Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Feb 2, 2021

  • Consultancy: U-Report on the Move, ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya (10 Months)

    Consultancy: U-Report on the Move, ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya (10 Months)

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    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    Education

    A Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in International Development, Business Administration, Communications or another related field: Social Media and/or Data Science technical competencies: Social media management, Digital monitoring, Business Analytics.
    *A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with seven years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

    Work Experience

    At least five years of experience in supporting and coordinating project activities across a large organization and with other international partner organizations and with government.
    Previous experience with social media management, trend monitoring, and influencing.
    Demonstrated knowledge of programme areas pertinent for refugee, migrant, asylum seeker and internally displaced groups.
    A strong understanding of UNICEF programmes, policy, and principles, including knowledge of communication, technology, user-centered design, youth participation and partnership goals, as well as sound interpretation and judgment to present these programmes and policies in a way that enhances UNICEF’s image.
    Strong experience using RapidPro, U-Report and ideally on U-Report on the Move.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    For every Child, you demonstrate…

    UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

    The functional competencies required for this post are…

    View our competency framework at

    http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

    UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

    Remarks

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

    Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Deputy Director – Technical Services

    Deputy Director – Technical Services

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    The Deputy Director – Technical Services shall be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she will provide relevant technical advice on vaccines production, quality assurance, marketing, implementation and management of research and development.

    The duties and responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

    Offering Technical advice to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board on all matters relating to technical services, technology dissemination and technical liaisons;
    Developing, recommending and implementing long term strategic business plans annual work programmes and establishing proper internal monitoring and controls;
    Providing regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Chief Executive Officer on key technical matters;
    Ensuring continuous improvements in the quality, value and diversity of services and products provided by the Institute.
    Overseeing proper management and accountability of resources allocated to the technical programmes.
    Co-ordinating all technical programmes in liaison with other stakeholders on vaccine production;
    Providing leadership to senior management and staff to ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements.
    Ensuring that monitoring and evaluation of systems are fully institutionalized and operationalized;
    Co-ordinating timely preparation of Board papers on technical matters and.
    Coordinating, preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating of Technical Departments’ performance contracts and staff performance appraisal systems.

    Qualifications and experience

    Have a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized University;
    Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Microbiology (Vaccinology, Bacteriology, Virology) or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized university.
    Have knowledge in quality vaccine production, management and administration.
    Must have Seven (7) years working experience in a relevant field with at least four (4) years at a senior management position.
    Possession of a PhD qualification in relevant field will be an added advantage.
    Be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board and have current membership.
    Demonstrate managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper vaccine production.
    Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.

    Core competencies:

    Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and a clear understanding of strategic leadership and management.
    Ability to portray and uphold positive national image.
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity.
    Have a clear understanding of international standards in manufacturing and commercial principles in vaccines production.
    Have an understanding of the structure and functions of the public sector.
    Be a visionary and result oriented person.
    Be computer literate.

    Each application shall be accompanied by Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents; a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current position, remuneration, email and other contact details as well as names and contacts (telephone and email address) of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and should submit among other documents the following.Interested applicants should submit twelve (12) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked ‘Application for the position ofDeputy Director Technical Services – Job Ref: DD-TS-KVVPI/001/01/2021.Applications must be received on or before the 2nd February 2021.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Applications should be addressed to:The Chief Executive Officer,
    Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute,
    P. O. Box 53260 – 00200,
    NairobiKEVEVAPI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organization.

    KEVEVAPI is ISO 9001:2015 Certified

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  • Programme Coordinator – Financial Inclusion

    Programme Coordinator – Financial Inclusion

    Job Purpose:

    The Financial Inclusion Officer will provide technical leadership and guidance to project staff and partners on microfinance that enhances the delivery of appropriate and affordable financial services to smallholder farmers, MSMEs and other agricultural value chain actors with a focus on the European Union funded Cassava Value Chain Programme.

    About the Programme

    The overall objective of the Cassava Value Chain programme is to increase food and nutrition security, employment and income among 20,000 smallholder-farming households (at least 60% women) in six Counties (Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Siaya, Busia and Kilifi). Specifically, the programme will increase income levels amongst target households through increased cassava production for both subsistence and trade; it will reduce the hunger gap amongst target households by promoting cassava, a drought-tolerant crop; create 5,600 net equivalent jobs amongst the Farmer Business Groups supported by the programme; increase the decision-making power of female farmers through an integrated gender sensitive approach and improve dietary diversity of cassava-producing households through the promotion of intercropping with legumes and pulses, cassava products and nutrition education.

    Key Responsibilities

    Identifying best practice and trends, including role of technology, within the programme and innovative financial services business models serving the poor in various sectors such as agri-finance, SME finance and climate finance
    Contribute to the development of a programme financial inclusion strategy and upscaling of affordable low-cost rural solutions for financial and non-financial services
    Participate in the building of partnerships for the promotion of access to finance and collaborate with commercial and non-commercial partners that seek to deliver appropriate and affordable non-financial or financial services to smallholder farmers
    Participate in the development of a capacity building plan for financial institutions, to create an efficient platform for the provision of access and financial inclusion solutions to underserved populations in Kenya
    Provide technical advice in developing, planning and implementing financial inclusion strategies and support partner implementation of the revolving fund
    Ensure that the programme’s access to micro-finance interventions conform with the organisation’s priorities and industry accepted norms and standards in community-based micro-finance programming models
    Identify and/or develop required financial tools and methodological approaches, and provide technical assistance and training/capacity building to ensure programme interventions achieve or surpass established objectives
    Contribute to data monitoring and management systems to ensure quality in implementation
    Assist the Head of Programmes in assessing and identifying capacity needs and gaps that could potentially affect the implementation of the programme
    Represent SHA with stakeholders, financial institutions, implementing partners, universities, donors and potential funders and beneficiaries
    Participate in knowledge sharing and learning activities on access and financial inclusion and contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice between various Self Help Africa’s programmes and partners
    Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision among producer groups resource persons in savings and loaning in order to equip, motivate and empower them for program sustainability
    Ensure learning from the cassava programme and sector is disseminated amongst the wider programme team
    Support the wider team on identifying and designing funding opportunities to increase financial inclusion for smallholders
    Identify and build solid partnerships with the financial sector, research institutes, competent technical agencies and others that can bring knowledge, know-how and networks in support of creating financial inclusion opportunities for smallholder farmers
    Any other tasks as assigned by the Programme Manager or Country Management Team.

    Key Relationships

    Internal

    Programme Managers
    Programme Coordinators
    Country Director
    Head of Finance and Administration
    Enterprise Advisor

    External

    Partner organisations,
    Government Ministries/ departments,
    Financial organisations and other like-minded organisations and institutions
    External Auditors

    Knowledge and Experience:

    Five years’ field and technical experience with agribusiness development, farmer cooperatives, agri-financing, rural financing, micro-finance and micro enterprise, impact investment, entrepreneurship and/or financial analysis relating to agricultural sector is required
    Experience working on donor funded financial inclusion programmes will be an advantage, either in a programme management function or technical expert
    Experience in rolling out financial programmes targeting farmer groups and MSMEs preferred
    Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must
    Ability to undertake cohesive analyses and develop well-written reports
    Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships
    Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations
    Proven ability and experience working within a team will be an added advantage
    Experience in working with micro, small to medium enterprises and financial institutions
    Experience in designing strategies and approaches for enhancing agricultural production and rural livelihoods among smallholder farmers
    Familiarity and experience with EU regulations preferred
    Experience in networking and coordination of partnerships among development and private sector organisations  

    Qualifications/Other Requirements:Essential:

    Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship or a related field is required.
    Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft suite

    Role Competencies:

    Excellent verbal, analytical, organisational, training, facilitation and written skills
    People management skills
    Entrepreneur
    Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help Africa’s vision, mission and values
    Attention to detail and the ability to produce timely and accurate reports
    Ability to work as part of team across different cultures
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiative

    Download the Job Description

    This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available and SHA reserves the right to make necessary changes.

    Please download the Application Form and fill it in. A completed application form, up-to-date CV and a motivational letter outlining your suitability for the role should be uploaded though the link below.Please note incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.Closing date is Tuesday 2nd February 2021 at 5pmPlease note that Self Help Africa Kenya advocates for equal opportunity and does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.Self Help Africa is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, transparency, and accountability in all its affairs and is completely against fraud, bribery, and corruption. All employees are bound by code of conduct, child protection and conflict of interest policies.Any candidate offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.Police vetting is required.All applicants are encouraged to read through the following safeguarding policies as you make your applications:Women applicants are highly encouraged; Self Help Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer

    Apply via :

    selfhelpafrica.org

  • Communications Analyst (Readvertisement)

    Communications Analyst (Readvertisement)

    Background

    UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace, and security.

    In Kenya, the UN Women Country Programme contributes to the Third Medium Term Plan of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big 4 Agenda. It is aligned to the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) of 2018-2022. UN Women’s Strategic Note 2019-2022 envisions a state where gender relations empower women and men to make informed decisions, have equal access to and use of quality services, and control resources and assets in a secure, accountable and inclusive nation. T he Strategic Note has prioritized the following four impact areas: 1) Women leadership in decision making , 2) Women’s Economic Empowerment, 3) Ending Violence against Women and Girls, and 4) and Women, Peace, and Security.

    Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, the Communications Analyst supports the formulation and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media, and the public. The Communications Analyst promotes a client-oriented approach in UN Women.

    Duties And Responsibilities

    Provide coordination support in the development and implementation of a coherent Kenya Country Office (KCO) communications and advocacy strategy

    Provide substantive inputs to the development of the KCO communication strategy;
    Provide support to advocacy efforts and campaigns by organizing roundtable discussions, press conferences, online events, and other publicity events, and preparing briefing materials and press releases;
    Provide guidance and support to the program and other KCO staff on UN Women corporate communications guidelines and printing norms;
    Track and monitor print and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform strategy development;
    Provide inputs to Programme in order to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into program formulation, as necessary.

    Provide coordination support to the development of KCO advocacy materials

    Identify storylines and achievements from KCOs work, for online and printed publications;
    Prepare press releases, articles, key messages, and other advocacy materials;
    Oversee the translation, adaptation, or rewriting of information received for the local context;
    Manage the publication of materials for final approval including but not limited to designing;
    Maintain library/ database of reference materials and photos and digital assets, as necessary;
    Identification of storylines for publications and drafting of substantive articles contributing to debates on key gender and development issues;
    Coordination and management of Country Office publication activities, such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc;

    Provide substantive support in the management of the KCO’s online presence

    Identify KCO stories, and develop/review content for the www.genderinkenya.org website and KCO corporate social media accounts;
    Update the website and social media channels, ensure consistency in branding;
    Research, compile and produce reports on web statistics on a regular basis and electronic surveys;
    Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the KCO’s digital presence, as necessary.

    Provide media relations support to KCO

    Serve as a focal point on UN Women activities open to the media, as necessary;
    Establish and maintain relationships with press in the country; maintain and update database of the relevant press, as necessary;
    Respond to requests for information and arrange interviews;
    Draft talking points, speeches, Opeds etc.

    Facilitate knowledge management and sharing

    Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned;
    Conduct training and workshops on communication practices;
    Provide/ exchange information with the Regional Office and Headquarters.
     

    Other

    Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor;
    Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the KCO;
    Train KCO staff and partners.

    Key Performance Indicators

    Timely organization of discussions, conferences, briefings, information campaigns, and other events
    Timely provision of substantive inputs as requested
    Timely delivery of developed communication and advocacy materials in high quality
    Website and social media accounts are up to date
    Number of communication products developed as assisted in the development
     

    Competencies

    Core Values

    Respect for Diversity
    Integrity
    Professionalism
     

    Core Competencies

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    Accountability
    Creative Problem Solving
    Effective Communication
    Inclusive Collaboration
    Stakeholder Engagement
    Leading by Example

    Functional Competencies

    Ability to establish, build and sustain effective relationships with clients
    Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats, using appropriate IT functionality
    Excellent event planning skills
    Excellent knowledge of social media and communications strategy and methods
    Ability to identify relevant events and stories and communicate them to a mass audience
    Strong multimedia skills
    Knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment in Kenya

    Apply via :

    jobs.undp.org