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• Provide overall leadership to project
  execution
• Develop and monitor the implementation of
  annual and quarterly consolidated work plans, procurement plans and
  budgets in line with project goals/objectives
• Offer technical support to team in making
  annual and quarterly activity work plans and budgets and ensure the plans
  are executed as scheduled
• Regularly monitor and track project’s
  progress and handle any issues that arise
• Create and maintain comprehensive project
  documentation, plans and reports
• Manage the translation of plans into
  operations and monitor their implementation
• Monitor and supervise timely and quality
  implementation of project annual plans and targets Serve as the point of
  contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants

• Develop fundable proposals in collaboration
  with other IIRR members and other key stakeholders for the sustainability
  of various programs in the region in line with IIRR strategic objectives
• Regularly review and monitor sub-granting
  processes among implementing partners and follow-up accountability of the
  grants

• Track project performance in alignment to
  project objectives
• Develop performance objectives with and
  appraise staff
• Carry out capacity gaps assessment and build
  (train, mentor, and support supervise) staff for effective project
  execution
• Supervise and implement support activities to
  maintain a competent & motivated staff
• Anticipate and ensure staff gaps are filled
  in a timely manner

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships and
  networks with district key stakeholders and other partner organizations
  involved in programs and advocate for comprehensive, relevant and
  harmonized interventions in the region in line with various program
  objectives and Central and Local Governments.
• Represent IIRR in local, national and
  international forums
• Facilitate staff capacity enhancement on
  aspects of partnering, collaboration and networking
• Facilitate effective management of
  sub-granting to different implementing partners
• Facilitate periodic mapping and updating of
  the partners database at the programme level
• Ensure partner review and reflection events
  are held on a periodic basis.

• Ensure periodic reports are written and
  shared with relevant stakeholders in time and in agreed formats
• Ensure assets and equipment are prudently
  utilised and well maintained according to policy and set guidelines
• Implement policies that promote
  accountability of resources
• Use project management tools to monitor
  budget, plans and expenditure
• Manage budget according to project budget
  expenditure within planned time frame and approved budgets
• Monitor and manage over or under spending in
  a timely manner in line with standards
• Ensure adherence to financial management and
  accountability in line with policy guidelines
• Risk management – Monitor and address or
  report any risks to management
• Ensure appropriate filing and availability of
  documents required for internal and external communications,
  accountability, audits, and evaluation purposes and reporting

• Prepare monthly, semi-annual, annual and end
  of project reports
• Supervise on-going program assessments,
  evaluation and operational research studies, and take lead in utilizing
  the recommendations to improve programming.
• Organise quarterly learning/reflection
  sessions with staff, stakeholders to assess project implementation and
  develop action points for improvement
• Mentor staff in translating organization
  expectations into designs, plans and M&E processes
• Manage the processes of baselines,
  evaluations and research
• Lead Participatory Monitoring activities
  where stakeholders are involved and develop action points for improvement
• Lead documentation of significant changes and
  share with stakeholders
• Organise write shops where stakeholders meet
  to document their experiences of project interventions
• Identify research opportunities,
  conduct/participate in research, monitor and implement research activities
  document and share findings/lessons learnt 

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
  Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management and
  Masters is an added advantage. Certificate in PMDPro, PMP is desired
• A minimum of three years’ experience in
  managing Livelihoods programs/projects with a reputable international NGO,
  and experience with Central and Local Governments and donor relations
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  and of project management tools
• Effective communication skills (written and
  spoken) in the English language
• Solid organizational skills including
  attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
  work as part of a multicultural team
• Able to work under pressure and on multiple
  tasks
• Resource mobilization with experience in
  writing proposals 

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