Plan International NGO Health Project Officer Jobs in Kilifi
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Dimensions of Role:
The incumbent is responsible for the development and execution of the project work plans as per the approved activity plan for his/her area of responsibility. S/he is also responsible for contribution to designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the progress of the project activities. The incumbent will be reporting to the Program Manager on a day to day basis.
Key Responsibilities
Mobilisation and Participatory Planning:
In close collaboration with the PM and PU staff, ensure that the Integrated Health project activities are effectively implemented in the target communities.
Informed by the analysis and the project outline, facilitate systematic participatory development of implementation plans with clear objectives, tangible deliverables, timelines and support the various teams and structures to rollout the activity plans. Consultations must include communities and children on specifics affecting them.
Ensure that the project makes full consideration of the local child growth and development context, as well as legal and social wellbeing provision and this informs all stages of the project cycle
Coordinate planning and implementation with PU Program staff and other development actors in the area to enhance synergies and accountability while precluding duplication and competition
Ensure appropriate consultations with relevant stakeholders in the design and implementation of the project initiatives in the target areas.
Project Implementation:
Ensure community participation in the project planning, implementation and monitoring
Ensure that the monthly activities and budget plans are implemented as per approved breakdown and that all activities are on track with appropriate scheduling, quality and timelines
Work with relevant staff to ensure all logistics and procurement at a local level including events management are in conformity with Plan and donor policies, procedures and standards
Facilitate access to relevant and accurate information on the project to stakeholders including the government officers, parents, and children.
Play an advocacy role to ensure that Government of Kenya (GoK) and county governments take responsibility to institutionalize well-structured child protection systems.
Ensure that gender considerations are appropriately defined and incorporated across all phases of design, implementation and reporting.
Partnership Management:
Work closely with project partners/consortium members
to ensure implementation of work plans and act as accounting officers to the project.
Be responsible for partnership scoping and keep good records of relevant partners in the areas of operation for possible collaboration and maximize on the use of resources and effort.
Engage the relevant county and national government institutions to garner support for Plan’s work.
Attend sector specific meetings at the Sub County/District Level.
Documentation and Reporting:
Consolidate/write project reports in line with the laid down requirements and Plan standards.
Work with the PM and M&E in documenting project achievements and lessons learnt.
Contribute to documentation and sharing of best practices with all stakeholders for the project outcomes.
Facilitate and coordinate joint reflection sessions at Sub County/District or County level (among partners).
Develop a mandatory project summary for the project.
All reporting must be segregated to depict progress and other issues around gender
Problem Solving:
Managing community conflicts
Managing community, Gok/other partners and Plan Policy conflicts
Maintain good working relationships with other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Negotiating with the respective government departments to ensure that work is not impeded
Managing community attitude towards Plan implementation strategy
Managing donor verses implementation partner timelines and reports
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Educational Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or any health related disciplines
At least 3 years’ experience in project management/coordination
Strong Knowledge of community development
Conversant with managing integrated health programs
Experience in grants management, proposal development insights and resource mobilization
Experience in Education/Health/Gender related projects, partnership building, networking /and collaboration with GOK, county governments and other actors including the private sector are a critical requirement
Knowledge in donor reporting requirements an added advantage
High level of integrity, values, ethics and attitudes that align with principles of Plan’s Child Protection Policy
Key Skills Specific to the Post:
Skills in managing project implementation and monitoring is critical
Strong advocacy skills for the Child Protection and human rights issues
Skills on delivery of child protection responsibilities
Strong documentation and report writing skills
Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills
Fundraising and resource mobilization skills
Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
Good interpersonal, relationship and teamwork spirit
Conflict detection, analysis and management skills
Willingness to ride a Motorcycle is mandatory
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 27th July, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International NGO Health Project Officer Jobs in Kilifi
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