Tdh Head of Programs Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Tdh Head of Programs Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
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Job title:Head of Programs
Context:
Tdh has been active in Kenya since 2011 in Dadaab refugee camp (child protection) , the arid county of Garissa (nutrition) and the ultra poor slums of Nairobi (integrated child protection).
The delegation is run by the humanitarian department owing to the nature of activities.
In June 2018, the organization klinitiated a reflection to reorient activities to also address development needs around child protection services as the gap in support is significant.
There have been encouraging funding opportunities and if they materialize this will lead to multi-year projects on access to justice and early childhood development.
There are many other untapped opportunities in the tech and social entreprise sector.
We are seeking an efficient individual capable with his/her experience and skills, to ensure the sound delivery of projects on time, on budget, on target, with quality and according to standards.
Job Description:
The Head of Program ensures the supervision of operational aspects of the delegation’s programmes on a day-to-day basis.
S/He guarantees the effective, efficient implementation of all activities from a comprehensive project cycle management perspective (identification of needs, proposal making, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and communication).
S/He supports the Country Representative in representation activities linked to programs.
He/she will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of the Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion or financial profit.
He/she will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation.
Main Responsibilities
Project delivery
Ensures that project teams are on time, on budget and on target and steers the appropriate processes to this end, as per the organization’s standards and procedures.
Identifies problems and issues on the ground and proposes solutions that he/she implements and follows through.
Ultimate budget holder for projects; as such he/she is responsible for monitoring project budgets reporting on any issues to the SMT and introducing corrective action where necessary.
Accountable for project targets as set in the proposals, and, with the inputs from project managers, for producing narrative donor reports.
Steers organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in line with Tdh approaches and systems
Ensures that projects deliver programming to beneficiaries that is according to Tdh’s mandate and that brings sustainable and positive change to the lives of children.
Avails of the monitoring tools and resources to this end. Collaborates with technical experts in and out of the country office to analyse the quality of approaches, to learn from practice and to implement lessons from these learnings.
Ensures that project performance is reflected in Tdh in Kenya being the go-to organization in health and nutrition for children in the ASALs, and child protection for refugees and slums dwellers, and child rights.
Coordination
Ensures coherence and collaboration across his/her team to foster integrated programming.
Liaises with government stakeholders to build ownership and sustainability of Tdh’s interventions.
Represents the organization in project-related events.
Strategic management
As a member of the senior management team; participates in collective decision making regarding strategy, structure and management of resources, business development (including proposal development), quality, accountability. He/she brings a project perspective to the decision making forum.
Fosters a culture of growth and change for bigger and quality impact on the lives of the most deprived children of Kenya.
Resource Mobilisation and donor influence
Oversees the development and implementation of Tdh Kenya fundraising strategy that aligns with the delegation’s capacity, needs and with donor priorities
Actively identifies new opportunities, tracks new opportunities, steers the go/no go and retro planning for proposals
Understands and influences donor funding priorities and manages the strategic analysis of the donor and member landscape
Develops material to increase visibility and technical legitimacy
Liaise with HQ to determine opportunities, support global donor relationship management
Prepositions concept note to influence donors
Plans the proposal development (develops the retro-plan and holds teams accountable to delivering on time)
Steers project design (problem and
needs analysis, results and logical framework, management plan, staffing, budget and other resources, exit strategy, etc.)
Writes and packages the proposal for donor submission (narrative and logframe, costing and budget notes) based on inputs from other departments
Liaises with HQ throughout the proposal development process
Ensure effective working relationships with Tdh global technical advisors, procuring technical support as needed to support the delegation’s efforts, including during emergencies.
Ensure that Tdh engages in larger communities of practice to link with the most relevant and evidence-based approaches
Engage in relevant national and global networks
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in social sciences
A minimum of five years of senior management and development experience in an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children and in other sub Saharan countries including emergency response
Robust experience of program cycle management including in emergencies
Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and managing grants from major institutional donors
Proven history of delivering results and solving problems
Experience in more than one of Tdh’s thematic sectors: child protection, health and nutrition, emergencies
Understanding of advocacy, policy, and government systems and credibility to lobby, influence and represent Tdh at all levels
Experience managing teams for resource mobilisation and submitting proposals including large proposals in a wide range of thematic areas
Experience working with high level government agencies and academics on issues related to children
Strong skills and proven experience in new business development, project design, and donor proposal design with corporate, foundations and institutional donors
Strong skills and proven experience in developing and managing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems
Ability to write fluently in English without requiring third party proof reading
Strong commitment to support/develop capacity of national staff and developing second layer of leadership and motivate others;
Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities;
Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
Self-awareness and critical thinking
Commitment to and understanding of Tdhs aims, values and principles
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Tdh’s values
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team. Future orientated, thinks strategically, appetite for change, reluctant to maintain ‘business as usual’
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
Ability to ‘act politically’ in complex environments
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to, sense of humour while maintaining a firm stance
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks
High level of self-awareness and willingness to take criticism as an opportunity for growth and self-development
Ability to plan and manage time, multi-task and delegate tasks
Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management
How to Apply
Only candidates that fit the requirements above are invited to submit a covering letter, CV, references, and copies of academic and professional certificates (if requirements are not met or application is incomplete, the application will not be considered).
The Application should be emailed KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch.
Kindly indicate the position on the subject line of the e-mail – only applications which will have complied with this request will be shortlisted.
Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.
Closing date for the application of this position is 17th June, 2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer
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