Responsibilities
The Manager shall have a sound understanding of the overall program. He/she will coordinate and supervise the implementation of activities. In doing so, he/she will work in close co-operation with the staff and different MH Departments. Specifically, he/she is responsible for the following tasks:
Ensures the effective implementation and monitoring of the activities and results;
Prepares and forwards to the Director weekly, monthly work plans and progress reports for all the sectors, and about the situation in the field;
In close co-operation with Meru Herbs administration, carries out a management and organizational needs assessment;
With other team members (and communities), identifies program gaps and suggests to the staff the mitigating actions;
Daily coordination and supervision of Human Resources, in close co-operation with the Director of Meru Herbs;
Executes the strategies and plans agreed with the Management of Meru Herbs (Director and Administrator);
Performs any other action related with the position needed to achieve Meru Herbs objectives;
Steers and participates to periodical staff meetings.
Job Requirements
Diploma or degree in relevant field (Business Management, Agri-Business, Marketing);
Excellent level of English and Swahili;
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a Management or Administrative position in similar business environment;
At least 1 year of field experience in development and rural areas;
Excellent computer skills;
Organizational, communication and leadership skills;
Willingness to relocate in the surroundings of MH Base Camp, near Tunyai, Tharaka-Nithi County (accommodation within the Base Camp is available).
