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Dec 13, 2011

AMREF Kenya National UFBR Alliance Co-ordinator Job Vacancy

This position is being advertised by AMREF Kenya on behalf of the Kenya SRHR Alliance and the Dutch SRHR Alliance.

MSF II: Unite For Body Rights (UFBR) Programme

The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Alliance comprises of five Dutch NGO’s working in collaboration with partner organisations in nine countries in Africa and Asia for the period 2011 till 2015. Members of the Alliance comprise of Rutgers WPF (World Population Foundation), AMREF, dance4life, CHOICE and Simavi.

In Kenya the Alliance is collaborating with Centre for the Study of Adolescence (CSA), Africa Alive, Support Activities in Poverty Eradication and Health (SAIPEH), The Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK), Nairobits Trust and AMREF that are all indigenous not-for-profit nongovernmental organisations operating in Kenya.

The focus of the work will be in 40 districts in Kenya.

The Kenyan partner organisations are in a process of harmonizing and coordinating the work among themselves, as well as with other players in the field, with the aim to become even more effective in bringing sustainable and quality education and services in sexual and reproductive health and rights to the Kenyan people, especially women and youth.

To facilitate the Alliance programme building in Kenya, we are searching for a supportive, as well as stimulating National Programme Coordinator.

For effective coordination of activities, the UFBR will establish a SRHR Secretariat. The secretariat will be governed by a National Steering Committee comprising of six implementing partners.

The SRHR is looking for an individual, who is well organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join the SRHR teams and coordinate the delivery of programme objectives, to fill the following position.

AMREF Kenya National UFBR Alliance Co-ordinator

Ref. No. UFBR/HR/001/2011

The position reports to the National Steering Committee and is based in Nairobi.

Accountability:-

Supervision:

The NPC will be hosted by AMREF Kenya and be accountable to the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Kenyan Unite for Body Rights (UFBR) Alliance, in which the CEO’s of the members take seat.

Monitoring and evaluation of the NPC will be done by PAC and the Dutch Country Lead (representing the Dutch Alliance Coordinator).

Decision making:-

Prepares decisions, planning of activities and budgets for decision making by PAC, in which the NPC has an advisory role.

Responsibilities of the NPC:

Facilitate, stimulate and coordinate the Alliance Programme building process, in terms of planning, comprehensive reporting including M&E.Ensure harmonization among the members, capacity strengthening activities, exchange and advocacy initiatives, all in close coordination with the Programme Advisory Committee.Function as an intermediary between the Programme Advisory Committee in Kenya and the Dutch Alliance, through its representative based in the Netherlands, taking into account donor specific (reporting-programme and financial) requirements and needs from both sides.Represents and promotes the Alliance (not the individual members) in Kenya, overlooks the SRHR field and works on synergy between the Alliance and other stakeholders.Coordinate joint activities and meeting for alliance members and facilitate shared learning and best practices.Identify new areas of programme development and funding.Ensure smooth communication and feedback between Kenyan partners and Dutch partners and Ministry of Health.Prepare in coordination with the Chair the quarterly meetings, determine the agenda, take care of dissemination and exchange of information, take notes and keep members informed.Facilitate the elaboration of a Yearly Alliance Activities Plan, indicating everybody’s responsibilities, including of the NPC.Monitor the progress of the Alliance process, advice and exchange with the Steering Committee and the representative in the Netherlands.Be responsible for timely and quality narrative and financial reporting of the Kenyan Alliance according to the requirements of the Dutch Alliance.Be responsible for an effective organisation of planned Alliance activities, such as capacity strengthening activities, shared learning and advocacy activities, in coordination with relevant persons (stakeholders, resource persons) and in line with the available budget.Participate in yearly NPC meetings, organized by the Dutch Alliance.Masters degree in Public Health and or Social Sciences or it equivalent.At least five years experience in project management as a Programme Officer or Programme Manager, preferably in the field of human rights, public health, and/or sexual and reproductive health and rights.Support the fundamentals of the Sexual and Rights based approach.Proven experience in facilitating learning processes and alliance building.Ability to work in a supportive and respectful, as well as stimulating way, taking initiatives when need be in order to facilitate the process.Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.Experience to communicate and coordinate with a variety of partners (Alliance members, NGO’s, government at national and local level, CBO’s, etc).Proficiency in written and spoken English.Experience in alliance building and networking.
In-country knowledge and network within the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights sector and stakeholders from public, private and civil society.
Strong and proven track record in programme development and implementation, including budget and contract management of donor funded projects.
Good people management, supervisory and mentoring skills.
Must have excellent oral and written skills.This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.

If you would like to join this team send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya by email to recruitment@amref.org

Please quote the position and reference number in the email subject matter.

Deadline for submission is Friday, December 23, 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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