Program Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position

Available: Program Manager, Africa Regional Office
 

Based

In: Nairobi,

Kenya
Brief description of role: The

position reports to the Program Support Division Director working to deliver

programmatic commitments in AfRO’s strategy and work plans. 

The

Program Manager works in collaboration with foundations and thematic programs

towards shared objectives, using grant making, research, advocacy and other

tools to achieve objectives.  

He/She

will act as a point of contact and support for staff in foundations and

thematic programs seeking information, advice or input for their work.

• Identify
  
  grant-making, operational and advocacy strategies to advance the
  
  designated program focus areas• Undertake research/analysis including
  
  producing policy briefs and other written materials relevant to AfRO’s
  
  priority areas of work


• Carry
  
  out advocacy in support of AfRO and OSF goals and objectives


• Convene
  
  foundation staff and relevant thematic staff around key Africa focused
  
  issues for information sharing and strengthening of strategy development


• Identify
  
  external expertise and capacity that can contribute to OSF’s work and
  
  develop knowledge and understanding of relevant fields


• Monitor
  
  progress towards accomplishing strategic goals and take part in review of
  
  programmatic work through portfolio reviews and other learning
  
  opportunities


• Promote
  
  new ideas for collaborative work in the Africa area and contribute to
  
  collaborative projects and shared frameworks in which AfRO or other Africa
  
  teams participate


• Join
  
  and contribute to communities of practice across OSF, as appropriate



• Supervise,
  
  promote staff growth, wellbeing and productivity through coaching,
  
  mentoring and helping others develop their skills


• Prioritize
  
  continuous learning through attending trainings within and without AfRO to
  
  ensure consistent standards of excellence


• Promote
  
  a healthy spirit of teamwork and communication within the AfRO team
  
  through regular meetings and exchange of information

Qualification

/ Knowledge / Experience / Skills:

• Master’s
  
  degree or equivalent with 10 years relevant experience working at regional
  
  and/or continental level


• In-depth
  
  knowledge of political/economic governance trends and developments in
  
  Africa


• Understanding
  
  of African continental and regional institutions and processes that
  
  include inter-governmental and civil society organizations


• Demonstrated
  
  experience of working to promote human rights and good governance at
  
  different levels


• Strong
  
  analytical, research and writing skills


• A
  
  strategic thinker


• Experience
  
  in grant making


• Ability
  
  to work in a global multi-cultural team


• Able
  
  to work with minimal supervision


• Ability
  
  to develop and sustain networks and communities of practice in areas
  
  relevant to AfRO’s programmatic work


• Integrity,
  
  diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential


• Willingness
  
  to travel as needed

Compensation: Competitive salary,

with good benefits package

Search

Closes: 3rd

June 2016

Send resume and cover letter to afrojobs@osiea.org

No phone calls, please. 

Only

successful candidates will be contacted.