Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Dec 4, 2023

  • Programme Assistant Climate Transparency Consultant

    Programme Assistant Climate Transparency Consultant

    Task description
    Under the direct supervision of the OzonAction Regional Network Coordinator Compliance Assistance Programme-Anglophone Network, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

    Support RNCs and other regional CAP staff in the implementation of national and regional projects related to Montreal Protocol activities.
    Prepare Small-Scale Funding Agreements (SSFAs) on specific OzonAction-related activities in close consultation with the Activity Leaders,
    Review financial and progress reports from countries and project financial commitments to ensure they are equal to the approved project budgets;
    Review country reports required within the specified project reporting period.
    Assist in implementing a sustainable system of activities status tracking and reporting in IPMR.
    Provide administrative and substantive support to Network or other meetings, conferences, workshops by proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, assisting in the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
    Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
    Coordinate secretarial and logistical services for meetings in cooperation with local or-ganizers and assist network coordinator in preparing and finalizing meeting reports
    Assist in the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

    Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

    Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
    Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
    Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
    Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
    Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
    Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

    Results/Expected Outputs

    Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Compliance Assistance Programme by providing administrative support and specialized assistance to the Regional Network Coordinator in the assigned areas of responsibility.

    Eligibility criteria
    Age

    27 – 80

    Nationality

    Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

    Requirements
    Required experience

    3 years of experience in Business Administration, project management, Finance, or other relevant field.
    Strong command of standard computer applications (i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others)
    Analytical and good communication skills
    Flexibility and willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
    Taking initiative and result-driven.
    Ability to work independently.
    Ability to learn autonomously.
    Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

    Area(s) of expertise

    Business management, Development programmes, Economics and finance
    Driving license

    Languages

    English, Level: Fluent, Required

    Required education level

    Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration, project management or Finance or other relevant field.

    Competencies and values

    Client Orientation
    Commitment and Motivation
    Commitment to Continuous Learning
    Creativity
    Integrity
    Planning and Organizing
    Professionalism
    Respect for Diversity

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  • IELTS Speaking Examiners

    IELTS Speaking Examiners

    About IELTS Speaking Examiner
    To carry out assessments for the IELTS Speaking module while maintaining the standards required by the IELTS Professional Support Network (PSN) and the British Council. The IELTS Speaking Examiner will be responsible for the delivery of IELTS oral interviews and will work closely with the examiner support teams.
    Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

    Conducting IELTS Speaking tests.
    Marking IELTS Speaking tests.
    Ensuring certification is up to date and attending Examiner training, standardisation and certification sessions as required
    Conducting other IELTS and British Council exams as required, depending on certification.
    Adhering to the IELTS Professional Support Network and British Council policies.
    Participating in Examiner meetings and other relevant meetings as required.
    Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and to ensure that policy is taken into account when planning and delivering activities.
    Managing information created and received in compliance with the British Council’s information management standards, policies, the UK data protection principles and local legislation.
    Participating in required British Council training and applying relevant principles in carrying out duties, including Child Protection and Health and Safety.
    Examiners need to be organised, prepared, and professional, and dress in line with local expectations of an examiner.
    Keeping abreast of developments in IELTS

    Essential Requirements and Experience: 

    An undergraduate or Master’s degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate or Master’s degree*.
    A recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL) or recognised equivalent as part of a recognised university award course.
    At least 3 years’ full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (minimum one-year post-certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over)**.
    The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills for the role.

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    careers.britishcouncil.org

  • Marketing and Communications Executive

    Marketing and Communications Executive

    Role purpose

    To support the global Communications and Marketing team in its objective: to be an authoritative voice in our specialist areas, inspiring positive change in rural Africa. This role will focus on building Ripple Effect’s profile and relationships with key audiences through digital channels.

    Key responsibilities

    Social media Manage the day-to-day development and delivery of Ripple
    Effect’s social media content (across existing and new channels) to engage priority audiences in the region and internationally.
    Work with the Digital Manager to review engagement, analytics and provide insight to the wider team.
    Work alongside the Content Manager to identify stories and content opportunities.
    Supporting all teams in the creation of content to reach their target audiences
    Web content Plan, write, and commission blogs, news stories/press releases and web pages for the Ripple Effect main website to support our global marketing strategy.
    Create and edit web pages.
    CCS009 Marketing and Communications Executive Develop content in line with SEO best practice, using SEMRush to conduct keyword research and identify opportunities to maximise the visibility of the Ripple Effect website on search.
    Training and support Work alongside staff (both based in Nairobi and internationally) to increase their skills and confidence in social media content creation, web content development, and online networking and profile raising.
    Marketing Work alongside the global marketing team and Lead Philanthropy & Partnerships Managers to identify and maximise opportunities for profile raising and engagement. This may include: Media liaison: preparing mainstream media news stories, media partnership engagement etc, event management and logistics, creation of marketing and communication collateral.
    Other duties Represent the Communications and Marketing team at meetings and events when required.
    Ensure compliance with Ripple Effect policies and all relevant legislation.
    Act at all times according to Ripple Effect’s values and in support of its Africa Forward Together approach.
    To undertake other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by the line manager.

    Safeguarding

    At Ripple Effect, we are committed to creating a safe and rewarding environment for all of our people, including staff, participants, partners, volunteers, children, and vulnerable adults. It is a shared responsibility to ensure that everyone is treated properly and protected from harm, exploitation, and abuse. To fulfil this commitment, we have established a robust Safeguarding Policy that everyone working with us is expected to follow, along with a confidential whistle-blowing procedure that allows individuals to raise any concerns they may have.
    CCS009 Marketing and Communications Executive

    Person specification
    Knowledge, training and qualifications
    Essential:

    Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, or related field.
    Excellent English verbal and written communications

    Experience
    Essential:

    Proven 3 years of experience as communications and/or marketing executive or similar role.
    Experience of developing content for web and social platforms to build reach and engage professional audiences
    Experience of using social media management tools such as Hootsuite.
    Experience of using website content management systems to publish and edit website content.
    Experience of managing and monitoring social media accounts on a daily basis.
    Knowledge of SEO and experience of writing content for organic search.
    Experience with digital analytics and reporting.
    Thorough knowledge of marketing best practices

    Desirable

    Experience of working with the media with media contacts in the region highly preferred.
    Experience of working for an international organisation

    Skills and attributes
    Essential:

    Experience of providing training to empower others in growing their social networks
    Ability to write and produce content for a variety of audiences, understanding cultural and market differences.
    Proven ability to innovate and research new marketing opportunities
    Excellent communication and people skills
    Strong organizational and time-management abilities
    Creativity and branding awareness skills
    Commitment to Ripple Effect’s mission.
    Commitment to uphold our values of integrity, accountability and compassion.

    Desirable:

    Event management / logistics experience
    Media outreach, press release writing, media relationships CCS009 Marketing and Communications Executive
    Experience of working across different countries and cultures.
    Experience of liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders across different levels of seniority, ideally within the context of a complex, global organisation

    To apply, download the job description and application form and submit your application form online to applications@rippleeffect.org clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.

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    applications@rippleeffect.org

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  • Tupande Data Scientist

    Tupande Data Scientist

    About the Role
    The goal of the Tupande Digital Team is to revolutionize how we serve our customers across the region through technology that works for our people. We believe this will double the number of clients One Acre Fund serves, increase impact, and improve sustainability. We aim to achieve this by leveraging technology to better serve our customers.
    We are looking for a Data Scientist who will contribute to the improvement of Tupande’s strategic direction based on valuable business insights derived from the data products you will build. Your work will equip teams to make more educated decisions across the organization by using trends, empirical evidence and advanced systems. You will help us come up with solutions tailored to our unique and ever-evolving needs. This is a high growth potential role as we aim to accelerate access of One Acre Fund services to customers across the country and optimize our operations, through technology.
    You will report to the Senior Manager, Digital Strategy.
    Responsibilities

    You will play a vital role in development and implementation of Tupande’s Data Science strategy and use data to improve organizational growth, continuous improvements and iterations.
    Be a part of the main link between Tupande’s business, customers and technology solutions by providing valuable insights through modelling and transforming datasets to help us make decisions and build customer solutions.
    Lead the strategic design, delivery and maintenance of the data science work that give meaningful insights on our performance, support Tupande’s priorities and accelerate innovation.
    Have end-to-end ownership of Tupande data science work and lead alignment on all solutions developed through collaboration.
    Help build a data-driven culture within Tupande through data science work.

    Career Growth and Development
    We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
    Qualifications
    Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
    Knowledge: 

    Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science
    Understanding of data science best practices

    Technical skills:

    Experience in data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab) experience
    Experience in advanced systems including machine learning and artificial intelligence
    Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
    Experience giving data presentations with graphical or data visualization tools
    SQL: write complex, optimized queries with large relational datasets
    Programming Languages: Python, R
    Data Modelling: SQL and NoSQL data 
    Documentation 

    Other:

    At least 3+ years of data scientist or similar role involving data extraction, analysis, and statistical modeling
    Expertise in setting and advancing business/ project strategies, including leading improvements and adoption of those strategies in response to an evolving situation
    Experience working with and manage an array of partners collaboratively to advance your work
    Experience articulating data science work in person and in writing to technical and non-technical colleagues at all organizational levels and across multiple cultures
    Expertise in project management with the ability to oversee different data science projects growing in scope and complexity
    Fluency in English required

    Apply via :

    eacrefund.org

  • Chief Business Officer Chief People Officer

    Chief Business Officer Chief People Officer

    CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER.
    GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
    The position’s key responsibilities are:

    Develop and implement strategic and tactical initiatives including product development to achieve business growth targets.
    Ensure an optimized organizational structure with the right people in the right positions, ensuring achievement of productivity targets.
    Managing the customer service operations to enhance a customer-centric culture, improve customer service processes and turnaround time to meet customer retention and growth targets.
    Develop and execute the ‘purpose strategy’, establish value-adding partnerships to achieve social impact metrics and promote the brand.

    SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The Chief Business Officer is responsible and accountable for the following core job elements:

    Develop sustainable business growth plans including objectives, KPI’s and targets to drive growth.
    Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to promote the company’s services, increase brand visibility, and generate leads.
    Oversee contract negotiations with clients, ensuring that terms are favourable and align with the company’s interests.
    Oversee the delivery of high-quality services and managing client expectations. Implement quality control measures and monitor project performance.
    Manage sales and marketing support budgets, operating processes ensuring utilization of resources in a cost-effective manner to achieve financial effectiveness.
    Implement best practices, process improvements, and project management methodologies.
    Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the business development, sales, and client services teams.
    Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies and competitors. Provide strategic recommendations on the company’s service offerings and positioning based on market analysis.
    Identify potential partners and alliances that can help the company expand its capabilities, reach, and service offerings.
    Assess and mitigate risks that may affect the company’s operations, such as legal and compliance issues, cybersecurity threats, or economic challenges.

    EDUCATIONAL & COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
    Eight or more years of proven experience driving business growth and expanding market presence in an information systems consultancy company or a similar industry.
    Ability to make data-driven decisions and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
    Strong client relationship management and client-centric approach.
    Thorough understanding of management of an information systems consultancy business, regulatory compliance, board reporting, as well as demonstrable commercial and business acumen.
    Experience and achievement in all facets of selling IT services lifecycle, strategy development, problem-solving, team building and performance management.
    Excellent interpersonal, coaching, negotiation and presentation skills. Good Microsoft Office skills.
    Self-starter, team player, mature individual with outstanding strategic, entrepreneurial, analytical, numerate, creative skills, communication and presentation talents.

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    Interested candidates should submit their applications indicating their current and expected salary to info@TUMEConsulting.com quoting ‘Chief Business Officer’ as the subject of their email by Monday, 4th December 2023. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    info@TUMEConsulting.com

  • Lecturer – Department of Technology Education – Scale 12 (XII) Lecturer – Department of Mechanical, Production & Energy Engineering – Scale 12 (XII) Tutorial Fellow – Department of Chemical & Process Engineering – Scale 11 (XI) Braille Transcriber Officer

    Lecturer – Department of Technology Education – Scale 12 (XII) Lecturer – Department of Mechanical, Production & Energy Engineering – Scale 12 (XII) Tutorial Fellow – Department of Chemical & Process Engineering – Scale 11 (XI) Braille Transcriber Officer

    MU/AC/01/11/2023
    Duties and Responsibilities
    An individual appointed as a Lecturer shall;

    Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
    Supervise undetgraduate students’ projects and other experiential learning programmes;
    Supervise dissertations/theses at postgraduate level;
    Participate in the development! review of undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
    Initiate, promote and participate in research projects;
    Provide professional and community services, and initiate strategic training and research
    Partnerships and linkages, and undertake fundraising for the University; and
    Carry out administrative and such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

    Have a relevant Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from an accredited/ recognized academic institution;
    Have a minimum of twelve (12) research publication output points from refereed scholarly journals and two (2) points from publications in conference proceedings,

    OR

    Have a minimum of thirty two (32) publication points if the applicant is from a research institution, or have a minimum of six (6) publication points if the applicant is from practice/industry,
    Show evidence of evaluated effective teaching and / or research;
    Show evidence of recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable; and,
    Show evidence of membership or affiliation of the relevant professional body where applicable.

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    Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated curriculum vitae, giving details of the applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both application letter and the envelope.Applications should be addressed to:-
    Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research, Extension & Student Affairs)Moi UniversityP.O. Box 3900-30100ELDORET, KENYASo as to reach him not later than Monday 4th December, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those already in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.

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  • Human Resources Assistant (Duration 3 months) Lifeguard / Swimming Instructor

    Human Resources Assistant (Duration 3 months) Lifeguard / Swimming Instructor

    Responsibilities

    Takes over from the Talent Acquisition Unit and completes onboarding process of locally recruited candidates, processes personnel action (PA) for the candidate, prepares Letter of Appointment for signature and conducts new staff member induction, monitors contract expiration dates and processes requests for contract extension.
    Processes temporary and permanent movements and its related administrative actions, such as temporary assignments, and special post allowance (SPA); reviews eligibility and processes long-service step; initiates and processes locally administered separation (Separation PA and Separation Payment personnel actions) and hands over to payroll colleagues for final payments, UNJSPF/ASHI related actions, as applicable. Reviews and prepares submission of cases to the Pension Board for disability cases.
    Advises staff on UN entitlements and benefits; determines entitlements for staff based on contractual status; takes necessary action to maintain family status of staff members and administers respective entitlements by processing required personnel actions in Umoja. Monitors payment of dependency allowances and takes necessary actions to keep them up-to-date. Reviews requests for change of personal status and takes necessary actions.
    Reviews and approves maternity leave requests and takes necessary actions; establishes paternity leave quota; certifies sick leave up to 20 days and monitors sick leave entitlements; reviews and approves requests for special leave without pay (SLWOP); reviews and processes other types of special leave; and administers danger pay for locally recruited staff; follows up with respective Time Administrators to monitor attendance records as required; liaises with Joint Medical Services and client offices to reconcile sick leave records.
    Monitors implementation and compliance with existing regulations through review of personnel actions processed in Umoja; monitors Umoja Enterprise Central Component (ECC) reports and staffing tables for a variety of human resources activities, e.g. appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, temporary and permanent movements, special post allowances, expiration of appointments, retirements and other separations from service, including disability and death cases; advises staff members regarding conditions of service and entitlements. Refers complex cases to the supervisor and the Operational Support Desk (OSD).
    Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
    Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
    Performs other duties as required.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the human resources policies, procedures and practices and ability to apply them in an organizational setting; Ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making; Demonstrates use of initiative and makes appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipates next steps; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
    COMMUNICATION:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education

    Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required.
    Supplemental training in human resources, administration or related area is required.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Supplementary courses or additional training and certification as ERP Human Resources (HR) partner is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years of experience in human resources management, administrative services or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates with a first-level University degree.
    Experience in the use of a staff member administration module (entitlements and benefits)  in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.
    Work experience in administering staff entitlements and benefits in a large international organization similar to the UN is desirable.
    Work experience in serving staff members in geographically dispersed locations is desirable.
    One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
    NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ” Knowledge of” equals a rating of ” confident” in two of the four areas.

    Deadline : Nov 26, 2023

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  • HR Coordinator

    HR Coordinator

    Role Summary

    TBI’s Internal Operations division supports and helps pave the way for the Institute to deliver its mission.  We are comprised of the Legal and Risk, Finance, IT, Security, Resilience & Technical Operation and People Teams.
    We develop and deliver policies and processes that drive our working practices, mirror our values, and that are aligned with our strategic objectives.  We ensure that our organisational capabilities equip us to meet current and future challenges.
    The People Team is an innovative, focussed and fast paced team which works closely with all parts of the Institute to create a talented, engaged and high performing workforce. We are an unpretentious and supportive team, and you’ll be just as comfortable working strategically with senior leaders as you are to offer practical help and support across the Institute.
    We are seeking two additional HR Coordinators (on a 12 month FTC basis) to cover maternity leave.

    It is essential you have an existing right to work in Kenya.
    Key Responsibilities

    Supporting the HR Business Partners with cross Institute initiatives and cyclical activity
    Enabled by our ERP system, proactive administration of all HR processes such as new starters, contract extensions, leavers, promotions, secondments, references, probation reviews, parental leave, and flexible working requests
    Provide professional and efficient administrative service from the start to end of the employee lifecycle
    Responsible for the data integrity of information held in our ERP system and ensuring it’s always up to date
    Support with the Institute’s annual and periodic audit requests
    Supplier liaison and administration: managing reports and invoicing (e.g. OH, EAP, LinkedIn)
    Support the HR Business Partners with formal meetings for various Employee Relations cases (e.g. disciplinaries and grievances)
    Producing scheduled and ad-hoc HR reports from our ERP system
    Coordinating our onboarding process
    Support EPR system data administration – data maintenance, reporting and user configuration
    Assisting with monthly payroll processes
    Supporting, and eventually leading on, HR project work and new initiatives

     Person Specification

    Strong organisational and time management skills and experience of managing and prioritising workload
    Ability to manage conflicting demands and an ability to prioritise accordingly
    Attention to detail and strong administration skills
    Experience administering HR systems would be highly advantageous
    Can demonstrate discretion and respect for confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information or personal matters
    Understanding of UK/African (as applicable) employment law and the role of a modern People Team function
    Some knowledge of international employment law advantageous
    Familiarity with Microsoft programmes and intermediate competency in using Excel, Word, and Power point
    Full understanding of HR functions and best practices
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Degree in Human Resources or related business area advantageous

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    tbinstitute.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Innovation Fund Lead

    Innovation Fund Lead

    We are hiring an Innovation Fund Lead who will drive the IRC’s Innovation Fund to the next stage of growth, unlocking its full impact and scale potential. In this role, you will (i) push the ambition and drive the implementation of the Fund’s strategic vision as well as an external network of high-profile investors and advisors to the Fund; (ii) position the Fund to increase its size and scope and articulate its value proposition internally and externally, and (iii) continuously evolve and improve the Innovation Fund structure, including launching a new model for investing in external start-ups and entrepreneurs in the contexts where IRC operates.

    Key Responsibilities
    Strategy Implementation & Development

    Drive forward the vision and strategy of the Innovation Fund to enhance its potential for impact and scale.
    Launch a new arm of the Innovation Fund that invests in external start-ups and entrepreneurs, including identifying investors and promising investment opportunities, and demonstrating measurable results in impact, scale, and cost-effectiveness.
    Determine how to optimally allocate capital (beyond project grants/investments) to increase impact at scale.

    Fundraising and Partnership Management

    Support Director of Partnerships and frontline fundraisers on fundraising and external positioning of the Fund, including with ongoing investor relations, to increase capital for the Fund
    Drive Innovation Fund collateral development for investors and internal staff, including annual reports and other fundraising materials (pitch decks, concept notes, talking points, etc.)
    Shape, grow, and coordinate an external network of high-profile investors and advisors to the Fund as well as innovators and start-ups in the contexts where IRC works.
    Leverage networks to maintain an active pulse on innovations — within and outside the humanitarian space — relevant to IRC priorities.
    Establish strong working relationships with colleagues across the IRC to represent the Fund and source more grant opportunities.

    Fund Structure and Governance

    Dynamically manage portfolio success by evaluating historical and real-time data and determine the optimal risk profile of the Fund.
    Conduct research and analysis of peer funds to enhance idea sourcing strategies.
    Serve on the internal panel that reviews and assesses internal Innovation Fund applications.
    Lead the continuous evolution and improvement of the Innovation Fund structure, including the project selection process, to enhance impact and scale.

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    8+ years of relevant experience, including investing in start-ups/entrepreneurs in the Global South and/or demonstrated track record of portfolio management, and supporting early stage ventures to deliver on their growth and impact goals.
    Significant track record in fundraising and partnership development for innovation, tech, or ventures – either directly or part of a team delivering results in closing financing and partners
    Experience in setting impact vision and goals, and implementing that vision through a significant and complex portfolio
    Demonstrated experience generating data-driven models to make strategic decisions.
    Experience in developing clear communications for and delivering compelling presentations to executives; able to present complex ideas concisely.
    Experience with social impact measurement and developing / tracking metrics to measure impact
    Experience in growing new areas and capabilities of an organization, and testing / iterating with collaborators to continuously improve
    Ability to proactively identify gaps, improve processes, problem-solve, and anticipate challenges with minimal supervision
    Ability to effectively shift between strategy and day-to-day implementation

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com