Programme Operations Manager (POM) Job: Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM-Kenya)

Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM-Kenya) Association is a network of 37 NGOs and Civil Society Organisations working with small-scale farmers in Kenya located in Thika.

The organization seeks to fill the position of a Programme Operations Manager (POM)

Overall responsibilities:

Responsible for Management of all the Programmes Operations of PELUM-Kenya

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess at least a degree in the relevant discipline especially agriculture, environ mental science, and any other community development related discipline. Those with lower academic qualifications but with proven hands-on and compensating experience may also apply.
• Have proven experience and skills in resource mobilisation including fundraising and proposal writing
• Have at least 5 year experience in a senior management position in an NGO or a national network.
• Have at least 5 year continuous experience in programme management, human resource management, financial management
• Have skills and hands-on experiences in monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects
• Have proven skills in participatory development approaches and be passionate about rural development.
• Be at least 35 years old
• Have excellent skills in negotiations at national, regional and international meetings.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Be computer literate with the proven ability to use essential software packages, particularly word, excel, power point, emails and the internet.
• Be a team player and builder and able to work for long hours with minimal supervision

If you qualify for this position, submit your hand-written application quoting current and expected salary, attaching a detailed CV with mobile phone number, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, to reach the undersigned by February 19, 2010.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing for the job is highly prohibited and may lead to automatic disqualification.

PELUM Kenya is an equal employer and all are encouraged to apply.

Post the application to:

POM Position,
C/O Country Coordinator,
PELUM Kenya,
P.O Box 6123-01000,
Thika

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