Faith to Action Network seeks a Programme Manager to lead the management and implementation of a new family planning project in Kenya. The Dfid-funded project aims at increasing more equitable and sustainable access to modern contraceptives in Kenya, specifically for up to 322,000 additional users, with a particular focus on adolescents, people with disabilities and poor rural women in Kenya. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is expected to manage all technical and financial aspects of this new project. The Programme Manager is part of the Senior Management Team. Supervising a small team of project staff and consultants, the position has both financial and technical planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting responsibility. An essential component of her/his responsibilities is the management of grants to several partners, and ensuring their compliance with Dfid’s and lead partner’s rules and regulations.
This is a full-time position based in Nairobi and the salary is competitive and commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.
Faith to Action Network is committed to equal opportunities and cultural and religious diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. Candidates must have the right to work in Kenya. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.
About Faith to Action Network
Faith to Action Network supports faith actors empower people to live healthy, peaceful, quality lives. We focus on issues that faith actors are grappling with, including sexual and reproductive health and family planning; gender equality and women’s rights; pluralism and understanding.
As a global interfaith network of more than 100 Bahai, Buddhist, Christian, Confucian, Hindu and Muslim faith organisations, we combine innovative, evidence- and faith-backed community based programming with national, regional and international dialogue and advocacy to influence change at all levels. We meet international standards of quality and accountability and ensure the relevance of our interventions to the everyday lives of faith communities.
To apply or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for this exciting role, please visit www.faithtoactionetwork.org/career-opening/
The deadline for applications is 12th May 2019.
Applications should be submitted to [email protected]
Applications should include a full curriculum vitae (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities, a list of references and current salary) along with a covering letter addressing the job description, academic and professional experience and indicating motivation for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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