Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Tatua Kenya Program manager job vacancy


Tatua Kenya
Promoting ‘Ground-Up’ Solutions to Poverty in Kenya.
Vacancy - Program Manager

Organization Summary
Currently Kenya is dominated by a ‘top-down’ approach to poverty in which solutions originate from voices separated from the ‘on-the-ground’ experience of poverty. Tatua Kenya is reversing this approach by providing opportunities for the local community, those ‘on-the-ground,’ to join in the creation of solutions to Kenya’s poverty crisis.
Our program involves two components. One, we run Be the Change – Kenya. Be the Change is our flagship initiative and a model of Tatua Kenya’s ‘ground-up’ approach to poverty alleviation working towards the eradication of child poverty in Kenya. Two, we strengthen the work of local Kenyan organizations by providing access to high-quality community organizing training.
Be the Change - Kenya works towards the eradication of child poverty by building the capacity of local leaders and organizations. We work alongside the Kenyan community to build relationships, mobilize local resources and create sustainable solutions for children living in poverty in Kenya.


Job Summary
Tatua Kenya is hiring a dynamic leader with substantial experience in the child poverty to work as the Program Manager for Tatua Kenya’s flagship initiative: Be the Change – Kenya.

Job Outcomes and Responsibilities
· Oversees recruitment of Partner Organizations for 2013 Program.
· Update Tatua Kenya staff on progress of BTCKE Capacity Building Program as needed at staff meetings.
· Develop capacity building program that is approachable and relevant for Charitable Children’s Institutions in
communities, which are working with BTCKE. Including writing of curriculum, designing of capacity building courses and recruitment of volunteer guest lecturers.
· Design and run two retreats for Directors of BTCKE Partner Organizations
· Lead an Executive Mentorship Program that successfully addresses the needs of BTCKE Partner
Organizations. This will include recruiting and supervising all volunteers for BTCKE Executive Mentor Program.
· Lead on operational and logistics need for Capacity Building program. This includes submitting and
recording expenses related to capacity building program to Programs Director and overseeing the logistics of all training sessions.
· Supports development assistant to implement measurement and evaluation of programs, and advises on strategy for measurement and evaluation.

Job Requirements
· Management experience.
· Bachelors degree in social sciences or equivalent relevant experience.
· Minimum 5-years experience working in Kenyan communities with Kenyan run and/or lead Charitable Children’s Institutions.
· Working knowledge of capacity building tools appropriate for Charitable Children’s Institutions.
· Excellent relationship building skills as well as field experience building key relationships with stakeholders in the community.
· Experience and knowledge of Community Organizing desired, preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of Marshall Ganz’s community organizing theory.
· Experience managing program operations and tracking program expenses.
· Ability to prioritize and manage time well with multiple priorities and projects going at the same time.
· Ability to work in a start-up environment, adapt to changes quickly, and help to set up structures.
· Ability to speak Kiswahili and English fluently.
· Ability to work legally in Kenya.
· Hold valid Kenyan driver license.

How to Apply
Tatua Kenya is offering a competitive package for the qualified applicant. To apply please follow the directions below.
1. Send an email with a Cover Letter, CV and 3 references to apply@tatuakenya.org by 5 February 2013.
a. Please include “Program Manager – ‘Your Name’” in the subject heading of the email.
b. In the Cover Letter please explain why you would like to be a part of Tatua Kenya, what
experiences qualify you for the job and your salary expectations.
2. Expressions of interested will be accepted until 5 of February 2013. The hiring process will begin as applications are received.
3. The position will commence work no later than the 15 February 2013.
Please do not call the office with inquiries about the job; due to the large number of
applicants we can only contact those applicants who make it to the first round of interviews.
For more information about Be the Change - Kenya visit www.bethechangekenya.org or
www.bethechangekenya.wordpress.com.