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  • County Market Advisor & MHM Cluster Coordinator

    County Market Advisor & MHM Cluster Coordinator

    Responsibilities
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Co-ordinate and actively participate in the development of county sanitation/MHM marketplace engagement
    Ensure that WKSP achieves its objectives and performance targets in the assigned
    Take lead in the development of annual county specific workplans and budget for the project.
    Adhere to WKSP programmatic policies and operational
    Take lead in county scoping and stakeholder
    Support in co-creation, implementation, and scaling of sanitation and MHM
    Develop concept notes, terms of references, presentations, and other relevant documents during the county engagement
    Work collaboratively with other County Market Advisors and WKSP partners for successful implementation of WKSP activities
    Provide day-to-day management of specific county WKSP project activities, ensuring work is completed against the scope, timelines, and
    Document the county engagement process to facilitate learning across all WKSP teams and target
    Support in programme reporting as may be required from time to
    Coordinate and actively participate in development and strengthening of markets for menstrual products and services in the assigned Cluster (Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Homa Bay counties)
    Support and strengthen County MHM Steering committees in the assigned
    Support in strengthening and monitoring MHM SBCC activities within the
    Serve as the field contact person and liaison for the grantees to deliver on their MHM work as stipulated in their

    Qualifications
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    The Western Kenya Sanitation Programme is ambitious intervention advancing locally owned solutions to sanitation and menstrual hygiene challenges in the target counties. It is expected that the team members must be able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment – with one team – one project concept. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, entrepreneurial, resourceful, flexible, independent, and energetic with excellent communications skills, cultural sensitivity and has demonstrated experience supporting technical assistance projects.

    Education and Professional Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields. Post graduate training will be an added advantage.

    Required Qualifications and Experience

    At least five (5) years’ experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring of Sanitation projects with hands on experience in Market Based Sanitation and Menstrual Hygiene Management programming.

    Skills and Competencies.

    Excellent knowledge of Market Based Sanitation and Menstrual Hygiene Management programming.
    Strong verbal and written communication
    Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse
    Excellent analytical skills, as well as the ability to express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing, and organized manner and good writing
    Highly organized and able to set priorities and handle multiple competing time and resource demands.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office
    Willing to travel across the county of deployment

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    careers.rti.org

  • Institutional Performance Improvement Specialist Grants Manager Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion Manager (GESI)

    Institutional Performance Improvement Specialist Grants Manager Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion Manager (GESI)

    Position Description

    The Institutional Performance Improvement Specialist is responsible for improving the technical and commercial performance of utility partners by assisting them in the implementation of loss reduction strategies to advance objectives of the program under Power Africa. The Specialist will report to the Institutional Performance Improvement Lead/Cross-Cutting Lead.

    Specific Responsibilities:

    Provide support and capacity building to utilities to improve planning, management processes and capabilities, and technical and operational procedures, and enforce accountability for losses and collections.
    Support loss-reduction programs and activities aimed at increasing utilities’ creditworthiness.
    Liaise with project teams to provide technical and management support on tariff reform.
    Support utility counterparts to implement plans, implement management, and leadership and conduct activities that improve billing and collections.
    Facilitate adoption of policies that improve business processes, systems, and maintenance culture; ensure effective training and development; lower transaction costs; create a more competitive transaction-enabling environment; attract investment capital; and provide a climate of transparency, reliability, and predictability for investors.

    Qualifications

    Required minimum qualification and experience.

    Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in utility turnaround.
    Demonstrated experience in supporting and capacity building to utilities to improve planning, management processes and capabilities, and technical and operational procedures, and enforce accountability for losses and collections
    Good writing and communication skills in English is essential.

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  • Finance and Administration Manager Grants and Partnership Manager Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist Deputy Chief of Party Chief of Party

    Finance and Administration Manager Grants and Partnership Manager Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist Deputy Chief of Party Chief of Party

    Job Description

    Project Description

    The purpose of the Activity is to assist USAID and the MOE to deliver interventions at scale as well as pilot and expand new innovations that address the language and literacy needs of primary grade learners while building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education institutions and systems. The Kenya Primary Literacy Program will reclaim and build upon the learning outcomes achieved at 2019 Tusome EGR endline evaluation.

    Position Description

    The Finance Manager shall work under the leadership of the COP or DCOP and will be responsible for all aspects of operations, including administration, finance, procurement, and human resources, if relevant.

    The candidate for the position of Finance and Administration Manager shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university. Relevant professional certifications and membership from accredited accounting institutions.

    Skills and Experience:

    At least 10 years of experience as a Finance and Administration Manager on donor-funded projects;
    Experience with USAID projects, including contracts, and understanding of USAID rules and regulations’
    Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes, and procedures;
    Demonstrated exemplary management, supervision, communication, and interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members and productive relations with the GOK, donors, and the international community; and
    Logistics experience, such as large-scale textbook procurement and distribution, in a developing country, preferably in Kenya or East Africa, is highly desired.

    Language:

    Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.

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  • Senior Communications Manager

    Senior Communications Manager

    Specific responsibilities:

    Co-develop and implement multi-year Communication Strategy with Power Africa Coordinator’s Office communications team.
    Work closely with the EECA Communications Team, USAID East Africa Development and Outreach Coordinator and Power Africa representatives (e.g., USAID mission, State department economic office, and/or other USG representatives), and Power Africa Coordinator’s Office communications team to amplify energy work in East Africa and at the country-level.
    Develop and implement schedules for social media content and routine communications deliverables (e.g., video stories, blog content, photography contracts) for Power Africa’s communication materials.
    Work with technical and cross-cutting teams to organize success story schedules, lessons learned events, and compiling EECA routine reports (e.g., quarterly, annual, monthly reports to USAID).
    Ensure USAID and project branding and marking guidelines are adhered to with trainings for EECA staff.
    Manage and develop project events in East Africa including (but not limited to) capacity building events, transaction milestone events, partnership events, energy cafes, local community events, donor meetings, etc. throughout the countries.
    Identify the resources, key audiences, messages, and communication channels.
    Integrate inputs from all technical and cross-cutting teams on a weekly basis for routine reporting through the EECA communications team for East and Central Africa.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications and skills:

    Bachelors Degree plus 12 years or a Masters degree plus 10 years experience in the media or communications industry.
    A degree in journalism, writing, public administration, international affairs or a closely related field.
    Five years experience designing and successfully implementing communication strategies and media outreach events.
    Experience with USAID or other major donors preferred. Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
    Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-country team environment.
    Excellent English language skills.

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    careers.rti.org

  • Grants and Partnership Manager- Kenya Primary Literacy Program

    Grants and Partnership Manager- Kenya Primary Literacy Program

    Overview

    Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a non-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects in education and other disciplines. RTI’s International Education Division leads education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management, and practice to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance, and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, FCDO, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients.
    RTI is seeking a Grants and Partnership Manager for the anticipated $70-80 million USAID-funded Kenya Primary Literacy Activity. RTI implemented the USAID Tusome National Early Grade Reading Program from 2014-2023, reaching all public schools nationwide to improve learning outcomes for children in grades 1-3. The Kenya Primary Literacy Program aims to improve and sustain student learning and well-being through accountable, resilient, and community-supported education institutions and systems.

    Key objectives include:

    Improving education services and student learning outcomes, including for vulnerable populations;
    Strengthening education institutions and systems to become more accountable, self-sustaining, and resilient; and
    Empowering local youth organizations to strengthen and sustain community and family support for student learning and wellbeing.
    The Grants and Partnership Manager will report to the COP and be responsible for managing the Youth Grants and Partnership Fund. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and will be contingent upon successful award of the project and final USAID approval.

    Responsibilities

    Responsibilities of the Grants and Partnership Manager include, but are not limited to:

    Work closely with the DCOP and Finance and Administrative Director to develop and manage all aspects of the Youth Grants and Partnership Fund.
    Work closely with the COP to leverage private sector support for relevant Kenya Primary Literacy Program activities.
    Oversee the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Specialist that supports the activity’s outreach and engagement with the private sector.
    Support the development and updating of relevant manuals for the funds.
    Coordinate with the technical team to conduct outreach and build awareness among local organizations and private sector actors about these funds.
    Maintain a strong financial management system for grant activities, including accurate tracking of finances and ensure an audit trail for all necessary documentation for grant recipients, and verification process for all private sector resources leveraged.
    Contribute to regular reporting on the results of activities, including by providing information required for annual and quarterly reports, as well as for other work planning, monitoring and evaluation reports.
    Work with technical teams and grantees on concept development, grant development, compliance, and implementation.
    Monitor grantees implementation and progress, in collaboration with technical teams, through frequent collaboration and learning and adaptation (CLA) feedback loops.
    Analyze recipient funding requests and technical reports, as appropriate.

    PARTNERSHIP FUND

    Manage a $1 million Partnership Fund
    Support the leverage of matching funds from the private sector to support KPLP interventions while promoting private sector partnerships and sustainability, such as ICT private/public sectors and other stakeholders.

    YOUTH FUND

    Oversee and manage the competitive grant award cycle for the $3 million Youth Fund, with responsibility for procuring, selecting, and awarding grants to qualified youth-led organizations to provide community-supported remediation services and educate and help families to support at home learning.
    Assess, identify, and begin addressing the specific capacity needs of selected youth organizations, such as financial management, monitoring activities, tracking and reporting development progress, etc.

    Qualifications

    Required Skills and Qualifications: 

    Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, Master’s degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    At least 5 years of demonstrated experience managing projects, ideally those related to primary grade reading.
    Grants management experience, preferably in Kenya or East Africa.
    Experience building the capacity of local organizations to implement and manage development projects is highly desired.
    A proven ability to identify high-potential business ideas, demonstrated experience working collaboratively with youth and/or institutional and private sector partners, and
    Experience implementing activities designed to leverage private sector resources to support development goals.
    Demonstrated skills managing and ensuring strong relationships with private sector partners;
    Fluency in English.

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    careers.rti.org

  • Human Resources Manager Program Management Unit Senior Director

    Human Resources Manager Program Management Unit Senior Director

    Position Description

    RTI is hiring a Human Resources (HR) Manager on the recently awarded USAID-funded T Power Africa Empowering East and Central Africa (EECA) activty. The HR Specialist will be responsible for the administration, coordination and facilitation of HR programs, processes, and operational support services for the  Empowering East and Central Africa (EECA) activity. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Program Management Unit Senior Director.

    Responsibilities of the HR Manager include, but are not limited to:

    Manage HR operations support to the project including compensation and benefits management, HR information management, performance management, conflict resolution, HR communications, and personnel file compliance. Supports employment and recruitment-related activities for national and regional staff.
    Conduct national and regional recruitment by drawing on RTI’s database of technical experts and by leveraging recruitment networks.
    Be part of the Operations Start-Up team to support processing of documentation for onboarding full-time positions, STTA contracts, regulatory filings, etc.
    Coordinate with the Africa Regional HR team as needed to ensure compliance with RTI policies and procedures and local labor requirements.
    Provide support in developing job descriptions, keeping them updated with evolving requirements, and posting job requisitions.
    Review incoming applications and screen shortlisted candidates.
    Arrange the interview schedule and ensure all interview feedback is completed.
    Collect the candidates’ necessary documents, support reference checks and ensure reference check completion.
    Prepare and send offers to selected candidates after ensuring proper approval.
    Facilitate and arrange the on-boarding process for new hires.
    Advise on organizational structure as appropriate; respond to HR and recruitment needs across the project offices.
    Support and advise on staff performance management and professional development needs, including the project’s participation in RTI’s performance and development program.
    Deliver and support employee engagement and motivation activities.
    Support benchmarking of compensation.
    Conduct exit interviews.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience, master’s degree and 10 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    5 years experience in an HR management role.
    Working knowledge of and experience in local labor and employment laws and legal resources.
    Familiarity with international development systems and policies. USAID experience preferred. High degree of professionalism, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.
    Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
    Strong negotiator with ability for partnership and collaboration.
    Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups and perspectives.
    Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a multi-tasking environment.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and HR systems.
     

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  • Organic Waste Technical Specialist

    Organic Waste Technical Specialist

    Role overview

    Working at project location – In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.

    This role will support in building the technical capacity of green youth led start-ups on organic waste management

    Ideal Applicant Summary

    We are looking for an individual with waste management, environmental science, in agricultural engineering, agronomy or relevant degree.
    Experience should be of at least five years in waste management plants and implementing circular economy strategies, project management and both internal and external stakeholder engagement.

    Competencies and Behaviour

    At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

    Ability to be open minded and respectful
    Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
    Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
    Ability to seek and share knowledge

    Equal Opportunities

    VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

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    al.org

  • Director Visa Commercial Solutions

    Director Visa Commercial Solutions

    Job Description

    The role is a combination of a product delivery & sales function and will require the individual to onboard more clients onto Visa Commercial Solutions (Small Business, Middle Market and Large Clients). The individual will lead all market development activities across their allocated portfolio and identified SSA initiatives to drive expansion of Visa Commercial Solutions, new partners and new revenue pools and win new accounts through building stronger relationships with existing and new partners.
    Being a global payments technology company, we must be agile enough to deliver across SSA. Portfolio allocation is subject to change to ensure that Visa Commercial Solutions meets business objectives and SSA business demand.
    In order to operate successfully, the individual will be required to demonstrate experienced knowledge of commercial payments or related B2B industries and be highly effective in strategic, solutions-based selling to executive level decision makers. The individual will also need to have passion for building relationships with all the myriad of internal and external constituents. Travel will be required, aligned to business priorities and objectives. The role will report to the Sr. Director, Head of Commercial Solutions, SSA.
    This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

    Qualifications

    A minimum of 10 to 15 years experience with related business development and product management experience in the financial technology and, or payments industry, across the small business and large to middle market client segment.
    Past or current work experience with a minimum of 4 to 6 years in Commercial Card Issuing and Acquiring, Transaction Banking Solutions and SME banking preferred.
    An Africa mindset with demonstrated success aligning stakeholders in multiple countries.
    Proven record of implementing strategic initiatives.
    Demonstrated track record of planning, managing and closing a complex, competitive sales effort and managing deals from negotiation, to closing and through delivery.
    Teamwork, interpersonal and relationship building skills, and ability to lead by influence and example.
    Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, and to influence senior management and other relevant parties.
    Product management subject matter expert with experience in developing and deploying go to market strategy for payment solutions or technology is an added advantage.
    Experienced in selling complex solutions or B2B product consulting.
    Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
    Confidence and ability to effectively build and deliver presentations to all audiences up to the executive levels. Experienced in managing senior stakeholders.
    Executive presence. Strong written and oral communication, including large group engagement and presentations.
    MBA/Masters is an added advantage.

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    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Director Visa Business Solutions

    Director Visa Business Solutions

    Job Description

    The role is a combination of a product delivery & sales function and will require the individual to onboard more clients onto Visa Business Solutions (Small Business, Middle Market and Large Clients). The individual will lead all market development activities across their allocated portfolio and identified SSA initiatives to drive expansion of Visa Business Solutions, new partners and new revenue pools and win new accounts through building stronger relationships with existing and new partners.
    Being a global payments technology company, we must be agile enough to deliver across SSA. Portfolio allocation is subject to change to ensure that Visa Business Solutions meets business objectives and SSA business demand.
    In order to operate successfully, the individual will be required to demonstrate experienced knowledge of commercial payments or related B2B industries and be highly effective in strategic, solutions-based selling to executive level decision makers. The individual will also need to have passion for building relationships with all the myriad of internal and external constituents. Travel will be required, aligned to business priorities and objectives. The role will report to the Sr. Director, Head of Business Solutions, SSA.
    This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

    Qualifications

    A minimum of 10 to 15 years experience with related business development and product management experience in the financial technology and, or payments industry, across the small business and large to middle market client segment.
    Past or current work experience with a minimum of 4 to 6 years in Commercial Card Issuing and Acquiring, Transaction Banking Solutions and SME banking preferred.
    An Africa mindset with demonstrated success aligning stakeholders in multiple countries.
    Proven record of implementing strategic initiatives.
    Demonstrated track record of planning, managing and closing a complex, competitive sales effort and managing deals from negotiation, to closing and through delivery.
    Teamwork, interpersonal and relationship building skills, and ability to lead by influence and example.
    Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, and to influence senior management and other relevant parties.
    Product management subject matter expert with experience in developing and deploying go to market strategy for payment solutions or technology is an added advantage.
    Experienced in selling complex solutions or B2B product consulting.
    Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
    Confidence and ability to effectively build and deliver presentations to all audiences up to the executive levels. Experienced in managing senior stakeholders.
    Executive presence. Strong written and oral communication, including large group engagement and presentations.
    MBA/Masters is an added advantage.

    Additional Information

    Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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  • Manager Account Management Software Engineer

    Manager Account Management Software Engineer

    Key Responsibilities:

    Product

    Provide accurate, expert and specialist advice to all divisions and business & commercial banking & Personal & Private Banking units with regards to Covenant monitoring transactions.
    Participate in knowledge sharing within the credit and business teams
    Control the adherence to the service level agreement for internal and external processes where applicable
    Build relationship, with branch based business bankers and relationship managers to improve structured transactions business proposals and turnaround time on draw down
    Attend meetings with and maintain regular contact with Front office/product areas in order to build good working relationships.
    Establish and track closure of waived conditions precedent and subsequent to sanction
    Monitor utilization in excess of credit facilities and assist in managing exposures
    Monitor and control the quality of designated portfolio, using conditions of sanction and other covenants/conditions
    Act on continuous improvement relating to design and continuously improving existing and new business processes.
    Support BCB & PPB Credit Heads to develop new AM & CMU policies, following updating existing policies and identifying and reporting any policy exceptions

    Risk, Regulatory, Prudential & Compliance

    Affirm that group governance standards are effectively embedded resulting in clean CRR, Audit & CART findings
    Implement monthly Manco checks and continuous developing of Manco checks inline with emerging risk areas
    Maintain adherence and compliance to all policies, processes and procedures
    Act on the implementation and adoption within Business Banking & Personal & Private Banking account management of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes. This includes monitoring and identifying any material compliance related breaches and escalating them to the Compliance Officer
    Maintain the accuracy of the watch lists process to ensure that irregular accounts are identified early and accounts identified as high risk are being managed effectively in terms of agreed action plans
    Check compliance with covenants and escalate breaches to right DNA
    Detect early warning signals impacting the portfolio
    Monitoring early warning triggers and management of escalations matrices (compliance grids, damage control migrations and arrears reports)
    Establish reasons for risk exposure in excess of credit facilities across credit risk systems and taking corrective action (referral and excess management)
    Play a role in supporting BCB & PPB credit risk change agenda

    People

    Give clear direction to the activities of the team members, with regular feedback and support
    Facilitate the development of staff and provide opportunities for their growth inability and contribution to the effectiveness of the team.
    Affirm that a proper Business & Commercial Banking & Personal & Private Banking AM Function is in place and addressing the relevant processes pertaining to AM functions.
    Oversee all reports from the AM team prior to onward forwarding to management.
    Ensure that the AM team is effectively staffed and motivated

    Client

    Proactively stance on individual portfolio allocation by active level of dialogue with front office/CEMs to ensure risk considerations are part of business strategy.

    Data

    Maintain that relevant reports are produced in an accurate and timely manner.
    Daily review of reports and highlighting anomalies within assigned portfolios
    Extract from legal documentation, internal sanction documents, financial and non-financial covenants. Populating and updating conditions of sanction on the compliance grid
    obtain information directly or indirectly from appropriate counter parties necessary to check covenants
    Implement research, analysis and data management from varied sources aimed at pre-empting risks on the credit portfolio.
    Responsible for analysisng AFS & management accounts and other performance information submitted by consumers to track trends and early identification of warning signs and management of that data

    Qualifications:

    A Degree in Business Commerce or Finance and Accounting with preferred Post Graduate Degree in either Commerce or Finance and Accounting.
    Other Minimum Qualifications, certifications or professional memberships – Certified Credit Analyst

    Experience:

    5 to 7 years of minimum experience in managing complex accounts with good credit rating.

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