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Senior Program Manager Regional Liaison Officer(Regional Driver) Senior Manager-People and Culture

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Program Manager position for the Kenya Big Dream (KBD) program provides management oversight and technical support to the program and ensure that the program goals are met. T
he position is domiciled in Operations with matrix to Program effectiveness and Impact for technical oversight.
The program goal is to end FGM/C, Child Marriage, and Violence Against Children.
Our current implementation sites include West Pokot, Baringo, Samburu, and Migori Counties

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October 29, 2024
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer People & Culture Officer – Talent Acquisation Project Nurse Regional Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) Advisor, East Africa Region

Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to Monitoring and evaluation officer coordinate nutrition program monitoring and evaluation activities including assessments/evaluations, surveillance, documentation and project reviews in nutrition projects.
Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system in achieving efficiency of the Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health Education is to ensure that the most vulnerable children in intervention areas show improved well-being in the areas of nutrition, social protection and child protection.
Main Responsibilities
Programmatic and technical support for DM&E processes & products for nutrition projects

Coordinate and provide technical oversight on all nutrition DM&E processes and products including review and update of project log frames, M&E Plans, Project indicators, monitor periodic targets and development of detailed implementation plans.
Lead the planning and implementation of nutrition surveys using Standard Measurement Assessment of Relief and Transitions (SMART) methodology, Semi Quantitative Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SQUEAC) methodology and Lot Quality Assurance Sampling and Knowledge, Altitudes and Access (KAP) in nutrition projects in line with MoH guidelines
Ensure timely dissemination of assessment reports to staff and stakeholders at National and county level.
In liaison with Project Managers ensure Health Information Systems and Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), PD Hearth and other nutrition databases are updated as required.
Development of nutrition situation analysis to inform nutrition programs at National and County level.
Support nutrition teams in integrating humanitarian accountability partnership initiatives in project implementation.
Build the capacity of M&E officer(s) and other field level teams on data collection, analysis and interpretation for impact.
Developing internal reporting schedules & templates, clarifying what level of information is needed and where, with key responsibilities assigned, and reviewing proposals, with a particular focus on checking log frames and ensuring indicators are SMART
Identify and document nutrition projects geographical coverage and produce a RS/GIS activity /Project maps.
Oversee the development of all Nutrition DM&E products and processes including development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting.

Project Assessment, Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation

Provide technical leadership in implementing/mainstreaming the project M&E system to the existing M&E system in WVK.
Monitor project implementation levels across three Counties and report progress, impact and best practices.
Provide support in the maintenance of a comprehensive and updated database for NICHE Grant and Other Nutrition Projects.
Provide technical leadership in carrying out baseline assessments, and end of project review across the three counties of the project sites
Support development of ToR in collaboration with other project teams and identify specific data requirements
Use process, output level quality benchmarks as reference to undertake field monitoring visits, focusing on programme quality aspects, discuss with relevant staff and share reports with relevant colleagues.
Take charge of collating and analyzing data and synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring tools in place.
Ensure timely analysis of monitoring data and dissemination to key stakeholders for management decision making.
Follow up with project teams on programme quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming.
Designing situation analysis, needs and baseline/end line assessments, external reviews, evaluations and documentation, and identifying resources, including technical resources, both within WVI and externally.
Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information.
Representing the principles and work of WV to donors, Government, Media and other humanitarian stakeholders.
Ensure established linkages between the M&E system of the project and the Humanitarian accountability requirements.
Timely submission of monthly situational report
Always ensure to store collected data securely as per policies relating to data protection for the project
Coordinate project reflection and learning sessions in conjunction with other grant staff and project partners.
Disseminate all project information related to M&E to staff and partners across the three counties
Ensure Project alignment to the donors and support office evaluation protocols and methodological tools

Database Management

Provide MIS content/requirements and feedback to project team and document progress on indicators/achievement of targets (Logical Framework Approach – LFA) using Indicator Tracking Tables (ITT)
Support the development of systems and processes for the implementation of M&E policy and procedure based on WV best practice, developing frameworks to integrate impact assessment and learning and knowledge management into the programme and project cycle;
Plan tracking for Project indicators of strategic relevance from secondary and primary data, with partners and communities
Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate.
Compile, consolidate and analyze quantitative and qualitative project data and contribute into subsequent reporting through monthly MEAL reports, updates, successes and issues from the MEAL tracking tools.
Review of reports, ensure alignment with LEAP and donor standards, and are timely submitted.
Ensure the development, contextualization and refining of M&E tools and resources needed to implement humanitarian accountability issues.
Take lead in the analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas for improvement.
Support remote sensing and GIS Mapping of Program activities, Outputs and Beneficiaries in all the Counties
Ensure the appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and UNICEF in line with partnership agreements.
Support management and updating of the CMAM and PD Hearth Database.

Networking, Collaboration & Accountability

Network and collaborate with relevant partners, and represent World Vision in Nutrition Technical Working Group Meetings including Chairing Nutrition Technical Working group.
Coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance the learning goal of the project.
Ensure sensitive complaints collection and handling through development of functional systems within the project.
Ensure accountability assessments are conducted and capacity of staff built to undertake accountability assessments.
Ensure effective community complaints response mechanisms in collaboration with communities are developed and functional.
Comply with and promote WV policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blower and Fraud.

Learning, Documentation & Capacity Development

Ensure continuous learning and documentation of lessons learnt and best practices for program design, monitoring and evaluation frameworks related to emergency response.
Coordinate the sharing of learning related to MEAL practices across offices and provide support when internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises should be employed.
Support the development of project case studies, human interest stories, documentaries and other related materials.
Organize/ project learning events to document lessons learnt, good practices and areas of improvement.
Ensure that lessons learnt and reports are documented (printed, visual) and published for sharing with the donor and other partners and proactively share information and learning with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop capacity building plans and support WV and partners in building their capacity in M&E, Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and in the management of information systems, development of required formats, key indicators, needs assessments, frameworks for evaluation, qualitative documentation of outcomes and impact of projects.

Project Management

Ensure timely implementation of projects and follow up on deliverable completion of work plans and budgets, ensuring due dates are met
Liaising with the relevant units/departments to ensure the completion of activities and documentation to support the procurement plans of the project
Assist in ensuring effective communication within administration team and logistics
Coordinating with partners on implementation of the project
Create a list of electronic project documentation/files including reports, approvals and any other relevant documentation for historical record
Ensure adherence to donor and WV policies and standards and regulations
Provide overall leadership, coordination, management and administrative support in the absence of the Project Manager.

Others

Attend and participate/ lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Professional Experience

Minimum four years’ practical experience in Nutrition M&E system coordination/ implementation in a large international non-governmental organization or other international relief/development body
Good analytical skills with appropriate attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
High professional ethics and integrity
Good Empirical knowledge of humanitarian codes, principles and practice;
Experience in quality assurance systems, and continuous improvement, with particular emphasis on integration of accountability measures into all aspects of the project cycle;
Experience in Data collection on the Open data kit plat form and other mobile based applications, data analysis and interpretation
Computer literacy in MS office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Experience in data/statistical programmes e.g. SPSS, Stata etc.
Excellent team player with ability to work under minimum supervision
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Social sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation or Statistics or related discipline from a recognized University.
Certification in M&E and in conducting Nutrition assessments or equivalent
Experience in handling Nutrition programs and conducting Nutrition Surveys including SMART Survey,KAP Survey and SQUEAC Survey.
Experience working in multicultural, multi-location, values driven teams;
Experience in working on donor funded programs
Good understanding of Nutrition programming in emergency and developmental contexts

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October 29, 2024
Global Operations Advisor

JOB PURPOSE
Advise and recommend appropriate courses of action to Senior Director, on operational issues. Has authority to act on behalf of Senior Director in certain circumstances. Member of operational leadership team, proving analysis, counsel, advice and monitoring, coordination on operational issues to the team/Senior Director, Works directly with Regions, Support Offices and the Global Centre leaders to fulfil GFO operations plan and Partnership Core Initiatives.
Responsible for diversified operational duties for Senior Director involving exposure to sensitive information necessitating considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment. Supports ROs and NOs performance towards maximizing impact and minimizing risk, with special focus on metrics, strategy alignment and coordination across entities Contributes to the coordinated partnership wide effort of NOs and ROs to align with Our Promise Going Further by managing Partnership metrics, collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and integrating various NO & RO performance metrics in order to recommend course correction. Also supports Senior Director in managing operational risks within Global Field Operations in coordination with functional areas of support (Security, Finance, Audit, P&C). Relationship management of matrixed relationships with SDOs Manage projects and on-going activities within GFO to contribute to the fulfilment of Our Promise Going Further
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Manage reporting including the administration, coordination and analysis of NO alignment with Our Promise Going Further and progress towards strategy targets
Working with SREI and MI to track and support scale up of CPM, shift to most fragile, focus on the MVC etc.
Manage the roll out and implementation of the Strategy Scorecard at field level.
Communications: prepare executive briefings for Senior Director and Partnership Leader, identify critical issues and trends; prepares pre reads and presentations for SRSC and ExL that communicates the narrative behind the analysis that reflect the progress and challenges of the field in fulfilling Our Promise Going Further.
Work with the ROs to guide and support the appropriate use of this data to make informed decisions to shifts in geographic locations and programming focus to fulfil Our Promise Going Further and ensure mutual accountability for programme qualityManagement of Global Performance Metrics: Global National Office Dashboard (GNOD), Annual Strategy Review (ASR), SST performance program support team, FO Strategy Scorecards, etc. Lead and manage the process to change SST mandate, including the of annual SST self-reviews, PQSRT reflections, annual strategy reviews, etc.
Review and revise and recommend enhancements to current GFO managed metrics to ensure learning, agility and alignment to Our Promise Going Further
Selects, develops and recommends to Senior Director new metrics and data that will enhance Global Field Operations in decision making
Analyze and interpret data, provide recommendations to Senior Director based on performance trends, gaps, risks and potential action plans. Work directly with RLs and SDOs on plans to improve metrics
Provide end to end project management of specific Global Field Operations Initiatives, such as Operations Portal, the F&D Gap Funding, field simplification, etc.
Coordinates and integrates plans, dependencies and schedules across multiple projects.
Ensures process and project management standards application consistency across multi-regional projects.
Resolves or escalates resource and schedule conflicts between projects.
Assesses risk on project and programme level and ensures proactive risk mitigation strategies are in place
Support implementation of the Partnership priority initiatives including: LEAP 3, Horizon, Provision, shared services, ERM, etc
Interface with SDOs to drive progress towards project deliverables
Lead the Horizons Operations Core Committee (HOpsC) supporting strategic decisions made by the Ministry GTD Steering Group
Escalate major risks and concerns to the Ministry GTD SG
Prioritize Programmatic system change requests to enhance user experience, simplify and enhance business continuity and improve World Vision’s ability to evidence impact
Review and monitor change management processes related to Horizon change requests per agreed scope within HOpsC
Supports Senior Director in the follow-up of sensitive issues that require correction and compliance with regard to significant audit, security and risk findings.
Any other support to the Senior Director, Field Operations in fulfilling her role as required.
Relationship management with Regions to resolve operational issues
Lead GFO engagement with SOMI (Support Office Ministry Impact group) as and when required to ensure the right level of feedback and engagement with SO programmers.
Represent GFO and the field in select working groups/initiatives to ensure GFO alignment in the delivery of Our Promise Going Further, such as Child Sponsorship Funding Model Advisory Group, Environmental Stewardship Advisory Group, COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force, etc.
Provide support to Regional offices to fulfil their mandate as and when required
Lead and coordinate monthly Regional Programme Quality call with each region to discuss and share key initiatives and updates linked to GFO’s priorities and Our Promise Going Further

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October 29, 2024
Senior Manager-People and Culture

Job purpose
Provide support to the People & Culture (P & C) Director in staff management, transparent implementation of Human Resource Strategies and effective delivery of HR services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.
Main Job Responsibilities
Work Force Planning & Talent Acquisition

Provide leadership to the Work Force Planning and Talent Acquisition for the National Office ensuring that World Vision recruits the right people in the right place at the right time that ensures achievement of World Visions diverse staffing needs.
Forecast the quantity and quality of workforce that World Vision Kenya will need to achieve immediate and future ministry goals.
Develop tools designed to support analysis of current workforce, future workforce requirements (for both growth and reductions), and gaps/surplus between present and future needs.

Learning and Development

Provide technical leadership and guidance for skill development activities, including integrating and mapping of skill development and learning across the office.
Identify the talent pipeline, focusing on the mission critical positions and emerging leaders, and supporting managers in the development of high potential leaders through providing key talent management tools.
Provide technical support and guidance to departments including integrating and mapping of skill development and learning across the national office so that efforts can be better leveraged between groups.
Prepare a National Office training calendar and follow up to ensure trainings are conducted and thereafter an evaluation is done against the gaps to measure effectiveness of such training interventions.

Employee Relations

Support managers to maintain positive staff relations for a harmonized employee relation.
Proactively identify and handle employee relations issues with a focus on conflict resolution while ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees.
Ensure pro-active measures are taken to mitigate potential employee relations risks.
Ensure disciplinary procedures are administered in an equitable and fair manner are in compliance o the WVK Policies and procedures and meets all legal and labor regulations and requirements.
Ensure timely investigations and closure of disciplinary cases

People & Culture Policy Development and Implementation

Contribute to the development of People and Culture Policies, systems, procedures and processes.
Support P&C Director in the contextualization of key Partnership policies to ensure they are aligned with the local labour laws and best practice.
Advise and provide support to all staff on P&C policies and procedures for better understanding and clarity.

Risks and Liability Mitigation

Review organizational activities for potential and existing areas of risk exposure and advise P & C Director; make recommendations and appropriate risk transfer mechanisms to minimize liabilities.
Collaborate with external and internal auditors regarding audit findings/recommendations and implementation and ensure timely closure.
Manage all aspects of high-risk cases, including termination (i.e. Investigations, Case Management, and Risk Assessment)
Track the Audit reports and advise P & C Director on how to address the issues arising.
Maintain an updated Risk register with clearly defined risk mitigation measures

People & Culture Reports & Metrics

Design, create, implement and maintain People and Culture Dashboards and Reports.
Analyze trends and statistics of P & C data and provide recommendations to management.
Ensure alignment of organizational data management and record keeping strategies with technology.
Analyse Our Voice survey outcomes for WVK and prepare reports to advise on trends and insights and initiate dialogue for suitable intervention programs.
Work closely with the finance team to determine and manage annual department budget.
Ensure WVK gets best value for the money with all HR service providers.

Team Management

Ensure strong and positive leadership is provided to the direct report reports
Develop a system to ensure that quality of work done by the direct reports is regularly reviewed, appraised and corrective action taken when necessary.
Ensure effective performance management for direct report and provide input in the performance management of indirect reports to ensure continuous professional development.

Collaborations and Networking

Engagement with strategic partners, linkages and networks & partnership development.
Participation in committee’s/taskforces inter-agency work groups and other networks as assigned.

Others

Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
Participate in Trans teams and support other initiatives by partners in the spirit of integration

Minimum education, training and experience requirements

Master degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Business Administration (Human Resource Management), Organizational Management, Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized University
Minimum 10 years’ experience in human capital management of which five must be in a senior management position.
Full membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) with a current practicing certificate is a must; Active membership of other relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.
Prior experience in a management/supervisory role required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal relation skills.
Good knowledge & understanding of the labour laws in Kenya.
Proven broad – based experience in leadership, strategic management and results based management in human resources matters.
Possess cross-cultural sensitivity, knowledge and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Experience in International Non-Governmental Organisation
Skills in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution.
Knowledge and understanding of how to conduct investigations into employee conduct.
Knowledge of best and current HR practices and approaches.
Ability to develop and manage department’s annual budget.
Change management capabilities and experience.

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October 29, 2024
Global CRM Communications Officer Global Change Management and Communications Officer

The Global CRM Communications Officer will provide communication plans and communication plan implementation. He or she will deliver advice to customers’ brand adherence, messaging, and style, work closely with the CRM officer and designer, and use technical resources in the commission of work associated with the position. The Communication officers will ensure that all communications are delivered to customers on time and on schedule, as well as proofread and edit all communications processed by the CS/CMC team.
AS A GLOBAL CRM COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, YOU WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Writer/ researcher

Create print digital content for World Vision Departments served by the CMC Team.
Communicate and write articles that will provide information or showcase Partnership customer services.
Develop content that accurately reflects WVI’s Our Promise strategy.
Extensive research and collaboration with internal customers, CMC team lead, and others to independently and consistently meet publishing deadlines established by our customers.
Regularly update and monitor intranet sites related to Shared Services
Proofreading communications, editing. Aligning all communications with a style guide and the World Vision Partnership strategy, as well as customer communication plans and key messaging.
Manage communications reporting systems including integrations of open rate metrics, KPI metrics, and others as related to communications.
Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES FOR THIS ROLE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related client-services field, or the equivalent work experience (minimum five years).
Minimum 3 years of proven experience writing for various content formats (demonstrated in a professional portfolio) preferably in a global and multi-cultural environment.
Excellent networker and information gatherer and synthesizer of information into cohesive content.
Ability to work with technical/sector specialists and can cut through their jargon and simplify content for a broad understanding of a topic.
Impeccable knowledge of the English language (written and oral) including idioms and current trends in slang and expressions.
Project management skills to ensure successful completion of assignments. Organize writing schedules to complete drafts of content or finished projects within deadlines.
Ability to maintain a consistent editorial voice and follow Style Guides.
Proficiency with computer writing programs, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred skills/experiences include:

Knowledge of industry best practices and familiarity with the organization’s mission to inspire ideas and content.
Experience working with multiple platforms, such as websites, email marketing, product descriptions, videos, and blogs.
Basic-intermediate knowledge of either Spanish or French.

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October 29, 2024
Project Manager Project Officer- Livelihood and Resilience – Narok

Key Responsibilities:
Grade Level: 14
Technical and Strategic leadership and management

Responsible for the in the coordination and implementation of all the climate change, environmental and livelihoods activities of the SEED project.
Ensure that the project deliverables are achieved effectively and timely as per the proposal/work plan and meeting donor expectation and regularly review project status
Ensure that project initiatives meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the KOICA and WV (Kenya and Korea and other relevant partnership and international standards and guidelines;
Provide effective, innovative and strategic leadership and direction to the Project staff from WV Kenya and other stakeholders within the project.
Develop appropriate implementation strategies for the Project as per approved PDD and budgets through quarterly, monthly and weekly activity work plans (4D Matrices) and budgets
Ensure focused quality, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project’s interventions on increased agricultural production, economic development, livelihood development, sustainable Local Value Chain Development, WASH environmental conservation and climate change adaptation activities.
Work with the accountant to monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all project interventions.
Ensure social inclusion (mainstreaming gender and youth) and conflict sensitive programming.
Ensure that professional development activities, including performance appraisals, performance agreements, monitoring and needed training and mentoring activities are carried out successfully.
Engage with and manage relationships between Partners, and act as the main link between the project and World Vision Korea.
Ensure integration of the grant with the Area Programme’s and Technical Programmes’ objectives and Child Well- being outcomes in-line with the WVK Strategic priorities.

Quality Assurance – Implementation, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation

Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government & WV KOREA regulations and other agreed standards.
Develop, with support of WVK project staff a detailed plan that will support delivery of the project objectives throughout the project period appreciating the unique context.
Ensure timely and effective implementation of all project interventions as well as the successful achievement of proposed outcomes and intended impacts
Ensure timely and appropriate utilization of the budgeted project resources in full adherence to the donor set standards.
Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the MEAL Officer.
Organize annual review meetings for planning and monitoring of project activities.
Ensure that an effective and participatory and effective M&E system is established in a decentralized manner including horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
In Liaison with project Accountant, track project implementation expenditure levels, manage work plans and budgets to ensure Project expenditure remains within acceptable levels
Ensure that the project achieves acceptable financial and operational audit results by implementing activities in accordance with established norm and policies whilst maintaining acceptable audit rating
Proactively enforce controls and checks as well as ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings and take the needed measures to prevent future recurrence.
Ensure timely baseline survey of the Project and dissemination of findings to all partners including GoK while ensuring streamlining implementation in respect to the outcomes of the survey.
Support the project officers to set up and maintain effective complaints and feedback mechanisms to ensure that beneficiary concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Ensure submission of timely and quality periodic (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports) to the Cluster Manager, Project Director and Technical team at the National Office and WV KOREA.
Work closely with the communications department to ensure regular documentation of best practices, success stories / innovation and lessons learnt over the project implementation period for sharing across the partnership
Ensure production and dissemination of communications resources for the project to key stakeholders

Capacity Building

Identification and sharing of capacity building gaps among project staff, communities and other relevant stakeholders.
Support Capacity Building Programme of the project team
Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower Project teams within WVK
Lead in the capacity building initiatives for staff and communities to enable them effectively advocate for and implement project interventions.
Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of project staff in order to ensure that they are able to perform and achieve the desired results.
Work together with other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills set on economic empowerment initiatives and practices.

Partnership, Coordination and Networking

Strengthen networking with relevant government departments especially Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries & Cooperative Development, Water and Irrigation, Environment, Forestry and Natural Resources, and any other relevant line ministries to lobby for their active participation in building relevant structures for sustainability.
Forge partnerships with private partners including formal/microfinance institutions to leverage on technical capacity development for farmers, extension support, inputs, financial services, market access and water services
Organize and convene/chair meetings for joint planning and progress review
Ensure adequate representation with the Government of Kenya officials (National and County), private sector, Civil Society Groups, including Faith-Based Groups.
Ensure active engagement on policy at both the National and County level on issues to do with the Financial inclusion, Sanitation, food and nutrition security, environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
Create good working relations with the County governors/ Executive Committee Members as well as Legislative arm of the County Governments.
Ensure that Project interventions are in synergy with other related Programs within the County for sustainability.
Organize integrated review meetings for WVK staff and the donor.
Increase visibility of the project by maintaining active engagement and advocacy of Women Economic Empowerment, Livelihood Development, WASH, Agriculture development, Food and nutrition security, environment and natural resource Management at county and national levels.
Work with partners to engage in advocacy activities with the government structures at the County level, to address the needs of local communities and inform national level advocacy initiatives
Work with community groups to utilize advocacy approaches such as Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) to enable service users and local partners to engage directly with local government service providers to improve the quality of government services for children and to generate information and evidence for use in national level advocacy work.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Project Management, or equivalent. Experience in climate change programming will be an added advantage.
A postgraduate training in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or related field will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in humanitarian and development agency 3 of which must be in leadership, Project management and integrated livelihood and development projects.
Must be results orientated leader with performance-based management knowledge who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
Excellent conflict management skills, strong team player., with ample experience in capacity building, public relations, and good coordination skills
Experience supporting strategic programme development including successful proposal development for humanitarian donors
Strong evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills
Budgetary and financial management skills
Highly flexible and organized, able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and willing to take on new tasks on an ad hoc basis
Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment while adhering to deadlines.
Ability to coordinate government and private sector players for effective support and implementation of Program interventions
Ability to design and conduct assessments, surveys, and information management
Experience in working with partnerships, including county governments, civil society, donors and local community’s structures;
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication and presentation skills

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October 29, 2024
Sponsorship Operations Officer PO – Livelihood and Resilience, Kalawa Project Officer- Livelihoods and Resilience Project Officer- Natural Resource Management Project Officer- Natural Resource Management – Narok

Job Purpose
To facilitate sponsor and child transformed relationships by ensuring satisfaction and retention of sponsors through provision of quality and timely communication.
Sponsorship operations correspondence management

Print and process Gift Notifications (GNs) weekly as per the partnership standards and Support Office Requirements.
Process correspondences in SSUI including Introductory Letters (IL). Sponsors Letters (SL) and Electronic Letters (EL) and Birthday Cards and correctly capture the details of the gifts contained in the parcel.
Prepare bi-weekly GN reconciliation reports and share with the Senior Manager- Sponsorship Operations.
Identify child ID for unnamed sponsor mails through sponsorship data base search, key in the details in SSUI and dispatch the parcels to the respective APs.
Handle Support Office and Sponsors queries for APs assigned to you.
Provide APR quality reviews for APs assigned to you.

Monitoring

Follow up with APs to submit information on RC & families affected by emergencies.
Conduct monitoring visits to the APs and report management issues which require follow up actions.
Review Annual Progress Reports and Christmas Cards for APs to ensure quality and timeliness.
Support field teams adhere to Sponsorship business processes & standards.
Support in Monitoring the utilization of Community GNs

Documentation and Reporting

Review birthday bounce back reports from APs.
Review APR photos & project information from the APs.
Prepare monthly reconciled GN reports and share with APs and Support Offices as appropriate
Reconcile GNs Quarterly with APs and Support Offices.
Ensure proper filing of GNs and other correspondence back-ups at National Office (NO)
Support in registration of RCs during start of new APs.
Support development of sponsorship MMR and provide data for CWB Annual Report
Support the implementation of horizon 3.0 sponsorship module

Capacity Building

Support to train NO, Regional and AP staff on sponsorship processes such as Annual Progress Reports (APRs), Christmas Cards (CC), GC initiatives
Support regional and ADP staff training on Sponsorship Basic Training (SBT), Peer review, TFE, and Most Significant Change stories, Sponsorship 2.0 products -(Child Greeting Videos (CGVs), Child Greeting photo(CGP), Child update photo(CUP), Child Update Video(CUV) Children Special Moments Videos (CSMVs), Community Introductory Videos (YIVs), Community Update Photos (CUP) Single STEP & new) Global Center initiated trainings.
Support orientation of new staff in sponsorship department.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills for the Role

The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or development studies degree from a recognized University
At least 3years’ experience in Sponsorship related field or community development
At least 3 years continuous working experience, of which 2 must be in in Sponsorship related field
The position holder must be a result orientated individual who can manage and satisfy multiple, donor and other stakeholder demands.
Computer proficiency including Microsoft office (Word, Excel, power point, Good understanding of Sponsorship operations
Good coordination skills
Must have working experience of Sponsorship Single User interface (SSUI) and WV Horizon system is an added advantage
Must have basic IT skills

Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills
Community development skills
Photography and Videography skills
Good analytical skills

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October 29, 2024
Regional P&C (HR) Business Partner Training and Learning Specialist

Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to support National Office People & Culture functions on integrated People and Culture solutions including workforce planning, performance management, succession and talent development, employee well-being and leadership development.

Advise and facilitate P&C services and organizational development interventions in the national offices to enhance organizational performance and individual effectiveness in achieving the overall mission and goals of World Vision National offices by ensuring alignment of NO P&C processes, systems, policies and procedures with Global and regional strategy and structure to increase productivity and delivery of services to the poor.
Coordinate the regional talent, leadership development and capacity building initiatives in collaboration with the People and Culture Directors of World Vision National Offices.
Design, monitor systems and processes to monitor P&C performance in the region, capture best and innovative practices and advice P&C Director on follow up actions.
Establish networks with internal and external partners for branding P&C practices in East Africa Region.

P&C Strategy and Business Plan – 10%

Contribute to the development of regional P&C strategy, priorities and annual plan in support of and in alignment with Global P&C strategic priorities.
Support the National Offices in developing effective P&C strategies and business plans appropriate to their context in alignment with the regional and global P&C strategies and priorities.

Technical Support – 20%

Provide technical leadership, support and guidance to National Offices in the area of P&C ensuring compliance to the systems, standards, policies and guidelines.
Provide technical assistance in organization analysis, planning, design & capacity building, reward management, performance management, employee engagement, training and policy review.
Ensure alignment of National Office P&C practices, policies and procedures to WVI P&C strategy, policies, practices and procedures.
Collaborate with the P&C team in guiding and monitoring the implementation of regional P&C initiatives in National Offices.

Succession and Talent Management – 15%

Facilitate the Region wide Succession Planning Strategy integrated with leadership development and talent audit.
Develop and implement a structured approach to talent management in the Regional Office focused on tracking and development opportunities for key talent.
Coordinate Regional talent development program and development centre, senior executive talent advisory counselling and coaching support.
Drive the design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on implementation of specialized modules for identified high potential talent.
Provide technical support to NO in the implementation of their talent management planning strategies, systems and guidelines. Support to introduce a structured approach and work plan for talent management.

Leadership & Capacity Development – 15%

Develop review & update region-wide L&D guidelines based on leadership in four domains model of leadership.
Deliver a coordinated staff and leadership development process across the region.
Implement a development framework focused on leadership, general business capabilities, & skills required at each stage of leadership; provide vehicles to maximize success (eg. Methodology includes virtual or actual development center, blended learning, training, targeted secondment, career planning).
Research development best practices (NGO/non-NGO) and construct business case for proposed new programs with a focus on front line staff.
Ensure linkage within the region to performance management, talent selection and learning.
In consultation with key stakeholders, develop a capacity development strategy that is needs-based and aligned with ICD framework.
Facilitate the competency self-assessment of front-line staff in collaboration with the GC ICD Team as well as NO Operations and P&C units.

People & Culture Analytics- 15%

Support National offices and coordinate in P&C Scorecard, Work force planning, Performance management bell curve assessment, diversity targets, Our People systems management, Our Voice survey and action plan implementation.
Develop and maintain a regional data base for P&C, monitor the trends and patterns in the National offices and advice the Regional P&C Director on follow up actions.

Knowledge Management – 10%

Support continuous learning through documentation of successful P&C models and practices in East Africa region.
Facilitate mutual learning between National Offices within East Africa Region and between regions by disseminating best practices in P&C.
Contribute to establishment and use of regional data bases and e-resources including regional good practices relating to P&C as part of wider knowledge management strategy.
Facilitate the documentation of best practices and contribute to the community of practice and center of excellence.

Internal and External Coordination – 10%

Establish networks and alliances with external partners (P & C consulting firms, educational institutions, professional associations, International Organizations, NGOs, etc.) for the purpose of branding and enhancing P&C practices in East Africa.
Participate and actively contribute in the partnership forums, working Groups and networks related to P&C as deemed necessary by regional leadership.
Collaborate with support services, regional lines of ministry, sectors and themes and other functions to ensure complementarities and effective integration within wider ministry of World Vision in the region.
Carry out any other work assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Org. Leadership or Org. Development or any relevant field.
Technical Training qualifications required: P & C Professional certification

Additional Work Experience

At least three years related People & Culture experience in an NGO
Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in all areas of P&C management and staff development
Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a regional/ global environment
Has had project administration experience in a global context
Learning & development facilitation and auditing skills
Knowledge and/or experience of implementing talent management, diversity & inclusion programs at major organizations
Direct experience in facilitating organizational change and P&C interventions
Experience with work force planning models or systems
Training design, delivery & measuring impact skills
Direct experience in working with multicultural teams
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Strong facilitation and modules development skills
Willing to challenge the status quo
Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
passion for excellence, excellent writing and presentation skills combined with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Influencing & very good organizational abilities
Proven ability to develop people in a cross-cultural setting is preferred

License, registration, or certification required

Must be a member of a recognized Human Resources professional body.
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time

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Senior Regional Advisor, Safeguarding, Child Protection and Child Participation

Job Description:
The role has four core areas of focus:

Serve as a business partner to Regional Office and National offices on WVI’s Safeguarding Management Policy implementation and ensure compliance with organizations expectations for keeping all children and adults in WV programming areas safe from exploitation and abuse by WV employees and affiliates.
Represent and lead WV the Regional Office (RO) on strategic child protection & child participation networks, engaging as ‘thought leader’ and ‘technical expert’ with priority stakeholders (e.g., Faith Leaders, UNICEF, AU, IGAD, EAC, Joining Forces, etc.).
Provide technical support and guidance to RO and Field Offices on design, monitoring and evaluation of quality Child Protection technical programmes, and Child Protection Minimum Requirements, the Operational Requirements on Child Participation in WV Decision-Making.
Lead and initiate Child Protection and Child Participation related initiatives to build regional collaboration (research, advocacy, and programming) and positioning, including promising programming, advocacy practices, and lessons learned (this may include the establishment of a ‘Regional Knowledge Hub’ and/or ‘Community of Practice’).

In the area of Safeguarding, the Advisor provides strong safeguarding support to Field Office (FO) Safeguarding Focal Points, as well as FO and Regional Office (RO) leaders. They actively build a culture of safeguarding within the region and empower RO and FO leaders to become safeguarding champions on and for their teams. They provide technical guidance to FOs on all aspects of safeguarding policy implementation and ensure RO safeguarding compliance and capacity building, in alignment with WV’s Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. They also ensure timely safeguarding incident management in alignment with World Vision policy and guidance from safeguarding leadership.
Safeguarding Incident Management – 20%

Ensure FOs are oriented on Ethics Point and understand reporting requirement.
Support and encourage Field Offices (FOs) to report L3/L2 incidents in Ethics Point.
Support the WVI Safeguarding Unit to clarify and manage new incidents reported in Ethics Point and help setup the global incident management call.
Participate in the global incident management calls of the FOs in their region and provide practical support and guidance including follow-up on next steps agreed during the meeting.
Conduct regular follow up with FOs on open safeguarding cases to ensure agreed actions are completed expeditiously, including but not limited to review of investigation plans, referrals of survivor support, completion of investigation reports, and disciplinary action
Ensure L3 incidents are ready to close within 60 days and L2s within 30 days or agree with WVI Safeguarding Unit if more time is needed – highlight any concerns while supporting FOs on follow-up.

Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy Implementation – 20%

Provide technical guidance and referrals on all aspects of the Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy Implementation Guidelines (i.e., policy contextualization, development of Safeguarding Incident Preparedness Plans, exemptions to background checks, etc.)
Support preparation of the FO Action Plan after the Safeguarding Update Report process, addressing key areas of weakness and prominent safeguarding risk and submit FO/RO Action Plans to WVI Safeguarding Unit when prepared.
Monitor progress made on community-based feedback and complaints mechanisms including the development of awareness-raising materials that inform children and communities about the behavior they can expect from WV employees or affiliates.
Support Audit processes, including providing reports, action plans, and input.
Engage governments & faith communities to develop and implement supportive structures and systems in Child protection and participation.

Safeguarding Programming Support – 20%

Provide technical advisory support and guidance to RO and Field Offices on current and emerging child protection and child participation programming.
Deepen and scale up quality child protection programming and advocacy efforts in WV operation areas. Act as Business Partner and Technical Leader to build the capacity and positioning of Field Offices.
Provide technical guidance in the quality design and implementation of child protection interventions in alignment with WV’s global strategy, contextual field realities and promising global/regional/national promising practices, including CPHA.
Provide guidance, capacity building and technical support to FOs in their implementation of the Child Protection Minimum Requirements and Operational Requirements for Child Participation in Decision Making.
Champion innovative and effective responses to the growing needs of most vulnerable children and adolescents in the region.
Support FOs in the establishment of community level accountability safeguarding, Child Protection and accountability mechanism across all WV programming.

Safeguarding Self-Assessment (Update Report) – 10%

Support FOs to understand and properly complete their annual safeguarding self-assessment (i.e. Safeguarding Update Report) including orientation to the questionnaire, one-on-one support as needed, reviewing and working with every FO to correct update report inaccuracies before GC submission, and following-up on scores with the FO
Lead a working group to complete the annual safeguarding self-assessment for the Regional Office and collect associated documents, which will form part of the RO’s Safeguarding Action Plan
Lead the working group to develop a Safeguarding Action Plan for the RO based on results and feedback from the Safeguarding Update Report process; follow up with senior leadership on progress on the RO Action Plan.

Represent and Lead WV Regional Office (RO) on strategic Child Protection and Participation networks, engaging as ‘thought leader’ and ‘technical expert’ with priority stakeholders. – 10%

Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with regional Child Protection and Child Participation coalitions, networks, and other Civil Society Organisations to raise the voice of most vulnerable children.
Spearhead the development of a regional Child Protection and Child Participation Strategy roadmap.
Lead child protection and meaningful child participation dialogue, external engagement and strategic positioning.

Lead and initiate child protection and child participation related initiatives to build regional collaboration – 10%
(research, advocacy, programming) and positioning, including promising practices, and lessons learned (this may include the establishment of a ‘Regional Knowledge Hub’ and/or ‘Community of Practice’)

Lead Child Protection and /or Child Participation learning and generation of promising practices, establishing systems and processes, and effective knowledge management across the Region.
Support Advocacy and Grants team in developing Child Protection and/or Child Participation donor engagement products.
Improve the evidence base on Child Protection and Child Participation in the Region through innovative research, data utilization, and thought leadership.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to stay abreast and engage on new and emerging issues and opportunities in the CPP sector

Safeguarding Culture Building and Leadership – 5%

Actively support building a culture of safeguarding, where staff are informed and empowered to discuss key issues, report, and take action on safeguarding violations
Present to Regional and FO Senior Leaders on safeguarding compliance gaps, incident trends, and emerging risk when necessary
Regularly (at least quarterly) interface with Regional Risk Primes, in order to build common understanding of safeguarding risks, and to support the region to pursue holistic risk management
Build collaborative working relationships with FO Safeguarding Focal Points and other relevant staff in Field Offices
Ensure FO have a culture that reflects our Christian ethos, to support child protection.

Safeguarding Capacity Building – 5%

Ensure safeguarding capacity building has been coordinated for RO staff and affiliates (e-Campus basic safeguarding course – can be delivered online or through face-to-face)
Orient new FO Safeguarding Focal Points on safeguarding policies and protocols, including incident management process, and provide ongoing coaching, as needed.
Orient new regional staff through face to face or virtual meetings
Support build FO capacity of staff and partners on Channels of Hope for Child Protection.

Knowledge/Requirements for the Role

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social work, Community/international development, Legal, or Child Rights-related field, or field/practical experience working with situations of policy formation, guidance and implementation on Child protection and Child rights issues
5 years of project management experience in an international NGO; +2 years’ experience in overseeing child protection, PSEA, GBV, or safeguarding work.
Direct programming or management experience in child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), gender-based violence (GBV), child marriage, child labour, conflict-affected programming and/or safeguarding. Strong technical expertise in meaningful child participation including methods such as child-led research, child-led mobilization, networking, and intergenerational dialogue Experience.
Strong relationship building/network capacity, excellent communication skills, spiritual maturity in Christian faith, ability to influence, innovative, and proactive personality.
Highly developed external engagement and networking skills
Strong project management skills, including experience with research and development of programming models
Excellent writing skills as shown through technical documents, thought pieces, and proposals
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
Ability to motivate and develop staff
Experience leading a task force or community of practice or learning
Understanding of safeguarding risks and challenges (child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse)
Strong understanding of global strategies and frameworks to end violence against children.
Knowledge on legal international conventions related to child protection.
Strong negotiation, collaboration, networking, liaison, and donor engagement skills.
Demonstrated proficiency using Excel, Microsoft Suite of products, databases and statistical packages.
Consistently demonstrates high-level influence and strategic engagement skills and tactical savvy in delivery of technical assistance.
Ability to think broadly and look at the macro, strategic issues to inform strategy choices and management pre-critical thinking skills to relate to work performed to broader business context.

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Grant Monitoring,Evaluation,Accountability and Learning(MEAL) Officer Project Officer – Peace Building – Lodwar

Program/Project Planning

Together with the project team and partners, organize and facilitate Strategic/multiyear Plans/designs and budgets for the overall Project
Support the development of annual project plans and budgets.
Support local partner engagement forums including project beneficiaries.
Support review and update logframes, M&E Plans, Project indicators and periodic targets and detailed implementation plans.
Support the development of clear and implementable work break down structure for respective Project activities as needed
Support the finance team to ensure realistic scheduling of project activities and budgetsIdentify and document the project assets and produce a Remote Sensing /GIS activity /project map.

Implementation, Technical Support and Quality Assurance

Coordinate the successful roll out and implementation of all MEAL related initiatives in the project site of Kajiado and Narok Counties.
Disseminate clear business processes for respective MEAL components to ensure consistent application and adherence to standards
Develop and support implementation of project MEAL annual calendars
Ensure that realistic project targets are set a and tracked.
Organize and conduct project level data quality audits and validation forums.
Lead the process of capacity assessments and capacity building for staff and for potential local partners.
Ensure that respective staff and WVK implementing partners are provided with requisite MEAL technical support to perform.
Coordinate effective implementation of project Activities in collaboration with key partners and the MEAL Coordinator at the secretariat.
Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all project documents; plans/designs and reports.

Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability

Support the implementation of a digital data collection and beneficiary tracking system and database
support the design of a monitoring framework to track delivery against project targets/objectives.
Support the development and dissemination of data collection tools.
Coordinate field level monitoring of WVK activities and its implementing partners.
Coordinate, participate and report on technical field monitoring visits.
Ensure timely data collection, collating, & analysing, synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring systems are in place.
Ensure timely dissemination of monitoring data to key stakeholders for management decision making.
Support remote sensing and GIS Mapping of Project initiatives
support the appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and donor and in line with partnership agreements.
Coordinate the compilation and submission of project management reports as per WV standards and donor requirements.
Support establishment of accountability mechanisms for the project to enhance information sharing, complaints management and timely feedback flow.

Research, Learning and Knowledge Management

Support periodic reviews/evaluations of the project interventions using appropriate methodologies (such as LQAs) to determine achievements

Ensure that the project assessments, feasibility studies and or characterization processes are conducted in a timely manner and quality reports are produced as per standard.
Coordinate inter-county exchange meetings on MEAL for lessons learnt and upscale to regional and secretariat level intervention
Facilitate effective project level knowledge management (KM) mechanisms including documentation and sharing of innovative/promising/best practices or lessons learned and impacts.
Organize and conduct learning forums/events at regular points to facilitate learning by the partners
Facilitate ongoing and collaborative learning within WVK and partners based on key data from the performance management system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The holder of this position must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics/statistics, or equivalent degree in a relevant field;
At least 5 years professional experience in Project/ Program design implementation, M&E and learning cycles
Results orientated person able to manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
Experience in the execution of development cooperation projects and consortiums
Post graduate training in Project Planning and Management, M&E or Statistics, Information Science, Climate Change/ Natural Resource Management or related studies is an added advantage
Must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player
Statistical training certification especially on data analysis, advanced excel, SPSS, On-line data collection platforms

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