Background: VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
The Project: VSF G is preparing to implement the Water Facility project in partnership with Solidarites international in Northern Kenya. The proposed project will be implemented in the Northern Marsabit area of Kenya, an Arid and Semi Arid Land (ASAL). Activities will be implemented in 11 localities in the northern half of Marsabit. In terms of administrative boundaries, these localities are located in Loiyangalani, Chalbi and North Horr Districts, which have been recently subdivided from the “former Marsabit District”.
Northern Marsabit is one of the poorest areas in Kenya. It is an area predominantly inhabited by the pastoralist communities. The region suffers from recurrent droughts and regular clashes among tribes living in the region as well as with tribes from the neighboring countries of Ethiopia and Sudan.VSF Germany shall implement the water activities in the traditionally pastoral communities of El Gade, Balesa and Dukana. These communities use over 100 protected and unprotected shallow wells which are almost all open to both human and animal use.
The problem here is rather water quality than water quantity. In response, VSF G will construct shallow wells using well rings cast in concrete and build the capacity of the local well builders to build these wells and donate at least 4 well moulds when the work is finished. In this way, VSF-G will introduce an improved (but still familiar) water point technology to the community.
We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the project. The position is field based in Marsabit with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The incumbent will work in collaboration with other partner organizations & the Head of Programmes.
Key responsibilities:
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
The Project: VSF G is preparing to implement the Water Facility project in partnership with Solidarites international in Northern Kenya. The proposed project will be implemented in the Northern Marsabit area of Kenya, an Arid and Semi Arid Land (ASAL). Activities will be implemented in 11 localities in the northern half of Marsabit. In terms of administrative boundaries, these localities are located in Loiyangalani, Chalbi and North Horr Districts, which have been recently subdivided from the “former Marsabit District”.
Northern Marsabit is one of the poorest areas in Kenya. It is an area predominantly inhabited by the pastoralist communities. The region suffers from recurrent droughts and regular clashes among tribes living in the region as well as with tribes from the neighboring countries of Ethiopia and Sudan.VSF Germany shall implement the water activities in the traditionally pastoral communities of El Gade, Balesa and Dukana. These communities use over 100 protected and unprotected shallow wells which are almost all open to both human and animal use.
The problem here is rather water quality than water quantity. In response, VSF G will construct shallow wells using well rings cast in concrete and build the capacity of the local well builders to build these wells and donate at least 4 well moulds when the work is finished. In this way, VSF-G will introduce an improved (but still familiar) water point technology to the community.
We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the project. The position is field based in Marsabit with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The incumbent will work in collaboration with other partner organizations & the Head of Programmes.
Key responsibilities:
- The incumbent will be responsible for the project implementation.
- Ensure the project implementation progress is in line with the activity work plan.
- Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Project Coordinator
- Ensure that donor regulations are adhered too and that necessary administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed.
- Manage the project budget ensuring strict monitoring on all expenditure.
- Participate and contribute to relevant project related network and links.
- Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial reports on the project.
- Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same in the project narratives for internal and donor reporting.
- Support internal and external monitoring and evaluation exercises.
- Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific Expert agencies and build on arising community needs for furtherance of humanitarian Intervention as required.
- Represent VSFG in various project forum and networking levels.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
- University Degree in Social Sciences/Animal Science or Development related field.
- Postgraduate degree in development related field preferred
- A minimum of 5 years experience in development work.
- Team leadership experience preferred.
- Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities
- Excellent computer knowledge, managerial and report writing skills
- Knowledge of Pastoral market access issues in the region
- Working knowledge of EC & USAID/OFDA rules and regulations.
VSF Germany, Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org
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Applicants will be assessed alongside internal candidates
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 5th May, 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
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