Jun 19, Light for the World RISEE Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Light for the World RISEE Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

About Light for the World

Light for the World is a global development organization. We empower people with disabilities and enable eye health services in low-income countries. Over the last three decades we improved health systems, enabled education for all, and amplified the voices of people with disabilities. We focus on the poorest and hardest to reach because that’s where we will have the biggest impact.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate planning, implementation and coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of RISEE program.

Oversee program narrative and financial reporting.

Ensuring implementation and compliance safeguarding policy and standards in program design and implementation.

Ensuring quality of project implementation while ensuring donor requirements and compliance are met with Light for the World quality standards.

Coordinating the project lead partner (Sightsavers) and other project partners including United Disabled Persons of Kenya and Riziki Source.

Lead development and review of program/project proposals in line with the organizational overall strategic objectives, program requirements and its Theory of Change.

Provide strategic guidance and advice on the preparation of program/project proposals and workplans focusing on complementarity, feasibility, and budget development.

Responsible in overall budget planning, and management together with grant team and ensure regular budget monitoring, proper forecasting.

Ensure project periodic narrative and financial reports, annual, bi-annual, Annual Program Outcome Measurements, partner reports are submitted according to program/project agreements.

Track program/project implementation are in line with the agreement and special conditions.

Conduct periodic and regular on-site monitoring visit, supportive supervision and ensure the project activities are on track.

Working closely with Sightsavers MERLA team, the PM will contribute to the development and dissemination of project learning products.

Ensure development of report retro plans that informs quality and timely reporting,

Coordinate planning, documentation and dissemination of best practices and learnings in collaboration with the MERLA and program Quality & Innovation teams.

Support the MERLA team in the development of monitoring tools, data collection tools and MERLA frameworks.

Requirements and Skills

BSc/BA Degree in management or a relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus.

5- 9 years proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position

Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods

Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.

Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage.

Outstanding leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent problem-solving ability

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Light for the World RISEE Project Manager Jobs in Kenya