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AVSI, created in 1972, is a non-profit organization that carries out development cooperation and humanitarian aid projects throughout the world. AVSI works for a world where the person, aware of his/her value and dignity, is the protagonist of his/her own integral
development and that of his/her community, even in crisis and emergency contexts.
AVSI implements cooperation projects in various sectors with a preferential focus on education, meaning that the person is accompanied towards self-discovery and recognition that the other person is a resource. Each project is conceived as an instrument to promote this awareness in everyone involved, has in itself a need for communicating and sharing, and creates an impact capable of generating a positive change.
We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure successful delivery of projects within scope, budget, and schedule. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
Responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring the progress of the project in order to achieve the set objectives.
Responsible for managing the budget, human resources and the correct elaboration of the narrative and financial reports in compliance with the deadlines and rules set by the donors.
Responsible for building strong relationships with various stakeholders and representing the project in various forums and meetings.
Accountable for the successful accomplishment of AVSI Programs/Projects in Kenya.
Responsible for carrying out all project activities according to AVSI procedures (or according to specific request from donors where those are more restrictive compare to AVSI procedures) for the assigned program.
Responsible for the correct implementation of AVSI’s procedure and norms also for the staff assigned to his/her program/project (i.e. Local Staff, or any other employee/collaborator assigned to his/her program).
PM has to guarantee that all agreements and different types of partnership with other organizations for the implementation of the program are clearly documented and approved by Country Director or Area Help Desk.
Assignments and tasks
Represent AVSI to the Government Officials, NGOs’ and Agencies’ in the context of the implementation of the assigned program in full agreement with the Country Representative.
Develop awareness in seeking opportunities to enhance new projects starting from needs, solicitations, and other inputs, that may come from either beneficiaries, internal staff and from every situation where the organization is involved in.
Guarantee to AVSI Kenya high professionalism with respect to authorities, national and international organisations. For this reason, it is important to constantly check the level of professional standards of AVSI Kenya staff under his/her program/project.
Responsible for supervising staff assigned to the specific program/project
Coordinate the assigned program activities assuring the respect of AVSI project implementation procedures. Guarantee the respect of AVSI procedure also for his/her staff.
Responsible for preparing and editing the narrative report for each program as per the request of donors and AVSI rules.
Provide technical support and capacity development of field officers.
BA/BSc/HND
Good level ability in quantitative as well as qualitative research methods; Significant experience i
Interested and qualified? Go to AVSI Foundation on www.avsi.org to apply
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