NGO Kenya Jobs. Project Coordinator

NGO  Kenya Jobs

Dorcas is a Christian relief and development organisation active in Eastern Europe and Africa.

In these regions Dorcas works together with local partner organisations.

Dorcas is committed to fulfil the command Jesus Christ gave to His followers to take care of the poor and oppressed (Mt.25.31-46), irrespective of their race, religion, gender or political conviction, by encouraging self-reliance through development, providing social care and assisting in emergency situations.

Dorcas will expand its Agriculture, Food Security, Livelihoods and Disaster Management program (AFLM) to Moyale region in Kenya and Ethiopia.

For the Kenyan side of this cross border AFLM program aimed at reducing the underlying causes of conflict in the Horn of Africa, Dorcas is looking for an experienced:

Project Coordinator AFLM
Employment: 1,0 FTE
To be stationed in Moyale region Kenya

Setting up and design of the AFLM program in Moyale, Kenya according to Dorcas policies and donor requirements;

• Selecting local partners for co-implementation of the AFLM program;
• Ensuring implementation of the AFLM program in Moyale Kenya in line with the agreed upon program goals including; Project Cycle Management, HRM, daily field office management and security management
• Implementation of the AFLM projects self-implemented by Dorcas Aid Kenya in Moyale region;
• Monitoring & coordination of the AFLM projects co-implemented by local partners in Moyale region;
• Providing technical advice and support to field staff and partner organizations;
• Timely submission of reports according donor requirements;
• Establishing and maintaining good relations with local government authorities, (I)NGO’s, UN coordination structures and other stakeholders;
• Contributing to institutional fundraising for further expansion of the AFLM program.

Job Requirements:

• Ability and passion to live and work in basic circumstances in a remote location
• Minimum of 5 years working experience with AFLM programs in a disaster prone context;
• BSc or MA degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development or another relevant field related to food security in a development context;
• Familiarity with the self-help approach, knowledge on agriculture and value chain development, experience with Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM), humanitarian aid and working experience in the Moyale region is a plus;
• Proactive attitude, flexible personality, strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Adherence to the mission and vision of Dorcas and active member of a church;
• Experience in proposal writing;
• Fluent command of English and speaking the local language will have added value.

We offer:

• A suitable salary and good secondary employment conditions
• Good working environment in an international team
• Opportunity for personal development

Information and application
You can send your application letter and CV latest on 28th February 2014 to:office@kenya.dorcas.org or office@eastern-africa.dorcas.org

Those who had applied need not to re-apply.