Senior Program Manager Job in Kenya

Senior Program Manager

Job Summary

• The Senior Program Manager (SPM) brings together the
  different project components (following the technical team throughout the
  project cycle, coaching and guiding them in the process so they develop
  their capacities) and ensures quality and timely reports to the donor
  (monthly, ad hoc, interim and final reports to the donor). The SPM ensures
  constant engagement by/with different support departments to ensure timely
  support to the project team. The SPM supervises/monitors closely the
  financial planning, liquidity planning and budget utilization/burn rate
  working in close collaboration with the KENPHIA Director. Budget
  management is the SPM’s responsibility for the specific project, and they
  must ensure that this goes together with a close log frame and work plan
  monitoring.

Roles and
Responsibilities

Reporting to the KENPHIA
Director, the Senior Program Manager will;

• Ensure the planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation
  and set targets as included in the project description. Flag significant
  deviation from the program implementation plan and estimated expenditures;
  alert Program Director.


• Guarantee efficient financial management for the project in
  compliance with Ciheb Kenya’s model and donor regulations.


• In Collaboration with the KENPHIA Director, deliver quality
  project activities reporting, including the findings regarding
  impact/changes at the level of beneficiaries achieved through the project,
  compliant and consistent reporting per Ciheb Kenya and donor requirements.


• Develop a clear understanding of Ciheb Kenya’s KENPHIA
  project and strategy to communicate the vision to the program team
  adequately – also ensure timely input/feedback by the team on strategic
  issues.


• Partnership engagement at the national and county level,
  working closely with the KENPHIA Director and Technical Leads.


• Administrative and office support activities (agreement,
  amendments, signed reports, communications, etc.), ensuring the
  documentation cycle is up to date, and ensure all departments’
  requirements are aligned and addressed (liaison, procurement, finance, HR,
  M&E)


• Prepare, monitor and implement financial and procurement
  plans.


• Manages and evaluates the performance of the program
  management team


• Any other duties as assigned

Experience and Academic
Qualifications

• Masters in Social Sciences, Public Health, or equivalent


• Two years of experience in event-based program management,
  five years preferred.


• Excellent organizational and project management skills, using
  flowcharts, spreadsheets, timelines, etc., that can be shared with
  partners and senior staff.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment independently.


• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Required Skills,
Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent Coordinator


• Ability to plan and work with minimal supervision


• Willingness to travel for fieldwork at regular intervals.


• Ability to foster teamwork


• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work
  successfully with various stakeholders and professionally represent the
  organization.


• High level of attention to detail and task orientation;
  ability to manage workload and deadlines.


• Flexibility, high energy, and a strong team player.
  Willingness to change tasks on short notice and pitch in on team strategy
  when needed.

How To Apply

Kindly send your
application which includes a cover letter and an updated CV including names of
three professional referees to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org on or before September 4, 2023. Applicants are advised to include the
title “POSITION TITLE” in the subject line.