Programme Manager- Governance and Rule of Law at

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Gap Recruitment Services Limited Full time

Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of projects and programmes and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: plan, assess and approve funding applications, follow up, risk management, administer, preparing decisions/contracts and agreements, reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports.

Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments of contributions.

Support policy dialogue with relevant Government of Kenya ministries, development agencies, donors and relevant stakeholders in the sector, including drafting speaking notes, briefings, participating in, and drafting reports.

Represent Sweden and actively participate in co-ordination for a, technical and sectoral meetings; program reviews; technical discussions, and field visits.

Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with relevant bilateral, multilateral, and sectoral actors.
Contribute to the development of Swedens strategies and policies for Kenya.

Requirements
Education, Competence & Experience

Masters degree in human rights, political science, international relations or other equivalent academic background.

Previous experience in the development sector working with a broad range of actors within the thematic areas of Governance, Public Financial Management, Rule of Law, Devolution and Anti-corruption and/or related areas.

A minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the above areas.

Previous experience working with UN agencies, political foundations, interstate membership organizations, non-governmental organization, governmental agencies and ministries on national and/or county level.

Experience in programmes/projects design, implementation and performance monitoring.
Proven analytical skills.

Additional Skills

A strong understanding of the social contract in the Kenyan context, social fabric and social accountability.
An understanding of gender equality, Intersectionality and sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
An understanding of multidimensional poverty analysis principles.
Experience working with a range number of actors including civil society, private entities such as the private sector.

Knowledge of the Kenyan institutional structures, key actors, development strategies, in relation to human rights, rule of law, governance and elections.

An understanding of Business and Human Rights as well as a right-based approach.
Experience of working with results-based management.

Personal attributes

Dynamic team player able to work across relevant sectors and across different focus areas and take initiative as well as work independently.

Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
Excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills with good command of English.
Self-motivated with ability to take initiatives and work unsupervised.
Ability to communicate, share knowledge and experiences, and cooperate easily with colleagues.

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