Overall Purpose
Psychosocial Counsellor will perform psychological screening, primary mental status screening, and complete mental health assessment for clients. He/she will be responsible for successful implementation of all psycho social activities, including the provision of direct counselling and case management, training and supervising SGBV Community Workers to respond to cases of SGBV in the camp and ensure effective case management.
Responsibilities for the Psychosocial Counsellor Job
Performing psychological screening, primary mental status screening, and complete mental health assessment for clients in the context of SGBV.
Preparing and implementing counselling plan by providing quality counselling sessions for the client and their family/caregivers in the frame of therapy.
Assessing the need of support group activities, activity sessions; planning, developing and executing these accordingly.
Collaborating closely with the medical staff and social worker; refer to them according to clients’ needs
Identifying clients requiring advanced psychological assessment and care and referring such clients to appropriate professionals
Providing psycho-education sessions for clients, their families and community members when needed
Ensuring complete documentation of all cases; provide reports monthly and analysis of clinic data quarterly
To provide support to vulnerable individuals/children/families with protection concerns in the process of psychosocial support and case management.
Plan, design and monitor the overall implementation plan (weekly and monthly) of the SGBV Response Activities;
Develop trust, tolerance and co-operation among community members through peer – led focus groups discussions and awareness sessions;
Plan, design and monitor informal skills training, SGBV trainings and life skills training to facilitate the development of self-management, decision making and self-help processes among the target population;
Prepare and submit activity progress reports including weekly, monthly SGBV & SITREPs
Contribute to the development of project proposal, concept notes & sector publications
Psychosocial Counsellor Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or Psychology
2 years of experience in counselling related to SGBV case management particularly in humanitarian crisis.
Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and utilization of the internet.
Demonstrate ability of proposal/budget making.
Excellent report writing skills.
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
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Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 11, 2016
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Psychosocial Counsellor Sexual Violence Prevention Officer
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Business Leader Technology Account Manangement Sr. Managing Consultant
Overview
The role exists within Payment Transaction Services; a division providing a number of innovative solutions to Mastercard customers.
The incumbent for this role will have primary responsibility for managing all aspects of the online platform product offerings, whilst ensuring strong customer relationships and profitability opportunities with customers across the Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) region.
This will include providing strategic customer solutions and achieving mutual goals through leveraging cross functional solutions teams, systems and processes in order to prioritize and proactively meet customers’ needs and challenges.
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Water and Irrigation Technician
The Water and Irrigation Technician will play a central role in supporting SPARK Project to implement efficient and effective water and irrigation facilities within a broad based entrepreneurial mind-set and a new set of business development ideas among the Persons of Care (PoC) in Kakuma Refugee Camp. This will involve working with other project officers, partner organizations and PoC community in the camp.
Qualifications & Experience
· Diploma in Agriculture, Water or Engineering related studies. A degree will be an added advantage.
· Minimum three years’ work experience in a similar role.
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Finance & Administration Officer Family Planning RMNCAH Advisor Family Planning RMNCAH Officer HMIS & Data Use Officer Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
Location: Turkana and Samburu, Kenya
Responsibilities for the Finance & Administration Officer Job
Finance
Manage all cash transactions including: issue, track and clear operational and travel advances, daily payments of approved transactions
Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment
Input data into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy in coding and description
Maintain financial databases and ensure timely payments
Ensure compliance with USAID and Options Kenya regulations and policies on all financial, administrative, and procurement activities
Undertake weekly/monthly cash counts and reconciliations and monthly bank reconciliations,
Undertake processing and payments of project activities through the M-Pesa platform
Prepare and submit monthly cash forecast and funds requests,
Produce monthly financial, Budget vs Actual and variance analysis reports
Provide financial support to Options project team members (i.e. funds disbursement during trainings and budgeting for work planning)
Support all internal and external audit requirements in liaison with the senior staff
Support statutory returns filing on a monthly basis i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and Pension
Administration
Produce and maintain an Asset Register and ensure compliance by USAID regulations
Maintain a project Risk and Issue Register and share with the Options Program Manager
Ensure accuracy, completeness and timely submission of Options staff time sheets
Set-up and maintain personnel files for all Options staff using the Options Kenya Human Recourses Handbook
Support Options staff with all administration tasks
Support proper orientation, on-boarding and supervision of Staff members as required
Logistics
Assist with preparation and logistical support for workshops, meetings and seminars
Support Options staff and consultants with all travel arrangements
Comply with Amref, Options Kenya and USAID safety procedures at all times, and contribute to building a strong culture of staff safety
Finance & Administration Officer Job Qualifications
The candidate will hold at minimum CPA 2(Section 4) qualification in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting
The candidate will have at least 3 years of NGO experience in a similar role
The candidate will have demonstrated strong finance and accounting skills, including experience with QuickBooks. You will have good experience and knowledge of USAID-funded projects
The candidate will have strong multi-tasking, inter-personal, and Microsoft Office suite skills ( advanced in Excel)
The candidate will be fluent in English and Swahili.
A practical knowledge of the Turkana and/or Samburu context would be an added advantage
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Supply Chain Officer Human Resource for Health (HRH) Officer
Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Officer Job
Baseline development
Support the SCM component of the organizational capacity assessment (OCA), identifying capacity gaps
Capacity Development
Work in partnership with the county government to create a capacity development plan to improve SCM performance
Technical Support
Provide technical assistance, training and mentorship on specific technical areas, such as: Quantification and supply planning, inventory management and stocking according to established stock control parameters Development, utilisation and scale up of inventory management tools, leveraging existing electronic systems as far as possible Quality assurance of Family Planning/ Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RH/MNCH) commodities at county level, good storage practices and patient/client safety
Supply Chain Officer Job Person Specification
The candidate will hold at minimum a bachelor’s degree or a professional certification in Supply Chain
Management, Business Management or related field
The candidate will have at least three years demonstrated experience at mid-level in operational set-up designing and managing supply chain systems preferably in the health sector in Kenya.
The candidate will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with all kind of stakeholders: government representatives, local community organisations, for-profit private sectors entities, especial in building capacity in HRH. Demonstrateble experience working with government or donor-funded programs will be an advantage
The candidate will be fluent in English and Swahili.
A practical knowledge of the Turkana and/or Samburu context would be an added advantage
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Risk Management Officer Assistant Manager Management Accounting Manager Legal & Company Secretary
Job Purpose
This is a position responsible for the overall Risk Management Function and successful attainment of a healthy loan portfolio through risk mitigation.
To promote and sustain a culture of risk management discipline within the institution and ensure that there are effective internal controls, policies and procedures, systems and a risk management framework that supports business sustainability and continuity as well as ensuring compliance;
To anticipate and proactively ensure management of all potential risks, including credit, operations, information security, regulatory compliance and reputation risks and to initiate actions to pre-empt systemic risks;
Duties for the Risk Management Officer Job
Manage appraisal of all new investments and recommend for approval through various committees;
Co-ordinate efficient and effective management of identification of significant risks to KIE;
Administer identification of low risk opportunities to the company;
Network with other institutions on credit reference of all our loan applications;
Participate in categorization of risks into strategic, reputational, operational, financial, transaction, policy implementation risks or compliance-related risks;
Work with other officers to ensure compliance with investment terms and conditions, and direct fraud investigations whenever identified;
Ensure that any credit provided to customers is proportional to their ability to pay;
Work with other offices to carry out analysis in respect of existing portfolio (by sector, region, size, gender, age, and programme);
Participate in developing and reviewing KIE risk appraisal tools;
Ensure that the debt book is updated and properly categorized;
Participate in taking investment remedial actions – rescheduling, rehabilitation, write off, negotiation, legal action- on Category D and E debts ( loans, rents and mortgages);
Participate in initiating special task force on debt recovery;
Ensure that the necessary fees and levies are charged and paid in accordance in line with the company’s procedures.
Risk Management Officer Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Served as Credit/ Risk Officer or equivalent for a minimum of 3 years;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
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Health & Safety Manager
Health & Safety Manager Job Key Responsibilities
To support the effective adopt and implementation of the organizations on-going health and safety strategy.
And work out projects EHS planning and customer Communication as well as carry out Projects EHS audits and safety controls
To effectively drive incident reduction across all business units. This includes, developing and supporting new programs of improvement and to provide practical health and safety advice and support to wide range of projects EHS Team and subcontractors.
To ensure the organization current health and safety management system remains compliant with BS OHSAS 18001 standard and local legal requirements and follow up yearly surveillance audit
To conduct health and safety compliance audits across all business units across the office adding to Provide EHS technical solution for different operation Risk and interact with project managers
To deliver health and safety training, including, IOSH, H&S awareness and other selected programs.
Carry out construction health and safety inspections and ensure all construction projects are monitored throughout the duration of the project. This includes attending health and safety meetings.
To review construction phase plans and ensure adequate risk assessments, method statements, lifting pans etc. are reviewed and approved prior to construction works
Carry out incident investigations and ensure detailed reports are provided to the management level and customers
To be able to develop detailed and compliant health and safety policies and procedures, analyzing statistical data to ensure key trends are identified and mitigated.
Manage the behavioral based safety teams across all business units and ensure the program remains active and engaging.
Support all health and safety representatives and ensure an on-going development program is in place. And perform SC EHS evaluation as part of sourcing committee
Requirements for the Health & Safety Manager Job
Diploma/ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety(NEBOSH) or equivalent and IOSH certification preferred
8+ years experience in relevant roles with some experience in telecom filed,
5 years experience as EHS manager for project base organization
Experienced in delivering training programs & sessions, preferred TTT certificates
Experience with management system (BS OHSAS –occupational H&S system- 18001 & ISO 14001) + OHSAS 18001 Lead auditor certification is must
A solid understanding of construction and engineering aspects (mechanical & electrical & rigging and working at heights ) would be an advantage
Excellent communication and presentation and reporting skills is must
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Counsellor Play Therapist
Job Purpose: To reduce confusion and enable the client to cope with challenges, or to make positive changes in their life where necessary.
Reporting: To the Project Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
establishing a relationship of trust and respect with clients;
agreeing a counseling contract to determine what will be covered in sessions (including confidentiality issues)
encouraging clients to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others;
actively listening to client concerns and empathizing with their position;
accepting without bias the issues raised by clients;
helping clients towards a deeper understanding of their concerns;
challenging any inconsistencies in what clients say or do;
helping clients to make decisions and choices regarding possible ways forward;
referring clients to other sources of help, as appropriate;
attending supervision and training courses;
undertaking personal therapy (mandatory for accreditation);
liaising, as necessary, with other agencies and individuals to help make changes based on the issues raised by clients;
working to agreed targets in relation to client contact;
undertaking group as well as individual therapy on occasions;
Keeping records and using reporting tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma level qualification in counseling
Minimum of two years working experience
Knowledge of child protection and HIV/AIDS issues in the Kenyan context
Knowledge if international and national legislation and policies on child protection
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Admin/Finance Officer
Responsibilities for the Admin/Finance Job
Administration
Serve as the primary point of administrative contact and liaison with other offices, individuals, and institutions on administrative matters concerning the Office.
Ensure proper management and coordination of travel arrangements including flight and accommodation bookings and visas for Mercy Corps staff and guests, and other admin responsibilities as required. Coordinate and maintain current all work permits, visas and other documentation for Mercy Corps expatriate employees and visitors.
Provide secretarial duties to the program director , this will include , preparation of her travel approvals, expense reports , scheduling appointments and assist in preparation of advisory board meetings
Receive and responds to all inquiries made at the reception by providing directions, Instructions, promotional materials, or other general information or referring such inquiries to the appropriate persons
Coordinating lease agreements, timely payments of leases and utilities for properties
Manage and renew office and house/apartment rental agreements
Take down minutes during staff meetings, circulate them
Ensure adherence to Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
Provide administrative guidance to MC staff when required.
Establish and maintain appropriate filing systems for office correspondence.
Preparing comprehensive, accurate and timely monthly reports.
Ensure that the office is clean, secure and safe at all times.
Finance functions
Maintain custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions
Ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented
Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment
Perform weekly and month end cash count with the Finance/Admin staff or any other person assigned
Maintain the un-cleared cash advance file and prepare past due advance report for the Management
Record payment vouchers daily in the cash/bank sub journals of Navigator Financial Accounting System.
Prepare cash and bank payment vouchers and ensure that all bank transactions are properly and fully documented.
Prepare scanned copies of vouchers and other supporting documents as required for the monthly reporting package to HQ Finance
File all cash and bank vouchers and maintain voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded
Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to MC procedures. Other duties as assigned.
The Admin/Finance Officer will conduct himself / herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and AgriFin Program and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve – we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Reports Directly To: Senior Operations and HR Officer. Works Directly With Program, Logistics and Finance teams.
Qualifications for the Admin/Finance Job
Degree in a relevant business field is desired.
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in office administration, travel coordination or experience in related field.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written English skills.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel.
A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not to delay program activities.
A clear understanding of procurement and administration ethics and donor compliance is essential.
Success Factors
Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks
Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel
Attention to details.
Excellent spoken and written English
Strong computer and organizational skills.