Program Director at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the development and implementation of activity work plans and budgets, ensuring effective implementation and achievement of priority initiatives and activities
• Organize and manage donor contract requirements, program planning and implementation from start to completion of project periods- with keenness to deadlines, milestones, and processes
• Provide oversight of program implementation and execution of program plans via regular financial, program tracking reports and M&E data related to monitoring program performance.
• Supervise Program Managers and actively be involved in provision of feedback and resolution of problems/challenges during implementation
• Oversee the management of field office operations and carry out periodic monitoring visits
• Manage internal coordination processes to facilitate the necessary resources to develop and implement HIAS programs.
• Periodically participate in case meetings to identify needs and trends for purposes of identifying strategies to enhance the attention of such cases.
• Review and advise on current programming models in consultation with Country Director to enhance HIAS’ services to refugees
• Act as a HIAS liaison with donors and HIAS Partners for coordination of monitoring activities and management of partnerships
• Participate in thematic meetings with other implementing partners whenever called upon or needed.
• Coordinate the timely preparation of comprehensive and statistical reports requested by donors, plans for proposals and other projects documents.
• Review program reports prepared to determine progress and programmatic issues that require resolution
• Follow up and monitor accomplishment of activities, goals, and timely reporting to donors, according to the schedules agreed.
• In support of HIAS Business Development initiatives, provide oversight in technical conceptualization and writing of high-quality technical proposals for funding
• Mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and team work in support of successful program implementation
• Ensure services to beneficiaries are offered in a professional and ethical manner.
• Support HIAS Operational Framework on Accountability to Affected populations
• Oversee the implementation and application of HIAS’ standard operating procedures are done in line with HIAS’ policies on safeguarding to beneficiaries’ children, adults and staff. 
• Performs other duties assigned by the Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Master’s degree desired.
• A minimum of 9-11 years of working experience, preferably with an INGO.
• Minimum of 5 years in Management.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations framework
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required.
• Responsible, Professional and with Integrity
• Ability to work with people from different culture settings.
• Ability to work effectively with teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially refugees or asylum seekers.
• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• Knowledge on Computers; Ms-Office, Email and Internet.