National Project Coordinator

at Western Kenya Community-Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Project (WKCDD & FMP) in Western & Nyanza Provinces

National Project Coordinator at Western Kenya Community-Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Project (WKCDD & FMP) in Western & Nyanza Provinces – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR

Western Kenya Community-Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Project (WKCDD & FMP) is a World Bank/GoKfunded project implemented through the Ministry of State for Special Programmes in the Office of the President. The project objective is to empower local communities of men and women to engage in sustainable wealth creating livelihood activities; lower the incidence of poverty and reduce the vulnerability of the poor to adverse outcomes associated with recurrent flooding. The project engages in poverty reduction activities by promoting and supporting communities in alternative sources of livelihood through Community-Driven Development activities.

The project has its core operation areas in 5 Counties of Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega and Vihiga in Western Province and Siaya in Nyanza Province, with offices in ten (10) sub counties the District Coordinating Units (DCU’s) of Busia, Bungoma, Teso, Siaya, Bondo, Mount Elgon, Vihiga, Lugari, Butere/Murnlas and Kakamega.

The WKCDD & FM project now invites applications for the various positions described below:

OPO1 – National Project Coordinator (1 Vacancy)

The National Project Coordinator will be the team leader of the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) under the Office of the President while guiding projects in five (5) Counties in western region of Kenya ( Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kakamega and Vihiga). The ideal candidate should have a degree from an accredited University with excellent analytical and administrative skills and solid writing and communication skills with over 10 years experience in project management in community development.

A Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Detailed Job Descriptions and Specifications for all these positions can be accessed at the website located at the following web address: http:/www.osanoassociates.com/WKCDDFMP/

The website also provides an on-line application processing facility where applicants are expected to register, submit a formal application (cover letter) and a brief resume outlining their competencies and capabilities.

Deadline for submission of applications which must be done through the given website is Midnight of Wednesday, 7th September 2011 when the application website will automatically shutdown.

Please note that, whereas Osano & Associates (O&A), the Western Kenya Community-Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Project (WKCDD&FMP) and the Project Sponsors are equal opportunity employers, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for the above positions. Serving employees of WKCDD&FMP are also encouraged to apply for any of the above positions.

Osano & Associates
AMREF KCO Building, Langata Road
P. O. Box 6090 Ronald Ngala Street 00300
NAIROBI, Kenya
Tel: +254-(0)20-600 5821 / 31
E-Mail: osano@osanoassociates.com
Website: www.osanoassociates.com

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