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  • Child Sponsorship Transformation Advisor

    Child Sponsorship Transformation Advisor

    The role:
    Child Sponsorship is a core funding stream for ActionAid and as the Child Sponsorship (CS)Transformation Advisor you will drive and coordinate the transformation in the Child Sponsorship product, including the innovation of the supporter communications bringing these into the 21st century to offer an impactful, personalised, and inspiring journey for our new and existing supporters. Finding cost efficient solutions and ethical storytelling in the entire cycle of content generation shall remain central to this project. We aim to be more digital in how we generate and share content with our supporters, and you will bring in expertise to maximise the use of technology to meet this ambition.
    On a wider level you will support the Public Fundraising Lead and the Digital Advisor to innovate the Child Sponsorship product and explore alternative regular giving products to diversify and grow our income base.
    ActionAid is a federated model, and you will play an important role in engaging with our key stakeholders in the programme and fundraising countries across the globe to learn from their challenges, create buy in and enable a culture of innovation through peer learning and sharing to find solutions and scale-up successful pilots.
    What we are looking for?
    We are looking to fill this exciting role to drive innovation in Child Sponsorship & Individual Giving. If you have great ideas to engage child sponsors and regular giving supporters through innovative supporter journeys? If you have experience in developing and testing digital supporter communications? If you are familiar with using audience insight to improve supporter experience? If you have understanding and experience in product innovation, then this is the role for you
    What we offer:
    ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including

    A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
    Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
    Education and Qualifications: 

    Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

    Essential Experience

    At least three years’ relevant senior experience of coordinating product and/or supporter/customer journey innovation, preferably in a decentralised international organisation or firm.
    Desirable: Experience of public fundraising and/or supporter engagement in a campaigning or movement-building context (e.g. political campaigns); experience of combined offline and online techniques.
    Experience in providing support and training.

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    al.bamboohr.com

  • Terms of Reference – Endline Evaluation Terms of Reference for Documenting Most Significant Change Studies

    Terms of Reference – Endline Evaluation Terms of Reference for Documenting Most Significant Change Studies

    Scope of work
    Under the supervision of the Programme Manager – Resilient Livelihoods and Emergencies, Project Coordinator – GRACC and monitoring Coordinator will be required to support the consultant to lead in the endline evaluation in the project areas, support offered government and the impact of the work sustaining the development initiatives that the empowered women are implementing including women with disabilities.
    Methodology
    The methodology of the assignment will be a mixture of quantitative and qualitative data for use in communications. The consultant should at the minimum verify the number of people (women and disability disaggregated) that we worked with directly (that is likely to have behaviour change) and those indirectly. Standard questions will be provided by AAIK team
    Expected Deliverables
    Working with the AAIK team the consultant is expected deliver on the following areas; • Produce a summary of key messages for duty bears based on local women’s knowledge on climate change adaptation • A comprehensive report not more than 25 pages with at least 3 captivating stories from the beneficiaries including quotes, participatory process-based summary of the task • 2 pager summarized info graphic version of the report for high profile international/local audience
    Format of report Structure of report

    Executive Summary
    Background including description of CC work in Baringo county/Kenya
    Method including ethical considerations and who and gender of interviewees
    Findings
    Document analysis (gender assessments and action plans)
    FGDs
    KIIs
    Recommendations, conclusions, and lessons.
    Annexes including guiding questions

    Management of the assignment
    Overall guidance and supervision of the documentation will be provided by AAIK’s Communications staff and GRACC project Coordinator women leaders in the project areas in Tangulbei and any other units as advised. Primary leadership on the task shall be provided by the Project Coordinator.
    Desired expertise
    The lead consultant should have the following:

    A post-graduate degree in environmental management, climate change, project management, Economics, statistics or a related field.
    Proven experience of at least 7 years in undertaking project/programme evaluations.
    The experience should include undertaking of at least five (5) medium to large scale donor funded project/programmes (of which two (3) should be in gendered climate change related fields
    Experience in Capacity development, institutional/organizational strengthening and Policy development/mainstreaming
    Understanding of Human Rights based approach and advancing gender equality principles
    Excellent English writing and communication including report writing and photography skills
    Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

    Travel & accommodation
    Official transport shall be from Marigat to Tangulbei and to the assignment venues or travel expenses reimbursed based on actual expenditure. However, the consultant shall seek consent prior to incurring travel expense(s) if not provided with official transport. Accommodation and transportation shall be provided by AAIK at the venue of the assignment.
    Work Plan
    The consultant(s) will be required to make his/her own assessment of time inputs required in the proposal. The total days should not exceed 30 working days
    Submission of Bids

    All applications should include:
    A brief technical proposal including clear work-plan(4 pages maximum)
    A separate financial proposal (1 pages maximum) • CV of the lead consultant and other team members
    Examples of previous work and links to works where possible

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    Applications will be submitted via email to Procurement.Kenya@actionaid.org on or before 30th May, 2022. For any clarifications, please contact the aforementioned.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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    Procurement.Kenya@actionaid.org

  • Governance Lead

    Governance Lead

    Role Overview
    Further internationalization by providing leadership in enabling good governance practice across the ActionAid International (AAI) Federation through increasing governance capacity, overall oversight and technical inputs and guidance on Membership Development Processes (MDP) -.
    Key deliverables during the cover period will include preparation and delivery of two AAI Assembly meetings, the support provided to several countries on MDP, coordination of the implementation of agreed recommendations of the 2021 Governance Review, technical support provided on the Branch Transfer Project (transfer of CP’s/ Associates/ Affiliates from AAUK to AAI), alongside the provision of technical support to the International Board, to the Governance and Board Development Committee and the International Leadership Team (ILT).
    Areas of Responsibilities
    Strategic Impact and contribution-

    Functional and general management contribution to the international leadership team (ILT) taking a whole GS and Federation perspective
    Ensure good judgement, collaboration and agile decision making on individual and collective strategic priorities
    Provide governance assurance to the International Leadership Team and other key stakeholders on strategic deliverables
    Ensure adherence and delivery of AAI Talent Management for Governance including recruitment, selection, retention, development, and succession planning
    Conduct probation, performance management according to HR timelines ensuring high performing staff
    Provision of technical support for the effective functioning and delivery of the Governance and Board Development Committee (GBDC) and International Board mandates, on the following
    Organize GBDC meetings, prepare meeting papers, minutes, and support the Director in following implementation of decisions and action points
    Ensure AAI statutory documents are up to date and available, and propose amendments as necessary
    Support new Board members’ induction
    Manage and support the process of governance reviews and annual Board reviews and reflections
    Report on the implementation of governance review recommendations
    Provide quarterly MDP updates to GBDC
    Support GBDC to monitor AAI and Members’ governance standards and recommend required action or support plans to ensure compliance to governance standards

    System, Policies and Procedures and Product Management-

    Provide leadership in enhancing federation governance capacity across the federation by:
    Ensuring technical support and overall oversight of the Membership Development Processes including reviewing the process, collecting, and analyzing feedback on the process, monitoring implementation of guidelines, capacity building of staff and review teams, support to the Director in reporting the progress of MDP to the GBDC
    Developing and updating appropriate tools and resources, updating online, and facilitating training/workshops as and when needed including the annual Governance Workshops during the Assembly meetings and advancing the ‘Good Governance Academy’
    Ensure governance reviews are conducted and shared
    Integrating good governance in leadership (MMLD and SLDP) training
    Coordinating capacity building and strengthening of the Governance Focal Persons (GFP) as a community of interest

    Issue Resolutions, Crisis/Risk Management-

    Support and provide information and analysis on governance so that risks can be identified dealt with effectively

    Communications, Influencing and Coordination-

    Facilitation and technical support on other internal Governance Processes, Learning and Networking:
    Provide support and induction to AAI representatives and facilitate analysis of AAI representatives’ experience and accountability reports for GBDC
    Contribute to the Governance section of Annual Reports
    Liaison with internal and external legal resources on Constitutional and Compliance matters.
    Conduct research and updates on any new developments in the areas of NGO and corporate Governance
    Share AAI’s good governance and internationalization experience internally and externally
    Contact internal governance and accountability sector experts/academics to enhance learning
    Facilitation of support to AAI General Assembly and Assembly Committees:
    Provide technical inputs and support in the preparation of AOC/EC meeting papers
    Support all aspects of election processes at Assembly Meetings including the nomination of candidates, voting etc.
    Facilitate appointment of a professional Election Officer
    Develop guidelines for the nomination of candidates for the IB through GBDC
    Facilitate the process of calls for motions and nominations and analyses of the same and advise/guidance to the AOC/EC committees
    Draft agenda, develop facilitation plan for AGM and analyse meeting feedback
    Ensure meetings are convened in accordance with guidelines and oversee the writing of minutes
    Support the Convener to conduct the Assembly Meeting in line with guidelines and standards
    Draft Communications to Assembly Representatives and participants
    Support to Directors in the development of Board motions and Assembly papers.

    Education and Qualifications

    Graduate (at least Bachelor’s Degree) in a relevant field, organisational development or development management
    Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in English and any other major languages commonly used in the federation

    Essential Experience

    Substantial experience in internal governance, working and supporting national and international boards and executive management teams**
    Ability to work in a multicultural context/environment, engage in social justice activism /advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices

    Essential skills

    Staff management experience in a large, decentralized organisation and in a complex, uncertain international environment
    Proven experience in an organisational development approach to governance development
    Experience in collaborating with governance structures and understanding of good governance principles and their application
    Appreciation and ability to work in a multicultural context
    Ability to influence cross-functionally both peers and multiple teams in a decentralized environment
    Commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission, values, and women’s rights and women leadership.

    Apply via :

    al.bamboohr.com

  • Global SHEA and Safeguarding Lead

    Global SHEA and Safeguarding Lead

    The Role:
    The Global SHEA and Safeguarding Lead provides specialist leadership to the organisation in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures to prevent and protect communities and rights holders, staff and other AA representatives from sexual exploitation and abuse perpetrated by ActionAid International (AAI) employees and representatives. ActionAid takes a feminist and survivor centred approach to SHEA and Safeguarding.
    Who we’re looking for:

    You should hold a Bachelor degree in Human Rights, Child Protection or relevant field. A Master’s degree is advantageous. You should also have excellent written and oral communications skills in English. An additional language would be an advantage
    The successful candidate should have demonstrated and extensive experience, progressively responsible, working in safeguarding/PSEA, women/child protection programming or other related areas; demonstrated experience managing a team and/or managing a network; experience of handling complex investigations in a confidential and sensitive manner; extensive experience in building strong safeguarding and women/child protection systems and in delivering services to communities, including in emergencies; demonstrated experience to assess and analyse risks, staff members emotional, psychological and developmental needs; proven experience and ability to design and deliver training; competencies on monitoring and evaluating safeguarding mechanisms; experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in and ability to influence key decision makers and build a network within an organisation. ; excellent experience of presenting complex information in a succinct and compelling manner and the ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in the event of emergencies.
    We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate, influence and coach at all levels. You should have demonstrated and extensive knowledge of Safeguarding and the INGO sector. Essential skills include strong People management, including managing a team that have been exposed to trauma. Finally, the candidate should have demonstrated experience to assess and analyse risks, staff members emotional, psychological and developmental needs.
    Fluency in English is essential and capability in other languages e.g Arabic, French, Spanish, Swahili is desired

    What we offer:
    ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including:

    A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
    Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

    Apply via :

    al.bamboohr.com

  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Main purpose
    The Finance Manager (FM) is responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, cash management, controllership and the budgeting functions of the Country Office. The FM provides training and coaching to finance staff as they assume more responsibilities. The FM ensures that projects and programs receive quality financial services required in a timely manner. The FM ensures that financial systems are in place and that senior managers enforce compliance with these systems and that financial risks are mitigated.
    The job holder shall be responsible for day-to-day general administration of the organization’s finance and accounts functions. The holder of the position is expected to work within the International Accounting Standards (IAS & IFRS), AAI Financial Management Framework and Local Financial Policies and Procedures to ensure that all ActionAid policies and procedures, donor regulations, accounting standards and local laws are fully complied with.
    Minimum Requirements

    A Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance), Masters in Business Administration (Finance) from a recognized University;
    Be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K) or ACCA (final) or its equivalent and a member with good standing of an accounting body (ICPAK);
    Have at least Eight (8) years working experience in financial management and accounting work in an INGO;
    Experience in preparing and analysing financial reports and plans, and drawing insight for use by management and different donors;
    Have experience in development and implementation of financial systems and operations;
    Have practical experience in donor grants management, management reporting and statutory reporting in compliance with International Accounting Standards (IAS & IFRS).

    Please send your CV and cover letter to hresources.Kenya@actionaid.org by close of business on 29th April, 2022.  You are requested to highlight in the cover letter how you specifically meet the criteria for this role. CLEARLY INDICATE WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

    Apply via :

    hresources.Kenya@actionaid.org

  • Media Relations Officer Media Lead

    Media Relations Officer Media Lead

    The Role:
    Do you want to use your excellent news sense and comms skills to strengthen our fight for climate and gender justice?
    ActionAid International is the global secretariat of a federation of 45 country offices and programmes working for a world free from poverty and injustice. We’re looking for a Media Officer to join our communications and campaigns team as we prepare to launch a new global campaign for climate justice.
    As Media Officer, you’ll be joining a high-performing team, responsible for continuing to deliver significant increases in the quantity and quality of ActionAid’s global media coverage.
    An experienced PR professional or journalist, you’ll come armed with fresh, creative ideas about how we can engage journalists and become the go-to organisation for media reporting on our strategic priorities. Your expertise will support with the effective delivery of international media moments, linked to multi-country campaigns and core comms priorities, including climate justice and women’s rights.
    You’ll use your exceptional communication skills to build relationships and work closely with ActionAid countries to amplify their visibility and develop stories with both national and international significance.
    Who we’re looking for:

    Good experience in a media relations or communications role in an in-house press office/PR agency or as a journalist.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to produce written work of high quality.
    Proven experience of liaising with journalists of all levels.
    Experience devising and producing successful proactive media campaigns, or equivalent high-profile work as a journalist.
    Excellent news sense and proven experience in identifying and promoting an engaging story.
    Experience using media monitoring services (e.g. Cision, Vuelio) with the degree of proficiency required to run reports and provide others with basic training

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
    Education and Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in the field of English, journalism, communications, marketing creative writing, technical writing or information management.

    Essential Experience

    Good  experience in a media relations or communications role in an in-house press office/PR agency or as a journalist
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to produce written work of high quality
    Proven experience of liaising with journalists of all
    Experience devising and producing successful proactive media campaigns, or equivalent high-profile work as a
    Excellent news sense and proven experience in identifying and promoting an engaging
    Experience using media monitoring services (e.g., Lexis Nexis, Meltwater) with the degree of proficiency required to run reports and provide others with basic

    Essential Knowledge 

    Excellent knowledge and experience in implementing media strategies
    Understanding of development, social justice and/or women’s rights issues, civil society activism and effective campaigning.

    Essential Skills

    Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated experience in crisis management.
    Ability to work in a multicultural context and manage remote working relationships.
    Collaborative working style and proven ability to navigate difference perspectives and work effectively in a complex organisation.
    Entrepreneurial and determined; sees opportunities where others see problems. 
    Excellent writer/editor – including press releases, features, opinion pieces, letters to editor and blogs – particularly under tight deadlines.
    Demonstrable stakeholder management skills.
    Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight
    Positive attitude, and the desire and ability to achieve
    Detail and audience oriented with good multitasking and organisational
    Ability to travel when necessary to member countries to develop stories and other media
    Happy to be part of on call rota to deal with urgent media  enquiries and emergencies out of hours and

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  • Media Lead

    Media Lead

    ROLE OVERVIEW
    Plays an entrepreneurial and strategic role in driving significant increases in the quantity and quality of ActionAid’s global media coverage.
    AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

    Strategic Impact and contribution
    Lead and enable federation wide digital transformation
    Leading on strategy and planning for all global media moments linked to multi-country campaigns, major report launches, emergencies, journalist trips.
    Lead an impact review of campaign publications and deliver a new global framework for hard-hitting media briefings and newsworthy reports which drive public opinion, campaign actions and brand awareness.
    Lead on the design and implementation of a new annual flagship campaign product or report that delivers hard-hitting policy demands to new and diverse audiences and improves the brand recognition of the federation both globally and nationally.
    Working with countries and with Global Secretariat (GS) campaign, policy and programmes colleagues to amplify our visibility and voice on stories with both global and national significance, including through maximising reactive opportunities; overseeing and managing social media channels, key messages for spokespeople and working closely with the Digital Content Lead to ensure a coherent external brand.

    System, Policies and Procedures, and Product Management

    Periodically review key media management systems including media monitoring and impact, global media sovereignty agreements, emergency communicatons protocols, with a view to improving processes, efficiencies and maintaining strong, geographically remote relationships with colleagues across the federation.
    Conduct in house media training for all identified spokespeople, briefing them specifically on key messages and risks ahead of interviews.

    Issue Resolutions, Crisis/Risk Management

    Leads social media listening and media monitoring and implements efficient systems of escalating potential crisis issues.
    Working within a crisis team when necessary as lead media and social media strategist within the context of a crisis response.
    Deputises for the Head of Campaigns and Communications in crisis management as necessary.
    Delivers in house crisis management training on requests.
    Leads on the drafting of holding or reactive statements in conjunction with crisis management team.
    Actively promotes and upholds our Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs (SHEA) safeguarding policies with all researchers, journalists, photographers, content gathering teams and editors.
    Communications, Influencing, and Coordination

    Media relations Strategy and Delivery

    developing and supporting high quality and responsive media work for the federation
    Play a key role in developing ActionAid’s global communications strategy, supporting the Head of Communications and Communications; and lead on delivering the media elements of this strategy, including driving significant increases in the quantity and quality of our global media coverage.
    Work closely with Political and Programme Strategy and Campaigns colleagues on the planning of advocacy events, research reports and campaign
    Lead on strategy and planning for global media moments linked to multi-country campaigns, major report launches, journalist trips etc., and provide strategic communications input during the early planning of advocacy events, research reports, campaign actions etc.
    Proactively identify (and where necessary help develop) strong stories and reactive communications opportunities and coordinate across the federation to ensure they are effectively delivered and exploited.
    Develop and pitch story ideas to international media outlets and coordinate with members to pitch to national outlets that have global reach and influence.
    Respond to international media enquiries, working with relevant national or international communications, programme, policy or fundraising staff.
    Work with ActionAid members and the Digital Content Lead to maximise impact of media stories and multimedia content across the federationstories and multimedia content across the federation and all platforms.
    Work with the Campaigns Lead and Head of Programmes to ensure campaign and policy advocacy materials are newsworthy and shareable.
    Work with the Public Fundraising Lead and Campaigns Lead to ensure our media strategies drive supporter engagement and growth.

    Managing AAI’s social media channels

    Line manage the Web and Social Media Officer to oversee AAI’s social media channels and ensure high quality social content packs are shared with the federation comms list during key media moments, emergencies and campaigns.
    Sign off all content for social media, including daily posts to share news and AA generated content.
    Provide key messaging for use as social media messaging.
    Work closely with the Digital Content Lead to feedback and sign off graphics, video and image-led digital content for federation-wide use.

    Content generation – Proactively support the development of quality content 

    Work closely with Digital Content Lead and any GS commissioning party to oversee and develop briefs for content gathering trips that meet media and social media priorities.
    Support ActionAid members to improve editorial quality and consistency in line with ActionAid’s brand and core messages.
    Monitor developments in media and communications and proactively propose solutions to innovate and improve ways of working on communication within the federation and increase external profile and impact.
    When necessary travel to member countries to develop stories and other media materials, to respond to urgent media opportunities or risks, or to facilitate international media trips.
    Working with countries to amplify their visibility and voice on stories with both global and national significance, including through maximising reactive opportunities.

    People Management

    Ensure adherence and delivery of AAI Talent Management for Media team including recruitment, selection, retention, development and succession planning.
    Conduct probation, performance management  of staff under line management according to HR timelines ensuring high performing staff.
    Contribute to the functional and general management of the team, in support of the senior leadership team taking a whole GS and Federation perspective.
    Develop a team culture that values collaboration internally, cross functionally and in partnership with countries.
    Deputise for the Head of Campaigns and Communications
    Delivery on functional prorities

    Capacity–building – Develop and enhance media capacity across the federation

    Deliver specialist media advice and support for Global Secretariat teams and member countries, focusing on sharing and strengthening skills in strategic areas that are critical to achieving our global communications goals, and/or that will increase our collective ability to innovate and stay ahead of the curve in media work.
    Deliver media training to Country Directors and other relevant staff ahead of important press interviews.
    Engage with Country communications & media staff to help further develop and promote protocols on media sovereignty.
    Pitching directly to international media outlets and working with members to coordinate pitches to national outlets with global influence.

    Overseeing and managing social media channels.

    Increase the quality and quantity of AAI’s social media reach.
    Oversee and support the Web and Social Media Officer to deliver digital enageement strategies for key moments and campaigns.
    Input into and provide the first round of sign off for web copy and social posts.
    Support the Web and Social Media Officer to build relationships with key country colleagues.
    Support the Digital Content lead in the delivery of an external digital content strategy which strongly aligns to our agree brand values and mission on a coherent and powerful way.

    Managing Media Relations work

    Increase the quality and quantity of AAI’s media coverage.
    Oversee and support the Media Relations Officer to deliver media strategies for key moments and campaigns.
    Input into and provide the first round of sign off for statements, press releases, blogs and op eds.
    Support Media Relations Officer to build relationships with key country colleagues.
    Lead on strategic direction of the global media team.

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
    Education and Qualifications

    BA degree in journalism, communications or relevant fields.

    Essential Experience

    Substantial experience in media relations or communications role, ideally in an international or INGO context.
    Keen news sense and proven experience to identify and promote an engaging story.
    Good experience of devising, coaching, advising or delivering media training either remotely and face to face.
    Track record of creating and driving media strategies to increase profile.
    Experience living and working in more than one country.

    Essential Knowledge

    Excellent knowledge and experience of developing media strategies
    Understanding of development, social justice and/or women’s rights issues, civil society activism and effective campaigning.

    Essential Skills

    Excellent decision-making skills, and demonstrated experience in crisis management.
    Proven capacity to inspire and motivate a diverse team;
    Ability to work in a multicultural context and manage remote working relationships.
    Collaborative working style and proven ability to navigate difference perspectives and work effectively in a complex organisation.
    Entrepreneurial and determined; sees opportunities where others see problems. 
    Excellent writer/editor – including press releases, features, opinion pieces, letters to editor and blogs – particularly under tight deadlines.
    Demonstrable stakeholder management skills.
    Thrives under pressure, able to meet tight deadlines and exercise judgement in managing multiple priorities.
    Willingness to travel and on occasion at short notice
    A commitment to working out of hours and at weekends/public holidays when required, including taking part in out-of-office media cover.

    Language Requirements

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
    Proficiency in another language is desirable

    People Management Responsibilities

    Coaches team members (at least three) in skills; leads, schedules, allocates and monitors work

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    al.bamboohr.com

  • Humanitarian Fundraising Specialist Roving Security Humanitarian Operations Specialist

    Humanitarian Fundraising Specialist Roving Security Humanitarian Operations Specialist

    The Role:
    This is an exciting opportunity for a Humanitarian Fundraising specialist who wants to help people harness their own power to achieve a feminist, just, green transition in the 45 countries where ActionAid works.
    You will lead in securing resilience funding opportunities and providing strategic humanitarian funding support for a variety of humanitarian programmes and projects in different locations. You will provide funding direction in line with the humanitarian and resilience commitments in ActionAid’s 2018-2028 strategy “Action for Global Justice”. This includes development of ActionAid’s humanitarian and resilience fundraising strategy, identifying new donors, managing existing donor relationships with the International Humanitarian and Resilience (IHART) team, ensuring that donor compliance requirements are met and facilitating the development of new programme designs and proposal. You will work closely with ActionAid countries where humanitarian assistance is required, prioritizing Red & Orange Alert emergencies, protracted crisis including preparedness / Disaster Risk Reduction ( DRR) and will build links with international and regional funding leads. Further, you will work closely with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders to secure sustainable funding for the Feminist Humanitarian Network (FHN) as well as facilitating the internal and external uptake of feminist funding policies that support shifting the power and funding to women’s and young people’s organisations and networks. You will represent ActionAid in humanitarian funding/programme fora, working groups and other meetings in support of global, regional and national humanitarian and resilience fundraising. You will support countries, partners and allies to develop humanitarian fundraising strategies as relevant and appropriate and lead on staff and partner capacity strengthening on all aspects of humanitarian fundraising as required.
    Who we’re looking for:

    With significant experience in in a similar role preferably in a multi-country setting, you should also have demonstratable experience in the areas of working with humanitarian fundraising across contexts and experience in securing and managing funds from major humanitarian institutional donors and other philanthropies.
    You should also have strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles.
    You should have knowledge and practical application of strengthening capacity of individuals and teams in humanitarian fundraising. You should have significant experience of multi-donor budget development and financial management.
    You should also have strong planning skills and sound skills in capacity strengthening in relation to fundraising and humanitarian programme development. You should have highly developed interpersonal, influencing and relationship skills. It is vital that you have the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks to tight deadlines across time zones and for a variety of internal and external audiences

    What we offer:
    ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including

    A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
    Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

    Apply via :

    al.bamboohr.com

  • Campaigner

    Campaigner

    ROLE OVERVIEW

    In collaboration with other team members, devise mobilisation and engagement tactics that will enable ActionAid (AA) member countries to recruit, engage, organise and activate campaign supporters to achieve short-term political change goals and develop a stronger popular base over the longer term.
    Provide the day-to-day operational management of specific campaigns and project-manage key campaign activities.
    Facilitate and support campaigning capacity development, learning and knowledge development with relevant actors.

    AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
    Strategic Impact and contribution

    Supports development of, coordinates, manages and delivers campaign actions, events and mobilization activities, in order to meet the campaign’s agreed objectives and targets. Working with ActionAid member countries and other Global Secretariat stakeholders, ensure effective ownership of these activities across the ActionAid Federation.
    Ensure a strong knowledge and learning campaigns culture in the Federation. Ensure there are clear supporter targets accompanying all multi-country campaign pushes that have been agreed by all countries involved in the push. Ensure there are clear plans and assigned responsibilities for the effective monitoring and reporting of indicators for multi-country campaign pushes; contribute to monitoring of agreed campaign indicators.

    System, Policies and Procedures, and Product Management

    Ensure that public and supporter campaigning and communications strategies for the campaign can reach and engage large numbers of potential supporters. Devise and produce actions for supporters and the wider public to contribute to campaign objectives. Work closely with communications team colleagues to produce or manage the production of print and web communication materials for the campaign and for regional or international events organized for the campaign.

    Issue Resolutions, Crisis/Risk Management

    With the Campaigns Lead, identify risks that may arise from campaign pushes and develop plans with GS and country colleagues to address and manage them.

    Communications, Influencing, and Coordination 

    Playing a coordinating role internally to ensure all of the structures of ActionAid are contributing. Liaise with heads of strategic priorities and their teams, to develop clear political influencing plans and messaging linked to campaign strategies and annual plans. Work with the Digital Organizer to ensure online mobilization approaches are effectively incorporated into national strategies and jointly plan with the Digital Organizer on multi-country campaign pushes, ensuring linkages to national offline mobilization plans.
    Support AAI countries with their campaign plans especially for jointly coordinated activities and ensure information about campaign actions nationally and globally are effectively transmitted across the federation to enhance coordination and shared learning. Work closely with movements in countries and at a global level.
    Maintain a high level of up-to-date knowledge of national activities, plans and challenges for the campaign and ensure information is circulated to relevant stakeholders in the GS and Campaign Project Team for purposes of joint planning.

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
    Education and Qualifications

    Bachelor degree in human rights, human rights law, political science, social science and related fields

    Essential Experience

    At least two years’ experience of planning and executing (preferably multi-country) campaigns aimed at engaging the public and influencing decision makers
    Experience in working with grassroots movements at local, national and/or regional and global levels, particularly involving people living in poverty.
    Experience of working with people from different organisations, functions, countries and cultures to deliver objectives and projects.
    Experience of using digital campaigning tactics, preferably in an international campaign context
    Experience in tendering and commissioning external communication and creative agencies
    Experience of coordinating campaigns across multiple countries or working on an international campaign.

     Essential Knowledge

    Knowledge of traditional and new approaches to developing and communicating public campaigns, including messages, audiences and delivery methods, which aim to inspire and motivate people to take action.
    Knowledge of social, gender and environmental justice issues in general.
    Good understanding of digital and distributed approaches, tactics and tools for campaigning and organising.

    Essential Skills

    Skills in writing and designing campaign actions and other communication materials, using both online and print approaches.
    Strong, demonstrable project management skills, preferably in a cross-cultural and cross-organisational environment.
    Strong communication skills and proven ability to translate complicated ideas into clear messages,
    Proven negotiating and diplomacy skills
    A multi-talented generalist, able to take on new issues and master new skills quickly.
    Skilled at using online tools for research and for monitoring
    Proven ability to think strategically and analytically
    Proven initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm in managing complex activities in an organisationally complex and changing environment
    Able to juggle competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure with minimal supervision
    A proven commitment to teamwork and strong collaborative skills
    Ability to travel

    Language requirements

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
    Proficiency in another language is desirable.

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  • Human Resources Analyst Information Technology Officer Digital Organizer

    Human Resources Analyst Information Technology Officer Digital Organizer

    ROLE OVERVIEW
    The role holder is responsible for providing collaborative, operational and analytical support to ActionAid’s Global Secretariat (GS) People and Culture team in the implementation of its HR initiatives related to Payroll, Remuneration and Benefits, Employer Relations, HR Information Systems, Onboarding & Induction, Performance Management and Learning and Development in addition to other key HR initiatives. Ultimately, this role will provide support that ensures maximum efficiency for key HR functions and systems through optimising systems and ways of working.
    The role holder will gather and process qualitative and quantitative data around jobs, remuneration and employment trends. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for identifying trends, drawing useful conclusions, and recommending solutions. The role holder is the champion and super-user of all Human Resource Information Management System (Bamboo HR)
    AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
    Strategic Impact and contribution

    Provide HR and project management coordination support. This includes organising meetings and workshops, documenting discussions and keeping minutes as requested for project task teams and developing reports as required
    Set up, maintain and provide support to required systems that support efficient HR operations
    Work with the HR team in developing best practices, streamlining processes, and delivering excellent customer service to employees, Line managers, Heads, Directors and countries
    Compile data/metrics and assess the impact of the HR initiatives within the organisation.
    Analyse data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to HR systems, recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
    Incorporate an end-to-end staffing model and support the implementation of HR plans and processes including managing and improving HR systems as required

    System, Policies and Procedures, and Product Management

    Support with the implementation of key policies and processes through raising awareness, responding to policy queries where appropriate and by ensuring that necessary progress updates are available
    Gather and process qualitative and quantitative data around jobs, compensation and employment trends. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for identifying trends, drawing useful conclusions and recommending solutions measuring retention and turnover rates.
    Manage and maintain HR information systems. Ensure that workforce data is recorded accurately on HR systems to facilitate proper meaningful analysis for information reporting, HR management, workforce development and planning and to produce regular management information on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
    Support with payroll inputs working closely with the finance team on a monthly basis.
    Act as a point of contact with Finance Analyst to coordinate accurate and timely monthly payroll processing ensuring that all staff are paid correctly
    Support the Head of People and Culture and HR Advisors with projects and day to day support as required

    Issue Resolutions, Crisis/Risk Management

    Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
    Provide support based on metrics and analysis, makes recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organisational culture including suggestions to attract and hire qualified candidates, to motivate and retain employees, to address staffing issues, and to maintain legal compliance.

    Communications, Influencing, and Coordination

    Ensure that key information is easily accessed and properly drawn on by relevant groups, and that key HR information including staff files are appropriately stored and readily available and accessible
    Set up and updating of shared portals with relevant HR information on SharePoint and other platforms, also solicit inputs from across the GS.
    Coordinate and support the development of regular and clear communication within the GS.
    Ensure that GS staff and managers are well trained on key HR Information systems such as Employee Self-Service (ESS), Online Leave management system

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
    Education and Qualifications

    Bachelor’s in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology, Statistics, or equivalent experience
    Registration with a relevant HR body will be advantageous

    Essential Experience

    Substantial experience (at last 4 years) in Payroll, HR systems and Employee Life cycle management
    Experience of managing People Data and Metrics
    Experience with coordinating project management team meetings
    Experience in effective Project Management including updating project status  with  teams  and  facilitation support to teams as required  
    Experience of working with Bamboo HR will be advantageous
    Experience with working on Payroll IT systems such as Sage VIP will be advantageous
    Experience of being a Super User in an HR system; including managing permissions, trouble shooting and training other users
    Project Management experience specifically relating to HR Projects
    Experience on supporting a fairly complex, decentralized payroll system
    Experience in supporting effective Employee Life Cycle management

    Essential Knowledge

    Advanced Excel skills including automation formulas
    Knowledge of Bamboo HR will be advantageous
    Advanced experience of Microsoft SharePoint and other information-sharing platforms
    Project management skills and ability to organize and manage multiple priorities; ability to develop plans with clear goals, roles, timeline, metrics and budget estimates; flexibility and creativity to adjust plans quickly in line with fast-changing external and internal opportunities.
    Knowledge of key Data Protection laws such as GBDR and POPIA Act
    Knowledge of best practice payroll management
    Knowledge of employee life cycle management
    Knowledge and understanding of relevant country labour laws/ regulations
    Keeps abreast and is aware of people best practice, including awareness of best practice in adapting to the new ways of working in the COVID-19 context
    A basic understanding of taxation rules
    An understanding of local and global employee benefits relating to Pension, Medical and Life Insurance

    Essential skills

    Organization skills and attention to detail
    Strong administrative ability, managing a complex varied workload
    Innovative and always looking for ways to streamline and automate key processes
    Analytical skills
    The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
    User oriented and responsive
    Strong ability to interact at all levels within the organization
    Problem solving capability
    Strong analytical, planning and organising skills
    Excellent IT skills, including experience with MS Office and Human Resource Information Systems. Experience with Bamboo HR is advantageous

    Language Requirements

    Excellent communication skills in English language, both written and oral
     

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