WHO WE ARE

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 200 million girls.

With over 38 years of experience in implementing its programme, Plan International Kenya (PIK) mainly operates in 12 geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Marsabit, Turkana and Tana River.

OUR STRATEGY STATEMENT

Plan International Kenya’s (PIK) strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and young women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions.

THE PROJECT

Plan International’s Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project aims to significantly scale up Plan International Kenya’s current women-led, climate-resilient livelihoods and coastal management project in Kwale and Kilifi counties. It takes an ecosystems-based approach in partnership with Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) Canada, COSME will also capitalize on opportunities for South-South learning by working between Kenya/Tanzania cross-border communities within the same marine coastal and coastal forest eco-regions. The project will be instrumental in driving Nature Based Solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation in the selected eco-regions: i) mangrove restoration and conservation; ii) sustainable seaweed farming; and iii) locally-led forest management and conservation. Small-scale conservation agriculture practices will also be deployed to build the resilience of women in selected communities. The ultimate project outcome is improved climate-resilient, equitable economies within communities relying on coastal and marine ecosystems.

THE ROLE

The role of the Project Coordinator – Seaweed is to ensure successful initiation, planning, implementation as well as provide technical support in the day to day coordination of project interventions related to seaweed farming in Kwale County. The incumbent will be actively involved in stakeholder management between KMFRI and Cascadia seaweed among others. With support from the Project Manager, he/she will liaise with other project teams for synergy and integration of project interventions. He/she will be the main technical resource within the project for upscaling sea weed production in Kwale county, lead in conducting of a gendered market assessment, seaweed value chain analysis and develop suitable and sustainable seaweed enterprises for improved livelihood in the broader scope of the COSME project.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications/ experience essential:

Essential

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Biodiversity conservation, Marine conservation, Natural Resource Management, Climate change or any other relevant degrees
• At least 4 years’ experience in project management/coordination.
• A demonstrated experience and understanding of developing, managing and implementing strong agricultural value chains in field levels.
• Must have proven knowledge of or an interest in marine ecosystems
• Government stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of women economic empowerment and gender integration best practices
• Knowledge and Experience on sustainable Livelihoods
• Skills in project planning, implementation, reporting and monitoring
• Knowledge of mapping systems e. g Geographical Information Systems
• Strong Knowledge and experience of community development.
• Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights-based programming.
• Conversant with child rights issues and child participatory methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience of working with children, youths and women groups
• Hold personal values, ethics and attitudes which are in alignment with the principles of the Plan’s Safeguarding of Children and Young Persons Policy.
• Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy
• Effective team management experience
• Ability to use local languages for Coast Region will be an added advantage
• Ability to ride and use Motor Bike for field Operations

Desirable

• Master’s degree
• Analytical and report writing skills
• Good Interpersonal / Communication skills and team working
• Strategic planning skills
• Results oriented
• Relevant computer skills
• Budget and Cost Control
• Risk management
• Monitoring and Evaluation skills
• Community facilitation, networking, partnership development and management skills
• Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Conflict Management

Languages required

• High level of English oral and written communication skills, including representation and liaison skills. Knowledge of Kiswahili an added advantage

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Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Disclaimer: Plan International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on any basis. We also do not charge Job seekers any fees at any point of the recruitment process.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.