Site Director

Our client an NGO that combats gender inequality and extreme poverty in urban slums is looking for a Site Director for their office in Nairobi. The ideal candidate will contribute to Organisation strategy and deliver Kibera growth ambitions whilst achieving high levels of service quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop & manage program plans, targets and direct oversight of a complex project.
Supervise program officers, ensure consistent program development and adherence to (SOPs).
Work with the Education Director on ‘Girls Leadership & Education’ programs & the Organization Urban Network activities.
Work with Senior Management, Program Officers and external advisors to develop and implement new programs (as required).
Work with the different organization Managers to maximize program impact and community engagement.
Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to ensure effective data collection and transparency of program performance against set targets.
Create timely working documents for program planning, evaluation and communications.
Oversee program staff hiring and performance management.
Work with the national Operations staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
Effectively communicate & engage key stakeholders on organization strategy, transformation model & programs.
Work with the Portfolio Manager and CAO team to provide timely information to donors.
Work with the Program Marketing Manager to maintain high levels of staff motivation.
Build capacity and capability of organization staff.

Qualification:

Must have Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Development related field.
Must have a minimum of 8 years’ experience of Urban Programming in the informal sectors.
Must have experience of managing large, complex projects, involving many stakeholders.
Must have experience of working virtually in cross-cultural teams.
Proven technical competencies in program planning, design and implementation.
Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking, analysis and problem-solving.
Strong stakeholder coordination and negotiation skills.
Strong leadership and analytical skills, with an ability to multi-task.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Advanced computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
Action-orientated and able to identify alternative solutions to meet program goals.
Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultures in the informal setting.
Ability to work independently, as part of a team and work flexible hours.