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• Work in close consultation with the Program Manager to review and
  prepare the project work plan and budget as part of the quarterly and
  annual planning process
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual work plans for project
  activities and logistics identifying and responding to any implications.
• Conduct disability mainstreaming and sensitization meetings and
  platforms with community and partners
• Coordinate the support required from Light for the World and
  FORDIPOM in developing training curricula for the disability inclusion
• Support mapping and identification of the community structures and
  young people who will benefit from the project
• Facilitate the participation of young people in youth research and local
  decision making processes relating to disability inclusion
• Take responsibility for the effective preparation, implementation,
  management and project monitoring Regularly review delivery process
  against plans, highlighting areas of concern in a timely manner and
  proactively addressing them in good time
• Conduct program inception meetings in the 5 project districts of
  operation Lead all the reporting processes for the project and ensure all
  reporting requirements are met and submitted on time to the Programme
  Manager

• Identify and manage partnerships with Disabled Persons Organisations
  (DPO’s), Private Sector Actors and other key stakeholders such as other
  NGOs, district local governments and education institutions.
• Lead capacity building of DPO’s and other key partners on meaningful
  Youth Engagement
• Work with FORDIPOM and other DPO’s to identify young people living
  with disabilities to be part of the program
• Organize and lead activities that facilitate the participation of
  young people, community adults and employers in Local Government processes
  related to disability inclusion and advocacy
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to the local government and
  other programme partners involved
• Lead monthly meetings with District officials and support the
  Programme Intern in Sub-county relationship management
• Lead all donor reporting processes and requirements

• Lead effective implementation of personnel policies and procedures
  for Project staff and Youth Community Researchers
• Manage the Programme Intern ensuring clear performance objectives
  and development plans are in place and support him/her to manage the Young
  Community Researchers
• Support recruitment, training, placement, management of Young
  Community Researchers
• Continually support and supervise the outputs of the project team
  through line management and performance reviews
• Support the team in solving genuine challenges and communicate to
  Programme Manager as necessary and required
• Lead capacity building of the Young Community Researchers in
  research methodology tools and data collection processes
• Take responsibility of the safety and welfare of the Young Community
  Researchers and the program Intern

• Work closely with the Programme Manager and Finance unit to:
• Track the project budget and develop quarterly financial reports and
  reforecasts as well as ensure that financial management is undertaken
  according to Restless Development policy and procedures
• Lead development of donor expenditures reports
• Work closely with the Grants Coordinator to deliver in line with
  donor guidelines and commitments
• Take lead on the annual planning and budgeting process for the
  project
• Ensure zero tolerance to fraud and bribery within the project

• The Restless Development Program Coordinator EWAKISI Project job
  should preferably hold a Degree in Development Studies, Social Work and
  Social Administration, Social Sciences, Adult and Community Education or
  any other related field. Post Graduate qualification in Project Planning
  and Management is an added advantage.
• Three years of experience of work with an international or national
  and local organisation
• Previous experience with a related program integrating Youth Led
  Disability Inclusion
• Knowledge of the geographical context and fluency in local language
• Willingness to work in a busy environment with tasks that require a
  short turn around.
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities will be an
  asset
• Donor and grant management experience
• Experience working with local government and other stakeholders
• Desirable
• Experience of managing a team and supporting line managers
• Self-driven and able to work under minimal supervision,
• Effective decisions making skills and work on own initiative.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability to use Microsoft
  office applications and other packages
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in order to deal
  tactfully and sensitively with young people and other key stakeholders at
  all levels.
• Good coordination, mobilisation and organization skills
• Good relationship skills with ability to establish and maintain good
  working relationships with a wide range of people and ability to work as
  part of a team
• Good self-management skills and ability to operate within tight
  deadlines and manage a number of work activities at any one time
• Multi-talented with ability to multi-task and deliver high quality
  results
• Sound decision making skills with flexibility and the ability to
  establish personal priorities
• Exercising good judgement and pays attention to details.

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