Job Title: Program Manager
Hiring Organization: Ciheb
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 01/10/2024
Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Director, KENPHIA II, the Program Manager will;
- Ensure
the planning, implementation, monitoring/evaluation and set targets as
outlined in the project description. Flag significant deviation from the
program implementation plan and estimated expenditures; and alert the
Director.
- Guarantee
efficient program and financial management for the project in compliance
with Ciheb Kenya’s model and donor regulations.
- In
Collaboration with the Director, deliver quality project activities and
ensure consistent reporting on the findings regarding impact/changes at
the level of beneficiaries achieved through the project as well as ensure
compliance per Ciheb Kenya and donor requirements.
- Develop
a clear understanding of Ciheb Kenya’s KENPHIA II project and strategy to
communicate the vision to the program team adequately – also ensure timely
input/feedback by the team on strategic issues.
- Stakeholder
engagement and Partnership at the national and county level, working
closely with the various technical working groups alongside the KENPHIA
Director and Technical Leads.
- Administrative
and office support activities (agreement, amendments, signed reports,
communications, etc.), ensuring the documentation cycle is up to date, and
ensure all departments’ requirements are aligned and addressed (liaison,
procurement, finance, HR, M&E)
- Work
closely with the operations team to prepare, monitor and implement
financial and procurement plans to ensure timely delivery of the projects’
objectives.
- Work
closely with both the team leads and operations team to deliver on planned
project activities specifically support for meetings, trainings, and
support for the field teams during the active implementation phase.
- Manages
and evaluates the performance of the program management team
- Any
other duties as assigned
Experience
and Academic Qualifications
- Masters
in Social Sciences, Public Health or equivalent
- Minimum
of 5 – 8 years of experience in program management of which at least 3
years were at senior level supervising and/ or managing teams
- Extensive
experience implementing Community-Based Programs and a solid understanding
of integrated community health programs including HIV/AIDS.
- Experience
engaging various stakeholders at a high level; national and county level.
- Excellent
organizational and project management skills, using flowcharts,
spreadsheets, timelines, etc., that can be shared with partners and senior
staff.
- Ability
to exercise sound judgment independently.
- Proficiency
in MS Office suite.
Required
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent
Coordinator
- Ability
to plan and work with minimal supervision
- Willingness
to travel for fieldwork at regular intervals.
- Ability
to foster teamwork
- Effective
interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully with various
stakeholders and professionally represent the organization.
- High
level of attention to detail and task orientation; ability to manage
workload and deadlines.
- Flexibility,
high energy, and a strong team player. Willingness to change tasks on
short notice and pitch in on team strategy when needed.
How To
Apply
Kindly
send your application, which includes a cover letter and an updated CV
including names of three professional referees, to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org on
or before January 23, 2024. Applicants are advised to include the title
“Program Manager – KENPHIA II” in the subject line.