Operations Manager at Good Neighbors
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Company Details
Name:Good Neighbors
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Website:
http://www.goodneighbors.org/
Description:
Good Neighbors Kenya was established in 1995. We undertake CDPs (Community Development Projects) aimed at empowering community members for self-reliance by targeting individual children and the community as a whole. We target the vulnerable and marginalized community members both in the urban and ru…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
5 Years
Job Location:
Kiambu, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Job Category:
Project Management
Job Description
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Act as a central liaison, communicating project scope, objectives, and deliverables between project teams and partners.
- Collaborate with project coordinators and different project teamsto develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed activity schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Organize and facilitate regular project meetings, ensuring clear documentation and followthrough on action items.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to project staff, fostering successful implementation.
- Rigorously monitor project progress, identifying potential delays or risks and proactively proposing solutions to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Regularly prepare clear and informative project progress reports for donors and Kenya Good Neighbors management.
- Lead and coordinate proposal writing with relevant teams and staff members.
- Meticulously review project-related contracts, ensuring compliance with GN Kenya standards and donor agreements.
- Team Support
- Offer guidance and support to KGN staff, promoting positive work and learning environments.
- Assist team members in developing effective work plans and optimizing time management strategies.
- Assist team members in managing project budgets including timely reporting, planning and analysis.
- Champion the organizational policies (Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, etc.) and procedures, ensuring team-wide understanding and adherence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, International Development, Community Development or Social Sciences.
- Master in related fields will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience in Project Management and International Development programs.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Manager in program management.
- Experience with project reporting processes and donor management.
- Attention to details and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent in English, both oral and written.
- Proficiency with a variety of professional software systems and office equipment.
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
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