Preg Coordination Manager

The overall objective of this position is to provide technical support to RLA program at the county level, in liaison with technical leads offering support to the implementation of RLA activities and being a link between local organizations, PREG partners, County governments and USAID mission at the county level.
The position holder will be based in Turkana supporting Samburu County and reporting to the Partnership and Coordination Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead RLA PREG Coordination unit in planning for activities/meetings (virtual and in-person), Coordinate USAID implementing partners and County officials by providing technical support of integrating activities among IPs and County towards joint investment for collective impact.
Engage with county PREG Partners, county government officials, local organizations, and communities to assess needs, gaps, and provide support as needed and agreed upon by the RLA PREG team.
Manage PREG Counties in implementation of joint investment at the county level, including but not limited to administrative, coordination, and logistical support for (physical and virtual) workshops, meetings, webinars, capacity building initiatives, learning activities, and other events.
Provide technical support to PREG Learning’s Communications team to capture relevant information, updates on shocks and stresses in the counties to improve knowledge management and strategic communications, including information sharing, and reporting on county activities, updates, successes, collaboration, and learning.
Coordinate with relevant departments in strengthening M&E and data analytics, including data collection, monitoring activities of local organisations and institutions receiving RLA funding.
Manage PREG Learning with systematising feedback loop processes for PREG County activities, including pause and reflect sessions, after action reviews, strategic reviews, phone and online surveys, interviews, and other methods.
Manage overall county-level knowledge management processes, contributing to USAID Mission updates, as well as biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Manage the county joint work planning/monitoring process to ensure coordinated SLI in the implementation of agreed JWP activities.
Supervise any RLA subgrantees working in the assigned counties.
Representing RLA and PREG platforms at county/National forums and providing liaison as program focal person.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent in development, research methods, economics, social sciences, project management or relevant field experience.
Minimum two years of experience in organizing meetings, supporting learning and adaptive management activities, and experience in emergency and development programming is preferred.
Knowledge of program resilience framework and approaches in the fragile context is an asset.
Good interpersonal and networking skills
Excellent report writing and strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Ability to travel and work within the ASAL counties.
Previous work experience with PREG partners desired.

Qualified candidates should submit their applications to HRKenya@acdivoca.org by 11th July 2024. Please include the position title in the subject line. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

Apply via :

HRKenya@acdivoca.org