Project Associate Project Officer – Sanitation and Hygiene

JOB PURPOSE
The Project Associate will provide technical expertise and support in implementation of Amref Global Fund Malaria project activities. S/he will lead in the process of planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all project Social Behaviour Change (SBC) activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project coordination

Participate in coordination, design, planning and implementation of project activities
Provide technical support in the implementation of malaria social behaviour change activities
Represent the project in various technical working groups (including SBC) at various levels to strengthen networks and partnerships
Monthly review of sub-recipients (SRs) programmatic reports and providing timely feedback and follow ups
Participate in managing relevant project financial transactions

Capacity building

Participate in capacity building sub-recipients on SBC activities, advocacy with religious and community leaders to create an enabling environment for practice of malaria behaviours, as applicable
Identify gaps during implementation and monthly reports review.

Technical support

Lead implementation of social behaviour change in collaboration with National Malaria Control Program, County/Sub County CHMTs, Facilities, Community Health Promoters, Community Groups and other relevant partners.
Provide technical support to sub-recipients to ensure quality implementation of project activities
Provide technical support in the development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising

Documentation and research

Documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt and best practices during project activities implementation.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Participate in monitoring and mentoring of sub-recipients and providing technical support and capacity development to plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded.
Prepare and submit timely and quality activity reports, including field notes and success stories, to effectively capture lessons learnt on the ground from the project.
Participate in preparation of donor reports, annual work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance frameworks, monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements
Participate in monitoring the implementation of project activities to ensure conformance to project objectives, work plans, budget and expected results.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field with at least 3 years’ work experience in advocacy, social behaviour changes and/or community mobilization.
Experience in malaria programs will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Mentoring and Coaching.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Analytical and attention to details.
Good organization, planning and coordination skills.
A team player.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision

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