Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world. The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The National Youth Programs Coordinator supports the National Youth Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee project officers for various programs or projects under the Youth Development Department.  Furthermore, the National Youth Programs Coordinator ensures the project budget and records pertaining to the project expenditures are maintained, supports implementation of policies and procedures, and organizes the activities and agenda for the projects.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

• Reports to: The National Youth Manager
• Staff reporting to this post: Project Officers
• Budget responsibility: None.
• Other key working contacts: Program Managers, Coordinators & Officers – Disaster Management, Health and Social Services, Protection Gender and Inclusion, Regions, Counties, Partner National Societies, other agencies, Logistics, Finance and Procurement.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Management 

• Assist with planning and coordinating of projects/ programs and their activities.
• Work to keep projects/ programs on schedule, within stated budgets and functioning smoothly
• Support program growth and development as necessary.
• Coordinate projects/ programs internal communications.
• Manage project officers’ work assignments, workloads, and work schedules.
• Administer or organize fund raising operations for programs.
• Oversee the program budget, including review of financial reports from finance officers before approval by the National Youth Manager.
• Schedule and organize program-related meetings and events.
• Oversee the use of technology for program operations, such as video conferencing technology, presentation software and other communications technologies.
• Create and maintain program records, reports, presentations, and proposals.

Contribute to Implementation of Partnership Strategy/Modality

• Facilitate positive relations between the program team, public, media, other departments within the organization, and all other involved parties.
• Support resource development and strategic partnerships initiatives of the Youth Development Department

Capacity Building:

• Support the development of capacity building plans for youth, youth groups, youth-led and youth-serving organizations.
• Provide regular coaching on technical and program management skills to the project officers.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability and Learning

• Monitor implementation of project/ program policies and practices to ensure quality of implementation.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in any Social Sciences, Development Studies, Sociology, Public Administration and Management or related field.

Professional Qualifications/ Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in program management and youth development work.
• Experience working with international donors and development partners like the USAID, Red Cross Movement, European Union, UN Agencies etc.