Program Manager, Kenya Big Dreams Project

Tracking Code

7177

World Vision is hiring a Program Manager to serve on the Child Protection and Education Team work specifically with our Kenya Big Dream projects and 1-2 other portfolios.

At a Glance

Role: Program Manager

Location: Remote within the U.S.; hybrid if located in D.C. or Seattle

Reports to: Director of Child Protection and Education

Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree. Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with international development, developing contexts, child protection programs or other relevant work.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel: Up to 25% of time both in development and fragile contexts.

Estimated Salary Range: $84,000.00 - $98,000.00

The Job

World Vision is looking for a Program Manager to manage $50+ million dollar in private grants focused on child protection to contribute to the International Programs Group's program quality and reporting goals through the management of the Big Dream Projects in Kenya and potentially other countries focused on child protection. The role will support World Vision brand awareness and expertise in the Child Protection space and support ongoing fundraising efforts for Child Protection in both the public and private space. This individual will oversee project implementation, support monitoring and evaluation of the project, closely monitor project’s budget, and ensure organizational compliance. It will be important to enact changes aligning to donor standards, develop tools, and provide capacity building for funded project.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, leadership of devotions, chapel, prayer, worship).
Incorporate WV faith-based values into decisions within scope of role and the organization.
Ensure all involved staff have copies of approved program design (narrative, log-frame, monitoring and evaluation plan, budget, and grant agreement) and that they understand World Vision and donor regulations, reporting and other requirements
Assist with recruiting and staffing/consulting needs
Support Field Office (FO) in meeting special donor requirements, such as the purchase of capital assets, donor calls, reporting and vision trips.
Facilitate start-up workshop and any required training (e.g., donor requirements).
Ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities for key staff to support successful project implementation.
Ensure technical review of any research methodologies and support both the Child Protection and Education Team Research and Learning Agenda as well as the Kenya Big Dream research agenda.
Ensure that monitoring and evaluation system is set up (including reporting templates) and processes for developing detailed implementation plan and Indicator Tracking Table is completed. Ensure targets are set, monitored and reported on quarterly.
Oversee project implementation and indicator reporting via iMPAQ system
Ensure that the reporting and evaluation process for the performance management of the program is developed.
Communicate outcomes of start-up and on-going activities to the donor or director.

You Bring These Skills:

Planning and Organizing: Establishes a systematic course of action to ensure accomplishment of a specific objective. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.
Balancing Multiple Priorities: Balances the needs and interests of various stakeholders and makes decisions involving competing goals, objectives and alternatives. Prioritizes tasks and redirects work effort in response to changes in priorities.
Flexibility/Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to adapt to new ways of doing things; is willing to attempt new ways to solve problems and maximizes performance and opportunity in a constantly changing work environment.
Cross-Cultural Sensitivity: Communicates and interacts effectively with people from other cultures, religions, and geographies; respects and adapts to other cultures and seeks opportunities to enhance relationships. Respects different denominations.
Relationship Building: Easily establishes a professional rapport, growing and maintaining a network of contacts. Offers compromises as necessary to gain support and participation.
Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes situations and/or issues, considers options, develops and decides on solutions, recommends and/or implements and monitors appropriate solutions.
Teamwork: Promotes and generates cooperation and teamwork among internal and external contacts while working to achieve collective outcomes. Ensures consistent, ongoing communication with others.
Results Orientation: Drives for quality results and success; demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving goals; persists despite obstacles.
Spiritual Leadership: Leads worship and Bible studies effectively and mentors others spiritually.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (eight years).
Masters preferred.
In addition to education or education equivalent, requires a minimum of 3-5 years relevant professional or program management experience within an INGO.
Previous, program management experience required.
Swahili a plus.
Previous experience with and in East Africa strongly preferred.
Experience in grant writing and donor engagement, especially private donor relationships preferred.
Knowledge of child protection and community development practices.
Cultural sensitivity and experience working in diverse environments.
Prior experience working with international donors and government agencies.

Salary Range & Benefits:

WVUS Pay Grade Level: 225
The estimate hiring range is $84,000.00 - $98,000.00 a year.
The full range for this position is $75,705.93 - $119,412.45.
This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Washington D.C. and Seattle-area office. A different range may apply based on your work location.
Job offers are based on relevant qualifications and pay equity.
Please indicate your salary expectations in the application.
In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package.
Merit, auto allowance, and relocation may be available to eligible to some employees based on the role.

Where This Job Could Take Your Career:

Program Managers have natural progression to Senior Program Managers. We want you to grow your career here at World Vision! You’ll be part of World Vision USA as well as part of the larger World Vision International Partnership. Globally, we have over 40,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries (~1,000 staff with World Vision US).

About World Vision:

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 70 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next?

Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.

Job Location

REMOTE, US

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Working Environment / Conditions

Standard office/remote home office. Travel required to fragile and developing contexts.

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