Designation: Senior Program Manager-Kenya Big Dream Project
Job Location: Nairobi
Reporting Line-Operations
Director
Grade Leve:16
Strategic Management and
Technical Expertise for Program Implementation
- Provide
quality technical expertise and leadership to ensure the overall quality
of the implementation of the Kenya Big Dreams program in West Pokot,
Baringo, Samburu counties and Migori county that is planned to be added at
a later time.
- Ensure
effective functioning of the program management unit (PMU) for timely
technical and operational support across the program
- Provide
technical insights on World Vision’s methodologies, best practices in
child protection, anti-FGM, and anti-child marriage to project design and
implementation.
- In
Liaison with the Project Managers and Design Monitoring, Evaluation
Accountability and Learning Coordinator, offer technical leadership in the
development of the annual implementation plans, budgets, and other donor
requirements for all the program sites.
- Work
in close collaboration with the Project Managers, and project staff to
ensure quality delivery of the program goal and objectives.
- In
liaison with the project Managers and the DMEAL Coordinator, develop and
review monthly activity schedules to ensure On Time, On Budget, On Target
implementation of the project plans to meet community, WVK and WVUS
expectations and accountability.
- Monitor
project activities for results and maintaining frequent contact with
National Office and support office representatives, informing them about
project progress and actual or potential problems.
- Coordinate
monthly catch up forums with WV US
- Provide
World Vision – US Programme Manager or any other World Vision US personnel
as guided with program progress reports, answers to any questions or
queries related to KBD program and situational analyses.
- Ensure
that all KBD program operational, administrative, and financial procedures
comply with World Vision and donor guidelines, policies, business
processes and bring any issues of risk, liability, or fraud to the
immediate attention of your supervisor.
- Identify
areas of capacity building for staff and coordinate staff capacity
building on identified gaps.
- Coordinate
response and correspondence to all SO and donor related questions and
queries.
- Participate
in KBD Program resource mobilisation related initiatives; i.e. Participate
in development of timely and accurate funding proposals in line with
support office requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with KBD
DMEAL coordinator, KBD Project Managers & other sector specialists
Quality Assurance,
Monitoring Evaluation, Documentation and Learning
- Coordinate
the KBD research and learning agenda in close collaboration with
identified academic partners and support office.
- Document
relevant research by peer organizations according to geographical and
technical similarity to KBD for improved project learning and
effectiveness.
- Support
and provide technical guidance on ToRs for in-country assessment
contractors including baseline, midline, and endline, and other research
as identified.
- Support
KBD project compliance with all support office data entry requirements
including learning appropriate MIS systems and building capacity of
project staff for necessary data collection and entry in coordination with
the MEAL Coordinator.
- Ensure
alignment of all KBD program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation activities
to project proposal and lofgrame.
- In
collaboration with the DMEAL coordinator, support the program field sites
to carry out all tracking and assessments (baselines, mid-term evaluation
and end line evaluation or any other assessments), monitoring and
evaluations in accordance with support office requirements and WV
established standards, policies and procedures.
- Working
closely with the DMEAL coordinator, and guided by the planning guidelines
for the Kenya Big Dream Program, ensure accurate and quality Detailed
Implementation Plan (DIP) for the program is in place and being utilized
at all KBD field sites. DIPs should be developed semi-annually or as needed
based on project changes.
- Coordinate
with the Kenya Big Dream DMEAL coordinator to ensure that the program has
appropriate accountability, controls, monitoring and evaluation tools and
are being utilized in a timely manner.
- In
liaison with the DMEAL coordinator and the project managers at KBD field
offices, develop regular schedule for monitoring and support visits
- In
consultation with DMEAL coordinator and KBD Project Managers, organize
reflection and learning forums.
- Working
closely with the DMEAL coordinator, generate Quality & Accurate
quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports informed by Monthly Management
Reports and in line with support office requirements and regulations
- In
consultations with the DMEAL coordinator, KBD field sites Project Managers
and WVK / WVUS Communications officer, develop context specific electronic
and appropriate documentation on best practices and lessons learnt.
- Develop
KBD Program risk register, ensure its implementation to mitigate risks and
ensure accountability
- Ensure
that findings and recommendations from various accountability mechanisms
such as Peer Review, Operational and Finance Audits, Program evaluations,
Program Capability Review, are acted upon in a timely and effective manner.
Advocacy, Networking,
Collaboration & Partnerships
- Collaborate
with key strategic partners both at national and county levels to gather
relevant information to advise KBD program fund raising initiatives
- Establish
and sustain working relationships with Government Departments and Agencies
relevant to the KENYA BIG DREAM program
- Work
with partners and coalitions to engage in advocacy activities with the
government structures, (both at National and County level) to address the
child protection needs of local communities within KBD program areas of
operation.
- Effectively
represent KBD Program virtually and in person to donors and support office
staff. This includes but is not limited to internal WV calls, calls with
donors, speaking at conferences, and traveling to conferences.
- Represent
KBD Program in national Child Protection related forums and networks on
Child Rights for purposes of learning and sharing best practices and
influence WVK agenda on partners
- Maintain
effective communications and pro-active relationships with Support Office
partners, including calls and visits by donors.
- In
coordination with the Child Protection, Participation & Safeguarding
Technical Program manager and the Advocacy Manager participate in national
level coalitions on specific CP advocacy issues.
- In
collaboration with the KBD project managers, ensure that Program
participants and partners are kept informed of all the Government laws and
policies and WVK policy in respect to PSEA
- and
Child protection and Child and Adult safeguarding
- In
the spirit of twin citizenship, contribute to knowledge sharing and
collaborative learning through internal and external avenues such as
annual reflection forums
- Participate
in relevant Annual National and County Government’s Planning and Budgeting
process and influence resource allocation to the priority needs of the
most vulnerable groups within KBD Programme areas.
Team management
- Provide
supervision to the program management unit (PMU)
- Provide
technical support and Matrix supervision to KBD project Managers
implementing KBD in the field ensuring consistent quality of work
- Model
a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity
through lifestyle and work relationships that support spiritual
development of the KBD Program team.
- In
close collaboration with People & Culture Department, ensure right KBD
program staff are recruited, retained, and provided with intentional
opportunities, mentoring and coaching for development.
- Assess
and Facilitate for capacity building of KBD Program staff on technical
modules, through trainings, workshops, On the Job training and technical
backstopping etc.
- Offer
KBD Program Staff guidance to ensure overall quality and comprehensive
management of the program.
Qualification, Knowledge
and Skills
- A
minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences preferably in child
development, humanitarian aid/development, child rights, public policy,
law, sociology / social work or other related field (A bachelor’s degree
in Education and experience working in child protection: including child
protection program design, implementation and monitoring will be
considered)
- Minimum
8 years’ experience in community development work implementing child
protection and adult safeguarding programs. At least 3 years should be at
Managerial level
- Thorough
understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex,
international development organization especially in development or Relief
Projects.
- 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, ACRWC, 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.
- A
minimum of 5 years working experience in GBV/FGM projects at community
level with proven leadership experience
- Demonstrate
understanding of latest developments, research and trends in the relevant
aspects of the field of child protection.
- Experience
in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
- Good
understanding of State Department of Gender affairs operations, ANTI-FGM
Board operations, Children Department, Child Protection, GBV/FGM
programming models, standards and guidelines, Child protection Information
Management guidelines and Systems
- Demonstrate
ability to influence, network and collaborate with national and county
level government, NGO and UN Agency on child protection initiatives.
- 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.
- Demonstrate
good understanding and working experience in Advocacy Approaches and
referral systems.
- Demonstrate
understanding of a systems approach to child protection programming
- Demonstrate
ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Demonstrate
excellent communication, Networking and Advocacy skills
- Demonstrate
ability to manage resources efficiently and effectively.
- Be
results oriented and team a player.
- Demonstrate
experience in implementing faith and development models and working with
faith leaders
- Must
be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational and
cultural diversity challenges
- Must
be able to provide spiritual leadership within but not limited to daily
devotions
- Excellent
oral and written communications and relationship skills; Proficient in
English and Kiswahili required
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