Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jan 21, 2019

  • Programmes Intern Administration Officer

    Programmes Intern Administration Officer

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
    To support the Programmes team in planning and executing programmatic activities in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
    KEY DUTIES

    To work closely with the Operations Manager and Programme Officers to gain knowledge, skills and experience from our work in various departments.
    Assist in planning and implementing all programmatic activities including handling logistical arrangements.
    Preparing meeting and activity reports.
    Drafting and/or translating materials for use in programmatic activities, in consultation with the Programmes staff.
    Assist in collecting and analyzing data for preparing monitoring and evaluation reports.
    Participate in departmental and organizational planning processes.
    Conduct research and prepare briefs on emerging areas within the human rights field.
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the Operations Manager and Programme Officers.
    Translation of small texts and documents to and from English and French

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Project Management or related field from a recognized institution
    Foreign applicants MUST be eligible to work in Kenya.

    SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    Fluency in written and spoken French and English languages.
    Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
    Must be able to work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision.
    Good organizational skills; a team player and flexible towards adjusting priorities.
    Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural skills and sensitivities.
    Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
    Demonstrable commitment to social justice.

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  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Position main function:
    Efficiently and effectively co-ordinates the financial functions of the organization as to meet overall FilmAid’s goals.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Systems, Compliance and Procedures

    Ensure the existence of proper financial systems that facilitate the recording and production of accurate financial reports, meet FilmAid’s internal control requirements and safeguard its assets.
    Ensure that financial procedures are followed by all programmes, and systems developed to accommodate the needs of those programmes.
    Continually review and manage implementation of financial management strategies, policies and procedures.
    Continuously review and communicate cost control systems and procedures, including expenditure, authorisation protocols and monitor operations to ensure compliance.
    Ensure compliance with taxation and statutory requirements including preparing and managing VAT, PAYE and other statutory requirements to ensure compliance.
    Document practices including up to date finance and procurement manual in consultation with Country Director.

    Budgeting and Reporting

    Coordinate the timely, accurate and complete annual budget submissions and revisions.
    Monitor expenditure against such budgets and highlight/address over-budget expenditure situations.
    Prepare financial reports, both internal and donor, according to internal and donor standards.
    Oversee the posting of budgets and entries, timely and accurately.
    Oversee cost allocation systems in accordance to donor regulations.
    Verify system’s reconciliation and verifying system’s balances.
    Verify monthly bank reconciliations by the 10th of each month.
    On monthly basis, meet with the Country Director to review overall performance and implementation levels and discuss short term strategies.
    Report monthly on the financial status of programmes to the Country Director.

    Cash Management

    Consolidate monthly cash requirements for all locations and ensuring timely information to the Country Director.
    Ensure smooth cash flow between HQ, donors, country office and the field offices.
    Signing of petty cash for field operations.

    Auditing

    Lead preparation for internal and external audits, financial reviews and external audits
    Reviewing and addressing questions of concern from auditors in consultation with Country Director.

    GENERAL DUTIES

    Ensure good external communication including with auditors, partners and funders.
    Key in developing the organization’s overall strategy and drive FilmAid’s mission.
    Perform any other duties and represent the Country Director.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
    Qualification in certified public accounts (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
    At least 4 years’ experience of financial management preferably with a humanitarian organization.
    Extensive understanding of donor/partner requirements, regulations and agreements.
    Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

    Competencies:

    Budgeting and budgetary control.
    Financial reporting skills.
    Decision making and problem solving skills.
    Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail.
    Ability to use various finance programs (QuickBooks, Ms Word, Ms Excel).
    Good planning skills, honest and reliable.
    Very good reporting skills.
    Ability to work alone and in a team.
    People management skills.

  • Research Officer (consultancy)

    Research Officer (consultancy)

    Job Description
    Position Overview:
    AVF is launching a new 6-month programme supporting civic engagement for land health interventions in Kenya. Africa’s Voices Foundation (AVF) will deploy interactive radio shows – shows in which audiences participate by submitting SMS responses to questions asked on air – to collect and analyse the perceptions and beliefs that affect community practices related to land health. This engagement via interactive radio will seek to understand farmers’ beliefs that relate to changes in land use can enrich the insights from biophysical data on carbon stocks or storage. Moreover, evidence on farmers’ perceptions of land productivity could support more effective, tailored, and sustainable interventions designed to enhance yield, and limit degradation.
    The research officer will support the delivery of this programme, including the research design in its initial inception phase, the qualitative analysis of data collected through radio listeners’ engagement via SMS and the final evaluation and reporting. Fluency in Gikuyu, English and Kiswahili are essential.
    Key responsibilities:

    Contributes to the design stage of the project by synthesising insights from existing research (from partners and external) and identifying research gaps in line with the project’s objectives.
    Participates in discussions with partners to understand their evidence needs and suitable way to share and integrate AVF’s evidence into the broader programme partnership.
    Supports SMS-survey development and question testing.
    Translates questions into Kiswahili and Kikuyu languages.
    Conducts qualitative analysis from the audience engagement data, developing themes identified from a diversity of voices.
    Triangulate the findings from the audience engagement data with other data sources and translated into actionable insights for adaptive programming.
    To translate the insights in a way that can be incorporated into new content in the radio shows, seeking for further views from stakeholders and farmers on the results.
    To support the dissemination of findings in ways tailored to a diversity of stakeholders, including to inform policy.

    Essential experience, skills and qualifications:

    Undergraduate or Masters level degree in Land and Water Management, Agriculture and Technology, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, or any relevant Social Sciences discipline.
    Experience designing and conducting research in Kenya.
    Experience conducting qualitative analysis, including developing coding frames, labelling textual data, interpretive analysis. Knowledge of quantitative methods is desirable but not essential.
    Able to synthesise research findings into succinct and compelling communication outputs for a range of stakeholders.
    Fluent in Gikuyu, English and Kiswahili.
    Legal right to work in Kenya.

    Location
    This post will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with some travel to the Upper Tana river basin (Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga)

  • Sustainability and Future Ownership Structure

    Sustainability and Future Ownership Structure

    Qualibasic Seed Company
    QBS was operationalized by the AATF in 2017, with grant funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to offer a commercially sustainable foundation seed supply solution to seed companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The solution will ensure the subsequent production of quality certified seed by operating a centralised system that manages foundation seed production, quality control and storage, in a highly effective and efficient way. QBS benefits from economies of scale and applies rigorous processes to its foundation seed production, based on similar models in other parts of the world such as the USA and India. This specialised and highly focused foundation seed supply model has helped these countries not only address critical quality aspects but also to ensure high productivity. In addition, this model of doing business saves seed companies cost and seed production failure risks and builds a good reputation among end users. QBS has its headquarters in Nairobi and is also registered in Zambia and South Africa where it has operations and staff.
    At present, all the shares are held by AATF. It is anticipated that up to 35% of the shares will be held by AATF, strategic incubating partners such as CIMMYT and management in terms of a long-term incentive scheme, with the remaining 65% by strategic shareholders (not yet determined).
    PURPOSE AND APPROACH OF THE CONSULTANCY
    General Objective
    The main purpose of this consultancy is to develop a framework for an optimal company ownership model and capitalization structure for QBS to become independent, sustainable and adequately capitalised by 2022.
    Specific Objectives of the consultancy

    Develop a framework for an optimal shareholding and governance structure for QBS to attract appropriate strategic shareholders, which must include criteria and basis for identification of such shareholders
    Determine other potential needs from future shareholders
    Using the framework, assess and profile the potential investors / strategic shareholders, which may include seed companies, social impact investors and others
    Model the optimal ownership and governance structure of QBS to attract new investors.
    Develop a transitionary plan of ensuring shift towards the optimal structure, including any incentives to potential investors / strategic shareholders

    Key questions
    Below are some key questions to be addressed:

    What are the key parameters for, and how can we ensure sustainability and profitability by the end of incubation timelines?
    What are the right investors and strategic shareholders for QBS business for future sustainability; and how do you position QBS to be attractive to them?
    What is the best type of capital structure suitable going forward?
    What type of a capital structure would ensure buy-in and support from seed companies, recognise risks undertaken by incubating partners and incentivise key management?
    What is the optimal ownership structure in terms of percentages of shareholding of the different investors, including incubating partners and management?
    How does QBS start to transition to the optimum structure in the next 3 years?

    SCOPE OF WORK
    The consultant in consultation with AATF, QBS and BMGF will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

    Conduct desk review of QBS documents and other relevant documents.
    Develop the Framework Model for an optimal shareholding and governance structure for QBS to attract appropriate strategic shareholders, which must include criteria and basis for identification of such shareholders
    Ensure that the model is supported by QBS cashflow and capital model with variables relating to investors and shareholder structure
    Interview relevant key stakeholders agreed by AATF/QBS/BMGF
    Conduct desk review and selected interviews of potential investors
    Present draft model and modelling report of the optimal ownership and capital structure for QBS for discussion.

    · Submit to AATF the final framework model and sustainability report on optimal ownership, capital and governance structure for QBS. The plan to attract new investors should be included in the final report.
    EXPECTED OUTPUTS

    A draft ownership model, governance and capital structure including sustainability aspects
    A final report on optimal ownership model, capital and governance structure, a plan to attract new investors, general conclusions and recommendations

    EXPECTED PROFILES OF THE CONSULTANT(S)

    The consultant(s) should have 10+ years private sector experience relevant to the scope of work in this document
    Demonstrated expertise and experience in financial modelling
    Demonstrated vast knowledge of the African seed sector
    Experience of start-up companies, company valuations, capitalization structures and ownership transitions
    High degree of independence, flexibility and ability to meet strict deadlines.

    APPLICATION CRITERIA
    Interested consultants should submit detailed technical and financial proposals (not more than 5 pages) covering:

    Capacity statement
    Demonstrated understanding of the terms of reference
    Proposed methodology to be used in undertaking the assignment
    A detailed work plan (time and activity schedule)
    A detailed financial proposal

    The proposal should be accompanied by the below as annexes:

    Profile and CV of the consultant(s)
    Samples of two most recent related works (and/or references for the same with contact details of the referees.

    TIMELINE AND ESTIMATED CONSULTING DAYS
    This consulting assignment is expected to begin by end of January 2019 and to be completed no later than April 30, 2019. It is estimated that the number of consulting days would be 30 and that there is no travel needed to interview stakeholders. These will be done virtually. There will be travel needed to meet the project team from AATF and QBS for inception and final report presentation depending on the location of the consultant.
    EVALUATION AND AWARD OF THE CONSULTANCY
    AATF will evaluate the proposals and award the assignment based on technical and financial feasibility. AATF reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without giving reasons and is not bound to accept the lowest or the highest bidder.

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Advocacy Coordinator

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Advocacy Coordinator

    JOB PURPOSE:
    The M&E and Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for (1) guiding the implementation of RDC’s M&E strategy, and related activities within the programmes, and (2) act as advocate for RDC’s causes and as such steer networking, capacity building of partner organizations and public relation within the organization. The Coordinator will be representing the Director in her absence.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    Continuous improvement of RDC M&E system

    Review and improvement of the organizations M&E system, frameworks, procedures, tools, and data management , and its ability to provide relevant, valid and reliable information for steering and learning in RDC;
    Recruit, guide and supervise organizations/consultants that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating outcomes and impacts of RDC programs;
    Ensure that all RDC staff and service provider contracts include specifications for the internal monitoring required of them;
    M&E capacity building;

    Ensuring effective implementation of RDC M&E system by all key stakeholders

    Guide and supervise the implementation of RDC monitoring frameworks by collaborating with and coordinating staff and key stakeholders involved in M&E activities;
    Guide program management in preparing their progress reports; together analyze these reports in terms of problems. Lessons learnt and actions needed.
    Prepare consolidated progress reports for management to submit to relevant bodies in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing;
    Foster participatory planning and monitoring by organizing training, reviews and involving primary stakeholders in the M&E of activities;
    Ensure that generally project monitoring arrangements comply with requirements of funding partners;
    Inform and join external supervision and evaluation missions;
    Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of the M&E;

    Communication

    Coordinate the internal and external information sharing, knowledge management based on M&E findings;
    Make regular reports to the RDC management, highlight the areas of concern and preparing the documentation for review meetings;
    Document and facilitate internal and external dissemination/sharing of research findings, case studies, best practices, and lessons learnt.
    Ensure that at all times RDC is informed of conventional monitoring and evaluation approaches, concepts and principles;
    Represent the organization in networking and partnerships that contribute to the improvement of the M&E system. Support to Project / Programme Development
    On the basis of M&E data about the projects/programmes, needs assessments, giving support to the formulation and appraisal of project proposals and programme developments;

    Coordinate all networking and advocacy activities

    Develop RDC Advocacy strategy together with the staff;
    Coordinate the implementation of the advocacy strategy of RDC;
    Updating and streamlining RDC Webpage and information material;
    Representation of RDC in relevant networks; Develop and maintain relationships with relevant key stakeholders;

    Education and Experience required:

    Kenyan Citizen
    Master Degree in related field (Social Sciences, Statistics, Business Information systems)
    Professional qualification in M&E and Advocacy
    At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience Proven experience with:
    Planning and implementing M&E Systems;
    Logical framework , Theory of Change and other strategic planning approaches;
    M&E Methods and approaches (quantitative, qualitative, participatory);
    Data processing, analysis and report writing.
    Programme and Project Development.
    Sound knowledge of computer packages, advanced knowledge in Excel
    Knowledge of data processing software is an advantage Experience in social work, working with street connected children and communities are an advantage.

    EXPECTED CORE COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ATTITUDE:

    Sound Communication skills – empathic communicator, motivator;
    Analytical, problem solving & statistical skills;
    Leadership skills, personnel and team management skills;
    Organized, accurate, independent and result driven working style; Reliable, honest and sincere work attitude.

  • Project Manager (Agriculture) – Kenya

    Project Manager (Agriculture) – Kenya

    Practical Action has a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Kenya team to lead a five-year agriculture project. The objective of the project is to establish vibrant and inclusive rural economies in East Africa by promoting agricultural livelihoods for the youth underpinned by agro-ecological principles and practices. The project aims to break the cycles of low productivity and increasing rural poverty, through a holistic approach that will enable young men and women to increase their income through agri-business.
    The Project Manager will have primary responsibility for the implementation of the project, which includes oversight of activities, coordination with technical experts in East Africa and the UK, as well as directly managing the project team of field based staff, in order to deliver a high quality project.
    S/he will be also be expected to articulate Practical Action’s agriculture ambitions in East Africa and build and nurture strategic relationships including with government, the private sector and other stakeholders in support of organizational ambitions. S/he will also be a key member of the Global Agriculture Change Ambition Hub, contributing to global leadership on our agriculture goal area, supporting our global agenda on evidence and learning, and ensuring synergy between our national and global work.
    An experienced professional, you will have excellent knowledge and experience of agriculture or agri-business in particular at the local, national and regional levels with an ability to implement long term and cross sectoral programs. You must possess a Master’s degree in international development, rural development or a related field and at least five years’ experience managing rural development programs in Kenya and/or another East Africa Country.
    Practical Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage. With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet.

  • Programmes Intern Administration Officer

    Programmes Intern Administration Officer

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
    To support the Programmes team in planning and executing programmatic activities in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
    KEY DUTIES

    To work closely with the Operations Manager and Programme Officers to gain knowledge, skills and experience from our work in various departments.
    Assist in planning and implementing all programmatic activities including handling logistical arrangements.
    Preparing meeting and activity reports.
    Drafting and/or translating materials for use in programmatic activities, in consultation with the Programmes staff.
    Assist in collecting and analyzing data for preparing monitoring and evaluation reports.
    Participate in departmental and organizational planning processes.
    Conduct research and prepare briefs on emerging areas within the human rights field.
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the Operations Manager and Programme Officers.
    Translation of small texts and documents to and from English and French

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Project Management or related field from a recognized institution
    Foreign applicants MUST be eligible to work in Kenya.

    SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    Fluency in written and spoken French and English languages.
    Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
    Must be able to work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision.
    Good organizational skills; a team player and flexible towards adjusting priorities.
    Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural skills and sensitivities.
    Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
    Demonstrable commitment to social justice.

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  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Position main function:
    Efficiently and effectively co-ordinates the financial functions of the organization as to meet overall FilmAid’s goals.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Systems, Compliance and Procedures

    Ensure the existence of proper financial systems that facilitate the recording and production of accurate financial reports, meet FilmAid’s internal control requirements and safeguard its assets.
    Ensure that financial procedures are followed by all programmes, and systems developed to accommodate the needs of those programmes.
    Continually review and manage implementation of financial management strategies, policies and procedures.
    Continuously review and communicate cost control systems and procedures, including expenditure, authorisation protocols and monitor operations to ensure compliance.
    Ensure compliance with taxation and statutory requirements including preparing and managing VAT, PAYE and other statutory requirements to ensure compliance.
    Document practices including up to date finance and procurement manual in consultation with Country Director.

    Budgeting and Reporting

    Coordinate the timely, accurate and complete annual budget submissions and revisions.
    Monitor expenditure against such budgets and highlight/address over-budget expenditure situations.
    Prepare financial reports, both internal and donor, according to internal and donor standards.
    Oversee the posting of budgets and entries, timely and accurately.
    Oversee cost allocation systems in accordance to donor regulations.
    Verify system’s reconciliation and verifying system’s balances.
    Verify monthly bank reconciliations by the 10th of each month.
    On monthly basis, meet with the Country Director to review overall performance and implementation levels and discuss short term strategies.
    Report monthly on the financial status of programmes to the Country Director.

    Cash Management

    Consolidate monthly cash requirements for all locations and ensuring timely information to the Country Director.
    Ensure smooth cash flow between HQ, donors, country office and the field offices.
    Signing of petty cash for field operations.

    Auditing

    Lead preparation for internal and external audits, financial reviews and external audits
    Reviewing and addressing questions of concern from auditors in consultation with Country Director.

    GENERAL DUTIES

    Ensure good external communication including with auditors, partners and funders.
    Key in developing the organization’s overall strategy and drive FilmAid’s mission.
    Perform any other duties and represent the Country Director.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
    Qualification in certified public accounts (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
    At least 4 years’ experience of financial management preferably with a humanitarian organization.
    Extensive understanding of donor/partner requirements, regulations and agreements.
    Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

    Competencies:

    Budgeting and budgetary control.
    Financial reporting skills.
    Decision making and problem solving skills.
    Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail.
    Ability to use various finance programs (QuickBooks, Ms Word, Ms Excel).
    Good planning skills, honest and reliable.
    Very good reporting skills.
    Ability to work alone and in a team.
    People management skills.

  • Health Systems Specialist

    Health Systems Specialist

    Options is seeking an exceptional Health Systems Lead to direct Options work in a large, upcoming UKAid-funded Family Planning programme in Kenya. The Health Systems Specialist will build county government’s capacity to deliver, and commitment to achieving, family planning results.
    Responsibilities:
    Working closely with the Team Leader / Project Director, this role is responsible for the overall strategic leadership, managerial oversight and technical direction of Options’ Health Systems Strengthening work. The successful candidate will lead a small team of technical experts and administrators and will also serve as the key point of contact for Options within the consortium, supporting the lead partner’s engagement with government, DFID, and other stakeholders. The post holder will ensure that specific outcomes and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and reporting requirements of the donor are adhered to. This role will report to a senior member of the Technical team based in Options London.
    Person specification:

    Programme delivery, and oversight – oversee Health System Strengthening programme strategies, technical approaches, workplans, and budgets. Ensure the programme delivers against its theory of change and achieves its intended results in promoting a supportive policy framework and leveraging domestic financing.
    Team management and leadership – lead a multinational team of technical, financial and administrative experts working to deliver Health Systems Strengthening activities to the highest technical quality.
    Client, government and partner relations –– inbuild and maintain strong working relationships with relevant local, national and international stakeholders, particularly county level government.
    Oversee gathering and dissemination of successes and lessons from the project.
    Consortium engagement – co-ordinate with consortium partners providing updates, manging scope of work and ensuring programme as a whole is adaptive to changes in context. Responsible for regular reporting to prime.

    Benefits:
    We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.
    Other information:
    Options is an equal opportunities employer
    Overseas candidates require the right to work in Kenya
    Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

  • Research Executive Consultant

    Research Executive Consultant

    Ref: BEC/HR/1/2019
    About the Job: We are looking for suitable candidate to fill the following position, based in Nairobi Kenya. The position reports to the director.
    Key responsibilities:

    Identifying and writing winning proposals in East Africa and regionally.
    Developing specific research mythologies, reporting and deliverables to each study.
    Developing and design of data collection tools in various platforms i.e. ODK, Kobo Enketo, Survey to go, Survey monkey, CSPro e.t.c
    Recruiting, training of data collection teams, budgeting and managing field works to ensure quality work.
    Support project planning and management of various new and ongoing projects.
    Data analysis, report writing, editing and preparation presentation each study conducted.
    Provide support to company business development goals.
    Manage each client needs and expectation for the project assigned.

    Qualifications

    Bachelors/ Masters in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Rural development..
    At least 3 – 5 years of experience involved in measurement, evaluation and learning including market research.
    Excellent skills in writing winning proposals in WASH, financial, child protection and Agricultural fields.
    Experience designing, conducting and managing impact evaluations.
    Experience in designing, conducting, and managing baseline, mid-line, and end line surveys including value chain analysis.
    Evidence of advanced evaluation design and advanced statistical analysis including multi-level modeling, propensity score matching, conducting power analysis for clustered evaluations and, fluency with a statistical software package desired.
    Strong data analysis (use of Stata, SPSS, Matlab), English report writing, and presentation skills.
    Able to effectively manage activities in a multi-cultural environment.
    At least five (2-3) years of supervisory experience
    Fluency in English required and fluency in Swahili is preferred.
    Experience working with INGO’s and government is preferred.
    Willingness to work within and outside Kenya;
    Experience working in East Africa is desired.

    Important

    Please submit evidence of writing skills ( 2 latest reports authored by the consultant)
    State expected consultancy fees per month.
    State evidence of availability.

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