Job Title: Project Coordinator
Hiring Organization: World
Vision Kenya
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/22/2024
Key
Responsibilities:
Project Planning, Coordination and Implementation (50%)
- Responsible
for the in the coordination and implementation of the all activities in
the FMNR project
- Train
the partners, selected groups and community members on the various
recommended focal areas (FMNR, Climate smart agriculture, Sustainable
energy options, soil and water conservation, advocacy and policy influence
etc). Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all FMNR field
level interventions and initiatives with communities and partners.
- Ensure
that all FMNR initiatives within the projects area of influence meet or
exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the
projects guidelines
- Liaise
with Cluster Manager, Regional Design & MEAL Coordinator to ensure
that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place
and being utilized in a timely manner in all FMNR measurements.
- Monitor
and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources
for all FMNR related project interventions.
- Proactively
enforce controls and checks as well as ensure effective and timely
response plans to all financial audit findings of FMNR initiatives and
take the needed measures to prevent future recurrence.
- Participate
in proposal development and resource mobilization.
- Provide
supervision to Community Mobilizers and Driver to ensure FMNR project
objectives are met – effectively manage staff performance.
- Attend
the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon.
Quality
Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation (30%)
- Supervise
and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya
government regulations and other agreed standards.
- Develop
monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required
standards for monitoring, with support from the DME specialist.
- Ensure
project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any
other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
- Coordinate
with Cluster Manager, Regional Design & MEAL Coordinator and relevant
technical teams at the national Office to effectively support the project
to carry out all measurements baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring
and evaluations – in accordance with WV established standards, policies
and procedures.
- In
Liaison with AP Accountant, track project implementation expenditure
levels, manage work plans and budgets
- Compile
the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submit to the
Cluster Manager and Technical team at the National Office.
- Regularly
document success stories / innovation for sharing across the partnership
- Develop
context specific electronic and live media communications on FMNR and NRM
activities.
- Ensure
the Project design document is updated as per DME standards.
- Gather
and provide quality feedback and data to be used to develop technical
papers and recommendations on key issues for external engagement with
decision makers.
Advocacy,
Engagement, Networking and Partnerships (10%)
- Participate
in the Annual County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process and
influence resource allocation to the priority needs of the most vulnerable
groups within the Program Area
- Partner
with Community, relevant Government authorities, research institutions and
other stakeholders; provide technical assistance regarding FMNR
implementation.
- Participate
in County Sector Technical Working groups and forum and at Sub-County and
Ward levels as will be appropriate.
- Ensure
that Program participants and partners are kept informed of all the
Government laws and policies in respect to FMNR and any changes to
government laws, policies and budgets.
- Work
with stakeholders and partners to promote FMNR to influence policy on
complimentary activities
Capacity
Building (5%)
- Build
the capacity of partners (FBOs, CBOs, Farmers Groups) to enable them
effectively intervene in food security & economic empowerment
appropriately
- Ensure
integration of FMNR with other project/programmes in the Aps
- Mobilize
and sensitize community for empowerment & sustainability
- Establish
specific capacity building methodologies for effective delivery &
sustainability of project interventions
- Take
a lead in building ADP staff and community capacities in food security
& economic empowerment sector interventions through trainings and
other information sharing avenues to handle project activities
effectively.
- Together
with partners, conduct regular reflection and learning events;
- Facilitate
and coordinate farmers FMNR exposure tours.
Others
(5%)
- Participate
in Trans teams and support other initiatives by partners in the spirit of
integration
- Perform
any other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Degree
in Forestry, Agroforestry and Natural Resource Management related field
- Membership
to professional body (FSK, EIK etc)
- At
least four years on job experience and specialties in Forestry,
Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management with some experience in
Agriculture.
- Knowledge
on GESI with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming /
integration is an added advantage
- Ability
to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities
- Must
have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery.
- Exposure
to gender biased programming
- Able
to stand above denominational diversities.
- Cross-cultural
sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
- Good
organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability
to ride a motorbike is an added advantage
- Excellent
English communication skills (both oral and written).
- Excellent
computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office or another main email
system such as Microsoft Outlook