Project Coordinator Job in Nairobi, Kenya
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Location: Nairobi
Duration: 12 Months Renewable
Job Summary – Purpose: The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing
leadership in design and effective implementation of KeNAAM’s programs,
mobilization and prudent use of resources, creation and maintenance of an
enabling working environment, and ensuring an effective monitoring and
evaluation system.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership
to ensure that the mission, core values and guiding principles of KeNAAM
are put into practice.
- Support the
development and implementation of KeNAAM’s strategic plan.
- Provide overall
leadership, guidance and direction on implementation of program
activities.
- Coordinate the
development of program/project work-plans and track program/project
progress to ensure delivery.
- Identify and develop
new project ideas and strategic opportunities leading to the development
of funding proposals.
- Ensure compliance
with terms and conditions of any agreements and contracts entered into
with partners.
- Develop and
coordinate the implementation of Community Health System Strengthening
(CHSS).
- Build and maintain
productive relationships with key stakeholders including government
departments and agencies, NGOs, private sector organisations and
foundations, as well as local communities in line with KeNAAM strategic
plan.
- Represent KeNAAM in
relevant forums at the local levels and beyond and actively seek avenues
for sharing KeNAAM’s experiences.
- Facilitate the
development of strategies for funding and resource mobilization to support
program components, projects and activities.
- Develop and ensure
effective use of monitoring and evaluation systems to track and report on
program/project activities and results
- Ensure that program
periodic reports (monthly/quarterly/management) are submitted in a timely
and accurate manner.
Academic Qualification
- A Bachelor’s degree
in Public Health, Community development, project management or any other
relevant field in Health.
Specialized Training /
Professional Qualifications
- • Post graduate
diploma in project management, monitoring and evaluation or development
studies or related field.
Competencies / Abilities / Skills
Required
- Very good knowledge
in financial and resource management.
- Strong skills in
monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
- Knowledge in
Community Health Systems Strengthening (CHSS).
- Must have knowledge
of managing complex relationships and competing relationships ( eg local
administrators, grassroots partners and governorship )
- Strong analytical,
communication, dynamic thinking skills and result oriented.
- Excellent
technological orientation and change management.
- Must demonstrate
outstanding leadership and strategic management abilities.
- Must have good
negotiation skills
Relevant Work Experience
- A minimum of
five-year’s progressive relevant experience in public health work (At
least 3 years in a mid - level position in health programme management)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email
their resume of a maximum 4 pages and a cover letter indicating their current
and expected salary, date available to start working, letters of recommendation
preferably from a previous employer and a copy of the latest pay slip (if
applicable) to:
career@kenaam.org
Closing Date: October 24, 2016
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to
disqualification.
