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

Senior Director – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Security Assistant

Purpose Of Position
World Vision (WV) believes that every child deserves clean water, proper sanitation and dignified hygiene. In fact, in 2015 WV formalized this by making a bold commitment: to reach everyone, everywhere we work with clean, safe water, appropriate sanitation and dignified hygiene before 2030. With teams in more than 50 countries, this year we have made great strides towards that audacious goal: 1.6 million people reached with sanitation, 3.2 million people benefiting from programming that improved their hygiene and 4.7 million people provided with access to clean drinking water.
The Senior Director of WASH provides strategic leadership and direction for the WASH field operations to maximize the WASH contribution to child well-being, the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure operational performance that meets the sector standards and donors’ expectations. It Ensure effective partnership with WV field teams, the donors and other partners. The role strengthens WV operational reputation, creates partnerships and innovative approaches and strengthens and mobilizes the community of practice to execute programming that demonstrates evidence of impact. The role with collaborate with WVUS Director of WASH Funding Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Set Strategic Priorities:
Develops annual WASH Business Plans with the Regional WASH Directors, Support Offices, and National teams.
Provides thought WASH leadership both within and outside WV.
Ensures integration of WV distinctives and ethos in WASH implementation.
Ensure alignment of WASH programming with global sector approaches and project models.
Ensure overall compliance with Partnership standards and industry standards.
Oversee the quality and coverage of WASH programming.
Champion cross-sector collaboration for integration of WASH with other sectors.
Provide Operational Accountability
Ensure accountability of national and regional portfolios to delivery WASH outcomes as defined in Business Plans.
Ensure donor promises are met or exceeded.
Measure extent to which resourcing opportunities meet WASH operations needs and impact child well-being.
Provide high quality technical support to National Offices on the development of Technical Approach and Technical Programs to address WASH needs.
External Engagement
Actively positions WV as the NGO of choice with potential and key partners, donors and stakeholders through quality WASH programming and evidence of impacts.
Participates in high level international and regional meetings, forums and conferences as required.
Collaborates with Faith and Development actors externally as we seek to integrate faith into all our programming.
Build Capacities
Determines the technical capacity needs for the Field WASH teams.
Builds capability of the Field WASH professionals and community of practice.
Builds understanding of current footprint and identify opportunities for further growth and impact.
Promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Global Centre (GC) sector lead to ensure WASH lessons are documented and disseminated.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Master’s degree required in international relief and development, engineering or business, plus related professional work experience.
Excellent in written reporting and in verbal communication in English.
Strong experience and proven skills in leading a team of technical professionals.
Leader with minimum 5 years’ experience designing and leading WASH programming in the developing world.
In-depth knowledge/expertise in WASH programming including evidence based best practices.
Strong relational and networking skills, demonstrated ability to supervise teams, and significant experience engaging with donors and fundraisers.
Preferred
Strong experience in working with and managing large grant portfolios for foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors.
Strong experience and proven skills in working effectively across cultures to advance priorities and achieve change, in situations without direct authority.
Strong experience and proven skills in external engagement that contributes to change in policy and practice and builds WVs reputation as a leader in the industry.
Strong experience developing strategy and policy in large organization.
Experience in working with faith, faith actors and faith related issues in development.
Fluency in a relevant second language (Spanish or French) is desirable.
Work Environment/Travel
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.
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November 13, 2024
Business Development Specialist (Resource Acquisition)

Job Description

To lead donor engagement, intelligent business research on donor strategies, sectoral focus and forecasts, prepositioning for solicited and unsolicited opportunities and develop proposals for the set annual grant income for World Vision Kenya. The incumbent shall contribute strategically to development of Grant Acquisition and Donor Retention Strategies for World Vision Kenya from the assigned Foundations, bilateral, and multilateral donors. As part of the WVK family, the position holder promotes World Vision’s Christian values through its work in teams and with people from various backgrounds.

Growth of Grant Income as per RAM Business Process as a result strengthening GAM business process

Lead engagement exercise with WVK identified donors as related to s donor mapping and tiering guidelines.
Identify donor priorities and intelligence on upcoming opportunities
Search for information that will facilitate positioning and establishment of partnership for opportunities
Lead the proposal development process in partnership with NO teams, SO and external partners/ consortia as relevant
Coordinated procedure for managing new opportunities including Grant start-ups

Donor attraction and retention

Actively seek out strategic alliances with donors, NGOs, UN, governments, Support Offices, bilateral and multilateral agencies for purposes of coordination fund raising
Pro-actively provide donor updates on existing grants and keep the donor relations on course to ensure repeat funding.
Ensure good donor and World Vision International Support Office relations by meeting all contractual obligations and achieving high quality planning and implementation of RAM activities

Grants start-ups Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation and Knowledge Management

Coordinate with Grant compliance Due diligence, pre-teaming, teaming process and sub-grant Agreement
Lead the handing over process of awarded opportunities and support start-up processes of grants as relates to business process.
Lead the process of after-action reviews after every submitted opportunity and document lessons learnt to improve our process
Participate in donor grant monitoring trips as feasible

10% Capacity Building for staff on Grants Acquisition and Management

support identification of WVK staff capacity gaps at all levels (NO, Regional & County) in regard to grants acquisition and donor requirements.
support the development & implementation of NO GAM capacity- building plans.
Facilitate capacity building on proposal development, donor engagement, WVK Branding and monitoring & reporting based on donor requirements.
Research, develop & implement new initiatives that make GAM function more effectively e.g. Sub granting

Others

Carry out any duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as may be signed from time to time

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required professional Experience

Minimum 6 years relevant experience, 3 of which must be in grant acquisition and donor engagement,
Must have at least 3 years’ experience in leading and coordinating teams
Must have experience in designing and programming project in the sector WASH, Health, nutrition, Livelihoods
Ample experience and expertise in partnering with government donors, multilateral donors and private sector
Ability to work under tight schedules and with highly competing priorities and deliver quality results
Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Required Education, Training, License, Registration and Certifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, International Development, Public Health OR Food nutrition and Dietetics (FOND), or relevant field from a recognized University. Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
Excellent Writing and presentation skills
Computer skills especially Microsoft
Proposal Pro/ equivalent training will be added advantage

Preferred knowledge & Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in community development work, partnering and consortium management, staff capacity building,
Ability to motivate multi-stakeholder teams and inspire teamwork and to manage donor expectations
Experience in engaging with bilateral, multi-lateral donors and private donors;
Significant experience in project management and grant compliance procedures.
Demonstrated strong grant writing; ability to develop quality concept notes, proposals, logical frameworks and reports under tight deadlines

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November 13, 2024
Digital and Innovations Specialist Program Manager – SomRep

The Role:

The Digital Innovations Specialist will drive the adoption and implementation of advanced digital technologies within the organization. This role focuses on identifying emerging technological trends and opportunities to enhance business processes and improve customer experiences. The specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and execute digital transformation strategies, ensuring that the organization remains competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. This includes leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other cutting-edge tools to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and foster a culture of innovation.

In addition to technological expertise, the Digital Innovations Specialist must possess strong project management and communication skills to effectively manage change and foster collaboration across various departments and sectors. S/he will play a crucial role in building the capacity of staff on new technologies, promoting a forward-thinking mindset, and ensuring that digital initiatives align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives.

The incumbent will be involved in all phases of the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions throughout the business case and development life cycle processes. The job holder will be expected to collaborate with other IT professionals to determine if solutions currently exist (internally or externally) or whether new solutions are feasible and determine how such solutions will impact existing work processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Innovation, Planning and Integration

Design and implement robust APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to seamlessly integrate our systems with other relevant planforms.
Participates in short-term planning sessions with a customer to implement process improvement within an assigned area.
Develops and assists in the presentation of business cases through the capability management process.
Serves as the link between the business, third-party vendors, and the IT technical team.
Coordinates and ensure collaboration amongst the different Digital and Innovation teams across projects.
Partners with program staff to prioritize and support integration and evolution of Digital solutions in improving program implementation.
Collaborates with Procurement to ensure D4D purchases are in line with WVS standards and in compliance with donor requirements.
Contributes to the budget preparation for expenses related to relevant digital and innovation devices and software.

Business Requirements Documentation & Consulting

Assesses client needs utilizing a structured requirements process (gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing changes) to assist in identifying business priorities and provide advice on options.
Analyzes customer’s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities for improvements.
Facilitate brainstorming and innovation sessions to cultivate a culture of creativity and collaboration across teams, driving innovative solutions within the organization Assists with the drafting of proposals for evaluation by appropriate users and managers.
Participate in identifying business needs and propose well-researched ideas (by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of technology products) for new or improved systems and solutions that assist in meeting World Vision objectives.
Liaise with vendor, the cloud systems administrator and coordinate existing and new software developments by providing SDLC technical recommendations and guidelines that will ensure their quality or adherence to World Vision corporate standards and tools; manage their reliability where hosted – Amazon AWS or other hosting environments; assure vendor LTAs and SLAs providing support to solutions currently hosted in these environments.
Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from the initial requirements phase to final implementation phase of projects.
Create and maintain technical documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.

Data Analysis, Protection & Processing Oversight

Leverage technical expertise in data models, database design, data mining, and segmentation techniques to inform decision-making and enhance digital services.
Develop data visualization dashboards for real-time performance monitoring.
Oversee and manage data protection compliance end-to-end, covering the entire information management cycle from data collection to secure data removal.
Collaborate closely with the WV Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and best practices.
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary safeguards.
Understand, monitor, and analyze various scripts provided by third-party vendors.
Proactively monitor data processing workflows for anomalies and implement corrective actions

Training, Learning & Development

Lead the process of conducting a training needs assessment for digital solutions
Provides documentation, training, and guidance for digital and innovation clients
Establish training content (webinar/documents/video) and facilitates online and onsite training for all deployed digital solutions including the use of VR technology.
Assess and analyze Digital training needs. Provide capacity building (training, coaching, on-the-job support, etc.), remotely or on-site, to staff and partners in Digital and Innovation-related areas to ensure efficient and consistent adoption and use of Digital applications.
Provide technical inputs for proposal development
Support digital platforms operationalization.
Support the Response Innovation Lab with ecosystem mapping of innovations an updating digital tool
Support WV Somalia with digital platforms like the Capacity Solutions Platform to maintain the partner database

Digital Assets Management

Deploy, configure, and maintain Digital and innovation devices based on the WVS technology.
Evaluate user needs and system functionality to ensure that Digital devices meet required needs.
Oversee the IT assets management system.
Generate and distribute various reports, including compliance reports on current assets and their status;
Ensures all devices used in Digital and Innovation projects are well accounted for during the inception, tagged, and well documented within the IT Assets database.

Digital Solutions Technical Support

Front-End and back-end Development: Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement user-friendly interfaces using JavaScript, CSS frameworks, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js.
Code Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure code quality through code reviews and best practices.
Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed to enhance application functionality.
Write unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability and stability of applications.
Participates in the deployment of new or upgrade digital solution projects, including assisting co-workers and vendor partners.
Ensures timely and quality service delivery, technical support, and advice to user requests for Digital solutions and devices.
Collaborate with the WV Karen Cloud Services Administrator to ensure the health, security, and efficiency of the cloud environment.

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree or in Computer Science, Information Systems, Innovation Management or another related field.
4-5 years of relevant technical or business work experience or innovation management.
Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with expertise in MongoDB, NoSQL, Express JS, Node.js, JavaScript, CSS frameworks, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js.
Strong knowledge of web development principles and best practices, including experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile methodologies.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
Experience in developing applications for use in Health and Humanitarian settings including EMR, data collection
Working knowledge of business operations and systems requirements processes
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage and coherently communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Effective in written and verbal communication in English
Demonstrate depth of Business Enterprise Knowledge
Deep understanding of technology innovations (e.g. mobile apps, blockchain, artificial intelligence, coding)
Proven track record in driving projects – effectively delivering impactful elements of projects in a fast-moving environment, ideally for new businesses, new business models, startups
Proven track record in digital product development including successful design, implementation, and scaling of innovative digital solutions especially in a fragile context
Able to generate new and original solutions to complex problems and to use human-centered design and systems thinking methodologies for problem-solving.
Proficiency in process automation tools (Power Automate, Uipath, Zapier)
Proficiency in database technologies e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, RDBMS and data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Ability to effectively drive business, culture, and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
Ability to relate the technical issue to a largely non-technical audience
Technical certification in one or more IT disciplines or technology. E.g. Certified Business Analyst, Data Analytics

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November 12, 2024
Community Mobilizer – Livelihood and Resilience ACRE Project

Job Description:

Responsible supporting the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of livelihoods and resilience interventions in the ACRE project to be implemented in Marsabit County. The community mobilizer will be responsible for but not limited to Conducting Training of Trainers for ToTs on gender sensitive Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) technologies. Facilitating identification, formation, training, mentoring and monitoring of the climate change affected youth and women groups Village Saving and Loaning Associations (VSLA village loaning and saving groups and strengthening the Linkages of mature VSLA groups to Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) for development and expanding business opportunities for populations affected by climate change. S/he will oversee the detailed rapid assessments in Korr, Loglogo, Karare, Maikona, Dambala Fachana & Sololo Makutano villages in Marsabit County.

Project planning and implementation

Coordinate effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience Project 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 Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience Project
Participate in developing different levels of progress report (weekly updates, situational reports, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports)
Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation the planned Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience Project
Work together with other staff/ to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and reinforcement of desired Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience Project 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 Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience Project.
Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.

Technical support

Ensure the target communities are mobilized and participate in the Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience
Provide technical support and timely feedback to the Project Manager on Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience
Build the capacity of children, families and community to collectively engage local leaders on identified issues.
In consultation with other staff, government and partners sensitize and mobilize the communities on the village saving and loaning (sharia compliant) and organize farmers to form village savings and loaning groups.
In consultation with other staff develop capacity assessment tools for existing S4T groups and develop a capacity development plan
Facilitate the capacity building of the partners and farmer groups on village and savings methodology, business development services, link groups to micro-finance and other sharia compliant products for economic empowerment
Work with the community agents to continuously train Water User Committees (WUC) and monitor rehabilitation of water sources for use in productive activities for communities affected by climate change.
Facilitate increased financial access through training and support of VSLA groups on financial literacy to enhance their performance
Ensure cross cutting themes are integrated into the Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience Project.
Ensure adult and child safeguarding during the implementation of the planned interventions

Quality assurance -Monitoring, Reporting, evaluation and Documentation

Support development of integrated monitoring plan in assigned area with area stakeholders
Provide the village agents with the S4T group monitoring tools and train them on the same
Clean and Collate the S4T performance data and key in the same in the S4T online Monitoring Information System (MIS) on a monthly basis.
Prepare weekly updates, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports of activities related to the Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience Project.
Documentation of key lessons learnt and successes stories from the target village
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 the Climate Change Adaptation Economic Resilience Project activities in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
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

Strategic Engagement, Partnership and Networking

Represent World Vision in key County steering group stakeholder forum/meetings and relevant networks at the Ward, Sub-County and County levels.

Facilitates linkages of the S4T 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

Others

Work with the sponsorship team to monitor the wellbeing of children and carry out appropriate interventions
Sensitize children, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities with a view to identify child violations
Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required qualifications

The Jobholder must have a minimum of Diploma in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture/Agricultural Economics/ livestock production or equivalent from a recognized institution. Degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with communities in either relief or development Livelihood and Resilience/Food security projects.
A local resident of North Horr sub county is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written) with a good understanding the local dialect and context
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Lotus Notes (or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook)
A team player, capable of building the community capacity in economic recovery aspects
Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender and youth issues in food security programming

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November 7, 2024
Driver (Open to Local Residents of North Horr Sub-county)

Job Description:

To ensure smooth facilitation of the program staff and ensure World Vision Kenya fleet is safe, healthy and economical to guarantee staff facilitation.

In order to successfully accomplish this job purpose, the job holder must be a professional able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as a good example to others.

Staff Facilitation

Timely Facilitation of staff to and from work and to other official duties.
Ensure safety of staff and vehicle while on journey
Ensure mobilization of additional vehicles and drivers to facilitate key events such as major donor visits, campaigns, evaluations and baselines
Ensure facilitation of staff / visitors / donors/ to and from the field

Vehicle Care and Maintenance

Ensure vehicle cleanliness all the time.
Keep vehicle movement log book up to date.
Check mechanical and operational soundness of the vehicle.
To ensure that the vehicle is serviced at the required time.
To check and ensure that all vehicle tools are in place and intact.
Undertake minor repairs and recommend for major vehicle repairs.
Park the vehicle at the recommended parking areas by WVK
Seek for permission to use the car as per the laid down policy
Obey traffic laws
Maintain maximum care of the vehicle at all times.
Submit all the vehicle spare keys to the Fleet management for safe custody.
Surrender vehicle keys to the respective supervisors every end of trip
Report all vehicle malfunctions to the fleet office.
Initiate procurement process for all motor vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare monthly and other vehicle reports and file copies of the same after approval.
Forward all invoices and fuel returns to fleet management for payment process.
In case of accident, forward detailed report for claim processing

Administration

Facilitate delivery of parcels/ mails
In collaboration with Administration department liaise with service providers to ensure quality services
Work with respective staff to plan and coordinate field facilitation services.
Support in community mobilization
Be bank gent for bank transactions

Others

Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor
Attend and participate in the staff devotions

Knowledge/Qualification for the role:

KCSE Certificate
Minimum 3 years’ driving experience driving class B, C1, C, CE, D3, CD in the new driving classification)
Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance
Computer literacy certificate
Current reference letter from your local chief
First Aid and other safety certification is an added advantage
Basic defensive driving certification is an added advantage
Prior experience working in an NGO set up is an added advantage
Must be a local and resident of North Horr Sub-county
MUST attach copy of ID (both sides) and Valid driving license, letter from the local administration (chief), certificates

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November 6, 2024
Innovation Manager – SomRep Team Coordinator – RIAT Administrative Services

JOB PURPOSE.

The purpose of the job role is to be responsible for, and actively contribute to, leading and organizing innovation efforts and promoting conditions and capabilities in support of innovation, in World Vision East Africa Region (WV EAR) in technical collaboration with SomReP (Somali Resilience Program) and SomRIL (Somali Response Innovation Lab). The role is responsible for creating value for the organization, thus coming up with new or improved products, business, operational models or services. The position holder will focus on mainstreaming innovation tools, HCD (Human Centered Design) curriculums, brokering partnership between innovators, humanitarian agencies, and donors primarily in the East African region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Innovation Strategy

To lead development and continuous update of the organization’s innovation strategy in coordination with key stakeholders.
Align and integrate the innovation strategy with strategic objectives of the organization, including operational and business models, and road maps for products and services
Maintain an innovation portfolio (consisting of e.g., innovation- or new business development projects)
Define and assess key organizational prerequisites (structure, staffing, etc.) for implementing the innovation strategy
Develop appropriate metrics to measure the effectiveness (e.g., number of new or improved offerings) and efficiency (e.g., throughput time) of the innovation process
To lead development and the continuous maintenance of an inventory of innovation methods and tools, including idea management systems, idea generation methods, staff training programmes, and internal networking initiatives.

Innovation Leadership

Provide strategic leadership on Innovation commitments and goals in every office, and support Line Managers
Lead and support the coordination and quality implementation of Innovation work plans promoting synergies.
Work closely with the Global Office and National Office colleagues to review and adapt innovation systems and processes to support project implementation.
Provide leadership in the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners
Identify and work with incubation and acceleration business providers to develop and implement an incubation/acceleration program aimed at equipping the cohort businesses in: product-market fit, and other key planning activities.
Provide leadership in aligning and integrating the innovation strategy with strategic objectives of the organization, including operational and business models, and road maps for products and services

Adaption and Innovation Support

Provide technical guidance to field offices in the co-creation process during piloting and scaling by facilitating matchmaking process
Provide guidance in running local innovation challenge to build the innovation capacity of the local ecosystem
Support National Offices and Line Managers to ensure learning processes are in place to understand, capture and share learning and impact.
Help build a community of practice amongst local innovation hubs, working with innovation practices and facilitate long-term thinking and learning on how change happens in different contexts
To promote an innovation friendly organizational culture supporting experimentation, open communication, empowerment, autonomy and a tolerance for failure
Support the development of learning and communications resources and resources such as case studies, tools, guidance and insights papers
Help develop how the team consolidates, organises, and shares the learning and insights
Support the growth of a culture of learning, including using learning as an evaluative measure, and sharing from experience.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Organize convenors to bring together key stakeholders to unpack the key challenges and map the problem owners to initiate the innovation journey at field office level
Support the SomReP Chief of Paty, National Directors and Regional Leader to execute the partnership engagement strategy for the entire community including donors, start-ups, investors, corporates, mentors, advisors, and domain experts.
Contribute to planning future innovation initiatives and collaborate with the resource mobilisation team to secure appropriate funds.
Work closely with the Grants Team to implement and grow the Innovation grant portfolio that provides business start-up and expansion grants to targeted businesses and scale-up stages
Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice relevant to innovative partnerships with the private sector; public sector and the overall donor community, including identifying best practices that can be shared nationally and internationally.
Work closely with RIL team both at regional and global level to develop pathways to both vertically and horizontal

Portfolio Management and Quality Assurance

Provide oversight of Innovation funded projects are implemented on time, on scope, on budget and meeting defined quality expectations.
Provide leadership in formulating strategies and plans for risk reduction programming, emergency preparedness and response activities in Innovation Projects
Collaborate with Operations Leadership and Program Quality & Development Unit, to ensure that all program designs meet the required best practices and standards.
Working closely with the MEAL team, ensure that robust monitoring and evaluation, quality data collection and analysis systems are in place, adhered to and used as a decision-making tool, encouraging consistency across projects and for future learning.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND/OR CERTIFICATION.

Must have first degree in Information Technology; Industrial Design; Social Science, Business Management, International Development or any relevant degree that is supported by innovation experience.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant at managerial position, of which the three years must be experience in managing entrepreneurial/innovation projects, incubators and accelerators.
Prior experiences of facilitating human centered design process.
Must demonstrate experience in at least two of the area of developing and executing partnerships; program development plans; proposal writing; acquisition of projects and project development.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with universities, research institutions, industry experts, associations and like-minded institutions that are into innovation.
Knowledge of innovation processes, techniques and approaches (knowledge of some specific techniques and approaches such as design thinking, systems thinking, sense making, systems/ecosystem mapping and visualisation, futures and prototyping would be an advantage).
Familiarity of working with a large humanitarian/development organization and navigating systems.
Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills and professional maturity. Highest proficiency in written English.

REQUIRED TRAVEL AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Nairobi office-based with travel to field locations.
Travel: Up to 30% travel within East Africa.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS.

Strong partnership management skills
Experience of using innovation tools like Design Thinking frameworks, Lean Startup Methodology, Idea Management tools etc.
Ability to use tools like: brainwriting, idea collection, tracking and scoring, mind mapping, business model canvas etc.

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November 5, 2024
Driver Assistant Project Officer

Key Responsibilities:

This position will be based in Kinango – Kwale County – Restore Africa Program. Only residents of Kwale county are encouraged to apply.

The Restore Africa Programme driver is responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation for staff members, equipment, and materials. The driver will also assist in logistical tasks as needed to support the organization’s activities.

Staff Facilitation

Timely Facilitation of staff to and from work and to other official duties.
Ensure safety of staff and vehicle while on journey
Ensure mobilization of additional vehicles and drivers to facilitate key events such as major donor visits, campaigns, evaluations and baselines
Ensure facilitation of staff / visitors / donors/ to and from the field

Vehicle Care and Maintenance

Ensure vehicle cleanliness all the time.
Keep vehicle movement log book up to date.
Check mechanical and operational soundness of the vehicle.
To ensure that the vehicle is serviced at the required time.
To check and ensure that all vehicle tools are in place and intact.
Undertake minor repairs and recommend for major vehicle repairs.
Park the vehicle at the recommended parking areas by WVK
Seek for permission to use the car as per the laid down policy
Obey traffic laws
Maintain maximum care of the vehicle at all times.
Submit all the vehicle spare keys to the Fleet management for safe custody.
Surrender vehicle keys to the respective supervisors every end of trip
Report all vehicle malfunctions to the fleet office.
Initiate procurement process for all motor vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare monthly and other vehicle reports and file copies of the same after approval.
Forward all invoices and fuel returns to fleet management for payment process.
In case of accident, forward detailed report for claim processing

Administration

Facilitate delivery of parcels/ mails
In collaboration with Administration department liaise with service providers to ensure quality services
Work with respective staff to plan and coordinate field facilitation services.
Support in community mobilization
Be bank gent for bank transactions

Others

Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor
Attend and participate in the staff devotions

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

O level certificate with a clean and Valid driving license class A, B, C, E
Computer certificate
Three years’ experience in driving class A, B, C and E vehicles.
Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance.
Basic knowledge of first AID and other safety & security measure
Basic security training
Knowledge of transport regulatory acts/Law
High professional ethics and whose integrity
Excellent communication skills.

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November 5, 2024
Regional Innovation Manager

JOB PURPOSE.

The purpose of the job role is to be responsible for, and actively contribute to, leading and organizing innovation efforts and promoting conditions and capabilities in support of innovation, in World Vision East Africa Region (WV EAR) in technical collaboration with SomReP (Somali Resilience Program) and SomRIL (Somali Response Innovation Lab). The role is responsible for creating value for the organization, thus coming up with new or improved products, business, operational models or services. The position holder will focus on mainstreaming innovation tools, HCD (Human Centered Design) curriculums, brokering partnership between innovators, humanitarian agencies, and donors primarily in the East African region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Innovation Strategy

To lead development and continuous update of the organization’s innovation strategy in coordination with key stakeholders.
Align and integrate the innovation strategy with strategic objectives of the organization, including operational and business models, and road maps for products and services
Maintain an innovation portfolio (consisting of e.g., innovation- or new business development projects)
Define and assess key organizational prerequisites (structure, staffing, etc.) for implementing the innovation strategy
Develop appropriate metrics to measure the effectiveness (e.g., number of new or improved offerings) and efficiency (e.g., throughput time) of the innovation process
To lead development and the continuous maintenance of an inventory of innovation methods and tools, including idea management systems, idea generation methods, staff training programmes, and internal networking initiatives.

Innovation Leadership

Provide strategic leadership on Innovation commitments and goals in every office, and support Line Managers
Lead and support the coordination and quality implementation of Innovation work plans promoting synergies.
Work closely with the Global Office and National Office colleagues to review and adapt innovation systems and processes to support project implementation.
Provide leadership in the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners
Identify and work with incubation and acceleration business providers to develop and implement an incubation/acceleration program aimed at equipping the cohort businesses in: product-market fit, and other key planning activities.
Provide leadership in aligning and integrating the innovation strategy with strategic objectives of the organization, including operational and business models, and road maps for products and services

Adaption and Innovation Support

Provide technical guidance to field offices in the co-creation process during piloting and scaling by facilitating matchmaking process
Provide guidance in running local innovation challenge to build the innovation capacity of the local ecosystem
Support National Offices and Line Managers to ensure learning processes are in place to understand, capture and share learning and impact.
Help build a community of practice amongst local innovation hubs, working with innovation practices and facilitate long-term thinking and learning on how change happens in different contexts
To promote an innovation friendly organizational culture supporting experimentation, open communication, empowerment, autonomy and a tolerance for failure
Support the development of learning and communications resources and resources such as case studies, tools, guidance and insights papers
Help develop how the team consolidates, organises, and shares the learning and insights
Support the growth of a culture of learning, including using learning as an evaluative measure, and sharing from experience.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Organize convenors to bring together key stakeholders to unpack the key challenges and map the problem owners to initiate the innovation journey at field office level
Support the SomReP Chief of Paty, National Directors and Regional Leader to execute the partnership engagement strategy for the entire community including donors, start-ups, investors, corporates, mentors, advisors, and domain experts.
Contribute to planning future innovation initiatives and collaborate with the resource mobilisation team to secure appropriate funds.
Work closely with the Grants Team to implement and grow the Innovation grant portfolio that provides business start-up and expansion grants to targeted businesses and scale-up stages
Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice relevant to innovative partnerships with the private sector; public sector and the overall donor community, including identifying best practices that can be shared nationally and internationally.
Work closely with RIL team both at regional and global level to develop pathways to both vertically and horizontal

Portfolio Management and Quality Assurance

Provide oversight of Innovation funded projects are implemented on time, on scope, on budget and meeting defined quality expectations.
Provide leadership in formulating strategies and plans for risk reduction programming, emergency preparedness and response activities in Innovation Projects
Collaborate with Operations Leadership and Program Quality & Development Unit, to ensure that all program designs meet the required best practices and standards.
Working closely with the MEAL team, ensure that robust monitoring and evaluation, quality data collection and analysis systems are in place, adhered to and used as a decision-making tool, encouraging consistency across projects and for future learning.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND/OR CERTIFICATION.

Must have first degree in Information Technology; Industrial Design; Social Science, Business Management, International Development or any relevant degree that is supported by innovation experience.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant at managerial position, of which the three years must be experience in managing entrepreneurial/innovation projects, incubators and accelerators.
Prior experiences of facilitating human centered design process.
Must demonstrate experience in at least two of the area of developing and executing partnerships; program development plans; proposal writing; acquisition of projects and project development.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with universities, research institutions, industry experts, associations and like-minded institutions that are into innovation.
Knowledge of innovation processes, techniques and approaches (knowledge of some specific techniques and approaches such as design thinking, systems thinking, sense making, systems/ecosystem mapping and visualisation, futures and prototyping would be an advantage).
Familiarity of working with a large humanitarian/development organization and navigating systems.
Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills and professional maturity. Highest proficiency in written English.

REQUIRED TRAVEL AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Nairobi office-based with travel to field locations.
Travel: Up to 30% travel within East Africa.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS.

Strong partnership management skills
Experience of using innovation tools like Design Thinking frameworks, Lean Startup Methodology, Idea Management tools etc.
Ability to use tools like: brainwriting, idea collection, tracking and scoring, mind mapping, business model canvas etc.

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November 5, 2024
Gifts in Kind Coordinator Director of Data and Analytics

Job Description:

The position will support the strengthening of the EAR region’s capabilities to mobilize resources both grant and GIK, including strategic utilization of donated Gifts in Kind (GIK) resources in support of the EAR and National Offices strategies. The Regional GIK Coordinator will, provide support to NOs and assist in coordinating EAR GIK resources, and supply chain management related to GIK resources by coordinating with key Support Offices and EAR National Offices, to ensure donated resources are utilized for maximum benefit of the children and communities to achieve the Child Well Being Outcomes.

Key objectives for the Position:

To ensure coordination with SOs on strategic GIK acquisitions that supports NO strategies
To enhance the capacity of EAR National offices to strategically use GIK resources
To help review and improve internal processes for effective GIK utilization and management
To improve EAR National Office understanding on the strategic value and importance of GIK
To improve NO capacity for Grant acquisition

Major Responsibilities:

To Enhance the capacity of EAR national offices to strategically use GIK resources:

Work with NOs to:

Execute GIK integration and impact firmly linked in OIOS framework, a strong framework that supports GIK programming within NO’s
Maintaining strong integration between GIK and sectors for greater impact. To attain a stronger link between GIK and integrated programming,
Build, document or integrate standard processes around planning, budgeting, managing and reporting on GIK, at both the regional and national levels.
Help to identify and remove obstacles to GIK use in each NO (NO capacity, government regulations, logistical challenges, budget constraints, etc).
During the budgeting process, work with NOs, Regional Learning Centers, Regional Finance and Regional Grants Acquisition & Management, to ensure that NOs integrate GIK as a funding stream into the NO funding portfolio.
Lead the development of RO GIK work plan whilst ensuring integration with RO strategic processes to achieve CWBO.

To support and coordinate effective processes for GIK utilization and management at National offices level:

Promote Regional expansion of NO’s to incorporate GIK Programming specifically Sudan and Kenya
In consultation with DMT, and for effective GIK management and programming, adopt the use of LMMS to support in the day-to-day integration of GIK and measuring of impact which has been designed to ensure GIK alignment and harmony across sectors
Work with NOs, SOs and Global GIK to build efficient GIK acquisition and management processes between SO, RO and NOs.
Work with regional and national Operation and GAM teams to integrate GIK resourcing into annual operational planning, budgeting and reporting.
Work with SOs to integrate SO planning/budgeting with RO and NO planning/budgeting.
Support the inclusion of GIK into NO annual operational plans.
Mainstream GIK Minimum Standards into daily operations at each NO through assessments and training.
Training & Capacity building NO GIK Coordinators – NO’s sensitization on updated GIK minimum standards necessary for effective programming.
Work with RO and NO technical and program staff to develop program integration strategies for GIK resources.
Support NOs with the development and implementation of NO annual GIK work plans aligned to the Global GIK annual planning process and guidelines.

To Improve EAR National Offices understanding of the strategic value of GIK:

Promote GIK as a key development resource with RO & NO leadership
Coordinate with SO to research and develop new ideas or opportunities for GIK use in WV programming.
Promote and enhance EAR GIK (Community of Practice) CoP, via regular EAR GIK leadership virtual meetings as well as utilization of global platform (wvcentral.org) to share updates on EAR GIK activities.

Global GIK Community Engagement:

Participate in appropriate GIK Task Force activities.
Participate in and contribute to Global GIK CoP via sharing of AR GIK best practices and learnings.
Provide regular updates to Global GIK CoP on how EAR GIK is contributing towards the achievement of CWBO.

Resource Acquisition:

As member of EAR RDU team, look for and take advantage of opportunities to strengthen GIK integration in Grant Activities to increase overall resource mobilization as well as program impact
Work with GC, SO, Regional Finance and the Regional Grants Manager to ensure NOs report on GIK income appropriately
Increase EAR grant portfolio through effective pipeline growth by sharing donor intelligence
Increase EAR grant portfolio through good quality proposal resulting from support with reviews to ensure alignment with donor requirements.
Increased positioning with Donors resulting in increased funding.
Support NO capacity building through training e.g. Proposal Pro, ECHO and EU trainings

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

Minimum: A university degree, preferably in supply chain, logistics, development studies, business management, or similar.
Preferred: A master’s degree in any of the above education areas.
At least 10 years of professional experience in areas of international development, leadership, supply chain and / or operations.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and a proven ability to train and mentor staff and peers.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

Strong understanding of systems design and implementation protocols
Strong inter-personal skills, and proven team-player.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities.
Able to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment
Ability to travel within country, regional and internationally.
Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

Working Environment / Conditions:

Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to National offices and support offices.
Travel: minimum of 35% International travel is required.

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Strategic Learning and Innovation Advisor (SLIA), Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA), EMERGE Program

Job Description:

World Vision seeks a Strategic Learning & Innovation Advisor (SLIA) for the proposed USAID-funded Somalia Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA). The goal of the Activity is to improve and maintain the food security of extremely poor, socially marginalized populations in IDP settlements and surrounding host communities despite shocks and stresses. This activity is a 5-year program worth approximately $76 million.

The SLIA will oversee research, learning and the application of information to strengthen the program design, including layering, sequencing and integration of technical approaches as well as identifying, designing, piloting, refining, scaling new methods, partnerships and technologies to support recipients of program interventions to graduate and sustain graduation. S/he will support the technical advisors to identify research topics, design research, recruit learning partners/collaborators, conduct research and apply research to improve technical approaches. The position-holder will track the application of refinements of new approaches and ensure that each activity includes active, intentional and adaptive mechanisms within and across components.

S/he will partner with EMERGE M&E to put in place data-gathering mechanisms, mobilize program-generated data and external research/information to articulate the program’s approach and develop and test hypothesis. The SLIA will champion Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation principles, ensuring they are applied to program design, refinement and iteration, including but not limited to scenario planning around economic graduation and cohort management, Theory of Change (ToC) reviews, and on-going-pause and reflect-opportunities. S/he will lead the planning of all EMERGE workshops, designing engaging programs which mobilize the insights and opinions of multiple stakeholders. The SLIA will improve community engagement, peer-to-peer learning, knowledge capture, sharing and application, activity-based capacity strengthening, and evidence and data utilization in support of adaptive management both within and beyond the contextualization period. Support SomReP Annual Resilience Measurement and integrate learning to inform program Theory of Change and identify new practices and partnerships.

The SLIA will serve as the focal point with the EMERGE learning partner, Tulane University, leading the co-creation of the learning and research agenda, design of specific studies, mobilization of mechanisms and technologies of data capture/analysis, recruitment and training of local researches, planning and implementation of studies, drafting/revision of knowledge products and dissemination via various forums. S/he will identify learning collaborators and develop way-of-working to mobilize different expertise to strengthen research agenda. S/he will lead communications for the consortium, ensuring the development of relevant, compelling marketing, media and knowledge product development;

They will serve a focal point with the Somali Response Innovation lab, recommending challenges, identifying solution-providers, and collaborating to pilot new approaches. S/he will represent the consortium at different research/learning forums. S/he will work closely with the 2nd RFSA in Somalia to capture lessons learned, share assessment data and ensure adaptive management for EMERGE.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Learning and Knowledge Management

Ensure that the Somalia program includes active, intentional, and adaptive learning within and across interventions, and play a critical role in incorporating refinement activities and learning into implementation.
Oversee the timely accomplishment of activities described in the learning agenda according to proposal and donor requirements.
Improve/ promote peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application, activity-based capacity strengthening, and evidence and data utilization in support of adaptive management both within and beyond initial refinement.
Design and facilitate processes for learning and adaptation
Successful implementation of research and learning activities.
Research and learning activities achieved on time and on budget, as per the grant agreement.
Reliable data available to leadership in order to make informed decisions that improve the program.
Strong partner relationships built resulting in smooth implementation of program activities.
Engagement in collaboration, learning and adaptation processes strengthened.
Establishment and maintenance of project knowledge management platform in coordination with the learning partner

Coordination

Ensure appropriate and continued coordination and joint-planning with the HDP nexus, host-government initiatives, and private sector engagement
Strong donor and partner relationships built for smooth implementation of program activities.

Research studies

Provide technical leadership with regards to research studies and active learning feedback loops.
Linkages between the Somalia program implementation and the work done by the Learning partners enhanced.

Dissemination of Learning

Lead the development of iterative learning and adaptation processes, structures and practices such as pause and reflect sessions or technical working group meetings of Somalia program staff and stakeholders at various levels.
Key learnings well documented and disseminated through presentations, discussion panels, and publications in internationally reputable journals, and resulting adaptation or mainstreamed within ongoing implementation.

Staff Management

Supervise staff that report directly to this position.
Conduct regular coaching and implement the Performance Development Management system.
All required Learning staff are recruitedd as per the organogram.
Staff are motivated and well equipped to accomplish their tasks.
Perform other duties as required
Smooth running of the program activities.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience:

An advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in economics, agricultural/development economics, statistics, biostatistics; public health, nutrition, applied sociology, anthropology, or other relevant subject plus a minimum seven years of relevant work experience with multi-sectoral programs and at least five years of which must be in the Horn of Africa
Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and knowledge sharing processes, in establishing and managing dynamic feedback systems to capture experiential learning and unintended consequences, leading participatory learning and action, and facilitating collaborative problem-solving.
Previous experience in leading the learning component in a large and complex grants e.g. USAID, BHA, WFP, EU
Familiarity with incorporating gender and social inclusion (GESI) into CLA activities is required, as demonstrated by at least two years of senior-level experience working on projects that addressed GESI constraints.
Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative field research, and experience working closely with universities and/or other research institutions.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification:

An advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in economics, agricultural/development economics, statistics, biostatistics; public health, nutrition, applied sociology, anthropology, or other relevant subject.
Strong management and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and other language(s)
Mentoring and facilitation skills,
The ability to network and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders,
Field experience in low-resource environments.
Demonstrated communication, creative problem-solving, and management skills.
Professional licenses, as required in the field and by the donor.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications.

Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and results synthesis, evaluation and presentation of data analysis for various audiences (policy makers, program managers, field staff, and/or government and community stakeholders).
Demonstrated experience implementing any CLA framework with resilience or food security programs, especially in fragile contexts.
Ability to use data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, CommCare, GIS software, etc.
Experience working with Somali communities.
Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums is preferred.
Conversational Somali and/or Arabic is preferred.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Mandatory travels to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English. Fluency in conversational Somali and/or Arabic will be an added advantage.

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November 5, 2024