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  • Programme Quality and Compliance Officer

    Programme Quality and Compliance Officer

    Reporting to the Head of Programme Quality and Compliance; the position holder will be providing support in monitoring and evaluation for the organizations programs.
    The incumbent will be responsible for overall Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Program Compliance, and will come up with findings based on real data to show performance of the organizational programs against the Country Strategic Paper.
     
    They will also help the organization strengthen reporting and its M&E functions and support the implementing partners and program teams to improve on program delivery through M&E findings as well as in enhancing flow of information and its management.
     
    The incumbent will play a role in promoting of key learnings for the improvement of program/projects and for wider leaning of the Organization.
    The position holder will be responsible for

    Assessing compliance to the agreed approach, quality and impact areas as committed in the Country Strategy Plan;
    Coordinating delivery of planning, reviews and reporting including overseeing the donor funded projects reviews and reporting in line with Accountability, Learning, Planning Systems (ALPS);
    Generating evidence of impact for accountability by county/national government for effective policy and advocacy work;
    Support the development of program monitoring and evaluation frameworks
    Build and sustain long-term security risk management capacity within ActionAid’s programmes.
    Setting up and managing information database on mission related content and taking lead.
    Support AIE project
    Support HoPQC in facilitating the development of CSP

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities Are;
    Compliance

    Supervise regular data collection through implementing partners and the PSU teams to ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations.
    Ensure that implementation of field activities adheres to AAK’s Accountability, Learning and Planning systems
    Conduct program quality audits for LRPs/programme locations/ mission related units at least twice a year
    In liaison with HoPQC develop tools and terms of reference for programme compliance

    Coordinating planning, reviews and reporting in line with ALPS

    Work with HoPQC to develop planning, reviews and reporting guidelines for the organization
    Coordinate planning, support reviews and quality and timely reporting in line with IS guidelines and requirements
    Coordinate consolidation of country level plans and reports
    Working with HoPQC to collect case studies and departmental reports on achievements (reach and impact), challenges and lessons learnt for the annual report

    Evidence of impact for accountability

    Support staff and local partners capacity building in accountability as a political process
    Identify sites or areas for evaluation and or research to generate evidence of impact
    Documentation of best practices and lessons for wider sharing within the federation and for influencing policy and practice

    Programs Monitoring and Evaluation

    Provide support to the programme and fundraising team in developing projects/program M&E tools and frameworks
    Regularly review Program/Project M&E  frameworks and reports for quality  and promotion of learning
    Produce Quaterly organization Monitoring and Evlautaion reports
    Provide technical and capacity building support to partners and staff on M&E.
    Support partners in conducting baseline surveys and documentation of impact
    Assist the HoPQC in designing, coordinating and conducting, LRPS,  project/program evaluations (mid-term and end-line)
    Train staff and partners and champion the utilization of the Monitoring and Evaluation online system

    Security risk management

    Support the Country Director to develop and implement security management systems and procedures in line with ActionAid’s policies and informed by country’s political, social and security context
    Support staff and management in their security-related roles and responsibilities by means of capacity development and effective communication.
    Act as the key contact on matters concerning staff security on behalf of the Country Director

    Central position for information management and sharing on mission related content.

    Maintain central filing storage of information
    Coordinate and Manage organizational learning
    Record, manage and preserve organizational monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way.

    Qualifications
    Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:

    Masters’ degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University.
    Have at least seven (7) years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with I/NGOs, Social Movement Group or comparable position with similar responsibilities
    Good understanding of Human Rights Based Approach and Program Cycle Management

    Key Competencies

    Good understanding of Results Based Management
    Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
    Excellent communication and drafting skills
    Demonstrable versatility in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, e-mail, and data management software ( e.g. SAS, Stata, SPSS Epi Info, ENA for SMART, SQL); and
    Ability to work in a diverse team environment.

  • Finance Officer, 6 Months Maternity Cover

    Finance Officer, 6 Months Maternity Cover

    DURATION – 6 MONTHS MATERNITY COVER
    Local terms and conditions of employment will apply
    We are now looking for a Finance Officer with in-depth understanding and experience of financial and management accounting procedures. If you are ready to take on a CV enhancing role that will use your talents and develop your skills; look no further than this position at ActionAid International.
    Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

    Ensuring financial integrity of the Nairobi GS office
    Making payments to suppliers in line with the agreed policies and procedures
    Ensuring that supplier invoice and payment information is accounted for in accurately and timely manner
    Managing petty cash
    Preparing banking instructions, letters or forms to effect money transfer/payments etc
    Performing bank reconciliations and follow up reconciling items promptly
    Processing the local payroll correctly
    Maintaining the Fixed Assets register
    Performing balance sheet reconciliations
    Supporting budget holders in analysis and updating information
    Handling staff claims and expenses
    Coordinating and organizing for Hub Audits
    Ensuring compliance with national regulatory and statutory requirements.

    Desired qualifications

    Tertiary level qualification in Finance
    Proficient English: Can speak and write as well as a native adult of the language
    Ability to work in a multicultural context/ environment, engage in social justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices
    Good experience in a financial or management accounting environment
    Proven track record of control account management
    Commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission, values and ways of working.

    If you meet this description and wish to make a big impact, please visit AAI website.
    Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.

  • Programme Quality and Compliance Officer

    Programme Quality and Compliance Officer

    Reporting to the Head of Programme Quality and Compliance; the position holder will be providing support in monitoring and evaluation for the organizations programs.
    The incumbent will be responsible for overall Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Program Compliance, and will come up with findings based on real data to show performance of the organizational programs against the Country Strategic Paper.
     
    They will also help the organization strengthen reporting and its M&E functions and support the implementing partners and program teams to improve on program delivery through M&E findings as well as in enhancing flow of information and its management.
     
    The incumbent will play a role in promoting of key learnings for the improvement of program/projects and for wider leaning of the Organization.
    The position holder will be responsible for

    Assessing compliance to the agreed approach, quality and impact areas as committed in the Country Strategy Plan;
    Coordinating delivery of planning, reviews and reporting including overseeing the donor funded projects reviews and reporting in line with Accountability, Learning, Planning Systems (ALPS);
    Generating evidence of impact for accountability by county/national government for effective policy and advocacy work;
    Support the development of program monitoring and evaluation frameworks
    Build and sustain long-term security risk management capacity within ActionAid’s programmes.
    Setting up and managing information database on mission related content and taking lead.
    Support AIE project
    Support HoPQC in facilitating the development of CSP

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities Are;
    Compliance

    Supervise regular data collection through implementing partners and the PSU teams to ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations.
    Ensure that implementation of field activities adheres to AAK’s Accountability, Learning and Planning systems
    Conduct program quality audits for LRPs/programme locations/ mission related units at least twice a year
    In liaison with HoPQC develop tools and terms of reference for programme compliance

    Coordinating planning, reviews and reporting in line with ALPS

    Work with HoPQC to develop planning, reviews and reporting guidelines for the organization
    Coordinate planning, support reviews and quality and timely reporting in line with IS guidelines and requirements
    Coordinate consolidation of country level plans and reports
    Working with HoPQC to collect case studies and departmental reports on achievements (reach and impact), challenges and lessons learnt for the annual report

    Evidence of impact for accountability

    Support staff and local partners capacity building in accountability as a political process
    Identify sites or areas for evaluation and or research to generate evidence of impact
    Documentation of best practices and lessons for wider sharing within the federation and for influencing policy and practice

    Programs Monitoring and Evaluation

    Provide support to the programme and fundraising team in developing projects/program M&E tools and frameworks
    Regularly review Program/Project M&E  frameworks and reports for quality  and promotion of learning
    Produce Quaterly organization Monitoring and Evlautaion reports
    Provide technical and capacity building support to partners and staff on M&E.
    Support partners in conducting baseline surveys and documentation of impact
    Assist the HoPQC in designing, coordinating and conducting, LRPS,  project/program evaluations (mid-term and end-line)
    Train staff and partners and champion the utilization of the Monitoring and Evaluation online system

    Security risk management

    Support the Country Director to develop and implement security management systems and procedures in line with ActionAid’s policies and informed by country’s political, social and security context
    Support staff and management in their security-related roles and responsibilities by means of capacity development and effective communication.
    Act as the key contact on matters concerning staff security on behalf of the Country Director

    Central position for information management and sharing on mission related content.

    Maintain central filing storage of information
    Coordinate and Manage organizational learning
    Record, manage and preserve organizational monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way.

    Qualifications
    Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:

    Masters’ degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University.
    Have at least seven (7) years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with I/NGOs, Social Movement Group or comparable position with similar responsibilities
    Good understanding of Human Rights Based Approach and Program Cycle Management

    Key Competencies

    Good understanding of Results Based Management
    Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
    Excellent communication and drafting skills
    Demonstrable versatility in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, e-mail, and data management software ( e.g. SAS, Stata, SPSS Epi Info, ENA for SMART, SQL); and
    Ability to work in a diverse team environment.

  • Programme Learning Coordinator- Women’s Rights Programme (WRP)

    Programme Learning Coordinator- Women’s Rights Programme (WRP)

    Job Description
    ActionAid Ireland is a grant holder with the Government of Ireland (Irish Aid) as part of the Programme Partners Grant scheme ll (PG ll) from 2017 to 2021 to lead and deliver a Women’s Rights Programme in Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal with a public engagement aspect to the programme in Ireland managed directly by AAIreland.
    The programme is implemented in two localities in Ethiopia and Kenya and three localities in Nepal and directly targets women and girls. The programme aims are to reduce gender based violence and to increase women’s economic empowerment. Country teams from ActionAid manage the day to day implementation of the programme while AAIreland manages the relationship with the donor, provides technical support to the country teams and implements a public engagement programme in Ireland to make the public more aware of and engaged with women’s rights in the global south.
    The role of the Programme Learning Coordinator has been created to support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) staff and the Women’s Rights teams responsible for day to programme management in Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal and to oversee the rollout of monitoring, evaluation and learning processes for the new Women’s Rights programme (WRP ll).
    The Programme Learning Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all ME&L processes for the WRP across all three implementing countries including: managing the development of tools to monitor the new programme in participation with beneficiary groups, ensuring monthly and annual reporting requirements are met at country level and coordinating these at programme level to produce a report for the global programme and providing support to programme staff and partners to help them meet their requirements.
    S/he will work closely with ME&L staff in all three programme countries and take the lead in ensuring programme quality across all activities.

  • Accountant

    Accountant

    The successful applicant will have a total of 3 years’ experience in Administration/Finance/Marketing having worked in a similar position.
    Key Functions for the Accounting Job
    Assist in the coordination of events held, geared at increasing awareness of courses offered in Helix and increasing the uptake of participants
    Frequently maintain contact and gather feedback from clients and participants on our client relationship management (CRM) database
    Facilitate and coordinate the travel logistics and in country stay for all course participants during course seasons
    Compile feedback forms, lessons learnt and action plans for each course
    Coordinate and handle the administrative logistics around staff when going for trainings
    Track domain expenses and periodically give status reports
    Manage the internal training calendar for the team
    Update internal trackers , smart sheets and sites as guided
    Streamline and ensure efficient in administrative activities within the organization.
    Work closely with finance team for quarterly reports and tracking
    Assist in monitoring, reporting and invoicing of various projects within the Agresso.
    Coordinate internal events and activities
    Qualifications for the Accounting Job
    This position requires a well-organized, self-motivated individual with strong prioritization skills to effectively and efficiently carry out the desired duties and responsibilities.
    English speaker with local training and experience.
    Self -driven. Motivated, independent individual
    An eye for details, thoroughness an accuracy in work
    Outgoing, energetic, adaptable and flexible team playerGood interpersonal skills
    Computer proficient with strong excel skills
    Excellent ICPARS
    Education Requirements for the Accountant Job
    Bachelor’s level degree in Administration/Accounting/Marketing with Accountancy training
    Remuneration:
    We offer a competitive remuneration based on skill and experience including;
    Group Medical & Life Cover
    Relocation Cost and Housing Covered by the Employer
    Per diem & over night allowance on mission not in duty stations
    Availability: State availability (notice period) in your application letter.

  • Project Coordinator

    Project Coordinator

    Desired Skills & Experience
    The successful candidate will have:
    Postgraduate degree in Social Science, Political Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, Governance or other relevant humanities field.
    At least 6 years’ experience working in an international agency / across countries using rights based approaches.
    Excellent understanding of both policy issues and programme practice on promoting democratic governance.
    Solid project management skills and experience of managing complex projects with a wide geographical scope requiring virtual collaboration.
    Experience of developing, planning, managing and reporting on complex multi-country institutional donor-funded projects.
    Strong networking/relationship-building skills to work well with and influence diverse stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.
    Excellent problem-solving skills, resourcefulness to understand and synthesize diverging points of view and resolve conflicts without escalation.
    Team coordination skills, ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate activities with colleagues to get results without formal line management authority.
    Energetic, enthusiastic and interested in learning within a political, changing and diverse work environment.
    Very good communication skills (verbal and written English) to work well in a global and multi-cultural context.

  • Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Co-ordinator, Shifting the Power Project

    Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Co-ordinator, Shifting the Power Project

    JOB PURPOSE The holder of the position shall be responsible for co-ordination of STP policy engagement initiatives at national and county levels. The job holder will also support the primary STP Consortium partners (11 NNGOs) and 5 International NGOs to develop a common strategy to revitalize the National Disaster Management Policy by building strategic coalitions and alliances around policy and governance issues in humanitarian sector. The advocacy efforts will be seeking formal recognition of community and civil society leadership role in national and county level disasters management and policy documents and implementation frameworks.
    The position holder is expected to work closely with the STP Project Manager to ensure that partners have the capacities to engage in policy and governance work at County level.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    i. Lead in development and implementation of STP Strategy on National and 6 County level engagement on Disaster Management in Kenya
    ii. In collaboration with the AAIK Head of Policy and Campaigns, support partners to develop policy advocacy tools such as policy briefs and position papers for influencing disaster    county engagement processes
    iii. Facilitate capacity building of communities, partners, networks and staff on thematic advocacy and policy issues
    iv. Build the capacity of partners to develop participatory and alternative models of policy influencing at community and county level;
    v. Support partners in developing a framework of strengthening women leadership and participation in County Steering Group Meetings within the 6 STP counties
    vi. Participate in county engagement forums and meetings;
    vii. Supporting preparation of periodic reports (monthly, quarter, semi-annually and annually) on campaigns and policy initiatives as required by various donors, ensuring quality and timeliness;
    viii. In the process of capacity building, ensure that policy and governance work is informed by the voices of women and people living in poverty and exclusion;
    Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:
    A bachelor’s degree in development or other related social sciences from a recognized University, A Master degree and professional training in Disaster Management will be an added advantage;
    A minimum of four (4) years post-academic experience in policy work;
    Demonstrable experience in leading and working within influential coalitions and networks;
    Demonstrable experience in advocacy and campaigns on public participation and mobilization.
    Demonstrable experience in building capacity of partners and staff on public policy, analysis and influencing.
    Strong understanding of public policy and democratic governance and its relationship to women’s rights and pro-poor development;
    Experience of managing partnership relationships.
    Ability to conduct policy analysis incorporating advocacy and women’s rights strategies;
    Ability to influence and negotiate at different levels;
    Ability to conduct research work and
    High degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality;
    Strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills;
    Self-motivated person able to work without supervision; and
    High level of IT proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, and e-mail
    Strong facilitation skills

  • Communications Manager

    Communications Manager

    Responsibilities for the Communications Job
    Review, formulation and implementation of communication strategy, policies and procedures to provide information, education and communication support to AAIK and partners;
    Organizing and coordinating corporate and public relations events, press releases, media liaisons, conferences, and press briefs on the AAIK’s programmes and activities;
    Support staff in building partner capacity in media relations to give people living in poverty and exclusion a platform to raise their concerns on rights issues and secure public knowledge and awareness on the issues;
    Support staff in strengthening partner capacity in developing and publishing of documentaries including success stories, annual reports, policy papers and news briefs on thematic human rights issues relating to women and people living in porter;
    Management of corporate branding, production and distribution of in-house newsletters and other public publications to raise public awareness on the organizations mission and vision;
    Providing proactive public relations and enhancing the corporate image of the AAIK;
    Coordinate the development of policy briefs and strategies that inform stakeholders about the policy position of ActionAid and partners on key issues concerning women;
    Advising the management on key public relations issues;
    Maintain and uphold documentation, branding and profile of AAIK;
    Train staff in basic interpersonal, public relations and communication and client- relationship management skills;
    Support the process of systematic collection of stories of Change and case studies by engaging partner organizations and PSU
    Maintenance and updating of information on the HIVE and website in liaison with the international communications team;
    Support internal teams in the development of key messaging for resource mobilization and programme activities;
    Publishing project documentation
    Monitoring all public comments about the organization and providing appropriate responses;
    Perform any other lawful duties that you may be assigned from time to time.
    Communications Job Requirements
    A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, Media studies , Journalism or their equivalent from a recognized University;
    Postgraduate diploma in Journalism for candidates with a non-journalism degree;
    Have at least seven (7) years’ experience in developing and implementing Corporate Communications programmes of which at least three(3) years must have been as
    Communication Officer in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations;
    Is a member of a professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya(PRSK)
    Key Competencies
    Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, desktop publishing graphical designing through adobe Photoshop Suite, Dreamweaver, freehand, illustrator, InDesign and Quark Xpress;
    Familiarity with the standards of writing, copy editing, and proof reading;
    Ability to improve written content with attention to detail;
    Good interpersonal and communication skills;
    Excellent Script and Speech Writing Skills; and
    Assertive and team player.

  • Head of Movement

    Head of Movement

    The role will require you to provide leadership in the development of Africans Rising through the interlinked objectives in the Africans Rising vision document and, the Kilimanjaro Declaration. This opportunity will appeal to an outstanding performer with the ability to lead a highly motivated and remotely dispersed team and, work creatively with the tensions and contestations of the diverse membership.
     
    Qualifications for the Head of Movement Job
     
    You should have a primary qualification in social science, political science, international relations, journalism, or any other relevant field. While the usual tertiary qualifications and some demonstrable track record within the broad definition of civil society is desirable, the key attributes for the role include:
    A deep personal resonance with the Kilimanjaro Declaration,
    An abiding passion for the idea and energy for the work of building a non-traditional Pan-African movement of the future,
    Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, flexibly and effectively in a small, dynamic team as well as a large diverse group,
    A track record and professional experience working in the human rights arena at any level,
    Experience with successful rights campaigns or evidence of leading a successful social movement,
    Ability to think and act calmly, quickly and, creatively under pressure,
    Excellent oral and written communication in English and at least one other widely used language on the continent, specifically: Arabic or French or Kiswahili or Portuguese,
    It’s a given that you will have brilliant public speaking skills, are active on social media and you accept that the role will involve a fair amount of travel within the continent, sometimes at short notice.
    Remuneration
     
    Given that you would have read and prepared a response to the Kilimanjaro Declaration and the vision document – please propose the remuneration you expect, bearing in mind a proposed upper limit of $35 000 per annual period.
     
    Location
     
    Any major transit hub on the continent, including Dakar, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cairo or other African location by negotiation.
     
    Duration
     
    Africans Rising is a nascent movement and as such, we require a minimum two-year commitment period.
     
    Closing Date
     
    Applications close on Monday, 5th December 2016, 17:00 SAST
     
    Terms and Conditions
     
    Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed above, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, if you have not heard from us within three (3) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. We reserve the right to accept applications until the post is filled.

  • Digital Campaigner Internal Communications Coordinator

    Digital Campaigner Internal Communications Coordinator

    Job Description
    The role will coordinate ActionAid’s regional and global online advocacy and campaigns presence and advises countries on digital strategies. You will be responsible for making the online presence of the signature campaign come to life. Leads the development and roll-out of communication and digital engagement tools and products for signature campaign, support country campaigns and our youth programming and engagement. To qualify for this role you need a Relevant Bachelors or Master’s degree or more than five years’ experience in civil society campaigning.
     

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