Programmes and Training Manager at Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGGA)

Job Objectives:

• To apply expert knowledge of girls, girl issues, the Girl Guiding Experience, the National Guiding Programmes and in collaboration with volunteers and partners, deliver high-quality programme experiences and trainings to a growing number and diversity of girls and young women.
• The Programmes Manager will also be responsible for researching and communicating potential funding sources for programme support.

Key Tasks:

• Develop programme, leader support and training with the Programmes team under direction of the National Executive Officer.
• Responsible for Nation-wide programme events.
• Implement, monitor and report outcome measurements for all programmes.
• Generate and submit regular stakeholder reports in collaboration with the finance team
• Develop and mainstream M&E and quality management system in collaboration with the finance team
• Recruit, select, place, train, supervise, and evaluate qualified programme delivery volunteers to carry out programme implementation and develop new programmes based on needs of girls and Guide leaders and National programme priorities.
• Develop monitor and grow girl and adult membership through programme events, recruitment activities, and support of other mission delivery strategies.
• Provide support and guidance to National Trainers as they train new leaders.
• Develop resource materials that help volunteers deliver quality program at the unit level.
• Ensure the voice of the Girls is heard on issues they care about and provide support to empower them to change the world around them for the better
• Support the development of a platform to empower girls and young women in Kenya to speak out and influence issues they care about enabling them build a better world while at the same being the voice of the girls and young women
• Ensure high quality implementation of the Girl Guide Leadership Programme by collaborating with Volunteers to ensure that they understand the benefits of Guiding and the delivery the Guiding programme.
• Design innovative approaches in the area of program delivery and identify the need for additional National support.
• Develop and manage budgets in collaboration with the finance team to support programme delivery and to develop and implement fund raising strategies to support programme projects.
• Ensure that all Programme operations are carried out in compliance with county, regional and National regulations and laws.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with donors, members, volunteers, staff and community contacts.
• Supervise County and Regional Coordinators.
• Undertake other duties as your line manager should require in keeping with the responsibility of the post.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a senior management position in programme delivery.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Girl Guiding.
• Strong management skills with the ability to lead and manage a team
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Demonstrable expertise in Project Cycle Management (PCM)
• Experience working with private sector and Government authorities
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and produce results.