Marie Stopes International
Job Title: Community Liaison Senior Officer
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: Director, Commercial Opportunities and Marketing
Probationary Period: 3
months
Its purpose is to design and deliver
effective strategies to ensure the fullest possible community engagement and
partnerships with community groups in MSK’s work.
In particular the role will seek and
deliver increased engagement by adolescents and people with disabilities.
With effective strategies in place,
the work of this post will result in increased demand for our services within
the communities served for a sustainable Social Enterprise model of family
planning and sexual reproductive health services.
Working to support work across all
channels the role with stimulate ideas, facilitate discussions and support
effective technical engagement
The strategic purpose of the Department is strategic exploitation of commercial opportunities benefitting the fulfillment of MSK's mission.
The strategic purpose of the Department is strategic exploitation of commercial opportunities benefitting the fulfillment of MSK's mission.
The primary responsibility of this
role is to further our Goal: THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED BIRTHS and its mission
of ensuring the individual’s right to: CHILDREN BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE
The post holder commits to and is held accountable to Marie Stopes International global core values: mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering, sustainable and people centered
Key Responsibilities
The post holder commits to and is held accountable to Marie Stopes International global core values: mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering, sustainable and people centered
Key Responsibilities
This role has three key
responsibilities:
- Development of CE strategy together with channel
teams that realizes wide ranging engagement with communities who will use
our services
- Oversight of the delivery of strategy through
support and development of channel teams
- Liaison with organisations and development of
partnerships
Measures
- A strategy and work plan that results in
increased effective partnerships
- New groups demanding our services (CYP/Exit
surveys)
Key Responsibilities and Measures
Community Engagement Strategy
Activities include:
- Close liaison with channel teams to collect and
analyse on an ongoing basis the Ops/Threats for increased engagement with
the communities in which MSK works to increase impact
- Engagement and liaison with community
organisations and associations targeting youth and people with
disabilities
- Communication of the strategy across all teams
- Action planning
Measures
- Strategy delivered
- Action Plan
- Field staff demonstrate understanding and
ownership of agreed strategy
Community Engagement
Activities include:
- Tracking action plans
- Supporting innovation
- Developing new partnerships
- Communicating across the team on progress,
lessons learnt and successes
Measures
- Monitoring reports
- Three innovations pa investigated and
developed
- Monthly communication
Partnership Development
Activities include:
- Training and support to channel teams to
develop CE ideas locally though representation to potential partners
- Development of a substantial list of potential
partners
- Partnership agreements with key groups for
project work
Measures
- Partnership agreements in place
Knowledge skills and attitudes
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Sociology, Community
development, Pubic Health, or other related discipline form a recognised
institution.
Skills and Experience:
- Between 3-5 years proven experience in
effective community engagement and partnership development.
- Strategic thinker able to see the
opportunities and threats to achieve relevant contact with new potential
clients in our communities.
- Creativity in stimulating ideas an d finding
potential links between community activities and MSK’s work.
- Comfortable and confident in liaising with key
government departments and local authorities that serve in particular
younger groups and PWDs.
- Experienced in identifying and negotiating
workable strategic partnerships.
- Excellent communicator within MSK teams and
with community groups to develop ideas and formal agreements.
- Proven experience in developing strategic sets
of activities.
Attitude / Motivation:
Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others.
There are 13 key behaviours that MSI encourages in all employees and they are defined below:
Initiative
Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others.
There are 13 key behaviours that MSI encourages in all employees and they are defined below:
Initiative
- Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most
of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
Innovative
- Thinking creatively and outside of the box so
that ideas generated create a positive outcome
Effective Communication
- Communicating through active listening and
good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring
information is clear and concise.
Responsive
- Being responsive to changing priorities and
demands
Working Efficiently
- Planning, prioritising and organising work to
ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
Sharing Information
- Sharing information and knowledge whilst
maintaining confidentiality
Focus on Learning
- Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge
and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
Commitment
- Awareness and understanding of goals, vision
and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to
meet role requirements
Driven
- Drive and determination to deliver results
Accountable
- Taking responsibility for appropriate
decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
Embracing Change
- Openness to embracing change within the
organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
Motivated
- Motivation towards achieving quality results
to maximise potential
Team Player
- Working as part of a team by being supportive,
flexible and showing respect for each other
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other not relatives) should be submitted to: sheerlogictalentsourcing@gmail.com on or before 19th January 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Community Liaison Senior Officer”
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other not relatives) should be submitted to: sheerlogictalentsourcing@gmail.com on or before 19th January 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Community Liaison Senior Officer”
