Kenya: Director of Programmes - Kenya

We are looking for an experience Director of Programmes to join our large, fast moving programme in Kenya. As the Director of Programmes you will lead a cross-functional team focusing on strengthening grant management, reporting, research monitoring and evaluation practices in Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK) projects to improve MSK project delivery and management along with the coordination and research of monitoring and evaluation.

In all aspects, cross functional collaboration and teamwork will be essential. As a member of the country senior management team (CMT), the Director of Programmes will contribute to the shaping and fulfilment of MSK’s strategic direction. The Director will work collaboratively with other SMT members to ensure operational synergies are optimized through cross-functional working. They will also work closely with the SMT to build and maintain excellent donor and stakeholder relat ions, including the development of new business for MSK. The Director will oversee a growing department, with direct line management of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation; Projects and External Relations; Business Development; and other programmatic functions.

In order to be successful in this role you will have:
- Extensive experience in a senior management position, preferably in the health management, family planning, community development, and/or social marketing industry;
- Demonstrable experience of managing multi-tiered management structures of medical professionals, health outreach teams, social marketing, M&E, and/or project development teams;
- Significant experience of managing donor funded project cycles including technical and financial components;
- Proven track record of people management and leadership skills of not less than five years in a senior management position;

A depth of experience participating and/or leading proposal development processes including project design, management design and budget development.

In return for your commitment and mission drive we can offer you a competitive salary and benefits package as well as on-going support for your personal and professional development.

We are looking for an experience Director of Programmes to join our fast moving programme in Nairobi. You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team focusing on strengthening grant management, reporting and Research Monitoring and evaluation practices in MSK projects to improve MSK project delivery, management, coordination and research monitoring and evaluation. In all aspects, cross functional collaboration and teamwork will be essential.

As a member of the country management team (CMT), the Director of Programmes will contribute to the shaping and fulfilment of MSK's strategic direction. The Director will work collaboratively with other CMT members to ensure operational synergies are optimized through cross-functional working. They will also work closely with the CMT to build and maintain excellent donor and stakeholder relations, including the development of new business for MSK. The Director will oversee a growing department, with direct line management of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation; Projects and External Relations; Business Development; and other programmatic functions.

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