Program Manager, Portfolio and Scale at

2 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Fred Hollows Foundation Full time
It's estimated there are 328,000 blind people in Kenya, with another 750,000 visually impaired.

Cataract is the largest cause of avoidable blindness in the country, making up 43 per cent of all cases of blindness.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is working with the Government of Kenya to improve health services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Manager is accountable for supporting the Portfolio and Scale team in meeting their objectives aligned to the strategic planning, design and operational delivery of Portfolio and Scale programs that are aligned to The Foundations strategic framework.

The role will focus on Supporting the Portfolio and Scale Director to meet the goals of the thematic priorities of the organisation.

The key area of ownership will be the implementation and management of key pilot projects and partnership coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, management, and implementation of key Pilot projects within Portfolio and Scale strategy to align with FHF strategy.

Supporting the Director of Portfolio and Scale in the development of initiatives in support of the Thematic priorities of the organisation Management of various partnerships with different stakeholders.

Ensure all compliance and legislative agreements/contracts are in place before implementation in countries we are piloting in.
Support the development of project and partnership materials as needed.
Contribute to report writing.
Conduct desk research when needed.
Develop strong business relationship across The Foundation and drive shared initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Degree in a relevant discipline- Public Health or Development, Project Management.
Strong experience in Program Management (design and implementation) to set deadlines.
Public health experience.
Strong experience in Project Management, data management and budget management.
Strong experience in cross functional meeting management.
Strong experience in senior management level communication.
Strong Negotiating and partnering experience (e.g. government, multi-lateral and other non-government agencies).
Demonstrated writing skills.
Working across cultures.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.

Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.


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