Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction
of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan nationals for the following position, based in Kisumu:
Job Title: Assistant Programme Manager
Reports To: Area Coordinator – Nyanza Region
Job Summary:
The position holder will report to the Area Coordinator, and take technical direction from the Programme Manager Urban Livelihood and Social Protection.
She/he will be responsible for the Nyanza Urban Livelihood and Social Protection programme and will assist in the management of the programme in Nyanza by developing programme implementation plan and budgets; assist partners in developing area specific programme plan and budgets aligned to the programme objectives; support development and implementation of the advocacy and lobbying strategy in line with the programme strategy; monitor, document and communicate appropriate and relevant feedback and results with partners and line managers for appropriate action; monitor programme budget and administer partner grants.
Essential Experience and Skills:
- A university degree in community development, or related discipline
- At least of 5 years experience working in urban slum livelihoods or poverty alleviation programmes
- Significant experience and knowledge in the use of participatory methods in programme design and implementation, programme planning, monitoring, and evaluation
- Knowledge/experience of challenges of working with and through local partners
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili, computer and report writing skills
To Apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering address to: -
The Human Resource Manager, Concern Worldwide, P.O. Box 13850-00800, Nairobi,
to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
The closing date for application is Friday 30th July 2010.
Each application should include three referees, at least two of which can validate field and technical expertise.
Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
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