Kenya Program Coordinator Careers at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job Title: Kenya Program Coordinator

Job Reference # 2013/19

Employer: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)


Job Summary

To support the F2F Country Project Director to identify potential partners and hosts, update sector and sub-sector analyses. She/he will also assist in M&E and impact assessment.

S/he must have full knowledge of individual partnerships in order to efficiently serve as a back-up to Country Project Director.

Responsibilities

• Identify the projects that CRS will work on with legitimate representation of the target population
• Identify the host organization with whom CRS can have a long lasting relationship
• Identify the implementing partners in country which are implementing USG supported projects in this sector.
• Write project progress reports as well as updates of the project for promotional materials
• Design learning events and capture lessons learned from the volunteer experiences.
• Responsible for all data collection and reporting on data at the project level.
• Coordinate group events and meetings for the F2F Project as required.
• Assist in preparation in-country orientations as appropriate

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• BA/BS degree - M.A. in development related field preferred
• Minimum five years’ experience working in development field with proven project management skills
• Previous experience in working in partnership with other local and international personnel.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach to responsibilities and problem solving skills
• Creativity
• Willingness to travel and spend time in the field locations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills including (Word, Excel, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer).
• Understanding of SunSystems is a plus
• Previous experience in implementing F2F programming is a plus.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the above positions and meet these minimum qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume including day-time telephone contact, as well as names and contact information of three referees to:
The Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Important: Indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for on the email subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013