Plan International May 2015 Jobs

Job Description

Plan is an international humanitarian child centred community development organisation without religious, political or government affiliation.

 Plan International is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and future of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centred community development approach.

We are inviting applications for the following positions:

1. Project Implementation Officer -Health

Based in Homa Bay, the position is a three-year contract reporting to the Programme Implementation Manager.

Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities: The main purpose of this position is to implement the day to day activities of the integrated health project in Homa Bay. 

This project aims to achieve sustained improved household sanitation and hygiene behaviour, promote safe motherhood and prevent unplanned pregnancies among the youth. 

The project also focuses on increasing chances of child survival as well as improved maternal and child nutrition.

The key responsibilities are but not limited to:

Mobilisation and Participatory Planning

Project Implementation

Partnership Management

Documentation and Reporting

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any health related discipline

At least 3 years’ experience in project management/coordination in Health issues

Conversant with managing integrated health programs

Strong knowledge of community development

2. Project Implementation Officer – Governance

This is a one year contract based in Homa Bay. 

The position holder will report to the Programme Coordinator PRAAC.
 

Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities: The main purpose of this position is to implement the day to day activities of a project funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) titled: Promoting Rights and Accountabilities in African Communities (PRAAC) ending in June 2016. 

This project uses integrated development strategies to facilitate realization of health rights by marginalized women of all ages, youth and people with disability.

The key responsibilities are but not limited to:

Mobilisation and Participatory Planning

Project Implementation

Capacity Building

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation

Education, Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Education/Social Sciences or Development Studies

At least 3 years’ experience in project management/coordination in governance related issues

Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply good governance, advocacy and policy influence strategies

Strong knowledge of community development

Experience in Education/Health/Gender related projects, partnership building, networking and collaboration with the national and county government and other actors including the private sector are a critical requirement

3. Community Development Facilitator

The position is a one-year fixed term contract and will be based in Kisumu. 

The position holder will report to the Sponsorship Coordinator – Kisumu.

Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities: The main purpose for the job is to mobilize community for sustained participation in sponsorship issues as per the corporate standards.
 

The key responsibilities are but not limited to:

Training of youth volunteers

Working with Sponsored Children and their families, Community Based Organizations and other staff

Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation

This position is open to local residents of Kisumu and its environs only

Plan International is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.

How to Apply

Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

The closing date of applications is Tuesday 2 June, 2015.

These positions are open to Kenyan Nationals Only.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To read more about Plan International in Kenya, visit our website www.plan-kenya.org