Terre des Hommes Netherlands Advocacy & Influencing Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Terre des Hommes Netherlands Advocacy & Influencing Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Background

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) is an international non-governmental organisation committed to stopping child exploitation. Our mission is to protect children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. Our vision is that children can flourish in a world free of all forms of exploitation.

Our vision and mission are inspired and guided by international human rights instruments and standards, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Council of Europe's Lanzarote Convention, the International Labour Organisation Conventions and aligned with achievement of the SDGs, in particular Goals 5, 8 and 16.

Objective of the function

With funding from BMZ through Terre des Hommes Germany, TdH NL in partnership with Strategies for Northern Development (SND) is implementing a three year project focusing on Capacity Building, Transformation of Social Norms and Strengthening of Protection Mechanisms in addressing child trafficking in Northern Kenya and at national level.

The Advocacy and Influencing Project Manager - Child Trafficking and Migration will be responsible for providing substantive technical, project, and administrative support in the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Child Trafficking and Migration (CTM) project, in line with defined objectives and quality KPIs.

He/she will be expected to strengthen good cooperation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, networks and alliances including but not limited to government, private sector, like-minded CSOs and communities in delivery of the project deliverables.

He/she will act as the point person for the coordination, communication, monitoring, reporting and liaison with the partner (SND). He/she will undertake implementation of activities assigned to Terre des Hommes Netherlands as well as support the partner (SND) in implementation of the joint activities as outlined in individual proposals, results frameworks and work plans. This includes research, advocacy, capacity development and performance management related activities.

Position in the Organisation

The Advocacy and Influencing Project Manager - Child Trafficking and Migration will work with the country team, and receive direct leadership and supervision from the Programme Manager to whom he/she will report.

He/she will, in close collaboration with the Finance and Administration Manager, MEAL Officer and other team members; be accountable for the coordination, oversight and delivery of the project. This position will be based in Nairobi with travel to the project sites.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Advocacy and Influencing

Oversee development and delivery of the project advocacy strategy based on the research findings

Coordinate capacity development of local CSOs on advocacy and influencing

Provide leadership in monitoring and consolidation of the advocacy gains

Coordinate implementation of National and sub national Level advocacy activities

Work with other projects and/or partners for coordinated national level advocacy actions

Managing planning and implementation of the Project

Liaise with the partner to ensure timely, efficient and effective implementation of project activities.

Ensure that project and finance commitments are fulfilled through regular performance management

Oversee partner capacity development for effective delivery of programmes.

Provide regular updates on progress of the project to senior management at TdH NL Kenya Country Office

Conduct monthly-quarterly reviews on the progress of the project in terms of time, budget and quality and address any conflicts/bottlenecks/delays.

Work in close collaboration and consultation with the partner in planning, implementation, and reporting of project activities.

Lead project review meetings and documentation of lessons learnt, challenges and new thinking in implementation of the child trafficking project.

Maintain contacts with relevant government agencies, private sector and other key stakeholders and act as a link between the actors and the project.

Ensure efficient use of resources and that project and finance commitments as per the partner contracts are being fulfilled.

Undertake sound tracking of project progress and risk management using appropriate project cycle management tools as provided by TdH NL.

Monitor the context of Child trafficking in Kenya (with specific focus on project sites), gather evidence and advise Programme Manager and Country Director areas of focus for advocacy or new projects.

Managing Project Results

Support and monitor the project and partner through regular communications and programme visits and ensure that programme and finance commitments are being fulfilled. Liaise with the Finance and Administration Manager regarding monitoring of budgets and expenditure.

Oversee development, review and submission of high-quality and relevant narrative reports including case stories in our projects management system (PRIMAS)and external reports

Ensure that all scheduled project reports such as progress and financial reports are delivered timely and that they are of good quality, according to Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ standards.

Analyse project reports or received information and compile the necessary reports to the PM and CD for strategic decision making

In collaboration with the M&E and Marketing and Communications (MACO) team, coordinate sound documentation of project successes/impact and use that for strategic communication/ dissemination.

Inform relevant persons/organisations/institutions on support needed to the project, for achievement of expected results.

Ensure that all the projects information, deliverables and reports are accurately uploaded, updated and tasks actioned in PRIMAS in a timely manner

Capacity development of partner and local CSOs

Adopt Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ tools in organisational assessment, M&E and capacity building to assess partners' and local CSOs capacities.

Identify together with partners and CSOs on areas for further improvement on management and/ or programme quality of project partner, advocacy and define frameworks, procedures and indicators oriented towards improved organisational capacity and systems

Oversee local CSOs and partner capacity assessment and implementation of capacity development plans

Guide the partner and local CSOs so that they improve on quality of work, efficiency, effectiveness of the desired outputs and sustainability of results.

Knowledge and experience

A Masters degree from a recognized university preferably in development related fields

Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with INGOs

Proven experience in lobby, evidence based advocacy and influencing

Knowledge of drafting and implementing advocacy strategies and plans

Experience in engaging with government on policy matters

Proven experience of working with and managing local partners in delivery of projects

Experience of writing, reviewing and analysing programmes and reports.

Profound experience in child rights based programming

First hand experience developing and managing Child Trafficking projects

Experience developing and coordinating evidence based research

Proven experience in capacity building of civil society organisations and/or local partners

Extensive knowledge of and experience in project cycle management, including the use of logical framework, theory of change, performance management plans and other planning tools

Experience in project financial management and excellent budgeting skills including budget tracking and forecasting

Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Swahili

Experience of representing organisations in sub-national, national and international policy discourse including technical working groups.

Competencies

Strong advocacy and influencing skills

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Institutional capacity assessment and development

Planning, organising, cooperation, performance oriented

High degree of taking initiative and working independently

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Able to work in a team and promote collaborative working

Able to set goals and achieve results in line with the goals set

Personal profile

Exhibits composure and professionalism. Ability to represent TdH NL to donors, government officials, other NGOs and other external stakeholders in a self assured manner

Excellent negotiating and communication skills both oral and written

Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision

How to Apply

Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae, quoting your expected remuneration by e-mail to: recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, no later than by Tuesday, 14th May 2023, 1700 hrs (EAT). The application email subject should be: Advocacy and Influencing Project Manager- Child Trafficking and Migration.

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