Jobs at Fondazione L’Albero Della Vita Onlus (FADV)

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collect, review and analyse all the necessary documents and information to fully understand the background, expertise, previous and current operations of Tree of Life in Kenya.
• Collect, review and analyse all the necessary documents and information to fully understand the background and the main achievements expected by the 3-years “RISE” project.
• Conduct a gender assessment across the “RISE” project to develop a written Gender integration & implementation plan that blends and ensures a comprehensive, effective and fair gender mainstreaming process across the whole project, for the entire duration and in all its components.
• Prepare adequate work and implementation plans of the Gender Plan activities, in synergy with all project’s components and in close coordination with the project team.
• Serve as the team lead and oversees the roll out of the Gender Plan; regularly review the Gender plan to monitor its implementation, ensuring the smooth running of the gender mainstreaming, tracking progress on its specific activities and the achievement of related indicators, advise the project’s team and review/update the Gender plan on the basis of the context and the project’s progress & needs.
• Propose and develop corrective actions in the area of Gender within the RISE project & submit amendments to the Program Coordinator when needed, ensuring program quality, timely submission of deliverables and compliance with requirements.
• Participate in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan of all project activities together with the RISE project staff.
• Support measuring project’s impact on gender using metrics (such as retention rate, skills acquisition, employability impact, GBV mitigation, stakeholder feedback, etc.).
• Development and application of gender responsive tools, methodologies and knowledge products to enhance the capacity of Tree of Life staff on gender mainstreaming.
• Support Gender capacity development efforts and trainings for RISE project team, partners, government departments and other relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct a literature review on existing gender assessments (country, region and donors based.)
• Provide leadership and advices to the Tree of Life team with the aim of conceiving, developing, and carrying out an innovative program focused on Gender and Women’s empowerment in Kenya, with attention to the role of men, as well as linkages with environment and health. Gender-sensitive solutions and strategies must be at the core of the work and reflect realistic promotion of gender equality and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence, while empowering women.
• Properly and attentively, analyse the current Kenyan public and target, in order to support the development of an effective and adequate communication strategy on women and gender both for public and private sectors, in collaboration with the ToL team.
• Carry out stakeholder analysis and mapping, with specific focus on issues related to gender and women, to bring out the roles and responsibilities of key actors and institutions that play or could potentially play a vital aspect in the funding and the implementation of gender and women programs.
• Facilitate networking with other stakeholders active in the field of Gender and Women, supporting the creation of linkages and partnerships with government, CSOs, UN agencies, donors, private entities and any other relevant actor.
• Contribute to the development and the preparation of concept papers and project proposal to expand projects and donors’ portfolio on Gender and Women.
• Support the drafting and the dissemination of position papers, case studies on gender issues and their dissemination among key stakeholders.
• Develop regular, timely and complete reports and maintain a high degree of consistency, accuracy, relevance, compliance with donor’s and Tree of Life guidelines.
• Any other duty as required by the supervisor in line with the consultancy and relevant to the achievement of the Tree of Life objectives.

Key expected Deliverables and output:

• Gender assessment analysis and report across the RISE project.
• Written Gender integration & implementation plan, related monitoring tools and actions, including specific gender-focused and gender sensitive interventions indicators and measurement of project’s impact on gender; Gender considerations fully mainstreamed into the RISE project;
• Provision of a set of trainings to support Gender capacity development efforts of ToL staff and other partners and stakeholders.
• Technical Support in developing knowledge products (research/study/Audio/Visual etc.).
• Set of gender responsive tools, methodologies and knowledge products on gender mainstreaming.
• Analysis of the Kenyan public and target, for an adequate communication strategy on women and gender both for public and private sectors.
• Literature review on existing gender assessments (country, region and donors based).
• Development of an in-depth feasibility study to conceive and carry out an innovative program focused on Gender and Women’s empowerment in Kenya.
• Stakeholder and donors’ analysis and mapping, with specific focus on gender and women.
• Holding and participating to regular meetings; participation to at least 24 meetings, consultations, working groups to facilitate networking with other stakeholders active in the field of Gender and Women, supporting the creation of linkages and partnerships.
• Co-development of at least 2 CN/project proposal and 1 position paper.
• Regular reports on the progress of the consultancy and the gender-related RISE project’s activities.
• Complete full reports after each consultancy phase.
• Perform any other tasks required by the supervisor(s).

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience at the national or international level with NGOs, UN Agencies, Development Partners, and with donor-funded programs.
• Experience working as a gender consultant for at least 3 years.
• Proven experience working directly with grants programs and other activities specifically focused on gender and women.
• Experience in developing gender-sensitive indicators as well as in monitoring and evaluation methods.
• Proven experience in the development of Feasibility studies and conception of new programs related to Gender and Women.
• Proven track record of creating linkages with donors, Government agencies, learning institutions, civil society organizations and private sector stakeholders.
• Experience of working with diverse teams, as well as ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Advanced University degree in social sciences, human rights, gender/ women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required from a reputable University.
• An understanding of the context of gender and women with significant recent experience in Kenya and East Africa on gender analysis and/or other linked sector areas such as Economic Growth, Health and Education, environment, and/or Democracy and Governance.
• Experience working on environment, health and economic programs from a gender lens is a plus.
• Knowledge of AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation) and other global strategies for gender empowerment and equity is an asset.
• Background knowledge on development issues and /or areas related to Care reforms, child justice and youth empowerment would be a strong asset.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet management deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on decisions.
• Good planning skills, pro-activity, creativity, and ability to meet the established deadlines.
• Good organizational and facilitating skills for the coaching sessions.
• Ability to build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc.).
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
• Motivated by our vision of creating a world where everyone is an educator, and where Children are the key actors of human and social development, being a faithful reflection of the past, present and future of the growth process.
  • The consultant is invited to submit to the Tree of Life a formal brief proposal / expression of interest for the above-described service of consultancy and a quotation / fee note.
  • All financial quotes should be in Kenya Shillings.
  • The selected Consultant will be offered lumpsum fees inclusive of all costs.
  • The payments will be made in approximately 3 instalments based upon outputs/deliverables specified in the TOR (under payment schedule) and upon certification of satisfactory work as per work plan and endorsed by the Tree of Life.
• While submitting the EoI, the Applicant shall, in particular, ensure to attach the following:
• Recent CV , having 3 references with contacts.
• Profile of the consultant and brief proposal / expression of interest with expected fee. Applications without expected fee will not be considered.

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Requirements

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in policy making, child justice sector, partnership development, lobbying and advocacy, strategic analysis and development of innovative strategies
• Experience in working with Kenyan Government agencies.
• Demonstrated experiences and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations.
• Demonstrated capacity of delivering as per schedule and working under pressure.
• Experience of working with diverse teams, as well as ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A post-graduate or equivalent qualification/ degree in Law, Leadership & Management, Social sciences, Development Study, Humanities or any other relevant discipline.
• An understanding of the context of Justice possibly with recent experience in Kenya and East Africa.
• Excellent research, conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills.
• Excellent domain of oral and written English.
• Knowledge of AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation) and other global donors is an asset.
• Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on decisions.
• Good planning skills, pro-activity, creativity, and ability to meet the established deadlines.
• Good organizational and facilitating skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc.).
• Motivated by our vision of creating a world where everyone is an educator, and where Children are the key actors of human and social development, being a faithful reflection of the past, present and future of the growth process.

Other Skills Required

• Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development.
• Planning and management skills.
  • The consultant is invited to submit to the Tree of Life a formal brief proposal / expression of interest for the above-described service of consultancy and a quotation / fee note.
  • All financial quotes should be in Kenya Shillings.
  • The selected Consultant will be offered lumpsum fees inclusive of all costs.
  • The payments will be made in approximately 3 instalments based upon outputs/deliverables specified in the TOR (under payment schedule) and upon certification of satisfactory work as per work plan and endorsed by the Tree of Life.
• While submitting the EoI, the Applicant shall, in particular, ensure to attach the following:
• Recent CV , having 3 references with contacts.
• Profile of the consultant and brief proposal / expression of interest with expected fee. Applications without expected fee will not be considered.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

The Teacher will be responsible for:

• Contribute to the development and the delivering of a coherent Education strategy for the RISE project, with consistent work plans.
• Designing and contributing to the designing of the course curriculum and negotiating appropriate learning targets to achieve the educational goals.
• Planning and implementing learning activities based on the needs of the group and specific individual needs within the statutory institution.
• Promoting a safe and supportive learning environment in the statutory institution.
• Facilitating holistic education to promote equality and diversity.
• Modeling professional behavior according to the professional code at all times and ensuring their own professional development.
• Motivating learners to develop their abilities and aspirations and assuming collective responsibility for the learner’s success.
• Guiding learners towards acceptable behavior and encouraging active participation.
• Contributing to teamwork to improve the experience and achievement of learners.
• Support the Education Manager in the monitoring and evaluation of the Statutory Institution's education component.
• Facilitate training initiatives within the project and ensuring alignment with the education priorities of the organization.
• Support the development and the implementation of education initiatives within local communities, in line with the organization’s priorities and objectives of the government.
• Contribute to the preparation of education budgets.
• Create and facilitate provision of content for education support online and offline: document results and best practices including compiling impact stories, lessons learned, articles and other learning materials in collaboration with institutions of higher learning.
• Develop regular, timely and complete narrative reports and maintain a high degree of consistency, accuracy, relevance, compliance with donor’s and Government guidelines.
• Ensure that all reports are submitted on time and maintain a high degree of consistency, accuracy, and relevance.
• Maintain an education assets library, including case studies, best practices in Alternative learning and publications of Tree of Life operations.
• Contribute to the improvement of deliverables developed in the framework of the Tree of Life ongoing programs, such as manuals, guidelines, SOPs, Concept Notes, etc.
• Contribute to the development of education-related documents, such as Fact sheets, Capability statements, Presentations-Ppt, Concept Notes, etc.
• Enhance stakeholders’ understanding on Tree of Life operations through dissemination of relevant education related information at national, regional, and international level,.
• Any other duty as required by the supervisor in line with the post and relevant to the achievement of the Tree of Life objectives.

Requirements

• A Degree in Education or Early Childhood Development
• C+ (plus) and above in two subjects of specialization
• Be registered with a professional body where applicable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Classroom management skills: the ability to ensure that learning takes place effectively in a healthy and comfortable learning environment.
• Effective communication skills: ability to give fast, clear, and immediate feedback to learners.
• Effective teaching style incorporating a learner-centered approach.
• Knowledge of competency-based curriculum and emerging trends in education and reforms.
• Availability: Fully accessible in class and outside the classroom.
• Strong rapport with learners and other care givers.
• Ability to show courtesy and appreciation to the learner.
• Ability to accept the different abilities of the learners and be ready to change as the context demands.
• Alternative discipline skills: appropriate modes of correcting learners.
• Time management skills: ensuring various activities are factored into the timetable for a holistic learning process;
• Role model: recognizes their role as a role model for kind human behavior.
• Background knowledge on development issues and/or areas related to child protection, juvenile justice, and education will be a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions, and follow up effectively on management decisions.
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Kenya and East Africa.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.

Other Skills Required

• Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn new ways of doing things.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, a participatory approach, and sustainable development.
• Planning and management skills.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in teaching primary education.
• Experience in implementing different learning methodologies and development of educational tools and training Curricula.
• Proven track record of collaborating with Government agencies, learning institutions, civil society organizations and private sector stakeholders
• Proven experience in planning and organizing training activities under CBC.
• Experience of working with diverse teams, as well as ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in working with children with special needs, vulnerable children, or children in conflict with the law will be an added advantage.

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Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery a coherent reintegration and mentorship strategy for the RISE project, with consistent work plans.
• Implement the reintegration, TVET and mentorship component of the RISE project with related activities as per project objectives and work plan.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of all activities related to the project component under his/her responsibility.
• Prepare adequate work and implementation plans of the activities, in close coordination with the Reintegration manager
• Develop regular, timely and complete monthly, quarterly, interim, annual, final narrative reports and maintain a high degree of consistency, accuracy, relevance, compliance with donor’s and Government guidelines.
• Ensuring program quality, timely submission of deliverables and compliance with local legislation, Tree of Life and donors’ procedures and contractual requirements.
• Carry out analysis of the local job market after Covid and upgrade of the TVET program plan in the child Justice system.
• Support the organization of trainings and joint development of new TVET curricula as well as best practices in the provision of mentorship to vulnerable children and youth in conflict with the law.
• Support the refurbishment of the TVET in the child Justice system through the identification, procurement and supply of equipment, goods and materials and the activation of new courses.
• Support the development and the implementation of reintegration initiatives with families and within local communities, in line with the organization’s and Government priorities.
• Support the collection and provision of indormation for the drafting of position papers for children reintegration and youth empowerment and share them out with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate reintegration activities through follow-ups in families and communities together with the government officers.
• Provide training, mentorship and professional guidance services to accompany the transition of young people towards independent living.
• Support the preparation of budgets for the reintegration and mentorship component within the RISE project.
• In coordination with other partners, support the education and job placement of vulnerable girls and boys and those in conflict with the law.
• Monitor reintegration processes and procedures: follow-up of monitoring tools/templates to collect information from the beneficiaries, etc.
• Participate in networking and sectorial meetings with other stakeholders active in the field of Education, Child Protection and Youth Empowerment at field level, including the government, CSOs, and any other relevant actor.
• Contribute to the development and the preparation of feasibility studies, assessments, concept papers, project proposal development.
• Develop an assets library, including case studies, good practices in reintegration and alternative family based care and publications of Tree of Life operations.
• Contribute to the review of reintegration and mentorship-related documents, such as manuals, SOPs, Fact sheets, Capability statements, Presentations-Ppt etc.
• Any other duty as required by the supervisor in line with the post and relevant to the achievement of the Tree of Life objectives.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor degree in Social work, Sociology or related discipline from a recognized University.
• Background knowledge on development issues and /or areas related to Care reforms, Child Justice and youth empowerment will be a strong asset.
• Should have Knowledge on case management tools, Through Care Guidelines, AFC SoPs and guidelines, TVET standards, STEM, etc.
• Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on the management decisions.
• Good planning skills, pro-activity, creativity, and ability to meet the established deadlines.
• Good organizational and facilitating skills for the coaching sessions
• Ability to build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Kenya
• Computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc.).
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information in clear, non-specialist language.
• Confident in managing multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated by our vision of creating a world where everyone is an educator, and where Children are the key actors of human and social development, being a faithful reflection of the past, present and future of the growth process.

Other Skills Required

• Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn - open to learning new ways of doing things.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in the youth empowerment sector and reintegration of vulnerable children.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and in the empowerment of vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrated experience in creating linkages with Government agencies, learning institutions, civil society organizations and private sector stakeholders.
• Previous experiences in NGOs and donor-funded programs.
• Experience in planning and organizing mentorship sessions.
• Experience of working in teams, as well as ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills

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Roles and Responsibilities:

The Teaching assistant will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the designing of the course curriculum and negotiating appropriate learning targets to achieve the educational goals.
• Support the planning and implementation of learning activities based on the needs of the group and specific individual needs within the statutory institution.
• Support the main teacher of reference in promoting a safe and supportive learning environment in the statutory institution.
• Facilitating holistic education to promote equality and diversity.
• Modeling professional behavior according to the professional code at all times and ensuring their own professional development.
• Support in motivating learners to develop their abilities and aspirations and assuming collective responsibility for the learner’s success.
• Contributing to teamwork to improve the experience and achievement of learners.
• Guiding learners towards acceptable behavior and encouraging active participation.
• Facilitate training initiatives within the project and ensuring alignment with the education priorities of the organization.
• Support the development and the implementation of education initiatives within local communities, in line with the organization’s priorities and objectives of the government.
• Create and facilitate provision of content for education support online and offline.
• Support in the development of narrative reports, ensuring that all reports are submitted on time and maintain a high degree of consistency, accuracy, and relevance.
• Contribute to the development of education-related documents, such as Fact sheets, Presentations-Ppt etc.
• Any other duty as required by the supervisor in line with the post and relevant to the achievement of the Tree of Life objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• A diploma in Education or Early Childhood Development
• C+ (plus) and above in two subjects of specialization
• Be registered with a professional body where applicable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Classroom management skills: the ability to ensure that learning takes place effectively in a healthy and comfortable learning environment.
• Effective communication skills: ability to give fast, clear, and immediate feedback to learners.
• Effective teaching style incorporating a learner-centered approach.
• Knowledge of competency-based curriculum and emerging trends in education and reforms.
• Availability: Fully accessible in class and outside the classroom.
• Strong rapport with learners and other care givers.
• Ability to show courtesy and appreciation to the learner.
• Ability to accept the different abilities of the learners and be ready to change as the context demands.
• Alternative discipline skills: appropriate modes of correcting learners;
• Time management skills: ensuring various activities are factored into the timetable for a holistic learning process;
• Role model: recognizes their role as a role model for kind human behavior.
• Background knowledge on development issues and/or areas related to child protection, juvenile justice, and education will be a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions, and follow up effectively on management decisions.
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Kenya and East Africa
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.

Other Skills Required

• Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn new ways of doing things.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, a participatory approach, and sustainable development.
• Planning and management skills.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in teaching primary education.
• Experience in implementing different learning methodologies and development of educational tools and training Curriculums
• Experience in working with children with special needs, vulnerable children, or children in conflict with the law will be an added advantage.