Programs Manager

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust (RWMT) is seeking committed and passionate individuals seeking to serve marginalized youth in Siaya County as a Program Manager.

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust (RWMT) is a charitable organization that works in Rarieda sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya. RWMT’s mission is to empower people and build their capacities to create positive change for children and youth within their communities. RWMT’s focus on the most vulnerable children and youth has led it to adopt a holistic approach to development as needs are interdependent. In addition to programs being implemented in the communities, RWMT founded and developed the Rarieda Training & Resource Centre (RTRC) in 2011.

Summary

The Programs Manager is responsible for effective and efficient program development, implementation, monitoring quality services and management of RWMT projects in all the target geographic areas. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director (ED) to articulate program Policies and Guidelines and influence roll-out of the same. As a team leader, s/he will provide technical and programmatic oversight for all projects and is responsible for the implementation of all project activities in the community, prudent management of resources, maintenance of healthy relationships with donors and stakeholders, creation and maintenance of an enabling working environment for team members, and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of project activities.

The Programs Manager is responsible for initiating and coordinating fundraising initiatives and has overall oversight and coordination of donor engagement and all fundraising and proposal writing. S/he will use an entrepreneurial approach in working with staff in the Programs, Finance and M&E(monitoring and evaluation) departments to develop and submit high quality institutional and high value donor funded proposals that are aligned with defined beneficiary community priorities, demonstrate impact, and offer value for money.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation : overall responsible of all project and initiative success project cycle management through the supervision, management and coaching of project coordinators.

Resource Mobilization : Ensure all projects and initiatives are fully funded and engage team in developing a solid funding pipeline

Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MEAL) and Quality Assurance: ensure constant learning, measurement and evaluation of programs so that impact is measured and programs constant improved

Relationship Management: Build effective partnerships and productive working relationships with government institutions, Donors, NGOs, and private sector organizations operating in the County as well as local communities, schools, and religious organizations in line with RWMT’s strategic plan

Governance and Management

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

a. Level of Education: At least a Masters’ Degree in any of the following disciplines: Project Management, Community Development, Social Sciences, Sociology, Public Health, or any other relevant fields and Post graduate diploma in project management, monitoring and evaluation or development studies, or any other related field.

b. Other skills and competencies

c. Job experience: At least seven (7) years in a senior management position in a development organization. Work experience in economic empowerment and HIV/AIDS programs is an added advantage.