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    Regional Program Manager at - Nairobi, Kenya - Wetlands International

    Wetlands International
    Wetlands International Nairobi, Kenya

    5 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity.

    We are an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world


    Job Purpose:

    The candidate will be familiar with working in an international (network) organisation and will be responsible for providing visionary programmatic leadership while focusing on the overall organisational goals and objectives.

    The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the implementation of the projects in Wetlands International Eastern Africa (WIEA).

    He/she will be expected to lead and manage the Programme team to achieve the aspirations of WIEA through programme development, effective coordination, consolidation, technical support and strategic guidance by ensuring a cohesive team spirit and motivation to perform.

    He/she will support resource mobilization and ensure prioritization, allocation and work plan coherence to deliver the Wetlands International Eastern Africa Strategy.

    He/she will be a member of the WIEA senior management team.
    This will be a challenging and highly rewarding leadership and management role. This will involve strategic planning and programme design to establish an innovative portfolio.


    Reporting Lines:
    This role reports to Director – Eastern Africa


    Work Relationship:

    Internal Context:
    Reports to the Director Eastern Africa. Works in close collaboration with the Programme teams in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and South Sudan; the Regional team including the Regional Communications Officer, Regional Policy & Advocacy Officer; the Global Office Teams
    Regional Office support teams

    External Context

    Project partners, Academia & Research Centers, Government institutions, Private Sector, Communities

    Key Responsibilities
    Programme Management and Implementation

    Overall responsibility for strategic programme design, development and management and alignment with the organisation's overall vision and mission
    Ensure the Programme activities are strongly grounded, strongly interlinked and consolidated at the regional level
    Lead and coordinate the development of Detailed Implementation Plans and ensure delivery of high-quality programs
    Explore innovative solutions and think creatively to identify solutions that maximise impact on the ground
    Support the Director with communicating WIEA work and results and advocating for our objectives

    Fundraising and Donor relationship management

    Support the Director in developing and managing relationships with donors
    Lead the design of innovative programmes in Eastern Africa (and potentially Southern Africa) – develop high-quality proposals through a participatory approach

    Program reviews, monitoring, evaluation, programme learning and reporting

    Ensure close monitoring of the projects in the field to ensure alignment and contribution to the WIEA Strategy
    Integrating and ongoing management of effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks into programme design
    Ensure quality and timely submission of quarterly and annual or required programme and project reports as per donor and organizational standards and guidelines

    Oversee the identification, documentation and dissemination of project learning and results in various forums, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, etc.

    , and support learning exchanges

    Partnerships and networking

    Support the Programme Team in strengthening WIEA relationship with strategic networks and alliances
    Initiate and nurture networks and alliances with key stakeholders

    Financial Management

    Develop, monitor, review and update the work plans to ensure that they attain objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible
    Develop, review and approve programme concepts, and partner financial requests as per organizational processes and procedures
    Manage the expenditure and disbursement of resources allocated
    Monitor and advise on programme and project spending and variance reports as per organizational process and procedures

    Team Leadership

    Provide overall leadership to a broad team of programme staff ensuring synergy, sharing of best practices and resources
    Manage team dynamics and staff well-being, provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports
    Supervise and regularly coordinate with all programmes and support staff to ensure smooth planning, preparation, activities implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of programme results and overall impact

    Qualification, Experience & Skills
    Professional Qualifications

    A minimum of a Master's Degree in the natural sciences, with a preference for strong expertise in ecology or conservation biology.

    Relevant Experience


    Over 15 years of experience with significant hands-on experience preferably in an international NGO with a proven record of accomplishment in managing donor-funded programmes.


    The candidate should have demonstrated experience in:
    Project cycle management
    Understanding of and working with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
    Leading and managing teams
    Setting up new projects and programs
    Working with senior officials in both the public and private sectors.
    Prior experience in water resources/wetlands management
    Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major donors

    Essential Competencies & Skills


    Delivering Results:
    result-oriented, self-starter and able to work independently

    Strategic Thinking and Planning:
    Experience in organisational strategic planning a programme design

    Collaborative:
    Able to work independently and as part of multi-cultural and multi-country teams

    Communicating and Influencing:
    Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

    Cultural Sensitivity:
    Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts

    Time Management:
    Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

    Leadership and Management:
    Leading by example, setting direction and supporting colleagues

    Core organizational competencies

    Professionalism
    Accountability for results
    Integrity and leadership
    Teamwork
    Relationship building
    Communications
    Organisation and self-control


    Language Requirement:
    Excellent skills in English (writing and speaking)
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