Program Director - International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) Jobs in Kenya
Position:Program Director, Yes Youth Can! - Sauti Yetu (Our Voice), Kenya
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Reports To: Director, Civil Society Division
Division: Civil Society Division
Open To: US citizens, Kenyan citizens, and third country nationals
Application Closing Date: August 27, 2010
About IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $60 million and a staff of over 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.
Summary of Position
IREX seeks a Program Director to launch and direct a possible two-year USAID-funded youth engagement and conflict mitigation program based in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
The program aims to build the capacity of youth-led community based organizations (CBOs) through training and support to promising youth leaders, the creation of networks of cooperation within and between communities that bridge ethnic and socioeconomic divides.
The Program Director, under the oversight of the IREX/DC Division Director, will have overall responsibility for meeting program objectives, managing staff, coordinating with partner organizations and financial oversight the project.
The position is based in Kisumu, Kenya with travel throughout Kenya. The position is contingent on funding.
Summary of Responsibilities:
* Provide general oversight of the program; responsible for program management, strategic vision, fiscal integrity, quality and timing of deliverables, and coordination with partners
* Mobilize civil society experts and other relevant stakeholders to address a variety of improvements in youth, conflict mitigation, and civil society development
* Manage partner organizations and provides oversight to ensure receipt of all required partner deliverables
* Serve as primary program representative to funder (USAID Mission, Nairobi)
* Ensure on-time submission of all USAID-required deliverables
* Provide overall management of sub-grantees and sub-contractors
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders in target communities
* Make effective written reports and oral presentations on the developmental challenges facing the Program, and articulate the project’s successes in meeting those challenges
* Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under this Cooperative Agreement
* Provide supervisory oversight to Youth/Conflict Specialist and Finance Manager
Qualifications:
* Master’s or higher degree in International Development, Conflict Resolution, Public Policy or other relevant field
* Relevant professional experience managing civil society, youth empowerment, or conflict mitigation programs in Kenya or East African countries and thorough understanding of the issues surrounding youth empowerment and conflict mitigation development in the country and/or region
* Substantial development project management experience
* Substantial experience working in an equivalent leadership position
* Experience working with donors/host governments on development programs
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a diverse team of employees
* Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with CSO partners, constituents, media, youth, government officials, bilateral donors, as well as in-country and foreign experts
* English language fluency required; Kiswahili and/or local Kenyan languages desirable.
How to apply
To Apply
Applications accepted online only at our JOB BOARD at www.irex.org/careers.
If you have difficulties with the online system please send an email to jobboardhelp@irex.org with ATTN: DEV/YYC/PD/MP in the subject line.
No Phone Calls Please
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