Job Summary
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
Minimum Qualification:Masters
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Objective of the Position:
Provide technical leadership for the project and ensure quality implementation of activities
Ensure coordination of the project at the counties and national level with the Ministry of health and relevant stakeholders
Continuous monitoring and supervision of project activities evaluating progress and communicating feedback.
Provide administration leadership and financial management of the project
Specific Objectives
Provide technical leadership for the project and ensure quality implementation of activities
· Develop project work plans and monitor their implementation regularly
· Lead in implementation of all activities according to the work plan ensuring objectives are met
· Develop and produce monthly, quarterly and annual technical reports for the project
· Review and monitor project budget and follow the burn rate throughout the project duration
2. Ensure coordination of the project at the counties and national level with the Ministry of health and relevant stakeholders
· Organize project coordination forums with external and internal stakeholders
· Actively participate in National and County level coordination programs that are relevant to the project objectives
· Organize project inception, feedback and closure meetings and provide feedback on the project progress and impact
· Ensure effective communication and networking is developed and
maintained through partnership and collaboration with donors, CHMTs and
other partners within implementing counties
· Act as the focal communication point for the project
3. Continuous monitoring and supervision of project activities evaluating progress and communicating feedback
· Track project performance and regularly update the project monitoring framework
· Document lessons learnt, human interest stories and success stories from the project implementation
· Provide leadership and technical support in implementation of operational study embedded in the project
· Ensure relevant project data are collected, analyzed and reports developed to inform program impact.
4. Provide administration leadership and financial management of the project
· Ensure respect for HKI budgeting and procurement procedures for the program.
· Support and facilitate the logistics activities of the project
particularly in relation to purchasing supplies and equipment for the
project activities to ensuring quality and timeliness
· Manage project budget to ensure all expenses are within the
approved limits and meet HKI standards regarding financial management,
accountability and good governance.
· Provide support to the project staff through coaching and
mentorship, foster teamwork through regular communication, information
sharing, and provide opportunity for feedback
Qualifications
Master of Nutrition, public health or equivalent
At least five years’ experience in humanitarian programs
Excellent English writing skills
Demonstrated experience in nutrition and health projects management and coordination
Good knowledge of vitamin A supplementation and deworming programs policies and strategies in Kenya.
Competencies
Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical analysis and operational research
Ability to analyse data and produce quality reports
Ability to validate and interpret health data
Excellent communication, representation and analytical skills
Demonstrated experience in preparation of donors’ proposals, budgets, and reports
Able to prioritise clearly, oversee multiple tasks, set clear objectives for staff and delegate.
Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner.
Team-player with good inter-personal skills.
Terms and conditions
One-year contract preferred start date 1st March - Staff to based in Kilifi with frequent travel
How to apply
Interested candidates to send their cover letter and a curriculum vitae to **********. The deadline of application is1st February 2021.
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DOES NOT RECRUIT THROUGH ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or
protected veteran status.
· We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to
individual with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a
disability and need to request an accommodation during the application
or interview process, please contact us at the email above.
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