Programs & Advocacy Manager

Reporting to:  Executive Director
Job Purpose:  Manage and oversee all operations of program and advocacy initiatives activities at MTG Kilifi, as a member of the Senior Management Team, with supervisory responsibilities.
Main Roles and Responsibilities

 Management of programs

Oversee, plan, coordinate and monitor day to day program activities
Liaise with the Executive Director on strategy and policy development
Write concise, accurate reports
Ensure timely production of narrative reports for donors
Assign all program budgets to appropriate donor budget lines and approve monthly budgets for authorization by the Executive Director
Support the Executive Director in funding, networking and building partnerships
Support Executive Director in Annual Review and Planning exercises

Advocacy

Development of evidence-based advocacy messaging including collection and analysis of relevant data that advices MTG’ advocacy on girls and women empowerment in line with gender equality and access to health, education and equal opportunity in playing sports (football).
Development and publication of advocacy communication materials in advancing girls and women rights and empowerment for internal and external use.
Engage with policy makers to influence policy development or review and implementation geared towards advancing girls and women rights, inclusion and participation particularly in the area of health, education and sports.
Development and review of MTG’s Inclusion policy
Ensure compliance and implementation of the Inclusion policy
Lead the development and review of advocacy briefs and tools.

Child Safeguarding

Develop and oversee the continuous updating of a detailed Child Safeguarding policy relevant for use by every employee cadre in MTG – to be shared in the HR policies and procedures manual.

Management Role

Deliver on strategic plan strategic objectives
Up to date policies to government program management e.g. through focus on national and international engagement on football policy and education.

Staff Management and development

Supervise coordinators and Child Protection Office
In liaison with HR Manager, develop and implement a system for evaluating the skill, experience and professional development needs of all program staff
In liaison with the HR Manager Implement a professional development program to address employee experience and skill gaps
Work with staff to develop objective performance measurements to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation and goal setting for all employees
Instill a sense of accountability among team members with tight oversight of individual and organization performance standards
In liaison with the HR Manager, recruit, hire, and oversee training and orientation of all program staff members

Resource Mobilization:

Supervise concept notes and of proposals by project coordinators
Support Executive Director in identifying and reaching out to new partners.

Financial management:

·Develop, review and monitor budgets for team in consultation with Finance Manager and Project Accountant as relevant.
Approve budgets & requests, Grant financial reports and submission to donors.

Grants Management

Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure that project staff are aware of grant conditions
In liaison with the Finance Manager ensure expenditure is in line with approved donor budgets
Monitor reporting by project staff for donors to ensure timely preparation

Stakeholder & Donor relations:

Manage communication with donors and represent MTG in various forums, meetings, and conferences
Manage communication with donors and represent MTG in various forums, meetings, and conferences.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Quality assurance of reports to donors; and monthly, quarterly and annual organization reports in line with the strategic plan

Limit of authority:

Can recommend major changes to Programs but must be approved by the Executive Director and by the Board.
Any change in personnel in the Programs & Advocacy department must be carried out in liaison with the HR Manager and be approved by the Executive Director

Board engagement:

Serve as Secretary to Board Program Committee, take notes and follow up on key actions
Participate in Board Resource Mobilization Committee meetings.

Academic Qualifications;

MUST be a Bachelor’s degree holder in Public Policy, Project Management or Sociology

Skills & Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience with 3 years in relevant or similar senior management position
Understanding of policy making at national, regional and global levels (in youth, women, sports and/or livelihoods)
Interest in sports for development
An appreciation for gender development practices and tools
Good strategic and work planning skills
Knowledge of rights based and results-based planning and management approaches an advantage
Excellent English communication skills, good Swahili an advantage
Demonstrated excellent English writing abilities
Integrity, Commitment and professionalism
Ability to provide leadership supervisory support to multi-disciplinary and high performing teams
Good networking and partnership building skills
Ability to work in fast paced environment

Application letters accompanied by a detailed CV should reach MTG on or before COB 15th November 2021 addressed to the Human Resource & Admin. Manager. The email to be sent to humanresource@mtgk.org. Ensure that the subject is clear with position advertised. Please note that due to the many applications we may receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contactedEqual Opportunity StatementMoving The Goalposts does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status nor disability

Apply via :

humanresource@mtgk.org