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Integrated Senior Projects Coordinator (Bondo)

ROLE PURPOSE
Reporting to the Program Unit Manager – Kisumu, the Senior Integrated Projects Coordinator (Bondo) will be responsible for overall oversight of Plan Kenya’s operations in Bondo. S/he is responsible for partnership building with the County Government and other stakeholders, manage the projects teams to ensure achievement of results for the beneficiaries especially girls and sponsored children and over see the implementation all projects in the programme area. The incumbent will work closely with the KCO transition team to ensure smooth phase out of the PU and continuity of grant operations.
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 & Global Strategy and the Program Influencing & Quality Policy (PIQP).
Ensure sponsorship and program work directly contributes to the outcomes for girls and young women are realised and that girls take lead in advocating for their rights
Advance a seamless integration of Program and Sponsorship processes to give the organization optimal results
Ensure compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts, and agreements.
Influencing stakeholders and duty bearers to the enactment and enforcement of policies relevant to Plan work.
Promote sensitization of staff, stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviours.
Enhance compliance to child sponsorship policies and guidelines
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 and influence (15%)

Enhance realization of children and girls’ rights through design and implementation of gender transformative project interventions.
Ensure meaningful engagement with relevant stakeholders (including sponsored children) in program activities.
Ensure effective management of all communications with National Offices & country office on child sponsorship.

Working in Partnership and resource mobilisation (15%)

Lead relationships and represent the organization at county government authorities and departments and establish and maintain strong networks and partnerships at sub-county and county levels to ensure Plan’s profile is held in high esteem
Participate in relevant County level cluster meetings and promote Plan’s development agenda.
Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities.
Identification, engagement and capacity development of partners to support program implementation.

Quality improvement and standards (15%)

Ensure timely and effective implementation of programs according to approved project outlines and approved monthly activity and budget plans.
Monitor the progress of project implementation and undertake corrective actions.
Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with Organization guidelines and procedures.
Monitor child sponsorship activities to ensure realisation of sponsorship commitments and monthly KPIs
Promote evidence-based programming through data gathering and dissemination with wide consultation of sponsored families and other stakeholders.
With support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.
With support of M&E, maintain a beneficiary tracking system in line with monthly and quarterly reporting tools.

Financial Responsibility (10%)

The incumbent will have oversight of the Satellite Office budgets and be the primary budget holder for several allocated budgets to levels set by the executive management team, which can be varied at any time. S/he will track monthly sponsorship activity budgets and report on any variances to relevant project/program managers and the Country Office finance manager.
Support the development and execution close out plans and budgets for the PU
Ensure smooth transition of donor funded projects upon phase out of the PU
Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management.
Support the development and usage of procurement plans in execution of project activities.
Ensure timely procurement of goods and services at the Satellite Office level and Coordinate with the Administration manager at the Kenya Country Office (KCO) level to ensure availability of credible supplier database at all times.

Risk Management (10%)

Risk assessment and ensure existence and compliance of controls for proper risk management for all functions at the PU level (operations & programs).
Provide oversight on asset, fleet, office and inventory management
Ensure Satellite Office resources such as assets are properly managed and accounted for following the laid down procedures at all times.
Leading audit management responses and corrective action plans
Ensure phase out from sponsorship is managed well to safeguard sponsored children and their families and reputation of PIK

Capability building and People Management (15%)

Provide strategic leadership that inspires the Satellite Office team towards the realization of Plan purpose
S/he will supervise approximately 3-4 staff.
Manage staff performance and deal with any unsatisfactory performance proactively
Undertake appropriate representation at leadership level and promote effective communication between the Satellite Office and the country office.
Promote team cohesiveness and integration at the Satellite Office level and ensure all staff are clear on their individual contribution to the overall program goal
Manage change in the phase out of sponsorship operations
Coach and mentor direct reports to enhance their skills

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%)
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Qualifications/ experience essential:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Development studies and related disciplines. Post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
4 years’ relevant experience preferable in management of gender transformative and girls’ rights projects
At least 2 years’ experience managing teams.
Demonstrable experience managing projects with budgets over and above US$1 million preferably across various thematic areas.
Demonstrable experience in implementation of programs through partnerships.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights based programming.
Experience in advocacy and influencing
Thorough knowledge of programming methodologies
Experience in capacity building of partners
Experience working with grassroots organizations
Specialist expertise in either Inclusion or Social and gender norm change

Languages required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English.

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October 28, 2024
Partnerships Advisor

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.
With approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme, Plan International Kenya (PIK) mainly operates in 10 geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy statement
Plan International Kenya’s (PIK) strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach approximately 3 million girls and young women directly over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions.
The Partnerships Advisor will lead in building better partnerships and partnerships that drive our localisation agenda as a country office, and mainly at national and county levels while aligned to Plan Kenya’s Country Strategy and Plan International’s Global purpose. Plan Kenya’s success lies in the partnerships we build and it is important now, more than ever, to strengthen our partnerships. This is an opportunity to be involved in a challenging, innovative and high profile localisation programme, making a real contribution in helping to shift power by driving concrete actions at the country level and driving new models of partnerships at the country level to solve many complex problems that the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted. The role will support Plan Kenya’s investment in partnerships to expand influence, access to expertise and to resources and enable Plan Kenya build back better in a sustainable and inclusive manner and converge on common challenges and issues to drive lasting and transformative change for children, especially girls. Guided by these principles the Partnership Advisor will therefore collaborate with the Influencing and Advocacy and other Technical Advisors to strengthen the role of Civil Society in all their initiatives that address children and especially girls’ rights. In collaboration with the grants team, Program and Project Managers s/he will provide technical support and build the capacity of local organizations and implementing partners so that we can jointly deliver transformational and lasting change for children, especially girls.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Strategy design and planning – (30%)

Model partnerships: Lead in the integration and effective implementation of the new Plan Policy on Building Better Partnerships (BBP) in alignment with Plan Kenya’s Country Strategy and Plan International’s Global purpose on ensuring the creation of an equal, systematic, positive, and process-driven approach to partner engagement and relationship management;
Develop minimum standards, technical frameworks and strategies on Building Better Partnerships strategy, powering the movement and collaboration with partners that are in line with Plan Kenya’s new five year strategic and our Global ambition;
Ensure that all PIK staff and implementing partners understand the importance of Building Better Partnerships global policy and how it relates to them in their contexts, and that they are fully involved in its implementation, and contribute to the ongoing research, development and implementation as well as dissemination and sharing of best practices and innovative approaches to maximise performance and sustain achievements in Building Better Partnerships;
Coordinate and collaborate with relevant Partnerships’ personnel at regional, national offices and the Global Hub, as well as Project Managers and project personnel at county levels to help them build a network of key partners and stakeholders, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to partnership development as well as ensure coherent interactions with partners;
Support the development and roll-out of new partnership models and methods to effectively formal and informal youth and women led organisations, traditional leaders and faith-based leaders as part of existing or new program initiatives;
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;
Contribute to drafting of partnership agreements and/or contractual documents such as Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) while ensuring the tenets of BBP and localisation are an integral part of Plan Kenya’s partnership agreements;
In close collaboration with the Influencing and Advocacy and other Technical Advisors capacity build girl leaders and groups to empower them meaningfully form girl-advocacy partnerships to strengthen Plan’s global girl-led movement building as well as monitor and share developments in the national debates, policy and decision-making with regard to civil society’s role and their democratic space / enabling environment, including key developments at the National and County levels;
Advice on the partnership networks for overall enhancement of partnerships at the different levels of engagement (County, National and Global);

Technical Support and Capacity Building for Programme Quality (30%)

Oversee the development, and implementation of PIK’s partnership tool kit, as may be required and other relevant frameworks that are aligned to Plan Kenya’s Country Strategy and Plan International’s Global purpose and ensure that these toolkits and frameworks are disseminated to pertinent staff within Plan Kenya;
Responsible for conducting partner assessments and working jointly with the
partners and Technical Advisors to develop customized plans, that include a monitoring
and evaluation plan for organizational improvement;
Lead in identification of programs and projects needs for technical assistance and plan for tailor made technical support sessions including partners’ capacity to monitor and adapt to the changing operational environment;
Help build partnerships capacity and negotiation skills among PU and project managers;
Collaborate with the technical team to conduct joint-field visits to link Plan Kenya’s
development initiatives with the wider organisational goals for quality service delivery and
impact;
Coordinate organizational development and capacity building activities with other ongoing
program initiatives, to maximize the Return on Investment and minimize overlaps an
duplication;
Lead on the provision of proven and appropriate methods of training including and not
limited to mentoring and coaching to improve the technical and management capacity of Plan Kenya’s implementing partners;
Assess the capacity of PIK to deliver on Building Better Partnerships and undertake capacity strengthening measures based on these assessments;
Represent Plan Kenya in technical meetings at the national meetings or working groups that are related to partnership building
In liaison with the Technical Advisors, Grants Team and other core staff identify an
optimize opportunities for mutual capacity building/learning amongst different partners;
In collaboration with Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning team, monitor and
report on all relevant information regarding the organizational strengthening investments
made by Plan Kenya;
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 our implementing partners;
In close collaboration with the Program Implementation and Quality directorate, provide technical support to partners for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality and innovative programming, including grant-financed initiatives.

Resource mobilisation and programme development (25%)

Incorporate lessons from Plan Kenya’s technical experiences in building better partnerships into high quality thought leadership pieces and positioning activities for industry engagement and participation in practitioner networks;
Lead and actively participate in resource mobilization efforts to deliver on Building Better Partnerships as appropriate through proposal and concept note writing as well as product development;
Develop tactical and strategic relationships with key funding agencies and private sector, implementation and other partners, and Plan International colleagues in National and Regional Offices who work on Partnership building so as to tap and create new funding opportunities;
Provide strategic leadership for the identification, up-scaling and resourcing of effective models and methods for the strengthening partnerships and mutual learning, including CSOs, community-based organisations, children and youth organizations, as well as informal civil society group and networks.
In collaboration with the grants and BD staff provide technical support to partners in
proposal development, reporting and overall donor compliance;

Risk Management & Financial Responsibility (5%)

Monitor programme performance and budget utilization and guide on corrective measures where needed;
Coordinate and support programme quality and delivery on Building Better Partnerships initiatives and projects audits and adequate application of management response across all impact areas.

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%)

Any other assignment within the scope of work.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential:

Minimum Bachelors and preferably a Masters in social sciences or related courses.
A minimum experience of 7 years’ in implementing program management or community development work that mainly included partnerships’, coalition or movement building and management especially while working with girls and youth.
Knowledge and professional experience in the area of civil society strengthening, child rights and child / youth governance and participation.
Demonstrated technical advisory expertise in the design, implementation and evaluation of programming for civil society strengthening for children’s rights.
Relevant work experience from working for civil society organisations, particularly youth and/or members-based organisations, including with organisational development at a strategic and operational level.
Relevant work experience of advocacy and influence at a strategic level.
Experience (at least three years) in results-based project management or logical framework, and rights-based monitoring and evaluation.
Knowledge of child and/or human rights-based approach, children and youth rights issues.
Knowledge on gender mainstreaming approaches, such as gender transformative approach.
Demonstrated facilitation and training experience
A clear understanding of the strategies for engaging with youth, especially young women in programme activities and advocacy;
Good understanding of safeguarding standards and protocols;
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;
Excellent presentation and communication skills;
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting 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.

Languages required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
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 empowerment of young women 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.
Promotes and facilitates teamwork, provides vision and strategic leadership in an inclusive manner
Flexible, adaptive while maintaining the big picture
Assumes responsibility for actions and the results of these
Innovative, entrepreneurial and pro-actively takes the initiative to identify new opportunities
Able to put visionary ideas into practice and concrete measures.
Always ensures child and youth safe-guarding while in and out of work

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE
We are open and accountable
We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.
We strive for lasting impact
We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.
We work well together
We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.
We are inclusive and empowering
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programs and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

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October 28, 2024
Project Management Intern – Nairobi Finance And Grants Intern – Kilifi Administration And Logistics Intern – Homabay Monitoring And Evaluation Intern – Nairobi Program Intern – Kisumu Program Intern – Bondo Program Intern – Kwale Communications intern – Nairobi Country Director’s Office Intern – Nairobi Information Technology Intern – Nairobi

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.
Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in ten geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.
Plan International Kenya Strategy Statement
PlK’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions. Through the internship program PIK focusses on an accelerated development of fresh university graduates through on-job-learning, mentorship and coaching as a contribution to youth empowerment and employability.
It is on this basis that we are inviting applications from university graduates to gain hands-on practical experience with Plan’s work.
The internship program will run for a maximum period of 12 months, effective 1st October 2021 and interns will be based in different units and locations as follows:
Project Management Intern – Nairobi
Requirement: A graduate with Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health or Community Health and development;
The eligibility Criteria

Must be a Kenyan citizen;
A graduate from a reputable university;
Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the past 24 months;
Must be below 25 years old;
Must be willing to commit their time for the entire period of 12 months;
Must have good writing and oral communication skills;
Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
PIK Sponsorship alumni or those who can demonstrate the impact of Plan’s community development work at their homes are encouraged to apply

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October 28, 2024
Dental Officer

Job Ref: TH/HRD/DEN/07/2021: DENTAL OFFICER
Role Summary: Reporting to the Head of Dental Services, the holder of the position will glorify God through excellence in dental and oral health care and by teaching, mentoring and learning with others the principles of general dentistry.
The right candidate will be required to:

Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities.
Correcting bite issues and overcrowding.
Prescribing medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics.
Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments. Ensuring the safe administration of anesthetics.
Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, and Interpreting x-rays and diagnostic tests.
Keeping records relating to the oral the health of patients and the treatments given to them.
Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, performing regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better dental hygiene.
Educate patients on preventive dental care and oral health care.
Apply sealants to teeth and bleach and polish teeth for color restoration.
Use dental instruments safely to avoid accidents.
Ensure that the work area is maintained safe, clean and organized.
Follow standard dentistry procedures and comply with company policies.
Evaluate the patient’s dental health and prescribe medications.
Stay abreast with latest developments and techniques in the dental field.
Work with office staffs in managing patient appointments and scheduling.

Qualifications, skills and knowledge

Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized institution
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position
Registration with KMPDB and this year’s retention certificate
Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics.
Computer literate
Knowledge of relevant legislations
Knowledge of professional standards
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, professionalism, a commitment to lead by example and dedication to the mission of Tenwek Hospital
Superb judgment, problem-solving and cognitive skills
Strong interpersonal skills
A committed christian

If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please send your application letter with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration level, daytime telephone contact number and the names, contact number and addresses of three professional referees to:The Chief Executive Officer,
Tenwek Hospital,
P.O. Box 39-20400,
BOMET.Applications should be sent directly to recruit@tenwekhosp.org by 21st July, 2021Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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October 28, 2024
Head Of Security

Qualifications

Served as a Security Manager for a period of at least Three (3) years.
Bachelor’s degree in Criminology & Security Studies, Security Management/Administration, Police work and public administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Master’s degree in Criminology & Security Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Diploma in criminology, law, security management and police work, police scheme, peace building, police management, risk and disaster management or any other field related to police work/security or an equivalent qualification from relevant institution lasting not less than 9 months.
Current Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation;
Six (6) weeks approved security course from the National Police Service or equivalent.
Must have served in the National Police Service at the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police or equivalent and above.
At least 10 years’ experience in the National Police Service with adequate exposure in command appointments.
Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.
Clean Discharge certificate from the Kenya Police Service.
A committed Christian

Responsibilities
Role Summary: Reporting to the Director Human Resource & Administration, the Security Manager job exists to maintain safe and secure environments for customers and employees, assets and facilities by establishing and enforcing security policies and procedures, supervising the security guard force.
The right candidate will be required to:

Ensure the regular inspection of Fire equipment and participate in safety committees e.g. OSHA, FMS (JCIA).
Develop and implement the fire plan, emergency and disaster plan.
Carry out regular safety audits.
Manage outsourced security provider and ensure adequate security for the institution and events
Carry out in-house investigations as required and regular security audits.
Liaise with local authorities on security matters.
Analyzing and submitting security operation reports receiving and disseminating intelligence reports;
Reviewing tactical and operational orders;
Developing security policies, regulations, rules, standards, norms, protocols and procedures;
Monitoring security operations within the Hospital;
Ensure all security systems in the control room are operational.
Set goals and objectives of the department and monitor departmental performance.
Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies and directives;
Planning and coordinating security operations for the Hospital;
Reviewing reports on security incidents and breaches;
Identifying, investigating and resolving security breaches and issues;

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October 28, 2024
Communication Officer

Qualifications

Degree in communication, journalism or public relation from a recognized University
Three years relevant experience in Communications, Media or Public Relations.
Excellent written and verbal communication (in both English and Kiswahili) and social media skills.
Desire to serve people.
Able to deal with a diversity of people of different cultures and able to build bridges
A committed Christian
Good organizing, planning, problem solving and creative thinking skills
Computer literate with hands on experience on internet and MS Office applications
Must be a team player.

Responsibilities
Role Summary: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Communications Officer job exists to create and implement approved communications strategies and policies ensuring effective communication with the employees, community, government, partners and the public in general
The right candidate will be required to:

Assist the Chief Executive Officer in managing the hospital brand and reputation.
Responsible for all internal communication at Tenwek Hospital.
Provide technical support for all communication matters, coordinate development of communication strategy and deliver communication objectives throughout the Hospital.
Provide in-house public relations and marketing for Tenwek Hospital
Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Hospital administrator for communication policy direction
Provide shadowing supervision for the unit communication champions
Ensure generation of internal newsletter/e-newsletters and other communication material to update all regular and interim supporters of Tenwek Hospital.
Proactive and strategically engaged with external stakeholders through media relations both online and offline with the approval of Chief Executive Officer.
Coordinate and design uniform format for use in all IEC materials and printed publication of the institution.
Responsible for the hospital communication infrastructure and equipment.
Cultivate strategic media visibility.
Monitor all publicity and notify the Chief Executive Officer promptly.
Ensure the Communication unit maintains a Resource Center with medical research and other material relevant to Tenwek Hospital’s work to facilitate research and dissemination.
Work with Human Resources Office to provide appropriate communication training.
Manage Tenwek Hospital social media sites.
Communicating in terms of crisis and risk management
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

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October 28, 2024
Deployable Education in Emergencies Specialist

ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International is committed to ensuring gender equality is core to our humanitarian work
The Deployable Education in Emergencies (EiE) Specialist is a member of Plan International’s Global Hub Education in Emergencies team. While on deployment the specialist provides technical support to Plan International’s Country Offices (COs). This normally involves responding to medium and large-scale emergencies to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate EiE programmes. When not on deployment the specialist contributes to Plan’s EiE workplan as agreed with the team. This may include continued follow up from a distance with deployment countries.
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

· The post holder will deploy (sometimes at short notice) to support Plan International’s COs to respond to specific humanitarian crises. When on deployment:

The post-holder may have budget responsibility
Up to five staff may report to the post holder, as well as a number of indirect reports.
The post holder will ensure effective representation of Plan International in internal and external for accompanying colleagues based in the country as appropriate.

When not deployed, the post-holder contributes to Plan’s EiE workplan as agreed with the team. This may include continued follow up from a distance with countries where the post-holder has been deployed.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accountabilities described apply during deployed and non-deployed time

Programme Design and Assessment (15 %)

Ensure all work has a strong child protection, gender and inclusion focus, in line with Plan International’s Global Strategy.
Lead on multi-sectoral needs assessments, coordinating with Plan International’s other programmatic areas (for example, Child Protection), the Education Cluster/working group, education authorities, teachers and community members including children and young people in all their diversity, ensuring assessment findings are documented and disseminated.
Support Plan International’s COs during emergencies on assessment of education and protection needs, gender analysis and the design and evaluation of programmes, maximising community participation and ensuring a portfolio of high-quality, conflict sensitive EiE programming globally.
Provide technical assistance to COs in the formulation of gender-aware (or better) and inclusive EiE programme strategies, plans and proposals that are developed in collaboration with education authorities, that strengthen community capacity and support participation, particularly of adolescents.
Ensure that EiE interventions are linked to longer-term programming and national education plans and systems.
Support Plan International COs in the development of preparedness and disaster risk reduction plans for education.

Programme Implementation (35 %)

The post holder will deploy to COs to provide technical support and leadership on safe, inclusive and quality education programmes during humanitarian crises.
Coordinate with education, early childhood development (ECD), child protection, gender advisors and other staff to ensure coherence with Plan International’s Inclusive Quality Education framework and to build synergy with existing skills and training.
Work with the key emergency and development staff focused on: Inclusive Quality Education (any longer term education work complementing education in emergency programming), ECD, child protection, gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Water and Sanitation/Hygiene Promotion (WASH), Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), Food Security and Nutrition (FSN), to support integrated programming that reduces protection risks and multi-dimensional barriers to education, and through a strong focus on learning environments that promote social and emotional learning and psychosocial support, supporting the wellbeing of children and young people in all their diversity.
Ensure alignment of Plan International’s EiE work with key cross cutting priorities (for example, child protection, gender and inclusion) whilst also ensuring innovation is central to our approach.
Ensure the effective planning, implementation and coordination of education programming, to support access, retention and positive transition through different levels of accredited formal and non-formal education, including strategies that support referral and cross-sectoral service delivery.
Contribute to the development of gender-balanced staffing plans to implement EiE programme activities and work with the Human Resources (HR) team to recruit in line with approved grants.
Ensure that EiE interventions are aligned with the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies Minimum Standards (INEE MS) and related resources, and other global humanitarian standards, guidelines and tools.
Identify EiE programme supply needs and coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely procurement and delivery.

Representation and Partnership (10%)

Work with country office colleagues to represent Plan International at relevant clusters, working groups, and in other fora related to EiE and facilitate coordination across sectors.
Participate in the development of the Education Cluster/Working Group response strategies, including the Humanitarian Response Plan, Humanitarian Needs Overview and Rapid Response Plan processes, ensuring a focus on gender and inclusion.
Identify opportunities and establish dialogue for partnerships and collaboration with other humanitarian agencies and education stakeholders, particularly local partners, representatives of people living with disabilities (DPOs), women’s and youth groups, education authorities, vocational and tertiary education institutions and teaching unions.
Support the development of Plan International’s profile in EiE programming, particularly in regard to girls and young women in all their diversity.

Resource Mobilization (10 %)

Build and maintain relationships with relevant government departments, UN agencies and NGOs.
Establish/maintain new/existing relationships with key donors.
Support Plan International’s COs to build a diversified portfolio of funding for EiE.
Support development and submission of quality proposals in response to identified opportunities at CO level and in collaboration with local partners.
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting and Accountability (10 %)
Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team in COs to analyse assessments and develop an EiE M&E framework that appropriately monitors the evolving needs of learners and teachers and aligns with the Education Cluster/working group response strategies.
Build capacity of EiE and M&E staff to collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring all data is disaggregated by sex, age and disability.
Document and disseminate key learning from EiE responses and use assessments, evaluations and lessons learned to redefine response strategies and EiE interventions, in coordination with the Education Cluster/working group, education authorities, teachers and members of the community, including children and young people in all their diversity.
Prepare timely reports on EiE projects in compliance with internal and donor requirements.
Provide input for regular CO sitreps.
Ensure accountability activities effectively and efficiently support community members, including teachers and children and young people in all their diversity and that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered throughout all phases of the response.

Learning and Capacity Building (10 %)

Develop capacity building plans and tools for CO colleagues, or support the implementation of existing plans.
Support the provision of training, coaching and mentorship to programme colleagues, partners and other key stakeholders on EiE and related issues such as gender equality and inclusion to build capacity to support safe, effective teaching, wellbeing and learning. Identify and if necessary develop training manuals, guidance documents, and toolkits on key education and ECD in emergencies issues, as required.
Promote the application of best practices in EiE both internally and externally.

Research, Policy and Advocacy (10%)

Drive learning, knowledge management and policy impact by authoring, commissioning and contributing to publications, policy documents, briefing notes and other resource materials ensuring that Plan International has distinct knowledge and evidence on gender in emergencies. Support COs to develop case studies and reports of programme innovation and successes.
Engage with key technical groups within Plan International, representing EiE.
Contribute to relevant global advocacy and policy objectives with documented learning and evidence.
Work with the Education Cluster/working group to develop advocacy strategies informed by contextually relevant evidence and analysis to influence national-level plans, programmes and policies.

General

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.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal;

Global Hub DRM Team, EiE Team, Research and MEAL teams, Plan International networks including longer-term development programming
CO programme and operational support staff
Regional DRM staff
Plan International National Organisations, particularly DRM units

External;

EiE related Working Groups and relevant in country fora such as the Education Cluster and associated working groups.
Peer agencies.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential

University Degree or equivalent in education or related fields.
Significant experience in the planning, design and implementation of integrated, conflict sensitive, gender-aware (or better) education programmes, including in humanitarian settings, that link to contextually relevant, long-term development frameworks. Technical expertise should include:
Knowledge and understanding of key issues relevant to education, particularly in emergency contexts: resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction, the Sustainable Development Goals and related development frameworks, diversity, gender equality and rights-based approaches.
Knowledge of child protection principles, child safeguarding, and familiarity with referral systems.
Good knowledge of INEE Minimum Standards and related resources, and other humanitarian standards (including the Core Humanitarian Standard and Child Protection Minimum Standards)
Experience of conducting education needs assessments and M&E activities and an understanding of Sex Age and Disability Disaggregated Data (SADDD), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and child/youth participation.
Experience with advocacy, particularly influencing around girls’ education, inclusion and education continuity in crisis contexts.
Experience of capacity building and mentoring on education technical areas with a variety of audiences, and the ability to work comfortably with diverse colleagues in sensitive environments.
Ability to secure funding from public and private funding streams; excellent skills in writing funding submissions and donor reports
Excellent negotiation and representation skills
Fluency in English & French, written and spoken.
Strong team management, staff capacity building and motivation skills in teamwork and networking.

Desirable

Experience of working in a range of humanitarian contexts (e.g. refugee, conflict, rapid onset), including with the Education Cluster and cross-sectoral and education authority collaboration.
Fluency in Spanish, Arabic or any other languages
Significant network with other organisations involved in this field.

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October 28, 2024
Grants Officer Sub Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa

Reports to: Country Finance and Grants Manager
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.
With approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme, Plan International Kenya (PIK) mainly operates in 10 geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

The Grants Officer is responsible for the assessment and compliance monitoring of grants systems, processes, partnerships; Analysis of budgets and expenditures of program areas. This role will work with the Country Finance and Grants Manager, the Business Development staff, Project Managers, Finance Departments and implementing partners. The position will be also responsible for capacity building of partners on grants management and improving ways of working and will support start-up and closeout meetings/workshops. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Award and grants portfolio management (30%)

Support project specific budgeting in liaison with the grants coordinator and National Office(NO) contact person
Conduct regular grants monitoring for the project and ensure individual grants performance are being tracked effectively, and that risks and issues are being recognised and action taken.
Provide regular reports on grants performance to the Project Manager & Grants Coordinator.
Support in the annual planning process at project level

Monitoring and analysis of grants 40%

Track and identify NRGRANT and DUMMY expenditures and ensure timely reversals are done before the closure of the month
Monitor and analyse activities regularly and work with Project Manager to resolve any issues identified in specific project
Co-ordinate with Project Manager and Grants coordinator in order to ensure budgets are correctly allocated and phased-in.
Track and monitor grants expenditure
Prepare and deliver timely financial reports.
Conduct project field visits and spot checks
Assessment and compliance of systems, processes and partnerships 20%
Work with project teams to ensure adherence to both donor and Plan processes and procedures
Support in grants mapping, central filing and updating grants information in the grants management system
Participate in due diligence for implementing partners and review MOUs.
Conduct capacity building for partners on donor requirements
Coordinate grants “Kick off” meetings at project level.
Support timely close out processes for projects.
Provide information during grants audits and compliance reviews at project level.
Review of partner’s reports and liquidation of funds.

Others (5%)

Participate in program management meetings
Support finance in grants reconciliations
Support in the annual planning process at project level
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.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential:

Bachelor’s Degree in either business, social sciences or international development
At least CPA 2 or other equivalent professional qualification in accounting
Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants management or a similar role in INGO
Experience in award portfolio management and knowledge of major donors’ (USAID, DFID, EU, etc.) compliance requirements
Experience in supporting program teams
Problem solving skills to identify and lead the resolution of issues
Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

Previous experience in SAP ERP or any recognised grants management system
Attention to detail and analytical skills
Planning, management and coordination skills
Experience in working with multicultural teams
Facilitation and training skills
Administration and effective communication skills
Ability to work and interact with others at all levels

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October 28, 2024
Grants Officer (Nairobi) Finance Accountant (Nairobi) Child Rights And Safeguarding Officer

The Grants Officer is responsible for the assessment and compliance monitoring of grants systems, processes, partnerships; Analysis of budgets and expenditures of program areas. This role will work with the Country Finance and Grants Manager, the Business Development staff, Project Managers, Finance Departments and implementing partners. The position will be also responsible for capacity building of partners on grants management and improving ways of working and will support start-up and closeout meetings/workshops. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Award and grants portfolio management (30%)

Support project specific budgeting in liaison with the grants coordinator and National Office(NO) contact person
Conduct regular grants monitoring for the project and ensure individual grants performance are being tracked effectively, and that risks and issues are being recognised and action taken.
Provide regular reports on grants performance to the Project Manager & Grants Coordinator.
Support in the annual planning process at project level

Monitoring and analysis of grants 40%

Track and identify NRGRANT and DUMMY expenditures and ensure timely reversals are done before the closure of the month
Monitor and analyse activities regularly and work with Project Manager to resolve any issues identified in specific project
Co-ordinate with Project Manager and Grants coordinator in order to ensure budgets are correctly allocated and phased-in.
Track and monitor grants expenditure
Prepare and deliver timely financial reports.
Conduct project field visits and spot checks

Assessment and compliance of systems, processes and partnerships 20%

Work with project teams to ensure adherence to both donor and Plan processes and procedures
Support in grants mapping, central filing and updating grants information in the grants management system
Participate in due diligence for implementing partners and review MOUs.
Conduct capacity building for partners on donor requirements
Coordinate grants “Kick off” meetings at project level.
Support timely close out processes for projects.
Provide information during grants audits and compliance reviews at project level.
Review of partner’s reports and liquidation of funds.

Others (5%)

Participate in program management meetings
Support finance in grants reconciliations
Support in the annual planning process at project level
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.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential:

Bachelor’s Degree in either business, social sciences or international development
At least CPA 2 or other equivalent professional qualification in accounting
Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants management or a similar role in INGO
Experience in award portfolio management and knowledge of major donors’ (USAID, DFID, EU, etc.) compliance requirements
Experience in supporting program teams
Problem solving skills to identify and lead the resolution of issues
Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

Previous experience in SAP ERP or any recognised grants management system
Attention to detail and analytical skills
Planning, management and coordination skills
Experience in working with multicultural teams
Facilitation and training skills
Administration and effective communication skills
Ability to work and interact with others at all levels

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October 28, 2024
Country Distribution Manager – Kenya

About the job

Set budgets per each Product Group, based on product/area strategy, product planning, and market analysis, to meet company MTP (Midterm plan) growth objectives for the region.
Liaise with Product Managers to proceed with Product Launching, implement product strategy, and provide proper feedback to the Canon Head office.
Plan marketing activities in coordination with Product Managers.
Undertake regular market assessments and monitor/report on competitor activity.
Visit Business Partners on a regular basis to provide visible support and assistance where required

What we give
With Canon, you’ll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We’ll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You’ll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

Monitor and review monthly sales performance for total and individual product groups and areas.
To ensure smooth sales movements in line with the agreed sales plan.
Take appropriate remedial action to support CCNA (Canon Central and North Africa) Area Sales.
Collect and analyze individual Business Partners local sales, stock, and current ordering situation every month, with local market information.
Negotiate with Business Partners based on the proper market/ordering analysis and collect firm orders from individual Business Partners every month, in order to achieve the termly budget/target.
Take special marketing support action for tenders, campaign prices, etc. through the proper internal decision-making processes in cooperation with Product Managers.
Support smooth communication and workflow between Operations and Area Sales.
Support for monthly procurement, shipment, and payment negotiation with Business Partners.
Full fill the role as updater of the market situation and trouble-shooter for assigned Business Partners, through regular contact/visit to and from Africa Business Partners.
Negotiate the Sales budget, discuss and agree with Business Partners re annual targets and termly sales plans internally and externally, together with the requisite marketing plan/budget (products/pricing/promotion).
Liaise with Marketing and Product Managers to draw up CCNA action plans for country support and regional marketing/sales activity and fix the marketing expense budget, in line with turnover and budget guidelines, to stimulate awareness and sales achievement.

What we ask
We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.

Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) – desirable.
Minimum of 5 years experience in B2C, Photo Video and/or Printing Industry in a similar international or regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor, or trading company) – very desirable
B2C Work experience in the mentioned assigned region – very desirable.
High level of written and spoken communications in English and local language – essential.
Professional appearance, attitude, and communication style – essential.
Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint – essential.
Based in Kenya – essential.

You will need

Strategic Thinker
Customer Focus
Negotiate & Influence
Strong Communicator
Leadership skills

Canon is enriching lives and businesses in incredible new ways. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company that’s strong, ambitious and considerate, where people do great things together. You can expect the exceptional and achieve the exceptional, with the world’s best imaging company.

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careers.peopleclick.eu.com

October 28, 2024