Key Responsibilities and Measures
1. Manage the Choice 4 Change Project
Lead MSK’s delivery of a major, multimillion GBP youth programme across all of its service channels
Provide key strategic leadership in the design of programme interventions and in the delivery of interventions as per the work-plan
Interface with consortium partners and advocate for MSK’s priorities
Work with Donor Compliance Advisor to produce high quality donor reports
Manage external consultants, design agencies and subcontractors as needed
Interface with donor as needed and prepare for donor visits
Participate in review of Budget Variance Reports and in financial forecasting exercises
Present regularly to the Country Management Team on progress against targets and activity plans
Regularly problem solve and re-strategize around issues arising
Represent the consortium and MSK externally, including in government meetings and internationally as required
Supervise the project administrator
Measures
Project targets achieved
Workplan approved and delivered on time
2016 budget fully spent
Positive donor feedback
Donor reports submitted on time and of high quality

2. Integrate Innovative Youth Work across MSK
Maintain up to date knowledge about developments in the sector, especially pertaining to youth SRH
Work with channel leads to implement innovative initiatives to improve MSK’s service to young populations
Advocate for youth and adolescent SRH at external forums, nationally and internationally
Critically evaluate interventions for youth friendly-ness, utilising MSK’s internal data and external literature
Review study protocols, project documents and proposals to integrate the needs of youth
Participate in New Business Development to mobilize resources for youth focused initiatives
Measures
MSK reaches its targets on High Impact CYPs and clients under age 19
MSK’s policy priorities advanced
Additional resources mobilized for Youth programming
Skills and Experience

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institution.
Post Graduate degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
Experience:
Experience in directly managing large donor grants or a multimillion dollar grant portfolio, as a Grant Manager or Compliance Manager
Experience in designing and implementing youth activities
Experience in dynamic, fast paced problem solving and turning around struggling initiatives
Experience managing external contractors and consultants
Experience as an advocate on youth issues, either at a policy level or within an organization
Experience as a line manager including performance management (desirable)
Experience in financial forecasting and management
Experience in writing donor reports for large grants, including narrative and results matrices
Experience in Marie Stopes Systems and processes (desirable)
Experience in reproductive health programming (desirable)
Skills:
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office package
Ability to design, implement and monitor effective project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation best practice
Experience in a leadership position
Forceful, resilient personality
Confident presenter to high level fora
Analytical ability and a creative thinker
Understanding of, and ability to write and edit donor proposals and reports
Fluency in both written and spoken English, with exceptional writing and presentation skills
Ability to work well with others in a team environment
Ability to manage a very heavy and fluctuating workload
Attitude / Motivation:
Demonstrates MSK team member behaviours.
Pro MSI philosophy of social enterprise and cost recovery

Prochoice
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other but not a relative) should be submitted to info@sheerlogic.co.ke on or before 15th March 2016.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Senior Coordinator, Youth”