Concern Manager - Governance and Advocacy (Maternity Cover) Jobs in Kenya
Concern Manager - Governance and Advocacy (Maternity Cover) Jobs in Kenya
Job Purpose: To support implementation of Concern’s strategy of improving governance in Kenya through the increased participation of the extreme poor in civic life.
Specifically this position will primarily involve providing technical assistance to the County Governments of Marsabit, Turkana, Tana River, Wajir and Nairobi to strengthen the county government systems to facilitate and support the Community Conversations approach as a means of engaging the Extreme Poor in county planning and decision-making processes.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Develop strong and strategic relationships with the County Governments of Marsabit, Turkana, Tana River, Wajir and Nairobi specifically the County Executive and County Assembly to improve the policy environment for public participation at county level(including but not limited to enactment of Marsabit County Civic Education and Public Participation Bill, Marsabit Village Units Bill, Marsabit County Executive Order No 2 of 2019 on Strengthening service delivery and development coordination at sub county level)
Develop strong and strategic relationships with Local Civil Society Organizations (including media) to augment their efforts to hold county governments accountable for quality service delivery and amplify citizen voices in county governance processes
Lead Organized Community Groups in the aforementioned counties and Concern sector programs (health and nutrition, livelihoods, education) to influence County Integrated Development Plans(CIDPs), Public Finance Management (PFM) and institutional capacity, to implement pro-poor policies and practices
Provide technical assistance to the Department of Public Administration and Coordination to strengthen the linkages and coordination between formal governance structures and Organized Community Groups at village, ward, sub county and county level in line with county public participation laws and policies
Lead in building the capacity of governance structures such as Directorate for Public Participation, Sub County, Ward and Village Administration, Community Development Facilitators(where applicable) and Organized Community Groups to facilitate meaningful citizen participation in the annual county planning and budgeting processes and other governance processes such as policy formulation
Lead in monitoring the translation of community plans into village, ward , sub county and county development plans during the annual county planning and budget processes and other related processes
Guide programmes and provide technical oversight for the undertaking of advocacy studies (baseline or otherwise) led by programme sectors.
Work with programmes to develop Concern policy positions to support advocacy objectives
Always build capacity of programme staff to lead on advocacy initiatives and tasks
Participate in programme development and fundraising
Undertake frequent(monthly) field visits to program sites
in target counties to monitor progress, quality and impact of activities approved in the annual program proposal, and quarterly costed work plans
Compile and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports
Responding to Emergencies:
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Science, or a related development field with 4 years’ experience implementing governance and human rights based programmes in pastoralist contexts
At least 3 years’ experience in governance in Kenya with strong understanding of devolved governance structures at county level and how these structures actually work
Strong knowledge of public finance management laws, County Government Act and related amendments and other regulatory framework of government.
Have proven ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including county leadership (CEC,CO); directors and county staff at technical levels; county assembly; sub county and ward administration , civil society; communities
Demonstrated experience on facilitating meaningful participation of citizens in the annual county planning and budgeting cycle
Good understanding of programme cycle management and application of advocacy strategies to promote positive development outcomes.
Experience in community mobilization and engagement using participatory approaches in ASAL context. Experience in Community Conversations approach is an added advantage
Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management
Possess strong written and oral communication skills
Fluency in English, Kiswahili
Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
Strong leadership and management skills
Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
How to Apply
Interested candidates, who meet the requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to
nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Manager - Governance & Advocacy (Maternity Cover)’. The closing date for applications is 18th August 2020
Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
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