Vacancy:
Programmes Coordinator
About
ICS SP
We work towards a better future for children. Together with families,
communities and other stakeholders we initiate programmes that create safe and
nurturing environments for them. We are looking for individuals with a passion
to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people to join
us in our journey of building stronger, capable and connected families where
children are well nurtured and enabled to realize their hopes and aspirations.
Visit www.icsafrica-sp.org to
know more about us.**
Job
Function: Programmes Coordinator
Location:
Kisumu
Reports
to: Head of Programmes
Purpose
of function
To translate ICS strategy into action by managing program office,
initiating and undertaking fundraising initiatives, organization marketing,
networking with donors and other stakeholders at country and county level,
developing projects , managing grants for partner CBOs and local NGOs and
providing leadership and management at the program Office.
Roles
and responsibilities
Program
Coordination and Implementation
- Works with
the team to develop short and long-term plans for the projects - Manage,
supervise and control multiple project through project life cycle. - Implement
assigned program activities as per approved plans - Monitors
progress, ensures adherence and evaluates performance - Coordinates
project activities with interrelated activities of other country programs,
departments or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with
appropriate policies, procedures and specifications - Reviews
and prepares periodic reports, financial reports and records on project
activities, progress, status or other special reports from management or
outside agencies - Conducts
first line evaluation of program effectiveness to develop improved
methods, analyses results and recommends and/or takes appropriate action - Guides
project actions by researching, developing writing and updating documents,
practices, toolkits and guidelines - Collates
lessons learnt, success factors and facilitates dissemination as
necessary, including providing content to the Communication unit for the
development of materials - Ensures
that all projects documentation is updated and uploaded to organizational
systems on a timely basis - Continuously
update training and user guide information for tool and resourcing
process.
Partner
Planning and Reporting
- Maintain
partner relations and coordinates planning and reporting to ICS, based on
stipulated timelines - Maintain
project calendar and milestones. - Reviews
the reports from partners, collates lessons learnt, success factors and
facilitates dissemination as necessary including providing content to
communication unit for the development of materials - Reviews
partner progress and financial reports and highlights areas of concern
vis-à-vis the performance indicators agreed upon - Maintains
records of partner requests and/or complaints and makes follow ups to
ensure they are addressed - Supports
the responsible government officials in planning, coordinating quality,
timely effective preventive and responses, development of quality child
protection services - Maintains
effective interface with government authorities and partners as well as
broader network of stakeholders who can contribute to create and nurture
safe environment for children
Networking,
Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
- Develops
and maintains productive relationships with key individuals in relevant
government ministries, civil society, counterpart institutions and NGOs,
foreign and local NGO community, and other donors - Develops
content for proposals, project concepts and communication materials for
visibility and fundraising - Carries
out research to identify potential resources to support implementation of
ICS programs - Develops
and implements strategies for mobilizing resources and raising funds for
ICS projects and activities - Represents
the organization in meetings, conferences and networks as assigned
Human
Resource Management
- Supervises
project staff by articulating performance and behavioural expectations,
displaying model behaviour, maintaining open lines of communication and
being clear about roles and relationships - Organizes
meetings on regular basis with designated staff to foster positive
relationships - Supports
staff in formulating performance objectives and indicators and conducts
performance reviews - Supports
staff in meeting desired performance deliverables - Supports
development of staff by initiating mentorship and coaching processes - Coordinates
recruitment of staff, community volunteers and deals with general HR
issues. - Proactively
identifies and resolves staff conflicts and concerns
Financial
Management
- Coordinates
preparation and timely submission of the financial reports to management
and donors - Scrutinizes
funds requests by staff and partners and approves or recommends them as
appropriate
Requirements
- At least 5
years proven programme experience (with at least 2 years at supervisory
level) - Extensive
understanding of development and programming trends globally and in Africa - Strong
project management and administration experience - Solid
understanding on planning, budgeting and project reporting - Strong
interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - Able to
manage self and, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate programme
management processes are being used - Basic
degree in social sciences /development studies/ community development or
related disciplines
How to
Apply
If you are a
professional with a passion to make a difference in children and young people’s
lives, send your application letter and resume to icsro@icsafrica.org. Deadline for
submitting applications is 31st July 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please
indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of your email
https://jobcenterkenya.com/programmes-coordinator-job-in-kenya/
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