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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 i...
Located: Nairobi or Kisumu , working across both offices
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 35
Salary: approx.
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 number of motivated, innovative and positive people 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 people and programmes budgets, technical experts, workflow and prioritisation as well as monitoring the programme activities for learning dissemination.
About you
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated, very experienced Programme Manager to step up to the next level to join our dynamic team based in Kenya. Reporting to the Country Representative and liaising with the wider Leonard Cheshire International Team, 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
Further information
We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
As part of our safer recruitment practices police check will be required for this role as well as the right to live and work in Kenya.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Closing date: 24th November 2019
Please note we do not accept emailed CVs for the application process.
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