Regional Manager at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Job Purpose: 

The position is responsible for facilitating the implementation of NCCK’s regional, programmes and general secretariat activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Regional Leadership

• Facilitate partnerships and networks between the Council and the Membership, communities, the government and other stakeholders within the region
• Develop strategic links and collaboration with other local, national and international organizations to deliver common goals relating to campaigns in areas of common interest.

Programme Management

• Develop regional programmes and projects that will facilitate NCCK regional and county level initiatives and interventions.
• Design, plan and facilitate the implementation of strategies, agendas and campaigns that support regional programmes initiatives and activities.

Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

• Execute the regional plans for resource mobilization and fundraising including the identification of resource requirements, opportunities for fundraising and development of concept papers and proposals for submission.

Research, Advocacy and Capacity Building

• Facilitate research and study on specific contextual issues affecting the lives of people in the region, identify regional advocacy issues and make available useful information for effective advocacy.
• Facilitates Council’s capacity building work among the membership by analyzing specific needs and organizing relevant capacity building programs.

Regional Financial Management

• Prepare and administer regional budgets

Monitoring, and Evaluation

• Undertake monitoring of projects being implemented in the region in line with the Monitoring and Evaluation policy and the project’s specific monitoring plan using the provided tools.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of activity reports on the web-based reporting system.

Staff Supervision

• Provide leadership and supervision of staff in the region.
• Undertake performance appraisal/evaluation of regional staff.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
• Must have Four (4) years working experience in Programs/Projects management
• Must be a member of a professional body and in good standing
• Must demonstrate proactive attitudein terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and local authorities
• Excellent skills in Leadership, Communication, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation among others.