Program Lead - WOVEN at Light Up Hope

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Programme Development and Management

• Develop/review WOVEN program implementation strategies and plans together with the Deputy Director of Programs, Executive Director and President
• Develop/review and Implement Mentorship Program for WOVEN Scholars
• Develop/review student Leadership Program to create and cultivate leadership among the students as part of the Program strategies
• Assisting in the formulation of socially sustainable and strategic plans that enhance and foster the organization’s goals
• Develop/review curriculum and educate on life skills
• Participate in the writing of program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.

Programme implementation

• Develop and nurture personal relationships with college students in a bid to identify their skills and talents and keep them on track to graduate in four years with an undergraduate degree.
• Schedule monthly virtual meetings with student leaders together with Guidance and Counseling Lead to plan activities, discuss any student challenges and upcoming events including school break activities
• Link students with organizations and programs meant to enhance their career development
• Coordinate with Counseling Services lead to ensure mental health needs of WOVEN students are being addressed and catered to.
• Organizing students’ community development projects including; voluntary initiatives as part of creating practical mentorship opportunities for the students.
• Oversee implementation of career path assessments and coaching for new students to ensure they select appropriate courses
• Take lead in the program beneficiary verification and selection

Financial Management

• Development of Program budgets
• Ensure that all the documents submitted to finance for payment meet the audit threshold.
• Ensure accountable and efficient utilization of the Program’s funds.
• Exercise sound judgment to ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable, and prudent.
• Track budget utilization against approved Program budgets to ensure proper budget control

Reporting and Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensure verification of all data provided by the students and Program Assistant(s)/Officers before submission for approval
• Write descriptive activity reports and provide supporting documents for activity expenditures.
• Development of quarterly, annual, and activity narrative reports highlighting Program intervention
• Contribute towards development of the annual students year book highlighting outstanding stories, experiences, achievements, and campus life of the students
• Avail program highlights on a day by day basis via available communication platforms
• Respond to requests by US Based staff for collection of photos and information on the program to be used for fundraising and program update purposes.
• Participate in regular Program Progress Reviews, including status reporting, risk and issues identification and mitigation, impact assessments etc.
• Participate in development of monitoring tools and ensuring their implementation to monitor and track Program progress.

Strategic Organizational Development

• Be familiar with the Kenyan operations and budgets.
• Work together with the staff to come up with creative new ways to do the work that will improve efficiencies in operations as well as finances.
• Identify and Participate in resource mobilization efforts which are to the benefit the program, including grant applications, communications content and preparation of funding presentations

Partnerships and Networking

• Identify and Create a database of strategic partners and stakeholders relevant to the Program.
• Ensure the Program is introduced and known at specific institutions where beneficiaries are supported.
• Plan for and participate in networking events relevant to the Program goals.