Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 3, 2023

Coffee Analysis & Profiling

We are looking to contract a certified Coffee expert – certified laboratory to carry-out 21 coffee cup analyses & profiling of coffees from the 21 Cooperatives from within the ARABIKA project – with the aim of defining at least 3 cup profiles for coffee coming from the different macro-areas of the country, namely Eastern Kenya -Machakos County, Central Kenya – Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Meru, Embu counties, & Western Kenya – Bungoma County,

MAIN TASKS & DELIVERABLES

Green Coffee Analysis.
Roasted Coffee Analysis
Provide a comprehensive report: –
Quality evaluation.
The organoleptic characteristics.
Qualitative characterization.
Any other recommended information.
Provide a preliminary cup score.
Duration- Analysis and report completed after a maximum 10 days after receipt of green coffee samples.

We will provide the 21 green coffee samples of a minimum of 350 gm of either AA, AB or PB grades per sample.
We will not require a certified ‘Q’ cup score.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Team assigned will be required to have the following: –

Atleast five years of experience in Coffee Cup Analysis and Profiling.
Use certified cupping lab facilities recognized by the Coffee Directorate.
At least one Qualified/certified Q Grader or equivalent e.g., SCA.
Ability to translate the cup analysis &/or methodologies into easily understood language.

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November 2, 2024
Commercial Officer Regional Humanitarian Advisor, Africa Region (ARO) Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Regional External Relations Director (Re-advertisement) Learning and Communications Officer Senior Research Officer Contracts and Risk Officer

Role Purpose:

The role of the Commercial Officer will be to supervise all the financial transactions and payments of the WISH 2 programme which are carried out by the IPFFAR financial operations team to ensure correct and timely finance function to support the activities of the Hub. They will work closely with IPPF London Office to ensure timely book-keeping and maintenance of records and support the WISH 2 team with their operational finance queries.
The Commercial Officer will also support IPPFAR where required on procurement and travel logistics for the WISH 2 team and work with the Commercial Manager to ensure compliance and record keeping in up to date. The role has the possibility for expansion in supporting the Commercial in the financial monitoring of the programme.
The Commercial Officer will also support on the financial management of assigned Member Association’s and consortium partners with the support of the Commercial Manager to implement a performance by results efficient implementation and value for money spend according to the contract targets and donor compliance.

Context of Role:

WISH 2 (Women’s Integrated Sexual Health) is one of three components of the overarching WISH Dividend programme that is being procured by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO). This programme is central to delivering the UK’s priorities on empowering women and girls as set out in the
International Development Strategy, the UK’s strategic approach to sub-Saharan Africa and the International Women and Girls Strategy.
WISH 2 will be divided into two geographic Lots. IPPFAR is planning on submitting a bid as prime for Lot 2 which covers Burundi, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Zambia.

Deliverables:

Review all account postings to ensure they are in line with contract instructions, donor requirements, IPPF’s global finance manual and local finance legislation.
Identify incorrect charges and take remidial action to resolve issues.
Reconcile programme funding and balances and support the process of month-end and year-end closures.
Compile actuals vs budget data across the programme to identify funding risk areas.
Monitor Shared Services Unit payments are within agreed supplier timeframes.
Prepare WISH 2 inter-company payments and reports in Netsuite to enable correctly and timely payments.
Produce monthly financial reports for review by the Commercial Manager and the Deputy Team Leader.
Verify Member Association (MA) and partner financial reports in line with programme finance requirements that will allow for donor payment.
Collaborate with stakeholder finance teams to correct accounting errors and reconcile data for reporting.
Train partners and MAs on key programme financial controls and processes required to ensure donor compliant finance management.
Review programmatic documents and other approval request documents to ensure budget feasibility, compliance with forward-funding guidelines, appropriate methods of financing/payment and adequacy of financial reporting.

Reporting/Management Responsibility:

None.

Expertise:

Experience working in project management accounting.
Experience of working with multimillion-pound budgets.
Experience of working with restricted/statutory funded projects.
Experience of working internationally, ideally in a not for profit & often challenging environment.
Experience in audit and financial control systems.
Experience working in matrix organisations.
Experience working with NetSuite is desirable.

Skills:

Interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with people from different countries and cultures.
Verbal communication skills required to train staff and to convey complex financial information in an easily understandable form to non-financial staff.
Fluent in English and/or French.
Advanced IT skills (including spreadsheet applications, especially Microsoft Excel, and databases).
Analytical skills.
Time management and organisational skills.

Your Ethos:

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.
An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion.
Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work.

Interested individuals should apply to WISH2Recruitment@ippf.org using the application form and attaching a copy of their CV. Please specify the job position you are applying for as the subject of your email. Please note that applications will not be considered if they are not in the correct format.
Deadline
Sun, 10/22/2023

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November 2, 2024
Data Manager

About the Role
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Data Manager in managing and utilising data on our data systems and by addressing policies, practices and governance. This role will be on a permanent contract basis, subject to availability of funding. This position is open to GAIN’s country offices in London, Nairobi and Delhi.
Reporting to the Head of IT, you will focus on data and data analytics and by addressing policies, practices and governance for good data management. This role will be crucial in achieving that ambition and you will work with the Head of IT to influence, shape and challenge GAIN as a whole, ensuring a joined-up approach to data.
The postholder will be responsible for providing ownership and leadership to challenge GAIN at senior level to inform data architecture in line with projects and programmes associated budgets and delivery.
Key Responsibilities include

Leading on the design, development and modification of data management infrastructure to expedite data analysis and reporting, commissioning and managing consultancy support where necessary. Providing technical oversight for integrating new technology or new initiatives into data standards and structures and vice versa
Managing the design, development, build and implementation of databases that are compatible with company needs, including but not limited to platforms such as Microsoft SQL, Salesforce and Snowflake
Ensuring database and data systems are designed to be secure from data loss, security breach, and hacking; working with colleagues on awareness and behaviours to keep data safe, leading on the development of best practice around management and governance of GAIN’s information resources
Developing rules and procedures to govern data sharing within the organisation and with external parties
Assessing system performance and making recommendations for software, hardware, and data storage improvements for decision by senior management and delivery of chosen models to meet improvement objectives
Undertaking high level research, horizon scanning and analysis to identify future digital trends, and assessing applicability to support business objectives

About You

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a data management, data analysis and business process for a medium to large organisation and proven knowledge of best practice for data organisation and architecture. You will have significant experience in supporting and challenging stakeholders at a senior level across a wide range of data architecture to inform service planning, development associated budgets and delivery.
The postholder will also have a demonstrative record of delivering high quality complex data deliverables to enable key BI outputs. You will have experience in data warehouse design and implementation as well as developing data models based on multiple sources and separate processes.
You will have excellent communication skills and able to translate business practices and processes into data management. In addition to this, you will possess fluent written and spoken English, candidates’ with exposure working in multicultural and multi-lingual environments will be an additional advantage.
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science and information systems or related field, candidates’ with experience or certification in MCSE, ITIL, PRINCE2, APM PMQ and high level of technical knowledge of Salesforce, Sage People and DocuSign CLM would be an advantage.
You will have working knowledge of the Tableau platform, experience in reporting, design, querying and supporting non-specialists. Candidates’ with knowledge in Microsoft databases, specifically SharePoint and SQL is preferable.

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www.gainhealth.org

November 2, 2024
Administrator Van Salesman Cargo Attendant Sales Team Leader

Job Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business administration, event management, hospitality, or a related field. Prior Administrative Experience: Previous experience in an administrative role is required.

Job Must Have

Event Industry Familiarity: An understanding of the events industry, including knowledge of event planning processes, timelines, and logistics. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, vendors, and colleagues.
Organizational Skills; Effective organization and multitasking abilities to manage various aspects of event administration, including bookings, schedules, and client inquiries.
Customer Service: A customer-centric approach to handling client inquiries and providing excellent customer service.
Detail-Oriented: The ability to manage event details meticulously, ensuring nothing is overlooked. Computer Skills: Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and event management software.
Problem-Solving Skills; Capability to identify and resolve issues that may arise during the planning and execution of events. Flexibility: The events industry often involves working irregular hours and weekends, so flexibility is essential. Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with event planners, coordinators, and other staff members.
Creativity: brainstorming event concepts or solutions to unique client requests.
Budget Management; Experience or familiarity with budgeting and financial aspects of event planning and administration, including cost estimation and tracking.
Vendor Relationships: Existing relationships with event vendors or knowledge of sourcing reliable suppliers in the events industry.
Legal Compliance: Knowledge of Regulations: Understanding of relevant legal and safety regulations pertaining to events and venue operations.
Time Management: Strong time management skills to meet event deadlines and ensure smooth event execution.
Creative Problem-Solving: ability to come up with innovative solutions when faced with unexpected challenges during events.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business administration, event management, hospitality, or a related field.

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November 2, 2024
Programme Officer

Role Summary

The Space for Giants Conservation Department oversees a diverse range of programmes including Human Wildlife Coexistence, Protected Area Management and Conservation Monitoring and Evaluation. With strong project management skills and experience, the Programme Officer will work primarily (but not limited to) within the Conservation Department supporting the Managing Director of Conservation to ensure project delivery and targets are met. The Programme Officer will ensure that projects are compliant to delivery plans, budgets, reporting requirements, and will ensure that content is generated for and from these to feed into grant applications and impact reporting. A significant component of this role will be generating various content materials (proposals, business plans, reports, baseline assessments, powerpoint presentations, M&E frameworks, satellite imagery mapping, topic research, budgeting etc.) as required for existing and new landscapes within the portfolio. The candidate may be involved in other projects as requested by the MD Conservation.

Job Description
Support to the Managing Director of Conservation

Provide daily support to the Managing Director (MD) of Conservation as directed, especially focused on content development, project reporting, grants writing and communication;
Provide operational and project management support to the MD of Conservation and the Conservation Landscapes team in delivering on Space for Giants protected area management ambitions. This includes developing content material as required, planning and coordinating the delivery of exercises (aerial surveys, socio-economic surveys etc., stakeholder engagement), presentations to stakeholders;
Provide project management support across the Conservation programme from conception to implementation as required and by tracking and reporting on updates for all projects, tracking key deliverables, targets, budgets vs actuals;
Provide operational support to the MD of Conservation in setting up meetings, taking meeting notes, circulating these to all participants, and following up on all actions required;
Development of project proposals, conducting site assessments and supporting the development of business plans for different protected areas;
Support the development of nature based solutions for protected area management (e.g. Carbon credits, biodiversity tokens, PES) in close collaboration with the Carbon Department. This will include supporting SFG to develop its carbon pipeline through the various stages of project development (scoping, feasibility, PDD) and involve GIS work, research and strategic planning, report writing, project registration with relevant Carbon Standard and coordination among various stakeholders;
Coordination between the Conservation Landscapes programme and Carbon Programmes, in ensuring information flow between the programmes, tracking of deliverables, reporting etc.;

Financial Management & Fundraising

Support the MD of Conservation to develop and submit annual strategic objectives and associated budgets for approval;
Development of concept notes, institutional proposals/grants, presentations, etc for use in reporting and fundraising;

Impact Measurement

Support the MD of Conservation to implement an impact measurement framework to measure the departments impact and support the Communications Department in reporting on this;

Any other relevant tasks related to the role as directed by the direct supervisor.
Person Specification
Must have:

Minimum Master’s degree level education or equivalent experience relevant to field of conservation management;
At least five years of working experience within the conservation sector, particularly with regards to protected area management, community conservation and project development, including proposal writing;
Proven experience in working with African Governments and other Stakeholders within the conservation space;
Excellent written and oral English communication skills (French, Portuguese an advantage);
Experience writing high quality descriptive reports;
An understanding of nature based solutions, especially the voluntary carbon market;
Excellent GIS Skills for mapping out protected areas and their attributes (please do not apply if you do not have an excellent command of GIS – the applicant will be expected to use it);
Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify trends and patterns of information;
Independent thinker and showing initiative in developing innovative approaches;
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to facilitate communication between different locations and ability work independently to meet deadlines
Willingness to undertake some work related travel;
Working knowledge of various types of conservation technology (e.g. SMART, ER, Satellite Mapping Software, Survey 123, etc.);

Ideally has:

Experience in the conservation sector
Prior experience of Africa
Knowledge of Google Suite/Drive, analysis in Google sheets

Additional Information

Uphold the cultural values and code of conduct of Space for Giants: Passion, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Innovation.
This is a full-time position. You may be required to work long hours beyond the traditional 8:00am to 5:00pm as and when submission deadlines require. Additional work hours may be required on occasion so as to fulfil responsibilities.
You must be ready to travel domestically and internationally.
You must be willing to work in variable conditions, including when in the field
The position will start immediately when the successful applicant has been selected and is available to take up the position.

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spaceforgiants.bamboohr.com

November 2, 2024