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Regional Program Manager Job at Dynamic People

Worldreader is seeking an experienced leader and educational professional to serve as our Regional Programme Manager in Nairobi, Kenya. S/he works in collaboration with in-country and global Worldreader staff to implement, monitor, and evaluate school and library programmes across E.Africa.

The Regional Programme Manager reports to the Director, East Africa and the Director of School and Library Programmes. The regional team includes programme, monitoring & evaluation, and operations personnel, and s/he is also part of the global school and library programme team that includes W.Africa, and India programme staff, and global programme leadership in the USA.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced, global organisation, and has a desire to help create a world where everyone is a reader.

Regional Program Manager Responsibilities

• Lead school and library programme implementation across E.Africa (may include staff supervision, coaching, and mentoring)
• Work with the global team to improve, develop, and expand school and library programmes
• Administer programme and project budgets across multiple geographies
• Steward and support partners across E.Africa to implement and operationalise school and library programmes
• Collaborate with the monitoring & evaluation team to implement frameworks, and collect pertinent data and information with and from partners
• Partner with operations and other global staff to mobilize programmatic resources
• Regional travel up to 40%
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for Regional Program Manager

• Proven success leading educational programme implementation in E.African countries
• Demonstrated expertise in building and sustaining partnerships
• Strong customer service skills, which include sense of urgency, ability to complete duties quickly and efficiently, impeccable attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated history of strong leadership and project management skills
• Experience working for a global nonprofit or organisation
• Advanced proficiency in English; verbal and written
• Intermediate proficiency in Kiswahili; verbal and written
• Bachelor degree or higher in education, international development, or related field
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM

How To Apply

Worldreader is working with local staffing company, Dynamic People Consulting to help with this search. If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position, please apply for the vacancy by emailing your resume and cover letter to recruitment@dpckenya.com.