Program Coordinator Job in Kenya

Program Coordinator - MEECT

Job Summary

Reporting to the board of
trustees of MEECT, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing
strategic leadership and management towards realisation of the Trust goals. The
Coordinator will be the head of the Secretariat and secretary to the Board. The
holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the organization
together with the staff of the Trust including implementation of board
decisions. The successful candidate will be employed on a two-year term
contract renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Key Responsibilities

The
Program Coordinator will be responsible for but not limited to the following
roles:

Trust Leadership and
Management

Define
the mission, vision and strategic priorities of the trust in consultation with
the board and communicate internally and externally.

In
liaison with the board of trustees, develop trust strategies including
fundraising strategies as well as participate in resource mobilization
activities for the trust.

Prepare
and oversee the implementation of the trust annual work plans and

Coordinate
board of trustees’ meetings including preparation of agenda for board meetings
in consultation with the board

Creates,
maintains and monitors project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets,
and

In
liaison with the board of trustees and staff develop fundraising strategies and
participate in fundraising activities for the trust

Build
partnerships among stakeholders in the Elgon Ecosystem.

Organize,
attends, and actively participates in stakeholder meetings as well as documents
and follows up on important actions and decisions from the meetings.

Establish
and maintain good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders,
donors and partners on behalf of the board of trustees to ensure successful
implementation of MEECT programs.

Prepare,
update and submit high-level progressive project reports and ensure such
reports are aligned and meet all the requirement of the donor

Ensure
trust’s programs and services contribute to the organization’s mission and
reflect the priorities of the board of trustees .

Prepare
progressive, staff performance and management reports for the board of trustees

Ensure
project deadlines are

Ensure
trust’s programs and services contribute to the organization’s mission and
reflect the priorities of the board of trustees

Undertake
risk management including identifying and evaluating risks to the
organization’s people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property,
finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to manage the risks in
consultation with the board of trustees

Administration Management

Provide
overall administrative advice as

Ensure
Trust adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately
for each

Assess
project risks and issues and provide solutions where

In
liaison with the board, develop and review policies, procedures and guidelines
for the

In
liaison with the board of trustees, set up the trust including equipping the

Financial Management

Oversee
preparation and presentation of financial reports to internal and external
stakeholders and the Board of Trustees.

Provide
oversite to the procurement process as when needed and update the Board of
Trustees and in accordance with MEECT policies and donor rules and regulations.

Staff Supervision

Provide
leadership for performance management of all staff and ensure that they are
adequately appraised.

Act
as the first point of contact in regards to employees’

Undertake
human resource management functions on behalf of the board of trustees
including staff management

Provide
mentorship and technical support and ensure that other officers are doing the

Qualifications and
Experience

 Minimum first degree in
either of the following: natural resources management, environmental
management, environmental economics, business development, environment, or
other related field.

A
master’s degree will be an added advantage.

At
least five (5) years working experience in managing a similar organization with
focus in a strategic leadership, project management, fundraising and building
partnerships

Essential Skills and
Competencies

Excellent
analytical and organization

Excellent
interpersonal, leadership, communication and management

Team
player with strong analytical and organizational

Demonstrate
ability to understand the complexities of program

Demonstrated
knowledge in proposal and report writing and management of project

Experience
in personnel management and working in a set up with a

Ability
to work independently both in the office and in the field and willing to work
under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Highly
proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

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