Purpose of the Position:
The position holder will effectively lead and coordinate the respective Design Monitoring & Evaluation (D, M & E) activities for the Wheel Chair Access Project in order to: 1) manage beneficiary data; 2) ensure quality service provision 3) monitor and report on impact of services on the lives of wheelchair users. He/ She will have to be abreast with the consortium Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system, USAID M&E best practices for the industry and WV LEAP framework He/she will work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) DME and Program Enhancement Officer and in coordination with other partners (APDK and AIC Cure).
In order to successfully do so, the Technical Specialist must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Key Outputs:
Program Monitoring, Assessment and Evaluation
60%
- Provide technical leadership in implementing/mainstreaming the M&E system provided by the Project consortium to the existing M&E system in WVK.
- Manage beneficiary data of those trained and are receiving services from the wheel chair project
- Provide technical leadership in carrying out baseline assessments,mid point and end of project review across the five counties of the project sites
- Disseminate all project information related to M&E to staff, partners and community across the five counties
- Ensure Project alignment to USAID evaluation protocols and methodological tools set out by the USAID working groups
- Development of project tools and indicators which are in alignment to USAID best practices for the industry
- Monitor project implementation levels across five counties where disability projects are being implemented and report progress, impact and best practices.
- Use simple qualitative and quantities approaches to assess quality of service provision being provided to the project beneficiaries.
Capacity Building
30%
- Build the capacity of staff, community groups, and partners to enhance participatory monitoring and in line with LEAP framework.
- Ensure the implementation of project community capacity building initiatives that ensure local participation and project ownership in all the project five sites;
- Facilitate implementation of key community capacity building promising practices and best practices to contribute to mainstreaming disability initiatives in other sectoral efforts aimed at transformational development at ADP level
Reporting Collaboration
10%
- Support the development and submission project reports and core documents as per WVK guidelines and donor standards
- Maintain links with other organizations for collaboration, networking, resource sharing, materials development, and learning activities in disability
Corresponding Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the grant project across the five counties(Machakos, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kajiado & Nairobi), project sites are designed, monitored and evaluated as per the standards and procedures of World Vision Kenya and the respective donor(s) as relates to disability programming;
- Ensure that business processes, standards and policies – developed in coordination with other WVK entities– are effectively implemented by Region and ADP staff;
- Ensure that ADP staff monitor the timely and effective implementation of response plans to all financial and operational audit findings and take the needed measures to prevent such findings from recurring in the future and;
- Carry out other activities to support the realization of WVK’s strategic objectives.
Relationships:
Quality Assurance Director: strategic /operational guidance coordination,
Associate Director ICD, DME and IP: strategic /operational guidance coordination
Program Officer - Disability (Supervisor): Supervision, strategic/operational guidance, joint planning, target setting and professional development
ADP Manager and staff: Provision of guidance, strategic direction and operations of the programs and projects in DME activities related to disability programming.
Program Enhancement Officers: Strategic/operations guidance, coordination and target setting for programs and projects in DME activities
Program Officers in Operations; Monitoring and resource mobilization
Key District and local Stakeholders: Coordination, networking, continuous communication and influence / advocacy building
Profile: Core Capabilities:
Achieving Capabilities
- Achieving quality results and service
- Practicing accountability and integrity
- Communicating information effectively
Thinking Capabilities
- Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly
- Understanding the Humanitarian industry
- Understanding WV’s mission & operations
- Practicing innovation & change
Self-managing Capabilities
- Demonstrating Christ-centred life and work
- Learning for growth and development
- Maintaining work/life balance
Relational Capabilities
- Building collaborative relationships
- Practicing gender & cultural diversity
- Influencing individuals & groups
Other Competencies / Attributes:
- Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational and cultural diversity challenges;
- Must be able to provide spiritual leadership within but not limited to chapel and daily devotions;
- Must have outstanding oral and written communications and relationship skills and;
- Must be willing to perform other duties as required.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
- The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field from a recognized University preferably Project Management, Social Work, Education and Disability related studies
- They must have a minimum of 4years’ experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects;
- They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design, monitoring and evaluation principles;
- The holder of this position must be a results orientated who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands and;
- He /she must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player.
Working Environment:
- Office based environment with frequent travel to the field;
- Travel required: up to 70% domestic travel and occasional international travel
- Available to represent WVK at critical functions and moments as needed;
- On call to serve on emergency and crisis response team and;
- Available to serve on other teams and working groups as requested
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to the Director, People & Culture, E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org to reach us not later than January 30, 2014. Please indicate the job title as the subject. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses. World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
