Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Implementation
Together with the project team, support the development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets) and ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
In liaison with the project Manager, participate in the formulation and execution of operational work plans in alignment with the budget, results framework, and administrative directives endorsed by the Program Steering Committee (PSC).
Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to RAPID+ Project initiatives are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
Together with the project manager, identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project
Technical support
Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the K-RAPID+ Project activities
Strengthen the institutions specialized in Livestock management to actively contribute to improved rangeland management.
Support the devising and execution of innovative rangeland management interventions utilizing community-based systems, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
Promote new technologies, applications and innovations among communities & county government to regenerate rangelands and increase biodiversity. Facilitate the comprehensive analysis of rangeland management structures, the policy landscape, and livelihood issues affecting the target groups.
Promote increased household livelihood diversification through diversified production, Climate Smart Technologies, linkage to extension, markets & Market information
Provide technical expertise to the project when the project issues call for proposals, as well as in contracting service providers and implementing entities in the rangelands and livestock management sub-sectors.
Oversee the adherence of contract service providers, consultants, and implementing entities engaged by World Vision to the rangeland activities.
Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project.
Facilitate community mindset transformation processes as a foundation to project sustainability in regards to rangelands and livestock management.
Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation
Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
Support the PO-MEAL to ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis.
Systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
In liaison with the PO-MEAL, ensure that the process of learning is integrated into all project activities across the project cycle. Support accountability efforts by orchestrating project evaluation endeavours and guiding partners in their reflection on project experiences.
Jointly with the project team, evaluate challenges in implementation and report any discrepancies or gaps to facilitate adjustments to plans and timelines.
Support the project manager and PO-MEAL to ensure that all necessary documentation for assigned project activities is complete, including all required documents, and is organized according to agency and donor requirements.
Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
Support he project team to contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
Support the PO-MEAL to develop a monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring.
Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
Facilitate documentation of lessons and project impact to facilitate adoption in the course of the project implementation
Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
Support the PO-MEAL to supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
Capacity building
In liaison with the Project team, support the identification of training needs and capacity-building initiatives for farmers, county staff and other public and private partners.
Support the project team to coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance learning in the project.
In liaison with the project manager, link with partners (Other NGOs, County government and Faith Based Organizations, in mapping facilities integrated with the project in areas of focus.
Work together with other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking
Advocate for the adoption of suitable technologies in the management of rangelands and livestock.
Advocate for new models of and best practices in livestock management especially in terms of fodder production and feeding of animals
Partner with livestock marketing organisations to incentivize the roll out of the livestock sale yard law and the use of livestock markets for the sale of animals
Partner with institutions involved in rangeland management to review and implement grazing plans and transboundary rangeland resource sharing plans
Create linkages and synergies among institutions involved in rangelands management
Support the project manager in overseeing and coordination of relationships with local project stakeholders, with the aim of mobilizing local participants and promoting project activities and their impact.
Strengthen connections with the broader program and foster productive working relationships with civil society organizations, government representatives, the private sector, and community-based organizations.
Other duties
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Project Planning and Implementation
Together with the project team, support the development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets) and ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
In liaison with the project Manager, participate in the formulation and execution of operational work plans in alignment with the budget, results framework, and administrative directives endorsed by the Program Steering Committee (PSC).
Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to RAPID+ Project initiatives are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
Together with the project manager, identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project
Technical support
Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the K-RAPID+ Project activities
Strengthen the institutions specialized in Livestock management to actively contribute to improved rangeland management.
Support the devising and execution of innovative rangeland management interventions utilizing community-based systems, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
Promote new technologies, applications and innovations among communities & county government to regenerate rangelands and increase biodiversity. Facilitate the comprehensive analysis of rangeland management structures, the policy landscape, and livelihood issues affecting the target groups.
Promote increased household livelihood diversification through diversified production, Climate Smart Technologies, linkage to extension, markets & Market information
Provide technical expertise to the project when the project issues call for proposals, as well as in contracting service providers and implementing entities in the rangelands and livestock management sub-sectors.
Oversee the adherence of contract service providers, consultants, and implementing entities engaged by World Vision to the rangeland activities.
Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project.
Facilitate community mindset transformation processes as a foundation to project sustainability in regards to rangelands and livestock management.
Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation
Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
Support the PO-MEAL to ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis.
Systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
In liaison with the PO-MEAL, ensure that the process of learning is integrated into all project activities across the project cycle. Support accountability efforts by orchestrating project evaluation endeavours and guiding partners in their reflection on project experiences.
Jointly with the project team, evaluate challenges in implementation and report any discrepancies or gaps to facilitate adjustments to plans and timelines.
Support the project manager and PO-MEAL to ensure that all necessary documentation for assigned project activities is complete, including all required documents, and is organized according to agency and donor requirements.
Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
Support he project team to contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
Support the PO-MEAL to develop a monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring.
Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
Facilitate documentation of lessons and project impact to facilitate adoption in the course of the project implementation
Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
Support the PO-MEAL to supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
Capacity building
In liaison with the Project team, support the identification of training needs and capacity-building initiatives for farmers, county staff and other public and private partners.
Support the project team to coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance learning in the project.
In liaison with the project manager, link with partners (Other NGOs, County government and Faith Based Organizations, in mapping facilities integrated with the project in areas of focus.
Work together with other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking
Advocate for the adoption of suitable technologies in the management of rangelands and livestock.
Advocate for new models of and best practices in livestock management especially in terms of fodder production and feeding of animals
Partner with livestock marketing organisations to incentivize the roll out of the livestock sale yard law and the use of livestock markets for the sale of animals
Partner with institutions involved in rangeland management to review and implement grazing plans and transboundary rangeland resource sharing plans
Create linkages and synergies among institutions involved in rangelands management
Support the project manager in overseeing and coordination of relationships with local project stakeholders, with the aim of mobilizing local participants and promoting project activities and their impact.
Strengthen connections with the broader program and foster productive working relationships with civil society organizations, government representatives, the private sector, and community-based organizations.
Other duties
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Project Planning and Implementation
Together with the project team, support the development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets) and ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
In liaison with the project Manager, participate in the formulation and execution of operational work plans in alignment with the budget, results framework, and administrative directives endorsed by the Program Steering Committee (PSC).
Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to RAPID+ Project initiatives are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
Together with the project manager, identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project
Technical support
Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the K-RAPID+ Project activities
Strengthen the institutions specialized in Livestock management to actively contribute to improved rangeland management.
Support the devising and execution of innovative rangeland management interventions utilizing community-based systems, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
Promote new technologies, applications and innovations among communities & county government to regenerate rangelands and increase biodiversity. Facilitate the comprehensive analysis of rangeland management structures, the policy landscape, and livelihood issues affecting the target groups.
Promote increased household livelihood diversification through diversified production, Climate Smart Technologies, linkage to extension, markets & Market information
Provide technical expertise to the project when the project issues call for proposals, as well as in contracting service providers and implementing entities in the rangelands and livestock management sub-sectors.
Oversee the adherence of contract service providers, consultants, and implementing entities engaged by World Vision to the rangeland activities.
Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project.
Facilitate community mindset transformation processes as a foundation to project sustainability in regards to rangelands and livestock management.
Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation
Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
Support the PO-MEAL to ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis.
Systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
In liaison with the PO-MEAL, ensure that the process of learning is integrated into all project activities across the project cycle. Support accountability efforts by orchestrating project evaluation endeavours and guiding partners in their reflection on project experiences.
Jointly with the project team, evaluate challenges in implementation and report any discrepancies or gaps to facilitate adjustments to plans and timelines.
Support the project manager and PO-MEAL to ensure that all necessary documentation for assigned project activities is complete, including all required documents, and is organized according to agency and donor requirements.
Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
Support he project team to contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
Support the PO-MEAL to develop a monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring.
Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
Facilitate documentation of lessons and project impact to facilitate adoption in the course of the project implementation
Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
Support the PO-MEAL to supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
Capacity building
In liaison with the Project team, support the identification of training needs and capacity-building initiatives for farmers, county staff and other public and private partners.
Support the project team to coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance learning in the project.
In liaison with the project manager, link with partners (Other NGOs, County government and Faith Based Organizations, in mapping facilities integrated with the project in areas of focus.
Work together with other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking
Advocate for the adoption of suitable technologies in the management of rangelands and livestock.
Advocate for new models of and best practices in livestock management especially in terms of fodder production and feeding of animals
Partner with livestock marketing organisations to incentivize the roll out of the livestock sale yard law and the use of livestock markets for the sale of animals
Partner with institutions involved in rangeland management to review and implement grazing plans and transboundary rangeland resource sharing plans
Create linkages and synergies among institutions involved in rangelands management
Support the project manager in overseeing and coordination of relationships with local project stakeholders, with the aim of mobilizing local participants and promoting project activities and their impact.
Strengthen connections with the broader program and foster productive working relationships with civil society organizations, government representatives, the private sector, and community-based organizations.
Other duties
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Required Skills & professional Experience
At least 2 years work experience in Rangeland Management, Livestock marketing, Food security and/or Livelihoods programming.
Experience in market systems development is a plus.
Experience in working on donor funded programs is an added advantage.
Experience in implementing projects in areas that are prone to resource-based conflicts e.g. Northern Kenya.
Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision
Must have outstanding oral and written communications and relationship skills
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Range Management/Agriculture/Livestock or related development field from a recognized University.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity through training.
Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
Good analytical and interpersonal skills
Computer literacy particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming/integration is desirable.
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