Operational Coordinator : Kenya & Somalia

Handicap International is looking for : Operational Coordinator COUNTRY : Kenya & Somalia
CITY : Nairobi Starting date : ASAP
Length of the assignment : 2 Years Closing date for application : 15/06/2012
Advertisement reference : OPS/KEN/AN

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Kenya Somalia Program is one of the most complex program of HI, with 5 sites covering 2 countries. Historically, the program has developed several innovative thematic (HIV & Disability, GBV, Post Violence Management) and benefits from a large range of competences & technical resources. Priority was given some years ago to national staff promotion at mid level management, and as key hub in East Africa, the program hosts two technical coordinators (Disability and Rehabilitation). Currently the reinforcement of the program, by the organisation of different support missions, is ongoing. The creation of the operational coordinator position (replacing the M&E coordinator), is part of this process.

JOB CONTEXT: The position is based in Nairobi, but the program is covering two countries (Kenya & Somalia) and the operational coordinator will have to travel to the 4 main sites on a regular basis (Nairobi, Kitale, Garissa/Dadaab, Hargeisa).

JOB DESCRIPTION: The operational coordinator is working under the supervision of the program director and is directly managing the 4 site coordinators. The position is cross-cutting, guiding the program on operational strategy, quality of actions, capacity building of the teams and monitoring and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities: • Participate to the development of the operational strategy of the program and its mid term reviews • Develop and write new projects in respect of the operational strategy in collaboration with the technical unit and under the supervision of the program director • Participate to the fundraising strategy of the program • Supervise and guide the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation strategy developed by headquarter • Animate quarterly monitoring and evaluation meeting of all projects, in collaboration with the technical coordinators and support services • Strengthen project cycle management skills for senior staff • Develop in coordination with the PD a culture of networking; participate to national and international – related meetings / clusters / etc • Pilot the capitalisation activities. • Work in close collaboration with the technical unit and guarantee the regular involvement of the project - related technical referents from headquarters • Guarantee the respect of donor’s reporting deadlines and support the staff in the report writing • Participate to the recruitment of human resources needed for the implementation of the projects

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Mandatory: University degree in Project Management or equivalent At least 3 years experience in project or program coordination in a development context Experience of project monitoring and evaluation Proposal writing & reporting experience Excellent communication skills

Complementary: Social, public health or paramedical studies Emergency project management Good financial management knowledge

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: English (written and spoken) French would also be an advantage

JOB ENVIRONMENT: As a result of the contested 2007 Kenya presidential elections, the country faced riots & violence which led to massive population displacement and up to 1200 deaths. As much as the situation remains overall stable and secure for the region, it is key to bear in mind that some destabilizing factors are still present. HI operations in Somalia are strictly conducted in the northern states of Puntland and Somaliland where security is overall under control, despite some periodic but rare outbreaks.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Salary: 2100 – 2400 € gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Or Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children

How to apply:

Please send resume and covering letter with the reference OPS/KEN/AN to: HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL - 14, avenue Berthelot - 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 - FRANCE Email: recrut14@handicap-international.org Website: www.handicap-international.fr Please do not telephone