Program Coordinator at The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Technical Supervision

• Coordinate and monitor all program activities at the Portreitz project site in consultation with the Regional Manager.
• Supervise all Project Technical Officers, including government-attached personnel posted to the branch.
• Oversee the development and execution of program deliverables, leading project planning, action plans, and activity-based budgeting.
• Employ resourcefulness in project design, monitoring, and implementation, proactively troubleshooting challenges and deploying creative solutions.
• Prepare and submit timely, high-quality program reports to donors, government partners, and the APDK National Programs Manager.
• Oversee the preparation of annual activity-based program budgets as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Approve routine program payments as required, ensuring proper utilization and full accountability of donor funds in collaboration with the Regional Manager and Branch Accountant.
• Enforce strict adherence to project and reporting deadlines and donor compliance at all times.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with like-minded partners to guarantee smooth activity implementation and achievement of donor-funded results.
• Coordinate and liaise with private sector entities, government departments, and civil society organizations to explore strategic partnerships.
• Lead proposal writing and fundraising initiatives geared toward raising resources for the Coast Branch.
• Carry out any other duties as may be delegated by the Regional Manager or Programs Manager

Qualifications, Experience & Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Disability Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of program management experience in an NGO setting, preferably in rehabilitation, disability inclusion, or community development.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, and financial management skills.
• Proven grant management and proposal writing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to supervise technical teams and government assignees.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

End Date 5th August 2026.