Concern Worldwide Programmes Director Job in Nairobi Kenya

Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
 

Job Title: Programmes Director
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Duration: Two (2) Years
 

 

Job Summary: To manage the implementation of Concern Kenya’s multi sectoral programme in line with its Country Strategic Plan (2012-2016) programme strategies, programme quality while maintaining and strengthening focus on community empowerment, system strengthening and emergency preparedness. 

The incumbent will be responsible for programme design, implementation oversight, PM&E, emergency response and building capacity of the programme team.

Job Specification:

• A master’s degree in development studies, social sciences or other related discipline.


• Technical skills in system strengthening, education, health and nutrition, governance and advocacy or sustainable livelihoods.


• A minimum of five years field management in emergency and development contexts with demonstrated success in improving programme quality.


• Excellent leadership, networking, fundraising, problem solving, analytical, planning, communication, M&E, report and technical paper writing skills.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit their applications through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by Thursday, 10th March 2016.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer