Role overview
The purpose of the post is to provide leadership and management in the implementation of Education for Life project (Leave No Girl Behind) in Isiolo/Migori and contribute to the realization of Inclusive Education (IE) programme’s team objectives; Providing staff and volunteers’ duty of care, strengthening partnerships and programme networks, effective delivery of IE signature programme strategy and improved documentation of proven practices and knowledge sharing.
Responsibilities:
Lead all project activities within the county, leading in implementation of all project
interventions in the county, providing continuous monitoring of planned activities,
leading in evaluation activities in the county, Compiling project reporting, and
dissemination of reports as appropriate.
Lead in documentation and dissemination of change stories and knowledge products
from the project implementation and learning in the county
Lead in identifying, assessing and building capacity of strategic and implementing
partners in the target county and provide strategic linkages that will ensure sustainability
of project’s interventions.
Engage in lobbying and advocacy with relevant Civil Society Organisations at micro, meso
and macro level in influencing development and implementation of government policies
necessary in enhancing access to quality and inclusive basic education for all girls
Lead in the administrative work of the project by organizing for logistical support to all
project activities: planning, training and review workshops, conferences in the county;
and ensure invitations, follow-up, liaisons with relevant partners, volunteers, VSO Kenya
staff and resource personnel are done.
Support regular updates to partners and volunteers’ enquiries relating to the
administrative matters of the Project.
Ensure proper budgeting, timely budget tracking and check compliance to financial
management policies and donor requirements through out project period
Work cooperatively as a member of the Inclusive Education programme and support in
signature programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Provide duty of care for all staff and volunteers in the project in collaboration with IE
programme manager
Establish and strengthen partnerships relevant to realization of project/programme
objectives
Any other duties as may be required from time to time by the Programme Manager
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria (must have to be able to carry out the role successfully)
Knowledge/qualifications:
Bachelor of Education/project management/community development/social
work/development studies degree.
Knowledge on disability rights and inclusion practices
Experience:
Evidence of past experience in project management, education, gender, inclusion,
child protection and community work
Experience in Girls Education programming is an added advantage
Experience in developing and implementing advocacy and campaign strategies
Evidence of having worked in a similar or related position
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication
Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills
Evidence of professionalism and high integrity
Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance
VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we are protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm an abide by our safeguarding policy
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