Strategy Development and Program Design (30%)
In close collaboration with the CD, provide strategic direction of FH Kenya programs implementation and foster program integration in line with existing FY23/24 strategic priorities as well as FH’s programming model.
Identify new donors and maintain donor relations to secure appropriate resources
for national programs in accordance with budget targets and maintaining a diversity of future funding options for the office.
In close collaboration with the CD, program managers/coordinators and business
development manager, support the development and maintenance of an up-to-date
country funding strategy to optimize income and plan to prioritize approaches to donors.
Provide support in resource development efforts and lead in needs assessments and design of concept notes and proposals for FH Kenya.
Promote coordination and consultation between stakeholders and FH Kenya projects
to ensure that there is synergy, scalability and positive project outcome.
Provide leadership and management of relief and development programming in FH
Kenya from preparedness to relief response.
Ensure FH programing incorporates design elements relating to reducing impact of climate change/climate change adaptation among participants in areas of operation.
Provide Leadership and management of FH Kenya Programs (30%)
Coordinate and direct program planning processes to ensure engagement and buy in
from stakeholders, integration of programs, proper understanding of programobjectives and results framework.
Provide program and budget oversight to ensure that all planned activities, outputs and impacts are achieved over the life of each program.
Ensure complete, timely and accurate program documentation for all FH Kenya
programs, including approved proposals and budgets, annual fiscal and narrative
reports, communication requests and capacity statements.
In coordination with the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager/Coordinator/Officer, support active monitoring and evaluation of all programs and incorporating learning
from project/program evaluations into future design of programs
Support the CD in drafting agreements and MoUs as needed with potential partners such as, but not limited to, government line ministries, consortium partners, local partners and so on.
Line manage the Area Program Managers, Technical Advisors and Coordinators to ensure successful implementation of projects.
This will involve ensuring adequate monitoring, reviewing progress, reviewing beneficiary feedback, identifying corrective actions required and project/program learning activities.
Facilitate the timely submission of quality program reports in accordance with required reporting formats.
Provide support in undertaking partner capacity assessments and development of local partners.
Representation and External Relations (10%)
Support the CD with representation at different government levels, helping to ensure
constructive working relationships are maintained to allow expansion and growth of
FH’s transformation development in Kenya.
In conjunction with the CD and other staff, represent FH Kenya at relevant
interagency technical networks and working groups as necessary.
Support the CD in policy influencing (advocacy related to development initiatives)
activities at the country and county level.
Ensure effective communication and feedback between FH Kenya, key stakeholders and donors.
Staff and financial management (30%)
Lead and manage staff: ensuring clarity on FH strategy, plans and priorities. This
includes guiding, coaching, mentoring and promoting effective teamwork and inclusivity.
Provide management support and spiritual leadership to direct reports and other staff as required.
Contribute to developing and modeling FH’s culture, mindsets and behaviors;
characterized by a shared vision, commitment and mutual accountability to FH’s Heartbeat.
Create structured opportunities to encourage learning from all staff, ensuring
internal and external evaluations and reviews are undertaken as appropriate. Ensure
recommendations are implemented and learning is shared across the wider FH Kenya team.
Support and participate in staff recruitment, induction and training as required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to represent the organization in high-level meetings with donors, local and national government and technical forums
Strong people-management and leadership skills
Experience in climate adaptation and resilience programing
Commitment to accountability to program participants and transparency, showing dignity and respect, and demonstrating listening and understanding
Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, risk management skills as well as decision- making skills
Have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Strong aptitude for organizational change, participatory learning and servant leadership, spurring innovation, and team building
Experience in supporting and leading organizational change processes
Willingness to live and work in a stressful environment with security challenges
Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy
Strong presentation, speaking and writing skills
Effective Inter- and Intra- personal communication
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager Email address: hr-fhkenya@fh.org latest by 21st April 2023NB: While we value every person applying for this job, please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
hr-fhkenya@fh.org
