Key Responsibilities
Project implementation and training
Assist in the planning, organizing conferences, seminars and training workshops
Assist in office administration, particularly pertaining to records and payments
Assist in Training Peer educators, teachers on integration of life skills and parents on Parent- child communication
Work closely with teachers to identify and train peer educators from interventions schools
Spearhead establishment of BCCG clubs and activities per term
Work closely with teachers to plan and organize thematic events
Assist in identification of university mentors to mentor peer educators
Participate in project, organizational and institutional meetings take notes/minutes and work harmoniously with other stakeholders
Help confirm and organize future meeting times.
Communication
Identify and develop project human success stories
Work with project team to develop picture speaks and newsletter for various activities
Work with the Communication Officer to develop project communication materials
Work with the Communication Officer in project and organization brand enhancement
Resource Mobilization
Take part in resource mobilization through participation in proposal development with other program staff.
Conduct donor research via the Internet to assist the project team in identifying, targeting donors and funding opportunities.
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
Implement the data collection tools as provided by the donor and ICL monitoring and evaluation policies
Consolidate project qualitative and quantitative data
Maintain data records
Ensure evaluations of trainings and project activities are conducted, reports written and submitted to the County Officer.
Assist in preparing activity reports and monthly reports in time for team reflection meetings.
Requirements
Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent
A minimum of one year experience in Health related projects specifically Youth Sexual Reproductive Health (YSRH)
Should be Computer Literate and proficient
Highly motivated to work in a high-performance environment
Willingness to learn, tackle challenges and seek creative solutions in everyday assignments
Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal communication skills
Must be able to meet urgent deadlines, work with grace under pressure, and function well in a team.
Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit
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Project Outreach Associate – Machakos
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Project Outreach Associate – Uasin Gishu Project Manager
Job purpose
To contribute towards implementation of SEAL projects in the specific country of intervention. In addition, support counties in the actualization of their county strategic plans aligned to Vision 2030.
Responsibilities for the Project Outreach Associate NGO Job
Project implementation and training
Assist in the planning, organizing conferences, seminars and training workshops
Assist in office administration, particularly pertaining to records and payments
Assist in Training Peer educators, teachers on integration of life skills and parents on Parent- child communication
Work closely with teachers to identify and train peer educators from interventions schools
Spearhead establishment of BCCG clubs and activities per term
Work closely with teachers to plan and organize thematic events
Assist in identification of university mentors to mentor peer educators
Participate in project, organizational and institutional meetings take notes/minutes and work harmoniously with other stakeholders
Help confirm and organize future meeting times.
Communication
Identify and develop project human success stories
Work with project team to develop picture speaks and newsletter for various activities
Work with the Communication Officer to develop project communication materials
Work with the Communication Officer in project and organization brand enhancement
Resource Mobilization
Take part in resource mobilization through participation in proposal development with other program staff.
Conduct donor research via the Internet to assist the project team in identifying, targeting donors and funding opportunities.
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
Implement the data collection tools as provided by the donor and ICL monitoring and evaluation policies
Consolidate project qualitative and quantitative data
Maintain data records
Ensure evaluations of trainings and project activities are conducted, reports written and submitted to the County Officer.
Assist in preparing activity reports and monthly reports in time for team reflection meetings.
Requirements for the Project Outreach Associate NGO Job
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent
A minimum of one year experience in Health related projects specifically Youth Sexual Reproductive Health (YSRH)
Should be Computer Literate and proficient
Highly motivated to work in a high-performance environment
Willingness to learn, tackle challenges and seek creative solutions in everyday assignments
Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal communication skills
Must be able to meet urgent deadlines, work with grace under pressure, and function well in a team.
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Health Systems Strengthening Monitoring & Evaluation, Technical Adviser
Essential criteria includes:
Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, economics, statistics, with an emphasis on applied research, knowledge management or related area, and a strong data analysis training
7+ years’ of monitoring and evaluation experience, developing data collection instruments, establishing database systems, tracking performance against targets, conducting assessments and surveys, analyzing data collected, and using data for decision-making.
Demonstrated expertise in monitoring and evaluation of health programs, and/or pharmaceutical systems-related interventions
Experience conducting implementation research and developing systems for translating lessons-learned into practice highly desirable
Experience in working with one of the following statistical packages: SPSS, SAS or Epi Info
High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work results, and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs
Familiarity and knowledge of working with donor organizations and development partners.
Familiarity with the Kenyan government health systems.
International representation experience.
Strong analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
This is an exciting time to join The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya as we seek to deliver even greater impact and enhance our ability to accomplish our vision.
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Deputy Chief of Party Operations Manager
Position Summary: The DCOP for the AHADI project will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. A key element of the position is working effectively with high-profile government and non-governmental interlocutors, USAID technical teams, subcontractors, partners, grantees and other stakeholders. Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise managing donor-funded projects and technical expertise in decentralization, public financial management, local governance and/or service delivery.
Reports to: Chief of Party
Interrelationships: The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party who bears overall responsibility for Program implementation.
Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in public administration, political science, law, government, international development or similar field is required.
Minimum of fifteen years working in international development with progressively greater responsibility.
Substantial international comparative experience working with USAID Democracy and Governance programs generally and decentralization specifically.
Experience working on donor-funded local service delivery, local government capacity-building, and/or civil society advocacy activities highly desirable.
Relevant professional accomplishments, including demonstrated skills in program design, program implementation, monitoring for results, organizing and leading workshops and/or training
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Fluency in English is required
Specific duties include:
Under the direction of the COP, the DCOP will be responsible for assisting the COP with regards to program leadership, strategic planning, technical direction, and technical quality assurance.
The DCOP will contribute to the overall strategic direction of AHADI’s technical programing including helping to develop, implement and monitor technical program activities. This may include, but is not limited to
Supporting technical staff to conceptualize and develop work and activity implementation plans and consultant scopes of work; mentoring AHADI staff in the counties (regional coordinators)
Improving programmatic team’s capacity to identify and use evidence when designing interventions and describing activity outcomes;
Directly contributing to the implementation of activities that draw upon the DCOPs technical areas of expertise;
Ensuring that the program has robust tracking and accountability systems for activity implementation;
Enhancing technical staff capacity and systems to ensure quality of project interventions and quality control over deliverables (i.e. consultant reports, manuals, policy tools);
Engaging in regular program meetings to maintain and strengthen the team’s strategic focus, to discuss challenges, solutions and outcomes;
Improving cross-sector/cross team coordination, collaboration and lesson learning;
Suggesting improvements to work routines that will reduce the bureaucratic and administrative tasks that senior sector staff must undertake, freeing their time for more deliberate and thoughtful programming.
Work under the direction of the COP to liaise with USAID technical staff in the Democracy and Governance office as well as technical teams for those sectors contributing to AHADI. The DCOP will also assist in coordinating with other USAID implementing partners in sectors important for AHADI implementation.
Support and oversee the performance of project technical consultants. This may involve interviewing consultant candidates, writing scopes of work for consultants, and providing guidance and ensuring quality control over consultant activities and reports.
The DCOP will collaborate with the AHADI technical and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) staff, including AHADI home office and sub-contractor staff, to contribute to project learning and knowledge generation. This may involve:
Overseeing or directly drafting project reports to ensure AHADI’s technical strategies are communicated to USAID in a timely and useable manner.
Providing guidance on types of information the program team needs to do more evidence based programming;
Identifying what kind of knowledge the M&E, communications and program teams can extract from programming;
Overseeing and contributing directly to AHADI knowledge and learning reports, including preparation of short articles, issue briefs, or analyses arising from project activities and reports
Mentoring Nairobi and county-based staff on ways they can contribute to the project’s evidence based programming, results capture, and learning;
In coordination with the COP, the DCOP will liaise with the SUNY/CID Home Office to help ensure adequate HO support and oversight for the duties listed above.
The DCOP must be a team player, and comfortable working with AHADI project staff, professional associates and clients of all ranks.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the COP.
Location:
The Deputy Chief of Party will be based in the AHADI Nairobi office.
Travel:
Travel in country is expected. It is anticipated that travel will be between 30-40%.
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Grants Writer Design Monitoring and Learning Officer
Job ContextThis position is an integral part of Hivos East Africa’s Fundraising Team. S/he is responsible for fund development activities for the organization. These activities include grant writing, supporting programme development; and supporting reporting to donors.
Specifically, s/he is responsible for writing proposals in conjunction with programme development officers and Programme Managers.
Responsibilities for the Grants Writer Job
Conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to bilateral donors, foundation and corporate sources based on programme development plans and proposals from Programme Development Officers.
Perform prospect research with Programme Development Officers on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
Work with Programme Managers to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programmes.
Support grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
Provide stewardship to current donors, including work with Communications Officer & Monitoring Officer to provide regular written updates to donors.
Understanding of organizational structure, functions and needs.
Understanding of institutional history and programmes.
Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship.
Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of the grant application process for major multilateral and bilateral donors (mandatory) including EU, Global Fund and bilateral donors.
Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals (mandatory).
Strong editing skills & attention to detail.
Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies (mandatory).
Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research (mandatory).
Knowledge of fundraising information sources (e.g. grants database).
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to incorporate accurate and pertinent information in the proposal or application.
Strong contributor in team environments. Must be able to work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Qualifications for the Grants Writer Job
Minimum of three years experience with grant writing (mandatory).
Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Able to monitor and meet income goals.
What we offerHivos offers a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications
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Programme Director, Implementation & Quality
The Opportunity
In the past three years Plan International Kenya has grown its portfolio, operating in more than twelve counties and delivering a robust Nairobi urban programme.
As Programme Director of Implementation and Quality, you will lead on project implementation across the Country Office in consultation and coordination with the Director of Programmes and the Country Director.
You will assess and address challenges in relation to grant implementation and oversee and ensure all Project Managers are operating efficiently and effectively.
You will be responsible for budget and expenditure management, procurement operations and ensuring ensure the implementation and maintenance of M&E tools and frameworks.
The success of this position will be measured through demonstrating an upturn in the spending pattern and delivery of quality activities. Each designated project will have realistic plans in place and accountability plans embedded in each individual planning schedule
The Person
To succeed in this varied and challenging role, you must have extensive experience in managing multi and bilateral donor funded grants and other fund sources in a senior management role.
You should have previously managed programme portfolios in excess of USD15 million annually and have progressive experience working for INGOs or similar.
A strong leader and team manager, you must be able to demonstrate advanced negotiating, facilitation & influencing skills while maintaining political neutrality.
Knowledge of development challenges and context in Kenya, in particular of education, livelihoods, and child protection systems, is imperative.
Type of Role: 6 month interim contract
Location: Nairobi but with frequent travel to programme units
Salary: Competitive Salary available
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Livelihoods & ERD Coordinator
The Livelihoods & ERD will be responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance on activities within the area of Livelihoods and Food security. He/She will play a leading role in designing and formulating appropriate project proposals and assistance activities to be incorporated into the relevant country programs of IRC. Moreover, he/she will support the Country Program Team in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/development and administration of technical Livelihoods and ERD interventions.
He will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director for Programs while maintaining technical relationships with the regional Technical Advisor, and coordinate his/her activities with relevant technical sectors in the country.
Specific responsibilities:
The post holder will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
Strategic direction of the livelihood program
In consultation with the Deputy Country Director-Programs, lead the strategic direction of the livelihoods and ERD programs. This involves an analysis of external and internal context and the development of detailed livelihood sector strategic plans.
Contribute actively to the development, revision, monitoring and implementation of the IRC Somalia Country Strategy and the development of related country sector strategies.
Ensure that all work follows the IRC Program Framework, the IRC Somalia Strategic Plan and IRC global policies and procedures, donor contract and agreement obligations.
Ensure that all livelihood projects are aligned to the sector strategy and country strategy and develop monitoring, quality and impact indicators to monitor the achievement of IRC strategic plan and sector strategy
Maintain an overview, monitoring and analysis of the external and internal parameters of the humanitarian and development context and use own skills and experience in providing proactive scenario development.
Contribute to updates of the IRC Somalia Safety and Security Management as appropriate.
Representation, Coordination and Advocacy
Enhance coordination and advocacy with other stakeholders so as to avoid any overlaps and duplication of projects with other actors.
Attend monthly and quarterly coordination meetings in Nairobi and share minutes of meetings with the DDP and other concerned staff;
Generate livelihoods and ERD related data to be used by the Country Senior Management ,food security cluster, and other relevant staff to influence donor policies with the purpose of generating more funding;
Improve collaboration and cooperation with other partners and donors featured in the engagement of more partners and donors and the achievement of more harmonization;
Ensure that all IRC livelihoods and ERD projects are in line with the contextual dynamics and priorities agreed among stakeholders in Somalia.
Built good relationships with authorities, partners, international and national organizations, authorities in the region and the country
Represent IRC in external coordination meetings with UN/ NGOs, donors, partners and government in Nairobi.
Program Development and Planning
Lead the development and expansion of the IRC livelihoods and ERD sector throughout Somalia. This involves conducting periodic quality assessment and research, development of quality concept notes and proposals and development of new projects and initiatives
Conduct periodic desk reviews on the available livelihoods and ERD literature and compile the reports and publications on the same.
Program implementation and monitoring (M&E)
Lead the process of development of M&E systems and impact assessment for the livelihoods and ERD sector in IRC Somalia. This includes the development of livelihoods and ERD Sector M&E frameworks developed in line with the IRC Somalia country strategy and livelihoods and ERD sector strategy; development of specific M&E system for each livelihood s and ERD grant; submission of periodic donor reports; and establishment of baseline data collection system through surveys and other relevant mechanisms; and documentation and sharing of case studies within the organization.
Ensure effective and high quality reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use capturing best practice to support program decision-making.
Maintain regular communications on program work to the Deputy of Director-Program.
Technical support (Livelihoods and ERD)
Ensure the technical aspects of the programming are implemented using best available practices.
Provide and document quality technical advice to all livelihood program staff to ensure that quality control measures are fully understood by program teams. This will involve regular visits to the program areas and providing feedback
Develop program quality indicators based on the livelihood strategic plan and monitor program quality in consultation with the staff, communities and local authorities.
Ensure all livelihoods & ERD project are in line with the internationally accepted standards.
Financial management
Lead the development of realistic budgets for the livelihoods and ERD program both in the short-term and the long-term and identify the areas which require fundraising.
Review sector budgets and expenditures and advice the projects coordinator and DPP accordingly.
Staff management and development
Conduct capacity/training needs assessment and identity areas for further capacity development in line with the sector strategic plan.
Actively engage in national program staff capacity building in key aspects of program cycle management including program design, implementation and monitoring.
Ensure gender mainstreaming and conflict sensitive programming within the livelihoods program and promote the monitoring of interventions addressing gender and conflict issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work and to ensure that IRC’s program is an opportunity for peace making, rather than community division.
Ensure effective frequent communication and feedback with the field.
Develop the capacity of the livelihood staff in line with identified gaps and strategic areas.
Program quality and impact evaluation
Take an active and hands on role in assessing impact and changing trends, advising on appropriate interventions and implementation where necessary and regularly review these against forecasts and action plans to enable integrated planning
Responsible for developing clear exit strategies from the current emergency programme ensuring that it links into recovery and longer-term Livelihoods programming.
Learn the new impact evaluation methodologies and consider the application of these methodologies in livelihoods and ERD programs and projects.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Agriculture, food security, international development, disaster risk management or related field.
A of Minimum 5 years’ experience working within international development, including direct experience managing a national Livelihoods program in fragile and post conflict environments in a developing country.
Demonstrated ability in managing projects, including project design, proposal development, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc.
At least 2 years’ experience working with disaster risk reduction, climate change adaption and resilience building programs and/or projects. Experience in community managed/based disaster risk reduction, and pastoral field school approach is an asset.
Demonstrated experience exploring, managing and strengthening partnerships.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills – innovative thinker.
Experience developing and leading trainings, workshops, evaluations, etc.
Ability to create a team environment and coordinate with other departments. And the ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, respond quickly to requests.
Excellent communication (English), inter-personal and problem solving skills. And a working understanding of Somali would be an asset.
Excellent computer skills.
Experience with remote management;
Proven experience managing multiple funding sources, producing donor proposals and reports
Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Workshop Manager
Workshop Manager Job Responsibilities
Management of the ICRC vehicle fleet in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti in line with ICRC standards and procedures;
Responsible for the maintenance of generators in offices and residences of Kenya;
Manage, Supervise and organize shifts for workshop staff as well as carry out administrative activities independently ;
Supervise and coordinate the technical support and provide field support if required;
Establish and maintain an accurate and updated job card based maintenance plan for the whole fleet and the repair of other logistics assets;
Operate and maintain ICRC standard and fleet computer system, electronic spare parts catalogue;
Ensure physical security of all sites and train workshop staff in proper and safe handling of tools and workshop equipment;
Provides all fleet reports/records related to the fleet & workshop performance as requested;
Trains fleet staff on new technical aspects such as diagnostic, repair, maintenance techniques and ICRC administrative procedures;
The Requirements for the Workshop Manager Job
Holder of a Degree in mechanical/automotive engineering from a recognized university;
Minimum 4 years work experience as a workshop manager or supervisor at a large workshop;
Valid driving license (DL in heavy commercial vehicles is an added advantage);
Certificate of good conduct
Advanced Computer Skill;
Excellent command of English;
High sense of integrity;
Ability to work independently, take initiative and make decisions;
Flexible and proactive;
Ability to work under pressure;
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Health Products & Promotions Assistant
JOB SUMMARY & PURPOSE
The Health Products Promotion Officer – P&G Rural Sales works directly under the supervision of Project Manager to promote integration of women and youth into market-based health and small-scale clean energy technologies and value chains and utilization of health and clean energy products by women through GS&L group members as the primary network. The promotion officer will be responsible in training franchisees in business and sales techniques, P&G health and clean energy products. He/she will support product distribution and monitor sales growth and effective utilization of P&G Health products, micro solar lantern and conservation energy Cookstoves. The Health Products Promotion Officer will be in charge of key Hub customers mapped in the direct existing channel (Franchisees, Sales Agents and their assistants). The officer will be the key point of contact between the Project HUB and customers, in charge of order collection, sell-out strategies & brand business driver in terms of Distribution, Visibility, etc. and responsible for the sales targets across the GS&L and door to door sales network.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
R 1: Project Business Growth
Task 1.1: Continuously support distribution and monitoring uptake of Health products (specifically Proctor and Gamble products) and desirable clean energy products with an ultimate aim of documenting and sharing learning for purposes of project scale up, concept and proposal development.
Task 1.2: Develop capacities of GS&L Franchise network and stakeholders mainly through trainings to produce competent Franchisees (Stockists), community trainer’s (Sales Agents) and Assistant Sales Agents imperative to health and clean energy product utilization.
Task 1.3: Train and monitor adoption of business/sales skills to Franchisees and sales agents and carry out training needs assessment for Health and Renewable Energy products.
Task 1.4: Develop cost savings operations by constructing long term winner sales strategies & customers’ relationships
Task 1.5: Represent the HUB at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations.
Task 1.6: Challenge any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy the Hub projects
R 2: Monitoring
Task 2.1: Create awareness on importance of adopting P&G health and clean energy products by developing product captivating messages.
Task 2.2: Supervise sales training and application to groups to determine achievement of target and proper quality of content as guided by the business / sales skills packages for P&G Health and clean energy products.
Task 2.3: Ensure Franchisees apply effective participatory and adult training techniques for selected P&G and renewable energy enterprise packages, and they are able to effectively conduct the training to their sales and assistant sales agents.
Task 2.4: Provide input to the review and development of training materials.
Task 2.5: Check Franchisees documentation/data forms/statistics to ensure availability of accurate Project data.
Task 2.6: Build and monitor relationships between the two level existing business model {business to business (B2B)} and business to customer or consumer (B2C) – Hub & Franchisees and Franchisees to Sales Agents relationships.
Task 2.7: Gathering market and customer information
Task 2.8: Check quantity and quality of products prior to delivery
R3: Maintenance of Resources
TASK1: Undertake proper maintenance of the project assets and ensure proper use of other project resources assigned to him/her according to CARE Kenya policies.
R4: Networking
Task 1: Collaborate with the GOK, CARE staff and other development partners.
R5: Reporting
Generate Narrative reports from the field as guided by the project document
R5: Delegated Duties
Task 1: Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
AUTHORITY:
Nil
CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS (internal & external):
Project Manager
Stores and Administration Assistant
Human Resource
WORKING CONDITIONS:
85% Field
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: –
Degree in Business Administration coupled with 1 year experience or diploma in the same with 3 years’ experience
Demonstrated capacity in:
· Community -managed savings and loan and
· Demonstrated capacity in community mobilization
Good report writing skills
Certificate: Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution.
Competences:
· Driving License, classes BCE – F&G, all critical requirements
Report writing skills
Good communication skills
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Gender Specialist
The Specialist will also provide technical support and content expertise on mainstreaming a gender approach into key elements of the UNCT’s planning and programming. She/he works will also work in close collaboration with UN Women Kenya programme staff, UN staff and agencies and other partners in ensuring successful support to promoting gender equality in their work.
Gender Specialist Job Responsibilities
Coordination and Knowledge Management:
Play a coordination role by supporting the UN system, in the development and implementation of programmes in support of international and national commitments on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls as outlined in the UNDAF 2014-18;
Provision of technical advice to the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) as required, in the coordination of emerging technical and development assistance to the Government of Kenya and civil society, ensuring emerging development support responds to women’s needs and national gender equality priorities;
Contribute to mainstreaming gender equality and women’s empowerment into all programs related to the UNDAF implementation in a coherent manner, through close consultation with the UN Gender Working Group (GWG), all UN agencies and the Chair/co-chairs of the UNDAF Strategic Area Result Groups and Outcome Result Groups;
Coordinate capacity building efforts on gender mainstreaming at all stages of the UNDAF implementation (bi-annual work planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation), development of a new UNDAF as well as other processes related to fulfilling the Delivering as One agenda in close consultation with UN Women and other UN agencies;
With the support of the Gender Focal Points build and promote internal capabilities and collaboration in mainstreaming gender within UNDAF;
Act as resource person in capacity building, knowledge sharing events and other relevant activities on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the UN System;
Coordinate gender equality and women’s empowerment activities of the RCO in close consultation with other specialists (peace and development, human rights, monitoring and evaluation);
Ensure knowledge sharing, documentation and dissemination of good practices on gender equality, women’s empowerment and rights within the UNCT and the broader UN system;
Support in close consultation with UN Communications Group, the communication of gender equality and women’s empowerment results to external audiences.
Strategic advice to the UN RC and UNCT in promoting women’s rights and gender equality in the country:
Provide analysis and strategic advice to the UNCT on current gender issues and opportunities to support inclusive engagement of women in the development and humanitarian assistance provided by the UN in Kenya including through preparation of regular analytical briefs;
Identify and advise on entry points for new initiatives for the UN to strengthen national and local capacities for gender equality and to support the advancement of women’s empowerment and gender equality in the country in close consultation with UN Women and other UN agencies;
Ensure the UNCT utilizes key accountability tools and processes (e.g. the Gender Score Card, Gender Marker) to ensure that the UN in Kenya tracks and is accountable for gender equality and women’s empowerment during the UNDAF implementation;
Advise and support the UNCT in forging strategic partnerships at the national and local level to promote gender equality, women’s advancement and women’s representation.
Representation and Partnership Building:
Support inter-agency coordination on gender including support to the workings of the UN GWG in close consultation with the Chair and Co-Chair as well as UN Women who are the Secretariat;
Represent the UN at inter-agency, intergovernmental, international, regional and national conferences and meetings and advocate the UN’s positions on gender equality and women’s empowerment;
At the request of the Resident Coordinator, represent the UN system on gender equality and women’s empowerment issues at conferences and meetings to present UN system efforts for the advancement of gender equality in Kenya;
Maintain active relationship/partnerships with National Government Counterparts, UN System, international community, inter-government and non-governmental organizations, institutes and academia on women’s issue to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization and share and influence agenda and priority setting.
Qualifications for the Gender Specialist Job
Master’s degree or equivalent in gender, women’s studies, social sciences, international development, international relations or other development-related fields.
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in development, focused on providing policy advice, technical assistance and/or programming around gender equality, women’s empowerment and women’s rights issues; part of which should include previous field experience with the UN or an international development organization;
Experience writing analytical documents and reports;
Experience in coordination and advocacy;
Strong public speaking skills and representational experience. Knowledge of and experience in Kenya desirable;
Good knowledge of the UN system;
Substantive experience and record of accomplishment in gender equality and women’s empowerment issues at policy and programming level;
Experience with implementing gender mainstreaming agendas across a variety of sectors, including experience gender mainstreaming in governmental bodies;
Experience working with the UN in development and humanitarian contexts;
Experience working with women’s movements, and civil society and familiarity with women’s rights organizations and networks in the region and globally.