Plan International Project Manager - Break Free Project Jobs in Kenya

Plan International Project Manager - Break Free Project Jobs in Kenya

Who We Are

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation.

Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

With approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme, Plan International Kenya (PIK) mainly operates in 10 geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Accountabilities and Main Work Activities

Programme Implementation, Project Design and Influence

Enhance realization of children and girls’ rights through design and implementation of gender transformative project interventions.

Lead start-up meetings of the Project to guarantee a joint understanding among stake holders on project objective and expectations.

Promote the realization of set targets and quality outcomes.

Enhance gender mainstreaming in the project cycle

Enhance community participation in the project planning, implementation and monitoring

Ensure mobilization and inclusion of children and vulnerable groups in the project

Coordinate development of monthly activities and budget plans to be implemented as per approved work plan and that all activities are on track with appropriate scheduling, quality and timelines

Build relationship with relevant staff to ensure all logistics and procurement processes are in conformity with Plan policies, procedures and standards

Networking and Collaboration

Lead relationships and represent the organization in project strategic networks, technical meetings and establish and maintain strong networks and partnerships at sub-county and county levels

Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities.

Maintain a high level of external communication/contact at the community, County levels, Project Stakeholders.

Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviors.

Coordinate with other NGOs, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships.

Engage and influence key duty bearers towards realization of children rights in project communities.

Facilitate access to relevant and accurate information on the project to stakeholders including the government officers, parents, and children.

Identification, engagement and capacity development of partners to support project implementation.

Quality Improvement and Standards

• Ensure timely and effective implementation of programs according to approved project outlines and approved monthly activity and budget plans.

• Monitor the progress of project implementation and undertake corrective actions.

• Promote evidence-based programming through data gathering and dissemination.

• With support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.

• With support of M&E, maintain a beneficiary tracking system in line with monthly and quarterly reporting tools.

• Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with donor guidelines and procedures. This includes (monthly and quarterly) in line with the laid down requirements and Plan standards.

• Contribute to documentation and sharing of best practices with all stakeholders for learning and sustainability beyond the project phase.

Financial Management

• Develop and regularly update annual and quarterly project implementation plans and budgets.

• Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget.

• Promote compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts, and agreements.

Other Duties

• As assigned by the Line Manager

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

Qualifications/ Experience Essential:

Bachelor’s degree Social Sciences - Community Development, Project Management, Social Work or any other relevant field.

At least 5 Years’ relevant experience and understanding of the community.

A demonstrated experience and understanding of developing, managing and implementing SRHR projects.

Conversant with child rights issues and child participatory methodologies.

Knowledge and experience of working with children, youths and

women groups

Strong Knowledge and experience of community development and participatory methodologies

At least 3 years’ experience in project management/coordination.

Government stakeholder engagement

Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights - based programming.

Hold personal values, ethics and attitudes which are in alignment with the principles of the Plan’s Safeguarding of Children and Young Persons Policy.

Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy

Qualifications/ Experience Desirable:

Analytical and report writing skills

Good Interpersonal / Communication skills and team working

Strategic planning skills

Results oriented

Relevant computer skills

Budget and Cost Control

Risk management

Monitoring and Evaluation skills

Skills in managing project implementation and monitoring is critical

Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills

Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills

Conflict Management

Master’s Degree

Languages Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of gender and inclusion and global/local development issues, with particular knowledge in girls’ rights and child rights, feminist movements, the key actors and institutions, and the power dynamics involved.

• Mastery of key gender inequalities, gaps, barriers and opportunities at the national, regional and global level and gender and inclusion in programs, and especially for children and girls.

• In-depth understanding of the policies, processes, institutions and organizations that shape the development and humanitarian context and standards within Kenya.

• Understanding of the implications of working with a rights-based approach to development and is able to analyse the situation of children’s and particularly girls’ rights in his/her working context

• In-depth knowledge on different types of partnerships and civil society strengthening and capacity building. Understanding issues, principles and strategies and their root causes and working with Plan’s principles and a range of strategies and approaches to improve outcomes.

Skills:

• Ability to design, implement and monitor evidence-based solutions for gender transformative programmes.

• Ability to influence power holders about the need for and benefits of addressing gender equality and inclusion, including being able to offer a range of evidence-based solutions.

• Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to identify, analyse and monitor diverse, relevant external actors to work with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them.

• Experience in capacity building

• Hands on experience and skill in result-based MERL system

Behaviors:

• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan International. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

• Challenging self, others and authority when behaviour and decisions are not supporting Plan International's policies and positions.

• Ability to stand against stigma and discrimination of vulnerable and excluded groups, uphold dignity

• Uses creativity to challenge the norm and promote innovation and thinks and acts for the wider organization – linking partnership opportunities with the context of the wider organizational strategy

• The ability to build collaborative working relationships

• Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences

• Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Project Manager - Break Free Project Jobs in Kenya

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