General Responsibilities:

The National Team Coordinator Programmes and Advocacy is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, oversight and implementation of an array of projects, with the goal that all programmes deliver the desirable outcome to DSW Kenya.
She or He ensures successful implementation of projects by managing, coordinating and overseeing delivery teams and reporting as... well as carrying out important operational duties.
She or He must be an excellent leader, with experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner, and to deploy efficient strategies and tactics.

Specific Responsibilities:

In close collaboration with the National Department Manager Programmes and Projects, lead in the provision of Technical Assistance for implementing teams and support capacity development initiatives and training of youth and implementing partners.
Oversee overall management of project annual work-plans and budgets; support the preparation and submission of timely and quality reports and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
Support programme staff in forging and strengthening strategic networks and linkages with key actors including decision makers, existing advocacy networks within the programme areas and link advocacy efforts with national policy agendas.
Ensure programme quality by undertaking periodic visits to project areas to backstop challenges, participate in periodic project reviews and reflections and ensure project implementation is on course.
In collaboration with the National Team Coordinator, Research and Evaluation, support evidence generation and documentation of good practises for lesson learning and knowledge sharing.
Maintain positive relationships between DSW Kenya and it’s donors, in collaboration with the National Department Manager programmes & projects and National Team Coordinator for Business Development.
Represent DSW in stakeholder forums in the region and in the counties of project implementation.
Collaboration closely with relevant support departments to ensure seamless processes such as procurement, reimbursements.
Support the resource mobilisation efforts to ensure continued resourcing of DSW Programmes.
Responsible for project team management and human resource coordination in collaboration with the National Department Manager.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements and Experience

Masters’ degree in Social Sciences.
Relevant training in Project Management, participatory methodologies and related fields an added advantage.
Good understanding of adolescent and youth development, gender equality and women empowerment and Sexuality and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) programming.
Good networking and capacity building skills, good oral and written communication skills.
Must have prior working experience of not less than 5 years in a similar position preferably in an NGO setting.
Hands on project management experience and reporting for international donors.
Excellent skills in capacity building of adolescents, youth and women in low resource settings, oral and written communication, as well as networking, collaboration and partnerships maintenance.
Proficiency in computer use, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and internet-based platforms
Ability to inspire team members, and also to work independently.
Ability to work with and understand the youth while maintaining professionalism
High level of personal integrity more

General Responsibilities:
The Resource Mobilisation Officer will lead and oversee resource mobilisation and partnership development in DSW Kenya.
Specifically, he/she will support DSW Kenya to grow and diversify its funding base for delivery of organisational goals in line with the Strategic Plan. Reporting to the National Department Manager-Programmes & Projects, the Resource Mobilisation... Officer will coordinate resource mobilisation in close collaboration with the departmental heads and the Country Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
Funding Analysis and Donor and Partner Engagement;

Lead and manage resource mobilisation processes including research and analysis of new funding opportunities and donor trends.
Lead relationship-building efforts, including fostering close collaboration with donors at national and international level and managing donor consortia for resource mobilisation and programme design.
Represent DSW at strategic forums when required.

Project Design and Proposal Development;

Support the DSW programme team in developing innovative concepts as part of lessons learnt within the project cycle management.
Lead on the efficient preparation and timely submission of proposals in line with DSW standards including analysis of donor requirements, identification of partners and coordination of technical teams.
Track progress of proposals submitted.

Capacity Development and Knowledge Management;

Identify and address capacity-building needs of staff and partner youth Organisations in resource mobilisation.
Support the adherence to internal planning and knowledge management tools.
Coordinate and manage resource mobilisation efforts in close coordination with the DSW Resource Mobilisation Team based at head office level in Germany.

Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements and Experience

A successful candidate must possess a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s degree in: social sciences, development studies, project management or related fields.
He/she must have at least five (5) years’ professional experience in resource mobilisation and partnership building.
He/she must have extensive demonstrable experience in project proposal development, networking and management of donor relations. A proven track record in raising income from institutional donors is desired.
He/she should have experience in programme design in Reproductive Health and Rights, Youth Empowerment and gender related programmes.
He/she should have excellent writing and public-speaking skills, proven experiences in log frame development and knowledge in budget development.
Must be proficient in computer applications including Excel. more