ChildFund International exists to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable
children have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders
who bring lasting and positive change in their communities.
ChildFund promotes societies whose individuals and institutions
participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of
children.
ChildFund Kenya intends to recruit for the following positions for a
forthcoming Orphans and Vulnerable Children program in one or two
regions in Kenya
1. Economic Strengthening Technical Director
1 Post
Duties / Responsibilities
The proposed Economic Strengthening Technical Director will have
responsibility for all activities associated with improving the economic
stability of households caring for OVC.
The position will be reporting to the Chief of Party (CoP).
Requirements / Qualifications
Master’s Degree or higher in social sciences or social work, or a closely related field is required.
Demonstrated experience to develop strong partnerships
(sub-recipients, government agencies, international and local NGOs, and
community organizations) necessary to deliver sustainable, responsive
and legitimate Economic Strengthening interventions, which interventions
contribute to strengthening an enabling environment that reduces risks
of vulnerability and provides children with opportunities to develop and
thrive.
S/he must have at least three years of experience designing,
implementing and Managing household economic strengthening initiatives
in/for developing countries.
Experience in leveraging private public partnerships is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English are also required.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders,
such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and
international staff.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience with USAID-funded projects in a senior technical position
Three years of experience living or working in Kenya is required
2. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director
1 Post
Duties / Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director will lead all
monitoring and evaluation and research activities for the anticipated
Orphans and Vulnerable Children program in Kenya.
The M&E Director will provide day-to-day management of the program’s
monitoring and evaluation and research activities working with the
program staff, external consultants, implementing partners and key
stakeholders.
The M&E Director will report directly to the project Chief of Party (COP).
The position will be reporting to the Chief of Party (CoP).
Requirements / Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Monitoring and Evaluation,
Public Health, Health Management, Sociology, International Affairs,
Public Policy, Public Administration, Biostatistics, Statistics/Social
Research and/or in a related field.
5+ years of experience in design and management of Monitoring
and Evaluation and Research programs, preferably with respect to child
welfare and protection systems strengthening, capacity building,
economic strengthening, and service delivery;
Expertise in M&E-related activities such as statistical
analysis, impact evaluation, performance evaluations, instrument design
and management, and M&E training;
Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English;
Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications;
Demonstrated experience in using SPSS, STATA and/or other
analytical software packages including qualitative analytical software
packages such as Atlas.ti or NVivo;
Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative
evaluation design, implementation and analytical techniques for
development programs;
Demonstrated success in design, development and implementation
of complex M&E database systems and selection of appropriate
solutions/ technologies that are adapted to local context;
Experience working with USAID and USAID Evaluation Policy, preferred;
3. Finance and Operations Director
1 Post
Duties / Responsibilities
The proposed Finance and Operations Director will oversee
all financial and operational matters within the proposed project,
including managing financial systems, generating financial reports,
tracking expenses, administering sub-awards, managing finance and
operational issues and staff at headquarters and supporting staff in
county offices.
The position will be reporting to the Chief of Party (CoP).
Requirements / Qualifications
Master’s Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business management or a related field is required.
Professional qualification CPA (K) or equivalent is a must.
S/he must have at least three years of experience managing the
finances and operations of a large complex project involving multiple
partners.
At least two years administering sub-grants under the proposed project
The candidate must have strong demonstrated leadership
qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and
experience, and strong Interpersonal, writing and oral presentation
skills.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience with USAID-funded projects in a senior position is required
Two years of experience living or working in Kenya is required
4. Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP)
1 Post
Duties/Responsibilities
The proposed DCoP will be responsible for technical leadership of the
program and manage a team of senior staff and sub partners and ensure
quality, timeliness, and Efficiency of all products and activities
generated under the project.
The DCoP will be expected to work closely with the United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) in Kenya, the Government of Kenya
at National and Devolved levels, and other stakeholders.
The position will be reporting to the Chief of Party (CoP).
Requirements / Qualifications
Master’s Degree or higher in international development, social sciences, public Health or a closely related field is required.
The DCoP must be experienced in addressing the challenges
faced by children affected by HIV or otherwise living in adverse
circumstances, as demonstrated by at least five years of experience
designing, implementing and managing large, complex projects involving
multiple partners, in/for developing countries.
Experience Living and working in Kenya is required.
Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems
strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening, service
delivery, quality improvement or policy development is required.
Experience with programming to address gender concerns and programming for very young children and adolescents/ youth required.
Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English are also required.
5 years Management experience implementing USG programs required
All offers of employment are made contingent upon ChildFund winning the
anticipated Grant and the successful completion of all applicable
background and reference checks.
ChildFund International is committed to the protection of children and
does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with
children.
All applications should be sent to hr@kenya.childfund.org
The application deadline date is October 10, 2014
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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