Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address World Vision Kenya, Karen Road, off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 50816-00200,Nairobi,KENYA

  • Finance Intern

    Finance Intern

    Job Description:
    The East Africa Regional Office, operating in nine countries of East Africa namely; Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda is looking for an intern Accountant to work in its Nairobi office.   
    We are looking for an intern to join our Finance and Administration team. This opportunity will offer the intern a sharp learning curve by being a member of a diverse and efficient team serving in a fast-paced finance and administration unit. 
    Key areas of involvement
    Accounts Payable Function   

    Process cheques / Online payments with supporting documentation and submit for review and subsequent payment  
    Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations and liaise with vendors to ensure prompt clearance or resolution of pending or disputed items.  
    Liaise with The Finance officer to clear outstanding items in the Bank Reconciliation  

    Cash / Advance Settlement Management  

    Process cash requests according to policy, processes and agreed turnaround times while coordinating with the onsite bank teller to reconcile uncollected amounts.  
    Account Allocation of Balance Sheet A/C relating to Advances for proper Aging  
    Manage the corporate credit card process by booking of the expenses in expense reporting systems General Ledger reconciliation  

    Inter-office payment settlement system operations 

    Perform Account allocation of 500 Accounts relating to Inter-office payment settlement system to track and establish amounts that have not been allocated for payments to ensure that all payable amounts are sent out on a monthly basis.  
    Perform account Allocation and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as may be required  

    Document Management and Archiving 

    Keep records of documents filed or removed using a tracking tool  
    Ensure correct filing, legibility and proper condition of financial documents  
     Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from authorized internal and external users (Auditors, Government agencies)  

    Administrative Roles  

    Support in Events and facilities management   
    Any other administrative roles as May assigned from time to time  
    Participate in some finance review meetings and any other learning duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.   

    Required Qualifications  

    Bachelor of Commerce in Finance/ Accounting,  CPA Level II Upwards,   
    Knowledge of Accounting Packages like SUN System,   
    Ability to use  Ms Office packages   

    Period of internship:  May 2024 – October 31, 2024

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  • Regional Operations Director, VisionFund International

    Regional Operations Director, VisionFund International

    Major Responsibilities
    Management of French-speaking MFIs in Africa

    Supervise jointly with the MFI board the MFI CEOs.
    Sit on MFI boards to represent VFI and to ensure effective two-way communication and ensure each is well-operating boards and in compliance with local laws, regulatory requirements and WV/VFI policies, procedures and directives.
    Provide leadership that ensures impact on children remains the overall result of our work by driving common mindset to all MFI staff and evidenced through Impact reports.
    Provide oversight on the development and delivery of the strategic and business plans inclusive of digital, technology and product areas (lending, savings, FAST, insurance and training/education).
    Monitor performance across the MFI, analyse, problem identification and provide recommendations that will ensure improved quality of delivery of financial services, improved control environment and increased alignment of strategy.
    Ensure quality of portfolio and provide direction, advise and guidance to ensure that this is maintained.
    Work with the management of each MFI to ensure risk management framework, compliance culture, and compliance reporting (regulatory, lender and VFI) are operating well inclusive of GC safeguarding, security, risk and audit efforts.
    Act in a Management capacity within an MFI during senior management where gaps will significantly impact the performance of the MFI or place MFI at risk. 
    Ensure that each MFI has access to adequate, timely and appropriate support from GC various departments.
    Provide direction, management and/or advise on startups, closedowns or crisis management of MFIs.

    Management of MFI resources 

    Work with VFI Finance, Fundraising and Capital Markets to secure equity and debt funding for MFIs, particularly for high priority MFIs.
    Work with the Support Centre Director to obtain resources and technical assistance for MFIs according to a programme of work.

    Manage Integration with WV and support the Business Lines

    Strengthen the understanding in WV within each MFI of the benefits of microfinance in contributing to Economic Development, livelihoods and Child Well-Being Outcomes (CWBO).
    Development of best practices in integration, monitoring performance against indicators.
    Building collaborative relationships at all levels to participate in ENOUGH, THRIVE, and other programs as well as grants, response plans and other priority projects across each MFI.
    Support the Business Lines with the delivery of the business plans in the assigned countries.

    Leadership, guidance and support to the Team for personal/team development and wellbeing (personal, professional and spiritual)

    Inspire and nurture the spiritual and professional development of direct reports.
    Instill and encourage a strong servant and service culture in leaders and their teams; role modelling Christian Leadership and Core Values. 
    Develop clear individual goals, manageable and measurable targets and ongoing feedback and support to achieve them. 
    Provide timely and regular staff performance coaching & feedback as well as an annual review of performance and individual development plan.

    Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
    Required Professional Experience

    A minimum of a university degree  in in Finance, Business, Economics, ICT, Engineering or equivalent level of knowledge demonstrated through relevant experience
    Significant leadership experience (minimum of 15 years) largely in a microfinance, banking, and/or finance environment, including a proven track record of managing people in a global, matrix-managed organisation (including mentoring, directing, building capacity)
    Fluent in both French and English Language
    10+ years’ experience managing people at a senior level
    Experience delivering digital transformation (especially core banking systems and digital solutions)
    Experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment with proven cross-cultural effectiveness
    Proven ability for spotting improvement opportunities and making those happen in a complex and dynamic environment
    Previous experience of at least 2 years in a role similar to the CEO, COO or CFO in a microfinance, banking and/or financial institution
    At least 1-year experience participating as member of a Board of Directors or as an active member of a committee
    Good written and verbal communication skills and strong at influencing
    Able to lead and manage a virtual team
    Ability to analyze, recommend solutions, mentor and guide people
    Proven organisational skills and able to manage change programmes
    Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities, projects and stakeholders

    Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience

    Project management experience working to recognized PM methodologies is preferred
    Consultancy experience (internal or external) is desirable
    Solid strategic leadership skills preferably gained in financial services; microfinance experience an advantage
    Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, ICT, Engineering or related

    Travel, Language and Work Environment Requirement

    MUST have high proficiency in both English and French
    Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
    Fitness required to travel by plane and visit remote field offices.

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  • Technical Advisor – Advocacy

    Technical Advisor – Advocacy

    Key Responsibilities:
    Planning and Implementation of local level advocacy interventions

    Contextualize World Vision’s Global guidance on local level advocacy and ensure timely dissemination to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams
    Provide technical support in the utilization of World Vision’s advocacy guiding documents and related standards to field staff
    Assist the Area Programme team and Grant Projects to analyse power relations between decision makers and those who influence them and design strategies for engaging these stakeholders to achieve World Vision advocacy objectives at the field level.
    Provide guidance and related assistance to all Area Programmes and Grant Projects in designing advocacy interventions as integrated across relevant sectors based on context;
    Ensure quality annual planning and costing of all advocacy interventions for all Area Progammmes and Grant projecs
    Build advocacy capacity of Area Programme teams and Grant project teams so as to enhance quality implementation of all advocacy interventions
    Ensure regular and need based technical assistance to the field staff in the implementation of advocacy projects and interventions

    County Level Engagement

    Provide technical assistance to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams to develop/review, maintain and utilize County level external engagement plans 
    Provide technical assistance to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams in engagement in the County policy and law-making processes; and related implementation processes
    Provide technical assistance to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams in engagement in the County planning and budgeting processes; and related implementation processes. 
    Provide technical assistance to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams in engagement strength capacity of local civil society organizations, networks and coalitions for coordinated joint advocacy initiatives that promote economic and social rights

    Utilization of World Vision’s Citizen Voice and Action Approach (Social Accountability Approach)

    Based on context and emerging issues, regularly review and update and contextualize the Citizen Voice an Action (CVA) approach and tools, and disseminate to Area Programme teams and Grant project teams for their reference and use
    Regularly review CVA data as generated by citizen groups across Area Programmes and Grant Projects and ensure quality credible data is update in the CVA database
    Lead the analysis of CVA data from all Area Programmes and Grant Projects, and generate evidence-based engagement briefs, with key findings and recommendations to inform internal and external decision-making processes
    Lead CVA learning and exchange initiatives across all Area Programmes and Grant Projecs

    Monitoring and Reporting

    Develop the National Office local level advocacy monitoring plan and ensure its utilization. 
    Lead local level advocacy field monitoring initiatives
    Prepare Quarterly advocacy reports
    Prepare the Advocacy Strategic Measure reports

    Any other duties

    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge/Qualifications for the role

    A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or related discipline from a recognized University
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience in implementing advocacy programmes and projects
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the utilizations of various Social Accountability Approaches and Tools
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience of engagement with Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies,
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience of strengthening networks and coalitions for advocacy  
    Minimum of 6 years’ experience in engagements in the policy and legislative processes
    Minimum of 6 years engagements in Public Planning and Governments Annual Budget Process
    Minimum of 6 years undertaking Review and Analysis of Government Budgets 
    Designing, Fundraising and Implementing Advocacy Projects
    Policy and Law-making processes, and related implementation processes
    Public Finance, with a focus on Government Budget making, implementation, Reviews and Analysis

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  • Technical Advisor – Policy & Advocacy

    Technical Advisor – Policy & Advocacy

    Purpose of Position

    The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to Area Programmes and Grant Projects on the Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting on all advocacy projects and interventions geared towards empowering leaders, children, youth, and communities to hold their governments accountable for policy change and improved service delivery in order to achieve enhanced child well-being outcomes. The position also provides technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in their engagements with County Governments and other partners, networks and coalitions across various Counties where World Vision operates in Kenya.

    Major Responsibilities
    Planning and Implementation (30%)

    Undertake high level political/policy context, root cause, and stakeholder analysis and ensure that external and internal landscapes for advocacy are reviewed annually (or more frequently if required) and that appropriate action is taken to address key trends.
    Examine, explore and analyze the power relations between decision makers and those who influence them and design strategies for engaging these stakeholders to achieve World Vision advocacy objectives at the field level.
    Plan, prepare for and attend meetings with government service providers, government Ministers and bureaucrats, the media, academia – or any stakeholder who could have an influence on a decision – and represent World Visions positions and support Cluster Managers and Project Managers and other World Vision staff to do the same.
    Work closely with the cluster managers and Project Managers to plan for, coordinate and support community engagement, including child and youth engagement, in external relations
    Closely and continuously monitor the political and policy context around an issue, and the key stakeholders involved, to identify opportunities for engagement and to adjust strategy to changing circumstances.
    Support the implementation of effective advocacy design, monitoring, and evaluation (DME) and reporting of advocacy impact on CWB.
    Provide technical support in the utilization of advocacy guiding documents to field staff
    Provide technical support in the design of advocacy projects
    Provide technical support in the annual planning process for advocacy projects and interventions
    Ensure Quality utilization of the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach across all Area Programmes and relevant grant projects
    Ensure Quality utilization of Child Protection Advocacy approach across all Area Programmes and relevant grant projects
    Ensure regular and need based technical assistance to the field staff in the implementation of advocacy projects and interventions
    Plan for and build advocacy capacity for field staff to competently handle Policy and Advocacy related project implementation

    Technical Support to County level engagements and Local Level Advocacy (30%)

    Support Cluster managers and Project managers to analyze local government (political and bureaucratic) policies, processes and services, and work with communities to identify and make the case for solutions to challenges.
    Work with cluster managers, Project Manager and field staff to empower, mobilize, and support citizens, including children and youth, to hold their leaders accountable.
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers to develop, maintain and utilize County level external engagement register
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers to develop and utilize annual County level engagement plans
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in engagements in the County policy and law making processes
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in engagements in the County planning and budgeting processes
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in undertaking Child Rights Government Budget Analysis

    Evidence generation for Advocacy (20%)

    Regular review and analysis data and information from communities where World Vision Operates in Kenya and generate evidence for advocacy
    Package evidence for advocacy in the form of engagement briefs, policy briefs, position papers, media briefs targeted at different stakeholders
    Link the utilization of evidence form the communities to County level advocacy and national level advocacy
    Ensure that feedback is provided to community level actors on how the evidence from their communities is being utilized to inform decision making at various levels of governance

    Monitoring and Reporting (15%)

    Develop and support implementation of effective advocacy DME and reporting of local advocacy impact on CWB.
    Ensure that an advocacy implementation and monitoring plan is in place to ensure delivery of the advocacy components.
    Develop and utilized Advocacy monitoring plan and tools
    Develop Quarterly advocacy reports
    Organize and conduct quarterly advocacy reflections and learning forums
    Develop the Annual Advocacy Strategic Measure reports

    Others (5%)

    Attend and participate/ lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

    Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or related discipline from a recognized University
    Minimum of 6 years’ practical experience in implementing advocacy programmes and projects
    Experience in the utilizations of various Social Accountability Approaches and Tools
    Experience in engagements in the policy and legislative processes
    Experience in engagements in Public Planning and Governments Annual Budget Process
    Experience in undertaking Review and Analysis of Government Budgets
    Experience in engagements and collaboration with Government Departments, Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Organizations and other Civil Society Organizations
    They have strong communication, representation, negotiation and consultation skills.

    Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications

    Knowledge in working in donor funded programs
    Knowledge in Child Protection and Child Participation Programming
    Knowledge in crisis management and response
    High professional ethics and integrity

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  • Regional WASH Specialist – Infrastructure Quality IT Audit Manager, VisionFund International

    Regional WASH Specialist – Infrastructure Quality IT Audit Manager, VisionFund International

    Purpose of the position
    The Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan outlines our strategy to leverage $1 billion between 2021 and 2025, impacting 15 million people with safe water, 14 million people with improved sanitation, and 18 million with improved hygiene. As part of our goal to demonstrate sustainable impact, we are working to define and foster a Culture of Quality (COQ) to maintain infrastructure quality as our programming grows in complexity. Therefore, this position aims at creating a COQ to strengthen and promote reliable, long-lasting services in the communities and sound stewardship of donor funds for increased impact.
    The position will oversee the Culture of Quality (COQ) strategy implementation primarily in the East Africa region and specifically in the listed countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda 
    Major Responsibilities:
    Strategic Priorities & Technical Oversight

    Working with WVI WASH SLT and Support Offices Technical leads to outline a strategy to improve organizational quality culture including shared messaging, quality-specific objectives, and a plan for adaptive management.
    Support the Regional WASH Director and Support Offices to manage WASH infrastructure activities in the designated duty counties by providing quality assurance and quality control for the design and construction of limited to medium-scale WASH infrastructure, which are to be in compliance with WVI and Global WASH standards, environmental and construction codes, reporting, and management requirements.
    Developing and maintaining a quality management system for WASH infrastructure.
    Provide technical guidance on WASH infrastructure design
    Routine reporting on quality metrics to the regional WASH Director
    Working with 10+ countries to build technical capacity and implement their country-specific quality management strategy
    In collaboration with other leaders, lead training on quality and technical issues (e.g., adequate supervision, hydraulic modeling best practices, material sourcing)
    Serving as a quality ambassador for your region of responsibility including presenting on quality-focused topics at routine meetings and conferences
    Performing periodic audits and surveys to understand our culture of quality and ways to improve
    Review of WASH infrastructure designs including engineering standards adherence, review of contracts, and review of material selection for adherence to World Vision policies
    Participating in audit reviews and post-audit corrective action plan development

    Resource Development (Prepositioning work, programs development & grants management)

    Support prepositioning for donor funding where necessary and participate in regional networks raising the profile of World Vision.
    Establish networks and alliances with stakeholders in the field for the purpose of enhancing program quality.

    Evidence and Learning  

    Contribute towards completion of WVI inventory of WASH assets in the global monitoring and evaluation database. Support in the data critical for updating monitoring of WASH programs and mapping of WASH assets using geographical information systems.
    Ensure accountability by using evidence and learning, analysis, and interpretation of data to provide regional evidence of impact for the sector.
    Coordinate the documentation, publication, and dissemination of promising quality assurance/quality control practices across the partnership.
    Promote adoption and scale-up of promising practices, project models and innovations in the WASH infrastructure domain.
    Facilitate cross-learning between NOs, learning from Support Offices (SO), other regions and peer organizations
    Contribute to the development of annual regional impact reports in collaboration with SEL, Communications, and the other sector leads.

    Collaboration and cross-functional working

    Participate in the global WASH community of practice and major sector networks in the region.
    Mobilize technical expertise across the region, ensuring effective knowledge management, learning, and continuous improvement of programming in the region.
    Collaborate with key regional entities on defined collaboration matrix and joint projects

    General Responsibilities

    Contribute towards other regional office strategic initiatives and Technical Working Groups (TWGs) as necessary.
    Providing direct support during the planning, design, procurement, and installation of WASH infrastructure depending on NO needs
    Provide key quality improvement input by closely overseeing WASH infrastructure projects and activities undertaken by contractors in the field.
    Support National Offices in the production of tender documents, contracts, and bills of quantities and provide inputs on WASH infrastructure site selection, surveys and designs, specifications, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.
    Collaboration with Supply Chain in bid evaluations to aid in the selection of qualified contractors or vendors for WASH procurements.
    Perform any other tasks assigned by the Regional WASH Director and World Vision US Quality Assurance and Control Engineer.

    Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
    Essential:

    Bachelors’ degree in Engineering – Civil, Electrical or Mechanical required 
    Master’s degree strongly preferred in engineering, water policy, water resource management, economics, business, industrial engineering, or another complementary discipline. 
    Work experience of 10+ years required in areas of water and sanitation design, construction, supervision, and quality assurance/quality control data collection.  
    Engineering license in country of residence 
    Demonstrated competencies using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, EPANET, and/or other alternative software 
    Demonstrated competencies in interpersonal communication, stakeholder engagement, and cultural intelligence 
    Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional and remote teams for the purpose of program implementation, development of technical standards, and resource acquisition.
    Excellent facilitation skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, strong negotiation, diplomacy, strong leadership, and teamwork skills.
    Strong written and oral communication skills in English
    Also required are analytical skills for synthesis of materials, evaluations, and preparation of presentations/articles for publication as well as experience in a PC environment and the MS Office suite of software.
    Experience in working with faith organizations, faith actors, and faith-related issues in development
    Experience in HEA and fragile contexts. 
    Effective in written and verbal communication in English.  Additional languages representative of the countries WV serves in an advantage.

    Preferred:

    Master’s degree in Water or Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
    Experience developing and implementing quality assurance / quality control programs for WASH infrastructure or for other industries.
    Proven experience leading WASH infrastructure development programs in a variety of contexts. 
    Experience working with and managing large grants in sector programming for major bilateral and multilateral donors.
    Previous experience working in a Country Office/National Office or Regional Office setting will be advantageous.
    Experience working in fragile, conflict, post-conflict, and/or difficult operating environments is preferred.
    Experience with mWater use, or any other water mapping technology
    East Africa experience is highly preferred.
    Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

    Working Environment / Conditions:

    The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.

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  • Community Mobilizer- THRIVE Project Director – People & Culture Regional Director, VisionFund International K-SEED Advocacy Project Officer Project Officer-Livelihood and Resilience

    Community Mobilizer- THRIVE Project Director – People & Culture Regional Director, VisionFund International K-SEED Advocacy Project Officer Project Officer-Livelihood and Resilience

    Key Responsibilities
    Project planning and implementation

    Coordinate effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under Local Value Chain development and any other related and cross cutting programme activities in the project.
    Participate in the preparation of overall work plan and budget as well as develop activity plans and budgets for technical support of local value chain development interventions
    Participate in developing different levels of progress report (weekly updates, situational reports, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports)
    Supporting Project Quality Assurance (PQA) through organizing and supporting monitoring visits on L&R interventions.
    Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high level implementation the planned Local Value Chain activities
    Work closely with relevant authorities to ensure all economic recovery and market systems interventions deployed in the communities are in alignment with L&R in emergency Standards
    Work together with other staff/ to ensure that key trainings meets the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and reinforcement of desired L&R behaviour and practices.
    Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livelihood & resilience initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation.
    Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation, post distribution monitoring related to L&R.
    Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
    Successful and timely implementation of Economic Recovery and market systems sub-Sector activities
    Budget utilization to acceptable thresholds

    Technical support

    Work with communities and relevant stakeholders to identify key on-farm and off farm value chains to support
    Support project market research on viable value chains
    Ensure the target communities are mobilized and participate in the identified Local Value Chain Interventions
    In consultation with other staff, government and partners sensitize and mobilize the communities to form Project Implementation units, producer groups
    Support produce aggregation and marketing activities of the project
    Work with Project Officer, local stakeholders and leaders to identify community champions/resource persons for LVCD, Empowered World View and Digitization of farmer records
    In consultation with other staff develop capacity assessment tools for producer groups and develop a capacity development plan
    Facilitate the capacity building of the partners and farmer groups on LVCD activities (Climate Smart Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, post-harvest management and value addition, transformational leadership)
    Facilitate linkages of the savings groups to FAST product to enhance their performance
    Ensure cross cutting themes are integrated into LVCD interventions
    Provide technical support and timely feedback to the Project Manager on the LVCD interventions outlined in the THRIVE project.
    Organize meetings with key local value chain actors and farmers to forge effective support of the LVCD interventions
    Ensure adult and child safeguarding during the implementation of the planned interventions
    Effective and quality implementation of planned activities
    Adequate skills available for implementation and sustainability of the projects

    Quality assurance -Monitoring, Reporting, evaluation and Documentation

    Ensure the community champions (LVCD, EWV and S4T) have necessary monitoring tools and are trained on the same
    Develop project monitoring and reporting schedules in collaboration with the various stakeholders
    Work with the community champions/facilitators to continuously train, monitor and mentor the performance of producer groups along identified value chains
    Clean and Collate project performance data and ensure it is keyed into the relevant Monitoring Information System (MIS) on a monthly basis
    Prepare weekly updates, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports
    Documentation of key lessons learnt and successes stories from the target farmers
    Continuously track progress of planned activities and outputs in the detailed implementation plan to ensure timely and quality implementation of plans
    Support Monitoring and evaluation of THRIVE activities in coordination with M&E and relevant stakeholders.
    Support farmer records digitization process and performance tracking in collaboration with community resource persons and relevant private actors
    Together with farmers, partners, conduct regular reflection and learning events
    Support the project data collection during baseline, end line, market assessments and post distribution assessments
    Quality and timely reporting of project interventions and assessments
    Effective project monitoring and documentation
    Developed and updated digital farmer records in place

    Strategic Engagement, Partnership and Networking

    Represent World Vision in key L&R stakeholder forum/meetings and relevant networl‹s at the Ward, Sub-County and County levels.
    Facilitates linkages of the farmers groups to micro-finance institutions and skills development institutions
    Strengthen partnerships with the county government and other partners for effective support and capacity development of the farmers for sustainability
    Effective coordination with other stakeholders

    Others

    Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
    Other duties effectively supported

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  • Grants Program Support Officer

    Grants Program Support Officer

    Job Description:
    This role provides administrative support to Regional Resource Development Unit, Regional Advocacy and Campaigns Unit and Regional Communications Unit. For assigned Regional post, the Grants Program Support Officer (GPSO) will provide program development, grant management, and resource acquisition with high standards of appropriateness, timeliness, and effectiveness. The position serves as the partner/donor external engagement focal point in the region by serving as the lead Proposal Pro facilitator, tracks and assesses external engagement by East Africa Regional Office (EARO) and National Offices (NO) staff, and develops external engagement material in coordination with Communications Department and IP&S.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
    25%
    Resource Acquisition and Grant Management

    Manage and track all funding opportunities shared with National offices ( NO’s) by Regional office ( RO) , Support Office (SO), Global Centre (GC) and donors and ensure this is part of the donor landscape analysis for the Region
    Manage and update the Donor/Partner Engagement Plan by Technical Advisors and GAM Unit
    Track and monitor external engagement in EAR and disseminate to NO, RO, and SO staff to ensure strong donor/partner relations and strategy alignment and increased resources
    In collaboration with Technical Advisors and Communications Department, maintain up-to-date capacity statements for external stakeholders that can be presented at short notice.
    Coordinate with EAR Grant Finance to support in effective and reliable monitoring and management of development, emergency and rehabilitative programs.
    Review and provide support to proposal development in the region and the National Offices.

    20%
    Capacity Building Facilitator and Coordinator

    Enroll selected NO staff to the Proposal Pro online Training and produce NO staff status and performance reports by tracking Proposal Pro module completion
    Plan, Coordinate & Facilitate Proposal Pro face to face workshop in NOs that have completed the online modules
    Follow up on a quarterly basis using the blended learning approach and ensure that NO Proposal Pro participants are utilizing the training skills in developing proposals, donor engagement and budgeting and ensure certification of participants after writing the required number of proposals.
    Identify gaps in the NOs and any Grant related training needs that they may have through constant communication with the GAM Leads and identify experts to address the needs NOs require

    20%
    Risk Mitigation and Risk Assessment

    Review the risk assessment for grant approval forms submitted by NOs to ensure risks are well articulated, staff qualifications and experience are well document, mitigation strategies are clearly outlined, risks are correctly ranked as low, medium, high and ensure RO sign off by RDU, relevant LC, Regional Finance, Regional Leader and Global Field Operations
    Ensure that all risk assessment for grant approval above US$1 million are reviewed and signed by RO and Global Field Operations
    Manage and track all No-Go decision that are taken by NO & RO and produce a trend analysis on a quarterly basis showing value of opportunities not pursued by each NO, donors, and the reasons for the no-go decision. Share this information with NOs to ensure that they conduct post no-go reviews to inform their future go/no-go for similar opportunities.
    Conduct a quarterly analysis against the RAF’s submitted and produce a report

    15%
    Administrative Responsibilities Administrative support to Regional Communications, Resource Development, Advocacy and campaigns Directors

    Coordinate and plan for team meetings and conferences (f2f and online);
    Support team members to make travel arrangements;
    Coordinate and plan for Webex meetings for the departments as they arise;
    Coordinate and consolidate the team inputs for monthly and quarterly reports

    10%
    EAR GAM Hub Coordinator

    Survey NOs, RO, and SOs to attain their priorities, assess the results, identify key experts throughout the partnership to address their concerns, and coordinate development of the agenda
    Coordinate logistics and accommodation of local and international attendees the Come up with the Agenda for the meeting in collaboration with the RDU Team
    Develop a GAM HUB Report and Action Plan to disseminate to all stakeholders

    5%
    EAR GAM Databases

    Manage EAR Regional GAM database on WV website and ensure information is updated on a quarterly basis.
    Regularly inform NO GAM Teams regarding new information and circulate the relevant link on a regular basis for easy access and reference for NO staff
    Collect key best practices related to GAM process from National Office and ensure that there are posted into the database and shared during the GAM Hub meetings.
    Circulate best practice information and documents from Global GAM CoP to NOs & SOs for institutional learning as part of the GAM Hub

    5%
    Others

    Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Resource Development Director
    Attend and participate in devotional meetings

    Required Professional Experience

    Experience in establishing and managing a database or capable of managing a database.
    Experience in working with, coordinating and supporting National Offices.
    Excellent English languages skills; written and verbal.
    Demonstrated writing skills and working with excel spreadsheets.
    Innovative and the ability to think outside of the box.
    Team player; the ability to work as part of a diverse team to achieve the overall goal.

    Required Education

    Educational level required: Bachelor Degree in social sciences, strategic management, business administration

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  • Regional Operations Director, VisionFund International

    Regional Operations Director, VisionFund International

    Major Responsibilities

    Management of French-speaking MFIs in Africa

    Supervise jointly with the MFI board the MFI CEOs.
    Sit on MFI boards to represent VFI and to ensure effective two-way communication and ensure each is well-operating boards and in compliance with local laws, regulatory requirements and WV/VFI policies, procedures and directives.
    Provide leadership that ensures impact on children remains the overall result of our work by driving common mindset to all MFI staff and evidenced through Impact reports.
    Provide oversight on the development and delivery of the strategic and business plans inclusive of digital, technology and product areas (lending, savings, FAST, insurance and training/education).
    Monitor performance across the MFI, analyse, problem identification and provide recommendations that will ensure improved quality of delivery of financial services, improved control environment and increased alignment of strategy.
    Ensure quality of portfolio and provide direction, advise and guidance to ensure that this is maintained.
    Work with the management of each MFI to ensure risk management framework, compliance culture, and compliance reporting (regulatory, lender and VFI) are operating well inclusive of GC safeguarding, security, risk and audit efforts.
    Act in a Management capacity within an MFI during senior management where gaps will significantly impact the performance of the MFI or place MFI at risk. 
    Ensure that each MFI has access to adequate, timely and appropriate support from GC various departments.
    Provide direction, management and/or advise on startups, closedowns or crisis management of MFIs.

    Management of MFI resources 

    Work with VFI Finance, Fundraising and Capital Markets to secure equity and debt funding for MFIs, particularly for high priority MFIs.
    Work with the Support Centre Director to obtain resources and technical assistance for MFIs according to a programme of work.

    Manage Integration with WV and support the Business Lines

    Strengthen the understanding in WV within each MFI of the benefits of microfinance in contributing to Economic Development, livelihoods and Child Well-Being Outcomes (CWBO).
    Development of best practices in integration, monitoring performance against indicators.
    Building collaborative relationships at all levels to participate in ENOUGH, THRIVE, and other programs as well as grants, response plans and other priority projects across each MFI.
    Support the Business Lines with the delivery of the business plans in the assigned countries.

    Leadership, guidance and support to the Team for personal/team development and wellbeing (personal, professional and spiritual)

    Inspire and nurture the spiritual and professional development of direct reports.
    Instill and encourage a strong servant and service culture in leaders and their teams; role modelling Christian Leadership and Core Values. 
    Develop clear individual goals, manageable and measurable targets and ongoing feedback and support to achieve them. 
    Provide timely and regular staff performance coaching & feedback as well as an annual review of performance and individual development plan.

    Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

    Required Professional Experience

    A minimum of a university degree  in in Finance, Business, Economics, ICT, Engineering or equivalent level of knowledge demonstrated through relevant experience
    Significant leadership experience (minimum of 15 years) largely in a microfinance, banking, and/or finance environment, including a proven track record of managing people in a global, matrix-managed organisation (including mentoring, directing, building capacity)
    Fluent in both French and English Language
    10+ years’ experience managing people at a senior level
    Experience delivering digital transformation (especially core banking systems and digital solutions)
    Experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment with proven cross-cultural effectiveness
    Proven ability for spotting improvement opportunities and making those happen in a complex and dynamic environment
    Previous experience of at least 2 years in a role similar to the CEO, COO or CFO in a microfinance, banking and/or financial institution
    At least 1-year experience participating as member of a Board of Directors or as an active member of a committee
    Good written and verbal communication skills and strong at influencing
    Able to lead and manage a virtual team
    Ability to analyze, recommend solutions, mentor and guide people
    Proven organisational skills and able to manage change programmes
    Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities, projects and stakeholders

    Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience

    Project management experience working to recognized PM methodologies is preferred
    Consultancy experience (internal or external) is desirable
    Solid strategic leadership skills preferably gained in financial services; microfinance experience an advantage
    Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, ICT, Engineering or related

    Travel, Language and Work Environment Requirement

    MUST have high proficiency in both English and French
    Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
    Fitness required to travel by plane and visit remote field offices.

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  • Technical Advisor – Advocacy

    Technical Advisor – Advocacy

    Key Responsibilities:

    Planning and Implementation of local level advocacy interventions

    Contextualize World Vision’s Global guidance on local level advocacy and ensure timely dissemination to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams
    Provide technical support in the utilization of World Vision’s advocacy guiding documents and related standards to field staff
    Assist the Area Programme team and Grant Projects to analyse power relations between decision makers and those who influence them and design strategies for engaging these stakeholders to achieve World Vision advocacy objectives at the field level.
    Provide guidance and related assistance to all Area Programmes and Grant Projects in designing advocacy interventions as integrated across relevant sectors based on context;
    Ensure quality annual planning and costing of all advocacy interventions for all Area Progammmes and Grant projecs
    Build advocacy capacity of Area Programme teams and Grant project teams so as to enhance quality implementation of all advocacy interventions
    Ensure regular and need based technical assistance to the field staff in the implementation of advocacy projects and interventions

    County Level Engagement

    Provide technical assistance to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams to develop/review, maintain and utilize County level external engagement plans 
    Provide technical assistance to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams in engagement in the County policy and law-making processes; and related implementation processes
    Provide technical assistance to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams in engagement in the County planning and budgeting processes; and related implementation processes. 
    Provide technical assistance to Area Programme teams and Grant Project teams in engagement strength capacity of local civil society organizations, networks and coalitions for coordinated joint advocacy initiatives that promote economic and social rights

    Utilization of World Vision’s Citizen Voice and Action Approach (Social Accountability Approach)

    Based on context and emerging issues, regularly review and update and contextualize the Citizen Voice an Action (CVA) approach and tools, and disseminate to Area Programme teams and Grant project teams for their reference and use
    Regularly review CVA data as generated by citizen groups across Area Programmes and Grant Projects and ensure quality credible data is update in the CVA database
    Lead the analysis of CVA data from all Area Programmes and Grant Projects, and generate evidence-based engagement briefs, with key findings and recommendations to inform internal and external decision-making processes
    Lead CVA learning and exchange initiatives across all Area Programmes and Grant Projecs

    Monitoring and Reporting

    Develop the National Office local level advocacy monitoring plan and ensure its utilization. 
    Lead local level advocacy field monitoring initiatives
    Prepare Quarterly advocacy reports
    Prepare the Advocacy Strategic Measure reports

    Any other duties

    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge/Qualifications for the role

    A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or related discipline from a recognized University
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience in implementing advocacy programmes and projects
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the utilizations of various Social Accountability Approaches and Tools
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience of engagement with Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies,
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience of strengthening networks and coalitions for advocacy  
    Minimum of 6 years’ experience in engagements in the policy and legislative processes
    Minimum of 6 years engagements in Public Planning and Governments Annual Budget Process
    Minimum of 6 years undertaking Review and Analysis of Government Budgets 
    Designing, Fundraising and Implementing Advocacy Projects
    Policy and Law-making processes, and related implementation processes
    Public Finance, with a focus on Government Budget making, implementation, Reviews and Analysis

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  • Technical Advisor – Policy & Advocacy

    Technical Advisor – Policy & Advocacy

    Purpose of Position

    The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to Area Programmes and Grant Projects on the Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting on all advocacy projects and interventions geared towards empowering leaders, children, youth, and communities to hold their governments accountable for policy change and improved service delivery in order to achieve enhanced child well-being outcomes. The position also provides technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in their engagements with County Governments and other partners, networks and coalitions across various Counties where World Vision operates in Kenya.

    Major Responsibilities
    Planning and Implementation (30%)

    Undertake high level political/policy context, root cause, and stakeholder analysis and ensure that external and internal landscapes for advocacy are reviewed annually (or more frequently if required) and that appropriate action is taken to address key trends.
    Examine, explore and analyze the power relations between decision makers and those who influence them and design strategies for engaging these stakeholders to achieve World Vision advocacy objectives at the field level.
    Plan, prepare for and attend meetings with government service providers, government Ministers and bureaucrats, the media, academia – or any stakeholder who could have an influence on a decision – and represent World Visions positions and support Cluster Managers and Project Managers and other World Vision staff to do the same.
    Work closely with the cluster managers and Project Managers to plan for, coordinate and support community engagement, including child and youth engagement, in external relations
    Closely and continuously monitor the political and policy context around an issue, and the key stakeholders involved, to identify opportunities for engagement and to adjust strategy to changing circumstances.
    Support the implementation of effective advocacy design, monitoring, and evaluation (DME) and reporting of advocacy impact on CWB.
    Provide technical support in the utilization of advocacy guiding documents to field staff
    Provide technical support in the design of advocacy projects
    Provide technical support in the annual planning process for advocacy projects and interventions
    Ensure Quality utilization of the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach across all Area Programmes and relevant grant projects
    Ensure Quality utilization of Child Protection Advocacy approach across all Area Programmes and relevant grant projects
    Ensure regular and need based technical assistance to the field staff in the implementation of advocacy projects and interventions
    Plan for and build advocacy capacity for field staff to competently handle Policy and Advocacy related project implementation

    Technical Support to County level engagements and Local Level Advocacy (30%)

    Support Cluster managers and Project managers to analyze local government (political and bureaucratic) policies, processes and services, and work with communities to identify and make the case for solutions to challenges.
    Work with cluster managers, Project Manager and field staff to empower, mobilize, and support citizens, including children and youth, to hold their leaders accountable.
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers to develop, maintain and utilize County level external engagement register
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers to develop and utilize annual County level engagement plans
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in engagements in the County policy and law making processes
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in engagements in the County planning and budgeting processes
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in undertaking Child Rights Government Budget Analysis

    Evidence generation for Advocacy (20%)

    Regular review and analysis data and information from communities where World Vision Operates in Kenya and generate evidence for advocacy
    Package evidence for advocacy in the form of engagement briefs, policy briefs, position papers, media briefs targeted at different stakeholders
    Link the utilization of evidence form the communities to County level advocacy and national level advocacy
    Ensure that feedback is provided to community level actors on how the evidence from their communities is being utilized to inform decision making at various levels of governance

    Monitoring and Reporting (15%)

    Develop and support implementation of effective advocacy DME and reporting of local advocacy impact on CWB.
    Ensure that an advocacy implementation and monitoring plan is in place to ensure delivery of the advocacy components.
    Develop and utilized Advocacy monitoring plan and tools
    Develop Quarterly advocacy reports
    Organize and conduct quarterly advocacy reflections and learning forums
    Develop the Annual Advocacy Strategic Measure reports

    Others (5%)

    Attend and participate/ lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

    Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or related discipline from a recognized University
    Minimum of 6 years’ practical experience in implementing advocacy programmes and projects
    Experience in the utilizations of various Social Accountability Approaches and Tools
    Experience in engagements in the policy and legislative processes
    Experience in engagements in Public Planning and Governments Annual Budget Process
    Experience in undertaking Review and Analysis of Government Budgets
    Experience in engagements and collaboration with Government Departments, Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Organizations and other Civil Society Organizations
    They have strong communication, representation, negotiation and consultation skills.

    Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications

    Knowledge in working in donor funded programs
    Knowledge in Child Protection and Child Participation Programming
    Knowledge in crisis management and response
    High professional ethics and integrity

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