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ChildFund protects children’s well-being by strengthening relationships among children, parents, community members, local organizations, teachers and schools, governments and others. Together, we improve children’s lives - at every age, from infancy to young adulthood - with better nutrition, health, safety, education and skills so it’s pos...
JOB DESCRIPTION
Div/Dept: Global Operations
Location: Country Office
Reporting Relationship: Sponsorship Manager
summary
The position is responsible for providing technical and administrative support for sponsorship in support of its goals and objectives, providing a transformative giving experience for donors and a positive sponsorship experience for children. He/she ensures that the sponsorship systems and processes are managed according to policies and standards and that sponsorship database information is accurate, up-to-date, and utilized for management decision making. Supports in the compliance by partners in time and content of sponsorship correspondence, communications, and products is of prime importance. Also critical to the position is the capability to generate in the internal process of the CO all the required sponsorship communications for the appropriate stakeholders. Works to develop in others the capacities and accountability for the delivery of sponsorship requirements and seeks to integrate actions and plans with program strategies.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Sponsorship Compliance Responsible for Day-to-day management of high quality and timely process flow of child inventory and sponsor/child correspondence to ensure that all sponsorship materials are satisfactorily processed and responded to within the content and time standards, and ensure fast, efficient and comprehensive action on requests for information. Proactively identifies process gaps; Proposes process improvements, develops testing, and works within the office and with partners to identify best practices for addressing these gaps.
Sponsorship System Administration Ensure that the sponsorship system (Salesforce) is maintained and operated according to the organization’s prescribed quality standards. Develops and correctly uses reports from the sponsorship system and database, and analyzes sponsorship information, interpret trends and generates insights and observations for management decision and action, including recommendations to improve efficiency and quality.
Performance Management (M&E) Provides support/analysis on sponsorship performance information for program and management action and decision making. Participates in key activities/events; sponsorship related processes and events to review the quality of sponsorship monitoring and reporting systems, tools; practices and processes. Coordination is also achieved for implementation of M&E level 1 and 2 exercises to contribute to continuous sponsorship awareness on the well-being and rights of enrolled children and promote greater program integration efforts.
Technical Support Assures that partners receive effective guidance and orientation on technical aspects of sponsorship such as enrolment management, new pilot initiatives, awareness raising methodologies for families, and the overall sponsorship management of correspondence and communication processes and cycles etc. Responsible for the dissemination of best practices across partners.
Capacity Building Improves the awareness and knowledge of staff in sponsorship matters to assure that CO is adequately supporting our donor engagement strategy. Works to improve the competencies of partners to develop and implement a meaningful sponsorship approach which is of value for families and children and responsive to donor perspectives.
Coordination and integration Coordinates with other CO function areas in order to maximize sponsorship collaboration efforts in the field and in the CO itself with the purpose of implementing an effective use of time and effort that is dedicated to sponsorship tasks and activities as well as its integration with program initiatives. Manage and coordinate sponsor visits to include itinerary preparation, logistics, supervision and development of sponsor visit report.
Child Safeguarding; Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Education
Technical degree or similar in international development, child development or related field and/or equivalent relevant work experience
ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
ChildFund is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background and reference checks. The position is open to Kenya citizens. Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Reporting Relationship: Country Office Program and Sponsorship Director
summary
The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Specialist will be responsible for providing technical leadership in all agriculture, food security, and livelihoods (FSL) programs in ChildFund Kenya. S/He will be responsible for translating all FSL related strategic priorities in the Country Strategic Plan into implementable actions and interventions. The holder of the position will lead the design and development of FSL programs and projects, identifying new business opportunities, and engaging with current and new donors regarding FSL activities. S/he will ensure that FSL programs implemented either directly or through local partners are of the highest technical quality through provision of regular technical oversight and support, program monitoring and reporting.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Program Leadership and Direction
2. Program Management
3. Program Design and Development
4. Program Representation
5. Child Safeguarding:
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
Experience in managing and implementing cash transfers, voluntary Saving and Loan Schemes and understanding of FSL in emergency contexts;
English proficiency
Support
The FSL Specialist can draw on the support of Country Office team members in the development of his/her responsibilities. Preferably these Country Office team members provide input into recruitment, performance planning and evaluation. The primary Country Office members for this position will be:
ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
ChildFund is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background and reference checks. The position is open to Kenya citizens. Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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