Project Manager Consultant- Building a Future Project at Terre des hommes (TDH)

Position in the organisation

S/he will work with the Kenya Country Team, and receive leadership and supervision from the Programme Manager (PM) to whom he/she will report to. He/she will, in close collaboration and consultation with the Programme Manager, be accountable for the rollout, coordination and oversight of the BAF project in Kilifi and Kwale Counties.

Main Deliverables

• 100% delivery of project key interventions as outlined in the project documents: Workplan, logframe and proposal. This includes 100% burn rate
• Execution of Project Learning Agenda and Endline Evaluation
• Effective execution of Project closeout

Results Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Realising the project objectives
2. Overall coordination and support supervision to the implementing partner to effectively deliver the project as per the approved design, time and budget.
3. Overall management including effective planning, implementation and monitoring of project outcomes.
4. Translates a developed project plan into a concrete and achievable work plan for project execution, submits this to the client for approval and communicates the work plan to the stakeholders.
5. Ensures project execution based on the work plan drawn up; directs the project team to this end, checks the progress of the project in terms of time, budget and quality and solves any conflicts/bottlenecks.
6. Works with TdH NL finance team in effective project finance management, budget monitoring and tracking for better burn rates.
7. Works professionally within TdH NL’s policies and codes of conduct, including those related to child protection/safeguarding, confidentiality, safety and security and ethical practice.
8. Ensures that the project officers and partners follow the policies, processes and protocol regarding child safeguarding,
9. Communicates incidents and violations of the policies in line with the established protocol.
10. Oversees effective project close-out using TdH NL closeout guidelines and procedures.

Result: The project has been successfully implemented according to the objectives of the developed project plan and the project team is involved, well-functioning and informed.

1. Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
2. Works in close collaboration with the PMEL Officer and Regional PMEL Coordinator to monitor and report on the project progress.
3. Preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual project progress reports in line with Terre des Hommes Netherlands reporting guidelines and those of GFEMS
4. Provide regular/routine project implementation updates to Kenya Country Office (KCO) management team.
5. Monitoring and safeguarding meaningful engagement of children in the implementation and management of the project.
6. Provide technical inputs for child exploitation and child trafficking analyses, strategies and solutions and contribute to the development, dissemination and uptake of child exploitation knowledge products, capacity development materials and advocacy and information materials.
7. Identifies opportunities for improvement of working methods and procedures and apply these improvements.
8. As part of a team, translates developments and situation specific information into thematic and country annual and strategic policies.
9. Assists in the continuous assessment of child protection needs and gaps in the counties in order to ensure that these are appropriately reflected in project strategies and interventions.
10. Identifies new trends and developments in the area of child exploitation and sex trafficking.
11. As and when relevant, coordinates the activities of assigned consultants for specific tasks, such as evaluations, learning agenda, etc.
12. Supports the Senior Communication Advisor at the Regional Office with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. news items (case stories), documentaries and photos.
13. Work the Senior Communication Advisor at the Regional Office to consolidate, package and disseminate project best practices, success stories and case studies.
14. Ensures appropriate reporting, including through monthly and quarterly reports, are on time , accurate and as per GFEMS’s requirements.
15. Has an active contribution to the continuous process of quality improvement for the provision of services in the specific policy area.

Result: Service has been improved in such a way that responses to relevant developments are made and contacts are maintained.

Collaboration, Networking and Representation

• Follows and identifies relevant (social) developments and issues and translates these into opportunities for the organisation and developed projects.
• Evaluates realised projects and, if necessary, proposes improvements for future project execution.
• Maintains relevant network contacts and represents the organisation with internal and external relationships.
• Encourages and guides collaborative processes with internal and external stakeholders in the context of the project.
• Maintains contacts with stakeholders and interested parties to gauge whether the project meets expectations.
• Represents TdH NL in protection cluster meetings and contributes to interagency initiatives.

Result: Service has been improved, such that responses to relevant developments are made and contacts are maintained.

1. Programme Development
2. Support Country Manager Kenya and the Programme Development Manager in identifying project development opportunities in Kilifi and Kwale counties.
3. Represent Kenya country office in critical spaces to increase visibility and credibility with donors and other external stakeholders ensuring we continue to claim our role as an expert organisation in our theme areas.
4. Develop and share project ideas for further development into concept notes and proposals.
5. Perform any other duties as relevant for the country programme as assigned and as can reasonably be expected from the position, in consultation with the line manager.

Education, experience and skills required

• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Gender, Development Studies or related fields.
• At least 5 years proven experience in managing child protection programmes. Experience in sexual exploitation (SEC) and trafficking Project Management is an considereable asset.
• In-depth knowledge of child protection and child labour laws and sector nationally, and locally
• Proven knowledge, skills and experience in stakeholders engagement, lobby and advocacy at all levels
• Familiarity with guidelines in Child Rights programming and coordination including SEC and sex trafficking prevention
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and supporting community mobilization projects for SEC prevention and behaviour change
• Experience with financial management, solid understanding on planning, budgeting and project reporting
• Experience in supervising/leading a team including excellent partner management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Planning, organising, cooperation, performance oriented
• High degree of taking initiative and working independently

Personal profile

• Exhibits composure and professionalism. Ability to represent TdH NL in Kenya to donors, government officials, other NGOs, other external stakeholders in a self assured manner.
• Excellent negotiating and communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision.