Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 6, 2024

  • Implementation Lead Protection Assistant-Psychosocial Support – (7 Positions)

    Implementation Lead Protection Assistant-Psychosocial Support – (7 Positions)

    Overall purpose of the role:

    The Implementation Lead (Output 3 Lead) position is crucial for effective implementation of the project’s objectives. The incumbent will lead the implementation and adaptation of the project’s Output 3 strategy, including identifying opportunities and designing initiatives that strengthen the capacity of government and partner institutions. He/She will play a central role in leading and oversees OP3 implementation from a technical perspective and contribute to overall project delivery

    Responsibilities :

    The Implementation Lead will

    Lead project engagement at community level, encouraging broader societal participation in security engagement mechanisms, in particular women’s & vulnerable groups’ participation; dialogue between & within communities
    Leads application of community engagement to the design and adaptation of grants interventions
    Coordinates with Area Leads to assess grantee delivery progress, identify risks and challenges, identify areas to strengthen GESI and conflict sensitivity, and document lessons learnt
    Provide direct technical capacity building support to grantees, based on agreed capacity building plans
    Identification of opportunities for project grants, including design and co-creation
    Working closely and collaboratively with the MREL Unit to ensure appropriate and timely data collection and material necessary for learning
    Monitoring of contextual changes in delivery locations, to inform project quarterly reviews
    Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (grantees, in delivery locations, and updating project Stakeholder Matrix
    Support to project team on deployment to delivery locations
    Contributes to project quarterly reporting and learning products/events
    Ensuring that Area Lead activities and grantee activities are on track and delivered within agreed timeframes
    Ensuring that Area Leads submit reporting in line with agreed timelines and to appropriate quality

    About you

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

    Advanced degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
    A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, ideally with experience in a similar role.
    Demonstrable technical expertise in conflict resolution, P/CVE
    Demonstrable experience in GESI and conflict sensitivity
    Demonstrable experience in successfully managing Outputs/workstreams, including compiling learning, adapting delivery approaches, monitoring and evaluation
    Demonstrable experience in managing teams effectively, including quality assurance over reporting and submissions

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  • Senior Manager – Long Term Applications

    Senior Manager – Long Term Applications

    Job Ref. No: JLIL 272

    Role Purpose

    The role holder will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, operational execution, corporate governance, and leadership of the Long-Term Business Applications within the organization. This role will involve managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving innovation to enhance the organization’s long term business application portfolio.

    Main Responsibilities

     Functional

    Proficiency in Oracle Apex development and comprehensive experience in managing Oracle DB 19c.
    Understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and hands-on experience in database administration, tuning, ad optimization.
    Ability to design and develop scalable application architectures and maintain their high availability.
    Strong knowledge of integrating applications with third-party services using APIs, web services, and middleware technologies.
    Experience in leading Agile teams, managing standups, and facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
    Skills in developing data models, creating ETL pipelines, and enabling data-driven insights.
    In-depth experience in designing BI dashboards using tools such as Oracle BI, Power BI, or Tableau.
    Solid understanding of IT audit requirements, risk assessments, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR).

    Strategy

    Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for long-term business applications, aligning it with the organization’s overall objectives.
    Identify opportunities for growth and innovation in long-term business applications to enhance business performance.
    Conduct market research and stay updated with industry trends to anticipate future needs and technology advancements.

    Operational

    Oversee the day-to-day operations of the long-term business applications, ensuring efficient and effective performance.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement processes, workflows, and best practices for application development and maintenance.
    Monitor application performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to optimize operations.

    Corporate Governance

    Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies related to long-term business applications.
    Implement and maintain robust governance frameworks, including risk management and data privacy measures.
    Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to address any legal or regulatory issues concerning long-term business applications.

    Leadership & Culture

    Provide strong leadership and guidance to the team responsible for long-term business applications.
    Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
    Mentor and develop team members, encouraging their professional growth and enhancing their technical skills.

    Key Competencies

    Strategic thinking and the ability to translate organizational objectives into actionable plans.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
    Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to inspire and motivate a team.
    Strong interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, present technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and manage team dynamics

    Academic Background & Relevant Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
    Certifications in Oracle Apex Developer Certification, Oracle Database 19c Administrator, Project Management
    Professional (PMP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) are highly preferred.
    Familiarity with cloud-native services such as Oracle Autonomous Database, Azure SQL Database, or AWS RDS.
    Certifications in cloud technologies such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure
    Administrator, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect, or similar are highly preferred.
    Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in application management, with a focus on long-term business applications.
    Experience in managing regulatory compliance and corporate governance related to applications.
    Proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving innovation in application development and maintenance.

    If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via Recruitment@jubileekenya.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 6th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    Recruitment@jubileekenya.com

  • Regional Business Development Executive Procurement Officer

    Regional Business Development Executive Procurement Officer

    The Regional Business Development Executive will drive sales growth and expand market share for our clients high-end residential, SME, and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar solutions across the East Africa region. This role focuses on establishing and expanding client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and maximizing revenue.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Lead Generation & Client Acquisition: Develop new leads within the B2B segment, drive sales, and support existing clients in assigned markets.
    Sales Strategy Implementation: Execute sales strategies across various channels with measurable metrics to track growth.
    Collaboration & Market Presence: Work with the marketing team to facilitate lead generation, participate in exhibitions, conferences, and forums.
    Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain key relationships with strategic developers, EPCs, and partners in the region.
    Business Development Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire business development process, including:
    Identifying and engaging potential clients.
    Conducting due diligence and managing strategic relationships.
    Performing site assessments, feasibility studies, and determining project sizing and tariff pricing.
    Preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients.
    Deal Closure: Close business deals to meet revenue targets.
    Partnership Management: Build and manage relationships with partners across private and public sectors, academia, and government institutions to foster C&I project opportunities.
    Industry Representation: Represent our client at industry events, forge essential partnerships, and identify new business avenues.

    Qualifications and Skills:

    Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
    Minimum of 5 years in business development within East Africa, with a focus on renewable energy.
    Proven network and relationships within the East African renewable energy sector.
    Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
    Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
    Willingness to travel extensively across the region.
    Demonstrated passion for decarbonization in Africa and a dedication to delivering impactful projects.
    Candidates who can provide a portfolio showcasing successful solar project deals.

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  • DREAMS Technical Lead

    DREAMS Technical Lead CHS/HR/STP/DRTL/01/2024 (1 Position)

    Overall Job Function

    The DREAMS Technical Lead will provide leadership for the implementation of DREAMS interventions for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Siaya County. This will include development of work plans, providing leadership and coordination of DREAMS staff, and monitoring and reporting for HIV prevention interventions for AGYW.

    Key Responsibilities

    Support the design and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention interventions targeting adolescent girls and young women in Siaya County
    Provide technical assistance through trainings, mentorship, and support to staff working on the DREAMS project, focusing on the package of evidence-based interventions including school based HIV prevention programming, social asset building, social protection interventions including vocational training, education subsidy, entrepreneurship and financial capability training, and biomedical interventions including gender-based violence, HIV testing and counselling, contraceptive method mix, condom promotion and provision, PrEP education, community mobilization and norms change interventions, among others.
    Support budget management by monitoring expenditure against the program approved annual budget and revisit plans to ensure budget performance are within approved limits
    Support supervision and mentorship of the program staff in implementing targeted HIV prevention programs, packaging of interventions, and development of training and IEC materials.
    Support supervision and mentorship of service delivery staff to ensure quality implementation of services to AGYW within the DREAMS program
    Facilitate engagement with the community and other stakeholders to ensure program sustainability, and ownership by the community members and stakeholders.
    Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of DREAMS interventions including working closely with the M&E team to set up program responsive M&E systems, tools, reporting structures, and data analysis that track progress and inform DREAMS interventions
    Develop technical programmatic reports including donor reports, documentation of lessons learnt, best practices, challenges, and opportunities for programming.
    Facilitate linkages across different HIV programs and services at health facility, and community levels; HIV testing, counselling, care, treatment and strengthening of health facility-community referral and linkages systems for the AGYW for biomedical interventions and social economic approaches.
    Coordination and supervision of evaluations on the efficacy of behavioral, biomedical, and structural interventions and programs.
    Represent CHS in various forums including stakeholder forums, technical working groups, and other national and county programmatic forums, as well as coordinate ownership and sustainability of programs within the government mainstream functions whilst ensuring that key actors, both internal and external, are aware of programmatic and operational successes.
    Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor in line of duty.

    Person Specifications

    Degree in Social Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Nursing or any related field
    Master’s Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology will be an added advantage.
    Minimum of five (5) years’ experience implementing complex HIV prevention programs, with at least three (3) in a senior level position.
    Experience working under PEPFAR-funded programs and USG donor’s regulations, specifically DREAMS program.
    Knowledge or experience in social, Behavioral Change Communication implementation science
    Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving, written and verbal skills, capacity building skills, communication and interpersonal skills, and providing technical assistance.

    Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly quoting the position you are applying, and reference number as indicated in the subject line. Applications close on 5.00 PM November 6, 2024. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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    vacancies@chskenya.org