Position Title: Regional Program Coordinator
(1 Position)
Reporting to: Assistant Secretary General
Job Location: Upper Eastern & Central
Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya.
Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:
Overall Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Regional Programme Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and providing strategic and visionary leadership with full operational responsibility in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies to effectively address emerging issues, risks and opportunities related to the Global Fund programme in their respective Regions.
S/He will spearheading the implementation of strategic capacity enhancement processes as well as reviewing the PR and the Sub recipients’ performance to ensure effective utilisation of physical, financial and human resources allocated for the Non State Actors.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction to staff in the Region to design, implement and evaluate strategic action plans and budgets in line with approved Global Fund (GF) policies and international best practices aimed at ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
Direct and exercise overall control of the GF’s operations in the Region to ensure that its activities are managed in a professional and efficient manner in order to meet its strategic objectives
Implement effective Grants management policies and systems for monitoring and reporting financial performance of Non State Actors to ensure proper management and accountability of funds in line with financial and budgetary policies and procedures of GF in the Region.
Oversee the implementation of resource allocation, efficient program implementation, and competent program monitoring and reporting in the Region.
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant post-graduate qualification in Business Management (MBA) or MSc in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent qualifications with certificate in project management
Over five (5) years experience in Grants and Programme Management.
Previous work in HIV and or Health grant programs will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
Broad knowledge of HIV management, trends and goals at national, regional and international levels aimed at preventing and alleviating HIV related human suffering
Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognise and adjust to rapidly changing conditions in order to align programmes to the GF strategic plan.
Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation
Ability to develop and implement accountability and performance management systems as well as linking the pay system to performance and results
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as Accounting Software, word processing, spread sheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Wednesday, 10th May 2012.
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