National Position based in Nairobi - Kenya
The Project Manager will be responsible for implementation of all aspects of HSNP Social Protection Rights Component and for the day-to-day management of all programme human, capital and financial resources. This project manages the accountability framework for the Government of Kenya run HSNP. HSNP is an unconditional cash transfer (CT) programme, geographically focused in the 4 poorest counties of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs): Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera and Wajir. It offers an alternative to food aid and aims to reduce poverty, food insecurity and promote asset retention and accumulation in poor households. Independent evaluations of HSNP Phase I shows it works effectively as a safety net, particularly for the very poorest.
S/he will actively engage with other agencies involved in the implementation of the wider HSNP and will represent HelpAge in national-level programme coordination meetings. S/he will engage in wider social protection learning and spearhead reporting and donor engagement on behalf of HelpAge in Kenya.The post-holder should possess a degree in social sciences, development studies or related field. An understanding of social protection and right-based programming as well as strong facilitation, community level communication, mobilization and mediation skills.
How to apply:
For a full job descriptions and instructions on how to apply, please follow this link www.helpage.org/PMKenyaOct14
