Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Translators without Borders (TWB) has received funding to test a translation system to improve communications between aid workers and local populations during humanitarian emergencies. TWB will test the concept in Kenya with Swahili and Somali, and will work collaboratively with a number of partners including UN-OCHA, the Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities Network (CDAC-N), Acrolinx, Content Rules and Microsoft.
Purpose of Job
Responsible for implementing all aspects of Translators without Borders’ Words of Relief pilot in Nairobi, Kenya including coordination, organization, financial control, communications and administration of the project based in Nairobi, Kenya. The project manager will work at the Translators without Borders Kenya Training and Translation Center.
Reporting Line: Global Coordinator, Words of Relief; Program Director, Translators without Borders.
Responsibilities

Develop and execute detailed project plan

Conduct risk assessment and monitor risk

Manage and coordinate deliverables and ensure deadlines are met

Communicate regularly with Global Coordinator and report on project progress monthly and quarterly

Work closely with translation team in Nairobi

Monitor budget and expenditure for project; maintain accounting records for project as required by accountant

Oversee project management system and maintain project records, files and databases

Oversee spider network development and management

Represent TWB and its visions with local and national partners and authorities as needed

Welcome partners, visitors and possibly funders to Nairobi as needed

Handle project administration needs; Supervise project interns
Qualifications
We are looking for an energetic team player and manager who agrees with TWB´s basic beliefs and values and who can work onsite with our existing translation and training team members based in Nairobi, Kenya, while also interacting regularly with the international team.

Self-starter

Ability to manage electronic project management system

Strong organizational skills

Understanding that communication in the right language is key to improved humanitarian response.

Ability to travel domestically

Team player, collaborative, adaptable and self-motivated
Requirements

University degree

Humanitarian aid experience preferred

Translation experience a plus

Project management experience; PMP certification a plus

Reliability

Flexibility

Integrity
Translators without Borders
How to apply
Send CV and statement of interest to Rebecca Petras Rebecca [at] translatorswithoutborders.org
Closing date: 25 November 2013
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