Key Duties And Responsibilities
Planning and design
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Coordinate the PRM proposal development process
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Maintaining professional contact with existing and potential funding partners.
Coordinate project modification as informed by needs on the ground
Implementation
Provide technical leadership to the field implementing teams to ensure the overall quality implementation of PRM projects
Participate in procurement processes by undertaking technical analysis of bids for procurements at the Nairobi level
Ensure that all project activities are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
Lead PRM project launches and roll out through supporting the necessary implementation tools including procurement plans, costed work plans, etc.
Develop checklists for project close-out and work with fields teams in ensuring proper documentation of projects before closure
Budget tracking and reporting
Participate in PRM budget making process ensuring funds allocation as per the donor guidelines
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Monitor budget expenditure and advise field teams on the rate of implementation for the same.
Share BVA with field teams and make recommendations for budget re-allocation
PMER, Research and Learning
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of outcomes and make improvements
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Coordinate report writing ; review and provide quality feedback for timely submission to HQ
Prepare monthly updates for sharing with PRM
Conduct periodic field visits (at least quarterly) to monitor implementation progress and draw action plans for the successful completion of projects.
Work closely with the PMER team to ensure effective communication of project achievements
Participate in and contribute to needs assessments in the field to identify PoC needs for program design
In collaboration with SPO PMER, develop strategies for testing, piloting, and tracking cutting-edge interventions under PRM
Manage material review from studies and lead action on recommendations and new programming under the PRM project.
Assist with developing adequate ToRs for studies and evaluations under PRM project.
Human Resources
Lead the development of comprehensive job descriptions for key positions under PRM
Contribute to the recruitment of qualified and competent staff by setting interview questions, sitting on the recruitment panel/committee
Ensuring recruited staff are provided with the tools for work
Support the induction of newly recruited staff on LWF’s way of doing things including organizational culture
Capacity building and training
Provide onsite induction and training to field teams on practices, approaches, and paradigms in the quality services program area
Ensure effective and appropriate capacity building for LWF Kenya Somalia staff on skills and competencies necessary to deliver high-quality services in the quality services program area.
Develop training content and materials for use by staff to improve project performance
Collaborate with the Area Program leadership to determine technical capacities and future needs of the program.
External representation, partner relations, and networking
Represents LWF on PRM funded projects coordination structures in Nairobi
Ensure adherence to donor grant management requirements/guidelines
Any Other Duties
Perform other tasks, assigned by the SPO-QS as per the need of the organisation.
Education, Expertise And Skills Required
Relevant University Degree in Education and/or Social Sciences.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, with a strong preference for experience from an International NGO and/or Humanitarian work.
Practical work experience in implementing US government funded projects
Demonstrable experience in project cycle management
Experience managing projects with an annual budget of more than USD 1 million
Strong computer skills in basic standardized software (Excel, Word, PDF, SPSS etc.).
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Positive attitude and approach, which will help colleagues to overcome challenges.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, under pressure, and on irregular working hours.
A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and process information in support of changing program needs is necessary.
An impeccable professional standard of ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance within the LWF World Service and donor policies and procedures is essential.
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