PACT KENYA::PROGRAM MANAGER POSITION::KENYAN JOB

PROGRAM MANAGER (PK/PMNRM/2011)
Department: Natural Resources Management
Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner
Job Description:
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Programs ENRM, the NSA/NRM Program Manager will be based in Nairobi and will primarily provide
management and oversight to the overall implementation of the program activities and its grant components. S/He will supervise the
staff under the facility, work closely with the Capacity Development and Grants Managers and design Calls for Proposals (CfPs) for
programmatic and activity oriented grant awards. S/He will participate in the review and selection of concepts and proposals from
applicant organisations. Overall, S/He will provide a coordination role for all the components of the Programme, and contribute to
leveraging funding to enhance achievement of Pact Kenya’s organizational mission, vision and strategic objectives.
MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specifically, the NSA-NRM Programme Manager will:
• Contribute to the development and continuous review of the overall strategy for the NSA-NRM Advocacy and Capacity
Development approach to strengthening NSAs in the Environment and NRM sector.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of NSA-NRM programme grants and studies nationally.
• Guide partners in developing projects that are aligned to the NSA-NRM Programme goals and results.
• Coordinate technical support for partners to develop and implement sound NRM advocacy for ENRM sector.
• Facilitate linkages between partners, private sector and GoK offices for effective advocacy and service delivery.
• Provide leadership, in liaison with MERL department and partners to develop project performance indicators for tracking
performance of advocacy projects and service delivery and to guide program management in decision-making.
• In liaison with Capacity Development Manager, develop tools and methods for capacity development of the partners.
• Track the overall performance of the team supporting the NSA-NRM programme, through coordinating preparation of
quarterly activity plans and monthly & quarterly performance reviews.
• Participate in NSA-NRM team meetings, both internally and with SIDA.
• Take responsibility for all assets assigned to the projects, and those assigned to specific activities from time to time.
• Take responsibilities for all assets and equipments assigned by Pact Kenya to facilitate discharge of the functions of the NSANRM
Program Manager.
• Supervise Programme Officers under the NSA-NRM program, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in programme delivery.
Financial Management
• Ensure the programmes follow and fulfill Pact Kenya’s and SIDA’s financial management systems, processes and controls and
that they are compliant with good operating standards.
• Responsible for budget preparation and implementation in accordance with the annual work plans for each grantee.

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