Tatua Kenya
Promoting ‘Ground-Up’ Solutions to Poverty in Kenya.
Vacancy - Program Director
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 experience in issues concerning capacity building, child poverty and community organizing to work as the Program Director for Tatua Kenya’s flagship initiative, Be the Change – Kenya.
The Program Director will lead the organization in adapting the curriculum and programs to meet the demands of the Kenyan community and will be responsible for developing an effective program rooted in capacity building and community organizing that reduces the plight of children living in poverty in Kenya.
Job Outcomes and Responsibilities
BTCKE Programs function effectively as a part of the Tatua Kenya Project.
- Reporting on program deliverables and to Executive Director.
- Update Tatua Kenya staff on progress of BTCKE Programs at staff meetings.
- Supervise Lead Organizers and Program Manager.
- Hire and fire staff and/or interns working directly below him/her.
BTCKE Programs Team achieves 2013 Goals and Outcomes.
- Work alongside Executive Team to create program strategy.
- Create Program Outcomes for BTCKE in 2013.
- Adapt strategy throughout year to be applicable to evolving needs of BTCKE Program.
- Schedule and lead Program Team Meetings.
Create program curriculum that is approachable and relevant for the community.
- Write BTCKE Curriculum for Young Adults in 2013 that addresses the needs of the BTCKE Community.
- Ensure curriculum facilitates relationship building between members BTCKE staff, Partner Organizations and the Lead Organizers.
- Approve Partner Organization curriculum developed by Program Manager.
Builds relationships within local community focused on eradicating child poverty:
- Invest time in the building of relationships with members of BTCKE Projects.
- Model and communicate the need for understanding and trust in relationship building within the BTCKE Community.
- Regularly visits BTCKE Projects.
Running operations of program, including integration of development needs:
- Track and reports program expenses to Operations Director.
- Sticks to the project budget, and advises on needed changes for the 2014 budget.
- Oversees logistics of all Management trainings, Community Organizing Trainings and program events.
- Supports development assistant to implement measurement and evaluation of programs, and advises on strategy for measurement and evaluation.
- Supports development work as needed.
Job Requirements
• Management experience and experience creating curriculum for community organizing/youth development.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience and knowledge of Community Organizing required, preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of Marshall Ganz’s community organizing theory.
• Experience working in Kenyan communities with Kenyan run and/or lead Community Based Organizations
or Charitable Children’s Institutions.
• Field experience building key relationships with stakeholders in the community.
• 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 29 January 2013.
a. Please include “Program Director – ‘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 29 of January 2013. The hiring process will begin as
applications are received.
3. The position will commence work no later than the 12 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. Questions should be directed to apply@tatuakenya.org