Exciting Programme Management
Opportunity in a Leading NGO
About North Star Alliance: North Star Alliance is building networks of
drop-in health clinics at strategic locations along transport routes in Africa
to stop the spread of disease in its tracks.
Working with over 70 public, private and social partners we have opened 30 “Roadside Wellness Centres” since 2006.
By 2015 we expect to have almost 100
RWCs operating in Southern, Eastern and Western Africa.
North Star has 14 Wellness Centres in
East Africa 7 of which are in Kenya, 2 in Uganda and 4 in Tanzania
Position Summary: North Star Alliance (North Star) East Africa is
seeking a Programme Manager to guide the region in programme
management
The Programme Manager (PM) will work closely with the Regional Director to ensure that programmes run effectively and the target population receive maximum benefits.
Position Title: Programme Manager
Industry Type: Non-Governmental organization
Functional Area: Programme Management
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Number of Positions: 1
Location: East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi with
frequent travel within the region and beyond.
Terms of engagement: The position requires fulltime availability.
Initially a contract will be provided for 1 year
Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the field is required
Reports to: Regional Director East Africa
Starting: Immediate
Duties and Responsibilities
- Effective Management of Regional programmes
and timely provision of deliverables.
- Creating and executing project work plans and
revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Ensure service package and quality management
systems are implemented by the Roadside Wellness Centers.
- Preparation of programme budgets and reviews.
- Preparation of periodic and timely donor
reports and for internal use
- Creating and strengthening partnerships
with government and other organizations
- Profiling the Organization among the partners.
- Resource mobilization through funding
proposals and other avenues.
- Representing North Star Alliance in relevant
meetings and other forums
- • Any other duties which may
be assigned by the RD from time to time
Required, Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
- Master’s Degree in social sciences or related
field.
- 7 years’ experience in programme management
especially in a health organization
- Regional and international exposure
- A high level of energy, resourcefulness,
persistence and stamina in their achievement of objectives.
- Be an excellent team player, and have very
strong communication skills especially in the interaction and negotiations
with other partners.
- Broad management experience.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Excellent leadership and people management
skills
- Experience in multi-cultural communications.
Desirable Skills
- A strong written and oral command of English;
knowledge of French and would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of health issues for mobile
populations, healthcare delivery systems and models in Africa.
Required Competencies
- Ethics & Values: Takes responsibility for
own performance. Recognises the potential for ethical dilemmas and seeks
advice to resolve them. Respects and works productively with all
individuals regardless of gender, nationality and cultural background.
Acts consistently with established procedures and policies.
- Strategic thinker: Systematically extracts
pertinent information from relevant sources. Conducts in-depth analysis on
issues and problems. Identifies multiple causes of a problem and relationships
among the causes, as well as potential solutions.
- Initiative: Proposes new ways of accomplishing
work objectives. Proactively develops effective solutions to complex
problems in own area of expertise. Develops and follows through with a
plan of action until desired goals are achieved.
- Client Orientation: Actively seeks information
and opinions of clients to understand their requests and to identify their
needs and expectations. Meets deadlines for delivery of products or
services to clients. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks.
Explains the rationale for decisions/outcomes to the client. Solicits
on-going feedback from clients.
- Interpersonal Relations: Respects differing
needs and viewpoints. Resolves personal and professional disagreements
constructively. Builds effective working relationships within the
unit/division/office. Demonstrates sensitivity, tact, and empathy for
others.
- Stamina and ability to work under stress:
Maintains effective performance in demanding or uncertain situations
(e.g., emergency and/or varied field situations). Maintains a work-life
balance to ensure that performance is sustained over the long-term, even
under stressful circumstance (e.g., a socially restrictive field
environment). Recognises personal limits and reactions to stress. Uses
personally effective strategies to cope with stressful situations.
Maintains focus in demanding or high-pressure situations.
- Behavioural Flexibility: Identifies positive
impacts/benefits of forthcoming changes. Shifts focus between tasks when
changes in priorities require it.
How to Apply
If you meet the said requirements and
are passionate enough to build a programme management career in an organization
that changes lives and enhances livelihoods, please send your application in
confidence by email attaching copies of your certificates and latest
detailed latest CV to:
The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com
recruit.esquire@gmail.com
NB: Clearly state your current and expected salary, age and fitness for the position in the application.
Closing date for applications is 19th
November, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interview.
North Star Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
