Programmme Director - Bishop Gassis Relief & Rescue Foundation

Trocaire is advertising the position on behalf of its partner organization Bishop Gassis Relief and Rescue Foundation.

Purpose

The Programme Director has overall responsibility for the effective delivery and development of programmes for Bishop Gassis Relief and Rescue Foundation, (BGRRF). The post-holder is also expected to actively lead the strategic development of BGRRF development and emergency programmes, in line with BGRRF strategic plan. As access to some of the programme area is restricted at certain times of the year, this position needs to manage staff through a remote support methodology. This position requires the demonstrated ability to develop long term vision and strategic planning, provide leadership for the organization’s programming, and management of M&E as well as capacity building of staff. S/he is a member of the Senior Management team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Strategy & Programme Development-

· Ensure that organisational policies, standards and approaches are met in the programmes, Ensuring quality checks of the programmes, and the management of proposals & reports against organisational and donor standards,

· Develop relevant programme operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization

· Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day implementation of the programme.

· Develop and ensure the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programmes and services

· Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality

1. Quality programming - Ensure Implementation of rigorous Programme Cycle Management, ensuring programmes are relevant and innovative. Guided by current programmes, past experiences and the recommendations from programme coordinators, program managers and field staff, establish and maintain an appropriate system of M&E, compliance standards, and accountability to relevant stakeholders, as well as research and learning components for programme development.
2. HR Management - Ensure effective Performance management and development of line managed staff.
3. Fundraising – Identify relevant funding sources to deliver the programme, develop with programme teams funding proposals in line with organisational strategy
4. Project Grant Management – Ensure effective system of Grant Management is in place with identified budget holders and levels of authorisation. Review grant spends with budget holders on a regular basis, ensure budgets are managed to organisational and donor standards.
5. Reporting – Ensure Proposals, budgets and reporting are to appropriate organisational and donor standards and are completed in a timely manner.
6. Active part of SMT

Person specifications

Essential:

· Post-graduate degree or equivalent, in Social Sciences, International development, Project Management, and/or Public Administration.

· Minimum 7-years’ experience in team leadership/project management roles with at least 5 years of experience in the field.

· Strong organization skills, with experience with Project Management tools and methodologies. Must possess strong skills in facilitation management, team leadership, planning, and problem solving and be able to understand the total impact of the projects on the entire organization.

· Strong Monitoring and Evaluation skills required, in particular for the development and analysis of baseline information, assessments and monitoring tools.

· Relevant overseas experience in development and humanitarian context is required. Experience in Sudan/South Sudan and/or other conflict zones will be an advantage.

· Experience in budget management and knowledge of financial procedures required.

· Must have excellent written and analytical skills in English, including presentation generation and delivery as well as financial and other analysis techniques

· Ability to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.

· Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spread-sheets, power point, etc.

Preferable:

· Advocacy experience desirable.

· Experience of protection programming

· Campaign and Policy Experience desirable

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should send their applications with the subject Programme Director - BGRRF to hrkenya@trocaire.org and copy recruitment@doe-nairobi.org by 4th January 2017