NGO Education Programs Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (150K)

May 23, 2016

Job Title: Education Programs Manager
 

Industry: NGO
 

Location: Nairobi with frequent travels across the country
 

Salary: 120K - 150K
 

Our client is a global organization with a primary mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies through job creation (entrepreneurship & SME development) and job fulfillment (skills and vocational development). 

 

They seek to hire a Program manager who will work with the team and local partners to oversee successful implementation of the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the skills development need, stakeholders and framework in the country to develop a strong understanding of current status, challenges and opportunities


• Identify the needs and define the goals and scope of the program with clear roles and deliverables of the entities involved


• Create a detailed project plan, monitor actions and ensure timely completion of deliverables to meet the needs.


• Liaise with all parties involved, ensuring common understanding and that deliverables meet the requirements.


• Ensure the organization"s involvement is properly utilized and resulting in valuable deliverables that meet the objectives of the program


• Be connected with designated points of contact from the Industry – Companies and Associations – to facilitate an industry driven program


• Get Specification of requirements and validation of curriculum/ coursework from subject matter experts


• Identification, networking and development of Master Trainers who can deliver the Faculty Training courses


• Organize and deliver the training course logistics – schedules, venue, facilities, faculty registration and signup, etc.


• Coordinate with all stakeholders including from industry, educational and training institutes and government as relevant to ensure success for the Program

Qualifications and Skills Desired

• A degree in Education or a relevant field. A post graduate degree or diploma in projects is a must


• Minimum 5 years with at least 3 years in roles leading projects and people.


• Must have previous work experience in vocational training and skilling sector; Exposure to the education structures and systems in Kenya


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong program management skills


• Highly presentable, pleasant and confident and able to interface with senior executives


• Mastery of MS Office tools – Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Any experience in Learning Management Systems/e-learning will be a plus.

How to Apply

 
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Education Programs Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 1st June, 2016. 

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV. 

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.