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Food And Beverage Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities
Ensuring proper upkeep of food and beverage products and outlets

Frequently check the Club’s facilities and areas that require services from the department.
Perform inspection of all food outlets.
Ensure cleanliness is maintained throughout the service areas.
Ensure all food and beverage products in the Club are of the highest standards.
Oversee all service and culinary presentations, activities and maintain high standards quality in all assigned venues.

Employee management

Coach, motivate and develop departmental staff and ensure consistency in quality of service delivered.
Liaise with the human resource department when conducting interviews for the department.
Coordinate staff performance appraisals.
Address staff performance gaps in liaison with the F&B Manager and the HR Department.
Ensure all staff are well groomed with the right uniform including name tags.
Guide and counsel staff on various matters while maintaining confidentiality.
Oversee regular training for all the supervisors and staff in the department.
Plan staff schedules all year round to ensure compliance with the leave policy.
Enforce the set Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in everyday operations of the Department.
Support implementation of and compliance with the set health and safety guidelines at the department level.

Maintenance of high service standards

Consistently get feedback from members and guests on services rendered, review and propose change.
Ensure that there are sufficient staff to adequately provide service daily.
Work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Executive Chef to ensure timely and high-quality food.
Maintain food and beverage inventories.

Revenue Generation and Events Coordination

Ensure overall coordination of internal and external conferences and events.
Study requirements of all booked banquets and functions to familiarize and ascertain the possibility of selling additional facilities/services.
Upselling all areas of the Club as well as tele selling to the members.
Establish Food & Beverage and events targets for each quarter and ensure they are met.
Ensure the timely coordination of documentation and invoicing for prompt and correct billing.

Academic qualifications and experience

A Degree in Hospitality Management.
A Diploma in Food and Beverage Management.
Proficiency in use of computers, email communication.
5-6 years of progressive experience in a similar role at a recognizable establishment.
Experience in ERP will be an added advantage.

Personal attributes

Great leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills orally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills.
Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
An effective people manager.
A team player.
Ability to work with different levels of staff.
Meticulous, and resilient

Interested and qualified applicants should send their updated CVs and application letters to recruitment@karen.or.ke by 5:00p.m. on 19th August 2024 with the email subject being Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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November 5, 2024
Global Advocacy Manager Multilateral Partnerships Advisor

The Opportunity
As the Global Advocacy Manager you will support the Director of Policy, Advocacy, Campaigns & Engagement (PACE) in the Strategy & Engagement Department of Global Hub to manage the implementation of the newly refreshed Global Advocacy Strategy 2022-27, known as the GLAS. The refreshed GLAS was launched in September 2022 to align with Plan International’s new Global Strategy All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change and informs the organisation’s advocacy work over the next five years (2022-2027). It provides a shared strategic framework that connects advocacy efforts across Plan International offices and supports choices and priority-setting at each level of the organisation. It puts girls’ and young women’s agency, leadership and organisation at the heart of our advocacy and reflects significant contextual shifts (COVID-19 pandemic, escalating humanitarian and climate crises) and our commitment to principles of human rights, social justice, anti-racism, decolonization, localisation, inclusion and intersectionality.
In this role you will support the implementation of the GLAS across the Plan International Federation, facilitating effective linkages across thematic agendas and offices, and will support, coordinate, and manage integrated local-to-global advocacy plans that contribute to the global-level 2022-2024 influencing priorities (set out in the Global Influencing Ambition). You will support the piloting and implementation of a monitoring framework currently being developed to track progress against the GLAS Goals and will develop best practice for key approaches to guide GLAS implementation. You will also be responsible for coordinating and leading on the new global policy agendas that underpin the successful implementation of the GLAS.
About You

Experience of managing advocacy strategies across multiple countries to achieve impact in global processes, including coordination of advocacy and strategic communications, ideally within an INGO
Understanding and experience of engaging with multiple external stakeholders to achieve influencing impact, including governments, multilateral agencies and INGOs
Strong political awareness and understanding including understanding of intergovernmental political dynamics
Sound understanding of children’s rights and gender equality, and rights-based approaches likely based on experience of working within an NGO, a UN agency, a government department, or other relevant institutions
Experience of drafting and producing compelling policy and advocacy briefings and other resources
Able to consult, gather and integrate feedback into concise and accurate products
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple demands, prioritise competing workloads, deliver high-standard work to tight deadlines and plan effectively

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November 5, 2024
Research Officer (Real Choices Real Lives) Head of IT Security Global Media Officer

The Opportunity
In this role as the Research Engagement Officer, you will reporting to the Research Manager of Plan International’s Real Choices, Real Lives project. The project, which has tracked a cohort of girls from nine countries since 2006, aims to provide deep qualitative insights into the experiences of girls growing up in diverse contexts over 18 years. With the final data collection completed in 2024, the focus now is on analyzing this comprehensive dataset to understand the evolving realities of girls’ lives and embedding these findings into Plan International’s broader efforts to combat gender inequality. This is a pivotal time to contribute to this unique and impactful research initiative.
About you

Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in research methods, development studies, international studies, or a related subject.
Strong knowledge of undertaking qualitative research analysis, ideally using evidence from across multi-country contexts, to produce targeted outputs.
Technical knowledge of gender issues and girls’ rights.
Knowledge and experience of coordinating qualitative research activities, including the design of questions/tools to explore specific themes and development/delivery of training.
Strong analytical abilities, including the use of qualitative research software to identify/extract themes etc.
Ability to develop research training materials and guidance that is simple and practical for programme implementors/staff to understand and use, including on research delivery/uptake.
Ability to organise large amounts of qualitative data to generate powerful reports and information.
Experience developing different research output products for different audiences to support evidence dissemination and uptake.
Excellent written communication skills, with experience writing for different audiences and for different outputs (e.g. reports, blogs, briefs etc.). Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and terminology in simple language to non-experts.
Strong understanding of, and commitment to, principles of feminist ethics of research and safeguarding principles, ideally with demonstrable experience of applying this to research processes.
Experience in providing project management support, including developing workplans, creating activity budgets and tracking spend against budgets, creating terms of reference for consultants and service providers, and contributing to risk management processes.
Strong collaboration skills, able to build cooperation and negotiate compromises. Proactive approach to co-creation, working with diverse staff across the organisation
Organised and efficient, with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, prioritise workload effectively, and proactively escalate issues as required.
Promotes innovation and learning.
Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

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November 5, 2024
Interim Deputy Company Secretary

The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Deputy Company Secretary to join our Governance team. This will be a short term appointment to cover the end of a family leave period, ideally commencing in September 2024 and finishing at the end of January 2025. You will be responsible for delivering governance support to the Leadership Team and its related bodies. You will also work with the Company Secretary and your fellow Deputy Company Secretary to provide support to the governing bodies of Plan International, Inc. (including the International Board, Members’ Assembly, their standing committees and any ad hoc committees), deliver an effective company administration and secretariat service, and plan and attend a face-to-face meeting of the Leadership Team and the International Board in Nairobi, Kenya in January 2025.
The Individual

You should have an understanding of corporate governance and experience in providing support to decision making bodies (including agenda planning, coordinating the preparation and provision of pre-read material, preparing minutes of meetings, tracking meeting actions, and planning face-to-face multi-day meetings), working effectively across several jurisdictions.
Strong corporate administration and project management skills will be imperative as will excellent relationship building skills and the highest level of diplomacy and discretion. You will need to be able to work alongside Board members, staff and senior managers.
You should have excellent judgement, and an awareness and understanding of the significance of compliance and governance issues.

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November 5, 2024
Hod Clinical Medicine Nurse Clinical Instructor Clinical Officer Principal, School Of Chaplaincy Internal Audit And Risk Manager Credit Control Officer Medical Records & Statistics Lead

Job Summary:

To exercise leadership, demonstrate vision, and empower others in order to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the faculty. To be in charge of the day-to-day affairs of the Training program and ensure to provide the best quality education for the students as required by the regulatory body.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as Head of Department of the training programme.
Ensure that the overall education of students is of the highest quality possible.
Participate in the preparation of the budget for the college.
Attend scheduled college meetings to maintain communication and work as a team.
Serve as a member of the College management committee.
Ensure that there are job descriptions for departmental teaching staff.
Serve on an interview committee for potential students.
Represent the college before regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with regulatory regulations.
Carry out responsibilities according to the scheduled time.
Maintain spiritual growth and assist in the spiritual growth of students.
Participate in the discipline of students.
Ensure that students’ records are properly kept.
Maintain Continuous Professional Development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
AGC Tenwek Hospital is a Christian Community committed to excellence in provision of Compassionate Healthcare,
Spiritual Ministry and Training for Service to the Glory of God.
The Hospital is seeking to recruit highly motivated, ministry minded, born again Christians with good standing, demonstrating spiritual maturity, integrity and a calling to serve to fill the following positions:

Qualifications and Professional Requirements:

Complete sympathy with the policies, practices and purpose of AGC Tenwek Hospital.
Background with at least a higher national Diploma qualification in the relevant field.
Registered by the regulatory body and have a valid practicing license.
Leadership and administrative ability.

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If you are interested in any of these challenging opportunities, send your application letter with a detailed CV and Statement of
Faith*addressed to:
The Human Resources & Administration Director
Tenwek Hospital
P.O. Box 39 – 20400
BOMET
Applications should be sent directly through recruit@tenwekhosp.org by 23rd August 2024 with the position being applied for
as subject line.

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November 5, 2024
Front Desk Agent

Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for handling the Club’s front office operations, receiving guests, handling enquiries, managing the switchboard, and handling payments in a timely manner, per the established procedures

Duties and Responsibilities

Greet and welcome members/ guests in a professional and friendly manner
Provide basic and accurate information to members and guests including basic account information and upcoming club events
Handle member booking requests accurately and in a timely manner
Direct members and guests to the appropriate person or office
Ensure the reception area is always tidy and presentable
Respond to or acknowledge all emails sent to the assigned mailboxes in a timely and professional manner
Answer, and screen incoming phone calls in a timely, friendly and professional manner, transferring calls to the right persons/department when required
Acknowledge and log all complaints received from Members or guests and follow up with the relevant persons or department
Receive, sort and distribute all mail and deliveries
Assist members with bill payments

Required qualifications and Experience

Relevant degree in Front Office operations or Guest Relations
Minimum 2 years of guest service experience in a reputable organization
Certification in Customer Service/Relationship Management
Experience working in a busy, professional business center
Proficiency in Computer application
Well versed and experienced in (Fidelio OPERA Reservation System (ORS) or Jonas software) and front office operations
Basic reporting skills will be an added advantage
Personal attributes & Functional Skills
Good command of English both written and oral Portray good interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be presentable and well groomed

Interested External applicants should send their updated CVs and application letters to recruitment@karen.or.ke by 5:00p.m on 3rd August 2024 with the email subject being Front Desk Agent.

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November 5, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Nurturing Futures

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be charged with the responsibility of coordinating and managing the monitoring and evaluation activities of Nurturing Futures project related for Plan Kenya in Turkana. The role has an assignment to drive project Data Quality Assurance and specific data requirements for projects/programmes as well as tracking and reporting on project outputs, outcomes and impact of the Nurturing Futures project interventions. The M&E Officer will enable documentation of project best practices, lessons learnt and project learning. He/She will work towards profiling Nurturing Futures work and impact stories. The M&E Officer is also responsible for overall coordination of consortium MERL activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
Monitoring Implementation and M&E coordination at strategic level (40%)

Lead the participatory design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework of the Nurturing Futures project, ensuring comprehensive oversight, coordination with consortium partners, and strategic use of data by the project.
Ensure the timely delivery of the project M&E framework focused on tracking of project outputs, outcomes and impacts, including regularly following up with consortium partners on the project indicators they are responsible for.
Collaborate closely with consortium partners and Plan colleagues to identify, develop and contextualise data collection tools to measure project indicators.
Ensure consistent and quality data collection methods are used during data collection, as well as conducting data quality checks
Use digital platforms and digitalised versions of data collection tools (e.g. Kobo Toolbox) for efficient data collection, aggregation and analysis.
Ensure the project indicators are tracked and the information system is up to date for regular reporting and data utilization.
Take steps to ensure quality of data collected and data cleaning before analysis.
Lead the analysis of collected data, including calculation of indicators, assessment of progress, qualitative insights and identification of areas for improvement.
Oversee project evaluations and studies. Take a lead role on establishment of Terms of reference, recruitment of researcher and quality assurance throughout the process (e.g. measurement tools, report drafts), including coordinating input from other consortium partners.
Ensure results are entered into the Plan international PMERL system regularly, make the analysis and generate reports from the system.

Learning, project quality and standards (25%)

Prepare data, and input into project reports in collaboration with the consortium’s MERL focal points and program managers.
Present data in clear and visually compelling way to team and consortium, e.g. use of appropriate graphs and visualisation tools (e.g. using Excel and PowerBI dashboards) and sharing of qualitative insights.
Coordinate learning events and activities, as informed by the project learning agenda, including inviting consortium partners to present.
Contribute to learning products.
Support Plan and consortium partners to use on-going project data and analysis to make data-backed decisions to improve the quality of implementation and adapt project design.
Ensure adherence to Plan International’s M&E standards, Research and evaluation standards and Plan’s ethical guidance around MERL and MER Safeguarding
Ensure all data is disaggregated by sex, age and disability and that all the M&E framework and project studies are gender responsive.

Documentation, Data management, Knowledge management (15%)

Ensure safe data management practices including secure and confidential data collection and storage, and secure sharing in-line with partner data sharing agreements.
Contribute to a consortium online sharing platform for sharing of projects documents, technical guidance notes and consortium joint working documents
Disseminate project learning materials and reports to internal and external audiences
Facilitate and support the documentation of best practices and lessons learned from project outputs for audiences within and outside Plan International
Support the project team in developing case studies and change stories periodically.

Capability building through knowledge sharing and networking (10%)

Support coaching and training needs of partner staff for improved quality M&E practices in response to needs, including facilitating access to existing Plan International MERL training and resources/guidance.
Conduct trainings of the project partners in relevant M&E areas such as digital data collection, quality checking, analysis, and reporting, as needed and as requested by the consortium partner and Senior Program Manager and partner management.

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

Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in MERL work. This includes but is not limited to conducting a Safeguarding Risk Assessment before any data collection activity.
Follow PII’s Safeguarding of Children and Young People policy and Plan International’s Code of Conduct, ensuring that any suspected or actual Safeguarding breach or concern is reported on in accordance with appropriate procedures.
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.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Courageous in taking a lead, focussed on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
Behaves in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
Challenges own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Understands relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security.
Managing resources and delivery: -Knows the resources required for their role. Manages their own workload, avoiding under or overcommitting to delivery activities; -Works according to a budget and uses the relevant financial systems.; -Works according to principles of data protection; -Understands how information is used for reporting and decisions making; – Seeks to continually improve personal working practices
Digital working: Identifies ways to use digital to improve the effectiveness of work activities. Understands how digital enablers can contribute to achieving Plan International’s purpose. Utilises the digital tools available in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines
Evidence-based management: Understands the importance of high-quality data and the implications of poor data. Understands what data Plan International needs to inform decision-making. Interprets a range of sources to inform evidence-based decisions relevant to their role.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ skills / experience essential:

Minimum of a University Degree Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Management, Social Science, Economics, Development studies or any other related MERL field from a recognized university.
At least 3 years of demonstrated successful coordination of M&E functions and experience
Experience in the application of MERL systems and frameworks including theory of change and logical frameworks
Experience coordinating and delivering on M&E frameworks and M&E Plans and/or project, evaluation or research management.
Experience with database design and management including advanced use of Excel for data analysis and digital collection and management software including Kobo Toolbox or equivalent (e.g. ODK, Taroworks, Poimapper).
Experience in building capacity / coaching of individuals, teams, or organisations in M&E system design, tool development digital data collection, quality checking, analysis, reporting
Demonstrated experience on presenting and sharing complex data in clear ways (e.g. data visuals) and reporting on project data
Experience working in multi-partner projects/consortiums

Qualifications/ skills / experience desirable:

Experience working with refugee populations including conducting data collection or research with refugee populations.
Experience in climate change adaptation practice related to Nutrition, Food security, developing community-based adaptation, or integrating climate change issues into the design, monitoring, and evaluation of programs.
Demonstratable knowledge of and experience with gender sensitive M&E and/or research design, performance monitoring, impact evaluation, and / or social and environmental research methodologies
Use of analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, R, Epiinfo, Atlas-Ti, CSpro is an asset

Languages required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong knowledge of Kiswahili.
Ability to communicate in the local languages for Northern Kenya will be an added advantage

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November 5, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, CEN Grants Compliance and Finance Coordinator, Isiolo

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Monitoring and Evaluation Co-ordinator will oversee Plan Kenya monitoring and evaluation activities across country wide assignments to drive Business Development, Data Quality Assurance and specific data requirements for projects/programmes including tracking, documentation and reporting on outcomes and impact of our activities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Co-ordinator will share their learning across the organisation and help facilitate and share learning in other departments and hubs. Expected to champion country-wide integration of practices that support knowledge capture and transfer, collaboration, learning and knowledge sharing, and adaptive management so that the knowledge and experience acquired from projects are shared and applied more intentionally and strategically by staff, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
The Monitoring and Evaluation Co- Ordinator will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (30%):

Take a lead role in the development and execution of a functional M&E framework on the projects based on tracking of outcomes and impacts
Ensure the activity monitoring logs are well kept in a quick and easy to access and retrieve
Design and implementation of the programme monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts
Analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement and overall data management
Advances organisation research agenda and works with project teams and M&E Manager to identify and roll out research initiatives and evaluate activities, using appropriate ethical principles and methods.
Promoting learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
Support in developing monitoring tools to track program performance in line with the Theory of Change and the M&E Plan.
Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks such as log frame, M&E Plan, results indicators and indicator tracking table for the project for quality tracking of achievement of results.
Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement and sustainability of results.
Manage and conduct quantitative and qualitative monitoring, evaluations and studies among program beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
Identify areas of technical support to project partners and Organize refresher trainings on M&E for partners as required.
Participate and contribute to the CO research initiatives.
Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system and work with the teams to develop technical skills /competencies in using the systems to track results.
Ensure that MERL initiatives adhere to ethical standards set out in Plan Ethical guidelines and Ethical clearance committees in Kenya and the National Commission for Science, technology and Innovation (Nacosti).

Reporting and Quality Assurance – 20%

Ensure that all completed MERL reports meet the highest quality and are duly signed off before they are shared.
Tracks implementation of indicators and sets of measures of sustainability and success to generate reliable evidence and propose recommendations for improvement.
Uses on-going project monitoring and assessment reports, working closely with project teams to improve the quality of implementation and adapt project design.
Provides inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management.
Support in application of strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying ad dealing with bottlenecks.
Employs data quality management standards though use of appropriate data collection tools, data management and analysis methods.
Ensures adherence to M&E standards, Research and evaluation standards and all M&E cooperate standards at the Program Unit.
Establishes and manages a performance monitoring and evaluation framework with specific goals, outcomes, inputs, outputs, processes, indicators, data needs and sources as well as reporting templates and frequency, for effective monitoring, reporting and updating of the progress of programmes and projects.
In liaison with project teams, coordinate periodic reporting, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the M&E Manager/Project Manager.

Documentation, Data management, Learning and Knowledge management (20%)

Establishes an inquisitive learning culture within PIK through leading the capacity building efforts in M&E
Supports project teams to develop case studies, change/impact stories to inform projects achievements
Provide advice to the partners and project team on improving project performance using M&E findings.
Develops an internal mechanism while liaising with the knowledge management specialist of sharing of documents across the hub and the country programs
Leads and conducts analysis of quantitative data as well as qualitative data on all program inputs, outputs and outcomes to inform project designs
Dissemination of Monitoring Reports for internal and external audiences
Supports the MERL Manager to respond to Senior Management or donor data queries in an -accurate and timely manner.
Creates, establishes and maintains programme level monitoring tools and databases that are mainstreamed to existing systems and aligned with programme design
Develops and maintains an updated database of all completed interventions and periodically carry out meta-analysis of the information.
Ensures all the data is disaggregated by sex, age and disability and that all the studies are gender responsive.
Responsible for supporting from a gender perspective, data collection, analysis and utilization across all programs at the hub level, based on the agreed tools developed and approved by MERL Manager.
Ensures that project and program teams utilise the country-based data collection tools and observe data quality controls.
Facilitates and supports the documentation of best practices and lessons learned from project outputs for audiences within and outside Plan International.
Leads the program teams in developing case studies, change stories annually for publication in a professional journal.
Identifies and documents interventions and initiatives, and knowledge management products that can be replicated or scaled up.

Business Development and Fund raising (20%)

Continuously monitor and analyse the implementation environment in Kenya, donor trends and advise on potential areas for fund raising.
Work with the technical team in program development and innovation.
Document/package needs assessment data, projects results, evaluations and lessons learned for each Country Strategy Thematic pillar – to demonstrate value add and inform program design.
Support in proposal development.
Collect data to continually inform increasing humanitarian needs in the Country program.

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%)

Take charge of other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential:

Minimum of a University Degree in Social Science, Economics, statistics, development studies or any other related field from a recognized university.
At least 4 years of demonstrated successful coordination of M&E functions and experience
Grounded understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in research and evaluation.
Experience with evaluations/research logistics, administration and/or project or research management.
Demonstrated understanding of knowledge management principles and capacity to deliver knowledge management and/or organizational learning activities
Experience with database design and management including advanced use of Excel and data analysis and entry packages including at minimum SPSS, Stata, R, Epi info, Atlas-Ti, CSpro and the use of KOBO Collect platforms for data collection.
Excellent written and spoken English, including the ability to write clear and engaging reports.
Strong demonstrable levels of knowledge of and experience with gender sensitive research design, performance monitoring, impact evaluation, and / or social and environmental research methodologies

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

Evidence of experience in development of longitudinal real time data bases including online application for management of data
Experience in advising / coaching individuals, teams and / or organisations in M&E system design, research methodologies, research design
Previous experience with mobile data collection (KOBO, ODK, CsPro) and GIS mapping an asset.
Experience in the application of MERL systems and frameworks including theory of change and logical frameworks
Background in monitoring and evaluation of development programs, application of statistical methods, impact evaluations and field research experience is preferred; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional, government, and private sector partners and stakeholders

Languages required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili, desirable

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November 5, 2024
Project Officer – SAIC 2 (Safer and Inclusive Cities 2), Kisumu Gender & Capacity Development Officer, Isiolo Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Isiolo

ABOUT THE ROLE
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. S/he is responsible for the conceptualization, development and execution of the project activities as per the approved activity plans. Responsibilities also include active participation in design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the progress of project activities in line with the detailed implementation plan. The Project Officer will be responsible for collecting project information and building a database of project outcomes during the execution of the project. Guided by the Plan Kenya gender framework, the incumbent will ensure gender considerations are applied in all project cycle management aspects.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
Planning, strategy and policy (30%)

Ensure Safe and Inclusive Cities Project is effectively implemented to contribute to the project outcomes and results are realised.
Take lead in the implementation of the Safe and Inclusive Cities project in a gender transformative approach as per the country and Global strategies.
Facilitate consultation, participation and feedback to the community in relation to Plan programs and policies.
Coordinate the development and harmonization of implementing annual and quarterly costed work plans in accordance with Plan’s financial years.
Ensure smooth and synergized day-to-day implementation of all Safe and Inclusive Cities field activities.
Coordinate regular (weekly/monthly) review meetings with Safe and Inclusive Cities field teams and implementing partners.

Programme Implementation, Project Design and influence (20%)

Ensure effective participation of all project beneficiaries and communities in project cycle for the achievement of outcomes.
Maintain close collaboration with local partners – Youth Led Organisations, Community based Organisations, religious leaders and all relevant stakeholders
Train and support youth ambassadors, safety champions to participate in relevant forums at local and national level.
Influence stakeholders to address the varied and complex root causes of the issues that impact adolescents and youth (15-25) lives. Especially governance, safety and violence prevention, SRHR and economic empowerment.
Consolidate/write project periodic reports in line with the laid down donor requirements and Plan standards.
Work with the communication department to document project achievements and lessons learnt through stories of most significant change.
Contribute to documentation and sharing of best practices with all stakeholders on the project outcomes.
Work with relevant staff to ensure all logistics and procurement are done according to Plan’s and donor policies in a timely manner. This will include the development of yearly procurement plans.
Participate in relevant stakeholders’ forums, technical working groups and coordination forums at the County level as may be required.
Facilitate access to relevant and accurate information on the Safe and Inclusive Cities project to all project stakeholders and partners.

Networking and Collaboration (15%)

Engage and maintain cordial stakeholder relationships throughout the project cycle for effective project delivery and achievement of the Safe and Inclusive Cities Project deliverables.
Management of project implementing partners to effectively deliver on Safe and Inclusive Cities project delivery.
Maintain a high level of external communication and contact at the community and county levels.
Build and strengthen working relations with local structures (Government, partners, local administration, schools, Youth groups, among others) and ensure their participation and support to project activities.
Conduct capacity gaps assessment with implementing partners and develop capacity building plans for mutual development to enhance effective project delivery.

Quality improvement and standards (10%)

Deliver timely and quality SAIC project deliverables as per monthly and quarterly schedules.
In liaison with the M&E officer, ensure SAIC project activities and outputs are regularly tracked towards the realization of results and appropriate remedial measures are in place to ensure project implementation is always on track.
Work with the M&E and Research and Learning and Knowledge management team in documenting project best practices and lessons learnt.
Facilitate and coordinate joint reflection sessions with SAIC Project implementing partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders to inform programming/improve on quality of interventions.

Financial Management (10%)

Support implementing partners to develop quarterly and monthly activity costed plans and budgets as per donor approved work plan and ensure all activities are on track with appropriate scheduling to meet timelines.
Monitor expenditures per interventions and ensure compliance with approved budget.
Review expenditure reports on a monthly basis.

Accountable for the management of the project budgets Risk Management (5%)

Develop risk assessments for the project and put in place mechanisms to mitigate/manage the risks during the implementation phase.

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

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

Other duties (5%)

As assigned by the supervisor.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications/ experience essential:

Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Education or Development Studies.
At least 3 years’ experience in project implementation/coordination
Minimum of 3 years working in Urban settings.
Strong knowledge of community development with focus on youth programming in the areas of economic empowerment through green entrepreneurship, urban safety and SRHR.
Experience in partnership management. Managing diverse CSOs (Youth led organizations, CBOs, local and regional NGOs) and managing partners
Conversant with children and youth safeguarding strategies.
Knowledge in donor reporting and grants management mechanisms.
Skills in managing project implementation and monitoring is critical
Strong facilitation, coordination and report writing skills
Community mobilization and organization, networking, partnership development and management skills
Good communication and negotiation skills
Good interpersonal, relationship and team working
Conflict Management skills
Demonstrated competence in computer applications.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

Knowledge in partnership management and donor reporting mechanisms (will be an added advantage)

Languages required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English.

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November 5, 2024
Legal Compliance and Data Privacy Advisor

The Opportunity
In this role as the Legal Compliance and Data Privacy Advisor you will be a part of the Legal Team, providing advice, training, project management and support on legal compliance regulations, including Data Protection and Anti-Terrorism and Anti-Money Laundering (AT&AML) sanctions, including management of the legal compliance screening software and data privacy software. As well as supporting legal compliance workstreams and managing legal compliance and data privacy incidents.
The Person

Knowledge of the work involved in compliance and experience of developing, supporting and maintaining processes and systems involved in such functions.
Experience of working in legal, data privacy and/or compliance teams.
Understanding of anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering requirements and screening (comprehensive and organisation-specific training will be given).
Experience and knowledge of data privacy and data protection laws (UK preferred)
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and online collaboration tools.
Experience with knowledge and information management.
Excellent attention to detail.
Highly effective communicator in writing and in person/online.
Able to respond effectively to routine queries and requests for advice on systems and processes; calm and resourceful.
Eagerness to develop technical compliance skills in new areas such as anti-terrorism, anti-money laundering and data privacy compliance.
A pro-active team player with a flexible and dynamic approach.
Fast learner who can deliver to multiple deadlines.
Calm and effective under pressure.
Diplomatic and discrete.
Positive, constructive, solution-oriented approach.
Good customer service

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November 5, 2024