Handicap International Project Manager (HIV & AIDS) Job in Kitale Kenya

Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Position: Project Manager – HIV & AIDS

Responsible to: Field Coordinator - Kitale

Location: Kitale

Closing date: 31st December 2011

The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the HIV and AIDS project at operational and technical levels, which is part of the HI Kenya Somalia sector’s programme strategy. He/she contributes towards the capitalization of experience gained from the project.

S/he is responsible for:-

1) Managing the HIV and AIDS project through:

• Development of project documents
• Ensuring implementation of project activities as per the proposal and action plan
• Managing the project’s financial, logistical and material resources

2) Managing the project team

3) Ensuring adherence to HI technical standards and values for quality assurance

4) Actively contributing towards the capitalization of experience and knowledge management.

Required Profile

Academic background

• Bachelor’s degree in public health and health sciences (preferably in medicine or nursing sciences) or social science with 5 years experience in Health programmes.

Experience Required

• At least 3 years experience in project management, especially managing health related projects initiatives and donor reporting
• Working experience with persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups
• Working experience in USAID/PEPFAR funded projects is an added advantage

Skills required: Very good communication and writing skill; and strong analytical, synthesizing, organizing and interpersonal skills

Application Procedure
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV (including 3 (three) referees with their current contacts) and also your salary history by email to: - recruit02@handicap-international.or.ke. 

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Project Manager – HIV & AIDS position”

Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage. 

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted. 

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Important Notice

Be fully aware that Handicap International Does Not request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply