Application Deadline: Application Deadline Sep 17, 2018

Cleaning Supervisor

Job Description
We currently have an opportunity for a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.
Responsibilities

The supervision of all cleaning staff focusing on their performance in terms of standards of cleanliness and their behavior whilst on duty
Ensuring that a first class cleaning service is delivered to all areas within the offices
Reviewing work schedules and staff rotation schedules
Ordering and issuing of cleaning materials
Monitoring of all cleaning activities in all Cytonn offices and giving weekly reports
Ensuring all staff are aware of the Health and Safety policies and procedures
Inspect cleaning standards for both offices and common areas.
Oversee staff attendance, discipline, grooming, motivation and career development
Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time

Job Requirements

Previous experience with a cleaning company environment
Previous experience of managing a team
The ability to implement and adhere to standards and procedures
Health and Safety experience
Good interpersonal skills
Any cleaning qualification or equivalent is also desirable, but not essential
College certificate

October 25, 2024
Accountant Partner Projects (national position) based in Nairobi

Reporting to
Country Finance and Partner Coordinator
Main purpose of the role:
The position involves financially monitoring and capacity building of partner implemented projects in urban settings, application of financial and accounting principles to analyse financial information and preparing financial reports, preparing statements and projections, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures to ensure compliance of project expenditures with the financial regulations of Malteser International and donors.
Responsibilities:

Correspondence concerning financial and administrative matters for the respective partner projects.
Control of cash books from partner implemented projects in Kenya according to donor and Malteser standards.
Ensuring reports are sent on time, complete and in good order
Preparation of budget controls for Malteser partner projects (according to donor and Malteser budgets and grant contracts) and giving regular feedback of the same to the projects and partners.
Independent preparation of financial reports, particularly donor reports with subsequent authorization by management.
Reconciliation and control of partner staff lists, inventory lists, vehicle monthly reports, stock reports, etc. in accordance with the budgets from the projects.
Regular sorting of vouchers according to donor reports.
Monitoring of cash requests from partners and assisting in the preparation of the annual projects / location budgets.
Other duties assigned by the management and/or direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Commerce and/or a recognized certificate or professional qualification in accounting, ACCA or CPA or other related qualification.
Three to five years practical work experience in administration and finance.
Experience working with computerized accounting and financial systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines while meeting work demands
Possesses initiative, flexibility, and is able to work with minimum supervision
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc. and experience in using financial accounting software
Excellent English oral and written language skills.

Personal Qualities:

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities under minimal supervision
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

Conditions:
Starting date: as soon as 10/2018
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration of contract (after probation): annual (renewal possible)
Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
Please note, these positions are subject to final approval by the donor. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Malteser International

October 25, 2024
Logistics Officer

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, results-oriented Logistics Officer to provide logistics and procurement support to CIP Sub-Sahara Africa Region.
The Position: The Logistics officer will be based at the CIP Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key responsibilities:
Logistics

Regional strategic thinking on implementing a holistic supply chain system, procurement planning, budgeting (and start-up planning for projects), capacity building for countries and partners on areas of supply chain/ procurement for various donors;
Supervise supply chain officers to deliver quality, timely, effective and efficient support to research;
In liaison with the Logistics Senior Manager in HQ, update the procurement policies within CIP to facilitate result-based management;
Negotiation with Suppliers long term contracts;
Identification of new suppliers for Africa;
Follow carefully EU, USAID, African Development Bank Rules and Regulations as requested;
Implement the Purchase Plan per year for each project in coordination with the PIs and the Logistics Senior Manager;
Support the OCS procurement module rollout in SSA and backstop the countries as the module is rolled out;
Implement a Plan for succession line with the new Procurement Specialist;
Identify a Central Risk for adequate Supplier’s Evaluation CIP SSA;
Prepare Logistics Reports.

Procurement

Facilitate procurement planning with all budget holders to ensure timely procurement of goods and services;
Supervise the procurement monitoring system (for tracking);
Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery of all supply chain clients’ requirements;
Ensure suppliers are formally pre-qualified prior to inclusion on suppliers list;
Ensure compliance with CIP and ALL Donor Supply Management policies and procedures;
Proactively anticipate procurement needs and seek economies of scale by organizing procurements across projects/departments;
Proactively anticipate supply chain related risks and develop appropriate mitigations;
In consultation with Finance ensure procurements are within budget and appropriate for technical needs;
Manage resources to ensure value for money;
Guide on performance evaluation for outsourced service providers;
Lead the procurement committees and ensure all procurements are properly recorded;
Coordinate with the technical team on the development of procurement scopes of work;
Prepare and Manage the request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation (RFQ) documents;
Draft the contracts or purchase order and coordinate on approvals with CIP HQ.

Stores and Inventory Management

Advise the technical staff on commercial clauses of legal instruments to ensure that they get the best equipment/ services.

Supplier / Stakeholder relations

Ensure good supplier relations are maintained;
Ensure WIN-WIN negotiations are carried out with suppliers to ensure sustainable mutual gains for both CIP and the supplier organizations;
Backstop countries in CIP SSA on supply chain and logistics issues.

Selection Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Business or related disciplines.
Al least 3 years of experience required in similar position.
Fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
Proficient on MS Excel, Word and Power Point at user level.
Knowledge of EU’s, USAID and African Development Bank Policies and Procedures
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong client service orientation and displaying a good-natured cooperative attitude with internal and external clients.
Knowledge of ERP software’s and administration of products and suppliers master files.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art Research & Development background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are the conditions?
The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenyan nationals and permanent residents. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal.

October 25, 2024
Violence Reduction and Institutional Reform Technical Advisor

PROGRAM / DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Mercy Corps seeks to implement a 5-year, 20 million GBP program funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) entitled Reducing Insecurity (and Violent Extremism) in the Northern and Coastal Regions of Kenya (RE-INVENT). RE-INVENT aims to enhance Kenyan capacity and capability at the national, county and local levels to address five types of inter-related violence: inter-communal conflict, weak community-police relations, violence against women and girls (VAWG), violent extremism and election related violence. It will support the continued advancement of police reforms to improve the management, oversight and accountability of the police force.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Violence Reduction and Institutional Reform Technical Advisor will provide overall leadership and technical guidance to the program on violence reduction strategies cutting across the five types of violence mentioned above. S/he will engage with stakeholders at the national, county and community level to design and implement reforms aimed at strengthening community security, building relationships between police and communities, and tackling the root causes of violence and conflict in Kenya. The Technical Advisor will be a key member of the program management team, and will work with senior management to ensure that community-level interventions, government policies, and research are delivered in a complementary and mutually-reinforcing way to achieve maximum impact.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy and Vision

Provide strategic direction and vision to guide the program implementation strategy and technical approach in order to address the five inter-related forms of violence. mentioned above.
Gather/analyze data and complete assessments to determine program needs and priorities in order to achieve the program’s intended outcomes.
Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives and contribute to the overall program strategy development.
Support the development of a partner engagement strategy by identifying key technical approaches and activities to be implemented by partner organizations at the community level.
Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

Program Quality

Participate as an active, integrated member of the team providing technical support to the overall program across all intervention areas and sectors.
Support effective violence reduction programming interventions, using integrated approaches and applying systems thinking to address root causes of violence in Kenyan communities.
Help maintain standards of program delivery that apply agency priorities and comply with relevant regulations and requirements.
Help the team gather, refine, and disseminate tools such as training presentations and manuals, teaching notes, best practices and lessons learned, program examples, and monitoring and evaluation tools.
Support program staff and partners to understand and implement best practices for peacebuilding/conflict mitigation programming and to incorporate best practices throughout the program cycle.

Influence & Representation

Engage with national, county and community stakeholders to advance policy reforms related to police reform, intercommunal violence reduction, violence against women and girls, violent extremism and election related violence.

Training and Capacity Building

Enhance the project teams’ capacity by designing and leading technical training sessions for project team staff and local partners and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring.
Work with regional focal points and partner staff to identify key county and community stakeholders and build their capacity to address local conflict issues.
Promote learning and knowledge management through documentation and knowledge sharing around best practices and lessons learned.
Lead conflict sensitivity training for program staff and local partners and continuously review the program activities to ensure application of do no harm approaches.
Promote active learning and adaptive management, and contribute to agency-level networks and working groups, through documentation and knowledge sharing around best practices and lessons learned in violence reduction programming.

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 toward 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.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Supervisory Responsibility: Regional Coordinators in Turkana, Wajir and Mombasa counties
Accountability
Reports Directly to: Mercy Corps’ Country Director
Works Directly with: Chief of Party, MEL Manager, Finance and Sub-grants Manager, local and national government officials, local civil society organizations, implementing partners and communities.
Knowledge and Experience

Master’s degree in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution or related discipline.
Extensive experience working on conflict mitigation and resolution, violence reduction and prevention programs, countering violent extremism, police reform, elections violence programming, both at the community level and the policy level etc.
Demonstrated strong theoretical and applied knowledge in the above-mentioned fields.
Demonstrated effectiveness designing technical approaches in the fields of conflict mitigation and violence reduction.
Experience coaching and working with a diverse team of staff, consortium partners and local implementing partners, building skills and capacity to deliver on complex programming results.
Solutions-oriented individual, with strong strategic thinking capabilities.
Experience with policy engagement and influencing in fields related to violence reduction and conflict mitigation, with a range of stakeholders including public institutions, county government, and local government.
Experience working with a diverse range of community members to discuss sensitive and delicate topics in a conflict-sensitive manner.
Excellent writing and reporting skills.
Excellent verbal and inter-personal communications skills.
Demonstrated sensitivity, skill, and experience working within different cultural settings and navigating public affairs and communications on sensitive issues.

Success Factors
The successful candidate will have strong technical skills in the area of violence reduction, and demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the development of programmatic strategies and interventions, using integrated approaches and applying systems thinking. S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps. S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate an ability to communicate, assume leadership, and make solid decisions while working remotely from country leadership.

October 25, 2024
EOI-Situation Analysis – unintended pregnancies and HIV in Homa Bay

Background
Homa Bay is one of the 47 counties of the Republic of Kenya. It is located in the southern part of Nyanza, along the shores of Lake Victoria about 420 km south-west of Nairobi. The County covers an area of 3,180 square km and is comprised of eight sub-counties: Suba North, Suba South, Ndhiwa, Homa Bay Town, Rangwe, Karachuonyo, Kabondo, and Kasipul. There are approximately 1.225[1] million people living in Homa Bay, almost entirely of Luo descent and of Christian faith with small pockets of Muslim communities found mostly in urban centres. Other ethnic groups found in the County include the Abasuba, Abagusil, Kisii, Teso, Banyore, Bukusu and Samia. Because of proximity to Lake Victoria, the people of Homa Bay are primarily fishermen, sand harvesters, quarry miners, Boda Boda riders and small-scale farmers growing maize, sugar cane, millet, potatoes and vegetables. The fish caught in the lake is consumed locally and in the neighboring towns.
Currently, the County’s population is dominated by young people who are dependent on those in the workforce. Three quarters of the population is under 30 years old and about half is under 15 years. About 1 in 4 (26%) people in Homa Bay County is an adolescent aged 10-19. The County’s Strategic Plan recognises the increasing youth population and high unemployment as a threat to development. Furthermore, the County’s demographic trends indicate that the population will continue to grow for several generations. If birth rates were to decline rapidly, however, the age structure of the population would shift and there would be more working-age adults relative to children. Consequently, the County could benefit from what is called the “demographic dividend” – economic growth resulting from increased productivity and greater savings due to a lower number of dependents. Benefits of the demographic dividend could be optimized if accompanied by investments in health and education, and relevant job-creation.
In Homa Bay, there are two significant problems currently facing adolescents and young people, posing a significant barrier for the County to harness the demographic dividend: 1) unintended adolescent pregnancies; and 2) high incidences of HIV and STIs. They can be explained by a wide range of factors, including in particular high levels of violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and harmful cultural practices aimed at children and adolescents, mainly at girls.
Unintended Adolescent Pregnancies
Adolescent pregnancies and motherhood are major concerns for health and development because of their association with higher morbidity and mortality for both the mother and child and their impact on the education of young mothers. In Homa Bay County, half of the women (20-49 years old) and half of the men (20-54 years old) have had sex by age 16 which is two years sooner than the national average for women and one year sooner than the national average for men. Similar trends exist for marriage where half of the women in the County first marry by age 18 and half of the men by age 24. National average age for first marriage for women and men are 20 and 25, respectively.[2]
According to a MoH and AFIDEP analysis, 33% of girls aged 15-19 years in Homa Bay County have begun childbearing; considerably higher than the national average. Specifically, 2.1% are pregnant with their first child and 31.2% have ever given birth, compared to the national average of 3.4% and 14.7%, respectively. Homa Bay County’s age specific fertility rate for girls aged 15-19 (adolescent birth rate) is 178 births per 1,000 girls; about 2 times higher than the national rate.[3]
Reduction in fertility, mortality rates and general improvement of quality of life are partly dependent on education. Although the County has a high Primary School Net Enrolment Rate of 98 percent, about 4,800 primary school-age children are out of school. The Secondary School Net Enrolment Rate for the County is 58 percent with a large number (45,081) of secondary school-age adolescents out of school. At the national level, the net enrolment at primary and secondary levels is 88 and 47 percent respectively.
HIV and AIDS
According to the Kenya HIV County Profiles of 2018[4], HIV prevalence in Homa Bay is nearly 4.3 times higher than the national prevalence at 20.7% (Kenya HIV Estimates 2018). The HIV prevalence among women in the County is higher (22.1%) than that of men (19.1%), indicating that women are more vulnerable to HIV infection. Homa Bay County contributed to 9.3% of the total number of people living with HIV in Kenya, and is ranked the second highest nationally. By the end of 2017, a total of 138,921 people were living with HIV with 13.7% being young people aged 15-24 years and 1% being children under the age of 15 years. Approximately 420 children and 1907 adults died of AIDS-related conditions.
Child Protection
Children under 18 in Homa Bay County constitute 60.3% of the total population. The birth registration rate is 49.9% against the national average of 60%. About 34% of children aged 5-14 years are engaged in child labour of which approximately 30% are in urban settings and 57% in rural. More than 90% of children aged 2-14 years are subjected to at least one form of violent discipline method by their mothers/caretaker. Fifty one percent of mothers/caretakers in Homa Bay believe that children should be physically punished.
There are 22 Child Care facilities in the entire County. However, there are 6 children offices (Rangwe and Homa Bay Town share an officer whilst Suba North and Suba South share another). The number of orphan and vulnerable children is estimated at 11,069 while the number of street children in Homa Bay County is estimated at 250.
Policy and Legal Framework
Homa Bay County lacks robust policies and legal frameworks to institutionalize various programmes and activities thereby negating the process of service delivery. The policies are necessary in creating a framework of financial mobilization from the County Assembly and offering checks and balances. In addition to the need for stronger policies around child protection, adolescent issues and HIV, efforts should be deployed around social protection, gender mainstreaming and gender based violence.
Objectives of the Analysis
The County Government of Homa Bay and UNICEF are deeply concerned by the situation of adolescents and young people in the County. Coordination of the Child Protection response has been challenging and health and welfare outcomes have not been fully understood. Despite tireless investments and efforts by the Government and partners, including those on the ground, unintended pregnancies, cases of child abuse, child exploitation and new cases of HIV are still strikingly high. Consequently, there are ramifications to the County’s adolescents and young people in terms of psycho social development, school attendance and performance, skills development and employment. For these reasons, UNICEF and the Government are undertaking a situation analysis on the Protection of Adolescents and Young People in the Face of Unintended Pregnancies and HIV in the County of Homa Bay.
Specifically, to:

Identify the root causes of violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect and harmful cultural practices promoting child abuse and two key health related consequences: unintended pregnancies and new HIV infections;
Undertake a critical review of existing policies, regulations, legislations therein at County level that address child, adolescent and young people protection and identify gaps and weaknesses.
Chart the responses and contributions of both government and partners in addressing these problems including provisions of services for survivors of particularly sexual violence and abuse of children and adolescents and also prevention mechanisms/interventions; and
Propose appropriate and pragmatic recommendations (both prevention and response) for programming, policy and legislation to mitigate the negative impact and improve the lives of adolescent and young people in Homa Bay County.

Methodology
The situation analysis will require both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including the following:

A two-pronged desk review of current epidemiological estimates and programmatic data on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people focusing principally on unintended pregnancies and HIV and AIDS; and on the levels of violence, abuse and neglect affecting this population. The desk review will also examine the applicable legal and policy framework on SRH and HIV and AIDS. The purpose of this stage is to clearly illustrate the level and scope of the problems; legal and regulatory framework in place for the provision of SRH and HIV/AIDS services; and present the reality that adolescents and young people face in the County.
Key informant interviews and focus group discussions with adolescents and young people, including pregnant adolescents, adolescent and young mothers, adolescent and young fathers and fathers to be; adolescents and young people most at risk of contracting HIV (sexually exploited, engaged in sex work, injecting drugs and young men having sex with men), adolescents and young people living with HIV and representatives of youth organizations to obtain qualitative data on the vulnerabilities, risks and behaviours associated with violence, abuse, neglect and HIV. This stage of the research will assess the level of knowledge, awareness, education and/or understanding amongst adolescents and young people on SRH accessing of SRH and HIV services. This stage will also dive deeply into the adolescent and young person’s experience through their own lens and identify key areas for more focused programming, policy and legislation and strengthened youth focused outreach and services.
Annual and progress report reviews and In-depth interviews from government services and partner organization present in Homa Bay and conduct stakeholders’ interviews including government services leaders (child protection and SRH/HIV response), partner representatives, community leaders, health care service providers, beach management unit representatives, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders. This phase will provide data and insight into the availability, types of SRH services and use of services by adolescents and young people, service delivery mapping, the challenges and opportunities for service provision including understanding the barriers in the access of these services and an assessment of the impact of the legal and policy framework on the access to SRH and HIV services, the geographical hotspots for child protection concerns particularly unintended pregnancies and HIV and where best to improve and strengthen the response.
Review of the resource allocation by government and partners for Child Protection, SRH and HIV sectors and utilization.
Collation, triangulation and analysis for final report, including proposed recommendations.

Deliverables

Desk review.
Qualitative analytical report on the findings from focus group discussions held with adolescents and young people.
County Government of Homabay and partner Annual and Progress Reports reviewed and interviews with key stakeholders undertaken.
Draft report, including recommendations to be shared with UNICEF HIV Section Team (for fact checking), and Kisumu Field Office Team, County Government of Homabay and Partners, including young people for comments and finalisation. (Max 30 pages, including 5 page executive summary).
Presentation of the draft report to UNICEF, Partners/Young People and County Government of Homabay by Consultant. (Max 20 slides).
Final Report, incorporating the revisions and feedback from stakeholders. (Max 30 pages including 5 page executive summary).

Proposed Timeframe
It is expected that the duration of this consultancy will last 65 working days
Date
Action
Responsible
October
Briefing from UNICEF and County Government of Homa Bay on scope of the work and vision of expected results; launch of the situation analysis
UNICEF KCO/County Government of Homa Bay

December
Draft report submitted to UNICEF/County Government of Homa Bay/Partners/Young People for review.
Selected Candidate; UNICEF KCO, Gov. of Homa Bay, key stakeholders and youth representatives

January
Presentation of report by Selected Candidate to UNICEF/County Government of Homa Bay/Partners/Young People and collection of comments/inputs and additional data.
Selected Candidate; UNICEF KCO, Gov. of Homa Bay, key stakeholders and youth representatives
February
Incorporation of comments from feedback meeting and submission final report
Selected Candidate
Team Composition and Selection
It is expected that the individual consultant/research team/consultancy firm will have the following skills and experience:

Relevant academic background and training in public health, anthropology, sociology, epidemiology, psychology or other, as appropriate.
Strong technical knowledge in child protection, sexual reproductive health of adolescents and young people and HIV and AIDS within the context of Kenya.
Expertise in targeting the hardest to reach, marginal groups including adolescents and young key populations, the poor, rural populations, fisher communities, Boda Boda Riders etc.
Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Previous experience working with UNICEF and other UN agencies an asset.
Cultural and gender sensitivity; knowledge of the Luo and/or Abasuba language an asset.

Candidates/Firms are requested to submit CVs, letter of interest expressing why they are best suited for the consultancy and technical proposal (Max 3 pages) on how they will attain the consultancy’s objectives.
Only shortlisted candidates/Firms will be contacted at which time they will be requested to produce a more detailed technical proposal including the budget.
Technical Evaluation Criteria
Technical proposal evaluation criteria will be based on the following:

Overall response, completeness, overall concord between requirements and proposal (10 points)
Experience, overall experience of Candidate/Firm (10 points)
Technical skills, relevance to requirements of analysis (15 points)
Key personnel, team leader and other team members (15 points)
Proposed methodology/time frame (20 points)
Financial proposal (30 points)

Please note that only those consultants/Firms who obtain min 70 points will be short listed and invited for the detailed proposal.
Reporting and Accountability
In consultation with the County Government of Homa Bay and UNICEF Kenya’s Child Protection and HIV Sections, the selected consultants/firm will be directly accountable for the delivery of this consultancy to UNICEF Kenya’s Chief of HIV Section.
Conditions

The consultant is expected to commit fully to this task as per the TOR and adhere to the timeline, subject to changes and revisions by UNICEF KCO team.
The consultant will not have supervisory responsibilities nor authority on UNICEF budget and other resources.
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.

October 25, 2024
Youth Officer

Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps has been operating in Kenya since 2008, focusing its interventions around four objectives:

Peace and Conflict Management;
Livelihood/Market Systems;
Governance (particularly at the county level); and
Youth Employment/Employability (including the social and economic development of adolescents).

The four objectives serve to increase community resilience to drought and other shocks and stresses, and to decrease fragility with a particular focus on Kenya’s Arid Lands. Mercy Corps’ vision for change requires the private sector, government and civil society to work together to create meaningful and sustainable change.
Under the Omo Delta Project – Expanding the Rangeland to achieve Growth and Transformation, Mercy Corps in collaboration with five other partners: VSF G – lead agency, VITA (RTI) Ltd, EPaRDA, CIFA and TUPADO seeks to address the drivers of instability, irregular migration and displacement so as to expand and maximize opportunities for communities living in the rangelands along the Kenya – Ethiopia border by increasing wealth of young people in particular and especially young women; accelerating national and cross-border trade and collaboration; and increasing stability to promote growth and project gains.
General Position Summary: The Youth Officer will support the development and delivery of a comprehensive youth internship, mentorship, apprenticeship and career counseling programs under the leadership of the Program Manager.
S/he will develop relationships with potential employers, screen and orient youth and employers to ensure successful matches and provide oversight of activities and communication related to all career development activities.
The Youth Officer will also support in the design and implementation of interventions that assist youth to access opportunities and platforms for internships, apprenticeships, job search activities including labour market and career information.
In addition, s/he will lead in the implementation of strategies and activities that promote youth engagement, particularly focusing on youth and women, and marginalized populations in order to access relevant employability trainings, markets, finances, jobs and other employment services.
Essential Job Functions:
Program Implementation:

Provide career counseling, assessment, administration and interpretation, building the capacity of implementing partners to deliver the career development support services;
Coordinate the internship and apprenticeship programs including the initial assessment, placement and monitoring and oversight of youth internships, apprenticeship, career, and labour market information needs.
Develop and facilitate trainings on internship programs, skills development programs for informal sector productivity, and other ways of skills building for poor and vulnerable youth working closely with country offices;
Coordinate with Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions and other service providers under Omo delta project to promote youth friendly trainings and assess opportunities for linkages.
Support in management and development of relationships with private sector for provision of internship, apprenticeship and career counseling and youth mentorship providers and agencies.
Promote coalition building and relationships to influence youth development and education policies, sectoral policies/strategies/programs, and promote workforce development and ecosystem approach to inclusive youth employment and economic productivity in Southern African countries;
Assess business opportunities for granting and mentorship.
Help to coordinate and participate in various events, activities and fairs on topics related to internships, apprenticeships, job placement as well as career counseling for youth

Collaboration and Networking

Maintain productive working relationships with sub-county and county leaders and local government departments as directed by the line manager;
Coordinate with counterpart agencies and organizations, especially EU-funded agencies, involved in markets systems and workforce development.
Identify opportunities for social innovation and enterprise that could be launched through catalytic investments from public and private sector initiatives;
Support events, exhibits, workshops that bring private and public sector entities together to collectively review and discuss technology developments and innovation and to examine private sector approaches to household and community challenges that can be incubated through public sector incentives;

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Gather and document natural resource management and market program activities.
Comply with M&E systems that will be established to measure program impact and desired results. Ensure data is collected and monitoring occurs regularly.
Analyze project implementation strategies to identify constraints to program success and provide timely recommendations.
Submit timely reports as requested by the Program Manager.
Support external evaluations and assessments.

Coordination and Representation:

Attend key events, committee meetings, fora, seminars, etc. as they relate to the program.
Support Omo Delta Project activities with consortium partners, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.

Program Support Operations:

Ensure close communication with field teams and consortium members regarding program activities and plans, challenges and obstacles to timely and quality implementation.
Coordinate with program, finance, and administration staff for troubleshooting and problem solving.

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 toward 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.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Accountability
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Reports Directly To: Program Manager
Works Directly With: Program Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Market Systems Officer, GIRL Officer and REAP Officer
Knowledge and Experience:

A Bachelors Degree in degree in Social Work/Community Development preferably with specialization in economic policy management, labor dynamics and workforce or other related discipline.
A minimum of three (3) years professional experience in implementation of poverty reduction, workforce development and social inclusion operations.
Good knowledge and experience in socio-economic development policy, labour market issues, workforce productivity and gender equality, preferably in the design, development and implementation of projects/ programs.
Local dialects spoken in Northern Kenya are also a plus.
Ability to inspire, motivate, mentor and support people towards achieving their goals.
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a range of partners.
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment mandatory.
Ability to focus on day-to-day tasks at hand while also working towards longer-term objectives with an understanding that these will change continuously.
Willingness to spend significant time in the field and work closely with program target groups and consortium members.
Good knowledge of MS Office software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Access.
Experience of working with budgets.
Experience of monitoring and evaluating community projects.

Success Factors:

A strong team player, with good communication and diplomatic skills.
Proven ability to work independently as part of a regional team and with international professionals.
Excellent analytical and information management skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to work under stress and in austere contexts of remote locations.
Flexible and creative in planning and problem solving.
Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Proven excellence maintaining professional internal and external relationships.
Willingness and ability to live comfortably in Turkana and travel throughout the County.

October 25, 2024
Consultant – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Analyst – Horn of Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS
As part of its Public Policy Practice, Altai Consulting seeks experienced and knowledgeable candidates for a Consultant position in East Africa, based in Nairobi, to support several large regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning programs. The Consultant will work under the supervision of a Project Director and liaise with relevant partners (mainly aid actors implementing projects funded by the client), assist in the development of logframes and indicators, collect and clean data obtained from partners, assist in preparing reports for the client, analyze the obtained data, participate in selected case studies on specific aspects, gathering, analyzing and drafting conclusions, support partners in their M&E systems design, etc.
A minimum of 3 years of Experience in international development, monitoring & evaluation and familiarity with logframes is required. Familiarity with issues pertaining to migration, stabilisation and previous experience operating in developing and/or fragile states preferred.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Participate in the development of indicators and methodologies for the Monitoring and Evaluation of projects in East Africa;
Oversee project implementation on a day to day basis, manage teams (international and national) when required;
Liaise regularly with and provide support to implementing partners;
Design and maintain project databases;
Collect information, clean and verify its quality and feed it into a database without error;
Analyze large quantities of data from varied sources;
Report writing in English;
Prepare presentations
Support Analysts on the day to day delivery of projects;
Prepare documentation when required by clients or the management of the company;
Build capacity of team members, client, and/or beneficiaries;
Others as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:

At least 3 years of work experience required, including:
Experience in international development required
Experience in M&E required
Experience in the Horn of Africa required
Experience in issues related to migration strongly desired
Experience working and managing interpersonal relationships in challenging environments

Education:

Masters’ degree or higher in Economics, International Relations and/or Development, Public Policy or related field (required)

Analytical skills requirements:

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy (required)

Communication requirements:

Adept at report writing and presenting findings
Excellent written and spoken English required
Proven experience writing policy papers, assessments, and/or strategic recommendations that require deep analytical capacity

Other:

Ability to work with minimal supervision, including prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines;
Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently;
Mature and independent personality with a curious and humble mindset;
Client oriented;
Team player;
Eagerness to travel and discover new cultures & environments;
Must be available for relocation to Kenya (Nairobi), possibly with periods of work in other Eastern African countries as relevant.

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October 25, 2024
Accounts Assistant – Head Office Finance Interns – Head Office

REF: KNCHR/ADM/HRO/11/2018 – (1)
Reports to:Head of Finance.Location: Nairobi with occasional travel.Duration: 3 Year Contract.Gross Salary:Kshs. 64,614
Purpose of the job.
This position is responsible for provision of accounting support to the Finance Department in the preparation of the various finance reports, accounts and reconciliation in compliance with Public Finance Accounts Standards and the achievements of objectives of the Finance and Accounts unit through
Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare suppliers payment vouchers and forward them for approval to prompt timely pay outs on good and services consumed by the commission
Maintain an updated creditors’ schedule and supplier database to stay ahead of outstanding debts payable to the commission vendors
Key in expenses against the specific budget lines to keep track of fund balances to avoid over expenditure on approved budgets
Carry out bank agent duties inclusive of cash withdrawals, negotiation for better exchange rates, request for bank statements and other such assignments to support the commission’s transactions
Liaise with regional officers to provide technical support on accounts and finance to mitigate audit queries and mishaps that can interrupt the field office functions
Verify the suppliers’ payment documentation for completeness, accuracy and authorization to ascertain payouts at are made to authentic parties and not to fraudulent schemers
Process field imprest requests, ensuring that they are paid on time to keep regional office operations fully functional in their execution of the commission’s mandate
Invoice approved vouchers in the IFMIS system as a necessary step in accounting using the newly established government finance tracking platform
File Accounting documents to keep accurate records as necessitated by the Public Accounting practices
Post tax returns in iTax system to meet the current Kenya Revenue Authority tax guideline.

Requirements.

Diploma in Finance/ Accounts or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
Part I of Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A) (K) or Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
1 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
Knowledge of professional accounting standards including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of accounting packages.
Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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October 25, 2024
Managing Director

The contract will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable once for a further period of three (3) years subject to outstanding performance and the achievements of defined targets and outcomes.
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities:

To develop and implement strategies aimed at promoting the organization’s Mandate, Vision and Mission;
To be responsible for the implementation of the performance contract signed between the Board of Directors and the Government of Kenya;
To implement and monitor decisions of the Board of Directors and report to the Board accordingly;
To provide strategic transformative leadership, draw and execute plans for the effective implementation of the Authority’s strategic plan in line with vision 2030;
To establish and maintain collaborative networks with local, regional and international development partners for investments and resource mobilization;
To manage and control the Authority’s financial, human resource and assets in an efficient and cost effective manner in consultation with the Board and parent ministry;
To develop, review, direct and manage the authority’s financial and other operational systems, procedures and controls;
To ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, procedures and agreements;
To provide technical and secretariat services to the Board of Directors;
To build a high performing and self-motivated team of staff and play an active role in attracting, retaining and developing staff;
To prepare annual budgets, financial accounts, programs and work plans for the Authority and submit them to the Board for consideration;
To advise the Board of Directors on the performance of the Authority.

Qualification and Work Experience:

Must be a Kenyan Citizen.
Master’s Degree in any of the following fields; Agriculture, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or their equivalent.
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
Must have at least ten (10) years’ experience in Senior Management position in a reputable organization.
Experience in resource mobilization will be an added advantage
Must be compliant with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya (clearance from KRA, Higher Loans Board, EACC, National Police Service and CRB).
Must be a member of a professional body.

Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum age of 35 years and maximum age of 55 years at the time of application.

October 25, 2024
Director – Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Development Director, Strategy And Planning Company Secretary

Job Ref No. KNEB/HR/DTA)/1/2018
Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for providing leadership and direction towards development, implementation and review of strategic goals, policies and plans necessary for establishment and successful implementation of Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme by;

Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of strategies, policies and plans for nuclear development in Kenya;
Carrying out technical studies related to development and implementation of Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme;
Overseeing the development and implementation of a framework and criteria for siting of nuclear power plants in Kenya;
Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of strategies, policies and plans for Human Resource Development for Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme;
Overseeing establishment and implementation of partnerships aimed at human and institutional capacity building for the development of the Nuclear Power Programme.

In the execution of this assignment, the Director Nuclear Energy Infrastructure development will be expected to ensure and uphold exemplary Corporate Governance in line with the organization’s core values and promote a robust performance-driven culture.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Candidates must have the following qualifications: –

Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in relevant field.
Be at least a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
Be a registered professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya with a valid practicing license.

Related Job Experience: Must have at least twelve (12) years’ work experience, eight (8) of which should be in a senior management position.
Knowledge Skills and Competencies
The candidate must possess the following skills and competencies:-

Demonstrable knowledge of the Energy Sector in Kenya;
Demonstrable knowledge of the linkages between Kenya and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA);
Demonstrable knowledge of the Nuclear Power Programme;
Demonstrate understanding of public service values;
Excellent leadership competencies including analytical skills, excellent organization and coordination skills and ability to make difficult decisions;
Demonstrate distinguished leadership and people skills in public sector organization, management and operations;
Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
Strategic capability with proven ability to relate emerging global issues with the organization’s mission, vision and strategy;
Proven ability to build and manage effective teams;
Be detail oriented, have ability to meet deadlines, while delivering on high quality results.

Terms of Service and Remuneration: The appointment will be for a contractual term of three (3) years, renewable subject to effective performance and delivery of set targets. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package for the position.

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October 25, 2024