Luogo di lavoro: Estero

Disponibilità: 1 febbraio 2016

Scadenza: 06 gennaio 2016

Location: Migori County, frequent missions inNairobi – Kenya
Duration: 12 months
Contract type: the contract type will be defined according to the Job Act update

Working context
WeWorld is been working in Kenya since 2010 with a main office in Nairobi and a sub-office in Kisii (Nyanza Province). The action of the Foundation is focused on assuring the right of children to a quality primary and pre-primary education though an holistic approach mainstreaming health and nutrition issues. Direct intervention as well as advocacy activities are implemented. The main area of intervention are Nyanza Province (Nyamira, Migori and Homa Bay County) and Rift Valley Province (Narok County).

Scope of the job
He/she will be in charge of the start-up and management of the EC co-funded project run by WeWorld (lead applicant). The action aims at empowering Migori County to address maternal and child malnutrition, through the facilitation of local political commitment and awareness raising, in the framework of an integrated behaviour change program on Nutrition (Education/Health/Food Security).

He/she will report to the WeWorld Country Representative for the general management of the project and to the Country Finance and Administration Manager for all the financial and administrative-related issues.

Main responsabilities

1. Management of the Project Human resources
Organization of the human resource selection
Management and operational responsibility of the staff
Management and facilitation of the handover in case of staff turnover
Assessment of security measures implementation by the staff

2. Management of project activity implementation
Definition of the activities operational plan and chronogram, within agreed budget and other project documents
Coordination of the activities implementation, according to the operational plan
Planning of goods & services purchase and carrying out of expenditures in compliance with both EC and WeWorld procedures
Supervision of logistics, including the management of project asset inventory
Organization of the asset handover after closing the project
Identification of possible budget and operational plan adjustments, and arrangement of the documentation required by the donor for approval
Management of the operational and institutional relations with project partnering organizations and stakeholders as well as with the donor and relevant authorities

3. Monitoring of project activities and expenditures
Definition of the monitoring plan and specific tools to assess the progress of the project
Monitoring of activities implementation and of results/objectives achievement through field visits, meetings with partners and stakeholders, data collection and analysis
Filling in of financial tools, checking and integrating of the same, periodic analysis of the expenditures and re-planning

4. Interim and final reporting
Setting up and monitoring of periodic (monthly) internal reporting to be filled in by partner and project staff
Drawing up of narrative and financial reports, interim and final (in collaboration with WeWorld local office and headquarters) to be sent to the donor in compliance with agreed procedures and time schedule.

Qualification and experience
University Degree or Master in Social Sciences (e.g. Development Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Rights) or Business & Administration or Engineering management)
At least five (5) years of relevant overseas experience in management of projects funded by Institutional donors in International development projects
Previous experience in civil society capacity building, and large and complex projects’ monitoring and evaluation
Experience in development project in Kenya will be considered a plus when establishing the ranking
Proved experience in managing projects co-funded by European Commission
Proved experience in civil society capacity building and nutrition oriented project’s
Experience in human resource management (recruiting, training and development)
Capable of working in team and supporting the partners in all phases of the Project Cycle Management
Willing to work in close cooperation with the partners, also through frequent and extended field visits
Italian Mother tongue, Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
MSOffice proficient user

Skills
Excellent communication skills and sensitivity in dealing with partnering organizations, local authorities, institutional bodies and donors
Very flexible, patient and with a positive attitude
Dynamic and willing to take initiative to complete the assigned tasks
Problem solving skills

Apply enclosing:
Updated curriculum vitae
Cover Letter including the expected salary and benefit
Specify three references, indicating telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

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Only applications containing the consent to the processing of personal data under D.Lgs.196/2003 will be considered; incomplete applications will not be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WeWorld is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.