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The Programme Manager will manage and oversee the implementation of a water and sanitation project in Kitui (Mutomo) District. Under the direct supervision of the ACD – P and technical supervision of the Engineering Coordinator, the Programme Manager will be fully responsible to supervise the implementation of the projects and is fully in charge of the national staff (a team of approx 25) and budget management for the Mutomo programme. This programme is run in collaboration with a local partner.
Duties/Responsibilities
Programme Management and Development
- Responsible for overall management of the implementation of the projects in line with approved project proposals, budgets and within the agreed time frames;
- Develop effective relationships with implementing partners to ensure they are supported, empowered and work within the agreed MoU;
- Ensure that all cross cutting issues are integrated into the projects, especially with regards to health and hygiene promotion;
- Establish efficient programme monitoring systems, and timely preparation and submission of programme status reports as may be required for management and donors.
- Ensure compliance to all GOAL, Donor and National policies, procedures and guidelines
- Preparation of feasibility studies, tenders, contract documents and administration of construction contracts with local contractors
- Design innovative future stages of the programme in close collaboration with the implementing partners and the GOAL engineering team, in compliance with the GOAL Kenya Country Strategic Plan;
Personnel Management
- Manage staff effectively, including appropriate and systematic empowerment and delegation;
- Identify and organize appropriate response to meet capacity building needs of staff;
- Ensure all staff policies are implemented and followed correctly;
- Implement and ensure effective monitoring of performance management system;
Capacity Building
- Ensure that the programme is implemented in a way that empowers and capacity builds implementing partners and local communities;
- To develop GOAL Kenya’s capacity and knowledge on water, sanitation & hygiene promotion issues in Mutomo District;
- Enhance skills for the GOAL staff and implementing partner staff through formal and informal trainings;
Finance
- Responsible for planning of project budgets needs in line with the agreed project plans, in collaboration with the GOAL finance department;
- Ensure that the programme expenditures are in line with the agreed budgets and with donor requirements;
Reporting and Communication
- Liaise closely with senior management team to ensure open communication and that feedback is received and all duties are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensure the ACD- P and Engineering Coordinator are appraised of all activities designated to your responsibility and any difficulties that may arise, through regular meetings, both formal and informal with management staff.
- To ensure that all project reporting (internal and external) is completed in a timely and accurate manner
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years experience of managing programmes;
- Strong management, project planning, organizational, supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills;
- Ideally a graduate degree in engineering (preferably in water engineering);
- Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;
- Proven skills in performance management and capacity building related to staff training, facilitation and capacity building;
- Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently;
- Excellent spoken and written English;
- Willingness to be based full time in Mutomo
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This is an unaccompanied position. Interviews will be held in Dublin, London or GOAL field locations. Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial costs incurred when attending interview. |
