Program Development Coordinator, Save the Children

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Purpose:

The Program Development Coordinator will work with the Head of Program Development to proactively seek out and disseminate information on new funding opportunities;
cultivate excellent relationships with donor agencies, partners and SC Members;and
coordinate the development of both humanitarian as well as large-scale, complex funding proposals in order to maintain and increase the country office’s funding portfolio.

Contract Duration:

12 Months Location: Somalia Country Office

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in an area of international studies, social development or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive work experience in fundraising environment
• Substantial and proven experience of coordinating the development of/writing winning proposals with key institutional donors (including DFID, ECHO, European Commission, NORAD)
• Excellent writing/editing skills and budget development skills, with high attention to detail
• Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to work effectively with other team members/departments, as well as influence, inform and negotiate with partners and donors
• Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi- tasking, prioritisation of tasks, and working under pressure
• Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributor
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles
• Information Communication Technology literate

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://bit.ly/3fmNGV8

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

• Location: Somalia
• Employee Status: Fixed Term
• Closing Date: Aug 11, 2020

Regional BIAAG (Because I am A Girl) Campaign Coordinator at Plan International in Kenya

Regional BIAAG (Because I am A Girl) Campaign Coordinator at Plan International in Kenya

Under the supervision of Regional Gender Equality Programme Specialist, the Regional BIAAG (Because I am A Girl) Campaign Coordinator will lead in coordinating campaigns addressing the rights and needs of children in the Region of Eastern and Southern Africa. The role will ensure management of successful development and implementation of campaign projects and activities to agreed targets and objectives. H/She will contribute to global learning and initiatives aimed at strengthening global campaigns within the wider organization, promoting Plan’s Global Campaign in the region i.e. Because I am a Girl (BIAAG), and supporting the mainstreaming of the previous campaigns i.e. Learn Without Fear (LWF) & Count Every Child (UBR)

This is a (3) three years’ fixed term contract which will be on Grade D2 of Plan’s pay policy.

Dimensions of Role:

• Delivery of integrated campaign strategies across the region, countries, Pan African Advocacy Office and WARO partnership.
• Reporting regularly to the Regional Gender Equality Programme Specialist the progress and challenges facing campaigns in the region.
• Technical oversight and support to Country Programmes in designing, implementing, evaluating and resourcing campaign initiatives.
• Develops and oversees execution of regional office campaigns budget estimated at ($300,000).
• Propose practical; methods for achieving the overall goal of the Plan’s Global Campaigns in RESA.
• Supports the implementation of Plan’s Strategy on Gender Equality.

Main responsibilities:

• Strategic planning and delivery of Plan’s global campaign program by forseeing full projects development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Plan’s global campaigns
• Provides overall guidance and leadership to the three campaign projects in areas of programs, communications and advocacy strategies.
• Support global campaigns with evidence based advocacy
• Build consortium and networks that support advocacy and campaigns objectives.
• Resource mobilization
• Develops and oversees execution of regional office campaign budget.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives

Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge in Campaigns or relavant degree qualification with 3- 5 years working experience. An understanding of International Human Rights Instruments and Declarations including the Millenium Declarations and the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the subsequent conventions including CRC & CEDAW. Working experience of international development and gender/girl child rights issues, extensive networking experience with UN agencies, CSO, Private sector, media donor. Skills: Ability to design campaign strategies based on sound policy and program practice, project management, project management, Negotiation, Problem solving, Strategic thinking, Analytical, Time management, team building, facilitation and presentation.

Behaviours: Accountability, Sound judgement and decision making in complex circumstances, Calm, flexible and positive under pressure, Strategic thinking and innovation, self motivated, building effective teams and partnerships.

Reference and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

How to apply: 
Please submit a full CV and two names of referees to plan.resajob@plan-international.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Production Coordinator at FilmAid International in Kenya

Production Coordinator at FilmAid International in Kenya

Closing date:  21 Oct 2012

About FilmAid:
Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers. FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.

Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform. People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities. In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities. FilmAid also seeks to experiment with other media that can be used to achieve its stated goals

FilmAid is seeking to recruit a Production Coordinator with the general objective of the Control all program, technical, organizational and logistical aspects of FilmAid productions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examine and interpret program documents, generate work plans and develop and manage production budgets.
• Work directly with the location production teams to ensure quality and timely audio-visual and print products are realised.
• Generate production workflows and oversee general production management.
• Ensure products generated meet industry quality standards
• Provide effective staff supervision and conduct regular appraisals to ensure maximum performance.
• Maintain a liaison with local authorities and community leadership regarding production activities.

Requirements:

• Must be of Kenyan nationality OR Must be eligible to work in Kenya.
• Experience in TV or film (Radio/Audio and Print an added advantage).
• In-depth understanding of the production process.
• Experience/Understanding of community media messaging principles and practices.
• A good understanding of production budget management.
• Experience supervising or leading or being part of a cross-functional production team.
• Excellent production equipment literacy.
• Videograhy /Photography skills.
• Post production skills especially on Mac editing environment.
• Media training (film and print) skills.
• Content management and distribution experience/skills.
• Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ready to work for long hours in a hardship area.
• Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and communication skills.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

How to apply: 
Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 21st October 2012 to: jobskenya@filmaid.org.

Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Head of Mission Somalia/Kenya - INTERSOS, Nairobi, Kenya

Head of Mission Somalia/Kenya for INTERSOS in Nairobi, Kenya

ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of Mission is the organisation’s official representative in the country and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies. He/she Manage and coordinate operations and human resources in the country. Specifically he/she is responsible to:

• establish and maintain relations with local institutions, donors, NGOs, International Agencies and other stakeholders.
• Monitor donor intervention strategies and priorities in the country.
• evaluate, promote and elaborate new projects.
• define programming and planning of mission activities and check implementation
• define mission’s economic and financial planning, guaranteeing self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses against budget constraints

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 year experience as Programme Coordinator or Head of Mission, preferably in the region.
• Good knowledge of the procedure of international donors (mainly UNHCR and UNICEF).
• Perfect knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary.
• Proven capabilities of personnel management and financial resources management in multicultural and complex environments.
• comfortable with computer use.
• leadership attitude.
• problem solving and strategic planning capabilities.
• Availability to move often through the Area of competence.

DUTY STATION: Nairobi

STARTING DATE: ASAP

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT: 2 years

How to apply:
Application should be submitted to humanresources@intersos.org specifying in the subject “Head of Mission Somalia/Kenya”

Deadline for application: 9th March 2012

Senior Program Coordinator, Somalia Program - The International Rescue Committee (IRC), Nairobi

Senior Program Coordinator, Somalia Program at The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) since 2007 and implements programs in livelihood and WASH and reaches out to more than 115,000 conflict and drought affected people. The country program is also responding to the current emergency in Somalia through a range of life saving interventions.

Scope of Work

With the supervision and guidance of the Country Director, Somalia, and in line with the country strategic plan, the Senior Program Coordinator will be responsible for strategic planning, program development, program design and implementation of activities in Somalia. The position will work closely and network with a range of stakeholders including donors, Government departments, INGOs and local NGOs and UN bodies.

The position will link closely with the field based program and operation team members, and various technical units based at the NY, UK and Nairobi. The PC will oversee the grants unit (Grants manager and volunteer) as well as sectoral program managers/ coordinators based at Nairobi.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Contribute to implementation of the Country Strategic Plan for Somalia through committed investment in achievement of the plan objectives, regular review of plans, and discussions with team
• Lead the country program in strategic program development, by undertaking regular multi-sector assessments, and designing innovative approaches to respond to the needs of the population at Somalia
• Plan and oversee needs assessments and train others to assess specific needs
• Lead the program team on all program design, development and implementation aspects including development and implementation of effective monitoring tools
• Oversee the grants unit and ensure adherence to donor contract obligations and development of quality proposals and reports
• Work with the CD and the technical adviser to develop a partnership programming approach for the country program and build capacity of the country program staff on the same
• Work with the Program Managers, CD, and TUs to develop programs that address longer term issues (drought and conflict mitigation, Governance, basic services etc) in Somalia, identify potential partners and donors for the same and develop quality proposals to address these needs
• Lead the development of high-quality, needs-based project proposals in line with the IRC Program Framework
• Working closely with the Country Director and Coordinators, develop and maintain coordination and networking with key stakeholders through external representation
• Coach and build capacity of program staff leading to staff retention and enhancing program quality
• Undertake regular field visits (at least once every two months to each of the field offices) to oversee program implementation, quality and train staff on identified needs

Required Competencies

• Degree in International Development or a relevant social science discipline, with 5 year’s progressive on field experience
• 3 years of INGO field experience in a similar position: program management, strategic planning, needs assessments, monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically with strong analytic skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Previous experience in the greater Somalia region a distinct advantage
• Advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring & evaluation tools and processes
• Knowledge of donor (EU and USAID) regulations
• Experience with training and capacity building of program staff; and experience working with and building capacity of local partner organizations
• Excellent written and spoken English essential. Knowledge of Somali a distinct advantage
• Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed
• High-level of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. required
• Work in a multisectoral/ multicultural team- patience, cultural sensitivity and application of contextual understanding in day to day work

Specific security Situation/Housing

This is an unaccompanied position based in Nairobi. Security issues in Nairobi are mainly related to urban crimes such as theft, pick pocket, house break in etc. IRC has a well designed security management plan and staff are regularly oriented on the same.

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://goo.gl/Mv2Iv

Project Coordinator - Cesvi, Nairobi

Project Coordinator at Cesvi in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011
CODE 61/2011 PC KEN
Duration 6 Months (+6)

Required Competencies

• Degree or previous experience in management of social projects Previous experience in administration and management of EC projects
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Desirable Competences

• Previous experience in Africa developing countries, in particular in Kenya, for at least 4/5 years Team working oriented

Work Context
Cesvi is active in Kenya in Nairobi's surroundings with a project supporting children affected by disabilities and in Dadaab camp with a project financed by Italian cooperation on SWM and abattoirs' rehabilitation. Ultimately we are starting in Dadaab with some projects focused on primary emergency in order to face the drought affecting the entire Africa Horn. The current project aims to achieve mainly 3 goals:

• Strenghten and support government of Kenya, local authorities and No-state actors in preventing and combating WFCL;
• Creation of CSR and public and private public partnership to fight worst forms of CL in Embakasi, Kasarani, Njiru, Suba, Siaya, and Kisumu districts;
• Ensure Children participation in addressing Child labour issues at national and local level.

Job Description
The Project Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

• general coordination, technical direction and activities supervision;
• project implementation as per approved proposal;
• administrative and financial supervision;
• monitoring and evaluation of all the activities carried out directly from Cesvi and/or the other implementing partner.

Further information will be given during the interview which will take place in Bergamo, Italy or alternatively in Kenya at the regional Office of Nairobi.

To apply, please visit this page
http://hr.cesvi.org/?name=details&id=327

Environment Program Coordinator - International Lifeline Fund, Kenya

Environment Program Coordinator at the International Lifeline Fund in Kenya

The Program Coordinator is responsible for leading ILF’s environment team in the production, distribution and monitoring of fuel efficient stove (FES) program in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree
• English fluency
• Prior field experience working with humanitarian NGOs and/or UN agencies (preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa)
• Experience in fuel-efficient cook-stoves and/or sustainable fuel technologies preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of FES program, assignment of roles and execution of production, distribution and monitoring activities
• Liaising with partnering institutions including UNHCR and GIZ, community groups and individuals in the development of ILF’s stove program and realization of ILF’s objectives
• Leading the community mobilization process by engaging with different sectors of the beneficiary refugee communities
• Ensuring regular and appropriate monitoring is carried out on production and distribution, as well as maintenance of up-to-date records of distribution, training and monitoring
• Engaging and educating communities on the design, purpose, benefits, use and maintenance of FES
• Undertaking assessments and surveys related to ILF’s FES program
• Providing accountability for program purchases in the form of invoices, receipts, and agreements
• Making recommendations to ILF’s HQ regarding the direction and design of existing FES program, as well as any proposed design changes or stakeholder feedback on the FES itself
• Preparing and executing monthly budgets, production schedules and activity plans
• Reporting: Providing regular updates including monthly reports to HQ on activities completed, outcomes achieved, and future agenda.

How to apply

Send resume/CV and cover letter to Rachael Reichenbach and rreichenbach@lifelinefund.org.

Please indicate your name and 'Environment Program Coordinator' in the subject line.

Closing date: 22 Apr 2011
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