Concern Worldwide Field Operations Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Concern Worldwide Field Operations Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Field Operations Coordinator

Reports to: Programmes Director

Direct Reports:

County Programme Managers – Marsabit, Turkana
Manager, Health and Nutrition - Tana River
Closely work with: Sector Leads – Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods, Governance, Education; Senior Officers – Grants and Partnerships; Finance and Systems team

Job Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to Concern Programmes field locations (Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Kenya at the time of application - National Position)

Contract Details: Fixed Term (One Year Contract), renewable subject to availability of funds.

Job Summary:

The incumbent will in coordination with the Programme Director and Sector Leads, support the management of field operations by managing the County Programme Managers in Marsabit, Turkana and Tana River Counties and being the focal person for the Nairobi Programme area.

This will entail ensuring programmes in these areas are implemented as per the work plans, providing linkage between County Programme Managers and the Sector Leads for relevant technical support and ensuring compliance with Concern and donor requirements in the field operations. The incumbent will spend Approx. 40% of time in the field locations.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation & Development:

Oversee Concern programme implementation across Marsabit, Turkana, Tana River and Nairobi Counties in line with programme work plans.

Oversee programme implementation with a focus on the quality and linkage between sector leads and county implementation teams

Support County Programme Managers for field level programme planning, reviews and supervision of programme implementation

Act as focal person for the field offices in Nairobi Office for necessary support from Finance, Systems or any other support required

Provide support to the County Programme Managers to produce quality reports in line with donor, government and Concern requirements

Ensure programme integration and synergy among programme, systems and finance functions, flag any disconnect/ challenges and support in developing solutions.

Coordinate with MEAL staff and support County Programme Managers to coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of all programmes (including partner programmes)

Lead on engaging with county teams for new programme development, proposal and budget development.

Security Management:

Ensuring programme staff awareness and adherence to Country Security Management Plan and identifying security training needs for programme implementation team where appropriate

Work with and advise county teams on security coordination with other relevant actors at the county level

Budget Management

Support county programme managers to monitor under and over spending of budgets and advising solutions

Coaching, mentoring and assisting direct reports on budget management

Reporting any suspected or actual financial or other irregularities

People Management

Ensuring adequate human resources for effective programme implementation

Engage with direct reports for timely developing of their work plans as well as work plans of their respective teams.

Manage leave planning and utilization for both direct reports and county teams through the respective county managers

Networking & Representation

In coordination with the Programme Director and Country Director, representing Concern at relevant inter-agency, UN, Government and coordination meetings

Advise and support county leads on developing and maintaining effective linkages with County Governments, partners and other relevant stakeholders

Others

Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment

Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary

Maintain the minimum gender standards

Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)

Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

Advanced University Degree in Management, Project Planning, Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, WASH, Governance or Education, with a minimum of 10 years progressive relevant professional work experience.

Ten (10) years’ experience in a programme management position with an international NGO, with at least five years of team management experience in field operations.

Management of diverse and multi-sectoral teams and programmes.

Proven success in partnering, networking and collaboration with government ministries, NGOs and technical experts.

Experience of implementing funding from major international donors (ECHO, EU, BHA/USAID etc,).

Excellent English language skills (written and verbal).

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

Strong leadership and management skills including people management, delegation, time management and prioritizing skills

Knowledge and experience of incorporating key people-centred approaches across programmes

Networking and advocacy skills

Problem solving and strategic thinking

Commitment to humanitarian principles and values


How to Apply

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as "Field Operations Coordinator ’’ on or before 11th November 2022 .Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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