Job Description
Job Title:Programme Manager – Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Management responsibility:Project Coordinators; Project Officer; likely future management of Project Manager and Finance Officer
Reporting to: Head of Programme Kenya and the Horn of Africa
Key Relationships: Somalia Programme Manager; Country Manager Sudan; Team Leader Uganda; Finance and Operations staff (Nairobi and London); Policy and Advocacy programme (London); Fundraising & Communications (London)
Contract Duration: Open
Salary range: KSH 3,547,800 – KSH 4,506,388
Description of Saferworld and Kenya programme:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security.
We work with civil society, governments and international
organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through
advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions
of others.
Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus upon East Africa and the Horn region. We have well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and Sudan.
In addition, Saferworld supports regional and international
conflict prevention and security processes.
Saferworld headquarters are in London, with offices in Nairobi,
Kampala and Juba and plans to establish offices in Somalia/Somaliland.
As member of Saferworld’s Africa Programme and Kenya team the Programme Manager will manage Saferworld’s programme of work in Kenya.
He/whe will manage a growing team and will work in close
cooperation with partners to develop and implement Saferworld’s programme
covering themes of governance and peacebuilding, security and justice, arms
control, aid and conflict in Kenya.
The geographic focus will be on Kenya, with some engagement on
regional and cross-border issues. The relevant strategic directions of the
Kenya programme are:
- To
develop, implement and promote community-focused and integrated responses
to the complex mix of security, conflict and development challenges faced
by the people of Kenya
- To
strengthen the capacity of civil society to engage effectively on security
and justice, conflict prevention, peacebuilding and arms control issues
- To
support the Government of Kenya at all levels to develop the policies,
regulatory frameworks and institutions required for effective conflict
prevention, peacebuilding and arms control and the accountable and
equitable delivery of security and justice services
- To
support the development and application of regional and international
responses to conflict and insecurity problems affecting Kenya
The programme seeks to achieve change in these three areas
through working with national, county-level government and civil society
stakeholders, and international actors.
Job Purpose:
The Programme Manager, as member of Saferworld’s Kenya and Africa programme team, will be responsible for the successful delivery of Saferworld’s programme of work on governance and peacebuilding, security and justice, arms control, aid and conflict, and developing and establishing new areas of engagement for Saferworld in Kenya.
He/she will manage a growing team and will work in close cooperation with partners to develop and implement Saferworld’s programme. andwill be responsible,
Key areas of responsibility:
- Lead
the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s
activities in Kenya as well as further development of Saferworld’s Kenya
programme, ensuring that a strong strategic direction is maintained.
- Build
and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in
Kenya.
- Ensure
the physical welfare, well-being and professional development of programme
staff.
- Ensure
effective management of programme finances
- Ensure
effective relations are maintained with other parts of Saferworld.
Duties:
Lead the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s activities in Kenya, as well as further development of Saferworld’s Kenya programme, ensuring that a strong strategic direction is maintained
Detail Actions:
- Lead
the development and periodic review of Saferworld’s Kenya strategy
- Manage
the overall development and implementation of programme components in
fulfilment of Saferworld’s Kenya strategy and in accordance with funded
programme obligations, including developing new areas of work as relevant
- Lead
in ensuring effective planning, monitoring and reporting for Saferworld’s
Kenya programme components and activities, including preparation of
high-quality, timely donor reports
- Remain
updated on the context in Kenya and ensure that the programme remains
relevant and responsive to the context and that context analyses are
shared with the wider organisation
- Provide
technical expertise to programme staff as relevant and/or assist in
ensuring that the correcttechnical expertise is available to programme
staff
2: Build and maintain effective relationships in support of
Saferworld’s work in Kenya
Detail Actions:
Detail Actions:
- Maintain
good relationships and regular contacts with: the government of the
Republic of Kenya; international partners and stakeholders, including
Saferworld’s donors; civil society organisations that Saferworld works
with and/or supports.
- Ensure
effective management of any formal partnerships between Saferworld and
government, civil society and international partners.
- Monitor
official and non-governmental debates on conflict, security, justice,
governance, and development issues in Kenya in order to identify the best
opportunities for Saferworld to provide input into the policy debate;
- Represent
Saferworld at meetings, seminars, co-ordination fora and other events,
acting as spokesperson as appropriate
- Identify
and develop – together with Head of Programme – fundraising opportunities
for the Kenya programme; play a leading role in developing funding
applications
3: Ensure the physical welfare, well-being and professional
development of programme staff
Detail Actions:
Detail Actions:
- Provide
line management to the country team
- Monitor
and support the performance of staff on the basis of Saferworld’s performance
management system.
- Ensure
day-to-day compliance with the Kenya programme’s security plan and
procedures, ensuring regular staff briefings and training.
4: Ensure effective management of programme finances
Detail Actions
Detail Actions
- Undertake
timely and accurate annual budgeting and forecasting
- Manage
the Kenya budget on a monthly basis to ensure optimum expenditure of funds
- Ensure
timely and accountable financial reporting by local partners
- Ensure
that programme staff and partners comply with internal accounting and
financial management procedures
- Develop
and maintain donor relationships and ensuring donor requirements regarding
reporting are met.
5: Ensure effective relations are maintained with other parts of
Saferworld.
Detail Actions:
Detail Actions:
- Lead
on regular communications and consultations with Saferworld’s Policy and
Communications Division, regarding the Kenya country programme’s strategic
priorities and how this links with international policy and advocacy
priorities
- Ensure
effective communication, cooperation and reporting between Saferworld’s
Kenya programme staff and finance and operations staff, both those based
in Nairobi and London
- Ensure
that programme activities are well-documented and that analysis and
reports are shared with the rest of the organisation
- Facilitate
exchanges and lesson-learning between the Kenya programme and other
country-teams in Africa, as well as with other Saferworld regional
programmes.
Person Specification
Essential requirements:
Essential requirements:
- A
masters degree in peace/conflict studies, development, international
relations (or equivalent professional experience)
- A
minimum of seven years’ experience working on peace-building or
development with governments and/or non-governmental organisations
- Strong
staff management and team-building skills
- Strong
analytical and strategising skills
- Solid
understanding and experience of civil society engagement, networking and
capacity building;
- Solid
understanding and experience in engaging with governments, and building
government capacity;
- Good
knowledge of Kenya, including peace and security issues
- Experience
of budgeting, financial management and donor reporting
- Experience
of managing multiple grants and programme components
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a
non-partisan manner appreciating cultural and ethnic diversity
- Fluency
in English (written and spoken)
- Fluency
in Kiswahili (written and spoken)
Desirable requirements:
- Expertise
on security and justice, small arms control and/or conflict and
development issues
- Knowledge
of the peace and security issues in the region (e.g. East Africa, Horn or
Great Lakes)
- Experience
of managing organisational security systems and procedures
- Knowledge
of arms control, security sector reform and other conflict prevention
areas
Terms and Conditions
- Annual
salary range: KSH 3,547,800 – 4,506,388
- Leave
entitlement: 28 days / year
Benefits:
- Pension
- Medical
insurance
- Life
insurance
Application Process:
Please send an application comprising a detailed CV and cover letter to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk by 5 November 2012.
