3 Project Planning jobs in Kenya
Project Coordinator
Posted 547 days ago
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Job Scope:
Our client is a leading water and sanitation solutions provider committed to ensuring clean and sustainable access to water resources. Focusing on innovation and excellence, they strive to deliver reliable services and infrastructure to communities, municipalities, and schools. The Project Coordinator will be vital in managing and coordinating various water and sanitation projects from inception to completion. This individual will work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and contractors to ensure that projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning and Scheduling:
Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Accompany short-term experts from the region and the Netherlands in executing their tasks.
Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines and deadlines.
2. Team Coordination and Communication:
Assist the PM in planning and shaping the activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress toward project goals.
3. Resource Management:
Assist in the execution of the work streams: Utility work process improvement; Enabling environment; and Investment mobilization.
Planning and monitoring inputs of the 4 water utilities;
Identify and address any resource constraints or bottlenecks that may impact project timelines.
4. Risk Management and Problem-solving:
Identify potential risks and issues affecting project delivery and implement mitigation strategies.
Proactively address project challenges and obstacles, seeking timely resolutions.
Escalate significant issues to senior management as needed, providing recommendations for corrective action.
5. Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with specifications and standards.
Develop, obtain, and share up-to-date knowledge in Climate Resilient Water Supply and Master Planning.
RequirementsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field.
5 years of proven experience in project coordination or management, preferably in the water and sanitation sector.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively under pressure.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability principles is a plus.
Open to relocating to Nakuru or Naivasha
Project Management Consultant – Gold Star Kenya Social Health Enterprise
Posted 8 days ago
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Position: Project Management Consultant – Gold Star Kenya Social Health Enterprise br>Organization: Goldstar Kenya
Location: Nairobi (with 60% travel to peri-urban/rural facilities)
Reports to: Executive Director
Employment Type: Consultancy
Role Summary:
Lead the day-to-day implementation of the Gold Star Kenya Health Social Health Enterprise, ensuring efficient delivery of services to health facilities. Focus on operational execution, stakeholder coordination, compliance, and field level problem solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Implementation:
xecute end-to-end program operations:
Manage facility onboarding and subscription administration
Coordinate supply chain logistics (medicines, equipment)
Oversee technical support delivery and maintenance
Implement data collection and M&E processes
Ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of subscription benefits to facilities
Troubleshoot field-level operational issues
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership:
Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders: County Health Departments, MOH officials, participating health facilities (public & private), community leaders, pharmaceutical suppliers, medical equipment vendors, and potential financiers/donors.
Support negotiating partnership agreements, MoUs, and service level agreements (SLAs) with facilities and suppliers.
Represent Goldstar Kenya and the program at field-level forums and advocacy platforms.
Operational & Compliance Management:
Enforce operational protocols and compliance with organizational policies and donor/investor requirements.
Ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of subscription benefits (medicines, equipment, maintenance, training, etc.) to facilities.
Drive revenue generation and cost-recovery strategies to ensure program financial sustainability.
Administer program budgets under guidance of the general manager.
Support identification and securing of additional funding opportunities (grants, impact investment) for program growth.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Impact:
Oversee the implementation of a robust MEL framework to track program performance, facility outcomes (e.g., stock availability, service utilization, revenue), and overall impact on health access.
Compile and analyze field data rigorously to inform strategic decisions, program adaptations, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders and donors.
Document lessons learned and best practices for replication and scaling.
Risk Mitigation, Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure full compliance with Kenyan NGO regulations, stakeholders' requirements, and organizational policies.
Identify operational bottlenecks and risks.
Implement contingency plans.
Prepare high-quality, timely program reports for internal leadership, the Board, stakeholders, and government partners.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Degree in Project Management, Public Health, Health Economics, Social Entrepreneurship, Business or related field.
Experience:
5+ years managing health/logistics operations in Kenya
Proven experience:
Field team coordination
Supply chain management
Government/health facility stakeholder management
Proficiency in project management tools.
Preferred:
Experience with health enterprise models
Knowledge of the Kenyan health system, particularly challenges
faced by peri-urban and rural health facilities.
Strong grasp of business principles, entrepreneurship, social enterprise
models, and subscription-based services.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chains and health commodity
management is a significant advantage.
Understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks for health/business
programs.
Skills:
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
Leadership, interpersonal, excellent negotiation, persuasion, and
relationship management skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, demanding
environment.
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about improving healthcare access and sustainability in Kenya.
Highly entrepreneurial, innovative, and solutions-oriented.
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity.
Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively in diverse settings.
Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 50-60%) within Kenya, primarily to peri urban and rural areas.
How to apply
Gold Star Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: . Please quote the job title provided in the subject line while sending your application and CV in one folder (PDF Format), saved using your name and job title being applied for, by 22nd August 2025.
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