Job Title: Education Program Manager
Job Code: EPM/PA/151116
Number of Positions Open: 1
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Open
Until Filled
Summary: Our client is a mid-size international organisation
that manages the grant-giving programmes of charitable entities by providing
strategic advice on programmes and offers them a full array of grant management
services.
Job Purpose: The
Program Manager will be expected to provide intellectual leadership in the
field of education in and across the Eastern, Central and Southern regions of
Africa and to work closely with Program Officers in Africa and throughout the
Foundation whose work relates to the central mission of the portfolio,
including colleagues in other offices to advance the Foundation’s worldwide
agenda and goals in the field of Education and Learning.
The Program Manager is also expected
to collaborate broadly with civil society, scholars and practitioners,
government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other donors on issues
of common program concern.
The candidate should have a track
record in promoting effective communication of project results; and developing
learning strategies related to the achievement of the portfolio’s goals.
Understanding and experience in
grant-making is a plus.
Primary Responsibilities:
Program Development
- Assists with the development of the Education
program strategy, goals and objectives
- Translates program strategy into detailed
operational plans
- Assists with the implementation of the program
and its operational plans
- Develops proposals to test innovative
approaches and builds on those approaches to drive additional impact
- Assists with mapping and in other aspects of
program development
- Fosters teamwork and communication among staff
and across organizational boundaries
- Analyses program allocations and grants and
shares analysis internally and externally
Research & Development Grants
- Prepares program and grant allocation
documentation for thematic committee deliberation
- Executes research and development grants in
close cooperation with the regional director and grant managers
- Identifies grant possibilities with potential
to advance the program’s strategies
- Analyses grantee reports and updates
- Measures, monitors and evaluates impact of the
grants in Africa and contributes to the global education portfolio
- Contributes to the regional and global
Education Practice with lessons learned and best practices
Building Relationships
- Builds internal and external
relationships and networks to ensure program success
- Gathers information from external partners, in
close collaboration with global and regional staff, in order to
inform the development and implementation of programs
- Develops strategic partnerships, in close
cooperation with global and regional staff, with think tanks,
academia, knowledge networks and other relevant entities
- Assists in the establishment and management
of collaborative relationships with grantees
Person Specification
Education, Knowledge / Skills and
Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Specialist content knowledge in program area
is an advantage
Experience
- Demonstrated track record in education (social
change) programming in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa
- 5+ years in fields relevant to assigned
responsibilities. Preference for significant relevant work experience (8+
years) with strong networks and contacts, as well as a broad background
with deep comprehensive understanding of program design and development,
systems, networking and community change
- Evidence of effective work beyond areas of
relevant field of practice and technical skills in Education or another of
the core programming areas (education, social care, faith-based
programming and society – civil, equity, gender, etc.) that support the
goal area/regional strategy are an advantage
Skills
- Strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal
skills
- Strategic analytical capacity
- Excellent writing skills
- Demonstrated curiosity and creative thinking
- Strong organizational skills including ability
to prioritize and manage time
- Program design and monitoring experience
(grant-making experience a plus) Entrepreneurial approach and an ability
to adapt to a small, but ambitious organization
- Able to work and interact with people from
diverse, professional, social and cultural backgrounds
- Experience in providing general support in a
small team and an experienced team player
- Fluent in written and oral English; French
added advantage
How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the
necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to
apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees,
current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Education
Program Manager
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