Vacancy: Program Manager
Are
you an excellent leader, well experienced in project/program management seeking
an opportunity to serve and leave a lasting legacy?
Then
taking up this position at The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank”,
the place for those looking to new horizons, will be an excellent step for
you.
You
are well endowed with skill and capability in successful implementation of
Community development programmes, stakeholder relations, Public Relations and
Communication of projects as well as experience with International Development
Organizations.
Reporting to the Head of Co-op Foundation, the Program Manager will be required to develop and implement project monitoring plans and evaluation framework for all Foundation projects.
Reporting to the Head of Co-op Foundation, the Program Manager will be required to develop and implement project monitoring plans and evaluation framework for all Foundation projects.
The
role will also entail planning, coordinating and ensuring financial
control.
The
role holder will also be required to create viable partnerships with other
stakeholders including funders and will deputize the Head of Foundation as well
as provide guidance to teams under his/her leadership.
The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
- Carry
out Program Management and Monitoring. This will include developing and
implement Project Monitoring Plan (PMP) for all the Foundation’s Projects,
coordinating and supervising program officers by providing direction,
input and feedback using PMP as well as engaging with program officers to
collect and manage essential data so as to provide feedback to partners
and program teams on projects’ performance.
- Implement
evaluation of program activities by developing a Monitoring &
Evaluation (M&E) framework and report evaluation findings.
- Provide
reports and ensure proper documentation. This will include assisting the
Head of Foundation to develop quarterly, six monthly and annual reports,
concept papers, presentations, proposals and budgets as well as developing
and sharing field visit reports with relevant program staff.
- Ensure
Grant Monitoring - For secured contract, communicate with funders as
outlined in funding agreements facilitate grant start up processes.
Monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures while ensuring that
the program operates within the approved budget.
- Identify
and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take
appropriate action to control the risks.
- Create
viable partnerships with other CSR stakeholders.
Skills,
Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in either Economics or Social Sciences e.g. Sociology, Community
Development, development studies etc. A Master’s degree in any Social
Science Discipline will be an added advantage.
- Certificate
in Project Management or in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added
advantage.
- Minimum
3 years’ experience in Program Management with experience in monitoring
and evaluation as well as good understanding of project management and
understanding of current M& E trends.
- Experience
in Successful implementation of Community development programmes,
stakeholder relations, Public Relations and Communication of projects as
well as experience with International Development Organization will be an
advantage.
- Excellent
presentation and Report writing skills.
- A
team contributor with the ability to work independently while
understanding the necessity for communicating and co-coordinating work
efforts with other employees and organizations with unconditional positive
regard for customers.
If you believe you fit the job profile, please email your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number PM/CS/2016 by Wednesday 7th September, 2016.
We are an equal opportunity employer.