Jobs Kenya

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

  • Project Officer, Social Enterprise Development

    Project Officer, Social Enterprise Development

    Job purpose: To oversee economic empowerment intervention of households to increase their income, through value chain development that entails skills development, value addition, access to credit, business startup and linkage and access to market. The aim of economic empowerment intervention is to increase household income which will in turn improve caregivers’ support on educational costs for girls/ and boys to attend regularly, stay in school and learn.
    Key deliverables

    Project Planning and design

    · Design Economic empowerment interventions responsive to the context of households in Mombasa
    · Design or review training manuals to aid in delivery of an effective economic strengthening intervention
    · Develop project Economic Empowerment implementation plans and strategy
    · Develop and maintain relevant database and serve as a hub of data required by stakeholders
    · Incorporate workable empowerment model in new projects

    Value chain development

    Assess the current prevailing conditions among SMEs in regard to agribusiness development
    Develop upstream and downstream linkages for SMEs
    Support coaching, mentorship and business incubation of SMEs.
    Design SME business model, SACCO structure, business development plans, training manuals, model enterprises, enterprise development protocols, communication and sponsorship protocols.
    Oversee Implementation of the economic empowerment designed plans for the County
    Monitor, evaluate and improve the economic empowerment interventions
    Strengthen weak nodes in the value chain path: Production, access to credit, value addition, access to market etc
    Support development of business start-ups to caregivers.Support and develop start-ups into SMEs
    Promote roll-out of products to the target communities and ensure set targets are met

    Project implementation and training

    Conduct business needs assessment to inform critical and effective interventions
    Carry out entrepreneurship trainings of the different target groups; parents, guardians, SMEs
    Develop, review and evaluate business plans to ensure viability and sustainability of businesses
    Participate in the development and update of training materials.
    Coordinate identification & transfer of appropriate technologies and innovations to target groups.Forge partnerships within the project sites for the attainment of project goals.
    Engage business mentors and coaches to mentor and support individuals and groups to excel in their established businesses, SMES or IGAs
    Link SMES or IGA groups to inputs, credit and market
    Lead in development of marketing plans and strategies that promote market opportunities of product outputs and services to ensure steady generation of profits from the business enterprises;
    Promote and disseminate relevant market information to the identified enterprises; and
    Lead in establishment of youth empowerment center to help support innovations, start ups and SMEs
    Perform any other duty as may be directed by the project supervisor

    Project Monitoring & Evaluation

    · Compile intervention reports (narrative and data) and submit them to the Project Officer (M&E) as per the set deadlines
    · Participate in the design, data collection and analysis of surveys and routine data related to the intervention
    · Document evidence and linkage of economic empowerment to education outcomes
    · Ensure proper documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt.
    · Evaluation of all project interventions conducted.
    · Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees.

    Resource Mobilization

    Take part in resource mobilization, from donors and corporates, to generate resources for the County to sustain programs
    Design, implement and evaluate projects with an aspect of resource mobilization

    Minimum education and qualifications

    A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences preferably in Entrepreneurship, Economics, Marketing, Commerce, Agri-economics, Education or agribusiness
    Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage

    Knowledge and skills

    Strong analytical and operational knowledge of Small and Medium business, start-ups and SME business expansions needs;
    Proven track record of creating profitable SMEs
    Be an excellent facilitator and can create partnerships within the project area.
    Understanding of SME business procedures including: business legal and regulatory systems, financing, human resources, IT needs, operations and sales, and marketing, financing options
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, a keen eye for details, good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent report writing skills.
    People management skills as well as mentorship experience and capability

    Experience and Abilities

    A minimum of two years training experience in a youth setting on aspects of Education, Empowerment or behavior change in a project setting.
    Experience in working with tertiary institutions an added advantage.
    Ability to work with a team, foster a team approach and incorporate capacity building activities into the program
    Ability to analyze and utilize program development gaps for designing Programs

  • Projects Co-ordinator & Support

    Projects Co-ordinator & Support

    Roles & Responsibilities

    Liaise with internal and external customers to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
    Support in activity based planning of Gantt Charts.
    Co-ordination of internal and external meetings, taking of minutes and circulation of the same.
    Follow up on action points in the minutes to ensure they are dealt with in a timely manner.
    Track progress in carrying out of the activities on the Gantt charts and prompting action where necessary and reporting on the progress thereof.
    Trouble shooting with teams, timely tracking and reporting of delays of activities.
    In charge of keeping track of all project-related minutes, Gantt charts or any other paperwork for all meetings by ensuring all needed materials are current and properly filed.

    Qualifications

    A Business Degree
    Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
    Interpersonal skills
    Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
    Excellent presentation skills

  • Education Project Coordinator – Kakuma Livelihoods & Food Security Assistant ALP Teachers – Kenya Nationals Only – Dadaab

    Education Project Coordinator – Kakuma Livelihoods & Food Security Assistant ALP Teachers – Kenya Nationals Only – Dadaab

    Ref. nr.: 4057759112
    The purpose of the Education Project Coordinator position is to implement delegated education project portfolio in Turkana West sub-county in Turkana including Kakuma camp, Kalobeyei settlement and the surrounding host community.
    In Kakuma and Kalobeyei this includes overall responsibility for the implementation of NRC run primary-level (basic) Alternative Education and catch-up programmes in targeting out-of-school refugee children and over-aged learners as well as projects supporting out-of-school children in the surrounding host community in coordination with the Ministry of Education.
    The Education Project Coordinator will provide support on technical programme competences related to programme development and implementation and supervise the Education Project Officer and oversee the line management for all staff in education department including teachers.
    NRC’s education programming has a strong focus on quality and achieving measurable learning outcomes of children and ensuring that learning is delivered in a safe and inclusive manner with a particular focus on addressing the psycho-social needs of learners and adherence to NRC’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Job Description

    Line management of Education project field staff
    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
    Contribute to Education strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
    Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Education (2) projects (activities, budget ad project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
    Provide regular progress reports to Area Manager (AM)
    Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
    Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
    Ensure capacity of project staff and transfer key skills
    Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
    Promote the rights of refugees/IDPs/returnees in line with advocacy strategy
    Oversee implementation of education projects in basic education (AEP, catch-up and primary) in Turkana West, targeting both refugees and host communities
    Provide day-to-day support to education programme team at field level in developing clear work plans and targets and following up on implementation and engage in regular performance monitoring of projects
    Support the development of quality programming, identifying key areas for further follow up, devising strategies and supporting implementation to improve and monitor quality in NRC’s education approaches
    Conduct Education specific technical assessments, present recommendations and adapt programme implementation to needs and context
    Actively participate in relevant coordination forums including camp level education and child protection working groups and country fora
    Develop training modules and provide specific technical learning or/and training for project staff including teachers. Liaise with NRC hosted Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) education specialists on teacher training and inclusion
    Develop and implement approaches that promote learning in safe and inclusive environments. Coordinate with NRC protection staff and protection and inclusion partners to support the implementation of key protection mainstreaming actions plan
    Support the only development of NRC’s psycho-social responses to learners within our education programming (Better Learning Programme)
    Promote NRC’s Child Safeguarding Policy and ensure awareness of the policy amongst NRC education staff and partners including reporting and investigation procedures
    Participate in the monthly area office coordination meetings including the monthly programme meeting and the Area Management Team
    Conduct work planning, mid-term and end-term performance review for staff under your supervision.
    Any other tasks assigned by the line-manager

    Qualifications

    Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise
    2 years of experience managing education projects
    Experience in planning and delivering teacher professional development (preferred)
    Familiarity with INEE Minimum Standards for Education and Child Protection AoR Minimum Standards
    Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
    Strong analytical, administration and documentation skills in the management of educational institutions or programmes consisting of primary education
    Experience in proposal and report writing and excellent computer skills.
    Proven commitment and passion in inspiring disadvantaged children to achieve their full potential in education and ability to inspire others with the commitment
    Good communication skills
    Project implementation supervisory skills
    Ability to resolve individual and group conflicts
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver on deadlines
    Possess high cultural awareness and sensitivity
    Knowledge of SPHERE standards and other global humanitarian and education and protection standards
    Fluency in English language both written and verbal
    Bachelor Degree in Education or related field of study
    P1 certificate in education is an added advantage
    Relevant experience in education in emergency settings, especially protracted crisis
    Experience in non-formal/alternative basic education approaches for disadvantaged children and youth is an added advantage
    Understanding of key protection concerns in education and child safeguarding
    A thorough understanding of the context, environment and education challenges in north western Kenya
    Knowledge of the local language (Kiswahili, Juba Arabic,Somali) – if different than English

    Education field: Education
    Education level: College / University, Bachelor’s degree
    Personal qualities

    Handling insecure environments
    Managing resources to optimise results
    Empowering and building trust
    Managing performance and development
    Planning and delivery results

    Language: English
    We offer
    Duty station: Kakuma
    Contract period is up to December 2019 with possibility of extension.
    Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kakuma.
    *Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position*
    Miscellaneous info
    Travel: Some travelling must be expected

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  • Programme Manager Health

    Programme Manager Health

    BACKGROUND
    The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi is currently employing more than 50 people, thus making it the largest Danish Embassy in Africa. The Embassy is an integral part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and therefore shares the same overall objectives and the same visions, mission and values as the rest of the organization. The Embassy is accredited to represent Denmark in the areas of foreign policy and foreign economic and commercial relations as regards to the Republic of Kenya. The embassy also has the responsibility for overseeing relations in Somalia, Seychelles and Eritrea.
    REPORTING
    The Programme Manager- Health will report to the Team Leader of the Governance and Health Team.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

    Responsible for the RDE Health portfolio.
     More specifically, manage Danida’s support to Universal Health Care in the Devolvedsystem and support to Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health Technical Assistance Multi-Donor Trust Fund.
    Manage Danida’s support to Reducing Preventable Maternal, New Born and ChildHealth implemented by UN H5.
    Work with MFA and Embassy colleagues to provide policy briefs and technicalguidance to maintain Denmark’s focus on sexual and reproductive health rights in Kenya and globally.
     Provide technical and administrative support to MFA colleagues and externalstakeholders in relation to the planning and follow up of the ICPD+25 Conference.
    Coordinate and collaborate closely with Danida advisors on health and financialmanagement in relation to the UHC programme.
    To varying degrees, represent the Embassy in donor groups on Health, SRHR, Gender,and anti-corruption.
    Contribute to reporting and answering of requests from the Ministry of Foreign Affairsin Denmark as well as senior management of the Embassy.
    Oversee the day to day running of the Danida programmes including ensuring financialreporting and timely audits are reflected in MFA financial management systems.
    Any other duties assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    The applicant must have:

    A relevant university degree at Masters level.
    A minimum of 10 years professional working experience in the field of public health,sexual and reproductive health, gender, public sector management or governance.
    Experience with results-based programme management relating to planning, monitoring,and evaluation of large programme portfolios as well as providing financial monitoringand oversight of the relevant programmes and projects.
    Experience with programme formulation and MTR processes.
    Experience with writing analytical briefs and policy notes on public health issues,gender, LGBT and issues pertaining to SHRH.
    Experience with administration of international development cooperation, both bilateraland multilateral, and working with development and government partners in the public sector in developing countries.
    Excellent English oral and written skills are a requirement.
    Knowledge of Danish or another Scandinavian language is an asset.

    The applicant should be a team player and be able to work independently, often with short deadlines. The applicant must be ready and able to deal with a work environment where the pace is high and ever changing, affecting the daily work and planning. Regular field trips to various locations in Kenya are a part of the job.

  • Recruitment of Programme Implementation Unit (PIU) for WSTF DANIDA Green Growth and Employment Programme (GGEP) / Water and Livelihood Programme (WLP)

    Recruitment of Programme Implementation Unit (PIU) for WSTF DANIDA Green Growth and Employment Programme (GGEP) / Water and Livelihood Programme (WLP)

    Background
    The Governments of Denmark and Kenya in 2015, signed a Development Engagement agreement for the Kenya Country Programme. This is a five-year programme that is being implemented by various actors including National Government line ministries and Agencies, and a few Non state Actors.
    Each of the Implementing Organizations has signed Development Engagement Documents and Bilateral Agreements with the Embassy. Among such organizations is Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF), which is a public institution, established under the Act of Parliament Water Act 2002 and currently operating under the revised Water Act 2016. The Mandate of WSTF is to ensure there is assured water resources availability, and accessibility of water and sanitation to the underserved areas of the country.
    Under the DANIDA Green Growth and Employment Programme (GGEP) Development Engagement Document, WSTF at the end of 2017 received additional financing to facilitate improved access to water and sanitation for Refugees, host communities and other Vulnerable communities of Turkana West Sub county in Turkana County.
    To achieve the objectives of the GGEP and its mandate, the Danish Embassy has agreed to support WSTF with a team of experts who will support them in implementation of the Green Growth and Employment Programme. The team of experts will comprise of Programme Coordinator, Programme Engineer, Social Scientist and a Procurement expert as per the below job descriptions
    The recruited implementation team led by Programme coordinator will work under the Rural Investments Programme at WSTF and in close collaboration with other Danida Technical and Financial advisers, and reporting to WSTF Rural Investment Manager.
    Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following listed vacancy:-
    Reporting to: GGEP / WLP, Programme Coordinator
    Duty Station: Turkana West, Kakuma
    Contract Period: Fixed 24 Months
    Main purpose of the role
    The position is responsible for ensuring that communities of Turkana West are effectively engaged in the planning, implementation and subsequent management of water investments in the selected ASAL counties and particular in relation to host/refugee interactions.
    The main roles include interaction with county governments and implementing agencies on issues of inclusion and access to resources for all communities and groups. The position requires extensive fieldwork and liaison with the County Resident Monitors (CRMs) and WSTF staff.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Assess issues of social organization among host communities and refugees and the humanitarian-development nexus, and develop a simple practical engagement strategy to guide implementation of the projects in Turkana West,
    Support in mainstreaming cross-cutting issues including gender, disability and environmental protection at project designs and implementation stages,
    Support staff capacity building, in technical matters such as water management, environmental, social cultural aspects, organizational management, monitoring and reporting,
    Support in desk and field appraisals of proposals from rural communities and implementing agencies to facilitate investment decisions,
    Undertake routine field monitoring of funded project in collaboration with implementing agencies,
    Participate in the conduct of baseline survey, water point mapping, value for money and other studies in target county,
    Reviewing progress reports from implementing partners and other entities and appropriately giving timely feedback,
    Support in building the capacity and sensitization of County and other stakeholders particularly on host/refugee issues and interactions,
    Assist in designing and facilitating implementation of host/refugee programmes and projects ensuring both equity and harmony,
    Assist in preparation of budgets, work plans, strategies and reports for the Programme management,
    Assist in the preparation and facilitation of technical evaluation missions.

    Qualification & Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Environmental studies/Water Resources Management,
    Experience working in refugee/ humanitarian areas is required,
    Experience working in conflict prone and ASAL areas is required,
    Experience working with County and national Government on donor funded programmes is an added advantage
    At least 5 years’ work experience in humanitarian and/or development programmes in similar position,
    Ability to engage in fluent Kiswahili and local language an added advantage,
    Experience with Environmental Assessments and audits is an added advantage.

    Skills and Competencies

    Social aspects of access to and management of local resources
    Decision making and negotiation skills
    Experience in disputes and conflict resolution
    Public relations and networking
    Written and oral communication skills
    Project Management skills
    Analytical and Computer skills.

  • Monitoring Manager, USAID/East Africa Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation Specialist Data and Methods Specialist – USAID/East Africa Chief of Party Senior Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation Advisor

    Monitoring Manager, USAID/East Africa Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation Specialist Data and Methods Specialist – USAID/East Africa Chief of Party Senior Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation Advisor

    This is a long-term position based in Nairobi, Kenya expected to start in 2019.
    Responsibilities:

    Establish protocols for, train and manage a team of Regional Supervisory Field Staff and Intern-Level, Field-Based Monitors that will become familiar with all Mission projects and randomly select and visit activity sites to monitor and report on:
    monitor project performance and partner data collection methods and quality; and
    compliance with IP approved USAID Branding and Marking plan, per ADS 320.
    Based on the above, provide real-time, flexible, activity-level data analyses and reporting utilizing “EpiSurveyor” — an electronic data collection system that can aggregate data and provide it in real-time to AORs/CORs.
    Ensure indicators, evaluations, and data conform to USAID standards
    Ensure data quality
    Manage the collection, reporting, and analysis of indicator data

    Qualifications:

    A graduate degree in the field of evaluation, international development or a related technical field.
    At least 7 years’ of international experience in the management, monitoring and evaluation of development programs, including experience developing monitoring tools, and training and managing staff in effective use of those tools.
    Experience with data visualization
    Ability to portray complex data sets in easy to understand formats
    Excellent American English writing skills and speaking ability

    Only finalists will be contacted. Panagora is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices.

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  • East & Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Education in Emergencies (EiE) Professional Development Programme (PDP) Manager

    East & Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Education in Emergencies (EiE) Professional Development Programme (PDP) Manager

    East & Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Education in Emergencies (EiE) Professional Development Programme (PDP) Manager
    Education is a fundamental component of humanitarian response: it contributes to the physically and psychologically protection of children, their families and communities; it supports and promotes the continuation of child development and learning and helps prevent drop out; it presents an opportunity to improve the reach, quality and relevance of education, including building resilience.
    A key part of being able to initiate, design and implement timely and quality EiE responses that can do this is that the EiE Sector staff responsible possess the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes (competencies) – developing these is the aim of the Education in Emergencies Professional Development Programme (EiE PDP).
    Building on the success of the Certificate in Advanced Studies (EiE CAS) developed and delivered over the last three years by Save the Children, and now accredited by University of Geneva, the ESA EiE PDP Manager will lead the process of implementing the ESA PDP Regional Strategy which will include a combination of accredited long course delivery (EiE CAS), shorter/intermediate course delivery and bespoke on-demand support, as well as looking for regional funding opportunities to supplement these programmes and for post-April 2021. The ultimate aim of these efforts is to raise the EiE response capacity of regional and national education practitioners (from all EiE implementing agencies).
    The ESA EiE PDP Manager will also be expected to support other regional capacity building initiatives on an ad hoc and on demand basis for up to a total of 5% of their time.
    Qualifications and experience
    Essential

    Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Human Rights Law, Development Studies, Gender Studies or similar (undergraduate degree may be considered in conjunction with equivalent field experience).
    Other relevant qualifications relating to education, programme management and or capacity building/learning and development
    Working background in the field of education, international law or humanitarian aid.
    A good understanding of adult learning and work place learning methodology.
    Excellent programme/project management experience with proven experience of managing complex cross-organisational projects with multiple stakeholders.
    Budgeting, financial management skills gained through demonstrated budget-holding responsibilities.
    Experience in working remotely and in building strong collaborative relationships.
    Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining productive working partnerships.
    Proven experience in the monitoring and evaluation of learning and development programmes.
    Excellent writing, communications and networking skills in English and Arabic.
    Office and Excel computer skills.

    Desirable

    Experience of working in humanitarian settings, in particular working with education in emergencies.
    Academic degree or equivalent experience in relevant area, for example, social work, adult learning or global/humanitarian studies.
    Experience of working on an accredited learning programme or working with a university or professional standards organization.
    Coaching/mentoring skills.
    Experience of Distance Learning technology and methodology.

    Contract length: 2 years
    The Organisation
    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll children learn from a quality basic education and that,Violence against children is no longer tolerated
    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

  • Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

    Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

    This role is to provide effective programme management of Trócaire’s Humanitarian Programme in South Kordofan, Sudan. The role technically supports the partner in meeting humanitarian, accountability and institutional donor requirements, with a particular emphasis on monitoring, evaluation and learning.
    For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.
    Reporting to the Humanitarian Manager – Operations, this is a Fixed Term Contract of 2 years and is based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to the programme areas in the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan.
    The successful candidate is expected to spend 10-12 weeks a year in the programme area. The candidate will coordinate and provide effective programme support to Trócaire’s Humanitarian Programme in South Kordofan which is implemented in partnership with a local partner organisation and ensure effective design, implementation and monitoring of projects, and in capacity building to ensure the programme is in line with Trócaire programme quality and accountability standards and delivers on commitments made to donors.
    The candidate will be responsible for the management of the programme in line with the organisation’s values, objectives and approach to international humanitarian standards and donor regulations.
    Safeguarding Programme Participants Policy:
    Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
    Key Duties & Responsibilities
    Programme Management

    Responsible for the preparation and submission of programme documents, including programme proposals, budgets and programme reports in line with donor regulations and international humanitarian standards
    Liaise with Trócaire’s humanitarian unit at HQ, to ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures throughout the programme cycle
    Support the partner to meet their reporting schedules ensuring that reports are in line with approved budget and funding requirements and compliant with Trócaire and donor regulations
    To regularly monitor the implementation of projects funded and assess the impact of programmes and their contribution to wider organization strategy.
    Management of a multi-donor budget
    Track the status of project implementation in regard to donor compliance, documentation, learning and sharing;
    To support in periodic reviews and evaluations of Trócaire funded partner implementation work in the programme area of where the partner is operational.
    Facilitate learning amongst the partner and ensure that this is captured and shared.
    Support partner capacity to respond effectively and to drive related advocacy work

    Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

    Carry out regular visits to partner offices and the programme area to ensure ongoing oversight of the Trócaire funded projects as appropriate
    In line with the M&E Framework support in developing and putting in place appropriate M&E systems for the partner to gather the information needed in a timely fashion and enhance accountability and protection mainstreaming
    To support in periodic reviews and evaluations of partner implementation work in the programme area.
    Support in the completion of the Annual Programme Review process ensuring that the review provides clear evidence of progress and challenges and that it meets internal and external reporting requirements.
    Support in undertaking any planned mid-term and end of programme evaluations and audits in line with the organisational policy

    Partnership Relations

    To support and advise partner organisation through training, focusing on organisational development and project implementation issues affecting partners.
    To identify the technical learning needs of partners and organise appropriate responses to achieve capacity-building to an agreed level over an agreed period of time.
    To support in developing and managing relationships with partner organizations and donors including strategic partnerships such as Caritas organisations.
    To develop relationships with and represent Trócaire to key organisations and networks relevant to Trócaire work, especially CIDSE, Caritas and coordination mechanism.

    Information and Knowledge Management

    To keep Trócaire’s Programme Management Database (Salesforce, Agresso) up-to-date for the programme in line with organisation policy.
    To keep informed about situations and humanitarian issues in Sudan and to provide monthly situation reports and analysis to management and partners.

    Other

    To undertake any other activities reasonably requested by the Humanitarian Manager – Operations

    REQUIREMENTS
    Person Specification – The ideal person will have
    Qualification

    Third level qualification in Development, Humanitarian or related field of study
    At least three years of demonstrable experience in coordinating humanitarian programmes of substantial scale
    Significant experience in programme and budget management for multi-sectoral programmes
    Significant experience in grant management including proposal and report writing for institutional donors and Results Based Management
    Strong knowledge and experience of Programme Cycle Management, particularly M&E
    Experience in applying humanitarian standards, including Sphere and the Core Humanitarian Standards. Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: Food security and livelihoods, WASH, Health, Education and/or Protection
    Experience in procurement and supply chain management
    Knowledge of and/or experience in security management
    In-depth understanding of programming in a partnership model, working in a partnership-based NGO
    Experience of working in insecure environments
    Strong team-working skills and experience
    Demonstrable experience of working to attract institutional donor funding and of managing large and complex donor grants

    Skills

    Excellent coordination and management skills
    Excellent communication skills, including the ability to relate across different organisational functions, structures and levels, and cultures
    Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and manage a multi-sectoral programme in line with international humanitarian standards and donor compliance
    Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial systems on a significant scale in humanitarian contexts
    Ability to manage a complex workload through robust planning and setting priorities
    Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
    Ability to coach and support partners to develop in their professional capacity
    Fluency in written and spoken English
    Knowledge and competence in effective use of ICT
    Understanding of, and empathy with, the role of the Catholic Church in development
    A strong commitment to social justice, and an empathy with the ethos and work of Trócaire
    A commitment to civil society strengthening and support for working in partnership with local actors
    Ability and willingness to travel to field for an extended period of time and to HQ in Ireland