The Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Network (EAHRN) was launched in 2016, a collaborative initiative by KANCO.EAHRN is the first regional harm reduction Network in Eastern Africa covering eight countries Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania- Zanzibar, Uganda.

KANCO is recruiting a Network Coordinator who will be based in Arusha Tanzania. The job holder will provide leadership in the implementation of the network’s objectives and programs in the context of its vision. This role will involve oversight of the development and implementation of the plans and program to achieve the networks objectives.

Network coordinator will lead to establishment of the Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Network in Eastern Africa, spearheading high level advocacy for critical issues related to Harm Reduction in Eastern Africa. The role entails strengthening of capacity of funding opportunities, profiling the image of EAHRN nationally, regionally and internationally and development of strong and sustainable partnership with frequent travelling regionally and internationally.

Network Coordinator Job Responsibilities

Strategy/ Policy Development and Implementation

• The Executive Director shall be the Secretary of the Board of Governance of the network
• Makes policy decisions on programs and management of the network
• Develops broad strategies for the network
• Arranges meeting with the Board to deliberate on the proposed strategies.
• Maintains minutes from the meeting of the Board and of the general meetings
• Recommends appropriate policies to the Board for adoption.

Program Development and Implementation

• Executes contracts and memoranda of understanding with the donors/partners
• Provides executive support and guidance to program staff in the development and implementation of program
• Holds regular briefs with staff to obtain updates on program implementation.
• Participates in the planning of key activities.
• Coordinates the organization’s responses to emerging issues related to its mission.
• Receives feedback on progress made by country networks
• Presents reports to the Board and the General Assembly

Resource Mobilization

• Identifies funding opportunities.
• Identifies sources of other strategic resources required by the organization to fulfill its mission
• Provides direction to program staff on proposal development.
• Provides leadership in the creation of portfolio of multicultural donor
• Develops proactive fundraising strategies.

Human Resources Management.

• Provides strategic advice and approvals of restructuring, establishment of new positions, engagement and termination of employees
• Creates conducive working environment that supports performance of the secretariat staff.
• Recommends appropriate HR policies to the Board for adoption.
• Facilitates systematic development of employees by ensuring effective implementation of staff development policy and providing opportunity for coaching and mentoring where necessary.

Management of Financial Resources

• Present financial budget to the Board for approval.
• Approves all expenditures within the budget limit
• Ensures the financial records are well kept and maintained.
• Ensure financial reports and statements are prepared in compliance with statutory requirements and partnership agreements.
• Ensures narrative and financial reports are completed and submitted to the Board, donors and General Assembly.
• Disseminates funding information to staff and coordinates development of work plan.

Networking and External Relations

• Identifies organizations and agencies (both regionally and at international level) with whom to develop partnership relationships.
• Develops and maintains effective collaboration with partners.
• Represents the Eastern Africa Harm Reduction community to public media, donor and other agencies.
• Speaks on behalf of the Network on policy and strategic issues
• Approves communication that amounts from EAHRN to external parties.
• Maintains active communication with external parties.
• Provides Responses to donor queries.

Qualifications for the Network Coordinator Job

• Masters Degree in Public Health or Social Work or Psychology or Law or Development Studies or Strategic Management related discipline.
• Post Graduate Degree training in Business Administration or , Human Resources Management, Accounting or Harm Reduction or any other related discipline.
• Five years in a Senior Management level with at least three years in Harm Reduction and or HIV and AIDS Management field and has a good working relation with the East African Community (EAC) and the eight Eastern Africa countries namely Burundi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda and Development Partners.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV before 24th January 2017 to jobs@kanco.org.The email subject should read Network Co-ordinator
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.