Girl Effect
Non-Profit
ProgramManager(Kenya)
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“Program Manager(Kenya) at Girl Effect. Skills: Program Planning, Program Design, Program Implementation, Monitoring, Donor Compliance, Financial Processes, Operational Requirements. Oversee Kenya country office activities. Monitor Kenya country office activities”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure program/project objectives are met; Meet high standards of quality; Meet high standards of timeliness; Ensure compliance with donor requirements; Ensure programmatic health; Ensure financial health; Ensure technical quality of a portfolio
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem solving skills
Standard background disclosure
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in a related field, At least 5 years of relevant experience in the design, delivery and implementation of health programs both public and private sector, Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communications skills, Strong, proven skills in Excel, budget management and monitoring, and financial acumen, Excellent analytical/problem solving skills, Project and staff management skills, Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, Ability to work effectively independently and within diverse teams and contexts, Highly organized, diligent, reliable, and a self-starter, Ability to revise and improve processes to improve efficiency
Nice to Have
Master's degree in a related field, SRH programming experience a plus, Knowledge of international development, international donor priorities and/or health areas required (Gates, CIFF, corporate and foundation donors)
What You'll Do.
Oversee Kenya country office activities
Monitor Kenya country office activities
Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with metric submissions
Ensure compliance with financial processes
Ensure compliance with other operational requirements
Ensure compliance with donor requirements
Ensure compliance with government regulations
Ensure compliance with Girl Effect’s internal policies
Develop annual work plans
Develop quarterly work plans
Develop monthly work plans
Track delivery against set targets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-cultural communications; Diverse teams; Digital platforms; Country project teams; Headquarters technical departments; Service departments
Communication Scope
Written communication; Spoken communication; Presentation skills; Cross-cultural communications
Process & Methodology
Project management, Program management
Full Job Description
Who we are Girl Effect is an international non-profit that builds media that girls want, trust and need. From chat-bots to chat-shows and TV dramas to tech, our content is reaching millions of girls in Africa and Asia to make choices and changes in their lives. Igniting their confidence to act differently at a time that can define their future. We create safe spaces for girls, sharing facts, and answering questions about health, nutrition, education, relationships and so much more. And we use innovative technology so we can reach girls at scale. We arm girls with the skills to negotiate and redefine what they are told is possible, so every girl can choose to be in control of her body, her health, her learning and livelihood. When a girl unlocks her power to make different choices that change her life, it inspires others to do so too. She starts a ripple effect that impacts her family, her community, her country. That’s the Girl Effect. Role Context The Program Manager will oversee, operational, technical, and programmatic excellence goals and execution of quality standards by providing wide-ranging operational, technical, and/or or project management support to a global digital health projects or digital portfolio of network members/country projects. Will supervise consultants who serve as a global, network member/county focal point. Work with network members/country project teams, headquarters technical and service departments, and subcontractors to ensure program/project objectives are met to high standards of quality and timeliness and are in compliance with donor requirements. Ensure the programmatic and financial health and technical quality of a portfolio of network members and country or global project(s) of high complexity. Demonstrate advanced knowledge or provides specialized subject matter support in digital health or technology project management. Supports country, project, or departmental leadership with donor relations. May also contribute to wider dep
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