Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 30, 2023

  • Finance Officer

    Finance Officer

    The main responsibilities are to support the finance coordinator in effective financial management of the projects in the BirdLife Nairobi office by supporting in project donor reporting, compliance and supporting the partners in the financial management.

    Responsibilities:
    Support Financial Management and Reporting

    Processing of Monthly staff payroll and posting of related financial transactions on the system
    Leading the procurement process in the Nairobi office.
    Leading the project audit for projects implemented from the Nairobi office.
    Supporting the Institutional audit for Nairobi office
    Reviewing of partners financial reports for projects managed from the Nairobi office.
    Support contracting and disbursing of grants to partners.
    Preparation of donor project financial reports
    Preparation of quarterly Cash Forecasts, liaising with all departments on their cash needs within the set deadlines.
    Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
    Posting of journals on the accounting system
    Reviewing payments requests for processing
    Perform variance analyses for projects and share with project managers to assist with decision-making and project management.

    Fundraising/Grant Disbursements

    Assist with budget preparation, supporting calls for proposals and review of grant applications.
    Support contracting and disbursing of grants.
    Review and advise on partners financial report.

    Any other Duties as assigned by the Finance Coordinator.
    Required skills, experience, and qualifications:  

    University degree in Finance or Accounting, or business and Professional accounting certification, ACCA, CPA finalist with good knowledge of financial and program management principles and practices.
    Audit experience will be an added advantage.
    Knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP systems) is an added advantage.
    Proven experience at similar level, in accountancy, financial management and administration, preferably in an international and multicultural work environment. Experience in an NGO is an added advantage. An excellent knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and good computer literacy in all standard Microsoft Office applications and social media
    Willingness to demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, integrity, sense of confidentiality, astuteness, and the ability to identify problem areas and solve them effectively and efficiently.
    High motivation and desire to achieve, excellent attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
    The ability to work to high standards within tight deadlines.
    Team worker. Ability to work in a multicultural team.
    Flexibility and ability to work independently.
    Willingness to travel at short notice when required (but not much travel foreseen)

    Apply via :

    www.birdlife.org

  • Finance Associate Senior Driver G3 Protection Assistant Senior Travel Administration Assistant

    Finance Associate Senior Driver G3 Protection Assistant Senior Travel Administration Assistant

    Duties

     Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for daytoday transactions and reports.
     Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.
     Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.
     Advise and assist staff members, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and authorize payments due for claims and services.
     Maintain liaison with officials of local banks to obtain daytoday information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.
     Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and projections as required.
     Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
     Verify that the financial transactions are correct and in accordance with UNHCR rules and procedures.
     Perform other related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Education & Professional Work Experience
    Years of Experience / Degree Level

    G6  3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher 

    Certificates and/or Licenses 

    Accounting  Business Administration,   Finance 
    (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) 

    Relevant Job Experience
    Essential

    High level of IT affinity (MS Office applications, People Soft).

    Desirable

    Knowledge and work experience of MSRP Finance applications.
    Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures.
    Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.

    Functional Skills 

    FIERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other)
    ITComputer Literacy
    ITEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
    (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) 

    Language Requirements 

    For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
    For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
    For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

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  • Consultant, Migration

    Consultant, Migration

    Job Duties and Responsibilities
    The aim of Sahel+ Group and movement partners, which have the ambition to set up a long-term program complementary to the global migration route based program in the Sahel region, will revolve around the following elements:

    Strengthening and expanding the existing global route-based program to ensure continuity of services for people on the move, and to promote, protect and uphold their dignity and rights, with evidence-based humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy in favour of migrants. Support National Societies capacity strengthening to better manage, and always respond to the needs of migrants and displaced people and stages of their journey.
    Socio Economic empowerment: Provide migrants and returnees with livelihood skills, resources and opportunities to create sustainable livelihoods in their host and origin communities.
    3 Integration and reintegration: Facilitate the successful integration of migrants into host communities and the reintegration of those who return to their communities of origin, to reduce their vulnerabilities.

    Purpose of the consultancy
    The Sahel+ Group with the support of movement partners is seeking to:

    Develop a multi-country migration assistance programme focused on returnees in the Sahel with a primary focus on livelihoods and linked to the broader Global Route Based Programme.
    This ambitious program is looking at 10 countries from the Sahel, know as the Sahel Plus Group.
    Develop a proposal with PNS targeting donors (including French, German Government) to mobilise resources with key donors, including key donor Governments. It is key that the potential partners are included in the co-creation of the programs at country and sub regional level (probably Dakar). The proposal should as well target International Financial Institutions and regional.

    Tasks

    Review of relevant background documentation and materials, including:

    The Global Migration Route-Based Programme in Africa with focus on the Sahel NS,
    Relevant migration programmes developed by NS and partners NS in the Sahel region.
    NS plans expressed through the unified planning process
    Secondary data and analysis of migration needs in the Sahel, including focused on returning migrants and livelihoods.
    Key programmes and plans by external stakeholders in the Sahel region, eg UNHCR, IOM, civil society, African Union and ECOWAS.

    Development of templates for National Societies´ input of narrative and financial information, and logical framework
    Liaison with IFRC M&D department, Ops, health, CEA, communications, PMER, PRD and finance to gather inputs for the proposal.
    Structured consultations with National Societies, Government, and relevant partners
    Consolidation of inputs into a coherent proposal following steering committee’s guidance
    Ensure the proposal, budget and annexes align with the IFRC’s plans and priorities.
    Ensure proposal, budget and annexes are internally approved and submitted in an appropriate format and to the highest possible quality in time for the deadline.
    Inclusion of inputs from Sahel+ Resilience Platform, Sahel+ TWG on Migration, and EUNS as needed.
    Coordination with ICRC and relevant partners to ensure complementarity of proposals as needed.
    Other related tasks as necessary and agreed with the IFRC Head of PRD Africa

    Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)
    Roles and Responsibilities

    The consultant will lead the proposal consolidation and writing process until the final submission to the steering committee.
    IFRC Heads of Delegations are overall responsible to support the consultant for the proposal development with support from the Regional Migration and Displacement Coordinator and PRD/SPRM.
    The IFRC Regional Migration and Displacement Coordinator will be the technical focal person for the proposal development.
    IFRC Regional Migration and Displacement Coordinator will be responsible for liaison with African National Societies, IFRC country delegations and EU National Societies
    The consultant will closely work with IFRC Africa RO PRD, IFRC country delegations in the Sahel region, and other IFRC regional or global technical experts as required.
    The IFRC Head of PRD and Regional Migration and Displacement Coordinator will provide the necessary access to IFRC units, offices, staff and resources to complete the proposal, including any needs assessments or financial information needy.

    Working modality
    The consultant will work remotely. If needed the consultant can be located in the Dakar Cluster Delegation.
    Deliverables

    First draft of the multi-country migration assistance programme for returnees in the Sahel with a primary focus on livelihoods, annexes, and budget and First draft of the proposal with the French Red Cross targeting the French Government for support to the Sahel part of the Global Route Based Migration Programme, annexes and budget submitted to the steering committee by 20 December 2023
    Following feedback from the steering committee, revised draft the multi-country migration assistance programme for returnees in the Sahel with a primary focus on livelihoods, annexes, and budget and draft of the proposal with the French Red Cross targeting the French Government for support to the Sahel part of the Global Route Based Migration Programme, annexes and budget in time for the new deadline for submission.
    Framework for series of national consultations/co-creation workshops for further development of national/regional proposal(s)

    Timeframe
    The consultancy will be for up to 30 days, to be delivered by 31 December 2023 or until final submission is completed if earlier.
    Payment

    Payment will be made by bank transfer after satisfactory completion of the terms of reference and following submission of invoice

    Education

    University degree in relevant area

    Experience
    Qualification of the Consultant

    Demonstrated Experience and success in working on Major Donors application (ECHO, Governments…)
    Programmatic design experience and technical knowledge about migration and displacement
    Familiar with IFRC, Africa context and migration/Livelihood operations
    strong experience with donor lands scrapes and programme design at scale related to return and reintegration.

    Knowledge, Skills and Languages

    Proficient in spoken and written English and French is required

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    www.ifrc.org

  • Consortium Project Manager

    Consortium Project Manager

    Role Dimensions: 

    The role-holder will work closely with senior management colleagues in DCA Country Offices, implementing partners in the three countries, and in DCA’s Global Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation (GPRM), Programme Advocacy & Learning (PAL) and International Finance (IF) Units.

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    Consortium, programme management, quality, and impact

    Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management of the project, in accordance with DCA organisational and donor requirements.
    Oversee implementation and achievement of project objectives by the project team and partners.
    Ensure that joint planning, budgeting, and reporting are conducted promptly and to quality.
    Identify areas where additional inputs are needed to ensure high quality programming, ensuring that relevant technical expertise and capacity strengthening support is available to staff and partners.
    Ensure an overall monitoring and evaluation plan is in place for the programme and implemented.
    Explore and build opportunities for programme growth and follow-on funding in the course of implementing the project through quality programme delivery processes.
    Be responsible for nurturing and maintaining a robust, honest, and transparent relationship with project partners, ensuring the project’s partnerships are managed in line with DCA’s partnership approach.
    Lead in the identification of project risks and proactively work with partners to mitigate risk factors against partnership and project delivery plans.
    Chair the meetings of the project steering committee and ensure that action points agreed during the meetings are followed through.

    Financial management and financial and narrative reporting

    With support from the Consortium Finance Manager (CFM), have overall oversight and responsibility for financial management of the project. This includes working with budget holders and finance staff in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya, and ensure that all activities and expenditures are conducted within budget allocations.
    Facilitate monthly consortium level grant management meetings to monitor programme expenditure, prepare budget revisions and forecasts, review monthly financial data and ensure timely financial reporting to the donor, in coordination with the budget holders and grant managers.
    Coordinate the collation of narrative reporting to donors, including coordinating reporting by staff and partners and consolidating overall reports.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning

    Establish, review and improve adequate MEL systems to gather programmatic evidence and learning, designed to maximise DCA’s and partners understanding of project impact and barriers to delivery, and to inform course correction.
    Work with MEL Advisors and Consortium members on the analysis of data, reporting, learning and sharing.
    Review relevant reports, including evaluation reports, partner narrative reports, and other internal and external resources as necessary to inform project delivery.
    Support bi-annual outcome harvesting workshops, and ensure critical MEL and research-grounded project reflection and reviews take place on regular bases to inform decision making, and that learning informs wider DCA and partner’s community of practice, including within and between DCA’s country teams, and the global Programme, Advocacy and Learning (PAL) teams.
    Support DCA’s organisational objectives on gender equality, climate change, partnerships and localisation and contribute to learning and development around these.

    Networking and Representation

    Represent DCA and consortium partners in external meetings and provide feedback on issues that need further attention.
    Develop and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with civil society partners and other stakeholders.
    Represent DCA in donor meetings.

    Experience and qualifications:

    Demonstrable experience in managing complex, regional projects at scale preferably EU funded.
    Master’s Degree in gender, peace and conflict studies, natural resources management, development studies or other relevant field, or training from recognised institutions.
    Minimum seven years of progressive professional work experience in different capacities with local and international NGOs and representing partnerships towards donors
    Proven experience of programming in natural resource management, climate resilient agriculture, and/or youth and women’s rights programming at a community, national and international levels – preferably in contexts of conflict prevention, security and justice and/or peacebuilding.
    Sound experience and progressive management of consortium and project management, community security, humanitarian, peace building and/or justice sector.
    Experience in providing mentoring and support to a range of actors,
    Understanding of financial management procedures, budget monitoring, and donor reporting.
    Sound knowledge of civil society dynamics and their role in addressing peace, gender and climate change challenges.
    Demonstrable experience in working with partners in sustainable ways that reflect power-sharing, accompaniment and mutual respect.
    Familiarity with or experience in working on the nexus between conflicts and climate change and/or natural resource management.

    Skills and abilities:

    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Excellent report writing, presentation, and facilitation skills in English.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex project settings.
    Ability to link programme work to policy and advocacy processes at various levels.
    Ability to think critically, strategically, and innovatively to improve project delivery.
    Ability to drive for solutions and to suggest ways to achieve better results.
    Ability to take intelligent risks to drive thought leadership, individual and/or organizational performance.
    Commitment to adaptive programming and working in partnership based on mutual values and respect.

    Personal qualities

    Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, government bodies and officials, and international donors.
    Commitment to and compliance with DCA’s safeguarding principles.
    Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity, and understanding of how this applies to own area of work.
    Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development.
    Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of DCA.

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    dca-1.career.emply.com

  • Partnerships Specialist (Maternity Cover)

    Partnerships Specialist (Maternity Cover)

    ROLE PURPOSE
    This role is a maternity cover and will provide strategic and technical support on localisation and partnership and play a key role in the operationalisation of the Kenya Country Office partnership strategy.
    This role will be under the direction of the Head of Awards, Partnerships and Localization.
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Technical Support on Partnership and localization advancement

    Support the Head of Awards and Partnerships in the design and implementation of initiatives/ projects that help advance the localization agenda/strategy.
    Provide support to the country office and partners on issues relating to Partnerships and advancement of localization.
    Support the Head of Awards and Partnerships in the design and update of relevant policies and strategies, including the Partnership & Localisation strategies for the country office.
    Take a lead role in partner engagements and partner assessments
    Support periodic partner mapping for the Country Office in collaboration with the Technical Specialists (TSs).
    Support the development of high-quality learning pieces on localisation and partnership, in collaboration with MEAL and ACCM teams
    Identify opportunities to share learning by partners and the country office at relevant forums (e.g. Charter for Change, webinars, development journals, etc.). 
    Support the Head of Awards and Partnerships in the design and implementation of mechanisms that promote greater accountability between the country office and partners.
    Support in the development of organisational learning resources on localisation and support their rollout.

    Management of Localisation Initiatives and Projects

    Effectively and efficiently support the CO to manage a portfolio of localisation initiatives/projects through all phases of project cycle management.
    Support the review of all outputs from localisation initiatives/projects, ensuring quality control.
    Support in review of localization initiatives/projects to ensure they comply with donor requirements and SCI policies.
    Support the Head of Awards and Partnerships to develop timely reports for their localisation projects/initiatives.
    Work with the Head of Awards and Partnerships to monitor and evaluate projects and initiatives.
    Support in compilation of reports for all localisation efforts in the CO and support in development of annual and donor reports on the country office’s work on localisation and partnership.
    Support the Head of Awards and Partnerships in the development of high-quality case studies for pilot initiatives/projects. 
    Ensure that all project documentation is filed on SCI online systems.

    Advocacy and Networking

    Provide support to the country office and field offices on country and field-level advocacy efforts relating to localisation
    Support local partners/civil society to lead and participate meaningfully in national and international forums.
    Provide support to the Charter 4 Change Working Group in Kenya and support similar groups working to advance the localization initiative.
    Identify opportunities for the country office and Partners to profile their work and link into regional networks/forums on Partnership & Localisation.

    Developing self and others

    Build relationships with members of other teams i.e. Awards, PDQ, Finance, Safeguarding, Operations etc.
    Key lead in capacity strengthening of partners

    Communicating with impact and coordination

    Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with a diverse group of team members and partners from different parts of the world.
    Strong coordination skills especially with other functional areas and partners.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Relevant undergraduate degree (Business, social studies, international relations)
    Relevant master’s degree preferable
    At least five years’ experience of working in a partnership-based model with local NGOs, Faith Based Organizations and/or Civil Society organizations.
    Experience of working in partnership across a diversity of local partners, including small to medium-sized organizations.
    Experience with programme and project cycle management
    Demonstrated experience of working with local organizations in transformative processes that strengthened their capacities, voice and influence and levels of funding.
    Familiarity with localization policy instruments (e.g. Grand Bargain) and with current debates on localization. 
    Demonstrable understanding of the decision-making and international policy processes in the international humanitarian and development sectors and how these may be influenced.
    Experience in documenting and socializing learning and research in innovative and impactful ways

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  • Finance Intern

    Finance Intern

    The purpose of this position is to provide financial support to all Adeso’s businesses and project activities while adhering to Adeso policies and procedures. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Finance Intern will be a full-time member of the Adeso team and will play a crucial role in providing support to all Adeso finance affairs. She/He will work closely with the Finance team.

    Apply via :

    adesoafrica.org

  • Project Support Officer

    Project Support Officer

    Task description

    Under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Environmental Conventions and Policy Branch, Law Division, and direct supervision of the BCH III Project Manager, the International UN Volunteer, in close collaboration with the Project Assistant in the Division and Regional Advisors, will ensure effective and timely implementation of the BCH III Project by:

    Providing the overall support to the project manager and ensuring effective execution and visibility of the project daily by:

    Assisting with the planning, coordination, reviewing and reporting processes at the United Nations Environment Programme level.
    Maintaining an updated record on progress of the project activities.
    Providing administrative and technical expertise required by the BCH III participating countries and other implementing partners of the project.

    Specific responsibilities, under the supervision of the Project Manager will include, but are not limited to the following:

    Technical and Programme Support to BCH III Project
    Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH) project, review documents and reports.
    Identify priorities, tracks problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with partners;
    Identify and initiate follow-up actions for the management of day-to-day operations of the project; provide assistance to the work of the Biosafety Clearing House teams.
    Assist in preparation of contracts and agreements with appropriate partner institution, organizations and individuals;
    Assist in the production and dissemination of informative material on new capacity building opportunities for effective participation in the BCH project;
    Assist in organizing of orientation and training workshops for trainers;
    Assist in the organization and convening of national and regional workshops.
    Provide administrative and substantive support to BCH meetings, including preparation of background documents, presentations, handling of logistics and participation in field missions.
    Assist in the coordination of a network among BCH operatives and provide support to the Regional Coordinators in establishing linkages and mainstreaming the BCH into national/regional biosafety implementation projects and facilitate transfer and sharing of experience and information between participating countries.
    Participate and in the external review and self-evaluation of the BCH project outputs to the UNEP-GEF Project Steering Committee Group (Global Environment Facility);
    Coordinate and monitor the progress of experts and consultants and the process on national sub-projects in participating countries; providing input into the GEF-managed monitoring and evaluation activities, particularly the annual Project Implementation Review;
    Assist in the preparation of inputs to quarterly progress reports to UNEP on the BCH project; and of inputs to Annual Progress Reports to UNEP for transmission to GEF.
    Contribute to activities related to budget a financial management of the project and assist in the preparation of financial reports to UNEP and other co-financing organizations and partners.
    Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the Project Manager and the Branch Chief as necessary.

    Furthermore, UNV volunteers are encouraged to:

    Strengthening their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
    Getting acquainted with and building on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
    Reflecting on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
    Contributing articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitting them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
    Assisting with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UNV volunteers; and
    Promoting or advising local groups in the use of online volunteering or encouraging relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible

    Requirements
    Required experience

    3 years of experience in project planning and management, analysis, and research at the national or international level.
    Experience in the management of environmental projects, including monitoring and evaluation, is a plus.
    Good knowledge of the work of UNEP, the MEAs, or other relevant programmes; experience with management of projects is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
    Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
    Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
    Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
    Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
    Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
    Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
    Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4×4 over rough terrain;
    Sound security awareness; and
    Have affinity with or interest in Biosafety, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

    Area(s) of expertise

    Economics and finance, Development programmes, Energy and environment
    Driving license

    Languages

    English, Level: Fluent, Required
    French, Level: Basic, Desirable

     

    Required education levelMaster degree or equivalent in business administration, biological studies, project management, or other related field or the equivalent combinations of education and experience in a related area.

    Competencies and values

    Accountability
    Adaptability and flexibility
    Creativity
    Judgement and decision-making
    Planning and organising
    Professionalism
    Self-management

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    app.unv.org

  • Senior Journalist (Multimedia) Senior Presenter – Radio

    Senior Journalist (Multimedia) Senior Presenter – Radio

    Main responsibilities
    You will manage the daily editorial operations of the assigned output platform (both linear and digital), including ensuring editorial compliance.  Working  closely with Swahili Service Editor and other senior journalists, you will implement digital strategy and opportunities as part of a long term strategic transformation.  You’ll also commission and work with graphic designers to produce creative and original graphics sequences as well as being a solution finder overcoming editorial challenges, initiating and implementing realistic alternative strategies and approaches.
    Are you the right candidate?
    The successful candidate will be either a professional journalist or a senior operational professional with extensive editorial experience of broadcast and/or digital news, with proven ability to develop, implement new and innovative approaches to programme structure and content.  You’ll have:

    Demonstrable experience in originating and producing impactful digital first content, including explainers and analysis pieces.
    Proven experience in breaking news stories as well as producing features, investigations and original journalism about East, Central and Horn of Africa, and global news and current affairs.
    Experience in managing and overseeing a team in agile and remote working environments.
    Demonstrable experience in multimedia journalism with substantial knowledge of data analytics tools to drive decision making on story choice, publication time and recirculation.
    An understanding of BBC News distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the digital strategy of the BBC as a whole.
    Experience in determining the content and running order of the programmes and lead others on the production of items through to transmission, including assigning, briefing and determining priorities for operational and editorial teams.
    Able to build morale/team spirit within permanent or temporary team.
    Fluency in written and oral Swahili, and appreciation and understanding of different language dialects in order to provide clear editorial guidance.

    Package details

    Contract: Continuing/Permanent
    Band: D, local terms and conditions apply
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Job board closing: Midnight 30th November (GMT)
    Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya

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  • Regional Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Business Development Advisor – Nairobi

    Regional Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Business Development Advisor – Nairobi

    About the Opportunity
    The Regional MEL Director will report directly to the Chief Program Officer for a highly strategic role in measuring and analyzing the impact of our programs, processes, and generating insight for growth.  There are currently 17 MEL staff, including research, data, MEL managers and other impact professionals who work in concert with programs, business heads, and the IT team to collect, analyze, and share learnings with both internal and external stakeholders. We are seeking a deeply curious and impact-driven evaluation leader with proven experience implementing robust studies in East Africa, developing large teams, and communicating insights effectively to a variety of stakeholders. The MEL Director will lead all MEL functions in the organization and be an important member of organizational leadership. With dedicated staff and consultants across all of our countries of operation, the MEL team is to both prove and improve program impact, helping leaders make data-driven decisions.
    Responsibilities
    MEL Strategy and Systems (30% time)

    Develop and implement comprehensive ME&L strategies, ensuring that annual evaluation studies take place in all program countries to measure and learn about Inkomoko’s impact on entrepreneurs and their communities
    Build on Inkomoko’s MEL data collection and analysis approaches, leveraging both technology and community partners to ensure accuracy and insights.
    Ensure accurate, real-time data is available for internal decision making and external reporting.
    Solicit, hire, and supervise external evaluation teams and third party-researchers
    Lead research partnerships with university partners and others
    Work with the IT colleagues to ensure the internal resources are “speaking” to one another for a single-source-of-truth in data management.
    Ensure data systems are easily accessible, visualized, and ready for consumption, and that all data collection and storage protocols and policies are ethical and compliant for working across geographies with vulnerable populations

     Learning and Partnerships (40% time)

    Engage with donors and investors to ensure that Inkomoko MEL outputs are responsive and advancing of the relationships.
    Represent Inkomoko MEL to leaders internally and externally.
    Develop and test hypothesis about our theory of change in new programs/locations
    Continue to deepen Inkomoko’s evidence base through research, sharing it with a wider network in contribution to thought leadership and understanding of what works.
    Identify research questions to answer and ensure research is participatory and responsive to communities
    Report to senior leadership, Board, and Directors on learnings to guide strategy and implement results that maximize impact.
    Prepare reports to funders, government, and other external stakeholders, providing relevant information for creating knowledge in the larger community
    Partner with the Communications team to highlight trends, ensuring that communications accurately represent learnings

     Administration and Management (30% time)

    Serve as an important member of the senior leadership team, providing high-level insights and data to inform the organization’s growth plans and strategies,
    Direct the M&E staff team to regularly build their skills and strategies to meet global standards of M&EL and excellent performance management.
    Set and manage a regional ME&L budget, seeking value for money
    Participate as an active contributor to company-wide initiatives and leadership

    Minimum Qualifications
    This Director will be a seasoned leader who is deeply analytical and strategic. We are seeking candidates with 10+ years work experience in the evaluation field, in an African context, and preferably with experience in livelihoods, entrepreneurship or humanitarian interventions. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

    Proven track record of leadership, including significant roles in team development and growth across geographies
    Experience leading MEL strategies for complex or multi-country programs
    7+ years experience in a quantitative field (economics, statistics, etc) with significant training in quantitative methods.
    Technical skills to analyze data (STATA, R, etc)
    Experience leading in a multicultural workplace in East Africa, where justice, equity, and inclusion are core in our workplace
    Masters degree or higher in statistics, economics, math or other similar discipline.

    What You’ll Get
    This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

    Incredible company culture, including deep commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion.
    Opportunity to work with a talented team across East Africa
    Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
    Flexible work environment (3 days a week from office)
    Significant benefits, including fully paid health insurance for self and family, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.

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