Programme Manager Job in Kenya

Programme Manager, Schools

CfBT Education Trust is a leading not-for-profit education consultancy and service organisation committed to the provision of education that enables individuals, institutions and communities achieve their maximum potential.
CfBT wishes to recruit a qualified professional to take charge of its expanding programme of work with schools in Africa.

The selected individual will be responsible for various projects including HIV/AIDS education, early grade reading and maths, evaluation of schools programmes and services for private schools, and will further develop them and identify new opportunities.

S/he will provide technical and specialist support to CfBT and its staff on all schools activities within Kenya and in other countries.

S/he will also:

• Design, implement, monitor and evaluate programme/project activities;
• Manage project budgets including implementation of appropriate systems and controls, monitoring of expenditure and ensuring accurate and timely reporting;
• Prepare concept notes and proposals, and offer technical support to the Business Development Officer in this area;
• Identify, pursue and develop business opportunities in Kenya and other countries within the region; participate in the appraisal and selection of potential project activities;
• Establish networks and partnerships with key stakeholders such as government ministries, district offices, educational institutions, NGOs, clients etc;
• Prepare various reports as and when required.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Higher degree holder preferably with a MEd or MBA in education or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of education policies, strategies and practices at national and international level.
• Minimum 7 years working experience in planning, programme development and monitoring and evaluation, especially in relation to programmes for schools; experience in HIV/AIDS education programmes will be an advantage.
• Experience working and partnering with ministries, donor agencies and international agencies.

Your application should demonstrate how your experience matches our requirements. 

It should include an up-to-date CV, the names and addresses of three referees, current remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number.

Please visit their website www.cfbt.com for more information.

Closing date: 12 October 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Adept Systems
Management Consultants 
P.O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

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