About The Role
The Project Director- Yetu Initiative will oversee all aspects of the project with the ultimate responsibility for implementation. He/ she will report to the Regional Head of Strategy and Innovation and work closely with AKF East Africa Civil Society Advisor.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and management excellence to ensure a high-functioning, efficient team is in place and targets are accomplished, deadlines are met, and objectives are achieved
Directly manage implementation, including work planning, budgeting, reporting, communications, monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, subgrant management, and financial management
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners, including a wide range of civil society organizations, USAID, the Steering Committee, the Global Alliance for Community Philanthropy, the AKF-USA office, and especially the government of Kenya
Constantly engage with businesses to solicit support and catalyze partnerships with CSOs
Ensure gender and inclusion best practices are applied across the program
Ensure safeguarding mitigation measures are in place and to AKF standards, and that all safeguarding issues are handled according to the policies and procedures in place
Does this sound like you?
A Master’s degree in international development, organizational development, business, or a related field; or equivalent proven work experience
At least 5 years of senior management experience
At least 5 years’ experience with designing and implementing organizational and systems strengthening initiatives, ideally at the county-level in Kenya
Advanced skills in facilitation, human-centred design, systems thinking, consulting, coaching, program development and management
Exceptional written and oral English communication skills. Ability to communicate in Kiswahili is an advantage
Knowledge of and prior experience working on USAID-funded will be an added advantage
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