Careers at Catholic Relief Services - Early Childhood Development

Job Title: Project Manager – Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Job Ref.2013/23

Company: Catholic Relief Services - CRS

Job Location: Nairobi Kenya


Job Purpose:

The Project Manager – ECD is responsible for the day to day implementation of an anticipated project funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation focused on ECD capacity building for Catholic Sisters.

S/he will work closely with the National Association of Sisterhood of Kenya (AOSK) to implement the anticipated project.

S/he is expected to coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of an ECD training curriculum for Catholic Sisters with a particular focus on Sisters working with children 0-5 affected by HIV/AIDS.

All planning and implementation will be done in close coordination with AOSK with the aim of increasing the organizational sustainability of Sister Congregations.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Serve as overall Project Manager for the project
• With partner staff, design and implement relevant, effective, efficient, sustainable interventions that achieve project goals and objectives in a timely manner, using donor-approved project documents and work plans to guide implementation.
• Prioritize the participation of Sisters throughout the programming process and ensure interventions address identified priority needs by congregations.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight to ensure that ECD training for sisters is developed according to international and Kenyan ECD standards.
• Manage on-going relations with project participants and address any potential constraints in a timely manner.
• Provide overall financial management of the project.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
• Organize and lead monthly ECD curriculum development meetings with key stakeholders including the Ministry of Education, local Universities, ECD experts, Catholic Sisters, and representatives of the Catholic Church

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement:

• Degree in Teaching, Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Health or related field.
• At least 3 years of ECD field experience including experience in ECD curriculum development and trainings.
• Strong background in working with children 0-5 affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster integration in programming approach and work with varied teams.
• A professional with high level of integrity and good stewardship of resources
• Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and promote safety and security.

How to Apply:

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references to;
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013