Job Summary:

The Program Manager will be based in Nairobi at Kenya Red Cross and is responsible for the overall work plan of the Hub, including the planning, implementation, execution and monitoring of regional research projects and contributing to the strategic direction and research agenda of the Hub, in coordination with the Global Migration Lab.

The Program Manager will also coordinate and build relationships with Red Cross and Red Crescent actors across the region and at the global level and with regional migration-related research and academic institutions.

The Program Manager will be supported by and responsible for managing a research Program Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, identify and execute the Hub’s research agenda and projects related to Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement priorities, in coordination with the Global Migration Lab.
• Manage Hub relationships with regional stakeholders (internal and external) to create a cohesive program plan that includes implementation timelines, deliverables and success indicators for multiple research projects.
• Deliver on Hub research project outcomes by monitoring workplans and providing reports to reporting to the Global Migration Lab.
• Manage alignment and coordination between the Hub and other National Red Cross and Red Cresent Societies and external stakeholders.
• Supervise and manage research staff and volunteers.
• Manage and promote Hub (and Lab) research projects and products, including by developing publicity and promotions strategies in the region.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years-experience working as a program manager leading research in a reputable company or organization.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the coordination of donor-funded projects and thus, good knowledge of donor planning cycles, agreement requirements and regulations as well as reporting processes.
• Demonstrated skills in collaboration and cross-cultural communication.
• Strong capacity to manage research and data collection projects (quantitative and qualitative) and to produce research papers, data analysis, positions and reports in a regional (or global) context
• Strong ability to undertake complex migration research, including academic research and publications.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office systems.
• Understanding of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and of its approaches to migration.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience with online/remote engagement, and advanced editing and writing skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of migration in situations of vulnerability, and the social political issues impacting migrants locally, regionally and globally. Lived experience of migration is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English required, with advanced skills in French highly desirable.

Desired Competencies:

Technical:

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders (both internal & external)
• Possess strong analytical & critical thinking skills
• Considerable IT & MIS skills (MS Dynamics Navision and MS Office)
• Experience using online data collection tools and data analysis software
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity and be trustworthy
• Demonstrate ability to meet tight deadlines, analyze financial and operational data and information

Generic:

• Capacity to learn and stay up-to-date with learning.
• Ability to plan and manage time appropriately.
• Ability to undertake financial research & analysis at an appropriate level.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Commitment to search for, process and analyze information from a variety of sources.
• Capacity to generate new ideas.
• Ability to work with social responsibility and civic awareness.