Feed the Children
Livelihood Pillar Manager
Livelihood Pillar Manager
Objective of the Position:Ensure all of Feed the Children’s (FEED’s) key livelihood
related activities are focused on improving financial management at household
level; improving community participation, partnership and support; and
increasing food diversity household and community so that, “Households will be
self-reliant, financially stable, and food secure to support and strengthen
their communities.” The position holder is charged with developing and
improving opportunities for households to establish appropriate and sustainable
livelihoods through community-based approaches.
Key responsibilities:
Project Management
·
Lead Livelihood projects design,
planning & integration into the Child Focused Community Development model
in program areas and provide strategic direction for the pillar with a bias to
self – capitalization (VSLA) and resilience (CMDRR) approaches.
·
Responsible for overall
implementation of Livelihood activities in CFCD target areas, and ensure
outputs & outcomes are met within budget, set timeframe and stipulated
quality standards.
·
Responsible for training and offering
technical assistance to program staff, beneficiaries and partners to achieve
set outcomes.
·
In collaboration with local
stakeholders, undertake detailed analysis and design appropriate interventions
to support access to capital, encourage diversification of livelihoods,
strengthen local economic activities and strengthen local communities’
resilience.
·
Assess staff capabilities, recommend
and facilitate initial or ongoing training(s) based on need and program goals,
and ensure the data base for those trained are maintained.
·
Responsible for aligning projects/
activities to sector policies and plans, integrating best practices and
ensuring continuous knowledge & learning including documentation within
pillar.
·
Responsible for learning and adoption
of sector best practices and approaches that have an evidence-based record of
effectiveness as well as propose new innovative approaches that achieve both
effectiveness and efficiency in achieving objectives.
·
Periodically review project
implementation strategies and adapt approaches as needed.
·
Monitor the humanitarian situation in
the project area and make recommendations on appropriate responses to alleviate
severe shocks and stresses.
·
Ensure that internal and external
reporting and documentation requirements are met on time and accurate
·
Ensure that FEED is well represented
in regular national/county/sub county meetings and forums
·
Research and propose future
projects/donors for consideration and prepare detailed proposal submissions
(including budgets) for multi / bilateral institutional and private funding
·
Improve on and establish relevant
& strategic partnerships for the program and strengthen collaborative
partnerships with stakeholders, donors, Government agencies.
·
Participate in project evaluations
and assist in the analysis of results to assess project impact and effective
use of resources.
·
Perform other duties as would be
required.
Fundraising, Financial & Budget
Management
·
Research and propose future
projects/donors for consideration by the project.
·
Pursue fundraising activities for
Livelihood activities projects within the program and prepare detailed project
proposal submissions (including budgets) for multi / bilateral institutional
and private funding.
·
Manage overall pillar budgets in
fulfilment of specified outputs and objectives.
·
Monitor project expenditure and
assist in preparing and analysing project financial reports.
Team Management
·
Model leadership to all staff and
intentionally develop the program officer’s leadership potential.
·
Ensure project staffs understand
collective and individual responsibilities for safety and wellbeing.
·
Ensure regular training of the team
in areas of security/first aid undertaken to maintain a secure working
environment in conjunction with HR and Operations.
·
Handle team conflict and differences
with impartiality.
·
Promote professional and cohesive
team culture in line with FEED core values.
·
Responsible for team performance
management and effective governance in achieving the vision mission and core
objectives of the organization.
·
Conduct regular performance reviews,
including quarterly performance appraisals, and encourage the personal
development of each individual (including personal development plans and the
identification of training needs).
·
Facilitate all relevant communication
and feedback within the team, management and stakeholders.
·
Undertake to promote adherence to
FEED values policies and procedures by the team.
Strategy and policy
·
Participate in the developing the
FEED country strategy and program implementation.
·
Take part in communicating FEED
Mission, Vision, Strategic goals and programme objectives among project staff
and other stake holders to create mutual understanding, ownership and increase
visibility.
Minimum Requirements
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Community
Development, Development Studies, or related disciplines (master’s preferred).
·
Hands on experience in designing and
implementing livelihood development projects.
·
A minimum of 3 years working
experience preferably in community-based activities in NGO setting.
·
Experience in capacity building and implementation
of self-capitalization and resilience approaches such as Village Savings and
Loans Associations and Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction.
·
Experience in using participatory
adult learning methodologies for capacity building /training.
·
Excellent analytical and computer
skills (Microsoft office) SPSS.
·
Experience in grant management and
proposal writing is preferred.
·
Strong project management skills.
·
Excellent communicator and people
management skills.
·
Familiarity with current standards
and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response, including the Sphere
Handbook criteria.
·
Good working experience in Community
participation in Development with other stake holders (Partners, Donors and
Government)
·
Knowledge and understanding of Child
Protection issues.
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements, please
send in your application and detailed CV with contacts of 3 professional
referees to: HR-Kenya@feedthechildren.org closing date is 24th October 2018.
Feed the Children
Health & Water Pillar Manager
Objective of the position:Ensure all Feed the Children in Kenya (FEED) key health
and water activities are focused on increasing access to and utilization of
safe and clean water, increasing access to and utilization of proper
sanitation, increasing access to and utilization of adequate hygiene resources
and improving the health status of children under 5.
All
activities and interventions strive to reduce maternal and child illness and
death, specifically during the first 1,000 days, with a focus on behavior
change communication and promoting household behavior change by working with
caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
Project
Management
·
Lead health & water project
design, planning & integration into the Child Focused Community Development
model in program areas and provide strategic direction for the pillar with a
bias to BCC interventions such as Care Groups and CLTS.
·
Responsible for overall
implementation of H&W projects in CFCD areas, and ensure outputs &
outcomes are met within budget, set timeframe and stipulated quality standards.
·
In collaboration with local
stakeholders, undertake detailed analysis and design appropriate interventions
to support access to and utilization of safe water & health services, and
adoption of appropriate health, hygiene & sanitation practices.
·
Provide technical assistance to
program staff beneficiaries and partners implementing H&W activities in the
areas of operation.
·
Assess staff capabilities, recommend
and facilitate initial or on going training(s) based on need and program goals,
and ensure the data base for those trained are maintained.
·
Responsible for aligning projects/
activities to sector policies and plans, integrating best practices and
ensuring continuous knowledge & learning including documentation within
pillar.
·
Responsible for learning &
adoption of sector best practices and approaches that have an evidence-based
record of effectiveness as well as propose new innovative approaches that
achieve both effectiveness and efficiency in achieving objectives.
·
Periodically review project
implementation strategies and adapt approaches as needed.
·
Ensure that internal and external
reporting and documentation requirements are met on time and accurate
·
Ensure that FEED is well represented
in national and county co-ordination and technical meetings and forums
·
Research and propose future
projects/donors for consideration and prepare detailed proposal submissions
(including budgets) for multi / bilateral institutional and private funding
·
Improve on and establish relevant
& strategic partnerships for the program and strengthen collaborative
partnerships with stakeholders, donors, Government agencies.
·
Prepare BOQs (Bills of Quantities)
and designs for identified water and sanitation infrastructure and
specification of procurement needs.
·
Provide technical review to tender
documents for water and sanitation construction projects and participate in
preparing water contracts.
·
Participate in project evaluations
and assist in the analysis of results to assess project impact and effective
use of resources.
·
Perform other duties as would be
required.
Financial
& Budget Management
·
Research and propose future
projects/donors for consideration by the project.
·
Pursue fundraising activities for
Livelihood activities projects within the program and prepare detailed project
proposal submissions (including budgets) for multi / bilateral institutional
and private funding.
·
Provide input to costing and
budgeting for H&W related activities.
·
Manage overall project budgets in
fulfilment of specified outputs and objectives
·
Monitor project expenditure and
assist in preparing and analysing project financial reports in compliance with
donor accounting and reporting requirements.
Team
Management
·
Model leadership to all staff and
intentionally develops the program officers / supervisors leadership potential.
·
Ensure project staffs understand
collective and individual responsibilities for safety and wellbeing.
·
Ensure regular training of the team
in areas of security/first aid undertaken to maintain a secure working environment
in conjunction with HR and Operations.
·
Handle team conflict and differences
with impartiality.
·
Promote professional and cohesive
team culture in line with FEED core values.
·
Responsible for team performance
management and effective governance in achieving the vision mission and core
objectives of the organization.
·
Conduct regular performance reviews,
including quarterly performance appraisals, and encourage the personal
development of each individual (including personal development plans and the
identification of training needs).
·
Facilitate all relevant communication
and feedback within the team, management and stakeholders.
·
Undertake to promote adherence to
FEED values policies and procedures.
Strategy
and policy
·
Participate in the developing the FEED
country strategy and program implementation.
·
Take part in communicating FEED
Mission, Vision, Strategic goals and programme objectives among project staff
and other stake holders to create mutual understanding, ownership and increase
visibility.
Minimum Requirements
·
Degree in Public Health, Water
Engineering or related disciplines
·
Three (3) years working experience in
community-based water sanitation and hygiene activities.
·
Experience in capacity building and
implementation of BCC methodologies such as CLTS and Care Groups.
·
Ability to read, analyse and
interpret administrative reports, technical procedures, or government
regulations.
·
Strong project management skills and
ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting
problems and possible solutions for WASH situations.
·
Demonstrable experience in
development and interpretation of Bills of Quantities, working drawings and
civil works supervision
·
Self-reliance and an ability to work
in a challenging and demanding environment.
·
Experience in community development,
community mobilization, or similar self-help initiatives, and a desire to
maximize integration of program delivery, is preferred
·
Experiences in preparing designs for,
and construction of shallow wells, boreholes, gravity water systems and
construction of latrines and rain water harvesting tanks will be an added
advantage.
·
Good working experience in Community
participation in Development plus other stake holders (Partner, Government)
·
Knowledge and understanding of Child
Protection issues.
How to Apply:
If
you meet the requirements please send in your application and detailed CV with
contacts of 3 professional referees to: HR-Kenya@feedthechildren.org closing
date is 24th October 2018.
Please
note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Feed
the Children is an Equal Opportunity employer
