Job Title: Program Manager
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Grade Level: 15
Work Location: Northern Region (Eldoret)
Purpose of Position
The Program Manager will lead in the implementation of the Kenya Big Dream program whose goal is to ensure All girls are cared for and protected from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting(FGM/C), Child marriage and other forms of violence. The candidates for this position should possess a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing girl child promotion, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) programs within diverse socio–cultural and economic settings in Kenya. The candidate will be responsible for overall oversight of the entire program, and will be required to work with various stakeholders, including high level government and donor representative .He/She should leverage this program with ongoing long term Area Programs (AP) where Kenya Big Dream program will be hosted.
The program Manager will be an active participant in the Kenya Big Dream secretariat comprising of key actors in ending violence against women and girls.
The position Holder must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Major Responsibilities
Effective Project Design, Planning and Implementation, 35%
Serve as the official contact person and provide overall project management and strategic direction
for the project;
Oversee technical and operational functions for achieving the goal and objectives of the program
Work in close collaboration with the AP Managers, program staffs, Government line ministries in the
Counties and partners working on Ending FGM and Child Marriage in counties with high prevalence
of these issues.
Supervise all project personnel, consultants, and other personnel as assigned including on-the-job
coaching, identifying and addressing learning and training needs and opportunities.
Monitor project activities for results and maintaining frequent contact with Regional Office, National
Office and Donor representative, informing about project progress and actual or potential problems;
Review and internalize monthly activity schedules and project reports from project officers;
Manage implementation of the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.
Oversee the development of the annual implementation plan, budgets, and other donor program
deliverables; Monitor and ensure that the grant is managed and executed as per plans within time and
budgets, meeting donor, World Vision and community accountability;
Provide donor contact person with progress reports and situational analyses.
Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with World Vision and donor
guidelines, policies, business processes and bring any issues of risk, liability, or fraud to the immediate
attention of the appropriate staff at HQ.
Engage with partners including GoK line Ministries (at the sub-County, County and national level),
CSO, Learning Research institutions, Private sector and any relevant authorities;
Ensure inclusion of cross cutting themes including GESI and conflict sensitivity
S/he will have overall responsibility in the areas of operations, administration, logistics, procurement,
budgeting, and financial accounting.
Coordinate budget influence initiatives of ending FGM and Child Marriage at county and national level
Building capacity of the Staff on government budgeting process
End Results Expected
Clear project targets
Clear work plans/ Work break downs
Project Map/s
Standards upheld
Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation, 25%
Work closely with MEAL Officer to effectively support the program to carry out all tracking and
assessments – baselines, assessments, monitoring and evaluations – in accordance with donor
requirements and WV established standards, policies and procedures;
Coordinate with the Kenya Big Dream Secretariat MEAL to ensure that appropriate controls,
monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner;
Ensure the program achieve the set outcomes and ensure accurate and quality Program Design
Documents (PDD) is on file;
Utilize planning guidelines for the Kenya Big Dream Program and ensure accurate and quality Annual
Operation Plan (AOP) and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the program in place and utilized.
Develop regular schedule for joint monitoring
Validate beneficiary tracking information, while utilizing online biometric information system for
effective communication with communities and partners
Generate Quality & Accurate quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports informed by MMR and in line
with donor regulations;
In consultations with Communications officer, Develop context specific electronic and appropriet
documentation on best practises and lessons learnt
In consultation with MEAL officer ,ensure effective reflection and learning forums in the counties
Expected End Results
Projects are effectively and timely implemented
Adequate skills available for implementation and sustainability of the projects
Detailed Child Protection sector designs
Enhanced Empowerment & Capacity building, 20%
Representing the program GBV/FGM stakeholder meetings at National and county levels in
collaboration with the Regional manager/ County and National coordinators.
Report on resource mobilization opportunities at National and county levels
Participation in National and Regional GBV/FGM key advocacy days at National and county levels in
collaboration with the Regional manager/County and National coordinators.
Work with the departments of Children Services (NCCS), Gender and Youth (Directorate of
Gender and Anti-FGM Board) for technical direction and leveraging of resources to support GBV/
FGM interventions in the targeted counties.
In collaboration with working group members, support the development of advocacy activities to
raise awareness on Gender Based Violence including through events such as the 16 Days of Activism,
among others
Spearhead Ending Violence Against Children Campaign in the targeted counties
In collaboration with other actors, assist in developing initiatives to ensure regular and consistent
advocacy on GBV concerns.
Identification and sharing of capacity building gaps among project staff, communities and partners.
Lead the project in capacity building initiatives for staff, communities and partners to enable them
effectively advocate for and implement project interventions.
Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of project staff in order to ensure that they are able to
perform and achieve the desired results.
Expected End Results
Well capacitated community ToTs
Trained project beneficiaries with adequate capacity to engage in sustainable Child Protection
initiatives
Active faith community taking leadership role on Child Protection matters
Advocacy, Engagement, Networks & Partnerships, 10%
Gather and provide quality feedback and data to be used to develop technical papers and
recommendations on key issues for external engagement with decision makers in respective counties
Establish and sustain working relationships with Government Departments and Agencies relevant to
the Kenya BIG DREAM project focus area at the Ward, Sub County and County levels
Ensure that Project beneficiaries and partners are kept informed of all the Government laws and
policies in respect to the Technical aspects being implemented and any changes to government laws,
policies and budgets
Work with partners and coalitions to engage in advocacy activities with the government structures at
the Ward/County level, to address the needs of local communities and inform national level advocacy
initiatives
Ensure effective mobilisation of community groups, youth and children, empowering them to hold
their governments to accountable through utilization of advocacy approaches such as Citizen Voice
and Action (CVA) and Child Protection Advocacy (CPA)
Support community groups, youth and children to engage constructively at all levels with duty
bearers and service providers to improve access to, and quality of, essential services
Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key Child protection stakeholder forum/meetings at the
Ward, Sub-County and County levels.
Actively participate and contribute to County level technical working groups to learn, share and
inform policies/strategies relevant to Child Protection
Provide support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery.
Expected End Result
Effective coordination with other stakeholders in the Child Protection sector
Effective and accountable Child Protection systems and structures at ward/county level
Resources Acquisition, 5%
Participate in development of timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements
and WVK standards in collaboration with Project Manager, other sector specialists
Mobilize the community for community contribution for project interventions
Support development of technically sound funding concepts/proposals through provision of
information & data and review in collaboration with Program Manager and other sector specialists.
Expected End Results
Quality proposals/Concepts developed
Any other duties 5%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences such as Social Work, Gender Studies, Development Studies,
Community Development, Sociology or their equivalent
A good understanding of International, Regional and National framework on human rights for women
and children such as Convections on the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Elimination of all
forms of Discrimination Against Women, Africa Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Children,
Prohibition of female Genital Mutilation Act, Children Act among others.
A minimum of 5 years working experience in GBV/FGM projects at community level with proven
leadership experience
Experience in working with partners including State Department of Gender affairs, Ant FGM Board,
Children Department, local organization (CBO,FBO)
Good understanding of State Department of Gender affairs, Ant FGM Board, Children Department,
Child Protection, GBV/FGM programming models, standards and guidelines, Child protection
Information Management guidelines and Systems
Proven track record as a staff and community trainer and capacity builder in Child Protection, GESI,
Prevention and Response to Child Abuse/SGBV and other harmful cultural practices.
Good understanding and working experience of Advocacy Approaches and referral systems.
Good computer skills in Ms. Office (Excel, word, PowerPoint), Skype, etc.
Excellent oral and written communications and relationship skills; Proficient in English and Kiswahili
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Must have ability to develop good working relationships/partnership developed with all stakeholders
(GoK, INGOs)
Experience in integration programming, mentorship and coaching
Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision
Familiar with fragile Contexts, Previous and current development challenges and legal and regulatory
framework
More Information
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