Recruitment of independent consultants
Lygacy Management Consultants (LMC) is a firm that provides value adding consulting services such as human resources management, audit and assurance, financial management, monitoring & evaluation as well as programme management.
LMC’s clients include Donor Agencies, Non Profit Organizations (NGOs), the Public Sector, Civil Society Organizations as well as the Commercial Sector. LMC’s primary focus is to serve its clients by creating and adding value.
The firm supports its clients in improving their operational effectiveness and efficiency by bringing innovative ideas and new perspectives.
LMC is looking to expand its resource base by hiring independent consultants in the following categories to assist in value delivery.
The consultants shall be hired on per assignment basis. The requirements for each position is as detailed below.
Programme Management Consultants
Ref: PM/LMC/2012/05
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of Programme Management, the consultant will be assigned to undertake the following primary duties:
- Appraise work plans and liaise with the implementing partners;
- Prepare monthly and quarterly project reports and provide recommendations;
- Capture relevant information into the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) database;
- Undertake regular field visits to implementers to monitor their performance against their contracts;
- Liaise with Finance Personnel on financial issues relating to the project;
- Provide capacity building on programme matters in workshops and seminars
- Maintain regular communication with implementers and other stakeholders;
- Provide support to consultancy services commissioned for the project;
- Participate in the overall quality assurance for programme activities;
- Coordinate Programme secretarial services including filing, setting up meetings, arranging meeting venues, printing and photocopying of materials; and
- Provide any other programmatic tasks delegated by the Lygacy Management Consultants.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal courses and prior work experience.
- Must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree preferably in social sciences, community development or related field.
- Must possess a minimum of five years programme management experience gained in civil society and/or development organisations, two of which should be at middle management level with a demonstrated track record in programme management.
- Working knowledge and experience in Kenya, South Sudan and/or Somalia is an advantage
- Should have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a prerequisite.
- Must have good working knowledge of computerised systems.
- Must be willing and able to work independently in remote areas.
Application
1. All applications should be sent to info@lygacyconsult.com
2. The job reference number must be included on the subject section of the email and on the application letter
3. Past experience must be clearly indicated in the applications
4. Applications should be received by 6th January 2012
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted