NGO Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - HelpAge International

HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries.

The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.

HelpAge East, West and Central Africa (EWCA) Regional Office is looking for a Programme Officer who will support execution of Sweden/Norad in accordance with the plans, budgets and terms and conditions of the contract project.
 

Job Title: Programme Officer

Grade:
 NS3

Department: Programmes 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to: Sweden-Norad Grant Manager and Regional Programme Manager for Secure Incomes and Social Protection

Key Relations:
  • Regional Development Centre staff – to ensure consistency of approach in HAI’s work in the region and to ensure the development of complimentary activities.
  • Affiliates, partners and HelpAge country Development Programmes.
  • UK Secretariat staff
  • Staff and Volunteers of NGOs, INGOs, academic institutions and Governments.
Overall Purpose of the Job: To provide support on the delivery of HelpAge targets with specific focus on two thematic areas of Social Protection and HIV within the EWCARDC Strategic Plan, and to support delivery of the Sweden/Norad project with specific focus on M&E and financial monitoring.  

The incumbent will provide support to the execution of the programme in accordance with the plans, budgets and terms and conditions of the contract.

Job Content and Key Tasks

General
  • Maintain the programme database and ensure the data entry meets quality standards
  • Support in project data entry and analysis and provide information on overall trends in collaboration with the Regional M&E Coordinator
  • Liaise with the M&E Coordinator and the Programme Coordinator to ensure accurate data for learning, advocacy work and preparations of reports;
  • Train HelpAge’s staff on collection and saving of data;
  • Support the programme team in the coordination of the research component by:
  1. Conducting literature search and preliminary reviews
  2. Track consultants timelines through setting of timelines and reminders
  3. Work with consultants by providing backup skills in analysing data and providing feedback as advised by HelpAge
  4. Provide initial proof reading of the work, identifying the gaps and ensuring that it is in tandem with HelpAge’s procedures and branding in consultation with HelpAge communication team.
  • Support the following operational researches will be supported by this position:
  1. On Human Rights and Gender Mainstreaming  in Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia and Tanzania – led by the Programme Manager
  2. Situational analysis of women and girls of participation, GBV, vulnerability, livelihood and coping strategies in two targeted countries – led by the Programme Manager
  3. Access to services by LGBT – led by the Programme Coordinator
  • Support in publication of programme learning documentation
  1. The publications include: The OCMG (Older Citizen Monitoring Groups) Manual, BCC (Behavioural Change Communication) Guide, Nesting model etc
  2. Follow-up with HelpAge partners and staff to develop and send articles for in-house publications
  3. Support programme learning outputs by collecting and collating case studies being generated from the project for documentation and publication
  • Support Operations Research through participation in the ongoing operations research by mining data from the various sources like Internet, in-house reports and publications
  • Support advocacy through providing technical support and guidance to the project advocacy groups and to partner organizations in implementing regional level advocacy initiatives    
  • Manage and provide technical support to specific designated countries within Sweden/Norad grant (Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia);
  • Build the capacity of partners in to develop sound data bases for the project, through effective training events and timely mentoring;
  • To participate in the activities of the HelpAge EWCARDC Regional Development Centre
  • To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Regional Director or his Appointee.
Extent of Authority: The Post holder will make day to day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed framework and budget limitations.

Person Specification


Essential
  • Bachelors Degree
  • At least 3 years work experience with an NGO
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience of compiling, producing and disseminating information
  • Experience in budget monitoring and preparing financial reports
Knowledge and Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Portuguese would be an advantage.
  • Strong computing skills preferably with knowledge/experience of Word, Excel and Access
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to write narrative reports of a standard required by international donor organisations.
  • Knowledge and Interest of ageing issues preferred
Please Note: This is a national position in Kenya and all applicants must have the existing right to work in Kenya.

HelpAge East, West and Central Africa (EWCA) Regional Office is looking for a Regional Programme Coordinator who will work with the Secure Incomes and Social Protection Programme Manager for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sweden-Norad supported project in five countries.
Job Title: Regional Programme Coordinator - Health, HIV and Social Protection

Grade:
 NS2

Location:
 East, West and Central Africa Regional Development Centre (EWCARDC), with regional travel

Responsible to:
 Regional Programme Manager, Secure Incomes and Social Protection

Reporting to:
 Sweden-Norad Grant Manager and Regional Programme Manager for Secure Incomes and Social Protection 

Relations with Others:


  • Affiliates, partners, Country  Development Programmes - to support, train, monitor and evaluate in the implementation of a Sweden-Norad supported project and keeping in line with the wider Health, HIV & AIDS and Social Protection strategy of the EWCARDC;
  • Regional Development Centre staff – to ensure synergy and linkages across HelpAge thematic areas, Advocacy and Communications and promote donor compliance, build the knowledge base at the EWCARDC and ensure consistency of approach in HelpAge International’s work  in the region and to ensure the development of complementary activities;
  • Development  organizations working on HIV and Social Protection – to share  information  and influence  changes in policies  and practices;
  • Relevant national and regional Health, HIV and social protection networks, forums and working groups, the media and associations of PLHIV to ensure  that we are building appropriate  alliances in our quest for inclusive  policies and programmes;
  • Staff and volunteers of NGOs, INGOs and Governments to ensure maximum coordination, disseminate learning and sharing of experiences.
Overall Purpose of the Job: To work with the Secure Incomes and Social Protection Programme Manager for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sweden-Norad supported project in five countries.

Job Activities
  • Provide ongoing daily support to HelpAge partners in the project for its effective and timely implementation within the framework of the donor and project contracts;
  • Support the Programme Manager to consolidate narrative reports from partners in five countries and to develop quality control mechanisms to ensure efficient reporting to Sweden-Norad;
  • Support the Programme Manager in strengthening best practices in governance in partner organizations;
  • Support the implementation of Traditional Healers’ and Practitioners component within Sweden-Norad project;
  • Build the capacity of partners to develop and implement sound HIV & AIDS and SP programmes, through effective training events and timely mentoring;
  • Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in data quality assurance issues and the Programme Officer to ensure consistency in data for learning, advocacy work and preparation of report;
  • Lead on the research on LGBT that is planned under the Sweden-Norad programme;
  • Contribute to the development and dissemination of information on key lessons learnt in the HIV and Social Protection work within and beyond the HelpAge network in Africa and globally;
  • Develop links and share experiences with other stakeholders in order to promote the mainstreaming of ageing issues in HIV & AIDS and SP, poverty reduction and advocacy programmes;
  • Participate in the activities of the HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre and undertake additional duties as requested to achieve the Regional Development Centre’s and HelpAge International’s overall objectives.
Extent of Authority: The post-holder will make day-to-day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed set of Performance Objectives worked out with the post-holder’s line manager.

Person Specification

Essential
  • Degree level of education in Social Sciences for Development Studies
  • A minimum of three years experience in working with NGOs managing and implementing development programmes;
  • Experience in advocating issues affecting vulnerable groups and influencing policies and strategies in line with this;
  • An in-depth understanding of HIV & AIDS and Social Protection related issues in Africa;
  • Extensive experience in programme development;
  • Experience in institutional strengthening and partner capacity building;
  • Appreciation of and experience in operational research and its application in programming;
  • Understanding of participatory knowledge management and willingness to document and disseminate lessons learnt;
  • Experience in the operation of an international development organization;
  • Fluent spoken and written English;
  • Ability to write narrative of a standard required by international donor organizations and interpret financial reports;
  • Skills in working with local and national agencies and to represent the work of HelpAge International to them and their beneficiaries;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including project participants;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed upon deadlines.
Desirable
  • Knowledge and interest of ageing preferred
  • Familiarity with social science research
National Position based in Nairobi, Kenya
 
Salaries will be in Accordance to HelpAge Salary Structure

Please Note: This is a national position in Kenya and all applicants must have the existing right to work in Kenya.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter to jobs.ewca@helpage.org

Closing Date: 26th September 2014

HelpAge International is an Equal Opportunity Employer