The post-holder will be responsible for development & delivery of HelpAge network development strategy across the Africa region, develop and coordinate a strong Africa Age Network with diverse members, pursue strategic and long term fundraising to sustain and grow the work of Africa Age Network, identify areas of policy and practice shift needed within HelpAge Africa region to enhance its work as a network and institutionalise systems within the network for learning on thematic engagement.
He/she will have experience in development and implementation of relevant strategies and successfully developing networks and / or innovative partnerships. He/she must be extremely strong communication, negotiation and representational skills and ability to work with partners at different levels and substantial experience of international development and/or humanitarian work, including both at regional and country levels.
Focal points of cross-cutting themes
HelpAge International, Africa region is also currently looking for applicants who are interested and able to take on the role as focal points for (1) gender, (2) disability and (3) accountability. These themes are identified as organizational priorities and relevant policy frameworks and guidelines have been developed for the same. These are not full time roles, but rather an opportunity for individuals in the above-advertised position to provide leadership on issues they have experience on and are interested in, and will be embedded in their roles with clear objectives. A full Terms of Reference for the thematic focal points is appended on the job descriptions for above roles.
Company Address: Address Development Centre, Off Lower Kabete Road, Off Shanzu Road, PO Box 14888 00800, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
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Head of Network Coordination and Development
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Health Programme Manager Regional Program Manager Network Development & Coordination
Job Impact
The role Regional Health Programme Manager is expected to impact and influence in the following critical areas.
Health Programme Manager Specific Job Responsibilities And Key Tasks
Strategic leadership
Lead in developing and implementing the regional health and care strategy focused on HIV & AIDS, Non-
Communicable Diseases, and other health issues faced by older people.
Analyse the SDG-3 priority on health care, especially around targets and indicators for older people. Ensure to sync HelpAge and network’s priorities with these
Support and coordinate the development health and care country strategies that is aligned to the regional and global priorities and firmly based on evidence and learning from existing work.
Identifying and working with a range of strategic partners within the region and beyond, to ensure programmatic collaboration, joint advocacy, research and fundraising.
Develop focussed collaboration with key organisations such as WHO, UNAIDS, UNICEF and UNFPA.
Technical support- to country teams and network members
Provide need based technical support to country teams and network members. Examples of support include- development of policy briefs, staff and partner capacity development, responding to specific donor calls through technical advice, monitoring of ongoing programmes etc.
Lead in the development of technical standards to support our focus on promoting age friendly health services.
Develop standard program designs and indicators on the same to be used in programming. Identify and share good practices and updated research findings on the same within the teams.
Scaling up use of the Health Outcomes Tool in measuring quality of health care provisions for older people.
Program Development and Resource Mobilisation
Support in development of programmes and fundraising for the strategic priority areas in health and care work as defined for the region and country specific strategies.
Identify and develop technical content for proposals focussed on older peoples’ health and care
Programme Management
Manage strategic regional programmes within the health and care portfolio, ensuring they are delivered in line with quality standards
Oversee (either line manage or matrix manage) staff working in regional health and care programmes
Development and delivery of health & care strategy across the Africa region in sync with SDG 3
Capture learning outcomes from health & care work by country teams and network
Lead and contribute to fundraising efforts for health & care work in the region
Offer high quality technical support to country offices and network
Develop strategic partnerships aiming programming, advocacy, research & fundraising
Represent HelpAge in relevant regional and global technical forums
Advocacy and Lobbying
Analyse and write policy briefs and research papers – Identify specific issues, undertake analysis and develop policy briefs targeting key stakeholders. Publish in relevant journals on the issue. Maintain overview of the health and care work within the region and internationally.
Representation – Participate in relevant technical forums within the region covering general health and care, especially NCD issues and highlight issues of older persons supporting their integration in relevant policies and strategies.
Terms of Reference
HelpAge International, Africa region is currently looking for staff members who are interested and able to take on the role as focal points for gender, disability and accountability.
The person will also be able to interact with across a cross section of the organizational leadership within the region and UK office to share information as well as to influence on broad policy issues concerning the theme.
Broad Responsibilities for the Health Programme Manager Job
Understanding of the relevant organizational guideline/ framework
Discussing ways in which the issue is currently being looked at/ integrated in organizational priorities
Identify specific activities/ approaches that can be implemented to ensure integration of the issues
Develop and work with a group of champions within the country teams and network members on the issues
Provide broad guidelines to teams on ways in which issues can be integrated
Organize and coordinate training for staff
Scheduling calls within the region to discuss the issues and updates
Providing a report every 6 months (format and metrics to be developed)
Requirements
Demonstrable experience on the specific issue
Knowledge on various organizational ‘good practices’ on integration of the issue
Ability and willingness to coordinate with team members within the region and provide team members with technical support necessary
Passion and personal interest to further the issue within the region
Ability to influence others through support, sensitisation and factual advocacy
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Programmes Head
Head of Programmes Job Qualifications
Experience in designing and implementing programme delivery strategies at country and regional level
Experience in humanitarian work and international development,
Demonstrable skills in social development issues, fundraising, donor engagement and proven ability to develop networks and partnerships.
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Head of Programmes – Africa Region
Open to National and International Candidates
Based in Nairobi Kenya with extensive travel within the Region Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of strong connected age focused and older people led platforms in every country in the world. Only by collaborating together can we achieve a world in which all older people can lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people– including Governments, regional institutions, policy makers, development partners, the private sector, UN organisations and academic institutions.
In Africa region we will deliver this through a combination of programme, policy and communications work focused on our core themes of social protection, health and care. HelpAge International is therefore going through a period of exciting organisational change, looking at positioning itself robustly as an organisation that works with and influences through a strong network of organisations. Through much of 2017, the Africa team will work together to shape the network of partners on the issue of ageing as well as review and reposition engagements (as necessary) in order to effectively deliver the organisational theory of change.
Consequently, HelpAge seeks to hire a Head of Programmes for the Africa Region whose critical roles will be to ensure effective management of country offices, delivery of HelpAge’s Africa regional strategy, strategic long-term fundraising sustain and grow regional impact, manage programmes team, offer high quality technical support and institutionalize evidence gathering and learning by country teams and the network.
The successful candidate should have experience in designing and implementing programme delivery strategies at country and regional level, experience in humanitarian work and international development, demonstrable skills in social development issues, fundraising, donor engagement and proven ability to develop networks and partnerships. Strong leadership and management skills, influencing, communication, representation and negotiation skills are essential to this role. -
Consultancy – Development of Home Based Care (HBC) Community Care Package
Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) – To develop Home Based Care (HBC)/ Community care Package – Training Manual for the care of Older People in Kenya and Mozambique
Project Background
HelpAge has received funding from Maxwell Harvey Legacy Fund, managed by Age International, to implement a three-year Health System Strengthening Programme in Kenya and Mozambique. The programme which is dubbed Better Healthcare for Older People in Africa (BHOPA – 2), is the second of its kind and builds on lessons from BHOPA – 1 implemented between 2014 and 2017 in four countries – Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to better health and wellbeing, and reduced burden of diseases, for older women and older men including those with disability. -
Programme Coordinator Regional Health Project Coordinator (Africa Region) Regional Human Resource & Staff Development Manager Regional Emergency Programme Manager (Africa Region)
Open to Kenyan nationals
Based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the field.
HelpAge international seeks to recruit a Programme Coordinator who will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the AFD and MH projects in Kenya as per the plans and the parameters of the budget ensuring project achieves its intended goals and is implemented in accordance with good practice programme and financial management principles.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating activities across the designated partners, providing required technical and management support while working very closely with the Government of Kenya (GoK) Department of Social Protection, the Ministry of Health (including NCDs Division and Ageing Unit) and the wider state and non-state actors working on various components of health and care social protection.
The post-holder should have a post-graduate degree in public health, experience in public health programming through engagement with various stakeholders, strong health research and advocacy skills as well as strong financial management and ability to monitor project budgets. Ability to network, communicate and write effectively and representation skills to a wide range of audience is essential to this role.
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Fundraising Intern, Helpage
Job Description
Department: Programmes
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 1 year
Scope of Work: The Program Intern would be part of the Nairobi based fundraising team led by the Regional Head of Programmes and will play a role in supporting the regional and Country teams to develop proposal and concept notes.
The person will be based in Nairobi and is often expected to provide remote support to country offices and network members as appropriate. The person will work with an experienced and friendly team of professionals in a dynamic work environment and will stand to gain and learn significantly from the assignment.
Job ResponsibilitiesRoutinely check key donor websites for new calls for proposals / other funding opportunities, as well as INGO websites for consortia opportunities.
Undertake research on donor funding trends and funding alternatives and share with funding and programme teams to facilitate donor engagement.
Maintain the contract management information system – ADDS as the focal point for Kenya and Mozambique and provide back up support tracking of country specific and regional updates made on ADDS.
Provide support with the review of routine project reports for submission to HelpAge donors.
Participate in review of donor calls and funding opportunities for specific country programme and network members. Provide the feedback to the relevant team members.
Provide support with the development of specific concept notes and proposals for submission to donors and supporting members1 based on competencies of HelpAge and agreed programme designs. This will require review of current literature within and external to HelpAge, team meetings etc.
Update consolidated regional funding chart on a monthly basis and circulate to relevant country offices, London and Regional Office
Liaise with individuals responsible for fundraising within country offices or network members and establish other areas of support.Working With Others: The post holder will work closely with a range of team members based in the regional office and country teams in performing the above responsibilities.
Person SpecificationDegree in a relevant subject
At least 1 year of prior experience with a non-profit organisation
Knowledge of fundraising and budget management tools
Familiarity with M&E tools; theories of change, monitoring frameworks and basic evaluation techniques
Ability to write concept notes and proposals and willingness to work flexibly to deliver to short deadlines
Excellent communications and writing skills
Interest and willingness to learn from the volunteering role, contributing effectively to the team’s work.
Strong administrative and organizational skills: ability to be self-directed and take initiative
Experience in one of HelpAge’s thematic priorities i.e. health, social protection and Humanitarian – supported by practical work or academic qualification will be useful.
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Interim Regional Human Resources Manager
Purpose
The interim Regional Human Resources Manager will oversee Human Resources operations for the Africa region. Specifically, he/she will provide support to country offices on a wide range of issues and will oversee the implementation of proposed action plans arising from the ongoing organisational review.
The post-holder will develop and manage recommended changes and finalize and roll out global projects on areas such as learning and development, HR information systems, organisational values review, etc. Additionally, he/she will manage the day to day human resource operations at the regional office.
Responsibilities and key tasksProvide support in review and rolling out of organization values by ensuring active participation of Africa countries in the process
Work with the senior management team to draw and implement sustainable human resource action plans based on recommendations from the ongoing organization review and audit
Provide support to country teams, international and national staff on interpretation of HR Policies and procedure and legislation in their varied areas of jurisdiction
Lead and roll out the human resource information system in all countries within the Africa region
Internally popularize the e-learning platform by campaigning for various courses with the assistance of HR in London
Advise the Regional Director and Senior management on human resource planning and management in line with organizational policies and legal framework
Provide leadership and guidance to regional and country teams on key HR issues as necessary
Participate in recruitment and selection of key roles within the region and country programmes by managing the recruitment process
Ensure effective human resource administration in all countries within Africa region.
Have periodic meeting with HR Focal persons to build effective communication and capacity building interventions.Person specification
Past experience working in a senior leadership role at a regional level
Professional qualification in human resource management
Extremely strong communication, negotiation and representational skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at national and regional level
Excellent information analysis and project management skills
Knowledge of key HR strategic issues within the Africa region including legal frameworks
Experience of recruitment planning and management of recruitments
Skills to train, coach and support HR staff and also managers on a range of HR related issues
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Regional Programme Manager – Grants & Fundraising
Job Details
The post-holder will develop & implement an Africa wide fundraising plan to grow and sustain income, efficient management of all donor contracts, work with teams to develop programmes and quality proposals, develop strategic fundraising partnerships and provide fundraising support to network members. The role will also provide capacity building support to country teams and network partners, and will travel within the region.
He/she will have significant experience in resource mobilisation in a competitive environment and niche issue, experience in leading donor engagement and consortium building, proven experience of working with major donors and capacity building. -
Animated Video Production
The Opportunity:
HelpAge International seeks an animation service provider capable of producing a 3-5-minute animated presentation that will highlight the situation of persons with disabilities and older persons accessing social protection and humanitarian programs. The objective is to promote voices of older women, men and those with disabilities for their inclusion in social protection and humanitarian interventions. The video will incorporate infographics, animated characters and narration. The animator/firm should have modern production equipment and qualified creative personnel capable of designing creative concepts with guidance from our internal communications team.
Terms brief
The animator/firm will need to:Meet with the HelpAge International Disability and Inclusion Lead to understand the narrative and get accurate data to be used for the animation
Develop a Technical and Cost proposal for the production of the animation
Develop detailed story board concept(s) to present to the Lead
Deliver original artwork and video filesThe scope of animation will include:
Narration of situation faced by older persons (including those with disabilities).
Challenges faced by older women, men and those with disabilities while accessing relevant services.
What helps the best in ensuring inclusion?Tasks
Consultants will be facilitated in appointments with selected case stories; they have to travel to the respective locations to cover the pre-identified case studies.
The covered case studies will be then consolidated/edited in a sequence and in a shape of 3-5 minutes of animation by the consultant.
Consultant will prepare script and narration for overall animation in English explaining step-by-step actions.
Capture animation as approved and according to the prepared script.
Consultant will be required to design animation as per requirements determined by HelpAge including (sound, editing, narration, subtitling, dubbing etc.)
Record and use Standard English narration and prepare background music for the animation.
Caption the project beneficiaries’ voice into English for subtitles.
Finalize the animation as according to the feedback provided by HelpAge.
Manage all necessary tools and equipment including tapes, DVD etc.
Finalization of the animation
Any type of data e-g Scripts, images, clips, will be finalized in the animation after the consultation and approval.
Consultant must use latest high quality animation software.Qualifications, Background and Experience:
Animation requires a high level technical/professional expertise and creativity; therefore, successful firm/candidate is required to have the following qualifications:Three examples of past video animation productions they have directly designed and produced.
Demonstrated competency with developing and producing video animations and infographics for video infomercials.
Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.Note: The proposal should provide the following information:
Technical proposal: Outline and methodology for undertaking the video animation, as well as, the detailed work plan showing the assignment’s important activities and milestones.
Financial proposal: Including a detailed quotation for the production of the video animation ii) showing all necessary costs.
Contact details of three past performance references.
Updated creative portfolio including relevant creative development work and qualifications.