Background: Plan International is a global organization that works
side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of
poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to
develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability.
Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from
clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic
empowerment, child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement.Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.
Vacancy: Deputy Chief of Party
Project and Position Description: Plan International is seeking a Deputy Chief
of Party for an anticipated multi-sectorial, USAID funded orphans and
vulnerable children project in Kenya.
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will
support the Chief of Party in the management of the project.
S/he will be in charge of providing
technical and managerial leadership including technical oversight, financial
management and administration and grants management.
S/he oversees coordination of field
operations, provide support in the management of sub-grantees, and ensure that
activities meeting USAID and Plan standards.
The position is contingent upon award
of the project by the donor.
Responsibilities:
- Provides day-to-day leadership and high
quality delivery of the project: field operations, administration,
logistics and procurement.
- Manages, in coordination with the COP, relationships
and work with implementing partner organizations
- Manages donor relationships and serves, along
with the COP, as the primary project representative.
- Oversees the development of project reports,
annual work plans, and other documents as required by USAID and the
Government of Kenya.
- Facilitates knowledge management,
communications, and information flow for the project.
- Maintains a working knowledge of project
budgets and expenditure, and assists the Finance and Operations Director
to set up and implement appropriate systems for project financials.
- Supervises Technical and Operations
Specialists
- Serves as Acting Chief of Party when the Chief
of Party is unavailable.
- Ensures compliance in reporting to USAID, Plan
International, Plan US National Office (USNO) and Government of Bangladesh
counterparts.
Requirements:
- Minimum Master’s degree in International
Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field;
- Strong knowledge of OVC related programming in
Kenya or the region.
- Experience managing a large child focused
program for an international NGO.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing
large programs focused on OVC, community-based development, with
significant experience in managing USAID-funded programs (minimum 5
years).
- Demonstrated knowledge of USAID project
management including USAID rules and regulation and reporting
requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge about gender and
development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing
programs that mainstream gender.
- Demonstrated ability to implement projects
with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality
through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Experience working and collaborating with
diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials,
donor representatives, local and international staff.
- Ability to respond on short notice and plan
and execute several activities at once.
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a
team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently.
- Proven experience hiring, training, and
supervising teams of international and local staff.
- Proven leadership, inter-personal and
cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
- Work experience in Kenya .
- Excellent English oral and written
communication skills; knowledge of Swahili preferred.
Vacancy: Economic Strengthening Technical Director
Position Description: Plan is seeking applicants for a
proposed Technical Team Lead for an anticipated multi-sectorial, USAID funded
orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) project in Kenya.
The Economic Strengthening Technical
Director will have responsibility for implementation of all activities
associated with improving the economic stability of households caring for OVC
and successful integration with other project interventions.
This position is contingent upon
award of the project by the donor.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical design, oversight, and
monitoring of activities associated with improving the economic stability
of households caring for OVC.
- Contribute detailed and accurate technical
deliverables and reports to fulfill USAID and PEPFAR reporting
requirements.
- Coordinate technical activities with the USAID
Kenya mission, partners, sub-recipients, government agencies,
international and local NGOs, and community organizations.
- Ensure the timely and quality completion of
program technical deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID
guidelines.
- Supervise a team and oversee implementation of
annual program work and plans. Lead the development of annual work plans
and contribute to development of performance monitoring plans.
- As a member of the senior management team
contribute to strategic and operational roll out of all project
activities. Work closely with other project technical experts on all
project activities.
- Liaise and coordinate with other related
projects and activities in Kenya, including Plan’s ongoing programs.
- Ensure Plan’s Child Protection Policy and
Guidelines are adhered to during project implementation.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s degree in social sciences or social
work or a related field; PhD, MD or DrPH a plus.
- At least 8 years of experience designing,
implementing and managing household economic strengthening initiatives
in/for developing countries.
- Experience in leveraging public private
partnerships preferred.
- Experience with USAID-funded projects
(ideally, in a senior technical position) highly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge about gender and
development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing
programs that mainstream gender.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement
strategies that employ evidence-based approaches to meet project targets,
especially under rigorous timelines.
- Experience working and collaborating with
diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials,
donor representatives, and international staff.
- Proven leadership, inter-personal and
cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
- Work experience in Kenya highly preferred.
- Excellent English oral and written
communication skills; knowledge of Swahili preferred.
Vacancy: Finance and Operations Director
Description: Plan is seeking applicants for a proposed Finance
and Operations Director for an anticipated multi-sectorial, USAID funded
orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) project in Kenya.
The Finance and Operations Director
is responsible for overseeing project finances and administrative operations in
accordance with relevant USAID regulations and in line with Plan’s financial
and administrative management policy provisions.
The Finance and Operations Director
will supervise grant management and financial reporting on grant performance
and will ensure best use of resources by managing the preparation of sound budgets,
monitoring project expenses, and assuring timely preparation of donor financial
reports..
This position is contingent upon
award of the project by the donor.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of financial and
administrative management of the project in compliance with donor’s rules
and regulations
- Supervise all financial management to ensure
best use of resources through sound budgeting, monitoring of project
expenses, and timely preparation of donor financial reports.
- Develop and implement monthly project-wide
financial review (project tracker) and analysis, as well as provide timely
and reliable financial information for decision-making.
- Maintain strong internal policies, processes,
and controls systems in order to provide timely, consistent and accurate
financial and budget management.
- Develop strategic planning, work planning, and
budgeting processes.
- Work closely with Plan International USA home
office and Plan Kenya country office staff on internal and external
financial reviews and audits; work closely with project
finance/grants/administrative staff and sub-grantees to ensure appropriate
implementation of same.
- Prepare financial reports for donors.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s degree in finance or financial
management, and/or a professional qualification in accountancy. Bachelor’s
degree with significant experience in project finance management may be
accepted.
- Significant experience managing programs
funded by the U.S. Government, including experience managing finances for
USAID-funded projects.
- Extensive experience in financial management
and/or project administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable to USA accounting procedures and
processes.
- In-depth knowledge of USAID financial management
rules and regulations and other key USG regulations, including USAID 22
CFR Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental
Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, OMB
Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations, and A-133
Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits.
- Ability to adopt new software and financial
management systems.
- Excellent communication, management, and
leadership skills.
- Proven analytical skills in isolating
priorities and tackling them.
- Demonstrated knowledge about gender and
development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing
programs that mainstream gender.
- Work experience in Kenya highly preferred.
- Excellent English oral and written
communication skills; knowledge of Swahili preferred.
How to Apply
Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and as such qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Further, Qualified Kenyan nationals, including those living in the diaspora, are additionally highly encouraged to apply.
To apply please send a cover letter, USAID 1420 biodata form, and resume in English through our recruitment portal (CLICK HERE to access our recruitment portal)
The biodata form can be downloaded
separately from the recruitment portal alongside the job descriptions under the
title USAID1420 Biodata Form (or CLICK HERE to download).
Applicants who fail to meet the
application criteria may be disqualified.
The deadline for applications is 5th
December 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.