Job Description
Summit Recruitment & Search was established in to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market.
We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania,
Programme Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Forming client relationships – meeting with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders to build relationships and understand requirementsLiaising regularly with global functional leads for support on responsibilities, including sessions presenting and discussing plans, progress and performanceLiaising regularly with other areas of the East Africa teams to collaborate and to keep up to date with progressWorking closely with line manager to utilise their support and to accurately report information and performance via regular governanceLeading on assessments (technical, social and political) of potential sites to understand suitability for a projectForming and maintaining productive, professional relationships with county water officials and village leaders Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in commercial, operations or technical teams in the water or wider WASH sectorExperience in managing projects and programmes from inception to completion to deliver operational resultsDemonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with government officials, local communities, and contractors.Must have proven experience working with government and private institutions within KenyaTechnical experience working in the water or wider WASH sector is essentialMust demonstrate patience and the ability to explain data and reports in a clear and concise mannerMust demonstrate good data analysis skillsExperience on mapping, GIS, or design/modelling software is desirable Soft Skills:Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and ethical behaviourMust demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skillsMust be able to work independently with limited micromanagementMust have strong understanding of measures of performanceMust have exceptional organisational skills and demonstrate meticulous attention to detailMust demonstrate excellent, management, leadership and presentation skillsMust have outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities