Plan International NGO Jobs Opening in Kenya
Plan International NGO Project Officer Safer Cities Jobs Opening in Kenya
IntroductionPlan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Responsibilities
Ensure that the project designs are technically sound, have a clear logic and a monitoring plan to track the implementation, incorporating relevant gender considerations.
Ensure that the monthly activities and budget plans are implemented as per approved budget and activity lines. Produce periodic tracking reports on the progress of the implementation.
Ensure that all the recommendations resulting from project visits/reports are executed
Ensure all project related partners, government and other stakeholder relations are well maintained and also ensure that feedback and input from stakeholder fora are incorporated into the implementation of the project.
Work with relevant staff to ensure all logistics and procurement are done according to Plan and donor policies. This will include the development of procurement plans.
Periodically review the project outline to ensure that implementation is on course and give regular explanations on the variances.
Ensure a successful closure of the project once it has been completed
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Education or Development Studies.
At least 3 years’ experience in project management/coordination
Minimum of 3 years working in Urban settings.
Strong Knowledge of community development with focus on adolescent girls and child protection
Conversant with child rights issues.
Knowledge in donor reporting mechanisms (will be an added advantage)
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 8th November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International NGO Project Officer Safer Cities Jobs Opening in Kenya
Plan International NGO Policy & Advocacy Specialist Jobs Opening in Kenya
Responsibilities
Ensure all policy and advocacy work and products have a clear focus on addressing the specific needs of young girls, adolescent girls and young women.
Develop an appropriate policy and advocacy strategy together with policy positions on specific issues.
Advise the CO on applicable international, regional, national, and local level legal and policy frameworks applicable to issues observed in the crisis
Identify and represent Plan International within key external fora, and through developing, maintaining, and leveraging relationships as deemed strategic (UN, Clusters, HCT, Government, Donors, Peer agencies).
Support operational research and subsequent writing of influencing papers, including policy briefs, op-eds, and internal briefing notes and talking points.
Qualifications
Experience in developing policy positions and tailored advocacy messages in humanitarian crises.
Substantive knowledge and experience in gender and
emergencies.
Knowledge of key National, Regional, and International legal and policy frameworks that may be applicable for use in policy documents.
Knowledge of potential entry points in humanitarian contexts for advocacy at all levels and on a variety of issues that will likely be relevant to girls in emergencies.
Experience building and maintaining strategic relationships and of representation with a wide range of external stakeholders
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 8th November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International NGO Policy & Advocacy Specialist Jobs Opening in Kenya
Plan International NGO Finance Coordinator - Deployment Roster Jobs Opening in Kenya
Responsibilities
Support the development of emergency response master budget
Ensure all funding submission budgets are aligned with the master budget
Assist in the preparation of a disaster response funding plan & budget and in the development and drafting of project proposals
Supervise and manage the inputting of all financial transactions in to SAP.
Ensure adherence to all Plan International’s and donor regulations.
Reinforce control mechanisms in country.
Establish an effective filing system for easy access to information and proper documentation.
Develop/maintain procedures for tracking emergency response income /expenditure in accordance with Plan International policies and procedures
Ensure appropriate apportioned and shared cost in budgeting and track cost recovery during implementation
Prepare and review monthly budget vs. actual and flag over/under utilization to ERM
Conduct PU and partner visit to review financial procedures and assist PU and partner finance as necessary
Facilitate external/donor audit
Qualifications
Accountancy /Financial management qualifications
Good knowledge of SAP
Clear knowledge on Plan cost recovery policy
Strong knowledge of donor requirements
Experience in financial management of emergency operations
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 8th November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International NGO Finance Coordinator - Deployment Roster Jobs Opening in Kenya
Plan International NGO Emergency Response Manager Jobs Opening in Kenya
Responsibilities
Ensure all emergency operations have a clear focus on addressing the specific needs of young girls, adolescent girls and young women.
Oversight of assessments as required, in line with Plan International’s standard tools.
Develop response strategy, staffing requirements and master budget for the response.
Ensure emergency activities are carried out in accordance with SPHERE and CHS
Represent Plan International with key external stakeholders (Government, Donors, UN agencies and peers)
Coordinate input in to the regular sitrep and subsequent dissemination
Liaise with the in-country safety & security manager to ensure appropriate SOPs are in place for emergency operations and that all staff are aware of and follow them.
Oversee the development of funding submissions, and subsequent donor reporting.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge and understanding of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle
Experience in conducting needs assessments
Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of emergency programmes
Experience of representation with a wide range of external stakeholders
Experience of managing programmes in insecure locations.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 8th November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International NGO Emergency Response Manager Jobs Opening in Kenya
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