Deadline:29 Jan2013
World Vision International(WVI) is seeking applications from qualified and deserving candidates for the job/vacancy of Director, Integrated Ministry Program . The location of this job will be based in Nairobi,Kenya. Please note that this position is on contractual basis for a period of about 2 years.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Required:
- Master’s degree in International Development, Program Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Economics, Rural Development or a related field
- Minimum of 15 years post graduate experience in a large organization in work involving planning, implementing and reporting on development, relief projects and experience in managing over 50 dollar million program in a year.
- Minimum of 5 years managerial experience in Portfolio and Program Management with a thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex, international development organization.
- Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred.
- Results oriented, able to handle public relations, able to satisfy donors and a team player.
- Deep knowledge of WVI working systems, policies and standards will be an advantage.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Development Social Sciences Management or other field applicable to developing country context
- Training or certification in Portfolio and/or Programme Management with accredited institutions.
- Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government UN and INGO officials.
- Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with an empowering and outcome oriented approach.
- Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- The person must be results oriented able to handle public relations, able to satisfy donors and a team player.
- Good interpersonal Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
- Able to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
- Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes or similar database, email and internet programs.
- Ability to travel within country regional and internationally.
How to Apply
- Online
For more information please visit this link.
