Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Aug 21, 2020

  • Regional Gender Advisor, East Africa

    Regional Gender Advisor, East Africa

    Job Description
    AKF is seeking an experienced Regional Gender Advisor to provide technical expertise, leadership and guidance for the Foundations for Education and Empowerment (F4EE) in Africa, a new partnership program co-funded by Global Affairs Canada and Aga Khan Foundation. The programme has three components: Foundations for Learning (F4L), Advancing Gender Equality through Civil Society (AGECS) and Advancing Canadian Champions for Development (ACCD). The Regional Gender Advisor will provide support to F4L and AGECS components.
    The F4EE Regional Gender Advisor will be based at AKF’s regional office for East Africa in Nairobi. The post will report to AKF’s Head of Innovations and Strategy in East Africa, with a technical reporting line to AKF’s Global Advisor for Civil Society and Gender. The position will include regional travel of up to 40% per year to project countries.
    Project Background
    F4EE will be active in five countries (Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda) and will improve education systems at the pre-primary and primary levels, in addition to strengthening women’s empowerment, and gender equality. F4EE will strengthen the delivery of quality, gender-responsive, and inclusive pre-primary and primary education, and other social development services, and reduce gender and social barriers to the utilization and uptake of education and other sustainable development services.

    Foundations for Learning (F4L) will train and equip students, teachers, school leaders, families, communities and civil society organisations, and government leaders with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed to promote more gender responsive and pluralist quality education systems in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. F4L will work at the system level to address many of the challenges currently faced within East Africa’s education systems in delivering quality, gender responsive education to all girls and boys.
    Advancing Gender Equality through Civil Society (AGECS) will cover Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Madagascar. AGECS will promote gender equality by providing capacity strengthening for CSOs working on gender equality and women’s empowerment, including targeted support to women’s organisations. AGECS will improve the ability of CSOs to respond directly to the challenges facing women in civic spaces; and work with post-secondary institutions to support them with providing learning opportunities for both men and women, including by revising and developing gender responsive curricula and training educators to promote gender equality in their classrooms.

    Responsibilities
    The Regional Gender Advisor will ensure integration of gender equality in all aspects of F4EE program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning. The Regional Gender Advisor will achieve this through providing technical inputs, technical oversight and capacity building. The Regional Gender Advisor will support all relevant F4EE project staff and all implementing partners to ensure the programme meets or exceeds the intended impact on gender equality and responds to donor and AKF requirements.
    The Regional Gender Advisor will work closely with the F4EE Grant and Finance Managers, Partnerships Team and Global Program Team and members of the various AKDN implementing agencies in each of the F4EE countries, ensuring that all deliverables meet the standards and expectations of Global Affairs Canada.
    Required Qualifications and Experience
    Education:

    Advanced university degree in international development, social sciences especially gender studies, and/or other relevant disciplines.
    Additional educational background in education/early childhood development is an asset.

    Experience:

    Minimum of ten years of experience in sectoral gender equality and gender transformative programming and implementation in governance, civil society, education, and early childhood development programmes (including significant experience in capacity building on gender mainstreaming);Knowledge of gender equality issues and effective interventions, particularly in relation to education, early childhood development, civil society and women’s rights organisations;
    At least five years’ field experience in developing countries, preferably in Eastern or Southern Africa.
    Specialised experience on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the regional context, and demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and/or reporting gender analysis for development programmes;
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-country and/or multi-agency teams and assignments in a collaborative manner, remotely across digital platforms;
    Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research and knowledge of research methods, gender sensitive and ethical approaches;
    Demonstrated capacity to respect and safeguard vulnerable populations;
    Be able to travel to F4EE countries.

    Competencies:

    Ability to work well in teams and particularly teams that span across multiple geographies.
    Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training, capacity building and mentoring.
    Capacity to work independently, take initiative and manage a variety of activities simultaneously while meeting strict reporting deadlines and keeping colleagues and senior managers well informed.
    Ability to facilitate collaborative and participatory processes with partners and stakeholders.
    Excellent analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural context
    Excellent written and oral communications skills in English; ability to work in local languages relevant to the countries of project implementation is an asset

    Apply via :

    krb-xjobs.brassring.com

  • Livelihoods Assistant

    Livelihoods Assistant

    Overall Purpose of the Role
    To support trainings and capacity building of refugees, community members, DRC staff, local government, etc in restoration of community agroecosystems including permaculture based design for agroecology and agroforestry.

    Responsibilities

    Train communities in building A-Frame survey tools and measuring land contours
    Conduct training in establishment of grey water mulch basin systems and tree guilds
    Tree planting in water harvesting structures and patterns
    Implementation of Resilience Design techniques on Farms and land peripheral to farm lands
    Design for road water harvesting and path water harvesting in to on contour water harvesting earthworks
    Conduct trainings in composting and biofertilizers
    Conduct trainings in seed selection, seed saving
    Establish Tree Nurseries
    Assist to develop species recovery plans and species identification

    Reporting Line
    The Livelihoods Assistant will report to Regional Resilience and Livelihoods Coordinator

    About You

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Qualifications

    A University degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering or in Agriculture/Agroecology
    Training in Resilience Design
    Training in Permaculture Design Course
    At least 1 year experience in implementing agroforestry, agroecology with rural communities

    Languages

    Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili is required

    Conditions
    Contract: Contract ending 15th December. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National staff in Kenya. This position is graded at Employment Band NM.I

    Availability: Immediately

    Duty station: Based in Nairobi with regular and prolonged travel to the field (especially Burundi, Uganda and Kenya)

    Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

    DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

    Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 21 August, 2020.

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

    Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

    Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

    Apply via :

    candidate.hr-manager.net

  • Public Relations Manager —NM4 Legal Officer 11 -NM 7 Legal Assistant Il—NM 10

    Public Relations Manager —NM4 Legal Officer 11 -NM 7 Legal Assistant Il—NM 10

    Duties and responsibilities
    The position holder will report to the Director General and will be tasked with:

    Setting Public Relations/Communication objectives that will raise awareness, visibility and profile of the organization
    Conducting strategic long-range planning and implementation of public/media relations ‘ strategies and/or initiatives including annual Public Relations/Communication strategy and plan
    Building contacts and consultation with executives, media representatives and special interest groups
    Evaluating the Public Relations /Communication plan to ensure compatibility with overall corporate objectives, plans and resources allocation
    Ensuring the proper implementation of Public Relations /Communication plan
    Directing public relations activities for the organization; forecasting and advising management on public attitudes, opinion and perceived image of the organization
    Ensuring implementation and review of Public Relations/Communication policies
    Developing public relations strategies/plan in line with NMK policy
    Fostering beneficial business partnerships with other organization stakeholders
    Developing individual skills and team working, monitor performance and periodically evaluate the results of the team working within Public Relations Department
    Accounting for the financial resources allocated to, raised and generated within the department

    Qualifications requirements:
    For appointment to this position, an officer must;

    Must have served in the grade of Senior Public Relations Officer or its equivalent for a period of not less than five (5) years in a reputable organization
    Be in possession of at least a relevant Masters Degree in Marketing or Public Relations
    Be a member of a professional body; PRSK or Marketing Society
    Must have shown merit and ability in his/her job performance
    Have a strong interpersonal, leadership, strategic planning and management skills
    Have shown ability and merit in job performance
    Be computer literate

    Terms of service: Three (3) years contract renewable based on output and mutual agreement

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    Qualified and interested applicants may apply enclosing a detailed resume, copies of academic and professional certificates plus testimonials, names and addresses of referees. The applications should be addressed to:Director General,
    National Museums of Kenya,
    P.O. Box 40658-00100, Nairobi, Kenyaso as to be received not later than 21 st August, 2020.
    Applicants are required to submit their applications alongside clearances from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigation, Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board.
    “NMK is an equal opportunities employer.”

    Apply via :

  • Head of Finance / Chief Accountant

    Head of Finance / Chief Accountant

    Century Microfinance Bank Limited seeks to fill the position of  Head of Finance / Chief Accountant.
    Reporting to: The CEO
    Station: Head Office – Nairobi
    Job Purpose Statement: The Position holder will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in business and financial planning, monitoring, management and reporting, including development of policies, systems, processes that would safeguard the financial resources and lead to attainment of set goals and objectives.
    Key Responsibilities

    Ensure working in close cooperation with the CEO that an appropriate financial policy framework is in place to guide the financial decision making in terms of clarity on turnover, profit, costs and investment and forward planning.
    Contribute to the preparation of the strategic plan including Preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.
    Ensure formulation and implementation of departmental plans in line with the corporate objectives
    Maintain records to meet legal and tax requirements and to measure both the inputs and the outcomes of the operations including provision of accounting services for use by managers in planning and controlling the work of their departments, to cover financial accounting, management accounting, and forecasting, budgeting and control systems.
    Maintain contact with bankers, investment managers, pension advisers and auditors.
    Continually review the Finance manuals and policy documents to ensure compliance with the strategy and the present challenges
    Provide professional financial and corporate advice to Senior Management, the Board and its Committees.
    Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
    Prepare accurate and up to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate the preparation of reliable reports, budgets, business plans and management decisions.
    Create and maintain good and effective working relations with banks, financial institutions, statutory bodies and key/leading corporate clients.
    Maintain effective cash flow and treasury management.
    Co-ordinate and guide Senior Management and Heads of Departments in the preparation and evaluation of departmental annual budgets and consolidate the same into a budget.
    Build in systems and procedures for monitoring performance against budget.
    Co-ordinate the preparation of management and financial information.
    Establish and maintain effective control systems for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end management and statutory accounts.
    Implement capital expenditure projects and asset acquisitions and maintain an up to date assets register.
    Ensure balanced processes and procedures are in place to maintain internal control and internal equity.
    Ensure appropriate financial reporting at departmental, divisional and levels as well as establish, monitor and report performance indicators to various levels of management and the Board.
    Establish and maintain effective internal control systems and procedures.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the CEO

    Person Specification

    Degree in Business Related Studies, CPA (K) /ACCA, Master’s degree is added advantage
    At least 4 years’ Supervisory experience in the Finance Department.
    Accounting Experience
    Working knowledge of Orbit R is added advantage

    If you are confident that you fit the role and person profile, please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@century.co.ke and cc jobs@careermanagementcentre.com indicating the job title by 21st August,2020

    Apply via :

    jobs@century.co.ke

  • Finance Associate (Nairobi)

    Finance Associate (Nairobi)

    Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of Financial Management in Headquarters (HQ) and the daily supervision of the Operations Manager, the Finance Associate is responsible for the execution of a wide range of financial services and administrative processes in Kenya Country Office (KCO), ensuring timeliness, efficiency and transparent use of financial resources and delivery of services in accordance with organizational financial rules, regulations, policies, procedures and approved allocations. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UN Women rules and regulations, standard practices, and guidelines.
    The Finance Associate works in close collaboration with the Operations Team in the country & Regional Office as well as with the Operations and Programme teams in UN Women HQ for solving complex finance-related issues and information delivery.
    Required Skills and Experience
    Education and Certification

    Completion of secondary education is required.
    Specialized national or international certification in accounting and finance is an asset
    Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an asset
    Successful completion of the UN Women Accounting and Finance Test is required.

    Experience

    At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance;
    Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
    Experience in the use of PeopleSoft ATLAS is an asset.

    Language Requirement

    Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required
    Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

    Apply via :

    jobs.undp.org

  • Field Officer

    Field Officer

    In partnership with Brooke East Africa, Inades Formation Kenya is implementing a project titled: Enhancing Donkey Welfare for Improved community resilience for sustainable livelihoods. In this regard; IFK is looking for a suitable candidate to fill this position as a Field Officer.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    This position shall entail:

    Leadership

    Overall in charge of the project hence its performance.
    Ensuring that the participating collaborators Governments, NGOs and other collaborators as well as communities appreciate the goal of the project and have appropriate strategies and work plans
    Ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and regulations
    Coordination of project activities in the different project areas.
    Building Mechanisms for sustainability for the project among participating communities.

    Planning

    Drawing and implementation of workplans and budgets.
    Designing appropriate tools for monitoring progress in the implementation of the project and ensuring that they are used.
    Frequently providing work plans, budgets and financial forecasts for the project.
    Periodically liaising with the Chief of administration and Finance (CAF) for the project cash flows.
    Reporting
    Preparing periodic project reports and sharing with the team and the partners.
    Constantly consulting and updating the programs coordinator/Team Animator as well as the Managing Director.

    Fundraising

    Fundraising for the next phase of the program.
    Ensuring projects effects continuity and multiplication by establishing partnerships and collaborations as well as writing proposals for sustained implementation of project activities in the current and new sites.

    Realization of set targets/results and impact by participating communities.
    Nurturing and strengthening team spirit in the organization
    Performing any other duty as shall be assigned by the IFK Management

    Skills and Experience
    Interested candidate should have the following qualifications and competencies:

    At least a university degree in veterinary medicine or equivalent.
    At least three years working experience for non-profit organization/s in a similar position
    Demonstrated experience in working with local farmer groups, implementing partners, livestock or animal welfare related project.
    Enthusiasm in tracking current affairs in governance, laws and regulations affecting donkey.
    Proven track record of implementing successful livestock initiatives.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
    Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
    Excellent Coordination and organizational skills
    Proven track record on fundraising skills
    Ability to work under minimum supervision
    Ability to work under tight deadlines
    Must be a team player.
    Driving / riding competence shall be an added advantage.

    Terms and Conditions of Engagement: The successful candidate will be offered a six month fixed contract, one renewable based on availability of funds. Other conditions of service are as promulgated in the organization’s Terms and Conditions of service.
    Duty Location: The successful candidate shall be based in Machakos town with frequent travels.

    Kindly quote your current and expected salary in your cover letterSuitable and interested candidates for this position are invited to forward their applications; comprising: Curriculum vitae- including three professional referees who are not relatives, a cover letter, , with the subject heading, “Field Officer” addressed to:The Managing Director
    Inades Formation Kenya
    P.O. Box 1905-90100
    Machakos- KenyaEmail: inadesformation.kenya@inadesfo.netThe closing date; 21 August, 2020Inades Formation Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    inadesformation.kenya@inadesfo.net

  • Internship: Social Policy Intern – UNICEF ESARO (3 Months)

    Internship: Social Policy Intern – UNICEF ESARO (3 Months)

    Background and justification

    The Social Policy and Research Section of UNICEF’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) has created an internship opportunity for self-motivated postgraduate students. The internship aims at providing the Section with additional human resources support to implement planned activities in 2020. With only three programme staff, the section requires additional human resources support to execute all projects lined up till the end of the year, many of which relate to COVID-19.

    Through the PF4C programme area, the UNICEF ESARO Social Policy Section works with country offices in the region to make public resources work better for children. Work under this programme stream can be broadly organized into four areas: (i) measuring and monitoring government spending; (ii) maximizing the impact of public investments; (iii) increasing investment in sectors and programmes which improve the well-being of children, and (iv) advocacy for an enabling environment.

    The 21 countries that constitute the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) are characterized by alarming levels of child poverty. Recent estimates indicate that two out of every three children in this region are multi-dimensionally poor. This means that they do not have access to basic things like primary healthcare services, adequate nutrition, clean drinking water, or safe housing conditions. At the same time, the region is experiencing unprecedented population growth that is overstretching governments’ capacity to deliver quality services to all children.

    Regrettably, children are not viewed as public investment priorities. A rapid review of government spending compared against education and health financial benchmarks shows that only a few countries in the 21 countries in ESAR have met the Education for All spending target of 20 percent of the national budget for education and 15 percent of their national budget for health under the Abuja declaration. Even if governments have increased investments in sectors that matter for children there are challenges related to efficiency, effectiveness and equity of spending.

    Moreover, COVID-19 has added extreme pressure on public finances of all countries in ESAR. As governments focus on health sector responses and mitigating the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic, there is a clear risk that spending on human capital sectors will reduce in the immediate term. Chances are high that austerity measures detrimental to the well-being of children will be introduced in the post-COVID era. It is therefore important for UNICEF ESARO to continuously monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on public finances. Even before the pandemic, many countries were failing to invest sufficiently in critical child-focused sectors such as child protection, education, social protection, nutrition, water, and sanitation.

    Scope of work and objectives

    General scope

    The overall objective of the internship is to support analytical work as well as the development of knowledge products on PF4C and child poverty by the Social Policy Section. To guide planning and programming by Country Offices, the Section periodically undertakes analysis on public finance, child poverty, and social protection related topics for which additional human resources support is required. The Section also produces knowledge and guidance products for use by Country Offices.

    Specific objectives

    Support the Social Policy Section to conduct research activities on topics related to public finance, child poverty, and the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 on households.
    Support surveillance activities on the public finance situation in the ESAR, including the collection of country information on public finance management indicators.
    Assist in the review and quality assurance of research and knowledge products.
    Support the organization of webinars and other regional social policy events to influence policy agendas and promote greater and better investments in child-focused sectors.
    Support with the development of knowledge products, guidance document and capacity building modules.
    Assist in the documentation of social policy work in the region.

    Reporting and work relationships

    The Social Policy (PF4C) Intern will be under the direct supervision of the Social Policy (Public finance) Specialist. Whilst at UNICEF, the Intern will interact with Social Policy focal points in the 21 ESAR countries, other sections within UNICEF ESARO as well as external partners such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and the International Budget Partnership.

    Eligibility

    To be considered for an internship with UNICEF, applicants must meet the following requirements:
    Be enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school, or be a recent graduate
    Be proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French or Spanish and fluent in the working language of the office they are applying to;
    Have strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records or, if not available, a reference letter from an academic supervisor

    The Suitable Candidate Should

    Desired competencies, technical background and experience

    Be working towards an advanced degree (Masters/ PhD) in economics, finance, public policy, international development, statistics or any other relevant social sciences.
    Have strong quantitative analysis skills, including in budget analysis and econometric modelling.
    Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.
    Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to contribute to a team.
    Excellent research and writing skills.
    Must be reliable, creative and able to work with little supervision.
    Excellent spoken and written English, working knowledge of French advantageous.

    Administrative issues

    Given the COVID situation, the Intern is expected to telework from home using his/ her laptop until a time when everyone resumes working from the UN compound. When the Intern starts working on-site in the ESARO office in Nairobi, Kenya he/ she will be issued with a UNICEF laptop, subject to availability.

    The successful candidate will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • International Assistance Gender Equality and Program Support Advisor – Somalia

    International Assistance Gender Equality and Program Support Advisor – Somalia

    Scope of Services
    The Specialist will have the primary responsibility of providing field level advice and expertise on technical and policy matters relating to gender equality, which may impact GAC’s programming in Somalia. The Specialist will also contribute to GAC’s efforts to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships, facilitate communications and coordinate activities as directed by GAC. The Specialist will be involved in all stages of GAC’s program, including research, planning, design, monitoring and management. (S)he will, at the request and direction of the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi, engage with Somali stakeholders to advance development objectives.
    Specific Responsibilities
    Provide gender equality advice and expertise

    Engage in analysis of gender equality issues in Somalia and highlight implications to GAC programming;
    Provide gender equality analyses, summaries, briefs and reports to facilitate timely GAC interventions in the that are consistent with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMS) and other development partner’s policies;
    At the request of GAC, engage in technical level dialogue with the line ministries within FGS, FMS and other development partners on gender equality issues;
    At the request of GAC, provide input for coordination groups and other relevant meetings and provide timely and accurate reports;
    Work with other development partners to establish and strengthen donor and government coordination groups.

    Program and project planning & design **

    Contribute strategically and provide technical advice for the development or review of GAC’s program in Somalia;
    Assist GAC in identifying existing baseline data and information gaps towards the development and design of projects;
    Provide GAC with policy and technical expertise towards the design of projects;
    Review proposals received by GAC and provide the required gender equality inputs.

    Program & project monitoring & reporting **

    Track gender equality results and report regularly on GAC’s investments;
    In coordination with the GAC officers, liaise regularly with implementing agencies to monitor project progress on gender equality results and report to GAC;
    When requested by GAC and security conditions allow, carry out field visits to project sites to monitor and report on progress towards expected results.

    Liaison and logistical support responsibilities

    Establish and maintain contact with key stakeholders (government, international organizations and civil society) relevant to Canada’s international assistance;
    Support Canada’s participation in the Somali donor-government aid architecture; Provide strategic advice, develop agendas, engage and mobilize donor and government partners to advance development objectives;
    Provide support for organizing other meetings, events and associated logistical requirements for the Canadian embassy;
    Perform other related duties as may arise.

    Reporting

    The position will report directly to the manager of the Field Support Services Project based in Nairobi, which has responsibility for the administration of the contract;
    Day to day management of deliverables and performance will be coordinated by the Head of Cooperation or her/his delegate, based at the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi, including approval of work plans, service requisitions and deliverables, authorization of travel, evaluation of the quality of services and deliverables against work plans and performance indicators, etc.

    Work Plan and Deliverables
    The specialist will produce quarterly work plans, which will detail the deliverables expected for that period. The work plan will be based on needs identified by Global Affairs Canada and the specialist’s recommended priorities which will require approval by Global Affairs Canada. The work plan must be submitted to Head of Cooperation or her/his delegate for approval. The work plan will be reviewed and updated monthly, taking into account changing priorities in the Global Affairs Canada program and/or the countries’ context.
    Estimated Level of Effort and Duration
    This assignment is a part-time position from 1st October 2020 and 30th September 2021. The Specialist is expected to work, initially, for an average of Fifteen (15) days per month (level of effort), with the possibility of increase when activities in Somalia pickup and upon mutual agreement between WUSC FSSP and the Specialist.
    Mandatory Qualifications

    A Master’s degree in international development/relations, economics, politics, gender studies or related field, or equivalent training;
    10 years’ work experience implementing, managing, and/or providing assistance to transformative and gender sensitive programs in fragile and conflict-affected situations;
    Good gender equality network (in government, UN and civil society) in Somalia
    Experience and knowledge in planning, design, monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs;
    Diversified experience with government or semi-autonomous government agencies; donor agencies; NGOs; and/or private sector consulting;
    Good understanding of the Somalia social, political and economic contexts;
    Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali languages.
    Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-sectoral team.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point;

    Competencies and Skills

    Strategic thinker; identifies opportunities and obstacles for program objectives, and proposes a way forward;
    Strong organizational skills;
    Takes initiative and works well independently, as well as within a dynamic team;
    Is collaborative – builds and maintains effective, respectful relationships with colleagues and external partners.

    Note: This statement of work is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
    Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Candidates interested in this assignment are encouraged to email a succinct cover letter (not more than 400 words) outlining the candidate’s relevant experience and skills, and a CV of not more than 4 pages that clearly aligns with each of the position’s mandatory requirements by close of business on the 21st August 2020 with subject heading “IA Gender Equality & Programme Support Advisor” to: fsspkesa.recruitment@wusc.caCandidates are also required to provide their expected consolidated daily fee rate in Canadian Dollar (CAD$) for undertaking this assignment. Further, candidates are required to provide names and contact details of three (3) most recent referees. Use this link to access the detailed Statement of Services:

    Apply via :

    fsspkesa.recruitment@wusc.ca

  • Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager

    Reports to: Country Director
    Contract Type: 1 year fixed term
    Date Created/Updated: July 2020
    MISSION STATEMENT
    This position plays a key role in promoting the holistic ministry of Food for the Hungry (FH) through the framework of the organization’s vision, “All forms of human poverty ended worldwide.” In order to accomplish this vision, FH’s Purpose is “Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.”
    POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION
    The Business Development Manager reports to the Country Director and works closely with the Programs Team. **
    PURPOSE OF THE JOB
    The Business Development Manager is responsible for overall leadership in developing and executing strategies for grant acquisition goals in line with Food for the Hungry Kenya’s (FHK) vision and purpose.
    ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Key Result #1 – Resource Mobilization Strategy Development

    Lead the design and roll out of resource mobilization strategy in partnerships with other departments
    Ensure alignment of resource mobilization strategy with FH’s global corporate strategy
    Keep abreast of relevant trends & developments within the development and humanitarian sector and align FH’s strategies to preposition the organization.
    Lead processes to identify and regularly review annual Resource Mobilization targets for FHK in line with the corporate strategy
    Work collaboratively with senior management to integrate business development activities across departments and functions
    Setting and maintaining quality standards for new business development-related activities

    Key Result #2 –External Engagement and Partnerships Management**

    Lead strategic initiatives to broaden and deepen FHK’s donor base and strategic partnerships in collaboration with country Senior Leadership Team
    Build and manage a portfolio of relationships with prospective donors, including multi-lateral donors, private foundations and other non-traditional donors; undertake field visits with these donors to generate their interest in FH’s programs
    Represent FH’s business development and promote the organization’s visibility at relevant meetings, events, and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer networks.
    In coordination with the Grant Management Team, manage contact database and information for donors in a holistic manner

    Key Result #3 –Proposal Development Leadership**

    Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities; through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources
    Develop, support and enhance fundraising skills throughout the organization
    Develop, maintain and improve business development resources and tools including opportunity tracking, proposal development manual and proposal templates
    Responsible for overseeing proposal development and for constructing the proposal teams for critical/strategic proposals and contribute to design, writing and other sections of the proposal in advance of the solicitation in partnerships with the grant management team
    Setting and maintaining quality standards for new business development-related activities
    Review draft proposal documents to ensure compliance with solicitation instructions and technical approach, verify logical flow and clarity, and recommend revisions and edits
    Conduct prospecting visits to identify partners and prepare for upcoming funding opportunities.

    Key Result #4- Build FH’s visibility and strengthen the organization’s brand

    Recommend best practices for internal communications and support drafting of internal organizational announcements, articles for company newsletter, social media, and website content
    Work with the Program Director to produce an attractive and informative annual report capturing the annual achievements across FH Kenya programs
    Oversee and approve content and materials for fundraising, programs and communications, including: campaign messaging; cases for support; fundraising appeals and acknowledgments; press releases; social media, and video content
    Support grant-related contracts and reporting in collaboration with program staff; ensure all deadlines are anticipated and met

    REQUIREMENTS

    Master’s degree in Business, International Development or similar field
    At least 5 years of relevant experience working with a large and complex organization
    Proven experience and successful track record in resource mobilization (different models and donors), marketing and communications
    Excellent verbal and written English.
    Good presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and positively influence
    Strong communications skills, both oral and written
    Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
    Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills
    Passionate about contributing to FH’s purpose of following God’s call to respond to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty
    Develops and maintains good working relationships with colleagues
    Effectively and efficiently manages all resources entrusted to him/her for work purposes
    Maintains an attitude and behavior in accordance with FH values and principles

    SAFEGUARDING
    As appropriate, shall be responsible for creating, promoting and maintaining an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and takes appropriate measures for this purpose.

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager Email address: hr-fhkenya@fh.org latest by 21st August 2020.NB: While we value every person applying for this job, please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Anti Terrorism screeningFH conducts Anti terrorism screening as part of recruitment process.

    Apply via :

    hr-fhkenya@fh.org