GOVERNANCE ADVISOR
(Based in Kenya Country Office- Nairobi)
(Based in Kenya Country Office- Nairobi)
Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan International Inc. Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Governance Advisor based at the Kenya Country Office. The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership, technical support and oversight in the development and implementation of the Right to Just and Democratic Governance Country Program. The job holder reports to the Strategic Programs Support Manager.
The incumbent plays a very instrumental role in ensuring the uptake of children, youth and community participation in decision making and accountability processes in Plan programs, Program Unit, county and national levels. The position also link closely with at a lateral level with, Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, Research and Documentation Manager to develop evidence for strategic engagement in accountability processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Governance Advisor will;
- Work with the different teams to provide oversight for the implementation and management of the Governance Programme of Plan Kenya.
- Work with teams to develop Plan Kenya’s governance programs and expansion and strengthening of governance projects and initiatives in line with the programs’ logical framework, policy advocacy initiatives.
- Monitor the implementation of the projects and initiatives.
- Monitor the over-all progress in the realization of project outcomes; and the development of detailed learning and M&E systems.
- Provide Plan Kenya with the technical support on governance and the generation of additional resources for governance projects and initiatives.
- Facilitate teams to prepare narrative and financial reports for reporting purposes in line with the project requirements.
- Ensure that lessons from the Governance Program are pro-actively shared throughout Plan Kenya staff and with partners.
- Liaise with the donor on the overall implementation of the program and on technical support needs of the project and program.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Degree preferably at Masters level relevant to development studies
- 5 years working experience
- Excellent understanding of development issues
- Good understanding of governance issues in Kenya
- Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems and research methodologies
- Understanding of policy and parliamentary processes
- Experience in designing and leading governance programmes and/or policy initiatives at different levels.
- Experience of designing and leading national advocacy initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to design policy research and analytically present research findings
- Excellent networking and partnership skills
- Facilitation and training skills
- Experience of working with EU and DFID, an added advantage
- Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel)
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently
- Able to relate to people from a variety of diverse cultural background
Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please apply online through http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/. The closing date of applications is 7th June, 2013. Vacancy Open to Nationals Only. You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
