Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Feb 14, 2020

  • Chief of Party

    Chief of Party

    Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID Youth Empowerment Activity in Kenya. The project aims to support evidence-based and evidence-producing county-level models that empower youth and connect them directly to social and economic opportunities to improve their livelihoods and well-being. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
    The chief of party will provide overall leadership, management, and general technical direction.
    Responsibilities include:

    Effectively lead and build coalitions among diverse stakeholders and partners through innovative, sustainable, and tailored initiatives
    Coordinate and communicate a common vision in line with the project objectives
    Provide overall administrative leadership and serve as the primary driver on strategic, managerial, and technical matters
    Serve as the project’s key liaison between USAID/Kenya and all other counterparts and implementing partners, including senior government officials, private sector leaders, and domestic and international stakeholders

    Qualifications:

    Advanced degree or equivalent experience in youth workforce, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, social science, or related field
    Minimum 10 years of professional experience working on international youth workforce development, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, or positive youth development projects
    Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in youth services, financial inclusion, workforce development, livelihoods, or private sector development
    Regional experience in Kenya preferred
    Experience addressing gender issues and experience developing programming that enables the inclusion of girls and women in youth economic engagement
    Demonstrated experience working at the community level assessing challenges, creating and implementing solutions, and achieving measurable results in development projects
    Experience on USAID- or other donor-funded projects strongly preferred
    Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

  • Kenya : Logistics Intern – Nairobi

    Kenya : Logistics Intern – Nairobi

    You will be in charge of

    Contribute to improve logistics processes in country

    Procurement

    Contribute to maintain the national supplier database up-to-date & to nourish it from existing contracts, as well as market surveys;
    Contribute to improve the reliability of the order follow-up, and its dissemination amongst operational teams;
    Support major procurement campaigns by providing offers pre-analysis, drafting documentation such as procurement memos & contracts if needed, deploying operational plans under the CLM supervision;
    Support the efficient & exhaustive circulation, filing & archiving of procurement documentation as detailed in ACTED logistics manual (tender documents, contracts, quotations, etc.);
    Review & strengthen the Monthly Procurement follow-up, under the CLM supervision, with logistics & program teams.

    Stocks & deliveries

    Support transportation means review, and handle market survey if needed under the CLM supervision;
    Support the logistics staff capacity building toward stocks & deliveries documents, tools & processes;
    Support the periodic inventories, and clear stock discrepancies in a documented manner;
    Support the efficient & exhaustive circulation, filing & archiving of stocks & deliveries documentation as detailed in ACTED logistics manual (stock reception vouchers, stocks cards, stock exit forms, etc.);
    Review & strengthen the Monthly Stock inventory report, under the CLM supervision, with logistics & program teams.

    Fleet, transportation & fuel management

    Support fleet reviews, and fleet prospects under the CLM supervision (market surveys, fleet analysis, etc.)
    Support the implementation of user friendly tools for movements & maintenance planning;
    Review & strengthen the Monthly Motorized asset report under the CLM supervision, with logistics teams.
    Support the efficient & exhaustive circulation, filing & archiving of fleet & transportation documentation as detailed in ACTED logistics manual (logbooks, maintenance sheets, administrative authorizations, insurance cards, etc.).

    Asset management

    Support assets review, and physical inventories;
    Review & strengthen the Monthly asset follow-up per project code, budget line, with a clear location & user for each asset; investigate and document any loss or damage.
    Support the efficient & exhaustive circulation, filing & archiving of asset documentation as detailed in ACTED logistics manual (registration cards, etc.).

    Communications & IT management

    Support communication & IT reviews under the CLM supervision;
    Review & strengthen the Monthly communication costs follow-up; investigate and support solving major over-costs;
    Support the implementation of the IT plan: handle market surveys of maintenance services, internet connections opportunities, etc. under the CLM supervision;
    Support the monthly data back-up (server, emails, etc.) as per replication standards;
    Support the efficient & exhaustive circulation, filing & archiving of communication & IT documentation (lease agreements, security assessments, etc.)

    Logistics TITANIC

    Cross-check the overall consistency of all logistics TITANIC reports;
    Cross-check real data with TITANIC reports under a random strategy, in particular during field visits;
    Integrate internal & external audits recommendations into the monthly TITANIC review, as well as regular reviews.

    Train logistics & other staff to logistics procedures & tools

    Under the supervision of the CLM, maintain a training schedule over 6 months for logistics & other staff about logistics processes, procedures & tools, according to priorities agreed with CD, HQ Logistics & Audit departments;
    Ensure that all trainings courses are aligned with ACTED logistics procedures & tools;
    Ensure daily staff training during any task completed, with the final objective to empower logistics & other staff about logistics processes;
    Support the formalization of logistics rules & tools, under the CLM supervision (memo drafting, flow charts, etc.).

    Support logistics documentation

    Make sure that filing as defined in ACTED manuals is part of the regular trainings to logistics staff;
    Review past documentation in capital & field offices when needed;
    Ensure the regular documentation flow from field offices to the capital office;

    Upon request support logistics operations

    The Logistics Intern might be requested to replace a CLO/ALO in case of his/her absence, under close supervision of the CLM; or to support emergencies, high workload periods, or any specific situation that would require an unusual workload in logistics. In case of CLM absence, the Logistics Intern will support the management of logistics teams, and the continuity of all logistics processes, under close supervision of the Country Director.

    Expected skills and qualifications

    Postgraduate diploma in relation to the position
    Ability to work efficiently under pressure
    Ability to work in an unstable security environment moving
    Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions
    Ability to work independently and creatively about the land and capital
    Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset

    Conditions
    Status : volunteer
    Living allowance of 300 USD
    Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse
    Flights tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
    Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

  • Expression of Interest – Board Members

    Expression of Interest – Board Members

    Board members
    The CBM Kenya board is seeking to appoint new members to ensure we have the capacity and skills to oversee delivery of our mandate; to bring on board team members with experience in governance, fundraising and influencing at a senior level. The roles are unpaid voluntary positions. Board members are expected to participate in the life of the Organisation namely board meetings, advising the management team and acting in an ambassadorial role for CBM Kenya.
    Eligibility
    Serving as a board member is an opportunity to use whatever resources you have in building communities and transforming lives. We expect that successful candidates will bring a range of skills and experience essential for CBM Kenya operations.

    General

    Commitment to the objectives of CBM Kenya;
    Willingness and readiness to act in an ambassadorial role for the Organization;
    Ability to fulfil the duties and standards of conduct required of a board member of a non-for profit Organisation;
    Professional background in the areas of health, business administration, finance, development, talent people and culture, Law e.t.c;
    Willingness to support philanthropy work;
    Willingness to volunteer time, knowledge and skills towards advancement of organization mission;
    Personal drive and motivation to contribute towards humanity, especially improving quality of life for the marginalized populations.

    Time Commitment

    Board members meet once a year during Annual General Meeting.
    Board members appointed as Board of Directors will be required to attend 4 meetings in a year on quarterly basis each lasting 2-3 hours.
    Serve a maximum 3 x 3-year consecutive terms with flexibility of varying the terms according to the needs of the Board at the time;
    Serve on sub-committees as appropriate;
    Occasionally, the board member will be requested to join field visits for projects;
    Attendance in relevant functions and sector networking events;
    Occasional board training/strategy workshops. As a result of training and meetings there may be papers to prepare and present at the relevant board meetings.

    Experience, Knowledge and Skills

    Demonstrated experience in governance and leadership in government, corporate and non-for profit sectors;
    Board level experience, ideally at a charity or company.
    Hands-on experience in policy influencing; lobbying policymakers and/or business and/or representative groups.
    Fundraising (e.g. from individuals, partnerships with business and/or civil society organizations, EU funding and/or sales of goods and services).
    Working knowledge in the non-for profit, private sector, government, media and communication.
    Ability to understand and interrogate management reports (financial and programme).
    Strategic planning, analytical and risk management skills.
    Collaborative and ability to operate as a team player.