NGO Programme Manager Job in Kenya

Programme Manager

Section of the organisation Terre des Hommes Netherlands/Regional Office East Africa 

Objective of the position

The aim of the position ‘Programme Manager’ is to ensure that Terre des Hommes programme staff through project partners and other stakeholders in the EastAfrica region deliver services to children in need, contributing to the mission and vision of Terre des Hommes regional and country specific strategy 2011—2015 and beyond.

Terre des Hommes Netherlands prevents child exploitation, removes children from exploitative situations and ensures these children can develop themselves in a safe environment.

Responsibilities and Results

• Developing programme direction
• Advice on decision-making regarding project applications
• Safeguarding programme quality
• Safeguarding programme/thematic choices
• Guidance and accountability information
• Management information and advice
• Networking/collaboration

Qualification, Knowledge and experience

• At least a minimum of 5 years experience in development work as a senior staff member
• Knowledge of development cooperation up to University level.
• Knowledge and experience in programme cycle management in an international organisation.
• Knowledge of project management within the East African context
• Verbal and written skills in the relevant foreign languages.
• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, structure, theme, sector and regional plans and requirements for Terre des Hommes programmes.
• Clarity of expression for drafting regional! country plans.
• Clarity of expression for representing Terre des Hommes’ interests in the countries concerned.
• Social skills for managing relationships with project partners and other stakeholders Social skills for active participation in a team and for further improvement of team performance

This position requires 70% travelling within the East Africa region.

East African nationals are encouraged to apply.

Terre des Hommes Netherlands offers the selected candidate a competitive package of secondary benefits entailing a starting monthly gross salary of about €2,000 depending on relevant qualifications and experiences.

Application procedure

Candidates are invited to send their application letter (including your motivation), resume and at least two professional references by e-mail to: The Regional Director, Terre des Hommes Netherlands, Nairobi Office, e-mail east.africa@tdh.nl before 31st May 2012. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.