Program Manager Lake Victoria Vacancy at Diakonia Jobs in Kenya July 2012

Program Manager Lake Victoria Vacancy at Diakonia Jobs in Kenya July 2012

• Provide overall leadership to the LVRP and oversee the implementation of the program
• Build and maintain strong and productive relationships with civil society organizations, donors, government agencies, and other relevant institutions
• Provide support, accompaniment and coordinate capacity building of partner organizations
• Coordinate thematic areas support (i.e. sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) including hiv and aids, social economic justice, human rights and gender mainstreaming)
• Oversee finance and administration of the program including the budgeting process, allocation and disbursement of funds in respect of the program, and timely submission of program reports
• Network with other like-minded organizations for purposes of lobbying and advocacy
• Manage staff linked to the programme
• Arrange and facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of the program
• Manage and direct the Programme Officer in his or her work

• Extensive knowledge and strong skills in SRHR, Hiv and Aids, human rights, gender, and social and economic justice
• At least 7 years’ experience in development work, including field work
• Proven skills and positive outcome in resource mobilization and donor relations
• Strong skills in strategic work and development of programmes
• Strong skills in monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in financial management
• Proven knowledge of Project Cycle Management
• Proven knowledge and skills in Human Rights Based Approach
• Extensive experience of networking, and experience of advocacy
• Experience of working with small and rural NGOs
• Knowledge of the context of the Lake Victoria region
• Advanced degree in development studies, or other social sciences. A Bachelor’s degree in the related field with proven work experience may be considered

• Effective leadership and managerial skills
• Very good knowledge of resource management
• Strong result oriented approach
• Must have the ability to plan and work with limited supervision
• Good intercultural orientation (ability to relate and work with people of diverse backgrounds) and strong public relations skills
• Effective communication skills and must be fluent in both oral and written English