Child Protection Project Officer
Reporting to : Cluster
Manager
Grade Level : 12
Purpose of Position
Provide technical support and guide the successful implementation of child protection (FGM and child marriage) interventions in the WVUS-funded “The Kenya Big Dream” project being implemented in Samburu County contributing to empowerment of Households to protect, nurture and support girls and boys from all forms of abuse and to improve children wellbeing outcomes
The Project Officer will
ensure the effective and efficient community mobilization, implementation,
monitoring and reporting of interventions directly related to awareness on the
negative effects of child marriage and FGM, adoption of social norms that
prohibit FGM and Child Marriage, integration of Alternative Rites of Passage
that is communally accepted and owned, strengthening of local Anti-FGM
movements among women, men, girls, boys and youth as well as circumcisers,
empowerment of communities to create safe and protective environment for
children to thrive and strengthening formal systems for child protection, both
National and County level.
Major Responsibilities
Effective Project
Design, Planning and Implementation (35%)
- Facilitate adoption of best
practice/approaches/models in the course of the implementation of the
child protection and gender integration in The Kenya BIG DREAM project
- Ensure that business processes,
standards and guidelines related to child protection initiatives are
effectively applied in project implementation and monitoring
- Participate in the preparation
of overall work plan and budget for the Kenya BIG DREAM project
- Develop activity plans and
budgets for technical support activities related to child protection
component of the project.
- Collaborate with relevant ward
and County government ministries and partners at the Ward/County and
community levels to ensure integration and high level implementation of
all child protection activities.
- Support establishment of
well-coordinated child protection/Anti FGM collaborative network among key
government and nongovernmental institutions
- Ensure quality implementation
of child protection interventions in close consultation with the Project
Manager.
- Contextualize/adopt design
guidelines and ensure utilization at Project/ADP level.
- Ensure compliance to Design,
Monitoring & Evaluation(DME) as well as donor guidelines and standards
- In liaison with programs
identify local needs and resources and take appropriate programming
measures
- Lead in the development of
quality project Annual Work Plans, budgets and Detailed Implementation
Plan.
- Ensure timely mobilization and
effective communication with communities and supervisors during the
implementation
- Ensure timely submission of
reports and other relevant DME products
- Make technical input into the
planning and design of project specific operational researches, including
baseline and end line evaluation related to child protection outcomes.
- Work closely with the Project
manager and other program staff in identification of existing gaps in
child protection, women and girls empowerment
- Ensure adoption of best
practice/approaches/models in the course of the implementation of the project
- Work closely with relevant
authorities to ensure all child protection interventions deployed in the
communities are in alignment with Child Protection Standards.
- Work together with other staff
to ensure that key trainings meet the standards required to facilitate,
provide knowledge and reinforcement of desired child pro behaviour and
practices.
- Participate in the review of
DIP/budget and other key implementation tools and initiate innovative
approaches that will open new frontiers for child protection in the area
of operation.
- Ensure maximum participation of
the community, children and partners in planning, implementation and
monitoring.
Quality Assurance –
Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation (25%)
- Support M&E role of child
protection activities in coordination the DME officer.
- Routine data collection on the
project specific output indicators.
- Provide technical support and
timely feedback to the Program Manager on Child Protection interventions
outlined in the Kenya BIG DREAM project proposal.
- Build capacity of project
resource persons and stakeholders (CBOs, community groups, children and
youth clubs) on Child protection, women and girls empowerment.
- Identify other opportunities in
an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the
Program.
- Track and prepare monthly,
quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports related to key
indicators; including documentation of key lessons learnt and successes
stories
- Contribute to the development
and dissemination of publications for learning.
- Support supply chain by
offering all the technical advice on Child Protection and Child Friendly
procurements related to the project.
Enhanced Empowerment
& Capacity building (20%)
- Mobilize and sensitize
community for empowerment & program sustainability
- Build capacity of communities
and partners on models that facilitates adoption of child protection
systems.
- Take a lead in building
capacity of teachers and child to strengthen prevention and response
mechanisms at school level
- Together with partners, conduct
Anti FGM and Child Marriage campaigns and open days during the celebration
of international days.
- Mobilise, equip and empower the
Church, other faith groups and Community based organization to integrate
child protection interventions
Advocacy, Engagement,
Networks & Partnerships (10%)
- Gather and provide quality feedback and data to be
used to develop technical papers and recommendations on key issues for
external engagement with decision makers in respective counties
- Establish and sustain working relationships with
Government Departments and Agencies relevant to the Kenya BIG DREAM
project focus area at the Ward, Sub County and County levels
- Ensure that Project beneficiaries and partners are
kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to the
Technical aspects being implemented and any changes to government laws,
policies and budgets
- Work with partners and coalitions to engage in
advocacy activities with the government structures at the Ward/County
level, to address the needs of local communities and inform national level
advocacy initiatives
- Ensure effective mobilisation of community groups,
youth and children, empowering them to hold their governments to
accountable through utilization of advocacy approaches such as Citizen
Voice and Action (CVA) and Child Protection Advocacy (CPA)
- Support community groups, youth and children to
engage constructively at all levels with duty bearers and service
providers to improve access to, and quality of, essential services
- Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key Child
protection stakeholder forum/meetings at the Ward, Sub-County and County
levels.
- Actively participate and contribute to County
level technical working groups to learn, share and inform
policies/strategies relevant to Child Protection
- Provide support to community led processes of
monitoring public service delivery.
Resources Acquisition
(5%)
- Participate in development of timely and accurate
funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in
collaboration with Project Manager, other sector specialists
- Mobilize the community for community contribution
for project interventions
- Support development of technically sound funding
concepts/proposals through provision of information & data and review
in collaboration with Project Manager and other sector specialists.
- Support successful donor visits.
- Ensuring organizational visibility within the area
of operation and beyond
Others (5%)
- Participate in Trans teams and support other
initiatives by partners in the spirit of integration
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
or designee.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
- A Bachelor’s degree in social
sciences such as Social Work, Gender Studies, Development Studies,
Community Development, Sociology or their equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 years working
experience in GBV/FGM projects at community level with proven leadership
experience
- Experience in working with
partners including State Department of Gender affairs, Ant FGM Board,
Children Department, local organization (CBO, FBO)
- A good understanding of
International, Regional and National framework on human rights for women
and children such as Convections on the Rights of the Child, Convention
for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, Africa
Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Children, Prohibition of female
Genital Mutilation Act, Children Act among others.
- Good understanding of State
Department of Gender affairs, Ant FGM Board, Children Department, Child
Protection, GBV/FGM programming models, standards and guidelines, Child
protection Information Management guidelines and Systems
- Proven track record as a staff
and community trainer and capacity builder in Child Protection, GESI,
Prevention and Response to Child Abuse/SGBV and other harmful cultural practices.
- Good understanding and working
experience of Advocacy Approaches and referral systems.
- Facilitation and training
skills capable of building staff and community capacity in child
protection as well as a team player.
- Ability to take initiative, a
team leader able to work with minimum supervision
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and
emotional maturity and ability to incarnate in the community
- Ability to maintain performance
expectations in diverse cultural and inter-faith contexts.
- Excellent English communication
skills (both oral and written).
- Excellent computer skills,
including proficiency in MS Office or another main email system such as
Microsoft Outlook
Method of
Application
Interested
and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on
careers.wvi.org to apply
IMARA Senior Program
Manager
Reporting to: Program
Director
Grade Level: 16
Work Location: Nanyuki
Purpose of Position
To provide programmatic,
technical and managerial support in the implementation of IMARA program in
Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot and Turkana Counties which aims at strengthening
the target groups towards sustainable natural resource management for improved
livelihoods. The job holder will be required to give feedback and reports to
IMARA Consortium, partners, donor, National, Regional and subsequent Area
Program Office where IMARA program is covering. S/he will be an active
participant in the consortium reporting and participating in meetings and
forums under the IMARA Secretariat.
Major Responsibilities
Program Coordination and
Management (40%)
- The jobholder will be the accountable person for
the Program under World Vision Component and will work in close
collaboration with the AP Managers, program staffs, Government line
ministries in the Counties and Cooperating partners of this grant –
Northern Rangelands Trust, Masai Mara Wild Life Conservancy Association,
Saferworld and Stockholm Environment Institute.
- Provide technical support and guidance in
implementation of the program objectives
- Monitor and ensure that grant is managed and
executed as per plans within time and budgets, meeting donor, World Vision
and community accountability;
- Monitor Budget Utilization in line with planned
Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) as per WVK Financial Standards and
donor requirements
- Provide effective, innovative and strategic
coordinating role in the IMARA program implementation;
- Ensure that all IMARA initiatives within the
program’s area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are
implemented timely;
- Ensure program implementation is in compliance
with Donor standards, WVK Policies & Procedures and aligned to
acceptable financial & operational audit results.
- Ensure inclusion of cross cutting themes including
gender, youth, conflict sensitivity, disability and social inclusion
- Ensure integration between the IMARA Program
activities and other WVK livelihoods and resilience development programs
in Kenya, and other relevant Global WV entities
- Actively participate in IMARA Program meetings,
Technical Working Groups, and Program Team meetings as appropriate
- Manage and coordinate the IMARA team ensuring
competent and motivated staff as well as manage performance of staff and
encourage on-the-job coaching, identify and address learning and training
needs and opportunities
- Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (30%)
- Ensure accurate and quality Program Design
Documents (PDD) are on file
- Contextualize and utilize planning guidelines for
the IMARA Program
- Ensure accurate and quality Annual Operation Plan
(AOP) and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the program in place and
utilized
- Work closely with IMARA Secretariat MEAL to
effectively support the program to carry out all measurements and
assessments – baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations
– in accordance with donor requirements and WV established standards,
policies and procedures;
- Coordinate with the IMARA Secretariat MEAL to
ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in
place and being utilized in a timely manner;
- Ensure the program achieves Child Well-Being
Outcomes in line with the organization’s Ministry Framework and
Development Approach, and WVK’s strategic priorities and the program
designs.
- Develop monthly schedule for monitoring together
with communities and partners;
- Ensure community capacity building plan on
monitoring is in place and utilized;
- Participate in monthly data collection –
(involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools
- Monitor monthly program expenditure
- Ensure effective communication between IMARA
Secretariat, communities/partners and the baseline/evaluation team;
- Ensure all targeted respondents / stakeholders are
mobilized in a timely manner during data collection exercise.
- Apply Contextualized and utilized reporting
guidelines
- Generate quality Monthly Management Reports (MMR)
informed by accurate analysed data written using language that is
appropriate to the reader and in line with World Vision reporting
guidelines;
- Generate Quality & Accurate quarterly,
semi-annual and annual reports informed by MMR and in line with donor
regulations;
- In liaison with Communications Officer, Develop
context specific electronic and live media communications on program
activities
- Work with MEAL Coordinator ensure effective
reflection and learning forums in the counties
- Work with MEAL Coordinator to build the capacity
for designing, monitoring, evaluating and learning from market-based
approaches – to collate, synthesize and communicate the evidence base for
the economic development component.
- Participate in quarterly monitoring visits to the
field to review progress, gather stories of change associated with Market
systems development, sustainable natural resources-based VCs, and
financial inclusion to identify and address strategic gaps;
Engagement, Networking
and Fundraising (20%)
- Represent WVK in county, national and other
Regional forums as approved by the Program Director.
- Coordinate and Manage Relationships with credible
research institutions and private sector to support research component and
market systems strengthening component in the program under the agreed
framework.
- Participate in Turkana, West Pokot and Elgeyo
Marakwet County Environmental Stakeholders forums/technical working groups
as well as supporting WVK the program staff and cluster managers on
engagement in relation to Natural Resource Management as well as
articulating Environment and Climate change objectives in the forum.
- Participate in development of innovative NRM,
Climate Change Adaptation and other Resilience Building concepts and
proposals for building community resilience for fundraising as well as
marketing Integrated NRM to various Learning forums.
- Build and Maintain effective communications and
pro-active relationships with partners including the county government and
the donor
- Collaborate with line ministries and departments
in providing technical support and assistance to the program
- Support implementing staff to successfully engage
with key internal and external stakeholders, including other IMARA
entities, private sector, community, religious leaders and other civil
society representatives in order to maximize the impact of interventions;
- Support timely development of funding proposals in
line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with
Resource acquisition department;
- Actively engage with peers across the IMARA
Consortium and WV Partnership
- Participate in public forums and events as
appropriate.
Advocacy: Policy and
Budget Influence (5%)
- Coordinate advocacy and policy influence
initiatives of the program at county and national level
- Increase the visibility of WVK and the donor by
maintaining active engagement and advocacy on NRM related matters
- Ensure that staff capacity around policy and
advocacy is built.
- Take lead on integrating World Vision Global
Campaign on Ending Violence against children
Others (5%)
- Participate in Trans teams and support other
initiatives by partners in the spirit of integration
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
or designee.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
- Degree in Natural Resource Management,
Agriculture, Agro-forestry, Range land Management, Agricultural Economics,
Agribusiness Management and Marketing, or any other related discipline.
- Post graduate degree in any of the above or
Business/MBA/Leadership/organizational development is desirable
- Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience five
of which must be in Managing multi agency livelihood and Resilience grants
in ASAL Counties;
- Knowledge in renewable energies and alternative
technologies are of advantage;
- At least 5 years’ experience in designing,
planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on integrated
sustainable Natural Resource-based Value chains marketing, Business
Development, Enterprise development and/or Livelihoods programming
- Experience in working with consortium partners,
county governments, private sector, civil society, donors and local
communities;
- Good understanding of NRM in ASAL context and
Dryland Agricultural systems Market systems strenthenings, Peace
Programming and Governance.
- A broad grasp of socio – economic policy issues
with respect to NRM, Agriculture, Food security, livestock and other
Livelihoods, range management and marketing in both rural and often
fragile context
- Familiarity with participatory market approaches
and making Markets Work for the Poor approaches
- Deep understanding and ability to work in a
fragile often interfaith context
- Understanding of gender and diversity issues and
commitment to addressing inequalities in all the key areas of
responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure and strict
deadlines
- Understanding of development/relief issues with
commitment to humanitarian principles and action
- Good financial/budget management
- Good people management, training and coaching skills
with strong conceptual and analytical skills
- The ability to work independently, think
innovatively and strategically and work effectively within a team
Method of
Application
Interested
and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on
careers.wvi.org to apply
Farmer Managed Natural
Regeneration Project Coordinator
Reporting to : Cluster
Manager
Grade Level : 13
Work Location : Magunga
Purpose of Position
Provide technical
support for the successful implementation of Farmer Managed Natural
Regeneration (FMNR) activities within the designated project sites in Magunga
Area Programme, Homa Bay County as well as ensure smooth coordination of the
overall project implementation, reporting and feedback to the Cluster Manager
including Regional Office and National Office as may be required.
Major Responsibilities
Project Planning,
Coordination and Implementation (50%)
- Responsible for the in the coordination and
implementation of the all activities in the FMNR project
- Train the partners, selected groups and community
members on the various recommended focal areas (FMNR, Climate smart
agriculture, Sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation,
advocacy and policy influence etc).
- Contribute to effective and timely implementation
of all FMNR field level interventions and initiatives with communities and
partners.
- Ensure that all FMNR initiatives within the
projects area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are
implemented in full compliance with the projects guidelines
- Liaise with Cluster Manager, Regional Design &
MEAL Coordinator to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and
evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in all
FMNR measurements.
- Monitor and support the timely and appropriate
utilization of budgeted resources for all FMNR related project
interventions.
- Proactively enforce controls and checks as well as
ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings
of FMNR initiatives and take the needed measures to prevent future
recurrence.
- Participate in proposal development and resource
mobilization.
- Provide supervision to Community Mobilizers and
Driver to ensure FMNR project objectives are met – effectively manage
staff performance.
- Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning
meetings as called upon.
Quality Assurance –
Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation (30%)
- Supervise and monitor project interventions in
strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other
agreed standards.
- Develop monitoring plan with communities and
partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support
from the DME specialist.
- Ensure project data is captured, validated and
updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK)
DM&E system.
- Coordinate with Cluster Manager, Regional Design
& MEAL Coordinator and relevant technical teams at the national Office
to effectively support the project to carry out all measurements
baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations – in
accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures.
- In Liaison with AP Accountant, track project
implementation expenditure levels, manage work plans and budgets
- Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and
annual reports and submit to the Cluster Manager and Technical team at the
National Office.
- Regularly document success stories / innovation
for sharing across the partnership
- Develop context specific electronic and live media
communications on FMNR and NRM activities.
- Ensure the Project design document is updated as
per DME standards.
- Gather and provide quality feedback and data to be
used to develop technical papers and recommendations on key issues for
external engagement with decision makers.
Advocacy, Engagement,
Networking and Partnerships (10%)
- Participate in the Annual County Government’s
Planning and Budgeting process and influence resource allocation to the
priority needs of the most vulnerable groups within the Program Area
- Partner with Community, relevant Government
authorities, research institutions and other stakeholders; provide
technical assistance regarding FMNR implementation.
- Participate in County Sector Technical Working
groups and forum and at Sub-County and Ward levels as will be appropriate.
- Ensure that Program participants and partners are
kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to FMNR
and any changes to government laws, policies and budgets.
- Work with stakeholders and partners to promote
FMNR to influence policy on complimentary activities
Capacity Building (5%)
- Build the capacity of partners (FBOs, CBOs,
Farmers Groups) to enable them effectively intervene in food security
& economic empowerment appropriately
- Ensure integration of FMNR with other
project/programmes in the Aps
- Mobilize and sensitize community for empowerment
& sustainability
- Establish specific capacity building methodologies
for effective delivery & sustainability of project interventions
- Take a lead in building ADP staff and community
capacities in food security & economic empowerment sector
interventions through trainings and other information sharing avenues to
handle project activities effectively.
- Together with partners, conduct regular reflection
and learning events;
- Facilitate and coordinate farmers FMNR exposure
tours.
Others (5%)
- Participate in Trans teams and support other
initiatives by partners in the spirit of integration
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
or designee.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
- Degree in Forestry, Agroforestry and Natural
Resource Management related field
- Membership to professional body (FSK, EIK etc)
- At least four years on job experience and
specialties in Forestry, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management with
some experience in Agriculture.
- Knowledge on GESI with additional training or
skills in gender mainstreaming / integration is an added advantage
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners
and government authorities
- Must have a good understanding of the different
systems of extension delivery.
- Exposure to gender biased programming
- Able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view,
emotional maturity and physical stamina.
- Good organisational, analytical and interpersonal
skills
- Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage
- Excellent English communication skills (both oral
and written).
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency
in MS Office or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook
How
To Apply
Interested
and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on
careers.wvi.org to apply
