Position overview: The Program Manager will support the ISLA Senior Program Manager in the implementation of initiatives in the South-West Mau.
Responsibilities will include the implementation of the ISLA Kenya action plan, contract management, as well as gathering, collating and analysis of required information.
The Program Manager will be responsible for the logistics, reporting and review of events and workshop and in stakeholder management through maintaining a working relationship with program stakeholders, and updating the stakeholder database.
S/he will liaise with the ISLA Kenya team and the ISLA team at IDH Headquarters.
The candidate will report to the ISLA Senior Program Manager.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program management
Responsible for implementation of the ISLA Kenya action plan whose building blocks include; forest conservation, improvement of water flow and access, sustainable energy and alternative livelihoods.
In collaboration with the Senior Program Manager translate the ISLA building blocks into co-fundable projects with clear KPIs, and develop program pipeline projects.
Collaborate with ISLA/OPS team at IDH Headquarters with regard to contracting and contract management.
Gather, collate and analyse required information to support program development and monitoring and evaluation.
Manage deliverables and progress with consultants and implementing partners as assigned according to IDH reporting guidelines and KPIs.
2. Stakeholder management and networking
Support the multi-stakeholder process in enhancing program governance and partnerships for joint interventions and co-funding.
Maintain and contribute to further development of the networks and update stakeholder database.
3. Events and workshops
Responsible for logistics, reporting and review of events and workshops.
Support the planning, organization and coordination of events and workshops as required.
4. Communication
Support the development and implementation of ISLA Kenya communication materials.
Write event/news articles and contribute to the quarterly ISLA Kenya newsletter.
Requirements
Independent, pro-active and self-driven
Working and thinking at Master’s degree level, familiarity with sustainable land and water management
Proven hands-on experience with program management, financial administration, budgets and contracts
Knowledge of sustainability, international trade, supply chains and smallholder farming issues in Africa and more specifically Kenya
Experience with stakeholder management
Fluent in English and Swahili (verbal and written)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially a very good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Active, service and detail-oriented, analytical, structured and business minded
Ability to organize and prioritize work, multitask and meet strict timelines
Sense of humor
Terms and Conditions:
This position is based in Kericho.
There will be some travel within Kenya. IDH offers a challenging position with opportunities for growth within an enthusiastic and passionate team.
The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term consultancy contract for one year with competitive remuneration, but with the possibility to extend.
No benefits will be paid.
Application process
Interested candidates should send their CV and application letter (in English), explaining your interest and capabilities for the position and your CV/resume, to Annemarie Woudstra, HR Officer, at jobs@idhsustainabletrade.com.
Application timeline: Applications must be received by 6 April, 2016.
For questions about this position, please contact Winnie Mwaniki at Mwaniki@idhsustainabletrade.com.
For more information about IDH, please visit www.idhsustainabletrade.com.