To coordinate and provide technical support for WCoZ staff, members and stakeholders in WCoZ programmes design and implementation in conformity with grant and partnership agreements. Develops and maintains programme management systems, plans and strategies that ensure programme and reporting quality.Assists the National Coordinator  on the planning, implementation and monitoring of the organisation�s programmes and grants management operations. In consultation with the National Coordinator, coordinates projects implementing partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries selection, capacity development  and management. Leads strategic planning exercise for programmes department and submits for review and finalization by the National Coordinator. Develops budget based on the resources and deliverables and submits to the National Coordinator Consolidates programmes reports for review by the National Coordinator. Develops sound strategic policies and procedures for Programmes Department in consultation with the National Coordinator and communicates to the programme team members. Holds Weekly/Monthly meetings with Programming staff and establishes specific actions submission to the National Coordinator. Ensures effective and timely delivery of the programme including technical support to staff and members, monitoring, report writing and effective communication. Supervises and manages  programmes staff , members and implementing partners ensuring that programmes are implemented according to plans and grant agreements. Modifies programme activities in close liaison with the National Coordinator and the funding partners where necessary. Prepares schedules for Field Visits by senior management to monitor and check operations if they are in line with the Programmes plans. Reviews and consolidates Quarterly Programmes Reports for presentation and finalization by the National Coordinator. Guides, reviews and approves the Programming activities and benchmark best practices. Reviews M & E systems for all programs in conjunction with the M & E department. Reviews baselines surveys for new projects or programmes and makes appropriate recommendations. Reviews the programme monitoring and evaluation plan in consultation with the M & E department. Conducts ad hoc monitoring on ongoing programmes and projects. Reviews Monitoring and Assessment reports on a monthly and quarterly basis. Reviews all Monitoring & Evaluation tools in consultation with the M & E department. Plans for both  internal and external programmes evaluations in liaison with the Monitoring Evaluation Officer. Drafts and submits M&E reports to the National Coordinator for review. Discusses with Programmes departmental staff programmes requiring funding. Sources for funding. Drafts project proposals together with programmes staff. Forwards all project proposals to National Coordinator before for reviews. Manages high level stakeholders by collaborating with them and establishing strategic partnerships. In consultation with the National Coordinator, meets and appraises key stakeholders on the work of the WCoZ on all programming strategic issues.Reviews documents pertaining to key Stakeholders engagement. Coordinates projects implementing partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries selection, capacity development  and management. Maintains a productive relationships with partners, projects beneficiaries and stakeholders. Develops the necessary plan/s to ensure that the Department meets its agreed goals and objectives. Carries out ongoing evaluation of staff, identifies performance strengths and deficiencies, and arranges for necessary action (for example further on the job training). Identifies possible human resource gaps and where applicable, initiates the recruitment and selection process. Verifies programmes financial resources to adhere to Operational Procedures and grant agreements. Leads in the instituting of transparency  programming operation to engender investor trust in financial stewardship. Provides input to the budgeting process and works closely with Finance in the budget preparation for WCOZ. Tracks expenditure and adjustments in close liaison with the National Coordinator  and the Finance and Administration Manager. Conducts any other duties assigned by line management.

Job evaluation subgrade: D