Current Opportunities at Plan International

THE ROLE 

• The Partnership Manager will drive partnership engagement in Plan International Kenya (PIK). The incumbent shall focus on creating a consistent approach to how we work with partners but also working on strategy level and reporting on the goals set out in the new global strategy that refer to partnership engagement. 
• The role primarily focuses on developing partnership strategy of the Country Office level and ensuring all field offices are supported in enhancing the quality of partnership management processes and practices. The post holder will work closely with colleagues at Regional Hub levels to embed good practices on partnering within Plan’s operational processes, responding to organisational learning and demand, and connecting closely with the regional partnerships team and projects and funds team to ensure strong technical alignment and feedback processes are integrated into daily work.
• The incumbent shall provide partnership technical support to Kenya Office to develop good partnership operational management practices and standards which manifest Building Better Partnership and principles. This is to enable PIK and our partners to work on more equal terms in our program business through mutual partnerships. It involves providing technical advice and guidance, developing and facilitating training materials for staff and partners, supporting organisational learning through formal and informal processes, coaching and mentoring field staff and the country offices in order to strengthen organisational partnering practices, systems and processes. Additionally, this will involve developing and managing risks associated with working through partnerships.
• The role will require working with a wide range of stakeholders and partners at different levels, have strong communication and relationship building skills and a service orientated approach to your work. 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential

•  Degree in Development Studies, social sciences or another related field;
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible of supporting partnerships in different operating contexts including humanitarian in Kenya. 
• 3 years in a leadership/managerial role
• Good understanding of the political, social, financial and cultural context within which PIK operates; with practical experience of implementing projects that effectively reduce inequality and change how power is used
• Experience of developing partnership strategies (including approaches to localisation), and designing partnership systems and tool
• Ability to facilitate, enable and provide leadership in adaptation and utilization of Corporate Organizational systems that impact on partnerships. 

Desirable

• Training, facilitation and capacity building experience for staff capacity strengthening and partner organisational development 
• Demonstrated success in building consensus among diverse stakeholders and working with virtual teams
• Demonstrated experience and engagement with Civil Society Organizations;

Language

• Fluency and excellent command of English and Kiswahili languages

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THE ROLE

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be charged with the responsibility of coordinating and managing the monitoring and evaluation activities of Climate Proofing a Resilient Future project related for Plan Kenya in Turkana. The role has an assignment to drive project Data Quality Assurance and specific data requirements for projects/programmes as well as tracking and reporting on project outputs, outcomes and impact of the Climate Proofing a Resilient Future (CPRF) project interventions. The M&E Officer will enable documentation of project best practices, lessons learnt and project learning. He/She will work towards profiling Climate Proofing a Resilient Future work and impact stories. The M&E Officer is also responsible for overall coordination of consortium MERL activities. 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications/ skills / experience essential:

• Minimum of a University Degree in Social Science, Economics, statistics, development studies or any other related field from a recognized university. 
• At least 3 years of demonstrated successful coordination of M&E functions and experience 
• Experience in the application of MERL systems and frameworks including theory of change and logical frameworks 
• Experience coordinating and delivering on M&E frameworks and M&E Plans and/or project, evaluation or research management. 
• Experience with database design and management including advanced use of Excel for data analysis and digital collection and management software including Kobo Toolbox or equivalent (e.g. ODK, Taroworks, Poimapper). 
• Experience in building capacity / coaching of individuals, teams, or organisations in M&E system design, tool development digital data collection, quality checking, analysis, reporting
• Demonstrated experience on presenting and sharing complex data in clear ways (e.g. data visuals) and reporting on project data
• Experience working in multi-partner projects/consortiums

 Qualifications/ skills / experience desirable: 

• Experience working with refugee populations including conducting data collection or research with refugee populations. 
• Experience in climate change adaptation practice related to WASH, developing community-based adaptation, or integrating climate change issues into the design, monitoring, and evaluation of programs.
• Demonstratable knowledge of and experience with gender sensitive M&E and/or research design, performance monitoring, impact evaluation, and / or social and environmental research methodologies
• Use of analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, R, Epiinfo, Atlas-Ti, CSpro is an asset 
• Ability to work with others

Languages required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong knowledge of Kiswahili.
• Ability to communicate in the local languages for Northern Kenya will be an added advantage

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THE ROLE

• The Project Officer (PO) will work under the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project. Their primary responsibility will be to implement gender transformative climate adaptation and resilience initiatives within the broader scope of the COSME project at the field level.  The PO will ensure effective partnership management and promote meaningful participation of stakeholders to successfully deliver on the project's objectives. His/her role will include, mobilisation of project stakeholders, direct COSME project implementation, monitor and report on progress of project activities in line with the detailed project implementation plan and to provide administrative and logistical support. The role is intended to manage partnerships (county government, community groups, learning institutions, national NGOs, corporate agencies etc.) and sustain a good working relationship with all stakeholders for seamless project success.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental studies, Climate Science, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Related courses
• At least 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing partnerships in projects
• Direct project management experience, preferably in the climate action, conservation, environment, and disaster risk management or related field.
• Must have proven knowledge of or an interest in Nature Based Solutions and marine ecosystems
• Knowledge of women economic empowerment and gender integration best practices
• Knowledge and Experience on sustainable Livelihoods
• Hold personal values, ethics and attitudes which are in alignment with the principles of the Plan’s values
• Motorcycle riding skills and experience

Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

• Strong report writing skills 
• Documentation of project impact stories of change
• Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills 
• Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills 
• Good interpersonal, relationship and team working 
• Conflict Management skills 
• Ability to understand the cultural context of the coastal communities.
• Experience in program phase out management

Languages required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English.

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THE ROLE

• The Urban Program Manager will provide overall managerial accountability for Urban Programs in Nairobi and by extension Eastern, Coast and Nyanza regions emerging urban grants. The job holder will critically appraise grants progress, troubleshooting project issues, maintaining and monitoring risk registers and inputting into annual reviews and dissemination activities. Build and maintain effective working relationships with programme partners/ suppliers, key donors and stakeholders. The position holder will oversee the development and implementation of gender transformative programs in line with country and global strategies. The role will be responsible for the overall leadership, and ultimately accountable for grants management and program’s strategic direction, quality programming, results and donor compliance. This includes financial management, donor relationships and management, donor compliance, team leadership, risk management, stakeholder and partner relations throughout the project cycle. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight for effective program delivery in line with the Country and Global Strategy. The incumbent is a member of the Extended Country Management Team (ECMT) and shares in the collective responsibility of ECMT in driving excellence across PIK programs and responsible for furthering the influencing and advocacy agenda at the County level, while ensuring synergy across all the urban grants.
• The incumbent will build and manage partnership, networking and relationship with key stakeholders at county and sub-county levels, contribute to the development of concepts and proposals. The role will ensure safety and security, correct application of Plan Kenya policies and procedures, HR, programme and all aspects of programme support. The job holder will manage multi-million-dollar programs and must be abreast with Urban programming dynamics, donor regulations, environment and reporting. 
• The role will directly supervise a minimum 8 staff in ensuring program design, implementation, quality and reporting, while ensuring efficiency throughout the project cycle and building their capabilities to deliver on program excellence and influencing agenda.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Development studies and related disciplines. 
• At least 10 Years’ experience in relevant field preferable in management of multiple projects in Urban Context and programming
•  At least 5 years of leadership 
• Strong organizational and time management skills; excellent attention to detail
• Adaptability to flex across portfolios in delivering multiple grants, tasks and responsibilities for effective team delivery
• The resilience to manage multiple projects concurrently, with the ability to support project monitoring and evaluate project delivery to tight deadlines
• Demonstrable experience in effective partnership engagement and management 
• A minimum 5 Years in a leadership/managerial role leading Project Managers/Coordinators
• The role will have responsibility for the programme management from multiple grants with a value above US$5 million preferably across diverse thematic areas.
• Demonstrable experience in project cycle management
• Knowledge of programming methodologies. 
• Demonstrable experience in Gender Transformative programming
• Can lead others in holding Plan and our team accountable to the Policy on Gender Equality and Inclusion.
• Sound understanding of integrated and rights-based programming.
• Ability to facilitate, enable and provide leadership in adaptation and utilization of Corporate Organizational systems. e.g HRIS, Y.O.D.A 
• Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Analytical skills
• Risk management

Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

• Master’s degree
• Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights-based programming.
• Experience in developing strong, equal and robust partnership contracts or experience in strengthening civil society
• Experience in advocacy and influencing
• Knowledge and experience of urban programming models
• Experience in capacity building of partners
• Experience working with grassroots organizations 

Languages required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English.

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THE ROLE

• The Finance and Grants Coordinator is responsible for the assessment and compliance monitoring of grants systems, processes, capacity support and partnership with local partner. Analysis of budgets and expenditures of the Climate Proofing WASH services project in Turkana. This role will work with the Climate Proofing WASH Services Senior Programme Manager, the larger project team and both internal and external stakeholders. The position will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all donor compliance issues affecting the project. The role will play a critical role to ensure the project team understand the grant requirements for effective delivery of the project.  

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either business, social sciences or international development
• At least CPA 2 or other equivalent professional qualification in accounting
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants management or a similar role in INGO
• Experience in award portfolio management and knowledge of major donors’ (USAID, DFID, Global Affairs Canada, EU, etc.) compliance requirements 
• Experience in supporting program teams
• Problem solving skills to identify and lead the resolution of issues
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills
• Providing capacity building of partner organisations

Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

• Previous experience in SAP ERP or any recognised grants management system
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Planning, management and coordination skills
• Experience in working with multicultural teams
• Facilitation and training skills
• Administration and effective communication skills
• Ability to work and interact with others at all levels

Languages required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.