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Influencing and Child Rights Advisor

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Strategy, Quality and Development s/he will ensure influencing/advocacy and right based approach to programming are incorporated in the design and implementation of all projects. The position holder will coordinate all advocacy work in the Country Programme and act as the liaison with influencing partners at National level. S/he will also ensure coordination of capacity development in influencing and RBA for project implementation in order to contribute to Plan Kenya’s strategic areas of distinctiveness and the Global goal and ambition of impacting lives of 100 Million girls by 2022. The position holder is expected to provide technical support to project staff to ensure programme and influencing objectives are successfully achieved, with frequent visits to the field to support high quality programme implementation.
She/he shall also provide leadership in the implementation of the Country’s Advocacy and Child Rights strategy and monitor its effective roll-out and represent Plan Kenya in forums and working groups, including collaboration with and participation in Plan CR global networks. She/he will support the overall country strategic intent to focus on ensuring that the most marginalised children achieve their rights to learn, lead decide and thrive.
Accountabilities
Strategic Planning and Programme Development (30%)

Lead the review of Plan Kenya’s advocacy and Influencing policy to align it with the global policy on programme and influencing. The position holder will also support development of the country strategy and ensure the influencing agenda is well articulated reaching the 100 Million girls by 2022
Support the mainstreaming of Influencing and right based programming across all the thematic areas of Plan Kenya’s work, ensuring collaboration with other technical leads to support quality implementation of the right based and influencing agenda. In addition, ensure all new programmes support the achievement of Plan Global and National strategic and thematic objectives and ensure alignment with the Government of Kenya policies and legal frameworks in child rights.
Support the Director of programmes and Business Development Manager (BDM) in analysing opportunities for funding in the areas of influencing and RBA and donor priorities. S/he will also support in building on technical knowledge, personal understanding of the child rights issues and priorities in Kenya, and current/previous programming – develop proposals for new programming in influencing and Child Rights.
Ensure that the country programme strategy supports and demonstrates good practice in influencing, advocacy, child participation and child safeguarding.
Using a child rights programming lens, ensure that our programming is built around the Global Theory of Change and aligns with Plan’s areas of global distinctiveness.

Lead the engagement of Plan Kenya in tracking implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
Policy review and development support (20%)

Keep updated and analyse the GOK’s policies and how they might impact Plan Kenya’s work on child rights and advise management accordingly. Support civil society strengthening to hold duty bearers accountability to policies, including through participation in relevant national level working groups, forums and coordination meetings.

Help to clearly articulate the CR advocacy messages for the Kenya country programme and develop advocacy plans for implementation at national, PU/County and community level.

Represent and advocate for Plan with regional and international agencies, donors, Kenyan Government, NGOs and others as required.

Act as focal point within the Country Office on national, regional and global child rights research initiatives, ensuring coordination of the various stakeholders.

In collaboration with the M&E Manager, Learning and Innovation Advisor and Communications Manager, ensure active dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned through the production of high technical quality lessons learned documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

Represent Plan Kenya in national forums and advocacy platforms and support development of treaty reports (UPR,CEDAW, CRC, ACRWC etc)

Programme Quality (20%)

Support capacity development of the implementing staff in the PUs in influencing and RBA and in providing timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects of project proposals and reports. The position will be required to travel occasionally for field support

Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of influencing and Rights Based Approach to programming. Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required (child rights programming and the role of duty bearers, investment in children, etc.)

Review relevant monitoring reports to donors to ensure that technical issues are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission. Provide support where necessary to improve report writing skills.

Provide input on partner selection, and provide technical coaching of partners in CR, including sharing of relevant publications, tools and training opportunities.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (15%)

Support the M&E team in developing tools and monitoring influencing and child right activities

Contribute to the documentation and sharing of information and knowledge in influencing and RBA

Staff Management and leadership (10%)

Provide supervision and support to the Programme Coordinator, Child and Youth Safeguarding and participation

Provide thought leadership in influencing and child right programming in the organization

Other (5%)

Support communication department in running the global and national level campaigns eg “Girls get Equal”

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.

Live Plan Values.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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
Key staff engaging directly:
Technical Specialists for Health, Education, Child Protection, Advocacy & Influencing Advisor; Nairobi Programmes Coordinator; Head of M&E Manager; Communications Manager; Global Working Group on CR, Programme/Project Managers and Area Programme Managers
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies or related field. A bachelor’s degree with combination of relevant experience and professional qualifications may be acceptable in lieu of an advanced degree
Proven experience in advocacy and influencing work at national level. Experience in child rights advocacy assignments at regional level an added advantage
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in girls and child rights programming.
A clear understanding of the legislative/budget making processes at both national and county levels.
A good understanding of treaty reporting processes and how to mobilize CSOs/children to meaningfully participate in the processes.
Knowledge and experience in child rights programming and rights based approach.
Experience working with civil society and community based organisations, particularly in Kenya.
Experience developing partnership strategies, and proven ability to provide enhanced capacity building of local partners.
Strong analysis of Child Rights Governance data and ability to summarise and communicate this to a range of audiences.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures especially children and young people.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, knowledge of Swahili language required.
Commitment to Plan values and willingness to abide by Child and Young people Safeguarding Policy and hold others accountable.

Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment
Frequent travel to Plan programme areas and occasional travel outside the country.
Level of contact with children
High level contact: Occasional interaction with children.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Global Policy on Safeguarding Children and Young People.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

October 26, 2024
Sponsorship Data Clerk Senior Grants Accountant

ROLE PURPOSE
This role will ensure that sponsorship communications are entered in child data as per the corporate standards. This will ensure production and quality standards are met for continuous relationship between the Organization and National offices.
Dimensions of the Role
The post holder reports directly to the Sponsorship Coordinator.
Accountabilities

Ensure that all sponsorship communication items are accurately entered into the child data system before the close of every month.
Tracking and processing of incoming communications in a timely manner and as provided for by the sponsorship guidelines.
Ensure all outgoing communications are processed in child data system after quality checks to meet corporate requirements.
Utilization of the child data system as per Plan International policies. This is as regarding access, uploading & extracts processing.
Regular tracking and updating of to-do’s to aid in timely feedback.
Maintain a good filing system for sponsored children data (cancelled files) in the office.
Ensure availability of credible and usable sponsorship information in child data system
Provide monthly feedback to sponsorship field staff and partners to enhance quality communication products.
Ensure all processed sponsored children files are dispatched to the field in a timely and organized manner.
Ensure stock and inventory control for the sponsorship department
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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
Communication is very vital and this position maintains a daily contact with Sponsorship Coordinator and the Sponsorship Officers in order to achieve the desired targets.
An effective working relationship with other functional networks within the Program Office and with the Sponsorship Administrator at the Country Office for technical back up is necessary.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Educational Qualifications, skills and experience

Diploma in community Development or related field.
Computer literate (MS Office Word, Internet Explorer, Excel etc.)
At least two years’ experience working in similar position.
Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili.
Computer skills and Internet knowledge.
Proven typewriting and proof reading skills.

This position requires integrity, a team player, a person keen to detail and one with a positive disposition, in the way they relate to people in order to achieve the desired outputs and deliverables.
Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children

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October 26, 2024
Fine dining sous chef

Job Description

Reporting to: Executive Chef
SUMMARY
The person should exhibit culinary talent by personally performing tasks whiIe assisting in leading the staff and managing all fine dining related functions and supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality food is produced.
OTHER KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Guest Relations

Interacts with diners to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Responds to and handles diner’s problems and com plaints.
To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.
Ensure that all relevant banquet set- ups are prepared ahead of guest’s arrival and in adherence with hotel standards.

Quality/Cost Management

Ensure that all fine dining recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe/menu whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
Ensure that fine dining stock level is within the quantity and quality in relevance to the club’s function/event forecasts.
Ensure that the department’s overall operational budgets are strictly adhered to.
Creative fine dining menu planning and correct food preparation for each outlet including banquets.
In liaison with the purchasing and stores departments the Sons chef will ensure that all food products received are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.

People Management

Deputize the Executive chef in staff management and make recommendations regarding succession planning.
Ensure that chefs are always in clean tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in guest view.
Ensure that the overall culinary department is motivated and that positive feedback on work performance is given.
To delegate responsibilities to subordinates as required.
Coach and counsel employees in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy.
Assist in recruiting and selecting of suitable culinary team

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma/ Degree in Food Production from a reputable culinary institution
Proficiency in Computer application
At least 7 years’ experience with 2 years as a Fine Dining Sous Chef in a reputable organization

Skills and Personal Attributes

Good command of English, both written and oral
Portray good interpersonal and organizational skill.
Must be presentable and wet) groomed.

October 26, 2024
Sponsorship Data Clerk Senior Grants Accountant

ROLE PURPOSE
This role will ensure that sponsorship communications are entered in child data as per the corporate standards. This will ensure production and quality standards are met for continuous relationship between the Organization and National offices.
Dimensions of the Role
The post holder reports directly to the Sponsorship Coordinator.
Accountabilities

Ensure that all sponsorship communication items are accurately entered into the child data system before the close of every month.
Tracking and processing of incoming communications in a timely manner and as provided for by the sponsorship guidelines.
Ensure all outgoing communications are processed in child data system after quality checks to meet corporate requirements.
Utilization of the child data system as per Plan International policies. This is as regarding access, uploading & extracts processing.
Regular tracking and updating of to-do’s to aid in timely feedback.
Maintain a good filing system for sponsored children data (cancelled files) in the office.
Ensure availability of credible and usable sponsorship information in child data system
Provide monthly feedback to sponsorship field staff and partners to enhance quality communication products.
Ensure all processed sponsored children files are dispatched to the field in a timely and organized manner.
Ensure stock and inventory control for the sponsorship department
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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
Communication is very vital and this position maintains a daily contact with Sponsorship Coordinator and the Sponsorship Officers in order to achieve the desired targets.
An effective working relationship with other functional networks within the Program Office and with the Sponsorship Administrator at the Country Office for technical back up is necessary.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Educational Qualifications, skills and experience

Diploma in community Development or related field.
Computer literate (MS Office Word, Internet Explorer, Excel etc.)
At least two years’ experience working in similar position.
Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili.
Computer skills and Internet knowledge.
Proven typewriting and proof reading skills.

This position requires integrity, a team player, a person keen to detail and one with a positive disposition, in the way they relate to people in order to achieve the desired outputs and deliverables.
Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children

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October 26, 2024
Fine dining sous chef

Job Description

Reporting to: Executive Chef
SUMMARY
The person should exhibit culinary talent by personally performing tasks whiIe assisting in leading the staff and managing all fine dining related functions and supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality food is produced.
OTHER KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Guest Relations

Interacts with diners to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Responds to and handles diner’s problems and com plaints.
To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.
Ensure that all relevant banquet set- ups are prepared ahead of guest’s arrival and in adherence with hotel standards.

Quality/Cost Management

Ensure that all fine dining recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe/menu whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
Ensure that fine dining stock level is within the quantity and quality in relevance to the club’s function/event forecasts.
Ensure that the department’s overall operational budgets are strictly adhered to.
Creative fine dining menu planning and correct food preparation for each outlet including banquets.
In liaison with the purchasing and stores departments the Sons chef will ensure that all food products received are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.

People Management

Deputize the Executive chef in staff management and make recommendations regarding succession planning.
Ensure that chefs are always in clean tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in guest view.
Ensure that the overall culinary department is motivated and that positive feedback on work performance is given.
To delegate responsibilities to subordinates as required.
Coach and counsel employees in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy.
Assist in recruiting and selecting of suitable culinary team

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma/ Degree in Food Production from a reputable culinary institution
Proficiency in Computer application
At least 7 years’ experience with 2 years as a Fine Dining Sous Chef in a reputable organization

Skills and Personal Attributes

Good command of English, both written and oral
Portray good interpersonal and organizational skill.
Must be presentable and wet) groomed.

October 26, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job description

The Opportunity
In this role as the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist you will contribute to the success of the M&E strengthening Project by working with and supporting Country Offices to adopt and implement the new M&E approach, frameworks and system to ensure transparency and accountability to all our stakeholders and that we, as an organisation, are able to capture, store, analyse and report on our progress in a consistent and coherent way.
You will contribute to enhancing capacity in our offices to apply the above approach, principles & standards and system in order to generate and act on evidence to inform our programmes and influence and learn.
The Person
In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role, you will need:

Expert knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of development work, across a wide range of technical areas.
Significant experience and a strong understanding of processes, approaches, tools and methodologies that facilitate M&E, and organizational learning, that is up to date with best practices in the sector.
Strong understanding of the realities of NGO programme management and limitations that impact programme monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Understanding of different approaches to assessing and reporting NGO programming results, across a wide variety of contexts.
Significant experience of capacity building and upskilling of field staff and M&E staff
Fluent in English. Capacity in one of the following: French, Portuguese, Arabic and/or Spanish will be an advantage.

Location: Flexible. Preferably East and Southern African Countries (Egypt, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe) where Plan International currently has a legal entity and you have the pre-exsisting righ to work will be considered. Employment will be as per local terms and conditions.
Type of Role: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Global Head of Monitoring and Evaluation
Salary: Highly Competitive
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

October 26, 2024
Grants Officer – Tulinde Tusome Project Policy & Advocacy Officer – Tulinde Tusome Project

Grade: C1
Functional Area & Location: Grants Department – Kilifi/Kwale
Reports to: Senior Project Manager – Tulinde Tusome Project
Role Purpose: Tulinde Tusome project is aligned with Plan Kenya’s Country Strategic Plan and the organisation’s Child Centred Community Development (CCCD) approach which upholds that all children have the same universal human rights, and that communities are powerful when they act together.
The main purpose of this position is to support and manage the implementation of the project activities in line with the approved project documents (project proposal and outlines) in line with donor requirements.
The project’s ultimate outcome is improved access to protective and quality school and community environments for children, particularly vulnerable girls and boys, in Kwale and Kilifi Counties.
Dimensions of the Role: The purpose of this post is to support the Grants Management team in the planning, securing and managing of both development and humanitarian awards. The position involves supporting award information management and compliance with systems and processes.
Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager (Tulinde Tusome Project), the Grants Officer will be responsible for supporting the team to adhere to all grants management obligations pertaining internally within Plan and externally with donors.
This role will work closely with the Grants Manager, Senior Project Manager (Tulinde Tusome Project), Project Manager (Tulinde Tusome Project) and project accountant (Tulinde Tusome Project) on financial and narrative reporting, monitoring and analysis and compliance processes.
Accountabilities
Portfolio management and strategy

Perform monitoring and analysis activities when required and work with management to resolve any issues identified.
Track and identify NRGRANT and DUMMY expenditures and ensure timely reversals are done before the closure of the month.
Perform monitoring and analysis activities when required and work with management to resolve any issues identified.

Compliance (systems, processes, donor)

Assist the team to understand donor compliance requirements such as reporting timelines, adherence to standard practices regarding procurement guidelines, audit reports, etc. in compliance with the signed contract by the funding institution.
Monitoring Grants Portfolio by running funds utilization and other reports from SAP and sharing with Project teams, Grants Manager and Area Manager and support to flag key areas of concern/challenges for timely intervention.
Learn and follow Plan processes and relevant donor requirements.
Understanding of the SAP system, maintaining and driving data quality.
Support to finance to ensure effective cost recovery of donor funded grants in compliance to Plan cost recovery policy.
Basic understanding of donor compliance and development of compliance checklists when needed.

Monitoring and analysis

Process lead for development of initial budgets for simple/low risk proposals including liaising with program teams and finance to ensure this has been fully costed.
Perform grants monitoring processes and identify any issues for further analysis.
Ensure donor budget lines in SAP are as needed for donor reporting requirements.

Partner management:

Partner support visits to ensure compliance and monitor issues of value for money and effective funds utilization.
Support to conduct capacity assessments for potential partners with Plan Kenya.
Provide capacity support to partner organizations to strengthen capacities.

Communicating with impact, negotiation and coordination

Input into high quality ‘donor ready’ reports as designated by the Senior Project Manager and Grants Manager.
Communication with budget holders, program staff and partners to obtain inputs into key processes and up to date budget figures.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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 – high contact:

Senior Project Manager, Tulinde Tusome
Project Manager, Tulinde Tusome
Project Accountant, Tulinde Tusome
Grants Manager
Country Finance Manager
Procurement team

External Relationships:

External Auditors
Community Based Organizations/Partners
Respective Financial Institutions

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Educational Qualification and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Management
Professional qualification in Business, International Development, Finance/Accounting or similar.
At least 3 years’ experience managing grants, contracts & sub agreements with knowledge of major funders’ guidelines (e.g. USAID, European Commission, DFID, CIDA, SIDA etc.)
Relevant experience managing donor funded projects with International NGO’s particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches will be an added advantage.
Strong analytical skills, computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
Ability to work well with a team and establish relationships with other teams/offices.
Cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Highly developed interpersonal and English communication skills including influencing and negotiation.
Experience working with implementing partners and managing sub grants.
Excellent time management and planning capacity.

Skills specific to the post:

Strong analytical skills.
Strong facilitation and training skills.
Good administration and effective communication skills.
Ability to work and interact with others at all levels.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Ability to manage and promote high performing teams.

Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

Typical office environment with moderate field visit.

Level of contact with children

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction.

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October 26, 2024
CCNA-Channel Account Manager LFP – Kenya

Job description
The Candidate would be Canon’s representative at the Tier-2 level, responsible for a dedicated channel(s).Tier-2 is defined as the reseller of Canon Products who purchases Canon products from Canon’s designated distributors (business partners) and will be reposible for Channel Penetration, Demand Generation, Brand Visibility and Enhance Canon MASH in Nairobi.
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.
Channel, Account and Competition Mapping.
Establish Tier 2 contacts and business relationships with the right representatives of the Tier 2 partner (Account Decision Makers).
Introduce Canon Products at the account utilizing the relationship established with T2 dealer.
Product training to Tier 2 Salesmen and Merchandisers.
Carry out demand generation activities like Events & Seminars.
Prepare the Marketing Activity Calendar in coordination with the Country Manager and the Tier 1 partner.
Appoint / Work with local marketing agency to carry out planned activities in the local market in coordination with Marcom team adhering to Canon brand and corporate guidelines.
Monitor the Channel Partner program in the country with regular mechanism of Sell out reporting.
Enhance Canon’s brand awareness in the market by improving In store visibility, development of localized POS materials and display stands.
Propose, and Support PMs / BDMs in planning and organizing of local product launch events.

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. Interpersonal Skills
Excellent communication skills and requisite diplomatic/negotiation skills.
Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues and clients at many levels.
Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market”.

Previous Experience, Education and Job Learning

Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) – desirable.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar international or regional sales role within the Photo Video and or printing insdustry – essential.
B2C Background and knowledge of market environments – very desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language – essential.
High level of written and spoken communications – 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

Drive for results – Focus on the customer – Apply Business Acumen – Communicate effectively – Negotiate & Influence

Further Information

The ideal candidate is a Kenyan National, based in Nairobi.
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.
Expect the Exceptional.

October 26, 2024
RFP – Facilitating an Innovation Sprint

Request for Proposals
Consultancy Services: Facilitating an Innovation Sprint
Tender No: KCO/37/12/FY19
Assignment Brief: Plan International Kenya is seeking a local design agency with a strong background in Human-Centred Design to facilitate an Innovation Sprint in January 2019. The aim of this Innovation Sprint is to explore the problem domain Youth, especially urban youth lack adequate access to economic opportunities including access to capital and waged employment resulting to youth that are economically and socially marginalized
The selected agency will provide support to develop potential solutions ideas and develop an application to Plan International’s Innovation Fund.

October 26, 2024
Security Officer I Security Assistant II Driver Human Resource & Admin Clerk Assistant Operations Officer Coxswain

Grade FMV
Post Ref: 8000-02/2018
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Security Officer, the Security Officer will be responsible for providing the strategic direction and overall management of security matters within the organization.
Responsibilities

Ensure overall management of Internal security personnel and all outsourced security providers including hired security guards, national police, and any other enforcement agencies within KFS and coordinate all security related matters in the organization including meetings (with both internal and external staff), security awareness campaigns;
Evaluate and appraise performance of hired security service providers and other enforcement agencies deployed to support the organization security needs and make appropriate
Spearhead development and implementation of company security manuals, policies, work instructions and other necessary tools
Conduct investigations on serious security matters and make appropriate interventions and/or recommendations on such and other security reports for management and follow up with relevant authorities.
Conduct security assessments of the entire facility in compliance with policy requirements and the ISPS code and make appropriate reports and follow up for implementation
Organization Security planning including: Preparation of security budgets in consultation with Finance department; Procurement plan for security in consultation with Procurement department;
Spearhead, coordinate and implement security awareness activities for staff and Ferry users and relevant stakeholders
Represent the organization in forums and stakeholders engagement activities on security related matters and any other issues of concern to the organization
Advise management on security issues within the organization; and
Develop and maintain a working network within the law enforcement agencies ranks, the local administration, the county government and any other relevant agency

Qualifications

A minimum of Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences/Security Management/Law Enforcement
Must have actively served in the disciplined services (National Police Service, KDF) and attained the rank of an Officer
A minimum of 3 years relevant working experience
Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) will an added advantage
Must be Computer Literate
Have Analytical Skills
Ability to write complex reports
Must possess High integrity level
Must have Communication skills
Must have interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure

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October 26, 2024