Duties:
Provide technical support and assistance in designing sustainable community mobilization approaches for improved HIV service delivery. Specifically, increasing uptake of HIV counseling and testing among target populations, as well as linking them, enrolling them, and retraining them in successful HIV care and treatment.
Lead project staff, sub-contractors, local sub-grantees, and community stakeholders in the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of community mobilization project activities.
Support the capacity building of project staff and local organizations for the development of participatory approaches to HIV service delivery. Coach sub-counties and stakeholders in improved community mobilization approaches.
Participate in relevant Technical Working Groups and fora related to HIV community mobilization.
Ensure high quality programming and the cost-effective use of IMA World Health and USAID resources.
The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:
A Master’s degree in public health or other relevant field.
A minimum of 10 years of experience with community mobilization programs for health, preferably in HIV/AIDS.
Experience working previously under U.S.-government funded HIV or health programming.
Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills, demonstrated supervisory skills, and an ability to work well in a team.
Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and one or more local languages.
Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.
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HIV Community Mobilization Specialist Gender Specialist – HIV
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Gender Specialist – HIV HIV Community Mobilization Specialist
Duties for the Gender Specialist – HIV Job
Oversee and conduct relevant project gender analysis to inform design and implementation.
Ensure the mainstreaming of gender across the program, including design, implementation, monitoring, training, and operations.
Provide overall technical guidance to ensure the complete integration of gender in all aspects of HIV service delivery programming. Monitor progress toward gender deliverables and service delivery disaggregated targets.
Provide guidance to the Chief of Party and all project staff on the incorporation of gender across all programmatic areas.
Develop trainings for project staff on gender inclusion, approaches, and issues.
Deliver technical assistance to stakeholders (county, sub-counties, local CBOs) to build capacity around gender inclusive policies and practices.
Ensure high-quality programming and the cost-effective use of IMA World Health and USAID resources.
Gender Specialist – HIV Job Qualifications
A master’s degree in public health, gender studies, international development, or other relevant field preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience with public health programs, preferably in gender programming.
Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing gender programming that addresses HIV uptake and retention.
Experience with U.S. government-funded programs.
Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills, demonstrated supervisory skills, and an ability to work well in a team.
Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and on or more local languages.
Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.
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Personal Assistant
Personal Assistant Jobs Kingsway Tyres
Kingsway Tyres is looking for a Personal Assistant.
Requirements for the Personal Assistant
Diploma in Secretarial/related discipline
Minimum 2-3 years PA executive experience
Excellent Written & Spoken English
Good organizational skills
Good time management skills
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Senior Advisor For Integrated Service Delivery
Be responsible for providing day to day contact with each cluster teams on HIV care and treatment activities, providing technical assistance to establish and strengthen implementation of integrated and comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment activities at each supported site, support systems strengthening, improve quality of services and monitor progress towards achievement of quality results in order to attain the objectives of Afya Jijini.
· Work closely with the DCOP to ensure standardization of HIV care and treatment and prevention services (e.g., PMTCT, VMMC) across all Afya Jijini activities
· Participate in the design, development and implementation of integrated project work plans and oversee the implementation of the same
· Represent the project in all PEPFAR funded activities in meetings with USAID, PEPFAR, and other implementing partners
· Provide targeted mentorship and supportive supervision at Afya Jijini supported facilities
Supervise and/or mentor select technical and programmatic staff
Contribute to development of all project deliverables
Participate in Technical Working groups at NASCOP and ensure National initiatives are implemented at Afya Jijini supported facilities, as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Doctor with Advanced Degree in Medicine (M.Med) or Public Health
Demonstrated technical leadership in integrated HIV programming, heath systems strengthening, and monitoring & evaluation
A minimum of 8 years experience in PEPFAR funded programming, including direct project representation with PEPFAR, USAID, and/or CDC and other implementing partners
Senior level management experience
Vast experience working with decentralized government structures in Kenya
Excellent understanding of quality and quality improvement with experience in implementing the same in a large HIV Program
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Research Director Director, National Repository and Research
Position Functions: In collaboration with other directorates and Director General’s Office, the position holder shall contribute to the formulation and implementation of overall NMK research policies and strategic planning.
Responsibilities of the Research Director:
Implementation and co-ordination of the programmes and activities of a large multi-disciplinary research team and advising the Director General on their progress
Monitoring performance and evaluating staff and team working in the directorate
Administering and allocating resources from the directorate’s budgets to departments within it and overseeing expenditure
Promoting national and international institutional partnership with relevant research institutions, government departments and stakeholders
Ensuring effective internal communication flow of information within the directorate and with other directorates.
Liaising with collaborating institutions, local and international donor agencies on research issues
Representing the directorate in top management meetings
Liaising with the Director of Administration and Human Resource on effective staffing and staff development.
Qualification requirements of the Research Director:
Have served in the grade of Senior Research Scientist or an equivalent position in a reputable research organization for at least five (5) years
Be in possession of a relevant PhD Degree
Have published at least seven (7) scientific articles in peer review scientific journals as a first author
Have demonstrated success in generating research funds for the specified area of study of not less than $ 200,000
Have organized at least seven (7) seminars and workshops
Have shown exemplary administrative and leadership capabilities
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ICT Support Personnel – (CODE: KT/005-2016) Sales Exceutives – (CODE: KT/004-2016) Operations Manager – (CODE: KT/001-2016) Retail branch manager – (CODE: KT/002-2016)
Responsibilities for the ICT Support
Jobs To develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures to support ICT
Services across the organization. To monitor and maintain computer systems and networks in all areas of our operations.
To support both our head Office and Retail points of sale and ensure users get maximum benefits from the smooth running of our IT systems.
Qualifications for the ICT Support Jobs:
A minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in IT.
Must be able to prioritize and manage many open cases at one time and work with little
or no supervision
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Child Protection Senior Officer
Reporting to: Child Protection Project Manager
Duty station: Dadaab, Kambioos Refugee Camp
Contract duration: 3 months
Main Responsibilities:
Daily coordination of case management activities in Kambioos Refugee Camp
Management of the referral pathway ensuring coordination with partners on referrals
Supervision of child protection team leaders and the database officers
Organize and facilitate periodic planning and program reviews meetings
Participate in management of complex or high risk child protection cases including managing a limited number of cases requiring specialized interventions
Participate in the family level interventions with social workers and team leaders to more effectively manage outcomes or interventions; including participation in selected follow ups
Review triages and guiding social workers in determining the best course of action in case management
Support in the conduction of community mobilization for child protection including work with child protection committees
Work closely with child protection psychosocial counselor to identify high risk cases / children in distress for psychosocial and mental health support
Participate in need assessments and project evaluations aiming at contributing to the development of the child protection program strategy for the refugee community in Dadaab refugee complex
Organizing and conducting training for partners
Organize and facilitate weekly internal case conference meetings
Represent Tdh at camp level case management and coordination meetings
Develop field reports on a periodic basis
Support documentation activities in the project by development of case studies and best practices from the field
Requirements:
Graduate degree in social work / social sciences
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in case management
Experience in the case management process and knowledge of BIA/BID
Experience in mental health and psychosocial support programming
Team management experience
Project reporting and evaluation experience
Strong training experience required
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Associate Regional Director – Service Delivery
The Africa Regional Office (ARO) of PP Global seeks to recruit Associate Regional Director for Service Delivery. Based on Planned Parenthood Global mission and goals, the Associate Regional Director, Service Delivery will provide overall leadership in the development, implementation, and long-term viability of PP Global’s client–centered sexual and reproductive health service delivery projects and; facilitate the efficiency and effectiveness of services so that PP Global’s partners in Africa can carry out their respective missions to provide sustainable quality services.
The position reports to the Africa Regional Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Program Development
Works with the Country Team Leaders to identify country service delivery needs and new implementing partners; and in conceptualizing and designing new programs and projects.
Provides technical guidance on the development of partners’ project plans and budgets.
Collaborates with Country Team Leaders in the development of country plans to ensure service delivery programs are linked with advocacy programs.
Works with the Africa Regional Director to develop regional operational plans and provide technical guidance on implementation of service delivery components.
Works with the Country Team Leaders to ensure service delivery programs align with divisional and regional strategic plans, and leads country team meetings in ARO to ensure programmatic coherence, communication, and tracking against country plans.
Contributes to strengthening systems particularly to support service delivery programs in the focus countries.
Provides technical guidance on development of regional drafts of donor proposals.
2. Technical Assistance
Provides guidance to POs on identifying and documenting partners’ training and technical assistance needs to strengthen partners’ programmatic, institutional and financial capacity.
Consults with PP Global’s Director of Services and guide POs on providing training and ongoing technical assistance and documenting the processes of clinical provider training and support supervision, clinical quality assurance, and commodity security.
Provide guidance to POs on training and management of community health workers for demand creation and community-based distribution of commodities.
Works with Senior Program Officer Communications to effectively develop and implement program communication strategies to increase uptake of service delivery.
Works with ARO staff to tailor in – country technical assistance and trainings to ensure the achievement of project goals through strengthening programmatic, organizational and financial capacity.
3. Program Monitoring and Reporting
In collaboration with Associate Director-Monitoring & Evaluation, oversees overall program monitoring and evaluation through reports and on-site visits as well as ensuring accurate data for purposes of reporting, program improvement and donor accountability.
Collaborates on program evaluation and other research activities.
In collaboration with the Grants Accountants, oversees monitoring of program budget.
Manages preparation and submission of regional drafts of donor programmatic and financial reports.
Writes program updates and briefs.
4. Visibility / Collaboration
Collaborates with Regional director to identify opportunities for new projects and collaborations
Networks with key international organizations working in the area of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) service delivery and develop collaborative relationships.
Works with assigned regional staff to prepare reports, including donor reports and refunding donor proposals.
Assists in developing fundraising proposals and concept papers for both partners and for PP Global.
Supports the writing of articles and abstracts for publication and presents at conferences on behalf of PP Global and regional partners in order to raise the visibility and to develop a greater understanding of our work.
5. Supervision / staff development
Ensures that new service delivery staff receive timely orientation and training in ARO and PP Global administrative procedures.
Supervises service delivery regional staff in office and during site visits
Conducts performance appraisals and contributes to decisions on staff recruitment in collaboration with HR Manager.
Works with HR Manager to identify staff development needs and provide the resources to build staff capacity.
Position Requirements:
Education: Master’s or advanced degree in public health, health administration, health systems management, international development, sociology or related field.
Experience:
Minimum of ten years experience in management of multi-country SRH programs in sub-Saharan Africa preferably with an international NGO, including experience in: program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; developing and monitoring work plans and budgets; working with programs to identify and address training and technical assistance needs, preferably with a focus on rights-based sexual and reproductive health service delivery; and managing work with implementing partners.
Skills:
Ability to: work independently and as a member of a team; conceptualize programs; analyze and synthesize information; verbally communicate clearly and persuasively in English, including conducting presentations; facilitating workshops; anticipate, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner with a keen attention to detail and follow-through; to independently or through consultation identify the root cause of a problem, determine a solution and systematically implement a solution.
Must have excellent English writing skills and proficiency in using computer software including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, statistical analysis software, and information databases.
Must possess professional maturity and demonstrate good interpersonal, negotiation and decision-making skills, as well as cultural sensitivity.
Travel: Ability to travel nationally and internationally a minimum of 40% of time.
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Gender Based Violence Project Officer
Project goal: The overall goal of the project, is to ensure that women and girls in Samburu, Marsabit and Isiolo counties of northern Kenya are better protected from Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and harmful cultural practices e.g. early forced marriages and Female Genital Mutilation/cut (FGM/C) and survivors have access to support services (medical, psychosocial and legal) by December 2018.
Field Office – Northern Kenya
Job Scope (Purpose): To provide technical support to the project assistants and local partners and thus ensure project activities by IIRR and partners are implemented according to plans and approved budget to achieve the desired results.
Key tasks: Under the direct supervision of the Country Director (CD), the incumbent SGBV Project Officer will be based in Northern Kenya and be responsible in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities: Coordination and technical support:
In collaboration with CD, provide leadership/technical assistance on SGBV issues to the targeted communities and all stakeholders to ensure comprehensive approach to SGBV, and improve the visibility of IIRR in development work in Northern Kenya.
Support supervision of implementation of interventions to address Gender Based Violence (GBV) with targeted population through a strong community-based approach at the county level.
Organize SGBV working groups at the field level, providing much needed SGBV leadership in the 3 counties.
Attend and actively participate in the health cluster coordination meetings, providing inputs from the SGBV working group regularly including challenges and gaps and possible solutions.
Provide the necessary support for MISP implementation through programme development
Assist in the harmonization, reproduction and dissemination of national guidelines and treatment protocols for life saving procedures under the MISP for SGBV, as identified through needs assessments.
Facilitate capacity building (formal/ informal and supportive supervision) of Health care providers (HCPs), TOTs and Community Conversation Facilitators (CCFs) psychosocial counselors, law enforcement agencies, female activists, local government authorities and community leaders) and provide capacity development based on needs and gaps as identified through needs assessments.
Support in strengthening of GBV referral system or links and case management.
To facilitate the identification of human rights violations and protection risks, including poor access by persons with specific needs related to GBV to basic services.
Support the establishment and running of Community-based Protection Networks within the community.
Support the establishment/strengthening and running of Women Friendly Spaces (Save havens or rescue centres).
Ensure regular coordination with protection clusters in the counties and relevant government authorities.
Supervise the activities of the CCFs and prepare routine reports; monthly updates, quarterly, biannual and annual reports.
In collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), the officer will lead in project monitoring and evaluation in coordination with the project assistants, partners and communities.
Lead in the development of culturally sensitive and appropriate Behavior Change Communication and Information and Education Communication (BCC/IEC) materials on SGBV and dissemination/distribution at strategic points.
Take lead in the preparation of appropriate content for dissemination through local FM radio on SGBV issues.
Contribute, within the strategic framework of the SGBV working groups activated in the respective counties, for implementation and strengthening of the SGBV response mechanisms in the three target counties.
Liaise with the state and county authorities (Ministries of Education/ Health/ Social services gender/ youth) and the Children’s Department and interact positively with development actors/ organizations to ensure that SGBV is integrated in all response programmes/ projects of relevant organizations.
Propose/ prepare procurement orders for medical supplies, equipment and accessories as necessary and coordinate provision of such supplies to the target health facilities/partners.
Partnerships:
Identify and assess possible implementing partners for SGBV interventions in the target Counties
Maintain and strengthen partnerships for SGBV project/programme implementation with the identified partners including local CBOs
Facilitate the updating/ and signing of Letters of Undertaking or Memorandums of Understanding (LoU/MoUs) with implementing partners
Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders and partners and address issues
Fundraising and advocacy:
Assist in concept notes and project proposal writing to contribute to the appeal process of the health component that includes SRHR, maternal health, HIV prevention and medical care for survivors of sexual violence
Support implementing partners in community sensitization in HIV/SGBV topics as per needs and identified gaps such that initiative is beneficiary driven.
Advocate for minimum initial service package MISP for SGBV in humanitarian settings as lifesaving under the sphere project criteria
Monitoring and evaluation / reporting
Conduct regular monitoring of implementing partners’ activities to ensure that deliverables are met, given the budget and timelines.
Collect, analyze and provide feedback on SGBV information and data to implementing partners and IIRR SGBV interns
Regularly monitor and prepare reports on the rational and effective use of the commodities and supplies received through UNTF project.
Conduct joint monitoring visits with government partners, UN Women, and CBOs, as indicated.
Prepare standard periodic reports and progress updates on on-going UNTF SGBV interventions
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor (CD).
Required Competencies
Values: Integrity, commitment, embracing cultural diversity, embracing change.
Core Competencies: Achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, analytical thinking, working in teams, communicating for impact.
Required skills set and other aspects:
Possess advocacy skills
Results-based programme orientation. Building partnerships
Resource mobilization
Job knowledge/Technical expertise. Proficiency in current computer Microsoft office software applications
Ability to work under hardship conditions
Qualifications:
At least a first degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing-BSN, or BSc Environmental Health/advanced degree in Public Health is preferable.
3 years working experience in implementing SGBV Projects with INGO or Government
Fluency in written and oral English and spoken Kiswahili and an understanding of the local language (Either Samburu, Rendille or Borana) will be an added advantage. -
Grants Officer
The Grants Officer is responsible for providing support to the Afya Jijini Small Grants (AJSG) program, including in supporting the grant solicitation process; assessing and evaluating grantees and grant applications; participating on the Grant Selection Committees (GSCs); working closely with the Afya Jijini program and finance teams to ensure responsible programmatic and financial day-to-day monitoring of grant-funded activities; identifying areas of improvement of the grantees; and building the grantees’ capacity.
The Grants Officer will work in collaboration with the Afya Jijini Grants team to provide assistance in the management and delivery of the AJSG Program and contribute to overall program effectiveness and efficiency.
The Grants Officer will report directly to the Sub-grants Manager, and will work closely with the Senior Finance Director, Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), M&E Director, and other Senior Management and Technical team leads in supporting and overseeing financial deliverables from a management perspective to ensure grantee financial and program activities are mobilized efficiently and timely.
Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Compliance:
The Grants Officer will ensure compliance with IMA World Health policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulations, especially those related to grants under contract, GOK laws, regulations, and practices, specifically in the issuance, day-to-day support, and continued monitoring of grantees, including:
Reviewing day-to-day grant activities and expenditures for compliance with USAID rules and regulations and IMA World Health’s policies and procedures;
Periodically reviewing and auditing specific transactions reported, as well as the internal controls and policies of the grantees, and advise on strengthening these internal controls and policies through reports and monitoring;
Drafting memos and other guidance documents and acting as the primary point of contact and resource for grantees on all financial compliance-related issues; and
Working with Afya Jijini finance and program teams to verify and track budgets and expenditures against grantee terms and conditions, ensure proper reporting, documentation, and overall deliverables are reviewed by the Afya Jijini Senior Management, and signed off on prior to issuance of payments.
Grantee Management
The Grants Officer will provide input and suggestions for improving the Afya Jijini Small Grants (AJSG) Manual and grant processes and procedures, including assessing, selecting, and managing grants;
Assist in identifying areas of improvement for partners/grantees to work on and include these recommendations in their implementation plans. Provide suggestions to the Sub-grants Manager on how IMA can provide the support required in terms of building the programming, financial management, and reporting capacity of the grantees;
Provide support in the preparation and review of grant agreements, grant budgets, ensuring necessary clauses are added, and review all grant documents (programmatic and financial) for completeness;
Oversee grantee budgets, cash projections, financial reporting, and spending. The Grants Officer will liaise closely with the grantees in tracking expenditures and request regular budget vs. actuals reports from the grantees;
Ensure accurate and timely payments are made to grantees throughout the life of the grant;
Assist in preparing periodic updates required for the Afya Jijini senior management team and programmatic meetings to discuss the status of each grant, as required;
Assist with grant close-outs, including ensuring that all requirements of the grant agreement have been met and that grant funds have been properly settled for sign-off by the Sub-grants manager (followed by the final sign-off by the Senior Finance Director); and
Prepare a calendar of critical activity dates/key milestones per grantee.
Documentation
Maintain hard copies and electronic copies of all documentation pertaining to each grant file, ensuring that these files are complete and up-to-date, as per IMA World Health documentation requirements;
Ensure that all files are in order and grantee payments and file checklists are satisfactorily completed prior to submission to other functional managers for final approval to pay, extend, close out, etc;
In coordination with the technical program leads, monitor the implementation progress of each grantee to ensure that implementation is carried out and that all administrative and financial outputs as stated in the grant are achieved; and
Support the drafting of grantee-related correspondence.
External audit facilitation
Under the guidance of the Sub-grants Manager, the Grants Officer will work with the grants team, the finance and HQ teams to develop specific Terms of Reference for audits that are in compliance with IMA policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations.
S/he will be responsible for coordinating all the external/donor/mission audit functions and assignments.
Others
The Grants Officer will also perform other tasks assigned by the Subgrants Manager that are consistent with the Grants Officer skills and experience and this Scope of Work.
Job Requirements, Skills and Knowledge:
Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field; Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
4 – 6 years of hands-on experience working on a USAID-funded grants under contract (GUC) program required; experience with international NGOs in the health sector will be an added advantage;
Excellent operational knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, including USAID contracts, GUC, and grants management policies and procedures;