Application Deadline: Application Deadline Apr 7, 2020

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Job Group ‘R’
Responsibilities
The Director will be reporting to the Chief Officer, Governor’s Office and will be responsible for the following:

Ex-Official Member and Secretary to the County Alcoholics Drinks Regulation Committee.
Administration of the alcoholics Drinks Control and Management Fund.
Supporting and facilitating County and Sub- County Alcoholic Drinks Regulation Committee in carrying out their functions.
Facilitate and ensure Public Education on Alcoholics Drinks Control in the County directly and in collaboration with other public or private bodies and institutions.
Facilitating citizen participation in matters related to Alcoholic Drinks Control in accordance with established laws.
Facilitating and promoting in collaboration with other county and National Government institutions and establishment of treatment and rehabilitation facilities and programmes.
Carrying out research directly or in collaboration with other institutions and serve as the repository of data and statistics related to Alcoholics Drinks Control.
Developing in collaboration with other relevant County and National Government departments strategies and plans for implementation of the County Alcoholics Drinks and Management Act.
Advising the Executive Member on the exercise on County Policy and laws to be adopted in regard to the production, manufacture, sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks.
In collaboration with other relevant county departments, prepare and submit reports as per requirements of applicable laws.
Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of this County Alcoholic, Drinks and Management Act.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Be a Kenyan Citizen.
Be a holder of a Bachelors degree in Management, Administration or any other Social Science in a relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya.
Have relevant experience of not less than five (5) years in Public/ Private/ Senior Administration and Management.
A post graduate qualification in a relevant field and proven experience in a regulatory framework will be an added advantage.

Terms of service

Three (3) years contract.

Salary and benefits

Salary will be as per the regulations by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

The following clearance certificates should be attached to the application:

A Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate;
A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
A Credit Reference Bureau Clearance Certificate from a recognized body;
A Kenya Revenue Authority Clearance Certificate;
A Clearance Form from Ethics & Anti-corruption commission of Kenya

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October 26, 2024
Chief Finance Officer

The position
The CFO Kenya will provide leadership in finance, ICT, procurement and general administration in AKES Kenya. S/he will ensure effective risk management as well as compliance with AKES policy and professional standards across functional areas.
The main focus for this role will direct all matters related to the financial management and functioning of the AKES Kenya, and as the most senior finance leader in the region, s/he would also have oversight of financial management for AKES Tanzania and Uganda, working closely with the Finance Managers in each country.

Main Responsibilities
Financial Oversight:

Assure the financial performance of AKES Kenya and oversee operations.
Working closely with the Finance Managers oversee the financial performance of Tanzania and Uganda.
Drive the annual operational budget cycle of AKES Kenya, and working with the Finance Managers oversee the budget cycles in Tanzania and Uganda.
Review and strengthen the financial management policies, systems and processes across all units to bring about cohesion and best practice.
Build capacity of the finance team in AKES Kenya by providing regular training and mentoring to upgrade staff skills and performance.
Identify and leverage opportunities for resource optimization through shared services and purchasing between field units and other AKDN agencies in East Africa.
Supervise grant management and donor funded projects including budget development for the external funding opportunities.

Quality Control and Compliance:

Ensure that all financial management activities conform to best practices and comply with Institutional policies and government legislation, operating and programmatic licensing requirements.
Review the internal control systems and risk management systems and suggest improvements to AKES Head Office & CEOs in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and working with the Finance Managers track the, implementation of audit recommendations.
Ensure that the books and records, annual statutory filings, all aspects of inter-company transactions between the Head Office, other AKDN agencies in East Africa, other AKES units and the field units are well maintained and appropriately managed.

AKES Statutory Board Management:

Assist the CEO Kenya, to manage Board/steering committee’s relationships and to ensure statutory compliance, as and where applicable.
Work with the CEOs and local Finance Managers to ensure effective Board governance in Tanzania and Uganda.

Procurement, ICT and administration management:

Provide leadership in planning as well as organization and implementation of the annual procurement, administrative and ICT work plans.
Ensure total compliance to AKES Kenya procurement policy as well as Value for Money (VFM) assurance.
Develop and enforce systems for contracts, facilities and fleet management. Carry out a review of all insurable risks and maintain insurance cover accordingly.

Capital Projects:

Review the capital projects financial reports and monitor the financial performance of AKES capital projects in Kenya and working with the Finance Managers ensure an effective monitoring process for Tanzania and Uganda
Assess the performance of each unit against their respective capital expenditure budgets and insure compliance with local rules and regulations, contracts and insurances.

Operations:
Support CEO and other senior management on operational management and willing to accept additional responsibilities, as and when needed by the Institution.

The requirements

A university graduate with professional and internationally recognized qualifications, preferably ACCA or CPA or equivalent Chartered Accountant;
Worked for or qualified with, a professional accounting firm and a post-grad MBA or similar internationally recognized advance degree or professional qualification in finance.
At least 15 years of professional experience in relevant field and having held a leadership role in a commercial
or not for profit setting.
Substantial experience in financial management of multiple business units and ideally experience gained in an education organization.
Knowledge and practical experience of a wide range of business functions and systems, specifically financial.
Additional experience in operational management, business analysis, audit, and compliance and familiarity with computer-based financial management systems would be valued.
Cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity.
High level of drive and personal motivation, coupled with the presence required to interact effectively with senior personnel across the AKES system and the wider AKDN, as well as at government and non-governmental levels.
Strong written and spoken English, including reports and proposal writing.
High degree of professionalism, commitment and integrity.
Clear understanding of strategy, as well as a keen sense of business.
Ability to think creatively, solve problems and make decisions based on sound judgment drawing on expertise
from others.
Willingness to travel as and when needed.

Sector
Social Development
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world.

AKES currently operates over 200 pre-primary, primary, secondary, and higher-secondary schools and programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Schools offer their respective country’s national curricula; some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offer international curricula (IB and British).

October 26, 2024
Programme Support Officer

Duty Station : IOM Somalia in Nairobi*, Kenya
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P1
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 07 April 2020
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

Internal candidates

Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of Programme Support Unit Coordinator, in coordination with the Programme Support Unit (PSU) team and relevant programme managers, the successful candidate will assist in supporting and contributing to Programme Support Unit activities, in particular Project Development, communications, reporting and knowledge management.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Carry out preliminary research on relevant assigned topics for the development and strengthening of project proposals and concept notes;
Assist in drafting concept notes and proposals for potential donors and funding opportunities by compiling general background information from various sources and providing specific inputs upon instruction.
Review and carry out preliminary editing of donor reports from programme units and participate in the report finalization process with the Donor Report team at the Regional Office in Nairobi.
Assist in identifying potential and realistic funding opportunities by collecting donor information, documenting and tracking liaison activities with potential donors and attending relevant meetings as an observer.
Provide support to monitoring efforts for the Mission by applying data collection methods and maintaining adequate documentation and records of project activities, data and reports.
Compile and coordinate inputs for information requests from Headquarters, the Regional Office, other IOM missions and external partners, such as donors, government, partner agencies, and implementing partners.
Support the knowledge management of the Programme Support Unit (PSU) by maintaining and updating the PSU project matrix, and maintaining institutional memories or other documentation and information management systems.
In close coordination with and guidance from the Communications Officer and RO/HQ communications team, draft specific components or elements of materials to contribute to communications/visibility related activities for the Mission.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

Master’s degree in Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
University degree in the above fields with minimum two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience in Project development and reporting;
Experience in writing and editing information materials and reports;
Experience in operational activities both in humanitarian and development sector;
Work experience in the region is an advantage.

Skills
Project development, reporting, and coordination skills;
Strong technical writing skills in English.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Somali,
French, and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Note
*With frequent travel to Somalia
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

October 26, 2024
Chief Executive Officer

About
Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency was established under the Water Act 2016 to undertake the development, maintenance and management of the national public water works within its area of jurisdiction; Operate the waterworks and provide water services as a water service provider, until such a time as responsibility for the operation and management of the water works are handed over to a county government, joint committee, authority of county governments or water services provider; Provide reserve capacity for purposes of providing water services where pursuant to section 103, the Regulatory Board orders the transfer of water services functions from a defaulting water services provider to another licensee, Provide technical services and capacity building to such county governments and water services providers as may be requested and provide to the Cabinet Secretary technical support in the discharge of his or her functions under the Constitution and the Water Act 2016.
Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency was established on 26th April, 2019 through a Legal Notice No. 28 to undertake its mandate in Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kakamega, Nandi and Trans-Nzoia Counties.
The Agency now seeks to recruit a dynamic, exceptional and visionary leaders with good professional and ethical standing to fill the position of The Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will execute the mandate of the Agencies.

He/She will be reporting to the Board of Directors and be responsible for overseeing all the strategic, operational and financial performance of the organization through effective management.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate shall have the following key responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction and leadership in line with the Agency’s Strategic Plan;
Oversee implementation of corporate business plan and strategies based on the Agency’s business philosophy, mission, vision and core values;
Undertake prudent financial management and investment mandates by ensuring sound policies and practices are adopted for optimal utilization and returns;
Oversee optimal and effective operations of the Agency’s water infrastructure;
Develop and engage effective leadership teams to ensure excellent performance and effective succession planning at the Agency.
Develop and strengthen networks and partnerships with the government, development partners and private sector to spearhead fundraising for project implementation and sustainability; and
Foster a conducive corporate culture that promotes strong ethical practices, good governance, employee productivity and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements as stipulated in Mwongozo.

Qualifications and work experience:
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

A citizen of Kenya with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration/Commerce, Management, Project Management or any other related field thereto from a university recognized in Kenya.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
Registration with relevant professional registration body or association (if any) and be in good standing.
Have at least fifteen (15) years’ experience in project development oriented establishment/s preferably in the infrastructure or water sectors, at least five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position.
Sound knowledge and application of, among others, Public Finance Management and Public Procurement Procedures in line with Public Finance Management Act 2012 and Public Procurement and Asset Disposals Act 2015 and its regulations respectively.
Knowledge of water management issues, reforms and mobilization of funds.

Personal Competencies:

Strong visionary leadership and negotiation skills with capacity to engage with local, regional and international organizations:
Conversant with GoK, donor funded projects and familiarity with water sector management;
Strategic thinker with good commercial acumen and the ability to identify economic opportunities in changing environment and to capitalize on them;
Demonstrate competence in steering implementation of large scale water projects;
Familiarity with reforms in the public sector and commercial settings;
Track history of creativity, innovation, self-drive, result orientation and ability to handle a public organization;
Be conversant with various investment modes including public private partnerships and build operate transfer among others;
A demonstrated adaptability to drive change and transformation, with proven capability of quickly assessing complex situations, generating astute, practical and pragmatic solutions, generating plans of action and addressing problems;
Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and team capacities and high professional ethical standing; and
Should be experienced in steering and managing an organization and related staff welfare matters.

The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable once for a similar period of time subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes set and evaluated by the Board. Applicants will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010 by attaching copies of the following;

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations;
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

October 26, 2024
Assistant Technical Manager

Job Summary
To plan, direct, and/or coordinate activities in such fields as abstraction, production, quality assurance and distribution of water in the company jurisdiction.
QUALIFICATION

Bachelors Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Water Engineering from a recognized university.
Candidates should be registered with EBK or IEK
Proficiency in computer applications, AUTOCAD,
Knowledge in GIS will be an added advantage
A least 3 Years’ Experience in Utility Operations.

Responsibilities
In liaison with the Technical Manager of Tavevo water and Sewerage Company, the assistant technical manager will;

Direct, coordinate, control and manage the company’s Technical Operations and maintenance of the infrastructure in all branches.
Be responsible for maintaining water service delivery infrastructure in the county where Tavevo operates.
Manage construction works, either by using external consultants or company resources.
Manage company assets such as and not limited to plants and machinery through effective maintenance and repairs.
Develop programs that ensure efficient utilization of assets and overall infrastructure.
Establish the necessary staffing needs for the department and ensuring there is well trained and efficient workforce in the company.
Develop departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall company objective.
Ensure compliance with legal statues and regulations that govern the water industry in the country and in the County.
Provide Technical guidance necessary in development of new products necessary in achieving company strategies.
Establish a Non-Revenue Water management unit, plans and targets that are realistic and workable within the company.
Ensure regular/daily, prompt and accurate preparation of water production, sales and supply statistics. Collating and analyzing the NRW data and advising all the sections on any interventions that may be necessary at any point in Time. Prepare project proposals and technical reports for the Technical manager to present to the management and the Board of Directors.
Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by management for purposes of TAVEVO achieving its mandate.

October 26, 2024
Head of Information & Systems Management Unit

The main aim of FAO Somalia is to assist government towards strengthened institutional capacity and decision support for Somalia’s agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors and natural resource management. In addition, FAO Somalia aims to support government in developing resilient agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry sectors, leaving no one behind, malnourished or hungry.
Reporting Lines
The Project Specialist will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia a.i., the direct supervision of the Head of Strategic and Resource Mobilization and guidance from CIO Division.
Technical Focus
The Head of Information & Systems Management Unit will be will be responsible for leading and managing the team in
developing, designing and maintaining the main FAO Somalia software systems. She/he will work in close coordination with all Heads of Unit in Programme and Operations as well as with Compliance, IT, Communications, FSNAU, SWALIM and other relevant units.
Tasks And Responsibilities

Guide the FAO Somalia Management Information System development and maintenance;
Lead the development of the Beneficiary Information Management System’ (BIMS) front end;
Contribute to defining the implementation workflow of cash-based interventions to ensure a timely and tailored development of the beneficiary ecosystem in all its components, in close consultation with FAO Somalia Head of Programme and Head of Emergency;
Work with the Information Management Analyst to regularly collect and share implementation data to maximize the exchange of information within FAO Somalia and contribute to programme planning, implementation and reporting;
Compile, analyse and disseminate FAO information products for internal and external audiences (e.g. IM dashboard, reports, briefs, charts, infographics, response highlights, advocacy materials), in collaboration with the communication officer and wider Strategy and Resource Mobilization Unit;
Work with the IM Analyst and the Data Visualization Expert to transform key data into user-friendly tables to share with all units;
Monitor and ensure corporate FAO (FAO main webpage and FAO emergencies page) and Inter-Agency platforms (i.e. Reliefweb) reflect accurate information, and contribute dynamic content in close collaboration with the Communication Officer;
Oversee the compilation and production of monthly 3Ws reports for the Food Security Cluster;
Represent FAO at the Information Management Working Group (co-hosted by OCHA and REACH), and collaborate with counterparts in other partner agencies to improve the consistency and timeliness of information disseminated;
Keep abreast of best practices in IM area at internal and inter-agency level;
Respond to various inquiries and information and data requests internally and externally.
Coordinate and lead the design, development and maintenance of the main FAO Somalia software systems:

beneficiaries MIS ecosystem: main application and database (FMT), beneficiaries verification and entitlement distribution mobile application (BiMo), beneficiaries registration mobile application (ODK-Biometrics), beneficiaries registration and verification laptop based system (BITS NGO)
fleet management system
bulk SMS sender and data collection portal (FRISC)
weather information monitoring (DIGNIN)
FAO Somalia contacts system.

Continue the design and development of the systems and innovations already defined, mainly: Beneficiaries Information Management System (BIMS), AAP application – including two way SMS feedback mechanism and Interactive voice response (IVR), facial recognition integration in the database, BiMo and ODK, 10 fingerprints scanner integration, implementation dashboards, API integration with the corporate systems GRMS and/or IMIS, pilot of WFP Scope;
Coordinate the setup and remote management of implementing partners devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones and fingerprint scanners) for beneficiary registration and verification;
Research & Development of software and hardware innovative solutions, such as iris scan and facial recognition;
Ensure the participation of IM staff in training implementing partners on the use of beneficiaries MIS ecosystem (i.e. during beneficiary registration and verification);
Ensure that all software development is in alignment with FAO Software Development standards as well as industry best practices;
Advocate for and facilitate the use of data standards and common platforms by Programme, Operations and Finance Unit staff;
Conduct continuous knowledge gap analysis in IM ensuring lessons learned in the use of the systems are incorporated into guidance and eventual training material;
Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements

Advanced University degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management or Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or related subject.
At least five (5) years of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Basic knowledge of FAO organizational policy and procedures related to programme, IM and emergency procedures;
Strong understanding of the humanitarian architecture;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret information and draw out the key messages;
Project management experience related to development and/or maintenance of Management Information Systems;
Relevant professional experience preferably in programme, analysis, reporting in humanitarian work;
Certified in Data Protection (CDP) or equivalent;
Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience with multi-cultural teams.

October 26, 2024