International Solidarity Foundation Thematic Field Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

International Solidarity Foundation Thematic Field Coordinator Jobs in Kenya



Job Purpose

Thematic Field Coordinator supports the planning, implementation and monitoring of the ISF programme in her/his area of responsibility (prevention of harmful practices and violence against women and girls), as outlined below.

Core Functions:

  • Support partners in project planning, budgeting and implementation, including preparation of project documents, problem solving, testing of new ideas, capacity development and networking.

  • Monitor project implementation, including analysis of project reports, activities and results.

    Main Duties/Programme management

    Planning:

  • Support project planning at the country level, including preparation of project agreements, project plans, and annual and quarterly country/project plans and budgets

  • Support ISF programme planning at the country level, including preparation of country programme documents and participation in selecting local implementing partners

    Monitoring and evaluation

  • Do regular follow-up with partners and field visits to monitor and analyze project activities and project results, and report to Country Director any problems in the project performance

  • Support partners in using monitoring data in learning and development

  • Support financial monitoring

  • Support project and programme internal and external evaluations

    Reporting

  • Support reporting at the country level, including the preparation of country and donor reports.

  • Prepare monthly reports about the general achievement and challenge in the areas of intervention; these will include changes and challenges.

  • Review and analyze quarterly project reports and ensure that narrative and finance reports are coherent. Provide feedback to partners and ISF staff.

  • Support reporting to Government

    Main Duties/Programme development

  • Support testing of new ideas in collaboration with partners and other stakeholders.

  • Identify best practices and lessons learned locally.

  • Support ISF partners’ networking with relevant actors in their respective projects

  • Support capacity development of partners, including facilitation of the assessment of capacity development needs, contacts to trainers and in organizing trainings

  • Participate in the due diligence assessment to the potential partners and play a vital role
    in identifying the potential risk that might face on the project implementation

  • Collect and conduct initial review of partner narrative and financial reports

    Other Duties

  • Support ISF HQ Communications and fundraising initiatives, including organizing media visits, arranging interviews and photo/video opportunities, and identifying interesting stories.

  • Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

    Required Skills and Experience

    Education:

  • Appropriate Master’s Degree in the fields of gender, development, social sciences etc.

    Professional experience:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in prevention of harmful practices and violence against women and girls, preferably from NGOs

  • At least 3 years’ experience in project management including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting

  • Experience in community mobilization and working with communities

  • Knowledge of relevant national and local policies, actors and networks in the country of employment

  • Ability to facilitate discussion, learning, and innovation

  • Ability to work independently and work well in a team

  • Good planning and organizational skills

  • Good skills in Office software packages, especially Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

    Language Requirements:

  • Excellent written and oral English and Kisii language

  • Travel: The selected person is expected to regularly travel inside the country of employment.

    How to Apply

    Qualified persons interested in this position are invited to submit their CV with 3 references and a cover letter summarizing and giving an overview of their educational background and work experience not later than 19th of January 2023 via email to clientrecruit@ke.delyde.com

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