Job Title: Project Coordinator
Hiring Organization: Action Aid
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/31/2024
ActionAid
is a leading international charity. We support women and children in extreme
poverty. We fight for their rights and for lasting change.
The
Role:
This role
is responsible for the project coordination of the Transformative Impact Fund
(TIF). It supports implementing countries to understand and apply for funds;
supports the Allocation Committee in the administration around selecting
implementing countries and the systems required for effective project
management, including budget management; and supports implementing countries to
develop Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks and be part of
federation reporting. In addition, the role facilitates learning and
communication across implementing countries and collates knowledge around
transformative programming and impact to share internally and externally, for
further impact and to facilitate financial sustainability.
Who we’re looking for a candidate with:
Bachelor’s
degree (or equivalent experience) in development related fields, social
sciences with a strong programme/project development and management component
or at least 5-7 years’ leading, and doing programme design and implementation,
monitoring evaluation and learning. A Masters degree will be an added
advantage.
Specific
and substantial experience of designing and implementing Human Rights-Based
development programmes with people living in poverty and exclusion in the
global South.
Project
management experience
Proven
experience of using Human Rights Based Approach- (HRBA) in designing and
implementing development programmes in the global South, with clear hands-on
experience of implementing or directly supporting the whole programme/project
cycle from end to end.
Experience
of providing MEL support to HRBA programmes/ projects, tracking change,
evaluating shifts in power and structural changes.
Excellent
quantitative and qualitative MEL skills and familiarity with current
approaches. Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Ability
to document programme/project experiences and generate knowledge and learning
to inform future of the programme/project.
Participatory
leadership style with negotiating and influencing skills – without the power of
direct line management.
Able to
work closely with others (often from a distance) to meet tight deadlines and
multiple priorities; able to work collaboratively across multiple teams and
levels.
Specific
and substantial experience of designing and implementing human rights-based
development programmes with people living in poverty and exclusion majorly in
the global South.
Familiarity
with the Human rights-based approach and participatory methodologies
Programme/project
management skills.
Ability
to document programme/project experiences and generating lessons learnt and
knowledge.
Proven
ability to persuade and inspire through communication, as well as negotiate and
influence change, with sensitivity.
Able to
work closely with others (often from a distance) to meet tight deadlines and
multiple priorities.
Ability
to work in a multicultural context/environment and demonstrate innovative
Practices.
Experience
of working with, monitoring, analysing and reporting on budgets
Excellent
written and spoken English. A second language will be advantageous
What we
offer
ActionAid
is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise
a job well done. We offer a fair compensation package and a flexible working
environment. At ActionAid, you can look forward to:
Fantastic
training and development opportunities
A workplace that embraces feminist leadership principles
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay