Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
The Social economic inclusion of refugees and host communities (SEIRHC) Program Manager will be responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating SEIRHC (Jyambere) projects under the Ministry and partner’s requirements. He/She will lead communication between the Ministry with various partners and stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, the SEIRHC Program Manager will perform the following key functions:
•Supervise and coordinate the planning and implementation of the project activities, providing proposals and liaising with the team in developing work plans, procure-ment, consultancies, recruitment, logistics, budgeting and disbursements;
•Establish close collaboration and working arrangements with an interdisciplinary team composed of project staff to ensure timely implementation of project activities, including contractual arrangements;
•Prepare draft Annual Work Plans for submission to the PSC and updates on a quarterly basis with explanations of any changes (The Annual Work Plans will comprise reviews of activities undertaken and/or completed over the last year as well as proposals for project activities to be conducted the following year; scope, specifications and timeframe and expected products);
•Ensure project implementation in line with the approved work plans and the PIM;
•Lead the preparation of regular progress reports to the Steering Committee and the World Bank;
•At Central level, work closely with technical teams from Line Ministries, technical agencies, and BRD to ensure good coordination and collaboration, including getting technical advisories;
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Management
5 Years of relevant experience
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Masters in Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
5 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science
5 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Project Management kills and experience
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Excellent planning and Control Skills
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Be proficient in English language with strong writing, listening, reading and communication skills
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Have good knowledge of donor supported projects and, preferably, of World Bank procedures
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Have previous experience working with Local Government
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Communication and presentation skills, excellent problem solving skills and clear logical thinking
