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• Manage
  the implementation of all programming and operations in the area of
  operation.
• Responsible
  for programme design and developing funding proposal to the donors.
• Manage
  and ensure effective budget management through close monitoring and
  reporting on financial information.
• Ensure
  that appropriate controls, systems and procedures are in place.
• Oversee
  sponsorship programming including the development and implementation of
  sponsorship strategic business plans.
• Regularly
  review strategic implications of sponsorship feasibility and on-going risk
  management.
• Actively
  facilitate the integration of sponsorship in development programmes that
  promote child well-being.
• Oversee
  the performance management for all staff.
• Lead
  the monitoring and evaluation of all project activities in the area to
  determine the extent to which they are meeting objectives and determine
  modification /action needed to improve achievements. Participate in and/or
  supervise assessments for new projects as required.
• Serve
  as the security focal point for the area .
• Maintain
  an overview of the external context in area Federation – political,
  social, economic and humanitarian – providing regular updates and analysis
  to the Federation

• The
  incumbent should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in
  Community Development, Community Psychology, Counselling, Social Work and
  Social Administration, Development Studies management or any social
  science discipline or equivalent relevant work experience. Possession of a
  Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management is an added advantage.
• At
  least three years’ experience managing large development programs in an
  NGO, preferably in community development and/or child-focused programming
  (Development and Humanitarian)
• Strong
  planning and organizational skills to meet programme goals.
• Past
  experience supervising and evaluating program support and technical staff
  with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Proven
  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.
• Fluency
  in both written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated
  technical expertise in such areas as: project, budget and resource
  management
• Familiarity
  with and knowledge in program design; grant acquisition and management.
• Skills
  in technical oversight and accountability of grant funded programs;
  resource stewardship, and cross functional coordination.
• Computer
  proficiency in general Office software (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and
  Outlook)

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