Vacancy Announcement
Position: National Coordinator, RHRN
Kenya
Full Time Position
Location: NAYA Offices, Nairobi
Duration: 2 (Two) Year contract, Renewable based on
performance
Availability: Immediately
In Kenya, the platform draws its membership from 14 organisations.
Based on an analysis of the underlying causes of this problem, the partnership strives for the protection, respect and fulfilment of young people’s SRHR that is inclusive, including girls, young women and young lesbians, and key populations).
Specific attention is given
to: freedom from stigma, discrimination and violence; access to comprehensive
youth-friendly services; access to comprehensive information; and space for
young people’s voices.
Advocacy is at the basis of how the partnership expects desired change to happen in a particular context.
A more progressive and
inclusive collaboration of CSOs in national SRHR advocacy
partnerships/platforms can be instrumental to strengthen advocacy for SRHR
services and information, including, but not limited to sexuality education.
Position: The RHRN country
platform in Kenya is hiring a National Coordinator (NC). The National
Coordinator will be in charge of coordinating the work of the RHRN platform and serve as linking pin between platform members.
Coordinator will be in charge of coordinating the work of the RHRN platform and serve as linking pin between platform members.
The Coordinator will have the
main responsibility to coordinate strategic planning, prepare and carry out
joint activities, coordinate monitoring, evaluation and learning activities,
foster strategic linkages with other initiatives and stakeholders and represent
the platform.
The National Coordinator will be legally employed by the host organization, Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa (NAYA).
This position is based in
Nairobi with travel to project sites in Kisumu and Mombasa or any other place
deemed relevant.
Brief description of the
position and detailed roles and responsibilities are provided below:
Responsibilities
The National Coordinator will
perform, among others, the following functions:
- Coordinate the
implementation of country plans:
1. Coordinate
strategic and yearly planning processes and implementation of the country plan
by the platform and its members;
2. Initiate
activities that promote synergies between platform members and implement joint
activities;
- Inform the
Chair of the platform and other platform members and organize meetings for
decision-making.
- Support the
platform in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) in
liaison with the regional team;
- Document
evidence of good practice for both internal and external learning
- Compile/draft
annual plans and budgets, draft annual progress narrative and financial
reports in consultation with the regional coordinator; submits annual
plans/budgets/reports to the regional manager, following their approval by
the platform, and keeps regular contact with the regional team;
- Monitor the
national policy environment and keeps the platform updated on key
developments relevant to the platform. Is overall responsible for the
internal and external communication of the platform;
- Facilitate
Linking with other existing initiatives relevant to the work of the
platform, seeking alignment and harmonization, building synergies and
avoiding duplication;
- Is the focal
point of the platform for the RHRN Consortium members, including the Dutch
Embassy, and ensures synergies with the regional and international
advocacy activities of the RHRN Global Partnership.
- Coordinate
joint advocacy efforts of the platform in Kenya, especially for national
SRHR agenda
- Serve as a
credible representative of the platform and all its programs in events and
coordination meetings;
- Coordinate and
give guidance on the facilitation of experience sharing and scaling-up
best practices among platform members.
- The National
Coordinator is contracted by the host organization, which is one of the
platform members. The National Coordinator is a full-time position and
cannot have another position/job at any of the platform members.
Requirements
The applicant must hold a
Bachelors degree in Public Health, health sciences or related field with a
minimum of three years of progressive responsible experience in SRHR program
management, advocacy and managing strategic partnerships.
- Strong project
cycle management experience including monitoring and evaluation,
budgeting, financial and technical reporting.
- Experience and
skills in budget advocacy and social accountability
- Working
experience in working with networks as well as different Donor including
Dutch is desirable
- Have working
knowledge of key national and International frameworks that mandate SRHR
related work (including of Human Rights Treaty Bodies, desired)
- Significant
experience in the field of SRHR
- Strong believer
in human rights
- Have a
progressive stance on SRHR; you have affinity with RHRN values;
- Communicate
well and write in a style that is clear and accessible to others;
- Have an
excellent knowledge of English, both verbal and written;
- Be results
focused and cost-conscious;
- Be available to
travel regionally and internationally (when needed)
- Excellent
communication (written and oral) skills;
- Excellent
facilitation, analytical, administrative and organization skills
- High levels of
integrity and commitment
- Good knowledge
of research and evaluation
- Passionate
about placing youth at the centre of the SRHR program and working with
young people as equal partners
- Ability to work
independently;
- Self-confident,
persistent and decisive; good listening capacity; assertive; flexible;
- Committed to
RHRN values
Job Conditions
This is a competitive
position that provides a unique opportunity for professional growth and development
of the office holder.
Young people are especially
encouraged to apply.
Application Process and Timetable
If you meet the requirements
above and is interested, please send a cover letter, detailed CV, and contacts
of three referees, two of whom must be professional referees and one other,
also include the expected salary.
All these should reach the
undersigned through email addressnpc@nayakenya.org and cc asizomu@ippfaro.org by COB January 25, 2017.
Your application should have
reference of the above position.
This position is open to
Kenya Nationals only.
All applications should be
made via email.
The application should be addressed to;
Right Here Right Now (RHRN) Kenya
P. O. Box 51505 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
P. O. Box 51505 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya