Programme Coordinator, Food Income and Market (FIM)
Reports to: ACD Programmes
Direct reports: Programme Manager, Urban Livelihoods; Programme Manager, ASAL Livelihoods; Programme Support Officer
Contract Details: Fixed Term
Job Purpose:
To develop, coordinate and manage Concern Kenya’s FIM programme in line with the country’s needs, as well as Concern’s country and global strategies
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Programme Management and Development:
- Lead the FIM
programme strategy development process and ensure that it is aligned to
the Kenya Country strategy as well as the global strategy and policies for
Concern Worldwide
- Ensure that the
programme is designed to address the following: Participatory
methodologies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Development, Capacity
Building, Equality (with an emphasis on gender and gender-based violence)
and HIV&AIDS.
- Oversee and
coordinate the implementation of FIM programmes in line with the 5 year
programme strategy
- Oversee the
development and implementation of the WASH component of the FIM programme
- Coordinate
partnership with the various levels of Government (i.e. National and
County level) in the implementation of programme activities in the various
programme locations
- Provide
technical and strategic direction to the various components of the FIM
programme i.e. Urban, ASAL and WASH including emergency response
- Initiate and
manage programme reviews, external evaluations, studies and consultancies.
- Produce quality
programme proposals and budgets in a timely manner for submission to
Concern HQ and donors.
- Lead research
and advocacy interventions related to the programme at national and
international level.
- Promote
partnerships with national and international organizations working in the
area of FIM, including the development of capacity building strategies and
skills to ensure adequate partner support
- Identify and
recruit new partners and facilitate development of new and ongoing
programmes
- Lead
organisational capacity building of partners to ensure their development
and sustainability
- Oversee the
assessment, support and ongoing monitoring of partners involved in the
implementation of the FIM programme.
- Develop and
maintain a network of contacts in the country to support strategic
positions
- Represent
Concern at inter-agency and government coordination meetings pertaining to
the FIM programme.
- Develop a
Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the programme.
- Ensure M&E
is incorporated into all programme plans and mechanisms are implemented.
- Prepare regular
reports for Country Management Team and donors
Staff
Management:
- Recruit, manage
and support programme staff ensuring that there is a clearly defined
structure, up-to-date job description, and reporting mechanisms for each
staff.
- Identify
training needs for staff and provide or coordinate the provision of the
training necessary for the delivery of a high quality FIM programme. In
particular, build the capacity of staff involved in the programme through
the provision of technical support, training and advice.
- Conduct
Performance and Development Review for each programme staff on a timely
manner.
Financial
management:
- Lead the
development of programme budget in consultation with the finance
department.
- Manage the
programme budget, including regular monitoring of expenditure against
budget, in accordance with Concern financial procedures and guidelines.
- Develop a clear
work and expenditure plan and ensure that the programme is implemented
within the agreed/approved budget.
Responding
to Emergencies:
- Participate and
contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when
necessary
- Comply with
Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Person
specification:
- Master’s degree
level qualification in a related field
- At least 3
years’ experience in development programming at Programme Coordinator/
Manager level
- Atleast 5 years’
experience in managing a livelihoods, urban development, social protection
or WASH programme
- Experience in
strategy development process
- Excellent verbal
and written communication skills
- Good training
and facilitation skills
- Ability to work
as part of a team; good interpersonal skills
- Analytical and
problem solving skills
- Ability to work
under pressure often to strict deadlines
- Good knowledge
and competence of computer applications i.e. Microsoft, Word, Excel,
How
to apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter with the subject “Programme Coordinator FIM” addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager Concern Worldwide P.O. Box 13850-00800 Nairobi
or to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise.
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter with the subject “Programme Coordinator FIM” addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager Concern Worldwide P.O. Box 13850-00800 Nairobi
or to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise.
Telephone
contacts must be submitted with the application.
The closing date for application is Wednesday, 3rd July, 2013.
The closing date for application is Wednesday, 3rd July, 2013.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer
