Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Embu
Our client, a Kenyan company specializing in developing environmental
and carbon offset projects in rural areas in Kenya, is currently
implementing a 10 year carbon finance project.
The company is thus looking for a Project Manager to lead the project
and develop new business opportunities in Kenya while ensuring that all
operations are run with profitably and in an ethical manner in order to
fulfill the objectives of its shareholders and stakeholders.
Job Duties:
Reporting to the board of directors, the main duties of the Project Manager will be,
To dynamically lead and support an ambitious program of sales and distribution of cookstoves within the 3 districts in Embu
To lead the operational and financial management of the improved cookstoves program in the 3 districts in Embu County.
To ensure successful project implementation, supervising
activities in the ground and providing guidance and active support to a
team of local field officers and community facilitators.
To successfully achieve penetration and distribution goals of the project in the 3 districts.
To be responsible for business development activities to grow the business and find new partners in Kenya.
To consolidate all operational information to perform efficient reporting to the program directors.
Primary responsibilities For the improved cookstove project :
Direct the mobilization, awareness creation and distribution activities of the project.
Ensure quality control and supervise production processes of improved cookstove model.
Develop partnerships with CBOs, cooperatives, and local
influencers to endorse sustainable forest practices and adoption of
improved cook stoves and sustainable firewood consumption by rural
households.
Ensure that high quality improved cookstoves are produced and sold to clients.
Implement and enforce best practices and procedures and
quality procedures in production, distribution and post sale services to
beneficiary households in accordance with the company’s high quality
standards.
Manage administrative and accounting functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the organization
Provide continuous training and guidance to all staff members and community liaisons of the project
Ensure that all staff are effectively employed and adequately
trained to perform in their responsibilities and operational tasks in an
ethical and responsible manner.
Ensure Human Resources admin duties follow up: sick days, holidays, allowances, transport requests
Supervise employees’ schedules and activities in relation to
the Project Director in France: ensure performance goals are met and
set. Plan and implement the annual calendar of activities including
production, distribution and monitoring activities
Supervise the creation of financial budgets and track expenditures
Ensure all administrative requirements, invoicing and financial control tasks are completed in a timely manner
Represent the organization to the public, key stakeholders and business partner.
Any other duties as allocated by the Board of Directors
For business development activities
Implement operational strategies as per the company’s Strategic Business Plans
Participate in strategic planning
Represent the organization to the public, key stakeholders, donors and business partners
Prepare and present regularly to the Board; quarterly
commercial and financial report, monthly financial statement, balance
sheet, provisional budget, 4 years sliding business plan and strategy
plan
Prepare regular reports on the current state of business for The Board of Directors
Any other duties as allocated by the Board of Directors
Education, Skills and Experience
MSc or MBA graduates in any field related to business,
forestry and agricultural management (or BSc with relevant management
experience).
8-10 years or more of project management experience and rural
extension familiar with REDD+, sustainable forestry, environmental or
community development projects in rural areas of Kenya
Results orientation and excellent managerial and leadership skills
Familiarity with carbon finance and sustainable forestry
Effective decision-making
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Creative problem solver and multitasking abilities
Detail oriented with strong financial control abilities
Forward thinking and empathic leader with training skills, experienced in leading teams of community facilitators
Languages: Fluent English and Swahili required. French and Embu
preferred.The position is based in Embu with occasional travels to
Nairobi.
Deadline of application: 25th January 2015
Expected date of incorporation: February 9th 2015
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