Background GOAL Kenya (GK)
GOAL is an international non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational relief and development organisation currently working in 17 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Consistent with its global mission to serve the poorest, the most vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crises, GOAL has been working with communities in difficult circumstances to implement relief, rehabilitation and development programs over the last 30 years. Today, through funding received from the Irish Government, the Dutch Government and the European Commission, GOAL is supporting Kenya’s urban development programming and is an active participant in Health, WASH, Livelihoods and Child Empowerment and Protection initiatives that target extremely vulnerable children and youth (EVCY) in Nairobi Informal settlements and in Marsabit County.
Purpose of the Role:
To provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision in the implementation and expansion of the GOAL Kenya (GK) program. The holder of this position has the responsibility for line-managing each of the sector leaders, currently (WASH, Health & Protection & Empowerment) and the Communication Officer. This position works in close collaboration with the Partnership Manager, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Co- ordination, Operations Manager, Financial Controller and Internal Auditor. The ACD-P has responsibility for ensuring that the cross-cutting agenda (Gender, Child Protection, HIV and Environment) is appropriately embedded in program design and implementation.
The holder of this post must possess strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a broad perspective. S/he will undertake innovative approaches, be agile in the conceptualization of new program ideas and will be well versed in strategic thinking and planning. S/he will also have ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and to calmly and diplomatically deal with unexpected events impacting program operations. The ideal candidate will be familiar with market systems based programs and will demonstrate cultural knowledge and sensitivity, while also demonstrating skills and ability to build and maintain partnerships with international organizations and private sector partners. Must have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and manage expectations of many stakeholders. The ability and desire to grow a cohesive and professional team from across multiple partners is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Program Delivery
- Provide leadership and strategic direction in the design and delivery of Government of Kenya programs
- Develop a donor strategy establishing donor opportunities, their fit with GOAL capabilities and priorities for development of key donors
- Lead the ongoing process of enhancing cooperation and the streamlining of procedures between GOAL Kenya’s systems and programs departments
- Oversee the country program and ensure the program is well designed, delivered on time and on budget, are appropriately monitored and evaluated and delivered as expected. Provide leadership and direction in the design and delivery of GK programs
- Ensure solid understanding of the needs, challenges and priorities of the current program as well as understanding the opportunities in alignment with Government of Kenya Vision 2030
- Ensure that GOAL is delivering to our communities of operation in an integrated and unified way, which involves leading regular and appropriate forums for information exchange across and between program sectors, and effective grant and program planning and management
- Support the development of in country expertise in each sector and supporting a national staff capacity building agenda
- Ensure GOAL programs effectively mainstream Gender, Child Protection, HIV and Environment.
- Ensure GOAL policies and procedures for program management are known and are being implemented
Proposal Writing & Reporting
- Lead on proposal development, coordination and management of the entire process and ensure a high quality submission on time. Management of the proposal process will include proposal writing, editing, as well as co-ordination between various departments within GK, between GK and HQ and other stakeholders, including implementing partners and community and/or Government representatives.
- Grant management including project opening and closing meetings, donor reporting and seeking of necessary approvals from donors as result of changes in operating environment.
- Program update reporting to HQ and ad hoc reporting on program updates as required
Financial Management and Accountability
- Budget management, work in collaboration with Financial Controller to ensure program budget holder complete monthly budget reviews and forecasts and variances addressed on monthly basis through the Budget Management process (BMT)s
- Development of proposal budgets in collaboration with Financial Controller, ensuring appropriate resources are built into the budget process,
- Compliance – work in collaboration with the Operations Manager and Internal Audit to ensure donor compliance
- Guide and support program budget holders to ensure strong financial management of program budgets
- Assist where required with in-country donor financial audits.
Representation & Senior Management
- Represent GOAL in liaison with Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation in collaboration with and as determined by the CD
- Actively participate in the Strategic Planning Group and Senior Management Team to provide overall leadership and direction to the program
- Support in the development of policies aimed at improving quality and efficiency of the program
- Ensure GOAL policies and procedures as related to programs to ensure GOAL and donor compliance
Media/PR/Visibility
- Support the Communications Officer in the development of publicity materials, including project and program brochures, case studies and press releases in collaboration with the CD
- Actively participate in donor and/or media visits to field activities
Other
- Ensure logistics, HR and finance protocols are followed by all programs team members, and collaborate closely with Internal Audit and Compliance staff to ensure the integration of compliance concerns into the work of the program department;
- Ensure appropriate HR planning, training, and resource allocation as required for the successful implementation of program objectives, including appropriate support personnel at GOAL’s field sites;
- Carry out other duties as requested by the Country Director.
Requirements
- At least five years at a senior management level with demonstrable ability to lead a team of technical and support staff overseeing a large and complex program
- In-depth understanding of market system strengthening and a working knowledge of M4P methodologies
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- Excellent presentation, oral and writing skills
- Demonstrable previous experience in program planning, budgeting, implementation and review
- Strong networking and relationship management skills are essential. The holder of this post must develop and nurture relationships across a wide spectrum of stakeholders(National and County Government, funding organization, peer organizations, academic bodies, private sector entities and relevant local civil society etc)
- Robust management skills with the ability to effectively and proactively manage work plans and deliverables from various sectors and units within GOAL
- Ability to quickly reprioritize activities and prioritize and management of your time based on the importance and urgency of tasks
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with the ability to lead teams to reach consensus on complex and/or divisive issues
- Commitment to capacity building staff and nationalizing positions where possible
- Enthusiastic and willing to work hard to meet the needs of the program.
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.
Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.
Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
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