Job description
Job purpose:The purpose of the post is to provide leadership in implementing Accountability for Service Delivery Project effectively in Laikipia and Isiolo counties
Responsibilities
Totally responsible for effective delivery of all project deliverables and monitoring of project activities to achieve project outcomes
Lead project evaluation activities such as Political Economic Analysis, baseline, and end line evaluation and ensure project M&E plan is in place and adhered to
Compile comprehensive internal and external periodic reports and timely submission of the same
Lead in project’s budget planning, tracking and ensuring timely submission of monthly projections variance analysis reports and donor financial reports
Engage in national and county level lobbying and advocacy processes with relevant Civil Society Organisations on matters accountability for service delivery in ECD provision particularly in target counties
Relationship building with project partners, collaborating with county level organizations, county government and networks to maximize project outcomes.
Managing direct reports and partners according to VSO best practice, including providing continuous coaching and mentorship for their development
Participate in financial planning, administer and monitor expenditures against budgets and assist the project assistant to maintain budget tracking records for ASD project.
Work cooperatively as a member of ASD Project and Inclusive Education programme team and support in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project and the larger Education programme
Lead in mainstreaming VSO’s core approaches (Social inclusion, Social accountability and Resilience) among project primary actors and stakeholders in target counties
Any other duties as may be required from time to time by the Programme Manager
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant social sciences: Masters in Development work is an added advantage
At least 5 years relevant experience in formulation, implementation and review of development strategies and effective project management
Experience in developing and implementing accountability, advocacy and campaign strategies
Experience working with ECD primary actors, parents, school governance and county government officials is an added advantage
Knowledge on effective provision of pre-primary education and accountability practices
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision
Proven experience in coaching and mentoring of team members
Excellent written and oral communication
Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills
Evidence of professionalism and high integrity
Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant social sciences: Masters in Development work is an added advantage
At least 5 years relevant experience in formulation, implementation and review of development strategies and effective project management
Experience in developing and implementing accountability, advocacy and campaign strategies
Experience working with ECD primary actors, parents, school governance and county government officials is an added advantage
Knowledge on effective provision of pre-primary education and accountability practices
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision
Proven experience in coaching and mentoring of team members
Excellent written and oral communication
Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills
Evidence of professionalism and high integrity
Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance
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