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. KLAs 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
Masters 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.