Site Manager

Position: Site Manager
Responsible to:- Operational Coordinator – Refugee Affairs (OC-RA)
Location: Dadaab – Non family duty station
Closing date : - 16th June, 2014

THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International (HI) is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all. The rehabilitation project in Dadaab aims to provide and secure tangible and measurable improvement of independency in activities of daily living and quality of life of refugees living with physical impairment or disability.

THE POSITION
He/she provides overall supervision and coordination in the field, specifically focusing on representation, human resources, logistic, finance, resource mobilization, security management, and internal control for all project activities in line with HI Kenya-Somalia sector’s programme strategy.

He/she will be responsible for
1. Representation of HI at field level
 Representing HI at field level and maintain a positive image of the organization
 Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with local officials, government bodies and international agencies
2. Participating in the strategic development of the programme and initiates its implementation at field level
 Monitoring the needs, context and overall situation in the field and making sure that needs and gaps are regularly assessed by the project teams
 Providing inputs to the program strategy and to its review
3. Resource mobilization at field level and coordination of compound partnerships
 In coordination with the OC-RA, be in charge of resource mobilization at field level and maintaining positive and regular partner relations.
 Be alert on funding and partnership opportunities
4. Contributing to the smooth and timely implementation of project activities
 Ensuring the quality and timely submission of the ( donor )reports
5. Plan the financial strategy of the field and ensure its effective implementation
 Developing the annual support cost budget and follow up its implementation after validation
 Validating the cash requests of the site.
 Main signatory on HI accounts on the field, on delegation of Programme Director
6. Management and supervison of staff under his/her line management
7. Security management in close collaboration with the PD for assets and human resources. The Site Manager will be the main focus for HI safety and security in the area of operation
 Representing HI in local security meetings with local authorities, other members of the international and national humanitarian community in cooperation with the OC-RA and Programme Director.
 Implementing HI’s security plans, local security rules and procedures
8. Regular reporting
 Writing reports of the key meetings and share them with the OC-RA and other management staff
 Ensuring timely monthly reporting on the activities to the OC-RA, the Operational Coordinator, and other management staff
9. Respect and upholding of HI identity, rules and policies

Qualifications and skills required:
Essential
Education University Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Management discipline, or any related field with equivalent relevant experience

Experience 
 At least 3 years practical experience as programme or site manager, preferably in a refugee or post-emergency setting
 Knowledge of disability, inclusion, and advocacy is an added advantage

Attributes
 Organizational skills
 Team Player
 Management skills
 Decision Making
 Analytical skills
 Communication and listening skills
 Multi tasking
 Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
 Innovative
 Problem solving

Skills required
 Project management
 Experience in strategic and operational

Planning
 Fundraising
 Proposal writing
 Training Development and Facilitation
 Budget management
 Budget monitoring
 Cash Forecast
 Financial Management
 Report writing
 Logistics Management
 Report and monitoring tools
 Staff Administrative Management
 Security Management

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current OFFICIAL contacts) by email to :- recruit08@handicap-international.or.ke . The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Site Manager – DDB 

Position”
Please note that due to the urgency of the position, applications will be processed as they are received and interviews shall be conducted on short notice.

Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted. Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons withDisabilities are encouraged to apply