Locations
Nakuru – (Ref. 2018/041)
Samburu – (Ref.2018/042)
Department: Programming (PQ)
Band: 7
Reports To: Community Services Manager
Country/Location: Kenya/As above
Job Responsibilities:
Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
Supervise and perform ad-hoc inspections of various processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures.
Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Community Health, International Development or in a related field of health and community engagement required.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of community health services and for an NGO.
Experience in HIV prevention, care and treatment services including NASCOP Manuals and guidelines
Experience working with international donor agencies, particularly USAID.
Experience engaging with and writing for a range of audiences, including governments and policy makers, multilateral agencies, and the public (national and international).
Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
Staff supervision experience a plus.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal Skills
Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Required/Desired Foreign Language: Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
Travel Required: 50% of the time within the county
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: Project Officers (two to five)
Internal: HSDSA staff
External: Local implementing partners, community members, HIV/AIDS stakeholders
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Trusting Relationships
Professional Growth
Partnership
Accountability
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
