Generation Action Africa Head of Programmes Jobs in Kenya
Generation Action Africa Head of Programmes Jobs in Kenya
To Be Successful You'll Need:Knowledge, Qualifications and ExperienceUniversity Degree (BA, BSc) – essential
MBA or Master’s in Development Studies or related field — is desirable.
At least 5 years’ experience of programme management in low- and middle-income countries.
Experience in leading and managing small teams.
Setting up new projects and programmes.
Experience working with senior officials in both the public and private sector — is desirable.
Understanding of and working with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Embody values and understand the future challenges and opportunities for youth empowerment and is passionate about creating an impact in Kenya’s employment ecosystem.
Charities/INGO experience — is desirable.
Using technology to address development challenges — is desirable.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral/presentation skills.
Excellent written skills in English, especially report writing.
Strong teamwork orientation, with an ability to lead and work effectively with a range of partners and colleagues.
Strategic and innovative with the ability to sell the vision of Generation.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint, MS project, etc.).
Personal Qualities
Delivering Results: Dynamic self-starter and able to work independently within a dynamic team.
Strategic Thinking and Planning: Experience in organisational strategic planning and programme design.
Collaborative: Able to work closely with geographically distributed team members.
Communicating and Influencing: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
Time Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Leadership and Management: Leading by
example, setting direction and supporting colleagues.
Integrity: Demonstrate high levels of integrity and alignment with Generation vision, mission, and values.
Other Requirements
Ability to travel frequently within Kenya, and potential occasional travel in the region and internationally.
What You'll Do:
Specifically, you will have responsibility for:
Overall responsibility for programme development, implementation, reporting and programme risk management.
Integrating and ongoing management of effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks into programme design.
Exploring innovative solutions and thinking creatively to identify solutions that will maximise our impact on the ground.
Ensuring programme coordination and coherence across GPK’s growing portfolio.
Publicly representing GPK to support the CEO and Head of Fundraising with communicating our work, results and advocating for our objectives.
Taking part as a member of the Senior Management Team with a reporting role at Board meetings.
Contributing to GPK’s strategic planning and organisational decisions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates please submit your applications to genkcareers@generation.org attaching your latest resume and application. Shortlisting / Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled. Kindly indicate in the Email subject:
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