Sponsorship Coordinator
(Based
in Bondo)
Plan
is an international humanitarian child centered community development
organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.
Plan
is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the
lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a
child-centered community development approach.
Plan
International (in Kenya) is recruiting the position of Sponsorship Coordinator
Based in Bondo PU.
The
post holder ensures coordination of production and processing of
communications, meets the corporate requirements of Plan International at PU
level for sustained Sponsorship activities and continuous resource mobilization
for the Country’s Strategic Plan (CSP).
The
position reports to the Program Unit Manager with direct supervision of
Community Development Facilitators (CDFs) and Data Entry Clerks (DECs).
S/he
will oversee the quality production of sponsorship work and closely work with
communities, CBOs and volunteers to ensure achievement of Plan’s sponsorship
objectives for programme funding.
Key
responsibilities
- Work
in close collaboration and coordination with the PU Management Team to
ensure the sponsorship team is well managed and highly performing
- Through
sustained quality communications from Communities to the sponsors, ensure
that the PU Long-term Plans has a sustainable funding base for its
programs
- Supervision
and coaching of the CDFs and DECs to ensure compliance with corporate
systems, policies and procedures as per the Sponsorship Book.
- Provide
visionary leadership, coaching for results and support to CDFs and DECs in
the achievement of their targets as well as in their individual
development and performance.
- Build
and oversee Plan accountability to the CBOs with particular attention to
sponsorship quality and timely production of documents and the effective
participation of children in Sponsorship and other Plan processes.
- Coordinate
the implementation of the community managed sponsorship model to comply
with Plan international, Child centred community development approach.
- Coordinate
sponsor visits at the PU to ensure National office and Child protection
interests are fully observed.
- Undertake
performance management for the CDFs and DECs to ensure Sponsorship targets
at PU level are met.
- Ensure
existence of controls for proper risk management in sponsorship
Communications
and Working Relationships
Effective
working relationships within Plan are essential, including with National
Offices (regarding NO/PU enquiries) the Country Office, CBOs and with Program
Unit Management Team and direct reports in the PU.
To
maximize overall impact through the contributions of others, the post holder
will be required to initiate, develop and maintain a range of working
relationships, including with government counterparts, CBOs, volunteers, and
other Sponsorship oriented organizations in the Plan operation area.
Educational
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences
- Diploma
in Community Development
- 3-
5 years’ experience in sponsorship and community development preferably in
an NGO
- Experience
in Community Development
- Ability
to mentor , coach and manage team performance
- Effective
communication and Facilitation skills
- Demonstrable
knowledge in use of basic computer applications is mandatory.
- Fluent
in written & oral English and Kiswahili
- Excellent
report writing skills
- Strong
analytical skills
- Riding
skills desirable
Plan
Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all
children.
Accordingly,
employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate
background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
If
you meet the requirements of the above position, please apply online through; http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ .
In
case of difficulty, you may contact the telephone numbers provided on our
website.
The
closing date of applications is 30th November, 2012.
This
vacancy is open to nationals only.
You
are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.
We
regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.