Summary of the program
- In the frame of an EU-EIDHR funded project,
CESVI is the lead agency of a consortium with local partners, including
Legal Resource Foundation (LRF) and Special Education Professionals (SEP).
- The action, Increasing the capacity of Human
Rights Defenders for the protection and promotion of children best
interest in the Kenyan Juvenile Justice System in the 3 Counties of
Nairobi, Kisumu and Kericho, will support Human Rights Defenders (HRDs)
and HRD organizations at grassroots level, improving Alternative Care
services for children in contact and in conflict with the law, with a
special focus on children with special needs in the Juvenile Justice
system (JJS).
- The long-term change envisions a strengthened
Alternative Care system and awareness grounded in the best interests and
rights of children separated from their families, resulting in courses of
action in conformity with the principles of non-discrimination,
protection, survival and participation.
Job Purpose
- The incumbent will work in close collaboration
with the Project Coordinator and will support processes of planning,
implementing, monitoring and reporting of the project in line with and
agreed plan of action and budget, donor, and CESVI policies, requirements
and procedures
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support to Coordination and Management of
Projects Implementation
- Support the Project Coordinator to ensure
effective, efficient and timely implementation of project activities at
the project sites, namely Nairobi, Kericho and Kisumu counties.
- Support the Project Coordinator to ensure the
project is implemented according to the contract signed with the donor
(the European Union), its rules and regulations (including, but not
limited to, reporting, visibility, project documentation, monitoring and
evaluation), CESVI’s internal policies and procedures, and the consortium
partner’s MoUs;
- Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and
the Logistic Department in procuring goods and services according to
CESVI’s and the donor’s procedures, Informing the Project Coordinator any
relevant amendments and /or challenges concerning the project which
may compromise the observance of contractual bonds and/or the presence and
the good name of CESVI in the area/country
- To support the Project Coordinator in
development of new project proposals in the area/region, in the field of
human rights/child protection/juvenile justice;
Support in Supervision and Monitoring
- In collaboration with the Project Coordinator,
monitor the achievement and progress toward the project objectives and
expected outcomes and impacts
- Support the PC in the daily project
implementation and follow-up on activities at the field.
- Establishes and maintains relationships at the
community level.
- Support the PC in the formulation/update of
the projects work plans, monitoring tools and regular reporting according
to requirements of the donor and CESVI internal policies
- Support in drafting of p eriodical project
reports required by the donor, and CESVI Coordination Office;
- In collaboration with the Project Coordinator,
consortium members and government stakeholders staff, identify gaps and
facilitate capacity building training and other support for Human Rights
Defenders.
- To perform any other task assigned by the
Project Coordinator in line with the job description and employment
contract.
Essential Qualifications
- BA in Social Sciences or related field;
- 2-3 years’ experience in NGO sector,
preferably in the area of Child protection and human rights programming;
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation,
including data collection and data analysis;
- Experience in providing technical assistance
to Civil Society Organizations and familiarity with government structures
and processes in Kenya;
- Proven leadership and management skills
including planning and management of training; and Familiarity with EU
logical framework and M&E guidance and requirement.
Other requirements
- Previous experience working in Kenya;
- Previous experience working in a consortium is
a STRONG asset;
How to Apply
- Persons qualified for this position are
invited to submit their CV (including 3 referees) and COVER LETTER ONLY to
CESVI to the e-mail address;cesvinairobi@cesvioverseas.org
- Please quote the Position (i.e. EIDHR Project
Officer _your name) in the subject line of your e-mail application.
- Please do not apply twice, applicants should
not attach certificates at this stage.
- Inquiries on phone or e-mail will not be
entertained.
- Please notice this is a national position.
- Closing date for applications is 8th May 2020
at midnight (EAT).
- However Cesvi reserves the right to close the
vacancy before the above mentioned date in case a large number of
applications is received.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
- CESVI is an equal opportunities employer.
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- CESVI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).