Program Manager, Keep Girls Dreaming

The U. S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 U. S. states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www. refugees. org .

OverviewThe Program Manager, Keep Girls Dreaming will oversee the daily operations of the Keep Girls Dreaming initiative, located in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. This role includes the management of program activities that emphasize menstrual health, child protection, life skills for young girls, caregiver engagement, and livelihoods initiatives. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that the program is implemented effectively and safely, adhering to the established targets, standards and timelines. Additionally, the Program Manager will collaborate with field staff, partners, community leaders, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates to senior management.

The Program Manager will report directly to the USCRI Kenya Program Coordinator in Nairobi.

Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize and oversee program activities in the camp, which include life skills sessions for girls’ menstrual health education, support and training for caregivers, child protection referrals and follow-up;Develop, implement and enhance programmatic documents, including training manuals, standard operating procedures and workshop curricula, as required;Supervise and assist the program team, ensuring defined roles, accountability, and consistent execution;Ensure that all activities are conducted safely and adhere to established safeguarding protocols;Monitor progress in relation to the workplan and promptly address any delays or challenges;Lead coordination meetings with staff, volunteers, and essential community stakeholders;Cultivate relationships with community leaders, foster families, local authorities and service providers;Prepare clear and timely narrative and financial reports detailing activities, challenges and lessons learned;Gather feedback from beneficiaries and other stakeholders to enhance program quality;Serve as a representative of USCRI’s presence in Kakuma and Turkana County;Ensure confidentiality, dignity, and respect in all interactions with beneficiaries; andFulfill any other duties related to USCRI’s programs or operations in Kakuma, as determined by the USCRI Kenya Country Director and/or Program Coordinator.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s). RequirementsA bachelor’s degree in social work, Community Development, Gender Studies, Education, or a related field (a master’s degree is considered an advantage); A minimum of 3 years of experience in managing or coordinating community-based programs, Experience in a refugee setting, ideally in Kakuma or similar environments; and Previous experience in managing teams, budgets and work plans.

Skills and CompetenciesExcellent coordination, planning, and problem-solving abilities; Comprehensive understanding of the needs of adolescent girls, menstrual health, caregiver engagement and child protection in displacement settings;Capability to collaborate with diverse teams, partners and community stakeholders;Strong written and verbal communication skills; Familiarity with basic digital tools (e. g. , MS Word, Excel, Outlook); andCompetency in documenting activities, tracking progress, and composing reports.

Other RequirementsFluency in English and KiswahiliKnowledge of local languages spoken in Kakuma is an added advantageWilling to be based full-time in Kakuma and travel within the campCommitment to child safeguarding, confidentiality, and respectful conductPHYSICAL DEMANDSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.

Additional NotesPlease submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application. References will be required at time of the final interview. No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled. Work Location: In-person (possible consideration for a hybrid work environment). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYU. S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.

We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.