Sign of Hope Humanitarian Response Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Sign of Hope Humanitarian Response Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V. (SoH) is a Christian faith based International Humanitarian Relief, Development Cooperation and Human Rights organization that plans, operates and supports projects and programmes in more than 20 countries in the world. The organization was founded and headquartered in Germany.

SoH thematic focus areas are in Health and Nutrition, WASH, Food Security and sustainable livelihoods support, Access to Basic Education, Human Rights, Emergency Relief and Resilience Building through own-implemented and partner implemented projects and programmes. SoH provides emergency relief worldwide and regionally whilst linking relief, rehabilitation and development measures.

The organization’s East Africa Branch (EAB) office is located in Nairobi, Kenya with other offices across the East Africa Region. The primary goal of SoH EAB is to address humanitarian and developmental challenges within East Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan) while increasing capacity of local structures

Summary of the job title

The Humanitarian Response Project Manager is a being recruited to support a Germany Government (GFFO) funded humanitarian response project that covers specific disaster hotspots in Northern Kenya, Southern part of Ethiopia and South Sudan (giving a cross border look).

Therefore, based in Nairobi and reporting to the East Africa Representative (EAR), the Humanitarian Response Project Manager will deliver high quality humanitarian programming in line with SoH’s Regional Programme Strategy (RPR), Emergency Handbook, through positive leadership, management and support.

He/she will work closely and in consultation with the regional humanitarian relief officer (HRO) and further consultation with the regional team, s/he will lead and be responsible for the implementation & review of the GFFO humanitarian response.

The Humanitarian Response Project Manager will work collaboratively with the grant team, as well as with technical Project Managers and the finance and operations teams in the management of the response.

The Humanitarian Response Project Manager will lead the continual development, review, and implementation the humanitarian response, in close liaison with the HRO, CRs, the Vice EAR and EAR. S/he will make sure learning from reviews and evaluation effectively informs adaptation of the response, through adequate dissemination within SoH and inclusion in potential training.

Core duties

Oversight and management of SoH GFFO Humanitarian Response

Work closely with the Project Steering Committee, the Regional Humanitarian Relief Officer and the Response Program teams to implement the response

Coordinate regularly with the project steering committee, project teams, management, and donors to support implementation and ensure that programming meets/exceeds donor standards and corresponds to work plans and budgets

Liaison and/or work closely with local implementing partners, government departments and colleagues at the HQ, Regional, Country and field offices.

Coordinate and lead on planning and implementation of SoH GFFO humanitarian responses

Together with relevant staff and partners, ensure project implementation plans, meetings, regular monitoring, and reporting are conducted

Identify challenges in the design or implementation of the humanitarian project and give feedback on the required corrective actions to address them

Ensure high-quality and consented communications materials are gathered and shared

Identify humanitarian best practices and compile lessons learned and make use of them in future projects

Project implementation and operations management

Develop/review SOPs and ensure compliance to best practice methods such as Cash transfer

Work in consultation and closely with the SoH regional procurement and logistic officer and partners Logistics Team to ensure efficient procurement and delivery of humanitarian items and services

Work closely with the SoH regional humanitarian officer to recruit and support crucial emergency response positions

Prepares periodic reports on the implementation of humanitarian project activities as per the requirements of GFFO and SoH to a high standard

Ensure that Project Implementation Plans are created, regularly monitored, and updated. Ensure regular communication with government, donors, and in-country partners.

Programs and Grants Management Oversight

Ensure funds are spent/committed in compliance with the agreed objectives, timeframe, and donor regulations

In collaboration with the Humanitarian Response Finance Officer, ensures that the Master Budget is

in place and up to date

Prepares/review humanitarian project budgets from all partners

As part of planning a project, prepares/reviews annual and quarterly project budgets.

Follows up on budget utilization and project expenditure, undertakes BVA and advises on periodic project budget revisions where applicable.

Capacity Building

In collaboration with the Regional team, Country representatives and field-based staff, assess and analyse key partner’s capacity and collaborate with the regional humanitarian relief officer to organize capacity strengthening sessions.

Identify and recommend possible support to field teams to build their capacity and facilitate project implementation.

Facilitate humanitarian awareness training and related sessions to the SoH and partner response team

Maintains regular communication and interaction with government office partners to facilitate and promote learning and information sharing.

Documentation, Learning, and Research

Ensures proper documentation of the humanitarian response and lessons are documented and shared with SoH staff.

Facilitates information sharing and learning between SoH and its partners and relevant Government partners on the humanitarian response

Participate in the evaluation, monitoring, and review to ensure strict compliance of program activities with SoH policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements.

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive. The Humanitarian Response Project Manager may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their skills and experience level.

Candidates’ profile

A university degree in Public Health, Disaster Risk Management, Agriculture, Agro Economics or Natural Resources Management, International Development or Social Sciences or accepted equivalent professional experience

A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in the areas of humanitarian support / relief operations.

Knowledge and advanced experience on CASH programming, Protection and Gender in emergencies, WASH in Emergencies and application across sectoral interventions

Knowledge of SPHERE and other humanitarian programming standards.

Evidence of leadership on emergency response in drought emergencies is an advantage

Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host communities, government, private sector, INGO, NGO partners and other stakeholders in complex environments.

Extensive knowledge of community participatory approaches, disaster risk reduction, recharge, re-use and retention (3R) concept is desirable.

Previous experience working on grants is desirable

Proven skills in financial and grants management. Prior experience with emergency response grant management for both private and institutional donors is desired

Experience in logistics management

Experience working in operating in complex international environments, with multi-cultural and multi-ethnic settings is highly preferred

High frustration tolerance/resilience and strong capability of working in a fragile context and fast-paced environment on highly dynamic topics

Previous working experience in Arid and Semi-arid Land (ASAL) areas is desirable,

Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing

Good team player and experience in mentoring staff

Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

Willingness to travel in the region (30% of the time)

Excellent spoken and written English.

Conditions:

• Duration of contract: Between 12-18 months (to be confirmed upon confirmation of the GFFO project duration)

• Salary according to qualification and experience

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit in English, a meaningful cover letter, a CV with a passport photo, three professional references, salary expectations, certificate of good conduct and an indication of a possible starting date & availability via email with the email title (GFFO Humanitarian Response Project Manager Vacancy) (max. 2MB)

NB: Applications that do not quote expected salary will not be disqualified.

Email: recruitment@sign-of-hope.org

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