Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jun 21, 2024

  • Early Career Postdoctoral Scientist

    Early Career Postdoctoral Scientist

    AD/6/97/24- ONE (1) POST
    Overall Job Purpose
    KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), University of Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated early career postdoctoral scientist. The incumbent’s areas of research will entail translational immunology work to determine magnitude and quality of immune responses to vaccines and in natural infections.
    DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

    Research technicians, interns and students as assigned by the Principal Investigator

    BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: Budget allocated to the laboratory consumables and other expenses associated with the project.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Assay development for determination of binding antibodies in clinical samples
    Assay development for determination of neutralizing antibodies in clinical samples
    Performance of established standardized immunological assays to analyse clinical samples
    Quality assurance/quality control
    Molecular biology procedures (PCR, sequencing and basic analyses)
    Cloning
    Protein expression and purification
    Technology transfer between partners and collaborators
    Training and supervision of technicians and interns
    Presentation of results to the group, programme and collaborators
    Preparation of proposals for grant applications
    Preparation of scientific manuscripts
    Any other responsibilities that may arise from time to time

    QUALIFICATIONS

    PhD degree in any of the following fields: Immunology, Molecular Biology or related fields
    Proven track record in immunology and/or molecular biology laboratory research
    Detailed knowledge of the procedures relevant to the work will be an added advantage
    Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals will be an added advantage

    COMPETENCIES

    High level of English language competence appropriate for scientific journal article submissions
    Good communication skills
    Capable of interacting with people of different cultures
    Self-directed, highly motivated, adaptable and capable of adhering to important milestones

    PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

    Based at the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research, Nairobi, Kenya but be flexible to travel to other partner or collaborating institutions
    Be available to work out of hours if necessary
    Exposure to materials considered infectious and/or biohazards

    NOTESCLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024

    Apply via :

    recruit-ecpskaviiocr@uonbi.ac.ke

  • Quality Assurance Consultant – Regional

    Quality Assurance Consultant – Regional

    About the Opportunity
    The Quality Assurance Consultant will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, accuracy, and security of our systems/platforms. You will be responsible for designing and executing test strategies, creating test plans and test cases, identifying and ensuring issues/system bugs are resolved in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
    Responsibilities
    Test Planning

    Develop and implement functional, regression, and performance test plans and test cases.
    Ensure that test cases are aligned with system requirements and maintain a traceability matrix.
    Review business / technical requirements and convert them to QA test plans, cases, and scripts.

    Testing Execution

    Set up and maintain test environments and configurations.
    Perform unit, functional, integration, system, security, and regression tests.
    Execute tests to identify system defects, anomalies, and inconsistencies both on web and mobile applications.
    Execute test cases and document defects, providing detailed information and working with the development team to ensure timely resolution.

    Defect Management

    Categorize and prioritize defects based on severity and impact.
    Document, verify and discuss with the development team defects on Jira.

    Test Reporting

    Generate test reports with findings and recommendations.
    Communicate test progress and results to project stakeholders.
    Participate in test readiness and test closure activities, including test summary reports.

    Collaboration

    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analyst, and
    project managers, to ensure the overall success of projects.
    Conduct internal training on various products once completed.
    Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and document user acceptance testing (UAT) and sign offs.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Successful candidates will embody our organizational culture and mission to support entrepreneurs. Our work environment is fast-paced, positive, solutions-oriented, and we have very high standards. 
    Qualifications include: 

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
    2+ years experience in Software testing and quality assurance
    Proven experience in quality assurance and software testing, with a focus on core banking systems.
    Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test processes, and best practices.
    Experience with test management tools and test automation frameworks e.g., JIRA.
    Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
    Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) would be a plus.

    Apply via :

    inkomoko-job-portal.web.app

  • Cybersecurity Specialist, Security Testing Cybersecurity Specialist ,Data Security & Privacy Head – Credit Administration, Policy & Governance Regional FX Trader

    Cybersecurity Specialist, Security Testing Cybersecurity Specialist ,Data Security & Privacy Head – Credit Administration, Policy & Governance Regional FX Trader

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    Execute red team scenarios to highlight gaps impacting the organizations security posture. 
    Perform in-depth analysis of penetration testing results and create reports that describe findings, exploitation procedures, risks, and recommendations.
    Perform vulnerability assessment and penetration testing on the banks infrastructure and systems to ensure that they are secure from external or internal intrusion attempts thus reducing the risk of successful intrusions against KCB group.
    Provide technical VAPT related support to projects in a bid to ensure compliance to technical security policies and standards. Execute penetration testing projects using the established methodology, tools, and rules of engagements.
    Perform authorized attack surface reviews and penetration tests against specific targets at the direction of the Senior Managers Cybersecurity Assurance and Head, Group Cybersecurity. 
    Provide assessment reports that are easily understandable by the target audience and include practical and reasonable recommendations based upon sound risk management principles. 
    Assess the sufficiency of policies, standards and procedures relative to VAPT best practices. 
    Perform continuous vulnerability monitoring in the KCB group environment and report compliance failures to management for immediate remediation.
    Define, create, and deliver status reports and relevant metrics to the Senior Manager, Group Cybersecurity.
    Provide input into Information Security risk control self-assessments by leveraging specialized knowledge in VAPT.

    Particulars Detail Specific Field or Qualification Need Type
    Education

     B.Sc. Information Technology / Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Engineering (Electrical, Electronic) or related field    RQ

    Professional Qualifications

    Cybersecurity certification in either CISA/ CISM/ CISSP/ Security+/CEH    AT least one RQ     
    Penetration Testing / Cybersecurity Assurance Certification in either OSCP/ CPT/ LPT/ PenTest+/ ECSA/ CHFI/Cisco Cyberops Associate & Professional    AA          
    Master’s Degree    MBA / MSc     AA     

    Total Minimum No of Years of Experience Required
    5 years
    Detail    Minimum No of Years    Need Type

    Experience in Cybersecurity    2    ES
    Experience in Vulnerability Management / Security Testing / Penetration Testing    1    ES
    Experience in System/ Network/ Database or Cloud Platform Administration    2    ES

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  • Consular Assistant/ Receptionist

    Job Purpose: 

    The Embassy is looking for a receptionist and to expand the consular team. The Embassy is experiencing a significant increase in consular cases and the demand to handle enquires and requests from Swedish citizens keeps rising. Hence the Embassy is looking to expand the consular team and improving their ability to respond to enquiries in the most common languages spoken by our consular clients and applicants. The incumbent will also be the general publics and business visitors first contact with the Embassy by manning and operating the Embassy’s reception and switch board.
    The consular assistant will be part of the Embassy Administrative and Consular Section. They are looking for a flexible team player to join the consular team and manning the reception.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Respond to and give general advice in consular cases by phone and by e-mail.
    Manage bookings for consular section i.e. passports, citizenship cases, registration of coordination numbers.
    Update the electronic booking schedule.
    Responsible for the consular mailbox and consular phone hours.
    Assist with oral and written translations from Somali to English.
    Manning of the embassy front desk which includes greeting visitors, respond to incoming calls, handle general queries and complaints, pass on messages and transfer calls as necessary etc.
    Responsible for updating the Embassy phone list.
    Manage bookings of the Embassy meeting rooms.
    Receiving and dispatching deliveries.
    Assist with mail handling and pouch shipments.
    Perform ad hoc administrative duties.
    Other duties as assigned by the Head of Administration and Consular Section.

    Qualifications and Other Requirements:

    University degree or similar from a recognized institution in a field relevant to the position.
    A minimum of five years of relevant working experience.
    Experience of consular work at a foreign mission is considered a great advantage.
    Excellent command of oral and written English and Somali languages as well as Kiswahili.
    Problem solver, excellent administrative and organizational skills.
    Passionate and committed learner, ability to learn, adapt to new guidelines, reach and report on agreed results.
    Have an excellent sense for good, polite and correct service.
    Ability to handle and respond to people in distress.
    Ability to take initiatives and adjust to changing priorities.
    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
    Strong written and oral communications skills.
    Being an effective team player.
    Being discreet, reliable and have a high level of integrity.
    Being punctual and able to handle strict deadlines.
    Proficiency in basic MS Office programs: Word, Outlook, Excel etc.

    What to expect as an employee;

    Medical Insurance + Pension benefits (subject to 5 years employment).
    28 days of annual leave.
    Gym allowance.
    Competitive remuneration.

    Apply via :

    www.careers-page.com

  • Senior Specialist, Development Impact

    Senior Specialist, Development Impact

    OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

    The Senior Specialist, Development Impact (SSDI) is responsible for the design and implementation of development impact (DI) management frameworks for FSD Africa’s programmes and projects; aiming to achieve the joint objectives of a) optimising achievement of results and b) demonstrating FSD Africa’s Value for Money as a development partner.
    The role is responsible for ensuring that FSD Africa’s projects/investments are adequately resourced with DI expertise at all stages from conceptualisation, through design, to successful implementation. DI managers are each deployed to support a portfolio of projects and investments and therefore act as the key point-of-contact for Programme/Investment staff with the DI Pillar.
    The SSDI leads this team of staff (and any contracted consultants) to support project design through the provision of relevant insights and predictive analytics.
    Thereafter, developing effective DI management frameworks, and supporting teams in the adaptive management of their projects. The Senior Specialist Development Impact, in consultation with other DI team members, ensures that a schedule of project/investment reviews, DI management touchpoints, and visits to implementing partners is developed and implemented; and that learning reviews with project teams facilitate them to take appropriate action based on the results.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS
    Strategy & Portfolio Development

    Collaborate with the Director DI and with senior colleagues to identify key insights and develop theories of change that can be used to inform programme strategy; support Programme/Investment teams with the development of a portfolio of impactful interventions.

    Project Planning & Development Impact Management

    Support the development, measurement, and impact management of FSD Africa’s project/investments; aiming to (i) optimize our positive impact on financial markets and their contribution towards a sustainable future for Africa; and (ii) demonstrate FSD Africa’s value for money as a development partner.

    Systems Development & Resources

    Work collaboratively with FSD Africa’s Programme and Investment teams, and with the Senior Manager, DI Data & Systems Integrity, to ensure that project/investment-specific data collection plans, processes and tools are developed and implemented.

    Supporting Impactful Implementation

    Ensure that the Management of Development Impact is conducted according to FSD Africa, FCDO and other international regulations and guidelines to a) meet the evidence needs of decision makers within FSD Africa and b) ensure effective risk management, compliance and safeguarding.

    Communications & Capacity Building

    Ensure that of staff, implementing partners and other project/investment stakeholders are equipped and motivated to participate in the management of Development Impact; ensure that all required reporting or other communications are tailored to the needs of the audience and delivered to standard.

    Team Leadership

    Lead the team of staff and consultants who are engaged in portfolio development impact related activities, in a manner that empowers them to deliver FSD Africa’s goals and objectives.
    Carry out any other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Management.

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
    Qualifications and Education

    Master’s degree and 11 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Economics, Research, or other related field.
    Professional training in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and/or statistics, econometrics from a recognised institution.

    Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

    At least 11 years of professional experience in DI Management of donor-funded international development programmes; including first-hand experience of at least one of FSD Africa’s priority countries.
    Excellent knowledge and conceptual understanding of DI Management & its application to international development & financial market systems development.
    Proven track record of providing quality DI Management for an extensive portfolio of projects and investments; experience of supporting all stages in the Project Management Cycle.
    Demonstrated commitment to academic integrity and a track record of analysing both successes and failures for opportunities to improve; experience of Quality Management Systems or approaches an advantage.
    Thorough understanding of Donor expectations and trends for Monitoring and Evaluation especially the Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM).
    Strong relationship management experience with the ability to effectively engage with, influence, and build capacity of a diverse range of stakeholders.
    At least 5 years’ experience of team leadership (could be successful project management) with a proven ability to manage and motivate others.

    Desirable

    Experience working in the area of Sustainable Finance
    Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
    Previous experience working on FCDO-funded projects
    Languages: French

    COMPETENCIES

    Competencies describe the key behaviours that drive success in all of FSD Africa’s roles, regardless of technical specialism. They have been derived from systematic research correlating performance with personal attributes. The table below indicates the level of each competency required for this role:

    COMPETENCIES
    Level 1: Basic
    Level 2: Foundation
    Level 3: Specialist
    Level 4: Senior Specialist
    Level 5: Leading Expert
    Level 6: Executive
    ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS
    Commitment & Alignment – Level 4: Senior Specialist

    Demonstrates commitment to serving our partners and alignment with the values and vision of FSD Africa

    Change & Challenge – Level 4: Senior Specialist

    Has a strong sense of ownership that leads to learning, self-starting, taking initiative, driving change and leading development

    ACHIEVEMENT COMPETENCIES
    Situational Awareness & Thinking – Level 4: Senior Specialist

    Thinks clearly and intentionally, analysing information objectively, understanding issues, solving problems, and making decisions

    Drive for results – Level 4: Senior Specialist

    Is keenly motivated to achieve goals & act with accountability to deliver quality results

    PEOPLE COMPETENCIES
    Relationships & Collaboration – Level 4: Senior Specialist

    Discerns and appreciates the values, viewpoints, or abilities of others; effectively reconciles different interests and displays emotional intelligence

    Communication & Influencing – Level 4: Senior Specialist

    Deliberately adjusts behaviour to accommodate others; communicates clearly, confidently, and appropriately to influence others

    Apply via :

    fsdafrica.bamboohr.com

  • Event Producer (Senior Associate Director), Strategy & Operations

    Event Producer (Senior Associate Director), Strategy & Operations

    THE OPPORTUNITY

    The Event Producer is a proven event strategist, curator, and project leader who can build and bring convening concepts to execution and drive event production, logistics, and operations from inception to execution. As part of the S&O team, the Event Producer (EP) will play a key role in the creation of consistent playbooks for planning of internal and external events at the END Fund. They will lead cross-functional, organization-wide events, as well as events led by the Executive Office of the CEO and of the S&O Team. A natural team player with a keen eye for consistency and flexibility, the Event Producer will regularly interact and collaborate with Events leads in other END Fund teams and maintain consistent branding, experience and standards across the events in the whole organization. As part of the S&O team and with an eye on org-wide strategic priorities, they will help to ensure strategic alignment in event goals, the inclusion of the appropriate team members and the creation of appropriate workstreams to leverage each opportunity. They will partner with other teams to provide resources, tools, playbooks and guide other team members through the whole event planning process. The Event Producer will serve as a subject-matter expert on event planning that will be either led by the EP or by others in the organization, service as a force multiplier for the EF’s ability to hold org-wide as well as team-specific events.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

    Drive event strategy, design and curation, collaborating on content development to shape engagements that align with event objectives, identified audiences, programmatic priorities, and communication strategies. Define consistent branding, experience and standards across the events in the whole organization weighing strategic priorities and stakeholder interests.
    Serve as a subject-matter expert on event planning that will be either led by the EP or by others in the organization; serve as a force multiplier for the END Fund’s ability to hold internal and external events for a range of stakeholders.
    Create consistent playbooks for planning events at the END Fund. With an ability to assess process efficiency and creating strong SOPs, the EP will capture the END Fund branding and style into the creation of guidelines, SOPs, vendor lists, and so other resources. These tools will provide a starting point and reference for the creation of events across other teams that the EP will own.
    Train, guide and coach colleagues across all departments who are “event leads” (owners of team-specific and role-specific events).
    With an eye for consistency across the organization combined with flexibility to the specific audiences and goals of each event, the EP will devote a significant amount of time to collaborating across the organization and providing expertise to other event leads.
    The EP will conduct regular evaluation of the event portfolio, organize analytics and feedback, refine event best practices and conduct cross-team training and presentations.
    Track industry and event trends to support creating new innovative ideas for future events and engagements.
    Lead the planning, curation, production, and execution of strategic, cross-functional events, as well as events led by the Executive Office of the CEO and by the S&O Team.
    Project manage assigned event portfolio in collaboration with team, lead kickoff and planning meetings, develop work plan, and drive all pre-production needs: timelines, run-of-shows, updating trackers, agenda, rehearsals, updating trackers, drafting memos, documenting progress and ensuring all stakeholders are brought along and aligned
    Direct and oversee event production and execution; leading front and back-of-house management, including accessibility, registration, setups, signage, staffing plan, security, speaker prep, and triaging other unforeseen elements.
    Participate in off-site site visits and advance planning and design trips, venue sourcing, contract negotiation, and assisting in managing relationships with external vendors, consultants, agencies, etc.
    Partner with other teams on oversight of event creative, collateral and communications (from save-the-dates to post-event follow-up), event engagement strategy, invitation build and management, asset development, and other materials as needed.
    Create systems and oversee event information management, working with colleagues to ensure all event services and details are accurately documented in the various systems including Salesforce.
    Provide people management for the Senior Associate, Events (one direct report)

    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

    Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Event Management preferred; and/or equivalent level of related, transferable experience
    The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with event design, travel management, curation, planning, and production.
    Ability to work with minimal direct supervision while being a committed team player who can mentor other members of the team
    Experience with interdepartmental collaboration and managing vendor and other external relationships.
    Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence to partner and engage effectively with different audiences, clients, and stakeholders
    Proven self-starter who has project management mastery, prioritizes work assignments and can navigate shifting priorities, timelines, and schedules
    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with excellent editing and proofreading skills in English
    Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google products (Drive, Mail, Calendar)
    Strategic about achieving objectives with strong organizational skills; handles multiple projects simultaneously with excellent follow through and attention to detail
    Proactive communicator and collaborator who enjoys working in a dynamic, evolving, globally distributed team
    Passionate about philanthropy, international issues and public health, with a global mindset and perspective
    Comfortable working virtually on a globally dispersed team
    Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
    If NYC-based: willingness to commute to the NYC office up to twice in a week when needed.

    Apply via :

    jobs.lever.co

  • Syndications Officer

    Syndications Officer

    Job Summary

    The Syndications Officer will play an active role in supporting the Syndications team in distributing syndicated transactions in the primary and secondary loans markets. Primary responsibilities include initial credit proposal assessment, tracking deals/transactions, evaluating deal statistics, departmental and management reporting, managing information flow to syndicate/co-financing partners. The Job Holder will manage the Bank’s Syndicated loan bookrunning desk and investor database through the debt domain loan distribution platform. 

    Responsibilities
    The Syndications Officer performs the following duties:

    Liaise with loan agency and other relevant departments to manage all secondary loan trading operations, including preparation and distribution of debt trading Axe Sheets and trade confirmation documentation.
    Manage bookrunning to secure commitments from lenders/investors to achieve syndication and asset sell-down targets.
    Debt market monitoring, deal tracking and information gathering (market trends, optimal pricing and debt structures, comparable analyses for prospective transactions) utilizing various databases such as Bloomberg, Dealogic, etc.
    Preparation of pitch-books/presentations to prospective and existing syndicate partners to expand and maintain a wide network of investors to support TDB’s syndication efforts.
    Assist in preparing various departmental and management reports under strict deadlines.
    Supporting transaction credit processing by analyzing financial statements and projections, financial models, and relevant project/transaction credit documentation encompassing industry and sector analysis, risks and opportunities.
    Preparation of a New Deal Forum (NDF) or Corporate Credit Committee (CCC) submissions.
    Preparation of syndicated deal marketing and distribution information including, lenders presentations, transaction teasers, information memoranda, process letters.
    Work closely with the Communications department of the Bank to prepare and submit “League table” reports on a timely and regular basis.
    Manage the Bank’s Book-running (lender/investor) database.

    Duty Station
    The duty station will be Nairobi, Kenya.
    Qualifications and Competencies

    A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, or Economics with relevant professional qualifications as added advantage.
    A minimum of 5 – 8 years of professional experience and proven track record in a Commercial/Development Banking or Financial institution environment with sound knowledge of Debt Capital Market and Syndicated Loans.
    Strong accounting, credit and financial analysis skills.
    Results oriented individual with excellent written and communication skills with proven ability to rapidly produce quality reports and ability to work in a multicultural setting.
    Proven organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to build partnerships, work in multinational teams, deliver results and manage client relationships.
    Proficiency in the use of computer programs including MS Office applications.
    Fluency in English is a requirement and Knowledge of TDB Group’s other working language (French) would be an added advantage.

    Apply via :

    career2.successfactors.eu

  • Pastry Chef

    Pastry Chef

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Proven Experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role
    Culinary degree or equivalent formal training
    Attention to detail and creativity in presentation

    DUTIES:

    Prepare a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods
    Design, develop, and implement new dessert menus
    Ensure the highest quality of ingredients and finished products

    Submit your CV before 21st June 2024 to: hr@bliss.co.ke

    Apply via :

    hr@bliss.co.ke

  • Project Officer – Gender & Advocacy, (Danida Green Business Partnerships – -(DGBP) Project) Project Officer – Enterprise Development (Danida Green Business Partnerships (DGBP) Project)

    Project Officer – Gender & Advocacy, (Danida Green Business Partnerships – -(DGBP) Project) Project Officer – Enterprise Development (Danida Green Business Partnerships (DGBP) Project)

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    The objective of the project is to create a commercially viable circular economy model for household organic waste, that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves household waste services, and transforms the lives of informal waste workers.
    Household organic waste makes up over 60% of municipal waste but is currently un-valued, uncollected, and a source of pollution. The project will create an urban waste collection system in Kakamega, Kenya, to feed 4,000 tonnes pa of household organic waste into Regen Organic’s (part of Sanergy Inc.) new waste processing plant. This will be converted into organic fertiliser and animal feed, providing regenerative inputs for local farmers who in turn supply food to the urban area, creating a circular economy. The innovation is in incentivising household separation of waste and creating privately run aggregation centres that can profitably integrate waste into Regen Organic’s supply chain, whilst creating decent jobs.
    Practical Action is looking for a Project Officer-Gender and Advocacy who will be responsible for gender mainstreaming and proactive advocacy support to the DGBP project. They will work with partners/stakeholders to ensure that gender equity principles are incorporated into all project activities, policies, plans and budgets. They will plan, implement and follow up on gender and advocacy-related activities and provide support to counterpart staff, partners and other stakeholders on mainstreaming gender in their programs, policies, plans, budgets and activities, including design and implementation of trainings on gender-related topics.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Promote and facilitate gender and social inclusion mainstreaming and gender transformative approaches in the day-to-day activities of the project.
    Ensure that the different perspectives, capacities, needs and resources of the stakeholders, including those of waste and sanitation workers, are reflected in the project strategies and implementation plans.
    Build the capacity of staff, waste and sanitation workers and other partners through training and technical assistance on gender and social inclusion and ensure they embrace gender mainstreaming in all their operations.
    Plan and actively involve the partners/stakeholders in marking the recognized gender, waste and sanitation related days.
    Lead in conducting gender technical studies and assessments in relation to waste and sanitation management.
    Represent the DGBP project in coordination meetings and other related forums to ensure gender and inclusion issues in waste and sanitation management are captured and acted upon.
    Take lead in the planning and implementation of the advocacy component of the DGBP project.
    Take lead in establishing dialogue, sensitizing, lobbying and supporting gender mainstreaming and social inclusion among community organisations and partners at local, sub-national and national level to mobilise their support and participation in the project’s advocacy and influencing agenda.
    Support the development and implementation of gender action plans within the project and among the project partners to enhance gender equality and social inclusion integration in the waste and sanitation sector.
    Contribute to the development of technical guidance tools and approaches and coordinate the operational roll out of the same.
    Network and maintain dialogue with relevant Government Institutions, National and International Development Organizations to ensure collaboration, synergy and sharing of experiences on GESI, Waste and Sanitation management.
    In collaboration with the communications and impact and influence team, contribute to the production of GESI related content i.e. knowledge products, success stories, etc.
    Represent Practical Action in the project area to local government, local communities, NGOs and other actors when requested to do so.
    Participate in local coordination / networking meetings as required.
    Support effective lesson learning, information management and sharing in close collaboration with the Communication team.
    Contribute to visibility/positioning of Practical Action as a thought leader in gender, waste and sanitation management, including representation at sub/national, regional and international forums.
    Collaborate efficiently and effectively with partners for learning and adoption of innovative interventions to improve project delivery.
    Participate as a member in the organizational Global Gender Group & interact with any other internal and external groups as appropriate.
    Support the timely and accurate preparation and utilization of project activity budgets.
    Support the preparation of donor project reports and other internal reports as required.
    Support development of fundable project ideas and proposals to raise funds for scaling up the DGBP work in the region.
    Keep abreast of information and knowledge in the area of gender, waste and sanitation management, synthesize, document and share both internally and externally.

    PERSON PROFILE
    To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
    Experience & Knowledge

    Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (Gender studies, Sociology, Rural development or related studies from a reputable University.
    At least 4 years’ field and technical working experience with three years in the gender and development field or relevant working experience in NGOs.

    Essential

    An excellent understanding of gender issues in development and women economic empowerment.
    Good understanding of the institutional frameworks pertaining to gender and poverty in Kenya.
    Good lobbying and advocacy skills and ability to negotiate and network with broad range of stakeholders including youth.
    Good networking, team building and alliance building skills.
    Proficient in communicating with different stakeholders including women in rural communities, county and national government representatives, other stakeholders at national level etc.
    Good experience in integrating gender and diversity and sensitivity to gender and diversity issues.
    Good communication, facilitation, training and representation skills.
    Ability to work with, support and influence others.
    Good writing, speaking and typing skill in English is mandatory.

    Desirable

    Good knowledge and application of the Gender Action Learning Systems (GALS) methodology in agriculture will be an added advantage.
    Experience working with multi-faceted teams both directly and remotely providing timely support when required.
    Working knowledge of the private sector in waste management in Kenya.

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    If you are ready for an exciting challenge with an organisation whose mission and values are particularly relevant in these rapidly changing times, please forward your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Practical Action, Kenya Office by email: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than 21st June, 2024 indicating ‘Practical Action: Job Title’ in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should outline why you feel this is the position for you and you are the right candidate. Please include the names of 3 referees in your CV.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke