WPE
Program Manager-Lodwar
Sector: Women's Protection and Empowerment
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
Job Summary ( Purpose And Key Result Area)
The WPE/GBV manager is the integral link and field site focal point responsible
for the implementation of the IRC’s WPE/GBV program in Lodwar and will be based
in Lodwar. With the technical support of the WPE coordinator and the WPE
technical unit, the manager will ensure theJob Summary ( Purpose And Key Result Area)
goals
and objectives of the WPE country program are met.
The GBV/WPE Kenya programme goal is to enhance survivor’s utilization of quality services responsive to the survivors’ needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support. The GBV Manager will coordinate the team towards achieving the following program objectives;
To improve survivors’ access to timely, holistic and quality case management
Strengthened engagement with communities to act in the best interests of women and girls
Invest in social and economic opportunities for women and girls to promote their wellbeing
Leverage partnerships and experience to advocate for priorities of women and girls
The manager has two reporting lines; to the Field Coordinator in Lodwar for operation related issues such as, administration, security and day to day running of the WPE/GBV programme. The manager will report to the WPE Coordinator on programmatic areas (technical support) including programme design and implementation, staff capacity building on programmes, partnerships, budget management and reporting. The manager also get support from the WPE technical unit
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
The GBV/WPE Kenya programme goal is to enhance survivor’s utilization of quality services responsive to the survivors’ needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support. The GBV Manager will coordinate the team towards achieving the following program objectives;
To improve survivors’ access to timely, holistic and quality case management
Strengthened engagement with communities to act in the best interests of women and girls
Invest in social and economic opportunities for women and girls to promote their wellbeing
Leverage partnerships and experience to advocate for priorities of women and girls
The manager has two reporting lines; to the Field Coordinator in Lodwar for operation related issues such as, administration, security and day to day running of the WPE/GBV programme. The manager will report to the WPE Coordinator on programmatic areas (technical support) including programme design and implementation, staff capacity building on programmes, partnerships, budget management and reporting. The manager also get support from the WPE technical unit
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
- Provide
ongoing leadership to the WPE/GBV team for successful coordination and
implementation of programme activities to meet programme targets. Specific
role includes support to programme design and compliance to WPE/GBV
country and global strategy, guidance on GBV best practice, programme
sustainability, GBV research and assessment to advise development of the
programme
- Regular
communication/updates to with the Field and WPE coordinators on the
programme progress; challenges, successes and lessons learnt.
- Strengthen
support mechanisms to ensure survivors can access services in a timely
manner. This role includes monitoring and reporting on quality of services
by WPE/GBV, monitoring and providing guidance on referral pathways and
interlinkage of WPE/GBV programme with other
IRC programmes (work with other programme managers)
Grant Management
- Manage
and oversee all Turkana funded WPE/GBV grants in line with the IRC and
donor policies and practices; ensure development, use and maintenance of
appropriate systems to achieve desired project impact example work,
spending and procurement plans for multiple projects and overall
management of sub – grants.
- Participate
and/or ensure appropriate representation of WPE/GBV programme in all
grants touching on WPE programme; Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
- Ensure
that all internal and donor reporting requirements are met and that
reports are of a high quality and submitted on time.
- In
coordination with GBV Coordinator, Deputy Director of Programmes, Grants
Unit and HQ Technical Unit, play a leading role in the development of
proposals and budgets thereto.
Capacity building
Provide continuous GBV capacity development for the IRC staff and partners through capacity assessment/ skill gaps, identification and assigning training opportunities, capacity development opportunities, on job training, mentorship and guidance towards achieving programme goals.
Develop, conduct and/or supervise GBV trainings and dissemination of IRC GBV resources/IEC materials.
Partnership & Networking
Provide continuous GBV capacity development for the IRC staff and partners through capacity assessment/ skill gaps, identification and assigning training opportunities, capacity development opportunities, on job training, mentorship and guidance towards achieving programme goals.
Develop, conduct and/or supervise GBV trainings and dissemination of IRC GBV resources/IEC materials.
Partnership & Networking
- Develop
and maintain effective strategic partnerships (Government, NGOs, UN
agencies) in Turkana to enhance access to quality, confidential and timely
services by GBV survivors, ensure mainstream GBV response and prevention
in other humanitarian sectors and overall development of the WPE/GBV
programme. The partnerships should also enhance multi-agency/sectoral
cooperation and coordination and advocacy to ensure the needs of women and
girls are addressed.
- Participate
and/or ensure appropriate representation of WPE/GBV programme in all
strategic GBV meetings/networks in Turkana.
- Provide
guidance and advice field and WPE Coordinator on development and execution
of partnership agreements including contracts and MOUs.
- On
a regular basis, coordinate review meetings with WPE/GBV relevant
partners/networks. The meetings among other benefits should provide room
to share technical expertise on GBV response and prevention and best
practices,
Staff Management and Administration
- Directly
supervise the Senior GBV officer with overall accountability and
supervision to WPE/GBV staff in Turkana. Where appropriate, the manager
also supervises the GBV counterpart manager. The role includes managing
the staff performance in line with the IRC practices and policies,
supervision of Interns and responsible for supervision and completion of
consultancies within the programme.
- Support
recruitment and retention of WPE/GBV field staff including conducting
interviews, maintain updated job descriptions, orientate new staff to the
IRC and the WPE/GBV program and ensure regular performance management
system and documentation.
- Support
WPE/GBV staff to understand and follow IRC policies and procedures.
- Ensure
timely submission of payrolls, cash forecasts and purchase requests
- Oversee
inventory/asset management
- Recommend
and implement a capacity building plan for project staff.
Required Qualifications:
- 3
years relevant work experience, including at least 1 year in a
humanitarian context with GBV focus
- MA/S
or equivalent in social science, humanities or related degree
Required Experience & Competencies:
- Good
interpersonal and team building skills
- Community
education/training experience desirable
- Ability
to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment
- Experience
in proposal writing is preferred
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili. Local language (Turkana) language preference .
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International
allowances are not available for this position. Salary and other benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
