American International Health Alliance NGO Field Officer Jobs in Kenya

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Field Officer (FO) will be

the site‐level coordinator of all interventions in the FO’s assigned ward service delivery points on the DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS‐free, Mentored, and Safe) project. As the site‐ level coordinator, s/he will work closely with all levels of the program staff, lay workers, and project
partners and stakeholders within the assigned wards/county.

The FO will ensure all interventions are
implemented per evidence‐based guidance and reported per project and donor requirements.


Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

  

Coordinate the implementation of the package of DREAMS interventions within the
assigned wards per intervention guidance and directives

Work closely with the Program Coordinator, technical coordinators and Monitoring &
Evaluation (M&E) team to offer capacity building, mentorship and conduct supportive
supervision and spot checks while overseeing performance of a team of lay workers
supported under the program

Provide overall oversight and supportive supervision of day to day program planning,
budgeting, implementation and reporting achievements in consultation with the Program
Coordinator and technical coordinators to ensure reaching intervention targets

Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with County relevant GOK
Ministries, CSO’s and other relevant local stakeholders within the areas of operation, as
applicable

Develop clear monthly work plans based on approved quarterly project work plans with
clear objectives/deliverables based on targets

Support in training, coaching and coordinating regular review meetings with intervention specific facilitators, Change Agents and Mentors while tracking progress against annual targets, and addressing issues raised in the field

Working closely with the M&E team, provide oversight in data quality audits, daily update of services and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly ward‐level reports based on
intervention gap analysis

Submit the required weekly, monthly and quarterly reports per set timeframes and ensuring compliance to the M&E team and donor requirements with a focus on quality  

Participate in trainings, supervision visits, weekly and all project planning and review meetings while maintaining accurate reports to inform next steps

Ensure that AIHA/Kenya is compliant with all PEPFAR/OGAC reporting requirements for the
DREAMS project for MERS, DATIM, SIMS, special initiatives, etc.

Liaise with the donor, key stakeholders and partners, and other implementing partners as
needed

Documentation of best

practices, challenges and success stories  

Any other duties as applicable and required


Required Qualifications:

  

A Diploma in Social Work, Community Development or Counselling Psychology, a Degree in a relevant course from a reputable University will be an added advantage

At least three years of progressive experience working in a comprehensive HIV or GBV prevention interventions among adolescents and OVC programing

Experience working under the Kenya DREAMs project.  

Commitment to understanding and responding to the most urgent needs and rights of vulnerable adolescents and youth in regard to HIV/AIDS and SGBV.  

Familiarity with development, child protection, social and cultural issues.

Experience with U.S. Government donor compliance and reporting.

Ability to develop and maintain close relationships with various stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively with diverse coworkers and project participants.

Self‐starter and strong multi‐tasking and problem‐solving skills.

Must be very dependable and detail oriented.

Effective and diplomatic communicator at all levels.

Personal and professional maturity and judgment.

Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

English and Swahili fluency is essential, Luo fluency will be an added advantage.  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Access) and the Internet.

Must be willing to travel in‐country and provide on‐side leadership.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‐paced environment, set
priorities, work independently and in a team environment.
 

How to Apply:

Submit a CV and Cover Letter to HRKenya@aiha.com
   

Applications are due by Saturday, June 30, 2018

Must include job position in the e‐mail subject

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED  

American International Health Alliance
HIV/AIDS Twinning Center
1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 205
Washington, DC 20005

For more information and job application details, see; American International Health Alliance NGO Field Officer Jobs in Kenya

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