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Senior Program Manager, Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 14 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic plans for social impact programs.
- Manage project lifecycles from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
- Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Conduct thorough needs assessments and feasibility studies for new initiatives.
- Oversee resource allocation, including financial, human, and material resources.
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, and other relevant organizations.
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial accountability and efficiency.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, collecting and analyzing data to report on impact.
- Identify potential risks and challenges, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Communicate program progress and outcomes effectively to diverse audiences through presentations and written reports.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in program management within the non-profit or charitable sector.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex social impact projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in budget management and financial reporting.
- Experience with M&E frameworks and data analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and community empowerment.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili is a plus.
This role is based remotely, supporting initiatives that may touch upon communities like those in **Thika, Kiambu, KE**, but the team operates globally.
Senior Program Manager - Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 6 days ago
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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management within the non-profit or social sector, coupled with a deep understanding of community development principles. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including community leaders, partner organizations, beneficiaries, and internal teams, to ensure program success. Key responsibilities include developing program goals and objectives, creating detailed work plans, and managing budgets effectively. You will monitor program progress, evaluate outcomes, and make data-driven adjustments to optimize impact. This role demands excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire collaboration and build consensus among diverse groups.
The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in program management, ideally focused on social impact. Proven experience in developing and implementing successful social programs is essential. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are crucial. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities, are required. As this is a 100% remote role, exceptional organizational skills, self-discipline, and proficiency in virtual collaboration tools are paramount. You must be adept at managing remote teams and stakeholders, fostering a sense of shared purpose and accountability. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference from your home office.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of social impact programs.
- Develop program strategies, goals, and objectives aligned with organizational mission.
- Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including beneficiaries, partners, and donors.
- Oversee program implementation, ensuring quality and timely delivery of services.
- Conduct program evaluations and impact assessments, reporting on key findings.
- Identify and mitigate program risks and challenges.
- Foster collaboration and communication among program teams and partners.
- Stay abreast of best practices and innovations in social impact programming.
- Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in program management, with a focus on social impact.
- Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing social programs.
- Strong understanding of community development principles and practice.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in program management methodologies and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of social programs is highly desirable.
Senior Program Manager - Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 6 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic plans for new and existing social impact programs, aligning with the organization's mission and goals.
- Manage the full program lifecycle, from needs assessment and proposal development to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and responsible financial management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, government agencies, partner organizations, and beneficiaries.
- Lead and mentor program staff, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented team environment.
- Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track program progress and measure impact.
- Identify and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
- Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and community consultations.
- Prepare comprehensive program reports, funding proposals, and donor communications.
- Stay abreast of best practices in community development, social work, and program management.
- Advocate for program objectives and represent the organization at relevant forums.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in program management within the non-profit or social sector, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing complex social programs, particularly in community development or social care.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and partnership building.
- Strong understanding of M&E methodologies and impact measurement.
- Excellent financial management and budgeting skills.
- Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in report writing and proposal development.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic, remote work environment.
- Passion for social impact and a commitment to empowering marginalized communities.
- Fluency in relevant local languages is an asset.
Senior Program Manager, Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 7 days ago
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Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and refining program strategies aligned with organizational mission and community needs.
- Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of social impact programs, from conceptualization and design to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Managing program budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
- Building and nurturing strong relationships with community stakeholders, non-profit partners, government agencies, and beneficiaries.
- Leading and motivating program teams, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
- Developing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track program progress and impact.
- Identifying funding opportunities and contributing to grant writing and proposal development.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards.
- Communicating program successes, challenges, and learnings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Staying informed about best practices and emerging trends in the non-profit and social impact sector.
Required qualifications:
- Master's degree in International Development, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in program management within the non-profit or social sector.
- Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and managing complex social programs.
- Strong understanding of community development principles, impact measurement, and sustainable practices.
- Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
- Strong proposal writing and grant management experience.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Comfortable and effective working in a fully remote, collaborative environment.
This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to work from any location, driving positive change from **Nyeri, Nyeri, KE** and beyond.
Senior Program Manager, Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 7 days ago
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Senior Program Manager - Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 14 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of new social impact programs.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of existing programs, ensuring successful execution and impact.
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, partner organizations, and government agencies.
- Monitor program progress, evaluate outcomes, and produce comprehensive impact reports.
- Identify and mitigate program risks and challenges.
- Lead and mentor a team of remote program staff.
- Ensure programs are aligned with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in community development and social impact.
We require candidates with a Master's degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years of experience in program management within the non-profit or social sector is essential. Proven track record of successfully designing and managing complex social programs, including monitoring and evaluation, is required. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are critical. Experience working with diverse communities and navigating cultural nuances is a must. Proficiency in project management software and data analysis tools is advantageous. This fully remote position, with connections to **Nairobi, Nairobi, KE**, offers a profoundly rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful social change.
Senior Program Manager, Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 13 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement strategic social impact programs in alignment with the organization's mission and community needs.
- Oversee the entire program lifecycle, from needs assessment and planning to execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Develop and manage grant proposals and reports, working closely with donors and funding partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, local government agencies, partner organizations, and beneficiaries.
- Establish robust M&E frameworks to track program progress, measure impact, and inform future strategies.
- Lead and mentor program staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and high-achieving remote team culture.
- Identify potential risks and challenges, and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
- Ensure program activities are conducted ethically and with cultural sensitivity.
- Prepare regular progress reports for the board, senior management, and external stakeholders.
- Advocate for program goals and represent the organization at relevant forums and events.
- Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in the social impact and non-profit sector.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in International Development, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in program management within the non-profit or social impact sector.
- Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing complex social programs.
- Extensive experience in grant writing, fundraising, and donor relations.
- Strong understanding of M&E methodologies and impact measurement.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills, with experience managing remote teams.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for social justice and community development.
- Experience working in challenging environments is a plus.
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Senior Program Manager, Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 22 days ago
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Responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing strategic program plans that align with the organization's mission and social impact goals.
- Managing all aspects of program lifecycle, including needs assessment, design, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with community stakeholders, beneficiaries, partner organizations, and government agencies.
- Overseeing program budgets, ensuring financial accountability and efficient resource utilization.
- Monitoring program progress against set objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying challenges and implementing corrective actions.
- Developing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track program impact and effectiveness.
- Generating regular program reports and compelling impact stories for internal and external stakeholders, including donors and the public.
- Leading and mentoring program teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
- Identifying and securing funding opportunities through grant writing and donor engagement.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, ethical, and programmatic requirements.
- Representing the organization at relevant forums, conferences, and meetings to advocate for social impact.
- Staying informed about best practices and emerging trends in social development and non-profit management.
- Facilitating knowledge sharing and learning across programs and initiatives.
- Managing risk within programs and developing mitigation strategies.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, Sociology, International Relations, or a related field. A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in program management, preferably within the non-profit or social impact sector, is required. Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-faceted programs with measurable outcomes is essential. Strong understanding of social development principles, community engagement strategies, and M&E frameworks is mandatory. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial for building relationships and motivating teams in a remote setting. Experience with fundraising and grant management is highly desirable. You should be a strategic thinker with a deep commitment to social justice and community empowerment. This role is based in the general area of Thika, Kiambu, KE , but is a fully remote position.
Senior Program Manager - Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 22 days ago
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Senior Program Manager - Social Impact Initiatives
Posted 22 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive social impact programs.
- Manage the full program lifecycle, from conceptualization and planning to execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Develop program strategies, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with organizational mission.
- Secure funding through grant writing, donor relations, and partnership development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, government agencies, and partner organizations.
- Lead and mentor remote program teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective performance.
- Oversee program budgets, ensuring responsible financial management and resource allocation.
- Monitor program progress, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular program reviews and generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders and donors.
- Ensure programs are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with ethical standards.
- Stay abreast of relevant social issues, best practices, and emerging trends in the non-profit sector.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination across the organization.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within program design and implementation.
- Manage external communications and public relations related to program activities.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in International Development, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in program management, preferably within the non-profit or social impact sector.
- Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing complex programs.
- Strong understanding of grant writing, fundraising, and donor relationship management.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills, particularly for remote teams.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software and reporting tools.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate program impact effectively.
- Commitment to social justice and a passion for making a difference.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, remote environment.
This fully remote position is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated leader to drive meaningful social change.