World Vision International NGO Cluster Manager - Baringo/Nakuru Jobs in Kenya
World Vision International NGO Cluster Manager - Baringo/Nakuru Jobs in Kenya
Key Responsibilities:Cluster Leadership and Management Provide strong and positive leadership to the cluster teams ensuring competent and motivated staff
Ensure over 95% implementation of Annual Plans and budget by close of financial year, ensuring adherence to Detailed Implementation Plans, 4-D matrices and -5% budget variance parameters; Supervise and monitor the implementation of the program plans of action
Ensure all operations, planning and budgeting processes are aligned with the WVK requirements and standards
Provide leadership to the three track ministry (One operation, one organization) principle
Lead in the development and implementation of a risk register and uploading of the same in Riskonnect, prescribing controls and treatments and regularly monitoring effectiveness of the same
Contribute to the development of strategy, directions for the program in line with World Vision Ministry focus
Provide management oversight on all operational risks including the core security requirements
Provides oversight for sponsorship integration as part of Area Programs planning processes, ensuring that sponsorship programming and sponsorship service operations objectives are met.
Compile a multi-year plan for all activities across the Area Programmes, and produce an indicative multi-year budget.
Manage all programming within the Area Programmes, across multiple technical projects, giving a holistic view of the Area Programmes.
Accountability and Quality Assurance
Oversight and overall financial Management at the Cluster level ensuring efficiency and effectiveness and compliance with WV Polices and standards.
Ensure that WVK Operations at ADPs level are within the organization’s policies, procedures and business processes
Ensure 100% implementation of audit recommendations and presence of risk management plan/document to guide operations
Ensure security of assets is sustained
Ensure green indicators for sponsorship year round Service Operation Indicators (SOIs/KPIs) and accountable sponsorship management practice
Ensure a functional and effective accountability (complaints and feedback) mechanism
Ensure quality workmanship of projects being implemented in the ADPs in line with WVK organizational policies and strategies (Ministry policies, Advocacy,
Child Sponsorship, and Disaster Preparedness Plan, cross cutting themes, LEAP, WV Development Program Approach; among others)
Ensure implementation of the necessary recommendations for effective ministry.
Manage monitoring across the Area Programs to identify progress made and make necessary adjustments to plans; this will be including the annual review and planning meetings in all communities, and at the Area Programs level
Designs
Lead the development of quality Area Plans in compliance to DME and LEAP guidelines and standards by ADP staff.
Ensure adoption of the generic log frame in collaboration with the design team to address priority issues as per community needs.
Develop specific M&E plan/system that includes relevant strategic indicators
Ensure integration of sustainability in the implementation of plans
Ensure timely incorporation of Support Offices and/or donors feedback to designs in a timely way
Develop a feasible multi-year budget and staffing plan in collaboration with Region and P&C.
Ensure crosscutting themes – Gender, Christian Commitment, Child Protection, Disability, Environment and Climate Change, and Peace Building – are integrated in project designs
Manage a collaborative design process drawing in WV stakeholders and major national external stakeholders and partners
Learning, Documentation, Monitoring & Reporting
Ensure critical monitoring data (from design documents and Child Well-being Outcomes (CWBO) indicators) is collected in a participatory manner with key staff and partners; to show progress and challenges at ADPs, Regional and National level – for purposes of learning, management decision making
and reporting.
Ensure sharing of consolidated monitoring data on CWBO for county /Cluster engagement.
Ensure documentation, sharing and replication of best practices and innovations with internal & external partners.
Ensure timely submission of quality reports and documents (e.g MMR, Semi- Annual, Annual Reports impact stories, good practices documentation, among others).
Evaluation
Review terms of reference (ToRs) and provide feedback based on understanding of the local context.
Review measurement tools to ensure alignment with design and relevance to local context, and provide feedback to evaluation team lead.
Lead evaluation planning and support evaluation management team with logistics and staff supervision.
Provide local knowledge to support critical problem solving with the evaluation management team.
Support the evaluation lead in analysis and interpretation of findings and development of recommendations based on the findings, drawing from knowledge of the programme area and context.
Critically review evaluation reports and provide relevant, in-depth, and timely feedback.
Facilitate use of baseline and evaluation findings appropriately with stakeholders to share learning, plan and advocate for Child Well Being among development partners
Other
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, community development, Business management, Agriculture/ food security / Rural development/ Health/ Project Management or any other relevant degree from a recognized University. Advanced degree related to development/management/leadership work is an added advantage
Minimum of 6 years’ experience with regards to the designing, planning, and implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects.
4 years of which must be in managerial role.
The position holder must be a result orientated leader who can manage and satisfy multiple, donor and other stakeholder demands.
Computer knowledge including Microsoft office (Word, Excel, power point),
Experience in engaging with government ministries is essential
He /she must also handle public relations and be a strong team player
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge and appreciation of WVI working systems, policies, standards, vision, mission, core values and OP2030.
Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred.
Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government officials, UN and INGO officials at the county level.
Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with an empowering and outcome oriented approach.
Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The person must be results oriented, able to handle public relations, able to satisfy donors and a team player.
Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, and physical hardship conditions.
Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to deliver results
How to Apply
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