Vacancy title:
PROJECT MANAGER

Jobs at:
We World

Deadline of this Job:
04 Jul 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
About the organization:
We World is an Italian-based independent, non-sectarian and nonpartisan organization. It operates in developing countries and its aim is to improve the living conditions of populations in the poorest areas. We World cooperates in the realization of long-term development Projects in Africa, Asia and South America.
In all its projects and through the involvement of the entire community, We World operates with the main objective of tackling the causes and consequences of poverty. For this purpose, Education and Health are the priority intervention areas in its fight against the consequences of poverty; whereas the causes of poverty are fought through Food Safety and Economic Development Projects; finally, special care is given in all Projects to child protection, the Environment, Community participation and Equality in general.

We World has been working in Kenya since 2010 in collaboration with local development partners in Nyamira, Migori, Homabay and Narok areas. The projects are mainly focused on promoting child rights in education and health. A special attention is also paid in promoting the rights of women and girls. Actions on advocacy and education for development are also carried out.
We World is looking for a dynamic Kenyan for the position of Project Manager to be based in Narok with frequent travel to the Project sites and sometime to the Nairobi office. The purpose of this position is to plays a lead role in delivering day-to-day planning, initiation and implementation of “Child sponsorship” project, executed by We World Kenya Foundation in Narok County.The project entitled Kuboresha, Kudumisha na Kulinda (3 K) Narok Project is designed to improve the well-being of school going children in Narok South, North and East sub-counties of Narok County by increasing school retention rates, improving school health and nutritional status and strengthening child protection systems.

The Project manager will ensure implementation of all project related activities that may include among others: training, awareness raising and forums with opinion leaders etc. liaising with Nairobi office. The manager will ensure that the highest standards of service delivery are maintained across target Sub Counties in this project.

Location: Narok with frequent missions in project villages (Narok County) and sometimes Nairobi

Responsibilities and Tasks
• Oversee project budgets and spending, analyzing the burn rate and budget versus actual monthly expenses.
• Provide timely inputs for the project to We World Nairobi office for planning, monitoring, reporting, and budgeting processes
• Review staff and partners reports and project progress reports.
• Responsible for submitting activity monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative and financial reports, and activity based project budgets in line with We World reporting and financial procedures.
• Work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the Sub County and County level.
• Support AACs to improve planning, coordination, and communication among social service system actors across the county.
• Ensure effective data collection of all activities implemented at the county level.
• Document project results and impact in various forms, including lessons learned, case studies, etc.
• Represent Weworld at the county-level, attend meetings, make presentations at meetings and conferences on matters related to the project capacity and system strengthening.
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required
• Carry out monitoring of project infrastructure (classrooms, latrines and handwashing facilities) in schools and monitor the dissemination/roll out of project designed trainings) in liaison with relevant government departments
• Support We World long distance sponsorship team (LDS) in executing their work in Narok.
• Complete administrative and operational tasks related to every project activity
• Perform other related duties as required
Qualification and Experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in community development sectors
• Previous experience with NGOs
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a project.
• Demonstrated experience working with local community organizations, and government departments
• Proficient spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, about program activities, outcomes and impact
• Experience in development projects (especially child protection, education, health and economic development)
• Preferable: driving license (car and motorcycle)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications especially Excel, word, PowerPoint and outlook
• Experience as trainer on Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH), Child Protection, HIV/AIDS, familiarity with School Health Policy (SHP) is a bonus
Personal Skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Rigor and autonomy
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Very flexible, patient and with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to negotiate/mediate/interpret
• Strong observation, analytical and listening skills
Type Contract: *1 year contract renewable (after 3 months of successful probation period)*

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV by email clearly stating in the subject Vacancy No:* PM/WWKF/KEN/001/2018 *to: kenya@weworld.it  by 4th July 2018 and attach a recent recommendation letter from one of the last employers.*
Specify on the CV the last gross salary received and two references, indicating telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews