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

Programme Manager (CCCM) Cluster Coordinator (CCCM)

Duty Station : IOM Somalia in Nairobi*, Kenya
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi,
Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Following 2016’s significant below average Gu (Apr–Jun) and Deyr (Nov-Dec) rainy seasons in Somalia, severe drought is widespread across the country. If action is not taken immediately, signals point towards a growing humanitarian crisis in Somalia of potentially catastrophic proportions. With an increasing number of individuals at risk of food security, the previously estimated 5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance has increased to 6.2 million. Between February and June 2017, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) is expected to increase from 1.1 million to 3 million individuals.
The IOM Somalia team is implementing frontline activities as well as taking the lead in coordinating the newly-activated Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) cluster to improve the coordination, delivery and monitoring of humanitarian services to vulnerable populations living in communal settings.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Drought Response Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for IOM’s CCCM operations, ensuring that IOM programs are in line with the Global Cluster policies and strategies.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Manage IOM Camp Coordination and Camp Management projects, in line the with the CCCM cluster policies and strategies, and in close coordination with the Drought Response Coordinator.
Ensure timely implementation of all activities; oversee all financial, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.
Contribute to and advise on IOM’s strategic planning and response through camp-based approaches, as well as Urban Displacement and Outside of Camps (UDOC) methodologies.
Ensure that IOM’s CCCM and DTM program implementation is in line with global and local CCCM cluster policies and strategies. Provide expertise to the cluster, as required, in order to strengthen the overall CCCM response.
In close coordination with the Program Support Unit, ensure proper financial and narrative reporting of all CCCM projects, as required by donors.
Ensure close coordination between the CCCM and DTM units, and strengthen DTM’s position as the reference information management tool of the CCCM cluster.
Promote and develop synergies with the other IOM programs, with the aim to increase IOM response’s efficiency and impact. Design harmonized response strategies, contingency plans and disaster reduction strategies.
Closely monitor project progress; collect, compile and share information from the field teams on a weekly basis.
Supervise the recruitment of CCCM project staff; provide programmatic and administrative guidance; build staff capacity and provide trainings as required; mentor and support staff in their development.
Ensure all administrative and financial processes of CCCM projects are done correctly, in a timely manner, and within budgets. Assist with planning and overseeing of procurement and logistics activities for relevant operations.
Represent IOM as a CCCM partner in all relevant forums, including cluster coordination meetings, inter-agency meetings and partners meetings.
Meet regularly with donors, both in Mogadishu and Nairobi, and provide briefings and updates on IOM’s CCCM activities and projects. Develop donor proposals as required based on needs and funding opportunities.
Undertake duty travel as required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of operational experience in the field in IDP/refugee and migration related issues, including technical cooperation, project development and project/programme implementation and evaluation;
Work experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs – experience in the region is an asset;
Good knowledge of UN, IOM and NGO mandates and programmes in the IDP humanitarian responses, post conflict construction and development;
Familiarity with financial management and good level of computer literacy, including database applications.

Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any local language used in Somalia is an advantage.
Note
With frequent travel (50%) to Somalia and possible relocation to Somalia if and when the situation is conducive.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral

Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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October 23, 2024
Social Worker

Reports To: Social Programmes Manager
Liaises With: Other social workers, Accounts, welfare, commercial and other heads of departments and stakeholders in social work support related issues.
Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Home division in charge in the efficient co-ordination of the social work activities/tasks.
Ensure that the Home programme is up to standard in all its activities, and adheres to the home’s policy.
Assist the outreach division in charge in carrying out the following;-
Interview, assess and evaluate all home admission applications. Once satisfied, visit their homes, make comprehensive reports and make relevant recommendations.
Make regular visits to all homes and schools taking notes of the progress while highlighting concerns brought up in liaison with the respective school teachers and guardians.
Liaising with all section heads on all social work matters affecting their departments.
Represent the home in committees and meetings as assigned by the Chief Administrator.
Networking with other homes/organizations in matters of Home
Support and recommend for referrals when appropriate.
Be a source of counsel to the children’s academic and career choices.
In deserving cases in 1.0 above, plan for implementation and ensure that all is done in the best interest of the child.
Finding appropriate schools, vocational training and colleges for children under the home programme in liaison with the guardians and teachers.
Maintain and keep accurate records for all children under the home programme.
Prepare cases and attend the children’s court in respect to each child’s committal.
Organize and supervise extracurricular activities of all children at the Home with a view to form a well-balanced individual.
Being the flag bearer of an efficient, effective, thorough and friendly home programme.

Other Duties

Motivate any intern under you for better teams and consequent improved efficiency and working environment.
Ensure that the key performance indicators and benchmarks of the outreach division area of control are accurately monitored, documented and reports produced.
Participate in fundraising activities as periodically organised in the home.
Carry out any other duties as detailed by Administration.

Skills & Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have at least one year experience is social work/Community development
Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills with proficiency in English;
Must be a team player with the ability to work with others to achieve high goals in a fast paced and high pressured environment;
Must be a self-starter with ambition who can work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
Must possess good negotiation skills, presentation, leadership and an innovative mind.
Possess at least a Diploma in Social Work, Community Development or Social sciences. Degree will be an added advantage.

October 23, 2024
Community Mobilizer-PYEI Teachers-PYEI

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is part of the Pastoralist Youth Education Initiative (PYEI) is a multi-donor project that forms the second phase of Adeso’s approach to enhance economic and social opportunities of marginalized pastoral children in Marsabit, Kenya through improved access to quality education. Taking a holistic approach, the PYEI is looking to build on the successes and lessons learned from a 2 year pilot Mobile Non-formal Education (MNFE) in providing access to primary and post primary education for pastoralist youth focusing on female participation. Adeso is seeking qualified and committed individuals to join the PYEI team as Community mobilizers (CM). The incumbents will be the project ambassadors in the community and work closely with the project team and the teacher to monitor activities on the ground. CM will be incharge of a Mobile School to support in the field, including follow up with the associated Community Education Committees (CECs).
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct community sensitization meetings in targeted communities.
Encourage full participation by all community members, paying special attention to women.
Assist in recruitment of teachers.
Facilitate selection and training of CEC members.
Assist CEC and community members and teachers to develop selection criteria and identify pupils to participate in the project.
Gather and collate monitoring data and report on findings from field monitoring activities.
Work with the M&E Officer to learn how to conduct analysis of the monitoring data.
Assist the M&E Officer with the organization of semi-annual stakeholder meetings.
Assist the Senior Project Officer and the Cashier/Clerk with other aspects of project implementation as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL

Resident of Marsabit County
At least 1 year of relevant experience
Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
Ability to establish strong working relationships with community members and colleagues
Excellent verbal and written skills in English
Computer skills

DESIRABLE

Relevant technical/vocational qualification
Experience working on education projects and/or with pastoralist communities

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October 23, 2024
Finance & Systems Director, Somalia Cash Consortium Consortium Director Education Advisor- Somalia

Job Description
LOCATION: NAIROBI, KENYA WITH 30% TRAVEL TO SOMALIA
JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will contribute to the strategic thinking, planning, and overall coordination efforts of the consortium.
S/he will drive Innovative practice, overseeing the consortium’s technical matters related to the building of an efficient and inclusive cash payment infrastructure.
S/he will ensure consistent application of relevant finance and operations policies and procedures to ensure effective programme implementation as well as compliance with relevant donor regulations.

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October 23, 2024
Programme Director

Background to the Role:
Acting as Assistant Country Director the Director of Programmes is part of the Kenya Country Management Team and is responsible for all aspects of Trócaire’s country programme with a particular emphasis on programme and project quality, and the promotion of a results-based approach.
Reporting to:Country Director
Managing: (Individuals/Team) – 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager.
Contract Duration:3 years
Location of Position : Nairobi, Kenya
Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:
The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Development and Management

Deliver a Portfolio of integrated programmes that respond to the local context within the framework of the new Kenya Country Strategy Paper, and the wider organisational policy deliverables based on the Strategic Framework.
Ensure that Trócaire has a clearly identified niche in terms of programme interventions and that Trócaire’s added value is clear in terms of what we contribute to partners’ work.
Ensure that different thematic areas of work are mutually reinforcing and contribute collectively to the achievement of country and global level outcomes.
Establish regular discussions with the Programme Team, the Institutional Funding Unit and the Strategic Impact unit at HQ to ensure that they are engaged in, aware of and supporting Programme Development and Management and initiatives in the region.
Lead Programme Managers to identify and develop learning within their programme areas and facilitate the sharing of this learning with partners, across the programme and externally as appropriate.
Programme Design:
Provide technical support to Programme Managers to ensure that all bodies of work (projects and programmes) are designed, in line with Trocaire’s Organisational Strategy, the Kenya Country Strategy and Trócaire’s Programme Management and Accountability Framework.
Lead Programme Managers in ensuring that the design of all bodies of work are based on rigorous needs assessments, including participatory vulnerability and gender analyses.
Support Programme Managers and partners to ensure that all bodies of work are designed in line with principles of gender equity and women’s empowerment.

Programme Implementation and Monitoring:

Ensure that all programmes and projects have good quality M&E frameworks and plans in place. Ensure all M&E frameworks are designed in compliance with Trocaire’s global M&E policy and include mandatory indicators. Maintain oversight for monitoring and evaluation of all projects and programmes, ensuring Programme Managers make regular monitoring visits to the field.
Support the M&E Manager to develop and manage a standardised monitoring and reporting system for use by all programme partners, in line with organisational policy and any institutional funding requirements.
Lead monthly programme review meetings with Programme Managers and teams to ensure that the programme is on track and challenges are dealt with.
Support programme teams to draft good quality project reports and annual programme reviews.
Ensure all reports provide clear evidence of progress and can be used for programme management, internal reporting and reporting to donors..
Ensure the highest possible quality in the preparation of project documentation, including the assessment of project risk, by PMs, providing advice and guidance where necessary.
Ensure that all donor reports are submitted on time.

Programme Evaluation:

Ensure that all programme work is evaluated according to Trócaire’s evaluation policy and that learning from evaluations is incorporated into new programme design and shared across the organisation.
Promote evaluation methodologies that foster internalisation of learning, and where possible promote elements of peer review and evaluation including with Partners.
Together with Programme Managers identify relevant thematic working groups, networks and learning forums at national and international level in which the PMs can participate in order to improve programme and advocacy impact.

Humanitarian Programme Management

Support the development of a Humanitarian Preparedness, Management and Response strategy, including preparedness and response plans.
Ensure that Trocaire has identified Strategic Humanitarian response partners who will lead a response in case of emergency.
Ensure that relevant partners have up to date training in Sphere, HAP and the ICRC Code of Conduct, and that all Trócaire Humanitarian responses meet these minimum standards.

Human Resource Management

Line Manage 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager using performance management approach. Ensure that all managers are clear on the change to which they are contributing and on their roles and responsibilities.
Support, mentor and coach staff as part of their professional development and help them to become highly effective in their work.
Support the Finance Manager to ensure that the Programme Accountant and Programme Finance Officers are supported to work as members of the Programme Team.
Establish a team approach to programming, ensuring that PMs work together to design and manage programmes, share learning and to exchange skills.
Establish regular team meetings to ensure that Programme staff are familiar with each other’s work and to facilitate rolling out of organisational programme processes and policies.
Financial and Admin Management
As a member of the Country Management Team, collaborate with the Finance Manager to carry out regular programme budget reviews.
Lead monthly team meetings together with finance and PMs to review and monitor budget vs expenditure for all projects and programme partners.
Establish a system of ongoing communication with the Finance Manager to coordinate the work plan of the Programme Finance Officers and to ensure that the Finance Manager is aware of all relevant issues related to partner and programme finance.

Partner Relationships and Support

Ensure that the all partnerships are managed in line with Trocaire’s Partnership Policy and that all Programme team staff implement the policy.
Ensure partner capacity assessments are conducted regularly and partner capacity building plans are in place and being implemented, in line with Trocaire’s Partner Capacity Building Framework.
Develop and implement an accountability strategy and action plan to deliver roll out of Trócaire’s Programme Accountability Framework.
Institutional Funding
Work with the CD and Regional Institutional Funding Officer (RIFO) to implement and review the Institutional Funding Strategy for Kenya.
Develop relationships with key IF actors in Kenya and internationally to ensure an ongoing funding stream for programmes in the region.
Identify funding opportunities and lead Programme Managers in the development of winning project proposals for submission to institutional donors.
Provide technical support to the RIFO and PMs in drafting of reports to donors and ensure timely reporting for all IF.
Ensure that PMs provide the necessary support to partners to meet donor reporting and compliance requirements.
Ensure effective management of IF, ensuring that all IF projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, in budget and in compliance with donor requirements.
Policy, Advocacy and Communications
Lead development and implementation of a country advocacy strategy, in line with the objectives of the Country Strategy.
Support PMs to pro-actively drive an evidence-based advocacy agenda in collaboration with partners.
Support the CD to respond to organisational needs for materials, or to host visits, related to organisational level policy, advocacy, campaigns, development education, fundraising and communications.
Develop and maintain strong links with communication teams in Ireland and the UK.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Fulfil other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Country Director, including deputising for the Country Director.The ideal candidate will have:
Qualification

Third level qualification in Development, Humanitarian or related field of study.
International Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area and significant experience beyond that outlined below.

Experience

Significant demonstrable experience in the management of poverty alleviation and livelihoods development programmes of substantial scale;
Demonstrable experience in designing and managing programmes on resilience and disaster risk reduction in arid lands, natural resource management and women’s empowerment highly desirable;
Demonstrable experience in the management of large-scale humanitarian programmes;
In-depth understanding of programming in a partnership model, working in a partnership-based NGO;
Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques, including results based management, rights based approach and participatory methodologies;
Demonstrable experience of promoting gender equity through programming and within an international organisation;
Demonstrable experience of designing projects and developing proposals to secure institutional donor funding and of managing large and complex donor grants;
Demonstrable experience in designing and managing complex M&E frameworks, including knowledge management and use of ICT systems;
Solid experience of managing teams in a multi-cultural environment and playing a leadership role in ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion and development of staff at all levels;
Experience of working in a faith-based organization;
Experience of working with management information systems.

Skills

Excellent programme management skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes to deliver results in line with strategy and budget using results-based management approach;
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial systems on a significant scale, in development and humanitarian contexts;
Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills;
Excellent leadership skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-cultural teams of national and international staff well, and to implement performance management effectively;
Ability to coach and help others develop in their professional lives;
Ability to motivate staff to align behind a shared vision and objectives;
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to develop and implement a clear country level strategy in the context of organisational strategy;
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills and demonstrated ability in using these with internal stakeholders (Trócaire staff in different locations) and external stakeholders (partners, Church, donors, Irish and UK and host governments etc.);
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel);
Fluency (written and spoken) in English;
A full driving licence.

Qualities

Understanding of, an empathy with, the role of the Catholic Church in development
A strong commitment to the work of justice and an empathy with the ethos and work of Trócaire.

Other
Ability and willingness to travel and represent Trocaire within the region and internationally including travel to HQ in Ireland and offices in the UK.
[1] All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to police clearance.

October 23, 2024
Member Support Advisor French Cluster (MSA) IOR ESAF

Job Ref: SOS/MSA/10 /1
The mission of the Member Support Advisor is to be the daily operational link between Promoting & Supporting Associations (PSAs), the General Secretariat (GSC) and other Member Associations (MAs). The MSA will coordinate the timely exchange of information requested (Info Hub), in close collaboration with the SOS Children´s Villages International Representative (CVI Representative), to Member Associations (MAs.).
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

Planning

Support the CVI Representative in the annual planning process for Member Associations.
Ensure the link between planning and budgeting.
Support the linking needs and funds by providing necessary content information based on input from functions.
Support the management of PSA portfolios by providing necessary content information to IO.
Support the development of MA sustainable path or long term strategies.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Have an overview of core SOS Children’s Villages policies and Policy Support Documents.
Support the development and update of International Policies and Policy Support Documents in cooperation with the Member Associations and functions.
Have an overview on external financial audits for Member Associations.
Manage and maintain an overview on Member Associations statistics.
Monitor Member Associations data and key performance indicators across all functions by preparing management reports.
Facilitate and support exchange between CVI Rep and functions and follow up on agreements
Screening of documents prepared by MA for Board meetings including updates of MA statutes.

Information and Coordination

Provide administration and general service to the CVI Representative in all aspects related to the Member Associations.
Provide information and general coordination of services and contact requested by PSAs, regional functions and other Member Associations.
Collect, check and forward standard report to PSAs e.g annual reports including technical handling of databases
Process miscellaneous requests from PSAs and Member Associations.
Project management support in public funding and construction projects to Member Associations. and PSAs

Systems Support

Implement and give first level user support for Member Associations for the SOS controlling system LUCY (Construction, Monitoring & Reporting)
Act as first level support for the Linking, Needs & Funds Database

Position requirements

A Graduate with post graduate qualification in project planning and management, M&E and /or Masters in relevant field.
Minimum eight (8) years’ work experience in international programme development with networking and partnership experience with government, child rights and other organizations.

Competencies:

Strategic and financial planning as well as stakeholder servicing and management.
Good consulting, analytical and critical thinking skills, organized and results driven
Fluent in English & French with excellent written and oral communication, skills
Strong project and process management skills.
In depth knowledge of excel, PowerPoint, good knowledge of outlook.
Positive, energetic self-starter with high level of personal drive and resilience.
Ability to function as a team player with strong cooperation and negotiation skills
Personal management skills

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

October 23, 2024
Regional Change & Deployment (C&D) Manager

Job Description
The Regional Change & Deployment Manager is a role within the Change and Deployment Team that was created in 2016 to deliver a number of high priority projects implementing new systems and business processes across Save the Children International (SCI)’s 55 country offices.
The Regional Change Manager has responsibility for managing the change & deployment activities for these priority projects across a number of countries in one region (in this case, ESA). They are responsible for ensuring all key stakeholders in the Regional and Country offices understand the C&D methodology and its application, for facilitating and supporting the country offices with each project roll out and consolidation; ensuring active country/regional office engagement and ownership to achieve a successful implementation.
For 2018 the role will be responsible for completing change and deployment activities relating to the implementation of a new global HR system (Oracle) and various aspects of supply chain transformation. Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business with experience in Management Consulting and/or Organisation Development/Organisational Effectiveness
5+ years’ experience and capability of leading, facilitating and influencing change and the delivery of major projects affecting business processes and systems, in at least one of the following functions: Finance, Awards, HR or Logistics
3+ years’ experience working in an international and Africa-wide context
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work with senior leaders and deliver results
Proven ability to work in a large complex and highly networked matrix organisation
Proven ability to influence at all levels within an organization without direct authority
Previous experience of, and highly effective in, the guiding and coaching of others towards successful delivery
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Excellent interpersonal skills, a proven ability to engage stakeholders
Experience creating and executing plans to drive change
Good understanding of project processes: planning, schedule, deliverable review, status reporting, stage gates, etc.
A strong results orientation and proactive approach
Excellent communication skills, with ability to frame change message and facilitate discussion
Fluent in written and spoken English
Competent in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to travel within the region for circa 60%
A commitment to Save the Children values

Contract length: 2 years fixed term contract
Location: Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to country office locations 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 birthday
All 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. Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

October 23, 2024
Programmes Manager Programme Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
The Programs Manager is a member of the senior management team responsible for overall management and coordination of WEL’s programmes and projects and supports the Director through taking on additional roles as may be required. This main duties and responsibilities are:

Programme implementation management

Provide strategic and technical oversight to ensure programmes deliver high quality outputs with accuracy, consistency and on time.
Promote teamwork and coordination on program issues in planning and implementation of projects.
Coordinate development and maintenance of management systems and procedures to ensure efficiency, accountability and good working relationships with communities, partners, government and donors.
Provide oversight over use of program resources and promote cost effective use and support implementation of internal control and compliance with government and donor regulations.
Ensure that all projects are managed within planned time frame and approved budget and that minimum level of documentation as required by the organization is met

Programme and Resource development

With partners, staff members and other stakeholders, work to co-create & develop innovative programmes that seek to address identified opportunities in gender and women empowerment
Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programme.
Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
Ensure strategic relevance and continuation of WEL annual operations plan through proposal development and building mutually beneficial relationships with potential donors and partners.
Develop funding proposals for new and existing programmes to ensure the continuous delivery of services.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Support development, implementation and monitoring of the organization strategy and operating plans.
Lead and manage programme monitoring and evaluation for continuous learning, improvement and growth.
Oversee adaptive management and provide regular feedback on work plans, reports and budgets to ensure the programmes remain relevant.
In collaboration with other staff develop a programme evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the programmes and to identify areas for improvement.
In collaboration with the Finance Manager & Project officers, prepare and monitor programme budgets and conduct modifications when necessary.
To assess the levels of risks associated with program implementation and suggest mitigation strategies.
Ensure donor reports are submitted to donors in the best possible quality and with strict adherence to donor reporting guidelines.

Human Resource Management

Provide day-to-day leadership and management of Program Staff, create and nurture an a culture that supports high performance, learning and teamwork;
Create a conducive work environment and team culture for professional growth and development of personnel at all levels.
Manage staff development through performance based management and leadership within the context of the organization’s objectives

Liaison and representation

Represent WEL in forums by donors, government, UN agencies, other development partners and other stakeholders as needed.
Promote WEL visibility through innovative communication and information dissemination e.g. through policy briefs, media briefs, reports,
With program Officers and assistants, maintain excellent and healthy donor relations

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October 23, 2024
Livelihood Project Supervisor- Mandera

Department: Kenya Program
Reporting To: Senior Project Officer
Staff Reporting: Field GSLA Promoters
Base Location: Mandera
Purpose **

Building sustainable livelihoods represents one of the broad based Programmes adopted by Islamic Relief in its institutional strategic plan.
The programme focuses on the poor and primarily rural communities with the aim of strengthening their access to resources in order to strengthen food security and income generation.
This post requires someone with experience working in or with community based enterprises and the ability to understand the constraints of early stage businesses. We are looking for someone who has strong written communication skills and financial analysis expertise, with the ability to engage stakeholders in the implementation of the project and generate quality regular internal reports. The successful candidate will need to understand and take on Islamic Relief’s values and commitment to pastoral communities’ economic empowerment. Lastly they will need to show strong self-awareness, inter-personal skills, and selfmotivation, with the ability to deliver results and work well under pressure and to be flexible in demanding situations.
The Project Supervisor will be responsible for the day to day engagement with the project implementation stakeholders in Mandera to ensure project results and realized in an effective manner as per the project documents and donor guidelines and expectations.Key

Responsibilities:

Project Administration and Operation
Implementation of the Youth Social and Economic empowerment project in accordance with the
project requirements and work plan.
Organize and execute youth development training as per the set activity work plan in collaboration with the line manager and the external experts.
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Monitor youth groups economic activities initiated through the project for technical advice and link them to other private sector players for partnership.
Work with youth training institutions to ensure that the targeted youths are enrolled for technical skills development training
Collaborate with local entrepreneurs and stakeholders to secure internship opportunities for youths graduating from technical skills development.
Build the business capacity of the targeted youths for easy access of available credit facilities for startup capital.
Work with local partners in advocacy efforts around strategic issues affecting youth livelihood in
Mandera and ensure youth participation in the county government processes.
Keep abreast of political, economic and social developments priorities in the area of operation and report the same to the line manager for appropriate action.
Identify existing and emerging challenges facing the youths in the target community and recommend suitable sustainable innovative approaches of addressing the gaps.
Link with other related interventions run by IRK in Mandera to ensure synergy and avoiding duplication of activities.
Work with the project staff in the development of other sustainable development Programmes appropriate for the target location.
Monitor and mentor the field GSLA promoters
Compile all projects monitoring information on a regular basis and documentation of lessons learnt from field visits and project activities.
Report regularly to the line Manager on general progress including learning, participation in project activities and other relevant matters.
Work closely with government department that are charged with youth agenda both at the county and the national government level in Mandera.
Maintain service-oriented culture to achieve service excellence objective.2. Training/Meeting/ Forums
Prepare and conduct community sensitization forums/meetings with community youth leaders and other opinion leaders.
Document lessons learned from training activities, community meeting and assist in preparing training reports
Represent IRK in Youth Livelihood forums in the assigned area.
Participate in Youth Advocacy forums in Mandera County.3. Design, Monitoring and Evaluation activities
Participate in the development of appropriate tools for monitoring and reporting include Detailed implementation plans (DIPs) and M&E Plans.
Participate in regular lessons learned feedback sessions with the project teamEssential Skills & Qualifications:
Advanced Diploma on Entrepreneurship related field, Development studies, economics or any other related fields. A Bachelor’s degree in similar fields will be an added advantage.
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Minimum of at least Three years’ experience in sustainable livelihood, vocational training and enterprise development Programmes targeting youths.
Vast experience in youth livelihood Programmes –planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Knowledge of the key issues/challenges and trends with regard to youths’ livelihood in pastoral communities.
Excellent command of the most common methodologies to identify, execute and monitor GSLA activities, with proven record of achievements;
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 provide continuous input on the organization’s processes, implementation of new systems etc
Strong planning, organization and problem solving skills with ability to work hands-on, independently, and within a team
Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.

October 23, 2024
Program Development and Quality Coordinator

Job description
CARE’s programming in Somalia focuses on strengthening resilience, reducing conflict and addressing chronic poverty as well as mitigating immediate emergency situations.
We are seeking a Program Development and Quality Coordinator who will report directly to the Assistant Country Director – Programs. This is a central position for CARE Somalia’s efforts to strengthen the quality of its programming; and our ability to innovate, learn and adjust to continually changing realities in Somalia.
The person in this role will cover the full breadth of our programming, both development and emergency. S/he will cover the whole program and project cycle; designing and evaluating program frameworks, developing projects on the basis of the program frameworks; ensuring the systems are in place to monitoring and evaluate impact. The Program Development and Quality Coordinator will focus on ensuring that our programs and projects address the underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability. The position will work closely with the CARE program coordinators, area managers, project managers and local partners.
Responsibilities

Participate development and review of program strategies
Design, monitor and evaluate program strategy frameworks of our long-term programs
Develop funding proposals that are aligned with the program strategies
Ensure that all programs and projects have a DME and information management system in place
Conduct internal reviews of program quality and accountability
Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required with significant relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred
At least 7 years of experience working in conflict/post-conflict context, with preferred work experience in Somalia
At least 2 years of experience working in a program management setting
At least 2 years of experience in working with pastoralist communities in Africa, preferably the Horn of Africa
Extensive experience in gender analysis and women’s empowerment
Proven experience in development and recovery programming
Demonstrated experience in program assessments, problem analysis and, program design
Team player, with the ability to develop strong collaborative relations across the organization, in both the program and program support departments;
Proven capacity of managing programs through partnerships
Demonstrated ability to advise and coach field staff
Strong gender and conflict analysis skills, with the ability to articulate and design programs using a rights’ based approach
Proven budgeting and financial management skills
Preferably the incumbent also has a strong grasp of CAREs Unifying Framework for understanding the underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability
Ability to develop and articulate program ideas related to Peace-building , governance and civil society
Ability to work and live under difficult conditions

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October 23, 2024