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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

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