Job title: Program Manager, Nairobi
Closing Date: Saturday, 25 February 2012
RECRUITMENT FOR PROGRAM MANAGER POSITON
ORGANIZATION: OLIVE LEAF FOUNDATION – KENYA OLIVE LEAF Foundation is a South African Sustainable Development organization (SDO) with programmes in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria and Cote D'Ivoire. OLIVE LEAF Foundation's vision is to shape a better world for current and future generations that (a) meets the fundamental human needs of all its people (b) gives voice to the unheard (c) constitutes strong, economically prosperous & self-reliant communities (d) manages its limited ecological resources responsibly Our purpose is to enable sustainable community development. Olive Leaf Foundation Kenya Office is commencing a Sida/DFID -funded program through Act! in Kitui County entitled Changieni Rasili Mali (CRM) focusing on The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (commonly known as ASALs) which cover more than 80 per cent of the country's land mass and are home to about 10 million people. Kitui County will be the focus of this project as it exhibits most of the natural resources management challenges characteristic of ASALs. The main goal of this programme will be to enhance the capacities of Community based Organizations (CBOs) in Kitui County to advocate for policies and laws that promote better management and sustainable utilization of mineral resources in Kitui County. ASALs have and will continue to suffer underdevelopment, unless fundamental policy changes occur both at the government and non-government levels so as to tackle these challenges. It is in this effort that Olive leaf Kenya Seeks to recruit a program manager to oversee activities of the project. Summary of Position: The Project Manager will be based in Kitui County and report to Country Director, and is an integral member of the Country programme. S/he will work closely with the Capacity Development and advocacy Officer. S/he will be responsible for the timely implementation of the activities in the new project, building an action team of partners and staff and measuring the impact of the results of the project. Responsibilities: Organizational Development and Implementation:  Establish an action team for implementation of the project - building partnerships with key partners in the project and staff members.  Ensure the work planning with the action team, implementation and reporting of the activities in respect of the project to support the program.  Manage the various partnerships.  Work with the Capacity Development, Networking and advocacy Officer to build appropriate strategy for the rollout of the project.  Establish good working relations with relevant stakeholders for the effective implementation of the project including government offices, other Non – state actors dealing in similar projects, media partners, etc.  Develop and maintain proactive, positive, and professional relationships with partner organizations, other NGOS, donors, clients, politicians, key government officials, civil society groups, media professionals, etc.  Implement, in coordination with the finance/admin Manager administrative and financial systems for the execution of the project.  Maintain regular written and oral reporting to the Country Director on key country, regional, program, security regarding the ASAL region and staff issues.  Maintain responsible media coverage, as per the donors requirement contract of program events and issues in the region related to Olive leaf Foundation and the project Administration:  Establishing, managing and evaluating on Program team.  Ensure the implementation of project is on-time and within the stipulated budget.  Ensure compliance with Donor/ Olive Leaf Foundation Manual policies and procedures.  Oversee the management of grants and budgets, ensuring timely grant reporting and compliance with contract and donor guidelines.  In collaboration with the Olive Leaf Foundation Finance and Accounting Manager, manage and report the finances of the office, establishing and monitoring a system of checks and balances to ensure the program's financial stability and viability within annual operating budget.  Be the focal point with regard to organization-wide institutional learning and design, monitoring and evaluation policies The Project Manager will work with the Country Director to establish strategic priorities for the CRM facility in Kenya, including defining program priorities, plans and long-term strategy within the overall Country ASAL region vision and goals. With these priorities, collaboration will be expected to:  Identify and assess current and existing Mineral Resources (Coal, Limestone & Sand) management initiatives in Kenya and the relevant actors and stakeholders.  Identify local partners and target communities, and seek their input through individual meetings and planning sessions.  Establish Act! CRM project vision and specific objectives for ASAL region to contribute to the potential wider Kenya country program, including identifying tools and methodology.  Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its Institutional Learning efforts. Resource Mobilization:
 Continuous sourcing of resource mobilization sources and subsequent preparation and presentation of proposals to the potential funders. As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties. Minimum Qualifications:
 A first degree in social sciences or community development or any other relevant field with experience of not less than 3 years in progam management  Demonstrated budgeting, proposal writing, and grants management skills  Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging situations  Knowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage multi-donor funding  Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to build and conduct effective professional working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally  Spoken and written fluency in English and Kiswahili.  Strong oral and written communications skills.  Cultural sensitivity and adaptability as well as possessing an entrepreneurial spirit.  Experience in living and working Kitui or the larger Eastern Province region.  Experience in Natural Resource Management and conservation projects will be an added advantage.  Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and databases.  S/he will be a Kenyan National Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
How to apply:
Interested Candidates should send their letter of interest, explaining how they meet the above criteria, an up to date C.V with daytime contacts and 3 referees who should be from current/ previous employments to oliveleafkenya@gmail.com . Please indicate your salary expectations.
Deadline is 25th February 2012
