Program Coordinator – Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Program Support

•  Support LIPs to work with the Department of Children Services to strengthen the use and reporting using the Child Protection Information Management System. (CPIMS)
• Support LIPs to do assessment and identification of organizational capacity gaps and support them to address the gaps.
• Support LIPs in the annual capacity needs assessment for implementing partners to track progress and ensure that areas of concern are addressed.
• Promote identified evidence-based organizational capacity strengthening tools, methods or approaches for the LIPs to use in addressing identified capacity gaps.
• Support capacity strengthening to partners through trainings, workshops, facilitate group interactions as well as accompaniment through regular communication via email, telephone and site visits to support the successful implementation of system strengthening project activities across implementing partners.
• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to achieve the assigned project outcome through planning and oversight to ensure efficient use of project resources.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting

• Work with the MEL to ensure availability of data collection and reporting tools
• Coordinate dissemination of all project deliverables (technical assistance, technical reports, training curricula) in accordance with WVK, USAID, PEPFAR and GOK requirements.
• Ensure documentation of best practices and innovations for donor engagement
• Coordinate in the dissemination of best practices in capacity building and system strengthening and the implementation of approaches/models among the partners.
• Work closely with the Project management and technical leads to assign realistic targets and budget to LIPs for all required and customized indicators.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual reviews with program teams, LIPs and stakeholders
• Ensure timely preparation of periodic reports and project documents in line with the donor and World Vision standards.

Advocacy, Partnerships, Engagement & Networking

• Mapping of other stakeholders at the county, sub county, ward level and to leverage on what the project will be providing and create synergy informed by a clear referral pathway.
• Participate in related Technical Working Groups (TWGs) at County levels
• Conduct County government engagements to influence budgeting
• Establish partnership with private sector and County players to leverage OVC and AGYW services.

Others

• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as required.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR TE ROLE

• A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Social sciences, Business Administration, Organizational Management or Leadership, or equivalent degree
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
• Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience in areas of capacity development, and organizational systems strengthening. 
• Experience in partnership strengthening with a focus on vulnerable populations especially orphans and vulnerable children, youth and women and experience in the field of OVC & DREAMS is preferred.
• Relevant grant management experience, especially for USG or other public donors, a plus.
• Experience working with stakeholders at various levels including but not limited to National and County government actors, LIPs, civil society, healthcare providers and social service providers.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in project design and proposal development. Experience in writing content for proposals.
• Knowledge of capacity strengthening best practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation and analysis.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.