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of Reference
Position: Project Coordinator - OVC
Department: Programmes & Projects
Duty Station: DSW Kenya Field Office – Mombasa
Background: DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation, which focuses on achieving universal access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
Position: Project Coordinator - OVC
Department: Programmes & Projects
Duty Station: DSW Kenya Field Office – Mombasa
Background: DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation, which focuses on achieving universal access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
For
more information, kindly visit www.dsw.org
DSW seeks to recruit a Project Coordinator - OVC to be based in the Mombasa field office, Kenya. The Project Coordinator’s position will spearhead Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) interventions in Kilifi County.
Areas of Responsibility: Working with the Regional Programme Coordinator, Programmes & Projects Manager and other staff, the Project Coordinator provides leadership on OVC related activities in Kilifi County.
DSW seeks to recruit a Project Coordinator - OVC to be based in the Mombasa field office, Kenya. The Project Coordinator’s position will spearhead Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) interventions in Kilifi County.
Areas of Responsibility: Working with the Regional Programme Coordinator, Programmes & Projects Manager and other staff, the Project Coordinator provides leadership on OVC related activities in Kilifi County.
This
is alongside working with and supervising Field Officers to ensure the OVC project
is implemented to the highest standards.
Specific Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
I. Project Development and Planning
Specific Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
I. Project Development and Planning
- Prepare
monthly activity work plans with details of resources required against the
budget
- Support
in identifying potential areas of growth for program development
II.
Project Implementation
- Ensure
the project is implemented according to plan, including training,
materials adaptation and monitoring of outcomes
- Provide
coordination support to ensure that activity requests and surrenders are
submitted on time
- Provide
technical support and capacity development to field officers to ensure
adherence to national guidelines and standards
- Perform
project budget tracking and submit timely narrative and financial reports
to the supervisor
- Develop
partnerships with different community groups to orient them on the project
goals and to solicit their involvement in its implementation
- Establish
and maintain an effective working relationship with communities, partners
and the County Government to ensure smooth implementation of OVC
interventions
III.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitor
children enrolled in the program and ensure that care is being provided as
outlined in the program goals and objectives
- Support
and monitor the delivery of high quality programming outputs
- Make
continuous informal observation of the project implementation, noting and
reporting any problems, successes and suggestions for improvement.
IV.
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare
high quality reports as per stipulated guidelines and within the agreed
deadlines
- Capture
evidence of project’s impact
- Document
the project’s best practices for scaling up and application
Minimum
Requirements:
- University
degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences, Community Development or related
field from an accredited institution
- At
least 3 years experience in OVC work
- Excellent
command of English and Swahili languages (written and oral) is required
- Strong
analytical, strategic thinking and writing skills
- Strong
team ethics and ability to provide leadership
- Flexible
in responding to changing work priorities
- Strong
IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with practical
experience in the use of electronic communications including email,
internet, etc)
- Ability
to work and deliver results under minimum supervision
Desirable:
- High
level of integrity and honesty
- Compassionate,
and respectful of all people
- An
eye for detail
DSW is
an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified
personnel regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age,
national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating your salary expectations) with the reference “Project Coordinator – OVC” clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline for application: June 3rd, 2016
Ideal start date: Immediate
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating your salary expectations) with the reference “Project Coordinator – OVC” clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline for application: June 3rd, 2016
Ideal start date: Immediate
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted
candidates will be required to attend interviews in Mombasa.
