Institutional Transformation Manager -
Uraia Trust
Uraia Trust was established in 2011 as a successor organization to Kenya’s National Civic Education Programme, which ran in Kenya from January 2000 to June 2011 (NCEP Phases I & II).
Uraia’s approach is to promote citizenship from a “rights and
responsibility” aspect.
Uraia Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and result oriented individual for the position of Institutional Transformation Manager.
The jobholder will be responsible for efficient and effective
delivery of the Uraia Institutional transformation programme activities which
entail research, learning, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization and
sustainability, rapid response initiatives, capacity building and training and
gender advocacy.
The key responsibilities of this position will include:
- Develop
and implement the institutional transformation strategy and focus in
consultation with Uraia Senior Management Team and provide leadership on
day to day management of the Uraia Institutional Transformation Unit.
- Ensure
efficient and effective capacity building and training activities to
support the institutional transformation initiatives of Uraia Trust. In
addition plan and participate in implementing post capacity assessment
training support programmes for implementing partners.
- Undertake
and/ or facilitate research necessary to ensure the undertaking of
evidence led interventions by Uraia. In addition to ensure meaningful
cooperation and partnership with the leading research institutions on
democratic, governance and leadership, human rights and constitutional
matters amongst other areas of interest by Uraia.
- Advice
on branding and marketing of Uraia (development of communication and
promotion activities, website and online material development in support
of programme delivery etc.).
- Take
a lead in implementation of the Uraia Trust gender advocacy initiatives in
liaison with the Head of Programmes.
- Ensure
the innovative and effective use of information technology in support of
Uraia Institutional transformation programme activities.
- Provide
support in development of work plans, programming and budget review for
programme activities.
- Undertake
the learning, monitoring and evaluation activities of Uraia in liaison
with the head of programmes.
- Support
in the resource mobilization and sustainability initiatives of Uraia
Trust.
Any other duty as may be assigned by Head of Programmes
Person Specifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- A
Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Economics or Development studies from
a reputable institution;
- A
Masters degree in Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences
is desirable;
- At
least 5 years’ experience in delivering programme related development
projects, 3 of which must be at management level;
- Experience
in leading monitoring and evaluation programs is an added advantage; and
- Programme
and project management skills, resource mobilization skills and financial
management skills.
The engagement for this position will be for an initial contract
of three years that is renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability
of funding.
For more details about Uraia please see the website
www.uraia.or.ke
If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, contact details and quoting reference number UT/11/12 by 20 November 2012 addressed to:
The Human Resources Unit
Uraia Trust
Uraia Hse, Jacaranda Ave. off Gitanga Rd
P O Box 28151- 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: info@uraia.or.ke