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Programming Director - AGIARP
The Programming Director will be responsible for program
implementation of the project in coordination with the Research
Director.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Team Leader, lead and manage
all program related activities, including program planning and
development, project implementation, relationships with donors and
implementing partners, and all other organizational, operational and
reporting activities.
In collaboration with the Research Director, design
interventions in different programmatic areas with local partners,
ensuring design is aligned with findings from the inception phase
research and that the implementation plan and M&E structure meet the
needs of the research component.
Supervise managers at each site and the M&E manager, ensuring quality data collection and management.
In collaboration with the Team Leader, provide quality control of programmatic arms of the program.
Maintain effective and regular communication with implementing and research partners
Serve as liaison between implementing partners and service
providers, as well as between the various service providers in health,
education, micro-finance and violence prevention.
Coordinate joint and multi-sector efforts drawing from the contributions of multiple service providers
In collaboration with the Team Leader, ensure effective use and
coordination of donor resources and the compliance of financial systems
and controls with relevant donor standards.
In collaboration with the Team Leader, develop and maintain
strong external relations, in particular with government, donors, and
public and private sector partners
Provide strategic direction for the transition component of the HIV/AIDS prevention care and treatment program.
Develop and update the strategic plan, ensuring that
programmatic directions are technically sound, evidence-based and
consistent with National and Donor priorities.
Jointly with KPS and partners develop an operational plan for the transition of organizational and technical functions to KPS
Identify institutional strengthening partners and map their specific areas of strength
Identify consultancy needs and assist with procurement of consultancy services
Provide technical expertise in organizational development and capacity building
Assess and contribute to the development of program management
systems that cover multiple dimensions: human resources, financial
management, supply chain management, information technology, monitoring
& evaluation systems, quality improvement systems and reporting as
necessary.
Support the development of technical documents, manuals,
presentations and other reports documenting the achievements, lessons
learnt and other findings related to the project.
Support senior staff in KPS in strengthening individual and
collective performance in areas of governance, leadership management,
systems thinking, change management, communication
Provide support to different planning systems and their implementation
Build strategic alliances and partnerships with GOK, donor and stakeholders and assist KPS in leveraging resources
Perform other tasks to ensure effective implementation of the Project as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
At least a Master’s degree in public health, business administration, or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of experience in the design and
management of programs targeting youth and adolescent girls in
particular.
In-depth knowledge of international development issues with
particular focus on gender, health, education, economic development or
as they relate to adolescent girls as a target group.
Excellent managerial and operational experience.
In-depth knowledge of programs that work to improve the lives of adolescent girls in Kenya and/or sub-Saharan Africa.
In-depth knowledge of organizations that work with adolescent girls in relevant sectors in Kenya and/or sub-Saharan Africa.
Strong understanding of data for program design and improvement.
Experience working with M&E teams to ensure effective implementation of the M&E plan.
Demonstrated experience working across a diverse set of partners and stakeholders, local NGOs/PVOs, and public/private agencies.
Ability to travel within country or region
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Candidates who meet the above requirements should Submit a
statement of interest and CV detailing current and expected salary,
names and contacts of three referees preferably supervisors and clearly
indicating daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs [at] pathfinder.org
with "Programme Director" in the subject by no later than is 16th Sep, 2013.
Only candidates who meet the basic requirements will be shortlisted and contacted for this position.
Offers are contingent upon receipt of funding from DFID.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer
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