Scope of Work – Essential Duties
Provide leadership and technical expertise in implementation of NICHE program in Kitui
Work closely with the social protection and nutrition stakeholders to enhance their understanding of the NICHE program and its objectives
Design information system for NICHE program and advise the kind of data that should be collected for every target group, and how it will be analyzed
Support the stakeholders in selection of participants sampling criteria for the NICHE program and help in targeting of the households for the three model cohorts to be included in the program.
Lead in preparation of annual work plan for the Niche program including the milestone activities
Ensure that community education programmes for the targeted households are developed and implemented
Collaborate with the research consultancy for monitoring of the outcomes and impact of the NICHE program
Develop quarterly program reports and ensure they are shared to all relevant stakeholders

Qualification and Experience
Higher degree in economics, social development and social protection
Minimum of 8 years working experience 4 of which should be in planning and implementation of social transfer programmes in developing countries
Knowledge of children’s right gender equality and human rights based frameworks and understanding of an equity based approach
Experience in project management or public services management preferably in health care and social protection/social welfare sector
Proven ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure with short deadlines
Ability to work independently, seeking guidance on complex issues
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven team orientation and the ability to work across unit boundaries
Proven track record as a team member or/and a team leader
Knowledge of approaches to modelling, monitoring and evaluation
Computer literate

Excellent communication and facilitation and writing skills
Qualified and interested candidates to submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLY which should include:-

(1) Application Letter;

(2) Current C.V. with telephone number and e-mail address;

(3) Three referees with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

not later than 11th March 2016

to kenyajobs@internationalmedicalcorps.org.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.