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OVERALL DESCRIPTION
General Description of Programme:
In 1992, GOAL established an office
in Nairobi. Since then GOAL has provided assistance to those
who are living and working in the slums of Nairobi. In 1996,
GOAL began implementing programmes in the city targeting street
children and providing basic services to families living in
poverty in the slums. It is estimated that there are 135,000
street children in Nairobi, the capital city.
- GOAL Kenya operates a development
programme in Nairobi through a variety of health, HIV and
education initiatives. Its overall objective is to empower
vulnerable children and youth in difficult circumstances
to enjoy their rights and fulfil their potential for sustainable
well-being. GOAL also works with local partners
in the area of urban water and sanitation in Nairobi in
the construction of bio-latrine community centres.
- GOAL Kenya is also implementing
emergency initiatives such as transitional shelter in South
Rift and a food security response in Eastern Province (Diocese
of Kitui).
Background to the role
The development of a programme approach
is central to achieving GOAL’s strategic objectives
and is an integral part of development best practice and international
standards. In addition to this, adopting a ‘Programme
Based Approach’ is central to complying with Irish Aid
MAPS guidelines. According to MAPS, the elements of
a programme include the following;
- Clear organisational policy level
goals and objectives based on a global analysis of the development
context
- Coherent and synergistic strategies
based on organisational policy
- A clear results framework with programme-level
objectives, indicators and baselines
- Strategic partnerships with actors
committed to common goals
- Institutional capacity building
to strengthen partners and interventions
- Relationships with a wide range
of institutional actors
- Mechanisms to create vertical and
horizontal linkages between partners for lesson-learning
and alliance-building towards meeting programme objectives
- Capacity to adapt overall programme
level strategies to a country or regional context
- Demonstrated linkages between country-level
strategic objectives and overall programme-level objectives
- Linkages to policy and the wider
institutional environment (e.g. poverty reduction strategy
papers) with a view to advocacy for pro-poor outcomes.
It is necessary for GK to move away from a project oriented
approach and adhere to the above requirements
Summary of the Role
The aim of this role is to ensure the
transition from the current ‘projectised’ approach
to a programme approach. This will involve supporting
the integration of the different elements of the current GOAL
Kenya programme to meet the agreed programmatic criteria.
Strategic programme development
- Oversee the completion of the research
set out by GOAL’s CPC and in conjunction with the
ACD facilitate the planning and development of a child protection
and education programme founded on the basis of this research
and ensure that this research informs all areas of GK programming.
- To support the ACD in the review
and implementation of GKs partnership strategy and in conjunction
with the Programme Development Manager (PDM), build the
capacity of GK to support strategic partnerships and the
transition from direct implementation to a model that supports
development of civil society partners.
- In conjunction with the PDM (Hellen
Obongo), ensure that the GK programme is compliant with
key donors (currently MAPS and Global Fund).
- Ensure optimal programme targeting
and evidence-based programming.
- Based on lessons learned in GOAL
Kenya there may be opportunities to support and strengthen
GOAL’s programmatic approach regionally, this role
will require field visits in consultation with GOAL Dublin.
- Assist in the restructuring of the
programme implementation team providing input into job descriptions
of the key specialists required and leading the performance
management process for supervisees.
2. Technical support
- Provide technical support with health,
HIV, child protection & partnerships to technical focal
points and ensure that partners are getting the technical
support that they require from GK.
- Liaise with the GOAL technical team,
including the HIV, Nutrition, Child Protection and Survey
Advisors.
- Along with the ACD and CD identify
any technical gaps on the GK team and facilitate the recruitment
or if possible the training and capacity building of existing
staff to meet the programme’s technical requirements.
3. M&E
Support
- In conjunction with the ACD and
PDM, deliver a comprehensive M&E strategy for GOAL Kenya
and ensure compliance with GOAL Dublin frameworks and donor
guidelines
4. Mainstreaming
- Along with the ACD, PDM and the
relevant personnel, oversee the internal and external mainstreaming
of priority issues like gender, HIV, child protection &
environment and ensure that the respective documented plans
and toolkits are in place.
5.
Donor
- Identify and cultivate new donor
opportunities in urban programs
Carry out any other duties as requested
by the Country Director.
Requirements
- Degree-level qualification in public
health, nutrition, community development, child protection
or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- 3+ years experience of managing
child welfare-related projects within an International NGO
in a developing country.
- Strong monitoring and evaluation
skills, including experience in quantitative and qualitative/participatory
methods.
- Capacity to respect and build the
management skills of experienced national team leaders.
- Experience in developing proposals
and writing reports.
- Good understanding of financial
management, including budget preparation and management
and implementation of systems for financial accountability.
- Ability to build constructive relationships
with partners, donors, local and national authorities, and
other stakeholders.
- Good communication skills, including
fluency in oral and written English.
- Proficiency in using standard computer
software, especially MS Office programmes.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.
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