Plan International Kenya Vacancies
About Plan International: Plan International is an independent global child rights organization committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalized children and their communities to be free from poverty.
About Plan International: Plan International is an independent global child rights organization committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalized children and their communities to be free from poverty.
By actively connecting committed people
with powerful ideas, we work together to make positive, deep-rooted and lasting
changes in children and young people’s lives.
For over 80 years, we have supported girls
and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge
and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty
and live positive fulfilling lives.
Plan International has been operating in
Kenya since 1982 and to-date continues to work in 19 counties: Nairobi,
Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka Nithi, Siaya, Bungoma, Busia, Taita Taveta, Kilifi,
Mombasa, Kwale, Vihiga, Kakamega, Lamu, Kisii, Migori, Homabay, Kisumu and
Marsabit.
1. Program Director - Strategy,
Quality and Development
(Nairobi)
1 Position
This position leads the Program Department
at the Country Office in its role to define and pursue a strategic direction
and continuous quality development and innovation for Plan International’s
programs in Kenya, including leading the advocacy and influencing work at the
national level.
As a member of the Country Leadership Team
(CLT), s/he will be responsible for driving the strategic plan (SP), the
rights-based approach and theory of change for the country programs.
A key aspect of the role is to ensure
capacity development of team leaders and technical specialists in order to
build a strong PSQD department, and to support and promote progressive program
implementation in the field, in close cooperation with the Area Offices and
Program Units.
S/he will lead the development of external
relationships and contribute to the submission of high quality proposals to
donors and interested parties.
The role requires a dedicated, experienced
and highly motivated program generalist who can operate in a complex and
competitive environment.
2. Project Officer – Girls’
Advocacy Alliance Project
(Kisumu)
1 Position
The Girls Advocacy Alliance project seeks
to address gender based violence, economic empowerment and education for young
girls and women.
Overall the project seeks to empower girls
and young women to enjoy their rights to protection from GBV and to actively
engage in economic activities at different levels and sectors.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the
incumbent is responsible for the development and execution of the project
activities as per the approved activity plan, and for contribution to
designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the progress of the
project activities.
3. Project Officer - Safer Cities
for Girls Project
(Nairobi)
1 Position
The incumbent is responsible for the
conceptualization, development and execution of the project activities as per
the approved activity.
The responsibilities also include the
design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the progress of the project
activities in line with the detailed implementation plan related to the project.
As part of the execution of their roles,
s/he will be required to hold periodic meetings with relevant project
stakeholders and s/he is the main community mobilizer and the day-to-day face
in the field for Plan.
Application Procedure
Plan International is a development
organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.
Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity
employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including
appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to
apply.
To access the full job description and make
an online application follow this link
The closing date of applications is 17th
November 2017.
We regret that only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
Disclaimer: Plan International
Kenya does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the
recruitment and selection process. We therefore advise the general public to
exercise due diligence when applying for employment.
To read more about Plan International
Kenya, visit our website www.plan-international.org/kenya
