Company Founded: Founded in 1962

Scientific and Technical Expert

Rationale
This ToR refer to the Welthungerhilfe project on “Development of Forecast-based Action mechanism addressing drought induced food insecurity in Kenya”, briefly called Forecast-based Action (FbA) Project hereunder.
To anchor the mind set for anticipatory humanitarian assistance, including Early Warning Early Action in-country, and build capacities on the job with national stakeholders, there is need for the FbA Country Teams to engage in learning, knowledge management, dissemination and advocacy activities. This is to support and contribute to the paradigm shift of the national humanitarian systems in Kenya towards early warning and early action.
Further, for the FbA Project to meet the institutional donor obligations towards the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), FbA Country Teams are established within each of the Welthungerhilfe country offices in Kenya. For a smooth implementation of the FbA country operations, it is essential to equip the FbA Country Teams with both, special FbA expertise but also with the necessary competencies and experiences regarding project, financial, and operational support from the Welthungerhilfe Country Office.
Objective
Through the FbA Country Team the full GFFO donor compliance for the FbA Project country activities implementation, reporting, finances, and MEAL is assured. Further the FbA Country Team guarantees a high level of in-country coordination with international, national and local engaging actors / stakeholders (e.g. communities, government and private institutions, organisations, academia, networks etc.). The FbA Country Team makes contributions and ensures that Welthungerhilfe benefits from learning, knowledge management, dissemination and advocacy activities regarding anticipatory humanitarian assistance, in particular Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) in the humanitarian sector.
Mandate and Composition
The FbA Country Team is mandated to assure the full GFFO donor compliance for the FbA Project country activities implementation, reporting, finances, and MEAL. This includes to identify, establish and sustain working relationships with international, national and local engaging actors / stakeholders (e.g. communities, government and private institutions, organisations, academia, networks etc.). The FbA Country Team is responsible and accountable for handling the Early Action Protocols (EAP) development process in-country. This is with contractual support by Scientific and Technical Support Facilities.
Specific duties

Builds cooperation with national meteorological agencies and other stakeholders.
In consultation with the PMU and the FbA Country Team organizes and oversees the whole in-country process on risk and hazard impact assessment and analyses:
Analyses of drought and Food security risks per region or district;
Risk map;
Analyses of historic impacts of droughts/ related hazards (on households, regions, economy etc.);
Impact analyses map.
In consultation with the PMU and the FbA Country Team organizes and oversees the process of vulnerability analyses at household level;
Leads the development of scientific drought trigger model:
Inventory of existing forecasts and early warning systems;
Identification of local risk thresholds/ definition hazard-impact magnitudes;
Matching thresholds, vulnerability and hazard data;
Developing of monitoring and trigger model.
Coordination with external scientific and technical service facilities;
Supports EAP custodian organizations in EAP development..

Job requirements
Knowledge/ Qualifications
1.1. Professional/ formal qualification

Bachelor’s or preferably master’s degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field including, international relations, disaster management, contingency planning, or a related field) and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience working in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance or related field.

1.2. Job-related professional experience
Required

Experience employing readiness systems, practices, and methodologies, ideally supporting disaster/emergency response activities.
Experience supporting the identification, development, and testing of new tools and technologies, ideally associated with collecting and analyzing personnel readiness.
Experience monitoring the status of deployed/activated teams, ideally related to personnel readiness for emergency/disaster responses.
Experience participating in, facilitating, or leading working groups focused on improving readiness processes or procedures.
5 to 7 years’ professional experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance or related field.

October 26, 2024
Advocacy Coordinator

Objectives of the position: The aim of this position is to ensure service-oriented support to WHH Skill Up! programme through capacity building, consultancy services and backstopping in the area of advocacy for non-formal TVET.
Additionally, this position contributes to:

further develop WHH global standards, guidelines and approaches and
ensure coherence of regional programmes and projects with WHH global instruments/approaches.
positioning the organization in this specific field of work as competent, well known actor in the field of development an humanitarian aid.

Duties and area of responsibility
Duties with own area of responsibility

Providing technical assistance to Skill Up! projects for the development of programme and country specific advocacy and lobby strategies and approaches;
Supporting the regional operationalization of Skill Up!’s advocacy strategy and approaches;
Enhancing Skill Up! positioning on sector level in relevant regional, national and global working groups / discussions etc.;
Liaising with relevant external regional stakeholders including donors, learning institutes, networks, UN and NGO representatives to identify opportunities, synergies and partnerships for WHH programmes;
Analysis of suitable and relevant interest groups and information sharing about important international conferences and networks.
Facilitating and promoting topic relevant horizontal exchange in the region (and beyond);
Facilitating and supporting capacity development for all eight project offices: Organizing workshops and trainings to build staff knowledge and capacity;

Duties without own area of responsibility

Jointly developing and update Skill Up!’s advocacy strategy and positioning in line with WHH overall strategy;
Building and maintaining relevant networks and communities of practice (internal and external networks) and sharing of best practices and relevant literature;
Provision of technical assistance to HQ-level upon request (especially the marketing department or the Institutional Donor Unit, Policy and External Relations Unit, etc.);
Presentation of Welthungerhilfe’s work and own topic relevant experience to private donors, supporters and members of Welthungerhilfe upon request;
Supervision short-term experts and visitors;
Fulfillment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position

Specific Activities and duties of the position
The expert for advocacy will be part of the eight country programme “Skill Up!” which aims to support vulnerable young people to gain valuable job-related, life and entrepreneurship skills through high-quality non-formal TVET.
The expert will lead and coordinate a working committee for advocacy composed of members from all eight programme countries.

Supporting the conceptual and strategic development of the WHH Skill Up! programme towards improved advocacy (promotion, development and maintenance of subject specific guidelines, concept papers, action plans, standards of practices and minimum requirements of projects).
Systematically assessing the capacities and support needs of Skill Up! countries regarding advocacy and lobbying for (non-)formal TVET and skills development in their projects.
Based on this, defining main working priorities in agreement with the programme coordination and advisory board as well as the working committee ‘advocacy’ in regular intervals.
Managing the working committee ‘advocacy’ comprised of staff from all programme countries in both administrative and content-related issued.
Regularly reporting to programme coordination, other working committees and all partners involved on milestones achieved in the implementation of the work plan.
Providing technical and capability development support to Skill Up! projects to influence on the development and implementation of the design and recognition of (non-) formal vocational education and training to improve livelihoods in their countries.
Assist in producing policy and advocacy materials as needed.
Identify key opportunities and advocacy events for TVET issues in the program countries.
Contribute meaningful input into advocacy initiatives of the Skill up! countries.
Facilitating regular learning exchange on advocacy between Skill Up! programme staff and partners in the region. • Supporting Skill Up! to secure funding for further projects (private and institutional donors), coordinate with donor technical experts and support to develop high quality proposals.
Providing technical assistance for proposal development, implementation and evaluation in cooperation with the MEAL-Team (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) on advocacy related aspects.

Job requirements
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Professional/ formal qualification

Completed studies or a completed apprenticeship with additional specialised knowledge, and adequate job-related professional experience.

Job-related professional experience
Required:

5 to 7 years’ professional experience working in the global South
Field experience in adult education / advocacy programmes
Strong understanding of advocacy related M&E systems
Direct programming and / or policy development experience on the integration of advocacy into at least one of the following: education and skills development, food and nutrition security, agriculture, water and sanitation, livelihoods
Strong capacity development, facilitation and moderation skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Desired:

Experience in representation at national, regional or global advocacy networks
Experience in lobbying and advocacy for (non-)formal TVET and skills development on several levels and influencing politicians and policy.
Experience with leading knowledge exchange between several countries
Experience with operational research and peer-review writing
Proficiency in German

Required Education background

Successful candidate must possess a minimum bachelor’s degree in, social sciences, development studies, management, public policy as well as post graduate training in advocacy.
Valid membership with a relevant processional body

Foreign language skills

Fluent in English (written and oral), basic knowledge of another world language

Miscellaneous

Ability to cope in a tropical climate
Ability to manage own work priorities
Ability to travel frequently

Social skills
Social skills

Excellent inter-personal, communication and facilitation skills
Skills in training and mentoring

Capacity for teamwork and intercultural competence

Ability to work in a multi-cultural team
Cooperates with others when goals are mainly the same

Disciplinary Leadership of staff
None
Responsibility

Largely independent performance of task within a given task-related scope of action and decisionmaking; alternative decision-making processes are possible

October 26, 2024
Sales Executive – Spare Parts (Front Counter)

Reference Number: OC/2020/002
Must have experienced in Auto spare parts.
Overall Job Purpose: The job holder shall sell spare parts for profit in line with the company policies at the counter.

Reports To: Spare Parts Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Gain a clear understanding of customers’ requirements, recommend requirements and make a sale.
Key Make accurate, rapid cost calculations and provide customers with quotations for spares.
Update spares database and reports on day to day basis for loss of sale from front counter.
Respond to incoming email and phone enquiries with appropriate quotations for spares .
Shipment of spare parts sales order.
Review sales performance against monthly targets, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Reconcile LPO of customers and supply pending items when available.
File invoices in file as per series.
Ensure all receiving and issuing of parts are done with the barcode scanners.
Perform any other responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

3 years’ hands on experience in sale of Auto Spares Parts.
Degree in mechanical engineering, Auto stores management, Supply chain management or related field, ICT literate.

Attributes and Skills:

Excellent experience in automobile especially in commercial vehicles segment, extensive knowledge of motor mechanics.
Team player, result oriented and should hold a valid driving permit.
Should be of high integrity and professional.
An in-depth knowledge of Tata spares.
Strategic appreciation of the distribution business.
Excellent communications and time management skills.
Ability to work logically and systematically.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

October 26, 2024
Senior Automobile Workshop Personnel (Supervisor / Assistant Service Manager)

Reference Number: OC/2020/001.
Overall Job Purpose: The position holder will be responsible for growth of after sales business in coastal area – Increase spare parts market share and Increase key business growth in the workshop.
Reports To: Head – After Sales.
Key Responsibilities:
Spare Parts:

Grow the spare parts business and ensure FY ABT is achieved as per target.
Ensure aged inventory reduction for each FY as per requirement.
Staff development: ensure staff development is carried out as per required set target.
Prepare timely and quality reports for the functional reporting lines
Achieve fill ratio of parts to the workshop and counter sales.
Ensure network development across the country to enhance spare parts sale.
Manage stock levels delivery times & transport costs.
Managing of spare parts and warehouse.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Service:

Managing workshop parameter to improve CSI.
Effectively manage workshop team to achieve saleable man hour.
Reduce repeat concern by direct guidance and close supervision technicians to do the job assign to them.
Manage branch working capital in conjunction with the Financial Controller; Control inventory and debtors as per company policy
Follow up debtors on a regular basis to maximize payment collection for workshop repairs.
Develop Tata Network in Mombasa to improve revenue
Institute mechanisms to improve on same day delivery in the workshop.
Improve vehicle through bay/day.
Ensure timely and quality reporting through the INCADEA system.
Improve workshop performance through effective reporting and communication.
Maintain tools & equipment to improve work quality.
Daily weekly and monthly workshop technical reports to line manager.
Achieve profitability as budgeted in the ABP FY.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

6 years’ hands on experience in the workshop
Degree or Masters in Business field, Mechanical Engineering, Sales and Marketing, ICT literate, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Desired Profile

A person who has handled service business independently
Descent knowledge of automobile spare parts and computer literacy ( mandatory).
A Person who has hunger for new challenges and capable of bringing new business opportunities will have an advantage.
A Person from Mombasa coastal region is preferred but other candidates who would like to relocate unconditionally can apply for the role

October 26, 2024
Sales Executive – Spare Parts (Front Counter) Spare Parts Coordinator

Must have experienced in Auto spare parts.
Reference Number: OC/2020/002.
Overall Job Purpose: The job holder shall sale spare parts for profit in line with the company policies at the counter.
Reports To: Spare Parts Coordinator .
Responsibilities:

Gain a clear understanding of customers’ requirements, recommend requirements and make a sale.
Key Make accurate, rapid cost calculations and provide customers with quotations for spares.
Update spares database and reports on day to day basis for loss of sale from front counter.
Respond to incoming email and phone enquiries with appropriate quotations for spares .
Shipment of spare parts sales order.
Review sales performance against monthly targets, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Reconcile LPO of customers and supply pending items when available.
File invoices in file as per series.
Ensure all receiving and issuing of parts are done with barcode scanners.
Perform any other responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

3 years’ hands on experience in the sale of Auto Spares Parts.
Degree in mechanical engineering, Auto stores management, Supply chain management or related field, ICT literate.

Attributes and Skills:

Excellent experience in automobile especially in commercial vehicles segment, extensive knowledge of motor mechanics.
Team player, result oriented and should hold a valid driving permit.
Should be of high integrity and professional.
An in-depth knowledge of Tata spares.
Strategic appreciation of the distribution business.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Ability to work logically and systematically.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

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October 26, 2024
Head of Programmes

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Nairobi, Kenya.
As Head of Programmes you will work on the development of the multiannual country programme under the supervision of the Country Director and contribute to its implementation and monitoring in order to maximise Welthungerhilfe’s impact on the basis of Welthungerhilfe’s strategy and quality standards. In addition, you will represent Welthungerhilfe in the country in agreement with the Country Director.
Your responsibilities

Monitor the implementation of projects and programmes according to Welthungerhilfe quality standards, including the setup of an effective and participatory M&E system
Identify, examine and assess (pre-select) new project ideas on the basis of the intervention strategy, the concept papers and the orientation framework of the Country Programme
Maintain and help to strategize the development of a country programme and ensure coordination with various stakeholders on behalf of Welthungerhilfe
Help to develop relationships with current donors (e.g. EU, USAID/OFDA, ECHO, WFP, GIZ) and potential donors while providing guidance in the assessment and formulation of concept notes and proposals for donor funding opportunities
Networking and participation in relevant coordination meetings with UN agencies, donors, research institutions and national NGOs
Support the development of in-country expertise in each sector as well as a national staff capacity building agenda
Development of proposal budgets in collaboration with the Financial Manager, ensuring appropriate resources are built into the budget process
Monitor the humanitarian situation in-country and the evolution of possible crises through early warning indicators
Ensure reporting (status and financial reports) occurs correctly and in due time to Welthungerhilfe Head Office and to donors
Represent Welthungerhilfe vis-à-vis other national and international, governmental and non-governmental bodies as well as relief and development organizations

Your profile

A university or polytechnic degree in humanitarian/development studies or an equivalent degree related to the position
A minimum of 5 years relevant working and leadership experience (regional working experience would be an asset)
Good knowledge of planning and survey methods (incl. M&E)
Proven reporting and organizational skills, with proficiency in writing for different audiences
Coordination and organisational skills, including ability to work under pressure
Ability to work in an insecure environment and commit to strict security regulations
Excellent spoken and written English, ability to communicate in German would be an advantage

Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. This includes flexible working hours as well as working from home. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
*We welcome applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession, or origin. In case of equal qualification, people with disabilities will be given preferential consideration.

October 26, 2024
Sales Executive

Job Details
Qualification
Must have experience in auto industry.

October 26, 2024
Accounts Assistant

Job Details

Scheduling and preparing payments to suppliers and service providers.
Ensure suppliers’ reconciliations are carried out at least every month and all reconciling items acted upon promptly.
Ensure accurate accounting recording and maintenance of 6% Vat Withholding tax and timely remittances of the same to KRA.
Perform vendor analysis and generate (Weekly/monthly) accurate and up to date aging and other account payables reports.
Open P.O Management.

Timely obtaining and making payments for company bills which include- ;

Safaricom bills –due by 16th of following month.
Airtel bills – due by 16th of following month.
Telkom bills payable by 14th of following month.
Total fuel bills for company fleet due by 15th of following month.
Electricity bills payable by due date as obtained through E bill.
Other fuel, oil and operations consumables payables as and when they fall due.

Preparing of payments requisition and writing of Company cheques and maintaining a Cheque Register of all signed cheques for dispatch to respective beneficiaries.
Filling, archiving and storage of records and documents for vendors and other related company documents.
Maintaining and disbursing petty cash float and ensuring IOU’s are timely settled and fully documented and accounted for.
Safe keeping for all cheque books (used & unused) and customers cash and cheques.
Assist the Finance executive Preparation and filing of payroll deductions and other statutory returns by their due dates:- i.e.

NSSF payable by 15th every month;
NHIF payable by 9th every month by concession;
HELB payable by 15th every month;
NITA payable by 5th of every month by concession;
Pension contributions & Sacco contributions by 9th of every month.
Filling, archiving and storage of records and documents for accounts payables.
Scanning and sharing scanned documents on shared drive with SSC team.
Facilitating preparation of debit notes and posting thereafter, Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or any other related field majoring in Accounting/Finance.
Postgraduate qualifications is an added advantage.

Attributes & Skills

Business acumen
Financial/accounting skills
Customer care skills
Availability of accurate data in the system.
Timely preparation and submission of financial reports.
Improved compliance
High level of integrity
Analytical and problem solving skills
Proficiency in MS Office applications

October 26, 2024
Sales Executive (Spare Parts)

The job holder shall market and sale spare parts for profit in line with the company policies across the country.
Responsibilities

Invoice spare parts sales.
Gain a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and recommend requirements.
Make accurate, rapid cost calculations and provide customers with quotations for spares.
Update spares database and reports on day to day basis for loss of sale in workshop and at counter.
Respond to incoming email and phone enquiries with appropriate quotations for spares
Listen to customer requirements and present appropriately to make a sale.
Procure local spares and consumables as per requirements.
Delivery of spare parts to bulk customers.
Review sales performance against monthly targets, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Carry out spare parts sales and marketing across the country
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Auto Stores Management, ICT literate, Supply Chain Management or related field
3 years’ hands on experience in sale of Auto Spares Parts

Attributes & Skills

Excellent experience in automobile especially in commercial vehicles segment; Extensive knowledge of motor mechanics;
Team player; Result oriented and should hold a valid driving permit.
Should be of high integrity and professional.
An in-depth knowledge of Tata spares.
Strategic appreciation of the distribution business.
Excellent communications and time management skills.
Ability to work logically and systematically.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Team player; Result oriented and should hold a valid driving permit.

October 26, 2024
Nutrition Coordinator (Kenyan National) M&E Coordinator (Kenya Nationals)

Role: The Nutrition Coordinator will be based in Nairobi. Under the general direction and guidance of Head of Programs, the Nutrition Coordinator will ensure that all food and nutrition security programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts donor funding and contributes significantly to national learning, advocacy and programme development.
In addition to advising on the nutritional component of Welthungerhilfe’s projects, the Nutrition Coordinator will be expected to lead on sectoral assessment, including a contextual analysis of nutrition, project design and master budgeting, and coordination. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives with regards to nutrition are successfully achieved.
The post-holder shall also contribute to the implementation of the country strategy and actively lead in the development of nutrition security programming.
In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or provide capacity building for existing programme and project staff.
Key areas of accountability:
Programme Support

Build up a nutrition security programme and ensure that nutrition security is integrated into Welthungerhilfe’s programme
As part of the programme department, ensure all programme and project staff receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required to facilitate high quality programming. This will involve regular visits toWelthungerhilfe’s operational areas.
To lead in the preparation of situational/ context analyses, background information, policy formulations, establishing indicators, formative research, etc., in the area of Nutrition Security.
Build on technical knowledge, latest research in the sector and current/previous programming to develop proposals for new programming in close coordination with the programme staff.
Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within your portfolio as required.
Lead on multi-sectoral / nutrition technical assessments in coordination with other WHH thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of theneeds of children and women of reproductive age (1,000 days).
Working with the Head of Projects and the Programme department, develop Nutrition security integration plans and master budgets and contribute to Welthungerhilfe’s overall Food and Nutrition Security strategy.
Provide technical checking of Nutrition strategies, assessments and projects as necessary, and proactively promote high quality Nutrition technical approaches within country programmes.
Working closely with relevant staff, initiate fundraising for the Nutrition sector, including development of high-quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical Advisers and the internal regional nutrition advisor.
Prepare and oversee Nutrition programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
Review relevant monitoring reports to ensure that nutritional technical aspects are well articulated and captured.

Capacity Building:

Identify learning and training opportunities for Welthungerhilfe staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for staff less experienced in nutrition programming.
Oversee development and deliver technical training material that will improve aspects of Nutrition work within Welthungerhilfe, at country level.
Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of food and nutrition security work. Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

Ensure that Welthungerhilfe’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and participate in the Nutrition technical forum.
Take steps to document lessons learned, from Nutrition programmes, for wider dissemination.
In collaboration with senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels.
To identify opportunities and material to contribute to Nutrition communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required.
Facilitate sharing of experiences across the different Welthungerhilfe projects and contribute to sharing experience of the Kenya programme with other Welthungerhilfe country teams.

Qualifications and Experience:
Required:

At least 3 years of management experience in Nutrition programmes in Kenya.
Master’s Degree level of education in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
Previous experience of Nutrition project management and programme coordination, implementing Nutrition programmes within donor constraints, on time and within budgets
Experience in MIYCN, community nutrition, social and behaviour change programming, nutrition survey methods (e.g., SMART survey methodology), an understanding of effective programming options for nutrition-sensitive programming.
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills, including nutrition and especially IYCF indicators
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in Nutrition technical skills
Experience in food security and/or agricultural projects and an understanding of the nutrition landscape in Kenya
Experience of representation and ability to represent Welthungerhilfe effectively in external forums.
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Excellent communication skills
Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English
Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and good understanding of electronic data collection

Desirable:

Specific experience of designing and managing UNICEF, EU, OFDA, BMZ, AA, DFID and other major donor projects
Master level trainer for MIYCF
Local language skills relevant to Welthungerhilfe’s areas of operation

Please note that the closing date for applications is 4th October 2019
Availability should be immediate.

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October 26, 2024