Projects Coordinator Nairobi Jobs Kenya
Position :Nairobi Projects Coordinator (NPC) – NairobiResponsible to: Regional Programme Director
Location :Nairobi
Closing Date : 18th
THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an INGO specializing in the field of disability and development. A
strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into
mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation
services to ensure equal opportunities for all.
THE POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Director and in constant link with the
Finance and Administrative Coordination and Technical Coordination unit, the NPC shall ensure
(develop and maintain) the administrative and operational framework of HI interventions in the
field as per the programme strategy. The NPC ensures leadership and empowerment of the field
team; internal control & quality assurance for all operations; representation.
He/she is responsible for :
1. Representing the organization in the field
- Maintaining a positive image of HI and strong links with local authorities. When relevant and in
agreement with the Regional Programme Director, liaise with authorities at central level.
- Ensuring respect of values, ethic and code of conducts by all staff
- Ensuring adequate networking and coordination of HI interventions with local stakeholders
- Overseeing relationship with partners as per HI partnership policy
2. Contributing to the development, review and evaluation of the program strategy
3. Within the program strategy framework, coordinating the implementation of the station’s annual plan
- Spearheading the development of the annual plans with the contribution of technical and
methodological advisors, finance and logistics departments, and the Regional Program Director
- Co-establishing the framework for technical and methodological support to the projects and for
development of new projects with the technical coordination unit (through ToRs).
- Coordinating the various interactions and ensuring technical and methodological missions, audits
and evaluations taking place as agreed/planned.
4. Constantly empower the field team
- Providing constructive supervision to staff under direct management
5. Communication and reporting
6. Ensuring security at the field level for the personnel and the assets
Qualifications and experience required :-
• At least a Degree in a Social Sciences or a related field
• Knowledge of financial and logistics procedures and/or systems.
• At least 5 years working experience in
a humanitarian/development project or set up
• Should have experience working with persons with disability and community initiatives
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Good communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
• Experience with International NGO is an added advantage.
• People management skills.
• Have the capacity to network and partner with other organizations.
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-
date CV(including 3 referees and their current contacts and email addresses)
by email to the Programme Human Resources Officer : recruit06@handicap-international.or.ke so as to reach on or before 11th October, 2010 5.00pm.
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Nairobi Projects Coordinator position”
Do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply
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