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  • Procurement Officer Procurement Assistant Technical Officer Administration Officer

    Procurement Officer Procurement Assistant Technical Officer Administration Officer

    Job Ref: 02/06/2020: PROCUREMENT OFFICER
    Role Summary: Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Procurement Officer is responsible
    for ensuring timely procurement of goods, services and works; assist in developing and
    implementing policies, and administrative systems in line with budgetary allocations in the
    Hospital for all functions.
    Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the right candidate will be required to:
    Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
    Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
    Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
    Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
    Examine and test existing contracts.
    Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
    Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the Institution.
    Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
    Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
    Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
    Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
    Liaising with the stock management office to ensure that procurement of needed items is done and delivered in time.
    Ensuring correct specifications from users, and proper requisition authorization
    Receive requisitions for services needed by different units, sections, departments and the hospital in general, that are required for running it.
    Ensure use of updated list of pre-qualified suppliers or contractors to supply and provide various services to the hospital.
    Receive feedback from hospitalservices end users and respond accordingly in the hospital.
    Prepare and respond to service lender concerns through phone, mail or other appropriate media.
    Carry out market surveys and research to inform continuous improvement of services lent the hospital.
    Manage data of all records of hospital services rendered including their costs, deliveries and inventories in the hospital.
    Prepare all relevant documents and forward them to accounts to facilitate payments to service lent by renderers for timely service delivery in the hospital.
    Raise services receipt vouchers to support verification of invoice sent by service providers to ensure payments for only what has been provided to the hospital.
    Monitor and ensure that services provided to the hospital by service lenders are sufficient and up to the required specifications and standards in the hospital
    Any other duty given from time to time
    Academic Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management from a recognized University;
    Professional Qualifications:
    Must be a member of a recognized professional procurement body (KISM)
    Must be a licensed practitioner
    Experience in ERP software
    Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software.
    Knowledge of contract law is an added advantage.
    Knowledge of e-procurement systems
    Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal Act
    Born again Christian
    At least Five (5) years’ experience as a Procurement Officer in a reputable organization
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    If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please send your application letter with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration level, daytime telephone contact number and the names, contact number and addresses of three professional referees to: recruit@tenwekhosp.org by 30th June, 2020Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
    NOTE: Hard Copy applications will not be accepted.

    Apply via :

    recruit@tenwekhosp.org

  • Business Development Manager – Somalia

    Business Development Manager – Somalia

    The Opportunity
    Plan international has opened an office in Somalia/Somaliland and has started programmes that focuses on child protection, education and youth economic empowerment programming, working with/through partners and providing technical support to INGOs, Somaliland NGOs and the Government of Somaliland in Plan’s areas of expertise.
    Somalia Country Office pursues to build its annual budget portfolio to enable us reach the vulnerable and excluded children, particularly girls every year; with high quality gender transformative programs and influencing work that deliver long lasting benefits.    As Such the Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying funding opportunities aligned to program and influencing strategic priorities, coordination of writing and submission of winning funding proposal, formation of strategic partnership for fund raising and submission of competitive bid and strengthening systems and processes for effective grant management, management of relationship with Plan National Offices and donors and coordination of donors’ report writing to ensure timely submission of highly quality report.
    The Business Development Manager is needed to support the achievement of country fundraising ambition and learning regarding the funding portfolio, while assisting the Country Office in Somalia to build a strong professional image among donors so that additional grant funding is acquired to grow and support Plan’s program in Somalia. 
    The post holder will report to the Country Director and will be a member of Country Management Team. The Purpose of this role is to lead growth and diversification of the income portfolio for Plan International Somalia in line with the priorities and develop a country resource mobilization strategy.  The incumbent will be responsible to expand and diversify the institutional donor portfolio as well as the corporate donor base. 
    The post holder will work proactively with National Organization (NOs) in Plan Federation, to identify and win appropriate grant awards by ensuring the timely and quality delivery of successful proposals and building the capacity of team members in the development of strong quality proposals.
    The post holder will be a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) on grants management related country activities.  S/he will report directly to the Head of Mission.  The post-holder will be based in the Hargeisa office with extensive travel Nairobi, Mogadishu and NOs.  S/he will uphold Plan’s Core Values, promote Plan Purpose, programme principles (transparency, gender equality and diversity), to enhance programme impact.
    Do you have what it takes?
    Knowledge, skills & behaviours :

    Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training and practical experience on grants acquisition;
    Knowledge of the various donors’ strategic interests, priorities and requirements;
    Excellent English oral and written communication skills
    Proven strategic relationship management skills, including negotiation skills
    Marketing skills
    Coaching, mentoring, training and facilitation skills
    High level of computer proficiency.
    Ability to maintain strategic vision and link with everyday work
    Clear and effective communication that builds relationships in order to influence others
    Proactive, demonstrates record of creativity and entrepreneurship
    Accountability and responsibility for own performance
    Promotes team work and cooperation
    Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities

  • Regional Head of Disaster Risk Management

    Regional Head of Disaster Risk Management

    Dimensions of the Role
    Responsible for overseeing and supporting the implementation of the humanitarian scope of Plan International’s Global Strategy ‘100 Million Reasons’, the global DRM strategy and compliance with the DRM Policy across all of Plan International’s country offices across the MEESA region, whilst contributing to global learning and initiatives aimed at strengthening DRM across the wider organization.
    The post is a key linkage/coordination point between global approaches to our DRM work (held in our Global Hub and National Offices) and the implementation of the DRM policy and practice at Country Office (CO) level. 
    The post holder manages a Regional DRM specialist and a Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist, with matrix links into Country Office DRM leads and Emergency Response Managers. 
    The post holder is expected to be deployable as Emergency Response Manager in responses to large scale disasters in the region.
    Accountabilities
    Disaster Preparedness

    Responsible for overseeing and supporting the implementation of the DRM strategy across the MEESA region.
    Facilitate learning and exchange through maintaining a regional network of Country Office based DRM focal points.
    Ensure readiness to respond to disasters through ensuring compliance of the Disaster Preparedness Process (DPP) and roll out of capacity building activities across all COs in the region.
    Establish and facilitate peer support processes and inter-country collaboration between countries in the region.
    Establish and regularly update the roles and responsibilities of MEESA staff during emergencies, and assure regional DPP processes and action planning.

     
    Disaster Response

    Be ready to deploy as emergency response manager at the initial stage of medium or large scale emergency in the region for up to two months.
    Support and advise CO management timely decision making in slow-onset, protracted and rapid onset emergencies.
    Jointly with the COs/MEESA Management/GH, the Regional Head of DRM will identify additional capacity needs and coordinate rapid deployment of additional surge capability (funding, people and materiel) as required.
    Support CO’s in documentation of lessons from all significant disasters, including supporting real time reviews, evaluations and reflection workshops.
    Available to give technical support to others regions, when requested by GH.
    Advise on allocation of the global disaster fund (medium/large scale disasters).

     
    Programme Management and Fundraising

    Actively fundraise to ensure high quality sup-ort is available for the DRM portfolio in the MEESA region and ensure that the grants commitments are met in terms of performance, schedule and costs.
    Support formation and relationship management of relevant consortiums in the region.
    Contribute to ensuring quality of multi-country projects and responses in the region (e.g. South Sudan refugee and displacement programme) though capacity building, formation of practitioner’s networks, development of tools and undertaking of research and lessons learned exercises.
    Engage and work closely with the Girls in Displaced Situations Centre of Excellence which is based in Uganda. 
    Take an active role in supporting regional grant acquisition for relevant DRM related work and support country applications with advice where required.

     
    Resilience Mainstreaming

    Work with COs in monitoring and supporting integration of resilience across relevant programmes within the region, as guided by the global strategy ‘100 Million Reasons’.
    Provide guidance and technical support for DRM integration in new County Strategies and support development of programmatic approaches and guidance.
    Support and facilitate learning and sharing of DRM related resources/tools/experiences between countries in region.
    Coordination, Networking and Advocacy:
    Engage externally with relevant actors and coordinate Plan International’s work with other international/regional agencies and networks, such as the regional IASC network and working groups and donors.
    Ensure representation of Plan International in regional conferences and influencing events.
    International DRM strategy implementation:
    Take part in international meetings and contribute to international initiatives with Plan’s international DRM team.

     
    Line Management:

    Manage and coach a team of regional technical specialist (2) and project managers/coordinator (1) to support the implementation of the global DRM policy and to implement regional grants across countries.

     
     

    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

     
    Key End Results

    All COs in the region maintain an appropriate level of readiness (capacity/skills/procedures) through adequate preparedness and capacity building processes, adopted to the risk level of the CO.
    COs in the region have responded to all significant disasters, as per internationally acceptable humanitarian standards and received appropriate support in doing this.
    Basic DRM training targeting Country Management Teams and Emergency Response Teams has been carries out at country level, comprising both operational and programmatic aspects of humanitarian response.
    All COs have a contingency plan in place for managing disasters, including standardized operational protocols, contingency funds and adequate stock of prepositions.
    All new Country Strategies have included risks/hazards related to natural disasters, conflict and environment in their child rights analysis and designed programmatic responses.
    An increase in the volume of regional grants raised for DRM, with a focus on Gender in Emergencies, Climate Change Adaptation, Girls in Crisis and Resilience.
    Plan International’s professional profile within the DRM sector has been raised through regular attendance/contributions in coordination meetings and relevant forums.
    Prepared and updated disaster preparedness plan for the region.
    Monitoring progress towards strategy and regional learning is reflected in global policy and practice.

     
    Dealing with Problems:
    The post is a key linkage/coordination point between global DRM work (GH/NOs) and the implementation of the DRM policy at CO level.  For this reason, the post holder must be able to manage relationships well with different parts of the organizations, including conflicting priorities and ad hoc request at times, in the best interest of the organization and in line with the DRM policy.
    Given the wide scope of responsibility and limited resources, it’s essential that the post holder is able to stay on top of a variety of work and make clear prioritizations and be creative in making use of internal (and external) resources (people/funding) to achieve the outcomes of the Global Strategy. 
    Key relationships
    Internal:

    Under the supervision of the Director of the Sub Region (DSR) North and East Africa and the Director for DRM (GH) the post holder will work closely with the Country Directors, Country Management Teams and DRM national advisors/managers for the roll out of the DRM ambition in the MEESA Region.   
    The post requires close liaison and coordination with technical experts in the DRM teams at GH and regional managers of finance, operation, HR, MERL, resource mobilization, and communications to build capacities in support functions and for deployment.
    For fundraising purposes and grants management, the post holder will liaise with NO colleagues.

    External:

    Engage externally with relevant actors and coordinate Plan International’s work with other international/regional institutions and agencies, technical networks, regional government bodies, consultants, academy, consortium partners, regional IASC network, and donors.

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
    Essential
    Knowledge

    Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in DRM, especially also related to working in conflict and protracted crises, and emergency response methods and effectiveness;
    Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management;
    Knowledge of key debates in the humanitarian sphere, including on the nexus and triple nexus debate, and about the practical implications of the key debates at field level.
    Knowledge of programming in complex and constantly changing environments.

    Key Skills and Behaviours

    Energetic and motivated individual, with a proven track record of undertaking similar assignments successfully.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders at different level.
    Ability to think strategically, but also result oriented and get things done.
    Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field (DRM and humanitarian issues in general).
    Able to work independently, but also to lead the coordination and management of virtual teams and networks.
    Excellent communication skills, written and verbal in order to present arguments clearly and powerfully to a variety of audiences.
    Ability to establish and sustain good working relations with colleagues in the MEESA COs and Regional Hub though efficient communication, using virtual relationship management.
    Culturally and socially sensitive, and able to work successfully with partners and sector professionals.
    Embodies Plan International Values and behaviours as outlined in its values and behaviours framework, notably being open and accountable, being inclusive and empowering, demonstrating the ability to work well together and striving for lasting impact.
    Ability to prioritize and manage complex and varied workload, often to tight deadlines.

    Qualification and experience

    Documented experience from disaster risk management work, including disaster preparedness and managing response programs.
    Documented experience from at several major disaster events, working in “high risk” environments.
    Documented experience to lead capacity building and organizational development on humanitarian issues.
    Experience of strategic planning, i.e. analysing relevant factors from both the internal and external environments, identifying crucial issues that have to be addressed, setting medium and long term objectives and developing plans of actions.
    Experience of working with institutional donors/fundraisers.
    Documented experience to oversee planning, monitoring and evaluation of grants.

    Plan International’s Values in Practice
    We are open and accountable

    Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
    Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
    Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
    Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
    Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

    We strive for lasting impact

    Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
    Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
    Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
    Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

    We work well together

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

    We are inclusive and empowering

    We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
    We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
    We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

    Physical Environment
    This position entails 50% travel both within and outside region, often in hardship locations.
    Level of contact with children
    Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

  • Shared Service Centre Lead

    Shared Service Centre Lead

    MEESA Regional Hub is seeking to recruit a Shared Service Centre Lead (SSCL). This role will support the design of the processes and structures of the new independent shared services (SSC) and main drivers for change to an independent shared services unit premised on Plan’s resolve to make cost efficiencies in the business support costs supporting the Nairobi Hub. The SSCL will lead in the establishment of an independent SSC to enable us work in unison, adapt to the constantly changing external context in order to stay strong and deliver the Plan Objectives in Nairobi Hub.
    THIS IS A SHORT TERM 3 MONTH ASSIGNMENT
    The Shared Service Centre Lead (hereafter referred as SSCL) role requires working collaboratively with all staff, stakeholders and organisational structures. This role will design and implement a change strategy and tools in addition to measuring effectiveness to enhance organization, group, and individual performance, assessing stakeholder impacts and organizational readiness, recommending and/or implementing appropriate communication, training, and behavioural change solutions. The role will be expected to implement operational processes that will enable business support in the Nairobi Hub to achieve Plan International’s Purpose and Global Strategy.  
    The SSCL will work closely with Plan International Kenya Country Change and Transformation Lead and will in principle
    (i). Work with our various Business teams to strengthen how we operate, including modernising our business support processes, systems and the way we work;
    (ii). Work with various teams leads to ensure we have a well-designed independent Shared service and product(s) that will deliver cost efficiencies in the business support costs supporting the Nairobi Hub and
    (iii). Work with various leadership teams within the Nairobi Hub and ensure delivery of the intended outcomes emanating from both, a time sensitive plan and on budget whilst ensuring that our people are engaged in the new ways of working. The role will enable faster employee adaption of new ways of working by focusing on engaging people with change and helping to embed a performance driven culture.
    Anticipated and specific deliverables from the set-up process include:

    Implementation of a time-sensitive and a risk managed process that informs a new operating model of the Shared Services;
    Develop an acceptable structure and business processes that meet the needs of all the business units based in Nairobi or depending on Nairobi for support, while considering the Nairobi Hub units as Key Business Units (KBU) with specific responsibilities in delivering programmes;
    Develop SLAs for robust customer centric service provision;
    Contribution to identification of skills requirement across functional areas;
    Supporting documentation e.g. Risk Profile, Change Assessment and Business Case, as need arises.

    Accountabilities

    Scoping, Planning and Identifying possible risks to the review project;
     Data Gathering including interviews with functional heads and high level process reviews which look at the business processes and structures; systems analysis; people in terms of competencies, skills required to do the job and organisational culture.
    Detailed process review for each functional area, identifying the roles and responsibilities in the process steps, followed by the redesign of individual job profiles.
    Preparing design options, evaluating, refining, and selecting a preferred option outlining the structure, processes, human resources requirements, and alignment of human capital.
    Prioritize the transition initiatives and costs required to close the gaps between current and future states and submission of a final report.
    Concise and coherent messaging to stakeholders to enable visibility of the process, progress and significant changes.

    Dealing with Problems:
    Stakeholders have differing expectations and needs relating to the overall process that will require:

    Clear articulation of purpose and expected outcomes at all times and with appreciation for time sensitive delivery;
    Understanding and managing conflicting expectations; negotiating and accommodating a variety of required outcomes within procedures, tools and guidance; influencing and persuading around purpose and expected outcomes;
    Developing communication routines covering all stakeholders within Nairobi Hub

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
    Essential
    Knowledge and Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in OD, HR, Finance, Project/Program Management and related. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
    At least 5 -10 years in relevant experience in the following areas:
    Leadership of transformational programmes of a similar scale using a variety of improvement techniques (CI, IT enabled transformation)
    Expertise in the translation of thought leadership in SSC design into design of effective SSC from the customers’ perspective whilst maximising resource utilization.
    Designing and developing of effective and efficient shared services support standards, Service Level Agreements ,  processes, procedures and controls; ability to specify, design and use business operations and performance management systems to achieve control and assurance across a complex and diverse business in a similar organizational setting.

    Exceptional inter-personal skills- engaging as well as asserting, influencing, negotiation and active listening;
    Business acumen with at least one of the following core business disciplines, OD, Strategic HR, Finance and or Project/Program Management.

    Skills

    Establishing and maintaining strong relationships;
    Strong analytical skills to drive data driven solutions;
    Flexible and Adaptable: Able to work in ambiguous situations
    Resilient and tenacious with an ability to persevere;
    Leadership Facilitation;
    Excellent oral and written communication
    Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point; Ability to embed change management capability across the teams;
    Problem solving skills through analysis, developing a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in;

    Behaviours:

    Self-managed and motivated;
    Inclusive, consultative and adaptive in development stage, decisive backed up by good in-depth analysis; communications at the delivery stage;
    Role model for the implementation of Plan’s Values.

    Plan International’s Values in Practice
    We are open and accountable

    Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
    Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
    Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
    Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
    Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

    We strive for lasting impact

    Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
    Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
    Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
    Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

    We work well together

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

          We are inclusive and empowering

    We empower our staff to give thier best and develop thier potential.
    We respect all people, appreciate differences  and challenge equality inour programmes and workplace.
    We support children , girls and young people to increse their confidence and to change thier own lives.

  • Chief of Party, USAID/Kenya Youth Activity 2020 Senior Supply Chain Coordinator

    Chief of Party, USAID/Kenya Youth Activity 2020 Senior Supply Chain Coordinator

    ROLE PROFILE
    The purpose of the position is to lead Plan International’s efforts to manage risk by ensuring that effective risk and compliance strategies, policies and frameworks are in place through securing sound legal advice, ensuring effective governance arrangements, enforcing compliance with approved policies and procedures, and promoting ethical behavior. The position provides guidance in the identification, analysis, mitigation and documentation regarding key risks and their resolution
    DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
    Plan International seeks qualified Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded program in Kenya that will seek to support evidence-based and evidence-producing county-level models that empower youth and connect them directly to social and economic opportunities to improve their livelihoods and well-being. The Chief of Party will be based in Kenya (specific county to be determined) and will oversee all aspects of program implementation, providing vision to the program and ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget.
    Note:
    This position is contingent to funding.
    Citizens of Kenya who are Youth are highly encouraged to apply.
    Due to the urgency to fill this position applications will be screened on a rolling basis.
    Accountabilities:

    Provide strategic and technical leadership to the program and the team; bring dynamic and creative leadership to bring innovation to rigorous program implementation and meeting donor deliverables
    Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, as well as with key government officials at the county and national level, other donors and implementers, private sector and civil society partners
    Engage with program beneficiaries, youth leaders, youth cooperatives, youth networks, and other stakeholders; ensure that all stakeholder relationships are managed effectively
    Develop annual work plans in collaboration with staff and stakeholders, and oversee work plan implementation
    Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local, regional, and international organisations.
    Ensure project activities are implemented on schedule and within budget
    Supervise, manage, and mentor project staff
    Oversee project budgeting, financial management, and ensure contractual compliance
    Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities; promote a culture of learning and adaptation across the project
    Oversee project communications
    Other duties, as assigned.

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
    Essentials

    Master Degree in a relevant field such as Education, International Development , non-profit management with 4-6yrs of relevant experience/or Bachelors Degree with 10yrs experience  in leading programs focused on Research, youth services, Workforce development, livelihoods and /or Private sector development.
    Successful track record of supervising, designing, managing, and implementing complex donor-funded technical assistance projects (with strong preference for past USAID-funded project management experience
    Proven experience in contract management (donor narrative & financial reporting, sub-grant management and knowledge management)
    A successful track record of working substantially with local organizations, positioning them as authentic development partners and to lead major interventions
    A minimum of four (4) years of experience in Africa, preferably Kenya or East Africa
    Demonstrated success working at the community level assessing challenges, creating and implementing solutions, and achieving measurable results on donor-funded development projects
    Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior government officials; youth-led groups, community officials, media, civil society, and private sector leaders; international donors; and other stakeholders
    Demonstrated ability to track and manage budgets and plan both strategically and creatively to meet project objectives
    Strong understanding of the Kenyan context preferred
    Proven leadership qualities and excellent management skills
    Strong representational and organizational skills
    Fluency in written and spoken English.

    Desirables

    Supports learning in diverse teams
    Acts with high degree of integrity and professionalism
    Relates to people in a friendly, open manner and engenders trust from other staff
    Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
    Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
    Promotes innovation and learning
    Ability to act as part of multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
    Ability to work with others
    Ability to travel within Kenya and on occasion out of the country as may be required.

    Plan International’s Values in Practice
    We are open and accountable

    Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
    Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
    Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
    Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
    Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

    We strive for lasting impact

    Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
    Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
    Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
    Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

    We work well together

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

     We are inclusive and empowering

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

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  • Inter- Agency Working Group (IAWG) Graduate Trainee Assistant

    Inter- Agency Working Group (IAWG) Graduate Trainee Assistant

    DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
    The position will work closely with IAWG Coordinator, the IAWG Co-chairs, steering committee/core group and sub groups chairs in delivery of the IAWG mandate.
    This position is responsible for supporting the coordinator in running the secretariat functions including admin, logistics/procurement, finance and communication.
    Accountabilities

    Support the coordinator in the running of the IAWG secretariat activities – this includes but not limited to providing on-hand assistance during conferences and sub-group meetings e.g. ensuring that participants are welcomed, signed in, take minutes and ensure other specific administrative and logistics issues are responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
    Updating the IAWG website – posting of events/jobs vacancy among others.
    Update IAWG social media on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements using blogs etc.
    Designing concepts for campaigns, events and other special projects.
    Carry out media monitoring and report on a weekly/monthly basis.
    Generate, edit and publish the weekly bulletin.
    Support in development and maintenance of a suite of materials (events posters, brochures, flyers etc.) to effectively communicate the work of IAWG.
    Support in report writing for all IAWG related activities.

    Key relationships
    Internal
    The position will also work closely with IAWG Coordinator as well as the sub groups leads.
    Technical expertise, skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours
    Knowledge and experience

    University degree in the field of communications, public relations, languages, journalism & peace, conflict and International relations.
    Experience in managing websites and in using social media tools in a professional context.
    Demonstrated experience in events coordination, administration and/or management, preferably within INGOs.
    Pro-active communicator, with experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
    Resourcefulness, flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and to meet deadlines.
    Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner.
    Ability to work effectively with people from different nationalities, cultures, ethnic and religious groups across the region.
    Good understanding of humanitarian issues in East and Central Africa, and the ability to relate IAWG work within this context.

    Skills

    Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, negotiation and team engagement skills.
    Ability to network effectively and develop a wide range of relevant contacts.
    Influential communicator with excellent written English and oral communication skills
    Competent IT skills & experience in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Mailchimp & Adobe suite 6 – A MUST.
    Experience of operating multi-media equipment including digital cameras, video recording equipment, web cams, and voice recorders.
    Experience of tailoring communication and advocacy messages for a variety of decision-makers and high level audiences.

    Behaviours:

    Value driven individual committed to uphold Plan’s values and adhere to its code of conduct, policies on safeguarding and sexual harassment.
    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values
    Sensitivity to cultural diversity, gender issues and commitment to equal opportunities.
    Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and diligent team player able to work under pressure within tight deadlines and with minimum supervision.

    Plan International’s Values in Practice
    We are open and accountable

    Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
    Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
    Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
    Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
    Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

    We strive for lasting impact

    Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
    Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
    Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
    Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

    We work well together

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

    We are inclusive and empowering

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

    Physical Environment
    Typical office environment in the RESA regional hub
    Level of contact with children
    Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction.

  • Project Manager – Innovation (Re- advertisement)

    Project Manager – Innovation (Re- advertisement)

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
    We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
    We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
    Plan International has set a goal of reaching 100 million girls and to achieve this goal it will not be done through business as usual. We are challenging ourselves to find new and impactful ways of tackling gender inequality and working with girls to find new ways to protect their rights. This means new types of programming, new bold ways to influence those with power, and new business models for Plan International and the sector we have purposed to Innovate.
    With Funding from Plan International Innovation fund, the main purpose of this position is to manage an innovative project working with young mothers in informal settlements with limited skills and education. To unite them and make them into powerhouses to drive their own agenda to grow their income and take care of their children. As project lead, the manager will provide oversight to the project, prepare reports to Global Hub and will be the link with other partners and other Plan Country offices.
    Dimensions of the Role
    The Project Manager will report to the Area Manager and will ensure that project outcomes are realized through providing effective, timely and coordinated project management. S/he will provide direct technical input in the implementation in accordance to Global Hub guidelines and standards.
    Through the Innovation Fund, Plan Kenya received funding to prototype an 8-month project in Kayole working with young mothers working as domestic workers, and small-scale traders to help them enhance their financial skills by facilitating them join a cooperative group as a way to invest, save, and provide safe day care services for their young children. During the prototype phase, the project seeks to learn and the success will pave for a pilot project based on the learnings and viability of the model proposed.
    The project is Nairobi based with frequent travel to informal settlements of Kayole and Mathare.
    The Project Manager will supervise a Project Assistant.
     Accountabilities
    Coordinate Project, design, planning & Implementation (30%)

    Promote compliance to Global Hub requirements and regulations during implementation
    Promote the realization of set targets quality outcomes.
    Identify and manage project risks
    Smoth efficient project performance and effective management of and communication with project team

    Budget Management (20%)

    Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget.
    Preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports according to donor regulations
    Develop project implementation plan and update project Budget

    Pr       Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting (20%)

    In liaison with M&E Hub coordinator, establish proper data management systems, monitor the progress of project implementation, and undertake corrective actions.
    Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with Global Hub guidelines and procedures.
    With support of M&E Hub Coordinator, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.
    Promote evidence based learning and programming.

    Build and maintain stakeholder relations (15%)

    Participate in external meeting with partners and other stakeholders on project’s deliverables.
    Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviours. 
    Coordinate with other NGOs, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships.
    Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities.

          Human Resources Management (10%)

    Promote good team management in accordance to Plan purpose and values
    Performance management of all direct reports
    Coach and mentor direct reports to enhance thier skills for project delivery.

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
    Essential

    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Development studies and related disciplines.
    3 years’ relevant experience.
    Worked with community groups on economic empowerment such as VSLA
    Strong mentoring skills
    Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
    Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights based programming.
    Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy.

    Desirable

    Analytical and report writing skills
    Strategic planning skills
    Results orientated
    Relevant computer skills
    Budget and Cost Control
    Risk management
    Monitoring and Evaluation skills

    Plan International’s Values in Practice
    We are open and accountable

    Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
    Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
    Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
    Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
    Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

    We strive for lasting impact

    Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
    Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
    Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
    Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

    We work well together

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

     We are inclusive and empowering

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

    Physical Environment
    The position is based at Kenya Country Office  with frequent travel to the field.

  • CCNA (B2B) – Key Account Manager PP – East Africa

    CCNA (B2B) – Key Account Manager PP – East Africa

    The Candidate would be Canon’s representative at the Tier-1 level and identify Key customers, responsible on Sell out directly the professional print line up to End Customer through our Tier1 partners.

    Professional Print Penetration.
    Professional print Pipeline and sell out report.
    Demand Generation.
    Brand Visibility.
    Enhance Canon Professional print MASH in the region.

    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.

    Professional Print Competition Mapping.
    Establish Professional Print contacts and business relationships with the right representatives at the customer (Decision Makers).
    Introduce Canon Professional Print Products utilizing the relationship established with the customers.
    Product training to Tier1 Salesmen.
    Carry out demand generation activities like Events & Seminars.
    Prepare the Marketing Activity Calendar in coordination with the Country Manager and PM.
    Appoint / Work with local marketing agency to carry out planned activities in the local market in coordination with Marketing Services team adhering to Canon brand and corporate guidelines.
    Monitor the PP pipeline with regular mechanism of Sell out reporting.
    Enhance Canon’s brand awareness in the market by improving In store visibility, and development of localized POS materials.
    Propose and Support PM in planning and organizing of local product launch events.

    What we ask

    We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.

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

    You will need

    Drive for results
    Focus on the customer
    Apply Business Acumen
    Communicate effectively
    Negotiate & Influence

    Canon is enriching lives and businesses in incredible new ways. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company that’s strong, ambitious and considerate, where people do great things together. You can expect the exceptional and achieve the exceptional, with the world’s best imaging company.

  • Policy and Advocacy Advisor

    Policy and Advocacy Advisor

    The Opportunity
    As Policy and Advocacy Advisor, you will act as the focal point for a minimum of three national partners in relation to project management, grant management and technical support. This will also require coordination across the Equal Measures 2030 Secretariat to ensure projects are connected, leveraged at regional and global levels, and supported by the data, advocacy, communications, and finance teams.
    In this role, you will also act as the focal point across the Equal Measures 2030 Secretariat for the learning and capacity building pillar. As a new and growing area of work, you will be required to scope opportunities for growth in this area, leveraging existing strengths like the Data-Driven Advocacy Training Toolkit and the expertise of EM2030’s regional and global partners, as well as supporting the Secretariat in designing a forward-looking approach for the entire pillar.
    The Individual
    We are looking to recruit a committed individual who has proven experience in working on gender equality and/or international development issues across geographies and contexts. You will be able to develop and execute advocacy strategies and influencing approaches, particularly in the Global South. You will also be required to develop and deliver capacity-building approaches to stakeholders based on adult learning principles and peer-to-peer participatory processes.
    To be successful in this role, you will have strong listening/interpersonal skills and also the ability to distance-manage relationships and work effectively with others in diverse locations and cultural contexts. It is essential that you can manage multiple demands, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
    Fluency in English and professional proficiency in Spanish essential. Proficiency in other languages is desirable. [Please indicate level of language proficiency in application]

  • Regional Business Analyst

    Regional Business Analyst

    Job Details
    The Regional Finance Department leads the financial management and accounting teams throughout the MEESA region.
    The Regional Business Analyst support the Regional Finance Manager in providing financial leadership and management in the region, champion innovation in business processes and ensure effective financial information system is maintained all times. The RBA also directs the regional Office’s accounting, treasury, financial and internal control practices/systems working closely with the Plan Kenya Shared Services. The maintenance of its financial records and the preparation of its financial reports.
    This role further supports the Regional Finance Manager (RFM) to implement global and regional financial strategies.
    Dimensions of the Role

    The role has no supervisory role in the Regional Office Finance Department and but closely interact with 15 Country Finance managers and their teams. Supports the implementation of global and regional financial strategies in the region and to provide timely and reliable financial information and analysis that leads to effective decision making at the Regional Level.
    Contributes to MEESA’s strategic objective for Finance by ensuring effective business critical support information is in place and contributing to maximize the availability of resources for programs by cost effective financial processes and other operating activities by timely and accurate management reporting.
    Provides permanent support to in – country Finance teams in order to improve overall transparency and accountability in Plan’s external financial reporting.
    This role is involved in the review and consolidation of regional finance reports for a Regional budget worth € 120,000K.

    Accountabilities

    RESA Region Financial Analysis & Reporting

    Interact with Plan Accounting system, extract data per Country Office (CO) and prepare financial reports tailored for different clients in the region
    Make analysis of the report presented and communicate to management on the status
    Provide observations, gaps and areas requiring improvement / recommendations
    Prepare and or review monthly regional financial reports before sharing with management
    Support the RFM with timely and reliable financial information
    Ensure monthly financial reports presented in a timely manner to the Regional Management with clear highlights of areas of concern affecting business.
    Support effectiveness and efficiency by ensuring sound business analyses and the provision of key management information.

    RESA Region Technical Focal Person in system i.e. SAP, BPC, HRIS etc.

    Focal person in system issues relating to finance raised by CO before escalating to System specialists i.e. technical issues in finance
    Liaison or capacity building to staff on work around in SAP, BPC, HRIS among other initiatives
    Testing or trouble shooting issues around finance systems that are working and those that are not and feedback to IH leads
    Support in FAD set up, project set up

    Business planning Processes for the Region

    Facilitate and coordinate business planning processes for the ROSupport the RFM in Consolidation and review planning inputs for the MEESA RegionFacilitate and coordinate business planning processes for the RO.Support the RFM in consolidation and review planning inputs for the MEESA Region.
    Support the Regional Finance Manager in communicating instructions and milestones within the region for business planning, including long term planning, budgeting, quarterly forecasting and cash flow forecasting
    Support the RFM in consolidating and reviewing planning inputs from countries.
    Monitoring key monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance measures of country offices and regional office, provide advice on corrective measures and opportunities on a timely basis and implement actions required related to financial standards
    Preparation and/or review of business plans and funding requests from countries and departments within the region, challenging the assumptions and quality of the data and presenting these on behalf of the region to Global Hub (GH) for funding and approval
    Supporting development and execution of country funding plans

    Ensure appropriate financial controls processes, procedures and systems are in place and adhered to in the ‘’Regional Office & more Importantly in the Region’’

    Working with Plan Kenya Shared Services team, support in ensuring monthly review of all regional office projects being implemented are monitored monthly.
    Follow up finance – related audit actions for the Regional Hub (RH) and implementation of global financial policies and procedures within the region
    Identifying key financial risks and reporting these to the RFM for inclusion in the Regional Risk Register. Recommending and implementing mitigating actions to address key financial risks.
    Maintaining a high degree of awareness of the risk of fraud and necessary fraud prevention measures and ensuring that the global fraud policy and fraud incident reporting and investigation requirements are met
    Implementation and accurate use of global finance systems within the RH.

    Champion of Strategic finance Innovations in the region

    The Business analyst is expected to examine the practices, procedures and processes and recommend better ways of doing things
    Suggest thoughts on better ways of working, input on shared services approaches and creating of the hub.
    Document and share learnings in financial management in various countries
    Share reflections on the transition process in the RH role in offering strategic finance, ‘basically think beyond the debit and credit’

    Support the Regional Finance Manager on any other assigned tasks i.e

    Cost and benefit analysis, Payroll analysis, Taxation, investigations, Short deployment covers to Countries with gaps
    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

    Knowledge
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, post graduate education is an added advantage
    • Professional Financial/Accounting qualification i.e. CPA (K) or equivalent
    • Knowledge of the sector and the financial management issues specific to it an advantage
    • Knowledge of the region and local finance regulations an advantage
    • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, Control standards and Risk management techniques and the reporting requirements of major international grant donors
    Skills
    • Proven effective Management skills leading teams across different context and operating in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environments
    • Strong team building skills, motivated & with good attitude towards work.
    • Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills
    • Excellent proven financial analytical skills
    • Good written and spoken English Good presentation and communication skills in delivering financial management information
    • Proficient in computer skills and use of Microsoft based packages. Experience of using general ledger packages and other databases is an advantage. (Plan uses Microsoft Dynamics, SAP and various bespoke systems).
    Plan International’s Values in Practice
    We are open and accountable
    Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
    We strive for lasting impact
    Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
    We work well together
    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
    We are inclusive and empowering
    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communitiesEngages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
    Physical Environment
    Typical office responsibility
    Level of contact with children
    Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction