The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is a family of Christian communions and organisations in fellowship and witness. It was established in June 1913 during the United Missionary Conference held at Thogoto, near Nairobi. The delegates in the conference, representing the missionary institutions working in the country at the time, affirmed their wish to work towards a united church that would impact the lives of the people.

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for providing leadership, management, supervision, mentorship and capacity building to ensure delivery of the project.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning implementation, monitoring, and reporting of program activities within the project.
• Supporting in the design, planning and implementation of strategies, agendas and campaigns at NCCK to support programs initiatives and activities.
• Gathering, analyzing and prioritizing governance and social services at the local, national and global levels that NCCK needs to address in accordance with its specific objectives.
• Participating in resource mobilization efforts to identify opportunities and support the development of concept papers and proposals.
• Facilitating advocacy, capacity building, and working with member churches and the community.
• Facilitating research and study on issues of education, governance, environment, emergencies, and health.
• Developing strategic links and collaborating with other local, national, and international organizations to deliver common goals relating to campaigns in areas of common interest.
• Supervision and management of staff in the site office.
• Responsible for all Project Site finances.

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, International development or a relevant field from a recognized university.
• Must have at least five (5) years working experience in project management.

Skills and Competencies

• Organizational, leadership and time management skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging contexts.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid motorcycle driver’s license.