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Program Officer – Livelihood And Resilience At World Vision Kenya

Program Officer – Livelihood And Resilience At World Vision Kenya
Company:

World Vision Kenya


Details of the offer

Reporting To: Child Learning and Household Resilience Manager.
Grade Level: 15
Purpose of Position
To ensure successful implementation of the Livelihood and Resilience projects including; Food Security (FS), Economic Development (ED) and Environmental & Climate Change (ECC) grant and sponsorship projects, all aimed at contributing to the improved children wellbeing outcomes within the Area Programs.
Major Responsibilities

L&R Grants Tracking and Reporting, 30%
Ensure successful roll out and implementation of L&R grants at the ADP and Regional levels’ including timely start of grants projects;
Effective follow up on L & R 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 to AP and grant projects teams.
Standardized monitoring tools applied by project teams including appropriate monitoring for Child wellbeing targets;
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 L & R projects and between other Technical Programs.
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.

Expected End Results
Timely and quality execution of grant projects
Lessons learnt during project implementation are applied to improve implementation
The projects are up to date with their expenditures without any under/overdentures
Ensure that all audit queries are responded are acted upon and/or responded to on time
The incoming project staff understand the project well as well as WVK systems that will ensure effective implementation.

Quality Assurance and Technical Support, 20%
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 L&R projects during surveys, reviews, evaluations and reports.
Management and donors notified of any significant changes through regular communication.
Relevant data from across area programs and 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 L&R needs, community including reviewing of ToRs and Supply Chain Management in recruitment of Consultants.
M & E plans are compiled and indicator tracking tables are tracked and updated.
Appropriate use of information management systems for L&R grants for management decision making;
Tracking of the set targets and report on project’s contribution to the Well-Being of children
Documentation of all projects 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 L&R projects profiled internally and externally in liaison with the Communications department;

Expected End Results
Timely and quality execution of project M&E activities
Donor guidelines and expectations are met
Cross learning among projects enhanced for synergy;
Donors are updated on the progress in the implementation of their projects
Completed projects reports are consistent with National Office strategic objectives and WV standards and donor requirements
Effective management of project data at national level.
Projects are well documented for marketing and sharing of experiences;
Best practices in RFNS well documented and shared with donors through WVI channels

Resource Acquisition 25%
Ensure timely and accurate funding proposals are developed in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with the other L&R sector specialists and RAM;
Calls and queries by Government, Donors and Support Offices on the projects effectively responded to in coordination with RAM and L & R leadership
Concepts and proposals to deepen and scale up the impact of the projects and other livelihood initiatives developed in close liaison with RAM and the other L&R team

Expected End Results
All planned activities are sufficiently funded with high quality grants and PNS proposal/concepts win rate (>80%)
Meeting and/or exceeding yearly approved L&R resource/funding targets
WV Kenya is a preferred choice for Support Offices, Donors, Government and other Partners

Advocacy, Networking and Engagement with Strategic & New Partnerships Development, 20%
Representation of WV Kenya in key L&R stakeholder forums/meetings at the National level;
Effective linkages and collaboration forged with key structures that include the GoK’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, the Ministry of Irrigation, Ministry of Devolution and Planning, 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
SO and donor field visits coordinated in liaison with RAM and L & R teams,
SO and donor queries and requests are timely and satisfactorily responded to

Expected End Results
Effective representation of WV Kenya in appropriate fora and partnerships
Strengthened and functioning L&R TP Strategic Partnerships & Networks
Increased L&R Policy advancement
Communities are mobilized and participate in L&R interventions;
Sustained donor engagement for L&R TP resource mobilization

Other duties 5%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness/Agricultural Extension Forestry/Natural Resource Management/Environmental Studies/Livestock Production, Agricultural Engineering/Biosystems Engineering, or a closely related field from a recognized university: higher degree will be an added advantage
At least 5 years of work experience in Livelihoods & Food Security and related sectors;
Experience in designing, planning, implementation, supervising, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of Livelihoods and Resilience related projects;
Experience with LEAP and WV partnership Management Information Systems such PMIS, Horizon, etc. is an added advantage.
The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands
Ample experience in capacity building, public relations, be a strong team player and have good facilitation skills,
Should have a good technical grasp of core L & R programming models and FS sector guidelines and standards
Proficient in written and spoken English and with strong writing skills
Excellent computer skills
Strong negotiation skills and ability to engage at a strategic level with government and other stakeholders
Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals
Independence and self -motivated.
Budgetary and financial management skills


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Program Officer – Livelihood And Resilience At World Vision Kenya
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