DSW Kenya
National Team Coordinator – Programmes and Advocacy
Introduction:
DSW
Kenya is a non-governmental organisation registered in Kenya as one of the East
African country offices of Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), a global
development organisation founded and headquartered in Germany.
DSW
Kenya focuses on the needs and potential of the largest youth generation in
history.
We
are committed to creating demand for and access to health information, services
and supplies for youth, and to securing their right for a brighter future.
We
achieve this by engaging in advocacy, capacity development, and family planning
initiatives, which make sure that youth are empowered to lead healthy and
self-determined lives.
Established
in May 2000, DSW Kenya has its headquarters in Nairobi with additional offices
in Mombasa and Kitale and active programme interventions in 9 counties: Kilifi,
Kwale, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Bungoma, Kisumu, Migori, and West Pokot.
DSW
seeks to recruit a National Team Coordinator – Programmes
and Advocacy.
Place
of Work: Mombasa.
Reporting
to: National Department Manager-Programmes and Projects.
General
Responsibilities:
The National Team Coordinator Programmes and Advocacy is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, oversight and implementation of an array of projects, with the goal that all programmes deliver the desirable outcome to DSW Kenya.
She
or He ensures successful implementation of projects by managing, coordinating
and overseeing delivery teams and reporting as well as carrying out important
operational duties.
She
or He must be an excellent leader, with experience in managing staff of
different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner, and to deploy
efficient strategies and tactics.
Specific
Responsibilities:
In
close collaboration with the National Department Manager Programmes and
Projects, lead in the provision of Technical Assistance for implementing teams
and support capacity development initiatives and training of youth and
implementing partners.
Oversee
overall management of project annual work-plans and budgets; support the
preparation and submission of timely and quality reports and ensure compliance
with contractual requirements
Support
programme staff in forging and strengthening strategic networks and linkages
with key actors including decision makers, existing advocacy networks within
the programme areas and link advocacy efforts with national policy agendas.
Ensure
programme quality by undertaking periodic visits to project areas to backstop
challenges, participate in periodic project reviews and reflections and ensure
project implementation is on course.
In
collaboration with the National Team Coordinator, Research and Evaluation,
support evidence generation and documentation of good practises for lesson
learning and knowledge sharing.
Maintain
positive relationships between DSW Kenya and it’s donors, in collaboration with
the National Department Manager programmes & projects and National Team
Coordinator for Business Development.
Represent
DSW in stakeholder forums in the region and in the counties of project implementation.
Collaboration
closely with relevant support departments to ensure seamless processes such as
procurement, reimbursements.
Support
the resource mobilisation efforts to ensure continued resourcing of DSW
Programmes.
Responsible
for project team management and human resource coordination in collaboration
with the National Department Manager.
Any
other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
and Experience
· Masters’
degree in Social Sciences.
· Relevant
training in Project Management, participatory methodologies and related fields
an added advantage.
· Good
understanding of adolescent and youth development, gender equality and women
empowerment and Sexuality and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
programming.
· Good
networking and capacity building skills, good oral and written communication
skills.
· Must
have prior working experience of not less than 5 years in a similar position
preferably in an NGO setting.
· Hands
on project management experience and reporting for international donors.
· Excellent
skills in capacity building of adolescents, youth and women in low resource
settings, oral and written communication, as well as networking, collaboration
and partnerships maintenance.
· Proficiency
in computer use, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and
internet-based platforms
· Ability
to inspire team members, and also to work independently.
· Ability
to work with and understand the youth while maintaining professionalism
· High
level of personal integrity
How to
Apply
If
interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating the
expected salary with the reference “National Team Coordinator – Programmes and
Advocacy” clearly indicated in the email subject line to:
vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline
for application: April 7, 2023
Ideal
start date: Immediate.
Please
note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
DSW
is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money
at any stage during the recruitment process.