Position: WASH Program Officer
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
Reports to: Kibera Program Manager
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities
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Overseeing the expansion and day to
day management of SHOFCO Water and Sanitation services within Kibera
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Playing a lead role in the
development of a Water and Sanitation plan for SHOFCO’s Mathare site
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Evaluating the relevance and
appropriateness of current and future programming in relation to water,
sanitation and hygiene promotion in the local context
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Monitor and supervise the WASH
activities at field level in close collaboration with The Program Manager.
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Ensure the proper implementation of
action plan, review achievements, constraints, lessons learnt and provide
feedback,
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Ensure the reporting system is
functional and adherence to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting timelines
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Identifying and addressing staff
capacity building opportunities
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Ensuring quality and integrity of
implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines, administrative
systems, and established deadlines
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Ensure efficient and effective,
workable solutions to on the ground problems
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Assisting in the preparation of WASH
proposals
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Preparing annual activity plans,
monitoring progress against annual targets and providing monthly and quarterly
reports
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Overseeing the WASH monitoring and
evaluation systems, in coordination with the M&E department
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Collaborating and coordinating with
the government, NGOs, on WASH issues at the local and district level
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Represent SHOFCO in water
coordination meetings and in liaising with other NGOs and local authority
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Identify any apparent issues in the
WASH project and report immediately, and perform other related duties as
required.
Education and Experience
Personal Specification
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Proven WASH project implementation
and management skills
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Experience of drafting and writing
project documents or proposals,
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Experience in developing linkages
with NGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors and other stakeholders
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Experience of working in culturally
sensitive areas thereby managing circumstances through high level of diplomacy
and tact.
Skills
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Strong written and verbal
communication skills in English,
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Demonstrated ability for strategic
thinking and analysis,
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Strong coordination and negotiation
skills with stakeholders,
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Proven technical competencies in
planning, design and implementation of WASH programmes as well as sound
financial skills (e.g., budgeting),
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Experience of work with a team in a
multi-cultural environment in development settings and good team leadership,
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A focus on results, balanced with a
sensitive and honest approach to people.
Qualifications
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University degree/ Higher Diploma in
Public Health
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Not less than 2 years’ experience of
implementing WASH projects.
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Good Project Cycle Management,
reporting and documentation skills
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Knowledge of International and
National Standards/policies governing WASH programmes
Position: Community Programs Officer
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
Reports to: Kibera Program Manager
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm
Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for providing
oversight and strategic leadership for community program, ensure program
activities and reports are done within set timelines and according to the set
standards, provide supportive leadership / mentorship to the field
implementation team.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Oversee the implementation,
development, and growth of all community programs (Youth, Early Childhood
Development, Adult Education, Gender Development, Community Library and Cyber
Cafe).
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Manage program development and
strategic growth of all community programs to ensure all programs meet targets
and goals.
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Organize community events.
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Manage reporting and impact
measurement for all programs.
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Recruit, manage, train, and provide
support for community programs staff.
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Oversee budget request and approval
process.
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Develop and execute a marketing plan
for community programs with goal of increasing community participation.
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Coordinate monthly review meetings
for program progress
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Work with parents and community
stakeholders to ensure effectiveness.
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Develop joint work plans and ensure
timely reporting and attainment of donor targets
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Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time by the Programs Manager.
Education and Experience
Competencies & Skills
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Report writing skills
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Community relations/mobilization
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Organization skills
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Budgeting/ fiscal management
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People management
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and
meet deadlines
Qualifications
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University degree or higher diploma
in Community development, project management or social sciences
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Over 3 year’s post-graduation
experience in managing community empowerment programs
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Experience working in informal
settlements
Skills
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Strong written and verbal
communication skills in English,
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Demonstrated ability for strategic
thinking and analysis,
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Strong coordination and negotiation
skills with stakeholders,
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Proven technical competencies in
planning, design and implementation of programmes as well as sound financial
skills (e.g., budgeting),
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Experience of work with a team in a
multi-cultural environment in development settings and good team leadership,
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A focus on results, balanced with a
sensitive and honest approach to people.
Job Vacancy: Gender Development Coordinator
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
Reports to: Community Programs Officer
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Case Management
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Provide professional and confidential
services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the comprehensive, survivor-centered
case management approach.
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Document client information through
accurate filling of intake forms and ensure confidential and safe storage
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Support the maintenance of SHOFCO’s
case management system by maintaining client confidentiality
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Participate in the development of
case management monitoring systems and help to ensure that Caseworkers utilize
these systems correctly and consistently.
Training, Mentorship and coaching
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Supervise and provide training,
mentorship, and other technical support to caseworkers
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Provide leadership and guidance
regarding psychosocial and outreach activities to all caseworkers to ensure all
programme activities meet best practice standards.
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Monitor and supervise case
management, including capacity building through training and on-the-job
training of caseworkers.
External Capacity Building
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Develop and maintain effective
working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders
and other implementing partners.
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Support trainings to caseworkers and
other staff to ensure they develop skills on GBV that meet best practice and is
able to respond to the complex needs of the situation
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Conduct a mapping of community
resources and select key structures for training and support to drive their
involvement in GBV programming in Kibera and Mathare.
Coordination and Networking
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Develop a sound advocacy plan on
community led and community based GBV Programming
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Strengthen and maintain networks with
community leaders, women leaders, service providers to ensure that survivors
receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater
communication, collaboration and coordination among partners
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Monitor monthly community outreach
plan with caseworkers, based on case trends and ongoing needs of women and
girls.
Education and Experience
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Higher diploma in counseling and/or
psychology. A Social Science or related degree is preferred
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Minimum 2 years of direct
psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working
with survivors of violence preferred.
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Having worked in a slum area will be
an added advantage
Required Qualification &
Competencies
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Clear understanding of gender, abuse
of power, and issues surrounding violence against women
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Able to maintain confidentiality,
medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
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Experience in participatory
techniques and community mobilization
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Able to lead, train, supervise,
facilitate and motivate GBV Caseworkers in their respective tasks in a
professional, respectful and supportive manner.
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Positive, highly motivated,
innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
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Able to coordinate multiple tasks
while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
Position: Mathare Program Manager
Location: Mathare, Nairobi
Reports to: Director of Programs and Operations
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities
Management and Strategy
Duties and Responsibilities
Management and Strategy
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Build capacity for organizational
leadership, helping to lead strategy, goal attainment, and professional
development.
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Manage diverse stakeholders and
program officers.
Programs
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Supervises the core program officers
and is responsible for ensuring consistent and effective program development,
implementation and maintenance.
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Works with Senior Management Team to
lead the development and dissemination of organizational strategies, models and
standards for core program areas.
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Works with the Senior Management Team
and Program Officers to develop and implement new program as needed.
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Works with the Director of Programs
and Operations Chief Program Officer and M&E team to ensure timely and efficient
collection of service and impact data.
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Works with community stakeholders to
ensure community input in service delivery and improvements.
Operations
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Responsible for hiring all site staff
and insuring they are properly trained and managed.
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Ensure effective hiring and
supervisory practices:
1.
Contribute to the development and use
of training and coaching programs.
2.
Identify and build leaders within the
organization
3.
Assure timely completion of
performance appraisals and work plans.
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Work with the Procurement and
Inventory and Operations Managers to ensure smooth daily operations
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Ensures all organizational protocols
and procedures are followed
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Creates timely working documents for
ongoing project planning, evaluation and tracking.
Development
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Coordinate with the Director of
Programs and Operations and US Staff to provide reporting for donors including
project reports, sponsorship updates, photos, collaboratively manage
opportunities to tell the story of project success.
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Serve to promote the organization’s
vision, mission and values in the country and play a key-networking role.
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Liaise with donors and local partners
Educational Background &
Experience
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Degree in Social Science or
Development related field
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At least 5 years’ experience in Urban
Programming in the informal sectors
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Strong problem solving and group work
leadership skills
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Ability to interact with people of
all ages and cultural in the informal setting
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Ability to work independently and as
part of a team
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Sound computer skills
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Effective oral and written
communication skills
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Ability to work flexible hours
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Demonstrated ability for strategic
thinking and analysis,
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Strong coordination and negotiation
skills with stakeholders,
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Proven technical competencies in
planning, design and implementation of programmes as well as sound financial
skills (e.g., budgeting),
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send
their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Officer,
jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries.
Applications without this information
will not be considered.
DO NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this
point.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Applications should reach us no later
than 12th August 2015.