HelpAge International Health, HIV and Social Protection Regional Programme Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. 

The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.

HelpAge East, West and Central Africa (EWCA) Regional Office is looking for a Regional Programme Coordinator who will work with the Secure Incomes and Social Protection Programme Manager for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sweden-Norad supported project in five countries.

Job Title: Regional Programme Coordinator - Health, HIV and Social Protection

Grade: NS2

Location: East, West and Central Africa Regional Development Centre (EWCARDC), with regional travel

Responsible to: Regional Programme Manager, Secure Incomes and Social Protection

Reporting to: Sweden-Norad Grant Manager and Regional Programme Manager for Secure Incomes and Social Protection 

Relations with Others:

• Affiliates, partners, Country  Development Programmes - to support, train, monitor and evaluate in the implementation of a Sweden-Norad supported project and keeping in line with the wider Health, HIV & AIDS and Social Protection strategy of the EWCARDC;
• Regional Development Centre staff – to ensure synergy and linkages across HelpAge thematic areas, Advocacy and Communications and promote donor compliance, build the knowledge base at the EWCARDC and ensure consistency of approach in HelpAge International’s work  in the region and to ensure the development of complementary activities;
• Development  organizations working on HIV and Social Protection – to share  information  and influence  changes in policies  and practices;
• Relevant national and regional Health, HIV and social protection networks, forums and working groups, the media and associations of PLHIV to ensure  that we are building appropriate  alliances in our quest for inclusive  policies and programmes;
• Staff and volunteers of NGOs, INGOs and Governments to ensure maximum coordination, disseminate learning and sharing of experiences.

Overall Purpose of the Job: To work with the Secure Incomes and Social Protection Programme Manager for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sweden-Norad supported project in five countries. 

Job Activities

• Provide ongoing daily support to HelpAge partners in the project for its effective and timely implementation within the framework of the donor and project contracts;
• Support the Programme Manager to consolidate narrative reports from partners in five countries and to develop quality control mechanisms to ensure efficient reporting to Sweden-Norad;
• Support the Programme Manager in strengthening best practices in governance in partner organizations;
• Support the implementation of Traditional Healers’ and Practitioners component within Sweden-Norad project;
• Build the capacity of partners to develop and implement sound HIV & AIDS and SP programmes, through effective training events and timely mentoring;
• Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in data quality assurance issues and the Programme Officer to ensure consistency in data for learning, advocacy work and preparation of report;
• Lead on the research on LGBT that is planned under the Sweden-Norad programme;
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of information on key lessons learnt in the HIV and Social Protection work within and beyond the HelpAge network in Africa and globally;
• Develop links and share experiences with other stakeholders in order to promote the mainstreaming of ageing issues in HIV & AIDS and SP, poverty reduction and advocacy programmes;
• Participate in the activities of the HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre and undertake additional duties as requested to achieve the Regional Development Centre’s and HelpAge International’s overall objectives.

Extent of Authority: The post-holder will make day-to-day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed set of Performance Objectives worked out with the post-holder’s line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree level of education in Social Sciences for Development Studies
• A minimum of three years experience in working with NGOs managing and implementing development programmes;
• Experience in advocating issues affecting vulnerable groups and influencing policies and strategies in line with this;
• An in-depth understanding of HIV & AIDS and Social Protection related issues in Africa;
• Extensive experience in programme development;
• Experience in institutional strengthening and partner capacity building;
• Appreciation of and experience in operational research and its application in programming;
• Understanding of participatory knowledge management and willingness to document and disseminate lessons learnt;
• Experience in the operation of an international development organization;
• Fluent spoken and written English;
• Ability to write narrative of a standard required by international donor organizations and interpret financial reports;
• Skills in working with local and national agencies and to represent the work of HelpAge International to them and their beneficiaries;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including project participants;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed upon deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge and interest of ageing preferred
• Familiarity with social science research

National Position based in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Salaries will be in Accordance to HelpAge Salary Structure

Please Note: This is a national position in Kenya and all applicants must have the existing right to work in Kenya.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter to jobs.ewca@helpage.org

Closing Date: 26th September 2014

HelpAge International is an Equal Opportunity Employer