Plan is an international humanitarian
child centred community development organisation without religious, political
or government affiliation.
Plan International is committed
to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and future
of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centred
community development approach.
1. Project Implementation Officer -Health
Based in Homa Bay, the position is a
three-year contract reporting to the Programme Implementation Manager.
Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities: The main purpose of this position is to implement the day to day activities of the integrated health project in Homa Bay.
This project aims to achieve
sustained improved household sanitation and hygiene behaviour, promote safe
motherhood and prevent unplanned pregnancies among the youth.
The project also focuses on
increasing chances of child survival as well as improved maternal and child
nutrition.
The key responsibilities are but not limited to:
- Mobilisation and Participatory Planning
- Project Implementation
- Partnership Management
- Documentation and Reporting
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any
health related discipline
- At least 3 years’ experience in project
management/coordination in Health issues
- Conversant with managing integrated health
programs
- Strong knowledge of community development
2. Project Implementation Officer -
Governance
This is a one year contract based in
Homa Bay.
The position holder will report to
the Programme Coordinator PRAAC.
Purpose of the Job and Key
Responsibilities: The main purpose of this position is to implement
the day to day activities of a project funded by the Australian Government’s
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) titled: Promoting Rights and
Accountabilities in African Communities (PRAAC) ending in June 2016.
This project uses integrated
development strategies to facilitate realization of health rights by
marginalized women of all ages, youth and people with disability.
The key responsibilities are but not limited to:
- Mobilisation and Participatory Planning
- Project Implementation
- Capacity Building
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation
Education, Qualifications and
Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education/Social
Sciences or Development Studies
- At least 3 years’ experience in project
management/coordination in governance related issues
- Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply
good governance, advocacy and policy influence strategies
- Strong knowledge of community development
- Experience in Education/Health/Gender related
projects, partnership building, networking and collaboration with the
national and county government and other actors including the private
sector are a critical requirement
3. Community Development Facilitator
The position is a one-year fixed term
contract and will be based in Kisumu.
The position holder will report to
the Sponsorship Coordinator - Kisumu.
Purpose of the Job and Key
Responsibilities: The main purpose for the job is to mobilize
community for sustained participation in sponsorship issues as per the
corporate standards.
The key responsibilities are but not
limited to:
- Training of youth volunteers
- Working with Sponsored Children and their
families, Community Based Organizations and other staff
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation
This position is open to local
residents of Kisumu and its environs only
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.
If you meet any of the above requirements, please visithttp://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ to access the full job description and submit an online application.
The closing date of applications is
Tuesday 2 June, 2015.
These positions are open to Kenyan
Nationals Only.
We regret that only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
To read more about Plan International
in Kenya, visit our website www.plan-kenya.org