We have an exciting career opportunity for a Partner Associate based in Kisumu. The overall purpose of this role to build the capacity of local implementing partners (LIPs) to effectively deliver the Kenya Mentor Mother Program (KMMP) according to national guidelines.
Key Performance Areas:
• Support the development of m2m’s capacity building program for LIPs, including defining objectives and developing program resource materials
• Coordinate LIP engagement at the regional level and engage programmatic staff within each LIP organization, building effective relationships and cultivating commitment
• Conduct external assessments of LIPs in relation to defined national guidelines
• Develop work plans for services to be delivered to each LIP
• Facilitate training to LIPs on standardized content
• Provide ongoing tailored support to LIPs aligned to identified support needs
• Draw on m2m service delivery at model sites to capacitate LIPs, in partnership with the Regional Manager
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of capacity building interventions and promote program quality
• Gather and disseminate lessons learned and best practices, and contribute to report writing for donors and other key stakeholders
• Participate in the m2m Kenya extended management team, reflect on program progress and make recommendations for improvement
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with LIP staff, key stakeholders, the Program Manager and m2m Kenya staff, and m2m headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Program Manager
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health or a related field; relevant Master’s degree an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public health program management
• Direct experience managing a PMTCT/RMNCH peer education and psychosocial support program (with m2m or elsewhere)
• Experience with managing USG-funded health programs a distinct advantage
Competencies Required:
• Proven abilities in project design, management and evaluation
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups on complex community issues
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively and to facilitate collective problem-solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships at multiple levels
• Familiarity with basic principles of adult learning theory and behavioural / organizational change
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse organizational units
• Dynamism, independence and creativity
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook and Internet)
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili essential
• Possession of own car and valid driver’s license beneficial
• Enthusiasm to work on behalf of m2m’s mother and infant clients
• Experience with SBCC and/or community mobilization preferred
mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.
Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Specialist atkmmprecruitment@m2m.org by 19 February 2016. Please insert Partner Associate – Kisumu in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us by 4 March 2016 please consider your application unsuccessful.