International Planned Parenthood Federation Lead Project Delivery Management Jobs in Kenya
International Planned Parenthood Federation Lead Project Delivery Management Jobs in Kenya
Job PurposeThe job holder is responsible for ensuring the achievement of the regional approved projects in order to sustain and attract donor funding and continuously serve beneficiaries.
Provide strategic direction and coordination of IPPFAR Restricted Funding Projects (RFP) technical teams in pursuit of IPPF Mission, Vision, and values through the provision of programmatic leadership to contribute towards achievement of IPPF strategic framework.
The job holder is to be accountable for the achievements of IPPFAR restricted funding projects expected results as provided for in the relevant and approved restricted funding projects documents.
Ensure that IPPFAR Restricted Funding Projects (RFP) are managed efficiently in accordance to donor requirements, through high performance, high quality programme and service delivery in an accountable manner.
Key Tasks
Project Management
Coordinate the implementation of a harmonized approach to Restricted Funding Project design, implementation, monitoring and reporting in line with existing best practices and IPPFAR policies/procedures
Maintain the overall integrity and coherence of the Restricting Funding Projects and maintain the programme environment to support each individual project/staff member within it
Ensure the delivery of projects is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within available resources and according to the programme and the M&E plans
Ensure that implementation of Restricted Funding Projects is up to donors’ expectations
Oversee project budgets, monitor expenditure and costs against results that are realised as the programme progresses
Ensure Restricted Funding Projects reports are in line with IPPF/other donor requirements
Work with other members of the Programme
Department to contribute to the delivering of the agreed department priorities – quality of care, enabling services, MA capacity programme management/capacity building among others
Conduct regular assessments and provide regular updates to IPPFARO’s program team as well as ARO SMT when needed
Team Management
To manage the team of Project manager and/or coordinators on a day to day basis to support the program department delivering on its performance objectives in line with IPPFAR joint priorities and deliverables.
Assist Project managers and/or coordinators to set annual goals and performance objectives against achievements of the departmental team
Lead and provide support during the development of Annual Work Plans (AWP) of the RFP team against the priorities of the region by setting out clearly defined roles and responsibilities for each team member
Strengthen the capacity of Project managers and/or coordinators to develop and to implement innovative SRHR programmes
Monitoring and Evaluation
Oversee the preparation of annual program and budget, progress reports, donor reports
Develop sound M&E plan to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Annual Work Plan budget for the Restricted Funded Project team
Coordinate and proactively monitor overall progress of the implementation of the IPPFAR
Restricted funding projects and assess results against objective indicators
Track the implementation of restricted projects at ARO and in the region by providing timely feedback to the Head of Programmes Department
Coordinate documentation of best practices and case studies from restricted projects for internal and external dissemination
Work with the Strategy & Organizational
Development department to oversee research studies.
Other
Participate as a member of the senior staff in program department to provide guidance on department-wide management decisions
Assist RFP delivery team members to set and to assess annual goals and performance objectives against achievements of the departmental team
Work closely with the Head
of Programmes department as well as other senior program specialists to advance departmental agenda
To ensure gender is effectively mainstreamed within the remit of the post and in line with IPPF’s Gender Equality Policy
To contribute to the overall goals of IPPFARO
To undertake any other duties as may be requested by her/his supervisor from time to time
Competencies
Professionalism
Knowledge and experience of working with International Non-Governmental Organization.
Knowledge of wide range of SRHR programs and innovations, specifically related to Gender, Inclusion and Humanitarian response
Knowledge of the region and/or countries in the region as per IPPF delimitation, including the political, economic, and social dimensions
In-depth understanding of reproductive health issues for vulnerable groups in the Africa Region, including IDPs, Refugees, women, adolescent and young people
Ability to identify and to formulate conclusions/recommendations to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems
Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery).
Ability to relate SRHR and Humanitarian issues and perspectives, including gender and inclusiveness issues, to human rights Programmes
Show pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Planning and Organizing
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
Identifies priorities and knows when to adjust priorities if necessary
Allocates appropriate amount of time and other resources for completing work
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
Organizes training sessions, e-training and facilitate same
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
TeamWork
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise
Is willing to learn from others
Places organizational and team agenda before personal agenda
Works independently and as a team member
Supports and acts in accordance with the final team-decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Accountability
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards
Works on multiple deliverables simultaneously, independently and meet deadlines without compromising quality
Strong report writing and presentation skills
Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules
Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Communication
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
How to Apply
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