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  • Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Grade O – Project Management)

    Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Grade O – Project Management)

    Position Summary:
    The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant Eldoret (Short-term)will support the M&E team at the national and regional level. H/She will be responsible for supporting the Monitoring & Evaluation team and local representatives, and more particularly the M&E manager, in the good functioning of the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan. In his/her activities in managing M&E for the program, h/she will ensure accurate and valid data collection processes, overseeing and undertaking data entry, and ensuring that essential and ongoing monitoring data are properly accounted for. The M&E Assistant will also oversee special studies, contribute to study reports, and to regular monitoring reporting. S/he will provide direct assistance to build clients’ capabilities in M&E and act as a trainer of other technical assistance providers as needed.
    Essential Duties :

    The implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan, will be fulfilled through the following responsibilities and tasks:
    Follow and promote timely and correct archiving of the different tools of monitoring through constant contact and collaboration with the regional and departmental actors included in the implementation plan.
    Support the organization and the implementation of the activities of strengthening of the capacities of the actors in collection, management, and control of the quality of the data.
    Participate in sessions and missions of support and control of the quality of data.
    Support the processing back up data (capture, archiving, analysis) with the aid of manual and electronic tools.
    Support the production of periodical M&E standardized reports as well as special reports of analysis as needed.

    Minimum Required Education & Experience

    A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or a related field with at least three years of experience in monitoring & evaluation;
    Experience in M&E capacity building for individuals and organizations required;
    Previous M&E experience in a donor funded program desired;
    Proficiency in evaluation design and development of indicators; designing and conducting small-scale operations research studies; and good working knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics required;
    Demonstrated punctuality, attention to detail, patience, good humor, flexibility, and overall positive attitude;
    Administrative experience with ability to perform computations preferred.

    Skills & Abilities

    Excellent knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel.
    Ability to multi-task, work well with others and work independently.
    Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.
    Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts.
    Flexible to travel

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  • Waste Management Specialist

    Waste Management Specialist

    Role Overview

    Working from home and at project location –  In this role, you will spend some time providing part-time remote support (e.g. from your home) to VSO projects or partners, and also a set period working full-time in the project location and/or VSO office.

    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

    Competencies and Behaviour

    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

    At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.

    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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  • Chief of Party

    Chief of Party

    Position Description
    RTI is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated follow-on to the USAID-funded Kenya Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity. RTI has been implementing this project since 2014, reaching all public schools nationwide to improve learning outcomes for children in grades 1-3. The anticipated follow-on activity will likely continue and expand EGR support to schools, strengthen education system capacity, and address other needs in the community. The COP will be responsible for overall project performance, management, and execution ensuring all project deliverables are accomplished within budget and in compliance. The COP will build and maintain strong and favorable client, partner, community, home office and team relations. They will provide technical assistance and coordination with the government and technical partners. The position will be based in Kenya and recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and final USAID approval.
    Responsibilities

    Lead the coordination of program activities among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries including the Ministry of Education, Teachers’ Service Commission, various parastatals, county level officers, civil society, and other activity partners.
    Manage project activities: 1) through the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) by creating/maintaining an effective management team; and 3) through effective monitoring and evaluation and the use of collaboration, learning, and adapting principles
    Manage technical and administrative personnel, as well as subcontractors and grantees in the implementation of a large, complex activity to improve student learning outcomes.
    Initiate and drive coordination with other education activities implemented by other education stakeholders, such as USAID-funded partners, GPE, UNICEF, African Development Bank, and the World Bank.
    Ensure that all activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters.
    Serve as primary liaison to USAID/Kenya and the Ministry of Education on management and strategic issues to maximize impact at scale, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency and sustainability in achieving project requirements.
    Represent RTI, USAID and the project with key beneficiaries and stakeholders in public and international forums.
    Provide overarching leadership and direction across all technical and functional areas including technical implementation, monitoring and evaluation, finance, operations, reporting, communications, and human resources.
    Manage and control funds and other resources for the project and associated sub-contracts and grants under contract as required.
    Prepare status reports, budget information and other documentation as needed.
    Develop and implement practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention.
    Remain in close contact with the home office, providing regular presentations and updates about the project’s progress.

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelors’ degree in education, international development, or other relevant field and 15 years of experience, or Master’s and 12 years of experience, or PhD and 8 years of experience
    Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex international donor-funded development activities. This experience should have direct oversight and accountability for project deliverables and should include experience working with counterparts at various levels of government, private sector leaders, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
    Demonstrated experience and knowledge of international development contracting policies and procedures
    Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
    Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
    Ability to travel and work throughout Kenya.

    Desired Qualifications

    Preferred experience in similar international education intervention activities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Preferred 5 years of experience managing project deliverables for international education programs, including experience working with Ministries of Education, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders that work in education programming.
    Demonstrated experience and knowledge of capacity development and professional development is preferred.
    Demonstrated knowledge and experience of USAID policies and procedures
    Oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili preferred.

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  • Driver

    Driver

    RTI is currently seeking to fill a vacancy for the Kenya Crops & Dairy Market Systems (KCDMS) Activity which is part of the Feed the Future program, America’s initiative to combat global hunger and poverty. In this regard, USAID is partnering with RTI International on a 5-year (Oct 2017 to Sept 2022) cooperative agreement – KCDMS Activity – to help increase agricultural production and reduce poverty and malnutrition in Kenya. The project will also spur competitive, resilient market systems in Kenya’s horticulture and dairy sectors. We seek to recruit a Short-Term Driver to be based in the Kisumu office.

    Job Summary: 
    The driver will serve as a chauffeur for project staff, consultants and other visitors as assigned by supervisor. S/he will be in charge of maintaining high standard of cleanliness of the project vehicle in his/her custody. S/he will also ensure that the project vehicle assigned is well serviced and maintained as required and perform administrative tasks as assigned.

    Essential Duties

    Drive project / office staff members, consultants and other visitors on project / office business;
    Provide transportation to and from the airport, hotel, project sites, and other locations as assigned;
    Ensure that the vehicle has all required registrations / licensing and inspections, and that necessary documentation is retained with the vehicle;
    Ensure vehicle has sufficient amount of gas, maintain the vehicles’ cleanliness, and ensure its security for daily use and proper evening and weekend storage at office site;
    Read and understand specific vehicle operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle;
    Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle movements;
    Maintain record of trips including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed and cost, and dates of oil changes, all according to established procedures;
    Produce weekly records of mileage traveled;
    Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc;
    Arrange for repairs and regularly scheduled maintenance of the vehicle as per manufacturer’s suggested schedule;
    Ensure that all regulations are followed in case of an accident and that required paper work is submitted;
    Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required;
    Pick up and deliver shipments and documents as assigned;
    Identify any apparent problems such as insecurity during driving operations and report them to the Finance and Administration Assistant;
    Develop and maintain good working relationships with all project / office personnel;
    Provide backup to office assistant and office attendant duties as requested;
    Perform other related tasks as assigned.

    Minimum Required Education & Experience

    Driver / Chauffer experience for at least 3 years with a valid Kenya driver’s license.

    Skills & Abilities

    Proof of good driving record;
    Experience in driving and familiarity through rural terrain preferred;
    Prior experience on USAID-funded projects preferred;
    Demonstrated punctuality, attention to detail, professionalism, patience, good humor, flexibility, and overall positive attitude;
    Administrative experience with ability to perform computations preferred;
    Neat and professional appearance;
    Oral and written English language fluency;
    Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure.

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  • Project Manager – IPDHE

    Project Manager – IPDHE

    About the job
    Technical Expertise: Joint responsibility with the other Project Manager – Peacebuilding for the technical design of the overall project; coordinate for the technical delivery in the respective country.
    Responsible for technical delivery of the project; provide technical expertise on peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity and resilience to ensure the project achieves the aim of enhanced resilience and peaceful coexistence.
    Through, national volunteers, local implementation partners and support from the VSO Global technical teams ensure other technical skills required are available and used in a timely way to meet the project objectives.
    Ensure, project interventions are participatory and primary actor led methodologies suitable for a community-based project; design and facilitate participatory workshops with partners and volunteers.
    People Management and duty of care: Effectively manage a blended team of volunteers and staff to maintain performance and accountability, ensuring they have the capacity and technical tools, competencies, and resources to deliver this project. Lead and motivate the volunteers, ensuring progress reviews and team meetings.
    Effectively manage the relationship with the implementing partner(s) and line manage a blended team of staff and volunteers to cocreate and deliver the project activities as a project team.
    Programme Development and Delivery: ensuring that project is implemented according to donor specifications (quality, time and budget/plan). Provide a key co-ordination and implementation role, ensuring project management standards are followed and deadlines met.
    Internal Reporting: Prepare and support management, reporting and communication products in liaison with the Proect Implementation Lead.
    Stakeholder Management and Communications: Build effective working relationships with project stakeholders, engaging them at each project stage, ensuring communications have appropriate content and tone. Manage information flows between the directing and delivering levels of the project. Ensure organisational communications about project benefits, progress and outcomes suit audience and are timely. Anticipate project risks and issues, communicating to Project Implementation Lead and Stakeholders and seeking solutions.
    Fulfil other appropriate level responsibilities as defined by the line manager from time to time
    Desired Skills and Experience

    Ideal candidates should have experience in providing practical technical support to build peace – (tool development, developing interventions and delivering them), in a community-based setting.
    Experience of development programming in peacebuilding, climate change, DRR or building resilience in a fragile or conflict affected context.
    Experience of facilitating participatory, inclusive activities using a range of methodologies and techniques as well as experience of capacity building and enabling young people and primary actors to be active citizens.

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  • Office Assistant

    Office Assistant

    Job Summary

    The Office Assistant will assist the staff members in administration, coordination and support of all program needs/activities

    Essential Duties

    Serve as the receptionist, welcoming visitors to the office
    Collect, sort and distribute incoming mail
    Organize for shipment of mail using local courier to Nairobi office – receipts, invoices for DA1 processing etc.
    Monitor office and kitchen supplies
    Ensure that all doors and windows are locked at end of business each day
    Prepare staff tea as needed
    Support the Chief of Party and Finance and Admin Director on all logistical arrangements and help in monitoring accurate distribution of commodities
    Maintain servicing of office equipment and office items
    Make travel and hotel reservations of office staff and official RTI visiting staff
    Provide assistance to office staff with expense claims
    Facilitate office cleaning
    Make hotel bookings for staff traveling in the region
    Support meeting plans
    Scheduling meetings and sending meeting invites to attendees
    Write and distribute routine correspondence and minutes from staff meetings
    Update and maintain internal staff contact lists
    Maintain office filing and storage systems
    Perform any other administrative duties assigned by the COP and Finance and Admin Director

    Minimum Required Education & Experience

    3 years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Diploma in Front Office or Business Administration is an added advantage.

    Skills & Abilities

    Skills and abilities required to perform the essential job duties of this job are listed below. An addendum that clarifies additional skills and abilities for incumbents in this job may be used in addition to this description

    Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
    Ability to multi-task
    Ability to work well with others
    Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
    Ability to work independently
    Attention to detail and accuracy

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  • Accountant, Short Term Contract (8 Months)

    Accountant, Short Term Contract (8 Months)

    Overall Purpose
    To Support the Director of Finance in implementing the financial obligations of RTI international East Africa Energy program. The Senior Accountant will interact directly with project technical teams and objective leads on project results, work plan implementation and scheduled technical reporting to ensure timeliness in preparation of financial reporting.
    Tasks and responsibilities
    The Accountant is responsible for the day to day accounting function of the Project. Reporting directly to Senior Accountant, he/ she is expected to utilize appropriate systems and follow proper accounting procedures to account for, and report source and usage of funds. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Record expenses, advances, bank deposits any other accounting transactions in QuickBooks.
    Prepare payment vouchers ensuring all required support documents are attached
    Manage staff cash advance, expense reports accounts and reconciliation of the same. Responsible for collecting and depositing to the bank any cash balances at the end of a trip (where applicable).
    Prepare reimbursements and allowances for EAEP activities
    Maintain local audit file, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous financial filings. Ensuring maintenance of hard and electronic reports and contracts
    Prepare journal vouchers or adjusting entries for necessary reviews and approvals.
    Provide support to the Director of Finance in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package.
    Load payments/Payees on the online banking portal
    Prepare relevant journal vouchers in timely manner to address monthly financial reporting compliance issues raised by the Regional Office Compliance and international accounting teams
    Work with Admin team to receive and review invoices for processing and payments
    Supervise the management of petty cash including cash replenishment, cash counts, reconciliations and accounting according to RTI cash management policies and procedures
    Manage statutory obligations; deduction and submissions
    Conducts other general accounting duties as assigned including assisting/supporting the other Accountants/Finance Officers in the other EAEP countries

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting and at least 3 years of experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, auditing, and/or taxation for a USAID-funded project.
    Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA), or significant progress toward obtainment of designation preferred.
    Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in accounting, financial planning and management, accounting transactions, budgeting, reporting and ensuring compliance of internal control systems.
    Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles.
    Significant experience using Quickbooks highly desirable.
    Advanced working knowledge of Excel and strong database skills.

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  • Project Driver

    Project Driver

    As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.
    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.
    Ethics Notice: No one at RTI may ever demand payment for anything of value in exchange for anything related to the hiring process (including, for example, for applying for, interviewing for, or receiving any offer of employment).  If any such request is made, please report this request confidentially to RTI’s Ethics office at HRethics@rti.org.  Any payment made will disqualify any applicant from future employment at RTI.  Please only use the HRethics@rti.org email address to report ethics concerns; any job applications sent to this email address will not be processed.
    RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world

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  • Grants Assistant- Short Term Contract

    Grants Assistant- Short Term Contract

    Job Summary: The Grant Assistant will be responsible for coordinating the closeout of 195 Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems (KCDMS) Activity partner grantees in across 12 counties.

    Essential Duties

    Review KCDMS’ grants close out tracker, identify required actions, and actively monitor its implementation and execution.
    On a daily basis, liaise with Relationship Managers (RMs) on the status of each grantee in the tracker and input all updates upon receipt.
    Coordinate the team’s internal biweekly closeout meetings and interrogate the status of each grantee to ensure there is progress and set deadlines on action required. Escalate uncompleted actions to the Grants Manager for their awareness.
    Follow up with RMs on pending documentation to ensure timely submission to facilitate the closeout process. Close documents include:
    Approved final technical report
    Fully signed asset register (where applicable)
    Cost share forgiveness form
    Closeout checklist duly completed
    Submit complete closeout packages to the respective Grants Coordinator to upload the same to Grants Management System (GMS) to officially close the grantee.
    As time allows, complete grantee file checklists to under full grants package is organized and saved.
    Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

    Responsibility

    The holder of this position will be accountable to the Grants Manager. He/ she will be expected to have oversight responsibility of the closeout process partner grantees ensuring that RTI/KCDMS standard closeout processes are adhered to and completed in a timely manner.

    Minimum Required Education & Experience

    A university degree, in BCOM/Business Management. Statistical and Analytical knowledge is an added advantage.
    Qualifications and/or experience in financial management and grants management.
    1 year professional experience in Grants Management, preferably with USAID.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    Physical/Mental Demands

    Physical and mental demands of this role include those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, as outlined above. Examples include: remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time; operating a computer and other office machinery; thinking, learning, and concentrating effectively and frequently communicating with other people, both within RTI and outside of RTI; frequently moving about inside and travel between offices, ability to handle the stress associated in meeting frequent, multiple and tight deadlines, ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week as workload and deadlines may require, ability to have regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

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  • Head, Merchant Sales & Solutions

    Head, Merchant Sales & Solutions

    Job Description
    Visa’s Merchant Sales and Solution Team is seeking a Merchant Sales and Solutions Business Development Leader who will have responsibility of leading the in-market acceptance efforts of a new mobile payment solution. 
    The Merchant Sales and Solutions Business Development Leader has the responsibility of driving growth and development of meaningful and profitable merchant relations in East African markets. In addition, this role is responsible for working with the Senior Business Development leader and the Group Country Manager/Country Managers on industry & regulatory initiatives and interchange management for the region.
    The Merchant Sales and Solutions Business Development Leader executes on the implementation of agreed merchant acceptance strategies that grow the penetration of electronic payments in this geography to drive the increase of Merchant Sales Volume (MSV) via implementing the new payment solution and building strong working relationships with client banks, key merchants and third party partners. The role is also responsible for understanding and communicating local market needs in order that the CEMEA Hub, Digital Team and Global Merchant Sales and Solutions organizations are able to effectively and efficiently define market specific strategies required to manage strategic and complex Acceptance issues.
    JOB SCOPE
    Key Results Areas

    Drive acceptance of Visa payment solutions in the East African market, with a focus across various business segments, key among them top tier and marquee merchants
    Develop strong market relationships with key merchants meant to protect and grow Visa business and brand standing with these merchants
    Conduct quarterly business reviews with key merchants with the aim of ensuring Visa relationship adds value to clients
    Develop and execute the merchant acceptance, merchant relations and partner strategy for East Africa, increase Visa MSV, market share, data processing revenues and create acquirer, merchant and consumer preference for Visa.
    Play a hands on role in the deployment and go to market of a new mobile based technology solution.
    Development of new initiatives/solutions, implement marketing/usage initiatives targeting traditional and new merchant segments, both in physical world and virtual world, with a focus on mobile based acceptance solutions. 
    Successfully translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans, aligning efforts of the Acceptance and Interchange organizations with other key Visa stakeholders in particular the Country and Digital Teams.
    Establish and foster relationships with Clients and internal stakeholders at all levels of staff and senior management.
    Understand client needs, solution deployment requirements in different environments and develop models of engagement that are easily replicable across organizations with similar characteristics for faster onboarding.
    Support local Client Sales and Digital Teams with their sales and enablement efforts. Maintain current knowledge of technologies, products, services, methods and applications and implement new approaches and practices as required.
    Maintain and build rapport with Digital and functional teams across Visa Inc. to exchange, learn and leverage best practices

    Qualifications

    Local market and regulatory knowledge and functional experience in acceptance, merchant acquiring, interchange management, consulting, financial transaction processing knowledge and client sales, preferably Visa, supporting highly complex clients and/or services within a highly matrixed environment
    Established networks at decision making levels with a strong business-to-business sales track record.
    Years of Experience: A minimum of 10 years of success in progressive leadership positions in the Payments industry
    Education (required): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Masters degree in a business field is an added advantage

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