Project Manager- Muungano Gender Forum

Muungano Gender Forum is a multisectoral platform for promoting women’s rights in Kisii and Nyamira counties. The project is implemented by International Solidarity Foundation (ISF) since 2018, and the current 4-year project phase lasts till end-2025. The project organizes grassroots discussion forums to address gender equality and cooperates with County Governments to enhance coordination among state and non-state actors in effectively addressing gender inequality and social exclusion of women.

ISF is now seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project, and to supervise the project team consisting of a Communications Coordinator and a Finance Officer.

Main duties

media to showcase activities, key results, and achievements.

Supervise project staff and provide leadership to the team

Any other tasks requested by the Supervisor.

Required skills and experience

Education:

Appropriate University Degree in the fields of gender studies, community development, social sciences etc.

Professional experience:

At least 3 years’ experience in implementing gender programmes, preferably in the grassroots.

At least 3 years’ experience in project management including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting

Experience in community mobilization and working with communities

Knowledge of relevant national and local policies, actors and networks in the developing countries.

Ability to facilitate joint meetings and workshops.

Ability to lead a small team, work independently and influence others.

Good planning and organizational skills

Good skills in Office software packages, especially Microsoft Office.

Language Requirements:

Excellent written and oral English and working language of the implementing county.

Travel:

The selected person is expected to regularly travel inside Kenya, mostly in Kisii and Nyamira.

Apply latest on March, 10, 2024. More information and instructions on how to apply in LAURA system: https://solidaarisuus.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=5

More information on ISF at www.solidaarisuus.fi/en and on the project at https://solidaarisuus.fi/en/muungano-gender-forum/