The main objectives of the Assistant Projects Manager position are:
Strategize, implement and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
Maintain organizational standards of fulfilment, quality and performance.
Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached
Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
Co-designing and implementing new projects and activities
Managing program staff
Development of organizational strategic plan(s) in consultation with Senior
Management, in line with Sauti Kuu Foundation’s mission, vision and goals;
Ensure critical policies and compliance documents are in place and in use, including Child Protection Policy, Safeguarding Policy, and Code of Conduct etc.
Manage and coordinate the implementation of projects and program activities to ensure goals are achieved in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of the Donor/ Project Partners.
Ensure that program deliverables are aligned to the Foundation’s mission and vision.
Develop budgets and work plans for project and ongoing program activities.
Support the design of new projects informed by the strategic short and long-term goals of the organization.
Identify key requirements needed for optimal program delivery, both internally and externally.
Develop tools and process to monitor and evaluate projects and ongoing program activities, the content of which will inform reporting and proposal writing.
Develop a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework for all projects and ongoing program activities, and ensure implementation.
Ensure goals are met in all areas including beneficiary fulfilment, safety, quality of deliverables and program team performance.
Producing accurate and timely program reports for all projects and ongoing program activities.
Manage, coordinate and delegate program and project teams for optimal program delivery
Develop tools and process to monitor and evaluate staff program implementation strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement.
As required write program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of program activities for beneficiaries.
Represent Sauti Kuu when and as required in dealing with Donors, Partners and other
Stakeholders regarding projects and ongoing program activities.
Support the development and establishment of a strategy plan with Senior Management.
Education
Skills & Abilities
Experience
Bachelor Degree or Master’s Degree in Project management or related field.
Proven experience and good understanding of program management.
Proven stakeholder management skills.
Proven experience managing a team.
Excellent report and proposal writing skills and experience in the same.
Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Excellent command of English and Kiswahili. (Knowledge of the German language would be an added advantage).
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.)
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