Project Technical Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Secours

Islamique France (SIF) 

Position

Title: Project Technical Manager
 

Location: Nairobi Kenya
 

Duration

of contract: 4

Months with strong possibility of extension
 

Expected

starting date: 1

September, 2016
 

Organization

Profile: Secours

Islamique France (SIF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that

is based in France. 

Founded

in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization dedicated to

alleviate the suffering of the poorest people. 

SIF

acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency

relief and/or implementation of development programs. 

Today,

SIF intervenes in around 20 countries and has been providing assistance to the

most vulnerable for 20 years without discrimination as to culture, ethnicity,

religion or sex.
 

Job

Description: SIF is

currently awaiting Headquarter approval to implement a multi-faceted pilot

project in the slums of Nairobi that will involve youth and community

empowerment on activities associated with the education / prevention of Gender

based Violence, education and prevention of HIV/AIDS, reduction in drug /

alcohol abuse and peace and reconciliation efforts.
 

Under

the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the SIF Project Technical Manager

will be in charge of this pilot project and also the development of other

project proposals, Monitoring/Evaluation & Learning (MEAL), and reporting

on activities and progress. 

S/he

will also be required to work closely and cooperatively with other SIF units

including Finance and Logistics to ensure the success of projects while

maintaining full compliance with established policies and procedures.
 

Specific

Responsibilities
 

Project

Development and Management
 

• Taking
  
  the lead in undertaking initial feasibility studies/research for new
  
  project proposals in liaison with the Field Coordinator.


• Directly
  
  engaging with stakeholders and beneficiaries on upcoming projects.


• Drafting
  
  initial Concept Papers and Project Proposals in English.


• Assisting
  
  in efforts to secure co-funding and institutional funding for SIF/Kenya
  
  operations.


• Performing
  
  other tasks as assigned including development of Log Frames, Work Plans,
  
  Project Evaluations etc.


• Assuming
  
  direct responsibility for project reporting and ongoing monitoring and
  
  evaluation of project progress. Note: Developing and use of MEAL tools
  
  will be a key component of the job.


• Providing
  
  oversight and leadership in managing assigned projects and ensuring the
  
  Field Coordinator is fully informed of all field activities.


• Preparing
  
  weekly Work Plans for direct reports to follow and
  
  recommending/implementing changes based on operational requirements.


• Attending
  
  institutional donor/cluster meetings, coordination meetings and government
  
  sponsored meetings.


• Performing
  
  any other duties as assigned by the Field Coordinator and/or the Head of
  
  Mission.

• Comply
  
  with all SIF Security Regulations and consult immediately with the Field
  
  Coordinator and/or the Head of Mission on matters to do with staff
  
  security and safety.

• A
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Advocacy, Education,
  
  International Humanitarian Affairs or other related humanitarian field is
  
  required

Professional

Attributes/Qualifications

• At
  
  least 2 years previous experience with an INGO in at least two of the
  
  following thematic areas of humanitarian intervention: Food
  
  Security/Livelihoods, Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC), Child
  
  Protection, Youth/Community Empowerment Programming, monitoring and
  
  evaluation, is required.


• Certified
  
  courses and/or other specialized training such as the Project Planning
  
  Cycle, the Principles of Management, Monitoring/Evaluation Techniques
  
  would be considered a definite asset.

• Self-driven,
  
  motivated and results oriented with proven leadership skills.


• Analytical,
  
  accurate and able to multi-task.


• Passionate
  
  about the humanitarian context and serving the poorest of the poor.


• Ability
  
  to produce quality work and decisions under pressure and adhere to
  
  deadlines.


• Strong
  
  computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power point, spread sheets etc.


• Demonstrated
  
  competence in clear written and spoken English.


• Acceptance
  
  of diverse cultures and religions

Please

submit your application (CV, 3 references) to the attention of: 

 not

later than August 26, 2016.

Please identify “Project Technical Manager” in the subject line.

SIF is an equal opportunity employer and only short listed candidates will be

contacted.