Programs Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (150K)

Job Title: Education Programs Manager
 

Industry: NGO
 

Location: Nairobi with frequent travels across the country
 

Salary: 120K - 150K
 

A global organization with a primary mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies through job creation (entrepreneurship & SME development) and job fulfillment (skills and vocational development). 

They seek to hire a Program manager who will work with the team and local partners to oversee successful implementation of the program.

Key Responsibilities

 

·        Assess the skills development need, stakeholders and framework in the country to develop a strong understanding of current status, challenges and opportunities

·        Identify the needs and define the goals and scope of the program with clear roles and deliverables of the entities involved

·        Create a detailed project plan, monitor actions and ensure timely completion of deliverables to meet the needs.

·        Liaise with all parties involved, ensuring common understanding and that deliverables meet the requirements.

·        Ensure the organization's involvement is properly utilized and resulting in valuable deliverables that meet the objectives of the program

·        Be connected with designated points of contact from the Industry – Companies and Associations – to facilitate an industry driven program

·        Get Specification of requirements and validation of curriculum/ coursework from subject matter experts

·        Identification, networking and development of Master Trainers who can deliver the Faculty Training courses

·        Organize and deliver the training course logistics – schedules, venue, facilities, faculty registration and signup, etc.

·        Coordinate with all stakeholders including from industry, educational and training institutes and government as relevant to ensure success for the Program 

Qualifications and Skills Desired

·        A degree in Education or a relevant field. A post graduate degree or diploma in projects is a must

·        Minimum 5 years with at least 3 years in roles leading projects and people.

·        Must have previous work experience in vocational training and skilling sector; Exposure to the education structures and systems in Kenya

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills

·        Strong program management skills

·        Highly presentable, pleasant and confident and able to interface with senior executives

·        Mastery of MS Office tools – Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Any experience in Learning Management Systems/e-learning will be a plus.

How to Apply

 
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Education Programs Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 1st June, 2016. 

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV. 

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.