Programme Manager at Christian Aid

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together we have the power to transform lives.

We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We provide urgent, practical help in times of crisis and beyond. We seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change.

Everyone is equal in the sight of God. For over 70 years, this has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our global neighbours, of all faiths and none.

About the role

To provide oversight and leadership in embedding a culture of strong programme delivery and impact in the Kenya programme, which enables the growth of our programmes and sharpens Christian Aid’s contribution to eradicating poverty in an increasingly restricted funding context. In addition, the role manages large partner portfolio and projects/programmes within the Kenya programme and within a strategic and policy framework agreed with the Country Manager.

This role will support the Country Manager in managing the programme team by providing oversight and technical input that ensures programmes staff and partners effectively design, develop, plan, budget, implement, evidence, learn and communicate the impact from interventions within the programme and provide appropriate support and capacity building for partners. (40%)

To engage with donor reporting and communications teams and ensure evidence-based reporting and communication products are developed through planning, drafting, proof-reading, fact-checking and cite-checking programme documents as needed. The role will review and sign off any external communication products before they are shared externally (30%)

Active participation and support to fundraising including from institutional donors. To ensure a strong link exists between our programme and advocacy and provide representation for programme and on country issues. Liaison and networking with donors DFID, EC, AUSAID, USAID and others, and to lead in all ACT Alliance intiatives/networking. (20%)

Personal development through learning, training, conference, workshops, publications 10%

About you

The role works within the International Programme role family and is positioned in Kenya Country Programme management team. The role is key in managing partner portfolios and ensuring quality and excellence in projects’ design and delivery. The role has the overall responsibility for programme/project delivery and quality control, donor reporting and compliance, support in proposal development and convening regular programme review and reflection sessions and partners consortia. The role may be required to travel occasionally

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards, benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.