Food Security/Livelihood/DRR Program Manager
Country and Base Assignment: Kenya – Based in North Horr, Marsabit County
Duration: 1 year(with extension possibility)
Start Date: 1st November 2013
MISSION
Goal/purpose:
The FS/Livelihood/DRR Program Manager is a key person who will be responsible for managing the whole Food Security (FS), Livelihood and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) component of the DFID-funded “Improving the drought resilience of populations in Northern Kenya” project in North Horr.
S/he manages his/her team to achieve the humanitarian objectives as defined per the proposal and according to SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL principles.
ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)
Line manager: Field Coordinator
Line report: 1 Program Manager assistant and 5 Supervisors
Technical links: Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator Kenya/Somalia
Responsibilities
Note: this list gives the framework of the activities but it is not exhaustive. You may be asked to complete other duties.
Strong capacity building of local staff is necessary to be able to implement the proposed activities.
Program realization
To assess the political, social and security context in the region, identify the key trends
To be responsible for implementing the FS/Livelihood/DRR program in accordance with SI and donor guidelines and standards
To be responsible of the coherence of the program with regards to the population needs and logical framework proposed
Contribute to a program strategy adapted to the organisation strategy and the context
To plan activities and initiate procurements in time, according to the objectives of the program
To ensure adherence to the budgets with objectives and activities settled jointly with the financial staff in the field and at Nairobi level
To liaise/network with other actors (NGOs, CBOs and local authorities) in the area on issues relating to activities within the program
To attend internal and external meetings
Management
To recruit and train the staff under his/her direct responsibility (FS/Livelihood/DRR Supervisors)
Recruitment will be organized under the supervision of the Field Coordinator
To prepare job descriptions of the team under his responsibility
To evaluate skills and performances of the staff under his/her responsibility, every 6 months
To organize with his team a detailed planning of activities
To motivate and manage the team
To build the capacity of staff under him/her to realise their program related objectives
To organize the collection of information with his/her team (baseline, KAP surveys, case studies, weekly reports, quarterly reports)
Program quality
To implement the proposed FS, Livelihood and DRR activities
To be responsible of the progress and the quality of the work
To undertake an initial assessment (baseline) of the proposed activities, and on-going and periodic assessments, taking account for quality and relevance of the program vis-Ã -vis community needs
To propose alternative or more appropriate and cost effective activities relevant to the area, if relevant
To control the evolution of the program (progress indicator, relevance and efficiency) and to adjust activities and processes
To ensure periodic assessments of the program and to adjust if necessary to the needs in collaboration with the Field
Coordinator and Food Security/Livelihoods Coordinator
To contribute to the capitalisation of tools and reports
Where necessary, conduct scoping missions for other potential interventions in the area
Program activities
Note: This list may evolve during the course of the project
Pastoralist Field School (PFS) trainings, including introduction of improved breed animals, distribution of milking cans, market analysis and livestock insurance
Creation or revision of community disaster risk reduction contingency and action plans using the CMDRR approach
Promotion of natural resource management (conservation areas, prosopis management and transformation)
Support to income generating activities (fodder production, multi-nutrient urea licking blocks)
Fisheries value chain improvement
Training/capacity building
Logistic / Administration
To define the chronogram of purchase concerning the whole program
To prepare purchase requests for his/her field (tools and materials) in liaison with the Logistics and Administrator officers, concerning program activities
To schedule weekly movement and transport needs
To validate access to working places in the intervention area in terms of security, for his/her staff and him/herself, in liaison with the Field Coordinator
To validate movements in and out of stocks, concerning program activities
To follow the program budget lines and update the operational follow up (OPEFU), prepare program budget forecasts and ensure budgets match expenses
To set and follow up needs in terms of cash flow forecast for the program
Evaluation / reporting
Report on the program according to donor requirements
Report on weekly basis to the Field Coordinator
Make sure indicators as specified in the logical framework are used according to the sources specified
Ensure appropriate M&E activities are carried out regularly by program staff
Participate to needs assessments
Propose new activities according to need assessments for the area covered
Participate in the surveillance of the food security situation in the area by regularly participating in assessments, observation and analysis and assist in the development of monitoring tools
Evaluate success of project and its impact during and at the end of all the activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, veterinary science, agro-economics, international development or other technical field relevant to Food Security/Livelihoods
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in Food Security/Livelihoods project management in a similar position
Minimum 4 years of experience within an NGO or similar agency
Minimum 2 years of experience in Disaster Risk Reduction and resilience building programming
Sound knowledge of natural resource management and livestock keeping in the ASAL areas of Kenya
Experience in agro-pastoral and pastoral livelihood contexts and programming
Experience of working in the ASALs preferred
Experience in fishing programming would be an advantage Proven experience in project cycle management in the NGO context
Proven experience of working directly with communities and developing community driven projects
Proven experience in team management and planning
Person Specification:
Skills/Competencies
Understanding and interest in emergency humanitarian situations
Knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian actors
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Team leader and coordination ability
Ability to propose and put into action new ideas
Ability to negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent communication skills and writing capacity
Strong interpersonal and community mobilization skills
Calm and diplomatic
Strong working capacity
Ability to work in a multicultural team
Good knowledge of the project management cycle and methodology
Ability to understand and prioritize the perspective of beneficiary communities during the planning and
implementation of project activities
Ability to work well under pressure in an isolated environment
Good stress management skills
Adaptability to security rules and behavior guidelines
Languages:
Fluency in English, Kiswahili and languages of northern Kenya region is an asset
IT Skills:
Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of SPSS and similar statistical packages would be an advantage
How to apply:
Send a cover letter and CV to the following email address: jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org. Please indicate the job title and location in the email subject line clearly.
Deadline for applications: 29th September 2013.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duration: 1 year(with extension possibility)
Start Date: 1st November 2013
MISSION
Goal/purpose:
The FS/Livelihood/DRR Program Manager is a key person who will be responsible for managing the whole Food Security (FS), Livelihood and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) component of the DFID-funded “Improving the drought resilience of populations in Northern Kenya” project in North Horr.
S/he manages his/her team to achieve the humanitarian objectives as defined per the proposal and according to SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL principles.
ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)
Line manager: Field Coordinator
Line report: 1 Program Manager assistant and 5 Supervisors
Technical links: Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator Kenya/Somalia
Responsibilities
Note: this list gives the framework of the activities but it is not exhaustive. You may be asked to complete other duties.
Strong capacity building of local staff is necessary to be able to implement the proposed activities.
Program realization
To assess the political, social and security context in the region, identify the key trends
To be responsible for implementing the FS/Livelihood/DRR program in accordance with SI and donor guidelines and standards
To be responsible of the coherence of the program with regards to the population needs and logical framework proposed
Contribute to a program strategy adapted to the organisation strategy and the context
To plan activities and initiate procurements in time, according to the objectives of the program
To ensure adherence to the budgets with objectives and activities settled jointly with the financial staff in the field and at Nairobi level
To liaise/network with other actors (NGOs, CBOs and local authorities) in the area on issues relating to activities within the program
To attend internal and external meetings
Management
To recruit and train the staff under his/her direct responsibility (FS/Livelihood/DRR Supervisors)
Recruitment will be organized under the supervision of the Field Coordinator
To prepare job descriptions of the team under his responsibility
To evaluate skills and performances of the staff under his/her responsibility, every 6 months
To organize with his team a detailed planning of activities
To motivate and manage the team
To build the capacity of staff under him/her to realise their program related objectives
To organize the collection of information with his/her team (baseline, KAP surveys, case studies, weekly reports, quarterly reports)
Program quality
To implement the proposed FS, Livelihood and DRR activities
To be responsible of the progress and the quality of the work
To undertake an initial assessment (baseline) of the proposed activities, and on-going and periodic assessments, taking account for quality and relevance of the program vis-Ã -vis community needs
To propose alternative or more appropriate and cost effective activities relevant to the area, if relevant
To control the evolution of the program (progress indicator, relevance and efficiency) and to adjust activities and processes
To ensure periodic assessments of the program and to adjust if necessary to the needs in collaboration with the Field
Coordinator and Food Security/Livelihoods Coordinator
To contribute to the capitalisation of tools and reports
Where necessary, conduct scoping missions for other potential interventions in the area
Program activities
Note: This list may evolve during the course of the project
Pastoralist Field School (PFS) trainings, including introduction of improved breed animals, distribution of milking cans, market analysis and livestock insurance
Creation or revision of community disaster risk reduction contingency and action plans using the CMDRR approach
Promotion of natural resource management (conservation areas, prosopis management and transformation)
Support to income generating activities (fodder production, multi-nutrient urea licking blocks)
Fisheries value chain improvement
Training/capacity building
Logistic / Administration
To define the chronogram of purchase concerning the whole program
To prepare purchase requests for his/her field (tools and materials) in liaison with the Logistics and Administrator officers, concerning program activities
To schedule weekly movement and transport needs
To validate access to working places in the intervention area in terms of security, for his/her staff and him/herself, in liaison with the Field Coordinator
To validate movements in and out of stocks, concerning program activities
To follow the program budget lines and update the operational follow up (OPEFU), prepare program budget forecasts and ensure budgets match expenses
To set and follow up needs in terms of cash flow forecast for the program
Evaluation / reporting
Report on the program according to donor requirements
Report on weekly basis to the Field Coordinator
Make sure indicators as specified in the logical framework are used according to the sources specified
Ensure appropriate M&E activities are carried out regularly by program staff
Participate to needs assessments
Propose new activities according to need assessments for the area covered
Participate in the surveillance of the food security situation in the area by regularly participating in assessments, observation and analysis and assist in the development of monitoring tools
Evaluate success of project and its impact during and at the end of all the activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, veterinary science, agro-economics, international development or other technical field relevant to Food Security/Livelihoods
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in Food Security/Livelihoods project management in a similar position
Minimum 4 years of experience within an NGO or similar agency
Minimum 2 years of experience in Disaster Risk Reduction and resilience building programming
Sound knowledge of natural resource management and livestock keeping in the ASAL areas of Kenya
Experience in agro-pastoral and pastoral livelihood contexts and programming
Experience of working in the ASALs preferred
Experience in fishing programming would be an advantage Proven experience in project cycle management in the NGO context
Proven experience of working directly with communities and developing community driven projects
Proven experience in team management and planning
Person Specification:
Skills/Competencies
Understanding and interest in emergency humanitarian situations
Knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian actors
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Team leader and coordination ability
Ability to propose and put into action new ideas
Ability to negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent communication skills and writing capacity
Strong interpersonal and community mobilization skills
Calm and diplomatic
Strong working capacity
Ability to work in a multicultural team
Good knowledge of the project management cycle and methodology
Ability to understand and prioritize the perspective of beneficiary communities during the planning and
implementation of project activities
Ability to work well under pressure in an isolated environment
Good stress management skills
Adaptability to security rules and behavior guidelines
Languages:
Fluency in English, Kiswahili and languages of northern Kenya region is an asset
IT Skills:
Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of SPSS and similar statistical packages would be an advantage
How to apply:
Send a cover letter and CV to the following email address: jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org. Please indicate the job title and location in the email subject line clearly.
Deadline for applications: 29th September 2013.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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