Role: Regional Manager –
Western and Nairobi / Central Regions
2 Positions
Reports To: Director of Programmes.
Liaises With:
Projects team, Country Management Team and all other team members.
Working Hours: 8.00 am – 5.p.m (Monday to Friday).
Type of
Contract: Fixed Term - 2 Years subject to confirmation after 3 months probation
period.
Salary: KShs. 250,000 – 275,000 Gross
Purpose of the role
Under the direct
supervision of the Director of Progammes, the Regional Manager will be
responsible for programme planning, implementation and administration of a
broad range of projects and departments across all three service delivery
channels of Marie Stopes Kenya, focused on achievement of MSK’s priorities
within the respective region.
Key Performance Indicators
1. Effective leadership and
management of the MSK Region Office
Ensure effective
leadership and management of the regional office team including systems
developed and strengthen field related programme management.
2. Programme Development
and Management
Contribute to
engagement with government actors on strategic issues, including using
decentralization approaches and assist in the preparation of the Situation
Analysis for programme development.
Administer a
consistent and transparent monitoring system; providing accurate analysis of
regional level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for
ongoing programmes and projects.
Responsible for
preparation of program recommendations for effective program implementation;
and for documenting new approaches, methods and best practices.
3. Optimum use of Program
Funds
Support
preparation and oversee implementation of project work plans and monitor
progress and compliance.
Help to manage
allocation and disbursement of programme funds, ensuring that funds are
properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated.
Takes
appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Ensure programme
efficiency and delivery through transparent approaches to programme planning,
monitoring and evaluation.
4. Programme Monitoring and
Evaluations
Undertakes field
visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required
corrective action. Ensure effective monitoring of staff activities to improve
efficiency and quality of programme delivery.
Participate in
sector review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure the timely preparation of program
status reports.
5. Client-focused and Results-Based Programme
Management Approach
Assure the
quality of client-focused programming through consistent and effective
planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes
and projects.
Bring coherence,
synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using
a results-based management approach to programme design.
Ensure viable
and innovative recommendations on project implementation, alternative
approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to
the fulfillment of the rights of women and youth, and recommendations on programme
new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated
objectives.
6. Local Capacity Building/Sustainability for
system building
Provide
government authorities with technical support and guidance to plan and organize
systematic, measurable and results oriented capacity building initiatives for
effective and sustainable systems building.
Ensure the
building or reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the
local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification
of these partners and partnerships and adopting a coherent systems building
approach.
7. Advocacy at the
National, Community and Family Levels
Conduct policy
analysis from a youth and women's rights perspective and engage in advocacy at
the community and family levels for credibility in national and international
policy debates.
8. Partnership,
Coordination and Collaboration
- Develop partnerships and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including with local government, international and humanitarian partners, in order to improve access to FP and SRH services within the region.
- Collaborate with the MSK Nairobi Support Office to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability.
- Maintain collaboration with Director of Programmes for effective overall coordination on programmes.
9. Human Resource
Management
In liaison with
the People and Development Department, coordinate all HR programs/policies to
include: staffing, performance management and merit review process, benefits
enrollment, relocation processing, progressive discipline and termination
process, succession planning, the internal complaint process, recruiting and
training for the respective regions.
10. Procurement and
Logistics Coordination
In liaison with
the Procurement and Logistics Department, coordinate all procurement and
logistics programs/policies to include: supplies are ordered on time, goods are
received as ordered, request for quotations are done, and all procurement
policies in general are followed in the respective regions
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in sexual and reproductive health programming.
- Project management experience in the development sector.
- Background/familiarity with the respective regions i.e. Western and Nairobi/Central
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Competencies of Successful Candidate
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
- Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Has good financial management skills and can easily interpret project budget while ensuring financial compliance.
- Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
- Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
- Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
- Contributes and tries out innovative approaches and insights.
Applications
quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees
including email addresses (1 immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other)
should be submitted to:
People and
Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes
Kenya
On or before
18th September, 2013
Due to urgency,
applications will be reviewed as they come
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Regional
Manager Western or Nairobi / Central’
Marie Stopes
Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer
