NGO Jobs in Kenya - World Vision

World Vision Kenya is a leading

Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working

with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Our

programmes are spread across in most parts of Kenya. 

We are seeking highly competent and

outstanding individuals to fill the following positions for an OVC Grant based

in Nairobi

1. Chief of Party (CoP)
 

Purpose

of the position: Overall responsibility for the leadership and

management of all grant activities, consortium members and staff. 

The incumbent has principal

responsibility for representation for the projects to USAID and local

Government entities and provides strategic leadership and supervision of sub-grantees

and sub-contractors while ensuring the security, feasibility, and

sustainability of the program and contribution to Child wellbeing

outcomes. 

Experience interacting with host

country government agencies including local governments, development partners,

and civil society organizations including community based organizations is

essential. 

The applicant must demonstrate strong

experience in sub-grantee management, including building the capacity of local

organizations and sub-grantees in U.S. government (USG) – supported grants.

Coaching, advising, and enforcement are essential functions of this

position. 

As the focus of this project is

Orphans and Vulnerable Children, the most competitive candidates will have

experience in OVC programs.2. Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP)
 

Purpose of the position: Overall responsibility of providing leadership in

project implementation and directly assists the CoP. 

The incumbent will be responsible for

the management and overall project operations including grant implementation,

financial accountability, staffing, planning and reporting as assigned by Chief

of Party. 

S/he should be familiar with the

technical components of the project and ensure that grants operations and

sub-grantee management activities are in full compliance with USAID regulations

and aligned with national office operations.
 

3. Grant Finance Manager
 

Purpose of the position: Responsible for the financial management of the

grant from start-up through close-out. 

The incumbent will ensure proper

financial management, accountability, planning, and reporting in alignment with

the goals of the grant, World Vision financial procedures, USAID regulations,

and the grant agreement. 

The manager will provide detailed

financial analysis, reporting system and process development, training and

support. 

The applicant must demonstrate strong

experience in sub-grantee management, including building the capacity of local

organizations and sub grantees in USAID grant compliance.
 

4. Monitoring & Evaluation

Coordinator
 

Purpose of the position: Overall responsibility for providing coordination

and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the grant, including both

formative (pre-intervention) and summative research (post-intervention). 

The M&E Manager must demonstrate

strong experience in monitoring and evaluation of US Government grants and

operate within World Vision organizational structure, principles and values.

For more information on the job and application procedure, please visit:

and submit your online application including a detailed CV with names of three

referees. 

Application deadline is June 15, 2016

at midnight.
 

Only short-listed candidates will be

contacted

World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money

for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.

World Vision is a child focused

organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. 

Our recruitment and selection

procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related

offenses. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.