POSITION TITLE
Functional Area: Executive
Position / Job Title : Program Manager - Kenya
Reports to : Country Director - Kenya
Location : Nairobi, Kenya
Closing date of application : 9 July 2010
Position status : New
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Job Purpose
This position supports the Country Director and the Kenyan Program Management team to lead a cross-functional team to implement special projects, partnerships and initiatives. This position will be responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, follow-up, and reporting for the assigned special projects and initiatives. This person will lead the planning and coordinate the operational execution of the assigned projects, activities and ideas. These special projects and initiatives could be cost-effectiveness projects, donor projects, like the Tipping Point, partnerships, etc.
Principal Accountabilities
1. Follow-up on partnership activities with various partners ensuring that KickStart commitments and responsibilities are implemented, managed, and reported upon.
2. Follow-up on specific special projects to ensure that the agreed action plan is being executed and on time. Report to the Country Director the progress, shortcomings, need for resources among others. This may include special periodical projects (e.g. receivables clean-up).
3. Design special tools to track specific indicators for the special projects which will feed into a dash board for reporting.
4. Develop position papers as assigned on new subject areas for creative and active KickStart involvement
5. Organize meetings to discuss special activities that run across functions and ensure participation and contribution are made, analyzed and reported to the Country Director for decision or direction.
6. Develop proposals for special projects based on concept papers developed by the Country Director.
7. Manage the delivery and analysis of consolidated monthly reporting for the Kenya Program - this includes sales results, sales forecasting, impacts, and inventory, HR, and budgets figures.
8. Lead the analysis and produce monthly KPI report on Kenya program performance Represent KickStart Kenya professionally by responding to enquiries and attending meetings and conferences
9. Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Competencies
Education: MBA from a reputable University
Work Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant work experience with 3 years in job specific relevant field.
Skills: Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word processing, Access, Power point, Outlook)
Excellent research, written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, demonstrated reliability, attention to details. Self-starter, project management skills
Capabilities: Solid judgment, critical thinking skills, sense of team work and highly organized individual
What’s in it for you?
KickStart seeks and retains the best talent to promote sustainable economic growth and employment creation in developing countries. Our commitment to our employees and our mission is strong. If you are ready for a new career adventure, in the fast paced world of global non-profit social enterprise; then let KickStart kick-start your career.
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly email your one page Application Letter, together with your detailed CV, clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line of your mail to hr@kickstart.org
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
Please note that application deadline is subject to hiring of suitable candidate
