Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Leonard Cheshire Disability is a charity supporting disabled people in the UK and around the world to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work for a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose. To have the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute and participate fully in society. That belief is at the heart of everything we do. For over 65 years, we have supported disabled people in many different ways, to reflect what they tell us they want. This includes providing care in: people’s own homes supported rented accommodation residential homes day centres respite services We make a difference to the lives of thousands of people by supporting them to develop skills through employment, volunteering and digital inclusion projects. We campaign alongside disabled people to bring about changes for the better, and to challenge ignorance and unfairness in society. Internationally, we are part of a Global Alliance of Leonard Cheshire charities which works to improve the lives of disabled people in 54 countries.
About The Role
It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with an ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum. We are looking for a motivated, innovative and positive person to join us on this journey of growth.
This role will be the lead, to ensure high level delivery, compliance, reporting and innovation, in our forward-thinking programmes that promote inclusive education for persons with disabilities.
The role will also manage external relationships and programmes budgets, technical experts, workflow and prioritisation as well as monitoring the programme activities for learning dissemination. .

Job Responsibilities: Not Specified

About You
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated, experienced Technical Programme Manager to step up to the next level to join our dynamic team based in Kenya. Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager and liaising with the wider Leonard Cheshire International Team, consortia members, and other external actors, you will ensure the high-level delivery of our Inclusive education programmes.
You will have experience in leading programmatic performance and delivery. You will have a relevant post graduate qualification along with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior position with an international NGO. You will also have managed disability inclusive programmes and previously worked in a similar context.
You will bring experience of management of systems and finance functions and have knowledge of donor compliance along with experience of working with major international donors. You will also have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
We are looking for a creative self-starter, with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational, communication and computer skills, and the ability to handle multiple, and varied tasks simultaneously. An understanding of disability issues would be advantageous.

What We Offer
• Fair and competitive pay rates
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme or local equivalent
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Medical insurance
• Travel insurance if you travel with Leonard Cheshire

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Please note we do not accept emailed CVs for the application process. Please apply through the specific link provided or through our website at https://careers.leonardcheshire.org/jobs 

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