Vacancy title:
Head of Programmes
Jobs at:
Generation Action AfricaDeadline of this Job:
28 January 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU'LL NEED:
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• University Degree (BA, BSc) – essential
• MBA or Master’s in Development Studies or related field — is desirable.
• At least 5 years’ experience of programme management in low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience in leading and managing small teams.
• Setting up new projects and programmes.
• Experience working with senior officials in both the public and private sector — is desirable.
• Understanding of and working with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Embody values and understand the future challenges and opportunities for youth empowerment and is passionate about creating an impact in Kenya’s employment ecosystem.
• Charities/INGO experience — is desirable.
• Using technology to address development challenges — is desirable.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Excellent oral/presentation skills.
• Excellent written skills in English, especially report writing.
• Strong teamwork orientation, with an ability to lead and work effectively with a range of partners and colleagues.
• Strategic and innovative with the ability to sell the vision of Generation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint, MS project, etc.).
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Delivering Results: Dynamic self-starter and able to work independently within a dynamic team.
• Strategic Thinking and Planning: Experience in organisational strategic planning and programme design.
• Collaborative: Able to work closely with geographically distributed team members.
• Communicating and Influencing: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
• Time Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Leadership and Management: Leading by example, setting direction and supporting colleagues.
• Integrity: Demonstrate high levels of integrity and alignment with Generation vision, mission, and values.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to travel frequently within Kenya, and potential occasional travel in the region and internationally.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Specifically, you will have responsibility for:
• Overall responsibility for programme development, implementation, reporting and programme risk management.
• Integrating and ongoing management of effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks into programme design.
• Exploring innovative solutions and thinking creatively to identify solutions that will maximise our impact on the ground.
• Ensuring programme coordination and coherence across GPK’s growing portfolio.
• Publicly representing GPK to support the CEO and Head of Fundraising with communicating our work, results and advocating for our objectives.
• Taking part as a member of the Senior Management Team with a reporting role at Board meetings.
• Contributing to GPK’s strategic planning and organisational decisions.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
INTERESTED candidates please submit your applications to genkcareers@generation.org attaching your latest resume and application. Shortlisting / Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled. Kindly indicate in the Email subject:
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