Programme Manager Job Vacancy

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Country Director (CD), take the lead in the Country and champion the organisation’s key strategic programme development themes of quality, research, learning, information sharing and technical competence.

Key areas of Responsibility

Support the Country Director in developing and implementing the area strategic plan.Support programme officers in identification of potential partners.Supervise programme officers in planning, implementation and monitoring of programme related activities.Develop & manage strategic partnerships & linkages involving key stakeholdersAssess the training/capacity building needs of partner organizations.Identify issues related to monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment, programme quality, research and information management and ensure their implementation.Develop documents and reports related to monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment, programme quality and research.Help prepare financial forecasts and monitor expenditure against these, advising the Country Director on financial trends etc.Network widely with the government and NGOs involved in blindness control, disability and development issuesEnsure documentation and dissemination through forums and media.Provide input for strategic and efficient use of resourcesQualifications:

A Bachelors degree in relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Education) with a minimum of 5 years working experience, ideally in an NGO environment; experience of all aspects of programme and project development & management; excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 23rd December 2011.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100.
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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