Programme Coordinator at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

Reports to: Programme Manager

Direct reports: None

Contract type: Fixed term (3 years)

Purpose:

To oversee implementation of CBM programme work in disability inclusive development while ensuring alignment and close working with both internal and external stakeholders. The Programme Coordinator will take an active role and is expected to lead in the design, planning, implementation, reporting and MEAL activities for the designated projects. This also includes development, strengthening, and management of relationships with all participating stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, Law;
• Knowledge of training tools and methods;
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience within NGO sector implementing large-scale/complex development program;
• Experience in participatory approaches in disability inclusive livelihoods and economic empowerment programming;
• Demonstrated experience of developing, managing and strengthening public -private partnerships (PPP) with a range of diverse partners, consortia and alliances in the field of economic empowerment of vulnerable groups;
• Effective use of IT including Excel, Navision, Word, Power Point and managing database;
• Experience in application of the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) ins development;
• Working knowledge of disability sector in Kenya;
• Excellent writing, communication, facilitation and presentation skills; Willingness to adhere and commit to CBM’s Values and Child Safeguarding Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination
  • Support grant management in line with contractual obligations;
  • Conduct regular supportive supervision, participatory reviews, capacity building according and engagement of key stakeholders as required;
  • Manage designated programme portfolio;
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationship with consortia members, Organizations of Persons With Disabilities (DPOs), participating stakeholders and line Government Ministries and Agencies;
  • Ensure voice of persons with disabilities in the programme through meaningful participation in decision making process;
  • Represent CBM in relevant working groups and ensure learning is shared as appropriate;
  • Organize relevant programme events such as meetings, trainings, peer review, workshops among others.
• Capacity building
  • Conduct mapping and selection of DPOs based on set criteria to participate in programme work including overseeing capacity building initiatives;
  • Take lead in DPO/partner assessments and implementation of recommendations;
  • Contribute to the establishment and strengthening of the Kenya Business and Disability Network (KBDN);
  • Support business and disability networks to share learning and good enough practices through advocacy events and learning papers;
  • Ensure availability of appropriate tools in guiding trainings and other capacity development initiatives;
  • Mentor and coach participating teams in the implementation of disability inclusive activities with a view to enhancing awareness and practice on inclusion among consortium members and target stakeholders;
  • Lead accessibility audits for targeted private sector companies and support implementation of the recommendations;
  • Take lead in the design of inclusive internship/apprentice programme including inducting target stakeholders on inclusive employment;
  • In liaison with DPOs and National Council of People With Disability, review and adapt target job-search portals to make them more accessible including establishment of database;
  • Support VTIs/TVETS to increase their accessibility and inclusiveness;
  • Strengthen consortium members and DPOs capacity on disability inclusion.
• Monitoring and reporting
  • Document lessons learned and good enough practices including development of internal and external mechanisms for knowledge sharing on disability inclusive employment;
  • Collect high quality stories of change and case studies to feed into programme MEAL framework;
  • Ensure development of high quality programme reports in collaboration with implementing partners/stakeholders and ensure timely submission of the same;
  • In line with the MEAL framework, regularly monitor and report on performance of the programme.