Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Program Coordinators

A humanitarian organization based in the UK wishes to set up a regional office in Kenya to serve the East/Central and the Horn of Africa in her endevours to launch intervention programs in the region. They have therefore asked momentam through the NGO Council to assist in sourcing for staff as listed.

Application Process

To apply for any of the positions please send us a copy of your CV with a covering letter by the 29th April 2011. You will need to demonstrate in full how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job description.

1. Regional Program Coordinators

Requirements

* Good knowledge of macro/micro development issues in East/Central and Horn of Africa.
* Knowledge of organizational issues and working practices of NGOs, international funding agencies and government departments.

* Project management experience
* An understanding of the psychology of humans.
* Knowledge about the issues pertaining to livelihoods and issues risking in the targeted area.
* Understanding of civil society responses to address the issues of the disadvantaged in the region and those stricken with famine
* Understanding of policy framework relating to the disadvantaged
* Ability to relate to people, particularly the disadvantaged and famine stricken.

* Ability to withstand high pressure demanding environment
* Good working relations in a multicultural setting
* Willingness to travel across the region at 60%

Education

* University degree in sociology or related those with Masters degree have an advantage
* 5-7yrs of experience in the same field

Send applications  and CV’s to placement@momentam.org
Only candidates short listed for interview will be contacted.