Head of Programmes (HoP) at East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS)

The Head of Programmes (HoP) will provide strategic leadership and oversight role to the Society’s programmes and Project activities. The HoP being guided by the Society’s Strategic plan, will lead in the development of project proposals for funding and oversee successful implementation of projects.

Working closely with other senior members of staff, led by the Executive Director, the HoP will build, lead and manage an effective, creative and motivated project team.

Duties for the Programme Head Job

• In conjunction with the Executive Director and the Project Managers, determines project resource requirements;
• Lead in high quality and robust project proposal development based on situational analysis of the natural resources conservation environment in the East Africa Region
• Develop a plan for a solid relationship and networks with key donor organizations for consistent support for the society’s conservation programmes;
• Oversee the delivery/implementation of all programmes and projects, monitoring the delivery in terms of quality, costs and time;
• Monitors and assists the Project Managers in planning, execution and timely delivery of allocated projects, ensuring incorporation of best practice project management processes;
• Works closely with the Project Managers to identify potential project cost overruns, time delays or quality deficiencies, and implements actions for rectification;
• Analyses project results, and interprets results into recommendations for management to assist them in the development of the organization as a voice of conservation in East Africa Region;
• Ensures that clear communication and good relationships are developed and maintained within the Programme unit, with the Executive Director, with other internal departments and with external parties such as the donors, Government, CSO, etc.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, communicates and ensure implementation of the internal policies and procedures of the Programme Unit
• Provide support and guidance to the EAWLS working groups/Forums
• Effectively and efficiently delegates responsibility and authority, and ensures accountability, to subordinate staff for the delivery of agreed outputs;
• Develops and deploys standard project management tools (such as monitoring & evaluation framework, project design & implementation plans, logical frameworks) and develops the project management and technical skills of the Project Managers and other project staff;
• Provides timely and accurate project tracking, monitoring, evaluation, analysis of outputs, and reporting both internally and externally
• Establishes performance objectives, with appropriate measures for all projects and project staff;
• Prepares, and submits for approval, revenue and expenditure forecasts based on established financial goals;
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director incorporation to above.

Essential Experience

• Experience in working with the private sector, donors, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, as well as public sector; and demonstrated ability to grow an existing business, maintain existing client relationships and develop new ones
• Proven experience in the total financial management of a large and diverse multi-disciplinary project portfolio.
• Excellent financial and situational analytical skills and knowledge of analysis techniques;
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills. Strong skills in facilitation management, team leadership, planning and problem solving. Ability to understand the total impact of projects on the entire organization with a holistic perspective (holistic skills).

Programme Head Job Qualification

• A degree in Natural Management (NRM), preferably at Masters level;
• Over 8 years’ experience in NRM / Conservation and at least 5 years in Programme management level;
• Advocacy, fundraising and negotiation skills
• Good technical writing, excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills in various computer packages
• Good organizational and analytical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadline;
• Strong networking and partnership building skills