Technical Lead- Capacity Building

7 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya World Vision Full time

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable childrens life stories

Key Responsibilities:

Technical support and program

  • Work with the Department of Children Services to strengthen the use and
  • reporting using the Child Protection Information Management System.
  • (CPIMS)
  • Lead in the capacity assessment and identification of organizational capacity
  • gaps and in development of programs and plans to address the gaps.
  • Provide technical solutions to Local Implementing Partners, remotely and
  • on-site, for strategic planning on best to apply standards, best practices,
  • partnership principles, tools and M&E to ensure high-quality
  • implementation.
  • Lead in the annual capacity needs assessment for implementing partners to
  • track progress and ensure that areas of concern are addressed.
  • Identify capacity gaps for the CSOs and CBO and develop programs and interventions to address the same to better support AGYW, OVC and household graduation/transition and strengthen a HIV-sensitive social service system.
  • Identify and promote evidence-based organizational capacity strengthening tools, methods or approaches for the LIPs to use in addressing identified capacity gaps.
  • Provide capacity strengthening to partners through trainings, workshops, facilitate group interactions as well as accompaniment through regular communication via email, telephone and site visits to support the successful implementation of system strengthening project activities across implementing partners.
  • Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to achieve the assigned project outcome through planning and oversight to ensure efficient use of project resources.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting

  • Work with the MEL unit to develop M&E system relating to the M&E plan
    ensure availability of data collection and reporting tools
  • Guide in the development and dissemination of all project deliverables
    (technical assistance, technical reports, training curricula) in accordance with
    WVK, USAID, PEPFAR and GOK requirements.
  • Ensure documentation of best practices and innovations for donor engagement
  • Lead in the dissemination of best practices in capacity building and system
    strengthening and the implementation of approaches/models among the
    partners.
  • Work closely with the Project management and technical leads to assign
    realistic targets and budget to LIPs for all required and customized indicators.
  • Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual reviews with program teams, LIPs
    and stakeholders
  • Ensure timely preparation of periodic reports and project documents in line
    with the donor and World Vision standards.

Advocacy, Partnerships, Engagement & Networking

  • Mapping of other stakeholders at the county, sub county, ward level and to
  • leverage on what the project will be providing and create synergy informed
  • by a clear referral pathway.
  • Participate in related Technical Working Groups (TWGs) at National and County levels
  • Conduct County government engagements to influence budgeting
  • Establish partnership with private sector and County players to leverage OVC and AGYW services.

Team Management

  • Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and
  • integrity through lifestyle and work relationships that support spiritual
  • development of the team
  • Provide technical supervision to the Program Coordinator(s)
  • In close collaboration with P&C, ensure right program staff are recruited,
  • retained, and provided with intentional opportunities, mentoring and
  • coaching for development
  • Support professional development for supervisees through on job training,
  • off site training among others
  • Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical modules, through trainings, workshops, On the Job Training and technical backstopping etc
  • Ensure staff participate in morning devotions and are supported to grow
    spiritually
  • Ensure accountability and performance management including
    consequence management where necessary

Others

  • Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
  • Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as required

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

  • Minimum of 7 years professional experience, with 4 years of which must be in areas of capacity development, and organizational
    systems strengthening.
  • Experience in partnership strengthening with a focus on vulnerable populations especially orphans and vulnerable children, youth
    and women and experience in the field of OVC & DREAMS is preferred.
  • Relevant grant management experience, especially for USG or other public donors, a plus.
  • Experience working with stakeholders at various levels including but not limited to National and County government actors,
    LIPs, civil society, healthcare providers and social service providers.
  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Experience in project design and proposal development. Experience in writing content for proposals.
  • Knowledge of capacity strengthening best practices.
  • Experience with program monitoring and evaluation and analysis.
  • Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners.
    Understanding of partnership principles.
  • bachelors degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Social sciences, Business Administration, Organizational
    Management or Leadership, or equivalent degree
  • A Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
  • Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget
    management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
  • Good understanding of USAID OVC & DREAMS programming, Ministry of health HIV care and treatment systems,
    DCS guidance on working with vulnerable children, reproductive maternal newborn child and adolescent health and
    nutrition structures at county and national levels.
  • Familiarity with national HIV care and treatment policy and advocacy instruments and structures

Applicant Types Accepted:

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