Ref:- HR/2011/02/8
APHIAplus Zone 3 is a five-year partnership between USAID and the Government of Kenya (GoK) to implement a Country-led, Country-owned and Country-managed project for better health and social outcomes of residents in the region.
The partnership is supported through FHI, which is leading a consortium of several sub-partners in Rift Valley.
National of Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE) is the sub-partner charged with improving the quality of the responses for youth in the project.
NOPE is looking for dynamic, experienced and committed staff members who will join a strong vibrant and dedicated team that has youth at the very core of their organizational goals, strategies and plans. NOPE aims at not only helping the GoK and APHIAplus to achieve their mandate but also demonstrate a measurable difference in the lives of Kenyan youth.
The incumbent will be based in Rift Valley Province and will work closely with the Local Implementing Partners in delivering quality health information and related social services to youth in counties within the region
Overall Purpose
To strengthen innovative and evidence-based youth development programs which aim at improving the social and health status of young people through investing in their individual and organizational technical capacity development
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Technical Capacity Assessment (TCA) for Local Implementing Partners working with partners sub contracted by FHI. * Coordinate periodic and regular technical assistance activities for Local Implementing Partners working with youth including holding quarterly technical review meetings * Design, implement and evaluate a range of innovative youth activities that improve the social determinants of health * Oversee the integration of the iconic youth lifestyle brand G-PANGE and all its pillars into youth activities and private public partnerships for the project * Guide partners in the adoption of National Standards for youth interventions and Evidence Based Interventions (EBIs) * Provide support for linkages and implementation of youth livelihoods and entrepreneurship programs including reviewing youth business plans and assistance with application processes * Provide support for Local Implementing Partners working with youth to rapidly adopt technology and access global online networks that improve their performance
Qualifications and Experience
* A Masters degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent and post graduate training in Entrepreneurship/Community Development/Program Management/Grants Management or the equivalent * Minimum 5 years experience in HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health programming with at least 2 years in a similar position * Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills * Significant relevant experience working with young people from a broad range of backgrounds in a community-based setting * Significant experience in fund raising and financial reporting to donors, grants performance management, monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage
Please visit our website www.nope.or.ke for a more detailed Job description.
Interested candidates should send their application, CV including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to
The Human Resource & Admin. Manager,
National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE),
HR@nope.or.ke not later than March 4, 2011.
Please quote the position and reference number provided in the email subject matter.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
NOPE is an equal opportunity employer
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