Re-advertisement: Reparations Manager

Head of  Programmes

Nairobi

1)      Leads in the formulation and implementation of strategies and interventions that result in strengthening remedies and reparations for survivors of torture and other related violations in Kenya;

2)      Provides leadership and strategic direction in the implementation of the programme’s work plan in line with IMLU’s strategic plans;

3)      Advises IMLU’s Senior Management staff on legal, policy and administration gaps/opportunities in relation to reparations;

4)      Provides overall leadership of the reparations programme’s human and financial resources through developing budgets, subject to donor funds, undertaking effective monitoring and advising on the financial management of the programme’s resources;

5)      Manages the development and maintenance of strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and other related initiatives to deliver effective remedies and reparations for survivors of torture and other related violations;

6)      Utilizes litigation and advocacy strategies to develop and implement national legal frameworks that deliver reparations to both individuals and communities who have undergone torture and other related violations in Kenya;

7)      Undertakes quality control for all programme material and documents developed to ensure that they are in line with IMLU’s strategic plan;

8)      Monitors the compliance of IMLU’s policies and procedures regarding the reparation programme’s work to ensure that the mandate of the organization is achieved;

10)   Ensures the reparation programme has the necessary monitoring and evaluation system and tools to achieve the performance of the programming line with the set performance targets;

11)   Reviews and submits work plans, and programme budgets and provides the progress of execution of compensations awarded by the courts and conclusive Rehabilitation provided to torture victims for complete healing and restoration to the Head of Programs;

12)   Provides leadership to staff members in the reparations programme to ensure optimal performance of the department including performance management; and

13)   Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time

• Office Laptop
• Office Desktop
• Office Phone

All organisation assets allocated to the programme

Political Science or relevant disciplines from a recognized university.·

Knowledge of the project management cycle and public administration

Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of the various packages.

●   Ability to effectively communicate the organisation’s mission to donors, volunteers and the overall community.

●   Stakeholder/network relations understanding and the trends in fundraising.

●       Adherence to organisational policies and procedures and donor contract requirements.

●       Monitoring and evaluation of the reparations team.

●       Timely and quality performance appraisals of the reparations team

●       Coaching and mentorship of the reparations team

a)       Team Leadership: Leads a multi-disciplinary team. Leads aspects of teamwork, seeking and implementing improvements to the team’s outputs/service and developing colleagues within the team. Challenges colleagues.

b)      Customer Focus: Provides a quality service that is regularly reviewed. Anticipates customer needs. Actively seeks feedback on services from customers and makes appropriate changes to service and to underpinning policy/strategy.

c)       Communicating and influencing: Communicates effectively with a wide range of diverse internal and external stakeholders, influencing and negotiating change. Networks internally to keep ahead of developments

2. Delivering Results

a)       Making informed decisions: Uses a wide range of complex to take controlled risks to achieve greater gain. Uses trends and data to establish controls and performance indicators

b)      Organisation Delivery: Takes account of organisational priorities to ensure that operational and strategic plans are being implemented and achieved.

c)       Adaptability: Embraces and manages change. Seeks opportunities for change, supporting colleagues in implementing new ways of working, effectively and supportively communicating the rationale for change.

a)       Entrepreneurship and Commercial Focus: Spots and progresses business opportunities and opportunities for collaborative working externally and internally.

b)      Creativity and Innovation: Reviews, tests and implements new concepts, models and approaches to practice in support of service development and delivery

c)       Leading and Coaching: This is visible and publicly champions initiatives to provide direction. Takes responsibility for an area of work and its outputs. Makes time to get to know people and motivate them. Regularly review the performance of self and others.

·        Executive Director

·        Head of Programs

·        Staff

·        Temporary staff

·         Donors

·         Courts

·         Lawyers

·         Head of Government agencies

·         Media

·         Communities

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