Showing posts with label Program manager jobs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Program manager jobs. Show all posts
Latest NGO Job Opportunities - Project Director, East & Horn of Africa
Position Project Director, East & Horn of Africa
Organization Freedom House
Location Full-time Staff - Kenya, Africa
Deadline Apply by: 26th October 2011
Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.
Position SummaryThe Project Director will be responsible for leading all areas of program management including strategic design and implementation, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Furthermore, the Project Director will be responsible for donor relations, advocacy, and fundraising.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
* 6 - 8 years experience with democracy and human rights programs
*Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
*Ability to communicate effectively in a second relevant language is strongly preferred
* Experience administering grants and willingness to work in difficult operating environments
* Substantial experience with project development and management
* Knowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage and prioritize multi-donor funding
* Experience with financial management including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations
* Strong ability to effectively manage a diverse team of employees, including expatriate and local staff
* Experience developing project proposals for the U.S. Agency for International Development, Department of State, European human rights institutions and private donor organizations
Some Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop and implement programs to support civil society and human rights in challenging environments
* Provide general oversight of the programs
*Assess opportunities for human rights and civil society programs in East and Horn of Africa Region, and develop project proposals
*Represent Freedom House before funding organizations as well as identify new funding sources for the program
*Assume ultimate responsibility of the daily operations of the Nairobi office, which includes but is not limited to: financial management, management of sub-grants, general office administration, monitoring of reports and program evaluation of all programs for which the office is responsible
*Network and liaise with members of governments, civil society organizations, international and regional bodies, and private funders
*Travel as needed to regional project sites within in the region for project management and monitoring purposes
* Other related duties as assigned.
Position SummaryThe Project Director will be responsible for leading all areas of program management including strategic design and implementation, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Furthermore, the Project Director will be responsible for donor relations, advocacy, and fundraising.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
* 6 - 8 years experience with democracy and human rights programs
*Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
*Ability to communicate effectively in a second relevant language is strongly preferred
* Experience administering grants and willingness to work in difficult operating environments
* Substantial experience with project development and management
* Knowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage and prioritize multi-donor funding
* Experience with financial management including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations
* Strong ability to effectively manage a diverse team of employees, including expatriate and local staff
* Experience developing project proposals for the U.S. Agency for International Development, Department of State, European human rights institutions and private donor organizations
Some Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop and implement programs to support civil society and human rights in challenging environments
* Provide general oversight of the programs
*Assess opportunities for human rights and civil society programs in East and Horn of Africa Region, and develop project proposals
*Represent Freedom House before funding organizations as well as identify new funding sources for the program
*Assume ultimate responsibility of the daily operations of the Nairobi office, which includes but is not limited to: financial management, management of sub-grants, general office administration, monitoring of reports and program evaluation of all programs for which the office is responsible
*Network and liaise with members of governments, civil society organizations, international and regional bodies, and private funders
*Travel as needed to regional project sites within in the region for project management and monitoring purposes
* Other related duties as assigned.
Qualified and Interested applicantsWe invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing Project Director East & Horn (2011-067).
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Latest Development Jobs & Consultancies in CARE, UNDP and others
ORG CARE
Job Program Manager
Location Hargeisa, Somaliland or Garowe, Puntland (40% travels)
Deadline Application Sunday, November 07, 2010
Description The program's aim is to work with the urban poor in Northern Somalia to address causes of poverty, vulnerability and marginalization that affect them. The Program Manager will take on day-to day leadership of the program, working closely with the Assistant Country Director Program and Program Quality Unit. The position will be directly responsible for grant management, staff oversight and liaison with partners, donors, government and other stakeholders who are key to the result of the program;
Qualifications 7 years experience working in conflict/post conflict context preferably in Somalia, 4 years program management, 2 years experience in urban programming,
Experience in USAID, EC reporting, budgeting, procurement etc, Somali language skills highly desirable
ORG International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Health Coordinator
Location Kenya , based in Nairobi
Deadline Application Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Description The Health Coordinator will provide technical support and supervision to the Kenya
Qualifications Medical Doctor with advance degree in Public Health, 5-7 years experience in developing, management/coordinating health programs in a wide range of contexts including refugee settings, natural disasters etc, Competent Computers skills including HMIS, PEPFAR database, Epi-Info
How to Apply Email your CV and cover letter to hr@kenya.theirc.org Ref- RW_89SJY8-33
ORG UNDP- Somalia
Job Project Manager- Somalia
Location Nairobi , with frequent travel to Somalia
Deadline Application Saturday, October 23, 2010
Description SIDP is a multi-year, multi-donor and multi-million US dollar project with an estimated $15M annual budget. It has more than 20 project staff and more than 40 government and non-government partners. It functions from 3 different physical locations. The manager will work under the overall supervision of the head of UNDP Governance Program. The Manager will be responsible for the SIDP project and will supervise and lead a team of staff, experts, international and national consultants. Key Functions include- 1. Formulation of strategic policy, provision of technical advice in institutional building, law making etc. 2. Effective management of UNDP support project for institution building and political process strengthening for Somalia
Qualifications 10 years experience in programme/project formulation and management and policy advice in the areas of governance and decentralization required. Experience in similar conflict environments, working experience in Somalia
ORG Relief International (RI)
Job Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) Ref INT4146
Location Kenya
Deadline Application Thursday, December 16, 2010
Description RI is an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development. The Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) will represent RI in all forums and to all donors and partner agencies in assigned region with the objective of increasing visibility of RI work. The RPDM will advocate for issues, identify and purse funding opportunities. The manager will report to HQ Program Development Manager. Duties and responsibilities include; needs assessment and identification, contributing to program design and planning, networking and representation, program management.
Qualifications MA in international relations, business administration or other related field; 5 years experience in INGO context, previous experience in USAID preferred; proven success in grant writing, networking and liaising,.
How to apply submit cover letter, CV, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references, date of availability. Email subject must include “RDPM-AFRICA”. Email to hrdevelopment@ri.org
ORG Oxfam Great Britain
Job Regional Humanitarian Programme Support
Location Mexico
Deadline Application Saturday, October 16, 2010
Description Latin America and Caribbean region is vulnerable to natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, droughts, hurricanes etc). As a member of the humanitarian team, you will support various projects and activities in several countries in Latin America . You will work with close collaboration with the Regional Humanitarian Capacity Building Adviser and the Regional Humanitarian Manager.
Qualification Experience in the NGO sector preferable in similar humanitarian work. Good communicator, Fluent in English and Spanish. Available to travel to different countries in Latin America
ORG CARE USA-Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistance (LIFT) Project
Job Consultants
Location Various countries implementing PEPFAR projects
Deadline Application Not indicated
Description Consultants who can lead country-wide assessments (desk and field); the assessment will provide analysis, programming and investment recommendations to support activities which strengthen the economic or livelihood strengthening.
Qualifications Strong technical understanding and experience in economic strengthening, including market engagement/value chain analysis and household livelihood security; demonstrated understanding of AIDS related vulnerabilities and their links to economic strengthening activities; experience in program design and analysis; data analysis abilities
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