Elimu Yetu Coaliation (EYC) NGO Jobs.
Elimu Yetu Coalition is the national platform of civil society organizations working towards the achievement of EFA goals in Kenya. EYC has received a two year grant from the Africa Civil Society Education Fund (CSEF), which is a grant-making facility supported by Education Program Development Fund (EPDF) of the World Bank’s Education for All Fast Track Initiative. Through this grant EYC is seeking to recruit three senior positions to enhance the capacity of its national secretariat in Nairobi for a one year contract renewable based on performance and availability of funds; These positions are; – National Coordinator; Communications Manager;
Finance Manager:
A. NATIONAL COORDINATOR – NC
Reporting to the Executive Committee of EYC, NC will be expected to perform the following tasks and functions:
1. Strategic leadership: Provide overall leadership, coordination, and strategic direction to all Elimu Yetu EFA campaigns in Kenya. Provide technical support, guidance and supervision of all Campaign Managers as well as the Finance Manager, with an objective of achieving the desired results in line with Elimu Yetu’s three year campaign Strategy 2009/12. Serve as head of
Secretariat and all campaigns of Elimu Yetu. NC will in addition serve as the Secretary to the Executive Committee.
2. Performance management and reporting: Monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of all campaigns and projects and ensure regular reporting on the progress and performance of campaigns and programmes to EXCOM and partners. This includes preparation of monthly updates as well as quarterly and annual progress reports following monthly, quarterly and annual campaign progress reviews.
3. Mentoring and capacity building: this will include coaching and guiding secretariat staff, members, regional networks and thematic groups in self-reflection and assessment to identify their capacity gaps and strategies to address them. Apart from assessments and strategy development this will also involve mounting capacity building prorammes or initiatives for staff and members.
4. Fundraising and resource mobilization: Provide strong leadership ininitiatingcampaign/project ideas and develop high quality project proposals for fundraising in line with Elimu Yetu’s strategic plan. This includes preparing proposals for mobilization of human, technical and financial resources from international development organizations,non-government organizations,
foundations/charities and the private sector in Kenya and abroad.
5. Policy enforcement: Provide leadership in identification of Elimu Yetu’s key policy challenges and formulation of best possible and alternative policy options for the Coalition. Ensure all policies approved by Executive Committee are implemented and followed to the letter by staff, members, partners and agents. Help initiate and work with the Executive Committee to develop
new policies.
6. Provide oversight and accountability: take full responsibility for overall management of Elimu Yetu’s human and financial resources. This includes recruitment of junior staff (assistants and below); staff performance management and monitoring; and management of campaign budgets, financial controls and reporting to the Executive Committee and funding partners.
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Partnership development: Build and maintain productive relationships with supporting partners, networks and key stakeholders and create new partnerships and networks relevant to all campaign areas. Important here is Ministry of Education, other relevant line ministries or departments, Parliament, local education donor group, UN agencies, teacher unions, ANCEFA, GCE, IDAY among other players.
8. Networking and Coalition Building: support membership recruitment, membership related activities and ensure members active involvement in all EYC campaigns and activities. Ensure close collaboration between the secretariat, EXCOM, regional focal points, thematic groups and members. Develop effective mechanisms for ensuring active participation and communication
with thematic groups, members and representatives in the regional networks. Required Qualifications for NC:
First degree in any relevant field of social sciences, but education is preferred. A Masters degree
will be an added advantage; practical experience designing and implementing rights based advocacy strategies; Knowledge and experience with the EFA and MDG campaign processes coupled with a thorough understanding of issues and challenges facing education sector in Kenya; at least three to five years experience in campaign planning, implementation, management, monitoring and reporting; demonstrated experience in advocacy (having led a vibrant results based campaign), donor reporting, financial and budget management; demonstrated experience in building partnerships, and promoting networking and coalition building through negotiations and collaboration; ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; ability to manage performance, ability to manage partnerships and donor funded budgets, develop and manage strong teams, delegate and coach as the need may be; proficiency in MS Office Computer Packages is mandatory.
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