Plan International is an independent
child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life
free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children,
communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting
changes in children’s and young people’s lives.
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.
Job Title: Grants Officer – Tulinde Tusome Project
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.
Job Title: Grants Officer – Tulinde Tusome Project
Grade: C1
Functional Area & Location: Grants Department – Kilifi/Kwale
Reports to: Senior Project Manager – Tulinde Tusome Project
Location: Kilifi, Kenya
Role Purpose: Tulinde Tusome project is aligned with Plan Kenya’s
Country Strategic Plan and the organisation’s Child Centred Community
Development (CCCD) approach which upholds that all children have the same
universal human rights, and that communities are powerful when they act
together.
The main purpose of this position is
to support and manage the implementation of the project activities in line with
the approved project documents (project proposal and outlines) in line with
donor requirements.
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.
Dimensions of the Role: The purpose of this post is to support the Grants Management
team in the planning, securing and managing of both development and
humanitarian awards. The position involves supporting award information
management and compliance with systems and processes.
Under the direction of the Senior
Project Manager (Tulinde Tusome Project), the Grants Officer will be
responsible for supporting the team to adhere to all grants management
obligations pertaining internally within Plan and externally with donors.
This role will work closely with the
Grants Manager, Senior Project Manager (Tulinde Tusome Project), Project
Manager (Tulinde Tusome Project) and project accountant (Tulinde Tusome
Project) on financial and narrative reporting, monitoring and analysis and
compliance processes.
Accountabilities
Portfolio management and strategy
·
Perform monitoring and analysis
activities when required and work with management to resolve any issues
identified.
·
Track and identify NRGRANT and DUMMY
expenditures and ensure timely reversals are done before the closure of the
month.
·
Perform monitoring and analysis
activities when required and work with management to resolve any issues
identified.
Compliance (systems, processes,
donor)
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Assist the team to understand donor
compliance requirements such as reporting timelines, adherence to standard
practices regarding procurement guidelines, audit reports, etc. in compliance
with the signed contract by the funding institution.
·
Monitoring Grants Portfolio by
running funds utilization and other reports from SAP and sharing with Project
teams, Grants Manager and Area Manager and support to flag key areas of
concern/challenges for timely intervention.
·
Learn and follow Plan processes and
relevant donor requirements.
·
Understanding of the SAP system,
maintaining and driving data quality.
·
Support to finance to ensure
effective cost recovery of donor funded grants in compliance to Plan cost
recovery policy.
·
Basic understanding of donor
compliance and development of compliance checklists when needed.
Monitoring and analysis
·
Process lead for development of
initial budgets for simple/low risk proposals including liaising with program
teams and finance to ensure this has been fully costed.
·
Perform grants monitoring processes
and identify any issues for further analysis.
·
Ensure donor budget lines in SAP are
as needed for donor reporting requirements.
Partner management:
·
Partner support visits to ensure
compliance and monitor issues of value for money and effective funds
utilization.
·
Support to conduct capacity
assessments for potential partners with Plan Kenya.
·
Provide capacity support to partner
organizations to strengthen capacities.
Communicating with impact,
negotiation and coordination
·
Input into high quality ‘donor ready’
reports as designated by the Senior Project Manager and Grants Manager.
·
Communication with budget holders,
program staff and partners to obtain inputs into key processes and up to date
budget figures.
Ensures that Plan International’s
global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion
(GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of
the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as
applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited
to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their
responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct
(CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported
and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
Internal – high contact:
·
Senior Project Manager, Tulinde
Tusome
·
Project Manager, Tulinde Tusome
·
Project Accountant, Tulinde Tusome
·
Grants Manager
·
Country Finance Manager
·
Procurement team
External Relationships:
·
External Auditors
·
Community Based
Organizations/Partners
·
Respective Financial Institutions
Technical expertise, skills and
knowledge
Educational Qualification and
Experience
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or
Management
·
Professional qualification in Business,
International Development, Finance/Accounting or similar.
·
At least 3 years’ experience managing
grants, contracts & sub agreements with knowledge of major funders’
guidelines (e.g. USAID, European Commission, DFID, CIDA, SIDA etc.)
·
Relevant experience managing donor
funded projects with International NGO’s particularly those addressing
human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches will be an
added advantage.
·
Strong analytical skills, computer
literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
·
Ability to work well with a team and
establish relationships with other teams/offices.
·
Cultural awareness and ability to
work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds
and cultures.
·
Highly developed interpersonal and
English communication skills including influencing and negotiation.
·
Experience working with implementing
partners and managing sub grants.
·
Excellent time management and
planning capacity.
Skills specific to the post:
·
Strong analytical skills.
·
Strong facilitation and training
skills.
·
Good administration and effective
communication skills.
·
Ability to work and interact with
others at all levels.
·
Strong planning and organizational
skills.
·
Ability to manage and promote high
performing teams.
Plan International’s Values in
Practice
We are open and accountable
·
Promotes a culture of openness and
transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
·
Holds self and others accountable to
achieve the highest standards of integrity.
·
Consistent and fair in the treatment
of people.
·
Open about mistakes and keen to learn
from them.
·
Accountable for ensuring we are a
safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
·
Articulates a clear purpose for staff
and sets high expectations.
·
Creates a climate of continuous
improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
·
Focuses resources to drive change and
maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
·
Evidence-based and evaluates
effectiveness.
We work well together
·
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens
to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
·
Builds constructive relationships
across Plan International to support our shared goals.
·
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’
relationships with funders, partners and communities.
·
Engages and works well with others
outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
·
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens
to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
·
Builds constructive relationships
across Plan International to support our shared goals.
·
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’
relationships with funders, partners and communities.
·
Engages and works well with others
outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Physical Environment
·
Typical office environment with
moderate field visit.
Level of contact with children
·
Low contact: No contact or very low
frequency of interaction.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online.
Job Title: Policy & Advocacy Officer – Tulinde Tusome Project
Grade: C1
Functional Area & Location: Plan Kenya Country Office and Kilifi Program Unit
Reports to: Senior
Project Manager (TT) dotted line to the Programme Manager- Education and
Project Manager ( TT)
Role Purpose: Tulinde
Tusome completed a policy assessment related to child protection and gender
equality policies in education, with a specific focus on those policies that
aim to improve safety and security in schools.
Using
this assessment as a basis, you will develop and implement a structured policy
and advocacy strategy and work plan for Tulinde Tusome to achieve results in
this area.
In
addition, research and policy review will be required to define the policy and
advocacy gaps in the Digital Birth Registration (DBR). The development of the
advocacy strategy and work stream for DBR will need to be integrated into
Tulinde Tusome’s overall policy and advocacy approach.
Dimensions of the Role: The post holder will report to the Senior Project Manager,
Plan International Kenya and a dotted line to the Program Manager- Education
and the Project Manager ( TT).
This
position will be based in Nairobi.
With
support and guidance from the Programme Manager Education will have overall
responsibility for coordinating national level policy and advocacy related to
Tulinde Tusome.
It
will be essential for this position to work closely with colleagues in Kwale
and Kilifi to ensure a streamlined strategy across national, county and local
levels.
Accountabilities
R1. Strategy Development and Implementation:
·
Lead research and analysis of policy
and advocacy issues related to DBR, child protection, education, and gender
equality in Kenya; determining the political and civil society space for Plan
International Kenya’s operation.
·
Lead the development of the detailed
Tulinde Tusome policy and advocacy strategy and work plan.
·
Lead implementation and monitoring of
the work plan at national level, working closely with programs, technical and communications
colleagues to ensure substantial integration of advocacy into DBR, child
protection and education work streams.
·
Collaborate, build capacity and work
tightly with Tulinde Tusome county level teams to implement and monitor
strategies and work plans in Kwale and Kilifi.
·
Ensure advocacy work is streamlined
between national level and, Kwale and Kilifi Counties.
·
Coordinate with Tulinde Tusome team
members to ensure cohesion and effectiveness of interventions and their linkage
to policy and advocacy strategies.
·
Report to the Program Manager
Education and Project Manager for Tulinde Tusome on the progress made in the
strategy development, implementation and result achievement.
Key
Expected Results:
·
Leverage the Tulinde Tusome policy
assessment, DBR technical analysis, and legal assessments to develop a
program-wide policy and advocacy strategy supported by a detailed plan of
activities. These documents will clearly articulate:
·
Which national, county and local
recommendations from the policy assessment will be prioritized and linked to
improve child protection and gender equality in schools
·
Policy changes required in Kenya for
DBR implementation to be effective and rights based
·
Concrete legislative reforms that
should be lobbied for as a priority
·
How and when Plan International Kenya
can advocate for the policy and legislative changes
·
Roles, responsibilities and budget
lines under each activity
·
Monitoring and evaluation priorities
R2. Advocacy and External Relations:
·
Lead preparations and follow-up
actions for Plan International Kenya’s participation in technical working
groups, advocacy round tables, network meetings, etc.
·
Working Together with Plan staff to
represent Plan International Kenya at external meetings and build relationships
with key partners in the Government of Kenya, UN agencies, donors and
development partners, and civil society organizations to strengthen collective
advocacy initiatives at national level.
·
Support the Tulinde Tusome team
through capacity building on areas of policy, advocacy, and campaigning.
·
Develop high quality advocacy
resources and tools as required including talking points, policy briefings,
letters, reports, communications and media lines for internal and external use.
·
Lobby/support the lobbying of
decision-makers at high level in line with the Tulinde Tusome advocacy
strategy.
·
Liaise with Plan International Kenya
media team to advise on media lines and strategy and to make optimal use of
national and international media to influence key advocacy targets and public
opinion.
Key
Expected Results:
·
Develop policy briefings that outline
concrete policy asks, their argumentation and advocacy call to actions/advocacy
key messages.
·
Develop advocacy and communication
materials to support the implementation of the Tulinde Tusome advocacy
strategy.
·
Ensure Plan Kenya is an active
contributor in national networks that advance Tulinde Tusome’s advocacy
priorities.
R3. Communications for Behavioural Impact (COMBI):
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Lead the implementation of the COMBI
strategy at the national level, inclusive of engaging government ministries,
civil society organizations, development partners, the private sector, and
media companies on the delivery of the COMBI plan and results.
·
Collaborate with county level
colleagues on the implementation of the COMBI strategy and ensure integration
across national, county and local levels.
·
Monitor and report on progress and
results of the COMBI strategy; document and share best practices and lessons
learned with Plan and partners.
·
Closely coordinate with the DBR team
on all aspects of COMBI.
Key
Expected Results:
In
collaboration with the DBR team and government partners:
·
Manage the implementation and
monitoring of the COMBI plan aiming at: (a) behavior development at the
individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society
organizations; and (c) increased community participation.
·
Organize the formative research,
development, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant communication
materials to ensure effective and efficient program delivery, including
delivering behavioural results.
Ensures
that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender
Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the
principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation
Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This
includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and
understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s
Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns
are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
Internal
– high contact:
·
Senior Project Manager, Tulinde
Tusome
·
Project Manager, Tulinde Tusome
·
Project Accountant, Tulinde Tusome
·
Project Officers
·
Procurement team
External
Relationships:
·
External Auditors
·
Community Based
Organizations/Partners
·
Respective Financial Institutions
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s
Objectives:
·
Advanced university degree in
Political Science, International Affairs, Public Policy, or Social or
behavioral Sciences. A Bachelor’s degree with a relevant combination of
academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced
university degree.
·
Demonstrable recent and substantial
work experience on policy and advocacy at national levels, specifically in the
areas of research, context analysis, strategy development and implementation,
and external relations.
·
Adopts a rights-based approach to
policy and advocacy work to fulfil human and child rights and hold duty bearers
accountable for their responsibilities to protect and deliver rights.
·
Progressively responsible work
experience in program planning, management and monitoring with practical
experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning
processes to specific programs.
·
Experience in developing
communication strategies focused on behaviour and social norms changes, as well
as supporting communication tools/materials.
·
Strong knowledge on education, child
protection, gender equality and birth registration development issues as well
as governance issues in Kenya.
Skills
·
Sound experience in capacity building
and good facilitation skills
·
Ability to communicate clearly and
work independently yet cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting with a number
of long distance working relationships.
·
Ability to formulate strategies and
concepts, thinking creatively and innovatively.
·
Analytical thinking skills and
abilities to influence others.
·
Written and spoken fluency in English
and Kiswahili.
·
Able to work with minimal supervision
and often on his/her own
·
Demonstrate pro-activeness,
flexibility and creativity
·
Ability to build strategic work
relations
·
Lobbying and political skills:
persuasive, diplomatic and articulate.
·
Skillful in liaising with government
departments, multilateral organizations, donors and development partners, and
civil society groups.
·
Computers skills in MS Office and Internet
Behaviours
·
Drive for results
·
Flexible, self-starter,
self-awareness, sense of humor, team player, attention to detail.
·
Willingness to travel to Kwale and
Kilifi Counties as required.
·
Demonstrate respect for core values
of commitment, diversity and inclusion, and integrity
·
Acts with high degree of integrity
and professionalism
·
Able to ensure high levels of
confidentiality
·
Relates to people in a friendly, open
manner and engenders trust from other staff
·
Dynamic, highly motivated and
balances future vision with practical delivery
·
Sound judgment and decision-making in
complex situations
·
Remains calm and positive under
pressure and in difficult situations
·
Ability to act as part of
multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We
are open and accountable
·
Promotes a culture of openness and
transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
·
Holds self and others accountable to
achieve the highest standards of integrity.
·
Consistent and fair in the treatment
of people.
·
Open about mistakes and keen to learn
from them.
·
Accountable for ensuring we are a
safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We
strive for lasting impact
·
Articulates a clear purpose for staff
and sets high expectations.
·
Creates a climate of continuous
improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
·
Focuses resources to drive change and
maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
·
Evidence-based and evaluates
effectiveness.
We
work well together
·
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens
to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
·
Builds constructive relationships
across Plan International to support our shared goals.
·
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’
relationships with funders, partners and communities.
·
Engages and works well with others
outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We
are inclusive and empowering
·
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens
to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
·
Builds constructive relationships
across Plan International to support our shared goals.
·
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’
relationships with funders, partners and communities.
·
Engages and works well with others
outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Physical Environment
·
Typical office environment with 40%
travel to the field
Level of contact with children
·
Medium contact: Occasional
interaction with children
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online.
Please
note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References
will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in
conformity with Plan International’s child protection standards including
appropriate background checks and adherence to our Global Policy on
Safeguarding Children and Young People.
Plan
International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages
diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience
required.
Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
NOTE:
closing date for applications is 12th January 2019. We encourage everyone to
share widely within your networks.
We
regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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 Global Policy on Safeguarding Children
and Young People.
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.