Program Manager - Kenya | ReliefWeb

Key Responsibilities

· Manage and coordinate the design, development, and implementation of the agreed upon set of activities including: Phases, Task Orders and Work Plans;

· Act as a mediator between all parties involved: such as DAI, USAID, Hedayah, Kenyan Government, Training Provider and the appointed coordinators;

· Support team by overseeing the progress of the different task orders, following up on the agreed deliverables and monitoring the preparation of the implementation plans;

· Oversee the progress of the narrative report and their submission as per agreed deadlines;

· Train the team when necessary on the project management cycle;

· Recommend further partnership with third parties to the Program Director;

· Ensure regular communications with the Program Managers per Task Order. If necessary, the Program Director will step in and help resolve any issues;

· Understand the inter-workings of USAID such as NICRA, subcontracts, grant delivery based and contract delivery;

· Review the course materials and report necessary findings to the Program Managers and then Program Directors; before the testing Phase;

· Ensure the appropriate MM&E in collaboration with the program coordinators.

Qualification and Experience

· Master’s Degree in International Studies, Development, Political Science, or related field;

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including at least 2 years in a management role or managing project teams;

· Experience in managing USAID / DOS funded projects;

· Familiar with USAID Policies and Procedures to ensure operations & compliance;

· Experience in East Africa region; Preferably in Kenya;

· Experience in program development and management, grants management, budget monitoring, project management, MM&E;

· Experience on the field with local partners in medium to high risk environments;

· CVE relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies

· Leadership

· Managing others

· Strategic thinking

· Decision-making

· Result orientation

· Building relationships

· Teamwork

· Cultural intelligence

· Communication

· Planning and organizing

· Problem-solving

· Presentation

· Excellent command of written and oral English