Country Manager

Tushinde Children Trust, founded in March 2010, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in the Mathare Slums of Nairobi, Kenya. They work to address the challenging conditions in underserved urban communities.

This role involves leading the daily operations and coordinating senior managers within Tushinde Children Trust. The Country Manager will be responsible for overseeing the quality, delivery, and outcomes of all programs, as well as managing budgets, cash flow, and financial controls. Key aspects include leading people management and staff development initiatives, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, legal, and policy requirements, and actively supporting fundraising efforts and stakeholder relationships. The position requires regular field presence in Mathare and Kiamblú and reports directly to the Kenya Board, ensuring the agreed organizational strategy is effectively delivered.

1. Lead daily operations and coordinate senior managers.
2. Oversee program quality, delivery, and outcomes.
3. Manage budgets, cash flow, and financial controls.
4. Lead people management and staff development initiatives.
5. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, legal, and policy standards.
6. Support fundraising activities and manage relationships with donors and stakeholders.
7. Report to the Kenya Board and execute the agreed strategy.

1. Possess progressive management experience, ideally within an NGO or non-profit setting.
2. Demonstrated experience in managing teams, programs, budgets, and operations.
3. Strong financial acumen, planning capabilities, and problem-solving skills.
4. Experience working with Boards or other governance structures.
5. Understanding of safeguarding principles, child protection, and relevant Kenyan legislation.
6. Excellent communication and people-management abilities.
7. Hold a relevant degree or possess equivalent professional experience.
8. Experience in family strengthening, child protection, alternative care, early childhood development, or working in under-resourced urban communities is an advantage.