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Director Financial Planning and Analysis (DFP&A) Head of Finance and Administration

The position:

The Director Financial Planning & Analysis serves as an integral member of the Global Leadership Council and will support the CFO in all aspects of business partnering and management reporting and controls. The DFP&A leads the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and business strategic analysis of the financial team. The DFP&A will ensure smooth, effective and efficient operational finance support to the countries and global operations. To work closely with all countries and departments to support the development of LG’s financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition, the DFP&A will be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures both in the finance, grant management and general operational areas to support the organizations growth.

Responsibilities:

Business Partnering:

Driving a process of continuous improvement in business partnering which enhances the understanding of the Executive and Senior Management teams (Global and Country) of their key financial performance drivers and business performance issues.
Oversee business analysis of strategic initiatives to determine financial and operational feasibility.
Drive and challenge operational units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization including revenue enhancement and cost reduction initiatives.

Organizational Financial Reporting, budgeting and analysis:

Develop reporting frameworks in collaboration with the CFO, Global Controller, Country Teams and Management to produce management, donor and key stakeholder reports.
Manage the entire organizational financial reporting function and ensure accurate financial reports are produced.
Provide frameworks and support to country finance teams to prepare analysis and conduct reviews, monitor and highlight variances.
Investigate exceptions on all reports and facilitate corrective actions.
Own the complete organizational budgeting and forecasting process.
Ensure accuracy of budgets and rolling forecasts submitted by each country and Global department.
Drive implementation of budget assumptions.
Conduct cost analysis on key operations to inform cost modeling for investment and operational decisions.

Grant Financial Management:

Manage the entire financial function related to the grant management function including assessing the cost investment viability of an opportunity, proposal budgeting, donor reporting, donor queries etc.
Provide business partnering support to the Business development team during the proposal stage.
Provide business partnering support to the Project managers/Grant relationship managers to ensure full financial compliance and timely reporting.

Team Management:

Lead Direct and Matrix reports in management and oversight of all financial planning analysis and reporting functions.

Skills and Competencies:

Experience in a complex International NGO with a budget of at least $20million annual budget.
In-depth knowledge of nonprofit accounting (fund accounting principles), including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance and reporting.
Broad experience with multiple funding sources, including the US government, other country governments, other bi-and multilateral donors and corporates and foundations.
Experience with the rules and regulations of multilateral donors.
Evidence of partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies.
Experience streamlining, refining and automating financial processes, including the development of user-friendly tools and training programs, and deploying suitable technology.
Track record of working with technology leadership to manage critical financial management and reporting systems.
Mission-driven, articulate professional with substantial finance and administrative management experience.
Keen analytical, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making.
Proven strength in building and sustaining supportive relationships and persuasively communicating institutional goals and needs.
Experience working in or with Africa.
Strong human resource management experience; ability to supervise, mentor and engage staff members and inspire credibility, confidence and build consensus.
Technology savvy and specific knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
Demonstrated capacity to think strategically with expertise in complex problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills, displays good judgment.
Advanced Excel skills.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related field.
At least 10 years relevant experience. Management experience of at least 7 years gained in a complex international NGO.
Professional certification – CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.

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November 5, 2024
Senior Manager Health & Impact Regional Field Manager – Busia

Purpose of role
To offer overall technical guidance in RMNCH, HIV/AIDS, and Malaria intervention areas and lead the process of capacity building on the same for staff and CHPs. To ensure that LG is aligned to national and international health policies while building networks with key Ministry of Health officials to ensure inclusivity and participation of LG.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

Define the technical direction for LGK programs and guide the implementation.
Provide health-related technical expertise on research activities within LG.
Use data to provide technical guidance in improving the quality of health services delivery by community health workers.
Oversees continuous quality improvement of service delivery with adherence to clinical protocols.
Training: Oversee development and revision of all key training content, job aids, and other diagnostic tools, ensuring they comply with the Ministry of Health, and relevant global health standards and best practice.
Provide technical advice on new and/or innovative approaches to service delivery models.
Provide technical advice to the business development team to facilitate the development of high-quality grant proposals.
Contribute to the development of LG policies, guidelines, and strategic plans.
Provide technical support in performance analysis and strategy development and impact optimization plans for continuous achievement of organizational KPIs

Team Management

Manage, supervise, and build a high-performing team to ensure effective delivery of the LG strategic plan.
Coach and mentor, mid-level managers to build their capacity to effectively manage their team members.
Identify opportunities for growth for members of the health team and support career planning across the team – Lead the recruitment of exceptional talent for my team and support their integration into the LG team.
Provide project management oversight to selected projects and initiatives.
Collaborate with other departments for efficient operations.

Advocacy externally

Build key networks with the National government/Ministry of health officials, and stakeholders (donors and implementing partners) and participate in their forums to influence national policy for community health service delivery.
As an advocate for community health services represents Living Goods at technical and other fora including national level technical working groups and conferences and manage relationships between LG and other stakeholders.
Engage implementing partners, donors, and other stakeholders during partnership engagements and donor visits to Living Goods.

Qualifications & Experience :

Degree in Medicine/ Public Health with clinical / research experience Project Management Qualification
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience with three (3) years managerial level.
Experience in Public Health, Community Health, health systems strengthening, or a related field is an added advantage.

Competency & Attributes

Ability to analyze, comprehend, and articulate the operational goals and strategic plan of the organization to guide decision-making.
Leads the development of an operational plan contributing to longer-term organizational strategy.
Provides leadership ineffective management and stewardship of programs/business units.
Interpersonal and leadership skills and high levels of integrity.
Builds commitment through collaboration, consultation, and consideration of the stakeholders and the teams.

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November 5, 2024
Manager – Individual Gifts

Donor Engagement, Solicitation & Stewardship.

Work with the Deputy Director, Major Gifts and Major Gifts Associate to design and implement comprehensive major and individual gifts funding strategy, owning specific projects, in order to meet and grow individual contributions annually.
Lead innovative donor engagement strategies that deepen understanding and commitment to our mission. Identify new and different ways of framing our work for potential funders.
Facilitate strategy sessions, manage internal collaborators, create supplementary materials, and draft compelling proposals for flexible and lightly restricted funding.
Support Living Goods’ engagement of current and prospective donors at key events (e.g., Skoll World Forum, UNGA week). Make recommendations for attendance, meetings, and events that drive business development strategies.
Plan and execute engaging donor events, both virtual and in-person, such as donor site visits and cultivation dinners.

Portfolio Development.

Build and nurture a portfolio of existing and prospective major gift donors capable of $25K+ gifts.
Implement creative strategies for prospect identification, qualification and cultivation.
Collaborate with finance, leadership, and country technical teams to create innovative funding opportunities aligned with Living Goods priorities that may attract new donors.
Engage with existing funders to identify and leverage connections for introductions to new prospects.
Working with the Major Gifts Associate, adapt and strengthen a system for identifying prospects at conferences, events, and within existing annual, employee, and third-party giving pools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Work closely with Business Development colleagues, Communications, Advocacy, and Programs teams to leverage resources and maximize impact.
Ensure consistent use of CRM for prospect and pipeline data entry & reporting, and revenue projections.
Serve as one of our internal experts on trends and strategies within individual and family foundation giving, including emerging UHNWI philanthropists.
Contribute to the larger BD team’s collaborative work, including sharing learnings and results, brainstorming new ideas, and maintaining strong working relationships across revenue streams.
Provide coaching to team members on donor engagement strategies and industry best-practices.

Who You Are

A passionate advocate for global health equity with 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience.
A relationship builder who thrives on connecting donors to causes they care about deeply.
A self-starter with the ability to build a donor portfolio from scratch and meet/exceed fundraising targets.
An excellent communicator who can inspire action through both written and verbal storytelling.
A collaborative team player who can work across cultures and time zones.
An agile project manager, accustomed to assessing ROI and pivoting as needed.

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November 5, 2024
Terms of Reference for the Provision of Event Management Consultancy Services : Global Digital Health Forum 2024

Coordination with Teams and Organization

Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work closely with Living Goods’ Digital Health, Advocacy, and Communications teams to ensure the preparation, management, and execution of the events are aligned with global best practices. This includes aligning with organizational goals and ensuring all teams are well-coordinated and contributing to impactful delivery.
Partnership Coordination: After an initial introduction by Living Goods’ teams, collaborate with key partners, including J&J and CIFF, to ensure smooth program execution for side events and plenary sessions. This includes managing detailed aspects such as time management, speaker preparation, MCing, finalizing talking points, and ensuring program flow.
Vendor Coordination: Engage and manage vendors (photographers, videographers, graphic designers, printers) to ensure the timely production of banners, flyers, videos, and other event materials. Ensure that vendors capture key moments during side events and plenary sessions for use on social media and other promotional channels.

Logistics

Event Logistics Management: Ensure all logistical aspects, mainly for the side events, are managed seamlessly, including transportation, refreshments, event setup, and attendee registration. Guarantee that all arrangements are in place, time-efficient, and aligned with event goals.
Booth Management: In collaboration with Living Goods team, oversee the setup and operation of the Living Goods booth, ensuring it is properly equipped, branded, and staffed. Ensure the booth serves as an engaging and informative point of interaction for event attendees.
Attendee Registration: In collaboration with Living Goods team, manage the registration process for event attendees, ensuring a smooth and efficient check-in process.
ICT and Equipment Management: Coordinate the setup of all necessary technical equipment, including PowerPoint presentations, projectors, sound systems, microphones, and internet connectivity. Ensure all AV requirements are met, tested, and ready to support smooth presentations and interactive sessions.
Technical Support: Ensure that technical support is available throughout the event to address any issues related to ICT, such as projectors, video presentations, and live streaming (if applicable), to ensure seamless delivery of presentations and speeches.

Program Execution

Program Management: Ensure the side events and plenary sessions run smoothly by coordinating all aspects of the program, including timekeeping, speaker readiness, and stage management. This includes preparing talking points (in collaboration with Living Goods’ teams), briefing speakers, and ensuring they are well-prepared and confident in delivering their messages.
MCing and Facilitation: Oversee or coordinate MCing duties to maintain a seamless program flow and ensure all sessions adhere to the event’s agenda and time limits.

Strategic Communications and Public Relations

Communications Strategy Execution: Review, refine, add tactical details, dates, roles, new innovative tactics, and implement the high-level communications strategy prepared by the Living Goods comms team, ensuring it is effectively executed across all platforms. This includes translating and adapting the strategy for different audiences and media outlets.
Media Engagement: Work with local and international media outlets before and during the event to secure coverage, ensuring Living Goods is positioned as a leader in digital health innovations. Coordinate media interviews, pitch stories, and manage media attendance at key sessions.
Event Promotion: (1) Work closely with TechChange[1]’s marketing team to promote the event’s role in advancing universal health coverage through digital technologies, emphasizing the global importance of the event. (2) Coordinate with the Advocacy team to ensure event promotion reaches target listservs and stakeholders.

Documentation and Messaging

Content and Messaging Support: Collaborate with the communications and the advocacy teams to ensure timely preparation of key messages and talking points for speakers. Provide ongoing support to ensure all messaging aligns with Living Goods’ strategic goals.
Content Capture: Ensure that key moments during side events and plenary sessions are documented and captured through photography, videography, and other content formats. Ensure this content is shareable on social media and other channels to amplify the event’s impact.

Monitoring and Reporting: Sow the ROI of Living Goods’ Investment in the event

Event Outcome Documentation: Prepare post-event reports and feedback, summarizing the impact, media coverage, key insights, and takeaways from the event to contribute to the organization’s larger report out from the Global Digital Health Forum. Ensure this information is documented to show the ROI for investing in the event.
Measuring The Impact of Online and Media Coverage: Use your own tools and/or working closely with the Communications team, monitor, document, and present a report on online engagement and engagement.

Specific Deliverables

Pre-Event Deliverables:

Finalized event logistics plan (including vendor contracts, technical setup, and event flow).
Complete schedule and timeline for Living Goods’ participation in the GDHF, including side events and plenary, with a focus on media coverage.
Production of all necessary event materials (e.g., banners, flyers, videos) and coordination of content capture vendors.
A fully prepared and trained speaker list with talking points and event briefs.
Finalized media plan and secured media interviews or coverage.

Event-Day Deliverables:

Smooth execution of the side event, plenary, and any additional engagements.
Supervision and coordination of all logistics, including technical setups, registration, and vendor management.
Documentation of key event moments via photography and videography.
Coordinate the documentation of key event moments via media interviews.
Real-time coordination with the comms team to ensure timely social media posts and media interactions.

Post-Event Deliverables:

Post-event report, including media coverage, social media engagement, and key event outcomes.
A repository of documented content (photos, videos, quotes) for further use by Living Goods.
Assessment and feedback on the event’s impact and suggestions for improvement.

Required Skills and Experience

Proven experience in managing high-level international events, with a focus on public health, digital health, or similar fields.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple teams, partners, and vendors.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to execute strategic communications plans and media outreach.
Familiarity with the use of digital tools and ICT in event management (e.g., AV setup, live streaming, digital presentations).
Experience working with the media.
Proficiency in working with vendors, especially in areas such as photography, videography, graphic design, and event production.

Duration of the Consultancy

The consultancy will commence on 1 November 2024 and continue through the conclusion of the Global Digital Health Forum 2024, with post-event deliverables completed by mid-December 2024.

Interested consultants should submit the following:Please submit your application to procurementglobal@livinggoods.org no later than 25 October 2024

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November 5, 2024
Global Advocacy Manager

The position:
Living Goods seeks an experienced results driven advocacy professional to join the Global Advocacy team. We are looking for someone with demonstrated expertise and impactful achievements in advocacy work.
The role holder will be responsible for building and maintaining collaborative partnerships, sharing effective practices, exploring new opportunities to improve community health, and providing administrative support to the team. The role involves a primary focus on country-level teams support with additional responsibilities at the regional and global level.

Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day support to country teams on implementing country-level advocacy strategies and monitoring performance.
Facilitate cross team learning and knowledge sharing for country teams and provide advisory tactics.
Provide support on the coordination of global and regional events, including coordination with the communications team on increasing visibility on events.
Backstop Director and Deputy Director in global and regional coalition meetings, activities, campaigns and events. Represent LG (Living Goods) in coalition and partner meetings as needed to promote community health.
Conduct policy research and analysis, providing timely and relevant information to guide advocacy initiatives – including on health financing at country-level.
Support documentation, including Living Goods advocacy approaches and wins, policy briefs, and position papers at global, regional, and country levels.
Support, nurture, and sustain partnerships and identify new partners in the community health space.
Flag changes, high-level external meetings and events at national, regional, and international platforms, and new developments in community health work to the teams.
Track and maintain a calendar of external engagement opportunities and contacts and assist in meeting and conference planning and preparation.
Manage administrative needs of the advocacy team.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience that yields the required competencies. Masters in a relevant field is desirable.
At least 5 years of professional experience at the national, regional level demonstrating a proven ability to coordinate advocacy interventions across multiple countries.
Experience supporting country offices, building capacity and providing tactical support is essential.
Experience in developing robust advocacy strategies in the development context.
Experience working with coalitions, building effective networks, and nurturing partnerships.

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to consult, gather and integrate feedback into internal and external influencing briefings and materials- proven research and writing skills.
Knowledge of global health and development issues and hands-on experience in advocacy related to primary health care, health workforce, universal health coverage, and/or community health is strongly preferred.
Ability to work autonomously combined with experience working remotely and with country and global teams.
Strong analytical, writing, editing, and verbal skills for communicating with broad and diverse stakeholders.
Effective as a collaborator in complex internal and external organizations.
Proven ability to build and cultivate strong relationships.
Excellent communications, collaborating and influencing skills.
Meticulous and organized.
Good interpersonal and critical thinking skills
High integrity, commitment, and respect for diversity.
Proficiency in English and French (Spoken) required.

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November 5, 2024
Terms of Reference for the Provision of Event Management Consultancy Services : Global Digital Health Forum 2024

Coordination with Teams and Organization

Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work closely with Living Goods’ Digital Health, Advocacy, and Communications teams to ensure the preparation, management, and execution of the events are aligned with global best practices. This includes aligning with organizational goals and ensuring all teams are well-coordinated and contributing to impactful delivery.
Partnership Coordination: After an initial introduction by Living Goods’ teams, collaborate with key partners, including J&J and CIFF, to ensure smooth program execution for side events and plenary sessions. This includes managing detailed aspects such as time management, speaker preparation, MCing, finalizing talking points, and ensuring program flow.
Vendor Coordination: Engage and manage vendors (photographers, videographers, graphic designers, printers) to ensure the timely production of banners, flyers, videos, and other event materials. Ensure that vendors capture key moments during side events and plenary sessions for use on social media and other promotional channels.

Logistics

Event Logistics Management: Ensure all logistical aspects, mainly for the side events, are managed seamlessly, including transportation, refreshments, event setup, and attendee registration. Guarantee that all arrangements are in place, time-efficient, and aligned with event goals.
Booth Management: In collaboration with Living Goods team, oversee the setup and operation of the Living Goods booth, ensuring it is properly equipped, branded, and staffed. Ensure the booth serves as an engaging and informative point of interaction for event attendees.
Attendee Registration: In collaboration with Living Goods team, manage the registration process for event attendees, ensuring a smooth and efficient check-in process.
ICT and Equipment Management: Coordinate the setup of all necessary technical equipment, including PowerPoint presentations, projectors, sound systems, microphones, and internet connectivity. Ensure all AV requirements are met, tested, and ready to support smooth presentations and interactive sessions.
Technical Support: Ensure that technical support is available throughout the event to address any issues related to ICT, such as projectors, video presentations, and live streaming (if applicable), to ensure seamless delivery of presentations and speeches.

Program Execution

Program Management: Ensure the side events and plenary sessions run smoothly by coordinating all aspects of the program, including timekeeping, speaker readiness, and stage management. This includes preparing talking points (in collaboration with Living Goods’ teams), briefing speakers, and ensuring they are well-prepared and confident in delivering their messages.
MCing and Facilitation: Oversee or coordinate MCing duties to maintain a seamless program flow and ensure all sessions adhere to the event’s agenda and time limits.

Strategic Communications and Public Relations

Communications Strategy Execution: Review, refine, add tactical details, dates, roles, new innovative tactics, and implement the high-level communications strategy prepared by the Living Goods comms team, ensuring it is effectively executed across all platforms. This includes translating and adapting the strategy for different audiences and media outlets.
Media Engagement: Work with local and international media outlets before and during the event to secure coverage, ensuring Living Goods is positioned as a leader in digital health innovations. Coordinate media interviews, pitch stories, and manage media attendance at key sessions.
Event Promotion: (1) Work closely with TechChange[1]’s marketing team to promote the event’s role in advancing universal health coverage through digital technologies, emphasizing the global importance of the event. (2) Coordinate with the Advocacy team to ensure event promotion reaches target listservs and stakeholders.

Documentation and Messaging

Content and Messaging Support: Collaborate with the communications and the advocacy teams to ensure timely preparation of key messages and talking points for speakers. Provide ongoing support to ensure all messaging aligns with Living Goods’ strategic goals.
Content Capture: Ensure that key moments during side events and plenary sessions are documented and captured through photography, videography, and other content formats. Ensure this content is shareable on social media and other channels to amplify the event’s impact.

Monitoring and Reporting: Sow the ROI of Living Goods’ Investment in the event

Event Outcome Documentation: Prepare post-event reports and feedback, summarizing the impact, media coverage, key insights, and takeaways from the event to contribute to the organization’s larger report out from the Global Digital Health Forum. Ensure this information is documented to show the ROI for investing in the event.
Measuring The Impact of Online and Media Coverage: Use your own tools and/or working closely with the Communications team, monitor, document, and present a report on online engagement and engagement.

Specific Deliverables

Pre-Event Deliverables:

Finalized event logistics plan (including vendor contracts, technical setup, and event flow).
Complete schedule and timeline for Living Goods’ participation in the GDHF, including side events and plenary, with a focus on media coverage.
Production of all necessary event materials (e.g., banners, flyers, videos) and coordination of content capture vendors.
A fully prepared and trained speaker list with talking points and event briefs.
Finalized media plan and secured media interviews or coverage.

Event-Day Deliverables:

Smooth execution of the side event, plenary, and any additional engagements.
Supervision and coordination of all logistics, including technical setups, registration, and vendor management.
Documentation of key event moments via photography and videography.
Coordinate the documentation of key event moments via media interviews.
Real-time coordination with the comms team to ensure timely social media posts and media interactions.

Post-Event Deliverables:

Post-event report, including media coverage, social media engagement, and key event outcomes.
A repository of documented content (photos, videos, quotes) for further use by Living Goods.
Assessment and feedback on the event’s impact and suggestions for improvement.

Required Skills and Experience

Proven experience in managing high-level international events, with a focus on public health, digital health, or similar fields.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple teams, partners, and vendors.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to execute strategic communications plans and media outreach.
Familiarity with the use of digital tools and ICT in event management (e.g., AV setup, live streaming, digital presentations).
Experience working with the media.
Proficiency in working with vendors, especially in areas such as photography, videography, graphic design, and event production.

Duration of the Consultancy

The consultancy will commence on 1 November 2024 and continue through the conclusion of the Global Digital Health Forum 2024, with post-event deliverables completed by mid-December 2024.

Interested consultants should submit the following:Please submit your application to procurementglobal@livinggoods.org no later than 25 October 2024

Apply via :

procurementglobal@livinggoods.org

November 5, 2024
Manager – Individual Gifts

Donor Engagement, Solicitation & Stewardship.

Work with the Deputy Director, Major Gifts and Major Gifts Associate to design and implement comprehensive major and individual gifts funding strategy, owning specific projects, in order to meet and grow individual contributions annually.
Lead innovative donor engagement strategies that deepen understanding and commitment to our mission. Identify new and different ways of framing our work for potential funders.
Facilitate strategy sessions, manage internal collaborators, create supplementary materials, and draft compelling proposals for flexible and lightly restricted funding.
Support Living Goods’ engagement of current and prospective donors at key events (e.g., Skoll World Forum, UNGA week). Make recommendations for attendance, meetings, and events that drive business development strategies.
Plan and execute engaging donor events, both virtual and in-person, such as donor site visits and cultivation dinners.

Portfolio Development.

Build and nurture a portfolio of existing and prospective major gift donors capable of $25K+ gifts.
Implement creative strategies for prospect identification, qualification and cultivation.
Collaborate with finance, leadership, and country technical teams to create innovative funding opportunities aligned with Living Goods priorities that may attract new donors.
Engage with existing funders to identify and leverage connections for introductions to new prospects.
Working with the Major Gifts Associate, adapt and strengthen a system for identifying prospects at conferences, events, and within existing annual, employee, and third-party giving pools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Work closely with Business Development colleagues, Communications, Advocacy, and Programs teams to leverage resources and maximize impact.
Ensure consistent use of CRM for prospect and pipeline data entry & reporting, and revenue projections.
Serve as one of our internal experts on trends and strategies within individual and family foundation giving, including emerging UHNWI philanthropists.
Contribute to the larger BD team’s collaborative work, including sharing learnings and results, brainstorming new ideas, and maintaining strong working relationships across revenue streams.
Provide coaching to team members on donor engagement strategies and industry best-practices.

Who You Are

A passionate advocate for global health equity with 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience.
A relationship builder who thrives on connecting donors to causes they care about deeply.
A self-starter with the ability to build a donor portfolio from scratch and meet/exceed fundraising targets.
An excellent communicator who can inspire action through both written and verbal storytelling.
A collaborative team player who can work across cultures and time zones.
An agile project manager, accustomed to assessing ROI and pivoting as needed.

Apply via :

livinggoods.applytojob.com

November 5, 2024
Senior Manager Health & Impact Regional Field Manager – Busia

Purpose of role
To offer overall technical guidance in RMNCH, HIV/AIDS, and Malaria intervention areas and lead the process of capacity building on the same for staff and CHPs. To ensure that LG is aligned to national and international health policies while building networks with key Ministry of Health officials to ensure inclusivity and participation of LG.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

Define the technical direction for LGK programs and guide the implementation.
Provide health-related technical expertise on research activities within LG.
Use data to provide technical guidance in improving the quality of health services delivery by community health workers.
Oversees continuous quality improvement of service delivery with adherence to clinical protocols.
Training: Oversee development and revision of all key training content, job aids, and other diagnostic tools, ensuring they comply with the Ministry of Health, and relevant global health standards and best practice.
Provide technical advice on new and/or innovative approaches to service delivery models.
Provide technical advice to the business development team to facilitate the development of high-quality grant proposals.
Contribute to the development of LG policies, guidelines, and strategic plans.
Provide technical support in performance analysis and strategy development and impact optimization plans for continuous achievement of organizational KPIs

Team Management

Manage, supervise, and build a high-performing team to ensure effective delivery of the LG strategic plan.
Coach and mentor, mid-level managers to build their capacity to effectively manage their team members.
Identify opportunities for growth for members of the health team and support career planning across the team – Lead the recruitment of exceptional talent for my team and support their integration into the LG team.
Provide project management oversight to selected projects and initiatives.
Collaborate with other departments for efficient operations.

Advocacy externally

Build key networks with the National government/Ministry of health officials, and stakeholders (donors and implementing partners) and participate in their forums to influence national policy for community health service delivery.
As an advocate for community health services represents Living Goods at technical and other fora including national level technical working groups and conferences and manage relationships between LG and other stakeholders.
Engage implementing partners, donors, and other stakeholders during partnership engagements and donor visits to Living Goods.

Qualifications & Experience :

Degree in Medicine/ Public Health with clinical / research experience Project Management Qualification
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience with three (3) years managerial level.
Experience in Public Health, Community Health, health systems strengthening, or a related field is an added advantage.

Competency & Attributes

Ability to analyze, comprehend, and articulate the operational goals and strategic plan of the organization to guide decision-making.
Leads the development of an operational plan contributing to longer-term organizational strategy.
Provides leadership ineffective management and stewardship of programs/business units.
Interpersonal and leadership skills and high levels of integrity.
Builds commitment through collaboration, consultation, and consideration of the stakeholders and the teams.

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

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November 5, 2024
Director Financial Planning and Analysis (DFP&A) Head of Finance and Administration

The position:

The Director Financial Planning & Analysis serves as an integral member of the Global Leadership Council and will support the CFO in all aspects of business partnering and management reporting and controls. The DFP&A leads the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and business strategic analysis of the financial team. The DFP&A will ensure smooth, effective and efficient operational finance support to the countries and global operations. To work closely with all countries and departments to support the development of LG’s financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition, the DFP&A will be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures both in the finance, grant management and general operational areas to support the organizations growth.

Responsibilities:

Business Partnering:

Driving a process of continuous improvement in business partnering which enhances the understanding of the Executive and Senior Management teams (Global and Country) of their key financial performance drivers and business performance issues.
Oversee business analysis of strategic initiatives to determine financial and operational feasibility.
Drive and challenge operational units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization including revenue enhancement and cost reduction initiatives.

Organizational Financial Reporting, budgeting and analysis:

Develop reporting frameworks in collaboration with the CFO, Global Controller, Country Teams and Management to produce management, donor and key stakeholder reports.
Manage the entire organizational financial reporting function and ensure accurate financial reports are produced.
Provide frameworks and support to country finance teams to prepare analysis and conduct reviews, monitor and highlight variances.
Investigate exceptions on all reports and facilitate corrective actions.
Own the complete organizational budgeting and forecasting process.
Ensure accuracy of budgets and rolling forecasts submitted by each country and Global department.
Drive implementation of budget assumptions.
Conduct cost analysis on key operations to inform cost modeling for investment and operational decisions.

Grant Financial Management:

Manage the entire financial function related to the grant management function including assessing the cost investment viability of an opportunity, proposal budgeting, donor reporting, donor queries etc.
Provide business partnering support to the Business development team during the proposal stage.
Provide business partnering support to the Project managers/Grant relationship managers to ensure full financial compliance and timely reporting.

Team Management:

Lead Direct and Matrix reports in management and oversight of all financial planning analysis and reporting functions.

Skills and Competencies:

Experience in a complex International NGO with a budget of at least $20million annual budget.
In-depth knowledge of nonprofit accounting (fund accounting principles), including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance and reporting.
Broad experience with multiple funding sources, including the US government, other country governments, other bi-and multilateral donors and corporates and foundations.
Experience with the rules and regulations of multilateral donors.
Evidence of partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies.
Experience streamlining, refining and automating financial processes, including the development of user-friendly tools and training programs, and deploying suitable technology.
Track record of working with technology leadership to manage critical financial management and reporting systems.
Mission-driven, articulate professional with substantial finance and administrative management experience.
Keen analytical, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making.
Proven strength in building and sustaining supportive relationships and persuasively communicating institutional goals and needs.
Experience working in or with Africa.
Strong human resource management experience; ability to supervise, mentor and engage staff members and inspire credibility, confidence and build consensus.
Technology savvy and specific knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
Demonstrated capacity to think strategically with expertise in complex problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills, displays good judgment.
Advanced Excel skills.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related field.
At least 10 years relevant experience. Management experience of at least 7 years gained in a complex international NGO.
Professional certification – CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.

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November 5, 2024
Intern -Software Engineer Peer Coach – 4 Posts

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Collaborate with the development team to troubleshoot and debug software issues.
Participate in code reviews and collaborate in team discussions and share feedback.
Assist in the development and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes.
Assist in the integration of data from various sources into our data warehouse.
Develop data dashboards to support business decisions.
Document technical specifications and processes.
Participate in agile development processes and team meetings
Contribute to the improvement of existing software and the creation of new features
Contribute to the development of technical documentation.
Work on assigned tasks and projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
Develop and execute test cases to ensure software quality.
Assist in the integration of software components and third-party services.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Provide support for software applications and resolve user issues.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and practices.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies

Education and Experience:

Recently completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field
Understanding of agile software development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
Knowledge of core computer science concepts such as object-oriented design, algorithm design, data structures, problem-solving, and complexity analysis

Skills and Competencies:

Hands-on experience in a real-world software development and data engineering environment.
Good understanding of programming languages such as JavaScript, Python.
Basic knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL databases.
Basic knowledge of data engineering concepts and tools e.g., ETL.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Basic experience with SCM systems like Git.
Basic knowledge of cloud platforms.

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