Program Manager, Partnership and Expansion at Room to Read

Qualifications:

Required:

• Related Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, International Relations, or other relevant discipline; Master’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in the related field
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex issues to higher-level management and contribute to high-level presentations and discussions
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills
• Proven track record of success is a high-level independent and team contributor to lead multiple projects and processes.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills with strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.
• Strong planning, budgetary, Project management and implementation experience
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify Room to Read values.
• Experienced in new business development, identifying funding information sources and carrying out in-depth research on funding opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex issues clearly for external audiences
• Ability to travel at least 30% to support Country and Field Offices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites; Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint and comfort learning new applications (Salesforce, Adaptive, SharePoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language and Good knowledge of French is as asset.
• The applicant must have legal residence status in Kenya.

Compensation:

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.