plans
for each phase of program - Identifies resources needed and assigns individual
responsibilities
Manages day-to-day operational aspects
(administration, human resource, procurement, logistics and finance) as per
project scope.
Effectively applies Horn Relief’s
methodologies and enforces project standards.
Minimizes exposure to project and
institutional risk.
Ensures project and financial documents
are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of the program to ensure the program is delivered according to plan
- effectively monitor and manage the project schedule.
Prepare program status reports on a
regular basis and document any changes to project activities for HQ
Resolve issues as they arise across areas
of the project and where they impact on other activities, systems and projects.
Ensure safety and security procedures and
policies are implemented and observed.
Communicate project status to all team
members, and other relevant departments and involved parties.
Conduct project meetings, bi-weekly or
monthly as needed and actively participate in local coordination mechanisms.
Support new areas of programming (In line
with Horn Relief’s mandate) and prioritize emerging program needs such as
baseline information, assessments, gap analysis and preparation of fact sheets,
beneficiary profiles, success stories and regional briefs.
Establish staff performance objectives for
periodic appraisals for all program staff.
Supervise project teams to ensure successful completion / implementation of the
program.
SKILLS
AND QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in social
sciences/another relevant field, or equivalent experience..
Bachelors’ degree, in Social Sciences,
International development, Project Management, and/or Public Administration or
other relevant field.
Minimum 5-years’ experience in team
leadership/project management roles including in unstable and emergency situations
Strong operational management experience
and capability (Finance, Human Resource and Logistics), including experience in
remote management
Understanding/knowledge of Somalia and
sensitive to the socio-cultural context
Quick, analytical and critical thinking
ability
Proactive and adaptable to work on several
tasks with quick and competing time lines
Excellent communication, interpersonal and
influencing skills. Well-developed ability to motivate and persuade at high
levels.
Proven ability to lead and work
effectively with others to achieve results
Familiarity with UN security guidelines in
unstable environments
Familiarity with SPHERE Guidelines.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
This
is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience
and economic growth in Africa, please submit your application to
jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by November
16, 2012.
Each
application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the
following:
An updated CV; and
An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and
contact information for three work-related referees.
Applications
not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer
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