* Project Officer - Inclusive Governance Initiative

Duties and Responsibilities

A. Support to the planning, implementation, management, and oversight to the IGI project focusing on the achievement of the following results: Monitoring and assisting in responding to key opportunities (and risks) within the country related to LGBTI inclusion;  Supporting the implementation and monitoring of IGI country-level activities as per strategies and workplans that will be periodically developed and updated, including:  Monitor and share information about LGBTI-related issues and activities in Kenya, including actions and statements by parliamentarians, civil servants, the judiciary, important influencers, and civil society;  Convening of Implementing Partners and coordination of their activities; Policy research to identify and track potential allies among key stakeholder groups; Preparation of policy briefs, speaking notes, PowerPoint presentations and similar tools; Development and implementation of IGI related communications activities, in social and traditional media; Drafting concept notes for training workshops.  Under the supervision of the Governance Specialist, lead in the development of annual workplans and budgets for WBA activities in Kenya each year; Developing virtual and in-person advocacy training sessions for LGBTI groups and groups of other stakeholders with the potential to support LGBTI issues;  Leading the delivery of virtual and face to face capacity development training for LGBTI groups and groups of other stakeholders; Developing materials and conduct online sessions to prepare LGBTI for effective participation in regional events including EAC, ACHPR, and AU meetings;  Documenting and producing lessons learned on LGBTI advocacy capacity interventions; Supporting the planning and facilitation of a national strategy development process to build consensus with key stakeholders on the most appropriate strategic direction for UNDP-managed work on LGBTI inclusion in the country.  B. Provides administrative support to the IGI Project focusing on achievement of the following results : Develops materials for meetings, presentations, and workshops; Compiles, analyses, and summarizes data pertaining to the IGI project;  Maintains training plans for the monitoring of project implementation; Performs other tasks as required. C. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing for the WBA project focusing on achievement of the following results: Conducts spot checks on approved technical trainings to ensure compliance; Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in the project. Institutional Arrangement The Project Officer - IGI will work directly under the supervision of the Governance Specialist.
Competencies

Core

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline. Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements. Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback. Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible. Act with Determination:  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident. Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.  Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Cross Functional and Technical Competencies:

Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.

Monitoring: 

Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.

Evaluation:  

Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks - Ability to anticipate the client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Partnerships Management: 

Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.

Knowledge Generation:  

Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.

Innovation Capacity Development: 

Ability to define and create the conditions for trying out new ways of working or introducing new problem-solving approaches to an organization.  Ability to develop, manage and evaluate a learning curriculum that raises awareness, builds confidence, strengthens innovation capabilities around a certain method, tool or technique; or helps develop an innovation mindset.  Ability to create the authorizing environment (mandate, incentives) to embed and spread new ways of working. In-depth knowledge of one or more innovation methods, broad knowledge of innovation processes and innovation management.  Ability to align a learning and development strategy with a broader innovation strategy.

Health: 

Social Determinants of Health.

Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced University Degree in Law, Public Health, Development Studies, or related fields is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in relevant field in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree. Experience: Minimum of two years (with Master´s degree) or four years (with Bachelor´s degree) of experience in LGBTI or key population related projects; Experience working with LGBTI+ and/or key population related community-based organizations, either in a technical support capacity or in a direct management role is an asset. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages; Experience in handling of web-based management systems;  Previous UN development system experience would be an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.