Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Feb 15, 2024

  • Intern (Legal Assistant) Expert on Circular Economy Metrics and Partnerships Intern – Environmental Affairs

    Intern (Legal Assistant) Expert on Circular Economy Metrics and Partnerships Intern – Environmental Affairs

    The Programme will promote the environmental rule of law, strengthen the related capacities in countries, and contribute to the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Montevideo Coordination and Delivery Unit Division and/or her designates, selected interns will work with and learn from a team of experienced legal professionals in environmental law. The interns will be offered the opportunity to: 

    Support intergovernmental processes, notably as the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly and the second meeting of the national focal points to the Fifth Montevideo Programme for the Development and Periodic Review of Environmental Law, including by preparing legal briefs on substantive matters and rules of procedure;
    Assist countries to develop environmental legislation or to review and revise their environmental legislation through carrying out research and analysis and, providing comments and drafting proposals for consideration; 
    Assist in the development of institutional capacities in countries to support implementation of environmental legislation and compliance with MEAs and in coordination activities among relevant entities, such as the Green Customs Initiative (GCI);      
    Carry out research on select environmental law and governance issues, including but not limited to environmental rule of law, MEAs, progressive development of international environmental law; implementation and enforcement; human rights and the environment; and environmental crime;
    Prepare written summaries and/or make oral presentations of his/her research, including briefing notes and reports;
    Assist in the organization and support of training events and other meetings and workshops that are organized by the Division through, e.g., preparing the agenda, liaising with participants, compiling materials, making presentations, taking notes, etc.;
    Help monitor, manage, and assist in due diligence activities for online knowledge bases, such as InforMEA, the Law and Environment Assistance Platform and project websites, in support of UNEP’s digital transformation. This will include providing up-to-date information on environmental laws, news, and resources and supporting LEAP’s response mechanism to requests for technical assistance;
    Undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director and/or her designates, such as the preparation of communication material promoting the Law Division’s work.

    Qualifications/special skills
    Applicants must:

    be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in law;
    Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
    Applicants must be a student in Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Master’s or PH.D. Programme.  Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
    Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

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  • Investment Administrator – Eldoret Investment Officer – Dadaab

    Investment Administrator – Eldoret Investment Officer – Dadaab

    About the Opportunity

    Inkomoko  Kenya Investment administrator is responsible for the items below:

    Responsibilities

    Department Admin Support (40%)

    Be the lead taker of Investment committee meeting minutes and other department meetings.
    Be the lead administrator for Inkomoko  Kenya’s LMS powered by (Odoo), tracking all borrower information – including creating and updating clients’ profiles, payments registration, and disbursements tracking.
    Track, file and report on compliance with disbursements, collection and other non-financial matters.
    Create reports on investment disbursement, closing investments and active investments.
    Actively participate as a key staff in the weekly Portfolio Review Meeting.
    Compile the pipeline from the BGS Team and prepare the lists for UNHCR verification.

    Investment Compliance and Reporting (20%)

    File and maintain Investment contracts, legal documents and other documents in a safer way (both paper and electronic) and meeting Inkomoko  Kenya filing standards.
    Manage communication between lending and other department staff and perform regular investigation to resolve all customer /team issues efficiently.
    Analyze and identify all fee discrepancies in investment processes and perform regular audit on processes and ensure compliance to all requirements.
    Assist with the preparation of annual reviews for projects in the investment department.
    Collect and share financial reports and other relevant information to Investment manager, Snr Portfolio Manager and Regional Portfolio Director.
    Prepare timely and accurate reports required by partners, stakeholders and funders including Kiva, investment committee, CBK etc.

    Kiva documentation and compliance (20%)

    Ensure borrowers profiles meet Kiva standards.
    Select photos of entrepreneurs, have them sign photo waivers.
    Prepare Kiva report on monthly basis and other departmental reports.
    Write compelling descriptions of borrowers in English and post them to the international Kiva platform for fundraising.
    Prepare documentation for new approved investments to be posted on Kiva website.
    Ensure 100% of investment repayment schedules are matching with Kiva repayment schedules – on kiva platform.
    Coordinate with lending staff to get all investment documentation needed for fundraising. 
    Adhere to credit policy TAT for Kiva fundraising and meet clients’ needs. 
    Ensure that we are adhering to the requirements of our Kiva partnership, including reporting and journaling.
    Ensure that all investment documentations are updated appropriately in the system so that the Kiva fundraising tasks are performed easily.

    Coordination with Finance (10%)

    Identify discrepancies between different investment department reports and finance reports and propose ways to solve them.
    Perform various accounting processes that deal with receipts, payments and checks issued.
    Initiate collection activities on the past investments past due.
    Identify signs of unusual or suspicious investment activities and make recommendations to minimize the risk factors.

    Investment Closing and Disbursements (10%)

    Ensure that investments disbursement adhere to investment committee approval decisions and policies.
    Review and prepare requests for investment disbursements and ensure 100% compliance with the investment committee decision such as approved investment amounts and conditions for approval.
    Ensure all refugee clients are verified by UNHCR prior to the disbursements in order to minimize risks.
    Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The Investment Administrator will be a trusted staff of Inkomoko  Kenya clients.  We are looking for someone with incredible attention to detail who can be sure that all of our operations and communications are in the highest order.  

    Basic qualifications include:

    Strong English writing and reading skills is STRONGLY preferred.
    a university degree in finance or other related field.
    Must speak fluent English, and Swahili. Other languages are an additional asset.
    Experience in investment management and access to finance for MSMEs in Kenya is a preferred.
    Very strong attention to details and good follow through.
    Ability to work well under pressure and ability to multitask.
    Unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills.
     2+ years of work experience in relevant or applicable fields.
     Must be able to legally work in Kenya.

    What You’ll Get

    This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

    Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
    Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
    Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
    Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
    Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.

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  • Wayleave & Permit Specialist

    Wayleave & Permit Specialist

    Job Objective:

    The Wayleave & Permit Specialist will support the department in ensuring full compliance with permitting and wayleave regulations across various jurisdictions in which WIOCC Group operates.

    About the Role:

    The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing essential support to the department to design and implement policies, procedures, and controls specifically tailored to wayleave and permit compliance regulations and requirements.

    They will collaborate with the Engineering department in negotiating, processing and receiving wayleaves or associated consents. They will also work with internal stakeholders to perform and manage all processes relating to wayleaves and permit applications and ensure timely submission and renewal.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Conduct comprehensive permitting and wayleave compliance risk assessments to define ‘best practice’ and innovative business processes to ensure an optimised wayleave and permitting process.
    Stay up to date with international and local permitting and wayleave laws, regulations, and industry guidelines relevant to our business operations.
    Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders to develop and execute permitting and wayleave compliance audit plans to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and processes.
    Identify areas of non-compliance or potential risks related to permitting and wayleave and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
    Assist in conducting permitting and wayleave compliance monitoring and assessments.
    Assist in the development and delivery of comprehensive permitting compliance training programs for employees, ensuring awareness of regulatory obligations and internal policies specific to permitting.
    Contribute to fostering a culture of permitting compliance through regular communication and training initiatives.
    Assist in the investigation and response to permitting compliance incidents.
    Support the department in the investigation of permitting compliance violations or breaches.
    Maintain accurate records of permitting compliance incidents and resolutions.
    Keep abreast of emerging regulatory trends and changes in the permitting and wayleave landscape

    Minimum Qualification & Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Law, Civil Engineering or a related field.
    Professional certifications in permitting compliance (e.g., Certified Permitting Compliance Professional) are highly desirable
    Minimum 5 years of in-house experience with a strong history of regulatory compliance, permitting, or wayleave management

     Skills

    Strong understanding of international and local compliance frameworks
    Experience conducting permitting and wayleave compliance audits, risk assessments, and investigations
    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex permitting and wayleave regulations
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at various levels
    Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
    Efficient and results-oriented
    Self-motivated person able to work under minimum supervision
    Good communication skills – oral and written

    Attributes

    Client-focused, relationship-builder
    Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards
    Boundless, passionate and flexible
    Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
    Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork

    Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their updated CV including three referees. The deadline for the application is 15th February 2024. Applications should be sent to applications@wiocc.net indicating the job position in the subject line.

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  • Marketer

    Marketer

    Are you a dynamic and innovative marketer with a passion for fashion? Do you have a keen eye for promoting high-quality products that make a statement? If so, we invite you to become a part of our growing team at Qali Bags Kenya.

    Job Responsibilities: As a Marketer, you will be a key player in driving brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales growth. Your responsibilities will include:

    Strategic Marketing Planning:

    Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to promote our canvas and leather bag collections.
    Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities.

    Digital Marketing:

    Manage and optimize online platforms, including the website and social media channels.
    Create compelling content, including visuals, blog posts, and videos, to showcase our products.

    Campaign Management:

    Plan and execute marketing campaigns, promotions, and events to boost brand visibility.
    Collaborate with the creative team to develop eye-catching and on-brand promotional materials.

    Customer Engagement:

    Foster a strong connection with our customer base through email marketing and loyalty programs.
    Monitor and respond to customer feedback, reviews, and inquiries on various platforms.

    Partnerships and Collaborations:

    Identify and establish partnerships with influencers, bloggers, and other relevant entities to expand our reach.
    Explore co-marketing opportunities with complementary brands.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
    Proven experience in marketing, preferably within the retail or fashion industry.
    Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies and social media platforms.
    Creative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter, and examples of previous marketing campaigns to info@qalibags.com by 15th February 2024. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Qali Bags Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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  • Senior Manager, Growth, International – DFS

    Senior Manager, Growth, International – DFS

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Responsible for ensuring that DFS revenue and profitability targets are met across and within each of the subsidiary DFS business portfolio.
    Embed digital products within the international business to fit existing infrastructure or propose necessary changes to deliver monetization / elevator pitch that delivers a winning customer value proposition.
    Execute and deploy scalable GTM solutions and toolkits to deliver easier access, interoperability, and adoption of digital services across the bank’s international business channels (both physical and virtual).
    Ensure the scaled distribution of digital products is achieved based on DFS route to market (Agents, Merchants, Aggregators & Partners)
    Use international business (country level and regional) industry knowledge and market insights to devise and help shape the digital products and GTM solutions to quickly scale to value, DFS products across key geographies, regions, channels, verticals, and value chains.
    Enlist and drive first level product advocacy to drive conversion and usage of digital products by early adopters within and without the organization. 
    Collaborate with international business partners (DFS group and country teams) to secure deeper penetration, advocacy, usage, embedment, and championing of the delivery to value momentum for new digital products / enhancements.
    Onboard new corporate and value chain partners for business lending /payments products; drive scaling, penetration, and adoption of new bank digital products whether through aggregators, partners, distribution 3rdparties or within the Group’s international business network
    Ensure the various Country DFS, Retail, CX and channel teams within the international business are trained on new digital products / enhancements and have all the tools of trade available for execution success.
    Leadership of the Growth- international business team and development of sales capability of country teams to achieve business targets for DFS.

    The successful candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications and work experience:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
    At least 7 years of relevant work experience  in business development, including  experience in the following areas:
     Country sales 
     International/regional business markets 
     Managing teams

    Work experience in the following will be an added advantage:

    Digital product and platform management
    innovation and product development management
    Delivery of mobile financial products and services in a high-growth environment
    Building relationships, networks & Managing teams
    Project Management/Relationship Management.
    Mobile Money or Payments or Lending Platform Support.
    Credit analysis & lending

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  • Knowledge Management Officer I

    Knowledge Management Officer I

    Responsibilities 

    Manage content pipeline, review process and publishing for the GENDER virtual resource hub, including:

    Content pipeline management via Asana, including news items, blog posts, explainers, and others, to ensure steady, timely publication of relevant content.
    Drafting, uploading and publishing content such as news items, blog posts, explainers on GENDER’s virtual resource hub using Drupal CMS.
    Collating, writing, publishing and managing methods, tools, manuals and trainings on the GENDER resource hub, and ensuring steady expansion of existing resources on gender equality, youth and social inclusion.
    Curating select GENDER content onto CGIAR.org, into CGIAR newsletters and other relevant outlets for optimized and targeted reach.
    Ensuring up-to-date, complete and correct import of publications and data sets, to ensure representation of recent and relevant publications and datasets from across CGIAR and select partners.
    Improving and ensuring timely publication of articles, explainers, tools, manuals, methods, etc.

    Manage the GENDER newsletter production and curate CGIAR-wide content, including:

    Inviting, collating, tracking and publishing content from CGIAR centers and initiatives for GENDER newsletters and resource hub to ensure wide, relevant representation and latest news in GENDER’s bi-monthly newsletters.
    Managing communications campaigns, such as for international days or events to ensure relevant, strategic foci of CGIAR-wide campaigns on gender equality, youth and social inclusion.
    Reviewing, editing and reposting news on gender, youth and social inclusion from across CGIAR on GENDER’s virtual resource hub using Drupal CMS to ensure up-to-date representation of latest news on gender equality, youth and social inclusion.
    Maintaining and growing GENDER’s GDPR-compliant list of newsletter subscribers via MailChimp.

    Manage and coordinate the publications pipeline, including:

    Managing the production of GENDER’s established publications series, including the working paper and briefing notes series.
    Coordinating with GENDER modules, scientific editorial team, copyeditors and designers to plan, track, review, copyedit, layout and publish publications in GENDER’s series according to established guidelines to ensure timely publication of rigorous, relevant and in-demand research and evidence.
    Ensure the correct use and implementation of CGIAR and CGIAR GENDER branding and acknowledgment requirements, making sure to integrate any new requirements from funders or CGIAR Systems Organization.

    Track, collate and make available publications and knowledge products from across the GENDER Impact Platform via appropriate repositories:

    Uploading knowledge products and other outputs, including meta data on license, publishers and more, in adherence with CGIAR guidelines, to GENDER’s publications repository (CG Space) to facilitate seamless annual reporting of Platform knowledge products, liaising with GENDER modules and GENDER’s portfolio manager.
    Supporting timely reporting of knowledge products and other outputs, as well as statistics and trends, in CGIAR reporting systems, including PRMS and via annual reports.
    Defining, monitoring and tracking KPIs for GENDER content and knowledge products, including via Google Analytics and the CG Space Explorer, to facilitate reporting as well as evaluation of publications and content performance.
    Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in communications, knowledge management, project management, ICT, business administration, or relevant field
    Minimum five years’ relevant experience
    Proficiency in written English
    Highly competent in using a range of web-based and social media tools.
    Knowledge of internal sharing tool such as share point an advantage.

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  • Health Emergency Officer, Immunization Data Management_Band B Health Emergency Officer, Immunization _Band B

    Health Emergency Officer, Immunization Data Management_Band B Health Emergency Officer, Immunization _Band B

    Area of expertise

    Health Emergency Officer, Immunization Data Management_Band B, Nairobi.

    Purpose of consultancy

    WHO has a strong mandate to work with Member States on immunization and the response to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Detecting, preventing and responding to these outbreaks are part of the core capacities required by the IHR (2005), and key to achieving global health security.
    The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to immunization interventions during new and ongoing emergencies, including. The incumbent will be tasked with data management and analysis. The position aims to assist vaccination efforts by delivering timely, accurate, and actionable information to facilitate decision-making, planning, and monitoring throughout the entire vaccination process. This ensures the efficient deployment of vaccines and offers the necessary protection to targeted populations during outbreaks and humanitarian emergencies. The incumbent will support risk assessments to determine the rationale for vaccination; review of vaccine options based on contextual considerations and available data. The incumbent undertakes coordinated, transparent and collaborative assessment, planning and implementation of vaccination response approaches for WHO to engage as a trusted partner in outbreaks and health emergencies, providing unique and valued capacities.

    Background 

    The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergencies and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The EPR Cluster is responsible for identifying gaps and strengthening national capacities in preparedness and response to respond effectively to emergencies while ensuring resilience of health systems during these emergencies.

    Deliverables

    Under the direct supervision of EMR team lead at the hub, with technical oversight of the emergencies immunization officer in AFRO, the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to the following assigned duties:

     The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the management of any VPD outbreak data within the region. Working closely with the Health Information and Reporting (HIR) team and the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) data team, the individual will coordinate and harmonize vaccination data sources and system.
    Liaise with the WHE detection, verification and risk assessment team to conduct and strengthen event-based surveillance for VPD outbreaks and verify signals, working with relevant technical programmes at the regional office and headquarters.
    Enhance and support data collection to integrate diverse datasets, such as demographic, health, and geographic information. This provides a comprehensive view of the situation, supporting better decision-making, coordination, and response to outbreaks and emergencies.
    Develop a monitoring framework for VPD (related to emergencies) and Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and case-based surveillance data to enable in-depth analytics for preparedness, response, and vaccination.
    Create spatial models for disease surveillance and early warning systems to guide vaccination efforts during emergencies.
    Develop dashboards and maps to offer a spatial overview of vaccination campaign progress, enabling decision-makers to identify gaps and areas requiring additional attention.
    Design and implementing approaches to clean data, incorporating completeness, internal consistency, and logic checks. Automating the generation of data quality reports and ensuring systematic follow-up on data irregularities.
    Collect, manage, summarise, analyse and present administrative and individual COVID-19 data and other relevant VPD from emergencies from member states.
    Transform data into narrative text, tables, maps, and graphics for partner and stakeholder review, informing recommendations for strategic planning and decision-making.
    Maintain the Regional COVID-19 vaccine database for both aggregated and individual data.
    Support the development of an interactive dashboard for COVID-19 vaccination data and other VPDs in emergencies, including information on adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) and vaccine deployment and management.
    Contribute to the development of periodic Covid-19 bulletins and other information products.
    In collaboration with the Emergencies Immunization officer, coordinate WHO support for vaccination in emergency context by ensuring regional coordination and guide decision making on vaccination interventions immediately after the onset or during planning in anticipation of a likely acute emergency.
    Determine the considerations that need to be taken into account when implementing vaccination in the context of a humanitarian emergency including assessment of resources needed to implement vaccination interventions.
    Support effective management and delivery of vaccination services, including coordination, planning, and vaccine forecasting and management.
    Identify the suitable vaccination delivery strategies in different types of emergencies to increase access to the most vulnerable populations and maintain equitable access to vaccinations.
    Provide expert advice on methods for the collection and analysis of coverage data and information on vaccination interventions in emergencies. Ensure timely reporting and data sharing in emergency situations.
    Provide guidance on strategies to sustain and improve routine vaccination coverage during a protracted/chronic emergency, as well as efforts towards early recovery of vaccination service delivery to restore equitable access to vaccinations.
    Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
    Weekly briefs on the vaccination response for ongoing incidents (e.g., diphtheria, COVID-19).
    Representation of the vaccines pillar at the weekly event coordination meetings.
    Contribute to development of tools and technical guidance documents on vaccination response and strategies to ongoing vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.
    Perform quality control checks on the developed Dashboard on COVID-19 vaccination country profiles prior to its deployment.
    Capacity to maintain and update the dashboard on COVID-19 vaccination and other VPDs in emergencies within the WHO AFRO team. 
    Training materials developed on VPDs in emergencies data management. 

    Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

    Educational Qualifications

    Essential

    A university degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation or Data Management related field with additional data management training or related field from an accredited/recognised institute.

    Desirable

    Specialized training in field epidemiology.
    Specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response.

    Experience

    Essential

    At least 5 years of related experience in health related data management and using spatial design and analyses to elucidate gaps in program performance at International level.
    Experience in quality collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management.
    Experience in database development. Working knowledge of statistical application programs (EPI INFO, SPSS, STATA etc.), mapping programs (ArcGIS, QGIS etc) and visualization programs like Tableau and Power BI

    Desirable

    Previous related work experience in the UN or other International Development Agencies Training on data Management, GIS and data visualization. 

    Skills/Knowledge

    Basic knowledge of ICT, programming, mobile, GIS and web based data technology.
    Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Demonstrated abilities for team-work.
    Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different background.

    Languages and level required 

    Expert knowledge of English or French with working level of the other language.
    Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset.

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  • Food Safety and Quality Officer, Service Contract SC10

    Food Safety and Quality Officer, Service Contract SC10

    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

    WFP’s Strategic Plan (2022-2027) recognizes the pivotal role the organization can and should play in the global discussion on food systems to ensure that safe and healthy diets are available to all, and that the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals can be achieved. Food systems influence diets and are complex webs of interconnected activities and actors involving food production, processing/value addition, marketing, supply, and consumption. Food systems in the East Africa/Horn of Africa region are stretched and have shown themselves to be highly vulnerable to shocks.

    The World Food Programme (WFP) procures food items to support the agency’s global fight against hunger. These procurement activities include both direct (from Producers) and indirect (through Traders/Intermediaries) purchases of both raw and processed food items, such as Specialised Nutritious Foods (SNFs). In 2019 the Local and Regional Food Procurement Policy (LRFPP) was published with the objective of ensuring that WFP’s procurement activities not only meet the supply needs of the agency but also contribute more broadly to the elimination of hunger by supporting local food producers and the development of sustainable food systems in vulnerable regions.

    Aflatoxin contamination has remained one of the challenges while sourcing food within the region, especially from the small holder farmers and farmer cooperatives. Contamination of agricultural commodities, including maize, milk, groundnuts, cassava, and cottonseed with aflatoxin mold poses a serious threat to human and animal health. Aflatoxin contamination in food and feed continues to impede trade, translating to significant financial losses for the agriculture sector. This also undermines the livelihoods and well-being of millions of households who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. Persistent and chronic aflatoxin exposure has been shown to be widely prevalent throughout the Eastern Africa countries with elevated serums aflatoxin levels demonstrated across all geographical regions, within all socioeconomic and demographic groups, and among people of all ages.

    RBN would like to establish a harmonized approach by WFP’s Eastern Africa countries in tackling the Aflatoxins risk, to achieve synergy as well as leverage available resources, partnerships, expertise, experiences, and lessons learnt from existing and past interventions. In addition to supporting the implementation of the Local and Regional Food Procurement Policy (LRFPP), there is envisaged need to integrate specifically Aflatoxin control and management in the affected Countries’ priorities e.g Small Holder Farmers capacity strengthening and market linkages, food fortification, School Based Program etc.

    WFP East Africa regional office (RBN) is currently also defining its food systems domains for policy and programmatic priorities, partnership engagement strategies, and related activities and interventions. RBN Food Safety and Quality Unit is a key player in this and therefore requires additional support and expertise to establish the technical framework as part of its support and guidance to RBN Units and Country Offices in the region.

    Reporting to the Regional Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer and working in close collaboration with RBN Procurement, Logistics, Programme, Innovations, Partnerships and Country Office focal points, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Mapping of Aflatoxin Innovations

    Map out the technological innovations on aflatoxins control and management in the region, their status, successes, lessons learnt, challenges and potential for scale up.
    Support the publishing of a report for wider dissemination, to bring understanding of existing innovations that could help reduce the impact of high aflatoxin levels.

    Implementation of Aflatoxin Control innovations  

    Work with RBN countries to identify and select strategic approaches that will build their capacity to tackle aflatoxin challenges.  
    Support RBN countries to assess the piloted innovations and report on successes, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for scaling, adaptation and/or termination.

    Information Sharing and Awareness

    Provide support in organizing Aflatoxin Regional Learning Workshops to share knowledge across the region on experiences and lessons learnt from successful and failed aflatoxin interventions.
    Closely work with Communications and Knowledge Management Units to develop and deploy tools and other materials to assist with implementation of aflatoxins control and management interventions.
    Create strategic partnerships to share knowledge widely, influence, build capacity and advocate for policies to promote aflatoxins risk mitigation.

    Implementation of Regional aflatoxins control and management strategy

    Support the COs to implement the regional aflatoxins control and management strategy through Country Implementation Plans.
    Align the RBN projects and programs- Home grown school feeding program (HGSF), Small and Medium Scale (SAMS) etc with the regional aflatoxins control and management strategy.
    Work with Partnerships and Program Units to develop fundraising proposals to support the roll out of Aflatoxin Control interventions in RBN countries.

    Monitoring and Evaluation  

    In coordination with the M&E team, develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for the regional aflatoxins control and management strategy implementation plan.
    Support the Regional Bureau and Country Office teams in gathering relevant data and evidence on activities and impact.

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    Education:  

    Advanced University degree in Agriculture Management, Development Studies, Project Planning and Management or related fields, or A First University degree with additional relevant years of work experience in Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Value Chain/ Market Development or related fields. Additional professional courses in related fields are also a plus.

    Experience: 

    Minimum 5 years of relevant postgraduate/professional experience
    At least 10 years of of meaningful and progressive work experience in food trade business, regional bodies in the grain value chain, Agribusiness, and/or value chain/ market development.
    Experience working in the EAC region and/or a multicultural and fast-paced environment is an added value.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Good strategic understanding of Food Systems and Food Value Chains in the region.
    Good understanding and expertise in aflatoxins control as a food safety risk, regional interventions and opportunities.
    Excellent project management and analytical skills.
    Strong network of relevant contacts (regional bodies working on related initiatives within the grain value chain, private sector, academia, government authorities etc.).
    Excellent communication and engagement skills (ability to understand and be understood, diplomatic skills, writing skills).
    Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds externally and internally.
    Capacity to act upon problems (intellectual / problem solving and judgement skills).
    Ability to pro-actively prioritize, plan, organize, coordinate, monitor, excellently report and follow up.
    Ability to organize work and deliver results with minimal supervision, under time pressure and with strict deadlines.
    Understanding of WFP operations in the region is an advantage.

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  • Regional Gender GDI/GESI Specialist – (Re-Advertisement)

    Regional Gender GDI/GESI Specialist – (Re-Advertisement)

    Functional Responsibilities:
    Reporting to the Regional Management and Oversight Advisor, and working closely with the AFR Management Team, Country project teams and Human Resource coordinators, the GDSI Specialist will carry out the following tasks: 2. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH)

    Gender, Diversity, Inclusion (GDI) and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Mainstreaming in Projects
    Oversee the implementation of the corporate GDI/GESI strategy at the AFR regional level, to ensure that annual regional business targets are met; develop a workplan on how to meet these targets, coordinate the actioning of tasks, liaising with all relevant stakeholders and report regularly to AFR management on progress
    Provide technical expertise in several GDI/GESI focus areas, including disability inclusion, LGBTQI+ inclusion, antiracism, and enabling environments
    Map current GDI/GESI mainstreaming initiatives in projects, identify strategic gaps, and make recommendations
    Advise AFR business units, including field offices, in the creation of the their GDI/GESI strategy and plans, emphasizing the adoption of an intersectional approach
    Assess the quality of GDI/GESI mainstreaming in projects and advise project managers on how to present business cases to donors who are reluctant to allocate funding for GDI/GESI activities in projects
    Establish a monitoring and oversight mechanism for GDI/GESI mainstreaming across AFR’s business units
    Coordinate the creation and distribution of tools to enhance communication, advocacy, and knowledge management around GDI/GESI
    Identify obstacles to implementation of GDI/GESI initiatives and goals and propose solutions
    Build internal capacity on GDI/GESI topics, including the organization of workshops and training sessions in collaboration with HQ as appropriate
    Lead the roll-out of internal awareness-raising campaigns around GDI/GESI
    In cooperation with colleagues from the Information Management department, support the improvement of data management, and the measurement of progress and results
    Identify and share best practices, within and outside the organization; contribute to existing and emerging corporate initiatives
    Contribute to organizational policies and strategies and/or working groups on behalf of AFR to increase the diversity of applicant pools across all dimensions, including gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and people with disabilities
    Create and nurture a network of global GDI/GESI focal points (e.g., working group, task force, or equivalent) to promote the exchange of ideas, coordinate the implementation of the action plan, and facilitate the escalation of relevant issues
    Provide technical advice and support during the development and implementation of PSEAH strategy implementation, including operational support to regional and field office teams and implementing partners
    Oversee field offices’ efforts to develop and implement local PSEAH action plans
    Design, develop, and conduct training programmes and capacity building initiatives, for both internal and external partners.
    Adapt and roll out global and regional guidance to improve efforts to address PSEAH priority areas
    Strengthen understanding among UNOPS personnel on PSEAH policies and reporting procedures
    Link with corporate policy holders and focal points and work with AFR business units to promote compliance to organizational PSEAH procedures
    Identify best practices in PSEAH and facilitate the knowledge sharing at corporate, regional, and field office level

    Education/Experience/Language requirements:
    Education

    Advanced University Degree (master degree or equivalent) in human resources management, gender and women studies, business or public administration, law, education or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR
    First level University degree (bachelor degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required.

    Experience

    Relevant experience is defined as experience in implementing initiatives on gender sensitive programming, gender equity and social inclusion, or gender mainstreaming, in a programmatic setting is required
    Out of the total 5 yrs of experience, a minimum of 2 yrs of experience required in gender equality and social inclusion
    Experience in gender mainstreaming in a programmatic setting is desired
    Experience in gender mainstreaming in infrastructure projects is desired
    Experience in an operational setting is desired
    Experience with PSEAH initiatives is desired
    Experience working with UN system organizations and developing countries, particularly in Africa, is desired

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required (reading, writing, speaking)
    Fluency in French is an asset
    Fluency in another official UN language is an added advantage

    Apply via :

    jobs.unops.org

  • Senior Communications Officer (Senior Business Support Officer II)

    Senior Communications Officer (Senior Business Support Officer II)

    Overall Purpose of the Job

    The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) – https://www.rsif-paset.org – is a flagship programme of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET), an initiative by African governments to address systemic gaps in skills and knowledge necessary for the long term, sustained economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). PASET was launched in 2013 by the governments of Senegal, Ethiopia and Rwanda. Several governments have since then joined the initiative including Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria.

    With funding from African governments, the World Bank, and the Government of South Korea, Rsif supports Ph.D. training, research, and innovation in various African universities that are selected as centres of leadership in priority fields identified by PASET that include artificial intelligence and ICTs; food security and agribusiness; energy including renewables; minerals, mining, and materials science; and climate change. Rsif is designed to have: (i) a general fund, which supports Ph.D. training, research, and innovation projects, and (ii) a permanent or endowment fund, whose proceeds would support the general fund.

    In July 2018, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) – www.icipe.org – was VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (Ref. No. NRS/597/012024) competitively selected and appointed by PASET and the World Bank to be the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) of the Rsif. The RCU is responsible for managing the Ph.D. scholarships, research and innovation grants, facilitating partnerships with governments, universities, and national and international research organisations for research and capacity building, e.g. through the sandwich placement of Ph.D. scholars, and promoting collaboration with and among the centres of excellence in the continent and abroad.

    The post holder will report to the RCU Manager and will have the responsibility of implementing effective and impactful internal and external communication and engagement with Rsif stakeholders to demonstrate Risf’s contribution to socio-economic growth in SSA, including scientific contribution, development impact, and contribution to resources mobilisation.

    Specific Duties

     Develop strategies for effective communication of Rsif activities and results for specific stakeholders.
     Monitor trends, news developments, or changing circumstances that may impact Rsif and its work and appropriately incorporate these in Rsif communication.
     Develop content based on Rsif results, including writing impact stories, news articles, press releases, opinion pieces, brochures, Q&As, and newsletters.
     Coordinate photography and videography and their use in Rsif communication products.
     Oversee content updates on the Rsif website and social media.
     Promote Rsif brand identity.
     Organise science communication training workshops for Rsif projects teams as may be necessary.
     Promote the visibility of Rsif activities, including participating in Rsif events and ensuring the outcomes of such forums are well communicated on time.
     Keep track of indicators that monitor the impact of Rsif communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
     In all cases, coordinate with the icipe Communications Unit to ensure adherence to the Centre’s set standards of editorial quality, content accuracy, messaging, timing, etc.
     Perform any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements/Qualifications

     A master’s degree in a relevant field including communication, journalism, science and engineering, economics, development studies, international relations, or other related fields.
     At least five years of practical experience in communication.
     Experience in establishing and maintaining media relations.
     Excellent written and spoken command of English, and the ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style.
     Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.
     Strong writing skills, especially in content development, and editorial skills.
     Experience with communications and/or media relations in a research-intensive organisation.
     Familiarity with desktop publishing, HTML, photography, and photo editing.
     Strong understanding and experience with digital content and social media analytics.
     Acute eye for detail.
     In-depth knowledge of international trends and cultural sensitivities of target audiences to ensure responsible communication.
     Good interpersonal relationship skills and teamwork.

    Other Desirable Attributes

     Use discretion to make decisions on Rsif communication activities in line with established and defined policies.
     Supervise junior staff working on Rsif communications.
     Ensure proper use of resources in the implementation of activities.
     Provide information and data relevant for financial management.
     Contribute to research publications and reports.
     Contribute to resource mobilisation efforts.
     Contribute to strong, consistent messages in interactions between Rsif and its stakeholders.
     Ensure communication and messages are well-targeted to the relevant audiences.

    Reporting
    This position reports to the Rsif RCU Manager.

    Apply via :

    recruit.icipe.org