Job Title: Programme Coordinator – Nutrition and Gender
Company: Self Help Africa – Kenya
Department: Programmes
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Head of Programmes (HOP)
Salary: As per SHA Kenya scale
Introduction: Self
Help Africa (SHA) is an International Non-Governmental Organisation
implementing rural development, sustainable food and livelihoods security
programmes in 10 countries in Africa.
SHA’s vision is an Africa free from poverty
and hunger with a mission to develop enterprising solutions that enable
smallholder farmers to achieve a better life. SHA has been working in Kenya
since 2005 implementing rural development, sustainable food and livelihood
security programmes.
Currently SHA is implementing its
programmes in line with Kenya Programme Strategy: 2011 2015. The Kenya
programme operates in 13 Counties namely: Kilifi, Kitui, Laikipia, Narok,
Kajiado, Nakuru, Homabay, Migori, Siaya, Kisumu, Busia, Baringo and Bomet.
Under the overall managerial and
administrative leadership of Self Help Africa Kenya Country Director, the Head
of Programmes will be directly responsible for the implementation and overall
management as well as reporting on all programmes executed by SHA in
Kenya.
The Head of Programmes will also
contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation systems across SHA –
Kenya and contribute to the development of the programme.
This is a challenging function to
ensure that the SHA Kenya Programme achieves a sustainable impact on rural
livelihoods and food security and that SHA captures evidence of change.
The Head of Programmes is a key
member of the Country Management Team (CMT) and together with the Country
Director (CD) and Head of Finance & Administration (HOFA) is responsible
for leading and supporting country office initiatives.
Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to provide technical support on Nutrition and Gender
as well as ensuring effective mainstreaming of all related cross-cutting themes across the Kenya Country Programme.
Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to provide technical support on Nutrition and Gender
as well as ensuring effective mainstreaming of all related cross-cutting themes across the Kenya Country Programme.
The Programme Coordinator will
further be responsible for leading in advocacy initiatives around Nutrition,
HIV/AIDS and Gender issues, advising and building capacity of staff, monitoring
and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Management
- Ensure that SHA’s strategic focus on social
inclusion and nutrition is strongly woven into all programmes/projects
- Ensure gender and nutrition is mainstreamed
throughout SHA programmes/projects
- Ensure effective communication and oversee
processes leading to documentation & publication of lessons, processes
and results of gender and nutrition interventions
- Support the Head of Programmes in designing
and planning programmes; ensuring that nutrition, Gender and HIV and AIDS
are adequately addressed with effective strategies for implementating
operations in line with Self Help Africa’s Kenya Country Programme
strategy,
- Support the Head of Programmes in resource
mobilisation and acquisition through new programme development and
proposal writing to ensure effective mainstreaming of nutrition, Gender
and HIV and AIDS issues across the programme
- Develop and carry out ongoing review of
nutrition, Gender and HIV and AIDS policies/guidelines and strategies that
provide strategic direction during planning, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation across the Kenya Country Programme,
- Establish knowledge gaps and specific learning
needs of staff around Nutrition, Gender and HIV and AIDS across the
programme and coordinate staff and partner capacity building for effective
programme implementation,
- · Facilitate active networking and partnerships of the Kenya Country
Programme with Government Departments, donor agencies, NGOs and private
organizations implementing similar programmes activities for continued
learning and sharing of experiences and best practices,
- · Guide processes of identifying Nutrition, Gender and HIV and AIDS
-based advocacy issues and facilitate policy advocacy engagements at local
and international levels for the implementation of nutrition, HIV and AIDS
and gender sensitive policies and laws .
- · Nurture and strengthen strategic partnerships, networks and
coalitions with civil society organizations and private sector to
influence Nutrition, Gender and HIV and AIDS responsive policies and
laws, · Keep updated on technical aspects of Nutrition, Gender and HIV and
AIDS related issues through regular reading, dialogue, participation in
meetings and trainings,
- · Facilitate and assist the timely submission of regular reports (monthly,
quarterly, semi-annual and annual) or special reports as deemed necessary
- · Manage implementation of special projects from time to time as
assigned by the Head of Programmes,
Safety and Security
- Ensure all safety or security incidents
(fires, vehicle accidents, theft, etc) are appropriately recorded and
reported,
- Actively monitor field site safety and
security and advise the HoP about new developments.
- To ensure regular communications are
maintained among the field sites, and between the field and the country
office
Logistics / Procurement / Assets
Management
- Ensure efficient use and management of
transport and other programme resources,
- Work with Head of Programmes and Human
Resources and Administration Manager in procurement processes of projects
inputs through outlined procurement procedures,
- Ensure that project implementation meets donor
compliance requirements,
Human Resource Management
- Ensure good individual and team performance in
support of project implementation through coaching, mentoring and regular
meetings,
- Facilitate effective teamwork, coordination
and work planning among development facilitators, technical specialists,
and administrative staff in support of programme objectives,
- Be responsible for building the capacity of
all project staff, enhancing their commitment, character, competence, and
critical thinking.
- Work with them to develop and implement
personal capacity building plans.
Representation
- Promotion of the organisation’s positive image
through collaboration and networking,
- Ensure that the programme collaborates and
networks with other stakeholders such as Government ministries and
departments, donor agencies, NGOs and private sector organisations,
- In coordination with the Head of Programmes
and Projects, represent SHA at national (Kenya) levels; to donors, local
and national government authorities, other NGOs, and any other parties as
required;
- Any other duties as assigned by the Head of
Programmes from time to time
Key Relationships:
Internal
Internal
- Head of Programmes (Line Manager)
- Country Director
- Other SHA Kenya staff
- Programme Quality Advisors (HQ based)
External
- Partner organisations,
- Government Ministries/ departments,
- Other like-minded organizations and
institutions
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 3 years working experience in
Nutrition, Gender and HIV/AIDS related programmes
Duration of Contract
- Two
years with a possibility of extension based on successful performance
Qualifications / Other Requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Home
Economics, Nutrition and Dietetics, Social / Health Sciences; Public
Health; Nutrition/HIV and AIDS, Gender or related disciplines,
- Experience and knowledge in the design and
implementation of nutrition, Gender, HIV an d AIDS programmes within food
and livelihoods setting for individuals or groups, especially smallholder
farmers,
- Competence in operating nutrition, HIV and
AIDS or related computer software programmes and data analysis, research
skills, writing and communication skills, excellent verbal, analytical,
and organisational skills,
- A good understanding of project cycle
management approaches and tools – including Participatory Vulnerability
and Capacity Assessment and Planning, project appraisal, Nutrition
Assessments, Gender, HIV and AIDS assessment, monitoring and evaluation and
partners’ capacity building,
- Good knowledge and understanding of key
aspects of development work; including food, nutrition and livelihood
security, cross-cutting themes (e.g. gender, environment, HIV/AIDS, social
inclusion),
- Skills in training/facilitation of development
processes, including organisation and mobilization of communities and
networking among different development partners such as community-based
organisations (CBOs), governments and partner staff
- High level skills and experience in planning,
budgeting and writing programmatic reports to donors,
Role Competencies:
- A strong commitment to the aims, objectives
and values of SHA Kenya Country Programme,
- Commitment to international and humanitarian
NGO codes, standards and practices
- High level of integrity and high standards of
personal conduct,
- Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word,
Excel, power point and email,
Application Procedure
Interested applicants who qualify for
the post should write an application letter stating clearly the job you are
applying for and fill in the online application form (CLICK HERE to
download) before 29 May, 2015 and e-mail to Pauline.mungo@selfhelpafrica.net or
Kenya@selfhelpafrica.net
Please type “PC Nutrition &
Gender - [your name]” in the subject line of the
e-mail.
e-mail.
The closing date for receiving applications is not later than Close of Business on Friday the 29th of May 2015.
Job Title: Head of Programmes
Organization: Self Help Africa Kenya
Department: Country Management Team
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Country Director - Kenya
Introduction: Self Help Africa (SHA) is an International
Non-Governmental Organisation implementing rural development, sustainable food
and livelihoods security programmes in 10 countries in Africa.
SHA’s vision is an Africa free from
poverty and hunger with a mission to develop enterprising solutions that enable
smallholder farmers to achieve a better life.
SHA has been working in Kenya since
2005 implementing rural development, sustainable food and livelihood security
programmes.
Currently SHA is implementing its
programmes in line with Kenya Programme Strategy: 2011 2015.
The Kenya programme operates in 13
Counties namely: Kilifi, Kitui, Laikipia, Narok, Kajiado, Nakuru, Homabay,
Migori, Siaya, Kisumu, Busia, Baringo and Bomet.
Under the overall managerial and administrative leadership of Self Help Africa Kenya Country Director, the Head of Programmes will be directly responsible for the implementation and overall management as well as reporting on all programmes executed by SHA in Kenya.
The Head of Programmes will also
contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation systems across SHA –
Kenya and contribute to the development of the programme.
This is a challenging function to
ensure that the SHA Kenya Programme achieves a sustainable impact on rural
livelihoods and food security and that SHA captures evidence of change.
The Head of Programmes is a key
member of the Country Management Team (CMT) and together with the Country
Director (CD) and Head of Finance & Administration (HOFA) is responsible
for leading and supporting country office initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Direction
- To lead and engage a programme team who
promote SHA’s values in their day to day work
- Participate in the strategic development of
the Kenya programme, as a key member of the CMT
- In liaison with the CD and programme team,
lead the design of programmes and strategies in line with SHA’s mission,
priorities and guidelines
- Assist the CD in programme fundraising,
identifying new areas of need and potential areas for project development
and donor funding in Kenya;
Programme Management
- Overall responsibility for the management of
all SHA projects in Kenya consistent with good practice in project cycle
management
- Ensure adherence to timelines for all
proposals and review proposals as necessary;
- Monitor and maintain programme compliance with
administrative and logistics procedures
- Support the on-going development of monitoring
systems, including accountability mechanisms
- Ensure SHA complies with all legal and donor
requirements in programme areas
- Ensure good working relationship with all
programme stakeholders including government, civil society, private sector
and beneficiaries, ensuring they are fully involved in planning and
design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of programmes as
appropriate
Operations Management
- Ensure compliance with donor contract
requirements and reporting deadlines;
- Ensure regular communications are maintained
among the field sites including between the field, the Kenya Head office
and the programme support staff in HQ and the UK
- Travel to the project sites as and when needed
Safety and Security
- Ensure field site safety and security
guidelines are prepared and reviewed at least biannually
- Ensure all safety or security incidents
(fires, vehicle accidents, theft, etc.) are appropriately recorded and
reported by project coordinators to relevant parties
- Actively monitor field site safety and
security and advise the CD of new developments
Logistics / Finance / Administration
- Liaise with Programme Support Coordinator and
Logistics and Compliance Officer at HQ and CD in identifying areas for
improvement across all support areas;
- Work closely with the Head of Finance and
Administration to prepare and review budgets and anticipated results
ensuring expenditure and budget tracking are compliant with programme
scope and donor guidelines
People Management
- Provide direct line management to Programme
Coordinators and Project Managers and through them support the management
and development of all project staff
- Maintain good team communication, engender
good team dynamics and actively manage all direct reports to ensure
optimum performance across all programme staff
- To mentor and coach and direct reports to
ensure SHA develops and retains the best talent within the Kenya programme
- To ensure a Performance Development Review
(PDR) is completed for each direct report (to include a training needs
analysis) and the progress review meetings are held as agreed
- Ensure compliance with all organisational HR
policies and procedures and local labor laws in relation to the selection,
recruitment and retention of all programme staff
- Assist in the recruitment of all new programme
staff
Representation
- In coordination with the CD and Programme
Support Coordinator, represent SHA at national, regional and international
levels; to donors, local and national government authorities, other NGOs,
and any other parties as required
- Support the CD’s strategic co-operation
initiatives with government, private sector and national/international
NGOs and CBOs active in the programme areas
- In coordination with the CD, lead on national
and regional policy engagements;
- Ensure that relationships and formal
agreements with government and partners are maintained and updated as
appropriate
- Ensure proper programme documentation and
sharing with partners within and external to SHA programme;
Key Relationships
Internal
- SHA Country Director Kenya
- SHA Head of Region
- Programme Support Coordinator with
responsibility for Kenya
- SHA HQ Head of Programme Quality
- SHA HQ Programme Funding Coordinator
- Other SHA Head of Programmes – peer support
External
- Government of Kenya Ministry of Agriculture,
central and devolved offices
- Kenyan Agriculture and Livestock Research
Organization (KALRO)
- International research institutes
- International NGOs, social enterprises and
private sector and consultants
- Academic Institutions (Universities)
Aptitude Requirements
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent writing and Presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and on own
initiative
- Ability to contribute to a small team
environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Qualifications / Skills and
Experience
- Advanced degree in the areas of:
Agriculture/Agribusiness/Livelihoods/Rural Development, Project
Management, Development Studies or any related economy, sociology,
international development or Environment
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in programme
and people management at senior level in similar/related role;
- Experience and evidence of programme
development, proposal writing and a proven ability to secure donor funding
- Strong understanding of and practical experience
in agriculture, food and nutrition security and related activities;
- Strong understanding and practical experience
on project cycle management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting at high
level
- Good team-worker; able to work closely with a
small team with minimum direct supervision;
- Commitment to international and humanitarian
NGO codes, standards and practices;
- Ability and willingness to travel to remote
areas across the 13 Counties where SHA Kenya works
- Expertise in rural enterprise development –
value chains, credit, cooperatives, farmers associations etc
- Clean driving license;
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send a completed application form (CLICK HERE to download) by E-mail as follows:-
Qualified candidates should send a completed application form (CLICK HERE to download) by E-mail as follows:-
Head of Programmes send Email to:
recruitement@selfhelpafrica.org
Please type “HOP Kenya - [your name]”
in the subject line of the e-mail.
The closing date for receiving applications is not later than Close of Business on Friday the 29th of May 2015.
Please do not send certificates at this stage.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Self Help Africa is an equal
opportunities employer
Closing Date: May 29th, 5.30pm
