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Organization: Terre des hommes
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 22 Jan 2018
Terre des Hommes Netherlands in East Africa is looking for a Project Officer (PO), full time, to be based in Nairobi (Kenya), with frequent travel to Tanzania.
Our approach
Terre des Hommes Netherlands prevents child exploitation, rescues children from exploitative situations and ensures that these children can continue their development in a safe environment. Terre des Hommes Netherlands in Africa focuses within the Child Exploitation Theme on Sexual Exploitation of Children, the Worst Forms of Child Labour, Child Trafficking and Migration, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and on Child Protection in Humanitarian Crisis. For each of these forms of child exploitation, Terre des Hommes Netherlands develops and implements programmes, through local partners. As part of its multi-year strategic plan (2016-2020) Terre des Hommes Netherlands plans to increase its support to comprehensive Programs addressing Child Exploitation in Africa.
In Africa, Terre des Hommes Netherlands works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. In Tanzania, the Project Officer is responsible for providing technical substantive, organizational and administrative support in the design,implementation,monitoring and reporting of projects and / or country programmes in line with defined objectives and quality. The post holder is expected to build capacity and support partners to deliver effective and efficient services to vulnerable children, in line with Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ strategy, policies and procedures, and as per partner contracts as entered between Terre des Hommes Netherlands and the partners. S/he will also be expected to strengthen good coordination with partners and relevant networks
Position in the organisation
The Project Officer Tanzania works within the Regional Office Team (RO), and receives hierarchical leadership from the Program Development Manager (PDM) to whom he/she reports. He/she will, in close collaboration and consultation with the regional team, advise and act on the development, implementation and monitoring of the various projects under the child protection programme in Tanzania. This will be done in close collaboration with, and support to, the project partners in Tanzania.
Result areas
1. Coordinate company policy
- Coordinates and checks the execution of the work taking the necessary improvement measurements and informing affected partners .
Analyse the project partners’ context and operational, organisational and project management, participate in planning of proposed projects, budgets, and evaluate whether the proposed project is in line with Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ policies,Country strategy and laid–down selection criteria such as formulated within the Calls for Proposals.
Prepare the necessary documentation for approval of new and on-going partnerships and project proposals according to the Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ guidelines
Advise whether or not to give the proposal further consideration and discuss the analysis with the country team, and others as appropriate, in preparation for final decision making.
2. Programme results for the partner and programme portfolio
Support and monitor the project partners through regular communications and programme visits at least once per quarter and ensure that programme and finance commitments as per partner contracts are being fulfilled. Liaise with the Finance and Administration Officer regarding budgets and expenditure.
Ensure that all scheduled partner and project reports such as progress and financial reports are delivered and verified in a timely and that they are of good quality, according to Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ standards, analyse the received information and compile the necessary reports to Country team.
Support the Marketing and Communication Officer at the Regional Office with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. for the newsletters.
Inform relevant persons/organisations/institutions on support given to project partners, project activities and expected results. Maintain the database and regularly update project documentation/ files for reference by all concerned.
3. Capacity building of partners
Identify together with project partners areas for further improvement on management and/ or programme quality of project partners and define frameworks, procedures and indicators oriented towards improved organisational and project management.
Guide/provide continuous coaching to project partners, give capacity building training and give direction so that they improve on quality of work, efficiency, effectiveness of the desired outputs and sustainability of results.
Safeguard project quality by maintaining an overview of supported projects and evaluating the quality of work and results. Ensure that project partners follow the terms and conditions of the signed agreements; facilitate them to keep track of key factors in project management, implementation and monitoring of results.
4. Maintaining contacts
Maintains internal and external work contacts.If necessary, maintains contacts with relevant parties regarding their own area of interest.
When delegated, actively participate in relevant meetings and maintain TdH NL presence in networks.
5. Improve workflows
As part of a team, translate developments and situation specific information into thematic and country annual and strategic policies.
To assist in the continuous assessment of child protection needs and gaps in the country in order to ensure that these are appropriately reflected in project strategies and interventions.
To identify new trends and developments in the area of child exploitation.
As and when relevant, coordinate activities of assigned consultants for specific tasks, such as evaluation, etc.
Perform any other duties as relevant for the country programme as ass and as can reasonably be expected from the position, in consultation with the country team.
Knowledge,Skills,Experience and Behaviours Necessary to achieve role purpose
Bachelor"s degree,in development studies, project management, child rights,or relevant fields
Minimum of three years of experience in a similar position
Experience with Child Rights based programming is an advantage
Experience with Lobby & Advocacy
Proven experience in capacity building of civil society organisations
Knowledge of and experience in project cycle management, including the use of Theory of change and other planning tools
Experience with financial management
Strong interpersonal communication skills- written and orally
Planning, organizing,cooperation, performance oriented,
High degree of taking initiative and working independently
Contract Period: One year contract with a possibility of extension.
How to apply:
Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae by e-mail to: recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, no later than by Monday, 22nd January 2018. For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.
This is a national position. Applicants must be able to provide proof of the right to live and work in Kenya.
Note that due to the expected large responses only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The selection procedure will also include an assessment test, and checking of recent professional references.
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