Project and Programme Management · Full-time
Direct employerProject Manager, Kenya Big Dream

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Role overview
World Vision Kenya is hiring a Project Manager for the Kenya Big Dream project based in Mara, Kenya. This full-time fixed-term role is ideal for someone with experience in managing integrated development projects, especially in child protection and community development.
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What you will do
- Coordinate and lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Big Dream project activities.
- Provide technical support and leadership to project staff including officers and drivers to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Monitor project progress to ensure activities are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender equity, climate action, environmental care, advocacy, and disability inclusion into project planning and implementation.
- Ensure compliance with World Vision Kenya, donor, and international standards and guidelines throughout project operations.
- Develop and oversee monitoring, reporting, and evaluation systems, including data collection and analysis for adaptive management.
- Represent the project to donors, government officials, partners, and community groups to build relationships and support project sustainability.
Requirements
- At least five years' experience in designing, planning, implementing, supervising, and reporting on integrated development projects.
- Good understanding of international, regional, and national human rights frameworks related to women and children, including relevant conventions and laws.
- Experience in community-level GBV/FGM projects with proven leadership skills.
- Experience working with partners such as State Department of Gender Affairs, Anti-FGM Board, Children Department, and local organizations.
- Knowledge of child protection programming models, standards, guidelines, and referral systems.
- Experience in strategic programme development and successful proposal writing for humanitarian donors.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, budgetary, and financial management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in written and spoken Kiswahili and English.
- Experience in rapid and slow onset emergency response, including programme leadership roles.
- A bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, child development, humanitarian aid/development, child rights, public policy, law, sociology/social work, education with child protection experience, social work, anthropology, project planning and management, agriculture/agricultural economics, or related field from a recognized university.
- Good computer skills including MS Office and Skype.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Saturday, 21 November 2026.