PROJECT MANAGER – Joshua Orbit International (JOI)/ Orbit Village Project

Location:Kenya (on-site)

Organization Type:Nonprofit 501(c)(3), Faith-Based

Reports To:Executive Director, Board of Directors

ABOUT ORBIT

Orbit Village Project is a Christian, donation-supported nonprofit operating outside Nairobi, Kenya. It was founded in 1995 in response to widespread poverty, need, and loss in the local community. The project addresses holistic community needs through education, care, housing, health, employment, and community support walking alongside children and families as they work toward stability and hope.

Today, Orbit serves hundreds of children and families through a network of interconnected programs, including a primary and secondary school, childrens homes, daily nutrition programs, a medical clinic, church and community outreach initiatives, and income-generating projects.

The organization also employs 50+ Kenyan staff and partners closely with community leaders, government agencies, and international supporters. As Orbit continues to grow and strengthen its programs, we are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Project Manager to provide strong onsite leadership to ensure operational excellence, and support the long-term sustainability of the organizations work.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager plays a central leadership role in ensuring the success, and growth of the Orbit Village Project. This hands-on position requires an experienced, highly organized leader who can manage multiple programs, projects and people simultaneously, respond effectively to challenges, and deliver results across operations, finance, staff management, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Director and Board of Directorsoften across time zonesthe Project Manager serves as the primary on-site operational leader. They are responsible for translating organizational priorities into effective daily operations, ensuring staff accountability, maintaining financial and operational systems, and supporting program quality across all areas of work, including the school, childrens homes, nutrition programs, medical clinic, and community initiatives.

This high-responsibility role requires daily presence, close supervision, strong follow-through, and clear communication. The ideal candidate is resilient, organized, and deeply aligned with Orbits Christian mission and values, committed to serving children, families, and staff in a complex, low-resource environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS

The Orbit Village Project operates in low-income communities within Embakasi East Constituency and surrounding neighborhoods, with limited access to professionally trained staff and services. Many team members are capable and committed but require ongoing training and support. While the role is demanding, it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and the broader community.

Success in the role requires:

• Daily hands-on management and close supervision of staff.
• Ability to provide structure, accountability, and frequent follow-up.
• Emotional resilience, patience, and maturity in making difficult decisions.
• Clear communication with U.S.-based leadership and the Board across time zones.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

This role is ideal for a leader who:

• Is passionate about building a long-term career as a project manager and committed to growing within this role.
• Thrives in hands-on, high-oversight environments.
• Values structure, accountability, and clear standards.
• Feels called to long-term service in a low-resource setting.

WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR

This role is not suited for individuals who:

• Are students or pursuing other commitments that would prevent them from dedicating themselves fully to this role.
• Prefer primarily desk-based or low-oversight management roles.
• Are uncomfortable with frequent follow-up, hands-on involvement, or difficult decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Administration

• Oversee multiple projects and programs concurrently, including construction, special initiatives, daily operations, school events, community programs, Monitor progress daily to ensure tasks are completed on time, to quality standards, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, adjusting plans as needed.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of the grounds to assess staff productivity, safety, and organization.
• Follow through on commitments, projects, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Staff Leadership & Accountability

• Provide structured guidance, coaching, and support to staff, balancing accountability with empathy and building trust.
• Training and guiding graduates from the childrens home to work within the project as interns and potential full-time employees.
• Track staff attendance, leave, and performance, and address performance issues proactively.
• Lead the management team through weekly meetings and mid-year/end-of-year performance reviews. Reporting on these meeting to the Executive Director.
• Maintain an approachable presence for staff and children, fostering a positive, supportive, and disciplined work environment.

Operational Systems & Administration

• Ensure security and safety protocols are consistently followed.
• Maintain operational systems and standard operating procedures across programs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for operational issues and escalations.
• Prepare and present regular reports on project status, operations, and staff performance.

Communication & Partnerships

• Communicate cle…