Plan International Kenya Vacancies

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach. Plan Kenya has the following vacancies:

ACCOUNTANT – Based in Bondo Program Unit The successful candidate will be required to implement the corporate financial systems and capacity development of CBO/partners in financial accounting. He/She will liaise with the relevant Country Office staff and the community to facilitate required processes. The incumbent will report to the Senior Accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •Review all financial commitments against budgets and in compliance with Plan policies and procedures. •Processing of all financial transactions in the General Ledger •Preparation of financial reports. •Provide accurate and timely preparation of reconciliation for cash, payroll, receivables and payables accounts. •Enhance financial capacity of CBO/Partners working with Plan. •Maintain and manage all financial documents. •Verify and report physical existence of assets

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS •CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting •At least 3 years accounting experience – preferably in an NGO •Well versed in computerised accounting applications •Ability to work and fit within a team environment •Acts with high degree of integrity and professionalism •Good communication and facilitation skills •Strong planning, organisational and analytical skills

PROGRAM COORDINATOR (2 positions) - Based in Homabay and Kilifi respectively

•Program Coordinator - Livelihood

•Program Coordinator - Governance (1 year renewable contract).

The incumbents will report to the Program Unit Manager. The job holders will be responsible for designing and managing implementation of PU programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure well managed budget Ensure well managed corporate systems e.g. PPM Ensure sufficient resources/grants raised in line with Program Unit Long Term Plans (PULTPs) Ensure effectively managed grants Produce quality, accurate and timely program documents Ensure well managed Program Outlines (POs) Produce timely and accurate grant-related reports Conduct interim and annual team performance evaluations Ensure well managed and high performing team Plan’s active participation in sector specific forums to engage with partners and other stakeholders for effective program implementation

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: •At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences •3 years hands on experience in similar position in an NGO set-up •Experience in rights based programming •Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking •Understanding of RBA to development and participatory approaches •Good facilitation and negotiation •Strong planning and organisational skills •Excellent grasp of programming concepts •Strong management skills •Good Administrative and communication skills •Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting

PROJECT OFFICER (2 positions) – Based in Homabay and Machakos respectively

•Project Officer, Livelihood ;

•Project Officer, Governance

This job reports to the Program Coordinator. The job holder will be responsible for implementing Child Centered Community Development strategies in line with the Program Unit Long Term Plans Strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  timely and quality project implementation Ensure quality project reports and photos for the sponsorship products Provide capacity building as defined by the project Deliver quality, timely and accurate Project documents including Project Outlines, Project Completion Reports and manage the projects effectively using Plan program monitoring module. (PPM) Ensure availability of accurate and timely program management information using the corporate systems (PPM). Ensure enhanced capacity of children, communities and partners to take up active participation in program delivery and ownership of community development initiatives within the program unit. Provide good linkages and relations between communities and key partners within the program unit. Ensure strengthened CBO capacity in development and resource mobilization Facilitate participation of children and youth in program forums Provide timely accurate and comprehensive project closure reports and project output delivery

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: •Degree in Social Sciences, Development Science or other related field •At least 2 years experience in an NGO at community level •Understanding of rights based approach to development and participatory development •Good communication skills •Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment •Ability to work with communities at all levels •Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili.
•Team building and motivational skills •Strong facilitating and influencing skills

PROJECT OFFICER, HEALTH (1 year renewable contract) – Based in Homabay This job reports to the Program Coordinator. The job holder will be responsible for implementing Child Centered Community Development strategies in line with the Program Unit Long Term Plans Strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: timely and quality project implementation Ensure quality project reports and photos for the sponsorship products Provide capacity building as defined by the project Deliver quality, timely and accurate Project documents including Project Outlines, Project Completion Reports and manage the projects effectively using Plan program monitoring module. (PPM) Ensure availability of accurate and timely program management information using the corporate systems (PPM). Ensure enhanced capacity of children, communities and partners to take up active participation in program delivery and ownership of community development initiatives within the program unit. Provide good linkages and relations between communities and key partners within the program unit. Ensure strengthened CBO capacity in development and resource mobilization Facilitate participation of children and youth in program forums Provide timely accurate and comprehensive project closure reports and project output delivery

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: •Degree in Social Sciences or Public Health •Experience in Public Health will be an added advantage •At least 2 years experience in an NGO at community level •Understanding of rights based approach to development and participatory development •Good communication skills •Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment •Ability to work with communities at all levels •Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili.
•Team building and motivational skills •Strong facilitating and influencing skills

MONITORING & EVALUATION COORDINATOR (2 positions) Based in the Country Office and Bondo Program Unit

The incumbent will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Program Unit (PU) in program/project planning, information gathering and synthesis, reflection and reporting processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •Facilitate development of PU’s participatory monitoring and evaluation systems. •Support operationalization of programs / projects at PU level. •Train staff and communities in basic M&E processes (gathering data analyse and decision making). •Institutionalisation of corporate monitoring and evaluation tools at PU level. Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results. Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes. Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis. Participate in development of yearly program budgets and project operational plans. Facilitate the establishment, maintenance and usage of resource databank at Community Based Organization level. Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination systems for evaluation and other special studies. Facilitate CBO capacity enhancement. Enhance children participation in planning, program design, monitoring and evaluation. Participate in program development

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • A Bachelors Degree in Development Studies or equivalent from a recognized university •At least 3 years practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation •Experience in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation processes •Proven understanding of programming concepts and Human Rights Approaches to Development •Demonstrated skills computer skills and use of statistical packages(SPSS, EPI info) •Analytical, negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills •Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and communities at all levels. •Innovative and independent thinker. Plan Kenya is committed to the rights and well-being of children including their protection. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org, to be received by latest 19th August 2011. Your email (OR ENVELOPE) should bear the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org. We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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