Description
Trócaire is one of Ireland’s top INGO’s, having over 40 years’ of experience in international Development. Trócaire works through partners in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Central America and the Middle East and is a member of worldwide networks such as Caritas and CIDSE.
Trócaire has an exciting and well established programme in Kenya, where we have been working since the mid-1970s. The Country Programme focuses on resilient livelihoods, women’s empowerment and humanitarian response. The work is delivered through 22 partners in 8 counties and Trócaire enjoys a strong profile and positive relationships with other actors in Kenya.
The CD position provides an opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and innovative individual to lead a country team in responding to complex development challenges with a team of high performing development specialists. The CD will provide overall management and strategy support to the country programme ensuring that systems and processes are in place, that new ideas are fostered and that Trócaire continues to deliver an exciting and impactful programme with partners in Kenya.
Reporting to the Head of Region for Horn and East Africa (based in Ireland), this is a fixed term contract type for 3 years and is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will manage a team of professionals including but not limited to the Director of Programmes (DoP) and Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) who along with the CD make up the Country Management Team (CMT).
Safeguarding Programme Participants
Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding people within our programmes from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Provide strategic vision and direction for the country programmeCreate and maintain a shared vision among staff of Trócaire’s country and organisational objectives and their role in achieving these.Review the Kenya Country Strategic Plan annually against key country and organisational level objectives, indicators and targetsInput into organisational strategy through strategic planning and monitoring processesLead on in-country networking and representation with government, donors, NGOs, INGOs (including CI Members who are locally present), networks and the Catholic Church / Caritas.Lead on advocacy at a country level and on defining advocacy messages for use internationally.Facilitate fundraising and communications work on an emergency response.Programme Development and Management
Support the DoP to ensure that high quality programmes in line with Trócaire’s country and strategic objectives, strategies and policies are developed in country and supported by the technical teams in head office.Lead on ensuring that Trócaire Kenya develops and implements an Emergency Preparedness Plan and that Trócaire and partners retain Humanitarian response capacity.Ensure that effective results-based monitoring and evaluation systems are implemented in line with Trócaire policies, systems and guidelines.Provide leadership and foster collaboration with other actors (NGOs, INGOs, networks, host government etc.) in order increase networking & opportunities for collaborationEnsure the Kenya team fully engages with and complies with Salesforce as the organisational platform for partner, project and grant managementInstitutional Funding
With support from the Regional Business Development Manager, lead the development and ensure implementation and regular review of the Kenya Institutional Funding Strategy to ensure the Kenya programme is sufficiently fundedLead on ensuring Trócaire visibility, representation and networking with donorsEnsure optimal cost recovery, based on sound systems for budgeting, monitoring and compliance reporting.Network actively and play a lead role in management level dialogue with donors and other INGOs on accessing and managing institutional fundingEnsure all donor grants are effectively managed and reported on to a high quality and in a timely mannerHuman Resource Management
Ensure that Trócaire attracts and retains high calibre national and international staff by providing: a sense of clear purpose to all staff, development opportunities and competitive packages, in line with Trócaire policy and in coordination with HR.Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and procedures at country level, in line with Trócaire’s HR Policies, Procedures and Guidelines in coordination with HR and with all local labour laws.Ensure consistent implementation of strong performance management systems throughout the country team, in line with organisational policy.Line manage the country management team (FAM and DoP where the role exists) and other staff as necessary.Ensure that there are regular staff forums and meetings for discussion and coordination of strategic, operational and administrative initiatives.Safeguarding Programme Participants & Complaints Management
Ensure that Trócaire’s commitment to Safeguarding Programme Participants is delivered through policies and practices that support the prevention of abuse and exploitation and create opportunities to raise and respond to concerns as outlined in Trócaire policies.Oversee the application of Trócaire’s Country Office Complaints Mechanisms and directly manage sensitive complaints (e.g. those relating to potential abuse or exploitation).Support Focal persons in communicating Trócaire’s commitment (on Safeguarding and Complaints Mechanisms) to Partner Organisations as included in Trócaire’s Grant agreement, supporting capacity building of Partner Organisation on minimum standardsFinancial and Admin Management
Take responsibility for overall financial management in the country and ensure that there is optimal use of financial resources, managed in a transparent and accountable manner in line with Trócaire’s systems and procedures;Support the FAM to ensure that budgets are prepared, reviewed and monitored regularly and that resources are strategically allocated as appropriate on the basis of need or programme quality;Ensure effective financial management systems, processes and controls are in place and are fully compliant with Trócaire’s operating standards and the relevant legal requirements in-country;Take responsibility for ensuring all staff are familiar with and comply with institutional processes and systems, e.g. Management of Information Systems, use of IT systems etc.Audit and Corporate Governance compliance
Ensure that all host government requirements in relation to registration, taxation, labour law, auditing, fraud etc., are complied with. Trócaire’s work in Somalia and in South Kordofan (Sudan) come under the Trócaire Kenya registration so the post holder will work closely with the Somalia CD and South Kordofan PM to ensure our reporting etc to the government captures all work managed by the Nairobi office.Take responsibility for ensuring that internal and external audits are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner, in line with Trócaire policy and back donor and host government requirements.Ensure follow-up on recommendations arising out of audits of Trócaire’s operations and take appropriate actions where necessary.Ensure full compliance with Trócaire’s fraud policy and related back donor or host government requirements;Maintain direct links with the Internal Auditor, in coordination with the Country Finance and Admin Manager.Security Management
Develop, manage and review the Kenya office security plans and procedures and ensure that the Kenya country team adheres to all Trócaire security policiesTake responsibility for the management of security at a country level for the Kenya programme staffEnsure ongoing engagement with UN and other actors on security issuesRepresentation, Communications and Advocacy:
Represent Trócaire with the host government, national NGO and INGO networks, the Catholic Church and its agencies, donors and other key strategic stakeholdersIncrease awareness of Trócaire’s work with Trócaire’s supporters and key stakeholders in Ireland, through the provision of communications material, facilitating internal and external visitors and carrying out media interviews upon request by the Communications Unit in HQ.Lead the country team in contributing to the development and implementation of core communications, fundraising, development education and advocacy initiatives at global levelAny other duties as assigned by the Head of RegionSolid experience of managing teams in a multi-cultural environment and playing a leadership role in ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion and development of staff at all levels.
For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 1st February 2018
Trócaire is an Equal Opportunities Employer