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  • Intern, Accounting

    Intern, Accounting

    Responsibilities

    Assist in preparing monthly financial reports for the Nairobi Regional Office.
    Support preparation of expenditures for all financial activities and submission for review and approval.
    Prepare monthly remittances to government agencies timely.
    Initiate Nairobi – QuickBooks data entry and maintenance, generation of monthly financial reports and schedules.
    Assist in preparing Nairobi Regional Office monthly wire requests and ensure financial reports are complete, accurate, and compliant with Winrock policies and procedures.
    Elevate financial/accounting-related problems to the supervisor to offer resolution, as and when seen appropriate.
    Prepare vendor files and related accounting records, such as leases and contracts; ensure file maintenance is compliant with Winrock’s retention policies, procedures, and local requirements.
    Prepare accounts’ payables, receivables, payroll support, staff advances, and accruals schedules, ensuring that they are complete, tracked and monitored regularly.
    Perform any other relevant duties as assigned.

    Required Skills/Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or the equivalent (recent graduate within 12 months of graduation)
    Knowledge of MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
    Analytical and computer skills, especially spreadsheet and financial analysis
    Good problem solving, documentation and analytical skills, the ability to identify the problem and find a solution
    Great teamwork and communication skills

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    winrock.org

  • Director, Project Operational Excellence (POE)

    Director, Project Operational Excellence (POE)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Specific duties of the Director, POE including the following:

    Using the assessment tools provided, conduct regular operational quality assessments of Winrock’s projects. The Director, POE will be responsible for assessing and reporting on all aspects of operational compliance including, but not limited to procurement, travel, consultants, subcontracts, subgrants, subrecipient monitoring, operations, and vehicle management. These assessments will require the Director, POE to identify compliance problems, if any exist, and recommend corrective action plans to address any findings, discuss the findings and recommendations with the Sr. Director, POE and then report finding to COPs and relevant HO departments.
    Use the findings identified during the operational quality assessments to determine requirements for future follow up and oversight and conduct follow-up visits (either on-site or virtual) to ensure recommendations have been implemented.
    Develop and update a tracker to incorporate all reports issued and field responses. Correspond with field teams if responses are not received by the required deadline
    After a new office or program has completed the first three months of start-up, assess whether the systems, processes and procedures are well defined and in place to maximize the efficiency of the program and meet all operational compliance requirements. For any system, process or procedure not well defined, work with the office and the relevant HO functional department to implement better systems to ensure maximum efficiency.
    Conduct operational close-out reviews to ensure that all prior operational assessment findings have been addressed, that projects are audit-ready after they close, and to assist in the review of fixed-asset inventories.
    Remotely sample operational documentation found in the Official Project Filing System to assess whether programs are maintaining auditable files and complying with documentation requirements.
    Provide training and capacity building for field operations staff. If necessary, work with the field office operations staff to map out workflows, processes and procedures to enhance performance and minimize confusion.
    Recommend changes to the standardized assessment templates and tools used in both virtual and on-site project operational quality assessments and assist with keeping the assessment tools and templates current by incorporating any new Winrock policy and procedure manuals, guidance, or updates.
    Based on findings and observations from assessments, make recommendations to Sr. Director, POE on providing more targeted support to projects and strengthening organizational systems and processes.
    Working directly with the Sr. Director, POE develop virtual review tools for Regional and HO operational units. Train Regional and HO operations staff on how to conduct virtual operational assessments.
    Perform other tasks relevant to the position.

    Qualifications
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    In-depth understanding of international development projects, particularly those funded by the US government (USG). Must be familiar with USG contractual and financial requirements.
    Minimum 10 years’ experience in international development, including overseas work, in finance/accounting and operations.
    Must have a master’s degree in international business, finance, contractual management or another relevant field.
    Experience in international development in conducting operational assessments of development projects, building capacity of field staff and delivering trainings.
    Ability to work independently.
    Good interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse cultures, demonstrating culturally sensitive.
    Ability to easily collaborates with diverse groups.
    Good analytical skills
    Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

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    winrock.org

  • Technical Specialist (Level II), Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

    Technical Specialist (Level II), Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

    The GESI unit provides technical guidance on MEDA’s market systems strategic direction, priorities, and technical quality, in alignment with MEDA’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025 and its three central pillars: a focus on agri-food market systems, partnerships for systems change, and a North-South equilibrium. The unit is part of the Technical Department that works collectively through an Integrated Technical Framework which places equal priority on positive economic (Investment and Financial Services), social (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) and environmental (Environment and Climate Change) impact.
    The unit plays a critical role in supporting global teams to enhance effectiveness by generating, mobilizing, and/or disseminating technical knowledge and evidence and encouraging local-led innovation. The unit provides technical support to MEDA programs to ensure cross-departmental collaboration and implementation and the effective application of technical standards required to achieve more equitable and inclusive agri-food market systems results. The GESI technical unit provides technical expertise and strategic guidance on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion at all stages of program/project design, development, implementation, and measurement; strengthen staff technical capacity; develop technical resources/tools; and mobilize technical knowledge. This position works most closely with MEDA’s project-based staff, supporting them to mainstream, integrate and contextualize technical standards, best practices, and strategies. Deliverables are ultimately the responsibility of project staff and management; the Technical Specialist is a key advisor.
    Current core approaches or initiatives led by the GESI Technical Unit, in close collaboration with other technical units, include:

    Integrated agri-food market systems assessment and analysis
    Gender Equality Mainstreaming (GEM) Framework
    Women Sales Agents and Women Lead Farmers (with Market Systems Technical Unit)
    Gender Transformative Approaches, including Gender Equality Champions and the Gender Action Learning System (GALS)
    Leadership, mentorship and role model promotion

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Technical Support to Country Programs and Projects (65%)

    With a strong customer-service and local-led development orientation, provide support such that assigned projects’ technical activities are designed and implemented using MEDA core approaches, industry best practice, and sustainable development principles.
    Complete or support the execution of the specific technical component in project contract deliverables as per Internal Task Agreements (ITAs) held or as assigned providing quality output, tools, resources and best practices guidance according to MEDA’s technical strategy for the region
    Ensure project-level access to technical knowledge, tools, approaches, technical learning agendas and innovation
    Contribute technical expertise to project implementation, annual work plans and budgets, and other critical documents for projects and programs, as assigned
    During project start-up and inception, advise on the recruitment of relevant technical staffing. Together with project-based technical specialists, provide staff technical orientation to concepts and best practices and advise on ways to ensure the integration of all technical areas across all project teams.
    Provide regular support to project-based Technical Specialist focal points as assigned; this may include coaching and training, co-developing resources and tools and/or providing guidance and oversight for their technical assistance activities
    Contribute to, support, or review all assigned projects’ Strategic Learning Agenda studies related to technical programming. Align any project technical learning with the technical area learning agenda.
    Host regular individual or group peer coaching calls (minimum monthly) with project GESI-related staff.
    Provide specialized assistance on key technical approaches

    Technical Strategy, Tools, Knowledge Management & Mobilization And Thought Leadership (20%)
    Technical Strategy and Tools

    Support the Technical Director to develop, refine and maintain a technical strategy which outlines core technical approaches, planned innovation, knowledge mobilization and management, training plans, networking and thought leadership.
    Together with project-based technical specialists, provide staff technical orientation to technical strategies, concepts and best practices and advise on ways to ensure their integration across all project teams
    Create, adapt and improve processes, tools or platforms linked to the strategies that will have cross-project or organization-wide applicability (e.g. core approaches)
    Contribute to regular (annual), collaborative reviews of top core approaches

    Learning, Knowledge Mobilization and Thought Leadership

    Support the Technical Director to ensure that any project-based learnings on the use and adaptation of technical approaches are captured, managed and mobilized within MEDA for cross-organizational learning.
    Support the Technical Director in any partnership development activities for learning, knowledge mobilization and thought leadership
    Support Technical Director to coordinate with Human Capital on the development and execution of onboarding, learning and development opportunities for all staff related to technical area
    Support the Technical Director to position MEDA as an innovative, compelling and reliable expert, such that MEDA attains the status of a thought leader and a sought-after partner in the specified technical area.
    As requested, support any technical and thought leadership activities undertaken by Country Directors or project technical specialists
    As requested, contribute to technical leadership through various activities such as: teaching and speaking engagements, writing or co-authoring papers for industry and/or influential publications, and contributing to industry groups.
    As requested, collaborate with MIM colleagues on data collection and indicators that contribute to project excellence and new learning across the organization
    Stay informed and current regarding evolving best practices, advancements, and innovations to technical approaches in the NGO sector, in government and in the private sector

    Community of Practice

    Support the Technical Director to develop and convene a global Community of Practice (CoP) and regular virtual CoP forums
    Participate in the CoP and build connections among global technical specialists to promote quality standards, learning from technical challenges, learning from country specific technical expertise and helping to develop and retain global technical expertise
    Support the Technical Director to coordinate various learning and development opportunities and events within the CoP

    Partnerships and New Business Development (15%)

    Ensure that resources, approaches and tools are readily available, organized, current and accessible for use in concept notes and proposals
    Support the Technical Director in providing technical leadership and expertise to the development of country strategies, concept notes, proposals, and program/project design
    Support Business Development, Regional Directors and other stakeholders with resources needed for the integration of MEDA’s core approaches, innovations and lessons learned into all projects, programs and communications
    Provide technical content to and/or review assigned concepts notes and proposals related to the technical area as requested by the Technical Director to support technical excellence and quality standards
    Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned

    REQUIREMENTS

    Education: University degree, ideally at a Master’s level in International Development, Economic Development, Gender studies or related field
    Experience:  Minimum five years’ experience working in international and/or economic development
    Technical Area Qualifications: Demonstrated technical expertise and experience in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, including analysis/assessment, developing/implementing strategies, developing tools and conducting training. Knowledge of environmental programming is an asset.

    Additional Qualifications

    Appreciation and support of MEDA’s mission, vision and values
    Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty
    Familiarity with bi and multi-lateral government agencies, donors, non-governmental organizations and other development agencies
    Willingness and ability to undertake international travel
    Strong team building, relational, interpersonal and communication abilities and skills
    Proven experience working in and with a wide range of cultures and in varying international locales
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fluid and dynamic environment and to adopt to new challenges
    Fluency (written & verbal) in English is required 
    Fluency in Spanish or French welcomed

    Apply via :

    meda.bamboohr.com

  • Manager, Global Program Operations

    Manager, Global Program Operations

    Position Summary
    Reporting to the GPO Senior Manager, and working closely with Country Program Managers, the Manager, GPO is the central point at MEDA Canada/US for project planning and reporting enabling the country teams to effectively implement their projects.  Provide best practices, processes, and tools to support effective project management by country staff.  The Manager will be process-oriented and focused on compliance assurance at the project level. The PM may manage a portfolio of 2-3 projects, maintain HQ level donor relationships.  As an experienced member of the Global Programs Operations team, this role is vital to the sound implementation and operationalization of MEDA’s project delivery processes and tools.
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Project / Programs Systems and Process Support (80%)

    Lead in operationalizing MEDA’s project management systems and processes
    Promote adoption of standard tools and processes across projects and regions
    On-site and remote training and learning sessions on best practices, systems, processes and compliance
    Delivering project management training plans for new projects and refresher plans for existing projects as required
    Provide direct project management and coordination support to projects as requested
    Collaboration with CPM on internal and external project reporting
    Represent portfolio projects in Canada/US and manage HQ donor relationship management at project desk level
    Support programs and projects on site during start up and closure phases, and during peak demand periods during the project life-cycle as required by country teams

    Project Risk Assurance and Compliance (20%)

    Collaboration with country teams to ensure that contractual and donor requirements are met – ensure project is executed according to contract terms, conditions and timelines, work with country teams to resolve and document deviations, escalate as required
    Quality control review on project sub-agreements and contracts coordinating with MEDA Legal, Finance and/or HC as required
    Compliance assurance at the project level with both the Donor contract and MEDA policies & procedures
    Project and operational risk reviews, based on established templates and processes (such as 11 point list)
    Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned

    REQUIREMENTS

    Education: University degree, ideally Masters or post-degree diploma, in Business Administration or a related field. Formal Project Management certification such as PMP is a strong asset.
    Experience:  Proven track record of at least 2 years of business experience or industry specific consulting/supporting experience for projects with budgets of up to and including $1 million.
    Language: English mandatory, French and Spanish may be a requirement depending on projects supported
    Technical: Project support experience (2 years) in market systems and/or agriculture across international regions, experience with donors (such as Global Affairs Canada, USAID, MasterCard Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). Knowledge and aptitude for project management process and tools

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    meda.bamboohr.com

  • Senior Contracts and Grants Manager

    Senior Contracts and Grants Manager

    POSITION SUMMARY
    Position Purpose: The Sr. Manager, Awards Management helps direct and supports compliance management of a diverse portfolio of awards which includes contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements from a broad set of funders.
    Position Overview: This position works with staff from across Winrock to support and recommend improvements to award related workflows and helps develop and implement systems to strengthen overall compliance with award terms and conditions, applicable regulations, and WI policy. Supervises; researches and interprets award compliance requirements; advises staff on appropriate solutions; and helps in the development of training, guidance documents, and other tools.
    This position reports to the Home Office and is not project based but supports our projects in West Africa, full fluency in French is required.
    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
    Major Responsibilities

    Provides guidance and identifies training needs to ensure award functions are implemented consistently across the global organization.
    Coordinates with contract and program staff to develop, analyze, revise, amend, review and support negotiations of contract documents, including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, subawards, grants under contract (GUCs) and FAR-governed subcontracts, ensuring the best possible terms for Winrock.
    Prepares and delivers award briefs to staff and subs, advising them on award compliance requirements.
    Reviews subagreements and modifications, including consultant agreements; notifies director of problems and risks; and takes the lead in researching disputes concerning contractual issues.
    Reviews prior approval, consent to subcontract, and waiver requests prior to submission to ensure the appropriate award/regulatory clauses are cited and the justification is well-supported.
    Researches and interprets funder rules and regulations and recommends risk mitigation strategies and solutions to program staff.
    As requested, visit field offices to assess compliance and support system strengthening and review to ensure organization of required documentation.
    Remains current on changes within the industry through resource sites, publications, and continuing education, and provides training and refresher sessions on pertinent topics.
    Acts as the “compliance go-to person” and provides guidance and advice to program staff on compliance issues and questions.
    Develops and delivers training, tools, and other guidance documents.
    Projects a qualified appearance and cooperative attitude, maintains high ethical standards of integrity, and respects confidentiality in representing Winrock International to always ensure a professional representation.
    Works across Winrock to identify areas for improving knowledge management, sharing tools, and improving field focus for awards management.
    Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
    Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Business Administration, International Affairs, English, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
    Experience:

    Minimum of 7 years of experience in a business setting or work in a regulatory environment, including experience in U.S. government grants and contract management, required.
    Experience working with international development organizations in a headquarters or field environment preferred.
    Previous training development and delivery experience preferred.

    Computer/Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
    Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills including writing, editing, and proof-reading required.
    Language: Fluency in English required.
    Required Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
    Working Hours: Must be able to participate in two (2) one (1)-hour meetings with the home office each week from 9-10pm Manila time.

    Apply via :

    winrock.org

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Position Summary
    The MIM Officer has the overall responsibility for coordination of all monitoring and impact measurement (MIM) and Knowledge Management (KM) activities for the VIRCA Deployment Program in both Kenya and Rwanda. The MIM Officer will be responsible for establishing and implementing an effective MIM system and plan to monitor and evaluate progress, impacts and successes of project activities and performance at all levels, including outcomes related to gender equality. The MIM Officer will work with the MIM Specialist, CPM, Gender Advisor, and Area Managers to develop MIM plans and monitor all project activities to ensure that the project complies with USAID and BMGF performance standards.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Work collaboratively with the HQ MIM Specialist and program team to develop a MIM plan, refine the program Theory of Change, Results Framework, Log frames/Results Tracker and compile to donor standards
    Design and supervise the implementation of baseline and periodic surveys and other relevant quantitative and qualitative data collection supported by the MIM Specialist and crosscutting services team
    Work with the Project team to integrate gender (including disaggregating gender data) into ongoing project planning and implementation systems and ensure adherence to donor standards
    Take the lead in the development of appropriate monitoring, tracking, and reporting systems, tools and templates that enhance monitoring of project outputs and quality, generate quality evidence on project impact and promote and ensure use of data for decision-making processes working in collaboration with relevant team members
    Leverage on available technology (Power Business Intelligence, CRM) to generate data reports (tables/graphs/reports) from the database at regular intervals, ensuring reports/information are available for program implementation staff as required. Facilitate data analysis with program implementation team as requested.
    Contribute to understanding of and support for mobile data collection (i.e QuestionPro) hardware and software.
    Coordinate the collection, writing and conducting reviews of stories of change
    Work with the HQ MIM and KM Specialists to generate data reports (tables/graphs/reports) from the database at regular intervals, ensuring reports/information are available for program implementation staff as required. Facilitate data analysis with program implementation team as requested.
    Conduct field visits to ensure all elements of the data system is being utilized effectively, assessing, and identifying breakdowns and areas that require clarifications and improvements; Analyse project results and inform senior project management of any gaps or shortcomings in the attainment of project goals.
    Work with Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs/Enterprises (CSEs) and project partners in evaluating gathered data and analyzing lessons learned and best practices for subsequent activities including from a gender and social inclusion.
    Work closely with the project teams to develop and deliver staff/partner trainings, improving capacities in monitoring and evaluation and database management: data collection, entry, verification, and analysis; gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and other identified needs
    Contribute to understanding of and support for mobile data collection hardware and software in collaboration with the IT/KM Specialist
    Prepare and complete periodic appraisal reports including annual surveys, midterm and final evaluation to fulfill project requirements.
    Work with HQ MIM Specialist to collect and report on corporate related data (such as decent work)
    Perform any other duties to advance the MIM objectives of the project as necessary.

    Job Requirements for All Staff
    Organizational Policies and Procedures

    Ensure and adhere to all MEDA management, professional, finance, audit, legal, human capital, security, corporate and other policies as required
    Prepare quarterly and other required internal reports and planning documents
    Complete and participate in all training as required

    Organizational Culture

    Appreciation, understanding and commitment to MEDA’s mission, creating business solutions to poverty
    Demonstrate MEDA’s Core Performance Values: Collaboration, Respect, Entrepreneurship and Accountability

    Image and Engagement

    Adherence and demonstration of MEDA image according to MEDA values
    Comply with board approved brand strategy
    Promote MEDA thorough speaking engagements, media appearances and convention as require

    Staff Management

    Performance of staff management and leadership function as applicable according to MEDA policies, procedures, and values
    Contribute to a healthy culture and work environment for staff team.

    Position Qualifications

    Master’s degree in quantitative discipline (Preferably in Statistics, Economics, Social Science or any Development related field)
    At least 5 Years experience in the field of Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation.
    At least 5 years experience in private sector and international development required. Experience in gender equality and social inclusion is an added advantage
    Knowledge of major quantitative & qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation while mainstreaming gender equality and sustainability
    Extensive experience with assessments, monitoring, learning & evaluation; information systems including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power BI etc.), database and other computerized cloud data storage, data statistical analysis and management programs, and mobile data collection platforms.
    Experience working directly with target clients (e.g farmers, MSMEs, service providers etc)
    High level of proficiency in data collection tools (ideally QuestionPro)
    Experience in agri-market systems is desirable
    Demonstrated project assessment and report writing expertise in preparing reports for major donors.
    Strong facilitation, interpersonal, motivational, and communication/writing skills.
    Written and spoken English and Swahili required
    Willingness to work under pressure and to work extra hours when required.
    Willingness to travel 50% of the time to the project areas for project monitoring.

    Additional Qualifications

    Appreciation and support of MEDA’s mission, vision, and values
    Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty
    Creates an effective work environment though exceptional interpersonal, communication, teambuilding and relationship building skills.
    Proven experience in Team management, through delegation, clear assignment of responsibilities, provision of sufficient authority and budget, and performance assessment.
    Results and solution-oriented approaches

    Apply via :

    meda.bamboohr.com

  • Regional Operations Manager

    Regional Operations Manager

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

    dentification, assessment and screening of SMEs and business associations in target sectors/counties (horticulture, poultry and aquaculture) to determine those that are eligible for matching grants.
    Represent MEDA Kenya at the Coastal Region Counties both at stakeholder involvement and field activities.
    In collaboration with the Gender Specialist and the Environment Specialist, support the design, implementation and monitoring of grant activities by SMEs and other partners focused on promoting gender equity and environmental sustainability/climate change adaptation
    In collaboration with the Finance team, conduct financial analysis of audited accounts for SME grant applicants and providing assessment reports on the suitability of the applicant.
    Reporting: Reviewing all grantee data, records, reports for accuracy and authenticity, taking responsibility and ownership of reports reviewed and forwarded to the management.
    Plan and facilitate training events, working with marketing team as needed at county level, working with relevant project officer.
    Facilitate learning sessions related to project activities and widely disseminate lessons learnt through to actors at the county level.
    Solicit feedback (policy and practice) from project participants and partners to ensure that program delivery is as responsive to community priorities as possible at the county level.
    Working closely with SEs and SMEs, identify emerging challenges and promote best practices in gender-equitable participation and environmental sustainability/climate change mitigation, contribute to improving the business environment for SEs and SMEs, as well as bring gender perspectives to business risk mitigation for grantees
    Update performance indicators covering relevant SMEs and Lead Firms in the counties covered, including updating the online database.
    Support the MIM, Gender and Environment departments in identifying data parameters and tools for monitoring and evaluating project impact.
    Act as the focal point at the MEDA office in Mombasa ensuring all financial and administrative matters related to the Mombasa office are transparently, and effectively managed, in line with established processes, and Policies.

    REQUIREMENTS
    Education:

    Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Commerce, Business Administration, Agri-business, or any other related Field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage – MBA, MSc Finance, Entrepreneurship, or related Field.

    Experience:

    Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in SME/private sector development

    Apply via :

    meda.bamboohr.com

  • Deputy Country Director Finance Services and Investment Specialist Field Coordinator

    Deputy Country Director Finance Services and Investment Specialist Field Coordinator

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

    Oversee the implementation components of the financial services/investment, market systems and SME business development approaches, in all different targeted regions by the project
    Coordinate with the crosscutting services team to ensure effective integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and environment and climate change (ECC) within these technical approaches
    Help build capacities of local staff and partners in market systems development
    Ensure effective and efficient management of the Investment and Financial Services Specialist, Market Systems and BDS Specialist, and Regional Operations Managers (Coast/Kisumu) within project’s compliance with planning, monitoring, evaluation, performance, and reporting as established and defined by the relevant contracts and by MEDA’s standards.
    Assist the Country Director (CD) in setting bases, in managing, developing, and monitoring the project in order to obtain all expected results, to achieve performance targets and sustainability of the project
    Assist the CD and MEDA to cultivate new business development opportunities in-country and regionally.
    Ensure there is maintenance of strict budgetary adherence and monitoring.
    Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to review contracts, pre-award assessments, grant audits, compliance, and systems improvement. Finance holds responsibilities of legal and financial reviews of contracts and commitments.
    Work with CD and SPM to set up grant pipelining, awarding, monitoring, and close out protocols.
    Establish a grantee and partner monitoring system.
    Ensure positive relations with donors are maintained, as well as with other local development organizations, local governments, and the business community.
    Ensure positive relations with colleagues and develop teamwork spirit
    Manage relationships with Key Facilitating Partners, ensuring positive relationships are maintained and targets achieved.
    Undertake a program of planned visits on a regular cycle to the project sites as well as those with all partners to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes are achieved.
    Submit regular Donor reports and workplans, in coordination with the Country Director, Finance and Admin Team, Cross-cutting services team, programming team and HQ technical specialists

    REQUIREMENTS
    Education:

    University degree (ideally Masters) in business, financial services, international development, enterprise development, economic development, agriculture, or related field.

    Experience:

    A minimum of seven years’ experience implementing value chain/economic development projects including managing teams to deliver economic growth outcomes.

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  • Senior Property Manager

    Senior Property Manager

    We are seeking a self-driven and dynamic individual to join the company in the position of Senior Property Manager. 
    Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Senior Property Manager will be responsible for the property management function by working closely with the Board and Management to ensure efficient running and profitability of the business. 
    Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

    Develop, implement and continuously review professional best practice on property & facilities management systems and update our policies and processes accordingly.
    Ensure the ongoing up to date maintenance of all properties and properties by implementing our Standard Operating Procedures.
    Negotiate and develop Letters of Offer, peruse leases and prepare tenancy agreements and related permits accordingly.
    Facilitate the smooth hand-over and take-over for premises according to the letting guidelines.
    Maintain up-to-date tenancy records, floor plans and contracts relating to all service providers.  
    Ensure vacant premises are marketed and maintain a waiting list of prospective tenants with proper reference checks. 
    Continually participate in property market intelligence on rentals and maintenance costs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
    Ensure compliance with all external and internal regulatory controls, as well as company policies.
    Develop an annual operating budget and prepare board reports accordingly.
    Proactively implementing controls that control cost and reduce operating risk.
    Support Senior Management Team to oversee and manage plans for operations and ongoing performance management and review of projects, outcomes, and impact.  This will include resolving any escalated rent collection matters.
    Attend to all matters relating to new and existing projects.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Board.

    Competencies and Qualifications

    A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in real estate with strong inclination to Property (Commercial & Residential), four (4) of which must have been at a management level.
    A Bachelors’ degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent qualification from recognized institution. 
    A Masters’ degree in Business or Property Management will be an added advantage.
    Membership in the Estate Agents Registration Board and any other relevant professional body.
    Ability to think strategically, formulate business plans and executed to achieve set objectives.
    Legal knowledge on related property and property management related statutes.
    Have an understanding of the requisite Health and Safety regulations for the work place.
    Results oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
    Excellent communication and customer service skills.

    If you are a results oriented individual, looking for a challenging career and you meet the above requirements, please send your application and detailed CV to ihl@ihlkenya.com. Please indicate your current salary details, 3 referees and daytime telephone contacts to be received by close of business May 12th 2022.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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    ihl@ihlkenya.com

  • Senior Legal Officer (Litigation) Legal Officer 1 (Litigation) Legal Assistants

    Senior Legal Officer (Litigation) Legal Officer 1 (Litigation) Legal Assistants

    Grade NHC/SLO/03/2022
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide sound and competent transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, obligations and on all other legal issues;
    Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the Corporation.
    Represent the Corporation in court and other forums, presenting and arguing cases for the Corporation.
    Examine legal evidence, material / data to determine the advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits;
    Present evidence in defense or prosecution / s
    Study constitution, statutes, court decisions, regulations and ordinances of quasi bodies to determine ramifications for cases;
    Monitor and advise the Corporation on parliamentary legislation, changes and amendme in the law that impacts on or affects its operations;
    Prepare and draft standard legal documents such as; plaints, notice of motions, chamber summons, originating summons, miscellaneous applications, references, petitions, affidavits and such other pleadings;
    Prepare legal briefs and opinions and filing appeals in appropriate courts;
    Negotiate settlements of civil disputes before going to court or in ongoing court cases, where appropriate so as to save on time and costs and minimize over dependence on external lawyers;
    Seek expert opinion from professional colleagues with specialized experience/skills in appropriate areas/field of the legal issue to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings or otherwise;
    Search for and examining public and other legal records to write opinions or establish existence of legal rights or otherwise;
    Prepare and authenticate legal documents. Witness the execution of legal documents;
    Act as agent, trustee, or executor of the Corporation;
    Advise the Corporation on matters of probate and administration of estates, as relates to its transactions with individual members of the public;
    Guide and ensure efficient, proper and timely conduct of litigation on behalf of the Corporation;
    Advice the Corporation on environmental law matters, management and waste disposal;
    Originate and respond to correspondence on legal matters, on behalf of the Corporation.
    Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate an efficient collection and preparation of information related to court cases, initiation, presentation, continuation and prosecution of court cases on behalf of the Corporation;
    Review the Corporation’s external advocates’ progress reports on court matters.

    Person Specifications
    The job holder must possess:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university
    A Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law or other recognised institution)
    Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
    Possess at least eight (8) years experience as a Legal Officer or Advocate
    Membership to the Law Society of Kenya
    Good mediation and conflict resolution skills and a proven track record of excellent legal advice
    Possess good written and oral communication skills

    Note: Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
    Remuneration & Employment Terms
    Senior Legal Officer Grade 11 Gross: Ksh. 165,749 – 230,715 Per month
    Legal officer 1 Grade 10 Gross: Ksh. 137,703 – 191,840 Per month
    Legal Assistant Grade 07 Gross: Ksh. 74,953 – 106,283 Per month

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    THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
    P.O. BOX 30257 00100
    NAIROBI
    Email: applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.keIMPORTANT:

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    applicationslegal2022@nhckenya.go.ke