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  • General Manager EPS Factory

    General Manager EPS Factory

    Description
    Our Client, National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117 whose mandate is to implement the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. NHC is seeking to recruit results-driven and highly motivated individuals to fill the exciting and challenging position of General Manager EPS Factory
    Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager EPS Factory will be responsible for providing overall leadership and oversight to the operations of the EPS Factory.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Develop and recommend to the NHC Management and Board of Directors long term strategies, business plans, and annual operating budgets for the Factory;
    Formulate the EPS strategic plan and ensure continuous achievement of set goals and objectives;
    Oversee the day to day operations of the Factory and staff and ensure implementation of policies and programs;
    Prepare relevant business proposals and Factory marketing plans;
    Responsible for branding the Factory and its products and publicizing the EPS building technology; and
    Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance in the Factory.

    Requirements
    Job Specifications

    Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or Business Administration or related field from a recognised University;
    Holder of a Masters degree in Finance, Strategic Management, or related field from a recognised University;
    Minimum of fourteen (14) years’ work experience with five (5) years of manufacturing management;
    Professional qualifications in production management or built-up environment;
    Valid membership and in good standing with a relevant professional body;
    Knowledge of statutory legislation governing the housing sector is desirable; and knowledge and
    Demonstrate business understanding and commercial acumen.

    Key Competencies

    Knowledge of computerized systems relevant to the position.
    A highly analytical individual with the ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and with the ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports;
    Demonstrate excellent managerial and leadership skills and an effective communicator;
    Personal integrity with good work ethics and knowledge of principles of good corporate governance;
    Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

    Candidates will be required to satisfy the following additional requirements:

    Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
    Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
    Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
    Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and
    Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

    Benefits
    Remuneration & Employment TermsRemuneration Terms

    General Managers – Gross Salary: Ksh. 268,483 – 380,743 Per Month.
    The positions of General Manager shall be on a three (3) year renewable contract.
    Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.

    If you believe you can clearly demonstrate the abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the roles above, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and your resume, including among other details your current position, current remuneration, email, and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
    To be considered, your application must be received not later than Friday 30 April 2021 addressed to the contact provided below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    apply.workable.com

  • Recruitment of General Manager Estates Recruitment of General Manager EPS Factory Recruitment of General Manager Technical

    Recruitment of General Manager Estates Recruitment of General Manager EPS Factory Recruitment of General Manager Technical

    Description
    Our Client, National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117 whose mandate is to implement the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. NHC is seeking to recruit results-driven and highly motivated individuals to fill the exciting and challenging position of General Manager Estates
    Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager Estates will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the Estates Division within the Corporation.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Formulate and implement NHC Estate Management policies and programmes;
    Provide leadership in the Estates Division and advise the Managing Director and the board on all Property Management related matters;
    Carry out valuations of Corporation’s properties;
    Undertake Estates administration, leasing, letting, and advising on property trends and prices;
    Enforce rent collections, repairs and maintenance of NHC buildings and Estates;
    Ensure marketing and sales of developed projects, and
    Undertake user reaction surveys and all other incidental matters.

    Requirements
    Person Specifications

    Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent from a recognized University;
    Be a holder of a Master’s degree in any of the following areas; Land Economics/Real Estate/ Property Management/ Housing Administration/Valuation/StrategicManagement;
    Be registered as a Full member in good standing with the Instititutition of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) for a minimum period of eight (8) years;
    Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience in Real Estate, Housing, or property management, eight (8) of which should have been served at the Senior Management level; and
    Demonstrate practical knowledge in prevailing Property laws and Real estate management.

    Key Competencies

    Knowledge of computerized systems relevant to the position.
    A highly analytical individual with the ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and with the ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports;
    Demonstrate excellent managerial and leadership skills and an effective communicator;
    Personal integrity with good work ethics and knowledge of principles of good corporate governance;
    Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

    Candidates will be required to satisfy the following additional requirements:

    Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
    Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
    Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
    Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and
    Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

    Benefits
    Remuneration & Employment TermsRemuneration Terms

    General Managers – Gross Salary: Ksh. 268,483 – 380,743 Per Month.
    The positions of General Manager shall be on a three (3) year renewable contract.
    Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.

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  • Sales and Marketing Manager – Pharma, Western

    Sales and Marketing Manager – Pharma, Western

    Qualifications

    Bachelor in medical-related field preferably BSC biochemistry (NOTE: must be registered with Pharmacy and Poison Board).
    Vast pharmaceutical product knowledge and market.
    Possess at least 5 years’ experience in a similar setting.
    Strong Knowledge in Institutions and major hospitals
    Have at least managed a team of 3 employees

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for managing, developing, and growing specific key accounts sales and revenue such as institutions and major hospitals by building effective quality relationships with key decision-makers, strengthening customer satisfaction in lieu of maximizing sales productivity and profitable growth of the products portfolio.
    Analyse market opportunities by sharing relevant information regarding the value of the company products within the health economy; propose structures that make a difference for each key account.
    Monitor and track tenders; analyze tenders to understand the individual requirements and how information can be used for the company benefits and eventually build up the buying process for each account and link it with the principals.
    Ensure LPOs are correctly generated by institutions and if there are discrepancies’ take the necessary corrective measures.
    Effective communication with various stakeholders and report generation as required to management and other interested parties. Undertake a liaison role designated activity thus enabling effective efficient and mutually beneficial engagementsEnsure systems are in place to allow the sales team to receive their sales targets as per the predefined budget
    Ensure sales plan implementation – track, push and motivate a sales team, report and evaluate their progress together with the sales team and adjust the plan
    Research Competitors – Provide competitive information such as bid situations, pricing data, or bundling arrangements in order to establish negotiated pricing contracts for assigned products.
    Observes the performance of each sales representative and coaches in the field on a regular basis while mentoring the sales representatives to achieve difficult goals.
    Interacts with difficult customers and try to resolve dissatisfaction

    Description

    Strong Interpersonal and people skills
    A high attention to detail
    Proactive problem solver
    Client-focused
    Outstanding organization skills

    Send CVs to careers@harleysltd.com

    Apply via :

    careers@harleysltd.com

  • Records Management Specialist (Nairobi) Pharmacist

    Records Management Specialist (Nairobi) Pharmacist

    Qualifications

    Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of record inventories.
    Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
    Self-motivated individual who applies initiative to get the job done.
    Strong Relationship building skills. Develop, maintain, and improve relationships with teams, internal customers, and other stakeholders.
    Strong interpersonal skills and positive work ethic.
    Ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence.
    Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems to deliver top-quality service.
    Ability to proactively seek new resources to improve processes for continuing operational excellence.
    Proficient in functions of MS Office, Outlook, and other database functionality/concepts.
    Ability and experience to perform all imaging tasks with a strong understanding of imaging quality measurement techniques and processes.

    Skills and Experience

    3-5 years of experience.
    Integrity.
    Focus and attention to detail.
    Good typing skills & Speed.

    Education

    High school diploma, plus college education or equivalent work experience.
    Experience in a document management project would be an advantage.
    Computer packages.

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for maintaining data into the database, classifying and processing records according to Harley’s procedures so related records are linked, searchable and retrievable and meet firm compliance requirements as per the master lists.
    Handle requests for records needed in an efficient manner.
    Attend to database queries to track records and meet internal customers’ needs.
    Ensure policies and procedures are followed to facilitate orderly retention and disposition of records. Act as a liaison between user departments regarding issues of retention and disposition.
    Safeguard and maintain records impacted by litigation, partners, and administrative holds.
    Ability to identify operational efficiencies to contain costs while maintaining work quality and productivity.
    Prepare documents for scanning and indexing – Document preparation.
    Scan documents to electronic images.
    Perform quality audits on documents scanned into the document imaging system.
    Follow production procedures and updating internal documentation & tracking.

    Description

    Under direct supervision, the Records Management Specialist is responsible for but not limited to, assisting heads of departments with record storage and retrieval, and making certain the records are properly inventoried, stored, archived, retrieved, preserved, and handled appropriately for litigation support. Ensure disposal of documents is done in accordance with firm procedures and guidelines. In addition, this role is responsible for preparing documents for scanning, indexing, and assisting in the retrieval of documents during audits both internally and externally.

    Contacts
    Send your resume to carrers@harleysltd.com or hr@harleysltd.com please do not apply if you do not possess the above qualifications.

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    Send your resume to carrers@harleysltd.com or hr@harleysltd.com please do not apply if you do not possess the above qualifications.

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    carrers@harleysltd.com

  • Records Management Specialist (Nairobi) Pharmacist

    Records Management Specialist (Nairobi) Pharmacist

    Qualifications

    Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of record inventories.
    Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
    Self-motivated individual who applies initiative to get the job done.
    Strong Relationship building skills. Develop, maintain, and improve relationships with teams, internal customers, and other stakeholders.
    Strong interpersonal skills and positive work ethic.
    Ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence.
    Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems to deliver top-quality service.
    Ability to proactively seek new resources to improve processes for continuing operational excellence.
    Proficient in functions of MS Office, Outlook, and other database functionality/concepts.
    Ability and experience to perform all imaging tasks with a strong understanding of imaging quality measurement techniques and processes.

    Skills and Experience

    3-5 years of experience.
    Integrity.
    Focus and attention to detail.
    Good typing skills & Speed.

    Education

    High school diploma, plus college education or equivalent work experience.
    Experience in a document management project would be an advantage.
    Computer packages.

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for maintaining data into the database, classifying and processing records according to Harley’s procedures so related records are linked, searchable and retrievable and meet firm compliance requirements as per the master lists.
    Handle requests for records needed in an efficient manner.
    Attend to database queries to track records and meet internal customers’ needs.
    Ensure policies and procedures are followed to facilitate orderly retention and disposition of records. Act as a liaison between user departments regarding issues of retention and disposition.
    Safeguard and maintain records impacted by litigation, partners, and administrative holds.
    Ability to identify operational efficiencies to contain costs while maintaining work quality and productivity.
    Prepare documents for scanning and indexing – Document preparation.
    Scan documents to electronic images.
    Perform quality audits on documents scanned into the document imaging system.
    Follow production procedures and updating internal documentation & tracking.

    Description

    Under direct supervision, the Records Management Specialist is responsible for but not limited to, assisting heads of departments with record storage and retrieval, and making certain the records are properly inventoried, stored, archived, retrieved, preserved, and handled appropriately for litigation support. Ensure disposal of documents is done in accordance with firm procedures and guidelines. In addition, this role is responsible for preparing documents for scanning, indexing, and assisting in the retrieval of documents during audits both internally and externally.

    Contacts

    Send your resume to carrers@harleysltd.com or hr@harleysltd.com please do not apply if you do not possess the above qualifications.

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    Send your resume to carrers@harleysltd.com or hr@harleysltd.com please do not apply if you do not possess the above qualifications.

    Apply via :

    carrers@harleysltd.com

  • Project Manager (Kenya)

    Project Manager (Kenya)

    Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Country Project Manager, Kenya to join our dedicated and talented MEDA team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!

    The Country Project Manager (Distribution Component) ensures effective implementation of project component strategies, adjusting course as needed based on interim performance, to achieve life-of-project performance targets. This position involves frequent travel to project locations within Kenya, particularly in Western and Coastal Regions. This is a full-time position subject to continued donor funding. The estimated start date is December 1st 2020. 

    Job status: Full-time subject to continued donor funding

    Start date: December 1st 2020

    Location: Nairobi, Kenya

    Candidate Eligibility: Opportunity is available for national applicants or those with Kenyan residency and work visa  

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION

    The Virus Resistant Cassava for Africa Plus (VIRCA Plus) is a collaborative project between the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC), USA, MEDA, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), Kenya, the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Uganda, the Rwandan Agricultural Board (RAB), Rwanda, and the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Nigeria. The project has developed pathogen-derived RNAi technology to produce genetically modified cassava displaying high level resistance to Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). Varieties developed from VIRCA Plus project offer unique potential to address a significant threat to the livelihoods of 100s of millions of African smallholder farmers and their communities.  The project will run from 2020 to 2025. 

    The distribution component MEDA is leading will initiate a pilot scale program to develop an economically sustainable cassava seed system in Kenya. The main activities will be to: 

    Perform a detailed baseline study of the cassava landscape in Kenya to assess current seed delivery models, varieties, yield, marketing opportunities, output market and cassava processors, average farmer size and geographic distances, gender and youth inclusion rates. 
    Develop and implement pilot scheme plans for Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSE) for appropriate regions, distribution business model (CSE only or inclusion of processors) and final targets (CSEs and farmer reach). 
    identify certification service providers, certified seed producers/entrepreneurs and pilot farmers (with gender responsiveness) in western and coastal Kenya.  

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Project Management & Compliance 

    Oversee the daily management of the project assuming full accountability for the results. 
    Ensure effective and efficient management of the project’s compliance with planning, monitoring, evaluation, performance and reporting as established and defined by the relevant contracts and by MEDA’s standards. 
    Ensure that the program complies with all local legal requirements. 
    Maintain strict budgetary adherence and monitoring. 
    Submit regular reports and coordinate closely with the HQ supervisor.  

    Procure capital assets and office sharing arrangements 

    Management of Field Staff 

    Oversee the management of field staff, including: recruitment, selection, supervision and ongoing evaluation. 
    It is envisioned that there will be two zonal managers and a driver hired 

    Relationship Management 

    Manage relationships with key project partners such as KALRO and KEPHIS among others, ensuring positive relationships are maintained and targets achieved. 
    Ensure positive relations with donors Danforth Center for Plant Science and USAID are maintained, as well as with other local development organizations, local governments and the business community. 
    The CPM will be expected to coordinate activities of numerous stakeholders and partners, some of whom will have formal relationships to our project, and others indirectly through complimentary interests.  In addition to the qualities listed on the position posting, we are looking in particular for an individual who is/can, 

    Assume the leadership role – being the public face of the program in country, and effectively administer the project. 
    Has a reasonable understanding of seed supply chain development, and cassava growing. 
    Is proficient in generating reports, analyzing results, problem solving, and articulating the program a diverse set of donors, government agencies, and the farming communities themselves. 
    Has experience leading a team in a vibrant way, instilling a high standard of performance for each employee and the team overall 

    New Business Development 

    Supporting as directed, the Senior Director’s new business development efforts in-country and regionally 

    REQUIREMENTS

    Education: A University degree (ideally Master’s) in international development, agribusiness, agronomy, marketing or related field.

    Experience: A Minimum of 10 years of senior level professional experience of working with Research, agri-business, marketing, and farmer organizations. Experienced project leader with skills in project management, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluations.

    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 
    Monitoring and Evaluation of wide range of interventions and ability to conduct analysis, prepare and presenting reports. 

    Developing business models 
    Capacity Analysis of farmers/projects/beneficiaries/ Partners to establish Capacity Gaps, developing a Capacity Building Plan and Implementing the Plan 
    Hands on experience in agriculture value chain assessment and upgrading interventions for various sub sectors  
    Experience in offering a wide range of Business Development Services to entrepreneurs’ farmers and facilitate their growth.  
    Experience in the seed system  

    Experience in working with partners in the public and private sectors  
    Fluency (written and verbal) in English is required. Working knowledge of Swahili is desirable

    Apply via :

    meda.bamboohr.com

  • Operations Director, Western Kenya WASH

    Operations Director, Western Kenya WASH

    Winrock is seeking Operations Director candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)project in Kenya. The project will apply a facilitative approach, working across government, private sector, and civil society, to strengthen availability, accessibility and reliability of WASH services. The project will foster close alliances with county governments and build their capacity for service delivery and regulation, while applying a market-driven lens to support private sector WASH service and equipment providers to deliver services to communities in Kenya. This position is contingent on receipt of donor funding.
    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Responsible for day-to-day project implementation, including management and oversight of the financial and administrative aspects of the project, including procurement, grants, sub-contracts, accounting, IT, logistics, human resources, transportation and administration.
    Supervise a team of finance, procurement and administrative professionals.
    Provide support to the COP and work with technical, operations and functional managers to ensure that project activities are being effectively implemented and in compliance with Winrock International and USAID policies and regulations.
    Liaise with finance, administrative, and logistics staff to ensure that all operational activities are executed in a timely manner.
    Contribute to the overall program planning, monitoring and reporting to ensure timely and efficient progress in line with project goals and objectives.
    Provide input and review for project documents including annual work plans, quarterly and weekly reports, and communications materials.
    Liaise with USAID staff in country to facilitate program activities, and maintain relationships with partners, grantees and other project stakeholders.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
    Education:

    Master’s level degree required, in business administration or a related field

    Work Experience:

    At least 10 years work experience working in similar positions on USAID or other donor-funded projects.
    Demonstrated relevant experience in project and operations management and supervising staff.
    Demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies and regulations regarding financial management systems and reporting, procurement processes, and grants management.

    Skills:

    Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the initiative and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders.
    Fluency in English and Swahili required

    *Please note that all CVs must be submitted in English.

    Apply via :

    www.winrock.org

  • Behavior Change Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Communications, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Integration Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Operations Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Investment Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Technical Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH)

    Behavior Change Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Communications, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Integration Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Operations Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Investment Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH) Technical Director, Western Kenya – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activities (WASH)

    Winrock is seeking Behavior Change Director candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)project in Kenya. The project will apply a facilitative approach, working across government, private sector, and civil society, to strengthen availability, accessibility and reliability of WASH services. The project will foster close alliances with county governments and build their capacity for service delivery and regulation, while applying a market-driven lens to support private sector WASH service and equipment providers to deliver services to communities in Kenya. This position is contingent on receipt of donor funding.
    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Provide technical leadership to activities that drive normative change and behavior change strategies, plans, and campaigns.
    Test and scale market-led mechanisms to promote and deliver inputs, services and technologies to motivate consumers to invest in WASH products and services.
    Crafting, field-test, and manage behavior change messaging
    Conduct training and capacity building activities related to behavior change practices for service providers.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
    Education:

    Master’s degree required in behavioral or social sciences

    Work Experience:

    Minimum of 10 years’ experience, including 5 years’ experience managing behavior change campaigns
    Relevant technical knowledge, skills, and extensive work in designing behavior change strategies, messages, tools and materials, media plans, and capacity building plans
    Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
    Experience integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) into water security and livelihoods programming.

    Skills:

    Technical understanding of water resource management and sanitation.
    Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Kenya strongly preferred.
    Ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions for the project.
    Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the initiative and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders.
    Fluency in English and Swahili required

    Please note that all CVs must be submitted in English.
    Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

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  • Chief of Party, Western Kenya WASH Deputy Chief of Party, Western Kenya WASH GESI Director, Western Kenya WASH Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director, Western Kenya WASH

    Chief of Party, Western Kenya WASH Deputy Chief of Party, Western Kenya WASH GESI Director, Western Kenya WASH Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director, Western Kenya WASH

    UNIT: Agriculture, Resilience and Water
    REPORTS TO: Director, Water Unit
    PROGRAM SUMMARY:
    Winrock is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)project in Western Kenya. The project will apply a facilitative approach, working across government, private sector, and civil society, to strengthen availability, accessibility and reliability of WASH services. The project will foster close alliances with county governments and build their capacity for service delivery and regulation, while applying a market-driven lens to support private sector WASH service and equipment providers to deliver services to communities in Western Kenya. The goal of the project is to 1) build a robust sanitation and hygiene market and 2) ensure country-wide sustainable drinking water services to households in Western Kenya. This position is contingent on receipt of donor funding.
    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Provide overall technical leadership to strengthen sanitation and hygiene markets in Western Kenya and scale sustainable models of water service delivery.
    Facilitate and strengthen alliances with and between water governance institutions and organizations at the county, provincial and national levels.
    Foster innovation and investment in water service delivery models and mutually accountable partnerships between private sector, county-level institutions and communities.
    Establish and oversee a framework of building the service delivery and governance capacity of key water institutions.
    Apply adaptive management and learning approach to iteratively evaluate program results and impact. Institute adjustments to replicate and scale successful activities and course correct activities that are not yielding desired results.
    Provide technical and administrative direction to project staff, consultants and partners, including identifying and responding to training and mentorship needs.
    Work in close partnership with donor to ensure alignment of project with donor’s strategic goals and objectives, and application of program-wide learning and collaboration.
    Coordinate and collaborate with host government programs and other donor projects to leverage resources and maximize results.

    OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Represent Winrock at meetings and events as required and keep Winrock Home Office informed regarding new opportunities in the country and region.
    Champion Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) policies and Winrock’s Core Values for staff and overall project management. Coordinate regularly with GESI Specialist.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
    Education:

    Master’s degree required in relevant fields of study related to the sector of the project, including but not limited to business, international development, public administration/policy, water resources management, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), value chain development.

    Work Experience:

    At least 15 years of experience in donor-funded project management of which at least 7 years’ overseas experience with technical and/or operational issues related to a mix of WASH, sustainable water management, community and alternative livelihood development, governance and capacity building, value chain development.
    Minimum 7 years of COP-level experience for complex ($20M USD and above) USAID-funded projects. Preferably as COP and on projects developing and strengthening markets and/or utilities.
    An understanding of policy, economics, and market issues in the water and sanitation sectors, preferably in the Kenya and/or East Africa context.
    Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
    Experience integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) into water security and livelihoods programming.

    Skills:

    Technical understanding of water resource management and sanitation.
    Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures as related to project management required.
    Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Kenya strongly preferred.
    Ability to supervise staff and coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
    Ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions for the project.
    Must be comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with beneficiaries.
    Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the initiative and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders.
    Fluency in written and oral English is required.

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  • Regional Senior Procurement Officer, Nairobi – Kenya

    Regional Senior Procurement Officer, Nairobi – Kenya

    Department: Procurement

    Reports to: Senior Director, Procurement

    Position Summary

    The Regional Senior Procurement Officer (SPO) has primary responsibility for the day to day activities within the Procurement Unit. This includes providing guidance to Winrock staff on policies and procedures as well as ensuring compliance with organizational and funder rules and regulations. The Procurement Officer will review and processes requests for procurement, purchase orders and other vendor contracts to ensure that the goods/services are available and can be sourced at a fair market price. The SPO provides updates to the Procurement Director on areas of concern or potential corporate liabilities.

    Primary Responsibilities

    Completes Procurement Review Checklist on incoming procurement packages and verifies all required documentation is included and accurate for project and core purchases;
    Conducts global and country specific trainings on WI procurement policy.
    Provides guidance on organizational and funder procurement requirements;
    Reviews request for proposals and posts solicitations to relevant publications/online platforms;
    Reviews quotes and responses to RFPs, ensures selection memos capture all required information
    Extensive travel to field offices to procurement and establishing best practices procurement systems and processes, project start up and closeout; Support project start up and closeout.
    Assists with development of procurement templates and manuals.
    Reviews financial reports on open and recurring purchase orders to ensure commitments are not duplicated
    Other duties as assigned.

    Education And Experience

    BA/BS Degree required – preferably in business administration or a similar discipline with minimum 5 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience with USAID procurements. Excellent understanding of US government procurement rules and regulations.

    Skills

    Strong software skills and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing. Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.
    Flexibility to assume a workload which frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities.
    Must have excellent English oral and written language skills. French working knowledge preferred
    Good interpersonal skills and ability to work cross culturally.
    Strong organizational skills in coordinating a variety of tasks simultaneously.
    Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
    Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
    Must be able to travel 30% of time.

    This position requires extensive travel within Asia, Africa, and to the United States, as needed.

    Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.