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  • Administration and Logistics Officer

    Administration and Logistics Officer

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    The Administration and Logistics Officer will report directly to the Program Unit Manager for Homa Bay or Kwale depending on their location, with technical support from the Supply Chain Manager. They will be responsible as the Front Office contact and offer all administrative related aspects of the office to the internal and external stakeholders. This will include management of the Warehouse and all stock movement. The role will further support the coordination of logistics and therefore provide supervision of the PU office driver, office stewards/office cleaning team and guards. This role will perform critical functions in Y.O.D.A. to ensure effective delivery of their mandate. 

    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

    Front Office Management (30%)

    Act as the first point of contact for all incoming visitors and the organization switchboard and refer these to relevant department or staff members.  
    Responsible for opening, closing and monitoring access to the office, using the installed security system at the main door. 
    Responsible for timely payment of all utility bills.
    In liaison with the Supply Chain department, ensure annual renewal of all relevant county government permits. 
    Manage incoming, outgoing mails and parcels while ensuring proper records are maintained for tracking purposes.
    Management of office petty cash float and adherence to set expenditure guidelines
    Ensure all administration related documents are properly filled.

    Administration: (20%)

    Responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to conferences, workshops and meetings. Makes relevant hotel reservations,
    Responsible for ensuring strict adherence to set policies under the overall finance and administration guidelines for the PU office. 
    Develop and maintain administration systems, maintain and coordinate Office documentation and information with confidentiality for orderly and easy access to documents/filing system in readiness for external and internal audit requirement. 
    Coordinate PU office vehicle(s) ensure that vehicles are periodically scheduled for maintenance and always have valid insurance cover. 
    Responsible for coordinating travel for PU office staff, volunteers and visitors by making relevant travel arrangements. 
    Responsible for ensuring that Plan travel policies and procedures are well understood and followed at PU Office.
    Oversee provision of cleaning services, ensuring proper maintenance and cleanliness of the offices.

    Procurement, Warehousing and Assets Management (20%) 

    Responsible for management of warehouse and stock movement, ensuring all the staff responsible sign against all stock issued and proper records are maintained.
    Produce timely and accurate logistics reporting to the Program Unit Manager. Oversee the office stores management, asset/inventory control. 
    Maintain an updated PU office asset register including safe custody of all organisations’ assets, maintaining their purchase contracts, ownership documents after sale service contracts and undertaking periodical physical stock takes.
    Liaise with the requesters to ensure goods and services requested are received on time and the necessary documentation satisfactorily done (goods received notes/invoices etc.);
    Process payment as applicable and ensure documentation is submitted to Finance in a timely manner
    Keep proper and an up to date filing system for all procurement documents;
    Update and share the weekly procurement tracker.

    Financial Responsibility (10%)

    Make payments for administrative support expenditures in accordance with Plan policies and procedures 
    Manage the petty cash floats both in the office and at the bank and ensure adequate funds are available for the defined requirements 
    Preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports.

    Risk Management (10%) 

    Identify and manage PU Office administrative and logistics risks. 
    Promote compliance with Plan Kenya and donor requirements and regulations in all administrative and logistical assignments. 

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 5%

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that they contribute to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI  

    Other duties 5%

     As assigned by the Line Manager.

    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

    Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
    Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
    Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
    Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
    Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them. 
    Behaves in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work. 

    BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

    Understands relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
    Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
    Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
    Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    Qualifications/ experience essential: 

    Bachelor’s in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Business or public administration, or any other related field.
    3 years relevant experience in administration, logistics and procurement, or any other relevant degree preferably in a similar position in an NGO. 
    CIPS accreditation 
    Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and team player
    Good team management and supervisory skills
    Excellent office management skills
    IT/computer skills
    Knowledge of filing and general record keeping
    Pro-active and excellent time management skills
    Telephone operation skills
    Can work well under pressure and with minimum supervision experience.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable

    Operational experience in project awards and closeouts 
    Experience on VAT exemptions procedures and Knowledge of Kenya Government procurement requirements
    Hands on experience and skills in an Enterprise Resource Planning e.g. D365, SAP and other corporate systems

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

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  • Deployment Functional Specialist Y.O.D.A – Supply Chain Management

    Deployment Functional Specialist Y.O.D.A – Supply Chain Management

    The Opportunity

    In this exciting role as the Deployment Functional Specialist – Supply Chain Management for programme Y.O.D.A you will play a pivotal role in providing functional support to the deploying countries as they successfully adopt to the new business process D365 system. You will be working closely with the BRD (Business, Readiness and Deployment) team as well as the business process owner for Supply Chain, in addition to the global and regional hub functional teams to ensure business processes are understood, providing subject matter expertise in supply chain management and the functional systems process to end users.

    The Individual

    We are looking to recruit an individual who has extensive knowledge of supply chain processes within an international NGO or charity, as well as experience using MS Dynamics 365 ERP system with knowledge of SAP/SAP BI an added advantage.
    Proficiency in Microsoft tools particularly MS Forms, Sharepoint, Teams, while knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies would be beneficial.
    Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with proficiency in French/Portuguese/Spanish being desirable.
    You will need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, coupled with a highly efficient and organized approach, enabling effective prioritization and multitasking.
    Adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to promoting equality are essential attributes, along with a proactive attitude towards learning and taking initiative. Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively while managing multiple priorities are also key requirements for this role.

    Essential Knowledge

    Extensive knowledge of supply chain processes in an international NGO or charity
    At least 3 years of in-country experience at an international NGO or charity, experience in Plan International is a plus
    At least 2 years experience of MS Dynamics 365 ERP system, experience of SAP & SAP BI is a plus

    Skills

    Microsoft tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.
    Knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies is a plus
    Fluent written and spoken English.
    French/Spanish would be a plus

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  • Data Migration Analyst – Y.O.D.A

    Data Migration Analyst – Y.O.D.A

    The Opportunity

    In this important role as the Deployment Data Migration Analyst for programme Y.O.D.A you will provide pivotal support to the project teams and countries to manage the extract, transform and load (ETL) process to migrate the master and transaction data into D365 F&O. You will be working closely with the BRD (Business, Readiness and Deployment) team as well as the Data Migration team across multiple deployment cutovers to understand functional data sources, usage and implications for data migration, including offline data sources. Ensuring data integrity while acting as a liaison and support, resolving discrepancies and supporting testing in relation to validation of migration processes and data readiness.

    The Individual

    The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience migrating legacy data to Microsoft D365 F&O, with expertise in handling complex data structures and proficiency in migration processes and tools.
    With experience in data analysis and data cleansing, you will be able to communicate effectively to interpret and present complex data concepts.
    Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with proficiency in French/Portuguese/Spanish being desirable.
    You will need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, coupled with a highly efficient and organized approach, enabling effective prioritization and multitasking.
    Adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to promoting equality are essential attributes, along with a proactive attitude towards learning and taking initiative. Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively while managing multiple priorities are also key requirements for this role.

    Essential Knowledge

    Migration of legacy data to Microsoft D365 F&O with experience in handling complex data structures
    Working with migration processes and tools
    Proven business analysis skills.
    Proven data analytic skills.
    Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
    Ability to interpret and present complex data concepts.
    Effective oral and written communication skills

    Skills

    At least three years of MS D365 data migration experience
    Data analyst experience.
    Data cleansing experience.
    Business analysis experience.
    Fluent in English (French and Spanish beneficial)

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  • Deployment Functional Specialist YODA – Fund Management 


            

            
            Y.O.D.A Deployment Functional Specialist – Project Management 


            

            
            Deployment Functional Specialist YODA – Finance

    Deployment Functional Specialist YODA – Fund Management Y.O.D.A Deployment Functional Specialist – Project Management Deployment Functional Specialist YODA – Finance

    The Opportunity

    In this exciting role as the Deployment Functional Specialist – Fund Management for programme Y.O.D.A you will play a pivotal role in providing functional support to the deploying countries as they successfully adopt to the new business process D365 system. You will be working closely with the BRD (Business, Readiness and Deployment) team as well as the business process owner for Project & Funds, in addition to the global and regional hub functional teams to ensure business processes are understood, providing subject matter expertise in project/fund management and the functional systems process to end users.

    The Individual

    We are looking to recruit an individual who has extensive knowledge of project and/or fund management processes within an international NGO or charity, as well as systems experience using SAP/SAP BI or D365.
    Proficiency in Microsoft tools particularly MS Forms, Sharepoint, Teams, while knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies would be beneficial.
    Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with proficiency in French/Portuguese/Spanish being desirable.
    You will need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, coupled with a highly efficient and organized approach, enabling effective prioritization and multitasking.
    Adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to promoting equality are essential attributes, along with a proactive attitude towards learning and taking initiative. Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively while managing multiple priorities are also key requirements for this role.

    Essential Knowledge

     Extensive knowledge of project and/or fund management processes
     At least 3 years of in-country experience at an international NGO or charity, experience in Plan International is a plus
     At least 2 years’ experience of SAP & SAP BI

    Skills

     Microsoft tools such as MS TEAMS
     Knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies is a plus.
     Fluent written and spoken English.
     Working knowledge of French/Portuguese/Spanish is a plus.

    Behaviours

     Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
     Highly efficient and organised, able to prioritise and multitask.
     Adaptable and a team player
     Comfortable working in a diverse environment and a strong promoter of equality.
     Willing to take initiative and keen to learn.
     Self-starter and strives for quality.
     Strong leadership skills
     Manages customer expectations.
     Ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
     Attention to detail, accurate and observant.
     Ability to work with senior management.
     Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
     

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  • Delivery Lead – ERP, Digital Finance

    Delivery Lead – ERP, Digital Finance

    The Opportunity

    Join Plan International as we work to enhance our organizational impact, efficiency, and financial sustainability. We’re seeking a dedicated Delivery Lead – ERP/Digital Finance to work towards the implementation of a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365 integrated with feeder and reporting systems) across our offices worldwide.

    As the Delivery Lead ERP/Digital Finance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring business readiness, seamless delivery, and rollout of the new system. Collaborating with established finance project and programme delivery teams, you’ll orchestrate the rollouts and facilitate smooth transitions, ensuring offices are equipped to embrace new processes and drive adoption of change within both Finance departments and the wider organization.

    If you’re passionate about driving impactful change and thrive in a cross-cutting role that spans global offices, then we want to hear from you! Join us in transforming the Finance Function at Plan International and make a difference in communities around the world.

    The Person:

    We require a candidate with a proven track record in agile delivery management, finance ERP implementation (preferably cloud-based), and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills for the role.

    Key expertise include:

    Extensive experience in successfully delivering global ERP/Digital Finance projects or programmes.
    Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with Systems Programme teams and business process owners to develop and implement ERP systems like D365 within a global Finance function.
    Proficiency in DevOps, Agile methodologies, CI/CD concepts, and familiarity with Agile tools.
    Ability to work closely with business teams and Dynamics Product Owner to identify, understand, and enhance business processes, translating requirements into effective design solutions to achieve operational objectives.
    Strong programme management skills, encompassing requirement gathering, implementation, and ongoing support, with a meticulous approach to record-keeping.
    Clear articulation of change management and training needs to facilitate smooth transitions.
    Contribution to effective project management and governance to optimize value and customer service delivery.
    Education to degree level or equivalent experience.
    Fluency in English.

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  • Director of Supply Chain & Procurement

    Director of Supply Chain & Procurement

    The Opportunity

    We are embarking on an ambitious and exciting change process, to make the organisation more relevant, bold, engaging, and effective in a dynamic and fast-changing global context in line with Plan International’s global strategy All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change (FY23-FY27).
    For the next three years, Plan International is embarking on a number of large-scale change initiatives. These include the deployment of an organisational wide ERP suite of systems, and the strengthening of core business processes linked with project management, supply chain, finance and monitoring & evaluation (known internally as ‘Your Organisations Data and Analytics’ or Y.O.D.A.). Alongside these initiatives we also have an ambitious financial sustainability programme that is being designed and piloted, and will be rolled out across all regions in the coming years. Both of these will also impact our operating model, which will be designed and implemented beside these large-scale programmes.
    These change initiatives all aim to improve delivery effectiveness and reduce cost and risk in order to realise non-financial benefits and financial returns to the organisation.
    Plan International has a global supply chain of +€360 Million across 56 countries of programme operations. The supply chain is the backbone of the programmes and projects we deliver around the world. 
    The Director of Supply Chain and Procurement leads Plan International in the effective management of supply chain and procurement within, and in support of, our international programmes around the world, in all contexts.  The postholder will provide the supply chain vision and direction across the organisation and its complex portfolio. The role is responsible and accountable for providing day-to-day operational support to the requirements of the organisation, underpinned by a long-term strategic direction, and thought leadership, ensuring the delivery of a efficient, timely and cost-effective support to our programmes in development, humanitarian and emergency.
    The Director of Supply Chain and Procurement provides leadership on behalf of the global organisation, ensuring that Plan successfully manages all standardised procedures, processes and practices supporting local sourcing, purchasing, inventory, digital transportation, fleet, environment and facilities and end usage of goods, services and works to meet our programme goals.
    The role is also responsible and accountable for the global supply chain transformation (organisational design, target operating model and digitalisation) and priority setting, and is the supply chain voice to the executive leadership team. The role leads a senior team of supply chain experts with strong workplans aligned to the strategy.
    The role will provide thought leadership and will drive innovation and excellence, amongst others, in the following technical areas:
    Supply Chain Management (including Supply Chain Operations in Emergencies)

    Fleet Management
    Procurement
    Digital and Innovation
    Green Supply Chain

    About You

    You are experienced leader in supply chain and procurement, with a strong track record in the humanitarian sector.
    A strategic thinker, you will lead on strategic vision and direction in Supply Chain and Procurement, including implementation and effective change management of organisational design across a complex, decentralised organisation.
    Strong line management experience and the ability to apply situational leadership and support others in their development and well-being are essential to the role.
    A change champion for gender equality and gender transformation you are committed to the values and purpose of Plan International.

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  • Project Coordinator – Gender Equality and Inclusion (Re-advertisement)

    Project Coordinator – Gender Equality and Inclusion (Re-advertisement)

    THE PROJECT

    Plan International’s Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project aims to significantly scale up Plan International Kenya’s current women-led, climate-resilient livelihoods and coastal management project in Kwale and Kilifi counties. It takes an ecosystems-based approach in partnership with Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) Canada, COSME will also capitalize on opportunities for South-South learning by working between Kenya/Tanzania cross-border communities within the same marine coastal and coastal forest eco-regions. The project will be instrumental in driving Nature Based Solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation in the selected eco-regions: i) mangrove restoration and conservation; ii) sustainable seaweed farming; and iii) locally-led forest management and conservation. Small-scale conservation agriculture practices will also be deployed to build the resilience of women in selected communities.  The ultimate project outcome is improved climate-resilient, equitable economies within communities relying on coastal and marine ecosystems.

    THE ROLE

    The role of the Project Coordinator – Gender Equality and Inclusion is to drive the project Gender Equality and Inclusion Strategy, and to ensure successful initiation, planning, implementation as well as monitoring and reporting of the specific project interventions and budget that are foundational to Gender Transformative Climate Adaptation and Resilience. The incumbent will be responsible of direct management of two implementation Project Officers and ensure effective establishment of key relationships with key stakeholders in the county and the project locations within the county. With support from the Project Manager, she/he will liaise with other project teams for synergy and integration of project interventions.  She/he will be the technical resource within the project for Gender Transformative Climate Adaptation and Resilience in the broader scope of the COSME project.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    Qualifications/ experience essential:

    Bachelor’s degree in Gender, Social Studies, or other related field preferred.
    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in guiding and implementing gender transformative projects
    Technical knowledge of Gender Equality and Inclusion in general, and as it relates to relevant sectors, especially Women’s Economic Empowerment 
    Experience of integrating Gender transformative and Rights based Approaches into project design, implementation and M&E
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;
    Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player.

    Desirable

    Experience integrating gender into relevant sectors including natural resource management, Agriculture/Food security, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and livelihoods is desirable 
    Demonstrated involvement in the national, regional and international feminist movement, especially the ecological-feminist movement, is desirable. 
    Master’s degree 
    Analytical and report writing skills 
    Good Interpersonal / Communication skills and team working 
    Strategic planning skills 
    Results oriented 
    Relevant computer skills 
    Budget and Cost Control 
    Risk management 
    Monitoring and Evaluation skills 
    Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills 
    Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills 
    Conflict Management 

    Languages required

    High level of English oral and written communication skills, including representation and liaison skills. Knowledge of Kiswahili an added advantage

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  • Business Development Manager 


            

            
            Monitoring Evaluation Research & Learning Officer 


            

            
            Fleet and Liaison Officer

    Business Development Manager Monitoring Evaluation Research & Learning Officer Fleet and Liaison Officer

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Plan Kenya’s redefined strategy represents a strategic shift in focus; the Business Development Manager leads in ensuring optimal resourcing of the strategy and is responsible for identifying multiple and diverse sources of funding locally and internationally. As a member of the Plan Kenya extended Country Management Team, the Business Development Manager will help formulate, review and revise country business plans, as well as organisational strategies and priorities. S/he leads in the development of new business opportunities in order to generate resources for programme development. S/he will develop and/or review and steward the implementation of the Resource Mobilisation Strategy and ensure PIK’s strategic positioning with Plan International National Offices, partners and donors and maximise opportunities in line with the country strategy. S/he will represent Plan International Kenya at relevant forums and networks whenever appropriate as well and collaborate with colleagues to foster innovation and new product development for resourcing. The position holder will stay abreast of international development policies and best practices with particular attention to issues pertaining to climate change, gender equality, children and young people. S/he will work closely with the Director of Program Design and Business Development in identifying, nurturing and strengthening strategic partnerships with donors so as to advance our purpose in Kenya through resourcing of our Country Strategy. 

    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

     Strategic Leadership (15%)

    Provide leadership in the design and implementation of the Resource Mobilisation strategy and drive the delivery of related key performance indicators; 
    Provide overall strategic Business Development oversight in aligning Plan Kenya’s Grants Funding Portfolio with programmes based on the Global Strategy and Plan Kenya’s five-year strategy (FY2022-FY2026);
    Develop briefings to the Country Director and/or Country leadership team on potential business opportunities and with a view to making informed decisions on “go: no go” and briefings on resource mobilisation efforts; 
    Lead the review and implementation of the Business Development strategy, with a strong focus on funding diversification and priorities in line with the Country Strategy through regular and clear engagements with relevant parties;

    Strategic Engagement and Prepositioning with in-country Private Sector Companies, Corporate & Philanthropic Foundations for purposes of Resource Mobilisation (20%)

    Lead the phased roll out of the Local Fundraising Strategy with a priority focus on Corporates and Corporate Foundations.    
    Develop, in collaboration with the Technical Leads business cases and funding propositions to private sector 
    Engage selected private sector companies for relationship building and BD pursuits and target to have engagement MoUs with at least 3 for FY25
    Support the Director of Program Design and Business Development and the team in strategic partnerships engagement targeted at prepositioning PIK as a GO-TO Agency for the Private Sector in Girl child and youth focused programming (Child Protection, Health -SRHR, Resilience and Youth Employability & Entrepreneurship).
    Manage end-to – end business development processes (mapping, pitching ideas, bid development and project start up) for Private Sector Companies, Major Donors, Corporate and Philanthropic and other non-institutional funders.    

    Delivering a Healthy Funding Pipeline (20%)

    Explore and diversify new business opportunities from institutional donors, corporates, and non-institutional donors by conducting donor analysis needed for business plan and contribute to Plan Kenya’s growth in line with the Country strategic plan;
    Develop, review and regularly update Plan Kenya’s institutional donor opportunities and non-institutional donors mapping by theme, geographical coverage and priorities; 
    Work closely with relevant staff members in in the field and engage with the donors to further explore and negotiate on grants funding opportunities;
    Lead the Country office in making informed decisions on ‘go’ or ‘no-go’ for emerging funding opportunities, as part of PIK Bid Pursuit and Capture Processes;
    Drive the diversification of PIK’s funding portfolio whilst ensuring alignment with PIK’s five-year strategy.
    Create and sustain relationships building and engagement all mapped NOs for entry into their markets for Mission Driven Private Sector Engagement supported by Products, Business Cases, Ideation and Co-creation mechanisms
    Provide strategic blueprint for the development and implementation of partnerships with potential donors
    Engage in and lead high-level representational role with the government, donors, partners and other stakeholders for overall organizational growth and sustainability;
    Develop and maintain high quality working relationships with donors and counterparts from different parts of Plan and its partner organizations;

    Bid Development (20%) 

    Play a coordinating role for the design of the Expression of Interests, concept notes and/or proposals as necessary, based on agreed actions with key stakeholders, including Plan Kenya Country Management Team, donors, Plan National offices, 
    Collaborate and participate in new programme development initiatives in collaboration with the Program development directorate and support readiness for market;
    Provide strategic leadership to Senior Business Development Coordinators in development of concept notes and some full proposals based on capabilities and agreed actions and increase conversion rates through adoption of smart techniques that assure quality, strategic partnerships, positioning, etc.; 
    Lead in the development, writing and packaging of successful grant applications in different stages of grants development process, as necessary;
    Ensure the implementation of relevant business development business processes to ensure streamlined bid development processes, including identifying related process gaps and mitigating accordingly; 
    Contribute to institutional learning by thoroughly documenting and sharing practices and sharing fitting practices on bid management, including leading on learnings from bids won and/or lost;

    Capability Building and People Management (5%)

    Provide overall vision, direction and coaching to the Business Development Team and enable collaboration, coordination, planning, prioritization;
    Ensure the Business Development team is operating as a high-performing team and have clear accountability lines and Business processes;
    Conduct performance management processes of direct reports on a continuous basis;
    Model our value-based leadership framework underpinned by our feminist leadership principles;
    In collaboration with other members of CMT and Technical team develop and implement initiatives/programs that enhance internal capacity to generate new business at both country office and field level. 

    Financial Responsibility (5%)

    Contribute to the coordination in the BD departmental budget preparation, consolidation, analysis and timely submission 
    Actively participate in new grants inception/launch and closeout workshops/meetings.
    Provide support for timely project expenditures that are aligned to the budget (within permissible variance limits) and participate in budget reforecasting and reallocation exercises as required.

    Supporting YODA roll out (5%)

    Actively participate in and support the roll out of YODA
    Exercise oversight over YODA specific functions which include but are not limited to; creation of projects and grants in D365; tracking the funding gap in D365, generating grant reports and supporting the D365-PMERL integration for projects and grants. 
    Any other responsibilities that may emerge after full rollover to YODA

     Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 5%

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme Strategy, development and Innovation department; 
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.  

    Other duties (5%)

    Any other duties as assigned by the line manager

    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

    Courageous, taking a lead, challenging self and others to achieve purpose, safeguard others and role model values, inside and outside work. Responsible for my work and learning, striving to improve. Self-aware, resilient and constructive in embracing change. Striving to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. Challenging myself to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative;
    Creating a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. Holding myself and others to account for decisions and impact on others. Doing what I say I will do. Working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including sponsors and donors. Actively supporting colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. Coming together with others to create and implement solutions in teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners;
    Respecting all people, appreciating differences and challenging inequality in programmes and the workplace. Supporting children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. Empowering other staff to give their best and develop their potential;
    Understanding Plan International’s purpose, priorities, values and approaches in our work context. Adhering to relevant policies, processes, practices and standards, and being pro-active in continuing technical and professional development.

    BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

    Understands relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy.
    Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security.
    Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management.
    Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    Qualifications/ experience essential:

    A Degree in International Relations, Development studies or similar relevant to the position;
    7 years of relevant experience especially in the INGO Sector with at least 3-5 in Business Development within the INGO or the Private sector;
    3 Years in a leadership/managerial role.
    Demonstrated track record of proposal writing with a proven fundraising record;
    Proven experience and ability to collaborate with different donors, governments and the private sector;  
    Demonstrable working experience in programme design and development; experience in Plan International’s areas of programming preferred; 
    Knowledge of developmental agendas in complex and protracted development and humanitarian landscape with pertinent pitch capabilities; 
    Experience in funding within this context would be an added advantage
    Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively on area of expertise, and influence others to reach common goals;  
    Experience in leading team, coaching and mentoring, especially managing a large team.
    Demonstrable at influencing stakeholders and consensus building. 

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

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  • Project Officer, Gender and Inclusion – Turkana

    Project Officer, Gender and Inclusion – Turkana

    ABOUT THE ROLE 

    The Project Officer, Gender and Inclusion will be responsible to drive the gender transformative approach of both projects so that they challenge and address gender-related barriers for sustainable and rewarding change.  The gender and inclusion officer will support and work with project teams and partners to provide technical guidance and support to analyse and apply the elements of gender transformation in project activities, including capacity building of the teams and partners. Additionally, the role of the gender and Inclusion officer is to ensure that the gender marker application is managed throughout the project cycle for Plan Kenya project activities. With support from the line manager, the Gender Officer will closely work with teams in both the Climate Proofing WASH services and Nurturing Futures for synergy and integration of project interventions in Turkana.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

    Planning and Implementation (40%) 

    Ensure the projects maintains gender-sensitivity in all project activities. These include but not limited to, addressing gender norms directly, improving agency, promoting positive masculinity, and fostering an enabling environment where possible and appropriate.
    Work towards enabling projects to achieve the highest standards of gender transformation to address power and gender inequalities that undermine responsive nutritional and food security outcomes for children and women, adaptive climate change, improved economic self-reliance and community resilience and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
    Facilitate meaningful engagement, consultation, participation and feedback to ensure gender transformation is on track.
    Facilitate and support localization and implementation of Gender equality and Inclusion strategy into all the components of project cycle. They will work towards promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social inclusion in the project’s activities, strategies and outcomes. 
    Inform community led beneficiary targeting processes and reporting on interventions being undertaken from a gender and inclusion perspective.

    Reporting and Influencing (15%) 

    Mobilization and participation of women in climate governance and weak collective action among women’s rights organizations (WROs) and youth-led organizations (YLOs) in diverse project activities.
    Promote participation of children, girls and communities in project cycle to explore and challenge gender norms.
    Contribute to gender sensitive responses/intervention through continuous data collection during project implementation. 
    Contribute to project periodic reports in line with the laid down donor requirements and Plan standards.

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Assurance (20%) 

    Manage the application of the gender marker across the projects
    Review and input into the projects MERL plans and framework, data collection tools and M&E guidance to ensure that MERL practices are gender sensitive and the project is expertly capturing gendered outputs and outcomes.
    Participate in baseline/end-line and other qualitative and quantitative evaluation activities (i.e. methodology and tool development and data analysis) to ensure a gender lens is applied.
    Monitor and advise on the actions that promote gender transformation as defined in the marker, across all project phases.
    Support and present in project reviews from a gender and inclusion perspective and identify areas where we are excelling with gender and areas where we can improve.

    Working in Partnership (10%) 

    Provide support and capacity building to partners in the consortium. 
    Understand the partnership context and inform the GEI aspects that affect the project implementation
    Actively participate in partnership sessions and support to drive GEI
    Build and strengthen working relations with local structures (local administration, schools among others) and ensure their participation from a gender and inclusion perspective
    Support the delivery of trainings on gender equality and inclusion for stakeholders and partners. 
    Assess local partners’ capacity gaps in delivery of program work with attention to GE&I and develop capacity building plans for mutual development.

    Risk Management (5%) 

    Contribute to development of the project risk assessment on matters GEI.
    Continually advise on local context in advancing gender transformation.

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.  

    Other Duties (5%)

    As assigned by the line manager.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    Qualifications/ experience essential: 

    Bachelor’s Degree in Gender and development, International development, Sociology and other related studies.
    Technical knowledge of Gender Equality and Inclusion in general, and as it relates to relevant sectors, especially WASH, Nutrition and Parenting.
    At least 3 years progressive experience in Gender Transformative and Rights based Approaches into project design, implementation and M&E 
    Direct project implementation experience, reporting and capacity building, preferably in the field of either nutrition, natural resource management, community development, and climate change adaptation.
    Hold personal values, ethics and attitudes which are in alignment with the principles of the Plan’s values
    Experience working with refugee communities, host communities and/or pastoral communities.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

    Experience working in Turkana
    Strong report writing skills 
    Documentation of project impact stories of change
    Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills 
    Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills 
    Good interpersonal, relationship and team working 
    Conflict Management skills 
    Ability to understand the cultural context of the coastal communities.
    Experience in program phase out management
    Motorcycle riding skills and experience

    Languages required:
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English. Northern dialects are considered an asset.

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  • Program Unit Manager 


            

            
            Project Coordinator – Nurturing Futures

    Program Unit Manager Project Coordinator – Nurturing Futures

    ABOUT THE ROLE 

    The Program Unit Manager will provide overall managerial accountability for the PU Office. S/he will report to the Director Program Implementation and Operations and will provide overall grants management. (sponsorship and grant funding dependent of defined responsibility) The position will oversee the development and implementation of gender transformative programs in line with country and global strategies.

    The role should demonstrate the ability to lead others in holding the team accountable to the Policy on Gender Equality and Inclusion The role will be responsible for the overall leadership, and ultimately accountable for grants management and program’s strategic direction, quality programming and results. This includes financial management, donor relationships and management, donor compliance, team leadership, risk management, stakeholder and local partner relations throughout the project cycle. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight for effective program delivery in line with the Country and Global Strategy. The PUM is a member of the Extended Country Management Team (ECMT) and shares in the collective responsibility of ECMT in driving excellence across PIK programs. S/he is also responsible for furthering the influencing and advocacy agenda at the County level and ensure synergy across all the urban grants.
    The PUM will build and manage both strategic and local partnerships, networking & relationship with key stakeholders at county and sub-county levels, contribute to the development of concepts and proposals. Additionally, S/he will ensure safety and security, correct application of Plan Kenya policies and procedures, HR, programme and all aspects of programme support. The job holder will manage multi-million-dollar programs and must be abreast with donor regulations, environment and reporting. 

    The role will directly supervise 5-8 staff in ensuring program design, implementation, quality and effectiveness throughout the project cycle while building their capabilities to deliver on program excellence and influencing agenda.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

    Planning, Strategy and Policy (10%) 

     Provide strategic leadership and support project teams to develop quality project outlines in line with the Country and Global Strategy and the Program Influencing & Quality Policy (PIQP).
     Model partnerships:  Lead in the integration and effective implementation of the Plan Policy on Building Better Partnerships (BBP) in alignment with Plan Kenya’s Country Strategy on ensuring the creation of an equal, systematic, positive, and process-driven approach to partner engagement and relationship management;
     Contribute to development of minimum standards, technical frameworks and strategies on Building Better Partnerships. 
     Provide strategic leadership on BBP policy, its implementation and contribute to the ongoing research, development and implementation as well as dissemination and sharing of best practices and innovative approaches 
     Develop and annually update a partners’ database on information relating to Partners’ and, Donors’, individual requirements and goals, and such other key details as are relevant to the development and maintenance of those partnerships;
     Ensure correct and appropriate branding and media coverage at all times while working in contact with the Communications Manager and Country Director.

    Programme and Project Design, Implementation, Reporting and Influencing (20%) 

     Provide leadership in program design, while ensuring meaningful stakeholder (girls, boys, youth, communities and partners) engagement, to inform priorities of program participants in the project design, implementation and evaluation
     End to End Project Management using corporate defined Plan International ERP systems- Y.O.D.A
     Sustained application of Plan’s Gender, Age and Inclusion Analytical Framework to support others in uncovering the root causes of gender inequality and exclusion.
     Enhance realization of children and girls’ rights through design and implementation of gender transformative program interventions.
     Provide technical support to partners for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality and innovative programming for all sub granting. 
     Provide oversight to all sub granted partners/CBOs on the management and delivery of both sponsorship and program work against the work plans.
     Provide leadership in phase-out management processes while mobilizing and putting in place structures and systems that support a seamless PIK exit.
     Hold periodic programme reviews with partners to monitor achievement of the outcomes and budget utilization as per the costed detailed implementation plans.
     In liaison with the partners, continually identify opportunities for innovation and scale up of project initiatives to inform PIK fundraising efforts. 
     Mainstream safeguarding of children and young persons involved in all the Program and Sponsorship work through the partners.

    Partnership Management and Networking (15%)    

     Drive the locally led, globally connected ambition of working through local partners especially women led organizations
     Identify, manage and mitigate risks associated with partners at al levels.
     Responsible for leading in partner assessments and working jointly with the partners to develop customized plans, that include a monitoring and evaluation plan for program delivery and program quality; 
     Promote locally led Act as the liaison and maintain cordial working between the organization and the County leadership with the various government departments PIK works with.
     Represent PIK in relevant County level cluster meetings and promote its development agenda. 
     Promote effective working relations with county and sub-county stakeholders 
     Promote active engagement and participation of boys, girls, men, women and communities in all project activities. 
     Engage and influence key duty bearers towards realization of children and girl’s rights at the county level
     Actively identify and engage youth and girls led movements in PIK’s operation areas in projects and campaigns 
     Map potential implementing and influencing partners for sustained Business Development

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting (10%)    

     Establish and monitor the progress of all program and sponsorship deliverables by implementing partners and undertake corrective actions at project implementation level. 
     Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with Organization guidelines and procedures.
     Promote evidence-based programming through data and information analysis and dissemination. 
     With support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.
     Ensure the M&E and Program team work with the Implementing partners at the PU level to monitor and provide accurate and timely data on the status of the project quality and reach including capturing data on the sponsored child/families each month
     Put in place and implement a PU based outcome and impact monitoring process
     In collaboration with Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning team, support in knowledge management and learning on partnership strengthening as well as ensure joint monitoring initiatives together with the implementing partners;

    Financial Responsibility (10%)

     The incumbent will have oversight of all financial aspects of projects and program as the primary budget holder for PU allocated budgets.
     The incumbent will act within the provided delegated authority for all financial related processes
     S/he will track projects and sponsorship activity budgets disbursed to Implementing partners (IPs) during implementation phases and report on any variances to relevant project/program managers and the Country Office finance manager. 
     Monitor implementing partners expenditures to promote prudent budget management. 
     Support the development and execution close out plans and budgets for the PU
     Ensure compliance with all grant funded projects, donor policies, agreements, requirements, contracts.

    Capacity Building and People Management (10%)    

     Lead the day to day running of the PU taking into consideration safety and security of the PU staff, leave and general welfare of all staff and liaise with the relevant KCO Heads of Departments for support 
     Embrace overall responsibility of the assets of the organization at PU level
     Provide strategic leadership that inspires the Program Unit team and the partnerships network towards the realization of PIK purpose and goal.
     Promote team cohesiveness and integration at the PU level, dealing with conflict resolution in a timely way.
     Manage the performance, mentorship and coaching for all direct reports and dotted line reports
     Liaise with HR for any staff development issues as per the training needs analysis for the PU

    Logistics admin and procurement oversight (10%)

     Support the development and usage of procurement plans in execution of PU programs through the sub granted partners. 
     Oversight on asset, fleet, office and inventory management
     In close collaboration with the Senior Logistics, Procurement and Administration Co-ordinator, ensure smooth operations for effective and efficient implementation of program and sponsorship activities at the PU
     Development and submission of administration related reports.

    Risk Management (5%)

     Provide leadership in risk mapping and documentation.
     Consultatively with PU and CO stakeholders put mitigation measures for programme risks at the PU level
     Continually monitor the risks environment and act as appropriate.
     Ensure all PU staff understand PU risks and related responsibilities.

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

     Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and Gender Equality and Inclusion policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
     Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
     Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
     Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.  

    Other duties (5%)

     Any other duties as assigned by the line manager

    Qualifications/ experience essential:

    Essential

     Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Development studies and related disciplines. 
     At least 7 Years’ experience in relevant field preferable in management of multiple projects
     Demonstrable experience in effective partnership engagement and management 
     A minimum 3 Years in a leadership/managerial role
     Demonstrable experience managing projects with budgets over and above US$1 million preferably across diverse thematic areas.
     Demonstrable experience in project cycle management
     Effective team management experience
     Demonstrable experience in Gender Transformative programming
     Can lead others to link gender, inclusion and child rights across all of Plan’s work
     Can lead others in holding Plan and our team accountable to the Policy on Gender Equality and Inclusion.
     Sound understanding of integrated and rights-based programming.
     Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan International Kenya policy on safeguarding children and young people.
     Ability to facilitate, enable and provide leadership in adaptation and utilization of Corporate Organizational systems. E.g HRIS, Y.O.D.A, Child Data 
     Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
     Leadership skills
     Results oriented
     Strategic planning skills
     Analytical skills
     Risk management

    Desirable

     Master’s Degree in relevant discipline/s
     Relevant computer skills
     Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
     Gender Transformative programming skills
     Knowledge in child sponsorship programs

    Languages Required

     Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English.

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