Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Feb 3, 2020

  • Science Teacher Head of Sixth Form Teacher Head of Science Teacher English & Drama Teacher Humanities Teacher Physical Exercise Teacher

    Science Teacher Head of Sixth Form Teacher Head of Science Teacher English & Drama Teacher Humanities Teacher Physical Exercise Teacher

    Job & Person Specification: Senior School Teachers of Science

    We are looking for 3 Teachers of Science.
    Successful candidates will be specialized in teaching at least one Science across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A Level.
    The ability to offer teach another Science subject will be an added advantage.
    The department consists of 3 full time specialist teachers and 2 qualified lab technicians
    We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range.
    Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.
    The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular
    programme.
    The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Science.The Teacher is Expected to
    Be punctual for school and lessons
    Attend all assemblies and register students when required
    Plan schemes of work, prepare lessons, set homework and mark work done by the students
    Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
    Set examinations, provide assessments and tests as necessary, write reports and monitor the progress of the students
    Record weekly the marks, grades achieved by the students
    Attend staff meetings and in-service training out of working hours
    Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.
    Maintain professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized teaching through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
    Supervise students
    Accept a reasonable number of school duties outside normal teaching hours
    Participate fully in the School’s programme of extra-curricular activities
    Take an interest in and be involved with the pastoral welfare of children and bring to the notice of the Senior Management Team, children with particular difficulties
    Plan ahead the needs of his/her teaching subject or subjects; provide the school bursar with lists of books and equipment and their costs and produce invoices for goods purchased
    Supervise discipline and standards of behaviour and dress code within School by maintaining a high standard and setting a personal example in all these matters
    Assist as necessary with entrance examinations, yearly examinations and external examinations held in school
    Hand over all books, keys and records as and when required by the School
    Undertake a mentoring or training role in the supporting of other teachers

    Applicants Should Have

    At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BSc./B.Ed. Physics) or related field and a teaching qualification.
    Experience in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales up to A-Level.
    Creative teacher with the ability to take leadership responsibilities
    The ability to teach another Science Subject will be highly advantageous
    Ability to teach Psychology will be an added advantage.
    Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
    Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school.

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  • Project Liaison Officer (Marketing)

    Project Liaison Officer (Marketing)

    Reports to: Livelihoods Coordinator
    Purpose of the job
     
    The Project Liaison Officer will perform awareness creation and marketing activities of AAHI economic activities including Safe from the start project (Ufundi Bunifu project) and business incubation related activities from planning to implementation and monitoring. She /He will also ensure that business relationship with Local Service Enterprise (BOWA HOPE) and any other local social enterprise that will be engaged is maintained to increased economic opportunities for survivors of SGBV in Kakuma/Kalobeyei and start-up businesses. S/He will be responsible to ensure that the approaches used during implementation are accurate and effective, conforming to the global best practice while staying relevant to the context of the project

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Project Liaison Officer will be working closely with AAHI (Kenya Programme) and BAWA HOPE (BH) to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
    Plan, prepare and manage the publication and distribution of publicity materials
    Devise marketing campaigns for safe from the start and AAHI interventions
    Organise a calendar of marketing events, such as dinners, promotions, exhibitions, product launches, workshops, open days or fundraising activities
    Represent the company at events as directed by the supervisor
    Undertake market research and establish the best way to reach target groups
    Write, edit and proofread marketing material for use in different channels
    Oversee and update the website(s) in liaison with AAHI communications officer
    Develop and communicate through the organisation’s CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system
    Coordinate with outside agencies, for example designers, to produce marketing material such as stationery and web pages
    He/she will facilitate the visits for BH in Kakuma. Mobilize the groups and coordinate the trainings. (date, time, transport, refreshments).
    He/she will manage the stock of raw materials at the business centre production site.
    He/she will organise in liaison with the administrative officer for BH staff (accommodations, transport).
    He/she will join the monitoring visits with UNHCR staff and BH.
    He/she will be responsible of the management of the equipment/maintenance of the production tools at the production centre.
    Be directly involved in the implementation of proposed initiatives ensuring adherence to laid down engagement policies.
    Support the business groups to analyse and develop marketing strategies looking at aspects such as planning where and how much to sell the art and design product.
    Develop and supervise implementation of a capacity building program that will strengthen the business development value chain.
    Keep the Livelihood Coordinator informed on progress of the various initiatives, monitoring their progress and ensuring that they remain relevant and appreciated by the beneficiaries
    Be responsible for ensuring that the business interventions are effective in terms of creating self-reliance in the PoC mind set and that activities undertaken are profitable and sustainable in the life of PoC.
    Ensure that the social economic and skills of new PoC are captured in basic PoC data.
    Ensure that new PoC receive life skills and financial literacy training that prepares them for selfreliance during their stay in the camp.
    Plan for a target number of PoC to receive relevant training to deepen their involvement in business and livelihood (artisan) activities in the camp.
    Be responsible for proper collection, storage and dissemination of data on PoC economic activities, clearly identifying gaps and instituting interventions to fill the gaps in PoC knowledge, attitude and practice in livelihoods and self-reliance
    Ensure that UNHCR and other partners stay informed about progress and ensure continued support and buy-in from all stakeholders if any changes are envisaged.
    The Liaison officer will supervise, liaise closely with and ensure effectiveness of the LSE (BAWA HOPE) operations to ensure that all the activities are coordinated and in sync with each other to ensure alignment with the overall goal of the project.

    EXPECTED OUTCOMES

        Conceptualization, innovation, planning and management of the Ufundi Ubunifu project as well as the transfer of knowledge and skills.
        Prepare the necessary reports as per UNHCR guidelines and handle reporting requirement in a timely manner.
        Formulation, development and planning of goals and objectives of the Ufundi Ubunifu program.
        Work closely with the Livelihoods coordinator on material and strategies to support the programme.
        Monthly work (action) plans for the program, ensuring objectives and targets are achieved.
        To promote communication between all the stakeholders in order to encourage the sharing of information and continual development and improvement of the livelihoods service i.e. promoting professional learning and development as well as seeking to encourage a unity of vision and purpose among the PoC.
        To provide input to proposals and reporting that relates to livelihoods as and when requested by the Area Manager and the Kenya Country Program Manager.
        Offer of advice and support to livelihoods program in line with the vision and mission of AAHI and UNHCR.
        Perform any other functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the supervisor in order to meet the level of services in the organization
        Prepare media stories to market AAHI activities

    PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
    Qualifications & Experience

    Degree in Business journalism, English, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing and Economic Development studies, and/or experience in related fields,
    Minimum five (5) years’ work experience three (3) of which must be in a similar role Possess proven practical knowledge of the program development cycle and design and management qualities.
    Demonstrated strengths in relationship management; able to work with diverse groups of people in multicultural, team-oriented environment;
    Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals
    Able to manage relationships to achieve results.
    Must have worked with artistic groups either dealing in Beadwork, weaving and design.

    Desirable Skills

    Project management Field experience.
    Knowledge and exposure to the social and cultural values of the region concerned.
    Proficiency in local language(s).
    Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control

    Additional Skills & Competences

    Good communicational skills (written and spoken)
    Organisational and managerial skills
    ICT specialty (email, Spread-sheets, MS-word, job-related software, etc.)
    Team-work and participation Level of self-supervision and ability to take initiative
    Degree of accuracy and attention to detail
    Technical side of the job (numeracy, report-writing, critical thinking, leadership, etc.)
    INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector
    Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission, and values.

  • Program Finance Officer, Africa

    Program Finance Officer, Africa

    Overall Purpose/Broad Function:
    The Program Finance Officer works in close collaboration with regional finance team to ensure correct contracting and payments as well as the proper use and maintenance of the Contracts Database in the Region.
    Key Duties and responsibilities:
    The specific terms of reference for this position are:

    Contracts Database management

    Regional contracting and payment processing for programs within Africa.
    Ensure that all regional project and contract details are correctly maintained in the NI contracts database.
    Verifies the coding in the Payment request form and checks that it agrees with the Contract Database
    Monitor the contracts database for the Region on a monthly basis by following up with program staff on all the long term extender contracts, milestones that are past their activity date.
    Assist Regional Office with the follow-up of quarterly monitoring reports.
    Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring reports on program spending
    Monitor the Contracts Database (CDB) for the Region on a regular basis. Provide guidance to Country offices and resolve / troubleshoot CDB related bottlenecks.
    Responsible for sending CDB reports once a month to all Country offices to facilitate appropriate corrective action in CDB.
    Ensures that all project milestone activity related information is captured and maintained in NI information systems.
    Works with other team members to resolve temporary or cyclical workload issues when they arise.

    Program and Contract Management

    Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the funding approval form, contract approval sheet, payment request form and other related documents received from the country offices in the Region
    Reviews the completeness and accuracy of contract closure form and project closure form and related documents received from the country offices in the Region.
    Reviews and provides comments to the Finance Manager-Budgeting on approval applications for changes to grant/consulting agreement conditions (budget supplements, time extensions) as well as any ensuing amendments.
    Ensures compliance with established NI policies for the release and approval for signature of legal documents. (Grant agreements, consulting contracts, travel letters, extension and supplement requests).
    Budgets
    Verify that the contract budgets are in line with the approved budgets.
    Verification of budgets for GAC project allocated and indirect expenses and sending review to Finance Manager Budgeting
    Any other specific task assigned by the supervisor.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    This position does not have any supervisory function.
    Education/Professional Designations/Experience:
    Minimum: Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of working experience in finance in the development sector
    Language Skills
    English written and spoken.
    Travel Requirements
    None
    Other Specific Skill Requirements

    Skills in financial management and administration skills
    Superior interpersonal and people management skills
    Competent IT skills, i.e. Word, Excel advanced, and Outlook.
    knowledge of Great Plains will be an advantage
    Attention to detail
    Ability to work under pressure
    Multi-tasking ability with an analytical and methodical approach.

    NOTE: This job description can and will be amended as required from time to time
    NI is a non-smoking work environment

  • Data Analyst

    Data Analyst

    Job Summary
    Our client, one of the known brands in the FMCG food sector in Mombasa, is seeking to recruit an effective Data Analyst to assist in improving the quality of their business decision making process.
    Job Description
    Reporting to the Head of Finance, in the meantime, the Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing sets of business information and data across the business and presenting to Management for informed decision making. Previous experience in analysis work (Sales, Performance, Business) in a busy manufacturing setting will be extremely useful.
    If you tick the following boxes, we would like to hear from you:                                 

    A degree in Commerce, Economics or other business studies and related fields;
    At least 5 years of experience in a similar position, in a busy manufacturing environment;
    A high level of numeracy skills and ability to interpret data.
    Ability to analyse large data-sets.
    Experience in data models and reporting packages.
    An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving.
    The ability to plan work and meet deadlines.
    Accuracy and attention to detail.
    Interpersonal, team work and strong verbal and written communication skills.
    Ability to write comprehensive reports and verbal presentation skills
    Willing and able to relocate to Mombasa.

    A competitive market rate package will be offered to the successful candidate, with a great opportunity for career

  • Program Director – CDC Strategic Use of Surveillance and Epidemiology – Kenya Statistician/Analyst – CDC Strategic Use of Surveillance and Epidemiology -Kenya Epidemiologist – Strategic Use of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Kenya

    Program Director – CDC Strategic Use of Surveillance and Epidemiology – Kenya Statistician/Analyst – CDC Strategic Use of Surveillance and Epidemiology -Kenya Epidemiologist – Strategic Use of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Kenya

    Project Overview and Role

    The aim of this project is to foster collaboration with the Government of Kenya (GOK) Ministry of Health (MOH), county health departments, and US PEPFAR program partners in the development, refinement, and implementation of HIV surveillance and epidemiology efforts, in order to contribute to program effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability. Activities under this project will be aligned with the surveillance and epidemiology direction of the Kenya National AIDS Strategic Framework, National HIV Surveillance Strategy, and PEPFAR Kenya Country Operational Plans with an emphasis on HIV case surveillance (CBS; i.e., reporting and analysis of cases diagnosed with HIV for prevention, control and action) and recent infection surveillance (i.e., a system to rapidly detect, characterize, and intervene on recent infection among newly diagnosed HIV cases). Successful applicants will demonstrate understanding of the Kenyan HIV epidemiological context and evidence of a history of relevant fieldwork. The recipient(s) will support the GOK and partners to strengthen capacity to design, implement, analyze, disseminate, and use data from epidemiologic studies and surveillance to focus on sustained HIV epidemiologic control including accurately measuring outcomes and impact, while informing the HIV response. The project will emphasize analytical and epidemiological skills, geospatial analyses, costing studies, and strategies for capacity-building at national and sub-national levels.

    Responsibilities
    Program Management and Strategy Setting

    In collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI), MOH, donor and other stakeholders develop the strategy and guiding principles for surveillance and strategic information activities
    In collaboration with the PI and team leads, ensure the effective execution and management of a portfolio of initiatives in alignment with international standards and best practices including risk management and mitigation, with a focus on data security and protection
    Ensure that the organizational structure, staffing skills sets and culture are aligned to achieve the objectives of the project
    Lead the team towards the development of an effective HIV surveillance strategy to inform HIV program planning and investments to support achievement of the 95-95-95 goals
    Lead the team towards the development of an effective stakeholder engagement approach.
    Lead the team towards the development of an effective capacity strengthening approach.
    Lead the team towards the development of an effective data analytics and data use strategy.
    Oversee the development of annual project workplans and monitor implementation of project activities as planned.
    Provide intellectual leadership, technical input and management support to all project technical assignments.

    Project Operations

    Oversee the preparation of regular periodic reports to CDC on progress towards project objectives.
    Oversee the preparation of documents related to the cooperative agreement in line with the CDC guidelines.
    Ensure that Palladium hiring policies and procedures are adhered to during the recruitment and hiring of staff and consultants.
    Oversee project staff performance, including conducting annual performance reviews.
    Directly manage and mentor the team leads and sub-awardees.
    Oversee management of on-boarding and termination of staff, ensuring that all CDC and Palladium policies and regulations are adhered to.
    Ensure that all project-related contracts are developed and executed in compliance with CDC and Palladium policies and procedures.
    Conduct regular meetings with the project team as a vehicle for monitoring progress on, and providing leadership to project staff.

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Maintain regular communication with CDC, Kenya counterparts, other US Government Cooperating Agencies, Palladium HQ and other relevant organizations.
    Articulate and communicate the project’s vision to the SUSE project team, Kenya counterparts, other US Government Cooperating Agencies and other relevant project organizations.
    Prepare and deliver formal and informal project-related presentations upon request by CDC, or as needed for other parties.
    Promote the project among GOK Ministry and country department heads, professional groups and other relevant parties.
    Represent the project in best-practice knowledge-sharing forums and through special studies that document lessons learned.

    Requirements

    Advanced degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent (e.g. Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Information Science).
    Public health academic or fellowship training (e.g., MPH, FELTP, epidemiology, health informatics, behavioral science, etc.) strongly preferred but not required.
    10+ years of experience in public health program management, health governance, health information systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, health informatics or other field related to international health programs are required.
    Strong reputation and relationships with MoH and/or PEPFAR stakeholders/beneficiaries required
    An in-depth understanding of, and ability to effectively function in the Kenya political, cultural, and social landscape.
    Previous experience as a Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Manager /Team Leader of a comparable multi-dimensional donor project.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Professional and diplomatic demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituents.
    Fluent written and spoken English and Swahili required.
    Experience working with CDC and CDC and/or USAID partners is required.

    Preferred

    A capacity builder: Experience in building institutional, local technical, management and leadership capacity.
    Be results oriented: Knows how to design and successfully implement, monitor, and disseminate results, adapting as needed to achieve the greatest impact.
    A responsive manager: Able to motivate staff to perform effectively toward project objectives.
    A motivator: Have the ability to re-energize a team and steer them towards high productivity
    A collaborator: Demonstrated success in collaboration and coordination across sister projects, partners, sectors and with home office.
    Analytical: Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial and evaluative skills.
    Agility: Ability to anticipate, respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.
    Autonomy: Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations.
    Diligence: Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe.

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  • Information Technology Analyst

    Information Technology Analyst

    Main Job Purpose
    The main purpose of the IT Analyst role is to act as a representative for the whole of IT, including the IT Service lines, Global functional Business partnering and Innovation, with the geography business teams.
    Job Summary
    BUSINESS PARTNERING
    Engage with business teams within his/her area of responsibility to communicate and scope the IT plan aligned with overall IT plan
    INNOVATION ACTIVATION

    Undertake activation activities for Global IT Innovation & Service Line activation programs as required by IT Manager
    Undertake the relevant project execution and management activities to support Local Growth Programs working with Service Lines in the delivery of these projects

    LEGACY & HERITAGE SERVICES

    Undertake the necessary activities to provide L2/3 support for L&H applications within area of responsibility
    Work with Global Innovation to provide necessary integration activities with L&H applications to support Global innovation programs
    Undertake the necessary project management and application development activities for L&H Innovation projects within scope responsibilities
    Effectively work with and manage vendors in delivery of application management of L&H Applications
    Assist with communication and resolution of Incidents for L&H applications
    Input to review of L&H services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these.
    Undertake necessary activities to ensure achievement of L&H service improvement plans within area of responsibility.
    Ensure high level understanding off overall system architecture well understood and documented.
    Ensure IT analyst help file /playbook exist for all L&H within scope of responsibility.

    EXISTING GLOBAL IT SERVICES

    Support the IT Manager to ensure effective delivery of day to day IT operations, ensuring that IT services delivered are as per business requirements
    Align with Unilever standard operating practice in delivery of IT Services
    Input to review of Global services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these and track achievement of action plans within area of responsibility
    Contribute to implementing key actions to address service improvement areas
    Inputs to and helps define Geography demand for Services and communicates these to Service Lines
    Work with Global (HP,BT etc) & Local vendors in delivery of Global services where appropriate
    Manage the delivery of out-of-scope activities and maintenance of out-of-scope infrastructure as appropriate within scope of responsibilities
    Assist with communication and coordination of status of Urgent Incidents within the Geography and understanding impact to support resolution of these incidents
    Escalate unresolved incidents on the basis of criticality to the IT Manager
    In the case of relevant incidents impacting core business processes, work together with the functions in order to activate BCP to minimize disruption
    Participate in problem management activities within area of responsibility as required to support Service Line/Operations teams in resolving problems
    Work with business teams to ensure that the benefits of the existing services and new/updated services within area of responsibility are achieved

    IT COSTS, PROCUREMENT & CONTROLS

    Assist with processing of actual costs as required within area of responsibility and tracks and ensures payment to local vendors
    Assist with input of cost drivers to budget process including assisting in IT hardware and software requirement planning and budgeting
    Supports hardware and software asset management activities as appropriate within area of responsibility within scope of responsibility

    COMPLIANCE & DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN

    Adhere to governance & compliance framework
    Support Execution of Disaster Recovery plans as appropriate within area of responsibility
    Work with third party in Geography as appropriate

    Key Requirements

    3 years minimum relevant working experience as an IT Analyst in an FMCG environment
    Desirable experience in; Project Management, ITIL V3 Foundation or higher and Networking certification e.g. CCNA, CCNP
    Of added advantage will be relevant experience with IT systems
    Sage X3 background, working with vendors; active agile usage and experience in African markets.

  • Data Collection / Health Economics Internship

    Data Collection / Health Economics Internship

    Vacancy No: CGHR/117/01/20
    Project: MALARIA- Improve 1 & 2
    Successful candidates will be trained in collecting data for health facility costings in Kisumu and Homa bay counties. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into cost data collection at health facilities and also the health care delivery system. If desired, there will also be the opportunity to conduct analysis of the collected data.
    Requirements:

    Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Institution in any of the following disciplines: Statistics,
    Economics, Social Science or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized
    institution.

    In addition, the applicants must:

    Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age; and
    Provide a Certificate of good conduct.

    Personal Attributes

    Should possess interpersonal and communication skills
    Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter
    A person of integrity
    Should possess strong analytical skills
    Must be computer literate.

    Please Note:
    A monthly stipend of Kes. 25,000/= will be given without any other benefits.
    Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical insurance cover
    The project WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of internship.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    The Internship will be for one (1) year.

  • Reporting and Communications Consultant – Nairobi

    Reporting and Communications Consultant – Nairobi

    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.

    It Envisions a Multi-year And Multi-country Programme Of Work, Supported By Global And Regional Activities Linking Normative And Technical Work On Gender Statistics At The Global Level To The Regional And National Levels Through Three Interlinked Areas Of Work

    Making Every Woman and Girl Count (Women Count hereafter) is UN Women’s global gender data programme, operating within UN Women’s Research and Data section. Women Count aims to affect a radical shift in the availability, accessibility and use of data and statistics on key aspects of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

    Building a supportive policy and institutional environment for the localization and effective monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
    Increasing the quality, comparability and regularity of gender statistics to address national data gaps and meet reporting commitments under the SDGs; and
    Ensuring that gender statistics are accessible to users in governments, civil society, academia and the private sector, to strengthen adequate demand for their production.

    Women Count has a strong presence in the East African region, with the regional project for East and Southern Africa (ESA), and pathfinder projects underway in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Given the strong results emerging out of programme implementation in these countries, there is a need to capture, package and share results, with key stakeholders as part of the reporting process, as well disseminate them as stories and messages to the general public.

    Duties And Responsibilities

    Under the direct supervision of the UN Women Statistics Specialist- Gender in ESARO, and the oversight of the Outreach Specialist- Women Count in UN Women Head Quarters, the consultant will support the pathfinder countries in East Africa in reporting and communications for the Women Count Project in East and Southern Africa. The consultant will:

    Capture and enhance stories of progress emerging out of the projects in ESA, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda:

    Review quarterly and annual reports, workplans and other sources to identify results that can be shared;
    Develop public-facing narratives based on quarterly reports, to share progress in project implementation with external audiences;
    Identify formats and media platforms for communicating results and knowledge emerging from the projects to diverse audiences, such as video, infographics, postcards, briefs, etc.;
    Draft impact stories to be shared as features in the Women Count Data Hub;
    Contribute to the review and finalization of the Donor Annual Report, particularly to the sections where ESA countries are featured;
    Review and prepare final presentations generated for Women Count in the region especially for dissemination purposes in launches and technical meetings;
    Contribute content to the Women Count quarterly newsletter.
     

    Coordinate The Production Of Knowledge Products

    Develop a publication plan for ESA, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, to be shared with HQ, taking into account the products identified as effective ways to communicate results emerging from the projects;
    Develop advocacy and knowledge products based on project results in formats identified and agreed upon;
    Ensure quality assurance of the ESA, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda knowledge products, liaising with the Women Count Outreach Specialist and finalization of content of knowledge products;
    Assist in procuring the services of designers, editors and other vendors as needed, and liaise with vendors on production and logistics, to ensure the knowledge products are developed in line with Women Count branding guidelines;
    Support adequate storage and dissemination of knowledge products to ensure broad reach.
     

    Expected Deliverables

    Develop Communication Plan: Containing detailed work-plan specifying activities and timelines agreed with UNWomen regional advisor in consultation with Women Count focal points; This is expected to be delivered in five days after assuming duty.
    Capture and enhance stories and presentations of progress emerging out of the projects in ESA, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda;

    Review quarterly reports for Q4 2019, annual report 2019 and Q1 2020 – develop and capture stories for women count;
    Contribute towards production of Donor Annual Report, particularly to the sections where East Africa countries are featured.

    Review and improve presentations generated for Women Count dissemination and advocacy platforms;
    Coordinate and support production of knowledge products

    Develop a publication plan;
    Quality assurance of knowledge products;
    Develop advocacy and knowledge products based on project outcomes.

    The work of the consultancy is expected to be delivered over a period of six months from February 2020 to July 2020. The consultant will be paid a standard monthly rate for the work described in detail in above. Tasks, except for the communication plan, will be executed continuously over the six-month period. This will not be a full-time engagement in Kenya, the consultant may travel to Uganda and Tanzania as when necessary but will work online in other instances.

    Competencies

    Integrity

    Core Values:

    Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
     

    Professionalism

    Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
     

    Cultural Sensitivity And Valuing Diversity

    Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
    Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
     

    Core Competencies

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

    Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-employment-values-and-competencies-definitions-en.pdf

    Functional Competencies

    Excellent writing ability in English;
    Excellent communication ability in English;
    Ability to creatively capture project achievements and success stories;
    Create power-point presentations that effectively communicate program achievements;
    Ability to plan and effectively and efficiently implement a work program within the context of tight deadlines.
     

    Education

    Required Skills and Experience

    Graduate degree in media/communications, development studies, gender, international relations, or a related field. A post-graduate qualification will be an advantage.
     

    Experience

    Minimum of 5 years of professional experience combined at national and/or international levels in advocacy, outreach and communications;
    Previous experience coordinating strategic outreach on gender equality advocacy products and/or major institutional reports required;
    Experience working with media outlets, journalists and social media tools.
     

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required;

    Knowledge of the other UN official working language, especially French or Spanish, is an asset.

    UNWOMEN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

    UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

    UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.