Nuru
International Kenya
Impact Programmes Manager
Isibania,
Kuria West District, Migori County
The
Impact Programmes Manager (IPM) supervises all of the development programmes
that Nuru Kenya implements – what we term our impact programmes.
These
include activities in the agriculture, economic development (savings and
loans), healthcare, education and social marketing sectors.
With
their departmental managers, this position collaboratively develops and
implements all goals, budgets, strategies and operating plans.
Nuru
Kenya is a multi-sector holistic development model, and this position is to be
focused on increasing the effectiveness of each impact programme, while also
realizing efficiencies/synergies across the programme departments.
Essential
Job Functions:
- Management:
Directly supervises up to six full time employees (and others as
needed/assigned); carries out responsibilities in accordance with office
policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing,
hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work;
appraising performances; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints; and resolving problems.
- Strategic:
Directly responsible for overseeing the continuous improvement of each Impact
Programme, as well as to ensuring an increasing realization of
efficiencies through our holistic approach to rural development. Manages
the impact programmes towards strategic goals and milestones, and sits
with the Strategic Leadership Team to advise on large, organizational
decisions. The effectiveness and efficiency of the impact programmes is
the IPM’s primary responsibility.
- Collaboratively
sets and oversees departmental goals, milestones, etc. with each impact
programme.
- Collaboratively
sets and oversees the administration of all impact programme policies and
procedures and has oversight responsibility for all personnel matters
including hiring, salary, and disciplinary decisions in consultation with
HR Manager.
- Conducts regular
staff meetings. Provides consistent guidance and feedback for all
supervised employees.
- Becomes Nuru
Kenya’s Impact Programmes expert, acquiring detailed knowledge about all
sectors of NK’s interventions.
- Approves
strategies and work plan changes as needed. Advises and sets goals for
programmes as necessary to meet strategic targets.
- Acts as the
Impact Programme’s principal liaison with Senior Nuru Kenya and Nuru
International management.
- Maintains a good
working relationship with all staff and endeavors to build a servant
leadership culture on the team.
- Plans and
manages stakeholder / funder visits, tours, sessions, etc.
- Oversees the
Impact Programmes’ respective budgets, supporting departmental managers in
budget management.
- Assists each
programme as needed in busy times, or in addressing any crises.
- Accepts
performance-based criticism and direction.
- Works well under
pressure and handles stress.
- Meets attendance
requirements as established by supervisor.
- Works a flexible
schedule including long hours, evenings and weekends as needed in busy
seasons.
- Performs other
duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- A minimum of a
bachelor’s degree in related field.
- A minimum of 2
years of experience in project management in at least 2 of the relevant
sectors, 3+ preferred (Education, Agriculture, Microfinance/Economic
Development, and Healthcare). [Candidates with exceptionally strong
experience in only one sector, along with exceptionally strong management
credentials evidenced elsewhere, may be considered in lieu of this requirement.]
- Experience
managing an annual budget of at least 200,000 USD.
Skills
And Knowledge Required:
- Ability to
perform essential job functions above.
- Thorough
knowledge of project planning, budgeting, financial management and HR
processes and procedures as practiced in the NGO sector.
- An understanding
of the theories of development and its various approaches.
- A demonstrated
commitment to servant leadership and a service-focused career.
- Provides
necessary organization, supervisory leadership, and motivation to manage
an efficient, holistic development approach.
- Ability to build
and maintain a good working relationship with the Board, Nuru Kenya staff,
Nuru International staff, and stakeholders (including community and
government).
- Ability to work
cooperatively and courteously with others.
- Temperament to
communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and
professional manner. Ability to communicate clearly across cultures
necessary.
- Ability to
creatively problem solve in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills – both English and Kiswahili.
- Knowledge of and
proficiency in commonly used IT/ office computer applications, such as MS
Office, email (Gmail), google calendar, Skype, etc.
Working
Conditions:
Appointed
place of work is at the Nuru Kenya Regional Training Center in Isibania, Migori
County.
Work
is performed both in an office environment as well as in the field.
Some
work is also expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends
during busier seasons.
Travel
in remote, rural areas is a regular expectation, using local transport options.
Reports
to the Executive Director.
Remuneration:
Commensurate
with demonstrated skills and experience.
Twice-annual
performance evaluations will be conducted by your supervisor.
After
a three-month probationary period, at such times you will be eligible for
performance-based salary increments.
Email:
IPMjobs@nuru.co.ke
