HelpAge International Regional Health Project Coordinator (Africa Region) Job in Nairobi, Kenya
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 internationally.
Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of strong connected age focused and older people led platforms in every country in the world.
We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network and all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older persons, including Governments, regional institutions, policy makers, development partners, the private sector, UN organisations and academic institutions.
Responsibilities
Strategic and programme development support
Working closely with the Regional Technical Team and under the direct line management of the Kenya Country Director and of the relevant Regional Programme Manager(s), the Kenya Project
Coordinator will implement the projects under his/her responsibility and provide relevant input to the Africa Regional Social Protection and Africa Health and Care thematic working groups.
Ensure regular reporting internally and externally to the donor, the Africa Regional Office and other relevant organisations as required to ensure HelpAge’s role as a key player in the Kenya Social Safety Net Programme and as health partner towards universal health coverage achievement as per Kenya Vision 2030 is profiled.
Support in the development of other social protection and health and care programmes to ensure continuity and expansion of the Country office’s role in promoting and strengthening social protection in Kenya.
Programme management
Be responsible for the timely and effective management of the programmes in an accountable way and in accordance with the donor requirements and HelpAge’s own 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 KARIKA, UoN and other relevant stakeholders in developing and implementing social protection programmes, drawing on internal and external best practices.
Maintain regular operational and strategic relationship with stakeholders, including the Social Protection Unit of the GoK, the Ministry of Health, UN Agencies, Academic Institutions and NGOs working on health and care and social protection and social accountability
Ensure project activities and outputs and impact are effectively monitored, evaluated and lessons documented and disseminated.
Financial management
To manage and support
the development of project budgets as per HelpAge, Age International and AFD’s requirements, including budget phasing, timely generation, uploading, monitoring and financial reporting.
Support the project partners in monitoring and implementing project activities within the approved budgets.
Support annual and strategic planning and reporting exercises to ensure the project’s contribution to the organisational strategic objectives is regularly tracked and reported.
Advocacy and Communications
Support the advocacy components of the programme working closely with KARIKA to ensure older people continue to advocate for more accountable, responsive and effective social protection programmes and towards comprehensive universal health coverage for older people delivered by the Government of Kenya.
Support in building alliances with other (I) NGOs, Research Institutions and development partners for joint programming and engagements in consortia.
To actively participate in HelpAge’s Social Protection Working Group and effectively contribute to debates that support the development of the thematic area.
Represent when necessary HelpAge to national and international technical fora and conferences
Competencies and Qualifications
Experience in Social Protection and Social Accountability working with CSOs strengthening demand and supporting policy engagement with relevant state institutions
Experience in public health programming through engagement of various stakeholders, strong public health research and advocacy skills
Strong Project Management with excellent understanding of the project cycle
Strong Financial Management with ability to effectively monitor budget and utilise financial resources prudently
Able to network and engage effectively with stakeholders in state and non-state actors working on health and care, social protection and social accountability with focus on citizen engagement
Excellent writing skills, able to effectively communicate and address audiences at different levels
Education
Educated with a post graduate degree in public health, or any social science field
Excellent English, good knowledge of Kiswahili
How to Apply
To apply, send your cv and cover letter, detailing how you meet the criteria for this role to jobs.africa@helpage.org by 16th August, 2018
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