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  • CCNA – Channel Account Manager EA

    CCNA – Channel Account Manager EA

    What we give

    With Canon, you’ll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We’ll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You’ll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

    Mapping & management of Registered T2 Channel, Named Key Accounts & Competition accounts
    Define a clear Channel Route-to-Market for the country of responsibility in alignment with the Line Manager, PM & BDM
    Assignment & achievement of Annual Budget (Month-wise) for all Registered Partners
    Drive the Canon Partner Program (CPP) in the country with a mechanism of managing local stock with Sell Out reporting on a monthly basis.
    Establish Tier 2 contacts and business relationships with the right representatives of the Tier 2 partner (Account Decision Makers).
    Based on the Partner specialization/Target markets, introduce the respective Canon B2B products portfolio to the partner sales team.
    Collaborate with PMs/BDMs to deliver Product training to Tier 2 sales
    Collaborate with Marketing team to carry out demand generation activities like Events, Seminars & Road shows.
    Prepare the Demand Generation Activity Calendar in coordination with the PM, Marketing and the Tier 1 Distributor.
    Propose and Support PM in planning and organizing of local product launch events.

    What we ask
    Interpersonal Skills

    Excellent communication skills and requisite diplomatic/negotiation skills.
    Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues and clients at many levels.
    Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market”.

    Previous Experience, Education And Job Learning

    Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) – desirable.
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar international or regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor or trading company) – very desirable
    Background and knowledge of market environments – desirable.
    Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language – essential.
    High level of written and spoken communications – essential.
    Strong business financial acumen– essential.
    Professional appearance, attitude and communication style – essential.
    Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint – essential

    You will need

    Customer Focus
    Sales Oriented
    Excellent communication skills
    Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues and clients at many levels.
    Create Solutions to Problems –
    Excellent Market knowledge
    Strategic Thinking

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  • Driver-Marsabit Emergency Response Coordinator-Marsabit

    Driver-Marsabit Emergency Response Coordinator-Marsabit

    THE ROLE 
    Plan International is planning to set-up Field office in Marsabit County to support both the host and the refugee population through multi-sectoral response with a focus on food and livelihoods security, WASH, Education in Emergencies and protection. We are looking for a reliable project driver based in Turkana to assist the Plan International with all transport-related duties. 

    The driver is responsible of project travel implementation plans, transportation of staff, goods and correspondences as scheduled and approved.
    Responsible of fuelling vehicle using an approved fuel voucher/fuel card and keeping updated vehicle log sheet 
    Trusted with highest valued assets of the organization –employee lives and vehicles themselves

    Preference will be given to candidates who reside within Marsabit county
    Qualifications/ experience essential: 

    O level certificate holder
    Minimum 5 years driving experience in a busy working environment
    Valid driving licence – Class B, C & E.
    Basic mechanic skills (Grade 3)
    Valid certificate of good conduct
    Fluent in English and Kiswahili

    Qualifications/ experience desirable:

    Defensive driving training

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
    Knowledge of one or more of the local languages is an added advantage

    Closing Date: 22nd May 2023

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  • Emergency Response Coordinator Supply Chain Coordinator Driver

    Emergency Response Coordinator Supply Chain Coordinator Driver

    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
    Program Management – 35%

    Leading the program team in implementation of the emergency response.
    Overseeing emergency program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across field locations.
    Initiating and lead needs assessments, coordinate rapid learning as necessary to feed into project adaptations
    In collaboration with the MERL team, supporting the development of strong data collection and monitoring & evaluation plans within each component, including developing logical frameworks and indicators.
    Ensuring that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Plan International’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
    Ensuring that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
    Developing program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting and distribution process.
    Ensuring program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
    Providing accurate routine reports, document results and maintain detailed records of program activities
    Supporting the Plan International Kenya Country Office with Emergency Preparedness Planning

    External engagement and representation (30%)

    Attend response coordination meetings providing feedback and analysis to the CMT with recommendations for implications for longer term development planning.
    Represent Plan International in different technical working groups at County, Sub-County level and ward level this includes representation of Plan in the CSG and devolved meetings to the community level
    Participate fully in County, Subcounty and Ward level sectors and working groups ensuring the represent the interest of Plan International and how Plan can add value.
    Maintain a high level of external visibility, communication and contact at the county, sub county and ward levels. 
    Build and strengthen working relations with local structures (local administration, schools, facilities among others) and ensuring visibility of Plan International where we have interventions
    Identifying, building and managing collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
    Representing Plan International programs with national and international media and participate in community activities as appropriate
    Build working relations with likeminded organizations CSOs including INGOs, LNGO, community-based structures such as faith-based organizations working with community on drought response, exploring opportunities for Plan value add.
    Explore areas of potential partnerships and engagement with the hunger crisis response with a view of longer-term engagement. 

    Monitoring and Reporting of the project 10%

    Develop a work plan, monitoring plan and schedule with clear deliverables as per monthly and quarterly schedules and report as appropriate.
    In liaison with the Partners and M&E coordinator/ERM ensure project activities and outputs are regularly tracked towards the realization of results as outline both with the agreement with partner and donor and put where faltering ensure that appropriate remedial measures to ensure project implementation is on track.
    Ensure that through the ongoing projects and commitments, contribute to gender sensitive responses/intervention through continuous data collection and interrogation during project implementation. 
    Consolidate/write project periodic reports in line with the laid down donor requirements and Plan standards.

    Financial Management- 10%

    Creation and maintenance of systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Plan International policies and procedures.
    Ensuring compliance with donor and Plan International regulations related to emergency programming.
    Financial management of the project against the work plans and donor financial compliance requirements

    Risk Management- 5%

    Ensuring compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
    Proactively ensuring that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and   Inclusion (GEI) 5%

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.  
    Ensuring all interventions adhere to Plan International’s PSEA Policy, Gender Inclusion Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.

    Other duties 5%

    Any other assignment within the scope of work.

    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

    Courageous, taking a lead, challenging myself and others to achieve purpose, safeguard others and role model values, inside and outside work. Responsible for my work and learning, striving to improve. Self-aware, resilient and constructive in embracing change. Striving to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. Challenging myself to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.
    Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
    Collaborating with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
    Respecting all people, appreciating differences and challenging inequality in programmes and the workplace. Supporting children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. Empowering other staff to give their best and develop their potential.
    Achieves desired outcomes and finds innovative solutions by using the expertise and creativity of others and adopting a coaching approach with the people they manage or advise.
    Creates space for reflection and uses external evidence and internal evaluation to identify what and how we need to improve and then to support others through change.
    Understanding Plan International’s purpose, priorities, values and approaches in our work context. Adhering to relevant policies, processes, practices and standards, and being pro-active in continuing technical and professional development.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Qualifications/ experience essential: 

    A BSc degree or equivalent in relevant field required,
    A minimum of 4 years of field experience in international relief and development programs, including demonstrable success in managing development programs in transitional environments.
    Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host communities, government, private sector, INGO, NGO partners and other stakeholders in complex environments.
    Extensive knowledge of community participatory approaches, disaster risk reduction, recharge, re-use and retention (3R) concept desirable.
    Previous experience working on grants is desirable,
    Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing,
    Previous working experience in Arid and Semi-arid Land (ASAL) counties is desirable,
    Evidence of leadership on emergency response in draught emergencies is an advantage
    Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members,
    Proven skills in financial and grants management; prior experience with emergency response grant management for both private and institutional donors desired.
    Knowledge of SPHERE and other humanitarian programming standards.
    Knowledge on CASH programming, Gender in emergencies, Education in Emergencies and application across sectoral interventions is an advantage.
    Successful and proven negotiation, communication and organization skills.
    Excellent oral and written English skills required,
    Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
    Commitment to Plan Kenya’s position on promoting girls’ rights and gender equality and integrating all these aspects in their day to day work.

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage

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  • Director of Finance Transformation Director of Strategic Finance Finance Director, Global Programmes and Operations

    Director of Finance Transformation Director of Strategic Finance Finance Director, Global Programmes and Operations

    As Head of the Directorate, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the improvement of the global finance function at Plan International. This will include, but not be limited to, the development of new strategic initiatives and programmes of work that improve capability, ongoing management of a change plan, acting as a central point for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 within the finance function, and working with regional teams to create rollout plans. You will also be responsible for horizon scanning and assessment of new initiatives, which may include the introduction of automation and/or a shared services centre to support delivery of core accounting processes.
     
    The Director will form part of the Finance Leadership Team and will support the development of the five-year Finance Strategy. You will also be accountable for providing day-to-day oversight and management of the Directorate, including reporting, people management, and quality assurance responsibilities.
    The Requirements
    Skills and experience specific to the role;

    Large-scale transformation programme delivery, including each stage of the programme management lifecycle.
    Strategy design and development, including with the ability to engage stakeholders throughout the process.
    Ability to craft and convey a change narrative to support buy-in from stakeholders.
    Ability to manage multiple large-scale strategy, transformation and change projects simultaneously.
    Ability to translate strategy into delivery through plans, programmes, people and culture.
    Third-party supplier management, including procurement, contract management, and performance management.
    Communication skills, tailored to the audiences with whom you will work – including external stakeholders, and global, regional, and local teams.
    Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills to support delivery of initiatives.
    Ability to deliver major and complex change at place, effectively managing risks and dependencies.
    Highly developed interpersonal, advocacy and communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders and bring the best out of teams.
    Possess the capabilities needed to deliver effective solutions to complex business challenges.
    Ability to deliver a programme using different delivery methods and approaches (including Agile delivery methods).
    Business case development, including understanding of cost/benefit analysis.
    Strong process design/optimisation skills to support the ongoing improvement of processes across the function.

    Preferred qualifications and experience

    Relevant qualification at degree level (or international equivalent) and significant experience in organisational leadership and successful transformation programme delivery.
    MBA is desirable but not mandatory.
    Relevant change management accreditation or project management qualification.
    Experience in delivering global roll-out of an ERP platform would be an added benefit.
    Process Design qualification (ideally Lean Six-Sigma or equivalent).
    Experience of working at a similar level within an INGO would be an advantage but we are receptive to experience from other sectors.
    Understanding of INGO funding streams would be an advantage.
    Breadth of financial experience, ideally with an INGO or not-for-profit sector organisation. Experience of working in countries delivering development programmes would be a significant advantage.
    Knowledge and experience of using any/all of the following would be an added value:

    SAP ERP systems
     Power BI
     Dynamics 365

    Additional languages advantageous.

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  • Regional Finance Director – MEESA

    Regional Finance Director – MEESA

    ABOUT THE ROLE
    The Regional Finance Director (RFD) will provide critical leadership to ensure that Plan International Inc.’s finances in the MEESA region adhere to external and internal financial standards and donor regulations. The RFD will ensure that Regional Management and the Global Hub (GH) finance function are alerted to financial risks and opportunities in MEESA, while also providing strategic analysis on the business environment. 
    The RFD will play a key role in driving alignment to the finance strategy and priorities at a regional and country level and alignment to country and regional priorities in global level finance. This role will also be accountable for the professional management of finances and finance team capacity in the MEESA. 
    Country Directors are accountable for the performance of their country teams.  COs each have a Country Finance Manager and team who have responsibility for meeting internal financial standards and donor regulations.  The regional role is to have technical oversight of the finance function in COs. The Regional Finance Director monitors the financial performance of all COs and supports the finance function to have the capability to achieve high financial standards. They work with the Directors of Sub-Regions and the Regional Hub Management Team to identify and address areas of concern. The Regional Hub works with the COs to strengthen their finance capacity. 
    The Regional Finance Director will be part of the MEESA Regional Management Team and of the Regional Hub Management Team whose remits are broader than just finance. He/she will also be part of Finance Leadership Team and as such participate actively in the global function strategy development and continuous improvement.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
     

    Relevant financial and business analysis qualification.
    MBA or another relevant advanced degree preferable.
    8-10 years’ experience in a similar senior role.
    Experience with NGO implementing projects, particularly grants funded ideally gained in project countries. 
    Experience in supporting a regional roll-out of an ERP platform would be an added benefit.
    Strong leadership and management skills.
    Strategic problem solving.
    Analytical skills.
    Communication skills, appropriate to the audience, particularly Communicate finance concepts and issues clearly to non-finance people.
    Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
    Strong team-building and motivational skills.
    Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills.
    Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g. 
    word processing, spreadsheets, database, internet).
    Possess the capabilities needed to deliver effective solutions to complex business challenges.
    The ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis.
    Business case development.
    Modelling techniques and methods.

    Knowledge and experience of using any/all of the following would be an added value: 

    SAP ERP systems
    Power BI
    Dynamics 365
    Experience of moving an organisation to a new ERP would be an added value.

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    al.org

  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

    Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

    The Opportunity
    We are currently recruiting for an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Racism Specialist to join our Global People and Culture team. This is an exciting time to join this critical function as we continue to build our Employee Relations & Inclusion team and make progress against our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Anti-Racism roadmap.
    Your role will be focused on coordination and implementation of the roadmap, providing support and advice to the functions and management team within People & Culture – Reward, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Operations, Wellbeing, Performance, Organisational Learning and Leadership and Strategic Business Partnering in the Global Hub and across Regional and Country Offices to ensure momentum and accountability through your passion, expertise and influencing ability.
    Typical activities will include process improvement, research, project management and coaching and training. You will also be involved in Employee Relations case management work as required.   
    The Requirements

    You will be expected to lead, promote, support and embed initiatives towards our roadmap using exemplary communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
    Experience of implementing and monitoring EDI/ Anti Racism interventions and managing staff led networks is essential in this role as is experience of implementing people aligned processes which recognise and promote intersectional EDI across all aspects of the employee and people manager life cycle.

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    al.org

  • Project Manager, Construction Engineer

    Project Manager, Construction Engineer

    THE ROLE
    The Project Manager, Construction Engineer for Ezakaso and GANA project, is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, reporting, management of the budget, monitoring and evaluation for the project. S/He is responsible for, implementation and scheduling of the Construction projects.
    The incumbent will be responsible for establishment of relationships with key stakeholders at National and County level. The role will ensure that all the project activities and outcomes are aligned to realizing Plan International Country Strategy and project specific goals. The role will entail coordination of all Plan Kenya project team and implementing partners to ensure synergy and integration of project interventions in Kilifi. The role will require good understanding of the interface between the software project elements and the hardware infrastructure to enable realization of the project goal.  
    He/She will be responsible for Project Management of an Integrated program whose goal is to provide through a five-pillar approach, a revitalised safe and engaging learning environment where boys and girls can be healthy, learn, play and thrive. S/He will ensure proper planning of all construction projects and oversee their implementation in a timely and cost-effective manner. Quality standards are key in this deliverable.
    He/She will supervise a team of two Project Officers, while ensuring an integrated interface of the project components namely Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Nutrition, Income training and Empowerment.
    MANAGEMENT SCOPE, REPORTING LINES, KEY RELATIONSHIPS
    Key relationships 
    Internal

    Kilifi Program Unit program team
    Director of Program Implementation and Quality
    Supply Chain Manager
    Procurement, Logistics and Administration Coordinator
    Technical Advisors 
    Functional departments Heads at KCO

    External

    Line Ministries e.g. Public Health, Public Works, Department of Children Services, Ministry of Gender, Education, Youth, Interior and Coordination.
    County Government 
    Partners organisations including Public and Private institutions
    Civil society organizations 
    Youth Led organisations
    Community Based Organisations
    Donors 

    LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN
    Mid-level: Medium level of interaction with children
    PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
    Typical office environment with frequent visits to project field locations 
    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
    Project Planning – 20%

    Participate in and provide technical /engineering input and budgets for proposals with construction components.
    Develop technical drawings and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for required Construction to guide procurement of construction services.
    Ensure that the proposed infrastructure meets the objectives of the interventions and comply with all the regulatory requirements.
    Advise on good environmental practices and controls at construction planning and during implementation to mitigate environmental impacts of the works.

    Project Implementation -20%

    Review and recommend construction designs for approval and ensure these are in line with government standards.
    Review existing plans for accuracy and quality — and where possible suggest technical changes.
    Participate in procurement of construction related works, from tender preparation to evaluate and ensure adequate technical consideration are in place before award of construction contracts.
    Review and recommend all changes and adjustments and ensure these are warranted.
    Ensure compliance with Plan International Safety policies and procedures in construction and implement site safety and hazard assessments for all sites.
    Ensure constructions are implemented in compliance with donor rules and regulations. 
    Certify the completed works for payments.
    Provide overall management on the implementation of the software integrated components of the project (Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Nutrition, Income training and Empowerment)

    Technical Construction project oversight – 30%

    Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
    Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
    Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
    Coordinate and direct the contractor and subcontractors in line with the terms of the contract and construction best practice
    Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
    Meet contractual conditions of performance including ensuring construction projects are implemented within the agreed timeframes.
    Review and document the construction works progress periodically.
    Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status as required 
    Proactively anticipate and mitigate against risks and resolve any emerging issues that may arise during the construction  
    Support in the negotiate terms of construction contracts, draft contracts and timely acquisition of permits and licences that are required before, during and after the construction project is completed
    Analyse, manage and mitigate risks including escalating any significant risks identified during the construction period
    Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

    Contract Management, Monitoring, Supervision, and Reporting- 20%

    Manage constructions contracts and ensure these are delivered within budget, time and quality (standard specifications).
    Manage relations with contractors on behalf of PLAN INTERNATIONAL from inception to closure, ensuring that all parties adhere to the provisions of the contract.
    Lead review performance review of contractors as part of Procurement Committee
    Document any breaches by contractors and escalate to management accordingly.
    Supervise and follow up constructions to ensure timely, cost effective and quality delivery of the works.
    Supporting and liaising with PLAN INTERNATIONAL contractors to ensure good quality work standard are done as per the specification, requirement and standard of PLAN INTERNATIONAL & its funding agency.
    Monitor and track constructions across all PLAN INTERNATIONAL field sites to ensure timely, cost effective and quality delivery of the works.
    Supervisee and Ensure PLAN INTERNATIONAL construction supervising staff conduct regular monitoring and supervision field sites, and these are documented.
    Verify completion and standards by signing completion certificates.
    Provide regular and periodic updates and reports on construction work as required by Plan International. 

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 5%

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.  

    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

    Courageous in taking a lead, focussed on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
    Behaves in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work. 
    Challenges own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
    Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
    Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
    Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
    Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
    Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them. 

    BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

     Understands relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
     Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with riskrelated standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
     Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
     Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidencebased management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills
    Managing resources and delivery: Knows the resources required for their role. Manages their own workload, avoiding under or overcommitting to delivery activities; Works according to a budget and uses the relevant financial systems.; Works according to principles of data protection; Understands how information is used for reporting and decisions making;  Seeks to continually improve personal working practices.
    Programme and project management: Aware of the programmes that Plan International delivers directly and through partner organisations. Aware of the programme and project management procedures relevant to their role.; Complies with financial procedures and controls relevant to their role; Seeks opportunities to reflect on and learn from all work. 
    Digital working: Identifies ways to use digital to improve the effectiveness of work activities. Understands how digital enablers can contribute to achieving Plan International’s purpose.  Utilises the digital tools available in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines.  
    Evidencebased management: Understands the importance of highquality data and the implications of poor data.  Understands what data Plan International needs to inform decisionmaking. Interprets a range of sources to inform evidencebased decisions relevant to their role.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Essential

    Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field
    At least 7 Years’ proven working experience in construction management
    3 Years in a leadership/managerial role
    Advanced training and knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
    Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
    Understanding of all facets of the construction process
    Familiarity with construction management software packages
    Leadership and human resources management skills
    Excellent time and project management skills

    Desirable

    Managed construction projects end to end.
    Project Management experience that includes software aspects of community development
    Master’s degree

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili, desirable 

    Knowledge

    Participatory community development processes
    Experience in regular report writing. 
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. 
    Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. 

    Skills

    Computer Aided Design
    Development of BoQs
    Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook and PowerPoint. 
    Excellent leadership and planning skills. 
    Ability to write clear concise reports and skills to negotiate with/ advise contractors. 
    Fluency in written and spoken English.

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    al.org

  • Deployable Education in Emergencies Specialist

    Deployable Education in Emergencies Specialist

    The Opportunity
    As a Deployable Education in Emergencies (EiE) Specialist, you will provide technical leadership and support to the Country Offices (COs) to ensure that Education in Emergencies (EiE) is mainstreamed in the preparedness, analysis, design, implementation, M&E and initiatives in our humanitarian responses. This includes supporting on capacity strengthening for Plan International staff and strengthening Plan’s representation in Education in Emergencies working groups and clusters. You will also support reporting and documentation processes as well as policy and influencing in relation to education in emergencies, aiming to address more specifically the needs of girls and the barriers they face.
    The Requirements

    Demonstrable experience working in a broad range of humanitarian crises in a number of different contexts
    Significant experience in planning, design and implementation of integrated, conflict sensitive, gender-aware (or better) education programmes in humanitarian settings
    Demonstrable knowledge of key issues relevant to education, particularly in emergency contexts: resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction, the Sustainable Development Goals and related development frameworks, diversity, gender equality and rights-based approaches.
    Demonstrable knowledge of child protection principles, child safeguarding, and familiarity with referral systems.
    Good knowledge of INEE Minimum Standards and related resources, and other humanitarian standards (including the Core Humanitarian Standard and Child Protection Minimum Standards)
    Experience of conducting education needs assessments
    Experience with advocacy, particularly influencing around girls’ education, inclusion and education continuity in crisis contexts.
    Experience of capacity building and mentoring on education technical areas with a variety of audiences, and the ability to work comfortably with ethnically diverse colleagues in sensitive environments.
    Ability to secure funding from public and private funding streams
    Strong analytical, presentation and report-writing skills.
    Fluency in English and ideally French
    Committed to actively upholding Plan International’s vision, values and behaviours and policies, including the Say Yes! To Keeping Children Safe Policy.

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    al.org

  • Massage and Beauty Therapist

    Massage and Beauty Therapist

    Job purpose

    The successful candidate will be responsible for offering massage, beauty, facials and nail treatments and therapies to members as highlighted in the Nail Bar and Spa brochure in collaboration with other professionals and colleagues.
    Promote and up-sell massage and body therapies, beauty treatments, facials and nail technology and applications at the Nail Bar and Spa.
    To inspire and encourage members to take up more treatments and sessions.
    Ensure continued business and repeat bookings, promote offers and product sales from the display shelves as well as offer member education on various services offered at the spa.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide professional massage, body, and beauty treatments.
    Provide facial treatments and nails technique services.
    Promote Nail Bar and Spa services and product sales.
    Maintain therapy rooms, spaces, and shelves with supplies of products, equipment, and clean linen.
    Comply with all procedural guidelines pertinent to massage therapy, body and beauty treatments, facials, and nails service provision.
    Elicit feedback from members using the services of the Nail bar and spa.
    Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity during all client interactions.
    Perform any other duty that may be allocated from time to time.

    Academic qualifications and experience

    Diploma or certificate in Massage, Beauty, Nail and Hair treatment and therapy with 2 years 5-star experience.
    Experience in Spa environment.
    Expansive knowledge of beauty products and trends.

    Personal attributes

    Passionate about massage, beauty, facials, nails, hair services.
    Excellent planning, organization skills and time management.
    Ability to work well in a team.
    Good communication skills
    Physically fit
    Negotiation skills
    Likeable personality.

    Interested internal applicants should send their updated CVs and application letters to recruitment@karen.or.ke by 5.00 pm on 21st April 2023 with the email subject being – Massage & Beauty Therapist.

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  • Regional Partnership Advisor (Strategy and Implementation)

    Regional Partnership Advisor (Strategy and Implementation)

    THE ROLE 
    The role holder is expected to work with the Kenya Country Office with approx. 25% of his/her time allocated to working with and supporting other COs in the MEESA region. He/ she shall focus on creating a consistent approach to how we work with partners but also working on strategy level and reporting on the goals set out in the new global strategy that refer to partnership engagement. 
    The role primarily focuses on developing partnership strategy at the Country Office level and supporting the region in enhancing the quality of partnership management processes and practices. the post holder will work closely with colleagues at Regional Hub levels to embed good practices on partnering within Plan’s operational processes, responding to organisational learning and demand, and connecting closely with the global partnerships team and projects and funds team to ensure strong technical alignment and feedback processes are integrated into daily work.
    The position focuses on providing technical support to Kenya Office primarily while extending support to countries within the MEESA region aiming to support them to develop good partnership operational management practices which enable Plan International and our partners to work on more equal terms, and with strong mutual oversight in our work together. It involves a mixture of providing technical advice and guidance, developing and facilitating training and materials for colleagues and partners, supporting organisational learning through formal and informal processes, and providing direct, demand driven coaching and mentoring to country offices in order to strengthen organisational partnering practices, systems and processes.
    To succeed, you will need to enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders, have strong communication and relationship building skills, and a service orientated approach to your work. 
    KEY RELATIONSHIPS

    Work closely with the Plan Kenya BD unit, Director of Programme Strategy to coordinate efforts in partners’ mapping and formulating a partnership strategy aligned with Country strategy and Resource Mobilization Strategy.
    Global Partnership Team to share learning and support global initiatives
    Projects and Funds Team (GH) to share learning and get support on working with partners in the project cycle.
    Regional and Country Offices to support working in partnership
    25% – Support other COs in the MEESA region to create a consistent approach to how we work with partners but also working on strategy level and reporting on the goals set out in the new global strategy that refer to partnership engagement.
    Other organisations and forums externally, for representation, coordination, collaboration, learning and advocacy

    LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

    Medium contact: Medium level 

    PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

    It is an Office-based environment, the office is located at Plan Kenya (Nairobi). The Post holder will be expected to travel in the region as required 

    ACCOUNTABILITIES
    Technical support to ensure strong partnership management practices are integrated across all stages of the project cycle in programming and influencing work – 30%

    Support Kenya Office (programmes/ projects) to develop partnership strategies aligned with Plan’s global ambitions, and support the other offices within the region to replicate the same strategies each localised according to their country strategies and other core organisational guidance, for example Plan International’s ‘ready to respond in emergencies’ guide and conduct partnership mapping aligned with respective partnership strategies. 
    Develop, apply and advise on the adaptation of contextually relevant guidance and tools to strengthen equitable partnership approaches and improve the quality of Plan’s programming and influencing work when working with partners and partnering relationships, including mutual partnership appraisals, partnership monitoring tools and partnership evaluation/ impact tools 
    Advise on strategies to mitigate risk in specific partnerships where partnership risk assessment processes have raised issues with potential to impede the effectiveness of the collaboration, such as power dynamics in partnership relationship management, conflict sensitivity and shrinking civic space.
    Provide advice and support to Kenya office prioritised recommendations from partnership review processes, including annual partnership reviews, the annual partnership survey and programme, audit findings and project and programme evaluations where there are implications for principled, equitable partnering.
    On request, provide in-depth analytical support for partnership portfolio reviews/ deep dives in relation to working with diverse actors, application of partnership principles and equitable partnership management approaches, and provide technical advice and coaching on process improvement.
    Technical advice to on the application of partnership models in proposal/ project development

     Upskilling and capacity development support- 30%

    Work closely with business development team and Project teams on the alignment of proposal and project development with Plan International’s priorities on equitable partnering and the integration of civil society strengthening approaches 
    Develop and provide training to key staff on advancing equitable partnership approaches and quality partnership management with diverse actors
    Support in developing appropriate training materials/ resources to use with partners to strengthen partner capacities for partnering
    Advise other functional areas on the development of partner friendly training materials/ resources to strengthen partner capacities
    Develop a regional bank of capacity strengthening resources on partnering approaches and practices, and civil society strengthening and share appropriate resources with COs for use in capacity strengthening work

     Direct support for regional partnerships/ regional programmes-20% 

    Support MEESA regional hub to adapt business development, partnership management and oversight systems for monitoring country office partnership management, including the management of multi-country projects involving partners. 
    Support regional hub to develop and strengthen partnership management processes for regional partnerships – including due diligence, risk identification, partnership agreements, resourcing requirements and capacity strengthening plans. 

    Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, research and learning-10%

    Active participation in regional spaces to advance learning on partnership approaches for programming and influencing in line with Plan International’s strategic ambitions and supporting the development of appropriate regional management action plans
    On request, support and advise country offices in their response to external audit findings and approach to actioning recommendations on partnership management findings. 
    Lead and co-ordinate regional engagement around research and knowledge products connected to partnering practices and civil society strengthening, as appropriate, and socialisation of outputs and learnings
    Lead and co-ordinate a regional community of practice on partnerships and civil society strengthening, and actively participate and contribute to global community of practices on partnerships and civil society strengthening, civic space, working with young people and others (as relevant)
    Facilitate the documentation and sharing of partnership experiences and learnings on civil society strengthening, including good practices, lessons learnt and innovation among Plan COs and CSO partners.
    Monitor the environment for civil society across the region and ensure analysis is shared with relevant programs, initiatives and networks.

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 5%

    Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; 
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.  

    Other duties (5%)

    Any other assignment within the scope of work.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    Knowledge

    Master’s degree in Development Studies, social sciences or another related field;
     At least 10 years of progressively responsible of supporting country programmes and partnerships in different operating contexts within the humanitarian sector in Kenya and MEESA region. 
    5 Years in a leadership/managerial role
    Fluency and excellent command of English language with a high level of English writing skills
    In depth knowledge on the concept of and trends in civil society strengthening and effective partnership building in development and humanitarian context  
    Understanding the nature and approaches of key movements, actors and institutions relevant to Plan’s ambitions and activities 
    Understanding and deploying participatory approaches which strengthen civil society, including with children and young people
    Experience of developing partnership strategies (including approaches to localisation), and designing partnership systems and tool
    Experience of networking with humanitarian and development actors and robust knowledge of humanitarian architecture, coordination mechanisms and sector trends
    Demonstrated success in building consensus among diverse stakeholders and working with virtual teams.
    Ability to critically analyse data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children and youth, partnerships and civil society strengthening
    Training, facilitation and capacity building experience for staff capacity strengthening and partner organisational development 
    A sound understanding of power and privilege, gender equality and inclusion, and working with a rights-based perspective

    Skills

    Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to develop and maintain successful professional relationships at all levels 
    Ability to motivate teams and encourage learning and development opportunities.
    Proven experience in designing and delivering bespoke training packages for diverse stakeholders
    Ability to and experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues and partners in their daily work by explaining key concepts; familiarising them with standards and resources; and working alongside them on the application of technical knowhow
    Strong communication and information presentation skills. 
    Excellent organisational and time management skills; proactive problem solver and self-motivated.
    Ability to work under pressure and to meet challenging deadlines.
    Ability to analyse complex organisational challenges and present innovative solutions.

    Behaviours

    Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and creates an environment where children, young people, partners and colleagues are supported and safe
    Upholds and demonstrates Plan International’s values and behaviours
    Has the courage to challenge the status quo, to question the way we work, especially when work or behaviour is not of the quality required
    Strives for high quality in all they do, respecting deadlines, working continuously to improve performance
    Pro-actively working to support mutuality and equal working in all relationships, and taking action to address power imbalances
    Helps the team to achieve their goals and creates an environment where colleagues, teams and partners feel comfortable to ask for help and have space to grow
    Listens to and understands views of colleagues and partners. Draws on their experience to ensure high quality work
    Adjusts approaches, communication style and behaviour to work effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders and communities
    Actively promoting diversity, gender equality and inclusion internally and externally.
    Actively contributing to both internal and external information-sharing network

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    al.org