Relief, Reconstruction and Development Organization (RRDO) is a local NGO registered under the NGO Coordination Act 1990 with its head office in Nairobi and Field Office in Dadaab. RRDO is currently implementing an integrated environment, host community and energy programme in Dadaab with funding from UNHCR and WFP. RRDO aims to support good environmental governance and sound resource management. We are looking for a highly motivated, result oriented and proactive individuals to fill the vacant positions below
Position Vacant: Programme Manager
Reporting to: Executive Director
Duty station: Dadaab, Kenya
Duration of Contract: 5 months (August-December 2015 with possibility of extension)
Deadline for application: 20th July 2015
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively manage the programme in line with the objectives, budget and time-frame laid down in the programme document.
- Ensure all project activities are geared towards delivery of RRDO’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the programme/projects.
- Ensure that the Programme/projects are implemented according to RRDO and UNHCR guidelines and policies.
- Coordinate a process of documentation that ensures that key processes, outputs and approaches are continuously documented and submitted (Monthly, quarterly and final reports) and ensure the reports are timely and of the highest quality.
- Anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the further development of the current programme/projects.
- Set clear objectives for staff and guide staff to develop their skills (capacity building).
- Liaise with the Executive Director of RRDO in programme/projects implementation.
- Capture evidence of programme impact through identifying and writing success stories and capturing beneficiary voices.
- Represent RRDO at meetings and conferences relevant to the programme/project activities.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director from time to time.
****Qualifications, experience and skills****
- Degree in Natural Resource, Environmental Science, OR demonstrated equivalent qualifications including extensive relevant experience.
- Master’s degree in environment, natural resource management or related field will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate extensive and relevant experience of at least 5 years.
- Relevant NGO experience and has held a senior position for at least 2 years.
- Sound knowledge of environmental and sustainability/rehabilitation issues.
- Aptitude for community mobilization and capacity building.
- Strong leadership and a supportive management style.
HOW TO APPLY:
*Interested qualified candidates should send their CVs and application letter to: rrdo@live.com or the Human Resource Officer, P.O.Box 9741-00100 Nairobi.*
*Or drop the same in our Nairobi, Panesar 1st floor along Mombasa Road or Dadaab Field Office by 20thJuly 2015.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*