Program Manager at Wangu Kanja Foundation

About the Program Manager Position:

The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing WKF’s mission to amplify the voices, choices, and agency of survivors of sexual violence towards achieving gender justice. This full-time position, based in Nairobi. The ideal candidate should possess a B. Arts degree in Development Studies, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or an MSc in Development Studies/Organizational Development.

• As the Program Manager, you will lead the development of program strategies, work plans, and budgets, ensuring that these align with WKF’s strategic objectives and donor requirements. You will conduct needs assessments, stakeholder consultations, and research to inform program design and development. Your role will involve overseeing the implementation and coordination of program activities, working closely with project staff, partners, and consultants to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of services. You will also be responsible for monitoring program progress, addressing challenges as they arise, and implementing solutions to keep the programs on track.
• In addition to program management, you will develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track program performance and outcomes. This includes collecting, analyzing, and reporting on program data, using these insights to inform decision-making and improve program effectiveness. You will also build and maintain relationships with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration and resource mobilization to enhance the impact and sustainability of WKF’s programs.
• The financial management aspect of the role will involve developing and managing program budgets in collaboration with the finance team, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies. You will monitor program expenditures and prepare financial reports as required.
• The successful candidate will be a person of high integrity, with a deep understanding of safeguarding ethics and a commitment to transparent decision-making. You should be a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to facilitate teamwork, manage conflicts, and encourage continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the organization.

Required Experience:

• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including experience working with civil society organizations, women’s rights organizations, and survivors, as well as engagement with national and county governments. Strong monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) skills are essential, along with proficiency in using computers and office software packages, including MS Word and Excel. Fluency in English and Swahili is required.