Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Apr 16, 2023

  • Officer – Trade Finance Operations

    Officer – Trade Finance Operations

    JOB PURPOSE
    To ensure that all Trade related transactions are captured, confirmed and settled accurately within the required time period with minimum risk and cost to the Bank, thereby providing a high Standard of Professionalism and Customer Service.
    KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

    Excellent processing of all LCs in Issuance, advising, Transfer, Confirmation, Presentation, examination of documents, acceptances, and payments in adherence to UCP latest version and ISBP, URR standards.
    Processing of Guarantees and its entire lifecycle management including, vetting of guarantee formats, Issuance, handling of claim, amendments, confirmation and advising in strict adherence to country law and international laws governing guarantees (URDG758).
    Processing of documentary collections as per URC 522 with zero tolerance to operational risk.
    Processing Open account transactions such as Invoice discounting, LPO Financing, Contract Financing, Supply Chain Financing amongst others while ensuring that the facilities are correctly approved, securities are perfected as per bank policies and procedures. This will also involve sending branches and customer relevant advices and reminders of maturing bills and past due position of Trade Finance Transactions.
    Confirming FX deals with the Global Markets dealers and reconciliation of Nostro items and ensure closure of the same within 3 days and escalation of items more than 3 days to the manager.
    Keeping safely customers documents and keeping accurate and complete records/files for all transactions as per policy and country law.
    Assisting in maintaining an excellent relationship between the bank and its clients, Trade Finance and Branches and any other stakeholders.
    Ensuring Anti-money Laundering guidelines, sanctions restrictions and policies are adhered to and that suspicious transactions are detected and reported.
    Reconciliation of Nostro items that are pertaining trade, while also ensuring that such items are regularized effectively and promptly.
    To ensure safe custody of shipping documents.
    Release of shipping documents in accordance with Trade Finance procedures with zero tolerance to operational risk.
    To provide efficient customer service at the Trade Finance counter and respond promptly and with a helpful attitude to enquiries or requests for onward advice to new or outstanding transactions.
    To participate in Kenya BCP/DRP Testing to ensure that functionality at all times.
    Giving advice to business units, Rms and Branch Managers on matters relating to customer Limits, KYC documents, pricing, products, service delivery, customer complaints/inquiries and provision of trade services

    Self-Development

    Identifying appropriate training needs and courses (internal/external) to attend in respect
    Conducting research and asking questions on unfamiliar in aspects of one’s job
    Up-skilling oneself regarding new procedures and knowledge of the Operations products and services.
    Business acumen-Monitoring Costs within the Section
    The successful reduction of unnecessary costs and thereby increase revenue of the Operations as a whole on Personal telephone calls, Stationery costs, Overtime Costs, Losses and Recovery of all revenue in all trade transactions.

    OTHER CRITICAL FUNCTIONS

    Cost reductions that have positive effect in influencing achievement of the banks cost to income ratio
    Budgets that are in line with strategic objectives and submitted within budgetary deadlines
    Outsourcing of services and non-core processes
    Automation of existing manual processes
    Project proposals and implementation processes that are accepted an undertaken within projected timelines
    Ability to maintain a balance between all Operations support functions while adding value by building efficiencies
    Originality, structured and tactical approach in providing business support solutions

    Key Dimensions of the Job
    Routine.

    Implement and monitor routines to ensure optimal efficiency thereby containing losses

    Losses

    Ensure that losses are kept to minimum through strict adherence to policy and procedures

    Customer Service

    Provide excellent customer Service, ensuring timeous delivery of products and attention to queries in terms of laid down procedures and fraud detection.

    Documentation

    Conduct due diligence checks in terms of laid down procedures and fraud detection

    Productivity

    To monitor the workflow to ensure that productivity is in line with set targets

    Revenue Recovery

    Ensure that revenue is tracked for the whole department

    DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
    As per your appointment letter.
    ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
    Education

    Degree in Business Management
    Banking examination desirable

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    Minimum 3 years banking experience

    SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

    Exposure to Banking is desirous
    Exposure to treasury operations desirable
    Analytical Skills
    Communication Skills

    PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

    CPA Qualifications will be an added advantage.
    CDS Trade Operations Certificate.

    Apply via :

    sidianbank.co.ke

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Manager – Moyale

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Manager – Moyale

    Key Competence:

    A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Project planning & management / Development Studies/ Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related disciplines. Graduate degree or equivalent expertise is an added advantage.
    Prior experience with performance monitoring and evaluation for development programs, including developing performance indicators, data collection and analysis.
    At least 5 years’ progressive experience in the development and implementation of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation policies & processes in a multi sector Programme environment.
    Skills and experience with numerical methods, database management and MS Excel
    Ability to use advance level of statistical softwares (DHIS2, Excel, SPSS and STATA) or any other.

    Skills Required

    The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
    Self-directed/self-motivating personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple supervisors while adhering to program deadlines and priorities.
    Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
    Highest quality, professional writing and communications skills.
    Strong report writing skills.

    Roles and Responsibilities:
    Reporting to the Executive Director, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Manager will provide MERL support to SND operations in Moyale cluster. S/He will support the cross-border project in the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and their implementation, and put in place Programme quality management measures.
    Other Roles and Responsibilities:

    Lead the development of MERL activities across SND and specifically CBCR project.
    Provide detailed review of all grantee activities to align to CBCR MEL level indicators.
    Facilitate the design of Activity communications materials including success stories, and social media in collaboration with the Communications Manager, CD and program staff;
    Prepare periodic reports such as, monthly and quarterly reports, and the annual and final report.
    Monitor Activity activities to identify impact and success stories and ensure they are captured, developed, and distributed to CBCR MEL/ Communications Manager and effectively used.
    Contribute to the development of CBCR annual work plans and review the relevance of the MEL Plan against these work plans.
    Establish and maintain the MERL systems and processes for the cluster. Periodically evaluate systems and processes effectiveness and adjust as necessary to provide the Activity with accurate and useful data.
    Train staff to ensure proper and standardized MERL of Activity activities are achieved. Assist them in defining and obtaining data for relevant indicators; ensure data is input into the RMS MEL system and monthly reports are delivered on time.
    Provide MERL data to the client and counterparts in a timely manner periodically.
    Efficiently track, report, and update objectives activities, indicators, and results over the implementation period.
    Develop and oversee implementation of SND MERL strategy, including action plan, pipeline, and process for measuring reach.
    Conduct on-the-job training on developing a MERL strategy and appropriate channels to approach grants under contract partners in the cluster, on MERL and impact analysis skills and the development of MERL for each group of partners.
    Develop standardized data collection tools, shared data management systems, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Draft tools and their revisions as well as data collection procedures (e.g., logical framework, project performance tracking, indicators, data flow chart, M&E manuals).
    Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

    Letter of applications along with a copy of your resume, a contact telephone number and the names of 3 referees preferably from your previous work places, quoting their email addresses/contact numbers properly and Clearly label/quote the job title above on your envelope and hand deliver to the SND Moyale Office or via email: jobs@sndafrica.org. Deadline for the submission of application is Friday, 16 th April 2023 5:00 PM. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Phone calls are not acceptable.Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Apply via :

    jobs@sndafrica.org

  • Associate/ Entitlement Officer, Debtors Department Senior Accounts Clerk, Debtors Department

    Associate/ Entitlement Officer, Debtors Department Senior Accounts Clerk, Debtors Department

    Position Summary
    Reporting to the Supervisor – Corporate Entitlement, the Entitlement Officer will assist the supervisor in the management of billing corporate guidelines (entitlements) by ensuring correct and accurate mapping in the system.  Claims vetting before dispatch and analysis of rejected claims to minimize the level of bad debts.
    Key Responsibilities: 

    To offer prompt and satisfactory services to internal and external clients as per the established policies and procedures of the department to enable overall accomplishment of the departmental goals
    Participate in ensuring that all the billing points are updated on new / closed accounts, corporate clients’ administration guidelines on timely basis and they adhere to the same
    Opening/closing of accounts as advised by relevant corporate clients and in line with the hospital guidelines on the same
    Assisting in monitoring of invoice returns and taking appropriate action on clinical queries as per the set deadline
    To assist in organizing and holding meetings with corporate clients to discuss status of their accounts regarding entitlements, exclusions and returned invoices and overall clinical reconciliation sign off
    Participate in Continuous Entitlements Education (CEE) for Clinical and non -clinical areas for excellent service delivery
    Assist in the coordination of renewal of corporate agreements and fulfillment of terms of the administration rules and guidelines from corporate clients
    Maintenance of timely and accurate departmental reports e.g., accounts opened/closed, rejection rate, individual corporate performance, copay schedules, CME meeting minutes
    Participate in preparation of all Institution and Financial audits to enable the Department to achieve its quality objectives
    Report any incidences regarding corporate credit management to the Supervisor
    Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of Master Register of Corporate accounts from inception to expiry timelines in order to hedge against provision of services to expired accounts.
    Continuous monitoring of hospital and outreach billing to ensure all claims comply with corporate requirement including but not limited to ensuring e-diagnosis is captured.

    Qualifications and skills required

    Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade C or its equivalent
    Proficient in MS Office Suite
    Formal training in customer care or equivalent demonstrated experience.
    A minimum of 1 (one) years’ experience in a busy claim vetting and assessment department
    A minimum of 1 (one) year’s exposure in clinical practice.
    A minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in a busy accounting/credit management department
    Excellent communication skills both written and oral
    Excellent customer service skills
    Good interpersonal skills: Ability to build relationships among team members
    Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.

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  • Chef De Cuisine Chef De Cuisine – Italian Cuisine Chef De Partie

    Chef De Cuisine Chef De Cuisine – Italian Cuisine Chef De Partie

    Prepares and serves a range of a la carte items which meet guest’s expectations while supervising junior members of the Kitchen Brigade.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions.
    Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all staff to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical.
    Participate and supervise the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s food and beverage standards and standardized menu guidelines.
    Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
    Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
    Work with Superior and Director of Human Resources to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs.
    Assist in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversee their implementation.
    Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.
    Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines. 
    Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
    Approve leave after considering hotel occupancy.
    Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.
    Control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.
    Demonstrate awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.
    Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. 
    Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
    Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
    Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
    Implement and practice HACCP.
    Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

    Desired Skills and Qualifications

    Degree/Diploma in food production.
    Four years minimum experience in a similar position.
    Previous experience within a luxury 5 star establishment.
    Experience in a similar role and proven track record may be considered in lieu of specialised education.
    Strong people leadership skills.
     Fluent speech skill; Knowledge of the English language is mandatory.
    Sound, checkable previous employment references.
    Able to work in a fast paced environment and can multitask .
    Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.

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  • Project Management Coordinator

    Project Management Coordinator

    The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Project Management Coordinator to contribute to the efficiency of ILRI’s project implementation by supporting activities within ILRI’s Project Management Office.  The Coordinator will support the continuous development, implementation, and compliance with ILRI’s program management framework.  S/he will ensure accurate records and information systems/ databases are maintained, and that the flow of information between the Project Management Office, the Business Development Unit, and the implementation teams is accurate and efficient as possible.  The coordinator will support the development ILRI’s capacity in project management.
    Key Responsibilities
    PMF Support and Maintenance 25%

    Support the use and continuous improvement of ILRI’s Program Management Framework

    Support Program Leads, Program Managers, Project Managers, and Principal Investigators to identify challenges with processes and initiatives and to compile lessons learned.
    Support a process and culture of continuous Improvement within program management by collating feedback, providing input, reviewing outputs, compiling recommendations, seeking approval for, and making updates to the PMF.
    Support the design, development, and implementation of tools materials for improved project management within ILRI and beyond. 

    Project Status Tracking 20%

    Support the generation of regular project level dashboards to present project status, including milestones, financial and impact targets, financial and impact accomplishments to-date.

    Tracking of Donor Reporting 10%

    Work with project teams to ensure project teams’ records of donor reporting obligations are accurate.
    Track and report on the submission of reports, ensuring these have been delivered on time.

    Pipeline Coordination 15%

    Compilation and Reporting of Resource Mobilization Pipeline. 

    Liaise with Program Leads, Program Managers, and others to ensure the accuracy of the information on funding opportunities. 
    Support the monitoring and evaluation of ILRI program performance and develop reports for use internally and for CGIAR System Organization.

    Capacity Building, Ad-hoc Support, and other responsibilities 30%

    Support the preparation, coordination, and delivery of capacity building events.
    Support trainings of (new) staff on project management practices—including global practices and ILRI processes.
    Provide interim support for project management where required.
    Participate in ILRI, Corporate Services, Project Management Office, Business Development Unit, and GGIAR related groups, discussions, task forces, etc., as appropriate.
    Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in project management , International development/International relations, Agriculture, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
    At least seven years of relevant experience
    Experience in international development, agricultural research, or NGOs beneficial
    Project management certification (PMP or Prince2), or a commitment to become certified within the first 15 months of employment.
    Understanding of project management, quality management, process documentation.
    Proficiency in MS Office applications.  Knowledge of project management and cloud-based collaboration software is an advantage.
    Ability to collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.
    A commitment to ILRI’s mission and to upholding ILRI’s values.

    Apply via :

    www.ilri.org

  • Head of Fund Development & Communications

    Head of Fund Development & Communications

    Job Summary:
    Reporting to the National Director, the Head of the Fund Development & Communications (FDC) provides leadership and spearheads fundraising initiatives in the organization. S/he is responsible for the subsidy related financial self-sufficiency targets of the organization. S/he is expected to achieve growth in local income generated from corporates, individuals, trusts and philanthropic foundations. S/he is to develop/update a strategic vision for the Fund Development and Communications function and roll out a strategy for diversification of income to ensure a growing and diversified income to increase the financial self-sufficiency of the organization. S/he will take the lead in making contact with potential corporate supporters, major donors, individual givers and funders. S/he will spot opportunities to engage, making full use of all our networks and experience as well as carry out rigorous monitoring and evaluation of activities to measure financial return on investment and the impact in relation to our strategic aims. In addition to defining, implementing and fulfilling the medium-term FDC strategy reflected in the National Strategic Plan of the organization.
    Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
    In collaboration with the leadership and staff of the organization, effectively manage the FDC department to increase funding and diversify sponsorship opportunities by providing strategic direction and management, which include the following areas:

    Corporate fundraising (campaigns/cause related marketing activities, donations in kind)
    Individual fundraising (sporadic and committed donations via direct mailing, online marketing, face to face, digital, telephonic, bequests)
    Digital Fundraising
    Local and International sponsorships
    Data Management and Analysis
    Retention and engagement of existing donors

    Key responsibilities:
    Strategy Development, Implementation and Evaluation

    Study market trends and adapt to drive funding growth
    Define, implement and fulfil the middle-term FDC strategy reflected in the National Strategic Plan and prioritise organisation wide efforts to implementation.
    Ensure the maintenance of the vision, objectives and values of the Member Association (MA).
    Conduct research and analyse trends to conceptualise and formulate innovative ideas and identify new opportunities for the fund development department.
    Periodically evaluate, review and recommend amendments to the fundraising strategy and plan
    Lead and direct the proactive fund development management and understanding of best practices and trends and provide insight and guidance to organization Leadership.

    Income Growth and Diversification

    Grow existing local annual fundraising net income by a minimum of 5% annually. This will be by among others carrying out fundraising campaigns, donor servicing, donations in-kind, new pursuits to individual and corporate donors
    Recruit new donors both individual and corporate donors to raise additional local annual net income. This will be among others engaging corporates to give for specific causes/campaigns either in cash or donations in-kind and recruiting individuals for either sporadic and committed donations via direct mailing, online marketing, face to face, digital, telephonic, bequests
    Develop partnerships with grant making trusts/Foundations representatives and oversee the preparation of proposals and funding applications to meet funders’ needs
    Service existing donors and retain at least 60% of existing cooperate and individual donors annually

    Financial Management

    Provide input into the annual budget through feasibility calculations.
    Manage actual versus forecasted budgets monthly.
    Analyse variances between income and expenses, and between targets and actuals monthly.
    Manage Fundraising targets and activities monthly.
    Compile and submit monthly FDC reports to the National Director and Quarterly to the Board Committee of FDC.

    People Management and Development

    Provide strong leadership and direction to FDC team and communicate vision and values t team.
    Set medium to long term goals and objectives for subordinates and actively monitor progress of the achievement of objectives.
    Develop and maintain a high-performance team, and regularly evaluate performance of subordinates to ensure functional objectives are met or exceeded according to established policies and objectives.
    Foster national capacity building in all areas of Fundraising.
    Assure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive working environment

    Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Resources mobilization, Marketing, Sales, Business Admin, International Business Development.
    Master’s Degree would be an added advantage.
    10 years’ experience in Fundraising / Marketing / Sales
    5 years managerial experience with core knowledge of various fundraising streams
    Understanding NGO`s programmes, operations, best practices and market trends.
    Understanding of the Child and youth development principles (Acquire on the job).
    Good understanding of Giving and Sponsorship.
    Strong negotiation, communication and networking skills.
    Good knowledge of Children`s rights (Acquire on the job).
    Good Knowledge of the sales and fundraising process.
    Understanding of Quality Management principles.
    Knowledge of business and financial practices.
    Knowledge of relevant Kenyan legislation.

    If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send a Cover Letter & updated CV in PDF with details of 3 traceable referees one of which must be immediate former employer to recruitment@soskenya.org addressed to the Human Resources Manager to reach us on or before 16th April 2023 with the subject heading as ‘Head of Fund Development & Communications’

    Apply via :

    recruitment@soskenya.org

  • CMR and Logistics Officer

    CMR and Logistics Officer

    Role Purpose
    The purpose of this role is to support the safe handling in accordance with compliance standards, of confidential materials during the multiple exchanges in country/location. This includes movement and activities related to the primary storage area known as the Confidential Materials Room (CMR). 
    Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

    Supports the functions of confidential materials handling and the Confidential Materials Room (CMR) to ensure British Council standards are met in set up and day to day operations.
    Receives and responds to enquiries from/to customers and may be a specific point of reference on queries relating to an area of nominated expertise or responsibility.  Identifies where more complex issues require resolution by others and refers them on accordingly
    Carries out instructions and requests from Cluster operations and Operations Manager efficiently and effectively.
    Ensures adherence to CMR standards and management as set forth and carries out frequent random checks to proactively prevent issues from arising.
    Manages courier SLA/performance standards and builds relationship with courier service provider in country, so that quality of services and cost elements are in accordance with standards.        
    Plans and prioritises own work activities, which span across a range of different work streams, responding to changing and at times competing requirements to ensure effective delivery of responsibilities over a weekly/monthly time horizon.

    Role specific knowledge and experience:

    Experience working in a relevant field
    Experience working in an operations environment managing confidential materials
    Working in a challenging environment operating against very tight deadlines
    Experience working in a compliant and regulated environment
    Has the ability to build relationships with external stakeholders (i.e. exam boards)
    Experience of working in a high volume, busy operational environment, delivering to standard
    Experience managing teams

    Minimum requirements:

    University degree in any subject or relevant qualification

    Desirable:

    Experience of supporting delivery of computer-based exams
    Experience in managing logistics and/or procurement

    Further Information

    Pay Band – BRC-4-F
    Salary: KES 174,668.00 plus benefits
    Contract Type – Indefinite Contract

    Apply via :

    careers.britishcouncil.org

  • Director, Global Peacebuilding Unit

    Director, Global Peacebuilding Unit

    Role duties and responsibilities:
    Provide strategic leadership to the team

    Oversee the implementation of the Unit’s existing strategy and develop propositions for future strategy;
    Develop, implement, monitor, adjust and report on the Unit’s workplans;
    Lead the team, ensuring coherence across the different aspects of its work;
    Guide, motivate and manage the performance of the four thematic leads, coaching and mentoring them to anticipate and solve problems and effectively manage their own teams and areas of work;
    Ensure that the team is structured to be effective and efficient, and that it can access the support required from other functions such as finance, HR, and fundraising;
    Position and represent the team across the organisation, building a shared understanding among Alert teams of the role of the Unit and the support and added value it offers.

    Oversee global thematic programmes, secure new funds, manage donor relationships and ensure the Unit’s long-term sustainability

    Lead and play a hands-on role in the development of project proposals for global programmes to ensure a sustainable and broad fundraising pipeline, ensuring that GPU staff, programme design and fundraising staff, and regional programme colleagues as appropriate are fully involved. Approve proposals being submitted to donors;
    Work with senior leadership, the Unit and our peacebuilding teams globally to strengthen peace-positive approaches among our current and potential partners and draw and share lessons on emerging peacebuilding trends and across key thematic areas
    Implement and develop/evolve a business model for the Unit that is realistic and achieves financial sustainability for the team;
    Ensure timely and high-quality reports are provided to donors, demonstrating project’s impacts;
    Build strong relationships with key funding partners;
    Work with the finance department and GPU colleagues to develop and manage an annual working budget (currently just under £2m), and to monitor financial performance;
    Ensure that programme funds are spent in compliance with Alert policies, donor budgets and any other stipulations – including funds passed to partners;
    Ensure that resources purchased with donor funds are used appropriately and maintained securely.

    Ensure the Unit provides strong technical support to country programmes, and work with others across Alert on this support overall

    Support the team leaders to ensure that the Unit provides high-quality support to country programmes in the thematic areas on which it leads (Gender & Peacebuilding; Climate Crisis & Natural Resource Management; Peace Economies; and conflict sensitivity)
    Work with the Programmes leadership team to ensure that Alert as a whole has the right technical support in areas outside the thematic areas on which the Unit currently leads (for example on peacebuilding approaches, programming framework, impact and learning), as part of an internal ecosystem of peacebuilding expertise and innovation;
    Ensure that advisory approaches and ways of working contribute to and promote a strong culture of learning and trust across country teams;
    Develop and ensure uptake of research, conflict-sensitivity and gender-sensitivity standards within Alert;
    Consider new models for Alert’s future advisory expertise, including more decentralised models, in line with reflections on our next strategy during 2023, and implement or support the implementation of these over time once agreed.

    Support Alert’s global policy advocacy

    Support the Global Director of Policy, Advocacy and Communication in designing and implementing plans to achieve change among global decision-makers on the thematic priorities on which the Unit leads. Currently Gender, Peace and Security and Climate and Natural Resource Management are our two influencing priorities here.
    Support the Unit’s thematic programmes leads to achieve peacebuilding impact and help translate local insights into global expertise and advocacy;
    Lead Alert’s engagement on selected policy processes and initiatives, including engagement in major international reviews, conferences;
    Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other organisations and networks in the peacebuilding sector and beyond;
    Ensure Alert’s research outputs in these thematic areas are of high quality and designed from the start to achieve change;
    Represent the organisation externally.

    Contribute to Alert’s strategic thinking

    Act as a thought leader within Alert on peacebuilding issues and trends in our sector, in particular scoping new/emerging dynamics and trends influencing Alert’s peacebuilding work
    Build Alert’s capacity to track these issues and trends and use them to inform decision-making and future strategic thinking
    Act as a full member of Alert’s Executive Team.

    Apply via :

    alalertlive.peoplehr.net

  • Consultants – Research and Decision-Making for Public Health and Social Measures (PHSM) During Health Emergencies

    Consultants – Research and Decision-Making for Public Health and Social Measures (PHSM) During Health Emergencies

    Purpose of consultancy
    To develop the initiative on public health and social measures (PHSM) in accelerating PHSM research and strengthening precision in PHSM policies and implementation.
    Deliverables
    Deliverable 1: Guidance and background documents on monitoring and reviews of PHSM data and research at the global and regional levels.  

    Ensure coordination and consultations across relevant technical teams for the development, finalization, pilot and/or roll out of the PHSM tracking guide.
    Expected by month 6
    Contribute to the completion and publication of global evidence reviews on PHSM effectiveness and impact.
    Expected by month 11
    Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the PHSM research database at the global level.
    Expected by month 11

    Deliverable 2: Guidance and background documents on PHSM research methodology and capacity building at the global and regional levels. 

    Contribute to the development of study protocols to evaluate and measure PHSM effectiveness and impact.
    Expected by month 11
    Contribute to the development of, consultations for and dissemination of the global PHSM research priority 2021-2030.
    Expected by month 6
    Coordinate adaptation and implementation of PHSM research agenda.
    Expected by month 11

    Deliverable 3: Guidance and background documents on PHSM decision-making at the global and regional levels. 

    Coordinate the implementation, adaptation, evaluation and roll out of PHSM simulation exercises.
    Expected by month 6
    Coordinate the development, consultations and development of the PHSM decision support tool.
    Expected by month 11

    Deliverable 4: Systematic integration of PHSM into the existing leadership and governance at the global and regional levels. 

    Draft white papers and briefing materials for PHSM frameworks and action plans.
    Expected by month 6
    Develop proposals to systematically integrate PHSM into the planning and implementation of global architecture for health emergency preparedness, response and resilience.
    Expected by month 11
    Develop background documents and meeting materials for internal and external PHSM conferences and meetings. 
    Expected by month 11

    Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
    Educational Qualifications:
    Essential:

    A first level university degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy, health sciences, international development, health economics or similar from a recognized/accredited institution.   

    Desirable: 

    A master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned fields.

    Experience
    Essential:

    At least 5 years of relevant experience working in public health/social sciences/public policies.

    Desirable:

    Experience working in health emergency programmes with a focus on research, policy and/or implementation of public health and social measures at regional/global levels.

    Skills/Knowledge:
    Essential:

    Strong skills and knowledge in data collection, data analysis, evidence syntheses, knowledge translation, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, public health decision-making.

    Languages required:
    Essential:  

    Expert knowledge of English.

    Apply via :

    careers.who.int

  • Research Assistant – Migori Research Assistant – Homa Bay

    Research Assistant – Migori Research Assistant – Homa Bay

    Vacancy No. FN-06-03-2023
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Work with study investigators to ensure study procedures are completed, specimens are collected, processed, and properly stored, and required data are collected
    Locate and contact study participants
    Administer informed consent to study participants and record the process appropriately
    Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and other stake holders
    Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
    Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good retention and safety monitoring
    Complete CRFs
    Administer questionnaires
    Administer participant reimbursement.
    Basic data management/data quality review in collaboration with the data science investigator
    Collection of blood and urine samples from consented study participants
    Sample handling, including packaging, chain of custody, preparation for transport to testing laboratories both locally and internationally.
    Travel on short notice to clinics, laboratory centers, and communities within the study regions
    Coordination with other studies around documentation of participant consent, sample receipt, and sample collection kits
    Report problems encountered to the study PI and consult appropriately
    Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations
    Communicate with the Scientific Ethics Review Unit (SERU) and submit yearly reports, amendments, protocol deviations and renewals as required.
    Maintain participant confidentiality at all times
    Maintain good relationship with participants
    Maintain communication with team members in Kenya and the U.S., including communication via phone, email, Zoom, and other electronic means
    Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled team meetings conducted virtually or in person
    Due to working across time zones with the study team, and for participant recruitment, flexibility in working hours including evenings and occasionally weekends (for travel) is required.
    Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and designated supervisors

    Other required skills:

    Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
    Excellent written and verbal communication required.
    Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
    Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people

    Required Qualifications:

    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science.
    Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Experience working with the Household Socio-Economic (HSE) Survey as part of the Sustainable East Africa Research In Community Health (SEARCH) study
    At least one year experience in implementing clinical research studies.
    Experience working in HIV care, either in a clinical or research setting
    License to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding license)

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     Indicate Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of the Email A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than 16th April, 2023.

    Apply via :

    hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org