Multinational NGO Project Director (Coastal Region) Job in Mombasa Kenya

Aug 21, 2017

A multinational NGO dealing with education and child protection projects is looking for a Project Director - Coastal Region. 

The person will lead the strategic outcomes of the project by ensuring the effective, timely and coordinate management of the multi-million project in the Coastal Region. 

 

This role is responsible for strategic direction and planning, results achievement, quality programming and implementation, financial management, personnel management, donor relations and reporting, stakeholder and partner relationship management, and monitoring & evaluation.  
 

Required

• Masters degree in an interdisciplinary areas such as International Development, Strategic Planning, Program Management


• Over 10 years of demonstrable experience in managing government and bilateral donor funded grants.


• Progressive experience working for INGOs in increasingly senior positions (Chief of Party/Program Director level strongly preferred), ideally in Kenya.


• Previous management of projects with budgets of $10 million or higher, and with multiple partners (including government and civil society).


• Experience managing complex and multi-thematic programs, specifically in areas of education and child protection


• Track record of achieving programmatic results and impact.


• Strong understanding of gender responsive programming and meaningful child participation in programs.


• Knowledge of development challenges and context in Kenya, in particular of education and child protection systems.


• Remote management of project staff


• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively without the need for close supervision.


• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in person and with remote teams.


• Familiarity with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) guidelines and requirements.


• Experience in child-centered programming.


• Fluent in both English and Swahili.

Location: Mombasa with frequent travel across the region.
 

Deadline: 30th August 2017
 

Salary: KSh. 400,000 - 500,000 negotiable based on experience plus other benefits
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary and their daytime contact to execsearch254@gmail.com
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 

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