Program Director at Dorbe-Leit Solutions Limited

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer (CPO), the Program Director (PD) will be responsible for the program's operational success at SHOFCO, ensuring seamless team management and development, business development, program delivery, quality control, and evaluation. In this role, the PD will manage a growing number of staff.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

1. Providing credible leadership to Programs through the implementation of the strategic plan, linked to SHOFCO’s vision, and inspiring confidence and team spirit among Programme staff.
2. Actively participate in the Senior Management Team (SMT) and adhere to the duties enshrined therein.

Quality Assurance & Performance

1. Providing targeted technical assistance to projects to foster continuous improvement in quality & both programmatic and financial performance
2. Ensure projects are aligned with and contribute to SHOFCO’s Strategic Plan and National and county strategies, policies, operational guidelines, and protocols, as applicable.

Business Development:

1. In liaison with Chief Officers, grow the Programme Portfolio by providing leadership in the development of new project proposals and relationships
2. Forecasting Programme growth with relevant teams
3. Review of budgets during proposal development in support of Grants Managers. Ensuring budgets speak to projects seamlessly

Policy Advocacy and Networking

1. Ensure participation of staff in the Programme in relevant technical working groups and platform ensuring that participation generates value for communities that SHOFCO serves.
2. Manage internal (with other Programme managers) and external relations with donors, partners, and collaborators that are stakeholders in the Programme.

Administrative & Financial Oversight

1. Review operational budgets in conjunction with Program and Finance teams to ensure compliance to principles of effectiveness, efficiency, and value for money.
2. Ensure projects are being supervised, submit annual and quarterly procurement plans in accordance with budgets and donor/SHOFCO procurement rules and regulations.
3. Review operational budgets in conjunction with project teams, and the Finance teams to ensure value for money.

Grants Management

1. In liaison with grants management teams, support project teams in reviewing operations financial performance against set targets, and implementation of remedial actions
2. Providing support to project teams in reviewing operations financial performance against set targets and implementation of remedial actions.

Human Resources 

1. Foster development of vibrant teams in programs, so that teams grow into ‘winning teams’ where project managers provide effective leadership.
2. Identify staff development needs and provide coaching and mentoring, as well as a link to training and development opportunities, to spur performance.

Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Provide oversight for all donor reports, evaluation reports, and other reports emanating from the Programme and projects to ensure timeliness and quality.
2. In liaison with Impact and Learning Lead, provide leadership in quarterly program review meetings aimed at identifying and remedying performance gaps, as well as disseminating relevant information e.g., new government policies, etc.
3. In liaison with the M & E unit, provide administrative support to projects to develop and implement M & E plans.

Operations Research and Knowledge Management:

1. Provide leadership in the identification, development, and implementation of relevant operations research within the Programme, drawing on support from Chief Program Officer and other senior teams

Other 

1. Undertake other duties as assigned by line manager

Qualifications

1. An advanced degree in a related field (Development Management, human rights, Social sciences, etc.) is required
2. Demonstrated expertise in program management in multiple sectors in Kenya with at least 5-7 years.
3. Seasoned experience building, mentoring, and developing a happy, motivated and productive team.
4. Proven track record of writing/leading winning grant proposals and partnering with donors, MOH institutions, NGOs, communities, and health development partners
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
6. Fluency in spoken and written English, Kiswahili

Highly Desired Qualifications

1. Values flexibility and creativity and teamwork in the workplace
2. Experience in integrated development in both urban and rural areas