Center for Reproductive Rights Senior Manager, Program Finance Jobs in Kenya
Overview:
The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is a global research institute with offices in Washington, D.C.; New Delhi, India; Nairobi, Kenya; and Kampala, Uganda. ICRW advances rights and opportunities for women and girls to ensure a more gender-equal world. For over 47 years, ICRW has been the world’s leading non-profit building evidence and promoting solutions for how to improve the lives of women, girls, and other marginalized people. Our Research and Programs, Advocacy and Policy, and Private Sector teams focus on economic opportunity and security, health and reproductive rights, gender norms, and climate action.
ICRW is seeking to hire the services of a Project Management specialist to work with the team on a short-term basis as a consultant.
Scope of the Assignment:
ICRW is implementing a project which seeks to address the systemic barriers that hinder women’s equal participation in the economy by developing and implementing a comprehensive National Care Policy. This initiative involves capacity building for the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action (SDfGAA), engaging stakeholders through policy dialogues, and raising public awareness about the gendered impacts of unpaid care work. The project will also document best practices and conduct a mid-term review of Kenya’s commitments to care work, ensuring that the policy is well-informed and widely supported.
Specially, the Project Management Specialist will coordinate the implementation of the ” Evidence-Based Policy for Advancing the Care Economy in Kenya” project. This role involves support in coordinating all project activities, communicate with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs, and maintaining high standards of project management. The Project Management Specialist r will work closely with the ICRW project lead and project team to ensure the successful execution of the project.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a detailed project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Ensure all project activities are executed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Monitor and report on project progress, identifying any issues or risks and proposing solutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including SDfGAA, UN Women, CSOs, WROs, and private sector partners.
Facilitate regular communication and coordination among stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Organize and lead project meetings, including steering committee meetings, technical working group sessions, and stakeholder consultations.
Coordinate the development and dissemination of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.
Oversee the organization and facilitation of workshops, training sessions, policy dialogues, and validation meetings.
Manage the execution of digital campaigns, media engagement, and bulk SMS messaging.
Prepare and submit regular project reports, including progress updates.
Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
Qualifications/Competencies:
Advanced degree in project management, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.
Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, preferably in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Strong understanding of the care economy and gender issues in Kenya.
Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter, and CV, outlining their qualifications and profile with relevant experience, availability, and fee structure. Submissions should be sent to [email protected]
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