Kenya Community Development Foundation is a national foundation founded in 1997, to support communities to initiate and drive their own development agenda, by harnessing and growing their resources, as well as engaging with government and other development actors to secure their fundamental rights and services.

Key Responsibilities

•  Direct and oversee the USAID Ubora Mashinani technical and program operations.
•  Coordinate cross-sector linkages between the programEconomic Growth, WASH, Agriculture, Private Sector and Investment, Environment) at planning and ongoing basis.
•  Oversight program implementation with an eye on early identification and mitigation of risks related to program implementation.
•  Organize and direct the work of the program team and short-term technical assistance (STTA).
•  In collaboration with MEL, embed the CLA approach in implementation.
•  Take a keen interest and participate in progress meetings with LDO and other stakeholders. and material/ assets),
•  Ensure alignment of program implementation strategies with sound financial performance principles over the life of the project.
•  Collaborate with the Partnership and Liaison Manager in the development and implementation of robust LDO and private sector engagement plans, resource mobilization and community philanthropy, and catalyzing market linkages.
•  Ensure technical depth across the program’s technical results areas as per the objectives and ensure the mainstreaming of equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI).

Minimum Requirements

•  Ten years’ experience in a senior role managing complex development programs of similar scope and dollar value (not less than $12 million).
•  Five years’ experience in USAID funded program
•  A minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in partnership building, community development, design, and implementation of development projects.
•  A master’s degree in related development studies (Economic Development, Public Management, Sociology, Community Development, Business Administration, or a related field relevant to the position requirements)
•  Knowledge of current activity implementation, delivery, and operations management approaches.
•  Demonstrable planning and organizational skills and adherence to program timelines.