Job
Title: Program
Coordinator
Job
Location: Emali
Program Area - Emali
Reports
to: Emali
Dedicated Programme PDC
Supervises:
Programme Officers.
Emali Dedicated Programme is a Local NGO working with Child Fund Kenya to implement child and youth programs focusing on Healthy and Secure Infants; Educated and Confident Children; Skilled and Involved Youth; Capacity Building for Families and Communities.
Emali Dedicated Programme is a Local NGO working with Child Fund Kenya to implement child and youth programs focusing on Healthy and Secure Infants; Educated and Confident Children; Skilled and Involved Youth; Capacity Building for Families and Communities.
Purpose
of the Position: As
Program Coordinator, one is responsible for the planning, coordination,
implementation and monitoring of projects in Emali Dedicated Programme.
The
incumbent will provide the operational and management leadership direction
needed to successfully promote child focused, community development in the
organization.
Major Responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
- Program
development, planning, coordination and reporting. The holder is expected
to direct the successful implementation of a fully integrated community
development that is child centered in consultation with ChildFund Kenya
Program Manager;
- Budget
holder for Emali Dedicated Programme.
- Enable
Affiliate Community Organizations to successfully achieve or surpass
proposed child and organization core outcomes and other ministry focused
key performance metrics;
- Ensure
Programme compliance with the LOA and National Office/donor contracts by
way of planning, implementing and preparation of reports;
- Ensure
adherence to financial, sponsorship and program management standards and
performance criteria.
- Monitor
and manage organizational risks related to contract compliance
- Build
Area efforts to engage and successfully coordinate and partner with
government officials, community leaders, NGOs and other key
stakeholders in the area of influence by serving as EDP primary
local representative;
- Enhance
effective communication at all levels between staff, other departments and
the ChildFund Kenya.
- Represent
and speak for the organization in forums related to development within the
area of jurisdiction
- Provide
leadership in human resources management, financial management and
capacity building. This entails performance management, supervision,
promoting teamwork, coaching and mentoring.
- Ensure
that staff development activities, including appraisals, performance
agreements, monitoring and needed training and mentoring activities are
successfully carried out;
- Impart
appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip,
motivate and empower a new generation of program leaders within Area.
- Ensure
the timely and effective implementation of all Area related project /
program interventions as well as the successful achievement of proposed
outcomes and intended impact;
- Ensure
that all Area projects and programs achieve acceptable financial and
operational audit results by implementing interventions in accordance with
established norms and policies;
- Ensure
that sponsorship supported interventions within the Area meet or exceed
the organizations key performance indicators for sponsorship;
- Ensure
that grant funded interventions within the Area meet or exceed donor
performance and compliance expectations;
- Ensure
that the Area successfully meets or exceeds established yearly
resource acquisition targets;
- Ensure
that all staff within the Area program domains meet or exceed basic
professional requirements and conduct themselves in accordance with
ChildFund policies and principles;
- Spearheading
Fundraising and resource mobilization initiatives.
- Carry
out other activities and duties as required to support ChildFund
organizational objectives.
Other
Competencies / Attributes:
- Must
have outstanding oral and written communications and relationship skills
and;
- Must
be willing to perform other duties as required.
- Must
have the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- High
level of credibility and integrity
Qualifications:
Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience:
The
holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social
sciences or a relevant field from a recognized University.
They must have a minimum of 3 years experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects;
Previous
project management experience will be an added advantage;
The
holder of this position must be results orientated leader who is able to handle
a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times
conflicting donor and other stakeholder demands.
He
/she must also handle public relations and be a strong team player.
Financial management skills highly desirable.
Must have at least three years experience working with the Non-Governmental Organizations.
How to apply:
Qualified candidates may submit their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae by email stating current and expected remuneration package; names and contacts of three professional referees one of whom must be the previous employer to: info@emalidca.org
Deadline for applications is Friday, 30th June, 16:00 hours.
Candidates
will be subjected to a test.
Applications should be addressed to:
The
Chairman PDC,
Emali
Dedicated Programme,
P.O.
Box 249, 90121 Emali.
Candidates will be required to produce hard copies of academic and professional certificates during the interview.
Because of the urgency to fill this position, applications may be considered on a rolling basis.
Candidates will be subjected to background checks before offer of employment contract.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
THE POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL KENYAN CIZITENS.
