Kakenya Center for Excellence Program Manager Job in Kilgoris, Kenya

Kakenya Center for Excellence (KCE) was founded in 2008 with a mission to empower and motivate girls through education to become agents of change and to break the cycle of destructive cultural practices in Kenya such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced early marriage. KCE strives to impact one girl at time, one community at a time, until all girls in Kenya have the opportunities they need to learn and thrive as individuals and achieve their full potential.

Program Manager

Purpose of the Position

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of all activities in accordance with KCE projects. 

This position reports to the Executive Director.

The Project Manager will closely with Executive Director, staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Programmatic:

Plan and coordinate health and leadership trainings Work with a network of local change makers - plan joint events Manage needs of orphans and needy students supported by KCE at Enkakenya and other schoolsCoordinate field trips for Enkakenya studentsWork with English teachers at Enkakenya Center to plan spelling bee competitions each termCoordinate visits from volunteer groups and short-term fellowsAssist with Seeds to Sew Enkisoma and Enkiteng programs as neededEstablish and update a digital photo library for the organization and regularly update it with pictures of activities of programs in EnoosaenProduce frequent updates about programs in EnoosaenFinancial management – file receipts and track organizational expenses on ExcelWork with local board – attend meetings, take minutes, and contribute to program planningRequired Skills &QualificationsStrong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and the ability to typeWillingness to relocate to Enoosaen or its environsAn undergraduate degree in a relevant fieldFluency in spoken and written EnglishGood interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills Flexible, self-motivated, and passionate about girls’ empowerment and educationPosition type: Full time starting July 2013

Location: Kilgoris, Kenya

To apply send your CV to jobs@kakenyasdream.org.