Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry Of State for Planning, National Development & Vision 2030
Job Advertisement for the Position of Project Manager -Southern Nyanza Community Development GOK/IFAD Funded Project
The Government of Kenya has been implementing a seven-year Multi-Sectoral Southern Nyanza Community Development Project using credit from International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) from 2004-2011.
The Project’s goal is to reduce poverty and improve rural livelihoods of the poor communities in six Districts namely; Homa-Bay, Kuria, Migori, Nyamira, Rachuonyo and Suba.
The Project is supported through five (5) components namely; Community Empowerment; Agriculture and Livestock; Primary Health Care; Domestic Water Supply and Project Management and Coordination.
The Project Management Unit (PMU) is based at Homabay. The project intends to apply part of the proceeds in recruiting a Project Manager.
The Project Manager will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 for the overall coordination and management of the project through the Director Rural Planning Directorate.
He/She will ensure that the project implementation is realized in accordance with the loan and financing agreements (GoK/IFAD). The position requires a candidate who has the capacity to coordinate and manage a multi-sectoral integrated project using participatory community mobilization approaches.
The Project Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operations, coordination and management of the project activities in the five project components. The Manager will also be responsible for requisite reports, results monitoring, periodic review of overall project implementation and its outcomes and impacts.
On the other hand, the Manager will incorporate cross cutting issues such as poverty, gender, environment, HIV/AIDS within the project framework. The position will be on one year contract renewed on annual basis pegged on performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ministry Of State for Planning, National Development & Vision 2030
Job Advertisement for the Position of Project Manager -Southern Nyanza Community Development GOK/IFAD Funded Project
The Government of Kenya has been implementing a seven-year Multi-Sectoral Southern Nyanza Community Development Project using credit from International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) from 2004-2011.
The Project’s goal is to reduce poverty and improve rural livelihoods of the poor communities in six Districts namely; Homa-Bay, Kuria, Migori, Nyamira, Rachuonyo and Suba.
The Project is supported through five (5) components namely; Community Empowerment; Agriculture and Livestock; Primary Health Care; Domestic Water Supply and Project Management and Coordination.
The Project Management Unit (PMU) is based at Homabay. The project intends to apply part of the proceeds in recruiting a Project Manager.
The Project Manager will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 for the overall coordination and management of the project through the Director Rural Planning Directorate.
He/She will ensure that the project implementation is realized in accordance with the loan and financing agreements (GoK/IFAD). The position requires a candidate who has the capacity to coordinate and manage a multi-sectoral integrated project using participatory community mobilization approaches.
The Project Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operations, coordination and management of the project activities in the five project components. The Manager will also be responsible for requisite reports, results monitoring, periodic review of overall project implementation and its outcomes and impacts.
On the other hand, the Manager will incorporate cross cutting issues such as poverty, gender, environment, HIV/AIDS within the project framework. The position will be on one year contract renewed on annual basis pegged on performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating the development and preparation of the Project Implementation and Financial Manual;
- Ensuring project implementation and management in compliance with the Project Implementation and Financial Manuals;
- Ensuring development, approval and implementation of the Annual Work Plan/Budget (AWPB);
- Ensuring efficient flow and proper utilization of project funds;
- Ensuring timely preparation of the audit reports;
- Facilitating project evaluations and reviews in accordance with the Loan Agreement;
- Recruiting project support staff in accordance with procedures detailed in the Project Implementation Manual (PIM);
- Recruiting and supervising the acquisition of external professional services in accordance with procedures detailed in the PIM;
- Organizing the supervision and appraising of PMU professionals and support staff;
- Organizing and the development of PMU staff training programmes;
- Networking and liaison with other stakeholders who may provide complementarily and synergy; to the project’s activities, aims and objectives;
- Ensuring implementation of the Project Steering Committee’s policy directions;
- Will provide the secretariat during the Project Steering Committee meetings;
- Disseminating accurate information regarding the project’s activities;
- Ensuring implementation of all recommendations made during supervision missions with an aim of enhancing performance of project;
- Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements (e.g. AWPBs, Project Budgetary allocations, disbursements of funds, Progress Reports, Project Audit Reports, Withdrawal Application in conformity with the Project implementation and management procedures; and
- Any other duty relevant to the project’s activities as may be assigned by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030.
Qualifications
- A bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Livestock, Veterinary Science, Economics, Administration or Social Sciences. A Masters Degree is mandatory preferably in Economics, Social Sciences, Administration or Project Management. A Doctorate Degree in any of these fields would be an added advantage;
- A professional of high standing with evidence of progressive growth in leadership with team building skills;
- Have a minimum of 10 years experience in managing rural development projects;
- Experience and good working knowledge of the socio-cultural setting of the communities in the project area;
- Good knowledge of participatory approaches to community based activity planning, budgeting and accounting;
- Conversant with appropriate technologies for the various projects;
- Demonstrated evidence of effective community mobilization skills; and
- Working effectively and cooperatively with other PMU members towards shared objectives of the project in order to achieve full integration of project activities.
Desirable qualification and other attributes
- Be a Kenya citizen;
- Have knowledge and skills in project management cycle with emphasis on activity based planning and budgeting;
- Be computer literate (proficient in use of common software packages);
- Be motivated and have the ability to work with minimum supervision;
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili: both written and oral and good report writing skills;
- Good advocacy, communication, negotiation, public relations skills and ability to work as a team member;
- Commitment to gender equity;
- Be in possession of strategic leadership course;
- Working knowledge of Government of Kenya Policies, operations and reforms; and
- Must be able to work closely with the local communities and leaders;
- Experience with Donor funded project will be an added advantage.
This is a challenging and extremely exciting job which the Ministry will offer competitive package for the right candidate.
If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please send your application indicating current telephone number, email address and enclosing copies of your certificates and testimonials, CV, current salary and other relevant information stating clearly why you qualify for the position, area of specialization, qualification, competence and experience.
Current serving public officers should forward their applications through their respective Heads of Departments. Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development & Vision 2030
P.O. Box 30005 - 00100
Nairobi
Or Hand delivered to the Treasury Building 3rd Floor Room 303 on or before Monday 26th October, 2009.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
Any forms of conversing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
