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  • Nutrition Manager- Hagadera

    Nutrition Manager- Hagadera

    Key ResponsibilitiesProgramming
    Develop an annual nutrition sector work plan in Daadab
    Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines
    Conduct nutritional surveillance in the camp based on agreed camp wide methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
    Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans.
    Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the camp and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
    Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
    Supervise and monitor the hospital patient’s diet including the special diets for chronic diseases.
    Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program
    Participate actively in execution of operational research in the camp
    Participate actively in annual nutrition surveys in the camp
    Plan and actively involve the community in marking recognized nutrition related days
    Coordinate with UNHCR, WFP other implementing partners and health facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness of the nutrition project.
    Human resource Monitoring and supervising both national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
    Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
    Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget
    Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
    Participate in recruitment of health staff as appropriate
    Recommend promotions, disciplinary action of nutrition staff to FC
    Foster integration of the nutrition program with other health sector programs within IRC Daadab.
    Directly supervise the nutrition team in the camp.
    Supply chain Work with the supply chain team to develop accurate and timely quarterly nutrition orders
    Monitor utilization of IRC issued nutrition supplies; monitor and track IRC nutrition sector assets
    Review of all nutrition program purchase requisitions
    Monitoring and reporting Closely monitor and make sure nutrition performance indicators are within the recommended sphere standards
    Attend meetings concerning nutrition program issues
    Keep the FC/ nutrition coordinator informed of all developments through regular reports
    Attend all health and nutrition coordination meetings and management meetings in the field.
    Compile weekly, monthly reports and donor reports.
     
    Finance and grant management Prepare spending plans for the program based on the available budget
    Attend and participate in monthly budget review meetings, with records of updated expenditure records and spending plans
    Ensure adherence to the nutrition program budget by reviewing expenditure
    Provide recommendations and interventions to correct any identified deviations that impact on budget adherence
    OtherPerform any other duty as directed by the supervisorKey Result Areas
    Successful implementation of annual nutrition sector work plan as per the proposal targets.
    Monitor and ensure improvement and maintenance of public health nutrition performance indicators as per SPHERE/UNHCR/WHO standards at the camp.
    Promotion of mother infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
    Monitor all nutrition program expenditure against budgets and ensure an appropriate burn rate.
    Ensure steady supply of all the nutrition program supplies.
    Ensure nutrition surveillance and assessments are continuously conducted.
    Timely submission of monthly and donor reports.
    Capacity building of nutrition staff.
    Maintain nutrition team as per the budget specifications.
    Represent IRC in nutrition meetings.
    Required Qualifications
    MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition dietetics
    Masters in Public Health Nutrition preferred.
    MUST be a registered by KNDI
    Required Experience & Competencies
    A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at program management level is required
    Experience in designing and implementing nutrition surveys and other methodologies,
    Knowledge in computer statistical packages such as SMART and basic data analysis skills.
    Experience in managing a nutrition program in emergencies or among refugee/ displaced populations an advantage.
    Working in resource poor environment and complex emergencies
    Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality programs through development implementation.
    Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

  • Communications Officer Resettlement Expert Child Protection Expert

    Communications Officer Resettlement Expert Child Protection Expert

    Responsibilities for the Communications Officer Job
    Writing and general communications
    Cultivate stories and draft content for various RefugePoint publications, including newsletters, grant proposals, and special reports.
    The Communications Associate will be responsible for producing content from start to finish: from setting up interviews with other RefugePoint team members and clients, traveling into the field on a weekly basis, developing interview questions, interviewing clients to collect stories, writing final stories using quotes/audio/notes taken and submitting finalized work, with photos (sometimes video) to the Communications Manager.
    Maintain strong relationships with all Nairobi teams (medical, social work, livelihoods, counseling, etc) and check in on a weekly basis for story leads, suggestions.
    Research, draft, and update information related to Nairobi’s refugee population, including cultural profiles for new arrivals and/or changes within existing refugee communities.
    Respond to immediate requests from headquarters for updates on programs, clients, or events.
    Track refugee resettlement departures and update headquarters regularly. Track refugees post-departure, and set up systems to put this into place.
    As needed, help with the printing of T-shirts and other collateral.
    Social media and website support
    Support the Communications Manager in developing content for RefugePoint’s web and social media platforms.
    Provide assistance managing and evaluating social media platforms as requested, in particular internal platforms for staff communication.
    Conduct media monitoring on issues related specifically to urban refugee protection and alert headquarters to relevant stories.
    Update the internal staff website with new content, especially new staff bios and stories of interest, photos from RP events, etc.
    Draft Quarterly internal newsletter with pertinent updates for HQ, Nairobi and Expert staff.
    Video and Photography
    Photograph images of clients, programs, and the environment in Nairobi for RefugePoint’s publications, website, and social media.
    Film, or arrange for videographers to film, material for RefugePoint’s audio/visual needs.
    Organize and manage Nairobi’s image library, ensuring that all releases are signed and accessible.
    Event Management and Training
    Assist with coordinating RefugePoint events in Nairobi, including trainings, conferences, community working groups, and fundraising forums.
    Lead internal communications trainings and motivate staff to engage in external relations activities, including sharing stories and highlights from their departments.
    Orient newly hired regional and local staff to RefugePoint’s external relations policies.
    As needed, coordinate focus groups to support RefugePoint’s operations team.
    Qualifications for the Communications Officer Job
    A strong interest in the mission of RefugePoint and refugee protection.
    Excellent writing skills (in English) are imperative to this position. Writing with a US-based population in mind will be required.
    Excellent interviewing skills, and communication skills in speaking, transcribing, contacting and following up with refugee clients.
    Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc). Degrees in human rights or international affairs will also be considered.
    A minimum of three years of experience in a related communications position.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (English fluency required).
    Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, especially geared towards a US based audience.
    Experience with popular social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc).
    Applicants with photography and/or videography skills preferred. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software is also a plus.
    Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Candidate will need to be a self-starter, someone who can manage their time and tasks independently and responsibly.
    Respect for individuals regardless of their race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age or legal status.
    A sense of humor, patience and diplomacy.
    Must be legally able to live and work in Kenya.
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  • Monitoring & Evaluation

    Monitoring & Evaluation

    Key Areas of Accountability
    M&E Planning and Coordination
    Coordinate and deliver the MERL agenda of the area programme
    Lead development and implementation of sound M&E frameworks, indicators, protocols and tools for all projects for efficient and effective tracking of programme’s progress
    Coordinate projects related surveys and studies
    Design, carry out and/or supervise consultants conducting evaluations across all programme area Reporting
    Coordinate production of high quality M&E reports for donors and AKF management
    Ensure reporting deadlines are met and communication of relevant notifications to program leads for timely reporting
    Proactively track documents due and completed and provide targeted support to staff in cases where deadlines are not going to be met
    Coordinate core sector indicator reporting and validation in liaison with the Regional MERL Manager Quality Control
    Coordinate quality assurance activities of the area programme including conducting regular programme quality assessments, partner assessments, field monitoring visits and supervision of all related projects data collection Routinely perform quality control checks of monitoring and evaluation work, overseeing that planned monitoring and evaluation activities are taking place
    Knowledge Management
    Co-lead the reviews and reflections processes across the area programme in liaison with project managers and area programme manager
    Promote sharing of lessons learned from programme monitoring and evaluation to improve future programme selection, design and implementation
    Track planned evaluations, researches and ensure that these reports are obtained and shared to facilitate learning
    Document lessons learnt and good practices and share them with the broader organisation in liaison with the AKF Coast Region Manager.
    Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
    Manage performance of direct reports in the work area through:
    Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
    Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
    Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
    Maintain clear communication with both the functional (direct) line manager and the technical manager to foster a smooth working relation under existing matrix structure.
    Qualifications for the Monitoring & Evaluation Job
    Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, preferably in international development, economics, Statistics or social sciences
    Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in designing and implementation of M&E of development programmes (mainly education and agricultural) with international NGOs or donor agencies; at least 2 of these years in an M&E related management position
    Extensive knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), including how to develop logic models and SMART indicators
    Demonstrated ability in design and implementation of surveys and qualitative studies
    Proficiency in use of statistical packages (especially SPSS or STATA) is required and knowledge of data entry systems for quantitative data (Ms Access, CSPro, or others) is desirable
    Demonstrated ability to write high quality results-based and donor reports
    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal and people’s management skills

  • Workshop Assistant

    Workshop Assistant

    Scope of Work
    The Rapporteur/Workshop Assistant is required to familiarize him/herself with SOS and its scope of work, forum materials produced prior to the forum, forum venue as well as SOS staff. S/he will be involved in all phases of the forum – prior, during and after. S/he will;
    Support the forum organizers prior and during the forum with any logistical support required;
    Take notes on the main discussions, questions, remarks, conclusions and recommendations of each session;
    Take notes of matters arising from each session that need follow-up during the subsequent sessions/days of the forum;
    Assist the Consultant facilitator during the break-out sessions and jointly prepare a concise report indicating the title of presentation, deliberations and recommendations of each session.
    Duration of assignment
    The forum is planned from 28th November – 02nd December 2016. The costed man-days for this task is eight (8) days only. The assignment however is spread over the period from 25th November to 6th December 2016.
    Final Products
    The following will be delivered by the rapporteur:
    Concise report with proceedings of all the forum days
    Photos of the forum
    Qualifications for the Workshop Assistant
    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant area
    Experience in similar assignments – organizing and rapporteuring for workshops
    Excellent English report writing and communication skills

  • Pitch Advocacy Manager

    Pitch Advocacy Manager

    Responsibilities for the Advocacy Manager
    The job holder will be responsible of ensuring IHAA partners contribution to the PITCH overall programme of work in country is well communicated to AF/SAN the Country Focal Point, work in close collaboration with the Alliance Secretariat and provides a link between IHAA national partners and PITCH team members in the UK and facilitates thematic and political discussions among partners and shares intelligence about policies and situational changes in the country.
    Supporting IHAA Country Project Partners
    Monitoring the progress in the implementation of annual work plans/budgets of IHAA partners and ensures planned activities enable achievement of the country objectives.
    Supporting IHAA partners at country level with identifying advocacy opportunities and delivering on work plans, budgets and M&E.
    Compiling financial and program progress reports, the annual overall budget and programme M&E information at country level for IHAA partners and shares this with IHAA Secretariat in a timely way;
    Identifying the needs for Technical Assistance at country level for IHAA partners individually or for a selection of IHAA PITCH partners. Facilitating shared learning and joint initiatives with regard to programme implementation of activities including Programme Monitoring and Evaluation at country level. Coordinating the development and realisation of (Operational) Research by IHAA partners. Inspiring IHAA PITCH partners to collaborate and look for synergy at country level, both within PITCH and, when possible, with other programmes/initiatives in the country.
    Advocacy leadership and policy analysis together with project partners Identifying and building relationships with new stakeholders and links them to IHAA PITCH partners. Sharing intelligence and conducting an analysis of the national discourse and developments related to KPs, women, girls and youth in regional to HIV/AIDS and human rights. Working with IHAA partners supporting activities that contribute to the outcomes identified in the ToC and helping maintain continuing focus on realisation of the outcomes and helps ensure these guide the work. Advising supporting and undertaking advocacy, policy analysis and political outreach; Developing research agenda to achieve results outlined in the theory of change and results framework. Increasing the visibility of IHAA PITCH partners at country level.
    Programme Co-ordination in the country. He/she will be organizing in-country cross-partner meetings between IHAA partners. Identifying opportunities for IHAA partners to learn from each other and share experience and effective participation in regional and global activities
    Qualifications for the Pitch Advocacy Job
    Degree in Social Sciences or any other related field.
    A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project management.
    Should have proven capacity building experience, and good project management skills
    Must have a proven ability in advocacy and policy development skills
    Should possess supervisory abilities as well as the ability to lead a team with a large geographical span.
    Should possess computer software abilities (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office) Should possess good presentation and facilitation abilities
    Should have the ability to mobilize resources and network with partners. Must be able to work under minimum supervision

  • Governance & Rights Coordinator

    Governance & Rights Coordinator

    Responsibilities for the Governance & Rights Coordinator Job
    Program development and management 
    Work with the Deputy-Director for Programs (DDP), Grant and Fund raising Coordinator, sector coordinators, Governance technical advisers and field staff to design, implement and review governance programming approaches and strategies for the IRC Somalia program
    Contribute to the development and implementation of the Country Strategic Action Plan and the Outcome and Evidence Framework for Somalia through committed investment in achievement of the plan objectives, meeting milestones and regular review of plans
    Lead and oversee proposals development within the Governance sector, support program development within other sectors pertaining to mainstreaming of governance approaches
    Oversee the implementation of all governance programming activities according to implementing strategies, procedures, work plans as well as donor requirements in order to achieve project deliverables.
    Work with sector coordinators to ensure that approaches such as Do No Harm, Conflict Sensitive Analysis, Social Network Analysis and Power Analysis are integrated to inform project design and implementation within all sectors.
    Promote coordination and cooperation, joint action and sharing of good practices and lessons learned between partner organizations and institutions. 
    Program monitoring and evaluation 
    With the M and E manger, oversee the development and use of quality monitoring information systems, and impact evaluation tools. Ensure that the data produced is used to inform decision-making and improve program quality
    Monitor program implementation against work plans and overall project objectives, documenting progress and achievements
    Ensure that program team are regularly using the monitoring for action tools and standards as well Comprehensive Online Measurement Effectiveness Tools (COMET) system.
    Ensure effective and high quality reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use capturing best practices to support program decision-making
    Conduct donor reporting, as required, in coordination with other Grants team, Outcome Area Leads, Program Coordinators, M and E manger and the DDP
    Lead in collaboration with REL Unit and the M&E advisor and lead the program impact evaluation in the Governance related Outcome Areas. 
    Finance and Grants Management 
    Conduct with the Governance & Rights team regular budget versus actual (BVA) analysis;
    Assist in the development and realignment program budgets in collaboration with Finance Controller
    Ensure the proper management of program budget with respect to IRC and donors procedures, policies and requirements
    Ensure the implementation of project activities in line with approved budgets and spending plans 
    Governance & Rights Coordinator Job Requirements 
    Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, economics, political science or a related technical field
    Prior experience (minimum 5 years) in governance, protection, women’s protection sectors in a relevant management/ advisory role.
    Experience in community development, governance mainstreaming and/or (local) institutional strengthening strongly desired
    Experience in program design, technical writing and budget development and management. Project management experience in post-conflict context an advantage
    Practical experience working on institutional capacity assessments, analysis of results, and recommendations for appropriate interventions
    A strong understanding of structures and management systems within service delivery sectors
    Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies
    Strong skills in higher level program monitoring approaches including use of systematic evaluation tools
    Skills in communicating, knowledge-sharing and coordinating across sectors and work with consortiums
    Knowledge of local governance in protracted and post-conflict contexts, and of gender and inclusion strategies
    Must be comfortable working as part of a larger team in a complex, fluid and demanding management environment
    Motivation and drive to develop and grow the sector within the country program
    Willingness to live most of the time and travel within Somalia for designing and monitoring programs, staff interactions, and meeting with relevant stakeholders
    Fluent in English. Working knowledge of Somali a distinct advantage
    IRC leading the way from harm to home.

  • Executive Director

    Executive Director

    Responsibilities for the Executive Director Job
    Manage the division’s output and staff effectively with the aim of promoting and maintaining strong unity and sense of purpose within the program;
    Manage the division’s budget, in cooperation with the Finance Division and others in the division, to ensure adequate and timely oversight of resources and ensure that resources are allocated to maximize impact;
    Establish clear work plans for staff based in three continents and communicate priorities clearly and effectively and provide oversight and take responsibility for delegated assignments;
    Ensure that the workload of staff is manageable and the reporting lines are clear;
    Provide appropriate and timely feedback on staff performance and leadership on employee relations through effective communication, conflict mediation, guidance, coaching, and training, including with staff in supervisory positions;
    Operate in compliance with organizational regulations and rules, including the policies of applicable employee agreements; and
    Ensure the security of staff, information security, and security of interlocutors and partners in their work with HRW; ensure that staff receive appropriate training in security policies and procedures, and that relevant policies and procedures are implemented effectively; and oversee the security of offices under direct program supervision.
    Executive Director Job Qualifications
    An advanced (graduate) degree in law, human rights, African studies, international relations, public policy or a relevant field is required.
    A minimum of 10 years of extensive, varied experience in human rights work concerning Africa or comparable work including investigations, reporting, and advocacy, with at least five years in a management position is required.
    Extensive knowledge of and substantive senior-level experience working on human rights in Africa is required.
    Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively and work quickly and well under pressure are required.
    Capacity to serve as an effective spokesperson, advocate and activist is required.

  • Governance & Rights Coordinator (Somalia Country Program)

    Governance & Rights Coordinator (Somalia Country Program)

    Job Description/Responsibilities
    Program development and management Work with the Deputy-Director for Programs (DDP), Grant and Fund raising Coordinator, sector coordinators, Governance technical advisers and field staff to design, implement and review governance programming approaches and strategies for the IRC Somalia program
    Contribute to the development and implementation of the Country Strategic Action Plan and the Outcome and Evidence Framework for Somalia through committed investment in achievement of the plan objectives, meeting milestones and regular review of plans
    Lead and oversee proposals development within the Governance sector, support program development within other sectors pertaining to mainstreaming of governance approaches
    Oversee the implementation of all governance programming activities according to implementing strategies, procedures, work plans as well as donor requirements in order to achieve project deliverables.
    Work with sector coordinators to ensure that approaches such as Do No Harm, Conflict Sensitive Analysis, Social Network Analysis and Power Analysis are integrated to inform project design and implementation within all sectors.
    Promote coordination and cooperation, joint action and sharing of good practices and lessons learned between partner organizations and institutions.
    Program monitoring and evaluation With the M and E manger, oversee the development and use of quality monitoring information systems, and impact evaluation tools. Ensure that the data produced is used to inform decision-making and improve program quality
    Monitor program implementation against work plans and overall project objectives, documenting progress and achievements
    Ensure that program team are regularly using the monitoring for action tools and standards as well Comprehensive Online Measurement Effectiveness Tools (COMET) system.
    Ensure effective and high quality reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use capturing best practices to support program decision-making
    Conduct donor reporting, as required, in coordination with other Grants team, Outcome Area Leads, Program Coordinators, M and E manger and the DDP
    Lead in collaboration with REL Unit and the M&E advisor and lead the program impact evaluation in the Governance related Outcome Areas.
    Finance and Grants Management Conduct with the Governance & Rights team regular budget versus actual (BVA) analysis;
    Assist in the development and realignment program budgets in collaboration with Finance Controller
    Ensure the proper management of program budget with respect to IRC and donors procedures, policies and requirements
    Ensure the implementation of project activities in line with approved budgets and spending plans
    Representation, Coordination and Advocacy Network and partner with the relevant local authorities within Somalia, local NGOs, donors, other INGOs and UN bodies on relevant technical issues and develop effective partnerships
    Identify opportunities for funding for concepts and ideas developed by the IRC and partners
    Represent IRC in external coordination meetings with UN/ NGOs, donors, partners and government in Nairobi and within Somalia
    Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, and network to promote program linkages; working with the IRC technical unit and participation in the sector coordination
    Human Resource Management Line manage program manager(s) and oversee staff (officers and assistant officers) within the governance sector
    Recruit, orient and manage sector staff, creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes high performance, teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility
    Provide technical performance management (setting of objectives, appraisals and development plans) for staff and develop a capacity building plan for staff working on Governance related programs.
    Lead capacity building activities for staff on governance within other sectors.  
    Position and person requirements Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, economics, political science or a related technical field
    Prior experience (minimum 5 years) in governance, protection, women’s protection sectors in a relevant management/ advisory role.
    Experience in community development, governance mainstreaming and/or (local) institutional strengthening strongly desired
    Experience in program design, technical writing and budget development and management. Project management experience in post-conflict context an advantage
    Practical experience working on institutional capacity assessments, analysis of results, and recommendations for appropriate interventions
    A strong understanding of structures and management systems within service delivery sectors
    Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies
    Strong skills in higher level program monitoring approaches including use of systematic evaluation tools
    Skills in communicating, knowledge-sharing and coordinating across sectors and work with consortiums
    Knowledge of local governance in protracted and post-conflict contexts, and of gender and inclusion strategies
    Must be comfortable working as part of a larger team in a complex, fluid and demanding management environment
    Motivation and drive to develop and grow the sector within the country program
    Willingness to live most of the time and travel within Somalia for designing and monitoring programs, staff interactions, and meeting with relevant stakeholders
    Fluent in English. Working knowledge of Somali a distinct advantage

  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager

    Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager

    Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
     
    Lead the needs assessments and baseline surveys/data collection process prior to IRS campaigns.
    Lead establishment of routine M&E systems to support tracking of IRS program activities, progress, and performance.
    Improve programmatic monitoring efforts through managing the data collection of routine spray activities from county-based spray teams and reporting the data for internal and client use.
    Design, review and test M&E tools for reporting formats and data collection.
    Ensure appropriate skills are maintained with the national and county IRS staff through focused trainings for continued maintenance of the established M&E tracking systems.
    Track and report data on all project indicators to the Abt Home Office, PMI/Kenya and PMI/Washington. This includes regular updating of the project’s official Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.
    Prepare performance monitoring plans, including developing and defining program indicators and sources of data, as well as annual reports and other project documents.
    Conduct periodic internal Data Quality Assessments and prepare the project for possible external Data Quality Audits to ensure validity, integrity, precision, reliability and timeliness of all performance data, identifying gaps and suggesting corrective actions on time.
    The position requires frequent travel to IRS implementing counties and field sites for routine monitoring, program supervision, and support.
     
    Qualification requirements include the following:
     
    Masters Degree in a relevant social science field, such as Public Health/Environmental health, Community Health, or Statistics.
    At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience in program monitoring and evaluation and in research, with previous IRS or other malaria program experience desirable.
    Experience in MS Access, GIS applications; and GPS measurement data collection desirable.
    Experience and familiarity with USAID program monitoring and evaluation, and performance monitoring.
    Strong analytic and quantitative database management skills, budgeting and report writing.
    English language fluency.

  • Programme Officer Assistant Grants Manager

    Programme Officer Assistant Grants Manager

    Responsibilities for the Programme Officer Job
    This role will support four key outputs of the Girl Generation which include:
    Supporting the development of a social movement to end FGM in Kenya
    Social Change Communications (SCC) enabled by training Traner if Trainers who can scale up SCC across Kenya
    Kenya positive stories of change amplified at the national, regional and global levels
    Partnerships and resources leveraged to support work to end FGM in Kenya
    Guided by the above outputs the objectives of the role will be:
    To provide overall coordination and oversight of The Girl Generation’s end FGM activities in Senegal including those related to the End FGM Small Grants Programme.
    To coordinate implementation of The Girl Generation’s activities in Kenya by working in coordination with an in country event management agency to organise events, meetings, trainings and convenings.
    To develop and maintain a vibrant membership base for The Girl Generation in Kenya to contribute to the development for a social movement to end FGM in Kenya .
    To ensure that members are engaged with The Girl Generation and appropriately supported to effectively use social change communications in Kenya .
    To support the development of an ambassador program for The Girl Generation in Kenya by identifying appropriate members and leaders across the different ambassador categories identified by The Girl Generation.
    To be the public face and technical representative of The Girl Generation in Kenya .
    To identify evidence and stories of social change towards ending FGM, particularly from the grassroots level and from member organisations, to share with the core team for amplification at different levels.
    To support the establishment and development of partnerships across different stakeholders including media, local funders, INGOs to leverage resources for ending FGM in Kenya .
    To support the collection, interpretation and reporting of programme monitoring and evaluation data from Kenya, and the promotion of learning from across
    The Girl Generation and its partners.
    Programme Officer Job Qualifications
    Knowledge of Female Genital Mutilation including in the context of Kenya
    Understanding of behaviour change or social change communications
    High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
    Experience of meeting and events planning and management
    Good verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
    Strong networks among campaigners, organisations and government bodies working to end FGM.
    Networks with media contacts/partners in Kenya
    Understanding of monitoring and evaluation, data collection and reporting
    Fluency in English language skills, other local language desirable
    Ability to work with remote teams and with high sensitivity to cultural and social diversity
    A commitment to The Girl Generation’s founding principles, including the Do No Harm guidelines.
    Understanding of, and personal commitment to international human rights, particularly women’s and children’s rights.
    Willing and able to travel internationally
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