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

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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November 5, 2024
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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November 5, 2024
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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November 5, 2024
DMEAL Officer – Faith and Development IT Audit Manager, VisionFund International

Key Responsibilities:

Program/Project Planning

Together with the F&D and field staff team and partners, organize and facilitate Strategic/multiyear Plans/designs and budgets for the overall Project
Support the development of annual project plans and budgets.
Support local and national partner engagement forums including project beneficiaries to ensure that these partnerships and agreements contribute to CWBOs and meet WV Vision, mission and core values.
Support review and update F&D components in WVK Strategy and LCC project logframes, M&E Plans, project indicators and periodic targets and detailed implementation plans.
Support the development of clear and implementable work break down structure for respective Project activities as needed
Support the F&D team and finance team to ensure realistic scheduling of project activities and budgets

Implementation, Technical Support and Quality Assurance

Coordinate the successful roll out and implementation of all MEAL related initiatives of the F&D sector including in the LCC project sites and APs.
Lead the Rolling Baseline 10 step processes annually – across the remaining life of the LCC grant – Including Kobo collect operationalization and application
Disseminate clear business processes for respective MEAL components to ensure consistent application and adherence to standards including Program Quality and Project Models Fidelity and tracking
Develop and support implementation of F&D programmes and project MEAL annual calendars
Ensure that realistic project targets are set a and tracked.
Organize and conduct project level data quality audits and validation forums.
Lead the process of capacity assessments and capacity building for staff and for potential local partners.
Ensure that respective staff and WVK implementing partners are provided with requisite MEAL technical support to perform.
Coordinate effective implementation of project Activities in collaboration with key partners and the MEAL Coordinator at the secretariat.
Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all project documents; plans/designs and reports.

Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability

Support the implementation of a digital data collection and beneficiary tracking system and database
support the design of a monitoring framework to track delivery against project targets/objectives.
Support the development and dissemination of data collection tools.
Ensure that the national Project data is entered in Salesforce IMPAQ: Project Profile creation & data entries of ITT, Workplan, Indicators, Risks, other project specific data entered into Salesforce IMPAQ in liaison with the Support office.
Coordinate field level monitoring of WVK activities and its implementing partners to ensure project indicators that are aligned to sector learning agenda are tracked on quarterly basis or as prescribed
Coordinate, participate and report on technical field monitoring visits.
Ensure timely data collection, collating, & analysing, synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring systems are in place.
Ensure timely dissemination of monitoring data to key stakeholders for management decision making.
Monitor chapel and Transteam devotional activities to ensure prompt data on staff participation in these spiritual formation forums is shared regularly with Leadership and staff for requisite decisions.
Support the appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and donor and in line with partnership agreements.
Coordinate the compilation and submission of project management reports as per WV standards and donor requirements.
Support establishment of accountability mechanisms for the project to enhance information sharing, complaints management and timely feedback flow.

Research, Learning and Knowledge Management

Support periodic reviews/evaluations of the project interventions using appropriate methodologies (such as LQAs) to determine achievements
Collaborate with Program Effectiveness and Impact (PEI) team to ensure effective Reflection and Learning sessions – Research and evidence related to LCC and other F&D work.
Ensure that the project assessments, feasibility studies and or characterization processes are conducted in a timely manner and quality reports are produced as per standard.
Coordinate inter-county and inter AP exchange meetings on MEAL for lessons learnt and upscale to regional and secretariat level intervention
Facilitate effective project level knowledge management (KM) mechanisms including documentation and sharing of innovative/promising/best practices or lessons learned and impacts.
Organize and conduct learning forums/events at regular points to facilitate learning by the partners
Facilitate ongoing and collaborative learning within WVK and partners based on key data from the performance management system.
Keep a data base of F&D resource persons and facilitators in an accessible online and off line system

Other

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time;
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

The holder of this position must have a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Sociology, Economics/ statistics, or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
At least 3 years professional experience in Project/ Program design implementation, M&E and learning cycles
Results orientated person able to manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
Working knowledge and experience in F&D models and faith based programing.
Experience in the execution of development of cooperation projects and consortiums

List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

Must be a born again Christian with demonstrable Christian maturity and clear commitment to Christian faith and practical expression of that faith in line with WV vision, mission and core values.
Post graduate training in Project Planning and Management, M&E or Statistics, Information Science, Climate Change/ Natural Resource Management or related studies is an added advantage
Must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player

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November 5, 2024
Global Director of Partnership Facing P&C – Field/Support Office Engagement

Job Purpose

As a People & Culture (P&C) function, our vision is to enable a vibrant Christ-centered culture where staff thrive, fulfill their potential, and live out their calling to deliver on Our Promise to the world’s most vulnerable children in nearly 100 countries.
As World Vision International’s Global Director of Partnership Facing P&C – Field/Support Office Engagement, you will provide strategic leadership, technical subject matter expertise, and People & Culture operational support to P&C leaders in the Field. As a member of the P&C Senior Leadership Team, you will drive a field and client focus working closely to support and enable P&C Directors within the Regions, and VisionFund International, and act as a Functional/Matrix Manager for eight direct reports.
You will take the lead on behalf of People & Culture Global Center to engage P&C leaders across the Partnership to drive collaboration, cohesion, coordination, and global alignment on P&C Strategy and initiatives, as well as work to drive solutions, facilitate delivery and agility amidst complex operations. You will interface with and advise senior leaders in aligning organisational strategies, goals, and priorities with World Vision’s vision, mission, and values.
You will actively contribute to global forums including the People and Culture Leadership Forum (PCLF.). This role will also be responsible to engage and build relationships and collaboration with P&C leaders in our Support Offices.

Major Job Responsibilities
P&C Global Integration and Alignment

Contribute to strategy development, contextualise, and implement the Global P&C Strategy for World Vision offices including the Regional/Field Offices and Support Office through strategic partnering with WV Senior Executives, partnership and regional leaders, and senior managers.
Provide coaching and guidance on HR-related issues and challenges. Advise and partner with WVI Client groups to meet key strategic objectives through relevant and aligned people / organisational interventions.
Provide effective consultancy services to leaders across People & Culture, the Field and Support Offices.
Proactive communication, coordination and collaboration on strategy, annual plans and global initiatives.
Ensure a field and client focus is embedded in strategy, process, systems and tools.

Functional/Matrix Management

Provide effective technical expertise, professional support, and oversight
Participate in search and selection of Region P&C leadership roles. Partner with the line manager in performance management, coaching, development, and succession planning.
Lead the Regional P&C Leadership Team which brings together Global Centre (GC), Regional and VisionFund P&C Directors.
Participate in Crisis Management Teams on behalf of the GC for Field Facing situations.
Build Region P&C capability, strengthen P&C advisory capability in the region and Field.
Drive education and enablement of P&C staff to expand people capabilities in core areas of technical expertise including Total Reward and Talent Acquisition.
Strong commitment to increase agility, collaboration, innovation and effectiveness while building unity and trust.
Develop adoption of mindsets and behaviours into culture of the Business Partner team.

Support Office (SO) Engagement and Collaboration

In collaboration with the CPO, engage with all Support Offices, taking the lead within Tiers.
Set up new ways of working to strengthen collaboration with P&C SO Leaders
Strengthen organisation culture through cohesion, collaboration and engagement.
Share and promote best practice and create communities of practice and forums for greater collaboration across the Partnership

People & Culture Leadership

As a member of the WVI P&C Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and WV P&C Leadership Forum (PCLF), provide thought leadership and actively engage to bring about the vision of a thriving Christ-centred culture where each staff member feels valued and empowered to fulfill God’s calling in their lives
Collaborate widely across P&C, engaging with peers and teams across the operational effectiveness unit, office of the executive, and Centres of Expertise and with other functions.
Drive a culture of learning and agility, and facilitate continuous improvement of P&C processes, systems, policies, procedures, and tools.

Field and Support Office Facing Project Implementation

Working closely with the CPO office and Global Field Operations (GFO) leadership, ensure implementation of global projects and programs from a functional perspective that impacts regions and rely on coordination. This would include planning and coordination of the GFO Field Calendar
Co-create global P&C Strategy, talent approaches and initiatives across Total Rewards, People & Organisation Capability and Talent Acquisition.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
15 years HR leadership with a minimum of 10 years of Business Partner or generalist experience and significant people leadership experience in a complex, multinational organisation.
CIPD/SHRM or other Global HR certification desirable.
Minimum of ten years of global HR experience.
At least five years of field experience in P&C and/or leadership roles.
Professional Maturity (Senior Advisor): Professional maturity to provide counsel and expertise as well as actionable feedback. The ability to identify the highest leverage changes required and the self-confidence to work with senior executives, challenging their perspective as appropriate, to achieve buy in for key changes and/or initiatives.
Able to translate strategic imperatives into tangible and relevant local outcomes.
Outstanding people and client relationship skills.
Demonstrable credibility with key stakeholders either within WV or externally.
Strong business acumen and demonstrated capacity to work as a business/ministry partner with a diverse senior group.
There is an organisational requirement for this role to be held by a committed Christian as set out in the partnership.
Fluency in the English language (written and verbal).
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge And Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Sound understanding of contemporary HR practice and experience in successfully implementing HR policies and initiatives in complex settings
Ability to synthesise high ambiguity and broker effective solutions at a global scale
High service/customer orientation and commercial mind-set
Bias for action, comfortable with change, and capacity to deliver efficiently and effectively
Strong leadership skills and team management capabilities
Problem-solving skills and capacity to deliver under pressure; pragmatism; persistence
Strong demonstrable reserves of motivation and energy to embrace new challenges and craft impactful and sustained interventions in innovative ways
Clear and positive Christian faith commitment and capacity to provide leadership and guidance in this area
Advanced skills in French and/or Spanish
WV operating knowledge skills and abilities as a current or previous employee

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November 5, 2024
Project Manager: KOICA SEED Project Faith & Development and Social Cohesion Advisor

Key Responsibilities:

Technical and Strategic leadership and management

Responsible for the in the coordination and implementation of all the climate change, environmental and livelihoods activities of the SEED project.
Ensure that the project deliverables are achieved effectively and timely as per the proposal/work plan and meeting donor expectation and regularly review project status
Ensure that project initiatives meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the KOICA and WV (Kenya and Korea and other relevant partnership and international standards and guidelines;
Provide effective, innovative and strategic leadership and direction to the Project staff from WV Kenya and other stakeholders within the project.
Develop appropriate implementation strategies for the Project as per approved PDD and budgets through quarterly, monthly and weekly activity work plans (4D Matrices) and budgets
Ensure focused quality, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project’s interventions on increased agricultural production, economic development, livelihood development, sustainable Local Value Chain Development, WASH environmental conservation and climate change adaptation activities.
Work with the accountant to monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all project interventions.
Ensure social inclusion (mainstreaming gender and youth) and conflict sensitive programming.
Ensure that professional development activities, including performance appraisals, performance agreements, monitoring and needed training and mentoring activities are carried out successfully.
Engage with and manage relationships between Partners, and act as the main link between the project and World Vision Korea.
Ensure integration of the grant with the Area Programme’s and Technical Programmes’ objectives and Child Well- being outcomes in-line with the WVK Strategic priorities.

Quality Assurance – Implementation, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation

Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government & WV KOREA regulations and other agreed standards.
Develop, with support of WVK project staff a detailed plan that will support delivery of the project objectives throughout the project period appreciating the unique context.
Ensure timely and effective implementation of all project interventions as well as the successful achievement of proposed outcomes and intended impacts
Ensure timely and appropriate utilization of the budgeted project resources in full adherence to the donor set standards.
Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the MEAL Officer.
Organize annual review meetings for planning and monitoring of project activities.
Ensure that an effective and participatory and effective M&E system is established in a decentralized manner including horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
In Liaison with project Accountant, track project implementation expenditure levels, manage work plans and budgets to ensure Project expenditure remains within acceptable levels
Ensure that the project achieves acceptable financial and operational audit results by implementing activities in accordance with established norm and policies whilst maintaining acceptable audit rating
Proactively enforce controls and checks as well as ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings and take the needed measures to prevent future recurrence.
Ensure timely baseline survey of the Project and dissemination of findings to all partners including GoK while ensuring streamlining implementation in respect to the outcomes of the survey.
Support the project officers to set up and maintain effective complaints and feedback mechanisms to ensure that beneficiary concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Ensure submission of timely and quality periodic (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports) to the Cluster Manager, Project Director and Technical team at the National Office and WV KOREA.
Work closely with the communications department to ensure regular documentation of best practices, success stories / innovation and lessons learnt over the project implementation period for sharing across the partnership
Ensure production and dissemination of communications resources for the project to key stakeholders

Capacity Building

Identification and sharing of capacity building gaps among project staff, communities and other relevant stakeholders.
Support Capacity Building Programme of the project team
Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower Project teams within WVK
Lead in the capacity building initiatives for staff and communities to enable them effectively advocate for and implement project interventions.
Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of project staff in order to ensure that they are able to perform and achieve the desired results.
Work together with other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills set on economic empowerment initiatives and practices.

Partnership, Coordination and Networking

Strengthen networking with relevant government departments especially Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries & Cooperative Development, Water and Irrigation, Environment, Forestry and Natural Resources, and any other relevant line ministries to lobby for their active participation in building relevant structures for sustainability.
Forge partnerships with private partners including formal/microfinance institutions to leverage on technical capacity development for farmers, extension support, inputs, financial services, market access and water services
Organize and convene/chair meetings for joint planning and progress review
Ensure adequate representation with the Government of Kenya officials (National and County), private sector, Civil Society Groups, including Faith-Based Groups.
Ensure active engagement on policy at both the National and County level on issues to do with the Financial inclusion, Sanitation, food and nutrition security, environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
Create good working relations with the County governors/ Executive Committee Members as well as Legislative arm of the County Governments.
Ensure that Project interventions are in synergy with other related Programs within the County for sustainability.
Organize integrated review meetings for WVK staff and the donor.
Increase visibility of the project by maintaining active engagement and advocacy of Women Economic Empowerment, Livelihood Development, WASH, Agriculture development, Food and nutrition security, environment and natural resource Management at county and national levels.
Work with partners to engage in advocacy activities with the government structures at the County level, to address the needs of local communities and inform national level advocacy initiatives
Work with community groups to utilize advocacy approaches such as Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) to enable service users and local partners to engage directly with local government service providers to improve the quality of government services for children and to generate information and evidence for use in national level advocacy work.

Others

Participate and contribute in committees and task forces. Perform any other task related to the project not mentioned, that impacts on the project.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Bachelor’s degree Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Project Management, or equivalent. Experience in climate change programming will be an added advantage.
A postgraduate training in project management, monitoring & evaluation, Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or related field will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in humanitarian and development agency 3 of which must be in leadership, Project management and integrated livelihood and development projects.
Must be results orientated leader with performance-based management knowledge who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
Excellent conflict management skills, strong team player., with ample experience in capacity building, public relations, and good coordination skills
Experience supporting strategic programme development including successful proposal development for humanitarian donors
Strong evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills
Budgetary and financial management skills
Highly flexible and organized, able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and willing to take on new tasks on an ad hoc basis
Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment while adhering to deadlines.
Highly flexible and organized, able to coordinate government and private sector players for effective support and implementation of program interventions
Ability to design and conduct assessments, surveys, and information management
Experience in working with partnerships, including county governments, civil society, donors and local community’s structures;
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication and presentation skills

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Grants Finance Officer – Tumikia Mtoto Project ENOUGH Campaign Officer

Purpose of position

To provide financial technical support to the Tumikia Mtoto Project staff and sub grantees/ recipients ensuring financial stewardship, accountability and accuracy of financial reports and budget management in line with Donor regulations and WVK Policies.

Major Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting 60%

Support the Finance and Administration Manager in the preparation of donor reports.
Prepare analysis of the project expenditure for management action to help in monitoring the burn rate for the grant.
Review and provide appropriate expense codes for items requested by project staff to ensure accurate posting of expenses.
Reconcile LDRs with payroll for the project staff under the grant.
Support revision of budgets in line with project needs and donor regulations.
Upload approved budgets in Horizon.
Review Sub recipient quarterly and or monthly financial reports in a timely manner for consolidation and posting
Support the Program staff in linking Grant Budgets to Grant Work-plans, so that the activities to be undertaken in the project matches to the budget
Work with Finance & Administration Manager in matching Sub recipient’s budgets to the project budget for consistency.
Monitor and review Sub Recipients activities to ensure that only budgeted costs have been incurred.

Planning, Budgeting & Budgetary control 15%

Prepare accurate Program budgets
Ensure accurate and quality budgets are uploaded into existing databases and systems.
Ensure compliance with grant guidelines and other standards
Participate in proposal writing and grant budget development.
Conduct financial analysis for management decision making.
Monitor and timely communicate changes on Project Budget and Actuals System (PBAS) commitment.
Develop realistic cash flow forecasts in line with the plans.
Ensure timely production and review of monthly report to address any variances in a timely manner.
Monitor sub-awardee financial performance and adherence to donor regulations

Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts 10%

Undertake reconciliation of receivable and payables accounts for the program:
Constantly monitor balance sheet account balances
Follow up for timely accounting and facilitate booking of staff advances.
Match transaction amounts in the balance sheet accounts
Prepare monthly reconciliation statements for the balance sheet accounts

Risk Management 5%

Identify risks associated with the project for inclusion in Riskconnect and advice on mitigation measures.
Support grant project audits according to the donor requirements.
Support implementation of findings and recommendations from audits and various accountability mechanisms
Ensure the sub – awardees operate within the agreed/acceptable internal control measures to mitigate risks and ensure accountability that will result in good audit ratings
Actively participating in project start up workshops to ensure financial aspect of projects are fully understood.
Follow up with the sub grantees to analyse and submit the exempted taxes(VAT) for refund based on USAID guidelines.

Asset Management 5%

Maintain an updated inventory schedule for all assets purchased under the grant
Ensure all assets and inventory are properly tagged and branded as per the donor guidelines
Perform inventory counts quarterly in line with USAID and World Vision guidelines
Ensure asset disposal is as per the laid down policies and donor guidelines.

Other 5%

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time
Attend and lead daily devotions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum 4 years’ experience in financial management and reporting
Knowledgeable on USAID grant financial management
Advanced excel and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
Minimum of Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting/ Finance, Economics or Business related field from a recognized university.
Professional qualifications in CPA (K) or ACCA finalist
Practical experience of using SUN system accounting Software is preferred

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Project Officer – Livelihood & Resilience

Key Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Effective project design, planning and implementation 40%

Contextualize/adopt GROW ENRICH design guidelines to maximize project impact
Ensure the biofortification and other agriculture/Food security/ Livelihoods interventions are implemented within schedule, plans and budgets
Ensure agriculture/Food security/ Livelihoods interventions are integrated and inclusive of gender, child protection, disability, Christian commitment and advocacy
Ensure identification of local needs and resources and take appropriate programming measures
Support in developing quality project Annual work plans with clear targets, budgets on the livelihood’s components
Mobilize Communities for project implementation
Provide field-level technical implementation leadership on Agriculture/FS
Ensure proper and timely implementation of Agriculture/FS interventions in the GROW ENRICH as per approved design documents, WVK standards and donor requirements
Ensure effective integration of Agriculture/FS interventions with other projects in the program
Implement project audit recommendations;
Ensure integration of Child protection, Disability, Gender mainstreaming and environmental protection into Agriculture/FS interventions
Track, in liaison with AP Project Accountant, project implementation expenditure levels and manage work plans and budgets;
Timely Mobilization and effective communication with communities and stakeholders during baselines and evaluations
Ensure identification of local needs and resources
Timely implementation of L&R activities as per approved work plans
Project(s) goals achieved
Implementation within timelines and acceptable burn rates
Local resources optimized for impact in L&R
Vulnerable Households adopt biofortified crops
Lead farmers identified and capacity built to upscale biofortification component of the project
L&R activities well integrated in other MNCH activities

Monitoring, reporting and documentation 35%

Engage community structures and partners in the planning of the monitoring activities in an appropriate manner;
Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the Regional DME specialists;
Build the capacity of communities and partners on monitoring of including using Agriculture/FS activities
Ensure monthly monitoring of indicators as per schedule developed together with communities and partners;
Analyze and utilize Agriculture/FS data and take appropriate programming measures as may apply;
Ensure participatory monthly data collection (involving community groups and partners);
Support the utilization of Agriculture/FS DME softwares for accurate data entry and analysis using the standardized tools
Facilitate regular reflections on monitoring practice to make improvements as needed.
Contextualize and utilize reporting guidelines;
Develop quality project reports (Annual, Semi-annul and Monthly Management Reports) in-line with donor and WV reporting guidelines;
Monthly monitor project expenditure and level of implementation and report on any variances to AP/Project Manager and NO Programme Officer for decision making;
Ensure documentation of local needs and resources;
Identify best practices on Agriculture/FS within the AP/Project for documentation;
Liaise for guidance in documentation of best practices from the regional office and national office;
Timely development and submission of project reports as per set Donor and WVK guidelines and standards
Effective monitoring and tracking of L&R interventions
Project reports communicate impact
L&R aspects within project survey effectively designed and completed
L&R aspects of project well designed and planned and in line with donor and WVK standards

Engagement, networking and fundraising 20%

Ensure that the key laws, polices, regulations and government service delivery standards in Agriculture/FS are shared, interpreting and explained to communities
Effectively represent of WVK in Agriculture/FS stakeholder meetings at county and sub-county levels.
Report on resource mobilization opportunities at county and sub-county level
Liaise appropriately with Harvest Plus and ADS to ensure successful implementation of the biofortification activities
Participation in National/World Food Days and Trade Fairs at county and sub-county level.
Provide information to inform fund raising initiatives at national level
Work with the Ministries of Agriculture and Water & Natural Resources for technical directions and leveraging of resources to support Agriculture/FS interventions in the AP/Project.
Facilitate community members to advocate on HHs food security issues to relevant stakeholders;
Work with Private sector, other NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, Committees and Groups with related objectives for synergy and sustainability and;
Support community, sub-county and county level forums that facilitate identification of hindrances to effective Agriculture/FS interventions
Work with community groups and other CSOs to develop Memorandum and/or petitions for engagement
Timely engagements and stakeholder contribution in LR
Advocacy for L&R financing and prioritization at all level
Improved profile for WVK work on livelihoods
Smooth engagement and coordination on biofortification activities with Harvest plus and DoALF and ADS
National LR related days commemorated
Linkages maintained with DoALF other support key stakeholders for effective ENRICH GROW service delivery i

Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor 5%
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or related field from a recognized university
3 years’ Demonstrated experience in integrating Food Security and Nutrition
Experience in implementing biofortification interventions is an added advantage
Experience in local level partnerships including Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and Agricultural research institutions
Have practical agricultural extension knowledge with an emphasis on value chain development
Ability to ride a motor cycle (in possession of a valid and clean riding license)
Knowledge on environment and climate change, community disaster management, peace building and economic empowerment initiatives will be an added advantage

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November 5, 2024
Cluster Manager – Baringo/Nakuru Cluster

Key Responsibilities:

Cluster Leadership and Management

Provide strong and positive leadership to the cluster teams ensuring competent and motivated staff
Ensure over 95% implementation of Annual Plans and budget by close of financial year, ensuring adherence to Detailed Implementation Plans, 4-D matrices and -5% budget variance parameters; Supervise and monitor the implementation of the program plans of action
Ensure all operations, planning and budgeting processes are aligned with the WVK requirements and standards
Provide leadership to the three track ministry (One operation, one organization) principle
Lead in the development and implementation of a risk register and uploading of the same in Riskonnect, prescribing controls and treatments and regularly monitoring effectiveness of the same
Contribute to the development of strategy, directions for the program in line with World Vision Ministry focus
Provide management oversight on all operational risks including the core security requirements
Provides oversight for sponsorship integration as part of Area Programs planning processes, ensuring that sponsorship programming and sponsorship service operations objectives are met.
Compile a multi-year plan for all activities across the Area Programmes, and produce an indicative multi-year budget.
Manage all programming within the Area Programmes, across multiple technical projects, giving a holistic view of the Area Programmes.
Ensure that Child Protection and adult safeguarding Policy is understood and adhered to in all programs implementation and any issues arising in the programs area are reported in accordance with the WV Policies and guidelines and dealt with through established structures and working with other likeminded partners to uphold their wellbeing.

Accountability and Quality Assurance

Oversight and overall financial Management at the Cluster level ensuring efficiency and effectiveness and compliance with WV Polices and standards.
Ensure that the Program accountability frameworks (PAF) are in place in all APs for accountability and as a feedback mechanism for program quality improvement.
Manage the Development Program Approach (DPA) community engagement process in all communities to identify appropriate technical projects for implementation with partners, and to adapt them for the context
Ensure that WVK Operations at ADPs level are within the organization’s policies, procedures and business processes
Ensure 100% implementation of audit recommendations and presence of risk management plan/document to guide operations
Ensure security of assets is sustained
Ensure green indicators for sponsorship year round Service Operation Indicators (SOIs/KPIs) and accountable sponsorship management practice
Ensure a functional and effective accountability (complaints and feedback) mechanism
Ensure quality workmanship of projects being implemented in the ADPs in line with WVK organizational policies and strategies (Ministry policies, Advocacy,
Child Sponsorship, and Disaster Preparedness Plan, cross cutting themes, LEAP, WV Development Program Approach; among others)
Ensure implementation of the necessary recommendations for effective ministry.
Manage monitoring across the Area Programs to identify progress made and make necessary adjustments to plans; this will be including the annual review and planning meetings in all communities, and at the Area Programs level
Facilitate development and monitoring of the AP procurement plans and SC processes
Provide oversight to contract management – ensure contractors and consultants deliver within stipulated timelines and adhere to the stipulated contract terms

Designs

Lead the development of quality Area Plans in compliance to DME and LEAP guidelines and standards by ADP staff.
Ensure adoption of the generic log frame in collaboration with the design team to address priority issues as per community needs.
Develop specific M&E plan/system that includes relevant strategic indicators
Ensure integration of sustainability in the implementation of plans
Ensure timely incorporation of Support Offices and/or donors feedback to designs in a timely way
Develop a feasible multi-year budget and staffing plan in collaboration with Region and P&C.
Ensure crosscutting themes – Gender, Christian Commitment, Child Protection, Disability, Environment and Climate Change, and Peace Building – are integrated in project designs
Manage a collaborative design process drawing in WV stakeholders and major national external stakeholders and partners
Design Technical Programmes that fit with the DPA to build ownership and sustainable results
Negotiate with and support Area Programs’ staff in the adaptation and implementation of Technical Programs within the local context
Incorporate appropriate elements of the contextualized Sponsorship Field Operating Model into the Technical Programs

Learning, Documentation, Monitoring & Reporting

Ensure critical monitoring data (from design documents and Child Well-being Outcomes (CWBO) indicators) is collected in a participatory manner with key staff and partners; to show progress and challenges at ADPs, Regional and National level – for purposes of learning, management decision making and reporting.
Ensure sharing of consolidated monitoring data on CWBO for county /Cluster engagement.
Ensure documentation, sharing and replication of best practices and innovations with internal & external partners.
Ensure timely submission of quality reports and documents (e.g MMR, Semi- Annual, Annual Reports impact stories, good practices documentation, among others).
Incorporate feedback from key stakeholders and reviewers using the review checklist
Check reports for accuracy and edit as required
Ensure archiving of data, documents and various reports for the reporting period so that it can be easily retrieved and used for evaluation/Audits e.g. Horizon, M drive, WVK KM site on WV central
Ensure use of reports to generate communications materials in ways appropriate to audiences.
Ensure utilization of reports for follow up and management of programs

Evaluation

Review terms of reference (ToRs) and provide feedback based on understanding of the local context.
Review measurement tools to ensure alignment with design and relevance to local context, and provide feedback to evaluation team lead.
Lead evaluation planning and support evaluation management team with logistics and staff supervision.
Provide local knowledge to support critical problem solving with the evaluation management team.
Support the evaluation lead in analysis and interpretation of findings and development of recommendations based on the findings, drawing from knowledge of the programme area and context.
Critically review evaluation reports and provide relevant, in-depth, and timely feedback.
Facilitate use of baseline and evaluation findings appropriately with stakeholders to share learning, plan and advocate for Child Well Being among development partners
Conduct staff and partnership learning sessions in a way that encourages team members and partners to continuously learn and improve development practice.
Ensure documentation of success stories and good practices is done as per the plan.
Facilitate processes where team members and partners can consider, plan for and act upon evaluation recommendations to ensure they are implemented as per the plan.
Use evaluation report to mobilise resources (through concept/proposal writing targeting Government SO, AID Agencies and private sector).

Collaboration, Engagement & Advocacy

Provide overall coordination of World Vision Kenya work with the county governments within the cluster.
Ensure good relationship with community groups, government, Civil Society.
Ensure WVK influence resources allocation by government to the community priority needs.
Ensure WVK influences the County Legislative, Policy or Regulatory Framework for the Wellbeing of Children
Ensure effective integration of Gender, Christian Commitment, Child Protection, Disability, Environment and Climate Change, and Peace Building into advocacy message as case may be requiring
Represent and Profile WVK at the County/Cluster level; build and maintain effective communication and pro-active relationships with the county government at the headquarters as well as the respective program area.
Work with the other Project Managers in the ADPs to inform, work with, and provide feedback on the World Vision Kenya Ministry in the county to the respective county levels of government.
Ensure participation in/facilitation of strategic lobbying meetings with stakeholders and Ward Representatives (Members of County Assembly) on the key issues in the best interest of the children that should be provided for in the county policy or law under formulation (or review).
Manage advocacy and networking at the Area Programmes level
Analyse and use information generated from many different Area Programmes, for advocacy, accountability and programme improvement.
Facilitate APs to implement local level advocacy through the CVA model and ensure that communities are empowered to demand for their rights and hold service providers accountable to promote effective service delivery.

Resource Acquisition

Develop a mapping of resource needs within the respective ADP and from the other programs in the county.
Work with the Resources Acquisition Team and the Regional team to develop concepts/proposals for funding.
Provide support to the donors visiting the county for effective and efficient coordination of information sharing and messaging
Ensure documentation of best practices and innovations for donor engagement.
Participate in the development of funding concepts and proposals
Develop a mapping of resource needs within the respective ADP and from the other programs in the county

Team Management

Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships that support spiritual development of the team.
Manage all staff based in the Area Programs, including any all technical staff in those areas.
In close collaboration with P&C, ensure right program staff are recruited, retained, and provided with intentional opportunities, mentoring and coaching for development.
Support professional development of each staff through on the job training, off site training or engaging appropriate Subject Matter Experts for identified training gaps
Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical modules, through trainings, workshops, On the Job Training and technical backstopping etc.
Ensure staff participate in morning devotions and are supported to grow spiritually
Ensure accountability and performance management including consequence management where necessary

Other

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, community development, Business management, Agriculture/ food security / Rural development/ Health/ Project Management or any other relevant degree from a recognized University. Advanced degree related to development/management/leadership work is an added advantage
Minimum of 6 years’ experience with regards to the designing, planning, and implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects.
4 years of which must be in managerial role.
The position holder must be a result orientated leader who can manage and satisfy multiple, donor and other stakeholder demands.
Computer knowledge including Microsoft office (Word, Excel, power point),
Experience in engaging with government ministries is essential
He /she must also handle public relations and be a strong team player

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge and appreciation of WVI working systems, policies, standards, vision, mission, core values and OP2030.
Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred.
Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government officials, UN and INGO officials at the county level.
Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with an empowering and outcome oriented approach.
Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The person must be results oriented, able to handle public relations, able to satisfy donors and a team player.
Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, and physical hardship conditions.
Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to deliver results

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November 5, 2024
IT Audit Manager, VisionFund International

Job Summary

In liaison with the Global Director of Internal Audit, lead and manage the delivery of IT Audit services for VisionFund International, including delivery of IT audits in respect of VisionFund Global Centre, and being a Subject Matter Expert providing guidance, advice and oversight to local Internal Audit teams in the Microfinance Institutions (MFI) within VisionFund’s global network. This position involves planning, executing, and reporting on various IT audit projects to assess the effectiveness of information technology controls and processes. The IT Audit Manager is responsible for conducting, leading and, or advising on information systems audit work throughout VisionFund offices. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate IT risks, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and contribute to the overall improvement of the MFI’s information security posture. This role operates with considerable independence within the scope of their assignments.
and interacts regularly with IT personnel at the executive level, necessitating well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.

IT Audit operations leadership

Develop and implement the annual IT audit plan based on a risk assessment and regulatory requirements.
Lead, manage or conduct special IT reviews of a complex nature as may be requested by Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) or SLT, applying sound judgment to assess effectiveness and efficiency of controls, processes and operations.
Lead and conduct IT audits, including reviews of systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure components.
Consult with management in determining action items required for resolution of control issues.
Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and identify areas for improvement in processes and systems.
Prepare clear and concise audit reports, including recommendations for remediation and improvement.
Demonstrate professional skepticism, present audit results in an objective and unbiased manner, write opinions reflecting relevant facts that lead to logical conclusions, call out significant risks and loss exposures to appropriate levels of management, draft final audit reports, and present technical information clearly and concisely to a wide variety of audiences.
Manage global IT audit professionals, providing direction and ensuring accomplishment of audits and other assigned engagements.
Manage and develop staff by coaching, mentoring and motivation to enable them achieve their full potential.
Hire, provide orientation, train, evaluate and generally manage the performance of IT audit staff.

Collaboration, advisory services and networking

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure IT audit findings are understood and addressed promptly
Advise on the impact of systems development and the implementation and use of technology on the operational and control environment (both technology and business functions).
Monitor and track the status of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
Advise on IT related policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms, core business areas and processes.
Keep abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting IT audit.
Partner with IT management to monitor IT project status and determine where and when Global Internal Audit should be involved for advisory or assurance services.

Strategic Leadership

In liaison with the Global Director of Internal Audit, establish the Global IT audit strategy, leading the planning, implementation, monitoring and management of IT audits in VisionFund in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ISACA related Standards.
Assess the alignment of IT strategy with that of Organisational strategy, provide constructive challenge on ICT at the highest levels and provide assurance that appropriate IT governance is implemented across the global organization.
Create efficient and effective resourcing plan to manage internal and external resources to deliver the annual IT audit plan.
Lead efforts to implement process improvement initiatives involving adoption of information technology to make the audit function more effective and efficient.
Provide leadership in identifying opportunities to improve business processes and IT operations making recommendations to the audit team and to the relevant management teams within VisionFund.
Act as the Internal Audit liaison to IT department, business functions, and committees as determined by Global Director of Internal Audit.
Constantly monitor the business environment to proactively identify key emerging technology related risks and advise senior management accordingly.
Prepare materials needed to report to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis focused on results of IT audits.

Capacity building

Providing guidance, training and technical assistance to the MFI Internal Audit teams and the Global Centre Internal Audit team on application and IT general controls.
Train internal auditors on use and leveraging technology in the execution of audit engagement in an effective and efficient manner.
Stay informed about emerging IT risks and industry best practices to enhance the IT audit program.
Assist audit teams, in performing IT application reviews; provide training, guidance and assistance in developing and deploying automated audit testing using relevant CAATs (Computer Aided Auditing Tools/Techniques).
Provide leadership, including in the area of Christian commitment and spiritual development, and train and monitor the quality of IT audit work to ensure compliance with ISACA and IIA Standards, WVI’s IT policies and regulations.

Special assignments

Perform special review as may be assigned by the Chief Audit Executive including assisting in regulatory audits related to information security, special requests from senior leadership or ARC (Audit and Risk Committee), IT fraud investigation, design specialized audit tools using technology, conducting training and other tasks as assigned.

Required Professional Experience

Ability to develop and manage relationships with different management levels within the organization.
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to international locations.
Experience analyzing data and coding with specialized tools (MS SQL Server, ACL, SAS). Experience with IT audit tools and techniques, as well as data analysis tools

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
At least 6 years of audit, accounting, IT Audit within COBIT/CISSP/ITIL or related experience.
Technical professional certification required (CISA, CISSP, or MS SQL Server). CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) a plus.
Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management skills

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

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

Language Requirements

Must be fluent in English. French or Spanish language skills would be advantageous

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November 5, 2024