IDLO Country Manager Jobs in Kenya

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity.

We contribute to creating stable and inclusive societies where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law. To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLO.

Under the direct supervision and in close cooperation with the IDLO Regional Program Manager, Africa, the Country Manager shall perform the following duties:

Responsible for the overall management of the Program, ensuring effective, efficient, results based and timely delivery of activities and results;

Oversee the implementation of the Program’s work plan, analyze and anticipate delays and
challenges, proposing adjustments as required;

Oversee the local financial management of the program, review the Program’s financial
reporting and Program budget forecasts;

Expedite program implementation through discussions and correspondence with technical,
substantive, and project personnel, ensuring HQ support, including undertaking field visits
and analysis of periodic program progress reports;

Provide technical support and supervision to ensure compliance with IDLO’s quality
standards throughout the implementation of the Program’s activities;

Supervise the preparation of timely donor narrative reports in collaboration with the
relevant Program Managers at the Country Office level and in consultation with the
Program Coordinator/RPM at IDLO Headquarters;

Ensure that key achievements and results within the Country Office are promptly brought
to the attention of IDLO stakeholders, including External Relations, Resource Mobilization, and Research & Learning;

Lead the development of the Country Strategy, in line with IDLO’s global programmatic
priorities;

In coordination with the Regional Program Manager, lead in the development of country
strategies, sharing accountability with the RPM for key performance indicators ensuring that
these are aligned to the strategic priorities of the organization;

Lead Program Development

Identify new program opportunities and develop team capacity to delivery and promote
program development;

Liaise with external stakeholders and donors to maintain or enhance existing relationships to the benefit of the Organization, as well as to actively participate in advancing new donor and stakeholder partnerships;

Oversee the design of implementation plans within designated area by means of
standardized program cycle management tools, logic models and frameworks, work plans,
monitoring reports, and others;

Responsible for the day to day management of IDLO Field Program Office;

Effectively lead team by providing clear direction, addressing staff development, and
implementing performance management through ongoing dialogue, feedback, and mentoring; motivate and support team with a view to fostering a teamwork approach in meeting objectives and goals; address possible conflicts in a positive and constructive
manner; encourage initiative and maintain effective working relationships within a multicultural setting;

Responsible for developing a Country Office staffing plan, coordinating with Human
Resources in the recruitment and selection of employees;

Oversee the monitoring of contracts, responsible for providing recommendations on
extensions/promotions/terminations and other amendments to contracts;

Monitor the Program implementation environment, including security, political,
development and personnel issues that may affect implementation of IDLO projects; In
coordination with IDLO’s Regional Security Adviser and Country Security focal person,
record issues and risks and guide necessary responses of the Program to changes in the
political and security situation;

Represent IDLO before senior government officials, the donor and international community and other external and internal stakeholders as appropriate;

Represent IDLO in internal and external meetings ensuring that project achievements are
shared to position IDLO as a partner in the work of development in the area of rule of law:

Coordinate program and organizational activities with the Kenyan Government and other
stakeholders and donors;

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

Graduate

degree in Law, International Relations, Development Studies or other relevant field is required. A post gradute degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Experience

Minimum of 10 (ten) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the
international development sector in the areas of: Rule of Law, Human rights, Governance, or
Justice sector reform, including the development, implementation and monitoring of complex programs;

Demonstrated experience in leadership role and proven track record in program management,
program administration preferably in the rule of law sector;

Experience in capacity building programs in developing countries, building the capacity of a broad range of national actors;

Previous experience working in eastern Africa is highly desirable. Prior working experience in Kenya is an asset.

Language

Strong professional oral and writing skills in English is required.

Specific knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies

Broad experience in team and project management, budget management and resource
development, strategic planning and capacity building;

Proven negotiation and diplomacy skills and experience in working with government
departments, ministries and high level officials.

Excellent team building skills and group facilitation skills, including cultural sensitivity;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills;

Proven ability to develop and foster working relationships across a globally based and diverse organization;

Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer and Microsoft office programs and other electronic sources in research activities;

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;

Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit;

Good team player, positive attitude, flexible mind, comfortable in working in multi-cultural settings;

Willingness to work and live in a fragile environment, adhere to IDLO’s security policies and regulations at all times;

Keen sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to IDLO's mandate.

Terms and Conditions

The successful candidate will be contracted for an initial period of 24 months, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The Country Manager will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with expected travels across the Country and may be required to travel to other locations as determined by the Supervisor/organization.

For this internationally recruited position, IDLO shall offer the suitable candidate a monthly basic salary in the range of USD 8,500.- and additional benefit package including medical, mission insurance and provident fund in accordance with IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules.

How to Apply

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply via our website: www.idlo.int/jobs and submit the completed IDLO Personal History Form (PHF), resume and cover letter..

Disclaimer and Closing Date

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by the employee assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

The Director - General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Application deadline is July 10, 2018 (23:59hrs Rome time)

For more information and job application details, see; IDLO Country Manager Jobs in Kenya

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