Plan Kenya Country Director


Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, with high-quality programs that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviors reflect the corporate values.
The Country Director (CD) leads the Country Office which is part of a regional network of country offices supervised by a Regional Office. S/he is responsible for the leadership of the country team and the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of all work that takes place in Plan Kenya. S/he also leads the implementation and regular renewal of the Country Strategic Plan which is aligned with the Global Strategy and designed to be effective in the local context using Plan´s approach called Child Centered Community Development (CCCD).
The latest Country Strategic Plan for Kenya has been approved for the period 2011-2015. Currently the country program reaches an estimated 1,000,000 children in 8 program areas. It has an annual turnover of US$ 20,000,000, a team of 315 staff, a case load of 68,164 sponsored children and a portfolio of 24 grants.
Dimensions of the Role: •Legal representation of Plan in Kenya, •Accountable for the operations and results of Plan in Kenya, risk management and response •Proper disbursement of all available project funds •Income growth to meet impact targets set in the Country Strategic Plan and annual Resource Mobilization Plans. •Technical quality of project delivery •Team leadership/management •Reporting quarterly on progress against agreed KPIs
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position: 1.Plan’s work will be based on an excellent analysis of the needs of the most vulnerable children in the country and the subsequent key decisions strategic choices of programming interventions. 2.Plan’s work will be delivered in a cost-effective and efficient way through a highly effective team, reflecting Plan’s values, skilled in their area of expertise and compliant with the expectations as well as the policies and procedures established by Plan 3.Plan in Kenya has adequate Disaster Risk Management capacities in place and will be ready to respond to emergency situation that affect children´s rights. 4.Plan’s work will be well-funded, raising and using resources that make measurable impact on children’s lives 5.Plan will be a credible and legitimate national actor, accountable to beneficiaries and other stakeholders inside and outside of the country, and an influential organisation promoting the rights and needs of highly vulnerable children in Kenya.
6.Key achievements, program learning and technical know-how of Plan Kenya will be shared with fellow Country Offices with the aim of improving program quality and operational efficiency throughout the region and the organization as a whole.
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives Knowledge •Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development, particularly around child rights. •Practical knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management •Practical knowledge of programming for development and emergency response •Fluency in English and one other of the Plan languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese), oral and written. •Knowledge of Kenya, the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country or SADEC region as well as the political, social and economic opportunities for development are an advantage •Knowledge of sponsorship and/or grant funded programming an advantage
Leadership Skills and Behaviours demonstrated from experience •Striving for high performance •Strategic thinking and innovation •Decision making and risk management •Influencing and Communications: •Building effective teams and partnerships •Developing people •Self awareness and resilience
This role is a 5 year fixed term contract reporting to the Regional Director Salary: US$60,000 to $70,000 depending experience plus full expat benefits. This is an accompanied position and a full relocation package will be available.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
How to apply: 
Please apply through our website http://plan-international.org/about-plan/jobs.
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