Assistant Informatics
We
are looking for young dynamic and agile developers who will first understand our
needs and develop a dynamic web-based system for the Nilinder project as guided
by supervisor. Nilinde Project is an OVC led by Plan International in
partnership with Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT), Childline, and
mothers2mothers (m2m). The project aims to improve the welfare and protection
of the most vulnerable households affected by HIV/AIDS by increasing resiliency
and empowering parents and caregivers to make investments that will improve the
health and well-being of OVC.
Dimensions
of the Role
This position does not manage any budget and has not direct reports.
Responsibilities
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The candidates will perform the
following activities among others as provided by supervisor;
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Develop a functional customised
web-based MIS for Nilinde project as guided by supervisor
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Testing, debug, troubleshooting and
improving system based on provided feedback
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Create system set-up files and
install on user computers
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Create backend database and ensure
integrity and normalization
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Create in-built reports within the
system as guided by supervisor
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Provide training to system users
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Develop REST API to integrate the
system with other existing MIS
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Develop technical documentation and
sharing code with supervisor
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Develop user guides to facilitate user
training
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Use open source software to develop
web-based MIS
Qualifications
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Good background in Data Base design
in SQL or any other web-based supported database.
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Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS.
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Experience in either web design,
HTML, Java, PHP or any relevant web development software.
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Good working knowledge of development
frameworks, REST API.
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Energized and passionate about
solving problems.
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Flexible, open for new challenges and
able to think out of the box.
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Time conscious and keen to detail.
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Good English written and oral
communication skills.
How to Apply
Qualified
candidates to Apply here
Sponsorship Coordinator
Plan International is an independent child rights and
humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty,
violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other
people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and
young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and
confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in
the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often
left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more
than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The purpose of this role is to oversee and coordinate
sponsorship activities and ensure they are compliant to organizational policies
& guidelines.
Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance to sponsorship
policies and guidelines.
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Provide visionary leadership and
support to sponsorship staff in the achievement of their departmental targets
as well as in their individual development and performance.
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Track and monitor 2-4 CBOs sub
granted to support sponsorship activities and ensure a good performance is
sustained.
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Partnership building towards
enhancing achievement of sponsorship Key Performance Indicators and
sustainability of the program.
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Identify capacity gaps for community
volunteers, sponsorship staff & community based organizations and ensure
they are addressed.
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Coordinate sponsor visits at the PU
in collaboration with National Offices to ensure the visits are successful and
comply with Plan International policies.
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Ensure sponsored children and
families are effectively engaged & participate in sponsorship and program
activities.
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Effective communication with
sponsorship partners and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective sponsorship
program.
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Report progress, achievements and
share lessons learnt in sponsorship program.
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Monitor expenditure of approved
sponsorship budget and revisit plans to ensure budget performance are within
approved limits.
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Generate monthly sponsorship reports
for sharing and influencing programming at various levels.
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Ensure existence of controls for
proper risk management in sponsorship.
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Enhance reporting and follow-up of
child protection issues identified through sponsorship activities.
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Ensures that Plan International’s
global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion
(GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of
the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as
applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited
to,
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ensuring staff and associates are
aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan
International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work,
and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate
procedures.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree with in Social
studies, Sociology or Community Development.
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3-5 years’ experience in sponsorship
preferably in an NGO.
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2 years’ experience in managing a
team.
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1 year of motorbike riding.
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General knowledge and understanding
of Kwale community will be an added advantage
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Basic computer literacy – working
with MS Office
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People skills (supervision, negotiation,
facilitation, conflict resolution, influencing)
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Report writing skills
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Communication skills
How to Apply
Qualified candidates to Apply here