Plan International Inclusive Quality Education Technical Lead Jobs in Kenya
About the Role
The Inclusive Quality Education Technical Lead will drive the development of a CO programme on Inclusive Quality Education that is aligned to Plan International Kenya’s Country Strategy and Plan International’s Global purpose. The position holder will drive new program development in Inclusive Quality Education (IQE) by developing sustainable, integrated programming and is accountable to beneficiaries and donors.
S(he) will contribute high-quality technical content to the design of new proposals/ grants, establish partnerships with key players in the IQE Portfolio (including with NGOs, Research Partners, and the Private Sector) and will be the technical lead for national level networking and advocacy on all issues relating to Inclusive Quality Education/Learning.
The position holder will maintain high level engagement with government and other actors to drive policy reforms, influencing the agenda as need be and to position PIK in the IQE ecoo-system. The position holder will drive program development through new business acquisition by actively participating in resource mobilization efforts to deliver on Plan Kenya’s bold ambitions for girls and youth in Kenya.
Accountabilities and Main Work Activities
Strategic Development of IQE programme:
Lead in design of the IQE programme for Plan International Kenya as prioritized in the Country Strategic Plan;
Develop all components of the IQE programme to be aligned with government and donor priorities, as well as the priorities of the children and communities where Plan International Kenya works;
Identify key implementing and strategic partners working in the field of IQE with whom Plan International Kenya can work with to develop proposals, bid for donor funding and partners on research, advocacy and influencing work. Design evidence-based Learning/IQE projects which are in line with Plan International Kenya and CS, for grant funded and sponsorship programmes;
Document key methodologies used by Plan International in the Education Sector and advise on how these can be adapted for Kenya.
Seek out innovations that can be used in the IQE space, including the use of ICT4D;
Work closely with the MER Manager to ensure that all project plans are complete with outcome level monitoring and evaluation plans;
Continuously learn from implementation to feed into further strategy development, documenting learnings for both internal and external use;
Develop programme strategies through participatory processes, including in liaison with other Thematic Leads so that integrated programming can be achieved.
Business Development:
Develop high-quality technical content for concept notes and proposals for donor-funded projects
Assumes shared accountability for resources that are channelled to Plan International by donors.
Map education sector interventions that are appropriate for Kenya, based on broader Plan International methodologies and wider best practice.
Take part in national and regional Education Sector Networks and keep abreast of new opportunities for acquiring donor funding
Established and maintain strong working relationships with bilateral, multilateral and corporate donors in the Education Sector
Hold frequent meetings with potential donors to profile Plan International’s work in the Education Sector and to develop joint strategies
Communicate effectively with national offices, internal and externals donor on all matters relating to IQE
Keep up-to-date with new trends and innovations in the Education Sector.
Incorporate lessons from Plan Kenya’s projects and previous technical experiences in IQE into high quality thought leadership pieces and positioning activities for industry engagement and participation in practitioner networks;
Programme Technical Leadership, Quality and Innovation:
Provide targeted technical assistance to Plan Kenya’s portfolio of education projects , with a focus on programme quality cost effectiveness, building a solid evidence base of what works, as well as driving innovations and moving these to scale;
Support the development of an integrated approach to programming for adolescents and youth, including strengthening capacity of staff implementing child sponsorship projects that have an adolescent development component;
Provide technical assistance to support quality design, implementation, monitoring, learning and evaluation of Inclusive Quality Education programs while providing support to teams on reporting for this strategic workstream;
Strengthen the capacity of program implementation teams and partners, through relevant training modules, to develop, mainstream and implement quality and innovative IQE;
In collaboration with Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning team, provide oversight and technical guidance in monitoring and harnessing learning from implementing IQE projects, across the programme areas and keep track of achievement of the intended outcomes;
Provide input into Country Office learning and innovation by supporting the design, testing and evaluation of innovations to advance education for youth, including participating and supporting project/program assessments and evaluations as need be;
Partnerships, networking and influencing
Actively participate in IQE eco-systems with the global hub and regional teams as well as within Kenya’s community of practice;
Participate actively in programme meetings, planning and review activities, providing enhanced insight into child rights programming;
Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Advocacy and Communications or area-based meetings as required;
Participate in any donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required;
Represent Plan Kenya in relevant national technical working groups and networks
Advocate and negotiate with high level technical experts and government officials, parliamentarians and CSOs;
Risk Management & Financial Responsibility
Support the annual planning process to ensure budget are well structured and effectively managed and utilised;
Coordinate and support programme quality and delivery on IQE project audits and adequate application of management response across all impact areas.
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
A Bachelors degree in Education, preferably in primary and/or non-formal education methods.
Minimum 7 years of relevant field-based project management experience;
3 Years in a leadership/managerial role
Excellent relations with the Kenya Ministry of Education and deep understanding of the education sector and related issues
Experience with 2-3 donors implementing IQE programmes
Experience in development IQE programmes and projects, including translating design into solid implementation with sound results;
Experience in planning and facilitating training/workshops on Learning/IQE project design and reviews;
Ability to represent this thematic portfolio at senior levels in the field of IQE;
Experience in writing/ contributing significantly to successful grant proposals;
Fluent written and spoken English language skills required and excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly adapt technical guidance to any given operating environment.
Experience with right-based approaches, working with children and understanding their special needs.
Experience managing staff, including demonstrated experience in staff training, coaching and mentoring.
High computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
Ability to demonstrate values in line with international human rights protocols.
Being a self-starter, capacity to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
Ability to work well in frequently changing contexts
Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
Leadership analysis/coaching skills
Desirable
Master’s degree preferably preferably in social science, Sociology, Development Studies, Gender and Development, International Affairs, Economics or other relevant field.
Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff on inclusive education strategies;
Experience in designing and technical support/management of IQE activities
Demonstrable advocacy experience in national and county level systems and structures.
Solid experiences in resource mobilization with a variety of donors
Languages required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Inclusive Quality Education Technical Lead Jobs in Kenya
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