Vacancy Announcement BC Machakos
Vacancy Announcement BC Machakos
Vacancy Announcement BC Machakos
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the Regional Manager for effective coordination of Branch planning, budgeting and
coordinating the implementation and delivery of high quality integrated humanitarian services and
strengthening the capacity of Branch Governance as well as youth and volunteer development
Coordinate dissemination of KRCS Volunteer and youth policy and guidelines outlining their
recruitment and selection, deployment, training and development in order to achieve a self-
sustaining network of volunteers.
Develop and periodically update computerised database information system to ensure that all
records and statistics pertaining to the youth, volunteers and members are properly classified and
maintained for rapid access and retrieval
In consultation with the Regions ensure effective resource mobilisation strategies, prepare and
submit funding proposals according to donor requirements to supplement local budget allocations
Coordinate implementation of an integrated community-based programmes that includes public
health, social services, water and sanitation, disease prevention and control as well as
emergency health care management
Develop strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders,
government agencies, the private sector and other players to ensure implementation of
programmes that enhance organizational effectiveness
Prepare periodic project status reports and oversee the documentation and reporting of
programmes to ensure compliance with stipulated requirements, coordinate timely responses to
donor queries as well as inform on problems and constraints on programme delivery.
Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programmes by staff in order to evaluate
progress, ensure accountability determine impact and report significant achievements to ensure
organisational learning
Minimum Qualifications
Key Competences
Broad knowledge of project management, disaster management, emergency and public health
management and humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals
Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognise and adjust to rapidly changing conditions
in order to align programmes to the strategic plan
Demonstrated competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective
fundraising strategies to aimed at expanding financial resources
Ability to develop and implement accountability and performance management systems and
providing support for professional development of staff and volunteers
Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity; establishing straightforward, productive
relationships; treating all individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for
ethnic, cultural and gender differences
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-
base, email and utilization of the internet