Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Country: Kenya
Closing date:
21 Oct 2015Key Responsibilities
Programme management and development in line with the direction set by the CSP/RSP
•In co-operation with partners, develop and manage CAFOD-supported programmes (this includes long-term development and advocacy), contributing to the development and review of CAFOD’s East Africa (Kenya and Uganda) regional strategy and programme frameworks;
•Jointly responsible with partners for the effective implementation, monitoring, evaluation (including facilitating external evaluations) and reporting on programmes, in line with jointly agreed standards (programme cycle management) and donor requirements;
•In agreement with partners, jointly develop programme and project proposals and assess the existing capacities to manage and implement the work. This includes leading on preparation of funding applications and reports for external funders, in liaison with the Programme Funding Team, and the development of partner capacity development plans to address capacity issues;
•Promote, capture and disseminate learning from partners and programmes, and ensure that this informs future programme development;
•Realise CAFOD’s principles by acting in line with CAFOD’s partnership standards, and by promoting and supporting partners’ adherence to jointly agreed accountability, gender, safeguarding children, supply chain management/procurement good practice, and other standards, as these emerge;
•Contribute, where appropriate and in agreement with partners, to advocacy and information work in support of partners efforts, with relevant stakeholders in the region and/or globally;
•Oversee and support (where appropriate) the work of Programme Accompaniers, Programme Support Officers and consultants working on CAFOD-supported programmes;
•Respond to emergencies as they occur, as requested by the Programme Manager and Country Representative, and in co-ordination with CAFOD’s Humanitarian Department;
•Keep up-to-date with development issues and trends, both within the relevant country or sector, and more generally;
•Monitor the political and security context to contribute to CAFOD’s organisational risk assessments and security plans.
Managing effective relationships with partners
•Develop, nurture and manage relationships with CAFOD’s partner organisations in line with the principles and standards set in our Partnership Policy, guidance and tools, and in agreement with the Programme Manager and Country Representative;
•Work with partners to regularly assess the quality of the relationship, ensuring that effective communication channels are in place, and that any shortcomings are addressed;
•Invest in partners’ capacities, by jointly identifying needs, developing plans to strengthen capacities, identifying sources of support, and allocating resources. This can be through a facilitator or by direct provision of specific capacity strengthening support;
•Support partners in accessing the tools and support required to successfully implement capacity development plans;
•Organize (and where relevant accompany) partners’ visits.
Internal and external representation
•In co-ordination with the Programme Manager /and or Country Representative develop, nurture and sustain relationships and effective communications with relevant stakeholders, including local government, national networks and other agencies working in/on the East Africa region (Kenya and Uganda). This will include other Caritas/CIDSE agencies;
•In agreement with the Programme Manager /Country Representative, sustain relationships with relevant bi-lateral agencies, including DfID and the EC, seeking opportunities for programme funding, where applicable;
•Communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure that the programme is well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and other communication, including publications, media briefings, education, etc. This may involve participation in sessions/events with Supporters, communities of practice, working groups, etc., as agreed with the relevant manager.
Financial management and monitoring of programmes and projects
•In close co-operation with the relevant roles in the finance and funding teams, prepare, manage and monitor budgets relating to both CAFOD and partner-led expenditure, as agreed with the Programme Manager or Country Representative;
•Deliver the programme within agreed budgets or instigate budget revisions according to evolving needs, in line with CAFOD’s finance guidelines and procedures;
•Develop relevant risk registers and monitor them in conjunction with the Programme Manager /and or Country Representative;
•Where appropriate, commission and manage (with partners) audits for programmes and projects;
•Carry out partner financial profiles and reviews, in co-operation with the finance team.
Systems and compliance
•Effectively use CAFOD’s programme management information systems to ensure programme and project information is up-to-date. This will include producing management information to support decision making;
•Ensure compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work.
Thematic focus:
•Complement partners’ thematic understanding on justice and peace, contributing to the development of relevant interventions that bring about positive change.
Notes:
1.This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification;
Child Protection
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children and young people and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children, seeing these interests as paramount.
This post-holder is likely, or potentially, required over the length of the time that they are in post:
•To have contact with children (people under 18) in the course of their work;
•To see the same child more than once or otherwise to have the chance to build a rapport with a child through their work;and CAFOD is unable to guarantee that this contact with children will be at all times supervised by someone with an enhanced criminal records check and a check of the data barring list for children. They will require the Enhanced Disclosure including a Barred List check for Children.**Terms and Conditions**
Contract: A 6 months contract, including a three-month probationary period.
Salary: Grade 6a Step 1: 3,446,330 Kshs per annum with 10 annual increments of Kshs up 4,221,755 Kshs
Hours: 35 hours per week. Normal CAFOD office hours are 9.30 to 5.30 with one hour for lunch. This post will require some weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu may be taken.
Holidays: 34 days including official holidays and CAFOD days at Christmas/Easter.
Notice period: One month either way after completion of the probationary period.
Pensions: There is a contributory pension scheme (10% employer with 5% employee contribution). Alternatively, CAFOD will make a similar contribution to a Personal Pension Plan. CAFOD is required to automatically enrol UK staff as per auto-enrolment legislation – further information
Other benefits: Medical insurance will be provided for the staff member him/herself and spouse and children.
Access: CAFOD Nairobi Office has ground floor accessibility
Disabilities: We are committed to making every reasonable adjustment to the workplace or working arrangements so as to accommodate people with disabilities.
Location: The post will be based in Nairobi.
CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.
How to apply:http://www.cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/International-Jobs/PO-Justice-and-Peace