Deadline of this Job: 16 September 2022
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Safety Risk Management System
• Assist and monitor the development of country operation safety risk assessments (SRAs); supervise and endorse the assessment of safety levels; ensure that the safety level system is kept current
• Advise the SMT, CDs and area managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks
• Assist in the development of safety plans, including local safety rules (LSRs); standard operating procedures (SOPs); critical incident management plans (CIMPs); and minimum operating safety standards (MOSS)
• Support the implementation of safety improvement plans (SIPs), and assist in the implementation of staff capacity training plans, including the delivery and prioritization of training modules, specifically personal awareness, and safety training (PAST) and incident management team (IMT) training to country operations
• Undertake regular MOSS audits across the region
Technical support, advice, and capacity building
• Provide technical supervision and support to all senior safety staff across the region. Develop their skills and knowledge through constructive feedback, training events and supporting personal development goals
• Assist country offices with the selection, recruitment, and professional development of safety staff
• Provide regular analysis, statistics, and reporting on key developments within the region to ED and GHoS
• Provide safety advice as part of programme development and during programme implementation, including programme assessments
• Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change and key decision points
• Conduct ad hoc safety risk assessments post incident or due to low levels of MOSS compliance
• Ensure risk registers identify safety risks where relevant and work with SMT on identifying risk treatments and porgramme or operation access constraints
• Act as the focal point for technical advice on procurement and installation of safety-related equipment
• Provide strong oversight to consortium’s where DRC is involved to ensure that an appropriate level of duty of care is maintained
• Oversee the travel clearance request system to ensure compliance
Representation
• Be the focal point for safety co-ordination between relevant actors.
• Attend IAWG Regional Security Forum (RSF), INSO, UN and other relevant external fora
• Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC at security meetings
Incident and critical incident management and response
• Support the establishment and maintenance of the Nairobi CIMT and country-level IMTs
• Coordinate the CIMT in the event of a critical incident
• Ensure effective country-level CIMPs are in place
• Brief CIMT members on their responsibilities and ensure alternate members are available and briefed
• Assist in the management of safety incidents and provide timely and accurate incident reports
• Conduct After Action Reviews following a critical incident
About You
To be successful in this role, we expect you to be a positive, mature leader with a proven track record of developing and implementing safety related initiatives. You thrive in managing a wide range of responsibilities and can effectively communicate and coordinate regional safety processes. You are an effective people manager and enjoy working with teams of committed staff to build collaboration and capacity within the regional team and in support of country operations.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
• Relevant university degree (in lieu of degree, at least 8 years’ experience in the safety and security sector not including military experience)
• At least 5 years in security and safety management including international safety and security experience in several countries, preferably within EAGL region
• At least two years as a safety and security manager with an INGO at a country or regional level; preferably with experience in high-risk environments within sub-Saharan Africa
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized safety and security protocols and systems
• Ability to be flexible and demonstrate an innovative approach to safety risk management
• Substantial experience in information gathering, analysis and report writing, including conducting and producing high quality SRAs.
• Demonstrated experience with critical incident management
• Demonstrated experience with delivering effective safety-related training
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Stable, dedicated team-player with a good sense of humor and a high level of personal integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Safety Risk Management System
• Assist and monitor the development of country operation safety risk assessments (SRAs); supervise and endorse the assessment of safety levels; ensure that the safety level system is kept current
• Advise the SMT, CDs and area managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks
• Assist in the development of safety plans, including local safety rules (LSRs); standard operating procedures (SOPs); critical incident management plans (CIMPs); and minimum operating safety standards (MOSS)
• Support the implementation of safety improvement plans (SIPs), and assist in the implementation of staff capacity training plans, including the delivery and prioritization of training modules, specifically personal awareness, and safety training (PAST) and incident management team (IMT) training to country operations
• Undertake regular MOSS audits across the region
Technical support, advice, and capacity building
• Provide technical supervision and support to all senior safety staff across the region. Develop their skills and knowledge through constructive feedback, training events and supporting personal development goals
• Assist country offices with the selection, recruitment, and professional development of safety staff
• Provide regular analysis, statistics, and reporting on key developments within the region to ED and GHoS
• Provide safety advice as part of programme development and during programme implementation, including programme assessments
• Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change and key decision points
• Conduct ad hoc safety risk assessments post incident or due to low levels of MOSS compliance
• Ensure risk registers identify safety risks where relevant and work with SMT on identifying risk treatments and porgramme or operation access constraints
• Act as the focal point for technical advice on procurement and installation of safety-related equipment
• Provide strong oversight to consortium’s where DRC is involved to ensure that an appropriate level of duty of care is maintained
• Oversee the travel clearance request system to ensure compliance
Representation
• Be the focal point for safety co-ordination between relevant actors.
• Attend IAWG Regional Security Forum (RSF), INSO, UN and other relevant external fora
• Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC at security meetings
Incident and critical incident management and response
• Support the establishment and maintenance of the Nairobi CIMT and country-level IMTs
• Coordinate the CIMT in the event of a critical incident
• Ensure effective country-level CIMPs are in place
• Brief CIMT members on their responsibilities and ensure alternate members are available and briefed
• Assist in the management of safety incidents and provide timely and accurate incident reports
• Conduct After Action Reviews following a critical incident
About You
To be successful in this role, we expect you to be a positive, mature leader with a proven track record of developing and implementing safety related initiatives. You thrive in managing a wide range of responsibilities and can effectively communicate and coordinate regional safety processes. You are an effective people manager and enjoy working with teams of committed staff to build collaboration and capacity within the regional team and in support of country operations.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
• Relevant university degree (in lieu of degree, at least 8 years’ experience in the safety and security sector not including military experience)
• At least 5 years in security and safety management including international safety and security experience in several countries, preferably within EAGL region
• At least two years as a safety and security manager with an INGO at a country or regional level; preferably with experience in high-risk environments within sub-Saharan Africa
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized safety and security protocols and systems
• Ability to be flexible and demonstrate an innovative approach to safety risk management
• Substantial experience in information gathering, analysis and report writing, including conducting and producing high quality SRAs.
• Demonstrated experience with critical incident management
• Demonstrated experience with delivering effective safety-related training
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Stable, dedicated team-player with a good sense of humor and a high level of personal integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
Deadline of this Job: 15 September 2022
Job Purpose
Provide technical support and guide the successful implementation of the Livestock Sub-Sector of the Tana River Integrated Recovery Project in Tana River and Kilifi Counties. The Project Officer will ensure the effective and efficient community mobilization, implementation, monitoring and reporting of interventions directly related to livestock production and management aspects. In order to successfully accomplish this job purpose, the job holder must be a professional able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as a good example to others. Main Responsibilities Project
Planning and Implementation
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livestock Sub-Sector are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
• Participate in the preparation of overall and activity work plans and budgets (annual, quarterly, monthly & weekly) for the project specific activities,
• Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
• Be able to systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
• Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
• Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
Technical support
• Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the livestock sector project activities
• Collaborate with the local administration and relevant stakeholders in drought-stricken areas to identify project beneficiaries
• Conduct community mobilization and awareness sessions on project initiatives
• Work with the county livestock office, KFS, NEMA to build capacity of grazing management committees on participatory range management
• Support emergency feeds and supplementary nutrition for parent/breeding stock (goats & cattle) whilst ensuring compliance to relevant guidelines and procedures regarding 1) raw material procurement, raw material acceptance, raw material inspection, raw material unloading, raw material storage, raw material acquisition, raw material processing. 2) feed formula design, approval, sending and receiving, supervision and other procedures to ensure that the formula does not adversely affect feed product quality.3) Feed packaging, storage & transportation
• Build the capacity of farmers on correct usage of emergency feeds
• Enhance the farmers capacity on improved animal production and livestock marketing including slaughter & commercial offtakes as a risk mitigation measure.
• Integrate with the WASH sector to ensure provision of water livestock use
• Ensure child and adult safeguarding Livestock sub-sector interventions where relevant.
• Observe the Humanitarian imperatives, the Kenya Red Cross Code of Conduct and WV Partnership policy on disaster response to protect people affected by drought
• Enhance meaningful access, accountability, participation and empowerment of all project beneficiaries
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and inclusion in all the project activities
• Adhere to Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming and Environmental Considerations and safeguarding during project execution
Quality Assurance - M &E, Reporting and Documentation
• Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
• Effectively use BHA reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
• Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the DMEAL specialist.
• Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
• Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
• Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, BHA, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
• Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
• Ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis
Capacity building
• Mobilize and sensitize community for livestock sub-sector activities
• Build capacity of the grazing management committees on participatory range management
• Build the capacity of farmers on correct usage of emergency feeds
• Enhance the farmers capacity on improved animal production, livestock marketing and destocking
• Work together with other relevant stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills set on various livestock management aspects
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking
• Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key stakeholder forum/meetings at the County level
• Actively participate in County/sub-county food security technical working groups and relevant to policy forums.
• Ensure joint quarterly planning, implementation, monitoring and progress evaluation in partnership with Tana River and Kilifi county government departments of Agriculture and Livestock, National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), other NGOs, local community institutions and beneficiaries.
• Ensure communities are mobilized and participate in the project interventions
• Other duties
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
• Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Qualification & Skills
• Minimum two years of work experience in livestock development projects.
• Experience in Project Management including program design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community structures
• Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on livestock management in ASAL areas
• Must have ability to develop good working relationships/partnership developed with all stakeholders (GoK, INGOs)
• Excellent communication, Networking and advocacy skills
• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Animal Health Management, Livestock husbandry, Livestock Production, Veterinary Medicine or any other related discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• Experience in implementing livestock drought response projects is an added advantage
• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
• A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in entrepreneurship sector through training.
• Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
• Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational diversity challenges
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming/integration is desirable.
Provide technical support and guide the successful implementation of the Livestock Sub-Sector of the Tana River Integrated Recovery Project in Tana River and Kilifi Counties. The Project Officer will ensure the effective and efficient community mobilization, implementation, monitoring and reporting of interventions directly related to livestock production and management aspects. In order to successfully accomplish this job purpose, the job holder must be a professional able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as a good example to others. Main Responsibilities Project
Planning and Implementation
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livestock Sub-Sector are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
• Participate in the preparation of overall and activity work plans and budgets (annual, quarterly, monthly & weekly) for the project specific activities,
• Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
• Be able to systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
• Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
• Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
Technical support
• Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the livestock sector project activities
• Collaborate with the local administration and relevant stakeholders in drought-stricken areas to identify project beneficiaries
• Conduct community mobilization and awareness sessions on project initiatives
• Work with the county livestock office, KFS, NEMA to build capacity of grazing management committees on participatory range management
• Support emergency feeds and supplementary nutrition for parent/breeding stock (goats & cattle) whilst ensuring compliance to relevant guidelines and procedures regarding 1) raw material procurement, raw material acceptance, raw material inspection, raw material unloading, raw material storage, raw material acquisition, raw material processing. 2) feed formula design, approval, sending and receiving, supervision and other procedures to ensure that the formula does not adversely affect feed product quality.3) Feed packaging, storage & transportation
• Build the capacity of farmers on correct usage of emergency feeds
• Enhance the farmers capacity on improved animal production and livestock marketing including slaughter & commercial offtakes as a risk mitigation measure.
• Integrate with the WASH sector to ensure provision of water livestock use
• Ensure child and adult safeguarding Livestock sub-sector interventions where relevant.
• Observe the Humanitarian imperatives, the Kenya Red Cross Code of Conduct and WV Partnership policy on disaster response to protect people affected by drought
• Enhance meaningful access, accountability, participation and empowerment of all project beneficiaries
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and inclusion in all the project activities
• Adhere to Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming and Environmental Considerations and safeguarding during project execution
Quality Assurance - M &E, Reporting and Documentation
• Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
• Effectively use BHA reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
• Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the DMEAL specialist.
• Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
• Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
• Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, BHA, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
• Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
• Ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis
Capacity building
• Mobilize and sensitize community for livestock sub-sector activities
• Build capacity of the grazing management committees on participatory range management
• Build the capacity of farmers on correct usage of emergency feeds
• Enhance the farmers capacity on improved animal production, livestock marketing and destocking
• Work together with other relevant stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills set on various livestock management aspects
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking
• Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key stakeholder forum/meetings at the County level
• Actively participate in County/sub-county food security technical working groups and relevant to policy forums.
• Ensure joint quarterly planning, implementation, monitoring and progress evaluation in partnership with Tana River and Kilifi county government departments of Agriculture and Livestock, National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), other NGOs, local community institutions and beneficiaries.
• Ensure communities are mobilized and participate in the project interventions
• Other duties
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
• Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Qualification & Skills
• Minimum two years of work experience in livestock development projects.
• Experience in Project Management including program design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community structures
• Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on livestock management in ASAL areas
• Must have ability to develop good working relationships/partnership developed with all stakeholders (GoK, INGOs)
• Excellent communication, Networking and advocacy skills
• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Animal Health Management, Livestock husbandry, Livestock Production, Veterinary Medicine or any other related discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• Experience in implementing livestock drought response projects is an added advantage
• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
• A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in entrepreneurship sector through training.
• Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
• Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational diversity challenges
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming/integration is desirable.
To support in the implementation and monitoring of sanitation and hygiene activities in the area programme especially in community mobilization. This role will contribute to increasing sanitation coverage and hygiene promotion in efforts towards achieving SDG 6: to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Main Responsibilities
Technical Support
• Facilitate timely and quality implementation of Sanitation and Hygiene project.
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Sanitation and Hygiene initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation.
• Facilitate field visit for all respective line ministries to inspect progress of works and validate all the inspection reports (this includes quantified work done)
• Facilitate communities to identify viable Sanitation projects and ensure their participation in the implementation of the same
• Ensure cross cutting themes are integrated into the S&H project
• Conduct CLTS interventions and facilitation of declarations of ODF Villages
• Participate in Child Sponsorship Management
• Develop timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with Cluster Manager, other sector specialists
• Mobilize the community for community contribution for project interventions
Quality Assurance
• Supervise and Monitor Sanitation and Hygiene interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations, WHO and the SPHERE standards.
• Development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets).
• Facilitate S&H project surveys (Assessments & Baselines) and evaluations.
• Develop quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donors and WV Kenya requirements.
• Document and disseminate best practices on Sanitation and Hygiene projects in the ADP.
• Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• Ensures participatory monthly data collection are conducted (involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools
• Contextualization and utilization of reporting guidelines
Advocacy, Engagement with strategic partners, Linkages and networks & partnership development
• Representation of WV Kenya in key S&H stakeholder forums/meetings at the Ward, Sub-County levels.
• Facilitate community education on Laws, Policies and Standards on S&H Service delivery
• Provide support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery.
• Ensure communities are mobilized and participate in their S&H projects
Any Other: Support any other duty on needs basis
Qualification & Skills
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with regard to designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, sanitation and hygiene projects, both at community level and also at facilities such as schools and health facilities
• Knowledge of behaviour change models such as Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Sanitation Marketing, Nurturing Care Groups and Design for Behaviour Change models
• Wide experience in development work in sanitation and hygiene in the NGO sector
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Environmental Health or any other relevant qualification from a recognized and accredited university.
• Must be a results-oriented person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
• Excellent communication skills, used to speak in public and work dynamically with adults and children. Knowledge of community capacity building.
• Expertise in partnership and collaborations with community, county governments and other S&H related institutions.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals.
• Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals and especially Goal No. 6 on Water and Sanitation
• Knowledge of implementation of sanitation and hygiene interventions in disaster/emergency situations
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
• Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
To plan, implement, monitor and document all Markets and Cash transfer activities in a semi-arid to arid context within the designated BHA project sites in Kajiado/ Kitui/ Makueni/ Kwale/ Kilifi/ Tana River Counties. Provide necessary technical support on Cash Transfer initiatives, identification and registration of beneficiaries, Related trainings, Stakeholders engagement, Market Assessment, follow-up, targeted community members, stakeholders and partners and also provide feedback and reports to the Project Manager including National Office within stipulated timeframes.
Major Responsibilities
• Responsible for the implementation of the all Humanitarian Cash & Markets activities in the County with focus on Food Assistance
• Contribute to effective and timely community-led identification and registration of Cash Transfer beneficiaries.
• Mobilize and sensitize representatives from line Government ministries, County Government and other stakeholders to proactively take part in strengthening community Structures.
• Identify/map out all existing players in Cash/Food Assistance programs in the project areas.
• Develop and impart necessary trainings for staff, community members and partners related to Cash & Voucher strategies.
• Jointly with partners take part in participatory assessments to inform best Cash & Voucher programming approaches.
• Support the implementation of Cash & Markets Initiatives through cash-based programming and or through other applicable approaches.
• Develop and maintain networks with partners and other stakeholders in the County and Sub County where the project is domiciled in order to maximize the impact of Cash & Markets efforts.
• Liaise with the Cash & Markets Technical Lead, Project Manager, and the DRR/DM Coordinator to effectively support the project to carry out all Cash & Markets Initiatives – assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations - in accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all Cash & Markets interventions.
• Ensure Adherence to the CVP Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) in rolling out the Cash & Markets Initiatives.
• Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports for forwarding to the Project Manager and to the National Office capturing the progress against approved work plans and budgets.
• Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon.
• Set up and build capacity of the Community Based Feedback Structures across the project sites
• Regularly document success stories, key learnings/innovation for sharing across the partnership.
• Adapt context specific digital processes on Cash & Markets activities
• Set up monitoring, accountability and learning systems to CVP programs: CHD, CRM among others
• In Collaboration with the Cash & Markets Technical lead and the M&E, to facilitate market monitoring and document lessons for sharing internally and with key partners
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project M & E Officer to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the Cash & Markets component
• Promote the use of digital systems (LMMS) for Activity tracking, Beneficiaries registration, Cash Distribution/Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) monitoring and humanitarian accountability and document lessons and share best practices to different stakeholders.
• Ensure regular program reports are generated and shared internally: Activity reports, Monthly reports, Semi Annual and Annual Reports.
• Ensure internal control systems are in placed to identify and manage potential risks associated with cash Transfer at the community level.
• Capacity assessment and training facilitation on the identified gaps to project staff and partners
• Develop and impart necessary trainings for staff, community members and partners related to Cash & Voucher Interventions, to enable them effectively implement innovative digital solutions.
• Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of Community structures and project staff to ensure delivery of the desired results.
• Technical review and support the key project design documents and reports within DMT and across the WVK TPs
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Cluster Manager, and Project Manager or designees.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for WVK to strengthen Cash & Markets initiatives in the County
Qualification & Skills
• Bachelor degree in the fields of: Social Science, Science in Economics, Statistics or related field. A postgraduate training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Agriculture or related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in Cash & Voucher Based Programming including Market Price Monitoring, Community Based Beneficiary Targeting and Registration Process, and Implementing Cash for Work/Asset Interventions in an emergency Response Context.
• Strong evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Financial Service Providers (FSPs).
• Experience working with both local and internal partners to design programs, implement or build capacity
• Experience in setting up functioning monitoring and accountability systems
• Understanding of program design process, and monitoring/evaluation Processes
• Management of complex government/institutionally funded programs/projects
• Highly flexible and organized, able to coordinate Community, Partners and Stakeholders including private sector players and guide the technical decision-making process.
• Demonstrate experience in Integration of Faith & Development in Disaster Management and beyond
• Able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and willing to take on new tasks on an ad hoc basis as assigned by the supervisor
• Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment while adhering to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility, ability to coordinate and build consensus.
• Ability to work well in and promote teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders
• Team player
• Ability to provide support and training to staff and partners on project requirements
• Basic financial awareness, with the ability to support budget development
• Strong partnership and networking skills
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and detail orientation, even under time pressure
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet) required
• Willing and able to travel within and outside the county for work assignments and/or to attend stakeholders’ meetings and events
• Previous experience in cash & food assistance is desirable
• Proficient in written and spoken Kiswahili and English.
Job Purpose
Provide technical support and guide the successful implementation of the Livestock Sub-Sector of the Tana River Integrated Recovery Project in Tana River and Kilifi Counties. The Project Officer will ensure the effective and efficient community mobilization, implementation, monitoring and reporting of interventions directly related to livestock production and management aspects. In order to successfully accomplish this job purpose, the job holder must be a professional able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as a good example to others. Main Responsibilities Project
Planning and Implementation
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livestock Sub-Sector are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
• Participate in the preparation of overall and activity work plans and budgets (annual, quarterly, monthly & weekly) for the project specific activities,
• Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
• Be able to systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
• Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
• Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
Technical support
• Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the livestock sector project activities
• Collaborate with the local administration and relevant stakeholders in drought-stricken areas to identify project beneficiaries
• Conduct community mobilization and awareness sessions on project initiatives
• Work with the county livestock office, KFS, NEMA to build capacity of grazing management committees on participatory range management
• Support emergency feeds and supplementary nutrition for parent/breeding stock (goats & cattle) whilst ensuring compliance to relevant guidelines and procedures regarding 1) raw material procurement, raw material acceptance, raw material inspection, raw material unloading, raw material storage, raw material acquisition, raw material processing. 2) feed formula design, approval, sending and receiving, supervision and other procedures to ensure that the formula does not adversely affect feed product quality.3) Feed packaging, storage & transportation
• Build the capacity of farmers on correct usage of emergency feeds
• Enhance the farmers capacity on improved animal production and livestock marketing including slaughter & commercial offtakes as a risk mitigation measure.
• Integrate with the WASH sector to ensure provision of water livestock use
• Ensure child and adult safeguarding Livestock sub-sector interventions where relevant.
• Observe the Humanitarian imperatives, the Kenya Red Cross Code of Conduct and WV Partnership policy on disaster response to protect people affected by drought
• Enhance meaningful access, accountability, participation and empowerment of all project beneficiaries
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and inclusion in all the project activities
• Adhere to Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming and Environmental Considerations and safeguarding during project execution
Quality Assurance - M &E, Reporting and Documentation
• Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
• Effectively use BHA reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
• Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the DMEAL specialist.
• Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
• Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
• Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, BHA, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
• Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
• Ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis
Capacity building
• Mobilize and sensitize community for livestock sub-sector activities
• Build capacity of the grazing management committees on participatory range management
• Build the capacity of farmers on correct usage of emergency feeds
• Enhance the farmers capacity on improved animal production, livestock marketing and destocking
• Work together with other relevant stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills set on various livestock management aspects
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking
• Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key stakeholder forum/meetings at the County level
• Actively participate in County/sub-county food security technical working groups and relevant to policy forums.
• Ensure joint quarterly planning, implementation, monitoring and progress evaluation in partnership with Tana River and Kilifi county government departments of Agriculture and Livestock, National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), other NGOs, local community institutions and beneficiaries.
• Ensure communities are mobilized and participate in the project interventions
• Other duties
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
• Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Qualification & Skills
• Minimum two years of work experience in livestock development projects.
• Experience in Project Management including program design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community structures
• Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on livestock management in ASAL areas
• Must have ability to develop good working relationships/partnership developed with all stakeholders (GoK, INGOs)
• Excellent communication, Networking and advocacy skills
• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Animal Health Management, Livestock husbandry, Livestock Production, Veterinary Medicine or any other related discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• Experience in implementing livestock drought response projects is an added advantage
• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
• A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in entrepreneurship sector through training.
• Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
• Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational diversity challenges
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming/integration is desirable.
Deadline of this Job: 15 September 2022
Job PurposeProvide technical support and guide the successful implementation of the Livestock Sub-Sector of the Tana River Integrated Recovery Project in Tana River and Kilifi Counties. The Project Officer will ensure the effective and efficient community mobilization, implementation, monitoring and reporting of interventions directly related to livestock production and management aspects. In order to successfully accomplish this job purpose, the job holder must be a professional able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as a good example to others. Main Responsibilities Project
Planning and Implementation
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livestock Sub-Sector are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
• Participate in the preparation of overall and activity work plans and budgets (annual, quarterly, monthly & weekly) for the project specific activities,
• Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
• Be able to systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
• Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
• Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
Technical support
• Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the livestock sector project activities
• Collaborate with the local administration and relevant stakeholders in drought-stricken areas to identify project beneficiaries
• Conduct community mobilization and awareness sessions on project initiatives
• Work with the county livestock office, KFS, NEMA to build capacity of grazing management committees on participatory range management
• Support emergency feeds and supplementary nutrition for parent/breeding stock (goats & cattle) whilst ensuring compliance to relevant guidelines and procedures regarding 1) raw material procurement, raw material acceptance, raw material inspection, raw material unloading, raw material storage, raw material acquisition, raw material processing. 2) feed formula design, approval, sending and receiving, supervision and other procedures to ensure that the formula does not adversely affect feed product quality.3) Feed packaging, storage & transportation
• Build the capacity of farmers on correct usage of emergency feeds
• Enhance the farmers capacity on improved animal production and livestock marketing including slaughter & commercial offtakes as a risk mitigation measure.
• Integrate with the WASH sector to ensure provision of water livestock use
• Ensure child and adult safeguarding Livestock sub-sector interventions where relevant.
• Observe the Humanitarian imperatives, the Kenya Red Cross Code of Conduct and WV Partnership policy on disaster response to protect people affected by drought
• Enhance meaningful access, accountability, participation and empowerment of all project beneficiaries
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and inclusion in all the project activities
• Adhere to Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming and Environmental Considerations and safeguarding during project execution
Quality Assurance - M &E, Reporting and Documentation
• Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
• Effectively use BHA reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
• Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the DMEAL specialist.
• Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
• Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
• Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, BHA, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
• Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
• Ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis
Capacity building
• Mobilize and sensitize community for livestock sub-sector activities
• Build capacity of the grazing management committees on participatory range management
• Build the capacity of farmers on correct usage of emergency feeds
• Enhance the farmers capacity on improved animal production, livestock marketing and destocking
• Work together with other relevant stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills set on various livestock management aspects
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking
• Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key stakeholder forum/meetings at the County level
• Actively participate in County/sub-county food security technical working groups and relevant to policy forums.
• Ensure joint quarterly planning, implementation, monitoring and progress evaluation in partnership with Tana River and Kilifi county government departments of Agriculture and Livestock, National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), other NGOs, local community institutions and beneficiaries.
• Ensure communities are mobilized and participate in the project interventions
• Other duties
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
• Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Qualification & Skills
• Minimum two years of work experience in livestock development projects.
• Experience in Project Management including program design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community structures
• Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on livestock management in ASAL areas
• Must have ability to develop good working relationships/partnership developed with all stakeholders (GoK, INGOs)
• Excellent communication, Networking and advocacy skills
• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Animal Health Management, Livestock husbandry, Livestock Production, Veterinary Medicine or any other related discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• Experience in implementing livestock drought response projects is an added advantage
• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
• A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in entrepreneurship sector through training.
• Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
• Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational diversity challenges
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming/integration is desirable.
Deadline of this Job: 15 September 2022
Job PurposeTo support in the implementation and monitoring of sanitation and hygiene activities in the area programme especially in community mobilization. This role will contribute to increasing sanitation coverage and hygiene promotion in efforts towards achieving SDG 6: to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Main Responsibilities
Technical Support
• Facilitate timely and quality implementation of Sanitation and Hygiene project.
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Sanitation and Hygiene initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation.
• Facilitate field visit for all respective line ministries to inspect progress of works and validate all the inspection reports (this includes quantified work done)
• Facilitate communities to identify viable Sanitation projects and ensure their participation in the implementation of the same
• Ensure cross cutting themes are integrated into the S&H project
• Conduct CLTS interventions and facilitation of declarations of ODF Villages
• Participate in Child Sponsorship Management
• Develop timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with Cluster Manager, other sector specialists
• Mobilize the community for community contribution for project interventions
Quality Assurance
• Supervise and Monitor Sanitation and Hygiene interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations, WHO and the SPHERE standards.
• Development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets).
• Facilitate S&H project surveys (Assessments & Baselines) and evaluations.
• Develop quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donors and WV Kenya requirements.
• Document and disseminate best practices on Sanitation and Hygiene projects in the ADP.
• Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• Ensures participatory monthly data collection are conducted (involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools
• Contextualization and utilization of reporting guidelines
Advocacy, Engagement with strategic partners, Linkages and networks & partnership development
• Representation of WV Kenya in key S&H stakeholder forums/meetings at the Ward, Sub-County levels.
• Facilitate community education on Laws, Policies and Standards on S&H Service delivery
• Provide support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery.
• Ensure communities are mobilized and participate in their S&H projects
Any Other: Support any other duty on needs basis
Qualification & Skills
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with regard to designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, sanitation and hygiene projects, both at community level and also at facilities such as schools and health facilities
• Knowledge of behaviour change models such as Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Sanitation Marketing, Nurturing Care Groups and Design for Behaviour Change models
• Wide experience in development work in sanitation and hygiene in the NGO sector
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Environmental Health or any other relevant qualification from a recognized and accredited university.
• Must be a results-oriented person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
• Excellent communication skills, used to speak in public and work dynamically with adults and children. Knowledge of community capacity building.
• Expertise in partnership and collaborations with community, county governments and other S&H related institutions.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals.
• Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals and especially Goal No. 6 on Water and Sanitation
• Knowledge of implementation of sanitation and hygiene interventions in disaster/emergency situations
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
• Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
Deadline of this Job: 15 September 2022
Job PurposeTo plan, implement, monitor and document all Markets and Cash transfer activities in a semi-arid to arid context within the designated BHA project sites in Kajiado/ Kitui/ Makueni/ Kwale/ Kilifi/ Tana River Counties. Provide necessary technical support on Cash Transfer initiatives, identification and registration of beneficiaries, Related trainings, Stakeholders engagement, Market Assessment, follow-up, targeted community members, stakeholders and partners and also provide feedback and reports to the Project Manager including National Office within stipulated timeframes.
Major Responsibilities
• Responsible for the implementation of the all Humanitarian Cash & Markets activities in the County with focus on Food Assistance
• Contribute to effective and timely community-led identification and registration of Cash Transfer beneficiaries.
• Mobilize and sensitize representatives from line Government ministries, County Government and other stakeholders to proactively take part in strengthening community Structures.
• Identify/map out all existing players in Cash/Food Assistance programs in the project areas.
• Develop and impart necessary trainings for staff, community members and partners related to Cash & Voucher strategies.
• Jointly with partners take part in participatory assessments to inform best Cash & Voucher programming approaches.
• Support the implementation of Cash & Markets Initiatives through cash-based programming and or through other applicable approaches.
• Develop and maintain networks with partners and other stakeholders in the County and Sub County where the project is domiciled in order to maximize the impact of Cash & Markets efforts.
• Liaise with the Cash & Markets Technical Lead, Project Manager, and the DRR/DM Coordinator to effectively support the project to carry out all Cash & Markets Initiatives – assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations - in accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all Cash & Markets interventions.
• Ensure Adherence to the CVP Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) in rolling out the Cash & Markets Initiatives.
• Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports for forwarding to the Project Manager and to the National Office capturing the progress against approved work plans and budgets.
• Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon.
• Set up and build capacity of the Community Based Feedback Structures across the project sites
• Regularly document success stories, key learnings/innovation for sharing across the partnership.
• Adapt context specific digital processes on Cash & Markets activities
• Set up monitoring, accountability and learning systems to CVP programs: CHD, CRM among others
• In Collaboration with the Cash & Markets Technical lead and the M&E, to facilitate market monitoring and document lessons for sharing internally and with key partners
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project M & E Officer to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the Cash & Markets component
• Promote the use of digital systems (LMMS) for Activity tracking, Beneficiaries registration, Cash Distribution/Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) monitoring and humanitarian accountability and document lessons and share best practices to different stakeholders.
• Ensure regular program reports are generated and shared internally: Activity reports, Monthly reports, Semi Annual and Annual Reports.
• Ensure internal control systems are in placed to identify and manage potential risks associated with cash Transfer at the community level.
• Capacity assessment and training facilitation on the identified gaps to project staff and partners
• Develop and impart necessary trainings for staff, community members and partners related to Cash & Voucher Interventions, to enable them effectively implement innovative digital solutions.
• Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of Community structures and project staff to ensure delivery of the desired results.
• Technical review and support the key project design documents and reports within DMT and across the WVK TPs
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Cluster Manager, and Project Manager or designees.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for WVK to strengthen Cash & Markets initiatives in the County
Qualification & Skills
• Bachelor degree in the fields of: Social Science, Science in Economics, Statistics or related field. A postgraduate training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Agriculture or related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in Cash & Voucher Based Programming including Market Price Monitoring, Community Based Beneficiary Targeting and Registration Process, and Implementing Cash for Work/Asset Interventions in an emergency Response Context.
• Strong evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Financial Service Providers (FSPs).
• Experience working with both local and internal partners to design programs, implement or build capacity
• Experience in setting up functioning monitoring and accountability systems
• Understanding of program design process, and monitoring/evaluation Processes
• Management of complex government/institutionally funded programs/projects
• Highly flexible and organized, able to coordinate Community, Partners and Stakeholders including private sector players and guide the technical decision-making process.
• Demonstrate experience in Integration of Faith & Development in Disaster Management and beyond
• Able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and willing to take on new tasks on an ad hoc basis as assigned by the supervisor
• Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment while adhering to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility, ability to coordinate and build consensus.
• Ability to work well in and promote teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders
• Team player
• Ability to provide support and training to staff and partners on project requirements
• Basic financial awareness, with the ability to support budget development
• Strong partnership and networking skills
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and detail orientation, even under time pressure
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet) required
• Willing and able to travel within and outside the county for work assignments and/or to attend stakeholders’ meetings and events
• Previous experience in cash & food assistance is desirable
• Proficient in written and spoken Kiswahili and English.
Deadline of this Job: 15 September 2022
Purpose of role:
• To serve as the connector to the National Core Community & Health Informatics teams, County Health Management Teams & Partners. Increase demand and coverage of digitization and digital tools to drive impact within the community health space. Drive community health systems strengthening and collaboratively manage projects from end to end.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the connector to the National Core Community & Health Informatics teams & Partners.
• Lead demand and coverage of digitization and digital tools to drive impact within the community health space.
• Support in relevant policy formulation & resource mobilization at the National and county level.
• Drive community health systems strengthening and collaboratively manage projects from end to end.
• Coaching and mentorship of government teams on performance management (DESC).
• Lead the use of digital tools to drive health programming with a focus on data usage to identify opportunities for improvement of health impact.
• Drive the utilization of the M&E Framework to measure performance and impact.
• Develop and implement project plans with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.
• Outline objectives, expectations, plans, resource requirements, and budgets and coordinate resources with LG and partners/stakeholders.
• Offer technical support in the development of strategic and operational plans at the national level.
• Build strong partnerships with public officials, policymakers, and other implementing partners to determine the best ways that Living Goods sustains our relationships with National Government.
• Strengthen awareness of LG work at the National and County levels through strategic advocacy and BCC efforts.
• To supervise, coach & mentor the county and sub-county rollout teams.
• Make a case for prioritization of community health amongst donors, national governments as well as partners.
• Advocate/ Champion the e-CHIS agenda at the National & county levels.
• Lead partnerships with Government, donors, and implementing partners at the National & County level.
• Support health policies development and implementation at both National & County Levels.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s in health, social sciences, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years experience working in public health programs or research.
Competencies & Attributes:
• Managerial experience in a senior position.
• Experience in health system strengthening and working with Government.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Supports in oral interpretation from Somali to English, and English to Somali during confidential interviews in places of detention and prisons, ICRC disseminations and activities related to the restoration of family links, and protection of the civilian population
• Supports the department in gathering, analysing and processing key protection-related information from public sources
• Translates correspondence, newspapers articles and other essential documents from Somali to English and vice versa
• Assists in the preparation of dissemination material adapted to the Somali context
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Linguistics
• 4 years’ experience in a similar field in a Humanitarian organization
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)/ International Human Rights Law (IHRL) is an asset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali language
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
We Offer
• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
• Lead the development, implementation and consolidation of the PCS and LL activities. Provide oversight for PCS including all aspects of program quality, program management, representation, and human resources. Supports CR in his/her role as the primary point of contact for PCS and LL including engagement with public, private and non-government stakeholders.
• Model trust and mutual respect when engaging partners and strengthening partner capacity.
• Lead on Development and implementation of PCS workplan based on partner assessments and priorities
• Lead the development and adoption of a common language around partnership, and capacity strengthening among CRS and partner staff.
• Develop and implement the country program PCS strategy toward strengthening the capacity of the strategic partners as local leaders
• Develop new and leverage existing policy relevant evidence to increase funder and policy maker understanding of effective local leadership
• Develop and maintain PCS systems, structures and staffing that document local leadership
• Build and/or maintain strong and effective relationships between CRS and partners, through the committed application of Partnership Principles and other relevant methods.
• Ensure colleagues have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to work collaboratively and effectively with faith-based partners and government partners.
• Lead the application of specific methodologies, including partnership reflections and scorecards, designed to ensure the appropriateness and quality of the partnerships.
• Lead and mentor others in using CRS capacity assessment tools, accompaniment approaches and capacity strengthening plans that respond to organizational weaknesses.
• Lead others on a range of adult learning approaches and their appropriate application for capacity building with partners.
• Ensure strategic objectives and results for PCS and LL are accomplished and meet technical quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts. Lead quarterly PCS and LL review of implementation plans.
• Coordinate with M&E department to oversee the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate PCS and LL forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting and reporting outcomes.
• Manage and mitigate risk. Ensure compliance is at a forefront in delivering PCS and LL, including review capacity strengthening of partners to develop budgets, finance and administration, and reporting to their donors.
• Coordinate relationships with various CRS Kenya/Somalia departments . Contribute to coordination of roles and activities of staff from these departments in implementation of PCS and LL activities in line with CRS partnership principles. Exert influence without having direct supervision
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high quality training and technical assistance.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, HR Manager, Business Development Specialist, Chief of Parties, Programming staff, Finance Manager, Risk & Compliance Manager, Country Manager (Somalia), Emergency Coordinator (Somalia) Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.
External: Donor, government agencies, partner INGOs and local NGOs, peer agencies, community representatives, private sector actors, including financial institutions.
Purpose of role:
• To serve as the connector to the National Core Community & Health Informatics teams, County Health Management Teams & Partners. Increase demand and coverage of digitization and digital tools to drive impact within the community health space. Drive community health systems strengthening and collaboratively manage projects from end to end.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the connector to the National Core Community & Health Informatics teams & Partners.
• Lead demand and coverage of digitization and digital tools to drive impact within the community health space.
• Support in relevant policy formulation & resource mobilization at the National and county level.
• Drive community health systems strengthening and collaboratively manage projects from end to end.
• Coaching and mentorship of government teams on performance management (DESC).
• Lead the use of digital tools to drive health programming with a focus on data usage to identify opportunities for improvement of health impact.
• Drive the utilization of the M&E Framework to measure performance and impact.
• Develop and implement project plans with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.
• Outline objectives, expectations, plans, resource requirements, and budgets and coordinate resources with LG and partners/stakeholders.
• Offer technical support in the development of strategic and operational plans at the national level.
• Build strong partnerships with public officials, policymakers, and other implementing partners to determine the best ways that Living Goods sustains our relationships with National Government.
• Strengthen awareness of LG work at the National and County levels through strategic advocacy and BCC efforts.
• To supervise, coach & mentor the county and sub-county rollout teams.
• Make a case for prioritization of community health amongst donors, national governments as well as partners.
• Advocate/ Champion the e-CHIS agenda at the National & county levels.
• Lead partnerships with Government, donors, and implementing partners at the National & County level.
• Support health policies development and implementation at both National & County Levels.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s in health, social sciences, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years experience working in public health programs or research.
Competencies & Attributes:
• Managerial experience in a senior position.
• Experience in health system strengthening and working with Government.
Deadline of this Job: 12 September 2022
• Supports in oral interpretation from Somali to English, and English to Somali during confidential interviews in places of detention and prisons, ICRC disseminations and activities related to the restoration of family links, and protection of the civilian population
• Supports the department in gathering, analysing and processing key protection-related information from public sources
• Translates correspondence, newspapers articles and other essential documents from Somali to English and vice versa
• Assists in the preparation of dissemination material adapted to the Somali context
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Linguistics
• 4 years’ experience in a similar field in a Humanitarian organization
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)/ International Human Rights Law (IHRL) is an asset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali language
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
We Offer
• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
Deadline of this Job: 16 September 2022
Job Responsibilities:• Lead the development, implementation and consolidation of the PCS and LL activities. Provide oversight for PCS including all aspects of program quality, program management, representation, and human resources. Supports CR in his/her role as the primary point of contact for PCS and LL including engagement with public, private and non-government stakeholders.
• Model trust and mutual respect when engaging partners and strengthening partner capacity.
• Lead on Development and implementation of PCS workplan based on partner assessments and priorities
• Lead the development and adoption of a common language around partnership, and capacity strengthening among CRS and partner staff.
• Develop and implement the country program PCS strategy toward strengthening the capacity of the strategic partners as local leaders
• Develop new and leverage existing policy relevant evidence to increase funder and policy maker understanding of effective local leadership
• Develop and maintain PCS systems, structures and staffing that document local leadership
• Build and/or maintain strong and effective relationships between CRS and partners, through the committed application of Partnership Principles and other relevant methods.
• Ensure colleagues have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to work collaboratively and effectively with faith-based partners and government partners.
• Lead the application of specific methodologies, including partnership reflections and scorecards, designed to ensure the appropriateness and quality of the partnerships.
• Lead and mentor others in using CRS capacity assessment tools, accompaniment approaches and capacity strengthening plans that respond to organizational weaknesses.
• Lead others on a range of adult learning approaches and their appropriate application for capacity building with partners.
• Ensure strategic objectives and results for PCS and LL are accomplished and meet technical quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and budget forecasts. Lead quarterly PCS and LL review of implementation plans.
• Coordinate with M&E department to oversee the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate PCS and LL forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting and reporting outcomes.
• Manage and mitigate risk. Ensure compliance is at a forefront in delivering PCS and LL, including review capacity strengthening of partners to develop budgets, finance and administration, and reporting to their donors.
• Coordinate relationships with various CRS Kenya/Somalia departments . Contribute to coordination of roles and activities of staff from these departments in implementation of PCS and LL activities in line with CRS partnership principles. Exert influence without having direct supervision
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high quality training and technical assistance.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, HR Manager, Business Development Specialist, Chief of Parties, Programming staff, Finance Manager, Risk & Compliance Manager, Country Manager (Somalia), Emergency Coordinator (Somalia) Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.
External: Donor, government agencies, partner INGOs and local NGOs, peer agencies, community representatives, private sector actors, including financial institutions.
Deadline of this Job: 16 September 2022
Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Review and where necessary provide guidance on improvement of LIPs MEAL operating manual.
• Effectively manage all activities related to the collection, management, analysis, reporting, storage, and backup of project data from all sources and in prescribed formats and reporting platforms.
• Support LIPs to implement activities according to annual detailed implementation plans (DIPs) and ensure compliance with CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPPs) and donor MEAL requirements.
• Conduct data analysis using appropriate statistical package and share findings for use in decision making.
• Review and where necessary improve current practices, tools and guidance to ensure optimal project data quality, authenticity, and accuracy including periodic data quality assessments, data cleaning, and verification before reporting within the CTWWC initiative, amongst partners and to donors.
• Provide MEAL technical support to LIPs especially as it relates to case management monitoring systems, contributions to CPIMS, and regular tracking of CTWWC indicators.
• Work with the LIPs’ staff to oversee LIP rollout, linking and management of Feedback Complaints and Response Mechanisms (FCRM).
• Develop and implement a mentorship program for LIPs on available databases and CTWWC reporting tools.
• Support the use of technology for monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
• Foster respectful relationships with community members and stakeholders including LIPs and Government of Kenya stakeholders including Department of Children Services (DCS) and promote honesty and integrity between CRS and partner staff in MEAL work.
• Participate as a member of the Global CTWWC MEAL team, including attending monthly meetings
• Support the SPO MEAL with planning, facilitation and reporting on quarterly and annual reporting and reflection activities
• Support SPO MEAL with evaluation and learning activities, including outcome level data collection, analysis and use, case file reviews and KAP surveys
Required/Desired Foreign Language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, able to write reports
Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Review and where necessary provide guidance on improvement of LIPs MEAL operating manual.
• Effectively manage all activities related to the collection, management, analysis, reporting, storage, and backup of project data from all sources and in prescribed formats and reporting platforms.
• Support LIPs to implement activities according to annual detailed implementation plans (DIPs) and ensure compliance with CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPPs) and donor MEAL requirements.
• Conduct data analysis using appropriate statistical package and share findings for use in decision making.
• Review and where necessary improve current practices, tools and guidance to ensure optimal project data quality, authenticity, and accuracy including periodic data quality assessments, data cleaning, and verification before reporting within the CTWWC initiative, amongst partners and to donors.
• Provide MEAL technical support to LIPs especially as it relates to case management monitoring systems, contributions to CPIMS, and regular tracking of CTWWC indicators.
• Work with the LIPs’ staff to oversee LIP rollout, linking and management of Feedback Complaints and Response Mechanisms (FCRM).
• Develop and implement a mentorship program for LIPs on available databases and CTWWC reporting tools.
• Support the use of technology for monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
• Foster respectful relationships with community members and stakeholders including LIPs and Government of Kenya stakeholders including Department of Children Services (DCS) and promote honesty and integrity between CRS and partner staff in MEAL work.
• Participate as a member of the Global CTWWC MEAL team, including attending monthly meetings
• Support the SPO MEAL with planning, facilitation and reporting on quarterly and annual reporting and reflection activities
• Support SPO MEAL with evaluation and learning activities, including outcome level data collection, analysis and use, case file reviews and KAP surveys
Required/Desired Foreign Language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, able to write reports
Deadline of this Job: 07 September 2022
The Job
This is an essential role for Triggerise, as the Field Operations Lead is responsible for ensuring the successful and efficient implementation of the field operations in Mombasa, Kenya. You ensure that all program activities are implemented according to donor agreements and strategy. You’ll also be responsible to:
• Managing all programme day to day activities and ensuring that they align with Triggerise’s strategic plans.
• Carry out routine needs assessments and gaps and make proposals to improve service delivery and demand generation expansion to the target groups.
• Working closely with the Country Lead on giving operational insight to all strategies and projects, and team performance.
• Use data to analyze field operations and come up with innovative ways to resolve any inefficiencies at the field level.
• You offer support in identifying opportunities for strategic collaborations that will expand our current footprint and develop a robust service provider and demand generation network that includes a clear referral pathway .
• Monitor capacity building (formal/ informal with supportive supervision) to mobilizers including TOT and training on needs and gaps areas.
• Facilitate the coordination of stakeholders; including implementing partners, at the field level as needed through an effective coordination mechanism such working group and assist for improving RH service delivery;
• Strengthen the relationship with the relevant stakeholders and government agencies by following through actions to ensure an enabling environment for implementation of activities in close collaboration with the partnerships officer.
About You
You are a supportive leader that pays close attention to detail, with a strong focus on building high-performing teams, and building capacity within teams.
Requirements
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in a field operations position within programs across Ethiopia
• Experience in mental health programming (mental health program or clinical e xperience )
• Ability to manage stakeholders
• Ability to build capacity within a team with a focus on achieving KPIs
• Strong communication skills and good report writing ability
• Based in Mombasa, Kenya
This is an essential role for Triggerise, as the Field Operations Lead is responsible for ensuring the successful and efficient implementation of the field operations in Mombasa, Kenya. You ensure that all program activities are implemented according to donor agreements and strategy. You’ll also be responsible to:
• Managing all programme day to day activities and ensuring that they align with Triggerise’s strategic plans.
• Carry out routine needs assessments and gaps and make proposals to improve service delivery and demand generation expansion to the target groups.
• Working closely with the Country Lead on giving operational insight to all strategies and projects, and team performance.
• Use data to analyze field operations and come up with innovative ways to resolve any inefficiencies at the field level.
• You offer support in identifying opportunities for strategic collaborations that will expand our current footprint and develop a robust service provider and demand generation network that includes a clear referral pathway .
• Monitor capacity building (formal/ informal with supportive supervision) to mobilizers including TOT and training on needs and gaps areas.
• Facilitate the coordination of stakeholders; including implementing partners, at the field level as needed through an effective coordination mechanism such working group and assist for improving RH service delivery;
• Strengthen the relationship with the relevant stakeholders and government agencies by following through actions to ensure an enabling environment for implementation of activities in close collaboration with the partnerships officer.
About You
You are a supportive leader that pays close attention to detail, with a strong focus on building high-performing teams, and building capacity within teams.
Requirements
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in a field operations position within programs across Ethiopia
• Experience in mental health programming (mental health program or clinical e xperience )
• Ability to manage stakeholders
• Ability to build capacity within a team with a focus on achieving KPIs
• Strong communication skills and good report writing ability
• Based in Mombasa, Kenya