Programme Manager at Last Mile Climate

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Kenya Last Mile Climate Full time

Last Mile Climate is dedicated to helping humanitarian and government organizations tackle climate-related challenges faced by people in the global south through innovative market-based solutions.
Summary


We are seeking a seasoned Programme Manager to lead our East Africa team for the Climate Action Partnerships programme, funded by the IKEA and Robert  Bosch Foundations. This role is crucial in  transitioning  our  initiatives  from  inception  to  scalable  impact,  involving  comprehensive  project  management  and  team  leadership  across  multiple  sectors  (incl.  energy  and  waste)  and  countries (focused on Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda).
Key Responsibilities: 

Program  Oversight:  Ensure  strategic  alignment  and  effective  implementation  of  programme  objectives across East Africa, setting clear goals, developing comprehensive plans, and continuously  monitoring  progress  to  ensure  that  the  program  meets  its  targets  and  contributes  to  the  broader  organizational mission.
Team Leadership: Supervise and support the country teams, fostering a collaborative environment  that aligns with our mission and values, providing guidance to team members, promoting professional development, and ensuring effective communication and coordination across all team  members
Stakeholder Engagement: Manage  relationships with key partners  including NGOs, governments,  UN  agencies,  and  private  sector  stakeholders  to  enhance  programme  impact,  maintaining  regular communication, building trust, and collaborating on initiatives that align with shared goals
Resource Management: Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources to maximize efficiency  and achieve programme goals, including budgeting and financial management.
Monitoring  and  Evaluation:  Collaborate  with  Learning  Partner  organizations  to  track  progress,  evaluate impact, and adapt strategies as necessary, setting up robust monitoring systems, analyzing data, and using insights to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes
Advocacy and Influence: Collaborate with Climate Action Partnership partners to champion policy  changes and community engagement strategies to facilitate market-based climate action in refugee  contexts,  advocating  for  supportive  policies,  engaging  with  community  leaders,  and  promoting  practices that enhance resilience and sustainability

Key Qualifications: 

Proven  programme/project  management  experience:  Have  a  strong  track  record  in  programme management, particularly within non-profit or international development settings, ensuring effective and impactful program delivery
Strong leadership skills: Exhibit strong leadership skills with experience in managing diverse teams, fostering an inclusive, non-hierarchical and productive work environment.
Communication and interpersonal skills: Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong partnerships with a variety of cross-cultural stakeholders
Travel ability: be willing and able to travel extensively within East Africa and occasionally globally,  to oversee program implementation and engage with partners on the ground

Last Mile Climate                                                                                                                           

Experience  with  last  mile  communities:  Demonstrate  experience  working  in  or  with  last  mile  communities,  with  a  strong  understanding  of  the  unique  challenges  and opportunities  in  such  environments, ensuring programs are tailored to meet their specific needs

What We Offer: 

A purpose-driven role in a dynamic, global start-up NGO that is fully funded for at  least  the  next  three years
An innovative and supportive work environment without bureaucratic hurdles and as little hierarchy  as possible.
A diverse and global team with rich experiences in climate-impacted communities, including several team members with lived experience of forced displacement.
Engagement with our partnership in a network of leading global organizations and thinkers.
Competitive  salary  and  benefits  package  within  the  range  of  50-60.000  USD  per  year  (subject  to level of experience of chosen candidate)

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