Job Description
Supervisor: Project Manager
Duty station: Nairobi, FADV office, with field missions if needed in other counties
Starting date: April 2018
Duration of the assignment: 12 months, extensible, with 3 months’ probation
Background
FADV has been working in Kenya since 2011, focusing on Children’s rights and protection.
Since 2014, it has been working in the Government Statutory Institutions in collaboration with the Department of Children Services (DCS), in order to improve the conditions of the children hosted in the centers.
From April 2018, with the financial support of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, FADV will start a new project in all the 39 Children Government Statutory Institutions (DPAS, DCS and KPS) with the support of several National and International partners and a specific focus on: Restorative Justice, Foster care and Juvenile justice.
Role and Responsibilities:
Support the implementation of the activities in accordance with agreed objectives and indicators
Support the coordination of all the different partners and stakeholders involved in the project
Support in conducting data collection, monitoring activities and reporting (this may require travels in other counties)
Participate at high level meeting with Government Department
Support for proposal production and work plan formulation
Attends partners’ coordination meetings
Assist in assessments of implementing partners on capacity in programmes, producing objective and accurate reports with recommendations against agreed deliverables
Support the creation of linkages and partnerships with relevant government and private institutions
Ensure that the required support to project partners is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the agreed donor requirements.
Assist in preparation of timely and high quality institutional and donor reports
Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager, relevant to the achievement of Project objectives
Qualifications / Level of studies:
University degree in one of the following sector: Project management, Human Rights, Pedagogy/ Social Studies or other related fields of study
Experience:
Minimum four years relevant experience in international development, INGOs and/or child protection sector
Previous experience in the Juvenile Justice Sector in Kenya will be an added advantage
Skills:
Good analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and determination to meet deadlines.
Able to prioritize, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines
Good administration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
Basic computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc); good command of arithmetic concepts.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Good communication skills (both written and oral) in English and Swahili
Data handling skill.
Other:
Ability and willingness to travel on occasion to other counties’ locations
Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information
Professional attitude towards work.
Pro-active and results oriented.
Flexible and adaptable in working with an up-and-coming not-for-profit organization
Confidentiality
Employees must sign a Child Protection Policy and a confidentiality agreement, and may not share organizational materials without the express written permission from a supervisor; and
Respect – FADV aims to always show respect and appreciation for our team members and they ask all staff to show the same respect for FADV staff, board members, Partners and all.
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