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The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a national leader in disability inclusion, rehabilitation, and advocacy. Established in 1958, APDK has been instrumental in promoting dignity, independence, and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in Kenya.

Responsibilities or duties

Program Coordination & Technical Supervision

• Coordinate and monitor all program activities at the Portreitz project site in consultation with the Regional Manager.
• Supervise all Project Technical Officers, including government-attached personnel posted to the branch.
• Oversee the development and execution of program deliverables, leading project planning, action plans, and activity-based budgeting.
• Employ resourcefulness in project design, monitoring, and implementation, proactively troubleshooting challenges and deploying creative solutions.
• Prepare and submit timely, high-quality program reports to donors, government partners, and the APDK National Programs Manager.
• Oversee the preparation of annual activity-based program budgets as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Approve routine program payments as required, ensuring proper utilization and full accountability of donor funds in collaboration with the Regional Manager and Branch Accountant.
• Enforce strict adherence to project and reporting deadlines and donor compliance at all times.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with like-minded partners to guarantee smooth activity implementation and achievement of donor-funded results.
• Coordinate and liaise with private sector entities, government departments, and civil society organizations to explore strategic partnerships.
• Lead proposal writing and fundraising initiatives geared toward raising resources for the Coast Branch.
• Carry out any other duties as may be delegated by the Regional Manager or Programs Manager

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Qualifications, Experience & Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Disability Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of program management experience in an NGO setting, preferably in rehabilitation, disability inclusion, or community development.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, and financial management skills.
• Proven grant management and proposal writing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to supervise technical teams and government assignees.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience needed

Minimum of 3–5 years of program management experience in an NGO setting, preferably in rehabilitation, disability inclusion, or community development.

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• Coordinate and monitor all program activities at the Portreitz project site in consultation with the Regional Manager.
• Supervise all Project Technical Officers, including government-attached personnel posted to the branch.
• Oversee the development and execution of program deliverables, leading project planning, action plans, and activity-based budgeting.
• Employ resourcefulness in project design, monitoring, and implementation, proactively troubleshooting challenges and deploying creative solutions.
• Prepare and submit timely, high-quality program reports to donors, government partners, and the APDK National Programs Manager.
• Oversee the preparation of annual activity-based program budgets as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Approve routine program payments as required, ensuring proper utilization and full accountability of donor funds in collaboration with the Regional Manager and Branch Accountant.
• Enforce strict adherence to project and reporting deadlines and donor compliance at all times.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with like-minded partners to guarantee smooth activity implementation and achievement of donor-funded results.
• Coordinate and liaise with private sector entities, government departments, and civil society organizations to explore strategic partnerships.
• Lead proposal writing and fundraising initiatives geared toward raising resources for the Coast Branch.
• Carry out any other duties as may be delegated by the Regional Manager or Programs Manager

• Strong project planning, budgeting, and financial management skills.
• Proven grant management and proposal writing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to supervise technical teams and government assignees.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Disability Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of program management experience in an NGO setting, preferably in rehabilitation, disability inclusion, or community development.