The role will provide support in the implementation of VSO Kenya‘s inclusive SRHR projects; Volunteering for Development Grant(V4D), Delivering Equitable and Sustainable

Increases in Family Planning (DESIP) and Makeway Intersectionality projects

Responsibilities:

• Together with the Project Implementation Managers ensure the project goals and milestones are met efficiently and effectively.
• Plan and implement capacity-building initiatives on social inclusion and gender, lobby and advocacy, Intersectionality in SRHR for youth networks, organizations for persons with disabilities, and the health workforce.
• Work with partners, youth networks, civil society organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, and stakeholders in developing and implementing advocacy and social accountability initiatives.
• Provide technical input to the government and other stakeholders in mainstreaming inclusive strategies in national and county SRHR policies, strategies, and frameworks.
• Contribute to the development and yearly adaptation of the country-specific Theory of Change, work plans, M&E plans, lobby & advocacy plans
• Conduct regular program support and monitoring field visits
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets, training plans, quarterly and annual reports
• Organize and create platforms for developing and sharing best practices on inclusive SRHR in demand creation and service delivery for youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
• Monitoring progress of partners and stakeholders in applying inclusive strategies in SRHR.
• Convene and lead quarterly project working group meetings with partners
• Participate in country sector-specific forums and county/regional levels as will be appropriate.
• Participate in financial planning and phasing, administer and maintain budget tracking records for the project.

• At least 5 years and in-depth knowledge and experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights specifically for marginalized groups including youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
• Previous experience in advocacy, social behavior change, and social accountability in sexual reproductive health programmes
• Experience in developing and using monitoring and evaluation tools and
  participatory methodologies
• Knowledge and experience on disability-inclusive practices in sexual reproductive health rights programmes and initiatives.
• Strong partnership and stakeholder engagement
• Possession of strong written and communication skills needed for writing reports, publicity materials, and corresponding with a wide range of stakeholders
• Sufficient experience of working with and managing volunteers
• Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
• Experience and skills in managing budgets and undertaking accounting procedures

• Strong IT skills and outstanding experience and knowledge in the use of MS Excel
• Excellent written verbal, communication, report writing, and facilitation skills
• Good organization and planning skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong presentation and training facilitation skills
• Conversant with current trends in monitoring, evaluation, and research
• Excellent relationship management skills and experience working with people in a different context
• Evidence of professionalism and high integrity
• Evidence of effective problem solving and organizational skills
• Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please click on the link to apply before 25th July 2021 https://bit.ly/projectofficersexualreproductivehealthrights