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AMURT’s mission is to help improve the quality of life for the poor and disadvantaged people of the world, and those affected by calamity and conflict. We encourage and enable individuals and communities to harness their own resources for securing the basic necessities of life and for gaining greater economic, social and spiritual fulfillment, while honori...
To deliver the above Technical role, AMURT seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the PROJECT OFFICER –HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING ( REF NO: PO/HES /4BH/01/2022).
The Project Officer- House Hold Economic Strengthening (HES) will be responsible for efficient and effective roll-out of HES activities in targeted counties within the He/ She will implement, monitor and report age appropriate and gender -responsive project activities on HES. This will also entail capacity strengthening through training, accompaniment, and technical support to field and LIPs staff in support of 4 Better Health project. The PO –HES will appropriately work with the Private Sector to link savings groups with Financial Education (FE) marketing training, Private sector financing, entrepreneurship and franchising opportunities. His/her thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving livelihoods and economic wellbeing for targeted beneficiaries. H/she will coordinate closely with. other 4 Better Health Project Officers to contribute to a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive project implementation
- Support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all HES project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with 4 Better Health Project quality principles and standards, donor requirements, GOK requirements, and good practices.
- Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
- Assist local implementing partners (LIPs) in their efforts to reflect on project experiences
- Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting LIPs in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with LIPs to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
- Provide capacity strengthening to LIP staff through trainings, workshops, facilitated group interactions, as well as accompaniment through regular communication, and site visits to support the successful implementation and monitoring of HES project activities.
- Collect information on technical assistance needs of LIPs, provide technical support and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
- Complete project documentation for assigned activities and assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices. Actively engage in dissemination and use of relevant knowledge in the field.
- Represent 4 Better Health project in meetings at county and cluster levels, working groups, and other events as requested, to support forging relations with the GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities per donor and 4 Better Health project standards and established schedules.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences or a related field. Master’s degree will be added advantage
- 6 years work experience in household economic strengthening Project for Vulnerable households
- In-depth understanding of donor expectations for Project results, outcomes, impact, and reporting.
- At least 4 years’ experience on Savings-led Microfinance models- SILC, VSLA, Community-based savings for empowerment- Saving for Change etc
- Experience in economic strengthening of communities through social assistance, asset growth and promotion and income growth.
- Knowledge and experience of SMART Skills and Pathway to Prosperity and their application in improving livelihoods
- Experience in participatory action planning and engagement of stakeholders at various levels.
- Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal Skills
- Strong communication, relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings
- Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
- Good technical writing skills
- Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
- Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Detail- oriented and excellent time management skills
- Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
Travel Required
Based in Nakuru with Up to 80% of the time to travel to project sites
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: HES officers
Reports to Programs in charge-AMURT
External: Private Sector Providers, Community, LIPs, and relevant GOK departments.
All applicants should urgently email a letter of application, CV, certificates, and relevant testimonials to jobs@amurtafrica.org by 11th February 2021 indicating current and expected Salary. Candidates should clearly indicate the position applied for and its Reference number PO/HES /4BH/01/2022 as the email subject. The interview will be done on a rolling basis and Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
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REF NO: PO/CM/4BH/01/2022
Responsibilities
- Support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all assigned 4 Better Health project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with OVC Project guiding principles and standards from the donor.
- Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
- Assist local implementing partners (LIPs) in their efforts to reflect on project experiences
- Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting LIPs in their efforts to collect and analyze project data in line with specified mechanisms and tools.
- Collaborate with LIPs to prepare quality reports per established reporting schedule.
- Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of LIPs, provide technical support and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
- Complete project documentation for assigned activities, assist in identifying information for case studies /reports on promising practices and actively engage in dissemination and use of relevant knowledge.
- Represent 4 Better Health project in relevant meetings at county and Sub County including technical working groups and other events.
- Forging relations with the County government, GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities as per donor and standards and established schedules.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Health sciences, Public health, or a related field. Master ‘s degree will an added advantage
- At least 6 years of progressive work experience in the field of child health and development, adolescent and young people focused integrated Project in, HIV/AIDS, and other health-related projects in Kenya and for an NGO.
- In-depth understanding of donor expectations for Project results, outcomes, impact, and reporting.
- Experience in participatory action planning and engagement of stakeholders at various levels.
- Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
- Excellent understating of department of child services -GOK and how OVC services are integrated for roll out at County level.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal Skills
- Strong communication, relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings
- Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
- Good technical writing skills
- Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
- Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented.
All applicants should urgently email a letter of application, CV, certificates, and relevant testimonials to jobs@amurtafrica.org by 11th February 2021 indicating current and expected Salary. Candidates should clearly indicate the position applied for and its Reference number PO/CM/4BH/01/2022 as the email subject. The interview will be done on a rolling basis and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
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Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership and management
- Responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Ensure strong communication and coordination with program team and consortium members as a means to effectively achieve program objectives. Encourage transparency among and between consortium members to promote coordination and effectiveness.
- Lead the planning of project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, AMURT regulations, best practices and USAID guidelines.
- Design strategies, partnerships and interventions to guarantee the project is gender and disability-sensitive and that AMURT and implementing partners are accountable to beneficiaries.
- Primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including USAID, implementation partners, government partners and other key stakeholders.
- The COP should embrace the shared vision of the project and effectively manage available financial and human resources to make that vision a reality.
- Strategic Engagement and Donor Relations
- Direct and oversee award implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance
- Represent the OVC/DREAMS program and AMURT at USAID, County Government of Mombasa and Kilifi, UN agencies, implementing, technical partners and other appropriate bodies.
- Ensure effective liaison with local government officials, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate
- Constantly look for more effective and efficient implementation and opportunities to increase impact
- Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems.
- Submit timely accurate and quality reports that meet USAID requirements
- Document and disseminate project best practices, lessons learnt and success stories
- Budget Management
- Manage Award budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and AMURT.
- Ensure Award expenses are reasonable, allocated as per assigned budget, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure low risk audits
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in social sciences, public health, medicine, management, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of ten years of experience in a senior role leading a complex technical service delivery program of similar scope and dollar value.
- Seven years of demonstrated experience in partnership building, especially with government representatives, donors, the private sector, and local community organizations.
- Proven ability to manage technical assistance teams and ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals
- Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs
- Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large donor projects involving PLHIV, OVC, AGYW Caregivers and youth coordination
- Past experience working with USG supported projects and knowledge of USG compliance regulation
- Experience in developing program work-plans, budgets, managing implementation staff
- Excellent performance track record in population based HIV/Health related programming
- Experience in integrating teams of professionals around common goals and motivating through visionary leadership.
- Excellent Oral and written communication skills,
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Keen understanding of the unique cultures and ability to work carefully collaboratively and maintain performance expectations in diverse cultures
All applicants should urgently email a letter of application, CV (Not more than 3 pages), certificates, and relevant testimonials to jobs@amurtafrica.org by 2nd February 2022 indicating current and expected Salary. Candidates should clearly indicate the position applied for and its Reference number as the email subject. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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