Fred Hollows Project Assistant Jobs in Kenya
Purpose of the role:
The Project Assistant will be accountable for supporting the project team in the coordination and implementation of the approved project activities, working with partners at the county level in Kenya to ensure the achievement of timely and efficient high-quality deliverables in line with agreed project guidelines and objectives.
The Integrated Cataract project aims to strengthen capacity of county health systems to ensure eye healthcare is accessible to everyone, including marginalised communities, women, and girls. This project is anchored within a health system strengthening approach and it is designed to integrate eye health within the Universal Health Coverage Framework.
The Project Assistant will own the outcomes of:
Support the implementation of approved Projects in accordance with agreed Project Implementation Plans, work plans and annual budgets.
Support the Program Manager in ensuring that program activities are timely planned, implemented, monitored and reported through submission of timely quality quarterly reports. Advise on any developments that might necessitate deviation from planned activities and ensure that the Program Manager and relevant team members are made aware of relevant meetings, forums etc. taking place in the counties.
Identify and build partners’ capacity and support partners with timely mobilization of services to initiate and complete activities.
Work with the Program Manager, Program coordinators and Project officers to ensure equity in access to eye health services.
Support Partners prepare annual financial budgets, plan and monitor monthly/quarterly expenditure against output and budget targets and ensure submission of timely accurate monthly and quarterly financial returns; and utilization of project assets and resources as per The Fred Hollows Foundation’s policy.
Support the Program Manager in organizing and monitoring The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya (FHFK) and other joint engagements with the County health teams, relevant County departments and other partners.
Support FHFK communication and fundraising initiatives through identification and sharing of innovative ideas and compelling beneficiary stories and case studies. Ensure branding per FHF guidelines.
Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
Our Capabilities:
As a member of The Foundation family, you
will:
Live by the values of The Foundation and
support The Foundation’s culture, performance and brand.
Adhere to all The Foundation’s policies and procedures.
Strengthen the health, safety and well-being of all/look out for the well-being.
Lead, collaborate and contribute in all interactions.
Essential Experience:
Minimum of 2 years working experience with a
reputable NGO.
Knowledge of project design, project management,
budget development and monitoring.
Hands-on experience in project implementation
and working through partners and proven ability to
influence and work with partners/stakeholders for
expected project results.
Knowledge of health and development issues in
Kenya.
Experience in health advocacy and partner
capacity development.
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a wide variety of relationships utilizing collaborative consultation, communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills, demonstrates resilience and initiative when faced with challenges.
Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and juggle several priority tasks.
Good presentation skills (both written and oral) and ability to communicate technical materials to a mix of audiences and for differing purposes using print, electronic, and presentation media.
Desirable Experience:
Adequate knowledge and experience in advocacy,
capacity development and Healthy ageing working
through community-based associations.
Ability to support the development of skills and
capacity including training initiatives.
An energetic self-starter with resilience, pace, interpersonal flexibility and comfort with ambiguity to succeed within the evolving and sometimes demanding contexts.
Must be able to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in cross cultural / mixed language environments.
Financial Management skills especially development & management of budgets and budget reports.
High sense of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
Other project management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and juggle several tasks at the same time.
Good report writing and documentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant
field (Social Sciences/Public Health/Community
Development).
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Fred Hollows Project Assistant Jobs in Kenya
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