Position: Programmes Manager
Closing Date: 4 December 2009
Location: Nairobi
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.
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: 4 December 2009
Location: Nairobi
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.
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 coordination 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.
