Regional Program Manager

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Vacancy : Regional Program Manager 

The German Foundation for World Population (DSW) seeks to fill the position of a Regional Programme Manager to be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travels within Eastern Africa. DSW’s main goal is to ‘empower people for a healthy future’.  

The successful candidate will coordinate a three year EU funded program to be implemented in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

 *  Coordinate the EU funded program addressing poverty reduction and sexual reproductive health ensuring budgetary and financial management as well as quality project outputs;

*  Supervise activities carried out by DSW country offices and partners;

*  Assure that high quality reports are submitted to donors on time;

*  Promote and manage partnerships with local and national Government

*  Liaise with EC delegations, other donors and international NGOs;

*  Identify and seek funding to sustain and expand DSW’s project portfolio, consistent with DSW’s mission, vision and strategic plan;

 Qualifications and Experience

-          BA degree in social science or relevant development field

-          A minimum of 5 years experience in working with an international non-profit organization

-          A minimum of 3 years experience in EU grant management

-          Flexibility, problem solving with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure

-          Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

-          Proof of successful grant applications 

Applications

Send your CV and Letter of applications before 15^th May to Email ulrike@dswkenya.org with Subject heading “Regional Program Manager”

 Only short-listed candidates will receive a response.      

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