Jobs at Concern Worldwide

Job Purpose:

• The incumbent will provide technical guidance as well as hands-on support to the Sub County Health Management Team to strengthen their capacity and skills in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition interventions (HINI) through the integrated health systems strengthening approach.

Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation

• Lead County department of health and local partners in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI), IMAM services, MIYCN, IMAM Surge, BFCI, Family MUAC approach and other health and nutrition interventions at the facility and community level.
• In partnership with the Sub-County Health Management Team (SCHMT), develop and implement monthly work plans.
• In close collaboration with line manager, hold monthly meetings with SCHMT to review progress towards monthly outputs and jointly develop action plans.
• While working with the hospital nutritionists and the SCNO, support rural health facilities to establish referral systems and create referral links for access to in-patient and other services beneficial to the program participants not provided by the rural health facilities.
• Support with operationalizing of community units and community mobilization activities; training, community dialogues, routinely engaging community health promoters and community health assistants during monthly review meetings.
• Work closely with County/Sub County Nutrition coordinator to ensure that all health facilities always have adequate supplies of therapeutic commodities.
• In close consultation with line manager, take leadership in implementation of sub county health and nutrition costed work plan.

Programme quality and monitoring

• Participate in coordination of and data collection for, KPC, SMART and coverage surveys to assess the nutrition situation of the target population
• Together with County department of health and other partners involved in delivery of nutrition services in the sub county, conduct joint support supervision visits.
• Work closely with the Project Manager in monitoring the nutrition situation in Concern areas of work by analysing and tracking sub county achievement against project outputs monthly.
• Ensure programme quality control through implementation of monthly and quarterly M&E plans.
• Support the line manager in tracking of monthly and quarterly progress made on the work plan for the sub county health and nutrition activities.

Reporting and documentation

• Support with documentation of the programme implementation process to generate lesson learning as well as case studies.
• Writing of weekly briefs, monthly reports as well as quarterly reports.
• Contribute significantly to the development of regular donor reports.

Representation

• Attend and adequately represent Concern in Sub-county meetings/fora e.g. Sub-county Steering Group (SCSG), Sub-county Nutrition technical forums (SCNTF) among others as may be required;
• Ensuring Concern participates alongside other Civil Society Organizations or takes lead in organising international days

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 in and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measures to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Role Holder Requirements:

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• A Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or in Nursing with solid experience/background in Nutrition. Strong clinical competence and knowledge of maternal and child health will be added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition programming in both a development and emergency context.
• Has KNDI licence or Nursing council practicing licence.
• An understanding of the context, prior experience working and/or living in any of the target counties is highly desirable

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• 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
• Innovative, team player with an ability to work under pressure
• Experience working with and through local partners in ASAL contexts
• Experience and knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at Sub County level
• Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health and nutrition programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
• An understanding of the context, prior experience working and/or living in the County is highly desirable.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies.

Competencies required:

• Good communication skills and can work well with others
• Deliver results
• Leadership skills
• Creative and innovative and open minded to changes
• Provides strategic direction as and when needed
• Excellent communication skills and can work well with others

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Job Purpose:

• The incumbent will provide technical guidance as well as hands-on support to the Sub County Health Management Team to strengthen their capacity and skills in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition interventions (HINI) through the integrated health systems strengthening approach.

Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation

• Lead County department of health and local partners in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI), IMAM services, MIYCN, IMAM Surge, BFCI, Family MUAC approach and other health and nutrition interventions at the facility and community level.
• In partnership with the Sub-County Health Management Team (SCHMT), develop and implement monthly work plans.
• In close collaboration with line manager, hold monthly meetings with SCHMT to review progress towards monthly outputs and jointly develop action plans.
• While working with the hospital nutritionists and the SCNO, support rural health facilities to establish referral systems and create referral links for access to in-patient and other services beneficial to the program participants not provided by the rural health facilities.
• Support with operationalizing of community units and community mobilization activities; training, community dialogues, routinely engaging community health promoters and community health assistants during monthly review meetings.
• Work closely with County/Sub County Nutrition coordinator to ensure that all health facilities always have adequate supplies of therapeutic commodities.
• In close consultation with line manager, take leadership in implementation of sub county health and nutrition costed work plan.

Programme quality and monitoring

• Participate in coordination of and data collection for, KPC, SMART and coverage surveys to assess the nutrition situation of the target population
• Together with County department of health and other partners involved in delivery of nutrition services in the sub county, conduct joint support supervision visits.
• Work closely with the Project Manager in monitoring the nutrition situation in Concern areas of work by analysing and tracking sub county achievement against project outputs monthly.
• Ensure programme quality control through implementation of monthly and quarterly M&E plans.
• Support the line manager in tracking of monthly and quarterly progress made on the work plan for the sub county health and nutrition activities.

Reporting and documentation

• Support with documentation of the programme implementation process to generate lesson learning as well as case studies.
• Writing of weekly briefs, monthly reports as well as quarterly reports.
• Contribute significantly to the development of regular donor reports.

Representation

• Attend and adequately represent Concern in Sub-county meetings/fora e.g. Sub-county Steering Group (SCSG), Sub-county Nutrition technical forums (SCNTF) among others as may be required;
• Ensuring Concern participates alongside other Civil Society Organizations or takes lead in organising international days

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 in and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measures to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Role Holder Requirements:

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• A Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or in Nursing with solid experience/background in Nutrition.
• Strong clinical competence and knowledge of maternal and child health will be added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition programming in both a development and emergency context.
• Has KNDI licence or Nursing council practicing licence.
• An understanding of the context, prior experience working and/or living in any of the target counties is highly desirable

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• 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
• Innovative, team player with an ability to work under pressure
• Experience working with and through local partners in ASAL contexts
• Experience and knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at Sub County level
• Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health and nutrition programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
• An understanding of the context, prior experience working and/or living in the County is highly desirable.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies.

Competencies required:

• Good communication skills and can work well with others
• Deliver results
• Leadership skills
• Creative and innovative and open minded to changes
• Provides strategic direction as and when needed
• Excellent communication skills and can work well with others

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Job Purpose:

• The Area Manager is responsible for leading Concern’s projects in Marsabit County.
• This responsibility covers ensuring programme technical quality and delivery including coordination, programme planning and overseeing the day-to-day program implementation, management of field staff and supporting the operational functions (human resources, logistics, finance & administration, staff safety and security).
• In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Area Manager will work closely with the Programme Coordinator (PC) and Programme Director (PD) to ensure that the programmes are carried out in line with Concern’s policies and procedures.
• The Area Manager serves as Concern’s senior representative at the County level, providing leadership in external engagement and coordination with key stakeholders. Working in close partnership with the Programme Coordinator and Programme Director, the Area Manager contributes to strategic planning, monitors programme performance, and identifies opportunities for scale-up or adaptation in response to emerging needs and contextual changes while providing technical support towards quality and timely implementation of programs. S/he will be responsible for developing the quarterly work plans, strengthening the capacity of the officers (Health and Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Education) and leading the monitoring and documentation of all projects in the county.

Responsibilities:

Programme Cycle Management

• Provide leadership in implementation of the programs in Marsabit County ensuring projects are executed in line with relevant strategies and donor guidelines. This also includes holding projects inception and planning meeting with County teams for effective implementation.
• Prepare and implement County specific program annual and quarterly implementation costed workplans that correspond to the approved donor proposals and budgets and update these on a timely basis.
• Prepare and share recruitment and procurement plans with HR and Logistics colleagues, and update these on a timely basis.
• Work closely with other Concern program teams, and implementing partners to foster layering, sequencing and integration of various interventions towards desired outcomes.
• Liaise with relevant County department structures including County and Sub-county Health Management Teams (C/SCHMT), water department to initiate program activities in line with the relevant program documents to ensure all planned activities are completed within set timelines and program commitments
• Support cross-sectoral periodic programme reviews to assess programme progress, capture lessons learnt and adapt programme strategies as necessary in accordance with Concern’s results-based management principles. Ensure mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues/approaches throughout the programme cycle including Accountability to Affected Population, Gender, Protection, Conflict Sensitivity and do no harm philosophy.
• Ensure the local authorities, and communities are meaningfully engaged in programme development in line with the Core Humanitarian Standards initiative and best practices.
• In collaboration with program Technical Advisors, develop, continuously review and adapt implementation strategies for various program approaches such as Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) Community Health Strategy, Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN), Family MUAC etc.
• Working closely with the Programme Coordinators, Technical Advisors and County based project team, ensure program adaptation to the prevailing contextual changes to ensure relevance to the local needs.
• Work effectively with the support functions (operations and finance) to ensure that the programme, finance, HR and logistics needs are planned and met.

Team Management

• Line manages direct reports, contributing to their capacity building and career development through technical support and on-the-job training and coaching, including a thorough induction at the start of their contract.
• Provide technical mentorship to the officers(s) and including identification of capacity gaps and support in addressing them for effective implementation of the County program.
• Ensure that all department positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands outcomes which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work.
• Develop, monitor and review performance development plans of all the staff reporting to him/her and hold staff accountable to meet their success criteria; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance.
• Make recommendations on core staffing needs and training/capacity building needs for Marsabit programmes and support in consultation with the PC.
• Ensure that all department staff are aware of and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that work within the team(s) is planned and organized in a way which will meet the organization’s needs in the most cost-effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently.

Budget management

• Monitor programme expenditures and budgets and work with Programme Officers and the PC to ensure optimal resource utilisation and spending in accordance with Concern's financial procedures and donor requirements.
• Monitor and report delegated program budgets against the costed work plan ensuring 100% completion of planned quarterly activities with >90% expenditure
• Review monthly management account reports from Finance to ensure that expenditure is being accurately recorded and to avoid any under- or over-spends
• Ensure all expenditure is authorized and spent in accordance with Concern’s internal procedures.
• Ensure the allocated budget is utilized effectively, and any necessary adjustments are requested in a timely manner.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Develop a comprehensive detailed implementation plan for the project, oversee its implementation and undertake regular review and update on the progress.
• Initiate programme activities on time to deliver planned outputs within agreed timelines and commitments.
• Proactively provide capacity support in all the program evaluation exercises such as program participants registration, baseline/midline and end line surveys, post distribution monitoring exercise etc.
• Spend at least 50% of time visiting project sites with field visit reports prepared at the end of every monitoring trip.
• Participation in relevant monthly and quarterly review meetings and organizing similar progress review meetings at County level.
• Organizing and participating in field visits by donors and other technical support staff.
• Lead documentation of Marsabit programming through development of success stories and program briefs

Reporting and Donor Compliance

• Support the timely submission of internal monthly and donor reports as per the grants/funding tracker
• Work with the Program Director and Program Coordinator to ensure the timely and high-quality development of programme proposals and concept notes for donors and other interested parties

Representation & Networking

• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with relevant County departments including health and Water departments, other actors (other NGOs, UN agencies, private sector etc) and community structures for effective coordination
• Participate regularly in County Steering Group; County Nutrition Technical Forums, Health, WASH and other relevant sectoral working groups; and, other relevant coordination meetings.

Local Partner Management

• Provide overall oversight and support to local partner, ensuring quality implementation of project activities in line with Concern’s programme standards, donor requirements, partnership agreements, and approved workplans and budgets.
• Lead partner capacity strengthening efforts through regular coaching, mentoring, joint planning, monitoring visits, and training, with a focus on programme quality, financial management, safeguarding, accountability, compliance, and organizational development.
• Coordinate performance monitoring and partnership reviews, ensuring timely identification and management of implementation risks, tracking of agreed actions, and continuous improvement in partner delivery and accountability.
• Strengthen collaboration and communication with local partners and relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective participation in county coordination structures, joint learning, documentation of lessons learned, and integration of partner contributions into programme reporting, planning, and strategic engagement.

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, program participants, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Working closely with Concern CRM and accountability officer, support in addressing all the complaints, response and feedback issues related to the program.
• Actively participate in collective exercises such as preparation or updates of Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) plan, Security Management Plan (SMP) and other Concern initiatives.
• Ensure the highest standards of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing within and outside the organisation.
• Contribute to security assessments for the County, monitoring and providing and/or advising security situation in the County and reporting of all security incidents on the Security Incident Reporting Tool (SIRT)
• Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).
• Complying with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
• All managers are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, demonstrating leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and role modelling a positive safeguarding ethos.
• Managing administrative aspect such as office, vehicles and stores for smooth running of the office
• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the line manager.

Role Holder Requirements:

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Social Sciences or any other relevant field.
• At least five (5) years’ experience implementing multi-sectoral projects with Health, Nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, community empowerment, Climatic resilience themes.
• At least 3 years’ experience in program management including donor budget management.
• Demonstrable experience in Health system strengthening approaches including working with both county and national government good understanding of humanitarian and emergency response and development programming
• Experience working with and through local partners
• Proven previous experience working in the ASAL counties with good understanding of the context.
• Good understanding of cross cutting issues- Gender, Equality, Conflict and Peace, Protection, Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, etc. and how to integrate them into WASH and nutrition programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse team of staff teams.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Energy to work long hours and be out in the field all day
• Analytical Skills - critical thinking & Data analysis.
• In-depth understanding of procedures with strong technical knowledge.
• Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
• Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
• Strong planning, leadership and management skills

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Job Purpose:

• The principal objective of the WASH Officer is to support implementation of WASH activities at the field level.
• The role involves coordinating partners and providing technical support to Concern and partner staff working on WASH activities to ensure they develop, deliver, and monitor all WASH activities in line with the proposals and ensure implementation is compliant with both Concern and Donor policies and procedures and in line with international standards.
• The WASH Officer will also be responsible for the successful delivery of all the outputs of WASH in the programme in his or her area as specified in the project documents. S/he will ensure integration with other sectors like Health and Nutrition happens at activity implementation level and cross cutting issues are mainstreamed and integrated.

Responsibilities:

To coordinate implementation of all WASH related activities in the programme area within agreed plans, budgets, and timeframe and donor guidelines by:

• Ensuring all the software component (hygiene promotion activities, water transportation & storage facilities distribution etc.) are implemented as per the signed project agreement and the sphere standards.
• Preparing project documentation including bills of quantities, detailed implementation work plans for planned activities, procurement plans and supplies requests for materials
• Coordinating community mobilization and sensitization activities.
• Taking lead in formation and training of water and sanitation committees for specific water / sanitation facilities to be developed
• Ensuring cross cutting issues are considered during tactical planning of WASH activities and are implemented with the participation of communities.
• Promoting effective integration of Health and Nutrition activities at community level placing programme beneficiaries at the heart of Concern programmes

To carry out accurate and timely assessments and tests to ensure the project is in line towards expected results by:

• Liaising with all stake holders in conducting periodic operation and maintenance assessments of water and sanitation facilities to ensure functionality and usefulness of the facilities.
• Soliciting innovative ideas of implementing sustainable and appropriate safe water and sanitation solutions.
• Discussing with the community and local authorities’ ways of improving hygiene and sanitation and making recommendations on innovative ways that beneficiary communities should adopt for improved management and sustainability of community water and sanitation facilities

To ensure the highest standards of progress and impact monitoring to facilitate effective reporting on expected results and learning from the project by:

• Ensuring activities which are implemented by contractors are monitored for quality assurance at each critical moment of the works.
• Regularly visiting the hygiene promotion campaign areas to ensure quality dissemination of hygiene messages in respect to the approved methodology.
• Planning and actively participating in joint monitoring visits with stake holders and partners to improve internal learning from program activities.
• Documenting Impact, Sustainability and best practices for WASH projects in the area for learning, sharing and future replication.
• Providing technical supervision during activity implementation. This includes following up, inspecting and ensuring project materials are delivered, measure to specified deliveries at field level in timely way.

To contribute to the Information documentation and reporting by;

• Preparing end of month narrative progress report for activities undertaken
• Preparing monthly work plans as per the implementation rates
• Preparing monthly Cash projections as per the planned activities
• Filing documents, report records, cash projections and any other useful project related information at field level.

Networking, advocacy and representation by;

• Active engagement in sector issues with stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally. This will include attending relevant meetings and joining relevant networks, giving formal and informal presentation about Concern’s work and always presenting a professional image.
• Coordinating the gathering of information by team members concerning advocacy issues in the locality and region, organising such information into a format appropriate for advocacy purposes.
• Ensuring Concern participates alongside other Civil Society Organizations or takes lead in organising international days like World toilet day, world handwashing day, World Water Day

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 in and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):
• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, commissioning, handover and monitoring).
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed.
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities.

Role Holder Requirements:

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Educational level required: Degree in any of the following - Public Health Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydro Geology or Building Construction engineering.
• 3 years of experience in Project implementation preferably water and sanitation or/ Public health with an International NGO
• Demonstrated understanding of WASH programming in both urban and rural context.
• Good understanding of WASH technology options for ASAL and urban informal settlements
• Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience working with NGOs in insecure areas and working through and with government systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management.
• Working knowledge of the following technical approaches: CLTS, PHAST, Sanitation marketing and engineering design.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Decision making skills; resourceful and adaptable work approach; creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Practical construction skills and an interest in low cost and local materials and techniques.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian principles.
• Ability to give attention to details.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies.
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian ethics

Competencies:

• Be able to manage self - Awareness of your own abilities and uses abilities to work well with others to achieve your work and Concern’s objectives.
• Proactively and effectively share information with others. Works effectively with others to achieve best results from people and situations.
• Able to deliver commitments; uses appropriate techniques to help achieve agreed objectives
• Be innovative and creative by developing and implementing new ideas for effective and efficient progress towards the agreed objectives.
• Systematically work towards achieving objectives; informed and timely decisions (appropriate to role), to achieve work objectives