Plan International COSME Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Plan International COSME Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Who We Are

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation.

Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive.

About The COSME Project

Plan International's Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project aims to significantly scale up Plan International Kenya’s current women-led, climate-resilient livelihoods and coastal management project in Kwale and Kilifi counties.

COSME will deploy three interlinked Nature Based Solutions for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation in the selected eco-regions: i) mangrove restoration and conservation; ii) sustainable seaweed farming; and iii) locally-led forest management and conservation.

Several local partners and stakeholders will also play an essential role, including the C-WEED Corporation, the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), including its Beach Management Units, and Pwani University.

The Role

The Project Coordinator- Gender and Women's Economic Empowerment will ensure successful initiation, planning, implementation as well as monitoring and reporting of the project interventions and budget.

The incumbent will be responsible of direct management of the implementation Project Officers and ensure effective establishment of key relationships with key stakeholders in the county and the project locations within the county.

With support from the project manager, he/she ensure liaison with other project teams for synergy and integration of project interventions. He/She will be the technical resource for the project Gender and women economic empowerment in the broader scope of the COSME project.

Accountabilities and Main Work Activities

Effective Technical Project Design, Planning and Implementation

Responsible for county level implementation of nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation interventions in the selected eco-locations which include mangrove restoration and conservation, restorative aquaculture and locally-led forest management and conservation.

Coordinate adoption of small-scale conservation agriculture practices to build the resilience of women in selected communities.

Mobilize and provide training for the partners, selected groups and other stakeholders on the various recommended focal nature-based solutions (Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration, NRM including Mangrove and Forest Restoration, Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture; Sustainable Utilization and Conservation of Marine Resources, Soil and Water conservation, etc) using the requisite project models.

Provide skills, knowledge, and inputs necessary to enable local communities, especially women gain climate and risk-informed economic opportunities, restore and conserve the natural environment to reduce future climate risk and increase biodiversity for sustained ecosystem service.

Support exchange visits within, and outside for women to learn about alternative livelihoods- (including Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture.

Support development and advocacy for adoption of the women led community climate risk preparedness plans.

Facilitate communities led by women to advocate for development and implementation of climate change and NRM policies by the county government.

Support communities led by women to engage government duty bearers for increased resource allocations and implementation of the community identified climate change adaptation models/ alternatives through the annual planning and planning processes ensuring their demands are included in the annual development plans.

Work with partners on developing community sensitization and information material, protocols and approaches for NRM interventions in their project contexts

Establish specific capacity building methodologies for effective delivery & sustainability of project interventions.

Ensure gender- transformative approaches are employed in the project to challenge power and gender inequalities that undermine responsive, locally-led climate change

adaptation and biodiversity conservation.

Partnership and Networking

Ensure collaborative roles and partnerships with key county partners, County Government, National Government line Ministries, KEMRI, KFS, KEFRI, Private sector, Community Based organizations, NGO, Learning Research institutions and any relevant authorities.

Gather and provide quality feedback and data to be used to develop technical papers and recommendations on key issues for external engagement with decision makers.

Participate in the Annual County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process to influence environment, climate and NRM policy and planning for ecosystem restoration.

Participate in Sector Technical Working groups and forums at county levels as will be appropriate.

Ensure that programme stakeholders and partners are kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to NRM and any changes to government laws, policies and budgets that may affect implementation of the programme.

Coordinate reflection and learning forums for community and partners for purposes of providing forums for experiential learning & reflection.
Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting &

Documentation

Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices.

Support the Project Manager and the MEAL team in setting project targets and monitoring/tracking milestones.

Mobilize community partners and support joint monitoring visits with key partners to track and document program progress in the targeted counties.

Develop monitoring plan for the project with partners and other stakeholders agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the MEAL Coordinator.

Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on approved programme M&E system.

Coordinate with the Project Manager and partners to effectively support the project to carry out all measurements, baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations - in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Support the development and submission of program reports and core documents as per donor standards and guidelines.

Financial Management

Develop and regularly update annual and quarterly project implementation plans and budgets.

Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget.

Promote compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts and agreements.

Risk Management

Identify and manage project risks.
Promote compliance with Plan Kenya and donor requirements and regulations in project implementation.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

Qualifications/ experience essential:

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rangeland Management, Forestry or Climate Change from a recognized University.

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management programs; sustainable utilization and management of coastal and marine ecosystems and climate change adaptation in Kenya integrating sustainable livelihoods with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting and reporting

Technical knowledge in NRM, Agriculture/Food security, DRM and other Livelihoods, Gender issues and Youth inclusion.

Experience in Rights based Approaches.
The holder of this position must be a result orientated person.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;

Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player.

Experience desired:

Applying a “three pronged” approach to gender and inclusion: policy dialogue; gender and inclusion mainstreaming; and targeted programming for girls and women.

Working with women and youth in livelihood programmes

Working with local partnerships in projects
Application of Social Action Research and evidence-based policy advocacy.

Languages required:

High level English oral and written communication skills, including representation and liaison skills. Knowledge of Kiswahili an added advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Plan International COSME Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

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