ACTED Kenya NGO Jobs.

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.

Food Security & Livelihood Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, motivated, team player for the post of Food Security & Livelihood Project Manager who will be responsible for the design of programmes dealing with Food Security and Agricultural Development.

He /she will contribute to the development and implementation of targeted interventions and provide technical guidance to the filed teams.

Start date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3 Months (with possibility of extension)

Based in Wau, Western Barh el Gazal, South Sudan, the PM Food Security/Livelihood will bear the following main responsibilities:

* Project Cycle Management – Design and strengthen the projects’ methodology and scope.
* Provide Relevant Technical Expertise – Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation.
* Oversee Programme staff – Guide and direct programme staff.
* Contribute to the recruitment and oversee staff security.
* External Representation – Maintain good communications and involvement of all stakeholders
* Identify Best practises and lessons learnt – Collect information and tools employed for the project implementation

Required Skills:
* 3 years of project management experience focused on food security or similar field
* University degree in Project Management, Community Development or related field
* Strong understanding of community mobilization and engagement
* Good command on of Computer Programs and Applications
* Fluent English.
* Strong communication skills
* Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
* Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Applicants should forward a cover letter and a CV (including 2 references), in English, no later than 5pm, 7th December to the following email address: nairobi.jobs@acted.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please quote relevant job title.

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