GOAL Ireland Kenya
Assistant Country Director - Programmes
General Description of Programme
Since establishing an office in Nairobi in 1992, GOAL has provided assistance individuals and families living and working in the city’s informal settlements, with a specific focus on children and youth.
In 1996, GOAL began implementing programmes targeting street children and youths and providing basic services to impoverished families.
Today GOAL Kenya’s programming includes:
1) A multi-sectoral development programme in the Mukuru and Korogocho slum areas of Nairobi through a variety of health, environmental health, HIV, and education initiatives.
The overall objective is to empower vulnerable children and youth in difficult
circumstances to enjoy their rights and fulfill their potential for sustainable
well-being. The current focus of the environmental health project is the
construction of bio-latrine community centres.Assistant Country Director - Programmes
General Description of Programme
Since establishing an office in Nairobi in 1992, GOAL has provided assistance individuals and families living and working in the city’s informal settlements, with a specific focus on children and youth.
In 1996, GOAL began implementing programmes targeting street children and youths and providing basic services to impoverished families.
Today GOAL Kenya’s programming includes:
1) A multi-sectoral development programme in the Mukuru and Korogocho slum areas of Nairobi through a variety of health, environmental health, HIV, and education initiatives.
In addition to its activities in Nairobi, GOAL is developing resources to support urban programming to informal settlements and disadvantaged communities Nakuru.
2) A transitional shelter project in South Rift, in partnership with the Ministry of State for Special Programmes.
3) Emergency water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and shelter programmes in Northern Kenya, including Dadaab Refugee Camp and Marsabit County.
Background to the role
GOAL Kenya is committed to an integrated programme strategy and the development of strong partnerships to achieve sustainable results for the most at risk populations in Kenya.
GOAL’s integrated programme approach includes the following:
- Clear
organisational policy level goals and objectives based on a global
analysis of the development context
- Coherent
and synergistic strategies based on organisational policy
- A
clear results framework with programme-level objectives, indicators and
baselines
- Strategic
partnerships with actors committed to common goals
- Institutional
capacity building to strengthen partners and interventions
- Relationships
with a wide range of institutional actors
- Mechanisms
to create vertical and horizontal linkages between partners for
lesson-learning and alliance-building towards meeting programme objectives
- Programme-level
strategies that are coherent with the country and regional context
- Linkages
between country-level strategic objectives and overall programme-level
objectives
- Linkages
to policy and the wider institutional environment (e.g. poverty reduction
strategy papers) with a view to advocacy for pro-poor outcomes
GOAL Kenya is in the process of transitioning
from a project oriented approach to a programme approach and this role will
assist with ensuring the completion of this transition.
Summary of the Role
The role of the ACD-P is to ensure the effective implementation of the programme approach and the successful overall management of GOAL’s urban and emergency programming.
This will involve supporting the integration of the different elements of the current GOAL Kenya programme to meet the agreed programmatic criteria.
1. Strategic programme development
Summary of the Role
The role of the ACD-P is to ensure the effective implementation of the programme approach and the successful overall management of GOAL’s urban and emergency programming.
This will involve supporting the integration of the different elements of the current GOAL Kenya programme to meet the agreed programmatic criteria.
1. Strategic programme development
- Support
the country team to develop the GOAL Kenya Country Strategy Paper (CSP)
2012-2016, which will provide a revised framework and strategy for the
implementation of GOAL’s development and emergency programming in Kenya.
- Provide
overall supervision for monitoring and evaluation of all GOAL Kenya
programmes.
- Support
the revision and implementation of GOAL Kenya’s partnership strategy to
meet the objectives outlined in the CSP 2012-2016; and build the capacity
of GOAL Kenya to support strategic partnerships and the transition from
direct implementation to a model that supports development of civil
society partners.
- Ensure
that the GOAL Kenya programme is compliant with key donors (currently
Irish Aid and Global Fund).
- Ensure
optimal programme targeting and evidence-based programming.
- Based
on lessons learned in GOAL Kenya there may be opportunities to support and
strengthen GOAL’s programmatic approach regionally, this role will require
field visits in consultation with GOAL Head Office.
- Assist
in the restructuring of the programme implementation team providing input
into job descriptions of the key specialists required and leading the
performance management process for supervisees.
- Ensure
ongoing dialogue related with GOAL’s technical team advisors on programme
and strategy development.
2. Donor liaison and proposal development
- Identify
and cultivate new donor opportunities in urban programs and drive proposal
development.
- Liaise
with donors to keep abrest of relevant funding opportunities
3. Technical support
- Provide
technical support with health, HIV, child protection & partnerships to
technical focal points and ensure that partners are getting the technical
support that they require from GOAL Kenya.
- Liaise
with the GOAL technical team, including the HIV, Nutrition, Child
Protection and Survey Advisors.
- Identify
any technical gaps on the GOAL Kenya team and facilitate recruitment, or
training and capacity building of existing staff, to meet the programme’s
technical requirements.
4. Operations
- Work
with the country team to ensure efficient and transparent implementation
of urban programming.
- Facilitate
dialogue between Programme Managers, finance, and logistics to assist with
on time and on budget delivery of programmes.
5. M&E Support
- In
conjunction with the CD, deliver a comprehensive M&E strategy for GOAL
Kenya and ensure compliance with GOAL Dublin frameworks and donor
guidelines
- Along
with the PDC and M&E officer, facilitate internal and external
evaluations of the urban programme
- Work
with the Grants Manager and PDC to ensure timely reporting
6. Mainstreaming
- Oversee
the internal and external mainstreaming of priority issues like gender,
HIV, child protection & environment and ensure that the respective
documented plans and toolkits are in place.
- Along
with the PDC and M&E officer, facilitate internal and external
evaluations of the urban programme
Requirements
- Degree-level
qualification in public health, nutrition, community development, child
protection or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- 3+
years international experience with an international NGO or UN
organization.
- 5+
years experience managing child welfare-related projects within an
International NGO in a developing country.
- Strong
monitoring and evaluation skills, including experience in quantitative and
qualitative/participatory methods.
- Capacity
to respect and build the management skills of experienced national team
leaders.
- Experience
in developing proposals and writing reports.
- Good
understanding of financial management, including budget preparation and
management and implementation of systems for financial accountability.
- Ability
to build constructive relationships with partners, donors, local and
national authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent
computer skills, especially MS Office programmes.
To apply
for the above position, please send your CV (maximum THREE pages—any more will
be rejected) listing three reference including your last direct supervisor and
salary expectation to
The Human Resources Manager
GOAL Kenya,
PO Box 66242-00800,
Nairobi,
or by email to acdprogrammes@ke.goal.ie
Please put the job title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.
The closing date for all applications is Tuesday, 19th October 2011.
Due to the urgency of the position; CVs will be shortlisted on on going basis.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews.
No phone calls accepted.
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Human Resources Manager
GOAL Kenya,
PO Box 66242-00800,
Nairobi,
or by email to acdprogrammes@ke.goal.ie
Please put the job title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.
The closing date for all applications is Tuesday, 19th October 2011.
Due to the urgency of the position; CVs will be shortlisted on on going basis.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews.
No phone calls accepted.
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
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