Project Manager

 

Igare Rural Development Organization (IRDO) with funding from the Community Environment Facility (CEF II) of the Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF), which is a trust of the European Union and the Government of Kenya, is looking for a Project manager to spear head implementation of a Three-year project titled “Rehabilitation of Nyankongo Swamp and Conservation of river Rigare catchments”

.             Duties and Responsibilities:

v  Coordinating day- to -day implementation of project activities

v  Implementing the recommendations of the Project Implementation Committee (PIC) as contained in the project document

v  Providing technical and administrative support to the PIC

v  Supervising the implementation of various project activities in collaboration with other key project partners

v  Preparing both narrative and financial reports as per the Financing Agreement under the direction of the PIC and distribute them to the respective offices

v  Providing secretarial services to PIC including organizing and facilitating project meetings and taking minutes

v  Preparing relevant project documents and reports for review and approval by the PIC

v  Custodian of all project property and maintenance of accurate project records including community contribution and ledgers

v  Facilitating preparation and logistical arrangements for all project trainings including seminars, workshops and exchange visits among others

v  Ensuring timely preparation and submission of workplans, financial and progress reports

v  Conducting monitoring and evaluation jointly with the PIC and other partners to track project progress

 

Qualifications and Experience

Reporting to the PIC the Project Manager should meet the following conditions:

v  He/She must have at least a first degree in Natural Resources Management, environmental sciences, community development, entrepreneurship, or social sciences with good understanding of project management cycle.

v  Must have at least 3 years experience in community based management projects with special interest in environmental conservation and poverty reduction issues

v  Those applicants with a Diploma in Natural Resources Management, environmental sciences, community development, entrepreneurship, or social sciences and with good understanding of project management cycle & five years working experience will also be considered.

v  Must have excellent community mobilization and organizational skills

v  A good understanding of the local context/issues particularly environmental and poverty

v  Must have good communication and inter-personal skills

v  Must be computer literate with good technical report writing skills

v  Must be able to work with minimum supervision

v  Basic accounting, book keeping skills will be an added advantage

If you have the above qualifications submit your application to:

 

The PIC Chairman

Igare Rural Development Organization

P.O Box 3949- 40200

Kisii

Email: igarerural@gmail.com  

The application must be received on or before 07/06/2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.  The applicants must enclose a CV with details of their telephone contacts.