Project Associate at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Associate will provide technical expertise and support in implementation of Amref Global Fund Malaria project activities. S/he will lead in the process of planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all project Social Behaviour Change (SBC) activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project coordination

• Participate in coordination, design, planning and implementation of project activities
• Provide technical support in the implementation of malaria social behaviour change activities
• Represent the project in various technical working groups (including SBC) at various levels to strengthen networks and partnerships
• Monthly review of sub-recipients (SRs) programmatic reports and providing timely feedback and follow ups
• Participate in managing relevant project financial transactions

Capacity building

• Participate in capacity building sub-recipients on SBC activities, advocacy with religious and community leaders to create an enabling environment for practice of malaria behaviours, as applicable
• Identify gaps during implementation and monthly reports review.

Technical support

• Lead implementation of social behaviour change in collaboration with National Malaria Control Program, County/Sub County CHMTs, Facilities, Community Health Promoters, Community Groups and other relevant partners.
• Provide technical support to sub-recipients to ensure quality implementation of project activities
• Provide technical support in the development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising

Documentation and research

• Documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt and best practices during project activities implementation.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Participate in monitoring and mentoring of sub-recipients and providing technical support and capacity development to plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded.
• Prepare and submit timely and quality activity reports, including field notes and success stories, to effectively capture lessons learnt on the ground from the project.
• Participate in preparation of donor reports, annual work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance frameworks, monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements
• Participate in monitoring the implementation of project activities to ensure conformance to project objectives, work plans, budget and expected results.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field with at least 3 years’ work experience in advocacy, social behaviour changes and/or community mobilization.
• Experience in malaria programs will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Mentoring and Coaching.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and attention to details.
• Good organization, planning and coordination skills.
• A team player.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision