Shining Hope for Communities Community Programs Officer Job in Kibera Nairobi Kenya

Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center adjacent to the school. The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-toilets, a library and cyber café, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. 
We also operate the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.
Shining Hope for Communities invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacant positions:-
Reports to: Kibera Program Manager
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm, 2 Saturdays a month
 Key responsibilities will include:Lead the implementation, development, and growth of all community programs (Youth, HIV+ Women Support Program, Adult Education , Economic Empowerment, Water & Sanitation, Community Library and Cyber Cafe). Manage program development and strategic growth of all community programs to ensure all programs meet targets and goals Organize community events Manage reporting and impact measurement for all programs Recruit, manage, train, and provide support for community programs staff Oversee budget request and approval process Develop and execute a marketing plan for community programs with goal of increasing community participation. Work with parents and community stakeholders to ensure effectivenessMinimum 5 years experience working in community development Minimum 3 years work experience in a leadership position focused on community development with management responsibilitiesPassion for Shining Hope’s mission and work and ability to work comfortably in the Kibera slums. Program design and evaluation experience Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities; comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and committed to meeting deadlines and creating and improving processes. Willingness to take ownership of projects and significantly drive the progress of the SHOFCO’s community programs Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with myriad stakeholders at all levels.Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Manager, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org
So as to reach us no later than 31st December 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Human Needs Project Retail General Manager Job in Kibera Town Center

Human Needs Project is seeking an experienced Retail General Manager to lead our Kibera Town Center into full operational capacity. The Town Center uses innovative, clean technology to provide basic services (water and sanitation) as well as a range of empowerment services (adult education, IT, microcredit, health information, green marketplace and cafe service.)
You will be responsible for collaborating with the Human Needs Project to set up operations and management systems for the Town Center which meet technical and educational objectives and for modifying the Town Center’s business plans as necessary to achieve mutually agreed upon standards, sales and service expectations, and profit objectives, as well as customer satisfaction.

Drive sales of services and products and ensure that customer expectations are met
Coach, and manage employees in a flat hierarchical system. Identify and help manage necessary training and maintain effective relationships with all collaborators,
including customers, government, community organizations, academics and employees; enforce ethical business practices.
Track inventory, perform P&L analysis, be responsible for safety and security of facility.
Communicate values of Human Needs Project and the Town Center in all relationships.
 As a Retail General Manager, you must exemplify integrity and accountability at the managerial level as well as demonstrate excellent team leadership skills. Furthermore, you must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
Minimum 5-8 years of management experience in hotel management, conference center management, or other multiple services retail point of operation management,
Previous success in setting up operations and management systems in multiple services, systems and experience in measuring impact and charting mid-course corrections and establishing open and transparent processes.
Proficiency in accounting and budgeting and in procurement and supplies Management and the ability to create and maintain a customer focused culture with strong collaborative and decision making skills.
Meri McCoy - Thompson Executive Director

Kindly contact us through juliet.dima@humanneedsproject.org