Project Manager, Kakuma Refugee Assistance Program
Work Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp
About Action Africa Help International
Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional organisation, working in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia. It brings over 20 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people, host communities and communities in urban slums.
Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is recruiting a Project Manager to leadership in the development, planning, management and monitoring the implementation of the work plan of the Livelihoods program ensuring that the project achieves its overall goal on time with effectiveness and conformity to UNHCR and AAHI policies.
The full JD is available on the AAH-I website. (www.actionafricahelp.org)
Person Specification & Experience
- The candidate will be expected to establish clear strategy and direction for the Livelihood project in collaboration with other existing UNHCR food security projects in Kakuma in adherence to AAHI and UNHCR financial management guidelines.
- At least 3 years of progressive responsible programme, of which at least 2 years closely related to implementing camp management activities or community settlements.
Minimum academic qualifications required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in Social Sciences, Project Management, Agriculture or Business Administration or relevant discipline. Post graduate training in management is desirable.
Desirable Skills & Competences
· Impeccable top level negotiation and persuasive skills in programming with donors while appreciating the desired flexibility.
· Possess proven practical knowledge of the program development cycle and design and management qualities with proven report-writing, critical thinking, leadership skills.
Additional Skills
- Communications, organizational and managerial skills, ICT proficiency with degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Level of self-supervision and ability to take initiative.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed torecruitke@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 4th September, 2015. The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
