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  • SRHR Deployable Development Specialist

    SRHR Deployable Development Specialist

    The Opportunity
    The Deployable SRHR Advisor will be responsible for providing technical advice and developing programmes and influencing to achieve the desired SRHR impacts:

    Provide technical services to Plan International and its partners in support of programme and project design, resource mobilization and capacity development
    Contribute to the development of organizational programme standards, models and frameworks and external influencing efforts
    Contribute to global technical networks by sharing information and providing peer support

    About You

    You bring considerable work experience in SRHR and proven knowledge of the latest issues, research, policy and practice in SRHR programming for children, adolescents and youth, and practical experience applying key concepts and evidence in development and humanitarian contexts.
    You will have experience in at least one of the core components of Plan’s SRHR work – comprehensive sexuality education, social and behaviour change, strengthening adolescent- and gender-responsive health systems including contraceptive choice, adolescent pregnancy, child marriage and HIV/ AIDS and application of quality standards and principles in the design, implementation and evaluation of SRHR projects and programs.
    Practical experience in providing technical support and advice to field staff and country offices is essential in this role and you bring the ability to adjust approaches, communication style and behaviour to work effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders and communities.

    Apply via :

    al.org

  • MEESA Hub Coordinator

    MEESA Hub Coordinator

    Strategy Support – Leadership & Management 60%

     Takes lead on RH annual planning, coordinating performance and actors; monitors progress on Annual plan deliverables.
     With key meeting sponsors, takes overall responsibility for key meeting coordination for leadership and management in MEESA including annual planning cycle, quarterly reflections, RLT monthly and RHMT weekly meetings ensuring cohesive coordination of calendars, meeting contents and facilitators.
     Working with relevant meeting chairs, manages coordination of meeting agenda to ensure good use of time by ensuring a confirmed agenda, shared pre-reads and availability of agenda leads.
     Leads in MEESA region calendar coordination and updates to the whole team, ensuring that other functions are booking events with good lead time and the calendar is easily accessible for reference with the team.
     Keeps sight of all key meetings in MEESA RH to ensure good and effective use of time.
     Engages in meeting discussions to understand emerging pertinent issues, concepts and challenges and is able to drive constructive follow-through of such discussions with relevant stakeholders to move management issues forward effectively.
     Summarizes action points of meetings well and holds relevant actors accountable to deliver management decisions in a timely manner.
     Communicates key takeaways from management meetings to MEESA team as appropriate.
     Initiates and manages specific problematic issues and provides recommendation for viable solutions to the RHMT.

    Risk Management 20%

     Manages the regional risk registers ensuring all risks are updated bade on quarterly review of risks.
     Engages with RHMT and other RH staff members to ensure follow through on risk management.

    Liaison Support to MEESA Directors 20%

     Support in protocol matters and organization of meetings with officials from Government, NGOs, UN, embassies etc. for the regional office.
     Liaise and act as a point of contact for relevant information/enquiries from all parties external to the Regional Office
     Lead the coordination of MEESA calendar and in diarizing director’s calendar as needed.
     Act as a liaison to shared service transactions as may be needed to hasten crucial and urgent support need for MEESA region Directors.

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

     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.
     Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in own work;

    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

     Setting and communicating ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International’s purpose.
     Setting high standards for self and others’ behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
     Holding self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
     Creating a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
     Collaborating with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
     Motivating and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
     Positive about change and supporting others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.

    BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

     Understands Plan International in Context, including its purpose, values, and global, regional and country strategy, and can communicate these to varied audiences, including how Plan International will deliver on its objectives through the theory of change
     Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with Plan International’s core risk-related standards (Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security, Management Standards)
     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

    Managing activities and resources

     Schedules and manages resource aligned to organisational requirements and individual capacity.
     Allocates resource to every work activity, regularly reviewing and adjusting if necessary. Provides team members with the resources and support they require.
     Identifies opportunities and support team members to continually innovate and improve working practice.
     Monitors delivery and performance against plans. Works with their team to adjust plans and budgets to accurately reflect delivery activities.
     Submits timely and accurate reporting data, using metrics to monitor team performance.

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
    Qualifications/ experience essential:

     A Master’s degree in a relate field with at least 2 years’ work experience post-graduation/qualification or A degree in related field with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in coordinating, leading and/or managing executive office activities
     Proven experience in in influencing individuals and teams to high levels of performance
     Ability to conceptualise and write business papers
     Experience in or appreciation of business process improvement

    Languages required

     Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable:
    Knowledge:

     An understanding of gender and inclusion and global/local development issues, with particular knowledge in girls’ rights and child rights, feminist movements and the institutions involved.
     Knowledge of key gender inequalities, gaps, barriers and opportunities at the national, regional and global level and gender and inclusion programs, especially for children and girls.
     An understanding of the policies, processes, institutions and organizations that shape the development and humanitarian context and standards within Kenya.
     Understanding of the implications of working with a rights-based approach to development and is able to analyze the situation of children’s and particularly girls’ rights in his/her working context
     Some knowledge on different types of partnerships and civil society strengthening and capacity building. Understanding issues, principles and strategies and their root causes and working with Plan’s principles and a range of strategies and approaches to improve outcomes

    Skills:

     Excellent communication, coordination, organization and execution skills
     Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions;
     Strong skills and proven experience in new project design and development
     Proven experience as a team player and leader in an international organization;
     Future oriented and thinks strategically;
     Ability to influence power holders about the need for and benefits of addressing gender equality and inclusion, including being able to offer a range of evidence-based solutions.
     Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills
     Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences
     Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management

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    al.org

  • Translation Services Manager

    Translation Services Manager

    The Opportunity
    Programme Y.O.D.A is an organisational change programme through which we will change our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, revise our processes and working practices in relation to Finance, Grants, Programmes and Projects and Supply Chain Management, and develop a new  Project Management and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (PMERL) solution. 
    The purpose of this post working under the direction of the Programme Y.O.D.A Change Partner is to manage translation services within the change journey.
    The role will manage the whole translation process across Y.O.D.A, supporting business and training teams and ensuring quality and consistency both across Y.O.D.A and Plan in general. This will involve multiple stakeholders as well as interaction with external translation services.We are currently seeking to improve the way we manage translations at Plan International with the increasing use of AI tools and translation software – resulting in the need for enhanced workflow and new ways of working.
    The Individual

    The successful candidate will be a process oriented, customer focused, multi-tasking individual with a proven track record in delivering translation and linguistic services.
    They will combine creativity and a solution orientated mindset, with highly effective linguistic and relationship building skills.

    They will also have:

    A record of accomplishment of achieving results and strategic impact in translation and coordinating for translations to be delivered.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complicated and technical issues in a concise and clear way, to a wide range of target audiences
    The ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, with competing priorities and minimal supervision
    Fluency and translation level in at least two languages amongst English, French and Spanish
    Experience  of Translation Management Software (TMS) and Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools

    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Management of Translation Services
    Setting up and managing the various workflows involved in delivering high-quality translation for internal audiences, including revisions and updates of existing material
    Ensuring all translation requirements meet individual project deadlines and highlighting any delays to stakeholders Manage Translation Management Software (TMS) and Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools to oversee the process.
    Manage relationships with Plan International’s approved translation service providers
    Manage the review of translations by internal subject matter experts
    Manage the Programme Y.O.D.A translation glossary, guidelines and style guides
    Work with Y.O.D.A Project Managers and leads in line with project plan and to budget for translation deliverables
    Commission specific pieces of work with translation agencies/firms/individuals, ensuring best value for money is achieved whilst observing project and contractual requirements and managing the end-to-end process
    Follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and understanding, taking up any highlighted issues with providers, as necessary
    Liaise with subject matter experts, translators, reviewers and key focal points to set quality standards and maximise quality of translations

    Translation Support

    In addition to managing the process you will on occasions be required to translate into one or two of the organisation’s official languages (French/Spanish)
    Adhere to industry quality standards established by the Association of Translation Companies to ensure that all completed work follows legal and ethical obligations

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    al.org

  • People & Culture (HR) Project Analyst

    People & Culture (HR) Project Analyst

    The Opportunity
    Reporting to the Executive Director People & Culture (P&C), and working closely with the P&C management team, the PMO Analyst will play a key role in providing internal communications and support for a variety of projects within P&C.
    This is a varied role and you will directly contribute to a range of initiatives transforming P&C operations across the organisation.
    Responsibilities may include; 

    Supporting the Executive Director P&C and P&C Management Team on projects and initiatives, progressing actions and ensuring competing priorities are managed and coordinated with other work programmes.
    Working with the Executive Director, P&C management Team and internal communications on developing and implementing the internal communications strategy for P&C.
    Liaising with the P&C management to ensure communication strategies are integrated and aligned to build employee engagement and compliance.
    Draft and / or coordinate preparation of agendas, papers and newsletters for P&C related board/ board sub-committees, departmental and other network meetings, ensuring these are circulated within agreed timescales and taking meeting minutes as required
    Organising and coordinating agenda department level meetings and workshops
    In conjunction with the P&C management Team, work with a range of stakeholders to maintain an overview of key planned activity, including P & C Calendar and Roadmap to deliver the strategy and track progress against critical milestones.
    Gather and analyse data to help the organisation understand progress against the strategy and to prioritise resources effectively, and produce regular and ad hoc reports
    Support identification of interdependencies between P & C strategy implementation activities, mapping key interdependencies and maintaining visibility of the critical path
    Consolidate annual plans and review for expected content
    Oversee correct document storage and other information, knowledge management and communication and collaboration tools, supporting the work of a diverse and geographically dispersed team.
    Work with Internal Communications team and the Gatekeeper function to support timely and consistent communication and messaging to stakeholders at all levels
     
    The Individual
     
    You bring;
    Demonstrated understanding of the project management lifecycle and key elements of project planning
    Understanding of risks, issues and dependencies together with how to identify and mitigate them
    Experience of working with stakeholders at senior managerial levels.
    Experience of working through influencing outside direct line-management relationships in order to achieve results
    Excellent organisational abilities, able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
    Collaborative approach to work, listening actively to stakeholders and adapting to their concerns, and the ability to prioritise competing stakeholder requirements
    Strong project management, written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
    Logical reasoning – to demonstrate the rationale behind any recommendations.
    Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including representing information visually. High level of skill in Excel and PowerPoint
    Attention to detail, accurate and observant and ability to handle confidential correspondence in a professional manner.
    Time and task management, with professional and organised approach to delivery
    Resilience and comfort in working with uncertainty
    Fluency in English
    Highly efficient and organised, able to prioritise and multitask
    Adaptable and a team player
    Comfortable in working in a diverse environment and a strong promoter of equality
    Strategic thinking and innovation: constantly looking for ways to improve the outcomes for Plan. 
    Balances strategic perspective with practical delivery critically evaluates work effectiveness and searches for better ways of working.

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    al.org

  • Regional Policy Advocacy and Research Advisor

    Regional Policy Advocacy and Research Advisor

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
    Plan International is embarking on an ambitious and exciting change process, to make the organisation more relevant, bold, engaging and effective in a new global context. Our ambition for policy and influencing work is to drive changes in policies, behaviours and practices at international, regional, national and local levels, so as to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls and implement a programme and influence approach to achieve it. Regional level influencing – in MEESA and related country offices – will play a key role in delivering results at scale. To help achieve this, Plan International is currently recruiting a Regional Policy, Advocacy and Research Advisor.
    The position is a lead technical expert to Plan’s Policy, Advocacy and Research work. S/he ensures that the regional advocacy areas are prioritized in our strategic partnerships and engagement with actors and stakeholders through influencing activities at the regional level. S/he collaborates with the Global Policy and Advocacy Department at our international headquarters, with our UN Liaison Offices and particularly with the Pan-African Liaison Office and the West and Central African Regional Office to ensure that global policy and advocacy, research priorities and campaigns effectively support our goals. S/he supports capacity development and quality assurance measures for influencing staff in Eastern and Southern Africa and represents Plan MEESA Regional Office in Plan’s global Influencing network and other networking fora.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
     Program and Influence 20%

    Lead and manage the design and implementation of the Advocacy priorities that align to and complement the Pan African and Global Advocacy Strategies.
    Support the alignment, design and implementation of influencing plans and the building of influencing capacity throughout the region to achieve desired large- scale improvements in girls’ rights and gender equality
    Maintain a strategic overview of issues effecting girls’ rights in the MEESA, monitoring trends in the external environment and inputting and/or leading as required to organisational strategy and planning processes, in coordination with other team members.
    Support a strong feedback loop and link between advocacy at the country, regional and global levels by providing inputs and collaborating with global initiatives and/or Liaison Offices.
    Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of advocacy work, in particular, assessing the impact and extent of gender integration.

    Policy and Advocacy (including influence multilaterals and donors) 25%

    Undertake in-depth power and policy analysis of the structures, systems and networks in the region and Countries to identify opportunities for changes in law, policy, budget and behaviour that will drive the achievement of advocacy goals and objectives in the region
    Identify and contribute to the convening and organization of high-level public policy platforms and dialogues and support senior Plan International staff in integrating an advocacy perspective into talking points and other materials.
    Lead the development of key advocacy messages, defining effective tactics to leverage influencing strength and mobilise support for change making in MEESA
    Represent Plan International at advocacy and policy meetings and events where necessary.
    Undertake a range of lobbying, communications and other activities to inform and persuade policy makers, including donors and politicians, of the value of Plan International’s policy recommendations.
    Working closely with the MEAL team, build systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence based advocacy and influencing at national and international levels.
    Develop dissemination and communication strategies for key advocacy messages, together with the communications team.
    Produce or manage the production of reports, briefing papers and presentations for internal and external audiences, as needed

    Influencing in Emergencies and humanitarian settings 20%

    Ensure a robust overview, ongoing analysis, and development of key messages around  protecting girls in conflict issues with the particular focus on education and protection, movement and access, humanitarian and operational space issues affecting Plan International’s ability to deliver quality programs for targets we serve.
    Coordinate with Plan International humanitarian advocacy staff to ensure complementarity and consistency across policy positions and advocacy platforms.

    External networking and outreach 20%

    Develop and cultivate value-added strategic partnerships and engagement with key stakeholders such as civil society organisations, multilateral institutions, relevant coalitions and networks, and other influencers to further Plan International’s delivery of its influencing agenda.
    Design and deliver strategic influencing activities, such as workshops and events through mapping out key moments in time (events, report launches, consultations) at the national, regional and sub-regional levels to spotlight advocacy work and present Plan International as a leader in children, in particular girl’s rights, to a diverse range of stakeholders.
    Represent and profile/position Plan International as a leading, international, humanitarian and peace-building actor in relevant NGO networks and other coalitions
    Develop and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in the government, donors, NGO sector, civil society and the media.

    Young people as Influencers 10%

    Lead on youth participation efforts to ensure that voices of youth especially girls are integral to Plan International’s advocacy, including in planning and implementation. Acquire information and understanding of social policy and adapt strategies as necessary.
    Promote the role of youth in influencing regional governance to ensure their survival, learning, and protection

    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. 
    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

         Academic Qualifications and experience

    Hold a university qualification in political science, international law, international development, communications or an equivalent qualification
    Experience in developing and delivering advocacy strategies in development and / or humanitarian contexts. Demonstrated experience in using key influencing strategies such as advocacy, lobbying, movement building, or policy development
    Understanding of causes and consequences gender discrimination, exclusion and inequality and how they contribute to the non- realization of children rights and developing practical strategies to address them.
    Familiar with key international human rights frameworks and their relevance for change actions and opinions of power holders and social behavior
    Familiar with influencing tactics, such as advocating governments for policy change, campaigning with CSOs for budgetary revisions, strategic engagement with power
    holders via media outlets, including digital
    Understanding of basic techniques strategies and tools to advance social justice campaigns targeting a range of key audiences
    Understanding of youth movements and youth activism approaches and trends
    Experience in carrying out power, policy and political analysis to inform strategies and projects
    Strong knowledge of child and women’s rights and gender justice.
    Knowledge of how to maximise awareness of Plan International’s purpose, work and objectives via a range of communications channels and tool i.e external media, online, social media, etc
    Good understanding of the development and NGO sector.
    Experience of working with coalitions and networks.

    Skills

    Analytical, strategic thinking and negotiating skills
    Ability to build effective relations for influencing
    Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
    Ability to write clearly and concisely – translating complex issues for a variety of audiences (e.g. general population and policy-makers).
    Excellent verbal communication skills.
    Creative thinking and problem solving skills
    Proven IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc
    Ability to prioritise and multitask work when dealing with competing deadlines, sometimes with limited resources

    Behaviour

    Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partner
    Ability to work collaboratively with others
    Ability to thrive in a cross-cultural environment
    Discreet when engaging with external powerful external stakeholders (such as representatives of politics and the media)
    Flexible, self-starter, team player, able to work without supervision
    Enthusiastic, focused
    Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills
    Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partners
    Uses evidence-based results to make choices and drive change, capacities and developmental stages of children, adolescents and young people

    Apply via :

    al.org

  • Storekeeper

    Storekeeper

    Job purpose
    To ensure efficiency and smooth operations of stores to all user department and suppliers.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensure cleaning and sanitization is thoroughly done in the stores.
    Ensure safety standards put in place are followed.
    Supervise the fumigation process and ensure that it is done well.
    Ensure contractors follow the established stores rules and regulations.
    Ensure timely and orderly delivery/receiving of supplies.
    Ensure organization of daily requisitions.
    Do routine check of stock levels to determine slow moving items and reorder items to ensure no stock-out based on the Club’s consumption levels.
    Ensure requisitioned stocks are correctly dispensed.
    Ensure supplies are received as per the operational procedures.
    Ensure item specifications are as per local purchase order.
    Tag items received and repackaged to ensure easy issuing and stock taking.
    Ensure goods delivered are of good quality, cross check expiry dates, quality, and damages.
    Ensure products are repacked and correctly stored.
    Check the Fridge conditions and record the right temperature.
    Notify the concerned parties if the fridges are faulty for immediate attention.
    Ensure that stocks are issued based on the requisitions that are duly approved.
    Ensure posting of goods issued is done on daily basis and correctly.
    Ensure proper communication is made to user departments especially on slow moving items.
    Ensure documents are posted daily and forwarded to controls department.
    Ensure all postings have been forwarded to accounts department for supplier payment.
    Ensure proper filing is done for future reference.
    Report any accidents to the safety officer and register all accidents and incidences on the incident report.

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management
    Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
    Experience in operating Stores System
    Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
    Hospitality operations knowledge
    Physical endurance
    Team player
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Commercial awareness
    Numerical and Analytical skills
    Strong eye for details
    Problem-solving skills
    Ability to multitask
    Strong organizational skills.
    High level of honesty and integrity

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  • Child Rights and Safeguarding Advisor (Re-Advertisement)

    Child Rights and Safeguarding Advisor (Re-Advertisement)

    Internal

    Country Management Team members as required
    Director of Program Implementation and quality
    Technical Advisors
    Business Development Unit
    Global and Regional functional and thematic leads
    Functional departments Heads at KCO
    Program Unit Managers and PU staff

    External

    National and Local authorities especially relevant ministries in the country e.g.  Gender, Health, Youth, Planning, etc.
    Partner organizations
    Other Technical Leads of likeminded INGOs and forums in the country
    Civil society organizations
    Youth and youth organizations
    Donors and foreign missions

    Level of contact with children
    Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children
    Physical Environment

    Based in a typical office environment whilst in the Country Office.
    Where required, periodic travel to program units and on occasion international travel may be needed.

    Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES 
    Strategy design, planning, and implementation – 35%

    Take leadership in defining the Child Rights and Safeguarding strategy for PIK and provide guidance in the development of an implementation strategy. 
    Deliver a policy and advocacy strategy that increases Plan Kenya’s advocacy impact on protection and ending all forms of violence against children with the Kenya government and other external stakeholders where necessary;
    Advocate and negotiate with high-level technical experts and government officials, parliamentarians, and CSOs;
    Conduct policy analysis to inform advocacy issues and establish and maintenance of dialogue with key decision-makers within government.
    Provide technical expertise in key thematic areas, including but not limited to the VAC Plan of Action for Kenya and other pertinent issues in the child protection sector
    In close collaboration with our influencing advisor and communications team, create communications to influence in the realization of children and girls’ rights, engagement of girls in policy engagement, and increase in civil society support influencing child rights.
    Lead development of a CO programme on ending violence against children and young people that is aligned to Plan Kenya’s Country Strategy and Plan International’s Global purpose
    Ensure participation of children and young people in all PIK programmes is meaningful and safe
    Oversee the implementation of the right based approach in all PIK projects
    Through a monitoring framework, advise on safeguarding milestone achievements on aligning Country Strategy goals to the Global ambition of reaching 100 million girls by 2020
    Technically contribute to the designing of a child participation strategy for Plan Kenya, build the capacity of the PUs in Child and Youth participation, and roll out the strategy
    Provide advice on strategies and approaches in the Country Programme to help contribute to the realization of both the Country and Global ambition.

    Continually provide technical guidance on the implementation of the policy on Safeguarding Children and Young People by ensuring staff are given orientation on the strategy on recruitment and are taken through in-depth training as per the laid down policies in the organization.
    Advise and monitor Plan Kenya’s partners and associates to understand and adhere to the policy.

        Programme Quality 30%

    Drive technical excellence and support project and country teams to develop, monitor, and implement girl and client-centered rights programs that are grounded in global evidence, appropriate and meaningful youth engagement;
    Provide oversight and technical guidance in monitoring and harnessing learning from implementing rights projects across the programme areas.
    Drive country office staff capacity in child and girls’ rights programming by providing in-country assistance to build the capacity of teams as well as program and government partners, while keeping abreast of global and emerging evidence and with a view to disseminating both internally and externally;
    Ensure PIK rights programme is aligned to both Global and Regional priorities and the national government policies and sector plans
    Provide technical assistance to support quality design, implementation, monitoring, learning, and evaluation of ASRH programs, including efforts on very young adolescents, strengthening demand and supply of SRHR and age-appropriate services.
    In close collaboration with the M&E team keep track of the achievement of the intended outcomes.
    Strengthen the capacity of program implementation teams to develop and implement innovative rights programme;
    In close consultation with Program Unit managers, provides timely reports, as may be required on the Plan Kenya’s girls and child rights program portfolio, including updates on program/project challenges and successes.
    Provide technical support and guidance to program teams in all related assessments, surveys and studies on safeguarding.
    Review and provide technical input on internal and external reports on safeguarding children and young persons.
    Continually advise the program teams to ensure Child Protection programming is in line with Plan, government, and other relevant recognized safeguarding standards, guidelines, and quality procedures.
    Work with program teams to provide evidence of safeguarding interventions and best practices through documentation and dissemination of lessons learned.

    Partnerships, networking, and influencing 10%

    Actively participates in safeguarding eco-systems with the global hub and regional teams as well as within Kenya’s community of practice;
    Collaborate with Business development Unit in developing projects that address the safeguarding of children and young person’s concerns in society.
    Ensure adequate budgeting and resourcing for capacity development and monitoring of the implementation of the policy among staff, partners, and associates through grants and sponsorship funding.
    Participate actively in programme meetings, planning, and review activities, providing enhanced insight into child rights programming.
    Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Advocacy, and Communications, or area-based meetings as required. 
    Participate in any donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.  
    Represent Plan Kenya in relevant national Safeguarding technical working groups and networks.

      Resource mobilization and programme development (10%) 

    Contribute to the growth of Plan Kenya’s child rights portfolio by directly contributing to Plan Kenya’s identification of opportunities, proposal development, including the writing, reviewing, and/or editing of technical proposals.
     Continuously monitor and analyze the emerging SRHR situation in Kenya, donor trends and advise management on potential areas for fundraising.
    Provide technical input to inform concepts and proposal development on Child Rights programming.
    Advice on the partnership networks for overall enhancement of the SRHR programmes and impact at the different levels of engagement (County, National, and Global).

       Financial Responsibility (5%)

    Monitor programme performance and budget utilization and apply corrective measures where needed.
    Support the annual planning process to ensure budgets are well structured and effectively managed and utilized

    Risk Management (5%)

    Coordinate and support programme quality and delivery on Child Rights projects audits and adequate application of management response across all impact areas.

    Capacity building 5%

    Periodically assess capacity gaps amongst staff and partners and advise/organize for capacity building.
    Strengthen the capacity of health program staff and partners on current and effective Health interventions, methodologies, policies, and guidelines.
    Identify and advise on learning opportunities for staff development.

    Other duties (5%)

    Any other assignment within the scope of work.

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

    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. 

    Leadership COMPETENCIES

    Courageous, taking a lead, challenging myself and others to achieve the 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 a 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.
    Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices, and standards relevant to their own work and keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
    Collaborating with team members, colleagues, and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience, and ideas and actively seeking their input.

    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.
    Achieves desired outcomes and finds innovative solutions by using the expertise and creativity of others and adopting a coaching approach with the people they manage or advise.
    Creates space for reflection and uses external evidence and internal evaluation to identify what and how we need to improve and then to support others through change.
    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

    Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection: Communicates Plan’s commitment to safeguarding through all recruitment and engagement activities.
    Educates internal and external stakeholders in their safeguarding responsibilities. Articulates the purpose, values, and global strategy to a range of audiences. Can explain how Plan International will deliver on its objectives through the theory of change and communicate the implications for their team.
    Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection: Understands their safeguarding responsibilities in accordance with the global policy. Work actively to safeguard the rights of children and young people                       
    Understand the purpose, lines of accountability, and decision-making capacity for each structural element of the organization. Helps their team to understand where they sit within the organizational structure.                    
    Considerate of the political, economic, social, and cultural climate of the local operating environment and the implications for our work and are aware of the local business environment, including financial, employment, and business laws. 
    Understands digital enablers to improve team performance and working practices. Encourages digital behaviors through role modeling, personal development processes, and capability building. Uses digital and technological tools to support the management of risk, activities, and resources, and people and information.  

    Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge
    Qualifications/ experience essential: 

    A Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
    At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a child-focused organization
    A minimum of 7 years experience, five of which are in implementing Child Rights programming at a local or national level, preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization is acceptable in lieu of a Master’s degree
    Strong and up-to-date knowledge of child protection/Safeguarding programmes, protection and safeguarding as well as meaningful youth engagement.
    A clear understanding of the strategies for engaging with children and young people in programme activities and advocacy
    Good understanding of child protection systems in the country
    Experience working with civil society and community-based organizations, particularly in Kenya.
    Result oriented, good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation
    Commitment to Plan values and willingness to abide by Child and Young people Safeguarding Policy and hold others accountable.
    Good presentation and communication skills
    Proven experience in providing technical assistance to complex protection programs
    Commitment to Plan Kenya’s position on promoting girls’ rights and gender equality and integrating all these aspects in their day to day work

    Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

    Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff on safeguarding initiatives.
    Experience in designing and technical support/management of safeguarding of children and youth
    Good understanding of Safeguarding sector strategies.
    Demonstrable advocacy experience at the national and county level on safeguarding systems and structures.

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
    Knowledge:

    Building and creating common agendas with governments, the private sector, and civil society to integrate children, adolescents, and youth from diverse groups in society by informing gender-responsive and inclusive legal frameworks, public policy, budgets, and institutional services.
    In-depth knowledge on the root causes, impact, and approaches to addressing violence, sexual violence, neglect, and abuse
    Ability to understand gender inequalities and gender discriminatory practices that can cause protection issues and strategies to prevent and respond to these issues.
    Understanding Strategies to prevent all forms of violence and provide support to survivors of violence under 25 years of age i.e. children, adolescents, and young people. Strengthen protection systems, family relations, and the resilience of children, adolescents, and youth.
    Driving Quality by using strategies for: preventing violence based on an analysis of causal factors, including social norms.
    Working on protection mechanisms at a family level, community level, service level. Responding to incidences of violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect; and ensure access to support services.
    Adapting to Context: The effect of humanitarian events including disaster, food insecurity crisis, conflict, and displacement on the protection of children, adolescents, and youth. How violence and power are manifest in the particular culture and culturally specific features of family relations; the state services present e.g. legal, educational, and what response is likely to be socially and culturally accepted.

     Skills:

    Linking at-risk children, adolescent, and youth and their families with social protection mechanisms
    Application of strategies to strengthen family and community social supports and solidarity networks
    Gender-based violence: Violence (including sexual violence), neglect, abuse, and exploitation on grounds of gender identity and discrimination; strategies to prevent and respond to protection issues arising from gender inequalities and gender discriminatory practices.
    Integration of Family and Community based Psycho-Social Support: Coping mechanisms and self-reflection at family and community level; strengthening positive parenting skills; raising family & community comprehension of the impact of trauma on child well-being
    Guide on Child and Family Social Work: case management, counseling, rehabilitation and reintegration of survivors of violence
    Advice on Child protection systems: what such systems include (including community-based child protection systems), how they can impact violence, and identifying the entry points for change through strengthening services, programming, and influencing policy
    Builds capability on safeguarding by coaching colleagues and partners, sharing knowledge in networks and communities of practice, leading technical learning and development activities, and embedding stakeholder capability building into programme and project design.

    Behaviors:

    Engages sensitively with community members on issues of gender equality and inclusion, demonstrating an understanding of the local culture and context.
    Able to view even distressing situations objectively by leaving personal attitudes and judgmental responses to one side
    Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion, and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partners
    Apply participatory influencing methodologies both internally and externally
    The ability to build collaborative working relationships
    Uses creativity to challenge the norm and promote innovation and thinks and acts for the wider organization – linking partnership opportunities with the context of the wider organizational strategy
    Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences
    Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management

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  • Data Cleansing Analyst

    Data Cleansing Analyst

    ROLE PURPOSE
    The iNGindustry has long sought tachieve the ambitious vision conceived in Plan’s Y.O.D.A (Your Organisations Data Analytics) Programme, tdeliver richness of data tdemonstrate development programming impact. The Programme will bring benefit tcore business functions through efficiency, effectiveness and management control with the largest value being more high-quality data tmanage Plan’s business. It will improve management decision-making and the organisation’s ability tanalyse, measure and evidence impact and financial investment in the core development and humanitarian work of Plan International and tachieve our ambition statement of ‘all girls standing strong creating global change.’
    The role of the Data Cleansing Analyst is a very exciting new opportunity twork globally across Plan International and our 55 country offices (spread over Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East and the Americas) tensure that our data is in a great state tbe migrated ontour new Y.O.D.A systems.
    Reporting tthe Deployment Execution Programme Manager, you will work with a diverse team of passionate people tfirst extract and analyse data, then supporting, communicating and updating our country offices on a monthly basis tensure we are making progress and are in a stable state ttransform our global systems (which will be a staggered deployment approach of country offices over the course of a year).
    The role is a fantastic opportunity for an aspirational individual twork in a complex, global environment with a dedicated team and making a difference tPlan’s humanitarian initiatives.
    DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE & KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Communicate key insights and the “story” ta range of business stakeholders, across programme Y.O.D.A, at all levels as required.
    Based on metrics and analysis, recommend reasonable short- and long-term goals for key performance metrics in regard tdata readiness for transformation
    Gather and analyse data tproduce a range of accurate and timely MI, analysis, insights and trends across the country offices
    Build supporting relationships with our 4x Regional Hubs and country offices
    Assist Y.O.D.A programme in statistical assessment, report writing and development of data/ insights driven presentations tthe wider team.
    Perform statistical analysis on Y.O.D.As global data cleansing initiative
    Manage and manipulate data tensure the status and expectations of the programme team are understood.
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable ttheir area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance ttheir area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures
    The role is a great opportunity twork with a truly passionate, global team and tlearn and shape your own role tensure that performance across the data cleansing initiative increases. There is alsthe possibility of making this position permanent once the Y.O.D.A programme deployment concludes.

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS
    Daily/ weekly contact (virtually):

    Reporting tand taking a strategic steer from the Deployment Execution Programme Manager
    Working alongside and giving direction and updates t4 x Regional Directors at our hubs in:

    Asia Pacific (Bangkok, Thailand)
    West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
    Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa (Nairobi, Kenya)
    Americas (Panama)

    Ensuring alignment between different streams of work with:

    Y.O.D.A Data Architect
    Y.O.D.A Data Migration Project Manager
    Y.O.D.A Data Warehouse Project Manager

    Weekly/ bi-weekly contact (virtually):

    Infrastructure and Systems Support Programme Manager (ensuring alignment with this programme of work)
    Country Office staff (supporting where needed and helping tresolve issues)
    Y.O.D.A PM(Programme Management Office) (reporting on progress, status and timelines)
    Y.O.D.A Programme Directors (reporting on progress, status and timelines)

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Essential

    Proficient in excel (capable or writing formulas, creating pivot charts etc.)
    Proficient in Power BI
    Proficient in outlook (email, creating virtual meet ups etc.)
    Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
    Enthusiasm about the role and Plan’s mission
    Fluent English
    Willingness tlearn and develop
    Proactive in problem solving and communicating taudiences

    Desirable

    Knowledge or experience of SQL
    Both of the above can be learnt ‘on the job’ if nprior experience – but a willingness tlearn and develop is key!

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    al.org

  • Financial Sustainability Programme Manager

    Financial Sustainability Programme Manager

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Working in 54 countries across Africa, Asia, Middle East and the Americas, Plan International aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high quality programmes that deliver long lasting benefits.
    Plan International is implementing a global strategy with the aim that 100 Million Girls Learn, Lead, Decide and Thrive. Against this backdrop, we are working to transform how we operate so that we can
    deliver better outcomes for girls. This includes a range of organisational change projects and an increased focus on ensuring our financial sustainability.
    In this role you will deliver value to Plan International through the development of a range of projects to increase the effectiveness of organisational capability to deliver value at both global and local levels. You will work closely with stakeholders across business, leadership and governance at Plan International to facilitate solutions to complex and strategic problems using a mix of technical expertise, creativity, perseverance and intellectual rigour.
    This role will work closely with the FSP Lead to manage delivery of the Financial Sustainability Programme (FSP) deliverables by ensuring the work is planned and sequenced, that implementation is monitored and managed, and that there is effective communication, reporting and governance.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Supporting effective decision making:
    Communicating complex technical information to inform strategic decision making by diverse audiences within Plan International
    Facilitating global engagement of technical experts and leadership to support effective and informed decision making
    Supporting the FSP Board and other leadership bodies to ensure the dynamic review of priorities and progress
    Supporting planning and implementation of the Financial Sustainability Programme (FSP):
    Apply the appropriate project management tools, skills and techniques to ensure the FSP is
    meeting agreed deliverables with quality and expectations.
    Work closely with Project Leads to develop, consolidate, maintain and overview key planned activity for the FSP.
    Track progress against critical milestones and deliverables, this will include having a strong understanding of our funding and operating model.
    Ensure a clear understanding of the organisational sustainability risk and how the FSP outputs will help reduce this risk.
    Working closely with the FSP Lead to maintain a view of the key deliverables across projects to ensure alignment, coordination and interdependencies are tracked and taken into consideration.
    Manage and support the implementation of the detailed activity plan of the FSP, ensuring that agreed timelines are met and that teams are appropriately supported throughout the process.
    Help the FSP Lead to identify project-level risks and issues and identify recommendations to address them.
    Develop and improve tools, report formats, project documentation templates and associated materials and approaches and ensure that key documentation is maintained in line with our knowledge management practices.
    Work closely with Project Leads and the Communications Department to support timely and consistent communication and messaging to stakeholders at all levels.

    Governance and reporting

    Ensure governance reporting requirements are understood and met by all project team members.
    Support the design and development of team reporting and governance mechanisms
    Work closely with the FSP Lead to produce reports and papers for defined audiences, including but not limited to the Leadership Team, International Board and other governance bodies, as needed.
    Facilitate and provide secretariat support to relevant meetings.
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

    DEALING WITH PROBLEMS

    Review issues and propose and agree solutions with the FSP Team, Project Leads and Technical Advisory Group. Escalate to the FSP Board and management as required.
    Identify and review possible obstacles to the successful adoption of proposed organisational change.
    Creative mind to propose alternative project plans or approaches as required, escalating where necessary.
    Ability to perform and deliver under pressure within deadlines.

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS

    High level of contact with business colleagues across all levels of the organisational structure across all Plan International entities, functions and locations.
    High level of contact with leadership to ensure understanding of FSP delivery.
    Line management of the FSP Administrator.
    Extensive engagement with other change programmes including YODA as well as global strategy delivery and Global Fundraising Hub.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Expertise

    Substantial experience of leading a project or programme management of complex initiatives
    Experience of working with stakeholders at senior managerial levels
    Experience of working through influencing outside direct line-management relationships in order to achieve results
    Experience of directing and supervising the work of others
    Logical reasoning – to demonstrate the rationale behind any recommendations.
    Resilience and comfort in working with uncertainty. A positive approach and sense of humour.

    Skills

    Good organisational and co-ordination skills being able to successfully manage time, plans, other related tasks
    Strong project or programme management skills, including identification and mitigation of risks and issues.
    Strong process analysis and improvement skills
    Able to prioritise work effectively for execution with limited resources
    Sound analytical and problem solving capability
    Be exceptionally detail oriented and technically minded
    Strong people management skills, including very strong levels of diplomacy and negotiation, and the ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
    Strong research, analysis, evaluation and problem-solving skills.
    Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including representing information visually
    Be able to efficiently communicate, both orally and written
    Time and task management, with professional and organised approach to delivery
    Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales, with minimal supervision
    Fluency in English, ability to work in French or Spanish an advantage

    Knowledge

    Possesses general understanding in the areas fund allocation and use
    Familiar with risk and financial management concepts

    Behaviours

    Organised and structured approach
    Ability to chair, lead project planning and status meetings, ensuring agreement reached with key project resources and stakeholders
    Ability to communicate with wide and disparate user base across the organization and at all levels. Experience of being in a programme team and an understanding of key phases of project management.
    Effective decision making in relation to systems and/or processes especially within a changing environment
    Ability to prioritise and adjust work packages to keep assigned projects on track
    Ability to work to work to tight but achievable timelines
    Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

    Desirable:

    Prince2, PMP, or PQASSO qualifications
    Successful delivery of projects or programmes in a multi-national, multi-lingual organisational environment.
    Exposure to change management, communications and culture frameworks.
    Experience working in an INGO environment, especially internationally

    Type of Role: 4 – 6 month Fixed Term contract. *Secondment strongly encouraged for internal staff

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  • Innovation Project Lead

    Innovation Project Lead

    The Opportunity:
    In this role as the Innovation Project Lead, you will be responsible for the success and scaling of the Equality Accelerator project, as well as for promoting innovation, digital inclusion, and feminist youth activist resourcing practices and movement building across Plan International. Equality Accelerator is an online platform where young activists can access accessible, sustainable, and democratic funding and non-financial opportunities. EA also includes a world-first smart flexible fund model with an inclusive, accessible, transparent application process; an agile, participatory selection process; and automated, youth-friendly reporting.
    You will act as product owner for the website, team of designers, web developers and QA consultants to ensure EA is maintained, up-to-date and that all bugs, glitches, or content errors are fixed in a timely fashion. You will also coordinate the development of new features or languages as EA to scaled to new contexts or as the need is identified. Additionally, you will coordinate the implementation of EA (both the website and the funding mechanism) across countries where it is currently being implemented, as well as identify opportunities to scale the project to new countries. Importantly, you will be responsible for resource mobilization to ensure the continued sustainability for the project. 
    Finally, you will be an ambassador for innovation, digital inclusion, youth-friendly feminist resourcing and movement building across the organization. This includes participating in other initiatives related to youth resourcing as well as coordinating with other innovation teams to promote joint learning.
    The Person:

    You will have extensive experience in managing complex projects in international settings, as well as some experience developing inclusive digital products and in human-centered design.
    You will also have a demonstrated interest in working on gender and feminism and principles of feminist leadership and social justice. Ideally, you will have specific experience working with youth-led movements, and have an understanding of the ways in which youth organisations work and their needs and challenges.

    Apply via :

    al.org