World Vision International NGO Project Manager: KOICA SEED Project Jobs in Kenya
Key Responsibilities:
Technical and Strategic leadership and management
Responsible for the in the coordination and implementation of all the climate change, environmental and livelihoods activities of the SEED project.
Ensure that the project deliverables are achieved effectively and timely as per the proposal/work plan and meeting donor expectation and regularly review project status
Ensure that project initiatives meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the KOICA and WV (Kenya and Korea and other relevant partnership and international standards and guidelines;
Provide effective, innovative and strategic leadership and direction to the Project staff from WV Kenya and other stakeholders within the project.
Develop appropriate implementation strategies for the Project as per approved PDD and budgets through quarterly, monthly and weekly activity work plans (4D Matrices) and budgets
Ensure focused quality, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project’s interventions on increased agricultural production, economic development, livelihood development, sustainable Local Value Chain Development, WASH environmental conservation and climate change adaptation activities.
Engage with and manage relationships between Partners, and act as the main link between the project and World Vision Korea.
Ensure integration of the grant with the Area Programme’s and Technical Programmes’ objectives and Child Well- being outcomes in-line with the WVK Strategic priorities.
Quality Assurance – Implementation, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government & WV KOREA regulations and other agreed standards.
Develop, with support of WVK project staff a detailed plan that will support delivery of the project objectives throughout the project period appreciating the unique context.
Ensure timely and effective implementation of all project interventions as well as the successful achievement of proposed outcomes and intended impacts
Ensure timely and appropriate utilization of the budgeted project resources in full adherence to the donor set standards.
Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the MEAL Officer.
Organize annual review meetings for planning and monitoring of project activities.
Ensure that an effective and participatory and effective M&E system is established in a decentralized manner including horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
In Liaison with project Accountant, track project implementation expenditure levels, manage work plans and budgets to ensure Project expenditure remains within acceptable levels
Ensure that the project achieves acceptable financial and operational audit results by implementing activities in accordance with established norm and policies whilst maintaining acceptable audit rating
Proactively enforce controls and checks as well as ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings and take the needed measures to prevent future recurrence.
Ensure timely baseline survey of the Project and dissemination of findings to all partners including GoK while ensuring streamlining implementation in respect to the outcomes of the survey.
Support the project officers to set up and maintain effective complaints and feedback mechanisms to ensure that beneficiary concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Ensure submission of timely and quality periodic (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports) to the Cluster Manager, Project Director and Technical team at the National Office and WV KOREA.
Capacity Building
Identification and sharing of capacity building gaps among project staff, communities and other relevant stakeholders.
Support Capacity Building Programme of the project team
Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower Project teams within WVK
Lead in the capacity building initiatives for staff and communities to enable them effectively advocate for and implement project interventions.
Partnership, Coordination and Networking
Strengthen networking with relevant government departments especially Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries & Cooperative Development, Water and Irrigation, Environment, Forestry and Natural Resources, and any other relevant line ministries to lobby for their active participation in building relevant structures for sustainability.
Forge partnerships with private partners including formal/microfinance institutions to leverage on technical capacity development for farmers, extension support, inputs, financial services, market access and water services
Organize and convene/chair meetings for joint planning and progress review
Ensure adequate representation with the Government of Kenya officials (National and County), private sector, Civil Society Groups, including Faith-Based Groups.
Ensure active engagement on policy at both the National and County level on issues to do with the Financial inclusion, Sanitation, food and nutrition security, environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
Create good working relations with the County governors/ Executive Committee Members as well as Legislative arm of the County Governments.
Ensure that Project interventions are in synergy with other related Programs within the County for sustainability.
Organize integrated review meetings for WVK staff and the donor.
Knowledge/ Qualifications for the Role
Bachelor’s degree Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Project Management, or equivalent. Experience in climate change programming will be an added advantage.
A postgraduate training in project management, monitoring & evaluation, Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or related field will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in humanitarian and development agency 3 of which must be in leadership, Project management and integrated livelihood and development projects.
Must be results orientated leader with performance-based management knowledge who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
Excellent conflict management skills, strong team player., with ample experience in capacity building, public relations, and good coordination skills
Experience supporting strategic programme development including successful proposal development for humanitarian donors
Strong evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills
Budgetary and financial management skills
Highly flexible and organized, able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and willing to take on new tasks on an ad hoc basis
Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment while adhering to deadlines.
Highly flexible and organized, able to coordinate government and private sector players for effective support and implementation of program interventions
Ability to design and conduct assessments, surveys, and information management
Experience in working with partnerships, including county governments, civil society, donors and local community’s structures;
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication and presentation skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO Project Manager: KOICA SEED Project Jobs in Kenya
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