Company Founded: Founded in 1958

Manager Investments Manager Products BCC

Job Purpose:

Provide specialist product agnostic investment support and execution to clients and frontline teams to meet Clients’ investment objectives and feedback to ensure provision of best solution.
Liaise with product specialists across a range of investment asset classes to discuss client requirements and feedback to ensure provision of best solutions.
Provide portfolio analysis and liaise with Clients on own portfolio to feedback on portfolio performance and seek opportunity to cross sell and deepen wallet share.

Key Responsibilities
The role will entail the following deliverables and key competencies: –

Provide a consistently high quality overall operational service to the WI SBG team and WI customers: –
Timely communication with investment clients and internal stakeholders.
Provide end to end support for the investments function including the placing, monitoring of orders and settlement of trades in the fixed income and equity market.
To ensure growth in company revenue by providing responsive, proactive and efficient services to existing and potential clients to grow market share in the securities industry.
Leverage the group’s reach, capabilities, and expertise to add value to both the customer and the Wealth and Investment business
Timely processing of documents; CDS and Account opening, KYC, payments, and statement/confirmation requests etc.
Ensure strict compliance with laid-down risk management controls and processes.
To develop, maintain and build strong long-standing relationships with existing and potential Wealth and Investment Clients and other stakeholders.
Maintaining a high level of integrity and ethical standards commensurate with the requirements of market best-practice.
Compile Data reports and assist with preparation for internal and external presentations.
Responsible for the implementation and adoption (within Branch, Department or Section) of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes. This includes the consideration and approval of PEP on-boarding and continued business engagement in instances where no adverse information is available.
Ensure incident reporting is done in a timely manner.
Ensure queries raised are responded to and resolved as per SLA.

SBG SECURITIES

Maintaining communication between SBG Securities customers and Operations Teams – in terms of giving updates, maintenance, and compliance duties and responsibilities under the unit.
Support the SBG sales function by ensuring operational continuity.
Understanding of the overall risks associated with the CDSC and payment operations and ensuring there are sufficient and effective controls to manage these risks. Understanding the rules and regulations as set out by CDSC Ltd and ensuring adherence.
Providing a readily available, service-focused, knowledgeable and experienced point of contact for clients for all CDS Operations.
Assist with the SBGs client onboarding process including with preparation of business acceptance documentation
Attending client meetings to represent SBG securities and assisting with meeting actions, minutes and related deliverables.
Monitor news flow relating to companies. Provide on-going feedback to investment team.
Establish and maintain relationships with other market players mainly licensed members of the NSE, custodians and fund managers
Ensure that KYC requirements are met for all customers.
Educate clients on existing company policies and procedures as well as basic introduction to the stock market and how it operates.

Key skills knowledge and experience:

10 years plus of operational/Sales / Portfolio Management / Investment Advisory experience in a securities business or other financial intermediary.
A Degree holder from a recognized University (min – 2nd class upper or equivalent).
A Master’s degree and ATS/CISI certification will be an added advantage.
5 years plus banking experience, preferably dealing with high net-worth individuals in a portfolio context.
Experience in upholding the highest levels of service.

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October 29, 2024
Senior Manager, Business Development Mid-Market East Africa Business Development Leader

Job Description
Purpose The Mid-Market team in Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) is part of the Business Development organization and consists of Senior Account Managers dedicated to a portfolio of small and medium sized Financial Institution clients. This position is responsible for increasing Visa revenue from Mid-Market clients by identifying opportunities, implementing initiatives and assisting in the full process of accounts management, including implementation of the new cross-functional client coverage model for the Mid-Market segment. The role will identify opportunities for business growth, and work with clients and internal Visa stakeholders to execute on them. The role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of small and medium Visa clients to drive business growth. This is not a people manager role. Responsibilities: Work closely with Business Country Managers to develop and maintain the relationship between Visa and the clients. Support SSA Business Planning & Operations Head in building and rolling-out a standardized service model for Mid-Market clients Identify and execute on opportunities for revenue growth within the Mid-Market segment Develop product roadmap and sales plan to drive growth Deliver incremental revenue through sales of Value Added Services such as risk products, data products and consulting solutions that meet needs of the clients Upskill clients in a targeted manner through training sessions, webinars and workshops Collaborate with all members of the East Africa team and with the SSA Mid-Market team, and support others in balancing workload when required Attend to client queries and issues, and provide timely and efficient solutions Contribute to development, production and implementation of initiatives as part of the annual planning exercise Monitor and analyze competitor activities and contribute to develop/respond effectively Support the obtaining of new licenses, opening of new BINs, card design and authorization / decline improvement initiatives Manage daily tasks such as maintaining and updating clients contact lists, and upload required documents in CRM software tools. Ensure compliance with Visa requirements of service levels, integrity of records and efficient resolution of complaints Identify key opportunities within the portfolio, and provide analysis and business case to address them Provide periodic client reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly) as agreed with the EA cluster’s General Manager and Head of BPO Preparation of regular analysis reports for market and for clients, focusing on portfolio performance and market share, comparison with targets by quarters. Maintain regular contact with clients via phone calls, emails, sales visits, and client meetings Implement process driven sales of standardized products and services. Continuously review client and market landscape to identify opportunities within the Mid-Market segment, recommend and develop initiatives to meet the clients’ business objectives and grow Visa’s business. Executes identified strategic opportunities/products/services through strong project management, and working with internal and client teams. Contributes to development and implementation of Country plans. Ensures the cross-functional Mid-Market team provides the agreed level of service to clients based on the new client coverage model. Proactively identify and solve complex problems that impact management, relationship and direction of our business with clients. Attends to client and market team queries and issues, and provide timely and efficient solutions Contributes to development, production and implementation of initiatives as part of the annual planning exercise Manages daily tasks such as auditing Mid-market client opportunities within CRM software tools (i.e. PlayBook). Assists to create Mid-market client account plans and audits accounts plans to ensure consistency and execution against the client targets. Identifies key opportunities within the portfolio, and provide analysis and business case to address them Reporting, Relationships & Interactions: This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of Visa management and staff Strong collaboration skills and teamwork are a must as the individual has to work closely with colleagues located across the globe in various functions like Marketing, Products, Merchant Solutions, Finance, Consulting, Risk etc., many of whom can be based in locations outside of Sub Sahara Africa
Qualifications
Key Competencies:

Self-starter, with ability to motivate and drive sales through a team that is located in multiple locations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make things happen in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong bias for action
Experience in external client facing roles delivering projects or products
Strong understanding of the sales/Business Development process and how it aligns with the SSA strategy
Fluent in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Ability to quickly assess an opportunity, using industry experience and fact-based analyses
Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment. Independent and entrepreneurial self-driven team player who is willing to roll up sleeves and do whatever is necessary
Ability to rally corporate resources and functional experts to drive business objectives Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, compelling messages to internal and external stakeholders. Effectively communicate complex technical and business issues and solutions to a variety of stakeholders
Ability to understand the marketplace dynamics including the regulatory environment, technological and consumer behavioral shifts and tying this back to impact on Visa
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and build credibility with various SSA functional and Country teams, in order to work in a matrix organization
Project management skills and strong execution ability to deliver against tight deadlines
Collaborative and resilient
Ability to learn quickly, deal with complexity and lead change

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, with at least 8 years professional experience in retail banking / financial services / payments sector/ Mobile financial services.
Knowledge of core Business Development skills & competencies via practical experience
Sales, Negotiation & Influencing skills
Time management, multitasking skills
Creation of professional briefs and presentations
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent knowledge of Visa, other payment systems, card products and the activities of different payment systems in the relevant markets.
Experience in influencing developing and/or motivating people to achieving company and customer objectives. 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 two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

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October 29, 2024
Third Party Monitoring Consultant

Responsibilities

Preparation – Document Review and site visit planning
Review grantee documents (performance reports (monthly, quarterly, annual), workplan, field reports, relevant MoH guidance/policy documents, etc.)
Review grantee’s monitoring and evaluation system (data collection tools, processes, implementation plan, etc.).
Review performance of indicators against targets
Discussion with other stakeholders as needed (e.g., project counties, etc) to better understand how grantee activities support the community.
Discussion on stakeholders that grantee collaborate with during implementation.
Prepare an interview guide/site visit reporting tool for site visits.
Identify a selection of community sites using evidence-based methods and adapt based on-the-ground logistical realities.
Document lessons learnt that can be shared across grantees.
Site visits (Field visits + data quality assessments)
Contingent on on-the-ground logistical realities, we anticipate one field visit per quarter per grantee.
Each site visit would include field visit at the community, Ward, Sub County and County level to verify selected reported key activities.
Coordinate closely with grantees, and relevant Ministry officials in conducting site visits and data quality assessments to promote collective learning.
The site visits would include a mix of community meetings and household visits as appropriate for MEL localization and sustainability.
Complete USAID Recommended Data Quality Assessment (DQA) Checklist for each USAID standard Performance Planning and Reporting (PPR) indicator.
Verify data for PPR indicators as part of data quality assessments.
Use photos as data collection tool.
Verify documentation on lessons learn.
Analyses/report writing/share finding with grantees first, then WKSP team as learning exercise
Analyze data from site visits and DQA.
Identify key findings and draft a short report with recommended follow-up action items, including potential success stories.
Disseminate findings to the grantees first as a learning session and WKSP team.
Develop an action plan/PIP for the identified gaps/challenges with each grantee.
Completed data quality assessment checklist for USAID standard indicators for select sites.
Site visit data collection tool/interview guide
Field/site visit reports.
Tools and other materials for mentoring as needed.
Final report on key findings, learning, and recommendations.
A summary presentation on key findings, learning, and recommendations
Action plan/performance improvement plan per each grantee

Required Qualifications:
This position is open to Kenyan individual consultants with the following qualifications:

Extensive experience with and knowledge in USAID’s MEL policies
Knowledgeable with and solid experience in USAID guidance around performance monitoring, evaluation, and DQA procedures
Prior field experience conducting data verification through third party monitoring.
Prior experience in designing and conducting USAID evaluations.
Knowledgeable about the Western Kenya Counties sanitation and MHM issues and contextual USAID guidance around performance monitoring.
Familiarity with Market Based Sanitation will be an added advantage.
Prior experience in capacity building of local organizations

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October 29, 2024
County Market and MHM Cluster Coordinator

Objectives
Objective 1: Increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and faecal sludge management (FSM) products and services.
Objective 2: Increased access to and uptake of market based improved menstrual hygiene management (MHM) products and services at the household level.
Sub-Objective 1: Analyze the Market System, the Target Market, and the Business Enabling Environment for Sanitation and Hygiene.
Sub-Objective 2: Identify Implement and Scale Pilots to Strengthen the Sanitation Market System.
Sub-Objective 3: Identify Implement and Scale Pilots to Strengthen the Market for Menstrual Hygiene Management Products
Sub-Objective 4: Strengthen the Enabling Environment.
Through the achievement of the above objectives, it is expected that in five years, the target counties will have laid the groundwork for a financially sustainable, transformative, and locally owned sanitation marketplace, where customers can easily find and procure the products and services that they need and where enterprises are motivated to improve products and services and to invest in marketing and sales.
Responsibilities
The project is seeking to recruit a County Market and MHM Cluster Coordinator to support Homabay County.
Primary Responsibilities

Co-ordinate and actively participate in the development of county sanitation/MHM marketplace engagement strategies.
Ensure that WKSP achieves its objectives and performance targets in the assigned county.
Take lead in the development of annual county specific workplans and budget for the project.
Adhere to WKSP programmatic policies and operational guidelines.
Take lead in county scoping and stakeholder engagements.
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 process.
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 budget.
Document the county engagement process to facilitate learning across all WKSP teams and target counties.
Support in programme reporting as may be required from time to time
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 Cluster
Support in strengthening and monitoring MHM SBCC activities within the Cluster
Serve as the field contact person and liaison for the grantees to deliver on their MHM work as stipulated in their workplans

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 skills.
Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse teams.
Excellent analytical skills, as well as the ability to express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing, and organized manner and good writing skills.
Highly organized and able to set priorities and handle multiple competing time and resource demands.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Willing to travel across the county of deployment.

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October 29, 2024
Nutrition Expert

Description

RTI International seeks an Agri nutrition expert for Kenya Crops and Dairy Markets Systems Activity (KCDMS), a USAID-funded program that works to increase agricultural production and incomes, and reduce malnutrition in Kenya by spurring competitive, inclusive, and resilient market systems in the horticulture and dairy sectors. KCDMS is implemented by RTI International in partnership with East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) and Farm Input Promotions (FIPs). Other partners in the past five years included International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the Busara Center for Behavioral Economics, Making Cents and Open Capital Advisors (OCA). The project works in 12 counties and has partnered with over 200 agribusinesses and reached over 300,000 farmers. The Agri-nutrition Expert will provide oversight on our agri-nutrition engagement. They must be experienced on County Government and Civil Society engagement and on the use of the inter-agency agri-nutrition dialogue cards.

The consultant will work in close partnership with the USAID Advancing Nutrition Activity and county representatives to institutionalize the County AgriNutritrion Integrated Strategies (CANIS) in Siaya and Taita-Taveta Counties. The Consultant will also support the County Nutrition Focal points and ADS-W and ADS-E in the CANIS dissemination of already developed to the sub counties in Kisumu, Kitui and Kakamega. The consultant will work with USAID Advancing Nutrition Activity to train nutrition champions and farmer groups on agri nutrition messaging in the select 5 counties.

Objective
The scope of the assignment will focus on working together with the USAID Advancing Nutrition (AN) and KCDMS selected partners at the county level to institutionalize the agri nutrition strategies. The expert will support agri nutrition activities at the county level, ensure their successful implementation and attend relevant meetings whenever called upon. S/he will co-lead the stakeholder engagement at the county/sub county levels together with Advancing Nutrition.
Responsibilities

Workplan development. The expert is expected to suggest targeted number of messages to be developed during the inception meeting.
Support select 5 counties, ADSW and ADSE in the development agri nutrition key messages to be sent by SMSs to farmers regularly through our digital service provider.
Periodic monitoring and communicating on the performance of implementing the KCDMS Agri-nutrition implementation work with the various partners, assess the progress made, identify areas of improvement, advise and making recommendations for changes as necessary.
Link with USAID Advancing Nutrition work Institutionalizing CANIS in Kisumu, Kitui and Kakamega and lead CANIS institutionalization in Siaya and Taita Taveta Counties using a similar framework.
Responsible for implementation the joint workplan between Counties, USAID Advancing Nutrition and KCDMS including:
Work with Advancing Nutrition to disseminate for implementation the CANIS to the sub county level in Kitui, Kakamega and Kisumu counties
Train the 140 Nutrition Champions and CSOs in Kisumu, Kitui and Kakamega, Siaya and Vihiga on the Kilimo Lishe messages in the Agri Nutrition Community Dialogue Cards. The specialist will work with Advancing Nutrition to identify and train the 140 champions to be trained. Emphasize on the 6 cards focusing on consumption of diversified nutritious foods (especially those promoted through KCDMS) and complementary feeding for the under 5. The training can take place in two cohorts.
Integrate the 140 nutrition champions and Civil Society Organizations into the market systems activities through KCDMS private sector partners
Submit a final report which will be not more than 20 pages excluding annexes

Deliverables

Inception report including the proposed workplan, implementation schedule
Number of SMSs developed and deployed through the available digital platforms.
Work with KCDMS Communications Manager to have the messages printed for frontline staff
Bi-weekly monitoring update via Meeting and via report.
Monthly update on progress against the joint workplan:
Institutionalization of the CANIS in 2 counties
Dissemination of the CANIS at the county and sub county levels in the 5 counties
Update on establishment of the MSN coordination structure
Update on training on Kilimo Lishe and integration of the 139 nutrition champions and CSOs into the market systems activities as they promote the agri nutrition agenda
140 Nutrition Champions and CSOs representatives trained on Kilimo Lishe messages in the Agri Nutrition Community Dialogue Cards.
Training data submitted to KCDMS using the KCDMS data tools.
The 139 champions and CSOs all linked to market actors and integrate
Linkage data submitted to KCDMS using the KCDMS data tools.
Submit a final report which will be not more than 20 pages excluding annexes approved by KCDMS

Qualifications

Bachelor or master’s degree in one or several of the following areas: Agribusiness management, Nutritional Sciences, Social Sciences or other degree relevant to the above SOW
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, especially in mainstreaming social inclusion, working with women and youth in development programs.
Experienced with USAID agri nutrition management and farmer training.
Experience in supporting implementing partners mainstream inclusion considerations
Experience working in an agricultural program – Livehoods, food security, agribusiness
Demonstrated familiarity with social inclusion integration tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili required

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October 29, 2024
Business Management Adviser Access to Finance 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.
To provide support and guidance on entrepreneurship and business development in supporting emerging small enterprises /entrepreneurs in the waste management sector.

Essential
Skills, qualifications and experience

A bachelor degree in business or related subject.
Some relevant professional experience in a comparable position or working with start-ups/small enterprises.
Experience in business planning and enterprises development.
Experience in conducting business mentoring
Fluent in speaking and writing in English

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October 29, 2024
Client Success Manager

Job Description
This is an individual contributor role for a seasoned professional responsible for solving complex operational problems with designated clients and taking a broad perspective to identify clients operational performance improvement opportunities and adoption of innovative solutions implementation. This role serves as a functional specialist also focusing on building and extending client relations operational and works independently with limited supervision and guidance only in the most complex situations.

Acts as liaison for Pan regional and priority clients in the East Africa region provide problem management, proactive identification of processing efficiencies, service change support and system enhancement support.
Considered the functional expert for designated clients processing and operational business.
Responsible for managing projects or processes through coordinating internal resources to accomplish Visa and client objectives and ensure processing system performance standards are met and that the client perspective is represented within the organization.
Provide proactive planning and operational support to ensure that both the client and Visa are operating in the most effective and cost efficient manner while managing costs and increasing overall transaction performance including authorization, clearing and settlement, back office processing.
Stay current with industry and client trends and maintain a strong knowledge of Visa products and services. Represent complex customer change requests, system or operational requirements negotiate and manage expectations internally and externally.
Contribute to and manage execution of cluster or sub regional country strategy, operational initiatives, special projects and client driven continuous improvement plans.
Identify and analyze processing issues with client impacts consistently communicate situational status and resolution advise on SLA performance both internally and externally and develop improvement plans to address chronic client problems.
Support biannual business enhancement releases and all other Visa mandates and requirements fulfilment.
Perform ongoing proactive operational reviews with designated clients.
Partner with assigned Account Executives to identify additional business opportunities.
Establish and extend relations with key internal and external clients contacts to ensure operational business continuity, operational performance improvement and execution of country priorities.
Actively contribute to the effectiveness of the Team by supporting and cooperating with colleagues and providing cover during periods of absence.
Provide guidance to other employees in job area.
Influence others within job sub function regarding practices, procedures, and policies.

Qualifications

8 years of success in client facing roles in the Card Payments Technology industry.
Bachelors degree or equivalent graduate degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology
Expert knowledge of Electronic Cards Payment Industry systems, Visa systems including authorization and clearing systems, client connectivity, etc.

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October 29, 2024
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 work closely with our partners to help deliver our work on plastics, waste and circular economy strategies. This will include advisory and training on waste management strategies that include recycling and circular economy approaches to VSO staff and our local partners. The role will guide on policies in regards to waste management and development of guidelines in line with policy.
Skills, Qualifications And Experience
The Ideal candidate has

A degree/Diploma in Waste management, environmental science or geography.
Experience in waste management plants and implementing circular economy strategies in waste management.
Strong project management experience with success demonstrated when managing both internal and external stakeholders.
Possess a knowledge of environmental matters, waste and resources policy, regulatory mandates, and a broad view of the industry at large.

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October 29, 2024
Internship – Business Development (For Current Students)

Job Description
Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. The business development team drives the country strategy and its objectives by identifying, leading and executing, through analytics, data and market intelligence, on opportunities to drive business growth for Visa and its clients. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Business Development team by developing and maintaining the relationship between VISA and its clients.
Key Responsibilities

Provide admin and Operations support to the local team.
Contribute to development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Country plans
Competition analysis and monitoring
Assist the local team with client queries and issues
Support BPO with periodical reports( Weekly/Monthly or quarterly )
Assist BDs with Playbook and country plans update
Co-ordinate with other Visa departments in order to successfully track the country plans.
Complete ad hoc project/research and presentation work and other relevant initiatives as requested by the management

This learning objectives of this internship is to:

Develop a sales management mindset
Be able to analyze data , trends and make meaningful recommendations
Be a good project manager
Most importantly become a payments expert

Qualifications

Students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Masters Degree with a graduation date in summer 2024 or 2025
Be available to pursue a Summer internship (June to August – 12 weeks total)
Excellent communication, story-telling and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Strong PowerPoint and excel skills are desired
Superior analytical and financial analysis skills
Strong collaboration skills with a diverse peer group required
Able to articulate viewpoint effectively to key stakeholders in order to get buy in and agreement
Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment

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October 29, 2024
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) Operations, Kenya Tusome Follow-On Technical Director, Kenya Tusome II Follow-On Monitoring Evaluation Research Learning Adapting (MERLA) Lead, Kenya Tusome Follow-On Senior Policy and Capacity Building Advisor, Kenya Tusome Follow-On

The position will be based in Kenya and recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and final USAID approval.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the DCOP of Operations include, but are not limited to:

Support the Chief of Party in all operation and management aspects of the project and serves as second in command in the Chief of Party absence.
Ensure proper administration of the project and oversee all financial, procurement, HR, communications, logistics, security and field operations.
Ensures the project conforms to USAID rules and regulations as well as project agreement requirements, including cost, schedule, and quality parameters.
Oversee the intersection of contract, budget, and technical work, engaging appropriate RTI contract and finance staff as needed.
Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., in assigned area of responsibility.
Monitor and review project budget and expenditures, financial forecasts, working with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate and client regulations.
Responsible to ensure project financial goals are met.
Responsible for the accuracy of project timelines, tasks, milestones, resource requirements, costs, risks and execution.
Track and report quarterly on programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting. Produces operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting and project success stories.
Responsible for design and implementation the grants management program
Collaborate with Chief of Party to identify and manage risks and actively participate in the resolution of performance issues with project staff and sub-contractors or sub-awardees.
Assist Chief of Party in managing all aspects of staffing and creating/maintaining a clear organizational structure with specific roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines.
Develop partnerships with client, implementers, and stakeholders and foster coordination.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of experience, Master’s degree and 12 years of experience, PhD and 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience implementing projects that are similar to this activity in terms of complexity, scope, and budget.
Experience working on international education programming preferred, including experience working with Ministries of Education, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders that work in education programming.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of USAID policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation policies and procedures related to grants, procurements, and subawards.
Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.
Verbal and written fluency in English required. Oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili preferred.
Experience working in the East Africa region, specifically Kenya preferred.

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October 29, 2024