Avis à candidature pour le recrutement d’un Coordinateur du programme de développement de la petite enfance au Kenya.
Purpose of function:
The ECD Programme Coordinator will serve as the project lead for an upcoming project aimed at establishing the cost and cost effectiveness of a parenting intervention that aims at improving caregiver wellbeing and optimal development outcomes for children aged 0-3 years. The coordinator will provide technical guidance in implementation and ensure quality and timely delivery of the project goals and objectives while collaborating with project stakeholders, relevant government actors, technical experts, research teams and the donor.
Job Profile
Roles include but is not limited to;
Project management: Oversee project start-up, management, and administration. Ensure program implementation is on time, scope, budget, and donor regulations.
ECD technical guidance: Provide technical support to the design and implementation of ECD projects and interventions. Contribute to the development of new ECD resources and tools. Build the capacity of ICS SP team on ECD programming.
Project accountability: In line with organizational processes and donor requirements, and timelines, develop and present progress, process and financial reports.
Monitoring, learning and research: Develop and implement an effective M&E and learning framework for the project. Keep abreast of evaluation and research best practices related to multisectoral ECD interventions and in collaboration with M&E coordinator and research partners, provide technical support on how to incorporate these best practices/approaches in the project. Explore strategic opportunities to share and disseminate project evaluation and research results.
Partnerships and networking: Foster meaningful working relationships, work in close collaboration with relevant government departments and strategic technical partners and utilize national, and sub national partnerships, technical working committees and networks to advance project goals and outcomes.
Advocacy for government uptake and scaling : Lead on the ECD advocacy agenda and participate in strategy design meetings at national and sub national level , and provide evidence, and strategic direction for the uptake, institutionalization and scaling of cost-effective evidence based ECD solutions by line ministries and partners.
Influence and representation: Represent ICS SP at government, donor, partner and other relevant meetings and events, in close coordination with the Director.
Human resource management: Assist in designing of performance objectives and indicators for project staff, guide and support staff to meet desired deliverables and conduct performance appraisals as guided by organizational HRM policies.
How to apply
If you are a professional with a passion to make a difference in children and young people’s lives, send your application letter and resume to [email protected]. Application deadline is 4th August 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of your email.