Ref: 2016/17

The OVC Manager will assist the Chief of Party (COP) in managing a team of senior staff and sub-partners to ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency of all project deliverables.

The OVC manager will be responsible for technical aspects of the project implementation that relate to community and families, and ensure strong linkages with facility-level and other service delivery points.

S/he will provide oversight of the technical quality and technical working groups and is also expected to facilitate linkages with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to country and global standards.

S/he will ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by the donor or the government.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in public health, international development, or related field.
Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery, quality improvement or policy development is required.
Strong knowledge of the health and social service sector in Kenya.
At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale, multi-year US government-funded proposals. Previous DCOP experience strongly preferred.
Significant technical experience in the areas of orphans and vulnerable children, and/or economic resiliency, nutrition, education, and psychosocial care.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills required.
Staff supervisory experience.

How to Apply
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 May 20th 2016.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the email subject.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitments.

Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment