About the role
To support the Programme Finance Officer in providing programme finance management, ensure donor compliance and risk management. Work with programme staff and partner organizations to assist them in budget development and financial planning, granting and management. Support with partners’ financial reporting, budgeting, auditing and compliance to agreed due diligence that relate to partner organizations, in line with Christian Aid’s procedures and policies. To build the financial and budget management capacity of local partner organization through training and support. To improve the capacity of Christian Aid programme staff to understand and uphold both Christian Aid’s and institutional donors’ financial policies and procedures and proactively manage contracts and risk within respective projects and programmes
About you
This role sits within the Finance role family in the International Department. It is responsible for supporting all aspects of the programme finance function, which will include financial records, financial reports, budgets, donor funds, internal and external audits and providing financial support to Christian Aid partner staff. This role will also manage partner financial capacity and the compliance function
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and including flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Build partnerships:
Tell us about a time when you contributed time and ideas to a piece of work which was beyond you or your team’s role . What was the context? What was the piece of work?What was your job? What were you asked to do?What action(s) did you take?What were the results?
Communicate effectively
Tell us about a time when you needed to explain something in a simple or different way because someone appeared to have not understood you. What was the context? What was your task? What did you have to communicate differently? What did you say? How did you say it? What was the result? Were you successful? If so, how did you know?
Steward resources:
Please give us an example of how you have taken account of the need to use resources economically and without unnecessary waste when planning and delivering your work. What was the situation? What was your task? What was expected of you? What action(s) did you take? Why? What was the outcome? How did you know you were successful in using resources economically?
Deliver:
Please tell us about a time when you were particularly conscious of the quality of your work and how you ensured it met the standards required. What was the situation? Which piece of work? Why was it memorable? What had you been ask to do? What action(s) did you take to check the quality and standard? Were you successful? If so, how did you know?
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Programme Finance Assistant
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International ICT Operations Manager
About the role
Under the general direction of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role is responsible for the planning, operations and implementation of International IS systems, negotiating with suppliers to ensure that reliable, robust and appropriate solutions can be delivered and implemented in a timely fashion. To provide expert advice to management of information technology on systems, security and connectivity issues in country offices.
The role will also provide expert advice to management of information technology on systems, security and connectivity issues in country offices, as well as providing professional management and support to a dispersed team of Regional ICT Service Managers across the world.
About you
You will be an experienced, hands-on ICT Operations Manager/Team Lead comfortable with managing BAU, as well as helping to drive the infrastructure, operations & technology vision and roadmap. In addition, the role requires the successful candidate to work closely with the Head of Infrastructure, Operations & Connectivity to run (and improve) the infrastructure and operations environment, deliver on major infrastructure projects, pilot and adopt appropriate innovative technologies and build and create the best infrastructure and operations team and ecosystem of partners. You will have ideally managed the IT Infrastructure and Operations function of a medium sized international business or Charity.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of managing a small team to deliver in a fast-paced environment undertaking substantial technology, people and process change.
You will be able to demonstrate a strong technical hands-on foundation, combined with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders – a technologist at heart, you will be technically conversant in IT Infrastructure technologies and advancements in this area.
You will be able to confidently plan, prioritise, and implement significant ICT infrastructure projects. You will have a strong grasp of Security Standards and an understanding and awareness of best practice standards and practices including ITIL and Prince2.
You will need strong soft skills to engage and influence at senior levels within the organisation globally, and will be able to motivate, inspire and develop team members. Solid influencing skills and a collaborative approach are key.
You will draw upon experience from a range of previous organisations and be able to work at pace to get the job done.
Further information
The role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced hands-on ICT Operations manager/Team Lead to join a well-respected global INGO in an influential and pivotal leadership role.
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. -
Baseline Evaluation Consultant
Overview of the Project
The overall goal of the project is to ‘Strengthening Citizens-County Government Collaboration in Water Governance for Enhanced Community Resilience in Marsabit county.
The project will contribute to achievement of this goal by achieving the following three (3) key results/outputs:Increased citizen voice and participation in water governance
Functional community level structures in water management and development of a water resource database.
Improved county led collaboration of water sector players within the countyChristian Aid through its partner Marsabit Indigenous Organizations’ Network (MIONET) will implement the project in 17 wards spread across 3 sub-counties namely Laisamis, Moyale & North Horr.
The project implementation approach as well as its design is informed by the Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of Marsabit County water sector which was conducted in the month of September by Christian Aid (CA).
Baseline: Purpose and Scope
The baseline study will provide the project implementation team with detailed baseline data on key project indicators.
The data will be used to establish benchmarks against which achievement of the project milestones will be monitored and evaluated throughout the life of the project.
The baseline will be conducted in Laisamis, Moyale and North Horr sub counties
The consultant (s) will be expected to:Participate in briefing and consultation meetings to discuss the assignment, become familiar with the Climate Governance Project and to collaborate with the CA project and partner staff on the development of the baseline design and implementation plan.
Develop in collaboration with CA and partners a detailed research and analysis plan, including plans for pre-testing tools, recruitment and training of research assistants, meaningful participation of partners and community, sampling methodology, implementation of data collection in the field; qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting.
Develop in collaboration with CA and partners, rigorous and robust, qualitative and quantitative data collection tools that can gather reliable and replicable data on each of the project indicators (sample tools to be developed, shared and approved by CA prior to data collection). Provide detailed indicator protocols describing the data collection methodology for each indicator.
Lead data collection in the field including: designing and leading key informant interviews and focus group discussions; designing and leading surveys of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP); training research assistants/enumerators; monitoring and ensuring data quality and research ethics of research assistants.
Analyze data in a rigorous, robust manner using appropriate statistical and qualitative analysis techniques.
Draft a high-quality baseline study report. The report must be written in good quality English and must include robust and detailed analysis of data findings.
Identify challenges and weaknesses/shortcomings with the project MEL log-frame/framework, data collection protocols and present recommendations for how data collection can be improved during the life of the project.Methodology
The baseline will be conducted in Laisamis, Moyale and North Horr sub-counties and should use a mixed methodology approach, combining use of secondary data, primary quantitative and qualitative data. All data, both qualitative and quantitative must also be disaggregated by location, age, sex, disability etc.
All data and analysis developed must be handed over to Christian Aid at the end of the study.
All outputs must be in English.
Triangulation of information gathered during the quantitative and qualitative research will be a critical aspect of this study. The analysis must provide a clear explanation of how the different data sets relate to one another and how they relate to the findings in the secondary documentation.
The complete project documents detailing the process, output and outcome indicators will be provided to the selected consultant prior to project initiation.
Time frame
The consultant is expected to carry out the exercise within 25 working days with the exercise expected to commence not later than 1st May 2018 and concluding not later than 30th May 2018
Consultant Profile
The consultant (s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience to be eligible for this assignment:The lead consultant must have a technical background in Governance, Resilience Building, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) or Climate Change Adaptation, (at a minimum of Master’s Degree level).
The lead consultant (s) must have demonstrated experience and expertise in designing and managing baseline studies for similar projects and in delivering agreed outputs on time and within budget.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in implementing rigorous research using Quantitative and Qualitative evaluation methodologies.
Demonstration of good knowledge of the context in Kenya and Marsabit County is an added advantage.Other Tasks / Deliverables of the Consultancy
In addition to deliverables outlined in 3.0 and 4.0 above, the consultant is expected to also undertake the following tasks:Develop an inception report that should include data collection tools to guide field interviews and final schedule of field work.
Develop and submit an acceptable draft report after the analysis of data for CA staff feedback following an agreed upon format. The report should be comprehensive and provide detailed specific findings within each result area and considerations/recommendations.
Lead the analysis and synthesis of evidence to develop key findings; Discuss findings with Christian Aid and implementing partners and incorporate feedback to generate the final report.
Develop and submit to Christian Aid offices in Nairobi 3 hard copies and a soft copy of an acceptable final report of no more than 40 pages (excluding references and annexes) following an agreed upon format.
Summary of the findings in (MS PowerPoint) to be used for subsequent dissemination.
Submit to CA the final cleaned data set used for analysis and production of the final report in an acceptable electronic format (Excel, SPSS, STATA). All raw data (quantitative data files, transcripts from In-depth Interviews, FGDs etc should also be submitted to Christian Aid offices in Nairobi for reference and future use. -
End-line Evaluation Consultant
Terms of Reference
Improving Maternal and New-Born Health (MNH) Outcomes for Vulnerable Women and Babies by Increasing Demand, Access, and Uptake of Quality MNH Services in Isiolo County, Kenya
Consultancy Overview: With funding from DFID, Christian Aid Kenya has been implementing the project entitled “Improving Maternal and New-Born Health (MNH) Outcomes for Vulnerable Women and Babies by Increasing Demand, Access, and Uptake of Quality MNH Services in Isiolo County, Kenya” (UKAM MNH/Tunza Mama na Mtoto Project).
The three-year project (2015 – 2018) is implemented in partnership with Anglican Development Services Easter of Mt. Kenya East (ADSE MKE) which is responsible for service delivery activities; and Center for Education and Awareness (CREAW) who are responsible for advocacy and demand creation activities.
In order to inform the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) component of this project, Christian Aid Kenya seeks to engage the services of a qualified and experienced consultant (s)/consultancy firm to implement the end-line evaluation for the project in Isiolo County.
Overview of the Project: The overall goal of the project is to “Improve Maternal and New-Born Health (MNH) Outcomes for Vulnerable Women and Babies by Increasing Demand, Access, and Uptake of Quality MNH Services”.
The specific objectives of the project are:To empower women and girls to make health MNH choices
To remove barriers that prevent access to MNH services
To expand the supply and quality of MNH services
To enhance accountability at all levelsPurpose and Scope
The objectives of the end-line evaluation will be two-fold as follows:Provide a complete review of the project achievements which shall include an assessment of project progress in achievement of project outputs and outcomes as per the log-frame, and related delivery of inputs and activities and factors (internal and external) that affected overall project implementation and result achievement and
Provide qualitative information by developing 2 case studies to back-up the end-line evaluation findings.Responsibilities
The end-line will be conducted in Isiolo County. The consultant (s) will be expected to:Review relevant project documents including but not limited to project proposal, project log-frame, Endline survey report (February 2016); Mid-Term Evaluation Report (March 2017) and any other documents that will aid in developing a robust endline evaluation methodology.
Participate in briefing and consultation meetings to discuss the assignment, become familiar with the UKAM MNH/Tunza Mama na Mtoto Project and collaborate with the CA project and partner staff on the development of the end-line evaluation design and implementation plan.
Develop in collaboration with CA and partners a detailed end-line evaluation and analysis plan, including plans for pre-testing tools, recruitment and training of research assistants, meaningful participation of partners and community, sampling methodology, implementation of data collection in the field; qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting.
Develop in collaboration with CA and partners, rigorous and robust, qualitative and quantitative data collection tools that can gather reliable and replicable data on each of the project indicators (sample tools to be developed, shared and approved by CA prior to data collection).
Provide detailed indicator protocols describing the data collection methodology for each indicator.
Lead data collection in the field including: designing and leading key informant interviews and focus group discussions; designing and leading surveys as needed; training research assistants/enumerators; monitoring and ensuring data quality and research ethics of research assistants.
Analyze data in a rigorous, robust manner using appropriate statistical and qualitative analysis techniques.
Draft a high-quality end-line evaluation report. The report must be written in good quality English and must include robust and detailed analysis of data findings.Methodology
The end-line evaluation will be conducted in Isiolo County and should use a mixed methodology approach, combining use of secondary data, primary quantitative and primary qualitative data.
The study must collect detailed demographic data on target beneficiary groups (both direct and indirect beneficiaries) in the project locations. All data, both qualitative and quantitative must also be disaggregated by location, age, sex, disability etc.
All data and analysis developed must be handed over to Christian Aid at the end of the study.
All outputs must be in English.
Triangulation of information gathered during the quantitative and qualitative research will be a critical aspect of this study. The analysis must provide a clear explanation of how the different data sets relate to one another and how they relate to the findings in the secondary documentation.
The complete project log-frame detailing the process, output and outcome indicators will be provided to the selected consultant prior to evaluation initiation.
Time frame
The consultant is expected to carry out the exercise within 20 working days with the exercise starting by End of March 2018 and concluding not later than Mid-April 2018.
Consultant Profile
The consultant (s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience to be eligible for this assignment:The lead consultant must have a technical background in health or other related disciplines including Public Health, Medical Anthropology or Social Sciences, (at a minimum of Master’s Degree level).
The lead consultant (s) must have demonstrated experience and expertise in designing and managing evaluation (end-line) studies for similar projects and in delivering agreed outputs on time and within budget.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in implementing rigorous research using Quantitative and Qualitative evaluation methodologies.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in evaluation of public health interventions with a focus on Maternal and Neonatal Health programs
Demonstration of good knowledge of the context in Kenya and Isiolo County is an added advantage.Other Tasks / Deliverables of the Consultancy
In addition to deliverables outlined in sections above, the consultant is expected to also undertake the following tasks:Develop an inception report that should include data collection tools to guide field interviews and final schedule of field work.
Develop and submit an acceptable draft report after the analysis of data for CA staff feedback following an agreed upon format. The report should be comprehensive and provide detailed specific findings within each result area and considerations/recommendations.
Lead the analysis and synthesis of evidence to develop key findings; Present and discuss findings with Christian Aid and implementing partners and incorporatefeedback to generate the final report.
Develop and submit to Christian Aid offices in Nairobi 3 hard copies and a soft copy of an acceptable final report of no more than 40 pages (excluding references and annexes) following an agreed upon format. The case studies (3 pages each) should be included as annexes to the final report.
Summary of the findings in (MS PowerPoint) to be used for subsequent dissemination.
The final cleaned data set used for analysis and production of the final report in an acceptable electronic format (Excel, SPSS, MS Word) depending on methodologies used. All raw data (quantitative data files, transcripts from In-depth Interviews, FGDs etc should also be submitted to Christian Aid offices in Nairobi for reference and future use -
Consultancy for Research: Adolescent Nutrition Project
Terms of Reference
IMPROVING ADOLESCENT NUTRITION PROJECT IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
Research Consultant
Purpose and Scope
In order to generate information that would feed into future projects design, adaptation and funding bids, Christian Aid Kenya seeks to engage the services of a qualified and experienced research consultant (s)/consultancy firm to lead and manage the planned formative research focussing on providing an in-depth analysis of the current situation facing pregnant and lactating adolescent girls (and their children) in the projects’ target locations.
Specific objectives will include:Understanding the needs of pregnant and lactating adolescent girls (under 19) in Narok when accessing and utilising nutritional advice and services
Mapping of current needs and how they are currently met
Identification of gaps in provision and barriers to accessing information and servicesSpecific Tasks
The consultant will oversee and direct the Christian Aid’s formative research by:
Developing in consultation with CA Program Manager, M&E Officer and other Technical Advisors a research protocol, which includes the research design and methods
Conduct a literature review/summary of current approaches to nutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers
Develop research data collection tools and informed consent forms
Prepare and submit a detailed study protocol to local Ethics Review Committee for ethical approval and seek any other approval for conducting formative research within Kenya
Participate in selection, hiring and training of field staff
Develop a detailed work plan that clearly outlines activities and their schedule for implementation in accordance with the project timeline and in collaboration with stakeholders
Coordinate the research activities together with CA Program staff and other partner staff
Lead the field work including data collection, management, analysis and report writing. Presenting and discussing findings with Christian Aid and implementing partners and engaging in plans of how to modify the project based on the findings and learning as neededMethodology/Procedures
The formative research will be conducted in Transmara East Sub County of Narok County. The consultancy will be divided into four phases which include study preparation, implementation, analysis and presentation.Phase I: Study Preparation – The consultant will develop a research protocol, which includes the research design and methods (study area, sampling methods, sample size, data collection methods, training, field supervision, data analysis plan and ethical considerations); develop data collection tools and informed consent forms and prepare for and submit a detailed study protocol to local Ethics Review Committee for ethical approval and seek any other approval for conducting formative research from relevant authorities within the ministries of health etc. The consultant will also participate in interviewing and selection of the field team and prepare to carry out training for them on tools procedures for data collection, management and research ethics.
Phase II: Field Work/Data Collection – The consultant will direct the field work, with the help of logistics support from Christian Aid Office in Nairobi, to ensure that the field staff are carrying out the data collection in a timely and professional manner; the data notes and any other written transcripts are completed and meet expected standards; data are recorded, submitted and stored efficiently and ethically; troubleshoot any problems, inform the Christian Aid Program Officer and correct them promptly; maintain frequent communication with Christian Aid and partner staff and manage field staff. The consultant is expected to be present through-out the period of data collection.
Phase III: Data Analysis – The consultant will conduct training for data entry staff and oversee the entry; The consultant will ensure that data is cleaned and accurate. Once all data is entered and cleaned, the consultant will be in charge of analysis of the collected data with input from Christian Aid Program Officer, M&E Officer and Research Advisor.
Phase IV: Report Writing – The consultant will prepare and deliver an approved final report.
Phase V: Article/Manuscript Writing – The consultant will draft an article/manuscript for publication to a reputable journal.Time frame
The consultant is expected to carry out the exercise within 40 working days with the exercise starting from end of March 2018 and submitting the draft Report by 31st May 2018 and the final report not later than Mid-June 2018.
Consultant Profile
The consultant (s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience to be eligible for this assignment:The lead consultant must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree. A technical background in public health or experience working in the field of nutrition and with a focus on adolescents is desired.
The lead consultant (s) must have demonstrated experience and expertise in designing and managing research studies for similar projects and in delivering agreed outputs on time and within budget.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in designing and implementing rigorous research. We are interested in innovative approaches to addressing the objectives that may include purely qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods approaches.
Demonstration of good knowledge of the context in Kenya and Narok County is an added advantage.Deliverables of the Consultancy
Acceptable research protocol
An inception report that should include Approved protocol, Data Collection Tools and Informed Consent Forms and final schedule of field work.
An acceptable draft report after the analysis of data for CA staff feedback following an agreed upon format. The report should be comprehensive and provide detailed specific findings within each result area and considerations/recommendations.
Lead the analysis and synthesis of evidence to develop key findings; Discuss findings with Christian Aid and implementing partners and incorporate feedback to generate the final report.
Develop and submit to Christian Aid offices in Nairobi 3 hard copies and a soft copy of an acceptable final study report
Summary of the findings in (MS PowerPoint) to be used for subsequent dissemination.
The final cleaned data set used for analysis and production of the final report in an acceptable electronic format (Excel, SPSS, MS Word transcripts) depending on research approaches/methodologies used.
Draft of an article/manuscript for publicationEthics and Child Protection
It is the responsibility of the consultant to demonstrate commitment to strictly adhere to Christian Aids Child Protection Policy and local context standards for handling minors related to consent, assent and confidentiality. The consultant has the responsibility to ensure that any persons hired, used or consulted during the process are made familiar with the policy and commit to abide by it during execution of this work. The consultant and associates must sign the policy prior to engagement in the assignment. -
Administration Intern
About the role
The Admin Intern will assist the HR & Admin Assistant with a wide variety of projects and administrative support. In this position, the intern will get a hands-on opportunity to further develop their skills and gain knowledge necessary for a successful career in Human Resources, General Office Support function. Specific areas of focus will be in Recruitments, Selection and Onboarding processes, Provision of Administration Services, and Logistics and procurements support.
About youBackground in Business Management & Administration with a strong eagerness to learn and work in Administration department. An undergraduate degree is desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including competency in negotiation, influencing and assertiveness.
Excellent organizational skills; great attention to detail
Knowledge in the maintenance of HR Services, setting up meetings and taking minutes.
Self- Motivated and ability to multitask in fast paced environment
Able to maintain confidentiality and use of discretion where appropriate.Proficient MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Prior office experience preferred, but not required
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. -
Compliance Officer, Case-Ovc Finance & Operations Manager – case ovc project Knowledge Management & Communications Officer – Case Ovc
Job Description
About the role
The Compliance Officer be line managed by the Chief of Party and will support the CASE-OVC teams, consortium partners, and Local Implementing Partners (LIP) on compliance to the CASE-OVC cooperative agreement provisions, relevant USAID rules and regulations, Christian Aid policies and procedures including to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quality programming including use and compliance with PROMISE for effective grant management. The role holder will set up compliance monitoring systems, produce compliance reports; build capacity of staff/partner/LIPs to optimise compliance, conduct compliance monitoring visits and commission compliance audits, and financial and risk monitoring, and recommend to the respective managers actions to be taken to improve compliance or sanctions for non-compliance.
Three key results to be delivered by the role holder includes: –Ensure capacity to and compliance to USAID rules and regulations, Christian Aid policies and procedures, and sub-award provisions for sub-grantees. The role holder will ensure effective risk management and ensuring strict compliance to relevant policies and procedures governing the CASE-OVC project, proper documentation, filing and reporting by CASE-OVC staff and sub-grantees
Provide prompt information required by internal Audit team, Country Manager, Chief of Party and/or other CASE-OVC managers and technical staff as necessary for them to take management decisions to improve compliance and sanction non-compliance.
Ensure, in liaison with the Chief of Party and Finance & Operations Manager, that relevant provisions in the CASE-OVC cooperative agreement, USAID rules and regulations, and Christian Aid granting provision are incorporated into all relevant sub-awards and contracts and capacity is built by sub-grantees to comply with these provisions.
Provide continuous feedback to the Project management team, Regional teams and all Sub-recipients on performance against compliance expectations.About you
You are a person of integrity with a zero-tolerance attitude towards fraud, embezzlement, and corruption and you will model and promote in your role the three key desired behaviours–self-leadership, teamwork and decisiveness. You are proactive and able to work under minimal supervision to deliver quality and excellence in related results outlined above. This is about you leading effectively individually and collaboratively in teams to deliver key outputs while exercising passion, autonomy and mutual accountability. You will challenge status quo, embrace and respect diversity of views, enable others to co-lead with you, and take action to make contributions toward achievement of the shared team goals.
With line management from the Chief of Party, you will be based in the Nairobi Office, with frequent travel to regional teams and sub-awardees on monitor compliance issues. You hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Business studies, Accounting, Finance or related field relevant to the position requirements. You have at least 3 years of experience in financial management auditing grants and contracts from institutional donors for large complex activities. Having 2 of these years working in the field of international development and managing USG funded activities of similar scope would be a great advantage. You will have experience of effectively setting up and managing donor compliance monitoring systems, developing and implementing relevant compliance tools. You will need to demonstrate ability to effectively supervise and provide clear guidance to teams on compliance, oversee compliance to project agreements/contracts, Donor rules and regulations, and Christian Aid policies and procedures and to deal satisfactorily with breaches.
You will have ability to think creatively to navigate the complexities and uncertainties and the ever-faster pace of change in the development world and operating context in Kenya. You will also demonstrate ability to translate thinking into results in a timely manner. In doing so, you will facilitate your team to collaborate with other key functions programmes, regional teams, and London finance & operations teams among others.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Deliver Results
Please tell us about a time when you responded quickly and decisively under pressure to problems that affected project success, making decisions that changed the course of events leading to delivered expected results?
Communicate Effectively
Tell us about a time where you made complex financial information simple for the benefit of others that led to improvement on how funds are invested, managed and/or tracked.
Steward Resources
Tell us about a time where you implemented ways to reduce inefficiency in use of resources or identified an opportunity and passed ideas on to someone who can made these happen.go to method of application »
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Project Officer-Climate Change Governance Project Officer – Case Management
About the role
The Climate Change Governance Project Officer role is responsible for contributing to the development of Christian Aid policy, strategy, thought leadership and communication in the Climate Change. The role entails delivering the following key results:Effective project management in liaison with partners ensuring quality control, accountability and compliance within the framework of Christian Aid policies and procedures
Effective documentation of the project and successful representation of Christian Aid and the projects’ best interests to relevant stakeholdersAbout you
With line management from the Program Officer-Climate Change, you will model and promote in your role, the three key desired behaviours–self-leadership, teamwork and decisiveness. You are proactive and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision to deliver quality and excellence in related results outlined above. You will work with the wider team in a spirit of cooperation, recognising that change is brought about through partnership with others. You will be accountable for your actions, recommendations and decisions in the context of Christian Aid’s vision of ending poverty. You will also demonstrate adaptive programming with ability to translate thinking and decisions into results in a timely manner
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Build partnerships
Tell us about a time when you were proactive in taking on new and additional work to achieve a team or organisational goalWhat was the situation? What was the new/additional work? What was your task? Why did you need to be pro-active? What did you do? Why? How? What was the outcome? What was the impact of what you did?
Steward resources
Tell us about a time when you had to estimate the resources you needed to achieve your own work objectives and then delivered them in an efficient and cost effective wayWhat was the context? How had these circumstances arisen? What was your task or responsibility? What actions did you taking in first estimating what was needed and then delivering the work objectives? What was the outcome? Were you successful? If so, what was your evidence?
Deliver results
Tell us about a time when you had to make recommendations or take decisions after analysing data, information and other evidenceWhat was the background? What recommendations or decisions did you have to take? What was your particular task or responsibility? What actions did you take? How did analyse the information and data? What was the outcome? Were you successful?
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Programme Finance Assistant
About the role
To support the Programme Finance Officer in providing programme finance management, ensure donor compliance and risk management. Work with programme staff and partner organizations to assist them in budget development and financial planning, granting and management. Support with partners’ financial reporting, budgeting, auditing and compliance to agreed due diligence that relate to partner organizations, in line with Christian Aid’s procedures and policies. To build the financial and budget management capacity of local partner organization through training and support. To improve the capacity of Christian Aid programme staff to understand and uphold both Christian Aid’s and institutional donors’ financial policies and procedures and proactively manage contracts and risk within respective projects and programmes
About you
This role sits within the Finance role family in the International Department. It is responsible for supporting all aspects of the programme finance function, which will include financial records, financial reports, budgets, donor funds, internal and external audits and providing financial support to Christian Aid partner staff. This role will also manage partner financial capacity and the compliance function
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and including flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Build partnerships:
Tell us about a time when you contributed time and ideas to a piece of work which was beyond you or your team’s role . What was the context? What was the piece of work?What was your job? What were you asked to do?What action(s) did you take?What were the results?
Communicate effectively
Tell us about a time when you needed to explain something in a simple or different way because someone appeared to have not understood you. What was the context? What was your task? What did you have to communicate differently? What did you say? How did you say it? What was the result? Were you successful? If so, how did you know?
Steward resources:
Please give us an example of how you have taken account of the need to use resources economically and without unnecessary waste when planning and delivering your work. What was the situation? What was your task? What was expected of you? What action(s) did you take? Why? What was the outcome? How did you know you were successful in using resources economically?
Deliver:
Please tell us about a time when you were particularly conscious of the quality of your work and how you ensured it met the standards required. What was the situation? Which piece of work? Why was it memorable? What had you been ask to do? What action(s) did you take to check the quality and standard? Were you successful? If so, how did you know? -
International ICT Operations Manager
About the role
Under the general direction of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role is responsible for the planning, operations and implementation of International IS systems, negotiating with suppliers to ensure that reliable, robust and appropriate solutions can be delivered and implemented in a timely fashion. To provide expert advice to management of information technology on systems, security and connectivity issues in country offices.
The role will also provide expert advice to management of information technology on systems, security and connectivity issues in country offices, as well as providing professional management and support to a dispersed team of Regional ICT Service Managers across the world.
About you
You will be an experienced, hands-on ICT Operations Manager/Team Lead comfortable with managing BAU, as well as helping to drive the infrastructure, operations & technology vision and roadmap. In addition, the role requires the successful candidate to work closely with the Head of Infrastructure, Operations & Connectivity to run (and improve) the infrastructure and operations environment, deliver on major infrastructure projects, pilot and adopt appropriate innovative technologies and build and create the best infrastructure and operations team and ecosystem of partners. You will have ideally managed the IT Infrastructure and Operations function of a medium sized international business or Charity.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of managing a small team to deliver in a fast-paced environment undertaking substantial technology, people and process change.
You will be able to demonstrate a strong technical hands-on foundation, combined with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders – a technologist at heart, you will be technically conversant in IT Infrastructure technologies and advancements in this area.
You will be able to confidently plan, prioritise, and implement significant ICT infrastructure projects. You will have a strong grasp of Security Standards and an understanding and awareness of best practice standards and practices including ITIL and Prince2.
You will need strong soft skills to engage and influence at senior levels within the organisation globally, and will be able to motivate, inspire and develop team members. Solid influencing skills and a collaborative approach are key.
You will draw upon experience from a range of previous organisations and be able to work at pace to get the job done.
Further information
The role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced hands-on ICT Operations manager/Team Lead to join a well-respected global INGO in an influential and pivotal leadership role.
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.