Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Mar 22, 2022

  • Project Director

    Project Director

    Job Summary:
    This position will provide overall leadership in the technical, budget management, monitoring and reporting activities, relationships with partners (government, local implementing, other NGOs, faith leaders) and other project stakeholders to assist the achievement of the CTWWC objectives throughout implementation and close-out, in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Your project management skills and knowledge of the program area will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of this project. This position also sits on the CTWWC initiative senior management team, with leaders from other countries and the senior leadership team of the initiative. As a global initiative, the Project Director is expected to engage beyond the country borders and to bring strategies and experience from Kenya into regional and global work and vice versa.
    Specific Responsibilities:

    Lead implementation of the initiative ensuring that the project execution is in line with the project’s vision-care reform- and donor-approved work plan, as well as the Government of Kenya National Care Reform Strategy; that project plans are effectively implemented and aligned with CRS agency and country program policies and procedures; set and monitor appropriate performance targets and that project objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
    Engage the local implementing partners, as appropriate, during key stages in the project cycle to ensure that their insights and experiences inform approaches and interventions and to support program quality.
    Ensure key changes in program direction and focus areas are done in close coordination and consultation with the Department of Children Services (DCS, CRS Kenya Head of Programs, and CTWWC technical and MEAL leadership.
    Ensure the CTWWC Kenya team understands the initiative ethos, principles, vision and strategies of the global initiative and help to make sure programming is implemented at high quality.
    In collaboration with the senior technical advisors and other project staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to six local implementing partners, government entities, and other collaborating agencies and stakeholders to ensure that objectives are achieved.
    Work with the senior MEAL offer to ensure delivery of CTWWC MEAL component, including required donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance data, learning activities and products, advocacy materials, peer reviewed journal articles as well as other reports needed/required by the local government, donors, the region or headquarters. Ensure reporting timelines and donor guidelines are respected.
    Oversee the identification, documentation and dissemination of project learning and results in various forums, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, etc., and support learning exchanges among the donor community, GoK entities, and other programs both within and outside of Kenya aligned to learning plans and influence strategies. Work closely with the East and Southern Africa Regional Advisor for Advocacy and ILE director to ensure the flow of Kenya demonstration into regional and global influence.
    Forge and manage dynamic partnerships with the GoK, local implementing partners, civil society partners including faith-based organizations and leaders, academic institutions, UN agencies, and the donor community in Kenya and externally. Act as primary program contact to DCS, NCCS, and other local and international stakeholders responsible for addressing all project matters
    Oversee the project’s financial management, as per the project budget, including review and analysis of monthly budget comparison reports, preparation of quarterly forecasts, local partner grant management, and timely submission of annual expenditure analysis reports. Experience managing multi-donor funding streams a plus.
    Provide leadership and strategic direction to initiative fundraising efforts in Kenya, including identifying new strategic directions, donors, and overseeing proposal development.
    Ensure staff and project compliance with all CRS administrative, safeguarding, MEAL, operational, and financial procedures and policies, as well as applicable to the donor regulations.
    Ensure that staff and partners understand the importance of engaging participation of those with lived experience of care, and champion the initiative as a leader in people with lived experience participation in Kenya.
    Effectively manage talent and supervise the CTWWC team in line with CRS’ values, principles and commitment to Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI). Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff and consultants, and complete performance management for direct reports. Provide support to project implementing partners as needed on project-related recruitment.
    Serve as a member of the CTWWC Global Senior Management Team and represent the CTWWC Kenya team in key meetings and strategic discussions and decisions.

    Personal Skills

    Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
    Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with local stakeholders. Strong writing skills in professional English, level of proficiency should allow the candidate to serve as primary author of high-quality written reports to donors with minimal revision.
    Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
    Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
    Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.
    Supervisory Responsibilities: Inclusive Family Strengthening Program Manager, Case Management and Reintegration Advisor, Kilifi County Team Lead, Parenting and SBC Manager, MEAL Senior Program Officer
    Required/Desired Foreign Language: Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
    Travel Required: Estimated 30% travel within Kenya, with emphasis on CTWWC demonstration counties (Nyamira, Kisumu, Kilifi, Siaya. Possible occasional regional and international travel.

    Key Working Relationships:

    Internal: CRS Kenya MEAL Unit, Management Quality unit, CRS Kenya head of Programs, EARO Regional Technical Advisor for Health/OVC, CTWWC Global Team
    External: CTWWC project members and imple menting partners, GOK, relevant private sector entities, local communities, beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders.
    Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

    Education and Experience

    Master’s Degree in Sociology, Project Management, International Development or in a field of Social Science.
    Minimum of seven years’ work experience in project management, ideally in the field of care reform, child protection or community health and preferably for an NGO.
    Good understanding of various GoK Social Protection Guidelines and Policies, Department of Children Services National Working Strategies/environment.
    Relevant grant management experience, especially for foundations and or other public donors, a plus.
    Proven and extensive staff supervision experience.
    Experience working with stakeholders especially the DCS at various levels and strengthening community partnerships.
    Ability to contribute to the development of technical proposals.
    Experience analyzing data and contributing to evaluation reports.
    Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
    These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

    MEAL Competencies:

    Track portfolio and project MEAL requirements – both CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) and donor requirements.
    Work with MEAL staff and partner staff to implement the MPP and donor MEAL requirements applicable to your projects.
    Complete the annual MEAL procedure self-assessment for your project and develop action plan to advance MEAL practice.
    Child-focused. Children always come first in our work. We place the rights and needs of children and their safety, protection, and well-being and the center of everything we do.
    Accountable. We take responsibility for our actions when carrying out our programs, exercising great care in the use of our resources and seeking to deploy them to maximum effect, always considering the consequences and impact on children.
    Transformative. We support change to create a positive and sustainable difference to the lives of children, and transformation that brings lasting benefits.
    Inclusive. We aim to ensure access to opportunities for everyone. We endeavor to operate in open and honest ways in both our internal and external relationships, developing and delivering flexible approaches that address the needs of all. We involve young people both in matters that affect them and in our advocacy activities.

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    crs.taleo.net

  • Assistant Manager Underwriting Corporate BDM & Risk Assessor

    Assistant Manager Underwriting Corporate BDM & Risk Assessor

    The Position:
    Reporting to the Underwriting and claims manager, the position is responsible for administration of captive business and all other underwriting matters within KCB Bancassurance Intermediary.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Close collaboration with underwriting analyst on captive business data and its correctness.
    Ensure timely resolve and closure of Underwriting ECRM cases
    Timely Business processing as per the laid down procedures and strict adherence to the credit policy.
    Provision of monthly underwriting reports
    Monthly underwriter engagement and weekly departmental meetings
    Ensuring reconciliations are done monthly between the underwriter and KCBIA
    Ensure all proposal forms are duly filled before cover placement with underwriters, whilst following up on policy documents and cover notes within the agreed SLA’s
    Offer technical guidance and general underwriting support to Branch Insurance Teams
    Continuous assessment of underwriting risk and monthly update of the risk and compliance registers
    Work closely with the insurance partners and commercialization department in product development and subsequent cover placement

    The Person:
    For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

    Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized university.
    A Diploma in insurance.
    At least 3 years’ progressive experience in a busy Insurance environment with at least 2 years’ experience at a supervisory level.
    Commercial Awareness.

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  • Regional Health Safety and Security Adviser East Africa

    Regional Health Safety and Security Adviser East Africa

    The Regional Health Safety and Security Advisor (RHSSA) serves as a technical resource on Health Safety and Security (HSS) related risk, incident and crisis management within the region.
    The RHSSA will provide technical support to the Country HSS teams.
    Responsibilities

    Advises on HSS Risk Management (HSSRM), in line with established NRC HSSRM policies, standards, procedures, and NRC Duty of Care principles.
    Acts as technical references/resources for Health Safety and Security within the region. Reviews and provides feedback to country offices on all HSS related products (plans, reports, assessments etc.) to ensure they comply with NRC standards.
    Based on needs and criticality deploys to support country HSS Management and Crisis/Incident Management teams within the region upon request, and contributes to the development of crisis/critical incident management capacity within the region.
    Maintains a general overview of the HSS context within the region and HSS related trends/risks that will be part of the regular briefings provided to Regional Management Group.
    Acts as a technical resource during recruitment HSS staff within the region.
    Specific responsibility for oversight and support to a maximum of 5 country operations within NRC’s East Africa and Yemen region in order to maintain NRC’s HSS and Duty of Care standards and procedures.
    Work with the teams in assigned country offices in achieving their annual HSS operational plans within agreed time lines.
    Work with the teams in the country operations assigned to, in order to ensure HSS related operational standards and procedures are context specific, adaptable to changes to context and programme response/implementation needs while maintaining NRC’s duty of care standards/polices.
    Update and maintain country specific HSS related information on NRC’s Online Travel Authorization and Travel Information platforms specific to EAY region. Provide the Regional Management Group with a regional trends and risks analysis during regular RMG meetings.
    Develop and implement a regional HSS Training Plan with particular focus on the development of in country HSS training capacity/teams.

    Qualifications

    Minimum 4 years of HSS Management related experience
    Substantial and demonstrated prior experience as a trainer, with an effective and professional training style, and the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide-ranging audience.
    Advanced report writing and good communication and presentation skills.
    Demonstrated experience in crisis management.
    Advanced knowledge of risk management and best practice specifically in relation to humanitarian safety and security management.
    Fluency in English both written and verbal

    Preferred

    A minimum of 2 years of non-profit or NGO work experience in international humanitarian assistance programs, with demonstrated capabilities in high-risk security environments.
    Professional qualifications or studies in security management and other areas closely linked to occupational health safety and security management.
    Prior work experience at the regional level

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  • Research Officer – IBAM 2

    Research Officer – IBAM 2

    The post-holder will join the team to lead the implementation of Phase 1 of the IBAMI-2 study. The post holder will be a social scientist and will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the lead social scientist supporting the development, coordination and implementation of the IBAMI-2 social science protocol. The overall focus of the first phase of IBAMI-2 study is to conduct formative research, intervention development and piloting of the intervention. The phase 1 will employ qualitative and participatory approaches to develop and pilot test a post-discharge breastfeeding support intervention. The key objectives are: i) To engage with national and county level Maternal, Infant and Young Child (MIYCN) stakeholders to develop a structured breastfeeding support intervention (BFSI) for mothers of infants discharged from hospital following admission for an acute serious illness and with a diagnosis of malnutrition. ii) To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the BFSI among intervention implementers and a group of 20 mothers whose infants u6m are discharged from hospital following admission for an acute serious illness and with a diagnosis of malnutrition.
    The post holder will contribute to the development of data collection tools, organise and conduct policy and document review; stakeholder mapping and analysis; participatory intervention development; empiric work including primary data collection (indepth interviews and focus groups discussions with community members and stakeholders) during the qualitative and participatory assessment of intervention feasibility and acceptability, data analysis and report writing.
    He/she will work together with colleagues, and other staff involved in the IBAMI-2 study and at the Kemri-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) in Kilifi. The post holder will also contribute to wider social science research activities within the KWTRP and related research networks including presenting the work in various internal and external forums as needed.
    qualitative and participatory assessment of intervention feasibility and acceptability, data analysis and report writing.
    He/she will work together with colleagues, and other staff involved in the IBAMI-2 study and at the Kemri-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) in Kilifi. The post holder will also contribute to wider social science research activities within the KWTRP and related research networks including presenting the work in various internal and external forums as needed.
    BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
    Responsible for a laptop computer, study phone, and one or more digital voice recorders used in this work; and for petty cash budgets associated with fieldwork activities and organizing meetings.**
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The research officer will initially work with senior team members to develop the specifc set of work and will likely, therefore be responsible for:
    Liaising with the social science lead and community engagement team to develop a community engagement strategy for IBAMI-2 study
    Contributing to the development of the research implementation plan and refining data collection tools.
    Conduct a policy and document review related to post-discharge care of sick infants and identify key stakeholders and components of post-dishcharge care that may be incooperated to a post-discharge breastfeeding support intervention (BFSI)
    Conduct stakeholders analysis and mapping to identify key stakeholders in infant health and nutrition at national and county level using maximum variation sampling and snow balling techniques.
    Drawing on theory and empirical evidence, apply participatory methods to engage with stakeholders in developing and refining the BFSI intervention.
    To co-ordinate and lead in piloting of the BFSI intervention among 20 mother-infant pairs and assess feasibiity and acceptability of the intervention among recipients and implementers.
    Conducting primary research including the use of ethnographic approaches such as non-participant observation and in-depth interviews, focus group discussions both alone and together with other investigators.
    Supporting the coordination of research and data collection activities including supporting the IBAMI-2 field worker through data collection and providing support in community entry.

    Qualifications:

    MSc/MPhil that provides a strong theoretical foundation in social science/health systems / organizational research OR an MSc/MPH with a Nutrition/Public health focus and the use of qualitative research methods
    Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences including Sociology, Anthropology OR health sciences including Nutrition, Nursing, Public health.
    An excellent academic track record as evidenced by grades for undergraduate and post-graduate training
    At least 3 years of health research experience.
    Demonstrable experience of the conduct of prior relevant research such as empirical social science studies that include data analysis and report writing, or equivalent experience
    Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.

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    jobs.kemri-wellcome.org

  • M-Pesa Africa – Release Train Engineer – Compliance – (22000117) M-Pesa Africa – DevSecOps Engineer – (22000116)

    M-Pesa Africa – Release Train Engineer – Compliance – (22000117) M-Pesa Africa – DevSecOps Engineer – (22000116)

    DESCRIPTION
     
    We are pleased to announce the subject career opportunity within Technology (M-Pesa Africa) reporting to the Technology Director.
    Role Purpose
    M-Pesa, is a pioneering fintech business and global market leader in mobile money. Starting from 2007 as a convenient means by which the unbanked and underbanked could make digital payments, M-Pesa has now grown to offer over 50 million active customers financial services, enterprise, merchant and retail solutions. We are proud of our work in enabling the digital economy in our markets, and in driving financial inclusion.
    M-Pesa Africa is now making strides to deepen and strengthen its offering to consumers and businesses in our operating countries, making it easier for them to manage their money and get more from their limited resources.
    Working within the scaled agile framework (SAFe), you will perform all aspects of the Release Train Engineer role. This includes being accountable for, and facilitating the execution of, ART processes. Your role will be to manage impediments, escalating when necessary, to manage risk, to help ensure value delivery and help drive relentless improvement within your Agile Release Train and across your teams. You will also have an opportunity to directly support our Lean-Agile Transformation to the MPA Target Operating model, helping to coach leaders, teams and Scrum Masters and develop the “agile mindset”.
    Key Role Responsibilities
    Exhibits Servant leadership:

    Listen and support teams in problem identification and decision-making
    Create an environment of mutual influence
    Understand and empathize with others
    Encourage and support the personal development of each individual and the development of teams
    Coach people with powerful questions rather than use authority
    Think beyond day-to-day activities; apply systems thinking
    Support the teams’ commitments
    Be open and appreciate openness in others
    Encourage collaboration between teams, Product Management and System Architects

    Help align Strategy with execution:

    Collaborate with Lean Portfolio Management, Product Management and System Architects to help ensure we are working towards the right outcomes
    Collaborate with Lean Portfolio Management, Product Management and System Architects to help ensure we are working towards the right outcomes
    Understand and operate within Lean Budgets and ensure adherence to Guardrails

    Improve Flow:

    Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART through ongoing evaluation of practices associated with DevSecOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
    Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks

    Prepare and Facilitate PI Planning:

    Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering the Continuous Exploration process
    Assist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to Epics, where necessary
    Prepare for and facilitate PI Planning event
    Summarize Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives
    Resource management and recruitment associated with ART including 3rd party resources

    Guide Program Execution:

    Track the delivery of features
    Help manage risks and dependencies
    Escalate and track impediments
    Facilitate periodic synchronization events, including the ART sync, Systems Demos and Inspect and Adapt workshops
    Ensure effective vendor management
    Provide regular reporting and analysis to drive effective decision making and continuous improvement

    Encourage Innovation:

    Help drive the Lean User Experience (UX) innovation cycle
    Drive regular innovation and exploration cycles to improve ROI and customer satisfaction in line with the SAFe framework

    Drive Relentless Improvement:

    Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and help them improve
    Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices
    Work with the Value Management Office on program execution and operational excellence

    Additional accountabilities:

    Supplier Management and negotiation on scope and quality
    Understanding of compliance regulations and practices (anti-money laundering, fraud controls, biometric solutions.
    ART and team design to support flow and manage ART performance
    Resource Management and Coaching
    ART Budget reporting and planning

    Apply if you have:
    Essential

    Degree Qualification – Preferably STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
    Relevant certified Scrum Master qualification, for example, SAFe Scrum Master or equivalent
    Agile Experience including international suppliers or markets – minimum 5 years
    Contagious passion for, and commitment to, driving mobile money growth and innovation
    Communication and relationship management experience
    Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills to support work in reactive and proactive environments

    Desirable

    SAFe certified Release Train Engineer
    ITIL Service Management qualification or experience
    Agile Transformation and Hybrid/Waterfall supplier experience
    Demonstrable working knowledge and competence using JIRA and Confluence
    Mobile Payment or Financial Payment Service Experience
    ICA certificate in Anti-Money Laundering

    What you can expect from us:

    We believe in a fair and robust interview process
    We have a robust flexible total reward scheme
    Dedicated support and mentoring/coaching
    Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work-life integration. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential.

    Note to Applicants
    As part of our recruitment process we will request the below documentation which will be required as soft copies at a later stage of the process.

    An updated CV with a confirmation of three referees- 2 must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field. If the referees are within the same organization that you are working with, you will need to confirm to us that it’s okay to contact them in writing (via email). This also includes all references within the Human Resources department.
    Scanned copy of certificate of good conduct from the CID (Less than 1 year old) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
    Scanned copy of certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
    Scanned copy of University Certificate
    Scanned copy of your National ID / Passport-Legal Form of Identification

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  • Manager, Operations Excellence

    Manager, Operations Excellence

    Job Description

    Under the general guidance of the Head of Operations & Customer Experience, maintain a healthy business environment in branches and Head Office Units through strict adherence to the operational procedures and guidelines as issued from time to time.

    Timely resolution of Audit and Quality Assurance issues.
    Always ensure compliance by all branches to existing regulatory and internal policies and procedures and guidelines.
    Develop, update and periodically review Processes and Operating procedures for all departments with relevant stakeholders.
    Process reengineering/innovation to bring about efficiencies and address any control gaps.
    Ensure compliance by branches to the Bank’s standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to Anti Money Laundering/Combating Terrorism Financing and Know-Your-Customer (KYC).
    Ensure that process weaknesses that present potential opportunities for operational losses or frauds are sealed to avoid any loss to the Bank.
    Contact point for Internal & External Auditors and Regulators for AML/Compliance related matters as well coordinating with branches during the audit exercises.
    Carry out online system surveillance during the working hours and give assurance of compliance to Banking Operations procedures.
    First escalation contact for branches emergencies e.g. offline, blackout, IT issues, branch security, etc and follow up with the responsible Business Support Centre departments and 3rd party vendors for provide speedy solutions.
    Entrench a risk aware culture and develop risk self-assessment capability to identify, evaluate, monitor and mitigate the risks.
    Provide day-to-day management for a high caliber team of Banking Operations Professionals, providing guidance, support, coaching and motivation. This includes performance management, career development and general line management duties.
    Work with branches to ensure timely and quality onboarding of clients and reduce account dormancy to below 40%.
    Ensure service levels at branches are of high standards so as to deliver a world-class customer experience.
    Ensure increased utilization of the Bank’s Alternate Channels.

    Skills

    Team Effectiveness

    Education

    Bachelors Degree (B): Banking (Financial Services)

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    oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Relationship Manager Branch Manager

    Relationship Manager Branch Manager

    JOB PURPOSE
    Responsible for the effective management, control and marketing of the Bank’s Product portfolio within the branch, in line with the Bank’s policy, to ensure growth of the balance sheet and revenue.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
    Strategic input and planning:

    Contributes to the completion of the branch operational plan by preparing and implementing an individual business plan that encompasses strategies for performance on branch growth objectives.
    Prepares a personal action plan that contributes to the overall branch budget.

    Sales & Business Development:

    Full responsibility for all product lines and all sales and business development.
    Develop business opportunities and monitor business’s activities in line with the Bank’s long-term strategic and annual business plans and ensure that the branch remains competitive and promptly reacts to changing market conditions and customer needs.
    Develop a focused relationship management approach, which increases the branch ability to increase the flow of business and generate deposits, lending and revenues from existing and new customers in line with the enterprise strategy.
    Ensure full compliance with the Bank’s Credit Policy, Central Bank of Kenya guidelines and appropriate provisions of the Banking Act with respect to lending.
    Enhance relationship marketing and management – to establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with customers and other partners, at a profit, so that the both the customer and bank objectives are met achieved by a mutual exchange and fulfillment of the brand promise.
    Actively market and develop the banking products to existing and prospective clients to grow the wallet share.
    Continuously conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities.
    Manage relationships of key accounts while tapping on their share wallet through cross selling and upselling.
    Business development through recruiting new key accounts while harnessing their value chains.
    Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the customers’ business plans, financial projections and support requirements.

    Strategic Marketing

    Enhance creation by creating, communicating, delivering, and offering solutions that have value for customers, shareholders and partners.
    Build the Sidian Bank Brand to ensure that the Bank is top of mind as an enterprise Bank.
    Understand and provide clear direction to the branch based on market analysis of local area consumer trends and competitor offerings.
    Support product specialists and the sales teams in marketing of initiatives and other products to local businesses.

    Strategic Customer Experience

    Key driver for not only customer satisfaction, but building a base of promoters by enhancing positive customer experience and advocacy to drive competitive advantage, leading to faster organic growth and lower cost.
    Link sales and service and embed customer service culture as the bedrock to grow the balance sheet.

    Branch Operations:

    Support branch operations as assigned by the Branch Manager to manage leave and other emergency situations.

    Compliance:

    Contributes to the flow of staff communications, by attending regular staff meetings – morning huddles and weekly progress meetings.
    Adherence to dress code, code of conduct and HR policies and procedures and follows laid down grievance and disciplinary procedure to ensure a conducive work environment.
    Monitor and ensure compliance of facility covenants to ensure performance and profitability.
    Provide regular call reports for all facilities to enhance our Monitoring & Evaluation.
    Monitor service delivery to bank customers to ensure high levels of efficiency and effectiveness.
    Ensure compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements.
    Work closely with risk and compliance units to ensure effective controls to mitigate against operational and business risks.
    Ensure implementation and compliance with operational policies and procedures, AML/CFT Policies.
    Compliance to the Environmental Social Management (ESM) policy and procedure in day to day business.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    University degree or above in a relevant business discipline e.g. business administration or finance
    Diploma in Banking – AKIB/ACCA/CPA (K) will be an added advantage
    At least 6 years’ experience in retail banking and/or commercial banking including a minimum of 3 years sales experience.
    Sound knowledge of Retail Banking/SME products, services and processes together with exposure in retail banking branch operations or customer service delivery.
    Profound understanding of retail market, key competitors and offerings as well as our competitive edges to win quality customers.
    Thorough understanding of CBK regulatory framework and pertinent regulations impacting corporate customers.
    Strong leadership, marketing, sales and management skills.
    Highly effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.
    Solid performance management and motivational skills.
    Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
    Strong managerial, planning, analytical, decision-making, lateral thinking and project management skills

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    jobs@sidianbank.co.ke

  • National Project Coordinator – Monitoring and Evaluation Officer NOB (DC)

    National Project Coordinator – Monitoring and Evaluation Officer NOB (DC)

    Reporting Lines: 
    The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office in Dar Es Salaam and the direct supervision of the Project Manager. He/She will receive technical guidance from the Senior M&E Officer of FUNDAMENTALS.
    Description of Duties

    Lead the development and implementation of the project’s Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (CMEP) including baseline, target and indicators and all stages from data collection to analysis, reporting and use towards accountability, management, and learning purposes. 
    Provide technical inputs, jointly with the project team, to private sector in enhancing monitoring and remediation efforts of child labour and  forced labour.
    Oversee the implementation and reporting of the project’s baseline studies (including survey, qualitative sub-studies, etc.)
    Conduct end-of-project final analysis on CMEP indicators data, and overall results analysis.
    Establish/maintain close relations with national authorities and project partners, especially with respect to M&E activities at data collection, analysis and use.
    coordinate all project M&E activities at regional & national levels.
    Prepare and deliver capacity building for project staff, stakeholders and project partners on M&E data collection, analysis, reporting and use.
    Prepare progress and ad hoc reports and documents on child labour, forced labour and decent work to address data gaps, disseminate project progress and learning and presentation of trends; provide inputs and data for conferences, seminars, workshops and other meetings and support awareness raising and capacity building activities with data in national and local languages as needed.
    Undertake any other relevant duties requested by the Project Manager.

    Education

    First level University degree in statistics, economics, public policy, social sciences, international development, or a related field, with substantial specialisation in quantitative analysis.

    Experience

    At least three years of experience in project management, supervision, administration and implementation of grant/cooperative agreement requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports to the project donor).
    Technical requirements: Good knowledge of labour economics as well as economic developments, poverty reduction, and social policies. Knowledge of the policy making process.

    Languages
    Excellent command of English and working knowledge of French. Proficiency in Swahili would be an asset.
     
    Competencies

    Strong commitment to personal and professional integrity. Proven ability to take ownership of all responsibilities, to act with integrity and transparency by maintaining social, ethical and organisational norms, and to meet all commitments within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
    Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages. 
    Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation approaches for capacity-building projects. Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans. 
    Experience developing and refining data collection tools.
    Ability to facilitate and serve as project liaison for externally managed evaluations.
    Sound knowledge of Office’s policies, administrative procedures and practices. 
    Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations. 
    Ability to work effectively in a team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Tact and persuasiveness in dealing with people. 
    Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to write accurate reports.
    Ability to train and build capacity of colleagues and partners in M&E systems. 
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
    Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes. 
    Be proactive in propose innovative solutions.

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    jobs.ilo.org

  • Partnerships and Operations Manager, GS-14

    Partnerships and Operations Manager, GS-14

    Major Duties and Responsibilities:
    The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will be based in the HPN Office, supporting the HPN leadership and the entire staff, expected to reach 122 individuals under the new organogram, and will report directly to the HPN Deputy Office Director-Analytics, Policy, Partnerships, and Systems (APPS). The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will manage two teams, the eight-person Partnerships Team, as well as the five-person Operations Team, and two support staff (a PMA and an Administrative Assistant).S/he will advise the HPN Office and Mission regarding issues affecting partnerships and operations programming, planning, development, budgeting, and implementation, providing formal and informal training to staff in skills and competencies relevant to their areas of expertise and position responsibility.
    S/he will lead all health (PEPFAR, PMI, FH, other) financial and programmatic reporting to the HPN Office Director and other relevant stakeholders (Deputy Directors, Team and Sub-Team Leaders, PEPFAR Coordinator, and the Strategic Planning and Analysis, or SPA Office) and to Washington. The incumbent ensures that the entire HPN Office is following detailed programmatic and technical guidance from Washington. The incumbent works with the HPN Team, the SPA Office, and Controller’s Office to further develop practical financial tracking systems, and works with OFM and the SPA Office to provide formal and informal training to staff in these areas. The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will assure accurate, well-documented reporting on achieving the PEPFAR, PMI, Global Health Security Agenda, TB, Family Health, and the Mission’s overall program; assures that such reporting represents and justifies the Government of Kenya’s and the Mission’s future program plans to USAID/Washington and Congress;, and assures that such reporting contributes to effective management of the health program.
    The Partnerships role will include engaging and maintaining contacts with the myriad of stakeholders the HPN Office engages with throughout the portfolio. This includes national and county governments, private and public sector entities, civil society organizations including NGOs and CBOs, regional organizations, multilateral and bilateral donors and organizations, among others. Currently, USAID is expanding its connections with Government of Kenya entities at all levels, with a particular focus on Counties and Regions. The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will play a key role in the development of MOUs with Regions and Counties, a key step in formalizing and strengthening these important relationships.
    Planning and Reporting: 30%

    Ensure the effective and efficient development, implementation, and reporting of the HPN program.
    Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of project management efforts across the seven technical teams within HPN.
    Advise and support the HPN leadership regarding HPN portfolio adherence to the Foreign Assistance (F), Agency, Africa Bureau, State/Africa and Mission policies and directives.
    Ensure adherence of the HPN portfolio to USAID and Mission-specific processes and requirements for design and formal approval of all new and amended projects and activities.
    Prepare and disseminate process and procedural advice and guidance, both written and verbal, to HPN staff on cross-cutting programming and operations issues.
    Contribute to HPN’s preparation of the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan (COP), the Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) Malaria Operational Plan (MOP), the Mission’s annual Operational Plan (OP), and its Performance Plan and Report (PPR), as well as Portfolio Reviews and other processes as required.
    Lead Portfolio Reviews of activities consisting of central (i.e. USAID/W) and bilateral projects or activities and programs, with multiple program elements and sub-elements, through development, implementation and closeout.

    Budgeting and Procurement: 25%

    Provide overall direction, quality control and oversight of HPN’s budgeting and procurement efforts through the Budget Specialist.
    Lead HPN’s preparation of the Mission’s Quarterly Financial Reviews, accrual reporting, and the annual obligation of funds processes.
    Assure rigorous monitoring and analysis of financial outlays against planning levels and reprogramming in conjunction with the PEPFAR Coordinator’s Office and the Mission’s SPA Office.
    Coordinate and stay abreast of all procurement actions in HPN, primarily through the Mission’s Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA), but also through USAID/Washington-led and other procurement mechanisms in order to provide updates to HPN leadership.
    Provide HPN leadership with routine and ad-hoc requests for information on HPN’s budget and procurement plan for current management and planning for out-years, including providing recommendations for budgetary and procurement related decisions.
    Contribute to the narrative design of activities (projects), amendments and related statements of work.
    Leads and coordinates the reviews or arranges for the review of proposals for new activities as well as for commitments, obligation and de-obligation actions.
    Lead and coordinate the HPN Office procurement planning including annual planning and longer-term procurement planning
    Outline timeline and track progress toward procurement of new awards and amendments to existing awards.

    Outreach and Communications: 20%

    Participate in the update of HPN’s strategic communication strategy, and support messaging to highlight the progress of HPN-funded activities towards the achievement of their overall goals and USAID/KEA objectives. The communications strategy should also advance policy and strategic engagements under USAID’s Journey to Self-Reliance agenda.
    Maintain an HPN repository of publications, fact sheets and briefers and work with the DOC to ensure periodic publications are completed and submitted on time.
    Provide overall direction, quality control and oversight of HPN’s outreach and communications efforts through the Communications Advisor.
    Provide quality control of communications products and services to ensure consistent and high-quality messaging and engagement.
    Improve HPN internal coordination with East Africa bilateral USAID missions and Embassy Staff to ensure all parties are well informed of HPN activities and programs and are effectively coordinating implementation activities.
    Coordinates internal communications and requests for information in support to the HPN leadership, through drafting and providing comments on various documents, such as position papers, talking points, concept papers, activity progress reports and evaluations, briefings checklists (BCLs), newsletters, etc.

    General Management and Partnerships: 25%

    Proofread and edit HPN materials to provide quality control.
    Directly supervise up to four members of the 15-member HPN Partnerships and Operations Team.
    Plan and oversee the professional development of the newly-expanded team, including skills and competency development, mentorship and professional development of HPN Partnerships and Operations Team staff, with the goal of building human and institutional capacity and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the staff through inclusive and involved supervision and leadership.
    Facilitate the management of relationships with key HPN partners’ technical and senior leadership counterparts including Government of Kenya representatives, USAID mission staff, regional entities outside and inside Kenya, AID/W staff, and USAID interagency colleagues.
    Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of MOUs with Counties, Regions, and other entities as relevant
    Oversee planning and management of logistics for HPN and USAID/KEA health conferences, training events, press interviews, VIP visits, launches of project activities, or other events to ensure events run smoothly and meet USAID messaging goals.
    The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will oversee the Partnerships Team, which includes five Regional Liaison Specialists who will support these efforts in specific regions, a Health Regional Intergovernmental Organization (RIGO) Specialist who will focus on regional linkages inside and outside of Kenya, and a Health and Civil Society Specialist who will strengthen already existing linkages with NGOs and CBOs, and establish new partnerships

    Convene and lead meetings as needed to address activity (project) issues.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. No special demands are required to perform the work.
    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:

    Education: A Master’s degree in a relevant professional discipline such as International Development/Affairs, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related discipline is required.

    Professional Experience: The candidate is required to have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible international development experience, which includes a combination the following: effective leadership of teams, strategy design, activity management, communications, budgeting/financial management, human resource development, and procurement, preferably related to HIV/AIDS, child survival, reproductive health/family planning, tuberculosis, health systems and/or policy, food security, water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH), or nutrition. The candidate must also have significant experience in program development and implementation; a broad and in-depth experience in implementing technical programs and strategies; experience in consultations and facilitation of various teams with diverse backgrounds and development perspectives; applying broad USG (or similar development organizations) principles, policies and strategies; effective coordination of the interagency, partner country, and/or other donors; and collaborating with USG leadership at working and senior levels. Experience in Kenya and/or East Africa is preferred.

    Skills and Abilities: Leadership skills that demonstrate a focus on professional growth, inclusiveness, and collaboration across a diverse workforce to promote unity and teamwork are essential. Demonstrable high-level management and coordination skills to lead fast-paced, results-driven, multiple technical teams are required, as is the ability to work under pressure to meet project or event deadlines. The incumbent must have proven skills in capacity building and mentoring local staff in a developing country context, including excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and team building skills. The Contractor must have a clear understanding and demonstrated skills in developing, implementing, and reporting on international assistance activities, a demonstrated capability for complex analysis, and the ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate complex data on a variety of programs. The incumbent must also possess skill in conceptualizing programs, policies, and plans, and developing strategies for their management and implementation. The candidate must be able to integrate short- and long-range objectives of the USAID/KEA HPN office and the Global Health Bureau with cultural/organizational needs. The ability to exercise considerable ingenuity, as well as tact and diplomacy skills, are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and different settings within the GoK and private sector as well as within USAID’s internal environment. The ability to navigate and manage politically sensitive issues, and a demonstrated ability to lead meetings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders, are also needed.

    EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
    The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
    Applicants who clearly meet the skills and qualifications requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses submitted with the applicant’s application. Applicants are required to address each of the following Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. The evaluation factors will be used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
    Applicants should cite specific, illustrative examples for each Evaluation Factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.
    Factor #1: Demonstrated experience managing or implementing operations functions, such as budgeting and procurement, reporting, planning, and outreach and communications related to health and development, preferably in Kenya/East Africa.
    Factor #2: Demonstrated experience developing and managing U.S. Government foreign assistance activities, related to health including HIV/AIDS, RMNCAH, and malaria, and reporting on progress and challenges of the activities.
    Factor #3: Demonstrated experience coordinating with U.S. Government agencies, international organizations, national or local governments, and/or other high-profile entities preferably in support of health activities including HIV/AIDS.
    Factor #4: Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining partnerships with governmental and nongovernmental agencies including the private sector and civil society, regional and/or international organizations, national or local governments, and/or other entities preferably in support of health activities including HIV/AIDS.
    [1] Resident Hire U.S. Personal Services Contractor means a U.S. citizen or resident alien who, at the time of hire as a PSC, resides in the cooperating country (i) for reasons other than employment that provides for repatriation to the U.S., including (A) with a U.S. Government agency;(B) under any U.S. Government-financed contract or agreement; or (C) under any other contract or employment arrangement.(ii) as a spouse or dependent of a U.S. citizen with employment that provides for repatriation to the U.S., including (A) with a U.S. Government agency; (B) under any U.S. Government-financed contract or agreement; or (C) under any other contract or employment arrangement.

    Interested applicants are required to submit the following:1) Offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with individuals,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-22) An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume (no more than five pages)**, cover letter** explaining your qualifications for the position, responses to evaluation factors 1-4, copies of all relevant certificates and include three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts.Applications must be submitted electronically via email to nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above.To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission/cover letter.Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – The Offeror will be required to show proof that the Offeror is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.Closing Date/Time: March 22, 2022 04:30 p.m. (Nairobi Time)

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