Position: Program Coordinators Nairobi and Kiambu Counties
Commencement of Duty:
July, 2021
Duty Station: Respective
County Program Offices
Duration: 1 year
renewable contract
Reports to: Program
Manager
Job Description
As a key member of the
USAID Tumikia Mtoto program, the Program Officer will:
- Provides
technical oversight to DREAMS core package of interventions at the
community level to ensure effective and efficient implementation,
monitoring and reporting
- Support
in Monitoring and reporting on all DREAMS program activities
focusing on comprehensive service delivery to targeted AGYW within
the program in the field.
Support in Provision of service-oriented
approach to ensure that the program consistently applies best practices and
constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to the
beneficiaries.
Coordinate closely with Ward Co-ordinators in
the respective Counties (Nairobi/Kiambu) to contribute to a holistic,
integrated, and comprehensive program implementation.
Responsibilities
Work with project teams and stakeholders to
ensure AGYW receive the DREAMS Core package of services as per need
Enhance integration among local stakeholders to
ensure the specific adolescent/DREAMS strategies are implemented and
provided across different service delivery points
Work with Sub County Health Management Teams,
health facilities and community partners to ensure coordination with
other programs and stakeholders for quality and comprehensive services to
AGYW
Represent the project in meetings at county and
sub county level, Adolescent technical working groups (TWGs), and other
events as requested, to support forging relations with the MoH, LIPs,
other stakeholders, and the community
Assist in coordination, implementation, and
monitoring of all assigned program activities as outlined in the detailed
implementation plan in line with Tumikia Mtoto program quality principles
and standards, donor requirements, and good implementation practices.
Assist in Monitoring and reporting any
challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation
schedules.
Supervise Ward Co-ordinators activities and work
collaboratively with other service providers, including HTS Counsellors,
EBI Facilitators, PrEP providers, Community Change Agents, Teachers and
Mentors) for effective monitoring and documentation of the project
achievements
Review Ward Coordinators’ monthly work plans
against the approved project quarterly work plan and monitor
implementation progress against targets
Develop a clear supervision plan for Ward
Coordinators, and Conduct bi-monthly supportive supervision to ensure
that results and deliverables are on target
Coordinate compilation and submission of
monthly, quarterly, annual and adhoc progress reports for review,
approval and onward submission to the project
Ensure timely documentation for assigned
activities, assist with identifying information for reports on best
practices and actively engage in dissemination and use of relevant
knowledge in the field.
Represent Tumikia Mtoto program in meetings at
Sub-County and ward levels, working groups, and other events as
requested, to support forging relations with the GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders,
and the community.
Networking
- Establish
and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with key
stakeholders – Sub County GOK departments, including MOH, Education,
Department of Children Services (DCS), and Interior Ministry etc.
- Work
with other NGOs, FBOs, Units, Committees and Groups implementing
DREAMS interventions for synergy and achievement of bigger impact
and sustainability
- Represent
the project in stakeholder’s forum related to DREAMS at the Sub County
level
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social
Sciences, Gender, Development Studies or related field.
At least 5 years progressive experience in
PEPFAR integrated HIV/AIDS or prevention programs, and at least 2 years
in coordinating DREAMS Program
Training on Behavioural, Structural and
Biomedical intervention
Demonstrated technical skills in HIV prevention
related Youth Livelihoods programming, including employability and
entrepreneurship programming with priority populations, including
adolescent girls and young women.
Demonstrated experience in cultivating and
sustaining working relationships with various stakeholders
Ability to transfer knowledge to diverse
audiences through on‐the‐job mentoring, supportive supervision, and other methods
Familiarity with project implementation within
Nairobi/Kiambu informal settlement context
Strong written and oral communication and
interpersonal skills.
Strong communication, relationship management
skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under
direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical
and cultural settings
Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring,
and coaching skills
How to apply
Written applications
including Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae indicating position and the
county/ward applied for with day-time contact phone number(s) of three
references
The application should reach the Administrative
Manager by not later than June 14th, 2021 on E-mail: csa@csakenya.org
The Administrative Manager
Center for the Study of Adolescence
Mbaazi Avenue, Off Kingara Road, Lavington
P.O. Box 19329-00202, Nairobi; E-mail: csa@csakenya.org