About CRS
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partner’s people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
BACKGROUND:
The CORE Group Polio Project (CGPP) is a consortium project of CORE Group NGOs awarded by USAID Global Health in 1999 to contribute to global polio eradication. The CGPP operational approach employs an establishment of a country secretariat and sub grants to NGOs to implement the project. CRS Kenya is one of the implementing partners by supporting MoH in Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs), enhanced routine immunization, AFP surveillance, partner coordination, and the use of good data in Nairobi County and now expanding to Marsabit County. in order to contribute to the ongoing outbreak response and to lay the foundation for outbreak prevention, CGPP has established a Horn of Africa Regional Secretariat at CRS EARO office led by Regional Polio Team Leader who is supported by project officer and M&E officer. The regional team coordinates the CGPP projects in Kenya and Somalia as well as to providing support to other CGPP countries in the region.
Job Summary:
The Project Officer (PO) will be responsible for CRS scope of work for the Core Group Polio project. S/he will serve as the key technical link person for the project in Marsabit County and has the roles of managing relations between CRS and the MOH to ensure the CGPP activities are implemented in line with international and national standards. The PO will ensure that the implementation is done through and with GOK structures at county, sub-county and community levels. The PO will also ensure that MOH is provided with appropriate technical assistance, mentorship and support supervision to implement quality interventions as per the set guidelines.
Job Responsibilities:
• Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist MOH in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting MOH in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with MOH to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
• Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of County and Sub-County MOH and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
• Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
• Maintain working relations with relevant government line ministries and private sector/research institutions to coordinate the adoption of new approaches in polio eradication
• Strengthen the capacity of the MOH and other stakeholders to enhance opportunities for shared-learning with partners
• Build the capacity of the County and Sub-County MoH on planning, implementation, management and monitoring of the program.
• Stay abreast of new developments in Polio, Routine Immunization and Disease Surveillance and Social and Behaviour Change Communications and participate in relevant technical working groups and related forums
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or related field. A Master’s Degree in these fields will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project support. Experience and practical skills in Polio Eradication Initiative, Immunization Program and Social mobilization
• 5 years’ progressive experience implementing health programs in NAL, preferably in an NGO setting
• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Have a good understanding of GOK Health Policy and Guidelines, good grasp of challenges working in insecure areas and with marginalized poor in Kenya
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal Skills
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with MOH, local partners and community members.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
Required/Desired Foreign Language
Travel Required (50% travel to field sites)
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: Program Manager-health, CGPP HOA Staff, as well as the CRS MEAL and finance teams
External: GoK (Marsabit County) staff on the Polio Project, polio project stakeholders including community members
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Trusting Relationships
• Professional Growth
• Partnership
• Accountability
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Thursday, September 14, 2017.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail : hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment. Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment
CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation