Sanergy Fellows Program Coordinator Job in Kenya

Fellows Program Coordinator
Reports to: Insights & Innovations Manager

A unique opportunity to design a prestigious Fellows Programme from scratch for a rapidly growing high profile award winning social enterprise. 

This is, initially, a one year contract to test this opportunity.  

If you make it a success, there is an amazing high profile career for you to craft. Are you up to the challenge?  

Company Description 
 

Sanergy is a social venture that is building a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums, by creating a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers. 

We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities. 

We have launched over 250 Fresh Life Toilets in Nairobi and plan to expand rapidly in the upcoming period. 

Role & Responsibilities
 

As Sanergy expands, a variety of new projects are on the horizon. 

The Special Projects Associate – Fellows Program Coordinator would primarily be responsible for designing and running a Sanergy Fellows Program. 

The first year the associate would scope out the program from start to finish: sourcing and hiring fellows, developing partnerships with universities, marketing of the program, project selection, fellow management, and on-boarding. 

In following years, the fellows program coordinator would  develop the future strategy of the Fellows Program and build longer-term partnerships. 

The Fellows Program Coordinator would also work on other relevant projects 

Key Accountabilities:

• Scope out, design, develop and coordinate a Fellow’s Program
• Work with Senior Management, Team Leads, and Special Projects Associates to identify projects that are critical to the success of the organization.
• Coordinate Fellows recruitment, including partnering with universities and intern organizations to find well-suited fellows.
• Coordinate with potential grants to fund fellows.
• Work with Senior Management to formulate and evaluate projects that are critical to the success of the organization
• Develop an overall strategy for the fellows program and a plan of attack for each project including budget, pilot plan, expected outcomes and Monitoring & Evaluation operations
• Execute upon the plan in a proactive, disciplined and timely manner
• Ensure that each project is  handed over in its entirety as appropriate
• Develop the Sanergy Fellows Program to be sustainable, well regarded and desirable 

Key Requirements:

Competency / Knowledge Requirements

• Experience in managing a similar program
• Experience in managing others, hiring, and interviewing potential candidates
• Knowledge of East African political and cultural landscape
• Experience with strategy development and implementation
• Strong business acumen
• Experience in project management
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment

Leadership / Personality Requirements

• Ability to lead people to deliver short term complex projects through to an end point
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead others through change and new strategic initiatives
• Ability to build effective teams, coach and develop others
• Determination to seize opportunities and take initiative as appropriate
• Relationship building and rapport skills
• Strong influencing and networking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Other Requirements

• Degree or significant experience in international development required
• Experience in Human Resources or Human Capital
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

If you are interested, please submit your cover letter and CV tohttp://www.jobscore.com/jobs/sanergy/list