Jobs Kenya

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  • Manager, Human Resources

    Manager, Human Resources

    Job purpose
    Evidence Action is looking for a seasoned HR professional with experience managing projects & activities in a multi – country, multi – cultural context. The HR Manager will lead all HR’s practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented high performance culture emphasizing quality, productivity, goal attainment and empowerment and is responsible for the development of processes and reporting metrics that support the achievement of the organization’s goals.
    They will be responsible for creating, managing and executing various HR projects to standardize and strengthen HR practice across the region, as well as setting up new processes and tools to support new country entry and integration.
    The Manager, HR will play an integral role in overseeing delivery of HR activities associated with anticipated growth in the Africa Region. Reporting to the Regional HR lead, the incumbent will work closely with the sub – hub regional Directors, Africa regional leadership and In-country HR representatives as well as requisite Global teams to ensure on – time and high-quality delivery of HR initiatives.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Support Africa Regional leadership in creating a culture of transformational leadership, strategically aligned regional culture and engaged regional workforce.
    Coordinate the execution of employee satisfaction surveys on an annual basis and leverage the results to enhance staff and organizational well-being.
    Lead the people & culture function in developing a vibrant and empowering culture that supports and enables the execution of Evidence Action’s strategy.
    Manage annual performance management process across the East & Southern Sub-region (ESA) which includes; – annual objective setting, mid- year performance reviews, 360 reviews and annual performance appraisals.
    Spearhead daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department across (ESA) East & Southern sub-regional areas including recruitment & selection, onboarding, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
    Plan, coordinate and execute HR projects across the region including tracking and reporting on status, risks, issues and dependencies.
    Spearhead HR research & reporting into new country entry e.g. employment laws, salary surveys, statutory requirements, HR best practice.
    Manage HR consultants engaged to support new country entry.
    Keep abreast with and understand the HR risk environment, identify and report any potential risks to new country entry & across the region.
    Devise, own and operationalize the HR Project plan.
    Work closely with Regional HR lead to coordinate HR process improvement activities across HR operations.
    Ensure consistency in HR practices & policy application across all countries in the region and spearhead improvements as needed.
    Participate in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of HR objectives.
    Provide day-to-day technical advice & guidance on employee relations and performance management matters to staff and management in accordance with the prevailing employment laws and internal policies and procedures.
    Advise and act on disciplinary matters in accordance with the Employment laws and established policies and procedures including Termination of Appointment.
    Support in developing materials for the effective management of employees for Managers/supervisors.
    Establish and maintain appropriate systems for identifying, planning, delivering and measuring learning and development.
    Manage a training plan that details required training that is delivered within the agreed/specific timescales and ensure outcomes are appropriately measured and reported on.
    Any other duties that may be assigned from time.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Humanities, Sociology or a related field. Additional HR certification such as CHRP will be an added advantage.
    Minimum 7 years HR generalist experience.
    Project management experience – experience managing human resources functions during a growth phase is desired.
    Multi country, multicultural work experience is required.
    Ability to build and execute short- and long-term work plans.
    Demonstrable knowledge of good and dynamic HR practices in employee relations and performance management.
    Good understanding of employment legislation.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Sound knowledge of HR best practices.
    Technologically proficient in use of technology to communicate effectively & professionally.
    Excellent analytical and data management skills.
    Results oriented and strong attention to details.
    Passionate, highly self – motivated, energetic and enthusiastic team player.
    Membership to IHRM is required.
    INGO experience will be an added advantage.
    Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

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  • Officer / Associate, Africa Regional Planning & Coordination

    Officer / Associate, Africa Regional Planning & Coordination

    Job purpose
    As an Officer / Associate, Regional Planning and Coordination, you will support the Regional Planning and Coordination team in execution of regional strategic initiatives. The key role of this position will be in supporting regional planning and performance tracking. The successful candidate will also play a key role in ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and preparation of associated reports.
    Duties and responsibilities:

    Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all contributors are on track with their roles, project requirements, deadlines and schedules.
    Monitoring project work plans in collaboration with project teams.
    Miscellaneous admin duties and support the business team.
    Preparing presentations and report document (s) as assigned.

    Requirements
    Work Experience and Skills:

    Experience working with teams across different geographies is highly desired (but not required).
    Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and to influence people without direct authority.
    Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for impressive presentations and effective report writing.
    Good time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once
    Experience seeing projects through their full cycle.
    Strong interpersonal, leadership, strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to motivate project teams.

    Qualifications:

    A Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Business Administration, Project Management, Strategic Management, or any other related field;
    At least 2 years’ experience working in management consulting and or international development agencies is highly desired (but not required).

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  • Manager, Employee Relations

    Manager, Employee Relations

    Job purpose
    Evidence Action is looking for a seasoned and experienced Employee Relations professional to join our growing team.
    Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR – Africa Region, the Manager, Employee Relations & Compliance will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical advice & guidance on employee relations and performance management matters to staff and management in accordance with the prevailing employment laws and internal policies and procedures. S/he will take the lead in investigations; provide guidance and recommendations for dispute resolution and act on resolutions made.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Provide advice and counsel to the regional HR Team and the on all employee relations issues.
    Ensure Employee Relations (ER) issues and concerns are handled fairly, consistently, transparently, in a timely fashion, and in line with Evidence Action values, policies, and appropriate local employment laws.
    Track various service requests of employees and the implementation of the approved decision, including but not limited to probation completion, extended medical leave, performance improvement programs and other ad-hoc requests and process these requests in a timely manner.
    Contribute to the preparation and processing of all types of documents related to employee relations, in compliance with approved guidelines and policies in a timely manner.
    Take lead in the development, implementation and review of HR policies, procedures and systems in relation to disciplinary procedures and performance management.
    Ensure proper documentation of e-files related to employee relations like Memos, disciplinary letters, etc. to retrieve them as needed.
    Develop response specifications, reviews output and finalize submission of the employee relations queries raised and provide a unified (system-wide) response to their queries.
    Assists with the identification and development of an employee relations database that will provide policy, performance, and compliance reports and metrics to improve the people function.
    Support in conducting exit interviews for departing employees to ensure that the valid reasons are captured by HR through the process.
    Advise and act on disciplinary matters in accordance with the Employment laws and established policies and procedures including Termination of Appointment.
    Supporting in developing materials for the effective management of employees for Managers/supervisors.
    Interrelate with line managers with a view to settling employee grievances and conflicts.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Humanities, Sociology or a related field additional HR certification will be an added advantage.
    Minimum 7 years HR generalist experience with at least 3 of those being Employee specialist experience
    Demonstrable knowledge of good and dynamic HR practices in employee relations and performance management.
    Good understanding of employment legislation.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Sound knowledge of HR best practices.
    Technologically proficient in use of technology to communicate effectively & professionally.
    Excellent analytical and data management skills.
    Results oriented and strong attention to details.
    Passionate, highly self – motivated, energetic and enthusiastic team player.
    Membership to IHRM is required.
    INGO experience will be an added advantage.

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  • Learning & Development Consultant

    Learning & Development Consultant

    Scope of Work

    We are seeking a consultant to help us implement a comprehensive learning and development policy and implementation plan as well as tools. The envisioned scope of work is as follows;

    Undertake desk research and analyze all the necessary documents to understand Evidence Action’s learning and development needs.
    Design a training needs assessment tool and if deemed necessary, conduct a training needs assessment for existing staff
    Using insights from the internal assessment and Evidence Action’s strategic priorities, carry out a “Gap” analysis to identify gaps in the learning and development requirements for the institution.
    Develop a comprehensive learning and development framework for the Africa Region
    Identify opportunities for organizational learning and different learning methodology e.g. on the job training, external training, internal training etc
    Develop a feedback tool to capture training fit and insights for continuous development of the learning and development plan.
    Develop an implementation tracker for the learning and development plan, highlighting key milestones, timelines and feedback.
    Develop an assessment tool to be used to measure the effectiveness of the learning and development interventions

    Qualifications And Team Profile

    We anticipate that the individual consultant or firm will possess the following skills and experience.

    A post-graduate or equivalent qualification/ degree in or any other relevant discipline.
    Excellent knowledge of learning and development management, training needs assessment, developing training curriculum, learning and development plan and overseeing implementation.
    At least 7-10 years of prior work experience in the field of training, especially in the regional and international context.
    Demonstrated experiences and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations and training on learning and development.
    Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English.
    Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
    Proven capacity to supervise and coordinate all administrative and technical aspects of the consultancy.

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  • Associate Manager, Operations

    Associate Manager, Operations

    Job purpose

    This position will report to the Country Director & will have primary responsibility in the oversight of the country operations function for Evidence Action in Kenya. This will include providing direction to the IT and procurement teams as well as liaising with the country leadership to coordinate the administrative/operations staff across the country. Many organization locations are field offices whose varied challenges and distinct locations will require creative problem-solving.
    From a country leadership position, the position will be responsible for ensuring alignment, coordination, and compliance with the operations policies, processes, and systems.
    The Associate Manager, Operations will act as a resource and/or coordinate resources between country office and program field offices and perform other duties as defined by the country lead/leadership.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Team Management – 25% of the role

    Responsible for developing/refining and regularly reporting on Key Performance Indicators and Metrics to management concerning the regional operations support activities and capacity/gaps.
    Provide leadership, direction and functional guidance to the operations team, setting team and individual objectives to team members;
    Promote a culture of high performance, high quality and continuous improvement that values learning and feedback;
    Work in close coordination with the country and program leadership and, being responsive to their requirements;
    Foster a culture that encourages creativity, proactive solutions and accountability to actions, results and people;
    Ensure team and individual recognition;
    Training the country and field office operations teams to be up to date with best practices of the industry and adherence to company policies and procedures;
    Timely inputs to senior management on team performance and highlighting challenges with the team member (s) if any

    Office Administration and Logistics management – 25% of the role

    Coordinate Office Administration: supervise the Administrative Officers/Assistants at the country administrative office and coordinate with programs/department leads in other offices to ensure that Evidence Action’s offices are managed efficiently. This will include but is not limited to: overseeing adherence to office budgets, determining solutions to concerns raised by projects/programs.
    Office management: Ensure that office management is consistent and compliance to processes, include: ensure the maintenance of an asset register, ensure facilities are managed properly, and ensure proper and cost-effective maintenance of insurance policies.
    Vehicles and Transportation: lead creation and maintenance of vehicle pools, working with a team to ensure competitive, reliable drivers.
    Manage other Evidence Action Administrative Services: ensure core administrative services provided by Evidence Action to projects, managed through Admin Officers, are carried out effectively and efficiently. Examples include travel and visitors’ logistics, events planning/coordination and the maintenance of internal Evidence Action communication systems.
    Responsible for workplace safety and security in the region and be the point person on emergency management and security updates.

    Lease agreements management and service contract oversight – 10% of the role

    Coordinate negotiations/relationships with landlords on all lease agreements entered by Evidence Action in the Country. Keep track of all renewal dates and terms of the lease agreement on termination or rent increases.
    Lead in SLA negotiations and management of all service agreements for Evidence Action in the country.

    ICT support and Coordination – 15% of the role

    In close collaboration with the Sub-region IT manager, initiate and support processes for formulating information and communication technology (ICT) policies, regulations and procedures at the country offices, and monitor the implementation.
    Coordinate the provision of Provide ICT support in the development and maintenance of the Evidence Action databases and website as guided by the Sub-region IT manager.
    Ensure all IT equipment are serviced and maintained as per the IT policy of Evidence Action.

    Procurement support and Coordination – 15% of the role

    In close collaboration with the Sub-region Procurement manager, coordinate/oversee and support processes for the country procurement team in ensuring all policies, regulations and procedures at the country offices are followed and monitored in all procurement processes.
    Coordinate the provision of in-country procurement support in the development and maintenance of the Evidence Action policies and procedures as guided by the Sub-region procurement manager.
    Ensure annual tendering on pre qualifications are carried out according to the laid down guidelines and on time.

    Project Management – 10% of the role

    Collaborate with the Sub-region Operations Lead on and lead the development of operations systems for use by staff at the various offices.
    Proactively identify, evaluate, recommend and participate in projects to improve organizational operations processes efficiency. Provide project management leadership support for operations related projects as needed and directed by the Country director or country-specific work plans.
    Develop and provide training to staff across offices on existing and evolving operational systems, functionality, and processes in use by Evidence Action.

    Key performance Indicators

    The key results have an impact on the execution of the role in the Country Office:

    High quality, appropriate, and well-managed implementation of operations and country administration services across Kenya.
    Over 90% satisfaction rating from both internal and external partners on the efficiency of the operations unit in terms of management of partner relations at country level.
    Demonstrated Cost-effectiveness in all lease engagements and logistics management in the region.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
    5 years of experience working with NGO or large multi-national organizations, managing a mid-size team of experienced operations teams across locations;
    Self-directed and self-motivating personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple clients while adhering to deadlines and priorities;
    Experience with creating budgets, budget management and understanding of local laws related to the subject and best practices;
    High level of competency in computer skills, MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint is essential;
    Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization;

    Skills

    Strategic and tactical critical thinker with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
    A confident decision-maker who can communicate directions and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical staff.
    Understanding of the business role of operations functions within the programs and organization, and to set objectives based on that.
    Demonstrated leadership in managing others.
    Metrics-driven performance philosophy.
    Good English – written and verbal competence.

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  • Manager, IT Senior Manager, Team Lead & Partnerships, Safe Water Expansion

    Manager, IT Senior Manager, Team Lead & Partnerships, Safe Water Expansion

    Job purpose
    Primary responsibility is to provide leadership and project management and 2nd level technical support to the organization’s employees and teams. This position is responsible for managing new and existing IT projects, IT systems and applications in the Africa Region by promptly responding to user requests and coming up with new suggestions that improve on existing systems. This position will work closely with the global IT team in escalating requirements and priorities of the region and cascading global requirements and priorities throughout the region. Some examples include system and hardware security, IT governance activities, policy requirements. Technical skills in IT, Communication skills and a flexible approach to problem solving are essential to this role and the varied challenges each day.
    The Manager, Information Technology is expected to work collaboratively to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to department needs, engage and manage IT in the sub-region. The Manager, Information Technology with support from the Global IT team will oversee and support as needed in the administration of institutional systems. The Manager, Information Technology will lead on all sub-regional technical projects, with direction from the Africa regional team and the global IT team.
    Duties and responsibilities
    Internet and Software Management

    Provide leadership in all technical reviews of different softwares available and advise the organization and departments on the appropriate software(s)/systems to purchase or use in consultation with global IT.
    Be the custodian of organization software and licenses for the organization.
    Provide guidance to country IT capacity in the installation and configuration of all local area data communications networks which may carry data, voice and video communications following organization standards.
    Ensure that installation of hardware and software’s is as per user requirements and company IT policy guidelines.

    Hardware management

    Provide leadership to country IT teams in offering technical support to country procurement units on all IT related procurement needs e.g. laptops, CCTV cameras, printers, desktop, projectors, monitors etc.
    Develop sub-regional SOPs and best practices in care and management of assigned IT equipment including but not limited to: user roles and responsibilities; country-level hardware procurement, provisioning, and deployment procedures; hardware disposal procedures.
    Provide leadership in ensuring all user IT needs including country level hardware procurement, provisioning, and deployment procedures; hardware disposal procedures, etc. are met and on a timely and efficient manner by the country IT teams.
    Provide guidance in the technical support and problem resolution for hosted applications, computers, printers, copiers, and wireless/network issues.

    System Administration

    Coordinate the country based support for any box related support among the East & Southern Africa (ESA) region staff.
    Will be the super admin for the Fresh-service inventory and process maker systems that are specific to the Sub-region.

    IT Safety and security

    Provide leadership in setting up computer Security Measures in all computers in the region in corroboration with the country IT teams. Implement IT security measures for the organization, in collaboration with Global IT, including preventing system hacking, malware, suspicious emails and advising how staff should handle that e.g. reporting, actions etc.
    Ensuring all devices have adequate enterprise antivirus software and enterprise endpoint management software installed and functional.
    Coordinate the management, creation and retirement of user accounts for new hires and assigning user access rights to various cloud systems and directories by country IT teams.
    Advise the organization on the best IT systems and hardware to put in place to enhance safety and security e.g. routers, etc.

    Training

    Lead training, in collaboration with global IT team, to all staff in the country offices on systems in use by Evidence Action and IT policies and procedures.
    Provide leadership in the training of all staff on adequate utilization of box as the main storage and back-up system.

    Technical support

    Be the local subject matter expert on Windows 11/Windows 10, Microsoft Office 2013-16 (and/or Office 365).
    Provide leadership in the provisional operational support and maintenance of organizational operational efficiency including occasional planned or emergency work outside regular business hours by the country IT teams.
    Ensure the country IT teams are maintaining and supporting the organization’s mobile devices (smartphones and tablets).

    Inventory Management

    Provide leadership to and accountability for country IT teams in the management of the inventory system; review spot check reports to ensure teams are updating the system adequately and promptly.
    Provide guidance to country teams in ensuring maintenance of accurate inventory of technology assets and related components for cost control and operational efficiency.
    Provide leadership to country teams in maintenance of inventory of all ICT equipment hardware, software and ensure adequate supply and functionality in collaboration relevant staff.

    Key performance Indicators

    Ensure a sustained 90% internet server uptime in all Evidence Action offices.
    Reduced staff unresolved IT issues.
    Sustain a 97.5% accuracy in office assets inventory including asset tagging and update of the fresh service system.
    Reduced turn around time in resolving IT related issues among the staff.
    Programs and Procurement team is receiving the appropriate technical support on IT matters are purchasing the right equipment.
    Reduce the number of critical bugs reported by the staff as well as the number of suspicious websites visited by staff.
    IT system is safe and free from any cyber-attacks.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree in Information and Communications Technology. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
    CompTIA Security+
    CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA
    Microsoft MCSA or MCSE

    Experience in End User Support and Database Management.

    4-5 years’ work experience in a position with similar responsibilities.
    Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement with proven ability to deliver results
    Experience in introduction, implementation and adoption of relevant technology and data management tools.
    Experience in Network management, configurations and installations.

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  • Recruiter

    Recruiter

    Job purpose

    The incumbent will work with team leads and in country HR generalists to identify hiring needs, position Evidence Action as an employer of choice and execute top-in- class recruitment to attract, select & place high caliber talent to support organization goals. Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting end to end recruitment efforts in the East & Southern Africa (ESA) sub-hub.

    This is a Fixed term (1 year) contract.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Working closely with hiring managers & in-country HR reps to support them in the full cycle recruitment and placement needs.
    Liaise with hiring managers to schedule interviews, determine hiring needs for open positions.
    Lead and manage the sourcing of qualified and suitable candidates for open positions.
    Create and maintain active candidate pools to reduce hiring lead times – foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.
    Use HRIS and Recruitment Marketing tools to attract & develop the talent pipeline.
    Maintain knowledge of recruitment trends, best practices, regulatory changes and related employment laws, and new technologies in HR talent management.

    Qualifications

    Experienced recruitment specialist with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience with a background in in-house recruitment functions.
    Experienced in local sourcing and direct hiring, including head-hunting, and leveraging networks for a wide range of roles.
    Bachelor’s degree level in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or possess equivalent relevant work experience.
    Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential, as are excellent IT skills.
    International Development experience (Experience working for a non-profit) will be an added advantage

    Working conditions

    The official working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. However, this job requires a flexible person as one may work beyond official working hours including weekends.

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  • Graduate Student Internship, Accelerator Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Safe Water Expansion Senior Associate, Safe Water Expansion

    Graduate Student Internship, Accelerator Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Safe Water Expansion Senior Associate, Safe Water Expansion

    The Opportunity
    Evidence Action’s Accelerator is our engine for growth. The Accelerator is a unique model in global development, designed to select and massively scale only those programs which meet exceptional standards for cost-effectiveness, proven impact, and scalability. Focusing on health, nutrition, and WASH, we evaluate scores of interventions and employ a venture capital-type ‘funnel’ model to exit those which do not meet our criteria. The result is a select set of programs for which we develop robust delivery models, test for impact, and scale to deliver outsized value for millions of people across Africa and Asia. 
    Our Accelerator is currently in the process of testing and scaling three interventions: iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation for children; prevention of mother-to-child transmission of syphilis; and new innovations to deliver water chlorination to reduce pediatric mortality.
    We are hiring paid graduate student interns across all parts of the Accelerator. While exact responsibilities are subject to team and candidate experience, activities in this role may include:

    New Program Development
    Advance current research agendas by engaging in desk-based research and literature reviews to inform organizational understanding of key intervention areas
    Rapidly assess the potential of new opportunities by analyzing scale, evidence-base, strategic fit, and funding availability, as well as modeling cost-effectiveness for promising interventions
    Design, develop, and refine monitoring frameworks, theories of change, and program evaluations

    Logistics
    We are seeking at least three candidates for Summer (full-time paid, beginning in May). Start and end dates will be determined on a case by case basis, but we expect candidates to be available for at least 10 weeks. Positions will be remote, with the option to work in our Washington D.C., or Nairobi office for applicants with work authorization, pending Covid. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.
    Qualifications

    Evidence Action places strong value on relevant personal qualities: professionalism, entrepreneurialism, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic. We seek highly committed, adaptable applicants with an ability to deliver quality results in quickly changing circumstances. 

    Specifically, we seek interns who meet the following qualifications:

    Currently pursuing a master’s degree or PhD in international development, public policy, health, economics, business, or related field, preferably with some familiarity with development economics
    Preferably at least two years of relevant professional experience prior to starting graduate school
    Be strongly aligned with Evidence Action values; committed to evidence-based programming in the development field.
    Excellent work planning, task management, and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
    Experience synthesizing data, background research, and stakeholder perspectives to inform program design and drive decision making
    Ability to independently represent Evidence Action in high-stakes meetings with government stakeholders and major donors
     

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  • Senior Manager, Safe Water Expansion

    Senior Manager, Safe Water Expansion

    Position Location
    There is some flexibility on location, though the preference is for these roles to be based in sub-saharan Africa, particularly in existing Evidence Action geographies: Abuja, Nigeria; Nairobi, Kenya; Lilongwe, Malawi; or Kampala, Uganda. Washington, DC would also be acceptable, though of lower preference. All candidates should expect extensive travel (25% or more).
    Key Responsibilities:

    Manage effort to identify new countries for expansion of safe water programming.
    Engage with donor, government and other major partners to get buy-in and develop formal relationships.
    Leverage network connections and partnerships to advance organizational priorities.
    Quickly establish rapport and build relationships that can be translated into plans of action.
    Deliver team work plan, integrating operational and analytical inputs.
    Design programs with data-driven, cost-effective approach, in close consultation with program and technical teams.
    Create clear and thoughtful written content, compelling policy and design content for external stakeholders.
    Active coordination across Evidence Action teams and regions.
    Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
    Manage budget and reporting requirements.
    Ensure organizational risks are identified and mitigated.
    Navigate dynamic circumstances and ambiguity while achieving timely results.

    Required Qualifications:

    7-10 years experience in diverse, global contexts; Bachelor’s Degree required.
    Expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with government officials and communicating technical information to general audiences.
    Excellent project and people management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
    Excellent strategic thinking skills.
    Ability to collaborate across teams and navigate complex organizational systems and relationships.
    Adapts quickly to new and dynamic contexts.
    Strong alignment with core values of Evidence Action.
    Eager to join a growing team and organization in a role requiring extensive (25%) travel.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Experience with the global WASH sector highly preferred.

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  • Manager, Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement

    Manager, Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement

    Job purpose
    The Manager Supply Chain, East and Southern Africa (ESA) Region, will serve as the lead for Supply Chain and Engineering section of the Evidence Action Safe Water Program currently operating in Kenya, Uganda and Malawi. Current Safe Water Program interventions include Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) and the In-Line Chlorination (ILC) pilot program.
    This position will report to the Associate Director Safe Water Program. The role will have 1 direct report; the Associate Manager Engineering and 2 indirect / dotted line reports in Malawi and Uganda: Associates Engineering. The Manager Supply Chain works closely together with the regional Procurement Manager.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Directly manage the supply chain of all program inputs for operations of the DSW and ILC programs in Kenya, Uganda and Malawi, including ensuring accurate forecasting and budgeting of program input requirements.
    R&D: With the Engineering team, identify, design and test modifications and improvements to increase dispenser lifespan and reliability.
    Manage the operation of the Nairobi based Regional warehouse.
    People Management: line-manage the Associate Manager Engineering.
    Support the in-country Associate Engineering Managers.
    Financial Management: In collaboration with Safe Water Program Managers, Country Directors and support functions, take the lead in developing and managing the annual program inputs forecasts and budgets.
    In close collaboration with the Regional Procurement Manager engage with EA external suppliers to ensure effective and cost-efficiency in supply chain.
    Any other duties assigned to him/her.

    Key performance Indicators

    All DSW and ILC program supplies have been forecasted and budgeted for in accordance with annual work planning (and adjusted as needed)
    All program supplies are procured and distributed ensuring continues program implementation without supply related interruptions
    Cost per dispenser is not negatively impacted by preventable supply chain failures / inefficiencies
    Any other duties assigned to him/her

    Qualifications
    The Manager Supply Chain will have at least 5 years of experience leading and managing regional supply chains and an interest in expanding their horizons within a mission-driven organization committed to impact at scale. S/he must be excited about leading a cross-cutting team within an organization that sees learning and the use of rigorous evidence as central to its mission and is motivated to actively ensure that this approach is deeply embedded into all programs.
    Qualifications include:

    Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
    Registration with KISM is a must.
    Minimum 7 years of experience, preferably in program management.
    Experience working on supply chains related to access to safe water, health, nutrition or WASH.
    Exceptional people management skills, inclusive of internal and external stakeholders; able to work effectively in a “matrixed” environment.
    Highly results oriented in approach to designing and implementing programs.

    Working conditions

    The Manager Supply Chain role will be based at the ESA region support office in Nairobi.

    Physical requirements

    This role requires regular regional and occasional international travel, including travel into least developed rural areas.

    Direct reports

    Associate Manager Engineering – Kenya
    Indirect / dotted line report Associate Manager Engineering – Uganda
    Indirect / dotted line report Associate Manager Engineering – Malawi

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