Job Title: Urban Programming Coordinator
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: July 17 2012
Key Outputs /
Responsibilities
- Assess
current WV Kenya urban and external programs in Kenya and identify areas
for growth, partnership and development
- Analyze
urban trends, monitor intergovernmental groups, UN organizations and NGOs
to maintain up-to-date knowledge of urban programming.
- Network,
build and broker partnerships in international donor circles and research
institutions to support WV field work and keep abreast of political
developments nationally and in the region
- Ensure
the continuous exchange of information on achievements and best practice
including via an Urban Learning Network and Events
- Develop
field urban capacity by establishing and coordinating an Urban Site of
Learning in Kenya in consultation with the region and the Urban CoE.
- Develop
evidence based urban resource materials to enhance program quality and
effectiveness in Kenya.
- Collaborate
with sectoral and ministry teams to prioritise urban poverty
- Collaborate
with marketing to develop new funding models suitable for urban contexts
and support the National Office to target multi-lateral and grant funding
sources.
- Provide
strategic advice to Kenya to develop their urban strategy and adequate
representation of the urban context in the current WVK Strategy.
- Explore
and adapt new organizational processes to respond to the urban environment
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and
Experience:
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Educational
level required: Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
areas: urban studies, political, economic, social or philosophical
sciences, preferably in combination with international relations.
- A
master’s degree is preferable.
- Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in urban
programming and management issues, of which preferably at least three in
INGOs.
- Strong
networker with contacts in Kenyan, donor circles and political knowledge
- Sound
understanding of urban theories, practice and programming.
- Good
analytical, research and negotiation skills.
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
- Proven
ability to plan and deliver work programs to agreed deadlines.
- Good
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
relationships in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity and gender.
Job Details
How to Apply
All application
letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom
must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned
not later than July 17th, 2012.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line “Commodity Officer”.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line “Commodity Officer”.
(Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted).
