Head of Programs at Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA)

 Key Responsibilities

• Program Management
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of inclusive education, digital literacy, and employability programs across East Africa and Malawi.
• Oversee the delivery of assistive technology projects, including the distribution, training, and maintenance of devices such as Orbit Readers.
• Develop and manage annual work plans, budgets, and program schedules to ensure timelyand efficient delivery.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess program progress, provide technical support, and address challenges.
• Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
• Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, donors, civil society
• organizations, and educational institutions.
• Lead proposal development and grant applications to secure funding for program expansion.
• Represent KBTA at national and international forums, advocating for the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
• Donor & Partner Engagement
• Work closely with the Executive Director and fundraising team to cultivate, secure, and manage donor relationships.
• Contribute to grant proposals, budgets, and donor presentations with strong programmatic insights.
• Strengthen partnerships with government ministries, universities, tech companies, and OPDs (Organizations of Persons with Disabilities) and Employers.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
• Develop and implement MEL frameworks to assess program impact and inform decision- making.
• Compile quarterly and annual program reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Responsible for all donor reporting
• Utilize data to refine program strategies and share success stories with stakeholders.
• Team Leadership and Capacity Building
• Supervise program staff and provide mentorship to foster professional growth and performance excellence.
• Organize training for teachers, program staff, and partners on inclusive education and assistive technologies.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new team members, ensuring seamless integration into KBTA's culture and processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in International Development, Education, Social Sciences, or related field. 
• Atleast 10 years of program leadership experience, with significant exposure to education, ed-tech, disability inclusion, digital skills, or livelihoods.
• Strong track record in managing multi-country or multi-partner programs.
• Strong understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with donors, governments, and high-level stakeholders.
• Proven experience in staff management, coaching, and team building.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

Personal Attributes

• Deep commitment to disability inclusion and social impact.
• Strategic thinker with ability to execute at both vision and detail levels.
• Collaborative leadership style; values partnership and teamwork.
• Resilient, adaptive, and solutions-oriented.
• Passionate about innovation, technology, and empowering youth.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Results-driven, with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to inclusion and diversity with willingness to travel Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.