World Vision International Senior Manager, Programs Jobs in Kenya
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and management
Responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the projects (donor funded and Non-sponsorship (PNS)) project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Ensure strong communication and coordinating with technical leads and other support functions for effective delivery
Champion implementation and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, WV regulations, best practices and donor guidelines.
Design strategies, partnerships and interventions to guarantee the project is gender, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) sensitive
Ensure WVK is accountable to beneficiaries, donors, government and other stakeholders.
Primary point of contact and collaboration for the g implementation team.
Direct and oversee projects and PNS implementation; ensuring contribution to WVK strategy and donor commitments /promises through proper capacity building, proper staffing and quality assurance.
Donor Relations
Represent the projects and PNS to respective donor meetings related to implementation.
Ensure effective liaison with local government officials, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate
Constantly look for more effective and efficient implementation and opportunities to increase impact.
Ensure timely communication with donors to ensure effective projects support
Resource mobilization and Engagement
Coordinate current donor engagement to attract repeat and extended funding
Ensure effective implementation products including documentations, success stories to position for additional resources
Liaise with resource acquisition team to contribute to potential growth areas for projectss and PNSs
Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management
Lead an effective monitoring and reporting system for the projects and PNS
Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems including schedules
Coordinate timely, accurate and quality reports submission that meet donor requirements
Document and disseminate project best practices, lessons learnt and success stories
Establish a strong knowledge management function for the projects and PNS
Coordinate regular data audits and quality assurance to enhance accountability and implementation fidelity
Budget Management
Manage projects and PNS budgets within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and World Vision.
Ensure projects and PNS expenses are reasonable, allocated as per assigned budget, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure low risk audits
Ensure effective budget monitoring across projects for delivery on time and on budget
Risk and compliance
Ensure risk management across the projects including risk assessments and process improvement plans
Coordinate audit response and management plans for projects and PNS
Ensure due diligence processes as per WV and donor requirements
Ensure all compliance expectations across the projects and PNS are delivered
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
Knowledge/ Qualifications for the Role
Master’s degree in social sciences, management, business administration, or a related field
7 years of experience in a senior role leading a complex technical service delivery program of similar scope and dollar value.
5 years of demonstrated experience in partnership building, especially with government representatives, donors, the private sector, and local community organizations.
Proven ability to manage diverse teams across different sectors
Familiarity with multiple donor regulations including UN, foundations, Bilateral governments among others.
Demonstrated accomplishment in working with professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country
Past experience of working in multiple grant supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
Experience in developing program work-plans, budgets, managing implementation, staff and short-term technical assistance.
Excellent performance track record
Demonstrated ability to deliver results and meet all donor deliverables.
Excellent Oral and written communication skills,
Excellent Relational skills
Keen understanding of the unique political dynamics of the country and ability to work carefully and collaboratively to support the various political entities in Kenya
How to Apply
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