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Research Consultant

Overview
RTI International seeks to onboard a Research Consultant (RC) for the Western Kenya Sanitation Project (WKSP), a multi-year activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Kenya & East Africa (USAID/KEA) to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in eight target counties of Western Kenya -Bungoma, Busia, Homabay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya.
The Objectives To Achieve This Goal Are
Ultimately, customers must be willing and able to pay for the products and services—a key point being to eliminate any need for subsidies or donor support.

increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge management (FSM) products and services
increased access to and uptake of market based improved MHM products and services at the household level, and
strengthened policy and regulatory environments and increased capacity of county government officials to effect lasting change in sanitation management.

Responsibilities
Objective of this assignment (Implementation research partnership)
The USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project seeks to facilitate ongoing Collaboration Learning and Adaptation (CLA) to assess theories, test assumptions, review results, and adapt approaches. The project is working with other like-minded partners implementing WASH projects in Western Kenya, and key for this assignment will be the partnership with Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Partnerships and Learning for Sustainability#2 (WASHPALs#2) on implementation research whose specific objectives will be to: The specific objectives for these implementation research will be to:

Improving access of sanitation enterprises and consumers to credit, to ultimately improve the uptake of improved toilets. II. Improving the efficacy of increasing working capital and credit guarantee mechanisms to improve sales, particularly to households with financial liquidity constraints; and
Understanding working capital constraints, risk aversion, or both, as barriers to offering installment plans.

The RC will liaise directly with the WKSP Research and Development Lead and other designated staff. Other parties that the RC will constantly work with include county governments, private sector actors, learning institutions and development partners to undertake research, produce learning artefacts and support research-to-action activities
The Research Consultant Should Aim To Achieve The Following

Study all relevant research materials, project baseline assessment reports and other key documents produced and shared by partner agencies for purposes of this engagement to have an informed opinion to guide research agenda.
Support in refining the research areas and questions testing various financing mechanisms/options, particularly those related to channel financing to address working capital and credit risk mitigation for sanitation and menstrual hygiene management enterprises. (i.e., trade credit or deferred payment options from suppliers)
Augment the projects learning agenda and develop concepts papers with a rationale to support research development work for the project or for consideration for the next
Propose relevant research methods, develop tools, collect data, perform analysis and produce research artefacts that will inform effective project implementation.
Confine research focus to the project’s geographical scope, within the 8 (eight) in Western Kenyan counties of Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, HomaBay, Kisii, Kisumu, and Migori
Adhere to research ethical guidelines and confidentiality for both project as well as client’s information and act in good faith as the project’s ambassador.
Submit all the materials used or datasets collected under this contract engagement.
Act as project liaison with other WKSP research partners designated staff in the execution of research activities.
Undertake evaluation activities including the adoption of research tools, pilot interventions, barriers or opportunities for scale and short-term impact to the target beneficiaries’.

Expected Deliverables

Support the research team design the research approaches to fit the WKSP context and develop concept paper(s) for research gap areas not covered for consideration by this partnership.
Coordinate with designated staff to co-conduct and lead KIIs, including, data analysis, transcription support, review, and presentation of findings.
Design stakeholder feedback tools and solicit feedback that will be used to inform on the research outputs and “research-to-action” activities.
Train and support the field teams on data collection and data collection tools that will be used to capture information for this assignment across the target area(s)
Develop case studies on the promotional activities launched for the purpose of the implementation research to establish key barriers or opportunities for scale and short term impact to the beneficiaries.
Support in preparing research protocols and any other material that would be required institutional review boards for ethical and statutory clearance.
Develop dissemination materials (Fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations) highlighting key findings with recommendations enhance “research-to-action” interventions.
Support the project team develop “research-to-action” roadmap to enhance WKSP implementation models, product development or inform policy development.

Qualifications:

Academic specialization: An advanced degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or a related discipline preferred. Candidates with relevant experience and Masters-level training in the above disciplines will also be considered. Candidate should have substantial formal training in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Experience: At least five years of relevant field experience doing mixed methods research, involving the collection of original data. Experience running quantitative and qualitative studies, including in data collection design, implementation, and analysis, in developing countries, is required. Fieldwork experience in WASH projects- sanitation and menstrual hygiene is REQUIRED. Publication in WASH, especially on market-based sanitation (MBS) including sanitation and hygiene financing is a plus.
Previous research work: Should be able to demonstrate concrete implementation research projects undertaken in relation to sanitation, FSM and Menstrual Health and Hygiene

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October 29, 2024
Senior Marketing Manager, Brand, Sponsorship and Foundation

Job Purpose description
To ensure that the Stanbic Bank brand plays a strong role in helping the Group to win by creating a relevant, consistent, distinctive and competitively advantageous brand that connects with our targeted audiences through the setting of the Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning, Corporate Identity and Look and Feel. To ensure the Bank is able to profile and position the Foundation arm as a critical community connection proposition by the bank.
Expected outputs
Client

Provide domain expertise to execute such events that are at Bank and Enterprise level.
Execute above the line brand campaigns that are truly at Brand and Enterprise level
Set the minimum standards to drive a consistent brand experience across touch points across the Bank.
Monitor brand health client engagement performance for the Bank and its substitute brands
Contribute to the branding and naming decisions of new innovations
Conceptualize and execute brand campaigns including activations

License to Operate

In partnership with Group Brand team work where necessary work collectively to set brand policy, including brand architecture and positioning, for the Group Standard Bank and its substitute brands
Monitor and provide guidance on brand naming, product naming, trademarks and domain name standards.
Govern brand trademarks and brand intellectual property aligned to agreements and regulatory requirements with support from the Legal Function

Strategy

Set and execute brand strategy aligned to the business strategy and purpose both from an external and internal perspective
Implement the brand identity & custodian for as per Group standards.
Monitor and implement the brand architecture, events and sponsorship policy and guidelines from Group to country.
Development and coordination of Bank wide sponsorships with intent of optimizing of the platform to drive brand love resulting to a healthy and fruitful relationships with multiple stakeholders
Maintain the Brand and Events toolboxes, including policies, standards, guidelines and user-friendly artefacts
Contribute the brand components of the toolbox
Track and analyse brand performance through SOV, competitor advertising, industry trends, brand tracker and publicity index

Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain effective and mutually beneficial relationships both internally and externally
Work closely with different stakeholders within the bank to develop and implement Brand plans with specific focus on Corporate functions.
Drive the Brand building agenda for Foundation with the Foundation head and Chief Executive office.
Country lead in agency partner management from sourcing, driving engagement and reviewing performance on an ongoing basis.

Experience and Qualifications

Business Degree
Over 10 Years experience in Brand management from product or service sectors
Experience dealing with brand agencies, creative agencies, media agency, events agencies digital and social agency, PR agencies.
Managing corporate identity -Provides leadership in this field both within the organization and in the larger industry
Data Driven Digital Marketing – ability to use data, collected on our clients and potential clients to deliver personalized and contextually relevant messages in the right place and the right time.

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October 29, 2024
Plastic, Metal & Glass 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
Sales Agent (Business Development) Officer, Trade Operations

Job Purpose:
To support the SBIL in achieving the set revenue targets by collaborating with SBIL Business Development teams and the branches where they are assigned to sell insurance products to clients and potential clients of the bank. Proactively managing and servicing the client accounts under their portfolios. Supporting the branch teams through training and supporting them to drive insurance policy sales.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Management;

To drive insurance sales performance across the assigned branches and all products (i.e., Short & Long term).
Clearly understands sales targets set and influences and drives the achievement of Stanbic Bancassurance Intermediary (SBIL) sales targets within branches.
Ensures that Stanbic Bancassurance Intermediary (SBI) cross-selling takes place in new and existing business, within all the branches.
Markets and provides information on the full range of SBIL products to customers to optimise cross sell.
Assists in the development and repositioning on new product initiatives.
Provides timeous feedback to the pro-active teams on queries/complaints and sales statistics.
Advises and shares best practices, tactics and actions plans with banks’ sales staff to close sales gaps.
Handles basic activities/queries that fall within the policy terms and understands impact of actions on other areas of the business (claims/underwriting/sales). Differentiates between product features and benefits based on customer needs

Building Relationships;

Constantly maintains a professional environment and celebrates successes.
Builds and maintains relationships with the branch teams and collaborates and integrates with them.
Attends regular meetings with branches and actively participates in their activities.
Participates in the branches, CHNW (Main Markets) sales/pipeline/connect sessions.
Effectively uses the connect sessions as a forum to present various SBIL products to the stakeholders.
Assist with servicing of complaints, in respect of the products.
Works closely with the SBIL team to support other client segments within the bank.
Applies knowledge, resources and experience to resolve problems.
Identifies and acts upon potential sales opportunities.
Creates a good rapport with insurance companies for the benefit of SBIL clients.
Identify issues and recommend improvements to Customer problems / requirements resolution
Work alongside branch sales ensure resolution of all client queries/requests received timeously
Makes decisions confidently around the clients’ circumstances to always ensure delivery of service excellence.
Own the client relationship and be accountable for its success.

Training;

Ensures competency-based training on Advisory products takes place with various stakeholders as and when required.

Management;

Apply knowledge, resources, and experience to resolve problems
Follow and stick to defined processes and where necessary, suggest improvements to the process
Participate in ad hoc company events
Live the values and the brand and be a brand Ambassador
Share best practices, tactics, and action plans

Manage Stakeholders;

Ensure appropriate delivery of processes driven by customer needs across the specific segment in place.
Ensure effective communication and the appropriate delivery of client propositions.
Interact and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimal execution of the value proposition through leveraging the end-to-end value chain.

Risk and Compliance;

Provides complete disclosure to the customers in terms of accreditation, service fees, and commission.
Ensures proper record keeping in terms of Proceeds of Crime and Anti Money Laundering Act, The Banking Act (Cap 488), The Anti-Corruption & Economic Crimes Act, The Insurance Act (Cap 487) and any other relevant legislation.
Ensure all forms are completed correctly and send to the SBIL Operations team for uploading to the Policy Management system as the record keeper.
Assist channel in achieving their risk compliance ratings in terms of all SBIL requirements.
Understand and comply with all the necessary regulations and compliance policies of the company

Qualifications & Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in a business/ numerical related field.
Minimum Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance from the College of Insurance
At least 2 years’ experience in a business development role.
Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in a sales role and managing retail clients is an added advantage

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October 29, 2024
E-Communications Specialist Team Leader Voice Branch Officer, Quality Assurance, Reporting and Insights

Key Responsibilities;

Addressing e-mail, web, social media enquiries and queries professionally, including but not limited to facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp banking, bookmarking sites.
Investigate and resolve customer queries/complaints promptly.
Record all queries received on Social Studio and provide customers with reference Numbers
All queries that are not FCR should be resolved or escalated to the relevant units- immediately
Ensure that client complaints are resolved effectively within prescribed timelines.
Ensure that laid-down procedures are adhered to while providing excellent service.
Maintain confidentiality of customer information at all times.
Support migration initiatives and generate sales leads.
Identify and recommend engagement opportunities by monitoring online conversations and social trends
Identify potential risk as early as possible and resolve/escalate
Identify, create and curate social content that results in engagements of clients.
Analyse, review and report on effectiveness of customer engagements and adjust as may be necessary
Act on data to improve capability of response, delivery of what matters and eradicate failure demand through team engagement.
In conversing with clients, identify value demand opportunities:
Ensures that all leads are logged correctly while connecting with the client and identifies demand generation opportunities.
Participates in specific campaigns and marketing activities as required.
Proactively promotes the use of multiple channels to clients
Accurately captures, updates or amends client data

Legislative compliance

Conduct a needs analysis to identify customer needs effectively when giving product advice, in line with Regulatory requirements.
Complete disclosure to the customers in terms of accreditation, service fees, and commission.
Ensure proper record keeping.

Minimum Experience and Qualification

Type of qualification: First Degree
Field of study: Any relevant field
3 – 4 Years customer facing experience with exposure to public relations and social media tools

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October 29, 2024
Field Research and Learning Officer Regional Human Resources Manager

The Field Research and Learning Officer will support the Field Research and Learning Coordinator to plan, coordinate and implement research and collaborative learning and action (CLA) activities in the field. The officer will be the primary implementer of the research and CLA activities in the field assigned to RTI by USAID Nawiri. The officer will implement qualitative data collection efforts and will be the first line of quality control for data collection in coordination with the field Research and Learning Coordinator. This position will be based in Turkana County
Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, and train qualitative data collectors in line with the qualitative inquiry agenda
Mobilize relevant study participants at different levels in the respective sub-counties in collaboration with Nawiri Sub- County office coordinators
Conduct relevant key informant interviews and focus group discussions
Oversee field data collection processes, ensuring ethics are adhered to and assuring quality measures are in place
Ensure data security in the field and the secure flow of data from the field to the Nairobi office under guidance of the Field Research and Learning Coordinator
Document impact stories in collaboration with implementation teams and USAID Nawiri reporting officers in the field
Support the Field Research and Learning Coordinator in:
Alignment of field team efforts with research, CLA agenda and plans, including Nawiri project objectives and strategic goals, and ensure project progress and implementation
Providing support during field program planning, implementation and reporting
Stakeholder engagement activities such as dissemination meetings and community engagement meetings
Organization of workshops with stakeholders and report on the proceedings
Writing field progress reports
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with local coordination structures and stakeholders, as well as coordination of meetings between community and research and CLA teams
Dissemination of study results to stakeholders at the county and sub-county levels
Identification, assessment, implementation, and monitoring of measures to reduce or control risks that may impact field operations
Supporting RTI field logistics and administration

Qualifications
Minimum Required Education & Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of relevant experience in Nutrition, Health, Social Science or similar disciplines
Prior experience working on research projects, including collection of qualitative data using qualitative and participatory research methods. Experience working in and Turkana County preferred.
Prior experience with collecting data electronically using Survey CTO, Taro works, COMM-care etc. would be an added advantage.
Prior experience working with or supporting management of Office Administration functions.
Prior experience working with USAID projects preferred.
Computer skills, including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and ODK or similar applications.
Willingness to be flexible in working hours and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Fluence in English, Kiswahili and the local Turkana language is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Effective interpersonal communication skills and ability to build lasting relationships
Detail oriented, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines
Self-motivated, results driven, prefers to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills

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October 29, 2024
Finance Specialist 2 (Nairobi)

Responsibilities

Ensure expenses are booked correctly in QuickBooks, all accounts supported with proper and complete supporting documentations as per International Accounting Supporting document matrix.
Process vendors, consultants and staff advances payments, reconcile the same accounts every month end.
Support Regional Finance Manager to prepare Kenya local staff payroll, prepare tax and social securities’ schedules. Follow up on staff timesheets to ensure they are filled on time, properly authorized, correctly summarized and filed to ensure accurate allocation of the staff costs to projects.
Support the Regional Finance Manager in the preparation of bi-monthly cash forecasts, monitor cash flow and reconcile cash accounts to maintain appropriate cash balances.
Perform month end accounting responsibilities.
Support regional office statutory, internal, and external audits.
Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications
Minimum Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 2 years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to work well in team environment and train others in financial controls and financial management principles.
Ability to work independently as well as function within a matrix organization.
Advanced user and trainer of accounting systems such as QuickBooks.
5+ years of relevant work experience in a busy finance department.
Proficient in Advanced MS Excel, MS Word, and power point presentations
Experience with accounting software, QuickBooks proficiency is desirable.
Experience working in a not for profit organization is desirable.
English proficiency is required.

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October 29, 2024
Finance Specialist STTA

ROLE DESCRIPTION
WKSP is seeking a Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) to support the WKSP Finance and Administration department for period of two months. This position will ensure overall financial management and procurement oversight in line with RTI and USAID policies and guidelines.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the project with finance and operations which include but not limited to general administrative processes, financial management, procurement, accounting, administration, information technology and logistics
Ensuring that the procurement systems are compliant to RTI policies and procedures.
Ensure that the project has adequate cash flow monthly.
Manages projection of monthly Anticipate, evaluate current and emerging financial risks, and provide mitigation measures.
Manages the grants and strategic Activities funds (SAF) programs from inception to close out, including selection of grantees, pre-award/application documents, budget reviews, signed grant agreements, modification, financial reports, and monitors audits of grantees
Build successful relationships with colleagues, donors, and partners to develop project success
Ensure project compliance to USAID and RTI policies, guidelines and procedures
Responsible to ensure project financial goals are met and provide support to the technical team to ensure timely activity implementation is carried out
Ensures efficient and compliant administration of the project in keeping with internal and external compliance requirements.
Timely submission of DA 1 form and following up with vendors for reimbursements.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor depending on project needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Required Qualifications and Experience

At least 7 Years’ experience in Finance and Administration and Logistics with knowledge on Managing USAID Funded Project.
Demonstrated experience administering and managing complex grant funding, including experience with procedures to monitor, evaluate, and report on grant implementation and expenditures
Willing to work from Kisumu for the period of the assignment
Available Immediately

Skills and Competencies.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse teams.
Excellent analytical skills.
Highly organized and able to set priorities and handle multiple competing time and resource demands.
Proficiency in MS Excel and Quick Books.
Familiarity with DA1 form
Knowledge of RTI policies and procedures (preferred).
Willing to work from Kisumu.

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October 29, 2024
Livelihoods Policy and Advocacy Adviser

Role overview
Working from home – In this role, you will provide remote support (e.g. from your home) to VSO projects or partners on a part/full time basis for a set period of time. It does not involve on-site work in the project location and/or VSO office.
The purpose of this activity is ignite accountability and transparency mechanisms at the community, private sector and government level; and strengthened primary actor collectives’ advocacy efforts to better engage with system actors at the regional level. In addition, ensure primary actors voices start influencing socio-economic focused decisions made at district/regional/national spaces through enhanced and diversified advocacy.
Skills, qualifications and experience
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

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October 29, 2024
Regional Coordinator

Responsibilities

Setting the program’s strategic direction in partnership with private and public sector including government agencies, industry organizations and county governments
Manage technical and administrative personnel and subcontractors in the implementation of a large, complex activity to build capacity of actors in targeted value chains.
Identify dairy and horticulture market actors willing to invest supply chain management practices with potential to spur growth in selected value chains
Lead the design and implementation of agricultural market systems facilitation interventions
Ensure timely project implementation and technical reliability, monitor project activities, and ensure quality.
Provide technical and/or operational guidance and serve as a subject matter expert
Develop relationships with county governments and private agribusinesses
Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., for activities in Western Kenya.
Ensure effective coordination and synergies between policy –level, market level, and community-based activities, while managing heavy procurements, deliveries and other related logistical actions.
Manage county-level satellite offices.
Build collaborative relationships with other development partners operating in the region and identify potential areas of leverage
Support production of program reports and surveys.
Contribute to grants management with particular attention to Market Systems
Contribute to monitoring and evaluation, learning, and reporting and provide technical oversight and support all data tracking by the in M&E staff of the sub-grantees with attention to Market systems
Contribute to Social Inclusion activities in line with market systems
Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, agronomy, agribusiness management or related field and 8 years of experience, Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, PhD and 1 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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October 29, 2024