The Embassy is now recruiting a Programme Manager: Governance and Rule of Law to Kenya Development Cooperation Section. In close collaboration with colleagues at the Embassy in Nairobi and Stockholm, the Programme Manager will contribute to Sweden’s collective efforts to support sustainable development results for the poorest and most vulnerable in Kenya. From 2021, Sweden has a strategy for our development cooperation in Kenya. The development cooperation strategy currently focuses on three thematic areas: 1) human rights, democracy rule of law, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights 2) environment, climate, sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity, and 3) inclusive economic development.
Within Kenya development cooperation section, the Programme Manager will be part of a team of 18 colleagues who, together with partners, contribute to the implementation of the strategy. The team includes regional advisors based in Nairobi.
The Embassy’s vision is to work based on agile principles to drive change and development, where holistic perspective, teamwork, follow-up, and close collaboration with partner organizations are at the center to increase the quality and learning in development cooperation. The Embassy is looking for a flexible, thorough, and well-organized person with previous experience to the duties outlined below.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of projects and programmes and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: plan, assess and approve funding applications, follow up, risk management, administer, preparing decisions/contracts and agreements, reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports.
- Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments of contributions.
- Support policy dialogue with relevant Government of Kenya ministries, development agencies, donors and relevant stakeholders in the sector, including drafting speaking notes, briefings, participating in, and drafting reports.
- Represent Sweden and actively participate in co-ordination for a, technical and sectoral meetings; program reviews; technical discussions, and field visits.
- Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with relevant bilateral, multilateral, and sectoral actors.
- Contribute to the development of Swedens strategies and policies for Kenya.
Education, Competence & Experience
- Masters degree in human rights, political science, international relations or other equivalent academic background.
- Previous experience in the development sector working with a broad range of actors within the thematic areas of Governance, Public Financial Management, Rule of Law, Devolution and Anti-corruption and/or related areas.
- A minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the above areas.
- Previous experience working with UN agencies, political foundations, interstate membership organizations, non-governmental organization, governmental agencies and ministries on national and/or county level.
- Experience in programmes/projects design, implementation and performance monitoring.
- Proven analytical skills.
Additional Skills
- A strong understanding of the social contract in the Kenyan context, social fabric and social accountability.
- An understanding of gender equality, Intersectionality and sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
- An understanding of multidimensional poverty analysis principles.
- Experience working with a range number of actors including civil society, private entities such as the private sector.
- Knowledge of the Kenyan institutional structures, key actors, development strategies, in relation to human rights, rule of law, governance and elections.
- An understanding of Business and Human Rights as well as a right-based approach.
- Experience of working with results-based management.
Personal attributes
- Dynamic team player able to work across relevant sectors and across different focus areas and take initiative as well as work independently.
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills with good command of English.
- Self-motivated with ability to take initiatives and work unsupervised.
- Ability to communicate, share knowledge and experiences, and cooperate easily with colleagues.
What to expect as an employee;
- Medical Insurance (family eligibility is subject to completion of probation).
- Pension benefits (subject to 5 years employment).
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Gym allowance.
- Competitive remuneration.
How to Apply
Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Cover Letter, a CV, and a minimum of 3 professional references to GAP Recruitment, no later than April 23rd, 2024. If you are not a citizen of Kenya, please attach a copy of your Kenyan work – and residence permit.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Kenya with the correct visa/work permit status, or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to 1. Obtain the relevant permit, 2. Pay fees for the permit, 3. Make arrangements to relocate 4. Meet the costs of relocation. The Embassy of Sweden does not sponsor visas/work permits. Work permits will not be arranged by the Embassy.
The email subject should be Programme Manager: Governance and Rule of Law
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The terms and conditions for locally employed staff apply. The employment will start with a minimum of 6 months probation.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.