Programmes Manager

Vacancy : Programmes Manager Location : Nairobi with frequent travel Reporting to : Executive Director Salary Range (Monthly) : 250,000-270,000 Contract: One year, with a possibility of renewal PURPOSE: To manage the day to day implementation and management of programmes and resource mobilisation for the Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW). CONTEXT: Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) is a Kenyan women’s rights organisation founded on human rights and feminist principles, that seeks to promote women’s rights. COVAW works towards a society free from all forms of violence against women and girls. COVAW Strategic Plan 2024-2028 focuses on four strategic areas, which are: Mitigation, prevention and response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV); Access to comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services Access to justice (legal, climate, economic and gender justice). Women's leadership and governance Read COVAW Strategic Plan 2024-2028 here COVAW’s current programmes address sexual and gender-based violence, including harmful traditional practices, technology-facilitated GBV, promote disability rights and mental health, enhance access to sexual reproductive health rights and climate justice. Additionally, we focus on access to justice and movement-building work. The Programmes Manager must understand how this role impacts the success of these programmes and the long-term financial stability of the institution. KEY OUTPUTS Inputs to the development of COVAW strategy and objectives Planning and budgeting for programmes Ensuring the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes Preparing progress reports for decision-making by COVAW and external stakeholders With the Executive Director, implement the resource mobilisation strategy Coordinating seamless training sessions, including the availability of venues and training materials Implementing fund raising strategy Overseeing baseline surveys, and internal and external project surveys in implementation areas Representing COVAW in meetings with donors and key COVAW partners The Programmes Manager will be expected to; Present ideas clearly Negotiate confidently and persuasively Create partnerships and alliances Build an environment of mutual respect and trust Demonstrate personal career planning Think creatively and innovatively; seeks new or ‘reinventing’ opportunities Recognise the value of professional networking and personal career planning Balance work, family and community obligations Remain flexible and positive in a time of continuing change Celebrate achievements for self and others RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Executive Director Member of the Senior Management Team Has established strong working relationships with colleagues, especially Programme Officers Has established excellent networks and working relationships with external stakeholders, including donors and other stakeholders DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: The job demands implicitly taking a view of the risks and odds against a shifting background and the jobholder will be expected to step beyond the boundary of readily available answers to find solutions. Required qualifications and competencies A master's degree in law, or human rights. Advocate of the High Court with 8+ years demonstrated experience working in international humanitarian law, human rights law, justice and accountability or criminal law. Minimum 8 years’ experience representing vulnerable individuals in legal aid services and working on cases of sexual and gender-based violence. Demonstrated experience in a similar programme management position, including planning, design, M&E, and budget management. Strong time management and organisational skills. Experience in working in a diverse team and with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Excellent negotiation skills Excellent communication skills Fluency in speaking and writing in English and Kiswahili Very good interpersonal skills Monitoring, evaluation and learning skills

The successful candidate must demonstrate COVAW values as follows: Integrity, Dignity, Courage, Commitment, and Solidarity. Send your cover letter and CV, only marked “Programmes Manager” by the 5th of April 2026, to [email protected] Note: The subject line of the email should be Programmes Manager COVAW/2026 COVAW encourages, promotes, and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.