Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 15, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
World Vision Kenya is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Our programmes are spread across in most parts of Kenya. We are seeking highly competent and outstanding individuals to fill the following positions to be based in Nairobi .

2. Program Officer - Livelihoods & Resilience to be based in Nairobi
You will be required to produce a current (within 3 months) Original Police Clearance Certificate or waiting receipt during interview In case you are shortlisted
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Major Responsibilities
• L&R Grants Tracking and Reporting, 30%
• Ensure successful roll out and implementation of L&R grants at the ADP and Regional levels’ including timely start of grants projects;
• Effective follow up on L & R project implementation to ensure they are timely and as per design document and donor standards;
• Technical support rendered in analyzing and utilizing relevant monitoring data by different stakeholders to AP and grant projects teams.
• Standardized monitoring tools applied by project teams including appropriate monitoring for Child wellbeing targets;
• Lessons learned from different projects shared to enhance local planning and implementation, modifications that might be necessary at the local level suggested based on evidence and lessons learned.
• Implementation and expenditure levels regularly reviewed & tracked and work plans and budgets managed with the finance team.
• Timely follow up on implementation of project audit recommendations.
• Effective cross-functional linkages established among L & R projects and between other Technical Programs.
• Timely recruitment of Project staff supported and new staff properly oriented on L&R specific programming processes, products and specific donor requirements;
• Staff capacity built on specific grants programming guidelines as per donor specifications.
Expected End Results
• Timely and quality execution of grant projects
• Lessons learnt during project implementation are applied to improve implementation
• The projects are up to date with their expenditures without any under/overdentures
• Ensure that all audit queries are responded are acted upon and/or responded to on time
• The incoming project staff understand the project well as well as WVK systems that will ensure effective implementation.
Quality Assurance and Technical Support, 20%
• Ensure assessments, designs, monitor and evaluation of Projects in alignment with set standards realized;
• Ensure that Project designs and implementation plans are reviewed and appraised;
• Timely and relevant analysis and recommendations provided to project leadership and staff ;
• Ensure well-coordinated baselines and evaluation processes and participation in these events;
• Implementation of established guidelines and policies monitored for critical milestones in the life cycle of L&R projects during surveys, reviews, evaluations and reports.
• Management and donors notified of any significant changes through regular communication.
• Relevant data from across area programs and grant projects collated, analyzed and interpreted in a systematic way
• Regular narrative and financial progress reports prepared and shared (monthly, quarterly, semi- annual and annual reports) with the NO, Government, SO, donors and other partners.
• Support baseline surveys/assessments/situational analysis on L&R needs, community including reviewing of ToRs and Supply Chain Management in recruitment of Consultants.
• M & E plans are compiled and indicator tracking tables are tracked and updated.
• Appropriate use of information management systems for L&R grants for management decision making;
• Tracking of the set targets and report on project’s contribution to the Well-Being of children
• Documentation of all projects initiatives for accountability well-coordinated;
• Lessons learned from monitoring shared with national office operations staff in a way that supports ongoing learning and development
• The L&R projects profiled internally and externally in liaison with the Communications department;
Expected End Results
• Timely and quality execution of project M&E activities
• Donor guidelines and expectations are met
• Cross learning among projects enhanced for synergy;
• Donors are updated on the progress in the implementation of their projects
• Completed projects reports are consistent with National Office strategic objectives and WV standards and donor requirements
• Effective management of project data at national level.
• Projects are well documented for marketing and sharing of experiences;
• Best practices in RFNS well documented and shared with donors through WVI channels
Resource Acquisition 25%
• Ensure timely and accurate funding proposals are developed in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with the other L&R sector specialists and RAM;
• Calls and queries by Government, Donors and Support Offices on the projects effectively responded to in coordination with RAM and L & R leadership
• Concepts and proposals to deepen and scale up the impact of the projects and other livelihood initiatives developed in close liaison with RAM and the other L&R team
Expected End Results
• All planned activities are sufficiently funded with high quality grants and PNS proposal/concepts win rate (>80%)
• Meeting and/or exceeding yearly approved L&R resource/funding targets
• WV Kenya is a preferred choice for Support Offices, Donors, Government and other Partners
• Advocacy, Networking and Engagement with Strategic & New Partnerships Development, 20%
• Representation of WV Kenya in key L&R stakeholder forums/meetings at the National level;
• Effective linkages and collaboration forged with key structures that include the GoK’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, the Ministry of Irrigation, Ministry of Devolution and Planning, UN, Donors and other INGOS and International Agencies;
• Support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery provided and Community capacity enhanced for participation in policy & advocacy;
• Effective networks established with stakeholders at County and National level
• SO and donor field visits coordinated in liaison with RAM and L & R teams,
• SO and donor queries and requests are timely and satisfactorily responded to
Expected End Results
• Effective representation of WV Kenya in appropriate fora and partnerships
• Strengthened and functioning L&R TP Strategic Partnerships & Networks
• Increased L&R Policy advancement
• Communities are mobilized and participate in L&R interventions;
• Sustained donor engagement for L&R TP resource mobilization;
• Other duties 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness/Agricultural Extension Forestry/Natural Resource Management/Environmental Studies/Livestock Production, Agricultural Engineering/

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
https://careers.wvi.org/apply-job/16226 
For more information on the job and application procedure, please visit: http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-africa  and submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees. Current Police Clearance Certificate or proof of application for the same will be required during interviews. Application deadline is March 21, 2021 at midnight.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
World Vision does not use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks. More information about vacancies can be found on our official careers page https://careers.wvi.org .

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