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  • Technical Specialist – Natural Resource Management Business Development Manager – Local Resources Graphic Design and Digital Media Intern ADP Manager

    Technical Specialist – Natural Resource Management Business Development Manager – Local Resources Graphic Design and Digital Media Intern ADP Manager

    Purpose of Position

    To provide technical support in Sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM), implementation, capacity building, coordination and monitoring functions of IMARA Program within the program sites. This is towards inspiring a sustainable natural resource management as part of the Kenya ASAL policy and Ending drought emergencies (EDE) framework aimed to support increased resilience of vulnerable communities in the ASAL counties of Kenya. The incumbent will be instrumental in capacity building and coordination of key program stakeholders on IMARA Program efforts aimed at enhancing rangeland management and dry land forest management strengthening tree based value chains and Non Wood Forest products, increased access to and protection of water resources, promote sustainable and renewable energy options plus Disaster Risk Management. S/he will also be responsible for tracking program uptake, especially with respect to program targets, besides documentation, reporting, and performing other M&E functions as regards reaching the target beneficiaries..

    Major Responsibilities
    Effective Technical Program design, Planning and Implementation (40%)

    Responsible for the in the implementation of the all activities in the IMARA program with focus on Rangeland/dry land forest management, Water access and protection, DRM and Renewable energy options in partnership with partners within the consortium
    Work with relevant ministries, departments, private sector, civil society and partners to achieve program objective
    Provision of technical skills in integrated natural resource management practices across communities and partners in targeted areas
    Train the partners, selected farmer groups and partners on the various recommended focal areas (Community Based Natural Resource management, Dry land forestry, Climate smart agriculture, Sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation, Disaster Risk management, Advocacy and policy influence etc).
    Support implementation of water access and protection for enhanced water supply in collaboration with relevant line ministries
    Mobilization of smallholder farmers into Farmers Marketing groups geared to strengthen tree based value chains market systems enhancing increased production
    Develop a program capacity building plan of action for partners, CBOs and Community Owned Resource Persons as per context with specific focus on the key objectives.
    Ensure timely and efficient expenditure at acceptable levels as per donor requirements
    Actively participate in the collection and collation of views from stakeholders for the development of program plans and budgets
    Providing strategic leadership and supporting collaborative partnership engagements within the IMARA NRM focus areas across county.
    Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all levels of interventions and initiatives with communities and partners;
    Collaborate with Senior Program manager, IMARA MEAL Coordinator, Program Director and the Technical Specialist – Environment and Climate Change to effectively support the program to carry out all measurements – baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations in accordance with Consortium guidelines and donor requirements.
    Support the program technically in relation to your expertise in the event of any disaster and/or crisis response when called upon to do so;
    Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all L&R program interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans.
    Together with key partners conduct on site trainings and strengthening community groups in issues on integrated NRM in respect to climate change

    Partnership, networking and resource acquisition (35%)

    Ensures collaborative roles and partnerships with key partners in the leverage county partners including GoK line Ministries at the county and national, Community Based organization, NGO, Learning Research institutions and any relevant authorities
    Gender and Youth integration in program activities through the implementation strategies.
    Develop working agreements / MOUs with partners as per need.
    Coordinate stakeholder / partner forums on IMARA counties strengthening strategic NRM alliances.
    Coordinate reflection and learning forums for community and partners for purposes of providing forums for experiential learning & reflection.
    In liaison with Partners, lead/support development of data collection and monitoring tools as required
    Strengthen advocacy on prioritization and increased resource allocation for NRM related activities by county government and other CSOs.
    Build capacity on community groups on advocacy to engage service providers and participate in forums to relating to sustainable NRM and related interventions.

    Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation (20%)

    Participate/Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices
    Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures that the targets from leveraging sites are tracked.
    Coordinate joint monitoring visits with key partners to track and document program progress in the targeted leverage counties.
    Ensure the feedback from monitoring exercises feed into the working of environment technical working group within the program counties.
    Support the development and submission of program reports and core documents as per WVK guidelines and donor standards.
    Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on NRM activities.
    Support development of technical papers and or policy briefs on key issues for external engagement with decision makers

    Others (5%)

    Participate in Trans teams and support other initiatives by partners in the spirit of integration
    Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

    Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

    Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change from a recognized University.
    Minimum of four years’ experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management (SNRM) programs in ASAL/degraded parts of Kenya integrating livelihoods strengthening; with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting, record-keeping and reporting
    Technical knowledge in NRM, Agriculture/Food security, Nutrition, Livestock and other Livelihoods, Social Protection, Gender issues and Youth inclusion.
    Must have skills and ability to provide training and mentorships
    The holder of this position must be a results orientated person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands
    S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;
    Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player

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  • Design Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning Coordinator ENOUGH Campaign Officer

    Design Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning Coordinator ENOUGH Campaign Officer

    Purpose of Position

    The MEAL coordinator will establish an effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system, with roles to develop, review and implement a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning framework and tools to facilitate measurement of progress; enhance compliance of IMARA Program with World Vision and consortium partner’s standards, policy frameworks and best practices in achieving efficiency and accountability as per donor requirements. He/she will promote learning; provide guidelines and standards for the program plan/design; implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of field level based Program interventions and ensure compliance with relevant norms and policies.

    Major Responsibilities
    Program planning (25%)

    Ensure that Program is planned/designed in accordance to the agreed partners/donor standards by providing requisite tools including templates, guidelines and review tools.
    Provision of IMARA Program partners with strategic direction in the planning/designing processes
    Together with the Program team and consortium partners, organize and facilitate Strategic/multiyear Plans/designs and budgets for the overall Program.
    Coordinate and support IMARA consortium members to generate designs and plans for their components of the Program in their respective counties and Program sites.
    Together with NRT & SEI partners, review and update logframes, M&E Plans, Program indicators and periodic targets and detailed implementation plans.
    Support develop clear and implementable work break down structure for respective Program activities
    Together with the identified partners identify and document the geographical coverage of each partner and produce a RS/GIS activity /Program map.
    Together with the finance team, ensure realistic scheduling of Program activities and budgets.

    Implementation, co-ordination and quality assurance (25%)

    Coordinate the successful roll out and implementation of all MEAL related initiatives among the partners
    Support the Program partners to develop appropriate implementation strategies for the Program.
    Develop and disseminate clear business processes for respective MEAL components and Program implementation planning procedures/ business processes for partners
    Develop and support implementation of Program MEAL annual calendars
    Lead the process of organization capacity assessments for potential local partners.
    Lead national partner capacity building initiatives on Planning, M&E, Accountability and Learning
    Ensure that respective consortium staff are provided with requisite MEAL technical support to perform.
    Coordinate the successful roll out and implementation of all MEAL related initiatives for the Program among partners.
    Coordinate inter-country exchange meetings on M&E for lessons learnt and upscale to regional programme level intervention
    Develop fully cross-functional and effective working relationships between and amongst key local partners, Secretariat, Northern Rangeland Trust (NRT), Stockholm Environmental Institute (SEI) and Sida
    Coordinate effective implementation and delivery of measurements (Characterizations studies, Baseline and Evaluation Surveys) in collaboration with key partners.
    Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all Program documents; plans/designs and reports.
    Support all field level Programs to implement, monitor and evaluate interventions as per standards and procedures of the donor
    Ensure that business processes, standards and policies – developed in coordination with other implementing partners – are effectively implemented by all partners;
    Develop and share for use requisite standardized MEAL programming tools including templates, guidelines and review tools for assessments, designs/plans, baselines, evaluations and reporting.

    Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability (25%)

    Take lead in the design and implementation of a monitoring framework to track delivery against program objectives.
    Monitor and coordinate activities of partners’/service delivery organizations, including the (process).
    Coordinate, participate and report on technical field monitoring visits.
    Take charge of collating and analysing data and synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring tools in place.
    Ensure timely analysis of monitoring data and dissemination to key stakeholders for management decision making.
    Support remote sensing and GIS Mapping of Program activities, Outputs and Beneficiaries in all the Counties
    Ensure the appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and Sida and in line with partnership agreements.
    Coordinate reporting from partners and support the Program team and consortium members to gather relevant data and compile and submit quality reports on the Program implementation and any other reports required by Sida and/or any of the partners.
    Provide regularly updated reports to the Program director /secretariat on the status of implementation against set objectives and targets. Additionally, the incumbent will work with Programme teams to ensure timely and quality technical reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual) as per WV standards and donor requirements.
    Support establishment of accountability mechanisms for the program to enhance information sharing and complaints and timely feedback flow.

    Research, Learning and Knowledge Management (20%)

    Take lead in the analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas for improvement.
    Coordinate periodic reviews/evaluations of IMARA interventions using appropriate methodologies such as LQAs to determine achievements
    Together with SEI and other consortium partners, coordinate and undertake Program baseline and end line surveys are undertaken as scheduled.
    Ensure that the Program assessments, feasibility studies and or characterization processes are conducted in a timely manner and quality reports are produced as per standard.
    Together with SEI and NRT partners, undertake operational researches/action researching, in producing scientific, analytical and evidence based products for implementation in years
    Coordinate inter-country exchange meetings on MEAL for lessons learnt and upscale to regional programme level intervention
    Establish effective knowledge management mechanisms including documentation and sharing of innovative/promising/best practices or lessons learned and impacts;
    Ensure that lessons learnt and reports are documented (printed, visual) and published for sharing with the donor and other partners;
    Organize and conduct learning forums/events at regular points to facilitate learning by the consortium partners
    Facilitate ongoing and collaborative learning within WVK and partners based on key data from the performance management system.
    Through the Project Communications Officer ensure the effective communication of and about the Program with beneficiaries, WV Kenya, Consortium Partners, GoK, Sida, and other partners.

    Others (5%)

    Attend and participate in devotional life of the organization such as chapel, transteam meetings etc.
    Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor or Designee

    Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

    The holder of this position must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agro-forestry, Range Management, Environmental, Biosystems Engineering or related studies
    Post graduate in, M&E or Statistics or related studies
    Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in project/Programme design implementation and M&E
    Must be results orientated as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
    Experience in the execution of development cooperation projects and consortiums;
    Understanding of market systems strengthening, Dryland Agricultural systems, peace and governance;
    Must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player and;
    Deep understanding and ability to work a fragile often interfaith context.
    Ability and flexibility to travel domestically and occasionally internationally up to 50% of the time.

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  • Talent Acquisition Coordinator

    Talent Acquisition Coordinator

    Key Responsibilities

    The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will provide recruiting coordination and sourcing support to Talent Acquisition recruiters and Talent Acquisition leaders to shorten the team’s time-to-fill for recruitment processes with effectiveness. Your tasks include but are not limited to: Scheduling interviews, talent mapping, talent sourcing, cataloguing and retrieving candidate information. You will also assist in developing talent pipelines for assigned portfolios, especially hard-to-fill and mission-critical roles. You have a strong interest in a career in talent acquisition and desire to serve as a key team player on a global team of recruiters.

    Recruiting & Sourcing Assistance
    Must demonstrate aptitude and, that, with adequate training, the ability to perform the following tasks:

    Coordinates and schedules panel interviews.
    Talent mapping using LinkedIn Talent Insights for recruitments at beginning stages of recruitment process.
    Sourcing for quality candidates.
    Professionally handles confidential and sensitive information to ensure candidate anonymity
    Serves as an articulate and knowledgeable spokesperson for WVI from both a ministry and policy perspective when speaking with potential candidates and referral sources
    Respond to candidate inquires both by phone and e-mail
    Ability to identify qualified candidates on behalf of recruiter using LinkedIn Recruiter

    Maintain Internal and External Talent Pipelines for Assigned Portfolios

    Gather information from recruiter shortlists, interview performance feedback, talent review meetings, leadership development meeting debriefs on candidates we want to add on talent pipelines. The person in this role will determine which candidates should be added to talent pipelines and make recommendations to the Recruiter on which candidates should be considered for future roles.
    Utilising Talent Insights Tool to create proactive talent pools for designated clients
    Utilising Workday candidate pool for creating talent pools
    Knowledge cataloguing and management; able to quickly identify viable candidates from past searches, saving recruiter time in developing a candidate list for a role

    Other Duties as Assigned

    Duties at the discretion of the TA director or TA managers to assist in team projects as needed
    Small research/TA data analytics projects as needed
    Back-Up Recruiter or Sourcing Specialist for short absences from the office (1 week or less)

    Required Knowledge, Skill And Experience

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 5 years of on the job training in office administration and/or recruitment coordination experience
    Knowledgeable on recruitment processes
    Understanding of applicant tracking systems
    Knowledge and ability using boolean searches to source or pipeline candidates
    Ability to fill in for Talent Acquisition Recruiters and Sourcing Specialists as needed.
    Ability to develop rapports with candidates and referral sources.
    Ability to multi-task projects and priorities in an organised and adaptable manner.
    Professionally handles confidential and sensitive information and inquiries, both verbally and in writing.
    Excellent organizing, planning, implementing and coordinating skills.
    High attention to details.
    Mature Christian who models Christian behaviours in engaging with others.
    Social Media savvy e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
    Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoints, MS Teams,) Zoom.
    Advanced customer service skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
    Ability to work remotely

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Qualifications
    Must demonstrate aptitude and, that, with adequate training, the ability to perform the following tasks:

    Sourcing for quality candidates
    Aptitude for Knowledge Management; able to quickly identify viable candidates from past searches, saving recruiter time in developing a candidate list for a role
    Consistently executes good judgment
    Can serve as an articulate and knowledgeable spokesperson for WVI from both a ministry and policy perspective when speaking with potential candidates and referral sources
    Strong analytical, problem-solving time management, negotiation, and administrative skills
    Certification in Internet Recruiting and Sourcing (preferably through Social Talent) or SHRM
    Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and LinkedIn Talent InsightsExperience using one way interviewing technologies

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer Natural Resource Management Coordinator Senior Manager – Disaster Management

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer Natural Resource Management Coordinator Senior Manager – Disaster Management

    Key Responsibilities:

    Programmatic and technical support for DM&E processes & products for nutrition projects

    Coordinate and provide technical oversight on all nutrition DM&E processes and products including review and update of project log frames, M&E Plans, Project indicators, monitor periodic targets and development of detailed implementation plans.
    Lead the planning and implementation of nutrition surveys using Standard Measurement Assessment of Relief and Transitions (SMART) methodology, Semi Quantitative Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SQUEAC) methodology and Lot Quality Assurance Sampling and Knowledge, Altitudes and Access (KAP) in nutrition projects in line with MoH guidelines
    Ensure timely dissemination of assessment reports to staff and stakeholders at National and county level.
     In liaison with Project Managers ensure Health Information Systems and Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and other nutrition databases are updated as required.
    Development of nutrition situation analysis to inform nutrition programs at National and County level.
    Support nutrition teams in integrating humanitarian accountability partnership initiatives in project implementation.
    Build the capacity of M&E officer(s) and other field level teams on data collection, analysis and interpretation for impact.
    Developing internal reporting schedules & templates, clarifying what level of information is needed and where, with key responsibilities assigned, and reviewing proposals, with a particular focus on checking log frames and ensuring indicators are SMART
    Identify and document nutrition projects geographical coverage and produce a RS/GIS activity /Project maps.
    Oversee the development of all Nutrition DM&E products and processes including development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting.

    Project Assessment, Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation

    Provide technical leadership in implementing/mainstreaming the project M&E system to the existing M&E system in WVK.
    Monitor project implementation levels across three Counties and report progress, impact and best practices.
    Provide support in the maintenance of a comprehensive and updated database for ENRICH GROW Grant.
    Provide technical leadership in carrying out baseline assessments, and end of project review across the three counties of the project sites
    Support development of ToR in collaboration with other project teams and identify specific data requirements
    Use process, output level quality benchmarks as reference to undertake field monitoring visits, focusing on programme quality aspects, discuss with relevant staff and share reports with relevant colleagues.
    Take charge of collating and analyzing data and synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring tools in place.
    Ensure timely analysis of monitoring data and dissemination to key stakeholders for management decision making.
    Follow up with project teams on programme quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming.
    Designing situation analysis, needs and baseline/end line assessments, external reviews, evaluations and documentation, and identifying resources, including technical resources, both within WVI and externally.
    Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information.
    Representing the principles and work of WV to donors, Government, Media and other humanitarian stakeholders.
    Ensure established linkages between the M&E system of the project and the Humanitarian accountability requirements.
    Timely submission of monthly situational report
    Always ensure to store collected data securely as per policies relating to data protection for the project
    Coordinate project reflection and learning sessions in conjunction with other grant staff and project partners.
    Disseminate all project information related to M&E to staff and partners across the three counties
    Ensure Project alignment to the donors and support office evaluation protocols and methodological tools

    Database Management

    Provide MIS content/requirements and feedback to project team and document progress on indicators/achievement of targets (Logical Framework Approach – LFA) using Indicator Tracking Tables (ITT)
    Support the development of systems and processes for the implementation of M&E policy and procedure based on WV best practice, developing frameworks to integrate impact assessment and learning and knowledge management into the programme and project cycle; 
    Plan tracking for Project indicators of strategic relevance from secondary and primary data, with partners and communities
    Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate.
    Compile, consolidate and analyze quantitative and qualitative project data and contribute into subsequent reporting through monthly MEAL reports, updates, successes and issues from the MEAL tracking tools. 
    Review of reports, ensure alignment with LEAP and donor standards, and are timely submitted.
    Ensure the development, contextualization and refining of M&E tools and resources needed to implement humanitarian accountability issues.
    Take lead in the analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas for improvement.
    Support remote sensing and GIS Mapping of Program activities, Outputs and Beneficiaries in all the Counties
    Ensure the appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and BMZ in line with partnership agreements.
    Support management and updating of the CMAM Database.

    Networking, Collaboration & Accountability

    Coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance the learning goal of the project.
    Ensure sensitive complaints collection and handling through development of functional systems within the project.
    Ensure accountability assessments are conducted and capacity of staff built to undertake accountability assessments.
    Ensure effective community complaints response mechanisms in collaboration with communities are developed and functional.
    Comply with and promote WV policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blower and Fraud.

    Learning, Documentation & Capacity Development 

    Ensure continuous learning and documentation of lessons learnt and best practices for program design, monitoring and evaluation frameworks related to emergency response.
    Coordinate the sharing of learning related to MEAL practices across offices and provide support when internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises should be employed.
    Support the development of project case studies, human interest stories, documentaries and other related materials.
    Organize/ project learning events to document lessons learnt, good practices and areas of improvement.
    Ensure that lessons learnt and reports are documented (printed, visual) and published for sharing with the donor and other partners and proactively share information and learning with internal and external stakeholders.
    Develop capacity building plans and support WV and partners in building their capacity in M&E, Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and in the management of information systems, development of required formats, key indicators, needs assessments, frameworks for evaluation, qualitative documentation of outcomes and impact of projects.

    Project Management

    Ensure timely implementation of projects and follow up on deliverable completion of work plans and budgets, ensuring due dates are met
    Liaising with the relevant units/departments to ensure the completion of activities and documentation to support the procurement plans of the project
    Assist in ensuring effective communication within administration team and logistics
    Coordinating with partners on implementation of the project
    Create a list of electronic project documentation/files including reports, approvals and any other relevant documentation for historical record
    Ensure adherence to donor and WV policies and standards and regulations
    Provide overall leadership, coordination, management and administrative support in the absence of the Project Manager.

    Others

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

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

    Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Social sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation or Statistics or related discipline from a recognized University.
    Certification in M&E and in conducting Nutrition assessments or equivalent
    Experience in handling Nutrition programs and conducting Nutrition Surveys including SMART Survey, KAP Survey and SQUEAC Survey
    Minimum Three years’ practical experience in Health and Nutrition M&E system coordination/ implementation in a large international non-governmental organization or other international relief/development body
    Good analytical skills with appropriate attention to detail
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
    High professional ethics and integrity
    Good Empirical knowledge of humanitarian codes, principles and practice;
    Experience in quality assurance systems, and continuous improvement, with particular emphasis on integration of accountability measures into all aspects of the project cycle;
    Experience in Data collection on the Open data kit plat form and other mobile based applications, data analysis and interpretation
    Computer literacy in MS office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
    Experience in data/statistical programmes e.g. SPSS, Stata etc.
    Excellent team player with ability to work under minimum supervision

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  • Project Officer- Livelihood

    Project Officer- Livelihood

    Key Responsibilities:

    Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livelihood & resilience initiatives are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes.
    Participate in the preparation of overall and activity work plans and budgets for technical L&R county specific activities
    Be able to systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools and initiate innovative approaches that will open new frontiers for L&R in emergency learning.
    Coordinates L&R value chain for economic empowerment & sustainable interventions.

    Coordinate as applicable sector integration interventions for ensuring integrated L&R implementation.

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  • Grants Finance Officer Digital System Specialist Communication & Knowledge Management Specialist WV Kenya Director Resource Aquisition & Management

    Grants Finance Officer Digital System Specialist Communication & Knowledge Management Specialist WV Kenya Director Resource Aquisition & Management

    Key Responsibilities:
    30% Grant Financial Monitoring and Reporting

    Ensure aligned budgets are posted in SUN
    Monitor budget commitments and follow up on the pending commitments
    Review and advice on project coding
    Review project expenses for accuracy and completeness
    Prepare analysis of grant expenditure for management action to help in monitoring the burn rate for grants and special projects.
    Prepare donor reports for grants projects as allocated
    Provide timely feedback on any inquiries on the allocated projects financial performance.

    30% Grant acquisition: Development of proposal budget for continued Government, Multilateral and PNS funding to National office.

    Preparation and submission of realistic, accurate and timely budgets that are compliant with the donor rules and regulations.
    Timely revision of budgets in line with project needs and donor regulations.
    Review of budgets developed by field accountants.
    Review of budgets developed by partners.

    25% Compliance and Risk Management

    Ensure grant implementation and reporting follows donor rules and regulations.
    Ensure grant projects close out procedures are done according to the donor guidelines.
    Work closely with the procurement department to ensure compliance with grants procurement guidelines
    Reconcile LDRs with the payroll.
    Coordinate grant project audits & reviews and follow up on recommendations to ensure 100% implementation.
    Facilitate storage of financial reports and records pertaining to the Program in line with the donor and WV requirements.
    Identify and mitigate financial risks facing the grant through riskconnect
    Under-take frequent field visits to identify and review risks facing the grant projects allocated

     
    10%Sub-grantee Management

    Support RAM department in conducting due diligence for new sub-grantees.
    Support Program Officers in the sub-granting process, ensuring grant agreement are well executed.
    Monitor sub-grantee financial performance and adherence to donor regulations
    Enhance financial capacity of Sub grantees through continuous training based on need and the due diligence outcomes
    Review of sub-grantee’s financial report
    Maintain records and files on each sub-grantee

    5%Other
    Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor
    Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

    Minimum 5 years of financial management experience.
    Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
    Strong leadership and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities with attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines under pressure
    Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Accounting or Finance or related field.
    CPA (K)
    Practical experience of using SUN system accounting Software is preferred
    Advanced excel and analytical skills Strong budgetary and financial management skills
    Experience in supervision skills, including training, mentoring and supporting staff
    Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
    Ability to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
    Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
    Compatibility with WV’s Mission, ethos, policies and core values.
    A team player.

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  • Technical Director, Cybersecurity

    Technical Director, Cybersecurity

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:
    Individuals working as a Technical Director, Cybersecurity oversee the planning, execution, and management of multi-faceted projects related to compliance, control assurance, risk management, security, and infrastructure/ information asset protection. They are responsible for developing and managing security across multiple IT functional areas (e.g., data, systems, network and/or Web) across the enterprise, developing and managing enterprise security services, and developing security solutions for critical and/or highly complex assignments to ensure the company’s infrastructure and information assets are protected. They work on multiple projects or programs as a team lead.
    Individuals within the Cybersecurity job family plan, execute, and manage multi-faceted projects related to compliance management, risk assessment and mitigation, control assurance, business continuity and disaster recovery, and user awareness. They are focused on developing and driving security strategies, policies/standards, ensuring the effectiveness of solutions, and providing security-focused consultative services to the organization.
    IT Security professionals develop, execute and manage data, system, network and internet security strategies and solutions within a business area and across the enterprise. They develop security policies and procedures such as user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures and use of firewalls and encryption routines. To guide enforcement of security policies and procedures, they administer and monitor data security profiles on all platforms by reviewing security violation reports and investigating security exceptions. They update, maintain and document security controls and provide direct support to the business and internal IT groups. IT Security professionals evaluate and recommend security products, services and/or procedures. They also communicate and educate IT and the business about security policies and industry standards, and provide solutions for enterprise/business security issues.
    IT Security professionals require strong technical, analytical, communication and consulting skills with knowledge of IT Security and related technologies. Security certifications (i.e., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manage (CISM), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) and/or other certifications) may be required.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:                                        
    STRATEGY (5%)

    Provides strategic and tactical direction and consultation on security and IT compliance.

    POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & STANDARDS (5%)

    Acts as primary support contact for the development of secure applications and processes.
    Maintains an up-to-date understanding of industry best practices.
    Develops, enhances and implements enterprise-wide security policies, procedures and standards across multiple platform and application environments. Monitors the legal and regulatory environment for developments.  Recommends manages implementation of required changes to IT policies and procedures.
    Monitors compliance with security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
    Ensures security compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

    BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS (5%)

    Engages directly with the business to gather a full understanding of project scope and business requirements.
    Assesses business needs against security concerns and articulates issues and potential risks to management.
    Consults with other business and technical staff on potential business impacts of proposed changes to the security environment.
    Provides security-related guidance on business process.

    SECURITY SOLUTIONS (5%)

    Works closely with IT and development teams to design secure infrastructure solutions and applications, facilitating the implementation of protective and mitigating controls.

    OPERATIONS SOLUTIONS (5%)

    Defines security configuration and operations standards for security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances, and host-based security systems.
    Defines and validates baseline security configurations for operating systems, applications, networking and telecommunications equipment.

    RISK ASSESSMENTS (10%)

    Works directly with the customers and other internal departments and organizations to facilitate IT risk analysis and risk management processes and to identify acceptable levels of residual risk.
    Conducts business impact analysis to ensure resources are adequately protected with proper security measures.
    Assesses potential items of risk and opportunities of vulnerability in the network and on information technology infrastructure and applications.
    Reviews risk assessments, analyzes the effectiveness of IT control activities, and reports on them with actionable recommendations.
    Evaluates security risks and identifies and defines compliance strategies in accordance with policies and standards.
    Provides management with risk assessments and security briefings to advise them of critical issues that may affect customer, or corporate security objectives.
    Communicates with multiple departments and levels of management in order to resolve technical and procedural IT security risks.
    Develops remediation strategies to mitigate risks associated with the protection of infrastructure and information assets.

    INFORMATION/DATA SECURITY (5%)

    Defines, identifies and classifies information assets.
    Assesses threats and vulnerabilities regarding information assets and recommends the appropriate security controls and measures.
    Develops and manages security measures for information systems to prevent security breaches.
    Consults with clients on the data classification of their resources.
    Provides reports to leaders regarding the effectiveness of information security and makes recommendations for the adoption of new policies and procedures.
    Develops and implements strategies to align information security with business objectives and goals, protecting the integrity, confidentiality and availability of data.

    SECURITY AUDITS (10%)

    Performs security audits.
    Participates in security investigations and compliance reviews as requested by external auditors.
    Consults with clients on security violations.
    Acts as liaison between internal audit and IT to ensure commitments are met and controls are properly implemented.

    INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (10%)

    Assists security operations team in troubleshooting and resolving escalated security related issues.
    Builds security incident response teams.
    Authors incident response plans and support documentation and diagrams.

    BUSINESS CONTINUITY/DISASTER RECOVERY (5%)

    Develops impact analysis. 
    Assists business partners with the determination of critical business processes and systems.
    Identifies and coordinates resolution of recovery issues. 

    SECURITY PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT (5%)

    Develops measures to evaluate the security programs and modifies strategies as appropriate.
    Analyzes reports and makes recommendations for improvements.

    COMMUNICATIONS/CONSULTING (5%)

    Serves in an advisory role in application development projects to assess security requirements and controls and ensures that security controls are implemented as planned.
    Collaborates on critical IT projects to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle.
    Provides input for the development of the security architecture.
    Informs stakeholders about compliance and security-related issues and activities affecting the assigned area or project.
    Interfaces with business and IT leaders communicating security issues and responding to requests for assistance and information.​
    Reports to management concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures, including misuse of information assets and noncompliance.

    VENDOR MANAGEMENT (5%)

    Works with third party vendors during problem resolutions. Interfaces with third party vendors to evaluate new security products or as part of a security assessment process.​
    Coordinates with vendors to ensure managed services are implemented and maintained appropriately.

    RESEARCH/EVALUATION (5%)

    Leads and reviews application security risk assessments for new or updated internal or third-party applications.
    Maintains contact with vendors regarding security system updates and technical support of security products.
    Assists in cost-benefit and risk analysis.

    TRAINING (5%)

    Develops security awareness and compliance training programs. Provides communication and training as needed. Provides security briefings to advise on critical issues that may affect client.
    Conducts knowledge transfer training sessions to security operations team upon technology implementation.

    COACHING/MENTORING (10%)

    Provides ongoing knowledge transfer to team members and clients on security products and standards.
    Mentors less-experienced team members.

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:
    Required Professional Experience

    Requires 10 – 15 years cyber, privacy, compliance, or risk management function or a closely related role.
    Over 10 years of experience as a senior manager or information security officer.
    Over 5 years of experience managing cyber security incident response teams. Experience designing and implementing security solutions.
    Requires in-depth knowledge of PCI-DSS, privacy laws, security standards, security best practices, and security regulations. A high proficiency level in threat management, risk management, vulnerability management, and compliance management is required.
    Effective in written and verbal communication in English
    Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as necessary.

    Required Education, training, license, registration and certification

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
    Requires Security Certification (i.e., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manage (CISM), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

    Fluent in English.
    Have strong incident and investigation management skills.
    Have strong communication skills.
    Have good planning and organising skills.
    Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills and exceptional professional credibility.
    Outstanding stakeholder management skills combined with the ability to challenge and influence in a constructive manner.
    Have proven ability to collaborate effectively and develop positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
    Have strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather, analyse and evaluate information and to prepare concise written reports.
    Have technical expertise on risk assessment tools and methods or the willingness to learn.
    Good understanding of the different field contexts or experience working in at least 2 different contexts (e.g. development, transitioning, fragile, conflict, humanitarian, etc.)

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  • Senior Regional Technical Advisor: Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

    Senior Regional Technical Advisor: Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

    This role is pivotal in the provision of overall strategic direction and technical guidance in the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of economic empowerment and Livelihoods programmes across East Africa countries within the WVI economic empowerment framework, models and approaches. This role involves collaborating with multiple country teams providing technical and operational support and ensuring Quality Assurance of implementation on a sampling basis. assesses capacity gaps in FO’s and carries out ToFs on project models as relevant. The technical advisor will lead promote and supports learning and organize regional learning opportunities in the sector.
    The role leads the development of external engagement and resource mobilization efforts. conducts period Market analysis and informs Field offices positioning and engagement with external actors, markets.
    Participates in the various sector specific working groups, global and international forums, provide thought leadership and share World Vision work through publication and presentations in regional and international conferences.
    The ideal candidate will have prior experience in economic empowerment programming, market system development, business management, SME value chain development in a multi country context or more than one country. Th position will be based in any of the nine countries within East Africa and will report to the Strategy and Program Quality Director.

    Major Responsibilities
    Technical Leadership

    Lead in the development of regional Livelihood and economic empowerment guidance (Technical Guidance)
    Provide technical support to field offices in the design of Technical Programmes), concepts, proposals
    Contribute to the development of innovative approaches to address challenges of poverty with a focus to increase sustainable household income
    Build capacity and conduct training to staff on identified gaps.
    Coordinate and collaborate with the global leadership Livelihoods and economic empowerment team to develop, review global R&L standards, project models, and other technical guidance.
    Lead work to and advance integration of economic empowerment and Livelihoods interventions in key WV strategy and programming processes and products, (National Office Strategy Toolkit, OIOS Indicators Compendium, Project Models, and Sustainability Driver

    Resource Mobilization

    Support FOs to explore and pursue multilateral, bilateral and private funding opportunities,
    Assist SO, GC and RO GAM staff to identify priority countries for specific donors for Livelihood and economic empowerment opportunities,
    Analyse the strengths and capacities of NOs for opportunities. Assist in proposal reviews
    Support preparation and reviews of capability statement, at regional and national office level,
    Review concepts/proposals for multi-country projects

    External Engagement

    Lead and contribute to WV’s regional external engagement on Livelihoods and economic empowerment
    Build WV’s external reputation as a leading contributor in Llivelihoods and economic empowerment programming through networking, partnering, advocacy, world-class publication, and other approaches.
    Support significant NO-level donor and technical partner engagements for resource development and information sharing
    Strengthen the linkages and collaboration between WV’s Livelihoods and economic development programming and; Vision Fund International; Other parts of WV’s ministry that can improve the contribution to Livelihood and economic empowerment programming to child well-being (including the teams responsible for gender, Safeguarding child and adolescents’ participation, Sponsorship, and F&D

    Evidence and Learning

    Build the evidence base for the effectiveness of WV’s Livelihood and economic empowerment programming and publications
    Provide leadership in mainstreaming and scaling up promising economic empowerment practices with special focus on integration, value chain and market linkages
    Establish and provide regional technical leadership to the Livelihood and economic empowerment community of practice and specialists across the national offices
    Identify operations research (OR) and implementation research (IR) priorities in the region. Support OR and IR design
    Identify and disseminate good practices/learnings/innovations coming from NOs in the region

    Nexus Approach

    Strengthen the integration of appropriate economic empowerment approaches in the implementation of humanitarian emergency peacebuilding contexts
    Conduct and support joint analysis, strategic planning, programming and joint learning (field trips, evaluations etc.) within the humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding projects
    Collaborate and complement WV humanitarian and development staff at Field Offices to find solutions, to if/when possible, prevent conflict, violence (and population movement) through top notch livelihood interventions.

    Collaboration And Cross Functional Work

    In collaboration with M&E, Communications review Our Impact annual reports and provide feedback as needed
    Provide technical support and review for process monitoring of OIOS outcome and impact in collaboration with regional and NO DME teams for all grant-funded and sponsorship programs
    Together with advocacy director, ensure FOs understand economic and livelihood advocacy issues that may require campaign inputs for strategy and TPs
    Work with HEA team to support FOs in planning and mitigating disempowerment related emergencies.

    Other Responsibilities

    Attend and participate in weekly chapel services and daily devotional meetings.
    Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, including administrative and planning functions.

    Requirements

    Experience working in more than one country and or providing oversight to multi country livelihood or economic empowerment programs.
    At least 5 years of experience in managing Livelihood and Economic empowerment programs/projects in developing countries.
    At least 7 years, business development services, experience in SME finance
    Proven track record engaging with agribusiness to design and roll out products and services targeting small holder farmers, knowledge of the interaction between SME growth. Understanding of markets, and market systems, value chain development and VSL implementation, target production, brokerage, partnerships skills, Knowledge and approaches
    Excellent skills required in program design, monitoring and evaluation, managing by results reporting and documentation
    Significant bi-lateral, multi-lateral donor grant experience
    Proven track record of growing communities of practice and influencing senior field stakeholders (Eg. Operations Directors, Head of Mission etc) is vital.
    Experience in development of projects, training materials, conducting training (face to face and online) and providing technical assistance.
    Preferred candidates should be committed to travel to Field Offices for days/weeks and spend time with Field Office technical teams in the field. Hands on support is a critical part of this role.
    Master’s degree in business management- Marketing options, Economic Development, and or related Livelihood field.
    Bachelor in business management, economics, Agriculture livestock, cooperative management. A deep knowledge of the economic empowerment approaches, markets and market system, value chains development Trade related issues that affect the region, with significant experience working in the region.
    Strong project management skills, including experience with research and development of programming models
    Excellent writing skills as shown through technical documents, thought pieces, and proposals
    Experience leading a task force or community of practice or learning.
    Strong understanding of global strategies and frameworks on trade and market systems
    Knowledge on legal international conventions related to economic development and Livelihoods.

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  • Senior Manager – Disaster Management Project Officer – L&R (Livestock) Program Director, Kenya Big Dream Gender & Social Inlcusion Advisor

    Senior Manager – Disaster Management Project Officer – L&R (Livestock) Program Director, Kenya Big Dream Gender & Social Inlcusion Advisor

    Key Responsibilities:
    Program Management and Reporting,

    Provide operational oversight in the implementation of all field projects and programs under Disaster Management for the National office.
    Provide Supervision to DM Field Project Managers
    Ensure that all projects and programs meet the generally accepted standards as clearly stipulated in the Sphere book.
    Review and approve all the project and program reports prepared from the field.
    Prepare and produce program reports for dissemination to various stakeholders.
    Develop practical tools in monitoring and evaluation of the programs.
    Develop operating business plan for the projects and programs in collaboration with the other technical leads and departments.
    Ensure that advocacy is integrated in the Disaster Management projects and programs
    Work closely with the DME team to ensure that the child wellbeing report is done to meet the standards.

    Program Development and Grants acquisition,

    Support development and execution in collaboration with grants accusation team, a strategy to increase funding portfolio for Disaster Management projects and programs
    Provide support in funding negotiations with support offices and coordination with GAM and in alignment with Regional Grants Acquisition & management Strategy & the Regional Working Group Decisions.
    Manage donor concerns (government/private donors and support offices) ensuring proper resolutions for both parties have been reached
    Provide support to GAM including pre-positioning of World Vision with in-country donor representatives, responding to appropriate request for applications for bilateral and multilateral sources in coordination with relevant SOs and management of grant funded program.

    Accountability, learning and innovation,

    Ensure quality programming, innovative designs, monitoring, evaluation, reflection, learning and reporting of all projects in the Disaster Management projects and Programs that leads to sustainable livelihood for children and their communities.
    Ensure that findings and recommendations from various accountability mechanisms such as Peer Review, Operational and Finance Audits, Programme evaluations, Programme Capability Review, are acted upon in a timely and effective manner.
    In close collaboration with P&C, ensure right staff are recruited, retained, and provided with intentional opportunities, mentoring and coaching for development.
    Ensure that the Program staffs based in remote locations receive care and support.

    Networking and Coordination,

    Maintain effective communications and pro-active relationships with Support Office partners, including visits by donors.
    Support development and maintenance of pro-active relationships with bilateral and multilateral representatives in country.
    Support development and maintenance of good relationships with national government ministries, other NGOs and the development sector in general.
    Support implementation of Partnership initiatives, capacity building of national office staff and knowledge sharing within EARO region.
    In coordination with the Senior Management Team and other Technical Staff, participate in national level coalitions on specific advocacy issues.
    In the spirit of twin citizenship, contribute to knowledge sharing and collaborative learning through internal avenues such as the Cash and Voucher and Livelihood and Resilience communities of practice.

    Any other duty

    Carry out any other lawful duties as may be assigned by Disaster Management Director/ Supervisor.

    Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications for the role

    The position holder should have a Master’s degree in any of the fields of Food security, development economics, Project Management, Development studies, Disaster Management, Agriculture or related field in Disaster Management
     Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex, international development organization especially in development and Relief Projects.  5 years should have been at a managerial level.
    Training or certification in Portfolio and/or Programme Management with accredited institutions.
    Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government, UN and INGO officials.
    Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with an empowering and outcome-oriented approach.
    Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
    Proficiency in written and spoken English.
    The person must be results oriented, able to handle public relations, able to satisfy donor and a team player
    Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred.
    The position holder must be results oriented and team a player.
    Knowledge of WVI working systems, policies and standards will be an advantage
    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.
    Computer literate

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  • WASH and Construction Specialist

    WASH and Construction Specialist

    Key Responsibilities:
    Technical Leadership, Coordination and Implementation (25%)

    Provide innovative and strategic leadership support, effective management and timely administrative support for all regional (multiple counties) related WASH and Construction interventions.
    Preparation of Feasibility Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design as well as Design Reviews for water and sanitation infrastructures and structural work all with supporting detailed calculations and Preparation of tender Documents, Blank BoQs, Priced BoQ (Engineers estimate), Specifications and Conditions of Contracts in line with FIDIC and Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM) and World Vision WASH Business guidelines as may be applicable and sharing with NO WASH prior to tendering
    Ensure all WASH and health projects in the region are planned, budgeted, designed, approved and delivered on time as per the procurement guidelines and WASH business processes and their impacts meet or exceed planned outcomes and targets set.
    Develop/Review all engineering surveys, assessments, evaluations, studies, designs and terms of reference and bills of quantities as developed by WASH project officers within the region.
    Consolidate and review of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and end of projects reports and ensure that the reports are prepared in a timely manner (as per schedule) and in accordance with donors and World Vision Kenya requirements/strategy.
    Facilitate and coordinate proper documentation and storing in box of all project documents as guided in the WASH Business process at end of each project implementation before approval of retention fee to contractors.
    Oversee Implementation of WASH, Health and Construction projects to ensure quality, effectiveness and timely implementation towards realization of WVK Strategy for child wellbeing.
    Collaborate with the NO WASH and HEALTH to provide APs with the appropriate technical orientation needed to achieve child wellbeing outcomes. This to include socialization with available guidelines, strategy, policies, regulations etc.
    Support development of technically sound funding proposals through provision of information & data and review in collaboration with AP Managers, other sector specialists.
    Provide technical leadership in water resource mapping, AP master plans for universal coverage, environmental protection and conservation through water shed & rangeland management, reforestation and other best practices.
    Facilitates, coordinate and support the GIS processes & strategies and the continuous use of the mWater platform by all field level WASH staff for effective mapping and reporting.
    Where applicable (for PE); Certify all World-vision Kenya engineering/technical documents that required PE approval (from any agency) for processing and construction works as required e.g. NCA registration and approval of documents where necessary.
    Actively participate in the regional progress review meetings

    Quality assurance, monitoring and Risk management (25%)

    Ensure all WASH projects are design, planned and budgeted and delivered on time as per the procurement guidelines and their impacts meet or exceed planned outcomes and targets set.
    Coordinate in the development, approval and implementation of water safety plans and disaster risk management plans for water supply projects.
    Support in enterprise risk management activities for all the WASH activities in the Region and develop & implement risk registers and improvement action plans required.
    Support in implementing response plans regarding all financial and operational audit findings of the project’s initiatives, and take the needed measures to prevent such findings from recurring in the future.
    In liaison with the County Government and relevant stakeholders, ensure approval of designs and drawings is obtained from the counties, support in the acquisition of NEMA licenses and the registration of all Projects with NCA as required and ensure full handover of the project and detailed project documents to NO WASH and relevant stakeholders when completed.
    Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to WASH and Construction initiatives are in place, disseminated and effectively implemented and adhered to within the Region.
    Ensure full adherence to the water quality protocol, set impact targets and utilization of the WV WASH procurement guidelines for effective strategy implementation. This to include coordination of the utilization of the water quality testing equipment’s with support from water quality expert.
    Supports Area Programs (AP) and projects WASH staff to monitor timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all WASH interventions in the region
    Proper and timely supervision of all WASH works including monitoring review reports and inclusion of independent project monitoring and supervision for effective project delivery. This to include monthly reporting to NO WASH team on project implementation for each AP and all other constructions.
    Facilitate regional WASH annual, semi-annual and invited Quarterly review reflection meetings with all sector specific staff from Programmes and Grant projects.
    Coordinate in the development and reviews of the training curriculum for the water user committees for capacity building and learning.

    Effective and timely project delivery, reporting and accountability (20%)

    Support and coordinate capacity building of WV staff in WASH, Health and construction activities through training and mentoring;
    Ensure implementation of WASH and Health projects is on time, target and budget across the region
    Collate and share with NO WASH, HEALTH and make a weekly presentation of a monthly tracker for all WASH & Health Projects in their regions detailing the progress made within the month, the anticipated progress in the subsequent week, details on budget utilization, challenges and any support required.
    In liaison with the WASH M&E coordinator and Other National Office WASH, prepare regional quarterly, semi-annual and annual WASH and Construction sector reports as guided by strategy and support office. This to include coordination of Indicator tracking tool (ITT) development and variance explanations, short impact videos, mWater mapping, stories, best practices and budget utilisation.
    Provide technical reviews for all WASH and health sector reports and other key documents
    Provide documentation of WASH & Construction best practices and approaches for donor engagement.
    Support the implementation of approved Rural water management guidelines and other community management models for improved governance and sustainability of World Vision Water supply projects in the region.
    Update or undertake standard designs to match with upcoming market trends and existing regulations where necessary.
    Safe use and management of the regional WASH equipment’s and facilities acquired by WV for strategy support e.g. water quality equipment’s.
    Formation and leading regional WASH technical learning forums and capacity building through community of practice, technical working groups and learning hubs.

    Advocacy, Engagement, resource mobilization and Partnership (15%)

    Support WASH and Health Projects and promote advocacy on issues through development of position papers and policy briefs for Advocacy at the County Levels.
    Support WASH staffs at the regional level to successfully engage with key internal and external stakeholders in the respective counties.
    Coordinate WASH and Health fundraising in the region through local, national and international donors working closely with the county government
    Support WASH and Construction Projects to ensure that the key laws, polices, regulations and government service delivery standards in the Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, and all other Livelihoods and Resilience sub-sectors are shared, interpreting and explained to communities
    Support the WASH Projects to build a Strong evidence for advocacy and advance co-creation of project design with counties to catalyse co-financing and partnership.
    Actively represent World Vision Kenya in strategic WASH and Construction stakeholder forums/meetings at county level as well as at National level when called upon.
    Support the Regional manager in the development of a regional partner/stakeholder engagement plan.
    Support implementing staff to successfully engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including other World Vision Kenya entities, county governments, Community, church and other civil society representatives in order to maximize the impact of interventions
    In collaboration with Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) department, participate in appropriate donor engagement activities. 

    People Management (Staff capacity development and performance management) (10%)

    Proper WASH staff supervision and guidance to ensure overall quality assurance, quality control and comprehensive implementation of technical program, and aligning to the required guidelines and WASH business processes.
    In close collaboration with regional P&C and management, ensure right program staff are provided with required opportunities, are supported, mentored and coached for development.
    Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical modules, through trainings, workshops, OJT, technical backstopping etc with support of WASH leadership.
    Setting of technical performance targets of WASH project officers, appraisals and recommendations for improved performance

    Any Other

    Support all WASH and Health, Sanitation and Hygiene project officers in planning, implementation, and monitoring of all required health activities as per strategy with the required stakeholders as shall be advised by the Health Technical Lead to enhance full integration of health interventions with other WVK Projects in the Area Program (AP).
    Support any other duty on need basis

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

    Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with regard to the Engineering project design, tender development, procurement and evaluation, contract management, monitoring and evaluation & reporting on integrated development with bias in WASH projects.
    At least 3 years’ experience at a management or senior position providing technical leadership in WASH and construction activities in the water sector with multiple stakeholders and multi-layered teams.
    Experience in development work, strategic engagements for resource mobilizations and co-creations of projects Proven experience in water supply, improved operational efficiency, GIS, Operation and Maintenance of water project, and implementation of water supply sustainable models for rural water management.
    Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation tools, indicator tracking and reporting and general quality assurance in project implementation.
    Understanding of health programming and community health strategy delivery
    Must be a result orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
    Expertise in onsite rural Sanitation and Hygiene works, Water resource management, rangeland management, disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects. This includes Water Quality Testing, Monitoring and reporting
    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering.
    Registered and current member of EBK and IEK. Professional Engineer (PE) are highly encouraged to apply as this will be an added advantage.
    Master’s degree in a relevant profession highly recommended as added advantage
    Good experience in construction contract project design and management – FIDIC and CESMM understanding.
    Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
    Knowledge and application of auto/arch CAD, Epanet and GIS
    Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
    Ability to take initiative as team leader & able to work with minimum supervision
    Experience working at community level; community engagement skills

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