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Jul 30, 2011

Undugu Society of Kenya Jobs.

Undugu Society of Kenya (Undugu) is a non-governmental organization that works towards the empowerment of children living and working on the streets, vulnerable youths and poor marginalized rural and urban communities.

Undugu achieves this through capacity building, access to education and training, lobbying and advocacy for change of laws and policies, and creation of linkages aimed at reducing poverty.

Undugu Society seeks to recruit an Assistant Director - Programs.
The Assistant Director - Programs is effectively the head of program interventions.

He/She will provide technical program leadership, management and coordination of all programs implemented by the organization.

A Bachelors degree in social sciences, education or related field. A Masters degree in a development field is also a must.
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position in the NGO sector. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesSpearhead the program strategy development and implementation.
Deputize the Executive Director
Ensure optimal resource management within all program interventions.
Member of the Management Committee, which sets organizational strategy and policy for the organization. Must be a strong team player with good people management skills.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate in both English and Kiswahili languages, both oral and written.
Must have excellent proposal writing, report writing and fundraising skills.
Must also be good at whole project cycle tasks, i.e. planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and general program management.
Ability to work and perform under pressure.
Good computer skills particularly Word, Excel and Access.
Creative thinker, self starter and a self motivated person.
Must have excellent networking skills
Must have strong organizational skills Operationalize Undugu’s ‘niche’ areas of children and youth, education and training and community empowerment.
Lead in the development of the organization’s program portfolio in collaboration with the Executive Director, Program Managers/coordinators and program officers.
Develop and ensure the implementation of the program strategy in line with the corporate strategy.
Provide technical support, write proposals and fund raise for the program
Manage the overall program planning, monitoring and reporting.
Oversee the management of overall program budget under the direction of the Executive Director.
Advocate and represent the program at the highest level on matters of child rights development as delegated by the Executive Director.
Liaise and network with relevant Undugu partners and collaborators to improve Undugu’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
Manage staff performance and development in the program section.
Account to the Executive Director on the delivery of strategic program objectives and regular reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Familiar with Children’s Rights, Human Rights, Youth development issues.
Experience with Child Protection issues.
Desire to work with the poor and have a passion for defending the rights of children and the disadvantaged in society.
Experience in managing multiple donor relations Accountability.
Supervision: Works independently with authority from the Executive Director, within strategy and policy guidelines.
Decision Making: Makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them.
Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within the program and is responsible for program data generation and management.
Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility for program budget and all assets in the program.
Responsibility over staff: All staff in the program section; immediate supervision of all senior managers in the program including all Program Managers, Coordinators and officers. Terms and condition of serviceThe successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the terms and conditions of service of the organization.
Undugu is an equal opportunity employer.Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send a soft copy of application letter and detailed CV (3 referees required) to hr@undugukenya.org by 5pm on 05th August 2011.(Extended).

Please do not post or hands deliver any application materials to Undugu Society of Kenya.

No hard copies will be considered at this stage.
Undugu is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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