HelpAge International NGO Kenya Regional Health Project Coordinator Jobs

HelpAge International is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and/or internationally.

Responsibilities

Strategic and programme development support

Support the RHCPM in the implementation of the regional health and care strategy in
collaboration with CDPs, affiliates and partners and provide relevant input to global
thematic working groups and strategy discussions.

To implement with various degree of responsibilities regional activities of specific health regional programmes, particularly the Better Health for Older People in Africa Project (Maxwell Harvey Grant).

Ensure regular reporting internally and externally to donors and stakeholders.

Support the RHCPM in the programme development at regional level (Regional Office and Country Programs).

Support on proposal design, consultation and writing with HelpAge staff, affiliates and
partners for health and care.

Programme management

Be responsible for the management of HelpAge and donor-funded programmes in Africa in a timely and accountable way and in accordance with the donor requirements and HelpAge internal procedures and contract management guidelines.

Be responsible for the preparation, review and submission of timely and quality donor
reports including all aspects of programmatic, financial and contractual compliance.

Provide support and advice to affiliates, partners and CDP’s in developing and
implementing health and HIV programmes, drawing on internal and external best practice.

Support and coordinate operationally the implementation of programmatic components of
the Maxwell Harvey Grant related to health systems strengthening, policy and advocacy
and research and learning

Maintain regular operational relationship with projects stakeholders, including Network
Members, UN Agencies, MOH Offices etc.

Responsible for the effective monitoring, evaluation and learning from programmes under
the post holder’s management and others in the region under their sectoral focus to
ensure effective documentation and dissemination of HelpAge’s work.

Financial management

To manage and support the development of projects budgets within HelpAge and donor
procedures and requirements, including taking responsibility for the programme phasing,
timely generation, uploading and monitoring of relevant budget formats in HelpAge’s
financial system.

Support Country Offices affiliates, partners and CDP’s in monitoring and implementing their budgets included in the projects within the area of responsibility.

Support annual and strategic budget planning and reporting exercises to ensure strategic use of cash envelope and external donor resources.

Advocacy and Communications

Support and lead operationally the documentation and dissemination through effective communication products and campaigns, of evidence emanating from HelpAge programmes on health and HIV on the needs, rights and capacities of older people.

Support the programmes implementation of advocacy and influencing efforts towards
governments and humanitarian organisations in Africa to include the needs of older people, including the development of collaborative operations with HelpAge’s key target
implementing agencies.

Support in building alliances with other (I)NGOs and development partners for joint
programming and engagements in consortia.

Representation

Represent the RHCPM in his absence in regional and national fora to highlight the needs, rights and capacities of older people.

Represent the programme leadership of the specific project Better Health for Older Peole
in Africa Project (Maxwell Harvey Grant)

HelpAge EWCA region in local, regional and international forums, including

the media.

Actively identify and seize opportunities for influencing policies and strategies within the health and HIV sector.

Other

To participate in the activities of HelpAge Africa Regional Office and perform any other
duties (including assessments implementation, program development support, participation to trainings and conferences, etc) as may be required from time to time.

Extent of Authority

The post holder is expected to operate within all HelpAge policies and procedures.

The post holder is authorised to make decisions within the framework of the agreed
budget and programme proposals under their management in consultation with the
management structure at the Africa Regional Office.

To contribute to, or deliver policy and practice documents, in collaboration with global health and policy teams and relevant country development programmes, affiliates and
partners for dissemination internally / externally, and link with key research and practice institutions

Qualifications and Requirements

Degree in Public Health or related area.

At least 5 years working in an NGO environment with a regional set-up

At least 5 years technical and managerial experience in programme design,
implementation and monitoring of health and development programmes in Africa, including programme and contract management and monitoring of complex budgets

Demonstrable experience and understanding of key technical, programme and policy
issues in health and care. Excellent networking and representation skills

Excellent evidence gathering, analysis and communication and advocacy skills in English,
both written and verbal

Demonstrable experience of successful proposal development, compiling and managing
multi-donor budgets in adherence to value for money principles.

A strong understanding of and commitment to key international principles, standards and
instruments, frameworks and codes of conduct that govern Health Systems Strengthening
and NCDs programs and ageing and health programs

Experience of developing and/or implementing donor and beneficiary accountability frameworks

Ability to work flexibly (with tact and diplomacy) at the highest level to lobby and advocate for inclusion of older people’s issues in policies, strategies and programmes and also to work with local partners to support their capacity and their engagement in programme and
advocacy work.

Demonstrable staff management skills and experience and ability to work across teams and
cultures.

Experience of work in an advisory capacity, in training and capacity development

The ability to travel extensively in the region, particularly Kenya and Mozambique

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

Administratively self-supporting

Excellent written and oral English language skills

Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria for this position to jobs.africa@helpage.org by 16th August, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; HelpAge International NGO Kenya Regional Health Project Coordinator Jobs

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