SALARY: Competitive
STARTING DATE: 24th September 2018
The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks including; providing support to GAIN Kenya’s managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing the organisation’s general admin activities.
GAIN Kenya seeks an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who will work closely with the staff team to smooth systems and processes. She/he will prepare account payables documents for approval and oversea the proper upkeep and maintenance of office premises and working facilities to provide the best possible physical environment for staff. The Administrative Assistant will organise logistics of meetings and workshops for GAIN Kenya, including travel arrangements.
The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal, organisational and oral and written communication skills. They will have the ability to prioritise and multi-task and be flexible in working outside regular working hours. She/he will have proven experience as administrative assistant or office administrative assistant. The ideal candidate will be competent in using MS word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and have basic accounting skills.
Ideally, she/he will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or have equivalent work experience.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and as an inclusive employer we are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employees worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
Company Address: Address Morningside Office Park 2nd Floor, Ngong Road
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Administrative Assistant
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Junior Associate: Worplace Nutrition Project
Classification: E2-Junior Associate
Direct Reports: 0
Travel Required:50%
Description
Overall Purpose:
The purpose of the Project Assistant will be to provide project management support to the Senior Specialist M&E and Project Manager, in implementing GAIN’s activities under the Workplace Nutrition project. This will include day to day project management with oversight of the executing agencies (EAs), on-going engagement with Executing agency and other key government stakeholders at the national and county levels. The Project Assistant will work closely within the GAIN Kenya team and with key departments in GAIN headquarters for the smooth and coordinated implementation of the project. The person will also provide support to the monitoring of the project with field travel. This is a 2 year fixed contract position. Activities that the Project assistant will directly oversee will include but not limited to, working with executing agencies (EAs) to ensure engagement to ensure timely and quality implementation though regular supervision and monitoring activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities:Project Management
Supporting the Project Manager, Workplace Nutrition Project, Kenya in the overall management and implementation of the project
Maintain a database of all project beneficiaries
Participate in meetings with project partners and other stakeholders as required
Under the guidance of the Project manager, support in the overall reporting of the program progress including monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal GAIN, donor and government requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely management of the funds and proper financial reporting, with support from the Project manager and Finance team.
Visit the field regularly to ensure that project progress is on track and risk mitigation plan is up to date.
Closely follow up with project partners and EAs responsible for implementing and provide technical assistance and undertake regular supervision to ensure the smooth running of the project and timely execution of the below specific activities:Monitor
Support in routine project monitoringSupport in continuous and on-going cross-corrections
Communication
Support the development of appropriate communication materials, technical documents, advocacy briefs and related materials to drive key project activities.
Key Organizational Relationships
The person will work closely with:GAIN Kenya country team and reporting to Project Manager, Workplace
Government, executing agencies and other key external stakeholders
Finance, HR, IT and Legal colleagues in GAIN HQ and Project leads within GAINJob Requirements
Competences (Skills and Attributes)Excellent project management skills including time and personal organization
Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills both verbal & written, with full command of Power Point, MS Excel and MS Word and Outlook
Willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural, high pressure, results-driven environment
High level of professionalism and integrityExperience:
Sound experience in project management, implementation, grantee oversight within international development / food industry experience
Demonstrated success in being part of multi-disciplinary teams, engaging government and private sector stakeholders and collaborators in challenging program environments
Understanding of country level program delivery, documentation and coordination
Experience in a global, multicultural organization preferred
Experience working in a public/private partnership environment highly desirableEducation:
Bachelors in nutrition, health, food science or a suitable equivalent is desirable
Other RequirementsFluent written and verbal English and Swahili
A willingness and ability to travel extensively
Advocacy, communication and leadership skills
Eligible to live and work in Kenya, this is a local position -
Senior Project Manager, Food Fortification Program
Job description
SALARY: Competitive
STARTING DATE: November 2018
The Senior Project Manager Food Fortification will work closely with the GAIN Nigeria Country Director and the TechnoServe (TNS) Strengthening African Processors for Food Fortification (SAPFF) team to deliver the enabling environment component of this project as well at the complementary GAIN-ENABLE project in Nigeria.
The overall strategic objective of SAPFF is to increase the coverage of fortified foods, towards reducing undernutrition, averting deaths, and improving cognitive development in target populations.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and managing projects in nutrition, food processing, fortification, food science, or related areas and knowledge of best practice in quality assurance and control, food safety, and regulatory mechanisms. You will be competent in strategy development, advocacy, communications, and documentation of best practices. The ideal candidate will be required to develop and support staff on training, management of workshops and other public events and the ability to advocate, cultivate and negotiate significant senior level partnerships and relations and operate in high level meetings
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and as an inclusive employer we are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employees worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies. -
Administrative Assistant
SALARY: Competitive
STARTING DATE: 24th September 2018
The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks including; providing support to GAIN Kenya’s managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing the organisation’s general admin activities.
GAIN Kenya seeks an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who will work closely with the staff team to smooth systems and processes. She/he will prepare account payables documents for approval and oversea the proper upkeep and maintenance of office premises and working facilities to provide the best possible physical environment for staff. The Administrative Assistant will organise logistics of meetings and workshops for GAIN Kenya, including travel arrangements.
The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal, organisational and oral and written communication skills. They will have the ability to prioritise and multi-task and be flexible in working outside regular working hours. She/he will have proven experience as administrative assistant or office administrative assistant. The ideal candidate will be competent in using MS word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and have basic accounting skills.
Ideally, she/he will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or have equivalent work experience.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and as an inclusive employer we are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employees worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies. -
Junior Associate: Worplace Nutrition Project
Classification: E2-Junior Associate
Direct Reports: 0
Travel Required:50%
Description
Overall Purpose:
The purpose of the Project Assistant will be to provide project management support to the Senior Specialist M&E and Project Manager, in implementing GAIN’s activities under the Workplace Nutrition project. This will include day to day project management with oversight of the executing agencies (EAs), on-going engagement with Executing agency and other key government stakeholders at the national and county levels. The Project Assistant will work closely within the GAIN Kenya team and with key departments in GAIN headquarters for the smooth and coordinated implementation of the project. The person will also provide support to the monitoring of the project with field travel. This is a 2 year fixed contract position. Activities that the Project assistant will directly oversee will include but not limited to, working with executing agencies (EAs) to ensure engagement to ensure timely and quality implementation though regular supervision and monitoring activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities:Project Management
Supporting the Project Manager, Workplace Nutrition Project, Kenya in the overall management and implementation of the project
Maintain a database of all project beneficiaries
Participate in meetings with project partners and other stakeholders as required
Under the guidance of the Project manager, support in the overall reporting of the program progress including monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal GAIN, donor and government requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely management of the funds and proper financial reporting, with support from the Project manager and Finance team.
Visit the field regularly to ensure that project progress is on track and risk mitigation plan is up to date.
Closely follow up with project partners and EAs responsible for implementing and provide technical assistance and undertake regular supervision to ensure the smooth running of the project and timely execution of the below specific activities:Monitor
Support in routine project monitoringSupport in continuous and on-going cross-corrections
Communication
Support the development of appropriate communication materials, technical documents, advocacy briefs and related materials to drive key project activities.
Key Organizational Relationships
The person will work closely with:GAIN Kenya country team and reporting to Project Manager, Workplace
Government, executing agencies and other key external stakeholders
Finance, HR, IT and Legal colleagues in GAIN HQ and Project leads within GAINJob Requirements
Competences (Skills and Attributes)Excellent project management skills including time and personal organization
Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills both verbal & written, with full command of Power Point, MS Excel and MS Word and Outlook
Willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural, high pressure, results-driven environment
High level of professionalism and integrityExperience:
Sound experience in project management, implementation, grantee oversight within international development / food industry experience
Demonstrated success in being part of multi-disciplinary teams, engaging government and private sector stakeholders and collaborators in challenging program environments
Understanding of country level program delivery, documentation and coordination
Experience in a global, multicultural organization preferred
Experience working in a public/private partnership environment highly desirableEducation:
Bachelors in nutrition, health, food science or a suitable equivalent is desirable
Other RequirementsFluent written and verbal English and Swahili
A willingness and ability to travel extensively
Advocacy, communication and leadership skills
Eligible to live and work in Kenya, this is a local position -
Country Director
The Country Director (CD) provides the strategic vision and leadership for the Country Office and is responsible for representing GAIN and for establishing and sustaining productive relationships and political influence with government officials, donors and strategic partners. Furthermore, the CD is responsible for ensuring the design and implementation of quality programs, fundraising, financial management and for attracting and retaining a motivated and professional team. S/he also contributes to GAIN’s global strategy, organisational management and supports the generation of evidence to strengthen the global evidence base.
Key Areas of Accountability
Strategic Leadership:
Provide vision and direction for the Kenya country programme and ensure ongoing review of progress against key country and organisational level objectives, indicators and targets
Lead a high performing team to deliver against GAIN’s strategy
Ensure ongoing analysis of the national nutrition, socio-economic and political situation in-country
Build and maintain strategic alliances with multiple stakeholders, including the private sector, to strengthen their contribution to resolving nutrition challenges
Contribute to global organisational efforts, knowledge and learning
Representation, Communication and Advocacy:
Network actively and play a lead role in representing GAIN’s interests with Government, Private Sector, Academia, Donors, UN Agencies, international and local NGOs
Develop and maintain strong working relations with influential stakeholders to strengthen GAIN’s reputation and position us as a partner of choice to further GAIN’s influence and impact
Participate in high level forums to influence the nutrition agenda and drive policy change
Actively engage with social media and in-country media and link with the Head Quarters (HQ) Communications Team on other relevant media issues
Resource Mobilization:
Act as the principal point of contact for in-country Donors to ensure strong working relationships and to secure programme funding locally where possible
Lead in-country resource mobilisation efforts through developing and maintaining a high level of understanding of Government and Donor priorities and regular coordination with HQ
Explore the feasibility of developing potential partnerships and/or alliances
Programme Design and Implementation:
Be accountable for in-country programmes and ensure that they are in line with technical best practice and national policies
Support high-quality project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in line with policies, systems and guidelines. Ensure projects are managed in a timely and cost-effective manner, according to pre-determined plans and budgets. Identify areas for HQ support
Promote a team approach and positive learning environment utilising GAIN staff and partners to consistently enhance the quality of design and implementation.
Identify and document best practices and lessons learned that can be successfully replicated and ensure program staff integrate them into their work
Human Resource Management:
Ensure that GAIN attracts and retains high calibre staff
Foster a collegial, transparent, supportive and respectful culture within the country team
Pro-actively develop and mentor staff to optimise their potential in pursuit of GAIN’s objectives
Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and procedures at country level, in line with HR policies, procedures and guidelines and local labour law
Financial Management and Corporate Governance:
Ensure effective financial management systems, processes and controls are in place and are fully compliant with GAIN, donor and host government requirements
Provide timely and effective oversight of the financial position of the country program including identification and implementation of required changes to manage funding levels
Ensure that partner organisations are assessed in relation to financial management and governance standards and are supported to address any capacity weaknesses
Ensure that audits are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner in line with policy, donor and local government requirements and follow-up on recommendations arising out of audits taking appropriate actions where necessary
Ensure adherence with all local government requirements in relation to registration, taxation, labour law, auditing, fraud etc.
Security Management:
Develop and manage country security plans and procedures in line with policies, systems and guidelines
Ensure all staff adhere to security guidelines
Key Organizational Relationships:
Reports to the Director, Country Program Operations
Kenya country team
GAIN Strategic Management Team Senior Management Forum, HQ Technical, Resource Mobilisation and Corporate Services Teams
Government, Donors, NGOs, Private Sector, Academia and others
Experience:
Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience leading and developing projects in a multi-cultural environment in the private sector, food industry or international development, with at least three years in a senior management position
Experience of working in Kenya with a sound knowledge of the country context and key government and civil society stakeholders
Broad understanding of the nutrition-food systems nexus, public health and community development
Demonstrated inâ€epth understanding of program issues and policy work at national and international levels
Entrepreneurial with a track record of business development and successful fundraising including experience liaising with in-country donors and working with large, complex donors
Experience in successfully building and managing various forms of partnerships and/or alliances
Experience of building effective personal networks at a senior level including collaborative relationships with donors, business leaders and government counterparts
Demonstrated success in building and managing multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent understanding and experience of risk, programme, financial and operational management
Education:
Masters in agricultural science, food science, public health, nutrition, economics, business administration or equivalent -
Project Associate, Marketplace for Nutritious Foods Project Manager, Marketplace for Nutritions Foods
SALARY: Competitive
STARTING DATE: January 2019
We are seeking to deploy a Project Associate who will act as point of contact between GAIN and the project’s Innovation Accelerator beneficiaries (Small and medium sized enterprises) and provide support to the Project Manager. Under their guidance, you will support the Implementation of the project’s main activities—Innovation Accelerator, Community of Practice, with a particular focus on the implementation of the projects Innovation Accelerator activities.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing the performance of consultants and subcontractors, as well as experience and knowledge in food science, technology and the agriculture or business. You must be comfortable with report writing and be able to analyse and make recommendations for the improvement of technical reports and business documents (business plans, market research). It is essential that you have an understanding of financial literacy (understanding of P&L accounts, balance sheets, cashflow projections etc.) with strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work with agribusiness managers from a variety of backgrounds.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and as an inclusive employer we are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employees worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.go to method of application »
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Senior Project Manager, Food Fortification Program
Job description
SALARY: Competitive
STARTING DATE: November 2018
The Senior Project Manager Food Fortification will work closely with the GAIN Nigeria Country Director and the TechnoServe (TNS) Strengthening African Processors for Food Fortification (SAPFF) team to deliver the enabling environment component of this project as well at the complementary GAIN-ENABLE project in Nigeria.
The overall strategic objective of SAPFF is to increase the coverage of fortified foods, towards reducing undernutrition, averting deaths, and improving cognitive development in target populations.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and managing projects in nutrition, food processing, fortification, food science, or related areas and knowledge of best practice in quality assurance and control, food safety, and regulatory mechanisms. You will be competent in strategy development, advocacy, communications, and documentation of best practices. The ideal candidate will be required to develop and support staff on training, management of workshops and other public events and the ability to advocate, cultivate and negotiate significant senior level partnerships and relations and operate in high level meetings
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and as an inclusive employer we are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employees worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies. -
Administrative Assistant
SALARY: Competitive
STARTING DATE: 24th September 2018
The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks including; providing support to GAIN Kenya’s managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing the organisation’s general admin activities.
GAIN Kenya seeks an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who will work closely with the staff team to smooth systems and processes. She/he will prepare account payables documents for approval and oversea the proper upkeep and maintenance of office premises and working facilities to provide the best possible physical environment for staff. The Administrative Assistant will organise logistics of meetings and workshops for GAIN Kenya, including travel arrangements.
The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal, organisational and oral and written communication skills. They will have the ability to prioritise and multi-task and be flexible in working outside regular working hours. She/he will have proven experience as administrative assistant or office administrative assistant. The ideal candidate will be competent in using MS word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and have basic accounting skills.
Ideally, she/he will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or have equivalent work experience.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and as an inclusive employer we are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employees worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies. -
Junior Associate: Worplace Nutrition Project
Classification: E2-Junior Associate
Direct Reports: 0
Travel Required:50%
Description
Overall Purpose:
The purpose of the Project Assistant will be to provide project management support to the Senior Specialist M&E and Project Manager, in implementing GAIN’s activities under the Workplace Nutrition project. This will include day to day project management with oversight of the executing agencies (EAs), on-going engagement with Executing agency and other key government stakeholders at the national and county levels. The Project Assistant will work closely within the GAIN Kenya team and with key departments in GAIN headquarters for the smooth and coordinated implementation of the project. The person will also provide support to the monitoring of the project with field travel. This is a 2 year fixed contract position. Activities that the Project assistant will directly oversee will include but not limited to, working with executing agencies (EAs) to ensure engagement to ensure timely and quality implementation though regular supervision and monitoring activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities:Project Management
Supporting the Project Manager, Workplace Nutrition Project, Kenya in the overall management and implementation of the project
Maintain a database of all project beneficiaries
Participate in meetings with project partners and other stakeholders as required
Under the guidance of the Project manager, support in the overall reporting of the program progress including monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal GAIN, donor and government requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely management of the funds and proper financial reporting, with support from the Project manager and Finance team.
Visit the field regularly to ensure that project progress is on track and risk mitigation plan is up to date.
Closely follow up with project partners and EAs responsible for implementing and provide technical assistance and undertake regular supervision to ensure the smooth running of the project and timely execution of the below specific activities:Monitor
Support in routine project monitoringSupport in continuous and on-going cross-corrections
Communication
Support the development of appropriate communication materials, technical documents, advocacy briefs and related materials to drive key project activities.
Key Organizational Relationships
The person will work closely with:GAIN Kenya country team and reporting to Project Manager, Workplace
Government, executing agencies and other key external stakeholders
Finance, HR, IT and Legal colleagues in GAIN HQ and Project leads within GAINJob Requirements
Competences (Skills and Attributes)Excellent project management skills including time and personal organization
Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills both verbal & written, with full command of Power Point, MS Excel and MS Word and Outlook
Willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural, high pressure, results-driven environment
High level of professionalism and integrityExperience:
Sound experience in project management, implementation, grantee oversight within international development / food industry experience
Demonstrated success in being part of multi-disciplinary teams, engaging government and private sector stakeholders and collaborators in challenging program environments
Understanding of country level program delivery, documentation and coordination
Experience in a global, multicultural organization preferred
Experience working in a public/private partnership environment highly desirableEducation:
Bachelors in nutrition, health, food science or a suitable equivalent is desirable
Other RequirementsFluent written and verbal English and Swahili
A willingness and ability to travel extensively
Advocacy, communication and leadership skills
Eligible to live and work in Kenya, this is a local position