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Key Responsibilities:

JOB PURPOSE

To provide technical support, guidance and field level coordination for timely and quality implementation of the Isiolo Women Economic Empowerment project activities within Burat and Ngaremara Wards in Isiolo County in full adherence to KOICA and WVK regulations and policies

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

50%

Project Planning, Coordination, Implementation and technical guidance

Responsible for the implementation of all the Economic Empowerment activities and coordination of the WASH component in the projectEnsure integration of WASH and Economic Empowerment sectors as well as other area program interventionsWork closely with the Cluster Manager and the Risk and compliance manager to ensure that the appropriate controls are in place to realize effective, quality and timely project delivery in full compliance with the project guidelines and donor standardsEnhance coordination with respective government and private partners to ensure synergy building and joint execution planningEnsure quarterly, monthly and weekly activity work plans (4D Matrices) and budgets are in place for effective activity implementationWork with the accountant to monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all project interventions.Proactively enforce controls and checks as well as ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings and take the needed measures to prevent future recurrence.Provide technical support to the Assistant project officer Economic Empowerment for effective delivery of the planned activitiesEnsure that the economic capabilities of Women farmers' organizations are strengthened through climate smart production, trainings,Ensure enhanced market access and financial inclusion among the women groupsStrengthen the Women groups and unions to better cope with the effects of climate changeProvide supervision to the Assistant Project Officer to ensure the project objectives are met.Timely project implementationBudget utilization to acceptable thresholdsProject compliance to WVK and donor guidelinesWomen groups economic capacity enhancedProject overspending/underspending forecast done and communicated in a timely manner.Increase in Women farmer organizations’ revenue.30%

Quality Assurance - Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government & KOICA regulations and other agreed standards.Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the M&E specialist.Undertake regular project progress review meetings with staff and communitiesEnsure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.Coordinate with Cluster Manager, Risk compliance manager, Regional Design & MEAL Coordinator and relevant technical teams at the national Office to effectively support the project to carry out all measurements baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations - in accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures.In Liaison with project Accountant, track project implementation expenditure levels, manage work plans and budgetsCompile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submit to the Cluster Manager, Risk Compliance manager and Technical team at the National Office.Timely generate and share Semi-Annual Report and Annual Report as per donor requirement.    Support and coordinate successful donor visits as they may occur.Crosscheck inventory list against physical inventory on a quarterly basis and ensure its updated.Work closely with the communications department to ensure regular documentation of success stories / innovation for sharing across the partnershipEffective project monitoring and documentationTimely and quality reports developedRelevant project assessments conductedProject impact and lessons documentedDonor Visits successfully coordinatedUp to date inventory list in place

10%

Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships

Work with respective County Governments to leverage on financial and human resources to enhance synergy for project sustainabilityParticipate in County Sector Technical Working groups and forums at the Sub-County and Ward levels as will be appropriate.Enhance partnerships with government and private partners to leverage on technical capacity development for farmers, extension support, inputs, financial services, market access and water servicesParticipate in government policy formulation processes to support the project sustainabilityEnhanced working relationships, coordination and partnership among key stakeholders for effective project implementation

5%

Capacity Building

Ensure the capacity of partners (Saving groups, CBOs, Farmers Groups, cooperatives) is built to enable them effectively intervene in economic empowerment initiatives appropriatelyEnsure development of women group training curricula in conjunction with relevant partnersEstablish specific capacity building methodologies for effective delivery & sustainability of project interventionsTake lead in project staff and community capacities development through trainings and other information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively.Support the Assistant Project Officer Economic Empowerment to effectively deliver on project objectives

Women groups equipped to support effective implementation and sustainability of the project interventionsStaff capacity developed for economic opportunities

5%

Others

Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisorParticipate in daily morning devotionsOther duties effectively support

Knowledge and Qualification for the role

Required Skills & professional Experience

At least four years on job experience and specialties in climate smart agricultural production, agribusiness, economic empowerment projects including gender mainstreamingExperience in coordinating multi-sectoral programsHighly flexible and organized, able to coordinate government and private sector players for effective support and implementation of program interventionsMust have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery.He /she must have ample experience in capacity building, public relations, be a strong team player and have good coordination skillsAbility to design and conduct assessments, surveys, and information managementExperience in working with partnerships, including county governments, civil society, donors and local community’s structures;Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication and presentation skillsAble to stand above denominational diversities.Good organisational, analytical and interpersonal skillsExcellent computer skills

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness/Agricultural Extension or a closely related field from a recognized universityA postgraduate training in project management, monitoring & evaluation, Economics, Agriculture or related field will be an added advantage.

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

Good understanding of World Vision and sphere standards.Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantageKnowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming / integration is an added advantage

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

Regular field travel within the project areas

Physical

Requirements

Field based - Isiolo

Language

Requirements

Proficiency English and Kiswahili

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only