Plan International Kenya
Vacancies
About Plan International: Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
About Plan International: Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We support children to gain the skills,
knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life,
today and in the future.
We place a specific focus on girls and
women. who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships
for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70
countries.
We are inviting candidates for the
following positions:
1. Project Manager (ECCO Project)
Kisumu
1 Position
The Project Manager will report to the
Program Manager EducationS S/he has oversight of all other contributing staff
on this project(s).
This position is primarily responsible for
the project by ensuring successful initiation, planning, design, execution,
monitoring in a gender responsive fashion, controlling and closure of the
project.
S/he will be accountable for project staff
management, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder and partner relationship
management, designing and development of complimentary or new funding
proposals and ensuring quality is delivered throughout the project life.
proposals and ensuring quality is delivered throughout the project life.
The Project Manager will be responsible for
the management of Plan Kenya’s Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCO)
projects.
S/he will have managed project budgets over
and above USD2 million preferably across various implementation sites and have
worked with partners.
Please note this position will be available
to be transferred or incorporate management of other projects as advised by
senior management
2. Project Officer (ECCO Project)
Homa Bay
1 Position
The project aims to improve child wellbeing
(health, learning and protection/participation) in targeted vulnerable and
marginalized communities through effective and holistic early childhood
supports.
Reporting to the Project Coordinator -
ECCD, the Project Officer (PO) - Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) is
required to develop work plans, implement, monitor and report on progress of
gender sensitive project activities for the benefit of the targeted
communities.
S/he will be the community mobilizer and
will work closely with partners, relevant line ministries, private sector
players and community based organizations to ensure synergy and integration of
project interventions
S/he will be accountable for the management
of the project budgets.
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3. Senior Project Manager (Tulinde Tusome Project)
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3. Senior Project Manager (Tulinde Tusome Project)
Kilifi
1 Position
In partnership with Global Affairs Canada
(GAC), Plan International Kenya is implementing a multi-disciplined education
and child protection project titled Tulinde Tusome.
The project’s ultimate outcome is improved
access to protective and quality school and community environments for
children, particularly vulnerable girls and boys, in Kwale and Kilifi
Counties.
The project spans 5 years from July 2014 to
November 2019 and targets 180,000 direct beneficiaries and 1,700,000 indirect
beneficiaries.
Plan collaborates with multiple partners in
the implementation of this project, including government ministries and civil
society organizations.
The primary responsibility of the Senior
Project Manager is to lead the strategic outcomes of Tulinde Tusome by ensuring
effective, timely and coordinated management of this 10+ million CAD
project.
This role is responsible for strategic
direction and planning, results achievement, quality programming and
implementation, financial management, personnel management, donor relations and
reporting, stakeholder and partner relationship management, and monitoring
& evaluation.
Plan International is a development
organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.
Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity
employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including
appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
To access the full job description and make
an online application follow this link
The closing date of applications is 8th October 2017.
We regret that only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
Disclaimer: Plan
International Kenya does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever
stage of the recruitment and selection process. We therefore advise the general
public to exercise due diligence when applying for employment.
To read more about Plan International
Kenya, visit our website www.plan-international-kenya.org
