Plan is an international humanitarian child centred community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.
Plan Kenya started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives of children, youth, their families and communities using Rights Based Approaches to development.
Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Area Manager based in Machakos Development Area and who will report to the Operations Program Support Manager.
The job holder will be responsible for managing and facilitating the implementation of Plan Kenya's programs in the Development Area (DA) and providing leadership to the team to realise the organizational objectives.
We expect the incumbent to demonstrate superior leadership behaviours in the day to day management of people, processes and systems.
Key responsibilities
- Provide oversight to the Development Area teams, processes and programs to facilitate the realization of Plan Kenya's objectives in the area of operation while ensuring that the strategic objectives are achieved;
- Facilitate the development of Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and the implementation of child centred community development programs;
- Ensure managerial accountability for the Development Area performance and impact.
- Lead DA teams to design and implement programs;
- Provide leadership to the DA team and facilitate line management responsibility and accountability;
- Establish and strengthen linkages and relationships with all the stakeholders;
- Champion and facilitate change initiatives to enable organizational effectiveness and efficiency;
- Manage budget preparations, utilization of investments , sponsorship systems/processes and reporting;
- Represent Plan Kenya in the district (s) of operation.
- A Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Development studies or a related field. Masters degree in development is an advantage;
- At least 5 years experience in development work with experience in rights based programming and community development and participation;
- Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking with government, INGOs and CBOs;
- Strong skills and experience in people management, facilitation, negotiation, planning and organisational;
- Experience in program design, budgeting and budget management; and financial control.
- Excellent report writing skills;
- Good computer skills.
If you meet the requirements of the above position and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; and your current remuneration package to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org by 17th March 2009.
