Program Manager

ABOUT ISRAAID 

IsraAID is an international non-governmental humanitarian aid organization with its HQ based in Israel. Since we were founded in 2001, our teams have worked in emergency and long-term development settings in more than 60 countries around the world. IsraAID responds to emergencies and helps communities affected by crises rebuild their lives, and their futures, together. From hurricanes to refugee crises to global pandemics, we mobilize quickly and collaborate with communities at the deepest level, accompanying the process of becoming self-reliant in the ability to prepare and respond to emergencies and crises and return to adaptive functioning. 

 

The Integrated Community Nutrition Management Programme is a multi-country nutrition programme implemented by IsraAID in partnership with Edesia and a range of country-level, regional, UN, government, and community stakeholders. The programme is designed to address acute and chronic malnutrition among children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and other nutritionally vulnerable groups through an integrated and community-based approach. It combines acute malnutrition treatment, preventive nutrition, community-based surveillance, WASH rehabilitation, school-based screening, caregiver support, digital MEAL systems, supply chain strengthening, and multi-sectoral referral pathways. The programme is structured as a regional platform beginning in Uganda and Kenya while also creating a foundation for future expansion to additional countries in the region. 

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Programme Manager, Regional Nutrition Programme is responsible for the overall day-to-day management, coordination, and quality delivery of the Regional Nutrition Programme. Based in Kenya, the PM will support implementation across programme locations, with frequent travel to Uganda and other project sites, and will ensure that country-level delivery remains aligned with the wider programme model, agreed priorities, and organizational standards. 

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

ProgrammeManagement & Delivery Coordination 

• Lead day-to-day coordination of the Regional Nutrition Programme and ensure timely follow-up on implementation priorities across programme locations. 

• Develop, track, and adjust programme workplans in line with implementation needs, budget realities, timelines, and operational constraints. 

• Ensure strong coordination between Kenya and Uganda implementation teams and support consistent application of the programme model across sites. 

• Track programme progress, flag delays or bottlenecks, and support timely problem-solving with relevant teams and managers. 

• Support implementation readiness, phased scale-up, and transition planning as required. 

• Lead the full project cycle management of assigned programme components, from planning and implementation follow-up through reporting, adaptation, and close-out support. 

• Support the development of concept notes, implementation plans, budgets, and programme materials for current and future nutrition programming under the guidance of senior leadership. 

Technical Coordination & Implementation Quality

• Work closely with regional and country technical staff to ensure quality implementation of nutrition activities, including treatment, prevention, community surveillance, referral systems, and integrated approaches with WASH, education, and protection. 

• Support the practical roll-out of technical guidance, tools, SOPs, and implementation standards across programme sites. 

• Ensure coordination between programme design and field-level implementation realities, and help teams adapt plans where needed while maintaining programme coherence. 

• Promote consistent implementation quality across countries and support learning exchange between teams. 

• Ensure programme delivery meets internal and external quality standards, donor expectations, and IsraAID’s technical and ethical protocols. 

• Support the incorporation of assessment findings, community feedback, and implementation learning into programme adaptation and decision-making. 

• Promote a community-led and context-responsive approach by ensuring programme activities remain grounded in community needs, resources, and priorities.
  

Supply Chain, Operations & Systems Follow-Up

• Coordinate closely with supply chain and logistics staff to support the smooth movement, documentation, tracking, and management of nutrition commodities across the programme. 

• Support alignment between implementation planning and operational readiness, including procurement follow-up, warehousing arrangements, commodity handover processes, and reporting requirements. 

• Monitor operational and supply-related risks and support mitigation planning in coordination with programme, logistics, and country teams. 

• Ensure that programme systems and operational processes remain practical, documented, and aligned with agreed standards. 

• Monitor adherence to programme timelines and deadlines, and support teams to ensure timely delivery of activities, reports, and supplies. 

• Support budget execution and programme resource tracking in coordination with finance, procurement, and operations teams, ensuring responsible and timely use of programme resources. 

• Contribute to budget planning, implementation follow-up, and identification of budget variances or operational constraints requiring management attention. 

MEAL, Reporting & Learning

• Work closely with MEAL teams to ensure that programme data, monitoring processes, accountability mechanisms, and reporting cycles are functional and useful for programme management. 

• Support routine review of programme performance, identify implementation gaps, and promote practical follow-up actions based on evidence and feedback. 

• Contribute to internal and donor reporting processes by ensuring programme information is timely, accurate, and aligned across teams and countries. 

• Support learning capture and exchange across programme teams, including lessons related to implementation quality, systems strengthening, and partner coordination. 

• Be responsible for timely and high-quality reporting on assigned programme components, ensuring data, narrative content, and activity results are complete and accurate for management review. 

• Use MEAL findings, assessment results, and field feedback to inform programme strategies, improve implementation, and support adaptive management. 

• Foster a learning culture by identifying, documenting, and sharing best practices, lessons learned, and implementation improvements across teams. 

Partnerships, Coordination & Representation

• Maintain regular coordination with key internal and external stakeholders, including country teams, HQ functions, regional structures, Edesia, implementing partners, and relevant authorities. 

• Support partner engagement, meeting follow-up, and coordination processes needed to keep implementation moving effectively. 
• Represent the programme in relevant internal and external coordination spaces as requested by line management. 
• Actively support and maintain relationships with local and national partners, government authorities, community structures, donors, and international NGOs relevant to programme implementation. 

Risk, Compliance & Management Support

• Support programme compliance with donor requirements, internal procedures, and agreed programme scope. 

• Track programme risks and implementation issues and support timely escalation and decision-making where needed. 

• Provide structured programme management support to country and regional teams, helping maintain clarity on priorities, responsibilities, and follow-up actions. 
• Support the design and implementation of programme-specific risk assessment and mitigation measures, and ensure operational and security-related changes are reflected in programme planning. 

 

Requirements 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, International Development, Project Management, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage. 

Experience 

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in humanitarian and/or development programme management. 
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating multisector nutrition or health programmes in complex operational settings. 
• Experience supporting programme planning, implementation tracking, reporting, and partner coordination. 

Leadership & Management Competencies 

• Strong coordination, planning, and prioritization skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix structure
• Practical problem-solving ability and comfort managing multiple moving parts in a complex programme. 

• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and follow through on priorities and deadlines. 

Technical & Programme Skills 

• Good understanding of programme management processes, including work planning, budgeting follow-up, reporting, and coordination. 

• Familiarity with nutrition programming and integrated humanitarian programming is preferred. 

• Experience working with MEAL systems, supply chain processes, and partner coordination is an advantage. 

• Strong writing and presentation skills, with the ability to produce clear programme documents and updates. 

Interpersonal & Communication Skills 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders. 
• Commitment to IsraAID’s organizational values: Professionalism, Humanity, Collaboration, Flexibility, and Adaptability. 

 

ETHICAL STANDARDS 

IsraAID has zero tolerance towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). The recruitment process will include all candidates' declarations and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA. 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.