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• Oversee the implementation of all programs
  and operations in area.
• Ensure coherence with Federation programme
  approach, linking to ChildFund strategy.
• Works closely with ChildFund Regional
  manager on key technical issues to ensure adherence to best practice
  approaches and standards.
• Regularly review strategic implications of
  sponsorship feasibility-and on-going risk management.
• Manage human resource, including
  performance management and administration.
• Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation
  of all project activities in area Federation to determine the extent to which
  they are meeting objectives and determine modification /action needed to
  improve achievements.
• Actively participate in and/or supervise
  assessments for new projects as required.
• Serve as security focal point for the area
  federation, providing regular updates and analysis to the Regional manager
• Update and maintain an overview of the
  external context in area federation – political, social, economic and
  humanitarian – providing regular updates and analysis to the Federation

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold
  a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Work and Social
  Administration, Development Studies, Community development, or any social
  science discipline or equivalent relevant work experience.  Possession of a post graduate Diploma in
  Project planning & Management is an added advantage.
• Five or more years’ experience managing
  development programs in an NGO, preferably in a technical area, community
  development and/or child- focused programming
• Previous experience of managing a large
  programme (Development & humanitarian).
• Demonstrated technical expertise in such
  areas as: project, budget and resource management
• Demonstration of knowledge of program
  design; grant acquisition        and
  management; providing oversight and accountability grant funded programs;
  resource stewardship, and cross functional coordination
• Strong planning and organizational skills
  to meet programme goals.
• Past experience of managing the programme
  cycle, including assessments, project design, proposal and report writing,
  implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Past exposure and experience supervising
  and evaluating program support and technical staff with the ability to
  lead and motivate others.
• Demonstrated experience in resource and financial
  management.
• Strong proposal and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomacy
  and experience in building relationships, fostering interagency
  coordination and representing an organization to external parties at a
  senior level.
• Show commitment to and understanding of
  CECE and ChildFund aims, values, principles and policies.
• Possess the ability to work under
  pressure.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Computer proficiency in MS office.

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