Assistant National Coordinator- SHGA at Undugu Society Of Kenya

Details:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the SHG National Coordinator will primarily be responsible for programmatic and administrative support to the Self Help Group Approach. In particular, the Assistant National Coordinator will be responsible to:

• Capacity building and Monitoring of SHG Partner Organizations
  • Conduct back-stopping visits to SHG partner sites as required and provide on-spot training and feedback on the same
  • Support in organizing and facilitating training workshops and partners’ forums
• Program Management and Administration
  • Ensure data on program indicators is collected, consolidated and documented on a regular basis
  • Compile monitoring and workshop reports and meeting minutes and circulate after in-house endorsement.
  • Support the NC in the preparation of progress reports for submission to donors, partners and stakeholders
  • Support program fundraising including proposal and budget development
  • Maintain a filing system for project related documentation
  • Ensure timely collection of grantee reports, proposals, MOUs and other deliverables
  • In liaison with National Coordinator, collect cash requests from grantees and liaise with finance department to ensure timely quarterly disbursements to partners.
  • Assist the National Coordinator in ensuring proper filing and liquidation of program expenses
  • Respond to queries related to grants and the SHG programme in general as raised by grantees, USK staff, Kindernothilfe and other interested parties
• Networking and Representation
  • Represent the program in workshops, meetings and events as assigned by the National Coordinator
  • Represent, and act on behalf of the Coordinator when the coordinator is not on duty
  • In consultation with National Coordinator, build and maintain effective working relationships with the program partners, donors and with external stakeholders
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the National Coordinator.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Development Studies, Master Degree will be desirable
• At least 5years’ experience in development work
• Human rights and lobby and advocacy experience will be an added advantage
• Highly proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, Internet
• Strong communication, information and organizational skills
• Good documentation and report writing skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Experience in facilitating participatory processes in communities
• Working with Children and strong commitment to children rights.
• Self-driven and able to work under minimum supervision
• Knowledge and interest in development issues particularly related to women and children
• Willingness to travel extensively within our areas of operation, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with local communities

Languages

Fluency in Kiswahili and English is required. Working knowledge of local Kenya languages is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programs activities.
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment.