Program Manager - Kenya at Hedayah

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design, development, and implementation of the agreed upon set of activities including: Phases, Task Orders and Work Plans;
• Act as a mediator between all parties involved: such as DAI, USAID, Hedayah, Kenyan Government, Training Provider and the appointed coordinators;
• Support team by overseeing the progress of the different task orders, following up on the agreed deliverables and monitoring the preparation of the implementation plans;
• Oversee the progress of the narrative report and their submission as per agreed deadlines;
• Train the team when necessary on the project management cycle;
• Recommend further partnership with third parties to the Program Director;
• Ensure regular communications with the Program Managers per Task Order. If necessary, the Program Director will step in and help resolve any issues;
• Understand the inter-workings of USAID such as NICRA, subcontracts, grant delivery based and contract delivery;
• Review the course materials and report necessary findings to the Program Managers and then Program Directors; before the testing Phase;
• Ensure the appropriate MM&E in collaboration with the program coordinators.

Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in International Studies, Development, Political Science, or related field;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including at least 2 years in a management role or managing project teams;
• Experience in managing USAID / DOS funded projects;
• Familiar with USAID Policies and Procedures to ensure operations & compliance;
• Experience in East Africa region; Preferably in Kenya;
• Experience in program development and management, grants management, budget monitoring, project management, MM&E;
• Experience on the field with local partners in medium to high risk environments;
• CVE relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership
• Managing others
• Strategic thinking
• Decision-making
• Result orientation
• Building relationships
• Teamwork
• Cultural intelligence
• Communication
• Planning and organizing
• Problem-solving
• Presentation
• Excellent command of written and oral English