Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Duties And Responsibilities
Technical Leadership and Management
• Provide leadership in the management and implementation of the Child Learning and HH resilience Technical Program in the National office
• In collaboration with the finance unit, ensure planning and budgeting, project funding, expenditures and process are aligned and operating smoothly.
• Lead the designing and adaptation of Technical Program
• Lead in the setting-up of the technical standards to be adhered to by all implementing staff and partners
• Approve the technical detailed implementation plans
• Prepare and produce technical program reports for dissemination to various stakeholders
• Review and approve all the technical reports prepared from the field
• Work closely with Strategy &P Program Effectiveness unit to develop practical tools in monitoring and evaluation of the Technical Program
• Develop operating business plan for the technical area in collaboration with the other technical managers and departments
• Ensure that advocacy is integrated in the Technical Program;
Monitoring, Accountability and Innovation
• To ensure quality programming, innovative designs, monitoring, evaluation, reflection, learning and reporting of all projects in the Technical program
• Promote research, documentation and scaling up of best practices
• Ensure the development of the TP capacity to focus strategically on initiatives which generate high quality programing leading to measurable and sustainable development
• Ensure proper management and stewardship of donor and organizational resources
• Ensure that findings and recommendations from various accountability mechanisms such as Peer Review, Operational and Finance Audits, Program evaluations, Program Capability Review, are acted upon in a timely and effective manner
• Develop departmental risk register, ensure its implementation to mitigate risks and ensure accountability

Donor Engagement and Fund raising
• In collaboration with RAM, develop and market quality concepts, proposals, partner profiles and capacity statements to increasing funding portfolio for the technical program and related grants
• In coordination with RAM Department develop annual growth plans for the technical program area in line with the NO strategy
• Actively engage in funding negotiations with support offices and coordination with RAM Department and in alignment with Regional Grants Acquisition & Management Strategy & the Regional Working Group Decisions
• Provide advice on donor management (government/private donors and support offices) ensuring proper resolutions
• Provide support to RAM in responding to appropriate request for applications for bilateral and multilateral sources in coordination with relevant SOs and management of grant funded program
• Actively participate in the “Go / No-go” decision making process and ensure that all risks are addressed consistently.

Collaboration and Advocacy
• In coordination with Program Effective and Impact Director and Support Offices, develop and maintain pro-active relationships with bilateral and multilateral representatives in the country.
• Maintain effective communications and pro-active relationships with Support Office partners, including visits by donors.
• In coordination with the Program Effective and Impact Director, develop and maintain good relationships with national government ministries, other NGOs and the development sector in general.
• In coordination with the Senior Management Team ensure implementation of Partnership initiatives, capacity building of national office staff and knowledge sharing within the NO.
• In coordination with the PE&I Director, and program staff, participate in national level coalitions on specific advocacy issues.
• In the spirit of twin citizenship, contribute to knowledge sharing and collaborative learning through internal avenues such annual reflection forum

Team Management
• Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships that support spiritual development of the team.
• In close collaboration with P&C, ensure right program staff are recruited, retained, and provided with intentional opportunities, mentoring and coaching for development.
• Assess and plan for staff capacities/competencies.
• Engage appropriate Subject Matter Experts for identified training gaps
• Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical modules, through trainings, workshops, On the Job Training, technical backstopping etc.
• Staff supervision and guidance to ensure overall quality and comprehensive management of technical program

Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge
• The position holder should have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/food security, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Environment and climate change, Natural resources management or any related field and a Master’s degree in project management, community development, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Environment Agribusiness or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex, international development organization especially in development and Relief Projects. 5 years should have been at a managerial level.
• Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred.
• The position holder must be results oriented and team a player.
• Deep knowledge of WVI working systems, policies and standards will be an advantage
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English;
• Excellent project management skills and a good understanding of the project life cycle – PMD Pro;
• Training or certification in Portfolio and/or Program Management with accredited institutions.
• Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government, UN and INGO officials.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with an empowering and outcome-oriented approach.
• Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• The person must be results oriented, able to handle public relations, able to satisfy donors
• and a team player.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Ability to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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