Dimensions of Role:
The incumbent is responsible for the development and execution of the project work plans as per the approved activity plan for his/her area of responsibility. S/he is also responsible for contribution to designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the progress of the project activities. The incumbent will be reporting to the PIM on a day to day basis.
Key Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
Mobilisation and Participatory Planning:
- In close collaboration with the PIM and PU staff, ensure that the Integrated Health and Livelihood project activities are effectively implemented in the target communities.
§ Informed by the analysis and the project outline, facilitate systematic participatory development of implementation plans with clear objectives, tangible deliverables, timelines and support the various teams and structures to rollout the activity plans. Consultations must include communities and children on specific affecting them.
§ Ensure that the project makes full consideration of the local child growth and development context, as well as legal and social wellbeing provision and this informs all stages of the project cycle
§ Coordinate planning and implementation with PU Program staff and other development actors in the area to enhance synergies and accountability while precluding duplication and competition
§ Ensure appropriate consultations with relevant stakeholders in the design and implementation of the project initiatives in the target areas.
Project Implementation:
· Ensure community participation in the project planning, implementation and monitoring
· Ensure that the monthly activities and budget plans are implemented as per approved breakdown and that all activities are on track with appropriate scheduling, quality and timelines
· Work with relevant staff to ensure all logistics and procurement at a local level including events management are in conformity with Plan and donor policies, procedures and standards
· Facilitate access to relevant and accurate information on the project to stakeholders including the government officers, parents, and children.
· Play an advocacy role to ensure that Government of Kenya (GoK) and county governments take responsibility to institutionalize well-structured child protection systems.
· Ensure that gender considerations are appropriately defined and incorporated across all phases of design, implementation and reporting.
Partnership Management:
- Work closely with project partners/consortium members to ensure implementation of work plans and act as accounting officers to the project.
- Be responsible for partnership scoping and keep good records of relevant partners in the areas of operation for possible collaboration and maximize on the use of resources and effort.
- Engage the relevant county and national government institutions to gather support for Plan’s work.
- Attend sector specific meetings at the Sub County/District Level.
Documentation and Reporting:
• Consolidate/write project reports in line with the laid down requirements and Plan standards.
• Work with the PIM and M&E in documenting project achievements and lessons learnt.
• Contribute to documentation and sharing of best practices with all stakeholders for the project outcomes.
• Facilitate and coordinate joint reflection sessions at Sub County/District or County level (among partners).
• Develop a mandatory project summary for the project.
• All reporting must be segregated to depict progress and other issues around gender as guided by the Plan Kenya House Gender Framework
Problem Solving:
· Managing community conflicts
· Managing community, Gok/other partners and Plan Policy conflicts
· Maintain good working relationships with other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
· Negotiating with the respective government departments to ensure that work is not impeded
· Managing community attitude towards Plan implementation strategy
· Managing donor verses implementation partner timelines and reports
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Educational Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:
· A Bachelor’s degree in Degree in agricultural sciences, Natural Resource management; disaster management; rural development; or Development Studies.
· At least 3 years’ experience in project management/coordination
· Strong Knowledge of community development
· Conversant with managing interventions on socio economic empowerment especially for Girls and women
· integrated health programs
· Experience in grants management, proposal development insights and resource mobilization
· Experience in Education/health/gender related projects, partnership building, networking /and collaboration with GOK, county governments and other actors including the private sector are a critical requirement
· Knowledge in donor reporting requirements an added advantage
· High level of integrity, values, ethics and attitudes that align with principles of Plan’s Child Protection Policy
Key Skills Specific to the Post:
· Skills in managing project implementation and monitoring is critical
· Strong advocacy skills for the Child Protection and human rights issues
· Skills on delivery of child protection responsibilities
· Strong documentation and report writing skills
· Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills
· Fundraising and resource mobilization skills
· Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
· Good interpersonal, relationship and teamwork spirit
· Conflict detection, analysis and management skills
Physical Environment and Demands:
Field based. Frequent travel (70%) in field monitoring/implementation within designated PU area of operation. The operating environment is characterized by conditions that may make it difficult to access the communities. The incumbent will use the motorbike as the primary mode of transport for the frequent visits to the Field sites, guided by the fleet policy. t
HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet any of the above requirements, please visit http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ to access the full job description and submit an online application. The closing date of applications is 28th May, 2016. This position is open to residents of Tharaka Nithi or its environs or candidates who have worked in Tharaka Nithi.
