The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is an international and ecumenical centre that supports and promotes non-violent approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action that entails the strengthening of existing local capacities and enhancing preconditions for building peace.
Closing date: 04 Dec 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
LPI is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Programmes Manager to be responsible for the oversight of the two Nairobi programmes, namely the Somalia and Co-operation with Regional Partners Programmes.
For complete Job Description, please refer to our website: www.life-peace.org
Education, knowledge and skills:
Closing date: 04 Dec 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
LPI is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Programmes Manager to be responsible for the oversight of the two Nairobi programmes, namely the Somalia and Co-operation with Regional Partners Programmes.
For complete Job Description, please refer to our website: www.life-peace.org
Education, knowledge and skills:
- Post-graduate degree in international relations, political science, sociology or other relevant field - or equivalent experience;
- A minimum of 5 years experience in Programme Management in the development, relief or peacebuilding fields;
- Very strong management skills, including planning, coordination, supervision and reporting;
- Expertise in Project Cycle Management and Results-Based Management;
- Knowledge and experience in applying Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning tools;
- Ability to build relationships, liaise and cooperate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders;
- Experience in capacity-building, especially ability to mentor and coach colleagues and staff of partners;
- Understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures;
- Ability to provide technical oversight of implementation of the two programmes in liaison with the Resident Representative (RR);
- Ability to provide financial oversight on programmes' budgets including tracking budgets and expenses, vis-a-vis planning and contracts in co-ordination with the finance department;
- Ability to monitor, evaluate the programmes and identify potential problems, informing the RR and formulating plans for alternative actions as necessary;
- Ability to perform co-ordination and representative duties with partners and stakeholders;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English language
Please send a full CV and cover letter, with subject “Application for Programmes Manager – Nairobi” outlining relevant experience and other relevant documents to: lpi.nairobi.applications @ gmail.com.
Applications received by any other means will be automatically rejected.
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
The successful applicant is expected to start in January 2010.
