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    Program Officer - Nairobi, Kenya - World Vision Kenya

    World Vision Kenya
    World Vision Kenya Nairobi, Kenya

    1 day ago

    World Vision Kenya background
    Full time
    Description

    World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.


    Key Responsibilities:
    Programme Design, Management and Reporting

    Ensure that the project log frames and M&E plans are realistic.
    Ensure timely review and submission of narrative reports and other periodic reports to rightful stakeholders
    Participate in monitoring Disaster Management projects progress.
    Ensure that project goals and objectives are achieved and grant requirements are adhered to.

    Maintain a good working relationship with national office technical specialists to enhance their contribution to the technical aspects of the projects designs.

    Monitor the country's humanitarian landscape and ensure emerging risks are analyzed and addressed.
    Ensure successful roll out and implementation of Disaster Management (DM) grants including timely start of grants projects.

    Effective follow up on DM project implementation to ensure they are timely and as per design document and donor standards.

    Technical support rendered in analyzing and utilizing relevant monitoring data by different stakeholders and grant projects teams.
    Standardized monitoring tools applied by project teams.

    Lessons learned from different projects shared to enhance local planning and implementation, modifications that might be necessary at the local level suggested based on evidence and lessons learned.

    Implementation and expenditure levels regularly reviewed & tracked and work plans and budgets managed with the finance team.
    Timely follow up on implementation of project audit recommendations.
    Effective cross-functional linkages established among Disaster Management projects.
    Timely recruitment of Project staff supported and new staff properly oriented on L&R specific programming processes, products and specific donor requirements;
    Staff capacity built on specific grants programming guidelines as per donor specifications.

    Quality Assurance and Technical Support

    Ensure assessments, designs, monitor and evaluation of Projects in alignment with set standards realized.
    Ensure that Project designs and implementation plans are reviewed and appraised.
    Timely and relevant analysis and recommendations provided to project leadership and staff.
    Ensure well-coordinated baselines and evaluation processes and participation in these events.

    Implementation of established guidelines and policies monitored for critical milestones in the life cycle of Disaster Management projects during surveys, reviews, evaluations and reports.

    Management and donors notified of any significant changes through regular communication.
    Relevant data from across DM grant projects collated, analyzed and interpreted in a systematic way

    Regular narrative and financial progress reports prepared and shared (monthly, quarterly, semi- annual and annual reports) with the NO, Government, SO, donors and other partners.

    Support baseline surveys/assessments/situational analysis on Disaster management needs, community
    Ensure M & E plans are compiled and indicator tracking tables are tracked and updated.
    Appropriate use of information management systems for DM grants for management decision making;
    Documentation of all project's initiatives for accountability well-coordinated;
    Lessons learned from monitoring shared with national office operations staff in a way that supports ongoing learning and development
    The DM projects profiled internally and externally in liaison with the Communications department;

    Resource Acquisition for Disaster Management

    Ensure timely and accurate funding proposals are developed in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with the other sector specialists and RAM for highly competitive humanitarian-related concept notes and proposals;
    Calls and queries by Government, Donors and SOs on the projects effectively responded to in coordination with RAM and DM leadership

    Concepts and proposals to deepen and scale up the impact of the projects and other Disaster Management initiatives developed in close liaison with RAM and the other sector teams.

    Provide regular updates to WV's Support Offices and donor regarding funding and commitments.

    Lead the roll out and implementation of an integrated, organizational wide, resource acquisition and management system for all funding streams for Food Assistance and DM at large.

    Participate in donor budget negotiations.

    Lead the roll out and implementation of an integrated, organizational wide, resource acquisition and management system for all funding streams for Food Assistance and DM at large.

    Participate in donor budget negotiations.

    Advocacy, Networking and Engagement with Strategic & New Partnerships Development

    Representation of WV Kenya in key Disaster Management stakeholder forums/meetings at the National level.

    Effective linkages and collaboration forged with key structures that include the National Drought Management Authority, UN, Donors and other INGOS and International Agencies.

    Support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery provided and Community capacity enhanced for participation in policy & advocacy.

    Effective networks established with stakeholders at County and National level
    Project SO and donor field visits coordinated in liaison with RAM and Disaster Management teams.

    Facilitate donor engagement especially with the International Organization of Migration (IOM) and other main emergency donors (BHA, ECHO, among others).

    Ensure timely responses to SOs and Donor queries
    Ensure quality representation with donors, NGOs, Government and other stakeholders.
    Participate and strengthen the Partnerships/ Networks

    Capacity Building and Learning

    Design appropriate trainings for staff based on the emerging trends in DM and food assistance; skills in proposal development.

    Facilitate trainings for the National Disaster Management Team (NDMT) and the Integrated Disaster Management Committee (IDMC), COVACA, Do-No-Harm (DNH), Disaster Risk ReductionDRR
    Maintain a culture of continuous learning through applied research, cutting edge analysis, and documentation of best practices.
    Technical backstopping for

    Others duties

    Other duties assigned to by the supervisor accomplished

    On call for DM response/participation in the National RRT
    Knowledge/Qualifications for the role

    A Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Development, Project Planning and Management, Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development
    Relevant field A Master's Degree in International Development is an added advantage.
    Excellent written and spoken English is essential
    Demonstrated experience in Economic development, Livelihood and resilience, Agri business and climate change interventions.
    A minimum of 4 years of INGO field experience in implementing or managing similar related projects or programs
    High level of understanding of grant programming
    Prior experience of project implementation is preferred.

    Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government officials and UNHCR, INGO officials at the County & National level.

    Strong budgetary and financial management skills, organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills
    Ability to use a computer and software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and databases
    A mature and committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities
    Strong organizational skills and an ability to work with diverse teams across the organization.
    Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed
    Work in a multisectoral/ multicultural team- patience, cultural sensitivity and application of contextual understanding in day to day work
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