The Canadian High Commission in Kenya is seeking to recruit a Development Officer in the mission
The responsibilities include:
• Overseeing the work of consultants, managing programming, providing field representation for
Canadian supported activities in Kenya and the region, and managing relations with donors and
Kenyan, regional, international and NGO partners
• Providing reviews of programming proposals, monitoring for results based on results based
management (RBM) analyses, and liaising with CIDA Headquarters
• Ensuring that Canadian procedures and contracting and financial management regulations are
followed
• Assisting in the identification and development of new programming and the updating of
programming strategies
Qualified applicant must have:
• A Masters degree from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education and work
experience in a field related to international development
• At least 5 years work experience in project/programme management, preferably in the field of
international development
• Strong management, analytical skills, leadership skills and experience in multi-cultural
environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
The responsibilities include:
• Overseeing the work of consultants, managing programming, providing field representation for
Canadian supported activities in Kenya and the region, and managing relations with donors and
Kenyan, regional, international and NGO partners
• Providing reviews of programming proposals, monitoring for results based on results based
management (RBM) analyses, and liaising with CIDA Headquarters
• Ensuring that Canadian procedures and contracting and financial management regulations are
followed
• Assisting in the identification and development of new programming and the updating of
programming strategies
Qualified applicant must have:
• A Masters degree from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education and work
experience in a field related to international development
• At least 5 years work experience in project/programme management, preferably in the field of
international development
• Strong management, analytical skills, leadership skills and experience in multi-cultural
environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines