COOPI Regional Program Manager Jobs in Kenya

COOPI Regional Program Manager Jobs in Kenya

The Regional Program Manager has responsibility at regional level, under the supervision and in cooperation with the Regional Coordinator, for the monitoring of active programmes in the countries of the Region.

The Regional Program Manager is also responsible for regional positioning and monitoring of institutional and private donors, including the planning and implementation of new projects and partnerships, as well as the search for new opportunities and funds.

Main responsibilities

Responsible for the monitoring of programmes active in the East Africa region and related to the mentioned countries (Sudan, Somalia Ethiopia)

In collaboration with the Heads of Mission (Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia) the role ensures the correct implementation of the programmes and the validation of the reports according to the timing foreseen by the internal regulations and the donors

Supports national coordination offices in adopting the P-MEAL COOPI system, ensuring its implementation and functionality within the country. Actively utilizes the COOPI online tool for internal project monitoring to monitor project progress with country programme teams

Participates actively in the monitoring of new project proposals, in cooperation with programme roles at national coordination level and at headquarters

Provides technical support to Project Coordination and Country Coordination, identifying strategic and operational needs and proposing solutions to identified needs to ensure their implementation

Contributes to research and writing of proposals for private funding (foundations or others) for the co-financing of projects

Develops regional partnerships aimed at improving the quality of COOPI's work in the region and presenting proposals to funders

Searches for analytical documents, data and studies carried out in the region, by national and international agencies and other NGOs, in order to update the list of current events on

a regular basis

Identifies needs, using the information collected, in cooperation with the national coordinators, not already met by humanitarian interventions in order to present new actions

Facilitates the exchange of necessary documents and support projects between the different COOPI country offices and headquarters

Participates in regional coordination platforms relevant to the organization

Requirements

Essentials

University degree (postgraduate degree required)

A minimum of 5 years' working experience in writing, implementing and coordinating humanitarian projects with international NGOs

Demonstrable experience in coordinating teams in the humanitarian and development sector

Experience with donors (ECHO, UNICEF, FAO, OCHA, WFP, AICS, European Union, UNHCR, UNDP etc.)

Strong familiarity with the humanitarian cluster system

In-depth knowledge of humanitarian standards (ex. Sphere standard)

Excellent report writing skills

Proficiency in English language

Advanced IT skills

Strong managerial and organizational skills

Proactive attitude in planning and coordination with multiple actors, institutions, donors and coordination tables

Goal-oriented and problem-solving attitude

Good leadership skills aimed at managing and motivating multidisciplinary and multi-ethnic work teams

Positive attitude in managing complex situations under stress

Diplomatic skills

Plus

Previous experience in COOPI

Knowledge of Italian

Previous experience in the region is an asset

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; COOPI Regional Program Manager Jobs in Kenya

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