Application Deadline: Application Deadline Sep 2, 2020

  • Executive Support Associate (Risk Management) 

Executive Support Associate 

Senior IG Associate (Digital) (UNOPS LICA7) 

PSP Social Media Intern

    Executive Support Associate (Risk Management) Executive Support Associate Senior IG Associate (Digital) (UNOPS LICA7) PSP Social Media Intern

    Duties And Qualifications

    Executive Support Associate

    Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

    The position of Executive Support Associate is located within a Division/Bureau or Office of the Representation/Head of Office. The role of this position is to provide administrative and secretarial support services to the Head of Office or immediate Supervisor, in order to ensure the smooth running of the Office and its flow and management of administrative and routinely information. This would involve direct contact with other staff members and contacts with the teams of high ranking officials, both within and outside UNHCR. The incumbent prioritizes tasks and organises work independently based on direction from the Supervisor and has access to highly sensitive and confidential information.

    All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

    Duties

    Arrange appointments and maintain Supervisor¿s calendar, ensure attendance and well set up of meeting rooms, and screen telephone calls.
    Arrange meetings with high-ranking officials and official receptions given by the Supervisor.
    Ensure that high-level visitors are appropriately informed, that they receive background information as necessary, and that the necessary protocols are respected.
    Manage the flow of information to/from the Supervisor and other senior staff; identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed or signed by the Supervisor. Follow up to ensure that appropriate administrative action is being taken by senior managers on tasks determined by the Supervisor.
    Prepare briefing materials for Supervisor for official trips or special meetings including agenda, travel details and background documents prepared by the Executive Assistant.
    Prepare informal translations if required.
    Receive screen, log and route correspondence, attach necessary background information and maintain follow-up system.
    Draft non-substantive correspondence and ensure follow-up.
    Type correspondence, documents and reports, etc., some of which are highly confidential.
    Select and make pertinent abstracts and undertake searches for information.
    Maintain a file management system according to UNHCR policies, including general and confidential files.
    Keep lists of names, addresses and telephone numbers of ministers, government officials and members of the diplomatic corps.
    Ensure administrative procedures (travel, hospitality expenses, etc.) will be timely concluded.
    Perform other related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education & Professional Work Experience
    Years of Experience / Degree Level
    For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

    Field(s) of Education
    n/a;

    Certificates and/or Licenses
    Secretarial;
    Business Administration;
    Human Resources;
    Office Management or a related field;
    (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

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  • Risk and Compliance Manager 

Project Manager-International Banking

    Risk and Compliance Manager Project Manager-International Banking

    The Risk & Compliance Manager shall be responsible for managing the various activities relating to financial crime/ market compliance risk assessment activities as they pertain to the portfolio of existing Equity Bank Group International Banking products and services.
     This is a regional role that will interface with a range of stakeholders across Equity Group Subsidiaries. The position holder will be expected to identify, measure, monitor and mitigate product inherent and residual risks so that business objectives are met in compliance with the bank’s risk appetite.
     
    Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

    Perform risk assessments for new and on-going International Banking projects for purposes of ensuring compliance to relevant country, regional and global regulations and guidelines.
    Take ownership of the Regional Compliance risk assessment annual plan, this will include follow-up of the product business plan execution, the assessment of AML/CFT/Fraud/Markets compliance risks tied to payment and FX hedging products, the recommendation of mitigating controls and the production of product risk assessment documents for new strategic initiatives. 
    Provide guidance and advisory by answering queries related to products as part of business project reviews covering various risk categories, including geographical risks.
    Enhance collaboration within Equity Bank subsidiaries and partners on KYC, AML, and sanction issues using the latest technologies to enable prevention, detection, fraud or financial crimes through amalgamation of client data for streamlined and secure processes.
    Sensitize stakeholders at strategic and operational levels of Equity Bank Group on the International Banking regulations and processes accordingly and subsequently recommend enhanced training opportunities.
    Ensure that the various units of International Banking are trained and advised on the product risks accompanying their business projects, including creation and overseeing the activities of a joint product risk committee. 
    Maintain a broad knowledge of products and product features by working closely with partners, subsidiaries and the Enterprise Risk Management departments in Equity Bank group and subsidiaries.
    Determine and recommend system security improvements to enable compliance with best practice system risk & security requirements and global General Data Protection Guidelines, GDPR.
    Build relationships with the Bank’s internal departments and management to allow for successful collaboration in mitigating exposures that are a threat to International Banking and the bank’s objectives.
    Perform follow-up and support closure of compliance and risk related audit findings.
    Represent the bank as when required at various levels and platforms both locally and internationally to support the departmental objectives.
     
    Qualifications
     
    Bachelor’s degree in a business management discipline or related field from a reputable institution is preferred with a post graduate training in Financial services, Risk Management and or compliance as an added advantage.
    A minimum of four years’ successive employment in risk/compliance discipline in a busy organization, with strong understanding of overall banking operations, systems, and processes.
    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in KYC and AML Compliance in a regional commercial bank.
    Minimum of 1- 3 years’ experience in policy formulation and dissemination, preferably with knowledge in processes and procedures related to International Banking.
    A minimum of 2 years’ experience in interaction with banking systems in the risk management or controls front.
    Experience with projects risk management with demonstrated ability to conduct project risk assessments, quality assurance tests and compliance assessments.
    Experience in engaging C-level management and senior executives in facilitating decision-making and reporting.
    Demonstrate understanding of regional and global AML/ KYC, FATCA and CTF compliance regulations within the financial services industry. 
     Must have professional membership in Risk Management and or Compliance with a globally accredited institution.
    Experience in working within a big-data analysis environment with the use of SQL /advanced Excel etc.

    Competencies / Attributes / Knowledge and Skills

    Ability to manage and collaborate with geographically diverse teams and matrixed relationships.
    Ability to coach, mentor, train and transfer skills to others
    Adherence to a code of conduct and ethical guidelines.
    Understand, respect and practice the set of organization’s shared vision, mission and values, including mutual respect, equity and justice; honesty and transparency.
    Ability to communicate clearly and demonstrate good interpersonal skills
    High-level integrity and initiative taking and positive attitude towards learning and sharing.
    Ability to network and establish strong relationships with Equity Group partners and relevant stakeholders will be vital.
    Must have team building skills, personnel management and supervision skills.

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  • Principal Legal Officer 

Manager, Research, Strategy and Planning

    Principal Legal Officer Manager, Research, Strategy and Planning

    TWWDA Grade 4 – TWWDA/PLO/2/2020

    Terms of Service: Permanent

    Job Purpose
    The officer is responsible for providing secretariat services to the board and legal services to the Agency.

    Key duties and responsibilities entail:

    Providing secretariat services to the Board
    Providing guidance in the formulation, review and implementation of policies and strategies on litigation and in all matters relating to the law;
    Issuing instructions to agreement and contract defaulters;
    Coordinating the development and implementation of legal agreements and contracts;
    Monitoring compliance with legal framework, agreements and contracts;
    Supervising the implementation of litigations issues;
    Liaising with the State Law Office and other relevant agencies on legal matters
    Coordinating research on emerging legal issues.
    Preparing legal opinions on legal cases and on matters relating to legal notices;
    Initiating periodic legal reviews of the Board and other relevant rules in liaison with the State Law Office and other relevant agencies; and conducting research on emerging legal issues.

    Person specification
    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

    At least  Eight (8) years ‘experience
    Bachelor’s Degree in Law
    Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law
    Must be an Advocate of the High court
    Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
    Proficiency in computer applications
    Management course from recognized institution
    Professional qualification and membership where applicable.
    Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution
    Master’s Degree/Certified Secretary will be an added advantage

    Competencies and skills

    Report writing skills
    Good interpersonal skills
    Good communication skills
    Good Analytical skills
    Good Negotiation skills
    Planning and organizing skills

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    Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on the subject of the email. Attach a detailed and up to date curriculum vitae, telephone contacts and three referees together with copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and testimonials.

    Additional requirements
    Candidates shortlisted for interviews for the above positions will be required to submit the following;Applications should be sent preferably by email to the following email address; ceo@tanawwda.go.ke addressed to:
    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
    TANA WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
    MAJI HOUSE ALONG BADEN POWELL ROAD
    P.O BOX 1292 – 10100
    NYERI

    so as to reach him not later than Wednesday 2nd September, 2020 at 5.00PM
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    Tana Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer.
    Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

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    ceo@tanawwda.go.ke

  • Livelihood Project Coordinator

    Livelihood Project Coordinator

    Starting date: ASAP
    Contract duration: 12 months with possibility to renew
    Duty station: Kapenguria, West Pokot Kenya 60%; Nairobi, Kenya 40%.
    Report to: Regional Coordinator
    The livelihood project coordinator:

    · (S)he is in charge of the management of CEFA led component of the project Support to Resilience for Sustainable Livelihoods and the implementation of related activities.
    · (S)he is responsible for the overall supervision of administrative and financial aspects, logistic, security, Human Resources, quality Control of CEFA component of the project.

    Detailed assignments:

    (S)he ensures that the project is implemented according to the contract signed with the donor, its rules and indications (e.g. visibility, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting etc), MoU signed with the leading agency and other consortium members and CEFA’s internal procedures.;
    (S)he is directly in charge of the management of the CEFA led component of the EU funded project in West Pokot included (and not limited to) the following main tasks: startup of the project, setup of the office/GH in Kapenguria, predisposition of work plans, M&E plans, financial forecast plan, recruitment and coordination of all the project staff, supervision and coordination of the implementation of the activities, narrative and financial reporting;
    Under the supervision of the RC, (s)he recruits and evaluates the staff based in the projects sites; (S)he promotes technical, administrative and managerial training of the project staff;
    · (S)he ensures the proper planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CEFA project in West Pokot;
    · (S)he ensure sound Technical support and guidance in the field of food security and livelihood to all the consortium member;
    (S)he is responsible for the effective and efficient management of CEFA Office and/or Guest House in Kapenguria and for the adequate maintenance of CEFA assets/properties;
    (S)he is in charge of the Security of the staff in West Pokot;
    (S)he supports the RC in the identification and formulation of new project proposals in the area/region.
    (S)he facilitates the synergies, collaborations and sharing of best-practices among CEFA project areas in Kenya to effectively and efficiently implement CEFA’s activities (food security, livelihood, agriculture).

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    (S)he is responsible of the:

    Management of the entire expatriate and local staff of CEFA project in West Pokot, ensuring the respect of all security regulations, in coordination with the Security focal point on the ground and the RC;
    Provision of high level liaison and coordination services with other NGOs that make up the consortium and other relevant stakeholders, such as local authorities, and representation of CEFA in key meetings;
    Provision of high level technical support in the field of food security and livelihood;
    Daily project implementation and follow-up on activities at field level;
    Management of the project budget and the fund requests to Nairobi Regional Office and/or HQ, administrative and financial management of the project and collection of the necessary documentation for the financial report;
    Formulation/update of the projects work plans, monitoring tools and regular reporting according to requirements of the donor and CEFA;
    Draft/revision and submission of periodical project reports required by the donors, partners and CEFA HQ;
    Procurement of goods, services and constructions according to CEFA and Donor procedures with the support of the Procurement Officer and Regional Administrator;
    Information to the RC of any change/problem about the project, that may compromise the observance of the contractual bonds and/or the staff management and/or the presence and the good name of CEFA in the area/country;
    Management of mission from the donor, CEFA staff from HQ or Regional Office and any other relevant stakeholder in the Country;
    Identification, set up and maintenance of the office/guest house in Kapenguria;
    Identification and promotion of fundraising opportunities to co-fund the project with consequent formulation of concept notes and project proposals;
    The availability to perform any other task assigned by the Regional Coordinator in line with the profile.

    Mandatory Requirements:

    University degree in Agriculture, International Relations, Project Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field;
    Minimum 4 years’ experience of project management in a development or humanitarian context;
    Previous experience of at least 2 years in managing projects in the field of food security, livelihood and agriculture and/or water (irrigation);
    Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing/mentoring staff;
    Strong financial management abilities;
    Fluency in both oral and written communication in English;
    Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills, excellent advocacy and persuasion skills, able to think critically and motivate the team;
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
    Prior experience successfully managing culturally-diverse teams to achieve project outcomes;
    Ability to work under tight deadlines and with minimal support;
    Good command of MS Office applications and other computer programs;
    Previous experience working in complex and volatile environments with limited facilities;

    Desired skills and experiences:

    Master’s degree in a relevant field (agriculture, food security, livelihood related issues);
    Previous experience working in Kenya and/or in ASAL areas is an asset;
    Good technical knowledge in the fields of agriculture and/or water (irrigation), better if at university level is a strong plus;
    Knowledge of Italian language is an asset;
    Previous experience in management of EU funded projects is a STRONG asset.

    To apply please send your CV and cover letter, along with three (3) references to the following email address: vacancies@cefakenya.com with the subject: *NAME- Livelihood Coordinator West Pokot, by *02nd September 2020.**Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.Please note that applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and the organization might decide to close the vacancy before the indicated deadline.

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    vacancies@cefakenya.com