Programme Coordinator - ARCH at Amref Kenya

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management [ 30% ]

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with the donor requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Prepare regular project reports and updates for stakeholders.
• Support consortium members to ensure delivery of timely reports.
• Monitor expenditures and track implementation in collaboration with grants and finance teams.

Coordination [ 25% ]

• Organise project convenings, - Workshops, webinars and conferences.
• Assist in organization of learning forums / Conference on Climate Change and Health.
• Coordinate the activities of project teams, including researchers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members, consortia partners and subgrantees.

Stakeholder Management [ 20% ]

• Build and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders, including consortium partners, and subgrantees.
• Ensure that stakeholder expectations are met and that their feedback is incorporated into project activities.

Monitoring, Learning and Reporting [ 25% ]

• Prepare regular project reports, including progress updates, and impact assessments.
• Ensure that reporting requirements are met and that information is disseminated effectively.
• Organise learning forums among the sub-grantees and plan other project convenings as per the project workplan
• Liaise with the M&E and communications team to increase visibility of the Project

Qualifications

Education

• A Master's Degree in Social sciences or any of the related fields; (Environmental health, environmental Science, Climate, Sociology, Community development, research, Project Management or related courses)

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in the field of public health or climate change.
• MUST have experience in Research.
• MUST have experience managing/engaging consortiums.
• MUST have experience with multi-country programmes.
• Experience in working with Local /County government and Civil society organizations.
• Good understanding of local and international climate change policies, trends, and commitments.