Programs & Partnerships Manager

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• Lead the development and implementation of annual programme strategies, work plans and operational priorities. • Ensure programmes are aligned with the Strategic Plan, donor commitments and organizational objectives. • Identify opportunities for programme growth, innovation and geographic expansion. • Monitor programme performance and recommend strategic improvements. • Advise the Managing Trustee on programme priorities, emerging risks and sector trends. • Foster collaboration across programme portfolios to maximize organizational impact. • The Manager is responsible for the technical oversight and quality assurance of all programmes implemented by This Ability Trust. This includes ensuring that programme activities are delivered efficiently, comply with donor requirements and organizational policies, and achieve measurable outcomes for women and girls with disabilities. • A Master’s degree in International Development, Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Disability Studies or a related field. • A minimum of eight (8) years’ progressively responsible experience managing complex development or humanitarian programmes and at least five (5) years of experience in a senior leadership or management role. • Professional certification in one or more of the following is highly desirable; Project Management Professional (PMP); PRINCE2 Practitioner; Results-Based Management (RBM); Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL); Grant Management or Proposal Development; Safeguarding and Protection; Disability Inclusion, Gender Equality or Inclusive Development. • Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded programmes and multi-stakeholder partnerships. • Proven expertise in disability inclusion, gender equality, SRHR, safeguarding or health systems strengthening. • Demonstrated experience in programme design, adaptive programme management, results-based management, Theory of Change development, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and organizational learning. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report and proposal writing. • Sound understanding of Kenya’s NGO operating environment, donor compliance requirements, county government systems, disability rights legislation, safeguarding standards, human rights-based programming and localization principles.