Kenya Coordinator - Data Impact Program at Vital Strategies

About the position

The Data Impact Coordinator, based in Nairobi, Kenya, will be responsible for ensuring that the implementation of Initiative-funded activities in Kenya is country-owned and country-driven, technically sound and sustainable as well as in line with program goals and objectives, best practice standards, approved work plans, and budgets. S/he will ensure that Initiative activities are continuously monitored, and that implementation obstacles are identified and reported in a timely manner.

Specific duties may include:

• Lead in-country capacity development including mentoring, facilitation of workshops, coaching and training, guiding and performing data analysis, producing reports and data visualizations, in close collaboration with the Vital Strategies country lead
• Develop a relationship with and serve as Data Impact’s primary point of contact to MOH, CRS and KNBS
• Help develop country objectives and workplans, mutually agreed upon by the government Focal Points and Vital Strategies
• Lead implementation of workplan activities
• Organize, set agendas for, and convene appropriate meetings with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
• Monitor Data Impact’s activities and ensure that issues are identified and reported in a timely manner
• Produce standard reports as defined by Vital Strategies and the government partners
• Coordinate with other in-country or external stakeholders/development partners, if relevant
• Coordinate with other in-country D4H and Vital Strategies initiatives
• Monitor in-country expenditures and ensure that all such expenditures are made in accordance with agreed work plans, budgets and protocols, obtaining all required approvals before expenditures are committed or made
• Communicate regularly with and report on Initiative progress to senior government officials, Vital Strategies Technical Advisor, and Initiative partners
• Work closely with Vital Strategies’ communications teams for public events, document production, and strategic communication

Qualities and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of increasing experience working in the health sector, international public health organization, or as manager of public health projects
• Post-graduate degree in relevant field (community medicine, public health, epidemiology) or equivalent experience
• Strong analytic skills and experience
• Written and oral English language proficiency
• Ability to work independently, with an overseas supervisor
• Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient user of Microsoft office suite, as well as statistical and database management software
• Willingness and ability to travel in country and internationally, pandemic dependent
• This Vacancy Advertisement is open to Kenyan Nationals and candidates holding a valid work resident permit for Kenya
• Vital Strategies strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply

Term of Service

Initial contract will be up to 31 March 2023 and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. A three-month probationary period will apply, after which Vital Strategies, in consultation with government partners, will decide about completing the contract.