Kenya Land Alliance

JOB TITLE: Program Manager

SUPERVISOR: Chief Executive Officer

DUTY STATION: Nakuru with frequent travel to the project sites

Kenya Land Alliance (KLA) is an NGO established to address the problem of inequitable access to

and use of land and other natural resources in Kenya. KLA’s programmatic work focuses mainly on

(a) implementation of policy, legislative and institutional frameworks on land and natural resources

(b) supporting emergence of a movement of land marginalized groups (c) advocating for a

democratic framework for management of community land (d) promotion of secure of secure and

equitable land rights (e) Carrying out research, documenting and disseminating information on land

rights (f) promoting knowledge driven interventions in the land sector.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The management of the KLA Programmes is under the overall supervision and direction of the

Chief Executive Officer to ensure that KLA engages with other stakeholders to promote active

agency of land marginalized groups towards equitable access, use and control of land. The

Programme Manager will manage and coordinate KLA programmatic work, lead fund raising

efforts and perform the human resource function with broad responsibilities towards a just society

with secure and equitable land rights for sustainable development.

Specifically, the Programmes Manager will perform the following tasks;

1. Manage and coordinate KLA programmatic work towards the implementation of policy,

legislative and institutional frameworks on land and natural resources.

2. Provide technical support to programme officers in-charge of land rights and social

movement building; strengthening community land governance; and knowledge

interventions in the land sector through research, documentation and dissemination on land

rights.

3. Coordinate Programmes Plans implementation and reporting on programmatic work.

4. Represent KLA in land related activities that promote secure and equitable land rights for

sustainable development.

5. Supervise the program officers as may be assigned to support implementation of program

activities under him

6. Manage the programmatic work to ensure local, national and regional program conferences,

workshops and meetings meet KLA standards.

7. Perform the general human resource function for the organization.

8. Coordinate the fundraising efforts

9. Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master’s degree or higher in development studies or a land sector related field

Working experience

At least 10 years of management experience 5 of which should be in a senior management position involving supervision of middle and junior level staff.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing implementation of programmes

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in proposal writing and fundraising for organizations

Sound understanding of the land and natural resource sector in Kenya

Exposure to Human Resource Management Systems

Previous experience in working with Civil Society Organizations

Skills

Ability to interact with a wide range and levels of stakeholders (Government, Donors, CSOs, Communities, research institutions among others).

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Capacity to meet strict deadlines

Good analytic and IT skills

Demonstrated creativity and innovativeness

Terms and Expression of Interest: This position is full-time on two year contract basis, with

possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and good performance. Candidates wishing

to be considered for this position should send their C.V. and letter of motivation to Chief Executive

Officer at kla@kenyalandalliance.or.ke in copy to info@kenyalandalliance.or.ke by Monday, April

11th

, 2016, indicating their availability.