Legal
Resources Foundation Trust (LRF) promotes access to justice through human
rights education, research and policy advocacy.
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LRF seeks to recruit a Programmes Manager to join its dynamic team of staff based in its head office in
Nairobi.
Reporting
to the Executive Director, the Programmes Manager will coordinate, supervise,
resource mobilize, monitor, enhance quality control and sustainability in
respect to Strategic planning and programme implementation and delivery.
Key
Responsibilities
Program
design; Results based management; Monitoring and Evaluation; Resource
mobilization & accountability; line management
Specific
Duties & Responsibilities
Program
Design:
1.
Leadership in designing programs
which are relevant and responsive to the context and organizational Strategic
Plan.
2.
Manage personnel allocations within
and between thematic areas and regional offices.
Result
based management:
1.
. Leadership in the design and
implementation of a functional monitoring and evaluation system including the
induction of staff.
2.
Leadership of all organizational
monitoring and evaluation interventions and implementation of action plans;
3.
Performance management of programs in
relation to established work-plans and objectives.
Resource
mobilization and accountability:
1.
Leadership in exploring, forecasting
and advising the management team on organizational needs and grant making
trends;
2.
Development of innovative concepts
and proposals for financial support and sustainability of LRF strategic plan;
3.
Leadership in program budgeting and
implementation within expenditure timelines;
4.
Lead in preparation and timely
submission of donor reports;
5.
Support the Executive Director in
donor liaison;
Line
management;
·
In liaison with the Finance and
Administration Manager, assist the Executive Director in performance management
of program team, including supervision, training, mentorship, coaching and
appraisals.
Corporate
governance;
·
Provide program updates, brief and
advice to management, board and stakeholders;
Key
Qualifications / Requirements
Academic
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Law plus Masters
in international human rights or political science. Six (6) years relevant
working experience in which two (2) years have been in senior management.
·
Work experience in civil society
organizations is key.
Professional
Competencies:
·
Current practicing certificate from
the relevant professional institution;
·
Demonstrated thematic knowledge in
governance and human rights issues;
·
Demonstrated experience and
understanding of innovative management tools and instruments to improve
efficiency, effectiveness, accountability and transparency;
·
Proficient in computers.
Technical
Skills:
·
Must have strong project management
skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects resulting in measurable
successes and program growth;
·
Proven experience in personnel and
financial management;
·
Excellent analytical, writing,
editorial and advocacy skills;
Management
and Leadership:
·
Ability to set priorities and produce
timely and quality outputs;
·
Ability to rally and motivate a team
towards a common goal;
·
Ability to facilitate and encourage
open communication in the team;
·
Proven track record of excellence in
management and ability to delegate appropriately responsibility, accountability
and decision making authority;
·
Proven record of building and
managing teams and creating an enabling work environment, including the ability
to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;
Application
Procedure
If
you meet the minimum requirements, submit your application and Curriculum Vitae
through email to careers@lrf-kenya.or.ke.
Address
the application to the
Recruitment
Panel
P.O
Box 34720-00100,
Hurlingham,
Lenana Road, Nairobi.
Your
application should include a day time telephone number, current and expected
remuneration and benefits, 3 referees and copies of academic certificates.
The
deadline for applications is on or before 30th November 2016 at 5.30pm East
African time.
Previous
applicants need not apply.
Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.