Interpeace Head of Programmes Jobs in Kenya
Interpeace Head of Programmes Jobs in Kenya
BackgroundInterpeace is an international peacebuilding organisation that strengthens the ability of societies to manage conflict themselves in sustainable and non-violent ways.
Interpeace designs and delivers its work tailored to each situation in partnership with local partners and communities, based on extensive consultation and research.
Interpeace also ensures that the processes of conflict management and change that it supports are integrated at all levels of society including local communities, civil society, government and the international community (we call it a ‘Track 6’ approach).
Position within the Organization
The Head of Programmes, is a member of the Programme Management Unit which manages and implements all of Interpeace’s active and ongoing programmes around the world.
The Programme Management Unit is led from the Headquarters office in Geneva, although team members are based in various locations including in East and Central Africa, West Africa, Europe and the MENA region.
The Head of Programmes reports to the Sr Director of Programme Management and supervises Regional and Country Representatives as well as Programme Managers for our programme activities located in Eastern and Central Africa region.
Purpose and General Overview
The Head of Programmes oversees the programme management function in the Eastern and Central Africa region following the strategic direction defined by the Sr Director of Programme Management.
The Head of Programmes is responsible for a Portfolio of countries and is the strategic and operational interface between programme implementation in the region and other units and offices that are part of the organization.
The Head of Programmes is responsible for periodically adjusting and/or reviewing programme strategies with the Sr Director of Programme Management’s approval, as well as effectively developing and monitoring the annual work plans and validating the budgets, for approval of the Global Operations unit, of the respective programmes.
S/he also oversees compliance and implementation of relevant institutional procedures, policies and systems by programme teams and in alignment with donor requirements and eligibility regulations in coordination with the operations team.
The Head of Programmes manages and optimizes programmatic resources and funding strategies for the portfolio of countries to achieve their strategic targets.
As such, s/he oversees Regional and Country Representatives as well as Programme Managers in the overall management of the Great Lakes, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Somalia and Kenya, and is responsible for growing, coordinating and guiding these programmes and activities1.
Duties and responsibilities
Specific Duties:
Strategic Engagement
Identifies and proposes regional & cross-border dimensions of programme strategy
Identifies and advances consideration/implementation of partnership possibilities at regional and country level
Follows the political, social and economic development of the region through coordinated updates from Programme Managers and Country Representatives and other networks to lead the strategic peacebuilding analysis of the Provides regular briefings to the programme teams and the Sr. Director of Programme Management.
Guided by the Sr Director of Programme Management and in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Communications, oversees donor engagement and fundraising initiatives
Collaborates with the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Communications in planning disseminating reports from the programmes to targeted audiences
Strategically promotes the peacebuilding activities in the region, especially those of local and regional partners, to ensure that peacebuilding remains in the consciousness of those engaged in post-conflict development
Oversee the production and dissemination of regular briefing papers emanating from programmes’ lessons learned and captured change in the region to influencing national, regional and international decision-makers.
Coordinates information flow and disseminates Interpeace’s programmes of work to relevant stakeholders
Develops methods and mechanisms to pro-actively raise Interpeace’s profile and position in the region through its participation to key conferences and policymaking forums and processes, particularly at the regional levels
Creates spaces and mechanisms for collaboration and weaving with other programmes and units
Develops and maintains productive relationships with current and potential donors asd international actors (government, multilateral, and private where
appropriate)
Establishes and monitors the strategic sharing of information and opportunities with key donors, partners and like-minded institutions
Develops a positive working relationship with the host government as well as with other regional authorities and bodies
Management – institutional coherence
Oversees the implementation and maintenance of effective “capture and share” strategies of communication to ensure the broader dissemination and understanding of Interpeace’s work
Develops, monitors, implements and maintains appropriate and collaborative coordination mechanisms between the programmes under purview and with Headquarters
Ensures all programmes in region are linked effectively at practical working level to the rest of Interpeace (especially corporate support; strategic partnerships; comms; policy; M&E)
Oversees and ensures information flow from region to HQ
Overseas conversion of activities from Programme Development function to Programme Management function
Representation
Regularly interacts at senior level with regional organisations (high level representational role)
Interaction at Track One level in countries and with partner organisations
Public representation on behalf of the organisation at regional level
Occasional media where required
Management of Personnel and Resources
Monitors, evaluates and documents the individual performance of direct reports through a staff development lens
Mentors and coaches staff members
In collaboration with the Sr Director of Programme Management and the Global Operations Unit, establishes and implements necessary measures that respond to the health, wellbeing and safety and security needs of the programme staff
Qualifications
Education
Tertiary degree in international relations, political science, development, management, or relevant fields
Experience
At least 10 years of professional experience in project management (strategy, planning, reflection, implementation, monitoring, evaluation)
At least 5 years of progressive management experience in cross-cultural, international organizations
Field experience in conflict affected contexts
Competencies
Excellent knowledge of management principles as they relate to multi-cultural and complex organizations
Experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model, with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
Advanced planning and conceptual thinking, solid political analysis and a proactive problem- solving orientation
Advanced knowledge of peacebuilding policy and practice
Advanced knowledge of strategy development and financial management
Demonstrated critical understanding of the latest development and peacebuilding issues
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-responsive and non- discriminatory behavior and attitudes
Ability to mentor and guide personnel
Ability to interact with people respectfully and with tact
Languages:
Excellent verbal and written skills in English and French required
Interpeace Competencies
Collaboration and Weaving
Communication
Drive for results
Adaptability and Continuous Learning
Respect for Diversity
Assets/desired
Demonstrated work experience in Eastern and Central Africa considered a strong advantage
Success factors
An innovative, strategic manager and planner that combines strong conceptual and critical thinking, solid political analysis and a proactive problem-solving orientation; a manager that leads by example, is accountable and mentors and empowers a team and works to create work-life balance
Identifies with and is committed to Interpeace’s core values and working principles
Commitment to inclusiveness and consensus-building
Interpeace values diversity among its staff and aims at achieving greater gender parity in all levels of its work. We welcome applications from women and men, including those with disabilities.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to recruitment@interpeace.orgby 12th April 2019. “Head of Programmes” MUST BE included in the subject line of the application email to be considered.
Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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