Position : Child Protection Project
Manager
Responsible to:- Field Coordinator
Location: Kitale
Location: Kitale
Closing date : - 14th December, 2012
The Organization
The Project
From the 1st of November, HI has launched the Ubuntu care project with the ultimate goal to end violence against children through social cohesion.
This multi- countries project (Burundi, Rwanda,
Kenya) aims to address the root causes and to mitigate the consequences of violence against children, especially those with disabilities.
Kenya) aims to address the root causes and to mitigate the consequences of violence against children, especially those with disabilities.
The strategy is to translate effectively the international
commitments in regard of children’s rights, in particular the Convention on the
Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities (CRPD) into practical actions on the ground through improved
response mechanisms to Sexual and gender based violence against children at all
levels.
This project will engage with children and empower them as key
stakeholders in their own protection, through a Community Based Rehabilitation
(CBR) approach.
This involves empowering children, their families and community
regardless of gender, or type of disability, through: raising awareness,
promoting inclusion, skills development, eliminating stigma, and facilitating
access to health, education and legal opportunities.
The Project Manager will be in charge of the implementation of the Kenyan part of the project.
He/she is responsible for:-
1. Overall management of the project by
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Being in charge of the implementation of the project following
the project cycle management steps in close collaboration with the partners,
the local authorities and Government of Kenya line Ministries.
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Developing project annual plan and monitoring the indicators
according to the monitoring tools in collaboration with the coordinators
(technical and operational).
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Co-ordinating technical support to the local partners by
ensuring adherence to partnership agreements.
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Representing HI and the child protection (Ubuntu care) project
in meetings, conferences and seminars and sharing feedback to benefit the
project.
2. Establishing and maintaining linkages with partners by
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Developing partnerships with different public or private local
partners
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Liaising with technical advisors in the development of terms of
references and project documents
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Communicating on the project activities with all partners and HI
staff through internal communication tools and through the project steering
committee.
3. Supervision of financial, logistic and material resources of
the project implementation by
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Developing and managing the annual budget plan and monitoring
the project related expenses.
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Preparing the cashflow forecast/requests for submission to the
Field Administrator/ Finance team
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Participating in the logistical management of the project in
conjunction with the logistics team.
4. Team management of the project staff by
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Supervising and leading the project team, validating individual
action plan, carrying out assessments/appraisals
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Overseeing the team’s career development, defining training
needs and providing guidance on professional development
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Participating in the recruitment of new team members according
to the need
5. Contributing towards the capitalization of experience by
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Identifying issues or subjects for capitalization in
collaboration with the technical advisors and coordinators
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Collecting necessary data using criteria and indicators
established by the project
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Participating in analyzing the collected data
6. Ensuring adherence to HI standards and values for quality
assurance by
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Developing the project framework in line with HI strategy with
validation of technical advisors and
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Field Coordinator
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Collecting and formalizing tools and methods developed within
the project framework for sharing with project partners
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Identifying links and exchange of skills and resources amongst
projects internal and external actors
Qualifications and skills
Required
Education :
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At least a masters degree in the development, or project
management, social science sector
Experience :
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At least 5 years as a project manager for an international
humanitarian NGO
Skills and Competences :
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Excellent team management skills (supervision, support, conflict
management, etc.).
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Excellent skills in written and spoken English.
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Knowledge of disability and community approach to child
protection
Personal Attributes:
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Ability to take initiative
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Good listening and communication skills
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Good ability to adapt to changing circumstances
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Proactive
Desirable
Education :
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A masters degree in social sciences, gender/ disability and
development, or social development
Experience :
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Experience in project management in psychosocial and/or child
protection.
Skills and Competences :
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Competence as an administrative and financial manager
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Knowledge of the policies and legalities surrounding sexual
violence and exploitation
Personal Attributes
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Patience.
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Communication skill
Interested applicants may send their upto date CV (including 3
referees) and cover letter, mentioning the actual gross salary, through
electronic application with the subject line marked “ Application for Child
Protection Project Manager position.”
Only electronic applications will be considered to be sent to :
recruit03@handicap-international.or.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply
