PROGRAMME OFFICER -IEH

CBM is an international Christian development organization, committed to improving the quality of life of
persons with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. CBM International is now looking to
recruita:
Programme Officer -IEH
Main objective of the role:
The Programme Officer (PO) – Inclusive Eye Health will be responsible for planning, implementation,
coordination, monitoring and learning, continuous improvement, reporting and evaluation of Inclusive Eye
Health programme in Kenya Country Office. The job holder plays an active role in the County level
advocacy, alliance-building and networking. S/he will work in close collaboration with local partners who
are implementing the IEH programme. S/he will apply basic concepts, acquire and understand programme
quality standards of CBM-supported eye health work to ensure successful and smooth implementation in
close collaboration with the partner organizations and line government ministries and partner organizations,
key stakeholders and target communities.
We are looking for someone who will
Programme Management and Planning
 Support CBM inclusive eye health
programme by providing effective
management and coordination to the
programme to ensure delivery of
programme targets.
 Coordinate all IEH partner related
activities through working with different
implementing partners to ensure adherence
to work plans and budget.
 Coordinate review and implementation of
programme activities to ensure they are
aligned with CBM IEH Initiative Plan,
CBM programme standards, County plans
that it is in line with donor strategy.
 Support partner teams to identify and
develop innovative approaches for the
delivery of an inclusive eye health
programme for Kenya Country Office.
 Coordinate the preparation of activity
related reports as well as quarterly and
annual reports to CBM/donors.
 Support the development and review of
project proposals, project budgets, project
related ToRs and feasibility study.
 Provide support and input into all new
inclusive eye health projects & budgets
that are developed at County level.
 Collect, consolidate and share
appropriately project data
 Plan and coordinate stakeholders’
meetings at County level.
 Pro-actively communicate with the
partners to ensure seamless flow of
information as appropriate.

Partner Management
 Ensure findings and recommendations
following Partner Assessment are
implemented and monitored.
 Liaise with Programme Operations team to
critically analyze partners’ financial
reports for compliance against approved
budgets
 Develop scheduled communication
(verbal and written) with partners
regarding the status of implementation of
project activities.
 Orient the partners for clear and
comprehensive understanding on the
project, contractual obligations and CBM
reporting systems for programme.
 Organize and implement partner’s
trainings to strengthen their capacity.
 Conduct monitoring visits, analyze results
with relevant stakeholders and ensure
appropriate action is taken.
 Work in liaison with Programme
Operations Officer to ensure partners
transfer of funds are made in a timely
manner.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
 Conduct monitoring visits, analyze results
with relevant stakeholders and ensure
appropriate action is taken.
 Track and monitor partners project
implementation rate in relation to fund
transfer rate to ensure partners are
receiving project funds on time.
 Development of Terms of Reference for
project monitoring visits and audits and
ensure that CBMs accountability
requirements are incorporated in the
TORs.
 In liaison with the County IEH focal
person schedule the IEH working group
meetings and circulate minutes among the
stakeholders.
Documentation
 Record all results and analysis of project
monitoring results/data that are stored at
the project level by partners
 Ensure relevant new knowledge, project
lessons learned and other learnings are
internalized, documented.
 Ensure timely submission of quality
project reports
Quality Management
 Ensure that processes and procedures
organizationally and at individual project
staff level meet the project requirements.
 Ensure that principles and practice of
Inclusive Eye Health are woven through
the design and implementation of the
projects.
 Ensure that partners are developing and
submitting quality reports.
 Provide constructive and quality feedback
to partners.

 Collect, consolidate and share
appropriately project data
 Plan and coordinate stakeholders’
meetings at County level.
 Pro-actively communicate with the
partners to ensure seamless flow of
information as appropriate.

Partner Management
 Ensure findings and recommendations
following Partner Assessment are
implemented and monitored.
 Liaise with Programme Operations team to
critically analyze partners’ financial
reports for compliance against approved
budgets
 Develop scheduled communication
(verbal and written) with partners
regarding the status of implementation of
project activities.
 Orient the partners for clear and
comprehensive understanding on the
project, contractual obligations and CBM
reporting systems for programme.
 Organize and implement partner’s
trainings to strengthen their capacity.
 Conduct monitoring visits, analyze results
with relevant stakeholders and ensure
appropriate action is taken.
 Work in liaison with Programme
Operations Officer to ensure partners
transfer of funds are made in a timely
manner.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
 Conduct monitoring visits, analyze results
with relevant stakeholders and ensure
appropriate action is taken.
 Track and monitor partners project
implementation rate in relation to fund
transfer rate to ensure partners are
receiving project funds on time.
 Development of Terms of Reference for
project monitoring visits and audits and
ensure that CBMs accountability
requirements are incorporated in the
TORs.
 In liaison with the County IEH focal
person schedule the IEH working group
meetings and circulate minutes among the
stakeholders.
Documentation
 Record all results and analysis of project
monitoring results/data that are stored at
the project level by partners
 Ensure relevant new knowledge, project
lessons learned and other learnings are
internalized, documented.
 Ensure timely submission of quality
project reports
Quality Management
 Ensure that processes and procedures
organizationally and at individual project
staff level meet the project requirements.
 Ensure that principles and practice of
Inclusive Eye Health are woven through
the design and implementation of the
projects.
 Ensure that partners are developing and
submitting quality reports.
 Provide constructive and quality feedback
to partners.
We are looking for someone who has;

 Relevant academic degree in Public Health,
Sciences, Social Sciences or related
disciplines.
 Professional experience of 5 years in a
national or international NGO with a track
record in successfully managing inclusive
development and/or humanitarian
programmes in collaboration with national
partners.
 Experience in Programme management IEH
is an advantage.
 Ability to prioritize work and meet
deadlines.
 Experience in managing institutionally
funded projects, including consortium led
projects.
 Experience in evaluation and strengthening
of quality and effective systems
 Proven experience in results-based
management and project cycle
management, including assessment,
monitoring and evaluation, with a sound
understanding of budgeting and
programme finance management.
 Demonstrated experience in managing
internal and external relationships and
partnerships particularly with national /
local governments.
 Experience in working with various
government/bi-lateral/major institutional
donors.
 Proven good organizational and
coordination skills as well as a high level of
autonomy and flexibility.
 Perform duties under minimum
supervision.
 Ability to work diplomatically and with
sensitivity with individuals from a variety of
cultures, professions and personal
backgrounds.
 Advantage of lived experience with
disability.
 Experience of working with persons with
disabilities or promoting disability rights a
distinct advantage.
 English Proficiency is essential
 Commitment to CBM’s mission, vision and
values