3 Project Officers Jobs in Kenya - Red Cross

GBV Project Officer 

Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization
sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in
Kenya.  KRCS
is looking for a qualified and experienced professional in Gender-Based
Violence, with particular experience in Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
programming, Case management, Gender, project management and community
development to fill the following position of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Officer.

Position Title: GBV Project Officer (3
positions)

Duty Stations: Garissa, Marsabit &
Mandera

Reporting To: Technically to Public
Health Manger and Administratively  to the County  

Job Summary:

The role of this position is to provide
coordination, technical and day to day operational leadership for field level
implementation of the prevention and awareness-raising of gender-based violence
projects. The
Post holder will oversee the implementation of the project initiatives in close
collaboration with respective National and County Governments and key project
stakeholders implementing GBV activities.

Responsibilities

Technical support for the project

To support the overall implementation of the
projects/interventions including reporting, financial management and monitoring
in the various project sites.

Support project implementation in the various
project sites and ensure it is effectively integrated with county health and
development plans, systems and service delivery structures;

Ensure that project volunteers and staff have
the necessary tools for implementation of the planned community work including
relevant adapted IEC materials.

Support in planning and conducting capacity
building initiatives for volunteers, CHVs and health care workers to support
the implementation of project activities including support to trained resource
persons in the implementation of GBV interventions at the community level

Support in the documentation of different
interventions on the good practices, case studies and lessons learnt for
purposes of gender equality programming and knowledge sharing with other
implementing partners in contributing to a collection of replicable good
practices.

Compile and prepare quality monthly and periodic
project progress reports, as well as the final report, and feed in other
information as required.

Facilitate and organize education sessions aimed
at creating awareness and building the capacity of the target community to
implement social mobilization and violence prevention strategies.

Support the development and implementation of
GBV Standard Operating Procedures for all sites that enable all survivors to
access, at a minimum, appropriate health and legal support.

Mapping of external actors providing services to
survivors of gender-based violence in project implementation sites and ensuring
effective referral pathways on the available services and the survivors’ needs.

Familiarize with local issues related to
Gender-Based Violence and support in the development of Behavior Change Communication
(BCC) materials on GBV prevention to develop feasible ways to influence
positive change.

Build strategic alliances with other key actors
internally and externally to advocate for gender-sensitive programming.

Quality assurance

Ensure compliance of project to relevant KRCS
and MoH policies, strategies and standards.

Ensure compliance with project donor agreements
and project proposals, particularly expected results, outputs and activities in
accordance with log frames and timeframes.

Ensure proper management and accountability of
funds in line with financial and budgetary policies and procedures to reflect
the actual situation in implementation and suggest adjustments when necessary.

Networking and coordination

Strengthen coordination with governments, civil
society and communities, to prevent, mitigate, and respond to GBV, to promote
gender equality, protection and inclusion through community-based approaches in
GBV programming.

Participate and co-organize meetings, workshops
and technical working groups on Gender-Based Violence

Establish and foster Partnerships in the
respective counties to advance the project goal and advocate for
gender-sensitive programming.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation

Participate in the development and
implementation of the project M&E strategy.

Monitor and evaluate the implementation of
programme activities to identify gaps, constraints and challenges that should
be taken into account in order to develop and implement more innovative and
integrated programming for each target population.

Provide technical support on program and M&E
initiatives, including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of
activities, proper data collection, data verification and audits and storage;
and ensuring timely feedback to enhance data quality and reliability.

Conduct monthly review and verification of the
reports from the project timely development of reports and analysis of results
to incorporate lessons learnt into recommendations into the programme.

Monitor project implementation to ensure timely
and quality implementation of project vis-à-vis approved work plans, targets
and contracts and organize periodic joint grant review performance review
meetings

Ensure realization of verifiable and full reporting
for all contract deliverables and the project realizes full contract compliance
in relation to M&E functions

Minimum Qualifications

Degree / Masters in Gender and Development,
Social Science, Public Health

At least five (5) years’ Work experience,
preferably with an NGO and or MoH in GBV related programs

Skills and experience in mental health and
psychosocial support desirable

In-depth experience and understanding of
health/humanitarian programming.

Demonstrated knowledge of gender equality and
the empowerment of women and girls in humanitarian programming.

Demonstrated knowledge of and implementation of
multi-sectorial responses to GBV

Demonstrated experience in the field of GBV
prevention, mitigation and response

Project management skills including Project
Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting

Key Competencies

Strong experience in GBV programming,
management, trends and goals at national and regional levels aimed at
preventing and managing GBV issues

Demonstrated technical experience in project
planning and budgeting as well as programme monitoring and evaluation 

Strong proposal writing skills on GBV related
issues

Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to
cultural, ethnic and political issues

Demonstrated proficiency in computer
applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and
utilization of the internet

Strong communication and presentation skills in
both English and Kiswahili, including the ability to develop reports and
prepare relevant publications

Ability to maintain high standards of personal
integrity; establish productive relationships; treat individuals with
fairness and respect 

Experience in cross-cutting issues; mental
health, child protection

How to Apply

Interested candidates who
meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to reach us not later than 28^th June
2023; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job disclaimer and
notification:

Kenya Red Cross Society is
an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or
security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while
inviting candidates for an interview.

Kenya Red Cross Society is
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment

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