Application Deadline: Application Deadline Dec 31, 2018

Consultancy:Technical Assistance in Education and Skills, ESARO

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS/ CONSULTANTS
PART I
Title of Assignment
Individual Consultant for Technical Assistance in Education and Skills
Section
Education
Location
UNICEF ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya with travel in the ESA region as necessary
Duration
128 days within a period of 7 months
Start date
From: 15 January 2019
To: 31 August 2019
Background and Justification
UNICEF seeks to contribute to the realization of the rights of all children, especially the most disadvantaged. Since learning and skills development are key areas to achieve this envisaged impact, UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2018 – 2021 in its goal area 2 includes a focus on strengthening education systems to effectively support children and adolescents to learn and to develop skills for personal empowerment, active citizenship, non-violence, gender equality and employability, both in and out of schools, including in humanitarian situations.
Investing in adolescents’ learning and skills development – including in particular, the most disadvantaged adolescents – is a priority that UNICEF has identified for the second decade of a child’s life. This priority links directly to the achievement of SDG targets, including those related to ending poverty in all its forms, enhancing education and life learning opportunities and promoting employment and decent work for all. Strategies adopted by UNICEF to provide better opportunities for adolescents to be productive and break intergenerational cycles of poverty include 1) accelerating programming for the retention of primary school students, transition to post-primary education and secondary completion with a focus on quality and learning outcomes; 2) investing in programmes that nurture adolescents as innovators and critical thinkers, both through formal or non-formal learning environments; 3) supporting social protection approaches that build the skills and knowledge required for employability and entrepreneurship; and 4) eliminating child labour, in particular hazardous work, for children who are old enough to work.
UNICEF is working towards strengthening policy and programme interventions that improve skills development for adolescent boys and girls (10-17 years) by contributing to their learning of content and skills and by providing them with increased opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and citizenship. This area of work will follow a multi-sectoral approach and build on the evidence and expertise generated by the various sections within UNICEF (education, child protection, adolescents and social inclusion) as well as the expertise of other organizations.
Since issues of employability and employment require an approach that links both the supply and demand side, collaboration between key multilateral actors is a critical component of our work and it is built on 1) good practices in areas of learning and employability of adolescents; 2) the complementarity of roles between these organizations; and 3) lessons learned from existing regional/country level collaboration in the area of learning and employability.
UNICEF’s work on skills development has a clear focus on the most disadvantaged adolescents, both those who are 10-14 years and who dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out, and older adolescents who are not in school or training or employment. Hence all programming aims to be multi-sectoral and address issues of exclusion, among others through social inclusion schemes, addressing social norms as well as providing better learning and employability opportunities for young people.
Scope of Work

Goal and Objective: Under the supervision of the Regional Education Advisor the consultant will provide technical advice for scale up of country office programming on skills for employment and transitions to the workplace. The consultant will bring an understanding of existing evidence and multi sectoral interventions in adolescent skill development and employability, including social inclusion, and apply a participatory and consultative process to the development of products and programs. The consultant will support the development of the programming documents for Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda, with specific attention to the joint results frameworks (Including Theory of Change, Results and Indicators). The consultant will coordinate with country office focal points on planning and drafting programme documents and support timely and quality inputs on programme design from the involved agencies, the donor and the private sector. The programme design will be in line with the Global Visioning paper on “Inclusive Jobs and Education for displaced persons and host communities”.
Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: This assignment supports output 1 of the Education AWP: Quality evidence and partnerships for risk-informed programming and financing to ensure that girls and boys including those with disabilities complete primary and secondary with grade level learning outcomes, under activity 5: undertake research on skills deployed in the informal economic sector in both rural and urban settings to inform better strategies for adolescent education and employability

Activities and Tasks:

Support country office partnerships with Dutch government (Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda) with stakeholder engagement and participation: review and quality assure format and programme of consultations with stakeholder groups
Conduct regional mapping of actors involved in skills work in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda, along with other countries, in collaboration with those Country Offices.
Support country offices to produce high quality programme documents, by providing technical assistance and quality assurance to:Intervention logic/theories of change
Results frameworks with clear monitor
Support country offices to develop quality, costed implementation plans, including agreement on the role of participating agencies and necessary collaboration
Support country offices with communication with Dutch government, as well as with responses to feedback.
Support UNICEF in its outreach to organizations to discuss potential deepening of cooperation (e.g. UNICEF focusing on second decade of life and transferable skills, World Bank Group focusing on skills, learning and employment, and ILO focusing on vocational skills and employability; UNHCR on education and skills among children on the move);
Develop guidance for COs on education programming for adolescents based on the Global Skills for All Framework, the Regional Adolescent and Young People Investment Case Framework and the mapping of current skills work
Support COs on equipping marginalized adolescents and young people with skills to succeed in life, livelihoods and work (e.g. alternative pathways, accelerated learning, second chance education, innovative approaches to secondary, blended learning).
Undertake research on skills deployed in the informal economic sector in both rural and urban settings to inform better strategies for adolescent education and employability.
Work relationships: The consultant will be engaged with ESARO Education, Child Protection and PPP teams: with Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda UNICEF staff involved with the development of the Dutch partnership; and with UNHCR, ILO, IFC, World Bank and the Dutch government. The consultant will report to the Regional Education Advisor in the Education Section, ESARO.

Payment Schedule
Interim payments are linked to deliverables. Payment is upon satisfactory completion of deliverables.
Desired competencies, technical background and experience

An advanced university degree in social studies, education or a related field (Master or above); with strong expertise in learning, education, skills and employability
At least eight years (8) of experience in the design, implementation and/or evaluation of education and/or training and skills and employability programmes in low or middle-income country contexts.
Experience in the design and/or implementation of programs to develop the skills of children and/or adolescents, to improve their employability, including engaging the private sector and initiatives to ease the transition to the work place.
Understanding of the evidence base on youth employment, including skills for employability.
Strong programme design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent and consistent documents including evidence, theories of change/results frameworks, log frames and budgets; and experience in coordinating dynamic, multi-agency programmes
Evaluation and/or research skills an asset, including use of mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative).
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations and from different disciplines, including remotely writing and revising proposal documents.
Experience in and ability to coordinate UN agencies and interact at the professional level with donor representatives and other stakeholders
Excellent English speaking/writing skills required, another UN language an asset.

Travel
While the consultant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya- the work requires travel to Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda; each country will be visited twice for five (5) days each within the consultancy contract period. The consultant will be responsible for the logistical arrangements and cost implications of these visits and should include detailed, costed plans for this in the application.
Administrative issues
This consultancy is dependent on the availability of resources. The focal points for this contract are Abhiyan Jung Rana (Regional Education Advisor), Jess Shaver (Education Specialist) and the Dutch partnership coordinator in the Partnerships team (ESARO). Monthly progress meetings will be held face-to-face and remotely when necessary throughout the contract duration. Frequent (daily/ weekly) communication will be facilitated and expected for coordination purposes between the consultant, the CO and RO focal points.

October 24, 2024
Case Management & Child Protection Officer Adult Teacher – Secondary

Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Case Management and Child Protection Coordinator, the Case Management and child protection Officer is responsible for providing the protection of children by performing duties of Intake, Protection, Child Care and Emergency responses including After Hours as may be required, in accordance with provisions of Charitable Children Institutions regulations, Children Act 2002, RefuSHE Child Protection Policy and general RefuSHE child protection policies and SOPs
Duties & Responsibilities:

Receives and reviews referrals and requests for service to determine eligibility to admission in GEP and Safe House as well as any other grant funded projects.
Interviews sources of service referrals/requests to obtain and record detailed intake information; assessing nature of referral/request and identifying immediacy of intervention required through Best Interest Assessment; and refers ineligible cases to other agencies, as appropriate.
Gathers thorough information and conducts an assessment of the immediate safety of the child/ren at the point of first contact; intervening in risk situations and initiating immediate protection action, as required, which may include moving of children at risk to our Safe House or referring the Individual Cases to other appropriate agencies for protection
Conducts case investigations including reviewing plight history and comparing the same with available information from UNHCR and other agencies, coordinating and conducting forensic interviews, conducting home visits, and interviewing child, family members and any other appropriate additional information sources such as other refugees community members, neighbors and assesses risk to the IC based on case investigation and develops IC service/development plan
Initiates and facilitates the referral for services provision from other agencies /organizations consistent with the proposed service plan; coordinating service requirements and advocating on behalf of the IC to ensure the receipt of appropriate and timely service/support
Strictly adheres to and implements Safe House SOPs and other regulatory requirements as stipulated within the CCI registration Charters
Under direction of the Case Management and Child Protection Coordinator, communicates on daily basis all relevant information regarding the SH to the Associate Director
Participates in consultations and case conference with individual case and other service providers
Under supervision of Case Management and Child Protection Coordinator, determines the need for and recommends admission of children to GEP and Safe House; coordinating and facilitating admissions by advising the GEP or Safe House Associate Director(s) of all relevant case information, preparing required admission documents, and providing support to the child during the admission process; providing information and consultation to other program teams regarding the individual case information and the specific needs of the child who is being admitted to the organizations programs and ensures proper management of the child file(s) as required
Completes requirements for court hearings with support of Legal Advocacy Officer if and where the law may require including preparing evidence materials, advising Safe House and Child Protection Associate Director on procedures, reviewing case information with area children officer and arranging for, or notifying, other stake holders who may be involved/interested in the case
Under guidance of the Case Management and Child Protection Coordinator, ensures the line Associate Director for Protection and Safe House is consulted and updated at appropriate points as required on each individual case.
Prepares and ensures accurate, thorough and timely recording of case information including case notes, modules, reports, family case histories, correspondence, and legal forms, as required by the UNHCR, RAS and RefuSHE; compiles and completes case file documents for transfer of the case or to close the case as will be required from time to time
Provides information and advisory services to each child and members of the refugee community regarding the provisions and requirements of the UNHCR, RAS and RefuSHE service policies
Liaises with security officers on duty to ensure maximum security /safe environment for the residents and their belongings as well as RefuSHE’s assets
Participates in maintaining daily, weekly and monthly Safe House inventory trackers and reconciles the same on weekly and monthly basis submitting the same to the procurement officer for verification purposes

Protection Service Responsibilities

Initiates a relationship with the child and the foster family to facilitate an accurate and thorough assessment of the protection issues and individual case needs, to inform the service plan and to effectively respond to problems and reduce the potential for risk to the child (ren)
Initiates Best Interest Processes for each individual case through conducting BIAs, BIDs, making arrangement for alternative care, family tracing/reunification, undertakes home visits as well as recommending case management support
Implements the service plan with the child and family (foster) including appropriate management of the therapeutic relationship, providing counseling or referring to counseling services for the child and the family and conducting an ongoing assessment of any child protection issues and the level of risk to children in the home or Safe House
Maximizes the participation of other program team and external service providers as appropriate in the development and review of the service plan through facilitating referrals, coordinating among collateral service providers, and advocating ensuring the receipt of appropriate and timely services; leading and participating in consultations and case conferences with the client and other service providers
Conducts Child Protection investigations including reviewing any relevant child protection records, coordinating and conducting forensic interviews, conducting investigative interviews of each individual case, caregivers, other family members and appropriate additional information sources such as UNHCR, children department, neighbors, community leaders and other agencies providing services to refugee children
Participates in developing and maintaining of weekly and monthly list of Safe House residents due for various appointments and accompaniment plan

Child Care Responsibilities

Conducts an assessment of physical, mental, emotional and social needs of each child in the organization programs, and establishes a trust relationship in order to support and facilitate the child’s growth and development while in the organization programs
Ensures high levels of hygiene and cleanliness among individual cases and the general environment with the Safe House/GEP
Develops and implements appropriate short and long term plans of care for the child/children based on the results of the needs assessment; providing information, advice and support to the child and the foster family regarding the plan of care; discussing specific care plan requirements with other program team staff, and other professional support service providers as appropriate
Provides informal counseling to the child and initiating/coordinating support linkages for the child with internal and external counselors acting as a support to the child during the conducting of any investigation or service provision
Coordinates service requirements and advocating on behalf of the child/children to ensure the receipt of appropriate and timely services; leading and participating in consultations and case conferences with service providers to discuss care plans and service needs of the child/children.
Facilitates ongoing contact with the child and his/her biological family through family tracing process to ensure family reunification where and when possible
Provides support to the child and intervenes on his/her behalf in risk/crisis situations; facilitating the resolution of the crisis and developing plans in consultation with the child and other program team/service providers to reduce the likelihood of the crisis being repeated
Undertakes other responsibilities/duties not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature in the humanitarian sector and which have been discussed and agreed between the line manager/superiors and the post holder.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Counseling Psychology or related field with at least five 3 years of successful experience in program planning and management including grant funded programs. Master’s Degree in project planning and management, business administration, Social Work, Counseling Psychology or other related field will be added advantage.
At least 3 years’ experience in case management and child protection programs
Knowledge of sexual and gender based violence/domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse issues and solutions
Understanding of challenges facing refugees in Kenya and in the region
Experience working with young people, preferably most vulnerable (experience working with refugee children will be a plus)
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Knowledge of theories of human behavior and ability to apply in assessment and planning
Knowledge of risk assessments; counseling skills, child abuse standards, child welfare legislation and regulations
Ability to work as an integral member of a team and work with little or no supervision as may be required
Ability to follow direction and work effectively under pressure
Good planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making and liaison skills
Ability to collaborate with other resource persons and facility
Ability withstand stressful situations that may arise as a result of challenging work environment (interaction with children who have under gone very painful situations)

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October 24, 2024
Program Development and Quality Coordinator

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
Under the guidance of the Regional Director in Nairobi, the Program Development Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of program development and quality assurance of programming in Somalia and Kenya. The main purpose of the position is to coordinate proposals, mobilize resources and ensure timely and quality reporting, as well as to build systems that facilitate and automate the processes behind program development and quality assurance. 70% of time for this position will be dedicated to mobilization of resources and 30% will be dedicated to quality assurance and reporting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program & Proposal Development and Representation:

Pursue new and routine resource mobilization opportunities for Mercy-USA
Anticipate and assist in concept identification and development, and mobilize and lead proposal development teams
Stay updated on donor priorities and calls for proposals, and advise the Regional Director on potential fund development opportunities
Review and reconcile budgets, outputs and proposal narratives prior to submission
Work closely with Finance, Logistics and Procurement and M&E departments in developing specific grant budgets and M&E plans

Research and monitor donor strategies and regulatory information, and advice on emerging trends that could affect the programs.

Establish and strengthen networks and build collaborative relationships with NGOs and donors

Represent Mercy-USA at relevant external stakeholder meetings and take initiative to set up bilateral meetings with potential partners

Program Quality & Donor Compliance

Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems
Maintain an updated database on the status of grant writing and provide regular status update reports to Regional Director
Maintain program files and ensure copies of concept notes, proposals, contracts and reports are correctly filed
Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines
Ensure that all program and support department staff are aware of requirements and conditions of grant agreements, including by providing a help-desk on donor related rules and regulations and delivering trainings
Document, analyze, and share lessons learned from proposal writing, reporting and donor compliance processes
Continuously apply learning, innovations and best practices from project evaluations, field visit reports and project reports (both internal and external, including other NGO and donors) to new proposals
Ensure key controls are in place for effective management of funding portfolio and donor compliance

Reporting

Ensure timely preparation, review and provision of detailed and quality reports on program progress to donors
Ensure success stories are systematically shared by the communications department and incorporated into donor reports
Support monitoring and assist program teams with implementation or donor compliance challenges
Facilitate information sharing and reporting with internal and external audiences

JOB SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
DESIRED
Academic

Master’s Degree in Development studies or related field in Social sciences (or, in lieu of a Master’s Degree: Undergraduate degree with minimum 5 years program development work experience)
Professional qualification will be an added advantage

Experience

At least 3 years of program development experience in a similar position for a humanitarian or development organization
Prior fundraising and proposal writing experience with international organizations and experience with humanitarian and development donor requirements (including Somalia donors, such as USAID/OFDA, DFID, UNICEF, WFP, Global Fund, SHF, UNFPA, EAC)
Knowledge of the operational context and socio-political dynamics of Somalia and/or Kenya
Prior humanitarian or development experience in East Africa

Work related skills

Strong coordination and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills (data and financial)
Native or full professional proficiency (written, oral and comprehension) in English, and experience in technical proposal writing and reporting
Excellent computer skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
Proven experience in networking with donors and partners to mobilize resources
Demonstrated ability to mobilize and coordinate proposal writing teams to meet tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with partners
Excellent planning and organization skills, self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks

Personal attributes

Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
Communication – listens and communicates clearly and adapts to the audience
Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programs
Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Confidentiality—upholds confidentiality for sensitive information
Reliability—be there for colleagues when they need support
Professionalism—respect for others, sensitive to diversity and communicate to others respectfully
Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility
Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of Mercy-USA
Multi-tasking—ability to mediate in high-pressure scenarios with competing interests

October 24, 2024
Pharmacist Medical Officers

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate delivery of pharmaceutical services, for both inpatient and outpatient;
Management of patients/clients requiring specialized pharmaceutical services;
Supervision of pharmaceutical technologists and support staff deployed in the pharmacy department;
Conduct routine trainings to brief clinicians on updates related to pharmaceutical products and information;
Coordinate pharma-covigillance activities and ensure patient safety is guaranteed; and
Any other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Holder of Bachelor of Pharmacy degree;
Valid practicing license and a letter of Good Standing from the Pharmacy and Poisons board;
Successfully undertook one year of internship;
A certificate in health commodity management is an added advantage; and
Be computer literate.

General Conditions

Must be a Kenya citizen;
Fulfills expectations of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

Apply for the job and must attach photocopies of the following documents in support of your application:

National Identity Card;
Academic Certificates (from Primary to the highest level attained), Professional Certificates and Curriculum
Vitae that includes three referees;
Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
Certificate of Good Conduct Directorate of Criminal Investigation);
Tax Clearance Certificate from KRA;
Credit Reference Bureau Certificate; and
Clearance Certificate from HELB.

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October 24, 2024
Debt Collectors Business Development Officers

Job Summary: The debt collectors will be pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals and corporates.
Responsibilities

Prepare monthly collection target report and weekly status report on achieving these targets.
Collect monies from all corporate and individual credit customers when due.
Strict enforcement of the company’s credit policy with regard to credit amounts allowed.
Provide prior month collections targets achievement reports.
Monitor customers’ credit situation.
Deal with queries and disputes about client bills and amounts to be collected and negotiating payment plans with clients.
Follow up overdue accounts by telephone, email, letter and clients visits within agreed timescales.
Regularly making contact with customers to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary.
Work closely with marketing department to ensure credit issues are resolved efficiently.
Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness.
Ensure that all transactions are compliant with Company’s policies.
Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms.
Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries.
Develop the credit management capability within the team.
Work with the claims department team as regards corporate claims.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Management degree or Business-Related Field.
At least 3 years’ experience in Credit Control.

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October 24, 2024
Chief Librarian Assistant Director Finance & Administration Assistant Director, Human Resource Assistant Director- Technical Services Deputy Director – Technical Services Corporation Secretary Internal Audit I

GRADE 4
Responsibilities

Participates in library development plans
Prepares annual work plans and budgets
Implements policies that relate to library matters
Staff management (mentoring, duty allocation discipline, appraisal etc)
Research on library matters
Manages selection, collection, acquisition, organization and maintenance of library information materials and databases.
Ensures daily stock management
Ensures lending, reference and referral services are delivered in a timely manner
Production of periodic reports
Networking and partnership
Participates in developing policies
Quality assurance
Oversees marketing and promotion of library services
Ensure maintenance of a conducive reading environment
Developing the use of Information Communication Technology
Organize book events
Source for donors/partners to support library activities
Oversee reference and referral services
Manage revenue collection and remittance
Oversee Management of e- resources
Perform duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Studies or information Science or its equivalent
Five (5) years continuous work experience post-graduation, three (3) of which must be in Senior Management in a library set up.
Demonstrated outstanding leadership, professional competence and administrative ability in thenoverall management of a library Function.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Familiar with Government of Kenya’s Operational Procedures
Proven knowledge of Information Technology
Valid member of Kenya Library Association in good standing
Other related skills and experience will be an advantage.
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

Additional Skills

Good Communication skills
Good public and customer relations skills
Good report writing skills
Good management Skills
Integrity

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October 24, 2024
Audit Committee Members

Pursuant to section 73(5) of the Public Finance Management Act.2012 on Establishment of Audit Committees in all public entities, The Ministry for Petroleum and Mining is in the process of sourcing for Ministerial Audit Committee Members.
As per guidelines issued by the Cabinet Secretary, Treasury, through Kenya Gazette Notice Vol CX Viii No.40 of 15th April 2016, The Audit Committee will assist in formulation of internal audit and external reports as mechanism of enhancing governance.
The Ministry for Petroleum and Mining therefore invites suitably qualified Kenyans to apply for the following:

One (1) position for Chairperson of the Ministerial Audit Committee;
Two [2) positions for members of the Ministerial Audit Committee.

October 24, 2024
Business Development Manager (BDM) – Artisan Collective

The Artisan Collective is a social enterprise initiative within our education program, the Girls’ Empowerment Program, serves as an economic springboard to help program graduates become skilled artisans capable of designing, producing, and marketing a line of unique hand-dyed scarves and other textiles. The Business Development Manager-Artisan Collective is responsible for developing & diversifying the business to increase income and focuse on the future growth of the enterprise. The Manager is responsible for setting the best strategies and financial outcomes for the social enterprise. The BDM is responsible for providing oversight and leadership i.e supervision and coordination of the enterprise staff and artisans. This position will report directly to the Director of Programs.
Core Responsibilities:
Development of Business Plan

Leads and coordinates the development of the Artisan Collective Artisan Manual and periodic review of the same based on emerging needs and recommends approval of the same by the CD and by extension, the BoD
Responsible for developing growth strategies and plans for the enterprise,
Manages and retains relationship with the existing and potential clients,
Develops strategies to increase client/customer base,
Develops the Artisan Collective’s Business plan,
Identifies and maps business trends and customer needs
Researches on business opportunities and viable income streams
Drafts and recommends contracts with customers in line with the Artisan Collective approved operational plan
Monitors industry trends, both locally and internationally to strategically position the collective to compete within the arena
Monitors the success and areas needing improvement and recommends appropriate action as well as overseeing implementation of agreed solutions/actions.
Provides overall coordination of the project and leadership.
Collaborates with the DoP and FM in the development of the Artisan annual budget and review of the same as may be required from time to time

Production

Oversees production and systems of the Artisan Collective and its accountabilities.
Ensures timely production, quality operations, and sales policies and procedures are adhered to.
Oversees production and development of the Artisan Collectives’ existing and new products.
Establishes and adhere to production schedule, taking into account ethical and fair trade standards, as well as health and safety guidelines;
Provides all required support to the production coordinator to ensure quality control measures are in place and fully adhered to.
Ensures timely revenue collection and submission of the same to the Finance officer responsible for the Artisan Collective.
Responsible for the overall Collective inventory management system.
Establishes a production evaluation system to minimize waste and optimize productivity;
Liases with the Chicago Office manager and Geneva manager to develop production timelines, designs and shipment of the Artisan Collective products
Responsible for the delivery of the set annual production targets and revenue
Identifies and implements ways in which wastages during sampling and actual production of all approved lines/custom orders can be minimized.
Ensures a healthy and safety environment is created, that which is free from any health hazards to the artisans

Sales & Marketing

Liases with Chicago Marketing manager and Geneva office to determine client/customer orders and plans on shipment of the same
Conducts online and physical research to determine the current market trends and product needs and put in place strategies to accommodate the same within the Collective
Liases with the Chicago office marketing manager and MERL Manager in Developing customer-service standards, and pricing strategies,
Ensures all the revenue is collected on time and submitted to the finance department with all the appropriate documentation of the same.
Determines annual and gross-profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions, projecting expected sales and production volume for existing and new products and markets;
Identifies and participates in all sales events and opportunities and ensures participation of the same by assigning staff/artisans.
Develops and maintains records and all appropriate documents and contracts for all consignments within existing and new outlets for the collective products locally.
Responsible for the identifying & building relationships with new customers/market outlets.
Ensures that all set revenue targets within the Collective are dully achieved
Establishes, maintains and grows the customer data base

Reporting

Coordinates daily weekly and monthly tracking of all the production within the collective and shares the same with the DoP and the finance function
Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual project reports and submits the same to the DoP for review and onward submission to the CD
Establishes, maintains, and manages Artisan Collective Inventory Management System;
Sets dates for and organizes and coordinates the finance and procurement functions in monthly, quarterly and annual stock taking in a timely fashion
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual stock taking reports and files the same with the office of the DoP and FM
Collaborate with the Production officer and the Artisans to implement production, sales, and marketing activities;
Monitors and approves the Collective movement of raw materials and finished products within and without the Artisan Collective store. Must throughout ensure proper recording and documentation is maintained to meet all required accountabilities
Works closely with MERL, Finance and Procurement departments on establishing financial and inventory monitoring and controls
Prevents and control Artisan Collective products from proliferation

Supervision & personnel management

Develops Key performance objectives for the Artisan collective staff
Liases with the HRM in ensuring the timely appraisal of the Artisan collective team and submission of the appraisal documents to the HRM for record keeping
Identifies any performance gaps within the function and liases with the HRM in identifying suitable trainings to seal the same.
Provide guidance, motivates, coaches and mentors the Artisans to ensure their maximum productivity;
Works closely with the Stores & Inventory personnel to ensure that the Artisan Collective store is well organized and products well labelled

Skills & Qualifications

A degree in Economics/ Business Administration/Marketing. Masters will be an added advantage
A minimum of 4-5 years of work experience in Marketing or in a similar role
Experience in business enterprise development and management
Experience working to and exceeding targets
MUST possess Business development skills
Good communication skills
Stake holder and customer management skills
High levels of negotiations skills
Skills in business strategy development and related policies development and implementation
Good skills in people management and conflict management
Ability to self-motivate and motivate a team
Ability to create a strategy and to execute it

October 24, 2024
ICT Manager Administrator Food & Beverage Manager Gas Plant Technicians Pharmacy Supervisors Purchase Executives Ambulance Driver HR Officer Accountant Billing Manager Orthopedic Technician Pediatrician Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description
Applicants should possess relevant qualification

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October 24, 2024
Project Manager

Details:
Responsibilities of the Post

Coordinating all the Project activities to ensure that water is supplied in the right quality and quantity;
Ensure that all the assets, equipment and materials in the area are properly kept, used, maintained and asset inventory kept;
Ensure that at all times the water supply system is operated and maintained as per the national regulations;
Timely Preparation of standard monthly report and forwarding to the Committee;
Act on audit reports and prepare a report to the Committee on the remedies; and Capacity building through recommendation of recruitment, discipline, deployment and promotion of staff in the area.
Developing and monitoring of the Project budget;
Ensure operational costs are optimum;

Qualifications Required

HND in water related field, Computer skills;
Those from Kenya Water Institute will have an added advantage.
Five (5) years experience for ordinary diploma or three (3) of experience for higher diploma holders;
Management and supervision skills;
Knowledge in water sector;
Customer Care/Handling Skills;
Communication and Inter-personal Relations Skills;
Report Writing Skills.

October 24, 2024