Still I Rise Team Lead Jobs in Kenya

Still I Rise Team Lead Jobs in Kenya



Role Description

The job holder is expected to practice decision-making at strategic and operational level with a high degree of judgment based on problem-solving experience, drawing on a range of external and internal factors.

Key responsibilities:

Management and Coordination:

  • Working closely with the Executive Director on passing on the Organisation’s vision and mission, within the program, whilst ensuring topmost quality at all times.

  • Lead, chair, and coordinate Program Support Unit (PSU): admin, HR, logistics, finance, education, safeguarding and security.

  • Provide oversight to programme and operational activities, team building and facilitate creation of external partnerships.

  • Work with PSU to lead monthly/quarterly planning sessions in accordance with proposed work plans, and budget forecasting. As lead, propose strategic realignment strategies.

  • Supervise and provide guidance to staff, partners and consultants ensuring adherence to planning and priorities.

  • Effectively represent SIR and International School of Nairobi at different forums/levels.

    Financial Management:

  • Lead Program Support Unit (PSU) to conduct regular monitoring and reporting on financial management aspects: timely forecasting, preparation and execution of procurement plan, budget vs actual, spending analysis and establish cross linkages with work-plan progress.

    People and Culture:

  • Lead on recruitment and talent management of the staff.

  • Ensure robust implementation of HR strategies such as performance management and monitoring systems.

  • Cultivate and maintain a collaborative and safe workplace environment (WALK the TALK).

  • Work closely with programs, operations, and other technical units to ensure well-coordinated, streamlined, and professional communication.

    Knowledge Management:

  • Adapt and promote an integrated implementation approach by
    coordinating and cooperating with other thematic areas (safeguarding, education).

  • Provide strategic oversight towards documentation and sharing of knowledge and emerging best practices.

  • Support strategic units (programs, advocacy, grants) to develop proposals to advance impending priorities.

    Essential Skills & Requirements

  • 5 years of working experience in the nonprofit sector, including managing teams and providing financial and operational oversight.

  • Experience of working in and across project management cycles.

  • Experience of working through community participation and/or approaches.

  • Good IT skills including use of MS Office.

  • Fluent knowledge of the English language (written and oral).

  • Certification of SPHERE humanitarian standards will be a plus point

  • Kenyan national or in possession of full residency status.

    Desired Skills:

  • Previous experience within the Education sector is considered an advantage.

  • Facilitative leader.

  • Believes in commitment, integrity, and accountability.

  • Versatility and adaptability to a changing environment and be able to handle multiple priorities.

  • Self-starter with ability to provide creative solutions.

  • Competent in negotiation and problem solving.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Still I Rise Team Lead Jobs in Kenya

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