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  • Senior Manager

    Senior Manager

    Job description
    Role overview
    Lead development and utilisation of a robust MEL system aligned to VSO’s People First Strategy, Core Programmes, Core Approaches and SDGs’ leaving no one behind agenda.
    Skills, qualifications and experience

    You are a master’s degree holder in a related field with ideally M&E as an area of specialisation.
    You have extensive experience in a similar senior role and have established and managed a robust, relevant, functional and user friendly MEL system.
    You are effective in facilitating MEL trainings and building capacity of country programmes to drive a mutually benefiting learning agenda in M&E.
    You are excellent at analysing and interpreting complex data and facilitating information-based decision making both at country as well as global levels.
    You are a people’s leader and inspire high performance from the team you work with.
    You have the necessary IT skills; experience and skills in some relevant quantitative and qualitative data analysis software packages e.g. SPSS, Atlas.ti.
    You are self-driven with an ability to work with people to deliver high quality results.

  • Social Inclusion, Gender and Research Specialist – Remote

    Social Inclusion, Gender and Research Specialist – Remote

    Job description
    Role Overview
    To provide support to VSO Kenya in carrying out capacity building in Social Inclusion and Gender Analysis for the employees, volunteers and VSO partners ;take lead in conducting phase two of the Social Exclusion and Gender Analysis (SEGA) research in Kenya and support in embedding the findings of SEGA research phase one in VSO Kenya’s programme design.
    Essential
    Skills, qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences.
    Experience in Gender, Exclusion or environmental issues with an understanding of how change happens.
    An understanding of social exclusion analysis and other participatory methodologies and a commitment to people led development
    Experience in participatory research, appraisals and assessment

    Skills In One Or More In The Following Areas

    Qualitative research
    Power analysis
    Gender and gender analysis
    Social exclusion analysis
    Social inclusion
    Environmental analysis
    Livelihoods and resilience
    Economics for equality
    Stakeholder mapping
    Systems mapping
    Systems approaches
    Theories of change
    Transformational processes
    You will have strong facilitation skills and ability to train, mentor and coach others.
    You will be passionate about participation and social inclusion
    You will have specialized in gender, livelihoods resilience, participatory development.

    Desirable Criteria

    Experience of working in the international development contexts.
    Being up-to-date on the current thinking in international development and approaches to poverty
    Understanding of key considerations in working cross-culturally.
    Experience working in Kenya and knowledge of the local context

    Allowance and accommodation
    All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
    VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
    VSO is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.

  • M&E Assistant

    M&E Assistant

    The purpose of this role is to work in close collaboration with county governments, CSOs, private sector ,entrepreneurs, youth, national and international volunteers and community to deliver “Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Project (YEEP)”
    This project will support young people to access employment in small enterprises in growing economies in East Africa as well as establish or grow young people led enterprises.
    To achieve this, VSO Kenya will build on to existing youth volunteering, employment and entrepreneurship interventions in Machakos to provide intensive support to cohorts of growth enterprises as well as drawing on the experiences of VSO’s Empowered Youth for Employment and Entrepreneurship (EYEE) programmes and volunteering approach.
    M&E Assistant NGO Job Requirements
    Bachelor’s degree in Project management, entrepreneurship, business management or Social sciences.
    At least 3 years experience working in project management, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, finance or administrative experience in an NGO or community based organisation.
    Experience in M&E
    Research Skills
    Experience in youth entrepreneurship ,engagement and participation.
    Proven experience in coaching and mentoring of team members
    Knowledge on gender and inclusion practices
    Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili language skills.
    Knowledge in Kenya Sign Language skills is an added advantage
    Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision
    Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills.
    Evidence of professionalism and high integrity.
    Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance.

  • Sign Language Interpreter

    Sign Language Interpreter

    Role Overview
    The Kenya Sign Language interpreter will be responsible for helping deaf individuals understand what is being said in a variety of situations.The interpreter will be required to research technical and/or complex information to accurately interpret the subject matter from spoken language to sign language and vice versa.
    Sign Language Interpreter Job Skills, Qualifications And Experience
    A valid certificate in Kenya Sign Language and interpretation from a recognized institution.
    At least 3 years’ experience in Kenya Sign Language Interpretation.
    An understanding of disability work with a specific focus on the deaf.
    This role is only open to applicants with the right to work in Kenya.

  • Deaf Education and Communication Advisor

    Deaf Education and Communication Advisor

    Role overview
    The overall placement objective is to contribute towards enhanced quality of life of deaf children, deaf youth and their families. The role will entail Supporting learning and development of learning centres; capacity building of parents support and deaf youth groups and; implementing individualized educational programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing in Kwale, Nyandarua, Nandi and Bungoma County in Kenya.
    Skills, qualifications and experience
    1. Bachelor degree in social sciences or related field.
    2. Knowledge of standardized language assessment instruments, their administration and interpretation. Knowledge of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences is an added advantage.
    3. Psychology of the deaf, their community and culture.
    4. Ability to work with deaf children, analyse issues and problem solve, create plans of action, and reach resolution.
    3. Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and techniques of individualized instruction.
    Desirable
    1. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of behavioural management and current trends in educational methods for teaching language and auditory development
    2. Ability to establish and maintain a program of instruction and learning for individuals with disabilities and analyse situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
    3. Ability to assess to determine pupil abilities and progress; knowledge of non-verbal-communication techniques and systems.
    Language Requirement
    Basic Sign Language
    English and willingness to learn Kiswahili.
    If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

  • Roving Finance Manager

    Roving Finance Manager

    Kingston upon Thames, Various Countries GBP34,000 Fixed Term, 1 year Full Time, 35 hours per week
    Role overview
    The role will provide short term cover where we have vacancies overseas. It will also conduct two internal audits per year.
    Qualifications for the Finance Manager Jobs
    The applicant will be a qualified accountant, with international development experience, who is flexible and able to travel at short notice.

  • Programme Development and Funding Manager

    Programme Development and Funding Manager

    Qualifications required – Educated to degree level in development studies/international development or related discipline – Project Management qualification and experience – Training in fundraising, marketing, M&E or organisational sustainability – IT skills including fluency in Microsoft office suite and database usage
    Desired Skills and Experience
    Extensive experience in multi-sector programme design in several countries ; Proven track record in writing winning donor proposals for donors including USAID, EC, UKAID, SIDA and UN Agencies – including proven ability to develop log frames, monitoring frameworks, and theories of change; experience with participatory research, evaluation and consultations as used in workshop facilitation and situational analysis; experience of establishing partnerships between organisations including teaming agreement and consortia bid development;and experience of preparing compelling, high quality documentation (concept notes, presentations, proposals, budgets, reports, etc) for different partner and donor audiences. *Strong networking, influencing and marketing skills *Strong interpersonal skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills used in international settings – experience of leading and facilitating workshops and training *Ability to be self-directed and take initiative within organisational mandates – sound judgement and strong administrative and organisational skills

  • Curriculum Advisors Education Specialist School Management Advisors Technical Vocational Training Advisor/ Specialist Welding & Fabrication Advisor

    Curriculum Advisors Education Specialist School Management Advisors Technical Vocational Training Advisor/ Specialist Welding & Fabrication Advisor

    Key purpose of the job is to support professional development of Curriculum Advisors leading to increased capacity of Curriculum Advisors and Heads of Department to support primary grade teachers in language and literacy in African Home Languages as well as English as a First Additional Language. District officials will be enrolled in training and linked to Professional Learning Committees (PLCs). Training will engage District Chief Education Specialists (DCES), Curriculum Advisors (CAs) and Heads of Departments (HODs).
    Qualifications For Curriculum Advisors Job Successful candidates are likely to have the following skills, knowledge and experience:
    An Education degree or Post-Graduate certificate of Education
    Extensive curriculum design, development, and implementation experience, preferably with a Ministry of Education
    More than 6 years of experience in school leadership and curriculum advisory role
    Fluent English speaker
    A self-starter with the flexibility and adaptability to work in a high-pressure demanding environment
    Good written skills in English
    Knowledge and experience in capacity building, training and facilitation
    Key qualities of relationship-building, adaptability and resilience
    VSO will assess all candidates against the following competencies, which make up VSO’s volunteer competency framework.
    Open minded and respectful.
    Resilient and adapt well to new situations.
    Able to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships.
    But most of all, as this is the vision of VSO, you’re competent to seek and share knowledge.
    VSO has Education programmes in Cambodia, Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa.
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  • Functional Literacy & Numeracy Accelerated Learning Specialist – Remote

    Functional Literacy & Numeracy Accelerated Learning Specialist – Remote

    Job description
    Role Overview
    The specialist will provide Teacher Professional Development (TPD) support to Educator Facilitators (EFs) and Primary school Teachers participating in the Education for Life Project. The Specialist is expected to build the capacity of the EFs and Teachers specifically on Functional Literacy and Numeracy; Gender and Social inclusion; Safeguarding and Girls right to Education, lifelong learning and transition to meaningful employment opportunities. Key strategies to be used are: Assessment of skills and competency gaps, Skills training, coaching and mentorship through class room observations, constructive feedback and Peer Learning Forums.
    Skills, Qualifications And Experience
    A combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described:

    Qualified teacher with, as a minimum, a degree in Education from a recognised institution. Preferably, qualification as a teacher trainer.
    Evidence of work in Literacy, numeracy and Accelerated Learning-Functional literacy and Numeracy is greatly desired
    Minimum of five years’ teaching experience in primary level, preferably comprising experience in both well-resourced and minimally-resourced education systems.
    Ability to teach large classes in minimally-resourced education systems and develop teaching and learning materials from low cost, locally available materials.
    Ability to demonstrate inclusive, learner-centred, process-oriented teaching and learning methodologies and positive discipline practices.
    Understanding of ‘traditional’ ways of teaching and learning, and how to build on them to improve teaching effectiveness.
    Experience in adult learning methodologies and in training teachers in learner-centred pedagogies, lesson planning and schemes of work, positive discipline, inclusive classroom management and curriculum strategies, and formative and summative assessment.
    Experience in delivering a range of teaching development activities, preferably including through in-service, pre-service and distance modalities, and at a variety of different levels, but especially training primary teachers. Experience to include the development of teacher training materials and/or curricula.
    Experience in assessing capacity, designing capacity development strategies through participatory mechanisms, and delivering staff development through a variety of means, including formal and informal training, mentoring, and workshop facilitation.
    Knowledge and Experience in psychosocial support, safeguarding and child protection.
    Ability to rapidly understand the policy, strategic and institutional environment and to provide contextually appropriate, relevant, achievable and accurate technical advice.
    Up-to-date knowledge of trends in teacher development, preferably including own research.
    Ability to use ICT software to develop basic work plans, budgets, training plans and monitoring and evaluation tools, and the ability to write concise, accurate reports in easily-understood language.
    Ability to use evidence to inform programme development and management.
    Commitment to participatory and inclusive methods of working, and to form relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
    Ability to work in difficult environments.

    Language Requirement

    Fluent in English language
    Fluent in the catchment language and understanding of county specific socio-cultural, political and economic dynamics

    Competencies and Behaviour
    Whether You Want To Join Us As An Employee, Or As a Volunteer Working In Your Own Country, Overseas Or Online, Our Selection Process Includes An Assessment Based On These
    Core Competencies
    At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.

    Ability to be open minded and respectful
    Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
    Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
    Ability to seek and share knowledge

    APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF EITHER GARRISA,ISIOLO,MIGORI OR KISUMU AND KILIFI.
    Equal Opportunities
    VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
    Allowance
    As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.

  • Project and M&E Assistant – EYEE Project

    Project and M&E Assistant – EYEE Project

    Job Description

    Reference: JOB0116590 
     
    The “Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Project (YEEP)” project will support young people to access employment in small enterprises in growing economies in East Africa as well as establish or grow young people led enterprises. To achieve this, VSO Kenya will build on to existing youth volunteering, employment and entrepreneurship interventions in Siaya to provide intensive support to cohorts of growth enterprises as well as drawing on the experiences of VSO’s Empowered Youth for Employment and Entrepreneurship (EYEE) programmes and volunteering approach.
     
    Responsibilities
    Project Development

    Ensure the project activities are in line with VSO Kenya’s EYEE programme. Work with youth as key actors to design and implement the programme.
    Participate in identifying potential entrepreneurs and partners, and areas of intervention and contribute to the project design and regular monitoring.
    Ensure project implementation as agreed with the Project Officer and Programme Manager
    Ensure potential entrepreneurs and enterprises are adequately supported to start or grow their enterprises.

    Monitoring and Evaluations

    Ensure effective monitoring of activities to achieve project outcomes.
    Undertake regular monitoring visits to ensure quality of project implementation, administration and financial management in project sites

    Relationship management and partnership working

    Work effectively with the Project Officer and act as a representative of VSO Kenya and partners at all times.
    Ensure that all project partners and stakeholders are regularly informed about the progress of the in-country programmes
    Maintain an effective communication system and ensure information flow between project and relevant parties.
    Represent VSO in meetings with government and other relevant stakeholders as required
    Provide support for other VSO activities as reasonably requested by line manager and in line with organizational priorities

    Facilitating Learning amongst Youth

    Promote learning amongst youth through training on livelihoods, business development, employability skills cross-cultural, intercultural and supporting youth led placements and training throughout the project period.

    Project Administration and Financial Management

    Conduct administrative and financial duties related to all aspects of project implementation; organise all necessary logistics for project activities, such as meetings, events, workshops, trainings, M&E activities e.t.c
    Contribute to drafting contracts, work plans, budgets, and writing project internal and donor reports
    Manage and regularly check project assets to ensure their right purpose of use, maintain the data management and filing system for the project

    Security and Safety

    Ensure security and safety for project work station, and liaising with Hosting Partners to ensure smooth running of the offices.

     
    Skills, Knowledge and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, or Social Sciences.
    Experience working in Women and Girls Economic Empowerment program/s
    Knowledge on enterprise development and providing business development services to Micro Enterprises
    At least 3 years experience working in youth employment and entrepreneruship programmes in an NGO or community based organisation.
    Experience in M&E
    Good experience & knowledge in research methodologies and processes
    Proven experience in coaching and mentoring team members
    Knowledge on gender and inclusion practices
    Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili language skills.
    Knowledge in Kenya Sign Language skills is an added advantage
    Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision
    Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills.
    Evidence of professionalism and high integrity.
    Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance.