Background
Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic empowerment, child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.
Position Description
Plan is seeking applicants for a proposed Technical Team Lead for an anticipated multi-sectorial, USAID funded orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) project in Kenya. The Economic Strengthening Technical Director will have responsibility for implementation of all activities associated with improving the economic stability of households caring for OVC and successful integration with other project interventions. This position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical design, oversight, and monitoring of activities associated with improving the economic stability of households caring for OVC.
- Contribute detailed and accurate technical deliverables and reports to fulfill USAID and PEPFAR reporting requirements.
- Coordinate technical activities with the USAID Kenya mission, partners, sub-recipients, government agencies, international and local NGOs, and community organizations.
- Ensure the timely and quality completion of program technical deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.
- Supervise a team and oversee implementation of annual program work and plans. Lead the development of annual work plans and contribute to development of performance monitoring plans.
- As a member of the senior management team contribute to strategic and operational roll out of all project activities. Work closely with other project technical experts on all project activities.
- Liaise and coordinate with other related projects and activities in Kenya, including Plan’s ongoing programs.
- Ensure Plan’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines are adhered to during project implementation.
****Key Qualifications and Skills****
- Master’s degree in social sciences or social work or a related field; PhD, MD or DrPH a plus.
- At least 8 years of experience designing, implementing and managing household economic strengthening initiatives in/for developing countries.
- Experience in leveraging public private partnerships preferred.
- Experience with USAID-funded projects (ideally, in a senior technical position) highly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing programs that mainstream gender.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies that employ evidence-based approaches to meet project targets, especially under rigorous timelines.
- Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff.
- Proven leadership, inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
- Work experience in Kenya highly preferred.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills; knowledge of Swahili preferred.
Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.Further, Qualified Kenyan nationals, including those living in the diaspora, are additionally highly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please send a cover letter, USAID 1420 biodata form, and resume in English through our recruitment portal (http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/). The biodata form can be downloaded separately from the recruitment portal alongside the job descriptions under the title USAID1420 Biodata Form. Applicants who fail to meet the application criteria may be disqualified. The deadline for applications is ****5th December 2014****. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
