Handicap International Nairobi Projects Coordinator (NPC) - Nairobi Job Vacancy

Position: Nairobi Projects Coordinator (NPC) - Nairobi

Responsible to: Regional Programme Director

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: 28th October 2010

The Organization

Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.

The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Director and in constant link with the Finance and Administrative Coordination and Technical Coordination unit, the NPC shall ensure (develop and maintain) the administrative and operational framework of HI interventions in the field as per the programme strategy. The NPC ensures leadership and empowerment of the field team; internal control & quality assurance for all operations; representation.

He/she is responsible for:

Representing the organization in the fieldContributing to the development, review and evaluation of the program strategyWithin the program strategy framework, coordinating the implementation of the station’s annual planConstantly empower the field teamCommunication and reportingEnsuring security at the field level for the personnel and the assetsQualifications and experience required :-
At least a Degree in a Social Sciences or a related fieldKnowledge of financial and logistics procedures and/or systems.At least 5 years working experience in a humanitarian/development project or set upShould have experience working with persons with disability and community initiativesGood report writing and presentation skillsGood communication, interpersonal and project management skills.Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.Experience with International NGO is an added advantage.People management skills.Have the capacity to network and partner with other organizations.If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees and their current contacts and email addresses) by email to : recruit06@handicapinternational.or.ke so as to reach on or before 28th October, 2010 5.00pm.

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Nairobi Projects Coordinator position”

Do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply

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