Programme Manager at Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC)

Programme Manager Job Duties

• Shall be responsible for development planning, investment programming, development monitoring and evaluation, project development, knowledge management, policy research and advocacy;
• Assist in the planning of annual work program and targets of FCDC to achieve its purposes and planned results, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Board of Directors;
• Ensure the effective and efficient performance of FCDC and smooth coordination and complementation of efforts among divisions within the agency.
• Ensure consolidation of targets and activities in support of the agency’s region-wide and/or inter-county development projects and programs;
• Consolidate the annual work and financial plans for FCDC for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors;
• Prepare the quarterly and annual accomplishment reports of FCDC in close coordination with the division heads;
• Coordinating with the heads of divisions, implement FCDC’s operations in accordance with established policies, systems, procedures and processes;
• Ensure effective and efficient performance of FCDC through smooth coordination and complementation of efforts among officers within the agency.vocacy.

Qualifications for the Programme Manager Job

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferably project management, development studies, economics or related field with a post graduate qualification being an added advantage;
• At least five years of progressive working experience in the design, management and implementation of projects and/or working in a relevant position to this post;
• Demonstrated experience in identifying funding opportunities, building relationships with development partners both at the national and county level;
• Solid understanding of cross-cutting issues such as gender, youth, and the needs of marginalized communities and relevant working experience in northern ASAL counties;
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, governmental institutions, NGO or private sector / consulting firm is an added advantage;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.