Jobs Kenya

Company Details: Company Information Trócaire was set up in 1973 as a charity to express the concern of the Irish Catholic Church for the suffering of people living in the world’s poorest regions.

  • MEAL Project Officer

    MEAL Project Officer

    The MEAL Project Officer will support in designing, developing and implementing effective M&E and accountability systems and processes to improve Trócaire’s programme quality in Turkana in line with donor requirements.
    S/he will ensure that Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning within our programmes in Turkana are effectively supported and that increased accountability to beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders is achieved in line with Trócaire and donor policies and practices. In particular, the MEAL Support officer’s performance will be judged against the ability to deliver on Trocaire’s Core Accountability Commitments.
    The role is being advertised as a fixed term position up to end October 2020.
    Reporting to the Turkana Programme Manager with a dotted line to the MEAL Manager based in Nairobi. The Turkana MEAL Project officer will also liaise with the Strategy and Impact Unit at HQ (Maynooth, Ireland).
    Safeguarding Children Policy:The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
    Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject Support/Technical Assistance:

    Support Trócaire and partner staff in the planning, design and implementation of all MEAL activities throughout the project cycle; from baseline to endline.
    Provide hands-on technical assistance in the planning, design and implementation of MEAL systems and tools and in supporting evaluation and learning processes.
    Support accountability to beneficiaries (downward accountability), ensuring that their involvement at every stage of the project cycle is the critical lens though which any MEAL framework is designed.
    Support capacity development of partner staff in MEAL skills, including mentoring as necessary.
    Work with project staff and the MPM to support partner use of results based management (RBM) and engagement with programme learning and review processes.
    Through training and coaching support partner staff to develop skills and competences to gather, manage and analyse quality gender and climate sensitive data.
    Train and support partners to use analysed data to inform programme quality control, to produce quality donor reports, to document lessons learned and programme impact and to inform future project development.
    Support partners to implement monitoring in a manner that is sensitive to the different needs, responsibilities and capabilities of vulnerable project participants and communities.
    Develop good working relations with partner organizations and communities.
    Exchange information and experience and contribute actively to an MEAL learning community within Trócaire and among partner organizations.
    Assist in the establishment and maintenance of mechanisms for capturing, analyzing, reporting, sharing and applying MEAL findings, information, lessons learned, and best practices among Trócaire, its donors and partner staff.
    Sharing of partner MEAL tools and training resources developed, particularly those engaging with Climate change governance and Natural resource management.
    Ensure that gender and vulnerability issues are addressed in all aspects of MEAL work, in relation to partners and in working with colleagues in Trócaire. In particular, champion monitoring and learning approaches which engage with issues of climate change governance and natural resource management.
    Support the programme team in strategic targeting of beneficiaries in project design.

    Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.Communication/Information Management:

    Develop good working relations with partner organizations and communities.

    Exchange information and experience and contribute actively to an MEAL learning community within Trócaire and among partner organizations.

    Assist in the establishment and maintenance of mechanisms for capturing, analyzing, reporting, sharing and applying MEAL findings, information, lessons learned, and best practices among Trócaire, its donors and partner staff.

    Sharing of partner MEAL tools and training resources developed, particularly those engaging with Climate change governance and Natural resource management.

    Other Tasks

    Ensure that gender and vulnerability issues are addressed in all aspects of MEAL work, in relation to partners and in working with colleagues in Trócaire. In particular, champion monitoring and learning approaches which engage with issues of climate change governance and natural resource management.
    Support the programme team in strategic targeting of beneficiaries in project design.

    Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
    Qualification

    Graduate degree – preferably in a directly related field, such as Public policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, project management etc.
    Significant work experience in a directly related field will be considered in lieu of a directly related graduate degree.
    Knowledge of the principles and current approaches to MEAL, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, in all stages of programme cycle management.
    Demonstrated MEAL field experience; skilled in collecting, synthesizing and analyzing data to meet both organisational and donor priorities.
    Experience developing SMART indicators and MEAL systems that would capture the impact of Trócaire’s work.
    Understanding of donor expectations and trends for MEAL; especially institutional donors like DFID, EU, USAID etc.
    Experience in producing timely, detailed, accurate and informative reports to meet organisational and donor requirements
    Experience of working closely and in participation with local communities in the development and implementation of MEAL systems
    Experience working on issues of Climate Change, and climate change governance, an understanding of devolution and county and national government systems and processes is desirable.

    Two years of relevant professional MEAL experience.
    (E) Experience
    A good understanding of policy analysis and evaluation, critical thinking and ability to support evaluations, and development of reports and policy briefs
    Skills

    Technical skills to implement MEAL in a gender-sensitive manner, including tool design, sampling, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
    Participatory rural appraisal, policy analysis and evaluation, stakeholder mapping, political economy analysis and policy communication through policy briefs and impact reports.
    Ability to develop indicators, tools and processes for monitoring climate change governance, and linking outcomes to impact are particularly desirable.
    Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods
    Computer Skills: High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint. Good knowledge of IT systems such as cloud platforms, apps, Excel, databases.
    Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into different formats (e.g., reports, short summaries, presentations).
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
    Ability to manage heavy workloads, to multitask and to meet deadlines

    Qualities

    A sensitive and patient approach to advising and mentoring of partners
    Dynamic and willing to take initiative
    A team player but also willing and able to work with minimal supervision
    Capacity to be flexible and adaptable to changing contexts and priorities
    Empathy with and commitment to the principles of Catholic social teaching.

    Other

    Experience of working with marginalised rural and urban communities.
    Thorough knowledge of English and Kiswahili

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Job Description
    OSA-Ishiara parish in partnership with Trócaire is implementing a community resilience and climate change adaptation with funding from Department for International Development (DFID) and a water for food security project (funded by Misean Carthat mainly aims at improving the food and economic security through provision of water for small holder irrigation and community capacity building on climate sensitive agriculture to community members
    Order of Saint Augustine(OSIshiara parish development office wishes to advertise for the posts of Monitoring and evaluation officer.
    Background: OSA-Ishiara parish Project office is a church based organization in Catholic Diocese of Embu working with the vulnerable community of Mbeere north sub county and particularly Evurore ward covering mainly the four locations namely:- Ishiara, Ndurumori, Kamarandi and Iriatune.
    Job purpose: The incumbent will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and tracking project performance as well reporting for several projects. He/she will also ensure quality implementation throughout the project cycle.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Planning and Design

    Design the monitoring and evaluation tools and systems

    Design and development of logical frameworks

    Participate in project planning process including:
    Develop data storage and protection systems.
    Develop risk matrices
    Risk management and ensuring value for money
    Programme quality management,

    Data Management

    Oversee monitoring and evaluation
    Facilitate data collection exercises, Guide other programme staff on data capture and management.
    Monitor the Performance Management Plans (PMP) for the project and provide key information to management for planning/decision making
    Participate in the design, data collection and analysis of surveys and routine data
    Conduct data analysis exercises
    Facilitate utilization of data for decision making and documentation of best practices/lessons learnt.
    Act as custodian pf programme data

    Evaluation, and Reporting

    Participate in the development of the evaluation design, tools, protocols and procedures for the project.
    Generate reports in compliance with the organizations and donor procedures and agreements.
    In accordance with donor requirements, create or maintain procedures for capturing and publishing monthly, quarterly and annual project technical reports.
    Review and provide feedback to reports by affiliates
    Identify opportunities for operations research during implementation
    Prepare M&E reports and timely submission to the Programme coordinator and Manager
    Ensure data quality through conducting quarterly DQA/RDQA and reporting

    Resource Mobilization

    Take part in resource mobilization through participation in proposal development with other program staff.
    Design, implement and evaluate projects with an aspect of resource mobilization
    Develop M&E systems during proposal development

    Staff capacity development

    Facilitate M&E trainings for other programme staff
    Support staff in developing M&E tools
    Support other staff in development of programme reports

    ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in statistical sciences or related course with strong experience on M&E is desired.
    Training in; Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Nutrition or related
    M&E Training from a recognized institution is mandatory.
    Professional training in Project Management will be an added advantage.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    At least 4 years’ relevant experience in specific M&E related work experience in the humanitarian/ livelihood/health sector (HIV/AIDS or SRH), economic empowerment, education and leadership and governance.
    Ability to analyze and utilize program development data in designing project.
    Experience in working with multiple donors.
    Competence in qualitative and quantitative study design and implementation as demonstrated in the samples of previous work.
    Experience in developing and coordinating data collection, processing and analysis systems.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    Familiarity with principals and contemporary approaches to M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methods
    Excellent command of computers and statistical software, especially experience with MS word, Access, Excel, SPSS or STATA is added advantage.
    Able to priorities work, multi task and meet deadlines.
    Strong IT, analytical skills and attention.

  • Call for Consultancy

    Call for Consultancy

    About the Consultancy

    The objective of the assignment is to produce a photobook with success stories that highlights the work implemented by Trócaire and our partners in Nairobi, Nakuru, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui and Lodwar. The photobook will focus on the positive achievements and impacts of the partners’ work on the ground by capturing the following:
    Testimonials of community members who have benefitted from the projects
    What were their lives like before? How has their life change for the better? What do they like about the project? How do they see the future?

    The consultant will work in the following areas and themes:

    Community resilience built through provision of various inputs to farmers mainly on water provision in Tharaka Nithi and Kitui e.g. development of farm fond, dam liners, and drop kits that are now sustaining all year around crop production.
    Civil society space in particular linkages created with the Turkana County government.
    Economic empowerment, positive behaviour change in the lives of adolescent girls and women Nairobi and Nakuru

    Consultant Profile
    Trócaire Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant with the following qualifications and experience

    At least Five (5) years of professional experience working in a similar field
    Extensive experience in producing development work related documentaries for international organisations with the aim of reaching both local and international audiences.
    Experience in working with other international organizations.
    Knowledge of the local context in the specified project areas highlighted above
    Excellent technical capacities to ensure smooth and high quality production.
    Additional experience in development communication will be an added advantage.

    Deliverables

    Participate in an inception meeting with Trócaire to review the proposal and agree on revisions
    Submit a final proposal within 24 hours of the inception meeting
    Meet with project stakeholders in field sites to agree on shooting schedules.
    Use comments to make edits and submit finalized draft photo stories to Trócaire for approval, at most 5 working days from receipt of initial comments.
    Submit all raw materials collected during the filming for any possible future production initiated by Trócaire.

  • Women’s Empowerment Partners Training on Male Engagement

    Women’s Empowerment Partners Training on Male Engagement

    Accountable Governance: Public participation, social accountability and civil society space;
    Resilient Livelihoods: Agricultural production, agricultural markets, livelihoods diversification, financial inclusion, regenerative natural resource management, community managed disaster risk reduction in ASALs, specifically Turkana, and Upper Eastern (Embu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi)
    Natural Resource Rights: Land and natural resource rights in the context of oil and gas industry in Turkana
    Women’s Empowerment and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls: Personal empowerment, economic empowerment, attitude and behavior change, access to essential services, focused on adolescent girls and young women in slum settlements in Nairobi and Nakuru
    Humanitarian preparedness and response: Emergency drought response in ASAL Counties
    About the Consultancy
    The objective of the short-term consultancy is to improve Women’s Empowerment Programme (WEP) Partners’ capacity on male engagement in WE Programming (35 to 40 Participants) , with an aim of addressing underlying cultural norms and beliefs linked to patriarchy that perpetuate vulnerability, Violence Against Women and Girls and HIV transmission. This will be attained through a 3 day training to equip partner staff with skills and knowledge on effective male engagement strategies that will be applied across WEP Projects
    Key Deliverables by Successful Applicants:

    Overall training plan & justification of the methodology and work plan;
    Detailed agenda for the male engagement training;
    Training modules and handout materials for participants;
    Background reading material for participants
    Evaluation templates (pre/post knowledge tests) for gathering feedback from participants regarding the training modules/workshop
    Facilitation and delivery skills to run the training sessions
    Training workshop report with recommendations.

    Proposed Period and Duration of the Training

    The male engagement Training for partners will be conducted in Nakuru town between 6th November and 9th November 2018 as follows:
    1 day for preparation and development of training agenda, modules and handouts
    1day for pre-training assessment with partners to examine their knowledge levels and fine tune the training content to match training needs/gaps identified
    2 days for Actual Training Exercise
    1 day for report and recommendations compilation and submission to Trócaire
    The total assignment days will be 5 but actual training days will be three.

    Consultant Profile

    Trócaire Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant with the following qualifications and experience
    An advanced degree in Gender, Social Sciences and Development Studies.
    At least Five (5) years of professional experience in the development sector with specific technical expertise in Women’s Empowerment
    Experience in working in Kenya and thorough knowledge of the Gender and HIV sectors in Kenya
    Demonstrated ability to prepare and present quality reports

    Budget & Logistics
    The consultant/firm shall submit the proposed budget for the assignment, including breakdown and justification of logistical costs. Trócaire will be responsible for logistical support of any shared logistical arrangements where the consultant is travelling with a Trócaire staff.

  • Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

    Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

    Job Details
    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Leadership and Management

    Take responsibility for the overall implementation of specific donor funded humanitarian responses, with an emphasis on ensuring the timely and high quality achievement of the project goals.
    Manage, coordinate and monitor field activities on an ongoing basis, ensuring timely implementation and compliance with project deadlines
    Oversee all financial management, logistics and administrative tasks for the project
    Work with Trócaire Finance staff to monitor expenditure against the budget and ensure that any necessary corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
    Ensure that Trócaire and donor finance guidelines and administrative procedures are adhered to, and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state jointly with the Institutional Funding Officer and the Programme Accountant
    Working in collaboration with Trócaire’s Institutional Funding Officer and Humanitarian Team colleagues at HQ, lead in the development of Trócaire’s Humanitarian programme strategy for future grants, including submission of concept notes and proposals
    Line manage at least one Humanitarian staff colleague, and coordinate closely with other relevant staff for the effective delivery of humanitarian interventions in Gedo.
    Coordinate closely with the CMT on strategic humanitarian operational and technical issues in the implementation of the strategy
    Ensure the Country Programme Manager is provided with strategic and relevant information and knowledge to facilitate timely and accountable decision-making in relation to operational/technical dimensions of the response.
    Facilitate and participate in coordination mechanisms and networks, in order to guide strategy and define and lead Trócaire’s operational and technical response

    Operational and Technical Management, Programme Quality, MEAL and Reporting

    With the support of the Institutional Funding Officer, ensure that all donor reporting requirements are met in a timely manner
    In close coordination with Trócaire’s M&E Officer, ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems – including the use of digital mechanisms for data collection and analysis – are in place; conduct ongoing monitoring of activities to draw lessons learned and propose corrective measures where necessary; conduct on-site inspections to ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the agreed proposal and in-line with Trócaire and donor standards and requirements
    Respond to all Head Office information management requirements, including regular reporting on project implementation in accordance with Trócaire’s internal mandatory indicators
    Coordinate with the M&E Officer and other Trócaire team members and potential consultants on the evaluation of project activities, documenting lessons learned through case studies, review workshops, etc.
    Ensure the response meets key quality standards and Trócaire’s own internal humanitarian standards and guidelines. Liaise with the Regional Trocaire Humanitarian Advisor in the delivery of this and the Trocaire Humanitarian technical team.
    Ensure that Trócaire’s Accountability Commitments, including commitments to Safeguarding Programme Participants, are understood and prioritised in the response, placing the links between Protection, Safeguarding and Accountability at the core of programme planning, design and implementation.

    Fund and Donor management

    Work with the Institutional Funding Officer and the Trocaire Institutional Funding unit to ensure the response is adequately funded to meet strategic objectives.
    Manage a funding portfolio for the Humanitarian response with multiple donors and work with the Institutional Funding Officer (IFO) to ensure high quality proposals are developed, and reports are delivered on time.
    Network and coordinate with potential donors and communicate effectively with existing donors in response to requests and in the submission of timely information as required.
    Coordinate with key external donors and agencies in Nairobi to work towards improved programmatic quality and effectiveness in line with sectoral norms and standards.

    Networking and Communications

    Organise and facilitate project visits, including head office and/or donor visits, as necessary and ensure that Trocaire’s work in professionally and widely disseminated.
    Ensure close coordination and communication with the Humanitarian Programme Manager, the Institutional Funding Officer and the Finance Manager on project progress and compliance issues.
    Consolidate and strengthen relationships with Trócaire’s other key stakeholders, including partner organisations, other international organisations, UN agencies and other stakeholders
    Represent Trócaire at Cluster and other in-country coordination.

    Person Specification – Essential Requirements
    Qualification
    At least Bachelors degree in area related to humanitarian response or international development
    Experience

    At least three years’ experience in the design and management of humanitarian response programmes
    At least three years’ experience of leading and managing teams as well as strong team-working skills and experience
    Significant experience in managing Donor funded projects and OFDA funded projects in particular
    Experience in strategic planning and project management
    Experience of Humanitarian Accountability initiatives
    Experience of working in insecure environments
    Experience in DRR, preparedness, LRRD (linkage between Relief, Reconstruction and Development) and/or resilience programming an advantage

    Skills

    Excellent communication skills, including the ability to relate across different organisational functions, structures and levels
    Demonstrated ability to lead & work in a team.
    Excellent and proven organisational skills
    Excellent writing skills that articulate issues in a concise and coherent manner
    A thorough knowledge and understanding of humanitarian and development issues
    Ability to work and travel in developing countries in often-volatile crises situations
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent knowledge of IT

    Qualities

    Leadership qualities. Ability to influence
    Diplomacy skills
    Creativity and innovation
    Flexibility
    A commitment to justice and development

    Other

    Willingness to travel and work in crises zones, where and when required, at short notice

    Person Specification – Desirable
    Qualification
    Specific qualification in humanitarianism
    Experience

    Experience of remote management

    Skills
    Spoken Somali would be an added advantage
    Qualities

    Good interpersonal relationships and team work skills in a multi-cultural environment.
    Respect of local culture
    Willingness to travel frequently and independently.
    Willingness to work overtime if required.
    Capable of working in challenging contexts and environments
    Able to cope with unstable environments

    All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to police clearance.

  • Training on Project Cycle Management (PCM)

    Training on Project Cycle Management (PCM)

    Terms of Reference
    CONTRACT TITLE: Training on Project Cycle Management (PCM)
    Duration:12 working days
    Introduction to Trocaire Kenya Programmes
    Trócaire has been working in Kenya for over 30 years and established an office in Nairobi in 1994. We collaborate with over 20 local NGOs to deliver our Country Strategic Plan, which focuses on:

    Accountable Governance: Public participation, social accountability and civil society space;
    Resilient Livelihoods: Agricultural production, agricultural markets, livelihoods diversification, financial inclusion, regenerative natural resource management, community managed disaster risk reduction in ASALs, specifically Turkana, and Upper Eastern (Embu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi)
    Natural Resource Rights: Land and natural resource rights in the context of oil and gas industry in Turkana
    Women’s Empowerment and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls: Personal empowerment, economic empowerment, attitude and behavior change, access to essential services, focused on adolescent girls and young women in slum settlements in Nairobi and Nakuru
    Humanitarian preparedness and response: Emergency drought response in ASAL Counties

    Purpose of the consultancy assignment
    The objective of the consultancy is to deliver a comprehensive PCM training for Trocaire Kenya staff and partners.
    Expected Outputs and Deliverables
    The consultancy will consist of the following tasks:

    Conducting a training needs assessment
    Adjusting the existing training curricula for the target audience
    Preparation of training modules (including handouts/handbooks for participants)
    Delivering trainings (prepare and compile training pack for participants, including all relevant supporting materials ; agenda, presentations, handouts, group exercises, exercises for individual work, reference materials, evaluation forms, etc.)
    Reporting (Upon the completion of the training delivery, the trainer will prepare a final report that will include, but will not be limited to: training goals and results achieved number of trainees, analysis of pre and after training knowledge, lessons learned and recommendations)

    Qualifications of the Successful Consultants
    Trócaire Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant(s)/consultancy firm to lead on this training. The consultant(s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience:

    The lead consultant(s) must be qualified to at least a Master’s degree level.
    The lead consultant(s) must have at least 10 years’ experience in project management in the development sector
    Practical knowledge and experience in developing training curriculum and facilitating training workshops
    Demonstrated ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English.
    Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Consultant:
    Deliver the assignment in accordance with the TOR and contract
    Trocaire

    Provide and ensure access to all required documentation for purposes of this assignment
    Ensure logistical requirements for field-based work are provided for the consultancy team (where needed)

    Timeline and Contract Details
    Time for consultancy shall be approximately 12 working days from end of September to Mid – October 2018The consultant shall pay the taxes, levies and other impositions levied under the applicable law and Trócaire will deduct such taxes as may be lawfully required (ie. withholding tax).Trócaire contract procedures and standards shall apply before, during and after the completion of the assignment.

  • Training On Project Cycle Management (Pcm) – Consultancy

    Training On Project Cycle Management (Pcm) – Consultancy

    Duration:12 working days
    Introduction to Trocaire Kenya Programmes
    Trócaire has been working in Kenya for over 30 years and established an office in Nairobi in 1994. We collaborate with over 20 local NGOs to deliver our Country Strategic Plan, which focuses on:

    Accountable Governance: Public participation, social accountability and civil society space;
    Resilient Livelihoods: Agricultural production, agricultural markets, livelihoods diversification, financial inclusion, regenerative natural resource management, community managed disaster risk reduction in ASALs, specifically Turkana, and Upper Eastern (Embu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi)
    Natural Resource Rights: Land and natural resource rights in the context of oil and gas industry in Turkana
    Women’s Empowerment and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls: Personal empowerment, economic empowerment, attitude and behavior change, access to essential services, focused on adolescent girls and young women in slum settlements in Nairobi and Nakuru
    Humanitarian preparedness and response: Emergency drought response in ASAL Counties

    Purpose of the consultancy assignment
    The objective of the consultancy is to deliver a comprehensive PCM training for Trocaire Kenya staff and partners.
    Expected Outputs and Deliverables
    The consultancy will consist of the following tasks:

    Conducting a training needs assessment
    Adjusting the existing training curricula for the target audience
    Preparation of training modules (including handouts/handbooks for participants)
    Delivering trainings (prepare and compile training pack for participants, including all relevant supporting materials ; agenda, presentations, handouts, group exercises, exercises for individual work, reference materials, evaluation forms, etc.)
    Reporting (Upon the completion of the training delivery, the trainer will prepare a final report that will include, but will not be limited to: training goals and results achieved number of trainees, analysis of pre and after training knowledge, lessons learned and recommendations)

    Qualifications of the Successful Consultants
    Trócaire Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant(s)/consultancy firm to lead on this training. The consultant(s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience:

    The lead consultant(s) must be qualified to at least a Master’s degree level.
    The lead consultant(s) must have at least 10 years’ experience in project management in the development sector
    Practical knowledge and experience in developing training curriculum and facilitating training workshops
    Demonstrated ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English.
    Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Consultant:
    Deliver the assignment in accordance with the TOR and contract
    Trocaire
    Provide and ensure access to all required documentation for purposes of this assignment
    Ensure logistical requirements for field-based work are provided for the consultancy team (where needed)
    Timeline and Contract Details
    Time for consultancy shall be approximately 12 working days from end of September to Mid – October 2018The consultant shall pay the taxes, levies and other impositions levied under the applicable law and Trócaire will deduct such taxes as may be lawfully required (ie. withholding tax).Trócaire contract procedures and standards shall apply before, during and after the completion of the assignment.

  • Anaesthetist Field Logistics Assistant NGO Education Project Officer NGO Nurse/Midwife Nutrition Officer

    Anaesthetist Field Logistics Assistant NGO Education Project Officer NGO Nurse/Midwife Nutrition Officer

    Job Details
    Reporting to Medical Officer this is a fixed term for one year and is based in Garbaharey Gedo region of Somalia.
    Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:
    The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Surgical Care
    Ensuring all anaesthetic medical activities (pre-anaesthesia evaluation, administration of anaesthesia, recovery period, specific pharmacy, equipment, general organization, etc.) is done in accordance to protocols and universal hygiene standards.
    Ensure quality of pre, during and post-operative care of patients is maintained (Assists the doctor in evaluating the risks of operating in collaboration with the surgeon, checking that patients authorize their operations in writing, providing them with appropriate information on their illness and treatments, and deciding on what type of anaesthetics to be used before surgery.
    Ensure that anaesthesia checklist is followed before all operations as per protocol and guidelines (oxygen level, presence of emergency material, intubation equipment, etc.)
    Evaluates the risks of operating in collaboration with the Surgeon Doctor.
    Carry-out all anaesthetics related activities during surgery in accordance to the procedures set before-hand (by the doctor (if any)), in order to patient’s is adequately anaesthetized and safe during the process.
    Preparing beforehand the drugs, material, and equipment required.
    Administering and maintains anaesthetics following the rules of hygiene and asepsis in force.
    Monitoring patients throughout the whole intervention.
    Assist the doctor in providing post-operative care, including immediate post-operative surveillance in the recovery room (ensuring patient’s recovery of consciousness and setting analgesic protocol) and special patients present in the intensive care unit, in order to adapt the prescriptions (hydric resuscitation, anti-biotherapies, analgesics), with special focus on patient’s pain relief, during the stabilization and recovery process.
    Supports the medical officer to prepare and circulate health related reports
    Perform other duties as required by the line manager.
    Participates actively in Trocaire strategic planning processes to determine future direction of the programme. Provides advice to ensure that plans are sensitive to the cultural context and reality of Gedo and ensures programme staff are aware of lessons learned from past interventions.
    Provides timely written briefings to the programme coordinator on any situations related to the above responsibilities
    Service quality
    [1] All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to Police clearance.
    All new hires are required to complete a Self-Declaration Form and sign up to our Code of Behaviour contained in our Safeguarding Children Policy. For additional information please consult the Human Resources Department in our Head Office.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor of Clinical Medicine from a recognized university.
    Post graduate degree in relevant field
    Registered with the relevant Boards
    Minimum three (3) years post specialization experience
    Experience working in a busy health facility.
    Ability to actively monitor patient conditions before, during and after treatments or procedures.
    Ability to provide and sustain life-saving support and airway management during an emergency situation.
    Strong note-taking and record-keeping skills.
    Ability to coordinate the administration of anaesthetic medications with surgeons during surgical procedures.
    Somali speaking is an added advantage
    Leadership and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen; negotiation skills at different levels; flexible and adaptable to work under unstable environments and under pressure with limited support
    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Good computer skills (Microsoft Office).

    BENEFITS
    For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive packageof salary and benefits. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on or before 13th July 2018. Recruitment is subject to donor appr

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  • SASA Faith Advisor

    SASA Faith Advisor

    Description of the unit / department:
    The post holder will be reporting to the Gender Based Violence and HIV Advisor.
    This is a fixed contract for 2 years and It will be recruited/ based in one of the SASA! Faith implementing countries (Uganda; Kenya; Malawi; Zimbabwe) with a minimum of 40% travel to programme implementation sites across all countries of implementation [25% programme support (estimated 1 month per country programme outside base country) 15% technical engagements (e.g. for training and T/S with Trócaire Global technical advisors and/or Raising Voices technical advisors).
    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Technical Support to SASA! Faith Teams (includes Trócaire goal 3 programme staff and key implementing partner staff) (40%)
    Build and maintain excellent working relationships with SASA! Faith teams.
    Support technical capacity building of SASA! Faith teams, through training, workshops and learning exchange visits.
    Support SASA! Faith teams to ensure SASA! Faith phase action plans are planned and developed in a timely manner that meet programme objectives.
    Mentor and guide SASA! Faith team in planning, implementation, documentation and monitoring of SASA! Faith activities.
    Monitoring and support to other Trócaire countries working with SASA! (Pakistan and Myanmar).
    Coordinate SASA! Faith phase training planning, delivery and evaluation with colleagues from Raising Voices.
    Provide logistical support for training’s.
    Participate in shared learning spaces with colleagues from Raising Voices on SASA! and SASA! Faith.
    Document and share learning with partners, Trócaire staff and externally where appropriate.
    Support collaborative learning across SASA! Faith implementing countries, through quarterly global community of practice meetings for Trócaire programme staff and partner implementing staff in collaboration with Raising Voices. Also through supported peer exchange visits where appropriate.
    Facilitate learning to support adaptive programming appropriate to differing contexts.
    Collect case studies and provide content demonstrating the impact of SASA! and SASA! Faith for donor reports and other publications.
    In coordination with the SASA! Faith team and M&E Officer, ensure timely and accurate M&E plans to ensure that SASA! Faith outcomes remains on track and aligned to the programme outcomes and targets.
    Provide guidance and support to SASA! Faith teams on the effective use of SASA! Faith M&E tools, data entry, data analysis and reporting.
    Participate in SASA! Faith global quarterly meetings, programme review meetings and any other meetings as required.
    Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Programmes or GBV and HIV advisor.Learning and Knowledge Management (20%) Monitoring and Evaluation (20%) Funding (10%)
    Provide support to funding team members to fully understand SASA! Faith so that they can engage with funders as appropriate.
    Provide support to consultations on proposed funding for SASA! Faith programming.Other (10%)

    REQUIREMENTS
    Person Specification – Essential Requirements
    Qualification

    Third level qualification in: Social Science, Development Studies, or a related area.
    Minimum five years of working in an international or local development organisation.
    Experience in GBV programming, including prevention and response strategies.
    Minimum 1 year experience of working to support SASA! Or SASA! Faith programming.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, particularly in relation to facilitating trainings on GBV.
    Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
    Excellent report writing skills and an aptitude for designing projects and proposals.
    Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and with internet/email.
    Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and an ability to influence and engage others to support gender issues.
    Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines.
    Spoken and written fluency in English.
    Experience of working with faith based institutions
    Experience in gender analysis/gender mainstreaming.
    Experience of strategy development and proposal writing.
    Experience of managing institutional funding
    Experience of working in a partnership arrangement with civil society organisations and the use of participatory approaches to development.

    Qualities

    Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and an understanding of a partnership approach to development.
    Sympathetic understanding of working with faith leaders and communities.
    Ability to work with women and men from diverse backgrounds.
    Demonstrated and active commitment to gender equality and Women’s Empowerment.
    Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
    Ability to learn on-the-job, and an interest in learning about the context, issues and strategies of Trócaire’s programming.
    Willingness to travel frequently.
    Able to work irregular hours on an occasional basis.
    Self-motivated with proven ability to take initiative.
    Strong team player who is able to establish solid working relationships with colleagues in country as well as in Head Office.

    Knowledge

    Critical understanding of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
    Critical understanding of GBV programming principles and practices.

    Other

    The job description above is not prescriptive; it simply outlines the key tasks and areas of responsibilities and priorities. These key tasks are subject to change when necessary. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
    Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area is desirable, or significant experience beyond that outlined below.

    Skills

    Excellent research, analytical and critical evaluation skills.
    Gender analysis/mainstreaming skills.
    Understanding of programme cycle management and Programme Quality theories, including M&E systems and Results Based Management and impact assessment.
    Spoken Acholi, Teso and/or Kumam

  • Programme Director

    Programme Director

    Background to the Role:
    Acting as Assistant Country Director the Director of Programmes is part of the Kenya Country Management Team and is responsible for all aspects of Trócaire’s country programme with a particular emphasis on programme and project quality, and the promotion of a results-based approach.
    Reporting to:Country Director
    Managing: (Individuals/Team) – 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager.
    Contract Duration:3 years
    Location of Position : Nairobi, Kenya
    Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:
    The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Programme Development and Management

    Deliver a Portfolio of integrated programmes that respond to the local context within the framework of the new Kenya Country Strategy Paper, and the wider organisational policy deliverables based on the Strategic Framework.
    Ensure that Trócaire has a clearly identified niche in terms of programme interventions and that Trócaire’s added value is clear in terms of what we contribute to partners’ work.
    Ensure that different thematic areas of work are mutually reinforcing and contribute collectively to the achievement of country and global level outcomes.
    Establish regular discussions with the Programme Team, the Institutional Funding Unit and the Strategic Impact unit at HQ to ensure that they are engaged in, aware of and supporting Programme Development and Management and initiatives in the region.
    Lead Programme Managers to identify and develop learning within their programme areas and facilitate the sharing of this learning with partners, across the programme and externally as appropriate.
    Programme Design:
    Provide technical support to Programme Managers to ensure that all bodies of work (projects and programmes) are designed, in line with Trocaire’s Organisational Strategy, the Kenya Country Strategy and Trócaire’s Programme Management and Accountability Framework.
    Lead Programme Managers in ensuring that the design of all bodies of work are based on rigorous needs assessments, including participatory vulnerability and gender analyses.
    Support Programme Managers and partners to ensure that all bodies of work are designed in line with principles of gender equity and women’s empowerment.

    Programme Implementation and Monitoring:

    Ensure that all programmes and projects have good quality M&E frameworks and plans in place. Ensure all M&E frameworks are designed in compliance with Trocaire’s global M&E policy and include mandatory indicators. Maintain oversight for monitoring and evaluation of all projects and programmes, ensuring Programme Managers make regular monitoring visits to the field.
    Support the M&E Manager to develop and manage a standardised monitoring and reporting system for use by all programme partners, in line with organisational policy and any institutional funding requirements.
    Lead monthly programme review meetings with Programme Managers and teams to ensure that the programme is on track and challenges are dealt with.
    Support programme teams to draft good quality project reports and annual programme reviews.
    Ensure all reports provide clear evidence of progress and can be used for programme management, internal reporting and reporting to donors..
    Ensure the highest possible quality in the preparation of project documentation, including the assessment of project risk, by PMs, providing advice and guidance where necessary.
    Ensure that all donor reports are submitted on time.

    Programme Evaluation:

    Ensure that all programme work is evaluated according to Trócaire’s evaluation policy and that learning from evaluations is incorporated into new programme design and shared across the organisation.
    Promote evaluation methodologies that foster internalisation of learning, and where possible promote elements of peer review and evaluation including with Partners.
    Together with Programme Managers identify relevant thematic working groups, networks and learning forums at national and international level in which the PMs can participate in order to improve programme and advocacy impact.

    Humanitarian Programme Management

    Support the development of a Humanitarian Preparedness, Management and Response strategy, including preparedness and response plans.
    Ensure that Trocaire has identified Strategic Humanitarian response partners who will lead a response in case of emergency.
    Ensure that relevant partners have up to date training in Sphere, HAP and the ICRC Code of Conduct, and that all Trócaire Humanitarian responses meet these minimum standards.

    Human Resource Management

    Line Manage 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager using performance management approach. Ensure that all managers are clear on the change to which they are contributing and on their roles and responsibilities.
    Support, mentor and coach staff as part of their professional development and help them to become highly effective in their work.
    Support the Finance Manager to ensure that the Programme Accountant and Programme Finance Officers are supported to work as members of the Programme Team.
    Establish a team approach to programming, ensuring that PMs work together to design and manage programmes, share learning and to exchange skills.
    Establish regular team meetings to ensure that Programme staff are familiar with each other’s work and to facilitate rolling out of organisational programme processes and policies.
    Financial and Admin Management
    As a member of the Country Management Team, collaborate with the Finance Manager to carry out regular programme budget reviews.
    Lead monthly team meetings together with finance and PMs to review and monitor budget vs expenditure for all projects and programme partners.
    Establish a system of ongoing communication with the Finance Manager to coordinate the work plan of the Programme Finance Officers and to ensure that the Finance Manager is aware of all relevant issues related to partner and programme finance.

    Partner Relationships and Support

    Ensure that the all partnerships are managed in line with Trocaire’s Partnership Policy and that all Programme team staff implement the policy.
    Ensure partner capacity assessments are conducted regularly and partner capacity building plans are in place and being implemented, in line with Trocaire’s Partner Capacity Building Framework.
    Develop and implement an accountability strategy and action plan to deliver roll out of Trócaire’s Programme Accountability Framework.
    Institutional Funding
    Work with the CD and Regional Institutional Funding Officer (RIFO) to implement and review the Institutional Funding Strategy for Kenya.
    Develop relationships with key IF actors in Kenya and internationally to ensure an ongoing funding stream for programmes in the region.
    Identify funding opportunities and lead Programme Managers in the development of winning project proposals for submission to institutional donors.
    Provide technical support to the RIFO and PMs in drafting of reports to donors and ensure timely reporting for all IF.
    Ensure that PMs provide the necessary support to partners to meet donor reporting and compliance requirements.
    Ensure effective management of IF, ensuring that all IF projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, in budget and in compliance with donor requirements.
    Policy, Advocacy and Communications
    Lead development and implementation of a country advocacy strategy, in line with the objectives of the Country Strategy.
    Support PMs to pro-actively drive an evidence-based advocacy agenda in collaboration with partners.
    Support the CD to respond to organisational needs for materials, or to host visits, related to organisational level policy, advocacy, campaigns, development education, fundraising and communications.
    Develop and maintain strong links with communication teams in Ireland and the UK.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities
    Fulfil other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Country Director, including deputising for the Country Director.The ideal candidate will have:
    Qualification

    Third level qualification in Development, Humanitarian or related field of study.
    International Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area and significant experience beyond that outlined below.

    Experience

    Significant demonstrable experience in the management of poverty alleviation and livelihoods development programmes of substantial scale;
    Demonstrable experience in designing and managing programmes on resilience and disaster risk reduction in arid lands, natural resource management and women’s empowerment highly desirable;
    Demonstrable experience in the management of large-scale humanitarian programmes;
    In-depth understanding of programming in a partnership model, working in a partnership-based NGO;
    Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques, including results based management, rights based approach and participatory methodologies;
    Demonstrable experience of promoting gender equity through programming and within an international organisation;
    Demonstrable experience of designing projects and developing proposals to secure institutional donor funding and of managing large and complex donor grants;
    Demonstrable experience in designing and managing complex M&E frameworks, including knowledge management and use of ICT systems;
    Solid experience of managing teams in a multi-cultural environment and playing a leadership role in ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion and development of staff at all levels;
    Experience of working in a faith-based organization;
    Experience of working with management information systems.

    Skills

    Excellent programme management skills;
    Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes to deliver results in line with strategy and budget using results-based management approach;
    Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial systems on a significant scale, in development and humanitarian contexts;
    Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills;
    Excellent leadership skills;
    Demonstrated ability to manage multi-cultural teams of national and international staff well, and to implement performance management effectively;
    Ability to coach and help others develop in their professional lives;
    Ability to motivate staff to align behind a shared vision and objectives;
    Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to develop and implement a clear country level strategy in the context of organisational strategy;
    Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills and demonstrated ability in using these with internal stakeholders (Trócaire staff in different locations) and external stakeholders (partners, Church, donors, Irish and UK and host governments etc.);
    Excellent verbal and written communications skills
    Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel);
    Fluency (written and spoken) in English;
    A full driving licence.

    Qualities

    Understanding of, an empathy with, the role of the Catholic Church in development
    A strong commitment to the work of justice and an empathy with the ethos and work of Trócaire.

    Other
    Ability and willingness to travel and represent Trocaire within the region and internationally including travel to HQ in Ireland and offices in the UK.
    [1] All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to police clearance.