Kakenya
Center for Excellence (KCE) was founded in 2008 with a mission to empower and
motivate girls through education to become agents of change and to break the
cycle of destructive cultural practices in Kenya such as female genital
mutilation (FGM) and forced early marriage.
Program Manager
Purpose
of the Position
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of all activities in accordance with KCE projects.
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of all activities in accordance with KCE projects.
This
position reports to the Executive Director.
The Project Manager will closely with Executive Director, staff and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Programmatic:
The Project Manager will closely with Executive Director, staff and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Programmatic:
- Plan and
coordinate health and leadership trainings
- Work with a
network of local change makers - plan joint events
- Manage needs of
orphans and needy students supported by KCE at Enkakenya and other schools
- Coordinate field
trips for Enkakenya students
- Work with
English teachers at Enkakenya Center to plan spelling bee competitions
each term
- Coordinate visits
from volunteer groups and short-term fellows
- Assist with
Seeds to Sew Enkisoma and Enkiteng programs as needed
Communications:
- Establish and
update a digital photo library for the organization and regularly update
it with pictures of activities of programs in Enoosaen
- Produce frequent
updates about programs in Enoosaen
Administrative:
- Financial
management – file receipts and track organizational expenses on Excel
- Work with local
board – attend meetings, take minutes, and contribute to program planning
Required
Skills &Qualifications
- Strong computer
skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word and
Excel) and the ability to type
- Willingness to
relocate to Enoosaen or its environs
- An undergraduate
degree in a relevant field
- Fluency in
spoken and written English
- Good
interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
- Flexible,
self-motivated, and passionate about girls’ empowerment and education
Position
type:
Full time starting July 2013
Location: Kilgoris, Kenya
To apply send your CV to jobs@kakenyasdream.org.
Location: Kilgoris, Kenya
To apply send your CV to jobs@kakenyasdream.org.
To
learn more about the organization, visit www.kakenyasdream.org
