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.
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.
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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