Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management

  • MHPSS Associate

    MHPSS Associate

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    HIAS Kenya is seeking to recruit MHPSS Associate who will be responsible for the direct provision of MHPSS services to refugees and asylum seekers in a timely and efficient manner.  This position will also facilitate MHPSS capacity building activities for HIAS staff and key stakeholders. The MHPSS associate responsibilities will also include conducting individual assessments, engaging in case management, and ensuring that individuals receive the proper level of care. MHPSS associate will be expected to track the impact of the assistance provided to all clients, and will work under the supervision of a Field Office Coordinator
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    In close coordination with the MHPSS officer, establish standard operating procedures for the provision of MHPSS support to refugees and asylum seekers.
    In close coordination with the MHPSS officer, develop a brief assessment to identify emergency and vulnerable psychosocial needs.
    Provide culturally sensitive MHPSS support (both individual and group) to refugees and IDPs experiencing elevated distress, including children and youth, caregivers, and other vulnerable individuals,
    Provide culturally sensitive PSS
    Conduct awareness about mental health and psychosocial services through evidenced based psychoeducation and skill building activities to HIAS and implementing partner.
    Support the community self-help groups and maintain networks with existing community structures and other partners for referral and networking purposes.
    In coordination with the MHPSS officer, develop linkages with other service providers to promote quality referral pathways; establish appropriate referral mechanisms and ensure appropriate follow-up is provided for vulnerable individuals.
    In coordination with the MHPSS officer, provide crisis assessment, intervention and support to HIAS and implementing partners.
    Ensure compliance with case management and reporting requirements, including data protection and safeguarding principles.
    Support in identifying training needs and ensure appropriate training provided for frontline HIAS and implementing partners staff.
    Promoting mental health and psychosocial support within affected communities through using appropriate technical tools, training, leaflets, guidelines, and other relevant materials.
    Assess, identify and analyze community sensitive intervention geared towards building   resilience and self-reliance.
    Provide periodic reports on MHPSS services and clients’ progress.
    Provide input for the review of current program services and explore ways to introduce new service interventions.
    Other duties, as required.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

    A degree in psychology, sociology, social work, anthropology, or a related subject
    Minimum of 1-2 years working in MHPSS programming; preference for candidates who have previous experience with direct service provision to vulnerable refugee and migrant populations in emergency setting.
    Demonstrated experience with operationalizing MHPSS Global standards and principles, including knowledge of IASC and other international humanitarian standards for MHPSS programming.
    Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients.
    Experience in capacity building including facilitation of diversity and inclusion, community-based training and awareness raising.
    Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required.
    Responsible, Professional and with Integrity
    Ability to work with people from different culture settings.
    Ability to work effectively with teams.
    Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
    Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office
    Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure.
    Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
    Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.

    Apply via :

    hias.org

  • Child Protection & Participation Knowledge Management & Communications Specialist

    Child Protection & Participation Knowledge Management & Communications Specialist

    The Child Protection & Participation (CP&P) Knowledge Management & Communications Specialist/Advisor is responsible for designing and implementing knowledge management processes, systems and activities for the CP&P global sector, ensuring that strategic CP&P knowledge assets are documented, accessed and used to improve World Vision’s ability to protect the most vulnerable children from violence. Additionally, s/he is responsible for creating and implementing a communications plan to convey the impact of World Vision’s CP&P programming internally to staff and externally to key stakeholders. 
    In order to achieve this, the CP&P KM & Communications Specialist/Advisor will provide expert advice and stewardship to the CP&P Communities of Practice, leading the implementation of strategic KM objectives to ensure institutional knowledge and best practices within the sector are leveraged for impact. S/he will manage content development for the sector’s internal intranet website, the monthly CP&P Newsletter for internal practitioners, and for the sector’s external-facing website. S/he will develop tailored communication to promote the work of the CP&P sector to internal and external audiences. 
    Overall, this role seeks to establish a vibrant learning culture where data is systematically transformed into information and then into knowledge that leads to change – an environment where innovations and CP&P best practices are encouraged, documented and shared across the Partnership and externally.
    Set Strategic Plans for KM and Communications

    Update, refine, and implement the sector KM work plan to support overall sector business objectives
    Collaborate with team members to develop targeted communication plans to promote CP&P external events, research, best practices, and team publications.

    ​Create a knowledge-sharing culture to achieve CP&P business goals

     Promotes a vibrant CP&P Community of Practice that meets on a regular basis and works together effectively across teams and offices to further global CP&P priorities.
    Manages and nurtures the sector CoPs to create a conducive environment where knowledge is built, leveraged, retained, and shared to improve CP&P programming
    Spearhead dynamic learning experiences, processes, and activities to enable CoP members to collaborate, problem solve, and share solutions to common CP&P programming issues.
    Facilitates an appropriate flow of CP&P knowledge and learning between field office and global teams 

    Knowledge Curation, Communication, and Data Management

    Manage external CP&P team webpages, ensuring up-to-date information that reflects the impact of CP&P programming
    Curate, write, and edit sector newsletters and internal Partnership news articles
    Oversee, create, and maintain content for sector intranet webpages (Sharepoint platform) to provide access to programme and project tools and best practice guidance
    Develop system and process for tracking CP&P programming across 60+ Field Offices

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Required Professional Experience:

    At least 5 years experiences in organisational communications, storytelling, community of practice management, or knowledge management
    Excellent writing, document editing, formatting and publication skills
    Contemporary and progressive ICT skills in KM platforms/software (MS Teams, Sharepoint, web design, Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite)
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complicated ideas and technical language into simple language
    Strong collaboration and coordination skills and experience
    Webinar development and facilitation
    Knowledge Management training / and or experience
    Experience in formation and nurturing of virtual communities of practices, networks, etc.
    Experience in dealing with faith related issues in development
    Facilitation skills – virtual and F2F
    Website and publication design
    A bachelor’s degree in Knowledge Management Science, Organisational Communications, Business Management or Administration, Informational Technology, or a related field

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

    Experience in the field of child participation, child rights, and learning & development
    Experience leading organization-wide initiatives, strategic planning, and project management

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  • ICLA Coordinator – Kakuma

    ICLA Coordinator – Kakuma

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    The role of the Information. Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Coordinator is to implement the delegated ICLA project portfolio in Kakuma.  The ICLA Project Coordinator has overall responsible for the successful implementation of ICLA projects in Kakuma in compliance with NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.  This includes the day-to-day management of all ICLA staff and through successful utilisation of the Project Cycle Management (PCM) frameworks for the delivery of timely and quality projects. The Project Coordinator will contribute to ICLA strategy development and building ICLA projects in Kakuma through supporting identifying gaps and proposal development.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Ensure use of Project Cycle Management (PCM) systems and tools for the management and implementation of delegated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
    Overall responsibility for ensuring quality monitoring, evaluation and learning with support of the M&E team at field and Nairobi levels. 
    Provide regular progress reports to the AM and ICLA Specialist  
    Line management of ICLA project field staff and community staff to create effective team environment.
    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and donor requirements
    Represent NRC at the relevant inter-agency forums and with local authorities
    Contribute to ICLA strategy development, project proposals and provide analysis on needs and gaps. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activities  
    Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
    Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
    Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities, camp management and other key stakeholders
    Promote the rights of refugees/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

    Specific responsibilities

    Contribute to preparation of donor proposals.
    Developing, adapting and ensuring compliance with NRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines and tools in relation to provision of quality information, counseling, legal assistance and referral activities.
    Oversight to ensure quality of the provision of information and outreach opportunities, direct counseling and legal assistance services by ICLA and coordination with partners on complementary services.
    Meeting regularly with refugee and host community representatives to explain NRC’s ICLA activities and engage them in project implementation.
    Ensuring that NRC engages in protection sector and other relevant working groups and coordination and developing both internal and external protection referral pathways.
    Ensure the testing, adaption and use of client intake and case management forms for counseling, legal assistance and referral services and ensure confidentiality and protection of client data.  .
    Support the conducting of awareness raising, capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas including housing, land and property rights and collaborative dispute resolution.
    Prepare and compile weekly, monthly, and mid and end term reports for AM, APM and Specialist
    Manage the sector budgets and ensure that over and underutilization is controlled
    Prepare and oversee ICLA continuous assessments, mapping and investigation and supervise data collection during ICLA surveys and assessments
    Manage staff expectations through regular dialogue/meetings and information sharing
    Any other tasks as assigned by line manager.  

    QUALIFICATIONS

    University degree in law, political science, social science or other relevant discipline.
    Minimum 5 years humanitarian experience with refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level with an NGO or other international organization.
    Good understanding of the refugee context in Kenya
    Experience in PCM, M&E reporting
    Technical experience in delivery of training, client management including information, counselling and legal assistance and case management

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  • Programme Specialist (Children with Disabilities) Programme Specialist (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), P4

    Programme Specialist (Children with Disabilities) Programme Specialist (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), P4

    How can you make a difference?
    The position is based in the UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO), with the aim of supporting the COs scale up the delivery of inclusive results for children and women in both humanitarian and non-humanitarian contexts. The position is supervised by the Regional Advisor, Education, who provides the position with broad strategic guidance, and uses his/her position’s role in the programme coordination within the ESARO to ensure the disability agenda is embedded in  all sections and well-coordinated.  
    The purpose of the position is to ensure disability inclusion is mainstreamed as an integral part of UNICEF’s programming and operations across all sectors at both regional and country level in the region. The position is accountable for implementing UNICEF’s Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS) 2022-2030 through a regional action plan.
    Under the broad strategic guidance of the Deputy Regional Director of the ESARO, and immediate supervision by Regional Advisor, Education, the Programme Specialist on Children with Disabilities will support the regional roll out and implementation  of the UNICEF Disabiliy Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS). The Specialist will provide technical guidance and assistance on disability inclusive programming across the region, strengthening the inclusion of children with disabilities in country programme planning and programming. The position also collaborates closely with the HQ to contribute to UNICEF’s global discourse on mainstreaming disability in policies, practice and programming. In addition, the specialist will be responsible for developing and monitoring key partnerships with the aim to drive the advocacy agenda around children with disabilities through strengthening relationships, synergies and coordination with external partner organizations.
    Main responsabilities  :

    UNICEF DIPAS roll out and implementation: manage and lead the implementation of DIPAS in ESAR by developing regional strategy and action plan Technical guidance on inclusive programming :  Provide expert advice in ESARO to improve the disability inclusive programming in the region, integrating the rights of children with disabilities into programme and policy advocacy and formulation in all UNICEF Strategic Plan’s outcome areas, including in emergency contexts.
    Cross sectoral partnerships in support of children with disabilities :  Liaise with disability related CSOs, donors, UN agencies and other strategic partner organizations to enhance coordination on inclusive programming at the country, sub-regional and regional level.
    Disability data and research on the situation of children with disabilities in UNICEF supported programming :  Work closely with ESARO data specialists in Programme Planning and Monitoring Section, HQ Data and Analytics section, and HQ Disability Section to strengthen the understanding, generation and utilization of data and analysis around children with disabilities.
    Capacity building :  Identify and/or develop training opportunities to support increased knowledge and understanding on inclusive programming with an emphasis on children with disabilities at the regional and country level. 

    According to ESAR ROMP (Regional Office Management Plan), all programming and operations efforts of the RO will ensure disability inclusion as an explicit organizational commitment and a key normative agenda, acknowledging need to enhance coordination of cross-cutting interventions to address deprivations for children with disabilities. The C4C in its turn ensures that inclusion of children with disabilities is mainstreamed across ESARO’s Regional Flagships and Focus Areas.
    The incumbent will enhance the reach of more children in the region left out due to their disabilities and will contribute to the achievement of the leave no one behind agenda. This will also be a concrete step towards realizing the commitments of UNICEF ESARO in implementing DIPAS.
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field.
    A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in programme planning, management and working on issues of childhood disability..
    Strong technical experience of national, regional and global level work on disability issues, of programme planning and implementation, and of guiding monitoring and evaluation efforts in a development agency context is required.
    Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
    Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset.
    Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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  • Child Welfare Assistant-Mandera

    Child Welfare Assistant-Mandera

    Purpose
    Child welfare assistant will be part of the child welfare team, supporting in the implementation of the child welfare activities in the field and assist in programme design, implementation, planning, monitoring and evaluation. Working with a dynamic team in the field he/she will ensure that core commitments to children are upheld in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Islamic Relief and other National and international Laws protecting and safeguarding children. The Project Assistant will work under the supervision of the child welfare Coordinator in the implementation of the project activities.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Strategic and Programme Development

    Promote good practice by encouraging and championing the organization policies and procedures.
    Enhanced Project efficiency and effectiveness through timely implementation and follow ups.
    Contribute to internal discussions on thematic issues particularly on child protection, orphan programming and overall strategic objectives.
    Develop case studies and success stories to show case project Impact to target families.

    Project Implementation

    Assist the child welfare team in planning and execution of project activities according to the project implementation framework.
    Support in facilitating quarterly payments and passing of extra gifts to supported children and their families.
    Conduct routine home/ family visits to ensure the sponsored children are receiving promised services with dignity and attending school regularly.
    Compile and share sponsored children annual progress report to donor.
    Maintain sponsored children records both hard and soft copies.
     Support project right holders’ identification through community consultative process
    Support sponsored children guardian capacity building on current and merging child protection issues.
    Facilitate distribution of foods packs to targeted sponsored families during the month of Ramadan.
    Maintain accurate, confidential, and up to date documentation on all cases of safeguarding and child protection.
    Participate in and contribute to project quarterly performance review meetings.
    Participate in sponsored children periodic data collection to assess the project impacts and contribution.

    Monitoring, Documentation, Communication, and reporting

    Develop and share individual weekly/ monthly work plans and targets.
    Contribute to the preparation and timely submission of internal and external reports.
    Ensure project right holders are conversant with IRK safeguarding, child protection, compliant response mechanisms policies and procedures.
    Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant stakeholders for appropriate action.
    Conduct timely documentation of project progress through case studies, stories, photos, videos, among others.
    Compile sponsored children’s drawings\letter and share with the respective donors.

    Coordination and Networking

    Establish and maintain active relationship with the stakeholders we are working with.
    Represent IRK in departmental relevant forums at the county level as may be assigned by the line manager.

    Essential Skills & Qualifications:

    University degree in development studies, sociology, public administration, community development,
    Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in child welfare/protection related programme.
    Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills.
    Experience in project planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
    Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
    Flexible, with ability to work and handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
    Ability to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.
    Demonstrable leadership and the ability to deal with difficult decisions.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: Recruitment.irk@islamic-relief.or.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    Recruitment.irk@islamic-relief.or.ke

  • Regional Climate and Environment Adviser EA

    Regional Climate and Environment Adviser EA

    Overview of Role
    The Regional Climate & Environment Adviser will be responsible for leading and coordinating implementation of NRC EAY’s Climate and Environment Strategic Objective and ambitions, with a particular emphasis on strengthening NRC’s response on Climate Adaptation. Through research, piloting and testing, develop new responses that aims to strengthen the resilience of the displacement affected to withstand shocks and stresses related to climate change and environmental degradation.
    Generic Responsibilities

    Responsible for providing strategic advice, technical support and capacity building support to the Country Offices in the region on climate and environment, across Country Offices in the region and the Regional Office.
    Responsible for ensuring that best practices within the climate adaptation are identified, documented and disseminated both within the region and beyond
    Technical supervision of the regional energy adviser providing relevant guidance and follow-up on the clean access to energy components in project development and implementation. 
    Work closely with CC Advisors to ensure all technical guidance, project designs, reports etc take climate and environmental dimensions into account
    Work in partnership with the HO Programme department to contribute to specific areas of advocacy,  innovation and development, including piloting and learning from experiences at the country office and regional level, development of policies, strategies and tools, and sharing learning with other regions.
    Contribute to the NRC global development of climate adaption integrated response, through collaborative working with and contribution to the NRC Global Development Lead leading the thematic area, and by sharing learning and expertise with the HO level and other Regions.
    Contribute to the resource mobilization and fundraising for regional programme development related to climate and environment. This includes developing new programme design based on learning and evidence and in line with NRC’s Response Policy.
    Facilitating and stimulating an environment conducive to innovation. Keeping informed on innovation insights and analysis of relevance to climate and environment. Ensure this knowledge is integrated into the systems and culture of the organisation at country and regional levels. 
    Responsible for identification, development and maintenance of relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g., donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research- and educational institutions, private sector) related to programmes in general and more specifically as related to NRC’s thematic activities. Participation to relevant working groups and interagency coordination mechanisms in the area of climate and environment in the region.
    Contribute to development and delivery of induction and training provision of CO staff in relation to own thematic area, working collaboratively with Learning & Development and other colleagues.  Contribute to recruitment interviews for technical staff.  May provide some technical supervision to technical staff in Country Offices.
    Work in partnership with the regional and country office advocacy leads to identify and develop regional advocacy issues related to climate and environment and relevant cross-cutting issues.

    Specific Responsibilities

    Manage mapping on Climate Adaptation in humanitarian response in the region and present recommendations to Regional Management. Capture best practices and share these among programme, advocacy and support teams.
    Responsible to map potential partnerships for NRC within climate and environment and provide recommendation to the regional management team. In addition, consolidate and signpost donor policy minimum environmental standards and climate adaptation funding opportunities.
    Expand environmental assessment and programme adaptation cross-learning, including climate-proofing in NRC’s programmes sectors guidance, and produce a regular ‘analysis and learning report’ – including summaries of all NEAT+ assessments and findings in the region, and climate adaptation pilots.
    Capacity build and support roll out of environmental screening, including through the NEAT+ tool, to NRC COs and humanitarian partners
    Conduct analysis on the effects of climate change on displacement affected communities and their coping strategies to these and disseminate regularly to improve knowledge and expertise within NRC.
    Responsible for supporting development, implementation and monitoring of climate, energy and environment activities in country offices

    Professional Competencies:

    In-depth knowledge and expertise of climate and environment related to humanitarian response, with expertise within climate adaptation
    Several years of documented experience working within climate and environment field
    Extensive experience in programming in complex and volatile contexts with preference for previous experience in East Africa and Yemen region
    Experience of strategic approaches to programme development
    Experience of developing practical tools and resources
    Experience of programme quality assessments, programme development and delivery
    Understanding of and commitment to organisational learning, and the role and contribution of M&E to quality management and development
    Understanding of, and commitment to working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues within a matrix structure, including capacity building
    Experience of delivering learning and development as part of quality improvement and capacity building
    Fluency in English both written and verbal

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  • Program Director -Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods (GIRL)

    Program Director -Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods (GIRL)

    Essential Responsibilities
    STRATEGY AND VISON

    Set a clear vision for the GIRL program and its associated structure to enable impactful
    programming and effective cross-country learning, working closely with field leadership and teams.
    Working with country PMs, ensure the GIRL programming reflects Mercy Corps’ signature
    technical approaches, including meaningful youth engagement, resilience, and gender equality outcomes.
    Work closely with the Research and Learning Lead to drive a cutting-edge research and
    learning agenda to inform program strategy, generate evidence of programmatic impact, inform program adaptation and learning and promote internal and external learning, using appropriate procedures and tools for data collection and analysis across countries.
    Develop a resource mobilization strategy to expand the GIRL programming portfolio within the targeted countries and the region and lead representation, donor outreach and new business development efforts to leverage additional funding for the GIRL program.
    Refine written materials to highlight the GIRL approach and opportunities to integrate the GIRL approach into other programs globally working with girls, including food security, livelihoods, etc.
    Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

    PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

    Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Mercy Corps’ GIRL programming, working closely
    with the program management team in each country to ensure the successful delivery of the program in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria
    Ensure strategic objectives and results are achieved through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts. Lead quarterly technical review of implementation plans and update program work-plan as needed to respond to changing dynamics/needs and emerging opportunities.
    Provide targeted technical guidance and expertise to country implementation teams to ensure the design and implementation of GIRL is girl-led. Mentor program managers and teams in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria in technical areas.
    Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts, and develop mechanisms for targeted research to inform program design and adaptation.
    Ensure that program implementation adheres to all Mercy Corps program quality standards and best practices for program management.
    Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
    Create and maintain proper conditions for learning within and across GIRL teams. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to challenges. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for Mercy Corps GIRL teams and ensure the design and delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance.
    Develop GIRL learning documents and facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned with internal and external stakeholders.
    Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and participant accountability standards.

    INFLUENCE AND REPRESENTATION

    Represent Mercy Corps at internal and external events and meetings to highlight the work of our GIRL program and share evolving evidence to support the model, building agency influence in the adolescent girl and youth space.
    Lead outreach and representation to a variety of donors and partners, including institutional donors, foundations, and private donors to promote the GIRL programming approach and secure additional resources to support the program’s resource mobilization strategy.
    Develop, enhance, and steward a relationship with the donor and associated stakeholders.
    Develop a communications plan to disseminate GIRL learning documents through various forms of media and speaking engagements.
    Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure.
    Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.

    TEAM MANAGEMENT

    Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
    Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback via performance reviews.
    Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance & reach objectives.
    Supervise and regularly coordinate with project staff and support departments to ensure smooth planning, preparation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of program activities. Develop a framework for adaptive management and program iteration driven by research and learning.
    Provide overall leadership to a broad team of program staff ensuring synergy, sharing of best practices and resources.

    Supervisory Responsibility
    Program managers in Girl Implementation lead, Research and Learning Lead, Consultants
    Accountability
    Reports Directly To: Deputy Regional Director – Africa
    Works Directly With: Regional Program Directors, Country Directors and teams in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria; TSU focal points across the Gender, Social Inclusion and Equity team, Young People and Protection team and the Resilience team; Country Finance, Operations, Human Resources and other support departments; Program managers/Chiefs of Party of Programs implementing GIRL interventions.
    Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
    Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

    Minimum 7 years of experience delivering high-impact programming, including skills in program management, implementation and/or technical leadership. Experience in complex/fragile environments is preferred.
    In-depth technical knowledge related to adolescent girls, youth and/or gender and experience supporting program teams to achieve technical excellence in youth and gender programming.
    Experience driving research and learning agenda and ensuring that key research findings and learnings are disseminated internally and externally to support learning and profile raising.
    Direct experience working across multiple departments/geographies to achieve high-level results, and flexibility and comfort working across multiple reporting lines.
    Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps and its interests to key stakeholders.
    Demonstrated experience with donor representation, proposal development and resource mobilization in support of a fundraising strategy.
    Proven verbal and written communication skills and ability to distill complex information and data into accessible conversation and written pieces.
    Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize daily tasks and the big picture.
    Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem-solving.
    Strong written and spoken communication skills in English required.
    Ability to effectively manage a team and apply relevant Mercy Corps’ procedures and approaches.
    Experience supporting technical capacity and skill development amongst diverse teams.

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  • Programme and Learning Co-ordinator GBV Programme Co-ordinator

    Programme and Learning Co-ordinator GBV Programme Co-ordinator

    Experience, Knowledge, and Expertise
    Essential Desirable

    Educated to Masters degree level in the fields of Gender, Social Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, Governance or other relevant humanities. 
    At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in Africa or Asiaworking with women’s rights, gender equality and or GBV MEL.
    Substantial experience of providing leadership, support and guidance on participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning across development programmes/projects – particularly in multi-country settings.
    Strong technical skills in MEL and coordination skills and ability to motivate teams.
    Strong communication and negotiation skills, with excellent written and spoken English.
    Knowledge and experience of adaptive approaches and thinking and working politically. 
    Ability to travel regularly to and within programme countries, including Ireland.
    Applied knowledge of the programme cycle including context analysis and problem analysis, design, planning and management, and monitoring and evaluation.
    Strong training and facilitation skills and ability to identify capacity building needs.
    Strong networking/relationship-building skills to work well with and influence diverse stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment
    Strong ability to work in a very participative manner with programme participants and facilitate their inputs into programme design and monitoring.

    Key Accountabilities and Deliverables
    Monitoring, Evidence and Learning:

    Outline AA Ireland’s position on adaptive management and how it relates to results-based management both in theory and practice. 
    Establish and maintain a MEL system that is adaptive and tailored to the programme, including the design of a baseline, mid-term evaluation and final evaluation.
    Ensure MEL practices are rooted in participatory and feminist approaches.
    Be the central point of contact on MEL processes and quality programming.
    Facilitate effective coordination and collaboration between country teams.
    Ensure country teams have input in and ownership of new tools and methodologies.
    Ensure that relevant crosscutting issues as established by the Federation are integrated in the MEL system and monitored throughout the programme period
    Documentation and reporting
    Maintain and manage a documentation repository of all MEL related materials
    Systematically capture targeting criteria for identifying hard-to-reach women and girls and promote disaggregated data by both age and sex as well other intersectionality factors across the programme.
    Support programme teams to monitor and measure progress and learning against indicators in their results framework
    Support country teams to meet all reporting requirements for the donor.
    Provide analysis and constructive feedback to country teams on their reports. 
    Lead on the consolidation of monitoring data across the programme to ensure reporting against indicators set out in the programme results framework.
    Facilitate high quality narrative country report submissions within agreed timelines, in close collaboration with AAIreland Head of Programmes and country teams
    Support the development and finalisation of the annual report for the donor, in collaboration with AAIreland Head of Programmes and the wider Programmes Team.

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  • Regional Program Manager

    Regional Program Manager

    Program Development Support

    Write, review and edit proposal narratives, concept notes, and other business/program development documents when assigned as part of proposal teams.
    Review proposals and supporting documentation and annexes for accuracy and compliance with donor regulations as required
    Support assessments and program design workshops as needed ensuring strategic alignment with country and regional strategies
    Support countries with the development and implementation of country program development and donor engagement strategies in collaboration with the Regional Program Director and the Program Development (PD) Team
    Ensure all submitted proposal packages are filed and accessible to country and regional teams in close collaboration with the PD Team
    Provide other proposal development support in collaboration with RI’s Program Development Team and as directed by the Regional Program Director. This may include in-country support whenever needed.
    Facilitate review of newly awarded agreements in close coordination with the Awards Management Team (AMU)

    Program Management Support

    Provide comprehensive in-person and remote guidance and support with the implementation of sound project cycle management in accordance with RI’s Program Management Framework (PMF)

    Support timely project mobilization for all new projects in the region, as well as to inform program adaptation

    Travel to country offices to provide support, monitoring, capacity building as per program needs, including gap filling of key program positions and/or surge capacity as needed

    Provide program coverage for SSD during peak times or Program Director gaps

    Lead the induction and onboarding for newly recruited Program Managers and country grant focal points in SSD on the required tools and processes set out in RI’s Program Management Framework

    Provide programs input for monthly updates to RI’s Leadership Team

    Work with the Regional Program Assistant to develop, maintain and regularly update a quarterly Asia/Africa Watchlist, providing humanitarian context analysis and monitoring of crisis indicators

    Grants Management Support

    Ensure high quality content and compliance with guidelines and requirement for donor reports. Provide final copy edit and/or support in writing assigned sections, upon requested. When needed, deploy to country programs to assist in writing reports.
    Work with the Regional Program Assistant (RPA) to ensure regional grants and reporting trackers as well as online grant folders are updated regularly

    Communications and Representation Support

    Coordinate and participate in regular management meetings with field, RSO and GSO colleagues, including the documentation and sharing of the minutes and action items, encourage overall program cohesion through coordination and information sharing with and between program teams, RSO and GSO

    Safeguarding

    Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
    Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
    This position demands a highly dynamic, proactive, autonomous and flexible individual with solid and effective, quality project cycle and grant management skills who is ready to provide substantive contributions and explore advancing their leadership capacity for achieving results in a demanding and fast paced environment. An excellent communicator and team player with fluency in English and who is at ease working in a highly diverse team, capable adapting communication styles to different audiences.

    Master’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Management Studies, or a related field in alignment with the relief and development sectors
    Demonstrated progressive professional experience managing humanitarian/development programming or supporting the management of programs in a regional capacity; including field experience
    Exceptional and demonstrated skills in program cycle management, covering the entire program cycle
    Seven (7) years’ experience managing multi-country programs or regional programs preferably in humanitarian/emergency.
    Familiarity with US Government grants, as well as ECHO/EC and or/ UN grants
    Excellent independent and collaborative report writing and data analysis skills
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment and discipline
    Logical and critical thinking skills, and a comfort working with complex budgets and spreadsheets
    Strong independent task management skills and techniques, ability to prioritize and organize own workload
    Willingness to think outside the box, approach challenges with creative solutions
    Comfortable absorbing workload under stress periods
    Superior oral and written communication skills in English, including consensus building and triangulation of information from multiple stakeholders
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with a high degree of drive, initiative and autonomy
    Willingness to accept and absorb direct critique and participate in two-way dialogue with peers and managers to improve work quality and results
    Proven high level of computer literacy and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    Ability to travel internationally to support country programs

    Apply via :

    phg.tbe.taleo.net

  • Gender and Inclusion Network Coordinator Deployable Cash & Voucher Assistance Specialist Deployable Communications Specialist Deployable Business Development Manager

    Gender and Inclusion Network Coordinator Deployable Cash & Voucher Assistance Specialist Deployable Communications Specialist Deployable Business Development Manager

    The Opportunity 
     The role of Gender and Inclusion Network Coordinator is to facilitate and support the Gender and Inclusion Team and Network by; 

    Leveraging the technical expertise of the network to meet demand for temporary gender and inclusion technical support across the organisation 
    Communicating effectively within and about the network, its initiatives and results within Plan and with other external parties including partner organisations. 
    Enabling the effective use of online platforms for the purpose of knowledge management, learning, sharing, information and membership management of the network 
    Supporting the Gender & Inclusion Team and Network and their activities through the provision of reports and information and ensuring projects and people are connected and working collaboratively. 
    Coordinating the Gender & Inclusion Group (GIG) and its activities 

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Knowledge and Experience:

    Education at degree level or equivalent vocational study in fields such as gender studies or social studies or other relevant courses.
    Experience in managing technical networks and remote development support
    Proven experience working on children’s rights and gender equality and inclusion within an NGO, UN agency, government department or other relevant institutions, preferable direct experiences from working in countries where Plan implements programs
    Good understanding of rights-based development as well as gender equality and inclusion.
    Affinity with inclusion, intersectionality, feminist theory and methodologies and gender norm change.
    The following competencies are required for this position: result orientation, networking, learning ability, planning and organizing and communicating.
    Knowledge and Experience in administering and working across remote networks and teams
    Knowledge and experience using platforms for online collaboration such as MS Teams, Workplace, SharePoint, Zoom and Menti.

    Skills:

    Excellent planning and administration skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
    Strong writing and editing skills, particularly for the web
    Able to work in an international environment managing different time zones and in cross-cultural contexts
    Able to network and build working relationships from afar
    Able to consult, gather and integrate information and feedback into concise products, such as reports and communications material
    Able to provide basic IT technical support in online spaces (e.g., MS Teams and Zoom)

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