Job Summary:
As a member of the health unit responsible for the implementation of the THRIVE project in Kenya, the Project Officer is expected to promote an integrated approach to service delivery to improve the well-being of HIV infected and affected children under 2 and their caregivers in two Counties (Homabay and Migori) in Kenya.
Job Responsibilities:
Support the coordination and 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.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Participate in various working groups, including the ECD working group and CNHF grantees meeting, to monitor adherence to national guidelines and contribute to strategy paper development.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Support to partner staff implementing the THRIVE II project through supervision visits, mentorship and on job trainings.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in, Early Childhood Development, Social Work or Health related field required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in working with OVC or ECD field including experience in assessing ECD development and activities to promote ECD.
Strong background in working with HIV programs, specifically ECD, their caregivers and pregnant and postpartum women.
Demonstrated commitment to development through local empowerment
Good understanding of ECD policies and capacity-building principles in local partnerships.
Additional education may substitute for some experience.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal Skills
Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Required/Desired Foreign Language: None
Travel Required (50% travel to field sites)
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: THRIVE Senior Project officer**, CRS** Health Unit Staff, CRS/Kenya PQ and MQ departments, CRS HQ and EARO staff, appropriate Regional Technical Advisors as well as the CRS MEAL and finance teams
External: CNHF, implementing partners, MoH, NACC, HIV/AIDS stakeholders in the country and other PEPFAR implementing partners/programs in country
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.
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Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Thursday, September 14, 2017.Human Resources ManagerCatholic Relief Services – Kenya ProgramE-mail : hr@ke.earo.crs.orgNote: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment. Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitmentCRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation

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hr@ke.earo.crs.org