Project Manager Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory

Rural Schools Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project

Project Background:

The Salvation Army is an international movement that operates in 118 countries.

We are an evangelical part of the Christian Church and have been active in Kenya since 1921.

The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory WASH Project seeks to ensure an effective and healthy learning environment for 10,000 primary school students through hygiene promotion and the improvement of water supply and sanitation facilities in Salvation Army sponsored rural schools.This is a 3 year project, targeting 40 schools throughout Central and Eastern Kenya.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Territorial Projects Officer, the WASH Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of project implementation, including financial control, reporting, and supervision of a small project team.
It is a one year, full-time contract position, renewable depending on performance.

The position will be based at our Territorial Headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, and involve travel to rural areas approximately 30% of the time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct and monitor all project activities so that the goal and objectives of the project are met
Establish a detailed work schedule for the implementation of the project
Develop criteria for the selection of schools to participate in the project
Design and conduct baseline surveys in the targeted schools, evaluating hygiene practices and identifying water and sanitation concerns
Design an effective monitoring and evaluation system for the project
Ensure proper records are kept in line with the means of verification outlined in the project document
Provide technical advice as required on the watsan interventions proposed by schools throughout the project
Prepare quarterly and annual activity and financial reports
Direct and supervise the daily work of other WASH project staff

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum Bachelors degree in Community Development, Project Management, Water & Sanitation or other field relevant to the position
Minimum 3 years experience in senior position involving project management for community development, preferably with an NGO or CBO
Specific experience in development project management in the water and sanitation sector
Strong background in community mobilization and use of participatory techniques
Strong financial management skills
Excellent computer skills, including Excel
Advanced organisational, planning, problem solving and leadership skills
Fluent written and verbal English and Kiswahili language skills

Application Details:
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV, including contact details of at least 3 professional referees, via email to wash_project @ kya.salvationarmy.org by Friday 7th August 2009.

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Project Director Job Advertisement: ADRA

The Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA) is a faith-based non-governmental organization committed to the holistic development of people.

ADRA is looking for a committed and experienced professional to fill the Position of aPROJECT DIRECTOR

Summary of job:

The Project Director (PD) will be responsible for overall management of a USAID-funded, multi-million dollar PEPFAR grant with focus on Abstinence and Being Faithful (AB) to prevent HIV7AIDS targeting youth in Kenya and Tanzania.

In addition to providing technical leadership, the PD will administer'the grant, participate in or facilitate relevant partner meetings at USAID Mission, INGOs or MOH, and ensure achievement of project goals and objectives in accordance with approved work plans.

Title: Project Director, ABY Project (PEPFAR), ADRA Kenya and ADRA Tanzania

Training: Graduate level training in Public Health or medicine (MPH, MD, Dr.P.H or a combination), sociology or psychology (MA) or equivalent.

Professional qualifications (must have minimum knowledge and skill):

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of US Government-funded HIV/ AIDS or health projects
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience working with an International NGO, USG, multilateral or private sector institutions, and CBOs/FBOs
• Knowledge of USG and MOH regulations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including writing annual work plans and financial and program reports for a PEPFAR grant
• Computer proficiency in WORD processing, database management, spreadsheet and graphics presentations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English

Period of employment: The current PEPFAR grant will extend until June of 2010.

Salary: A competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with qualifications and experience

Work location and travel requirements: Kisumu, Kenya. Extensive travel in both Kenya and Tanzania will be required to perform his/her work.

Applications together with detailed CVs and testimonials should be sent toadra.kenya@adrakenya.org or to ADRA Kenya Offices on Vanga Road, off Gitanga Road inLavington Area in Nairobi by January 15, 2009

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS

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Project Manager Job: INDEPTH

Organisation: INDEPTH
NetworkSector: Health Research Management
Job Level: Senior
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Opportunity

DetailsINDEPTH is an independent, non-governmental not-for-profit international organisation currently working with 37 community-based health and demographic surveillance system (HDSS) sites in 19 countries in Africa, Asia, Central America and Oceania, to provide health, social and demographic data and research to enable developing countries set, among others, health priorities and policies, based on scientific evidence.

The INDEPTH Effectiveness and Safety Studies (INESS) is a project of the INDEPTH Network and comprises a number of autonomous research groups, working together to plan and execute a programme of work that will provide the needed information on effectiveness and safety of ACTs to the national malaria programme managers for policy making.

The INESS core management will provide the administrative support for the whole platform. We are seeking a scientist with a strong background in public health or related field as a Project Manager to manage and co-ordinate the activities of INESS, which will be based at Ifakara Health Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The Project Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator, the INDEPTH Secretariat in Accra, and the research partners of the Platform to execute the scientific agenda of INESS. He or she will be expected to travel extensively to the different partner institutions.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. Management and implementation of the project, in collaboration with INDEPTH and a wide range of other stakeholders

2. Under the supervision of the PI, ensure the effective and efficient scientific management of INESS which entails:

• Plan and lead the scientific coordination of INESS among all parties;
  Coordinate the development of the individual study proposals and prepare for implementation;
  
• Liaise and coordinate the activities of the various task teams of INESS;
  Organize the annual INESS Investigator's meeting and other meetings required to discuss cross-cutting issues/initiatives;
  
• Produce consolidated INESS Project reports for the (under and governments, induding scientific, financial and research to policy reporting;
  
• Ensure effective communication and management of the project's focal points in the various countries;
  Monitor on-going projects, produce progress reports and annual reports, distill and share lessons leamt;
  
• Promote vision, mission and strategic goals of INDEPTH and INESS;
  
• Manage staff, consultants and others and support in-service capacity development/strengthening plans;
  
• Prepare Annual Plans within the context of the Strategic Plan;
  
• Organize conference calls as required, and subsequent production of minutes and reports;
  
• Ensure communication/liaison with INDEPTH management and all partners and stake holders; and
  
• Undertake other tasks as required by INDEPTH management necessary for the successful implementation of the project.

Qualifications/Personal requirements:

A scientific background at Masters Degree level in areas such as Public Health, Medicine, OR in Sociology, Development, Demographics, or related science disciplines. A Doctorate Degree is an added advantage.

Experience in project implementation, preferably in the field of malaria or other communicable diseases control in Africa would be useful.

Experience in networking with NGOs and Government organizations.

Three-five years of post-graduate experience in the relevant field.

Knowledge and proven experience in strategic planning, resource mobilization and management, including human resource management Experience in managing projects.

Clear organizational and administrative abilities.

Experience in financial management systems and budgeting.

Experience working with people of different cultural, religious, political backgrounds, and those at community level will be an asset.

Excellent team building, IT, presentation, written and spoken communication skills in English.

Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage.

Submission InstructionsInterested candidates should send an application with full curriculum vitae by e-mail including the names of 3 referees to

Dr. Osman Sankoti,

Executive Director,

INDEPTH Network,

using email address: osman.sankoh@indepth-network.org by January 10th, 2009.

Interviews will be conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on January 25th-26th. 2009,

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