Project Manager (Construction) Job opening at Catholic Relief Services in Malindi Kenya July 2014
Background / Summary: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world.
CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs.
CRS Kenya has partnered with the Catholic Diocese of Malindi (DOM) to address the needs of vulnerable children in the diocese.
The project will construct a rescue home in Malindi where boys and girls, under 18 years of age, may go to find a safe recovery environment dedicated to support their psychological, health, social, and learning needs before being safely re-integrated back into the community under the direction and guidance of the Government of Kenya’s Children’s Department.
Position Title: Project Manager – Construction
Location: Malindi
Duration: 10 -12 months
Job Purpose: The Project Manager – Construction will bear overall responsibility for management and implementation of the grant for 10-12 months.
He/she will work closely with the DOM on grant administration, construction management and oversight, compliance, and reporting.
Specific job responsibilities
- Be primary project focal point with donor and coordination with partner project staff, county and central governments.
- Develop realistic work plans in coordination with the DOM team, prepare & monitor grant agreements.
- Facilitate the flow of information between donor, CRS, and the Diocese of Malindi
- Provide and/or facilitate capacity building to the DOM on financial, programmatic, procurement, construction, and other areas, as needed
- Facilitate planning and review sessions with partners and project staff
- Ensure timely submission of project and program progress, financial reports & provide feedback
- Ensure adherence to CRS global monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning policy
- Ensure construction activities comply with donor, GOK, and county regulations.
- Must uphold the CRS and Diocese of Malindi Child Protection Codes of Conduct.
- Ensure financial and programmatic compliance of grant contractual obligations.
- Participate in the liquidation of partner finance files and provide timely feedback to partners
- Ensure the project budget is managed according to donor and CRS guidelines.
- Represent CRS in any meetings, forums and working groups with relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- A University Degree in engineering or architecture or a related field.
- Knowledge on GOK guidelines and policies on construction work.
- 3-5 years previous experience in construction or infrastructure programming with non-governmental organizations.
- Excellent personnel management, administrative, financial skills and partnership skills.
- Ability to prepare and analyze work plans and budgets.
- Proven experience in construction management.
- Excellent oral and written communication & Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and serve with integrity
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Friday July 11, 2014;
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Please indicate the Reference Number of the position (2014/22) on the ‘email subject and send the CV and application as one document.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment.
Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment