ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid
Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in
the places where we can make the biggest impact.
In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living
in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading
inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate
poverty and ensure social justice.
We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key
international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.
We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative Head of
Policy and Programmes based in Nairobi.
Job Title: Head, Policy and Programmes
Job Title: Head, Policy and Programmes
Location: Headquarter
Reporting To: Country Director
Line Management: Programme Managers,
Technical Advisors
Job Purpose
The Head of Policy and Programmes shall be responsible for the
design, development, implementation and management of all programmes and policy
advocacy work at the AAIK. In addition, the Head shall coordinate people for
change programme and shall maintain strong programme links from community to
national and international levels.
The holder of the position is a member of senior management team
and is expected to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness through
participation in decision making, advising on the programmes and policy issues,
communication and implementation of agreed upon decisions.
Specific Responsibilities
Country Strategy Paper
- Coordinate
development and review of both Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and 3‐year plans in accordance with 3‐year
planning guidelines;
- Coordinate
review of both Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and 3‐year
plans in line with changes in the operating environment and in accordance
with 3‐year planning guidelines; and
- Support
monitoring of the implementation of the CSP and ensuring all programmes
are effective and within the framework of the CSP.
Programmes
- Overseeing
formulation and implementation of programme activities in line with CSP
and in accordance with sound management practice and ActionAid’s
development policies and accountability systems;
- Ensuring
all programme activities are sensitive to and responsive to changes in the
political, social, and economic environments;
- Ensuring
AAIK programmes are well balanced, well documented and implemented in an
effective and efficient manner;
- Overseeing
development of AAIK's capacity to document, disseminate and learn from
development work;
- Overseeing
programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
- Coordinate
development of project/programme proposals in accordance with the CSP and
donor guidelines;
- Overseeing
timely submission of programme reports as agreed with donors and other
stakeholders;
- Support
monitoring, evaluation and learning from programme activities; and
- Provide
support during the Annual Participatory Review and Reflection Process.
Policy, Campaign & Advocacy
- Identification
of key issues and key collaborators for AAIK advocacy work;
- Identification
of areas of critical concern within the priorities of the CSP for research
and advocacy work aimed at policy influencing, policy input and
initiatives;
- Coordination
of Technical Advisors in undertaking research, policy advocacy, campaign
and monitor their support to programme implementation;
- Support
contribution of ideas from the micro level work for the development of
advocacy at the macro level while feeding macro level policy to inform
work at the micro level;
- Promotion
of rights based approach in advocating for rights of the people living in
poverty and exclusion;
- Overseeing
development and maintenance of sound relations with policy, research and
advocacy specialists at regional and international levels; and
Linkages at International and National Level
- Overseeing
establishment and management of co‐operative relationships with
partners and other stakeholders;
- Ensuring
appropriate representation of AAIK in alliances and networks both within
and outside Kenya as may be required;
- Support
the LRP Managers and other programme staff to strengthen networks that
AAIK is collaborating with.
- Assessment
of and support of capacity for collaborating networks members; and
- Coordinate
AAIK’s collaboration with networks, government agencies and other
organizations in order to share information, experiences, influence them
and/or build capacity.
Overseeing clusters
- Support
the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes
in AAIK programmes
- Manage
the development of project proposals in accordance with the CSP and donor
guidelines
- Manage
the appraisal and development of LRPs as well as provide support for the
management of developed LRPs through the Regional Structures working
closely together with Sponsorship team.
- Ensure
the timely submission of good quality programme reports as agreed with
donors or in project proposal
- Manage
the evaluation of programmes
- Provide
support during the Annual Participatory Review and Reflection Process
General
- As
part of the Senior Leadership Team participate in pursuing the CSP
implementation
- Promote
rights based approach in advocating for rights of the people living in
poverty and exclusion.
- Support
the recruitment and induction of programme staff
- Provide
line management to direct reports
- Regular
meeting of internal links to share information
- Set
annual targets for each staff of the Unit in consultation with the staff.
Maintain ongoing monitoring of the performance of staff against targets
and take corrective steps if targets are not being met.
- Ensure
the development of work plans by all reporting directly to HoPP
Staff Management, Development and Performance Measurement:
- Ensuring
efficient and effective management of staff within the Department taking
into account staff skills and leave allowance;
- Participate
in the development of programming skills for staff involved in programme
activities;
- Undertake
performance appraisal for staff in the Department and initiation of
correction actions for identified gaps;
- Undertaking
training of staff within the Department;
- Development
of organizational wide performance measurement and impact assessment
indicators; and
- Participate
in Board and committee meetings and give necessary support and
information.
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:
- An
MBA or Masters degree in social Sciences or its equivalent from a
recognized University;
- Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University;
- Have
at least ten (10) years working experience in policy/programmes function
in an INGO or a large organization of which at least five (5) years must
have been at senior management position;
- Have
demonstrated in‐depth understanding of programming issues and Policy work
at organizational, national and international levels;
- Have
practical experience in donor reporting, designing, setting up and
coordinating, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment systems and
processes; and
- Have
an understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable
commitment to promoting gender equity within the organization and in
programme work.
Key Competencies
- Strong
conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills;
- Excellent
management, leadership, planning and prioritization skills;
- High
degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality;
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills coupled with ability to influence,
negotiate, advice, mentor and train;
- Ability
to work independently and be self motivated; and
- High
level of IT proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power‐point,
and e‐mail.
The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and
organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working
alongside women and people living in poverty and exclusion.
To apply fill in the application form (click here to download) and send it to
hresources.kenya@actionaid.org.
Kindly write “Head of Policy and Programmes” on the subject line
of your email.
The closing date for receipt of application forms is October 16,
2012.
Kindly do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the
information in the application form will be used for initial selection.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Title: Social Media Youth Trainer and Developer – Journalist / Communications Profile
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Reporting to: Global Platform Manager
Station: Global Platform Nairobi
Duration: Interim position (3
months contract with the possibility of extension up till 2 years)
Start date: November 1st.
Job Purpose:
To develop, document and conduct new Social Media courses,
establish local, regional and international Social Media partnerships, develop
new initiatives and ensure other staff around the world will receive and
benefit from the training manuals and knowledge lead on Social Media.
Hence, also partake in developing the Global Change
framework.
The main responsibility is to be in charge of the communication
and Journalism aspect of the programmes.
Responsibilities
- Co‐develop
ActionAid’s New/ Social Media training (Manual and Scripts)
targeting youths from youth groups and organizations.
- Recruitment
of participants, evaluation, follow‐up of the training
programme;
- Basic
budgeting and accounting for the programme;
- Pilot
Activista Social Media course; (Activista is AAIK’s youth‐led
campaign network);
- Conduct
the Social Media training on the Communications and Journalism part of
Social media training development;
- Share
and institutionalize Social Media knowledge and developments with the rest
of the Platform and the Platforms worldwide;
- Initiate
cooperation and partnerships with other technical experts, youth and
information organizations both in regards to developing common activities
as well as buy‐in to the courses;
- Take
part in the global knowledge network and be the knowledge source for the
other global platforms;
- Co‐develop
the Social Media hub for the new Global Platform in Nairobi (activities
and initiatives besides from the trainings);
- Develop
and conduct other initiatives related to Social / New Media and
communications and youth participation;
- Update
yourself on the most recent developments and new tools to enhance
citizen’s participation and communication;
- Partake
in conducting needs assessments among youth groups including those at
ActionAid’s Local Rights Programmes and partners
- Further
develop and maintain the GP Nairobi’s Social Media profile via dynamic
online platforms
Internal Relationships: Activista Kenya
coordinator, Technical Advisors, LRP managers; Global Change Knowledge team,
Global Platforms around the world, Activista International
External Relationships: CSOs specifically
ICT organisations, INGO, Kenya’s ICT board, local, national and international
media, AA partners & other stakeholders.
Educational background
- First
degree in Journalism, Communications or other relevant degree (BA level)
Work experience
- At
least 2‐3 years post degree working experience
- Documented
experience in conducting training and development of participatory
training courses
- Documented
experience in facilitation and action based leaning with young people
- Solid
experience in blogging and engagement in the public debate via Social
Media
- Experience
in using Social Media tools and development of new ways of using existing
Social Media platforms
- Documented
experience in using Social Media as part of your work
- Documented
experience in writing engaging news articles, blog posts and comments
- Understanding
of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting
gender equity within the organisation.
- Experience
in working with and promoting Social Justice
- Demonstrated
experience with activism, advocacy work, campaigning and lobbyism
- Demonstrated
work with youth empowerment and capacity building of youth groups
Competencies
- Good
understanding of participatory methods in learning and strong facilitation
skills
- Advanced
understanding of the usage of New Media (Social Media, mobile etc.)
- Demonstrated
and very good IT skills
- Good
understanding of Human Rights Based Approach to development. A good
understanding of human rights, women’s rights, and socio‐economic
justice
- Excellent
communications skills both orally and written
- Organised
and structured and good in planning own work
- Having
an enterprising approach to work and comes up with new ideas
- Strong
analytical/and problem solving skills
- Fluency
in English
- Ability
and experience of working with different cultures and nationalities.
- Knowledge
of ActionAid is an added advantage
Personal qualities
- Passion
for social activism and a developed social conscience
- Demonstrable
commitment to team work
- Demonstrated
commitment to ongoing acquire new knowledge and skills
- Demonstrated
commitment to work with the youth and colleagues on an equal footing where
shared learning is key
- Creative
and takes initiative.
- Willingness
to partake in the trainer team of the GP where supervising each other and
stepping in for each other when needed is crucial
- Able
to work effectively in a diverse team environment
- Willing
to work additional and flexible hours at crucial times.
- Self‐motivated
person and ability to motivate your colleagues and keep the spirit high in
stressful situations
- Effectively
promote the AAI, AADK and AAIK’s mission values, and objectives with time
To apply send your motivation letter, academic record, CV and
contacts of three referees to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org.
Kindly specify the position applied for on the subject line of
the email.
The closing date for receipt of applications is October 16,
2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Title: Social Media Youth Trainer
and Developer ‐ Tech Profile
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Reporting to: Global Platform Manager
Station: Global Platform Nairobi
Duration: Interim position (3 months contract with
the possibility of extension up till 2 years)
Start date: November 1st.
Job Purpose:
To develop, document and conduct new Social Media courses,
establish local, regional and international Social Media partnerships, develop
new initiatives and ensure other staff around the world will receive and
benefit from the training manuals and knowledge lead on Social Media.
Hence, also partake in developing the Global Change
framework.
The main responsibility is to be in charge of the technical
aspect of the programmes.
Responsibilities
- Co‐develop
ActionAid’s New/ Social Media training (Manual and Scripts) targeting
youths from youth groups and organizations.
- Recruitment
of participants, evaluation, follow‐up of the training
programme;
- Basic
budgeting and accounting for the programme;
- Pilot
Activista Social Media course; (Activista is AAIK’s youth‐led
campaign network);
- Conduct
the Social Media training on the Technical aspect of Social media training
development;
- Share
and institutionalize Social Media knowledge and developments with the rest
of the Platform and the Platforms worldwide;
- Initiate
cooperation and partnerships with other technical experts, youth and
information organizations both in regards to developing common activities
as well as buy‐in to the courses;
- Take
part in the global knowledge network and be the knowledge source for the
other global platforms;
- Co‐develop
the Social Media hub for the new Global Platform in Nairobi
(activities and initiatives besides from the trainings);
- Develop
and conduct other initiatives related to Social / New Media and
communications and youth participation;
- Update
yourself on the most recent developments and new tools to enhance
citizen’s participation and communication;
- Partake
in conducting needs assessments among youth groups including those at
ActionAid’s Local Rights Programmes and partners
- Further
develop and maintain the GP Nairobi’s Social Media profile via dynamic
online platforms
Internal Relationships: Activista Kenya
coordinator, Technical Advisors, LRP managers; Global Change
Knowledge team, Global Platforms around the world, Activista International
Knowledge team, Global Platforms around the world, Activista International
External Relationships: CSOs specifically
ICT organisations, INGO, Kenya’s ICT board, local, national and
international media, AA partners & other stakeholders.
international media, AA partners & other stakeholders.
Educational background
- First
degree in IT, information technology or similar education
Work experience
- At
least 2‐3 years post degree working experience
- Documented
experience in conducting training and development of participatory
training courses
- Solid
experience in blogging and engagement in the public debate via Social
Media
- Experience
in using Social Media tools and development of new ways of using existing
Social Media platforms
- Documented
experience in using Social Media as part of your work
- Documented
experience in writing engaging articles, blog posts and comments
- Understanding
of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting
gender equity
- Experience
in working with and promoting Social Justice
- Demonstrated
experience with activism, advocacy work, campaigning and lobbyism
- Demonstrated
work with youth empowerment and capacity building of youth groups
Competencies
- Good
understanding of participatory methods in learning and strong facilitation
skills
- Advanced
technical and conceptual experience and understanding of the usage of New
Media (Social Media, mobile etc.)
- Demonstrated
and very good IT skills
- Good
understanding of Human Rights Based Approach to development. A good
understanding of human rights, women’s rights, and socio‐economic
justice
- Excellent
communications skills both orally and written
- Organized,
structured and good in planning own work
- Having
an enterprising approach to work and comes up with new ideas
- Strong
analytical/and problem solving skills
- Fluency
in English
- Ability
and experience of working with different cultures and nationalities.
- Knowledge
of ActionAid is an added advantage
Personal qualities
- Passion
for social activism and a developed social conscience
- Demonstrable
commitment to team work
- Demonstrated
commitment to ongoing acquire new knowledge and skills
- Demonstrated
commitment to work with the youth and colleagues on an equal footing where
shared learning is key
- Creative
and takes initiative.
- Understand
team dynamics and is able to work effectively in a diverse team
environment
- Willing
to work additional and flexible hours at crucial times.
- Self‐motivated person able to
motivate your colleagues and keep the spirit high in stressful situations
- Effectively
promote the AAI, AADK and AAIK’s mission values, and objectives with time
To apply send your motivation letter, academic record, CV and
contacts of three referees to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org.
Kindly specify the position applied for on the subject line of
the email.
The closing date for receipt of applications is October 16,
2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified
women candidates are encouraged to apply.
