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  • Research Assistants

    Research Assistants

    Academic Qualifications:

    University degree in Social Science or any relevant degree

    Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

    At least one-year experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research,
    Experience working with children, youths, parents/caregivers, teachers and community members in rural settings.
    Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili, proficiency in local languages will be an added advantage
    Knowledge of basic computer skills (Ms. Office and others)
    Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research tools/ methodsAbility to work effectively with minimal supervision, adhere to set priorities standards and deadlines.

    Duties and Responsibilities (Job Description):

    Participate in quantitative and qualitative data collection data cleaning and reporting,
    Write field visit reports and share with the research supervisor,
    Ensure proper utilization of the project resources and properties,
    Attend the training workshop for research assistants
    Pre-test / piloting of the data collection tools
    Upload data collected to the server at the end of each day
    Ensure all data collection tools are complete, and kept secure at all times
    Protect all project equipment and ensure that they are all safe and accounted for
    Participate in de-brief meetings after data collection
    Perform any other duties assigned by research supervisor.

    Terms of Employment:

    Successful candidates will be engaged in short term contract during baseline survey.

    General Conditions:

    Application letters should be written in English and not exceed one page
    Applicant must submit updated CV not exceed 3 pages
    Applicants must attach their relevant copies of academic certificates
    Comply with ICS- SP policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, and other relevant policies and procedures

    NOTE: All required documents should be in one zip folder bearing applicant name in full.

    Send you application via mail with the job position as a subject.Apply to: email: icsro@icsafrica.orgWebsite: http://icsafrica-sp.org/

    Apply via :

    icsro@icsafrica.org

  • Early Childhood Development Programme Coordinator Finance and Operations Manager Senior Projects Manager Programmes Administrator Policy and Advocacy Officer Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer

    Early Childhood Development Programme Coordinator Finance and Operations Manager Senior Projects Manager Programmes Administrator Policy and Advocacy Officer Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer

    Location: Kisumu, with responsibility to support ICS SP ECD work across the region
    Purpose of function
    Serve as the ECD lead for ICS SP and provide technical direction and leadership for the creation and implementation of high-quality ECD programming and content within the region. Specifically, the coordinator will be responsible for the design, day to day implementation and monitoring of a new ECD program aimed at promoting early childhood development and reducing child maltreatment among 0-8 year olds in Kenya.
    Key areas of responsibility

    Programme management and implementation
    Serve as the overall project coordinator for the new ECD Programme, ensuring quality implementation in compliance with ICS SP and donor policy
    Design and implement relevant, effective, and sustainable ECD interventions that achieve project goals and objectives in a timely manner
    With staff, review project goals and objectives on a regular basis and develop an annual work plan and oversee work plan implementation.
    Technical advice and capacity building
    Collaborate with programme teams (skilful parenting, child protection, Education, Family economic strengthening ) to come up with innovative strategies for integration of ECD activities across ICS SP programs
    Lead the development and revision of technical tools and learning materials and resources to support strategic areas of intervention in early childhood care and development and guide team members in their use
    Lead the development of new business concept notes and proposals for the continuation and expansion of ECD programming in ICS SP target countries
    Providing technical advice and support internally- Coach, train, and mentor staff with the aim of strengthening their ECD technical capacity
    Providing technical advice and support externally – as required, participate in meetings, forums and working groups with government stakeholders and partners in order to share experiences, knowledge and, when required, advice for the development of ECD programme and policies at National and County level
    Keep abreast of trends in child development regionally and globally, to ensure application of current knowledge and best practices in ICS SP work.
    Monitoring, reporting and learning
    Guide the design of data collection methodologies/tools to facilitate monitoring and evaluation, as well as large research efforts to document effectiveness of ECD interventions
    Regularly visit program sites to monitor and support field staff, implementing partners and communities;
    Ensure the submission of timely, accurate and well written project and reports and other reporting requirements for all ECD programming
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis
    Identify, document and share best practice and success stories to facilitate scale up and implementation of ECD projects
    Partnerships and representation
    Build collaborative partnerships with government, CSOs and local implementing partners to facilitate effective implementation and dissemination of ECD materials and activities
    Organize and lead regular ECD meetings with key stakeholders including Government, CSOs and research partners
    As required, represent ICS SP in meetings in matters relating to ECD

    Skills and Qualifications

    Passion for the health, welfare and education of children;
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in an NGO and good understanding of the fields of early childhood development, child protection and health;
    University degree in education, social sciences or related fields. Master’s degree preferred
    Proven experience in managing and/or technically supporting early childhood development, education or child protection programs
    Proven excellent interpersonal, mentoring and capacity building skills
    Proven ability to deliver projects in line with proposals, budgets and timelines;
    Ability to make decisions and suggestions based on strong analytical and problem solving skills;
    Ability to travel up to 25% time, required
    Demonstrable budget holding experience
    Previous Staff management experience
    Child safeguarding: The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

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  • Early Childhood Development Programme Coordinator Finance and Operations Manager Senior Projects Manager Programmes Administrator Policy and Advocacy Officer Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer

    Early Childhood Development Programme Coordinator Finance and Operations Manager Senior Projects Manager Programmes Administrator Policy and Advocacy Officer Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer

    Location: Kisumu, with responsibility to support ICS SP ECD work across the region
    Purpose of function
    Serve as the ECD lead for ICS SP and provide technical direction and leadership for the creation and implementation of high-quality ECD programming and content within the region. Specifically, the coordinator will be responsible for the design, day to day implementation and monitoring of a new ECD program aimed at promoting early childhood development and reducing child maltreatment among 0-8 year olds in Kenya.
    Key areas of responsibility

    Programme management and implementation
    Serve as the overall project coordinator for the new ECD Programme, ensuring quality implementation in compliance with ICS SP and donor policy
    Design and implement relevant, effective, and sustainable ECD interventions that achieve project goals and objectives in a timely manner
    With staff, review project goals and objectives on a regular basis and develop an annual work plan and oversee work plan implementation.
    Technical advice and capacity building
    Collaborate with programme teams (skilful parenting, child protection, Education, Family economic strengthening ) to come up with innovative strategies for integration of ECD activities across ICS SP programs
    Lead the development and revision of technical tools and learning materials and resources to support strategic areas of intervention in early childhood care and development and guide team members in their use
    Lead the development of new business concept notes and proposals for the continuation and expansion of ECD programming in ICS SP target countries
    Providing technical advice and support internally- Coach, train, and mentor staff with the aim of strengthening their ECD technical capacity
    Providing technical advice and support externally – as required, participate in meetings, forums and working groups with government stakeholders and partners in order to share experiences, knowledge and, when required, advice for the development of ECD programme and policies at National and County level
    Keep abreast of trends in child development regionally and globally, to ensure application of current knowledge and best practices in ICS SP work.
    Monitoring, reporting and learning
    Guide the design of data collection methodologies/tools to facilitate monitoring and evaluation, as well as large research efforts to document effectiveness of ECD interventions
    Regularly visit program sites to monitor and support field staff, implementing partners and communities;
    Ensure the submission of timely, accurate and well written project and reports and other reporting requirements for all ECD programming
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis
    Identify, document and share best practice and success stories to facilitate scale up and implementation of ECD projects
    Partnerships and representation
    Build collaborative partnerships with government, CSOs and local implementing partners to facilitate effective implementation and dissemination of ECD materials and activities
    Organize and lead regular ECD meetings with key stakeholders including Government, CSOs and research partners
    As required, represent ICS SP in meetings in matters relating to ECD

    Skills and Qualifications

    Passion for the health, welfare and education of children;
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in an NGO and good understanding of the fields of early childhood development, child protection and health;
    University degree in education, social sciences or related fields. Master’s degree preferred
    Proven experience in managing and/or technically supporting early childhood development, education or child protection programs
    Proven excellent interpersonal, mentoring and capacity building skills
    Proven ability to deliver projects in line with proposals, budgets and timelines;
    Ability to make decisions and suggestions based on strong analytical and problem solving skills;
    Ability to travel up to 25% time, required
    Demonstrable budget holding experience
    Previous Staff management experience
    Child safeguarding: The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

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  • Early Childhood Development Programme Coordinator Finance and Operations Manager Senior Projects Manager Programmes Administrator Policy and Advocacy Officer Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer

    Early Childhood Development Programme Coordinator Finance and Operations Manager Senior Projects Manager Programmes Administrator Policy and Advocacy Officer Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer

    Location: Kisumu, with responsibility to support ICS SP ECD work across the region
    Purpose of function
    Serve as the ECD lead for ICS SP and provide technical direction and leadership for the creation and implementation of high-quality ECD programming and content within the region. Specifically, the coordinator will be responsible for the design, day to day implementation and monitoring of a new ECD program aimed at promoting early childhood development and reducing child maltreatment among 0-8 year olds in Kenya.
    Key areas of responsibility

    Programme management and implementation
    Serve as the overall project coordinator for the new ECD Programme, ensuring quality implementation in compliance with ICS SP and donor policy
    Design and implement relevant, effective, and sustainable ECD interventions that achieve project goals and objectives in a timely manner
    With staff, review project goals and objectives on a regular basis and develop an annual work plan and oversee work plan implementation.
    Technical advice and capacity building
    Collaborate with programme teams (skilful parenting, child protection, Education, Family economic strengthening ) to come up with innovative strategies for integration of ECD activities across ICS SP programs
    Lead the development and revision of technical tools and learning materials and resources to support strategic areas of intervention in early childhood care and development and guide team members in their use
    Lead the development of new business concept notes and proposals for the continuation and expansion of ECD programming in ICS SP target countries
    Providing technical advice and support internally- Coach, train, and mentor staff with the aim of strengthening their ECD technical capacity
    Providing technical advice and support externally – as required, participate in meetings, forums and working groups with government stakeholders and partners in order to share experiences, knowledge and, when required, advice for the development of ECD programme and policies at National and County level
    Keep abreast of trends in child development regionally and globally, to ensure application of current knowledge and best practices in ICS SP work.
    Monitoring, reporting and learning
    Guide the design of data collection methodologies/tools to facilitate monitoring and evaluation, as well as large research efforts to document effectiveness of ECD interventions
    Regularly visit program sites to monitor and support field staff, implementing partners and communities;
    Ensure the submission of timely, accurate and well written project and reports and other reporting requirements for all ECD programming
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis
    Identify, document and share best practice and success stories to facilitate scale up and implementation of ECD projects
    Partnerships and representation
    Build collaborative partnerships with government, CSOs and local implementing partners to facilitate effective implementation and dissemination of ECD materials and activities
    Organize and lead regular ECD meetings with key stakeholders including Government, CSOs and research partners
    As required, represent ICS SP in meetings in matters relating to ECD

    Skills and Qualifications

    Passion for the health, welfare and education of children;
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in an NGO and good understanding of the fields of early childhood development, child protection and health;
    University degree in education, social sciences or related fields. Master’s degree preferred
    Proven experience in managing and/or technically supporting early childhood development, education or child protection programs
    Proven excellent interpersonal, mentoring and capacity building skills
    Proven ability to deliver projects in line with proposals, budgets and timelines;
    Ability to make decisions and suggestions based on strong analytical and problem solving skills;
    Ability to travel up to 25% time, required
    Demonstrable budget holding experience
    Previous Staff management experience
    Child safeguarding: The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

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