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Program: USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto DREAMS Project – Migori County

Background

The Partnership for a HIV-Free Generation (HFG) is a local NGO working closely with local communities, implementing partners, Government of Kenya and public-private partners at county and national level. The main mission of the organization is to inspire and empower Kenyan youth to live healthy and productive lives through evidence-informed interventions and partnerships.

HFG is implementing DREAMS under USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto Project funded by USAID Kenya and East Africa, through PATH Kenya in Migori County. Nuru Ya Mtoto aims at increasing the use of quality county-led, county-owned, and county managed health and social services for OVC and Adolescents Girls and Young Women so as to reduce new HIV infections and gender-based violence. The project is being implemented in close collaboration with and in support of county health management teams and the Ministry of Health and other host-country public and private partners, including the departments of children services, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and public health facilities.

Opening Date: September 13, 2023 Closing Date: September 25, 2023

Location: Migori County.

Job Title: Project Officer

Reports to: Program Manager

Roles and Responsibilities are as follows:

The Project Officer is responsible for implementation of the DREAMS and management of day-to-day operations of the project. Works closely with the Project staff, Key stakeholders, Government of Kenya especially the MOH and other stakeholders in the selected DREAMS Counties.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Ensure adequate monthly/quarterly planning and budgeting for service provision in the 21 wards of USAID Nuru ya Mtoto DREAMS initiative
• Coordinate and support Ward Coordinators in planning and delivery of quality DREAMS interventions to AGYW per guidance from PATH
• In close collaboration with PATH PO and County Coordinator, facilitate the capacity building of Ward Coordinators, M&E Officer, MEL Assistants and community volunteers in various aspects of DREAMS.
• Ensure all HFG DREAMS Staff, Mentors, Small Group sessions Facilitators read, understand and sign the child safeguarding policy, and keep records of the individual’s signed copies.
• Identify and escalate ward-level technical needs to PATH.
• Participate in or delegate participation in County level initiatives by the MoH, DCS, Directorate of Gender, Local administration, etc.
• Ensure all DREAMS main safe spaces in the wards are aligned to the Program standard of excellence including equipment, tools, manuals, IEC materials, guidelines, etc.
• Conduct periodic spot checks on interventions implementation and participate in service delivery observation.
• Provide support in creating and strengthening linkages and referral networks between facility and community activities ensuring there is seamless implementation of activities leading to improved health outcomes.
• Collate and provide monthly workplan of ward-level activities to PATH.
• Conduct relevant stakeholders’ meetings to disseminate project results.
• Plan, coordinate and support provision of the DREAMS layered package of services segregated by age;
• Ensure all AGYW who are HIV positive are linked to care and treatment;
• Facilitate initiation and retention of AGYW PrEP to eligible AGYW in accordance with the national guidelines;

Program and Finance Management

• Collate and harmonize weekly and monthly work plan to facilitate execution of DREAMS activities;
• Facilitate and ensure timely liquidations of cash disbursements and cash equivalences;
• Provide leadership in the management of all the organizational resources allocated in the site;
• Plan, communicate and schedule leave for project staff in liaison with the human resource management office.

Monitoring and Documentation

• Collate and prepare monthly progress reports, in close consultation with the MEAL Officer;
• Provide support in collation, analysis and utilization of data for decision making;
• Take lead in coordinating and implementation of continuous quality improvement and routine support supervision of all planned activities within the project. area, and ensure these activities are implemented to the highest degree of quality possible;
• Coordinate and supervise timely and accurate data collection and updating into the DREAMS data base. This includes data clean up and validation activities.

Communication, Organization Visibility and Capacity Building.

• Facilitate identification and engagement public private partnerships and stakeholders particularly relevant ministries in Migori County, NGOs, CSOs, private sector etc.;
• Ensure documentation and sharing of program success stories;
• Participate in County/ Sub County /ward meetings and activities that are in line with the programs goals, working in liaison with your supervisor;
• Communicate the organizations strategic directions, vision, value and policies to site staff on an ongoing basis;
• Ensure that service providers have all round knowledge and skills to deliver the intervention by build their capacity through mentorship, on job training and delegation of tasks;
• Participate in any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in social studies, community development, education or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth in a rural/urban community.
• At least 5-year experience working with CBOs, NGOs, Government Ministries and other partners.
• Experience in collecting field data, maintaining project records, and preparing reports.
• Experience working in Migori County in DREAMS/OVC programs is an added advantage.

How to apply

All interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter stating salary expectation to recruit@hivfreegeneration.org by September 25, 2023.

The resumes should not exceed three pages in length and should be in chronological order starting with the most recent experience. The resume should include a minimum of three current referees providing their names and contact information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

HFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit.

Disclaimer: Please take note that the Partnership for a HIV-Free Generation (HFG) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Cell: 0732776764 or report to the nearest police.

Ward Coordinator

Program: USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto DREAMS Project -Migori County

Background

Opening Date: September 13, 2023 Closing Date: September 25, 2023

Location: Migori County

Job Title: DREAMS Ward Coordinator (WC) – 1 position

Reports to: Project Officer

Roles and Responsibilities

The main role of a WC is to manage and ensure the implementation of the DREAMS Core Package of Interventions at the ward level. S/he is responsible for the achievement of DREAMS targets and objectives. The Core Package includes services under the following four categories: Empowering Girls and Young Women (EGYW), Mobilizing Communities (MoCom), Strengthening Families (SF) and Reducing Risk in Male Sex Partners (PART).

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• The DREAMS Ward Coordinator will play the role of the local DREAMS representative, linking the project to ward level stakeholders including parents and guardians, local administration, security services, MoH, MoE, DCS, gender and youth, CSOs, FBOs, CBOs and private sector platers;
• Working with county government partners (MoH, DCS, MoE, Youth and Gender), local CSOs and FBOs, CBOs, parents/guardians and enrolled AGYW, identify and establish adequate and appropriate safe spaces;
• Guided by the vulnerability criteria, s/he will lead the identification and enrolment of vulnerable adolescent girls and young women aged 9-24yrs (including eligible OVC) for DREAMS interventions based on the age-based vulnerability criteria;
• Working with county government partners (MoH, DCS, MoE, Youth and Gender), local CSOs and FBOs, CBOs, parents/guardians and enrolled AGYW, the WC will identify and recruit DREAMS Mentors based on the PATH Mentors Selection and Roles guide, recruit DREAMS Ambassadors, EBI facilitators and data clerks. H/she will coordinate the work of mentors, facilitators, DREAMS Ambassadors and data clerks in the wards, keeping records of their activities and work-plans;
• Lead the training of mentors and facilitators, DREAMS Ambassadors and data clerks, managing their day-to-day support to the safe spaces;
• Ensure adequate EBI facilitators are engaged and trained;
• Ensure timely, complete and correct data entry in the DREAMS Service Uptake Forms and DREAMS Database;
• Ensure AGYW data is filed, stored securely and accessible for retrieval and data review;
• Be the resident coordinator of the Safe Spaces, ensuring that they are equipped and stocked with DREAMS manuals, tools, codes of conduct for working with children, implementation SOPs, games and sports commodities and necessary electronics;
• Working with mentors, facilitators, DREAMS Ambassadors and AGYW, he/she will set up appropriate safe space schedule of activities and services;
• Undertake routine trainings including ongoing DREAMS update training, LIVES First Line Support for Survivors of Violence, SRH, etc. as guidance by PATH;
• Ensure adherence to the ethics, rules and regulations set to regulate the behavior of everyone working with AGYW at the safe space;
• Present the DREAMS Monthly Ward Narrative and Data Report besides hosting periodic review meetings with mentors, DREAMS Ambassadors, facilitators and data clerks;
• Document and disseminate lessons learnt, challenges, successes and best practices;
• Represent the project in local stakeholder meetings and working groups.

Required Skills and Qualifications

At a minimum, the Ward Coordinator needs to have:

• Diploma in social studies, Community Development, education or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth in a rural community preferably in Migori County.
• At least one-year experience working with CBOs, NGOs, Government Ministries and other partners.
• Experience in collecting field data, maintaining project records, and preparing reports.
• Experience in HIV, AIDS, and adolescent reproductive health programs is an added advantage. Organizational and administrative skills with considerable knowledge in computers.
• Possess pleasant personality, with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, sociable, approachable, confident flexible, open minded & extrovert personality.
• Youth friendly and able to communicate in a free manner with youths.
• Role model, mature but youthful person, who is current with youth related issues.
 Ability to communicate well, including excellent presentation skills and networking.
 Confident and able to work independently to produce results.
• Well versed with partners and youth partners within the allocated wards

How to apply

All interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter stating salary expectation to recruit@hivfreegeneration.org by September 25, 2023.

HFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit.

Senior Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning Officer (Part Time Position)

Background

Opening Date: September 13, 2023 Closing Date: September 25, 2023

Location: Nairobi

Job Title: Senior Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning (SMEAL) Officer

Reports to: Executive Director

Roles and Responsibilities

The SMEAL Officer oversees the general Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability functions of HFG and ensures quality services that meet stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness are provided to the communities we serve. The Officer works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Executive Director.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Development and updating of the HFG M&E framework
• Management and application of the M&E plans for the organization.
• Collect, collate and manager all monthly projects data
• Implement Continuous Quality Improvements strategies for all the projects
• Ensure that program reports are submitted and disseminated in a timely manner in accordance with laid down procedures and donors requirements
• Assist with the maintenance of HFG projects databases and generation of reporting timelines.
• Take a lead in gathering of information, reporting feedback and technical editing for
annual strategic indicators review
• Contribute to the development of project’s performance indicators and monitoring their aggregated performance.
• Assist to develop protocols, instruments (e.g. questionnaires, checklists, discussion guides
and interview forms) for data collection.
• Enhance employee capacity development through relevant mentorship, on Job Training &
Field support supervision.
• Continually offer technical assistance and help build capacity of project stakeholders on M&E
• Participate in relevant M&E Working Groups
• Participate in fundraising initiatives of the organization
• Any other duty as may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Demography, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field; or equivalent experience. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 3-5 years of experience designing, managing, and implementing program monitoring and evaluation activities including:
o Theory of change and M&E framework.
o Community needs, baseline, endline, and data quality assessments.
o Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research & evaluation studies.
o Surveys, focus group discussions, observational data collection tools.
o Learning and adapting processes and mechanisms.
• Domain expertise in data science, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Working knowledge of one or more data analysis and visualization libraries and packages used today, including PowerBi, R, Tableau, SQL Python, JavaScript, SPSS, Stata, MS Access.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, solve problems, and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a highly fluid environment and respond to changing requests.
• Good written and verbal cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel in-country . Most in-country trips require this person to ride long car rides on rough terrain and stand for extended periods of time.
• Authorization to work in Kenya

How to apply

All interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter stating salary expectation to recruit@hivfreegeneration.org by September 25, 2023.

HFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit.