Program Manager at Child Fund International

Summary

Reporting to the Programs Director, the Programs Manager will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of ChildFund programs by LPs in the western region of Kenya. 

  SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure LPs understand and align their activities to the Letter of Agreement (LOA).
• Monitor, review and evaluate on a continuous basis the effectiveness, impact and direction of all programs/projects within the area of jurisdiction, ensuring that they are aligned to the requirements in the negotiated funding agreement.
• Carry out technical backstopping for LP Program coordinators to ensure delivery of clear project objectives and provide meaningful feedback on their performance.
• Ensure LP program plans and budgets are prepared in accordance with ChildFund International’s guidelines.
• Facilitate timely reporting in line with LOA standards and performance criteria.
• Ensure compliance with the approved budget, donor rules and regulations for grants.
• Ensure LPs adhere to Sponsor Relation policies and procedures.
• Participate in annual Partnership Reviews with partners to measure achievement levels.
• Ensure LPs adhere to Ethical Behavior towards Children Policy
• Work with LP grants acquisition team to identify and secure local resources to expand, complement or supplement subsidy shortfalls.

Required Skills

• A good understanding of international development issues in regard to children and a commitment to principles of child rights and child protection.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Good interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Program Area
• Advanced computer skills

Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years experience managing development programs in an NGO, preferably in a technical area, community development and/or child-focused programming
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English;  fluency in Swahili preferred
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.
• Conflict management and ability to pragmatically solve problems, plan a course of action using analytical, conceptual, strategic and forward thinking abilities to achieve an effective resolution
• Demonstrated technical expertise in such areas as: project, budget and resource management
• Demonstration of knowledge of program design; grant acquisition and management; resource stewardship, and cross functional coordination
• Highly developed analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process information on a wide range of issues
• Experience in resource mobilization, coordination and negotiation and social policy

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree in education, community development or relevant field. A Master’s degree in a relevant field of study will be a distinct advantage