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Program Coordinator

Mt. Kilimanjaro Child Development Program Loitokitok

Summary

The Program Coordinator, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, will oversee the implementation of program and sponsorship activities in the Program Area that covers communities in Kajiado South Sub-county of Kajiado County. S/he will manage, supervise, and coordinate program activities, ensuring program quality standards are met and work plans and reporting timelines are adhered to. S/he will manage and supervise program staff, Finance and Administration Coordinator, and Sponsor Relations Coordinator in carrying out their roles and functions in a quality, timely and accountable way and ensure adherence to Child Safeguarding policies and protocols. The successful candidate will be reporting to Mt. Kilimanjaro Child Development Programme Board.

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage and Coordinate all program and sponsorship activities implemented in Kuku, Imbirikani, and Naretoi communities in the Kajiado South sub-county.
  • Coordinate the timely and quality design, development, and implementation of the Annual Operation Plan and Budget (AOPB) and other program strategic plans and frameworks.
  • Guide and supervise the timely implementation, monitoring, review, and reporting of program activities and facilitate cross-community sharing of experiences and lessons learnt.
  • Prepare and/or consolidate weekly and monthly program progress reports.
  • Facilitate integration of program and sponsorship intervention/activities in all phases of the project cycle – design, development, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation. 
  • Engage and mobilize enrolled children and their families to fully participate in program and sponsorship activities.
  • Lead and direct the development, planning, coordination, and reporting of a fully-integrated child-centered community development.
  • Enable affiliate Community Organizations to successfully achieve agreed program and sponsorship core outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance and adherence to the Letter of Agreement (LOA) signed with ChildFund and any other donor and partner requirements, including policies, procedures, and regulations. 
  • Ensure adherence to financial, sponsorship, and program management standards and performance criteria.
  • Monitor and manage organizational risks and institute management mitigation measures, and ensure statutory, internal, and external organisational and donor audits are conducted and audit actions implemented and reported. 
  • Lead in building and management of partnerships with all relevant national and county government departments, NGOs, CSOs, Community leaders, and other stakeholders aimed at promoting and advocating for the well-being and safeguarding of children. 
  • Promote open and effective communication at all levels between staff, other departments, ChildFund, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent and speak for the organization in forums related to development within the area of jurisdiction.
  • Provide leadership in the management and efficient utilization of organisation resources including human resources, finances, and assets. 
  • Build capacity, coach, motivate and mentor staff, manage, supervise and regularly appraise their performance, and promote teamwork, and a conducive work environment.
  • Lead resource mobilisation efforts through the development and submission of award-winning project proposals, partnership building, efficient management of income generation activities, and mobilisation of community contribution and ensure annual targets are achieved.
  • Provide quality and timely secretarial services to the MKCDP Board and ensure proper minutes are taken, board documents are well-filled and Board decisions are timely implemented. 
  • Ensure all staff, partners, and associates of MKCP fully comply and adhere to child safeguarding and code of ethics.
  • Undertake any other duties assigned by the Chair or the board.

Education

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or development or equivalent. 

More Details on Experience

  • More than 5 years of progressive work experience in community development with a focus on children and youth welfare and development in a not-for-profit environment;
  • At least two (2) years of experience in a management position in a local NGO.
  • Practical experience in the implementation of project activities in both urban informal settlements and rural set-ups.

More Details on Skills

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, including good written and oral communication skills in English and fluency in Swahili.
  • Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with process-oriented operations and workflows, well as with policies and standards.
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to supervise a team.
  • Excellent organization and prioritizing skills, ability to handle and perform in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
  • Desire to learn process management tools, process management experience a plus. 

Terms And Conditions

Qualified candidates may submit their CVs together with their testimonials listing three (3) referees with their email and phone contacts no later than 10th April 2023 at 5:00 pm. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.