Gender Programme Manager – Uraia Trust

Uraia Trust was established in 2011 as a successor organization to Kenya’s National Civic Education Programme, which ran in Kenya from January 2000 to June 2011 (NCEP Phases I & II).

Its focus is to contribute to the progress of Kenya through the development of its most important resource, the RAIA. Uraia’s approach is to promote citizenship from a “rights and responsibility” aspect.

Vacancy: Gender Programme Manager – Uraia Trust

Uraia Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and result oriented individual for the position of Gender Programme Manager on a fixed term consultancy engagement for a period of 18 months.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, and in close coordination with the Executive Director, the jobholder shall provide effective and efficient coordination of the Beyond Quotas Women Leadership Programme through a range of actions contributing to the design, planning, management and monitoring of programme activities in line with the Uraia work plan.

The key responsibilities of this position will include:

• Provide leadership and ensure sound management of the programme from the planning to evaluation stages.
• Coordinate and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of programme outputs and products leading to the achievement of expected results.
• Ensure synergy with other related initiatives both at the national and county levels.
• Facilitate smooth coordination of activities of the programme’s implementing partners.
• Monitor and continuously update implementation plan to ensure timely implementation of the programme activities versus set targets and indicators.
• Coordinate the efficient use of financial resources of the programme, expenditure tracking and progress reporting.
• Lead and coordinate the organization of meetings, workshops, conferences and related activities relevant to the overall implementation of the programme.
• Ensure provision of high quality information and visibility of the programme activities to the media and timely exchange of information with stakeholders within the programme and outside.
• Ensure timely and proper documentation of the programme implementation process and products produced.
• Document and analyze lessons learnt and advice on strategies and approaches for promoting women leadership on the lessons learnt.
• Facilitate partnership building among civil society organizations, women organizations, political parties, other national public networks on the implementation of the programme and advocacy of Beyond Quotas
• Ensure effective networking and coordination with other ongoing URAIA projects for a more holistic and coherent approach to programme implementation.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by Head of Programmes.

Person Specifications:

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or Development studies from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 6 years’ overall experience in programme implementation and management with a specific focus in monitoring, evaluation, research and learning
• At least 3 years’ experience in managing and implementing gender governance programmes is essential.
• Experience in resource mobilization, communication and financial management skills will be added advantage.

The engagement for this position will be for a period of 18 months.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, contact details and quoting reference number UT/09/14/01 by 5pm on the 2nd September 2014 addressed to:

The Human Resources Unit
Uraia TrustUraia Hse, Jacaranda Ave. off Gitanga Rd
P O Box 28151- 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: info@uraia.or.ke