International Planned Parenthood Federation Architect of Cooperation - Humanitarian Jobs in Kenya

International Planned Parenthood Federation Architect of Cooperation - Humanitarian Jobs in Kenya

The Role

The Architect of Cooperation (AoC) will be expected to serve as desk officer and focal point for approximately 7 Sub-Saharan African countries (countries to be determined), closely working with IPPF Member Associations (MAs) and Collaborative Partners (CPs) in those countries to support their work and development.

This is a wide-ranging role as The Architect of Cooperation will work closely with the other AoCs covering other African countries and will support them with their humanitarian-related work, as well as lead on/contribute to project management, contract management, and supporting resource mobilisation.

The AOC will also be a part of a global Community of Practise to ensure alignment with global humanitarian strategic initiatives, advocacy priorities and technical approaches.

Role Deliverables

Create and maintain country and MA profiles for the countries which they are responsible for – that capture capabilities, capacities, country contexts, audiences, SRHR opposition/anti-rights and other SRHR organisations in country in support of strategy development. Evaluate MAs/CPs against Performance, Learning & Impact metrics that support global SRHR commitments. Disseminate key regional information, commentary and changes in the political landscape to colleagues, MAs and CPs in support of the wider SRHR political and social change agenda.

Support the work and development of selected MAs/CPs – Develop effective professional working relationships with the IPPF MAs/CPs of the focus countries that promote and enable networking, learning and capacity building. This implies incorporating key donor requirements and learning into business planning cycles.

upporting MAs/CPs in developing Business Plans, half-yearly reports and annual reports/updates; Advise MAs/CPs on opportunities to work with each other that support their own outcomes, specialisations and areas of interest (support to peer-to-peer work and communities of practice between IPPF Member Associations); Supporting focus MAs through their accreditation exercises, documenting areas for improvement.

Network across the Regional and Global Secretariat team to access and deliver the best support to MAs/CPs by actively participating in and building on a global community of Architects of Cooperation (AoCs).

Contract and project management for all unrestricted core funding and restricted project funding implemented by MAs/CPs in focus countries, under US$1million. This includes ensuring all deliverables (progress/financial reports) listed in the agreements are complied with and of high quality and that training on requirements is provided.

Safeguarding: Oversight/provision of incident co-ordination resulting from concerns raised within MAs/CPs or by clients of MAs/CPs on IPPF’s Safe Report, when required. Escalate issues relating to MA financial transparency and accountability as set

out in the risk assurance framework. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role.

Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role.

Provide humanitarian programmatic and strategic support to MAs in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of humanitarian programs.

Support Member associations undergoing humanitarian crises by advising, promoting and providing guidance on IPPF’s Emergency Response Fund (Stream3), Global Surge Roster and relevant humanitarian policies, procedures, standards, technical tools and systems.

Facilitate resource mobilization in support of response efforts.

Candidate profile

Experience working with a humanitarian organization in or on a humanitarian response, preferably on SRH programming.

Project management skills, including budget management and reporting to donor agencies.

Fluency in French and English is essential, good command of Portuguese is an asset.

Has a track record in advising on and strengthening organisational systems/processes and supporting NGOs in diverse geographic settings.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in media/communication (drafting of articles, blogs, case studies) and drafting funding proposals is an advantage.

Networking and partnership building skills, including the ability to effectively engage a range of stakeholders.

Strong analytical skills, with the capacity to interpret and distil information.

Strong ability to read and understand financial/audit reports.

Excellent information management and IT skills.

Excellent time management skills, able to meet tight deadlines.

Ability and willingness to work in a diverse and multicultural environment that is respectful of other cultures.

Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.

Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual, and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.

An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice.

Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Planned Parenthood Federation Architect of Cooperation - Humanitarian Jobs in Kenya

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