We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide began working in Kenya in May 2002 with the development of an urban programme in Nairobi. Our work expanded into a multi-sectoral programme focusing on urban and rural livelihoods, primary education, HIV and AIDS...
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Job Summary
- The jobholder will provide leadership in the management and implementation of (Kenya Inclusive Governance, Accountability, Performance and Participation (KE-IGAPP) project. Specifically, this position will primarily involve planning, coordination, management, and implementation of project activities in Kakamega, Nakuru, Isiolo, Kilifi, and Mombasa Counties. The jobholder will work from the Concern Nairobi office.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead in the planning, coordination, management, implementation, and evaluation of project activities
- Develop strong and strategic relationships with the County Governments of the aforementioned Counties specifically the County Executive and County Assembly to improve citizen participation and accountability in service delivery
- Develop strong and strategic relationships with Local Civil Society Organizations (including media) to augment their efforts to hold county governments accountable for quality service delivery and amplify citizen voices in county governance processes
- Provide technical assistance to the Department of Public Administration and Coordination to strengthen the linkages and coordination between formal governance structures and Organized Community Groups at village, ward, sub-county, and county levels in line with county public participation laws and policies.
- Participate in the development of project strategies, tools, training content, and materials.
- Lead in building the capacity of CSOs, LDOs, and governance structures such as the Directorate for Public Participation, Sub County, Ward, and Village Administration, and community structures to facilitate meaningful citizen participation.
- Liaise with the Technical specialist - Community Empowerment for establishment and engagement of Village and Ward and level structures for strengthening citizen participation and accountability in Health service delivery.
- Guide and provide technical mentorship to Officers-Community Empowerment in the implementation of project activities.
- Undertake frequent (monthly) field visits to program sites in target counties to monitor progress, quality, and impact of activities approved in the annual program proposal, and quarterly costed work plans.
- Liaise with Officer-Communication for documentation of project processes, outcomes, impacts, and learning.
- Represent the organization and actively participate in various project meetings and forums at the County and National levels.
- Provide regular (monthly) constructive feedback to direct reports on their performance and provide support on existing gaps including identification of training opportunities.
- Responsible for the development and submission of quarterly costed work plans
- Compile and submit timely monthly notes, quarterly and annual reports
Others
- Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
- Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
- Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Social Science, Community Development, or a related development field with 5 years’ experience implementing community engagement, governance, and human rights-based programs
- At least 3 years’ experience in governance, advocacy and community engagement programmes in Kenya with a strong understanding of devolved governance structures at county level and how these structures work
- Knowledge of public finance management laws, County Government Act, and related amendments and other regulatory frameworks of government.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating meaningful participation of citizens in the annual county planning and decision-making processes
- Good understanding of program cycle management and application of advocacy strategies to promote positive development outcomes.
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience in utilizing participatory approaches for Citizen participation and accountability
- Experience in working with and capacity-strengthening of County Government departments
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
- Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
- Energy to work long hours when needed and be out in the field all-day
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Competencies required:
- Good communication skills and can work well with others
- Deliver results
- Leadership skills
- Creative and innovative and open-minded to changes
- Influence and lobbying skills
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as 'Project Manager – KE-IGAPP Project' on or before Friday 5th January 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
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Job Summary
- The jobholders will provide technical leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining citizen participation and accountability interventions at the County level. S/he will be responsible for capacity building and supporting CSOs/LDOs and County structures for improved citizen participation and accountability in health service delivery. Candidates requested to indicate clear interest of County in their application. These are Kakamega or Nakuru or Isiolo or Coast (Mombasa and Kilifi). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed only for the specific county they applied for.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Community Engagement
- Participate in the training of Community Facilitators on community engagement using Community Conversations (CC) approach
- Provide technical backstopping for Community Facilitators in conducting community entry using the CC approach.
- Responsible for coordinating the utilization of CC approach for improved citizen participation and accountability
- Participate in the development and review of community engagement materials including manuals, tools, templates etc.
Citizen participation and Social accountability
- Conduct capacity strengthening and support to County structures for improved citizen participation through training
- Provide technical assistance to the County Department of Public Administration and Directorates of Citizen Participation to strengthen the linkages and coordination between formal governance and community structures in line with county public participation laws and policies
- Provide technical mentorship to CSOs and LDOs to engage, and catalyze citizens, government, and the private sector for oversight and accountability purposes
- Participate in empowering communities to participate actively in the County Public Finance Management cycle and utilization of social accountability tools
Planning, reporting and documentation
- Responsible for providing leadership in the implementation of citizen participation and accountability activities in the county
- Responsible for the development of County monthly and quarterly work plans for all project activities.
- Develop quality training, monthly and quarterly project reports
- Participate in all project planning, coordination and learning meetings
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation and quality
- Collect project monitoring data using defined MEAL tools
- Participate in field visits for the project with donors, consortium partners
Representation:
- Represent the project at County, Sub-county, Ward and community level coordination and technical forums.
- Maintain good working relationships, linkages and coordination with relevant partners
Others
- Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
- Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
- Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
- A bachelor’s degree in community development, social sciences or any other relevant field.
- A Trainer of Trainer (TOT) in participatory approaches. TOT in the Community Conversations approach will be an added advantage.
- At least three years’ experience in utilizing participatory approaches for citizen participation and social accountability.
- Good knowledge of Public Finance Management (PFM)
- Fluency in spoken and written language in English, and Swahili. Knowledge of at least one of the local languages spoken in County is an added advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good computing and report-writing skills
- Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
- Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- A Trainer of Trainer (TOT) in participatory approaches.
- Experience in utilizing participatory approaches for citizen participation and accountability
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
- Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
- Energy to work long hours when needed and be out in the field all day
Competencies required:
- Good communication skills and can work well with others
- Deliver results
- Leadership skills
- Creative and innovative and open-minded to changes
- Influence and lobbying skills
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as 'Officer Community Empowerment' specifying the location you are applying for on or before Friday 5th January 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
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Job Summary
- The jobholders will provide technical leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining citizen participation and accountability interventions at the County level. S/he will be responsible for capacity building and supporting CSOs/LDOs and County structures for improved citizen participation and accountability in health service delivery. Candidates requested to indicate clear interest of County in their application. These are Kakamega or Nakuru or Isiolo or Coast (Mombasa and Kilifi). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed only for the specific county they applied for.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Community Engagement
- Participate in the training of Community Facilitators on community engagement using Community Conversations (CC) approach
- Provide technical backstopping for Community Facilitators in conducting community entry using the CC approach.
- Responsible for coordinating the utilization of CC approach for improved citizen participation and accountability
- Participate in the development and review of community engagement materials including manuals, tools, templates etc.
Citizen participation and Social accountability
- Conduct capacity strengthening and support to County structures for improved citizen participation through training
- Provide technical assistance to the County Department of Public Administration and Directorates of Citizen Participation to strengthen the linkages and coordination between formal governance and community structures in line with county public participation laws and policies
- Provide technical mentorship to CSOs and LDOs to engage, and catalyze citizens, government, and the private sector for oversight and accountability purposes
- Participate in empowering communities to participate actively in the County Public Finance Management cycle and utilization of social accountability tools
Planning, reporting and documentation
- Responsible for providing leadership in the implementation of citizen participation and accountability activities in the county
- Responsible for the development of County monthly and quarterly work plans for all project activities.
- Develop quality training, monthly and quarterly project reports
- Participate in all project planning, coordination and learning meetings
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation and quality
- Collect project monitoring data using defined MEAL tools
- Participate in field visits for the project with donors, consortium partners
Representation:
- Represent the project at County, Sub-county, Ward and community level coordination and technical forums.
- Maintain good working relationships, linkages and coordination with relevant partners
Others
- Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
- Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
- Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
- A bachelor’s degree in community development, social sciences or any other relevant field.
- A Trainer of Trainer (TOT) in participatory approaches. TOT in the Community Conversations approach will be an added advantage.
- At least three years’ experience in utilizing participatory approaches for citizen participation and social accountability.
- Good knowledge of Public Finance Management (PFM)
- Fluency in spoken and written language in English, and Swahili. Knowledge of at least one of the local languages spoken in County is an added advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good computing and report-writing skills
- Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
- Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- A Trainer of Trainer (TOT) in participatory approaches.
- Experience in utilizing participatory approaches for citizen participation and accountability
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
- Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
- Energy to work long hours when needed and be out in the field all day
Competencies required:
- Good communication skills and can work well with others
- Deliver results
- Leadership skills
- Creative and innovative and open-minded to changes
- Influence and lobbying skills
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as 'Officer Community Empowerment' specifying the location you are applying for on or before Friday 5th January 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
go to method of application »
Job Summary
- The jobholders will provide technical leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining citizen participation and accountability interventions at the County level. S/he will be responsible for capacity building and supporting CSOs/LDOs and County structures for improved citizen participation and accountability in health service delivery. Candidates requested to indicate clear interest of County in their application. These are Kakamega or Nakuru or Isiolo or Coast (Mombasa and Kilifi). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed only for the specific county they applied for.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Community Engagement
- Participate in the training of Community Facilitators on community engagement using Community Conversations (CC) approach
- Provide technical backstopping for Community Facilitators in conducting community entry using the CC approach.
- Responsible for coordinating the utilization of CC approach for improved citizen participation and accountability
- Participate in the development and review of community engagement materials including manuals, tools, templates etc.
Citizen participation and Social accountability
- Conduct capacity strengthening and support to County structures for improved citizen participation through training
- Provide technical assistance to the County Department of Public Administration and Directorates of Citizen Participation to strengthen the linkages and coordination between formal governance and community structures in line with county public participation laws and policies
- Provide technical mentorship to CSOs and LDOs to engage, and catalyze citizens, government, and the private sector for oversight and accountability purposes
- Participate in empowering communities to participate actively in the County Public Finance Management cycle and utilization of social accountability tools
Planning, reporting and documentation
- Responsible for providing leadership in the implementation of citizen participation and accountability activities in the county
- Responsible for the development of County monthly and quarterly work plans for all project activities.
- Develop quality training, monthly and quarterly project reports
- Participate in all project planning, coordination and learning meetings
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation and quality
- Collect project monitoring data using defined MEAL tools
- Participate in field visits for the project with donors, consortium partners
Representation:
- Represent the project at County, Sub-county, Ward and community level coordination and technical forums.
- Maintain good working relationships, linkages and coordination with relevant partners
Others
- Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
- Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
- Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
- A bachelor’s degree in community development, social sciences or any other relevant field.
- A Trainer of Trainer (TOT) in participatory approaches. TOT in the Community Conversations approach will be an added advantage.
- At least three years’ experience in utilizing participatory approaches for citizen participation and social accountability.
- Good knowledge of Public Finance Management (PFM)
- Fluency in spoken and written language in English, and Swahili. Knowledge of at least one of the local languages spoken in County is an added advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good computing and report-writing skills
- Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
- Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- A Trainer of Trainer (TOT) in participatory approaches.
- Experience in utilizing participatory approaches for citizen participation and accountability
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
- Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
- Energy to work long hours when needed and be out in the field all day
Competencies required:
- Good communication skills and can work well with others
- Deliver results
- Leadership skills
- Creative and innovative and open-minded to changes
- Influence and lobbying skills
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as 'Officer Community Empowerment' specifying the location you are applying for on or before Friday 5th January 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
go to method of application »
Job Summary
- The jobholders will provide technical leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining citizen participation and accountability interventions at the County level. S/he will be responsible for capacity building and supporting CSOs/LDOs and County structures for improved citizen participation and accountability in health service delivery. Candidates requested to indicate clear interest of County in their application. These are Kakamega or Nakuru or Isiolo or Coast (Mombasa and Kilifi). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed only for the specific county they applied for.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Community Engagement
- Participate in the training of Community Facilitators on community engagement using Community Conversations (CC) approach
- Provide technical backstopping for Community Facilitators in conducting community entry using the CC approach.
- Responsible for coordinating the utilization of CC approach for improved citizen participation and accountability
- Participate in the development and review of community engagement materials including manuals, tools, templates etc.
Citizen participation and Social accountability
- Conduct capacity strengthening and support to County structures for improved citizen participation through training
- Provide technical assistance to the County Department of Public Administration and Directorates of Citizen Participation to strengthen the linkages and coordination between formal governance and community structures in line with county public participation laws and policies
- Provide technical mentorship to CSOs and LDOs to engage, and catalyze citizens, government, and the private sector for oversight and accountability purposes
- Participate in empowering communities to participate actively in the County Public Finance Management cycle and utilization of social accountability tools
Planning, reporting and documentation
- Responsible for providing leadership in the implementation of citizen participation and accountability activities in the county
- Responsible for the development of County monthly and quarterly work plans for all project activities.
- Develop quality training, monthly and quarterly project reports
- Participate in all project planning, coordination and learning meetings
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation and quality
- Collect project monitoring data using defined MEAL tools
- Participate in field visits for the project with donors, consortium partners
Representation:
- Represent the project at County, Sub-county, Ward and community level coordination and technical forums.
- Maintain good working relationships, linkages and coordination with relevant partners
Others
- Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
- Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
- Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
- A bachelor’s degree in community development, social sciences or any other relevant field.
- A Trainer of Trainer (TOT) in participatory approaches. TOT in the Community Conversations approach will be an added advantage.
- At least three years’ experience in utilizing participatory approaches for citizen participation and social accountability.
- Good knowledge of Public Finance Management (PFM)
- Fluency in spoken and written language in English, and Swahili. Knowledge of at least one of the local languages spoken in County is an added advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good computing and report-writing skills
- Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
- Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- A Trainer of Trainer (TOT) in participatory approaches.
- Experience in utilizing participatory approaches for citizen participation and accountability
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
- Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
- Energy to work long hours when needed and be out in the field all day
Competencies required:
- Good communication skills and can work well with others
- Deliver results
- Leadership skills
- Creative and innovative and open-minded to changes
- Influence and lobbying skills
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as 'Officer Community Empowerment' specifying the location you are applying for on or before Friday 5th January 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Method of Application
Send your application to nairobi.hr@concern.net
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