Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Program Director

Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions
• Develop the project annual milestones and ensure they are attained on schedule.
• Deliver the project planning processes i.e. forecasts, budgets, long-range plans including analysis of variances with relevant commentary to support decision making.
• Translate the project requirements to technical requirements to match strategic objectives with practical technical solutions.
• Develop and monitor spending vs. budget to ensure optimal spending and that funds are directed towards projects that generate the required outcomes.
• Create the project dashboards and reports to support effective decision making and the organization communications of the project performance status.
• Prepare periodic reports on performance and project analysis, project trends and provide insight
• Manage and update the project operational calendar.
• Ensure appropriate follow through on actions, decisions, and commitments agreed upon are implemented by all parties.
• Attend functional team meetings to keep a pulse on the project and help connect dots with others across the organization.
• Assess inquiries directed to the Chief Programs Officer, determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage.
• Identify compliance risks throughout the portfolio and advise.
• Advise and support projects teams to comply with regulations on financial management, procurement, audit, reporting, visibility and communications.
• Develop procedures and reporting structures.

Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, or Development related field.
• Advanced degree such as MBA is preferred.
• Experience working in livelihoods projects is desirable.
• Excellent project management skills including being incredibly organized with calendars, Gantt charts and trackers.
• Solid functional knowledge, including but not limited to strategy, operations, HR, supply chain, customer experience management, finance, project management.

Other requirements (unique/job specific)
• 8-10 years’ experience working in the development and humanitarian sector.
• In depth knowledge of project management
• Excellent budget analysis and budget development skills.
• Excellent written, oral and presentational communications skills
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Strong team player who is able to establish solid working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Functional Skills
• Strategic Vision/ thorough understanding of project management
• Articulating information
• Interpersonal relations

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
• Leadership skills
• Empowering individuals
• Making decisions


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org  quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 20th September 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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