Application Deadline: Application Deadline Oct 23, 2018

Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor

Summary of Primary Duties
The Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor is responsible for the effective implementation of the hygiene, Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), sanitation marketing and Behavior Change Communication (BCC) components.
Working closely with USAID, the Government of Kenya (GoK), and other public and private stakeholders, the Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor will support efforts to strengthen institutional capacities of county structures that address hygiene and sanitation issues in the target communities through the implementation of CLTS, sanitation marketing and other tested hygiene promotion approaches.
Essential Duties

Oversee day-to-day implementation of the hygiene, CLTS, sanitation marketing and BCC component;
Coordinate and maintain effective collaboration with stakeholders (including Government of Kenya and other partners) responsible for delivering hygiene, sanitation marketing and sanitation outcomes and BCC;
Take leadership for the effective implementation of CLTS, Sanitation marketing and Behavior Change Communication activities implemented through KIWASH financial support.
Work closely with the Service Provider Capacity Building Managers and the WASH Infrastructure Manager to provide integrated and coherent support to KIWASH interventions;
Oversee development of technical training material that will improve the different components of Hygiene, CLTS sanitation marketing and BCC within KIWASH;
Promote Essential WASH Actions (EWA) and their integration into other KIWASH interventions and community programs;
Manage activities in line with KIWASH strategic direction and specific donor requirements;
Monitor and evaluate progress in line with USAID Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (AMEP) indicators and guidelines;
In collaboration with the Senior M&E Manager, develop and implement an M&E strategy to assess Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and BCC program impact;
Support program Hygiene and Sanitation program managers in the preparation of timely program and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal and external requirements;
Ensure timely preparation and submission of project reports (technical and financial) for management and donors’ decision making process;
Synthesis of lessons learned, and documentation and dissemination of best practices on sanitation and hygiene in the target counties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the Sanitation and Hygiene managers for Western and Eastern regions.
Plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance, addresses and resolves problems for staff implementing hygiene and sanitation activities.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Environment, Home Economics or related field required
10 years of experience in implementing sanitation and/ or hygiene projects in development contexts (non-emergency.) During this period, he or she will have been involved with project design, implementation, and evaluation.
Demonstrated capacity to liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders in other organizations, such as the Government of Kenya, as well as to support and supervise staff.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English.

Base of Operations

Nairobi, Kenya with travel to Kisumu and project activity sites as needed.

Reporting

The Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

October 24, 2024
HR & Administration Manager Finance & Accounts Manager Accountant Senior Anti-Counterfeit Inspectors

Job Reference: ACA/MHRA/3
Job Responsibilities
The Manager, Human Resource and Administration and is responsible to the Deputy Director Corporate Services for:-

Supervising all staff in the division;
Developing and reviewing on a continuous basis the training policies for staff to ensure relevance and adherence to the laid down official policies and guidelines;
Coordinating recruitments, appointments and promotions exercises;
Upholding staff discipline and secretary to the disciplinary committee
Establishing and maintaining a registry for proper storage of the Agency’s documentation and files;
Formulating and reviewing on continuous basis terms and conditions of service;
Establishing and ensure proper management staff retirement benefits Scheme;
Developing and implementing an effective and transparent performance management policy;
Coordinating staff performance appraisals;
Developing and implementing succession plans;
Coordinating transport activities for the Agency both internal and overseas;
Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

Requirements
For appointment to the grade of Manager, Human Resource and Administration a person must have:

Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel/Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Commerce) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
at least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must have been at a managerial level in Human Resource and Administration;
Membership of IHRM professional body in good standing;
Strategic leadership course not lasting less than four (4) weeks;
Must have a valid practicing certificate from Institute of Human Resource Management.

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October 24, 2024
Manager Policy, Research and Partnerships Head of New Business Services Chief Operations Officer

Job Description

Overall Purpose
The position is responsible for managing the policy, research, partner relationships, resource obilization and communication aspects of the organization. The main role is to develop Shelter Afrique a repository of information on affordable housing solutions that will facilitate the development of affordable housing policies and capacity in the member countries. This position will be responsible for quantifying the impact that SHAF’s activities have in terms of numbers of units, impact on employment levels and other factors as laid out by key DFIs like IFC. The function will also be responsible for ensuring that all investments, loans and other activities of SHAF do not violate investor requirements (like the IFC standards). In addition, the position holder will develop partnerships with likeminded organizations and promote the reputation of Shelter Afrique a provider of impactful affordable housing solutions in Africa.
Key responsibilities will include;

Carry out research and develop a repository of information on affordable housing policies, solutions and technologies by partnering with likeminded organizations and developing internal capacity
Identify and establish appropriate partnerships for joint programs on affordable housing.;
Develop and implement capacity building programs for member countries;
Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for measuring impact of Shelter Afrique investments;
Carry out impact assessments and disseminate lessons on Shelter Afrique interventions;
Develop and Implement a Resource Mobilization strategy aimed at enhancing
SHAF’s resource base to enable it further its affordable housing agenda;
Responsible for building SHAF’s strategy for public relations and corporate communications, working collaboratively with various departments and members of the executive team;
Develop a robust platform directly and through collaboration of information for member countries to aid them in policy decisions, and project execution
Develop initiatives and training that promote and improve the effectiveness of member country housing personnel and decision making.
Measure and communicate the effectiveness of SHAF to member countries
Ensure that initiatives meet the expected goals as well as do not transgress investor standards
In conjunction with business unit heads develops funding proposals;
Mobilize equity from both existing shareholders and new investors;
Responsible for leading and developing relationship building and visibility with SHAF’s key institutional donors and for diversifying and increasing funding;
Attends multilateral forums to network and builds appropriate relationships.
Responsible for development and implementation of strategies to enhance SHAF’s reputation and build its brand as a provider of impactful affordable housing solutions in Africa.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Development Finance or other related fields;
A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning and Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy Management or other related fields;
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in working in policy, research, monitoring and impact investment measurement in real estate finance;
A post graduate qualification in Public Relations and Communication,
Monitoring and Evaluation or Resource mobilization will be an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Proven experience in policy related research, generation and dissemination of knowledge especially in affordable housing, strategic communication as well as monitoring and evaluation in a similar institution;
Proven experience and skills in resource mobilization;

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October 24, 2024