Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) is the premier social & behavior change, social marketing & franchising organization in Kenya with over 30 years of experience measurably improving the health of Kenyans by supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) in addressing public health. In collaboration with other partners, PS Kenya implements Reproductive, Matern...

Responsibilities or duties

Conceptualize, design, and lead implementation of WASH initiatives in collaboration with core and support departments (Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social and Behavioral Change Communication, Health Services, etc.).

Identify and manage growth opportunities within the WASH program portfolio.

Coordinate program activities with internal and external stakeholders including donors, Ministry of Health (MoH), Technical Working Groups (TWGs), and partners.

Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring effective burn rates and financial accountability.

Lead development of annual marketing plans and budgeted work plans and Monitor program performance against donor deliverables and provide strategic recommendations.

Spearhead monthly and quarterly donor reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Develop and/or supervise production of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and Behavioral Change Communication facilitation tools.

Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to ensure effective use of MIS tools and data for reporting and improved programming.

Lead program implementation alongside service delivery and outreach teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Public Health, Community Development, Environmental Health, or a related field.

Professional certification in Project Management is an added advantage.

Experience needed

At least eight (8) years of experience in community development and program management.

Minimum of three (3) years in a managerial or leadership role.

Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded programs and stakeholder relationships

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What does success in this role looks like?

Achievement of program and donor targets for WASH projects.

Improved key behavioral outcomes across target communities.

Increased stakeholder engagement in program and communications development.

Successful design and execution of high-impact program activities.

Timely preparation and submission of accurate donor and management reports.

Effective budget management and cost control.

What you’ll bring:

• Conceptualize, design, and lead implementation of WASH initiatives in collaboration with core and support departments (Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social and Behavioral Change Communication, Health Services, etc.).
• Identify and manage growth opportunities within the WASH program portfolio.
• Coordinate program activities with internal and external stakeholders including donors, Ministry of Health (MoH), Technical Working Groups (TWGs), and partners.
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring effective burn rates and financial accountability.
• Lead development of annual marketing plans and budgeted work plans and Monitor program performance against donor deliverables and provide strategic recommendations.
• Spearhead monthly and quarterly donor reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Develop and/or supervise production of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and Behavioral Change Communication facilitation tools.
• Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to ensure effective use of MIS tools and data for reporting and improved programming.
• Lead program implementation alongside service delivery and outreach teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Public Health, Community Development, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Project Management is an added advantage.