APDK is hiring a Program Coordinator skilled in project planning, program implementation, stakeholder engagement, grant management, and community outreach.
Reports
to: Programs Manager
About the Role
The
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a leading
non-governmental organization dedicated to advocating for the rights,
rehabilitation, and empowerment of persons with disabilities in Kenya. We are
seeking a dynamic, result-oriented, and experienced professional to fill the
position of Program Coordinator at our Coast Branch.
The Program Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and financial accountability of the Portreitz Rehabilitation clinic projects.
The role works in close consultation with the Regional Manager (Coast Region) and the APDK National Office to drive impactful service delivery, ensure donor compliance, and lead resource mobilization efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Program
Coordination & Technical Supervision
- Coordinate and monitor all program activities at the Portreitz
project site in consultation with the Regional Manager.
- Supervise all Project Technical Officers, including
government-attached personnel posted to the branch.
- Oversee the development and execution of program deliverables,
leading project planning, action plans, and activity-based budgeting.
- Employ resourcefulness in project design, monitoring, and
implementation, proactively troubleshooting challenges and deploying
creative solutions.
- Prepare and submit timely, high-quality program reports to donors,
government partners, and the APDK National Programs Manager.
- Oversee the preparation of annual activity-based program budgets as
well as monthly and quarterly financial reports.
- Approve routine program payments as required, ensuring proper
utilization and full accountability of donor funds in collaboration with
the Regional Manager and Branch Accountant.
- Enforce strict adherence to project and reporting deadlines and
donor compliance at all times.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with
like-minded partners to guarantee smooth activity implementation and
achievement of donor-funded results.
- Coordinate and liaise with private sector entities, government
departments, and civil society organizations to explore strategic
partnerships.
- Lead proposal writing and fundraising initiatives geared toward
raising resources for the Coast Branch.
- Carry out any other duties as may be delegated by the Regional
Manager or Programs Manager
Qualifications, Experience
& Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Social Sciences,
Development Studies, Disability Studies, Public Health, or a related
field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of program management experience in an NGO
setting, preferably in rehabilitation, disability inclusion, or community
development.
- Strong project planning, budgeting, and financial management skills.
- Proven grant management and proposal writing experience.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to supervise technical teams and
government assignees.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement
skills.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, including a
cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae, to jobs @apdk.org quoting “Program Coordinator – Coast
Branch” as the email subject. The application deadline is 1600hrs 5th August
2026.
APDK
is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates with
disabilities to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
