Terre des hommes Deputy Head of Delegation in Charge of Programs Jobs in Kenya

Terre des hommes Deputy Head of Delegation in Charge of Programs Jobs in Kenya

Terre des hommes Foundation is an independent, neutral, and impartial Swiss organization founded in 1960, dedicated to bringing about significant and lasting change in the lives of children and young people, especially those most at risk. Tdh ensures their well-being and the effective implementation of their rights as defined in the Convention on the Child's Rights and other human rights instruments.

To make a difference, Tdh focus our efforts on maternal and child health, children and young people in migration situations, and access to justice. Tdh promotes the active participation of children and young people to empower them. We advocate for their rights and support them in expressing their needs and interests. Tdh works in fragile contexts and conflict zones, as well as in more stable environments.

Overarching Responsibilities

Under the Head of Delegation’s supervision, the Deputy Head ensures the supervision of operations at the national level. He/She sees to the proper implementation of operations in compliance with the Strategic Planning (SP) of the delegation’s operations in adherence to the general reference framework and the program approach.

He/She ensures the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in the projects and monitor the progress of activities according to pre-established indicators. He/She notifies the Head of Delegation if there is a need to implement corrective measures. He/She supervises the program teams. He/She feels accountable to the beneficiaries, collaborators and donors.

He/She ensures that teams and partners have been instructed in the security policies and the general code of conduct and conform to them at all times.

Through delegation from the Head of Delegation, He/She contributes to managing and assuming ultimate responsibility for all the mission’s risks and aspects of access.

Specific Responsibilities

More specifically He/She has the following responsibilities:

Steering Activities:

Ensures project implementation and activities follow-up according to the program approach and the strategic issues connected to their context(s) (targets, follow-up of scheduled activities, budgetary activity reports follow-up

Informs the Head of Delegation and colleagues involved, if necessary (PROG& EXP, RDF, etc.) of the timelines for execution and propose adjustments where necessary depending on the available means and in coordination with the teams involved

Puts in place a regular system of information and data reporting (e.g. beneficiary counts, indicators, steering, etc.) as well as the formal coordination at field level (coordination meetings, reports, etc.)

In coordination with the support staff, ensures that the needs of programs and expertise in terms of financial, logistics and HR means are covered in a professional way within the framework of current and well measured projects for the implementation of new operations (GAP, etc.)

Ensures that the strategic plan, including the program approach, are properly implemented to attain the results as defined in the operational framework and projections planned for by the Foundation

Ensures that the implementation of activities is in harmony with the quality and accountability protocols

Participates in the design of assessment methods intended to collect qualitative and quantitative data in terms of program indicators (needs assessment, statistical data, impact studies, etc.)

In connection with the delegation technical adviser(s), ensures the compliance of technical practices with the Tdh’s remit and the major strategic lines

Makes regular visits to programs and activities in the field and informs the Head of Delegation and the other colleagues involved of possible problems, challenges or identified obstacles

Operational Strategy

Follows the evolution of the humanitarian and political context of the country of operations and shares this information with the Head of Delegation and his/her collaborators; actively contributes to drafting the context analysis

Actively participates in identifying the needs and proposes adapted responses as part of the implementation of the country strategy in concert with the program coordination team

In concert with the program coordinators and experts and the project leaders, in collaboration with the support department and under the supervision of the Head of Delegation, defines the country strategy and interventional plan for the delegation and recommends realistic adjustments if necessary (including in terms of resources where necessary)

Ensures that the

country strategy is in harmony with the Foundation’s values and remit

Human Resources

Supervises and oversees a diversified team, guaranteeing cohesion and good coordination between them for the successful execution of programs

Supports the Head of Delegation in the design and implementation of an organizational structure, participates in defining the roles and responsibilities needed for the proper execution of activities

May be led to participating in the recruitment of their collaborators

Ensures a constant effort of strengthening national and international teams’ capacity according to the needs identified and proposes internal and external training activities

Drafts field job descriptions, participates and leads coordination meetings, resolves any conflicts when required, defines activity priorities and scheduling

Representation

Ensures good information reporting from the field to the coordination office

Supports the Head of Delegation by taking part in coordination meetings and in this regard, represents Tdh locally with donors, the authorities, partners, etc.

Ensures Tdh sectorial representation in various forums

May be led to act as a Tdh spokesperson with the media upon a request by the Head of Delegation

Reporting

Consolidates the monthly drafting of sitreps about monitoring current activities in the delegation and submits them for endorsement to the Head of Delegation

Contributes to the drafting of intermediary and final reports intended for donors

Contributes to the drafting of any other document is necessary and upon request

Finance

In adhering to the GAP, participates in fund-raising and negotiations with donors to ensure adequate funding for current and future programs

Ensures program budget follow-up together with the heads of the departments involved

Skills and Competences

This function requires possession of fundamental personal, social and leadership skills, technical and methodological skills and managerial and strategic skills, in particular the following:

Ethical and exemplary leadership (secure base), managerial excellence; inspires and motivates collaborators

Develops and endorses the strategic plan, the guidelines and governance tools

Defines policies, establishes budgets and sets the quality standards

Analyzes program and context in a connected way

Capacity to plan and organize in a stressful environment

Significant experience in designing and managing projects and implementing multi-sectorial operations

Knowledge of humanitarian, practical and standard principles (Sphere)

Experience in representation (donors, authorities, partners)

Experience in supervising multicultural teams

Similar experience in emergency contexts

Strong organizational capacities, a capacity to operate autonomously, proactively and the strength of initiative, meets deadlines

An analytical mind

A results-driven mindset

Good resistance to stress and an ability to work under pressure

An excellent ability and ease in expressing themselves in public (conferences, workshops) and to adapt themselves to their audience (governments and local authorities)

Training/Qualifications

Master’s Degree in relevant social science

Experience

A minimum of eight years of senior management and development experience in an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children

Robust experience of program cycle management including in emergencies

Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and managing grants from major institutional donors

Experience in more than one of Tdh’s thematic sectors: child protection, health and nutrition, emergencies

Experience managing teams for resource mobilisation and submitting proposals including large proposals in a wide range of thematic areas

Experience working with high level government agencies and academics on issues related to children

Proven experience in new business development, project design, and donor proposal design with corporate, foundations and institutional donors

Proven experience in developing and managing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems

Languages

English. French would be an asset.

How to Apply

Please send your CV (3 pages max.) and a cover letter to ken.recruitment@tdh.ch with “Deputy Head of Delegation in charge of Programs” in the subject line by 31st of March COB.

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