Background: OGRA Foundation is a non-governmental organization registered in
Kenya. Its core pillars are disease prevention and treatment; maternal and
child health; health systems strengthening; and community empowerment.
Our mission is to promote, improve health and emergency response in pursuing economic and cultural development in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the communities.
OGRA Foundation in partnership with
Kenya Red Cross Society is implementing the Global Fund for HIV project
targeting communities in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties.
Our mission is to promote, improve health and emergency response in pursuing economic and cultural development in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the communities.
OGRA Foundation is currently looking
for an able professional to fill the following position in the organization:
Program Coordinator
Overall Job Function: To provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of
Global Fund project ; to deliver high impact project outcomes in line with OGRA
Foundation Program strategy and strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
Global Fund Program Development,
Implementation & Reporting
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Participates in the development of GF
project and ensures successful implementation of program activities in line
with approved Global fund work plans and budgets;
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Provides programmatic support and
technical advice to project teams and field staff in GF project planning,
monitoring and evaluation including grant management;
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Leads in the assessments and reporting
of progress against activities targets relating to Global Fund project
implementation and action plans;
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Prepares and presents periodic
technical reports on the progress of implementation of Global Fund project
activities.
Partnerships, Collaboration &
linkages
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Identifies and pursues strategic
collaborations and partnerships with governments, donor and development
partners, civil society as well as professional bodies in advancing GF project,
interests and goals;
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Promotes cross projects linkages and synergy
within project staff in order to achieve project outcomes;
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Engages with relevant international
and national stakeholders on policy and project issues of interest and
priorities to OGRA Foundation;
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Prepares, reviews and ensure timely
submission of technical reports on the progress of implementation of GF project
and activities.
Management of Resources and Budgets
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In consultation with the finance
team, develops a cost-effective budget, schedule and tracks GF project to
ensure compliance;
Leadership and People Management
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Supervises all GF project staff in
the designated project areas;
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Coordinates setting of GF project
work plans and staff performance targets and undertakes periodic performance
appraisal for Global Fund project staff;
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Identifies staff training needs and
recommends training programs to address staff performance gaps;
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Maintains staff discipline and
ensures effective handling of staff grievances in consultation with HR
function;
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Perform any other duties as may be
assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Candidate must possess a minimum
qualification of Bachelor degree in health, water & sanitation, project
management or development field.
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Advance certificate in Management or
extensive training in leadership development programs.
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5 years of experience in
program/project management
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Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS
programs
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Program development and management
skills
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Leadership and people management
skills
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Problem solving and conflict
management skills
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Technical report writing skills
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Organizational and communication
skills
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Good interpersonal skills with the
ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all
levels.
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Financial management skills
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Demonstrated ability to
conceptualize, plan and implement program initiatives.
Field Officer
Overall Job Function: Responsible for support and ensure implementation of Service
Delivery Areas under the Global Fund program in the supported sub counties.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the implementation of the
Global Fund program activities in the supported sub counties.
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Plan and Coordinate the community
mobilization for participation in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission
(PMTCT), HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC), and Home and community Based Care
(HCBC) activities.
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In collaboration with Community
Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), actively monitor and supervise Community
Health Workers (CHWs) performance and compliance to required standards.
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Ensure planning and coordination of
review meetings with CHWs in the respective sites and ensure timely submission
of their reports.
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Represent OGRA Foundation in
stakeholder’s meetings/forums within the supported sub counties.
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Support the M & E Officer to
collate relevant data from the health facilities and from the community health
workers (CHWs) and be able to utilize it and conduct routine data quality
check.
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Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and
ad hoc project reports from the area of coverage and submit them on a timely
basis to the Program Officer and M & E Officer to aid in preparation of the
main program report.
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Conduct monitoring visits in project
implementation sites conjunction with the CHEWs and the Sub County Health
Management Teams.
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Any other duties as may be assigned
by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Candidate must possess a minimum qualification
of Diploma in Community Development and Social Work or related qualification
from a recognized institution with a minimum 2 years work experience in
community work.
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Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS
programs
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Experience in implementing HCBC, PMTCT
and HTC programs will be an added advantage.
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Understanding and knowledge of
working with Government Ministries and agencies like MOH and NACC.
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Computer literate
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Good written and verbal communication
skills
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Demonstrated commitment to community
health and development
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Be a good team player with leadership
skills
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Understanding of the local language
Finance Assistant
Overall Job Function: To ensure that support activities of the Global Fund project are
conducted with efficiency, within budget parameters and in accordance with OGRA
Foundation Program policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in reviewing monthly field
documents/requisitions, ensuring they are properly supported, approved and
filed
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Ensure that payment requests are in
line with the finance procedures and that the procedures are used to guide the
financial operations of the project.
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Follow up and ensure that funds for
all approved monthly requisitions and other payments are transferred to the
field on time.
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Follow up for confirmation of funds
transferred to the field offices ensuring such confirmations are filed together
with the payment vouchers.
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Assist in monthly petty cash and bank
reconciliations
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Assist the Finance team in the
preparation of monthly financial reports as may be assigned
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Assist in facilitating funds transfer
to field offices based on approved requisitions prepared from field and
approved by the Executive Director.
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Assist with retrieving information
and documents to support the internal and external audit processes as per
auditors’ requests.
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Ensure proper filing of financial
documents, data and other correspondence for future audits and reviews,
ensuring security and confidentiality of the documents in line with
organization policy and donor requirements
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Any other duty as required from time
to time.
Minimum Qualifications
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Candidate must possess a minimum
qualification of Degree in finance related field and/ or CPA Section 2
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Minimum 1 year experience in a
similar role.
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Experience in use of MPESA systems
for bulk payment and in use of Quick Books (QB) will be an added advantage.
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Computer literate with experience in
Excel accounting packages Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
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Strong analytical abilities and
ability to prepare concise, informative financial reports
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Strong organizational skills, with an
emphasis on time management and the ability to plan, organize and implement
various activities within a time-pressured environment
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Ability to work both independently
and as part of a team
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Good professional verbal and written
communication skills
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are invited to
send their applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees
(either current or former supervisor) to the Human Resource Manager, OGRA
Foundation at recruitment@ografoundation.org with the
position applied for as the subject line on or before 27th July 2018.
Canvassing by applicant is strongly
discouraged.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
OGRA
Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.