Project Officer (2) - British High Commission

Section: Counter Terrorism Department (Nairobi Office)
Grade : B3
Position type : Fixed term contract for 1 year
Salary : Ksh. 201,161 Per Month
Two Project Officer Positions have arisen at the British Embassy in Mogadishu. The role is based in Nairobi but will require travel to Mogadishu, which could potentially include providing leave cover for the CT Programme Manager. The position is graded at B3 for which the current salary scale starts at Kshs.201,161/- per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax, the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Kshs.147,205- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid

Main purpose of job
To oversee specific CT projects using PPM skills to design proposals, manage implementation, monitor project expenditure, and deliver VFM within an overall Programme. Particular emphasis is on delivery via contract management skills and maintaining detailed project plans, developing and maintaining mechanisms to monitor spend vs. forecast.

Roles and responsibilities
Project Management:

• Assisting in the drafting of programme bids and their security and justice assessments.
• Initiate and complete procurement/tender processes.
• Contract Management – drafting of contracts and ToRs, liaison with the FCO’s procurement team, implementers and stakeholders, monitoring and managing of budgets, ensuring guidelines are adhered to.
• Design, management and monitoring of various work strands (quality, budget, risk, and timelines).
• Financial management – including developing mechanisms to monitor spend vs. forecast, regularly reviewing spends, looking at Value for Money and challenging where necessary.
• Document management – MOUs, contracts, sanctions process, gifting proformas, and amendments/additions to existing project documentation.
• Project reporting as required.
• Policy Management and collaboration
• *Engagement with policy experts and colleagues on aspects of project delivery and ensuring collaboration between project strands.

Corporate:

• Ensure project files are maintained in line with Information Management policies and procedures.
• Ensure project finances are recorded and reported as required.
• Resources managed
• Two posts are advertised one of which will have line management of one A2 project assistant. Both posts are jointly responsible for financial management of a programme budget of c. £3.5M

Key competences required:

• Delivering Value for Money 
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions 
• Collaborating and Partnering

Language requirements
The role requires fluency in written and spoken English

Other skills / experience / qualifications:
Essential on arrival: Experience of working in a project or programme environment particularly financial and budget management skills Desirable: Previous experience of project management would be an advantage.

Learning and development opportunities:
Opportunities for learning and development in this role include project and programme management qualifications along with SAFE+ training

Due to the nature of the role it is necessary that any applicant be security cleared to SC status, or demonstrate that they can easily obtain such clearance.’
Clearance is most easily obtained by UK nationals with at least 3 years residence in the past 10 years in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada or New Zealand. Nationals of the latter four countries may also be able to get clearance. Candidates must have a traceable history over the last 5 years

NOTE:
All applicants must be legally able to work in Kenya and Mogadishu with the correct visa/status or work permit.
The British Embassy in Mogadishu is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Staff members recruited locally by the British High Commission and British Embassy in Nairobi and Mogadishu are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Kenyan employment law.
Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff, are able to work within the BHC/BCG but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
To Apply
All applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV in English, by email to: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk