Plan Regional Administrator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Regional Administrator

Ref: RESA001

Region of Eastern and Southern Africa

Based in Nairobi, Kenya with international travel 30%

In this important role you shall lead the regional administrative staff network and provide oversight to the Regional Administration Strategy by ensuring that relevant systems and processes are ¡n place across all the 12 countries in the region.

You shall ensure administrative compliance regionally, provide legal review of key contracts, agreements, budgets, costs and mitigate against associated risk.

You will need a relevant academic background, preferably a degree with at least 3 years experience in management of administrative functions, implementation of relevant controls, and an understanding of the use of information systems and supporting technologies.

It will be advantageous if you have worked previously in a position that had a regional scope, served ¡n a multi functional team and worked at a professional level in a child development organization.

To apply please submit a full CV and two names of referees with a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post, outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to plan.resajob@plan-international.org quoting the relevant reference number.

The successful candidate will be offered a package in Hay Grade E on the local market.

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Plan Head of Regional Resource Mobilisation Job in Kenya

Region: Eastern and Southern Africa

Location: Nairobi with up to 40% travel within and outside the region

Reports To: Deputy Regional Director for Programmes

Closing Date: 31st July, 2011

Salary: US$50,000 to 65,000 depending on experience.

This is an accompanied position for 5 years and a full relocation and benefits package will be available.

Purpose

Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity, our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries.

Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The purpose of this role is to acquire, coordinate and monitor regional and multi-country grant funding in the region of Eastern and Southern Africa and maintain an overview of regional grant funding, resources and issues.

The incumbent will also analyse and inform about the grant funded projects in the region and support countries to identify and capture new grant funded opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of grant opportunities for regional grants.
• Monitor and support the countries to develop their own pipelines
• Enhance strategic/constructive collaboration with NO’s, regional institutional donors and organisations at regional and country level, both on local and international based fundraising
• Strengthen capacities in grants-related and resource mobilisation areas at regional and country level
• Promote continuous learning in the field of RM and feed this into the organisation
• Maintain an up-to-date record of the requirements of current potential regional donors and be proactive in the look out for opportunities for regional donations / resource mobilisation
• Updated productive contacts and relations across Plan’s grants related constituencies: GIN, RMN, NO’s, IH, etc.

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Plan Governance Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Governance Advisor

Fixed Term Contract

Based in Kenya Country Office

Plan is an international, humanitarian, child-centred community development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centred community development approach.

Plan Kenya is looking to recruit a Governance Advisor for a one year non-renewable contract to support in the implementation, management and administration of its Governance Programme. The incumbent will be based in Nairobi and will report to the Strategic Program Support Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Governance Coordinator will work with the different teams to provide oversight for the implementation and management of the Governance Programme of Plan Kenya.
• Work with teams to develop Plan Kenya’s governance programs and expansion and strengthening of governance projects and initiatives in line with the programs’ logical framework, policy advocacy initiatives;
• Monitor the implementation of the projects and initiatives;
• Monitor the over-all progress in the realization of project outcomes; and the development of detailed learning and M&E systems;
• Provide Plan Kenya with the technical support on governance and the generation of additional resources for governance projects and initiatives;
• Facilitate teams to prepare narrative and financial reports for reporting purposes in line with the project requirements;
• Ensure that lessons from the Governance Program are pro-actively shared throughout Plan Kenya staff and with partners;
• Liaise with the donor on the overall implementation of the program and on technical support needs of the project and program;

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Degree preferably at Masters level relevant to development studies
• 5 years working experience
• Excellent understanding of development issues
• Good understanding of governance issues in Kenya
• Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems and research methodologies
• Understanding of policy and parliamentary processes
• Experience in designing and leading governance programmes and/or policy initiatives at different levels.
• Experience of designing and leading national advocacy initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to design policy research and analytically present research findings
• Excellent networking and partnership skills
• Facilitation and training skills
• Experience of working with EU and DFID, an added advantage
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Able to relate to people from a variety of diverse cultural background

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a detailed and up-to-date CV with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org to be received latest by 08th July 2011.

Your email should bear the title “GOVERNANCE ADVISOR – FIXED TERM ”.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org




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Plan Kenya Internal Controller Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives and futures of poor children through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya is recruiting an Internal Controller to be based at Kenya Country Office, Nairobi. This job reports to the Lead Internal Controller.

The job holder will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring proper use and control of Plan’s assets and resources. This position will involve in-country travel time up to 70 %.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake internal regular audits, reporting on same with post audit action planning and monitoring implementation of recommendations
• Undertaking special investigation as required
• Advise on the design and improvement of internal control systems
• Support development of capacity in risk management and related systems and procedures
• Support collation and analysis of audit findings for risk reduction and cost-effectiveness

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Degree in Finance/Accounts or CPA (K) or equivalent
• Professional internal control/audit qualification
• At least 2 years experience in auditing, (preferably in an NGO environment)
• Good understanding of statutory requirements
• Good computer skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Proven information gathering skills
• Good report writing skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send detailed and updated curriculum vitae with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org to be received latest by 7th April, 2011.

Your email or envelope should bear the job title for the position applied for i.e. “INTERNAL CONTROLLER” as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Plan Kenya ICT Coordinator Job in Kwale Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives and futures of poor children through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya is recruiting an ICT Coordinator to be based at Kwale Program Unit. This job reports to the Program Unit Manager and technically to the ICT Manager. The job holder will be responsible for ensuring innovative and effective use of ICT in Plan’s work in the Program Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan for ICT for Development (ICT4D) at the Program Unit
• Ensure effective implementation of IT Procedures and guidelines
• Ensure adherence to corporate standards, design and architectures
• Ensure efficient IT Infrastructure.
• Provides first line support and network administration and network and server support
• Support and troubleshoot for corporate systems at Program Unit
• Participate in System/Project rollout, testing and certification
• Provide timely IT disaster recovery as specified in IT business continuity plan
• Prepare monthly ICT report on ICT initiatives in the Program Unit including ICT development in the communities
• Prepare monthly ICT Systems Management and network security implementation and performance reports
• Prepare quarterly hardware and software report

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Degree or Diploma in Computer / IT Studies or equivalent
• At least 3 years work experience
• Ability to understand and communicate context and opportunities for ICT in development and Programmes
• Innovation for programmes experience
• IT technical skills in infrastructure and applications
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Windows, SQL Server, Exchange server and communication technologies
• Database administration skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Project management skills

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send detailed and updated curriculum vitae with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org to be received latest by 7th April, 2011.

Your email or envelope should bear the job title for the position applied for i.e. “ICT COORDINATOR” as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Plan Kenya Grants Coordinator Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Grants Coordinator based at Kenya Country Office, Nairobi. This job reports to the Grants Manager. The job holder will be responsible for coordinating grants development and management activities for the realization of an increased grants income and an ensuring effectively managed grants portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate quality proposals
• Ensure effective management of grants, including quality and timely reports
• Maintain effective partnerships with Corporate and other local donors
• Maintenance of grants systems
• Provide grant-related support to Programme Coordinators and PU staff on grants development & management

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or its equivalent
• At least 3- 5 years hands-on experience in fundraising and corporate engagement
• Ability to multi-task and deal with different funding streams
• Strong partnership development and management skills particularly with corporate and other local (in-country) donors
• Good proposal development skills especially for corporate and other donors
• Good planning, interpretation and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS applications

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements of the above position and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send detailed and updated curriculum vitae with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org to be received latest by 4th April, 2011.

Your email or envelope should bear the title applied for i.e. “GRANTS COORDINATOR as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Plan International Regional Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Job Vacancy in Kenya

Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity, our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries.

Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.

Purpose

We are seeking a Programme Specialist with good field experience and connections in the sector to contribute to quality programming in the region by promoting best practice in the implementation of Plan’s Programme management frameworks through development and support, for monitoring and evaluation innovations and through building capacity on monitoring and evaluation in the country offices.

They will also be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the country programme management processes as outlined and leading regional research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support to Country Offices and capacity development in program and project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Support the strengthening of the understanding and application of Child Centered Community Development, a rights-based approach for Plan.
• Monitor the implementation of the Country Strategic Plans, focusing on outcomes and impact and Child Centered Community Development approach.
• Responsible for promoting institutional learning within the Regional Office, Country Office on Monitoring and Evaluation practices.
• Responsible for localization of guidelines for the application of the Plan’s effectiveness process and Process Accountability and Learning System in the countries and supporting in the further roll-out of this system
• Monitor the quality of the information entered in the Programme and Project Management system and its effective application by the field teams
• Review Terms of Reference for country level evaluations.
• Review key learning from Annual Participatory Programme Review and provide follow-up
• Support Countries on their Country Strategy Evaluation, which is undertaken in the final year of the programme cycle
• Represent the regional office at international and regional forums related to Research, and Monitoring and Evaluation
• Manages relationships with regional and international research institutes and Universities and support the development of papers and submissions of Plan East and Southern Africa Region to relevant conferences and regional publications.

Knowledge and Experience

• Preferably a Master’s degree with a background in development and Management or equivalent.
• Progressive experience in planning, research, monitoring and evaluation of social development programs and emergency response programs and projects.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in statistical analysis, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience with software applications (Office, Access, Project, EPI-INFO, SPSS or similar).
• Conceptual and strategic thinking.
• Working in multi-cultural setting.
• Experience in working with child-focused development organization will be an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in English.
• French and or Portuguese would be a bonus.

Details

• Location: Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya. Considerable international travel is required (around 50%).
• Reports to: Deputy Regional Director for Programs
• Position Type: 5 year contract
• Full relocation package available

References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, detailing remuneration and where you have seen the role advertised, to; recadmin@plan-international.org

Closing date: 27 Feb 2011

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Community Development Facilitator Job Vacancy -Plan International

Plan International is an international humanitarian, child-centered development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies, which respect people’s rights and dignity.

Plan International maintains a zero tolerance policy against child abuse and violations world wide. 

Job Title:  Community Development Facilitator

Location:  Rokon office

Reports to: The Program Unit Office

Opening:  2 Vacancies

                              (OPEN TO SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY)

JOB PURPOSE

 

The main purpose of the CDF is to strengthen community capacity in order to promote social change, justice and solidarity with the overall goal of improving the life of both children and those most marginalized. The CDF engages communities actively in making sense of the issues which affect their lives, supports the creation and strengthening of groups to address issues and implement programmatic interventions and facilitates community participation in programs and production of BR communications 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the assigned area of operation
• Facilitate effective participation of children, families, communities and stakeholders  in program activities
• Facilitate the integration of program and BR  activities in the field
• Establish good working relations with children, families, community leadership, community based orgnaisations (CBOs), government extension staff and other stakeholders at state and village levels
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at state and village levels
• Promote child rights based programming at field level
• Create community awareness on development education
• Promote integration of BR and program processes at field level
• Facilitate production of quality BR products to meet set deadlines

 

Other responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualifications and experience

• A Diploma in Development Studies or related discipline. 
• Good Spoken local Arabic and Bari Lunguage is an added advantage
• Ability to ride a motorcycle is an added advantage
• At least 3 years experience in a similar role in an NGO environment.
• Excellent communication skills 
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Team-playing skills
• Facilitation skills
• Proficient in computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills

 

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job holder at any time.  

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply 

PLAN MAINTAINS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY AGAINST FRAUD 

An application letter with CV should be sent to the Human Resources Administrator at the Plan Office, Juba Hai Malakal or hr.ssn@plan-international.org by 25^th June 2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

NB: Applications once submitted shall not be returned after position is filled.

 

Approved by Fikru Abebe (The Director) ……………………………………………………….

Resource Mobilization Manager Job Vacancy - Plan International

Plan International is an international humanitarian, child-centered development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies, which respect people’s rights and dignity.

Plan International maintains a zero tolerance policy against child abuse and violations world wide. 

Job Title:  Resource Mobilization Manager

Location:  Juba office

Reports to: The Director

Opening:  1 Vacancy

                              (OPEN TO SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY)

JOB PURPOSE

 

The RMM will take a lead role in identifying and sourcing for funding and resource opportunities from multiple sources, and will coordinate and manage the grants systems.  He/she will further take a lead role in the design and implementation of the Resource Mobilization strategy including management and coordination of grants, representation and building relations with donors and embassies at the country & regional level, provision of technical support and advice on grant proposal development to the program team members both at country and level and field level offices and the development of innovative approaches in mobilizing resources locally and within the NOs. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Lead Designing , Planning, Implementation  and review of Resources Mobilization Strategy and Plan  of PSSP, including international grants, local grants and   community led resources
• Support the development and implementation of grant-management systems, processes and procedures at country level
• Lead the identification of funding opportunities,  development of proposals and agreements, reporting and review of grants funding
• Identify, develop, maintain and guide Plan South Sudan in planning for and management of respective partners that Plan South Sudan can engage with at the local, RO, NO and international level
• Maintain close contact and pursue a focused dialogue with all decentralized multilateral and bilateral donor agencies in Southern Sudan with the aim of benefiting from their funds.
• Work hand in hand with the National Offices to identify existing and potential grants opportunities for Southern Sudan in the donor countries.
• Develop, implement and regularly update strategies for resource mobilization with a focus on expanding the available resource base, and provide regular reporting on the progress of the fundraising plan.
• Profiling Plan amongst donors in Southern Sudan based on Plan’s specific programmatic niche and contributions in such a way that can lead to build a solid donor base with local and international donors
• Assist Plan South Sudan in identifying and integrating resource generation strategies in the Country Strategic Plans and supporting the development and implementation of grant-management systems.
• Ensure that the operations of the grants department are effectively and efficiently planned and managed

 

Deliverables

• Lead and manage the process of developing and revising the Plan International South Sudan grants strategy
• Develop a realistic cost recovery policy for Plan South Sudan to be shared and adhered to
• Prepare Plan South Sudan Internal Monthly grants financial reports reflecting both current portfolio and expenditure prepared and shared accordingly
• Based on the general and specific requirements, produce high quality financial reports & review narrative reports with program team, to donors, regional office, national offices and international headquarters developed and shared accordingly.
• Organize Appropriate Training  on  Resources and Mobilization and building relationships
• Ensure involvement of Plan Southern Sudan Staff from Program, Finance, and Management on process of Resources Mobilization Process
• Participate in year end budget preparation for the organization
• Create, write and co-coordinate professional accurate timely reports

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of a University degree in Economics, Social works or related development fields
• A masters’ degree in development, management, or a related development field is desirable
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in a related field and resources mobilization
• A strong awareness of current issues in the field of development, community based resource opportunities
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research.
• Use of virtual office applications will be an added advantage
• Experience in networking with local and international NGOs, NOs/donors, Ministry-level partners, and local community-based organizations.
• Experience in fund raising and resource mobilization at local and international levels
• Demonstrated record of excellence and extensive  experience in managing grants including grants support
• Knowledge of various donor requirements.
• Extensive knowledge in Program planning, design development and management.
• Proven ability to develop and write grants proposals
• Proven ability in grant reporting
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

 

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job holder at any time.  

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

PLAN MAINTAINS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY AGAINST FRAUD

An application letter with CV should be sent to the Human Resources Administrator at the Plan Office, Juba Hai Malakal or hr.ssn@plan-international.org by 11^th July 2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

NB: Applications once submitted shall not be returned after the position has been filled.

Program facilitators (2 positions), Kenya

Closing Date: Monday, 07 June 2010

Plan

Plan is an international humanitarian child centred community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan Kenya started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives of poor children, their families and communities in a Rights Based Approach.

Closing date: 07 Jun 2010
Location: Kenya

BASED IN KILIFI AND BONDO DEVELOPMENT AREAS

Key responsibilities

- Facilitate capacity enhancement of children, communities and partners for active participation and ownership of community development programs.
- Work with partners to create and strengthen linkages with all stakeholders.
- Facilitate and strengthen community capacity in resource mobilization
- Facilitate the capacity enhancement of children and communities to acquire skills in lobby and advocacy on issues that will influence policy at local, national and international level
- Support institutional development and organizational development of the CBOs
- Support CBOs to develop and undertake community based monitoring and evaluation
- Enhance children participation in programming
- Enable implementation of programs/ projects in an integrated and sustainable manner.
- Facilitate sponsorship activities within the DAs in liaison with CBO volunteers.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

- A University Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences/ Development Studies or related field from recognized institutions
- At least 3 years experience in community development.
- An understanding of community development preferably from a rights based perspective
- Good facilitation skills
- Hands on experience of working with communities at grassroots level with proven skills and knowledge of organizational development and capacity building within the Civil Society sector
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages (written or oral)
- Proficiency in use of MS office
- Ability and experience in partnership building, networking and collaboration.
The job holder will be expected to be a competent rider as this will be the mode of transport. A riding course can be arranged if necessary.

How to apply

E-mail: jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org

Reference Code: RW_85VES8-85

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Job MONITORING AND EVALUATION FACILITATOR, Kenya

Closing Date: Sunday, 23 May 2010

Plan

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Closing date: 23 May 2010
Location: Kenya

BASED IN THARAKA DEVELOPMENT AREA

Key responsibilities

- Facilitate development of DA’s participatory monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Train staff and partners in basic M&E processes (gathering data analyse and decision making) to develop programs
- Institutionalisation of corporate monitoring and evaluation tools at DA level.
- Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results
- Maintenance/administration of the corporate projects monitoring system.
- Consolidation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
- Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination of evaluations and other special studies
- Facilitate CBO capacity assessment
- Enhance children participation in planning, program design, monitoring and evaluation

Qualifications, experience and skills

- At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics)
- 3- 5 years hands on experience in community based monitoring & evaluation.
- Experience in participatory approaches such as PLA, PRA
- Demonstrated skills and experience in use of statistical packages(SPSS, EPI info)
- Analytical, negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and communities at all levels
- Innovative and independent thinker
- Knowledge and experience in Most Significant Change (MSC) approach will be an added advantage

How to apply

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org to be received by latest 23rd May 2010. Your email (OR ENVELOPE) should bear the title “MONITORING AND EVALUATION FACILITATOR – THARAKA” as the subject.

Reference Code: RW_85CA82-6

Source: Reliefweb

Job AREA MANAGER , Plan INT

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Closing date: 23 May 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Key responsibilities

- Support the DA in developing and implementing a transitional operational plan with a clear indicators and timelines.
- Ensure managerial accountability for the Development Area performance and efficiency.
- Lead team in the design of programs, sourcing of funding including grants and program implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Lead , support and develop the team with coaching and mentoring in a time of critical change
- Establish , strengthen and maintain relationships and excellent collaboration with partners and other stakeholders;
- Manage budget preparations, utilization of investments,
- Represent Plan Kenya as required.

Qualifications, experience and skills

- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Development studies or a related field. Masters degree in the same field will be an advantage
- At least 5 years experience in development work at a senior level, preferably with experience in rights based programming.
- Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking
- Proven experience in organizational assessment and development9
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation, coaching and mentoring
- Excellent planning and reporting skills, including for finance
- Excellent communications and computer skills.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org to be received by latest 23rd May 2010. Your email (OR ENVELOPE) should bear the title “AREA MANAGER – NAIROBI” as the subject.

Reference Code: RW_85C9Y9-38

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Job MONITORING AND EVALUATION FACILITATOR, PLAN

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Closing date: 23 May 2010
Location: Kenya

BASED IN THARAKA DEVELOPMENT AREA

Key responsibilities

- Facilitate development of DA’s participatory monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Train staff and partners in basic M&E processes (gathering data analyse and decision making) to develop programs
- Institutionalisation of corporate monitoring and evaluation tools at DA level.
- Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results
- Maintenance/administration of the corporate projects monitoring system.
- Consolidation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
- Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination of evaluations and other special studies
- Facilitate CBO capacity assessment
- Enhance children participation in planning, program design, monitoring and evaluation

Qualifications, experience and skills

- At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics)
- 3- 5 years hands on experience in community based monitoring & evaluation.
- Experience in participatory approaches such as PLA, PRA
- Demonstrated skills and experience in use of statistical packages(SPSS, EPI info)
- Analytical, negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and communities at all levels
- Innovative and independent thinker
- Knowledge and experience in Most Significant Change (MSC) approach will be an added advantage

How to apply

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org to be received by latest 23rd May 2010. Your email (OR ENVELOPE) should bear the title “MONITORING AND EVALUATION FACILITATOR – THARAKA” as the subject.

Reference Code: RW_85CA82-6

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