MESPT Head of Programmes Job in Kenya

Micro – Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

Contribute to poverty eradication

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to poverty eradication and at the same time love what you do? 

You are at the right place! 

Read

on and see how you can become part of a leading development

organization in Kenya that is focused on poverty reduction through

sustainable micro-enterprise development activities.

Micro-Enterprise

Support Programme Trust (MESPT) was established in 2002 by the

Government of Kenya and the European Union to continue with the

activities of the Micro-Enterprises Support Programme (MESP), previously

implemented by the founders between 1997 and 2002. 

 

In 2012, the European Union relinquished its rights as a founder and passed those rights to the Danish Representation

in Nairobi. 

The mandate of MESPT is alleviation of poverty and creation

of employment through support of micro, small and medium enterprises.
 

Building

on MESPT’s vision and our great success over the past 13 years, the

organization has set its eyes on an exciting growth plan into the future

as articulated through our new brand and strategy.
 

It is

against this background that we are looking for high quality individuals

to join our existing team of inspired and talented professionals at

MESPT and be part of our growing and exciting future.

Head of Programmes
 

Ref: MESPT/HOP/03
 

Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the jobholder is responsible for delivering all MESPT’s Programmes for achieving agreed strategic and operational goals by developing, expanding and refining existing programme structures, processes and procedures to ensure an efficient working environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in formulation and implementation of strategic aspects of all programs;


• Manage end-to-end project management of multiple large programs and projects;


• Lead cross functional teams to complete projects or program deliverables within allotted timeline and budget.


• Identify key internal/external stakeholders necessary for project completion and develops overall strategy for executive of high value projects/program;


• Define project/program scope and objectives, guides activities of a project/program team including delegating tasks to team members, identifies resources, and establishes master timeline for deliverables;


• Create work plans for complex Projects/programs spanning multiple business units and new concepts;


• Prepare donor reports


• Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders to champion project(s) across the entire organization;


• Conduct project/program meetings and is responsible for project/program tracking and analysis;


• Ensure adherences to quality standards and reviews project/program deliverables;


• Manage the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables;


• Responsible for each project process in the region, including the definition, resource mobilization, monitoring, closure and budget for all projects;


• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team; and


• Recommend and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of major problems.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters Degree or equivalent in relevant area of study


• Bachelor’s Degree in Program Management, Economics, Business or equivalent;


• Demonstrated 13 years’ experience in program management, 5 years’ of which should be in leadership position.


• A Strong team player with demonstrated experience in leading teams;


• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple donor projects.


• Results oriented with proven track record of working to achieve project targets


• Demonstrated knowledge of devolution of functions of national vs. county governments and proven ability to create buy-in and build consensus among stakeholders.

Important Note:

For all positions, successful candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)


• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


• A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)


• A Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)


• A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Application Procedure
 

Interested

and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications in

PDF format via email clearly quoting the job title and job reference

number in the Subject Area as well as the cover letter. 

The

application should include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae

indicating telephone contacts, mail address, names and contacts of three

(3) referees and current remuneration to email address

mesptjobs@worthafrica.org to reach us by 13th November 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.