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Digital Associate

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Digital Associate will be accountable for day-to-day management of all digital learning platforms. The role holder will collaborate closely with all project delivery functions to identify systems and processes that can be ‘digitized’ on the program including – applications management and curriculum content, training delivery, and data collection and monitoring and evaluation, and communication within the program and for local organizations. In addition, the holder will offer advisory support to local organizations regarding ideal digital tools to enhance their systems’ efficiency through the utilization of the most effective digital products. Of prime interest is the holder’s ability to understand how young people in the coastal economy obtain, digest and act on information – through digital means and translate this information into measurable behavior change.
Thus, it is anticipated that the role holder will keep in touch with industry trends, best practices, and reporting metrics and KPIs, and possess expertise in planning, executing, and optimizing program delivery.

Programmatic Technical Support

Key responsibilities will include:

Assess digital enablement capabilities and gaps on the program, local partners and program participants (young men and women in the coastal economy)
Develop and execute digital learning platforms including the program Apps, video promotion, mobile and digital campaigns to engage and train the program beneficiaries.
Develop digital strategies that align with the program’s objectives, ensuring a seamless integration of technology into curriculum content and program delivery.
Digitize program delivery, transforming traditional teaching methods into effective digital learning experiences, and continuously improve the digital learning platforms.
Create and maintain the BlueBiz Digital Toolbox, curating a collection of digital tools and resources that enhance program effectiveness.
Keep current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to digital education, ensuring the program remains innovative and competitive.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics to assess the effectiveness of digital strategies, making data-driven decisions to optimize program delivery.
Draw upon previous experience to plan, execute, and optimize program delivery, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the digital learning platforms.
Assume day-to-day management responsibilities for all digital learning platforms, ensuring their smooth operation and troubleshooting any issues as they arise.
Collaborate closely with all program departments to digitize curriculum content, training delivery, and data collection processes, fostering cross-functional teamwork.
Provide advisory support to local organizations on selecting and implementing the most suitable digital tools to enhance their systems’ efficiency and align with program goals.
Engage with private sector partners to co-create a tailored digital toolbox, designed to meet the specific needs of program participants and enhance their learning experiences.
Work with the program communication function to develop digital materials and deployment strategies to maximize the project’s feasibility and impact messaging.

Qualifications and Core Competencies

Bachelor degree in a relevant field (e.g. BBIT, digital marketing, e-commerce or similar) or with a minimum of 2 years in digital learning or marketing, or application of ICT for business, and a solid background in commonly used ICT programming languages.
Strong knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, including apps functions, online learning, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Blog, TikTok, WhatsApp, USSD, etc.
Practical knowledge of the e-learning, web, social media platform, digital advertising analytics including and understanding of how digital platforms can be best leveraged to meet business needs
Ability to communicate outcomes and insights to non-digital experts
Ability to measure and produce regular digital reports to influence the digital strategy and enhance beneficiaries’ learning.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Applicants should be quick learners who enjoy staying up to date with digital trends
Strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills and ability to interact with internal and external clients
Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Suite (including google sheets, google adwords) a must, MySQL, XAMP, Adobe CS6, HTML, CSS, database tools or similar will be an added advantage,
Experience with various content management systems and platforms such as Drupal, WordPress or similar tools
Experience with platforms, systems and applications like ;Marketing Cloud, Exact Target, Hootsuite and Meltwater or similar will be an added advantage
Experience using Google Analytics or similar in search optimization and analyzing and presenting results including managing online advertising campaigns
Knowledgeable on content creation in social media and video platforms

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November 2, 2024
Innovation Manager Business Execution Manager Grants & Finance Specialist AINFP Food Processing Internship Program

Position Description:

TechnoServe seeks an Innovation Manager to lead workstream two in designing, developing and deploying prototypes in the Fruits &Vegetables value chains leading to potential viable concepts to redirect fresh fruit and vegetables to low income consumers in urban, peri-urban and rural areas by understanding the needs, behaviors, and preferences of end-users throughout the design process.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct in-depth design research to understand the needs, behaviors, and preferences of low income consumers in urban, peri-urban and rural areas as the user of fresh redirected fruits and vegetables.
Facilitate brainstorming sessions and collaborative workshops to generate creative ideas.
Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the development of prototypes and testing processes to evaluate the feasibility and viability of innovative ideas before full-scale implementation.
Identify opportunities, guide creative ideation, manage the development of new concepts, ensure successful implementation and bring to market successfully.
Risk Management: Assess and manage risks associated with innovation projects, considering both potential benefits and challenges.
Technology Scouting: Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends that could impact the horticulture industry, and explore opportunities for their integration into the program.
Support in knowledge management through a) designing frameworks for programme output mapping and its alignment to objectives; b) documenting findings, and outcomes through structure reports/ programme briefs for dissemination among internal and external stakeholders; and c) supporting communications unit in dissemination outcomes through videos, webinars and on website for stakeholders.
Networking and Partnerships: Build relationships with external partners, startups, research institutions, and other organizations to enhance access to external knowledge and potential collaboration opportunities.
Intellectual Property Management: Manage the organization’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, to protect innovative ideas and technologies.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Abilities:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g.Behavioral Science, Human Centered Design Thinking, Business Administration or another relevant field)
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in solution designing, expertise in implementing human-centered designing/behavioral science strategies during programme design and implementation.
Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar.
Progressively responsible relevant experience, including experience in agricultural value chains. Alternatively, strong preference for candidates with experience in management consulting, finance or technology.
Demonstrated experience working in or engaging with the private sector in Kenya.
Proven ability and experience working and collaborating with teams will be an added advantage
Experience in knowledge management w.r.t writing project reports, and designing presentations for dissemination of findings to stakeholders.

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November 2, 2024
Enterprise Development Advisor – Mombasa Enterprise Development Advisor – Kwale Enterprise Development Advisor – Kilifi Enterprise Development Advisor – Lamu Enterprise Development Advisor – Tana River

Position Description:
The Enterprise Development Advisor will provide On-site / embedded support to strengthen the technical capabilities of partner organizations. He/ She will provide training, coaching, material adaptation, shadowing, etc to enhance their technical capacities and ensure effective program implementation. Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, the Enterprise Development Advisor will work closely with the partner organizations identified in the program to ensure the program achieves its objectives.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Capacity Building and Training

Review and upskill relevant TechnoServe enterprise development philosophies, approaches and materials.
Build capacity of key implementation partners allocated to them in areas of program implementation, youth engagement and delivery of enterprise development training.
Technical training and coaching of the partners adopting TechnoServe delivery approaches.
Material adaptation of TechnoServe training curriculum where needed.
Training of trainers- coordinate TTTs, TOTs, and ensure all training manuals are up to date.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Ensure efficient and effective implementation of programs activities, outputs and outcomes as laid out in the program proposal.
Build capacity of the implementing partners to conduct baseline, midline and end-line surveys, delivery of digital training, one-on-one coaching to the micro-enterprises and formation of business groups.
Work closely with the TechnoServe MEL teams to ensure proper data collection and monitoring.

Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

Support stakeholder engagement with government, private sector, Fis, etc
Backstop communications and outreach for Enterprise Challenge Fund.

Reporting and Knowledge Management

Knowledge sharing and learning.
Support the partners to map out program regions and beneficiaries in preparation for mobilization and recruitment.
Support the partners to adopt digital training especially where the partners will utilize TechnoServe digital training modules.

Aftercare and continuous support

Collaboration and communication with Partnership Manager and local partners.
Backstop aftercare activities.
Shadowing and on-site support.
Provide weekly updates on the progress of the program, highlighting any unique challenges and learnings.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Partnerships Manager.

Required skills and experiences:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Related fields such as Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources and MIS.
3 years of experience working with MSMEs; experience working with marginalized communities is an added advantage.
Training of trainers(TOT) experience.
Have familiarity with coastal communities
Experience in developing/ adapting curriculum in English and Swahili
Strong planning skills and the ability to generate innovative solutions in highly dynamic work situations.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and present well-written, cohesive analyses and reports;
Strong interpersonal, collaborative and cross-cultural skills;
Conversant with recent trends in the MSME sector in the country;
Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships with; government ministries, private sector companies, financial institutions, business associations and academic institutions;
Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel and PowerPoint.

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November 2, 2024
Investment Product Scoping STTA, Kenya

ACDI/VOCA is seeking an Investment Product Consultant for the Kuza Project in Kenya funded by USAID. The objectives of the Kuza Project are to improve the enabling environment for economic opportunities, expand county-level capacity to build resilience, accelerate public-private investment, and integrate monitoring, evaluation and learning to foster self-reliance and reduce the need for humanitarian assistance.
The anticipated length of the assignment is 1 to 3 months, and the assignment will be remote.

Responsibilities
The Investment Product Consultant will help the Activity evaluate market opportunities for additional financial products to be offered by the Fund. The consultant will be responsible for conducting a national market assessment to understand the gaps and opportunities for the Fund to increase the types of investment product offered.

Conduct a national and regional market analysis to understand the Fund’s competitive landscape and the Fund’s opportunities and challenges.
Identify market opportunities for the Fund to expand the type of investment products offered.
Assess and understand typical business model of prospective borrowers from the Fund, and include analysis on how each new product identified would support their business model
For any new product opportunity identified, develop a draft of the product design including indicative tenor, pricing, etc.
Develop an implementation plan for the integration of each new product, including a gantt chart with indicative timelines.

Qualifications

University degree, ideally at a master’s level or higher, in a finance-related field.
Relevant knowledge of financial product design, especially for investment funds.
Relevant work experience working in the field impact investing.
Experience developing and designing financial products.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and negotiating skills, including the ability to build relationships at all levels.
Excellent critical thinking skills and judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions. 
Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
Fluency in English.

APPLICATIONPlease send your C.V with complete contact details of three referees together with a brief technical and financial proposal in response to the advertisement to usaidkuzaprocurement@acdivoca.org by COB 27th November 2023 with the title Investment Product Consultant for the Kuza Project -Kenya as the email subject line.

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November 2, 2024
Finance Manager, Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Finance Manager for a current Livestock Market Systems Leader with Associate Awards Activity in Kenya funded by USAID. The Finance Manager will provide leadership and direction to the finance team with close oversight of the project’s finances, including financial analysis and accounting management. The position is based in Nairobi.

Provide financial management and accounting oversight of finance team; ensuring that key accounting functions are completed timely and accurately, conforming to standards, organization’s policies, and donors’ regulations.
Enforce policies & procedures and perform key accounting and internal controls.
Assists COP in preparing financial budgets, tracking sheets, summaries, and other financial documents.
Coordinate with the Grants Director to ensure accurate and timely payments of grants and consistent capturing and reporting of Grants costs.
Lead and direct accounting team to ensure efficient execution of financial and administrative matters by the field offices.
Recommends and implements finance and accounting policies, procedures, and schedules within limits of authority.
Participates in regular finance staff meetings and other finance conferences, workshops and meetings as assigned.
Ensures compliance with local laws, donor regulations, and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
Keeps confidential all financial and sensitive information.
Performs other duties and undertakes other projects as may be assigned from time to time
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting from an accredited institution required, master’s degree a plus.
Professional accreditation such as Chartered Certified Accountant (CCA), Certified International Management Accountant (CIMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Expert Computable (EC), or other recognized high level national accounting professional certifications.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in financial and accounting management and experience working in international non-governmental organization (NGO).
Advanced knowledge of Kenya’s accounting and taxation laws required. Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and current standards and guidelines preferred.
Knowledge of either US accounting standards (GAAP), International Accounting Standards (IAS), or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Knowledge of USG regulations (22 CFR part 226; 2 CFR part 200; Sub grant Management).
Strong analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to issues and to develop appropriate recommendations for action. Ability to define problems, collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to communicate, negotiate, advise, persuade, or resolve issues that are highly complex and sensitive in nature. Ability to communicate effectively with persons on all levels both inside and outside the company.
Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills as necessary to work effectively with persons on all levels both inside and outside the agency.
Ability to work in partnership with local communities and NGOs as appropriate. Proven ability to successfully manage and mentor a team of diverse individuals.
Ability to work effectively in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure.
Ability to work with minimal guidance and manage priorities and workflow.
Working knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software package.
Advanced working knowledge in Excel (use of pivot table, conditional formatting, macros a plus).
Fluency in English required.

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November 2, 2024
Senior Accountant

Position Description:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller in provision of efficient and sound Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Reporting and in Compliance with donor requirements and guidelines. He/She will report to the Financial Controller and collaboratively work with all Program teams.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Review invoices and payments for accuracy, relevance and authorization as well as timely capturing of payments in the financial system in line with donor requirements.
Performs Accounts Payable Functions.
Responsible for Payroll Processing.
Maintain general ledgers, cash books, debtors and creditors ledgers.
Review coding of invoices, maintenance of records and reconciliation of statements for suppliers and debtors.
Performs monthly bank reconciliation.
Prepare and file statutory returns including withholding tax and PAYE returns.
Assist in generating the relevant source documents during internal and external audits.
Review staff timesheets to ensure accuracy and correct charging and time allocation per organization and donor guidelines.
Assist in working with the team on annual budget reviews.
Coordinate month end closure by the stipulated deadlines.
He/she will ensure effective resource utilization and safeguarding TechnoServe’s Assets whilst maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.
Work with the procurement team in line with procurement policy to ensure adherence to TechnoServe and Donor Policies.
Assist in training of field staff on the TechnoServe policies, guidelines and donor requirements
Reviewing financial system codes allocated to costs in line with Donor Budget requirements for completeness, correctness and accuracy
Manage and tracking of staff travel advances and reconciliations
Maintain high levels of confidentiality in relation to sensitive and confidential financial information and decisions
Programmatic Support
Establish and ensure compliance with budget codes.
Ensure that all financial data recorded in the financial management system across the countries have mandatory accounting dimensions (where applicable).
Review accounting transactions and work with in-country controllers to fix any errors as well as ensuring timely completion of month-end procedures.
Lead on any project audit
Ensure all accounting program data is updated in the system, reconciled and fully supported in accordance with the donor rules and regulations.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting to the donors.
Work with program and administrative staff to ensure donor regulations are strictly adhered to during project implementation.
Any other responsibility as assigned by the Financial Controller

Required skills and experience;

A bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience, master’s degree + 3 years experience in Business related courses e.g Accounting, Business Administration, Economics etc.
Professional Qualification in CPA, ACCA, CMA is a MUST.
3-5 years financial accounting experience preferably in an NGO environment
Excellent IT skills with experience of operating computer-based financial management systems Competent to advanced level in Microsoft Excel
Experience and knowledge of Sylogist highly preferred
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Experience in working with projects funded by international donors
Working knowledge of donor compliance rules and regulations
Willingness and ability to take the initiative in identifying problems, suggesting solutions, and implementing agreed solutions.

Success Factors:

Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) directly related to successful performance on the job.

Core Competencies include:

Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
Teamwork/ Relationships: Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to achieve a common goal. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
Learning attitude: Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
Diversity//nc/usiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates open exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate non-verbal communication.
Decision making/Problem Solving: Is able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgment in escalating issues where necessary.
Results Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
Planning & Time Management: Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritizes and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people, material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals. Prioritizes work according to the program or department’s goals, not just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
Business Acumen: The ability to use information, ask the right questions and make decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.

Job Specific/Technical Competencies include:

Financial & Resource Management: The ability to estimate, justify, and manage appropriate funding levels to support goal accomplishment. Managing Resources is about understanding human, financial, and operational resource issues to make decisions aimed at building and planning efficient project workflows, and at improving overall organizational performance.
Computer Literacy: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for their own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
Donor/Partnership Management: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
Analysis, Research, Report Writing: Experience in business planning and analysis, modeling for feasibility and execution. Able to analyze and express oneself clearly in business writing.
Innovative Mindset: Curious inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

It is envisaged that this position will be managing one more position

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November 2, 2024
Communications Manager

The Communications Specialist will take a dynamic approach to developing and executing the USAID Kuza communications strategy. They will build relationships across the USAID Kuza project portfolio with staff, partners and Impact for Northern Kenya Fund clients and take a proactive approach to identifying stories and messaging that communicates USAID Kuza learning and results to various stakeholders. They will lead both internal and external communications efforts, as well as contribute to content-development of project materials, including weekly, quarterly and annual reports, success stories, LinkedIn postings, Tweets, presentations, photography, videography, events management, and media relations.
They will liaise between project partners, beneficiaries, key project staff, and local service providers to build a strong bridge for the exchange of information and incorporate the project’s learning, results and findings into the overall communications and outreach activities of the project.
The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

Develop USAID Kuza learning communications and marketing materials for use by USAID, County Government partners, USAID Kuza, ACDI/VOCA, the Impact for Northern Kenya Fund and its clients. This will include weekly newsletters, quarterly reports, annual reports, blog posts, success stories, case studies, social media postings, fact sheets, event materials, marketing presentations, photos, and videos.
Support the development of the Activity’s annual work plan.
Attend monthly USAID communications meeting and actively execute on action items that come out of these meetings and, others, as deemed appropriate under management of the coordination programs.
Proactively work with staff across USAID Kuza identify learnings and achievements; coordinate with staff to gather information for communications including graphics, articles, success, and impact stories that offer analytical storytelling.
Craft messages to disseminate learning and results to various stakeholders using multiple platforms.
Develop project reporting deliverables such as quarterly and annual reports to ensure we are communicating USAID Kuza progress.
Build the capacity of USAID Kuza team to develop communications materials.
Maintain a comprehensive database of relevant consultants in the communications sector.
Manage USAID Kuza’s photo library and conduct photo editing as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education: bachelor’s degree in communication or its equivalent
Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in communication, working with development partners.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Experience drafting and executing a comprehensive communication plan in support of a project strategy, incorporating a variety of media and tactics.
Experience writing and managing content for a variety of media including digital and social media platforms, video scripts and storyboarding, case studies, and factsheets/briefings.
Ability to work proactively with teams to anticipate and identify learning and results occurring in the field and craft messaging around those.
Ability to work independently as well as build relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to represent the project in external meetings including with the donor.
Ability to research, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information quickly.
Ability and willingness to travel in USAID KUZA implementation counties in Northern Kenya
Knowledge of graphic design and photo/video editing software
Fluency in English and Swahili are required.

Please submit a resume to HRKenya@acdivoca.org no later than November 10, 2023. In the subject line, please include the position title. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

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November 2, 2024
Climate Advisor, Kenya

JOB SUMMARY

The Climate Advisor will be based in Nairobi and will work across USAID Kuza objectives to support investment, policy, capacity development, and monitoring and evaluation initiatives on climate matters. This includes supporting the market assessment for and development the Impact for Northern Kenya Fund’s proposed Climate Finance Window, which may include drought response financing, conservancy investments and eco-tourism financing. The candidate will also support the development and implementation of county climate policies, implementation of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) initiatives, and designing and capturing climate indicators.

The position holder reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Responsibilities

Lead the planning, management, and execution of USAID Kuza’s strategic initiatives related to climate change policies, implementation and measurement, the design of financing instruments, climate finance and carbon monetization strategies.
Conduct a climate finance market assessment, including a study on access to finance mechanisms for drought response. Develop a pipeline of climate smart investees. Provide technical support to any additional relevant studies, assessments, or analyses.
Support the establishment of a new Climate Finance Window, including will include drought response financing. This may include support in the development of contractual Agreements, Investment Processes, Impact Strategy, Metrics and measurement tools, and an investee pipeline of financial institutions (FIs) and small and medium enterprises in relevant sectors.
Manage relationships with climate financiers, stakeholders and thought leaders. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental trends, challenges, opportunities, and good practices in Kenya.
Serve as key technical advisor on the development and implementation of target environmental policies and policy strategies.
Support natural resource-related initiatives, including philanthropic investment facilitation and assessment of carbon credit investments for conservancies.
Facilitate DRM and Climate Change and Forestry policy implementation, including ensuring that policies align with the World Bank Financing Locally Led Action Program (FLLoCA).
Collaborate closely with county governments, conservancies and community groups to identify and prioritize key environmental issues to address under the project, which may include eco-tourism and carbon credits.
Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team to design measurable climate indicators and measurement tools, as well as assist with the data capturing process through existing and new methods and tools. This person will support evidence-based learning initiatives and collaborate with the MEL team to ensure climate and environment data is adequately tracked, monitored, and analyzed.
Facilitate environmental knowledge and capacity development.
Prepare analytical reports, briefing notes, background papers, and talking points, as required.
Ensure compliance with donor and host government environmental regulations.

Qualifications

University degree, ideally at a master’s level or higher, in a finance and/or sustainability-related field
Relevant knowledge of climate finance, climate policy and/or corporate sustainability
A minimum of 8 years’ experience working in the field of climate finance and climate policy or sustainability.
Experience in institutional strengthening and working with rural communities required.
Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and project implementation teams.
Demonstrated experience in policy development, analysis, and implementation.
Outstanding planning and coordination skills, with ability to handle multiple activities concurrently, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and negotiating skills, including the ability to build relationships at all levels.
Excellent critical thinking skills and judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions.
Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
Experience with USG-funded programs is preferred.
Ability to travel independently within the country.
Fluency in English and Swahili (written and oral).

Please submit a resume to HRKenya@acdivoca.org. In the subject line, please include the position title. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

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November 2, 2024
Senior MEL Specialist, Inspiring Good Nutrition Initiatives Through Enterprise (IGNITE) Program

Job Summary:

Under the overall guidance of the Hub Country (Kenya) Senior Program Manager and Global MEL Manager, the MEL Specialist will plan and implement the proper systems and procedures that generate timely, high quality data and analysis that enables adaptive management within the IGNITE program across the 4 program geographies in Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania). They will perform the technical activities related to monitoring & evaluation and serve as the primary point of contact for data collection and aggregation that supports project reporting and will provide inputs to inform project decision-making.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
Establish the MEL approach for the project, including:

Develop and execute a work plan for data capture and reporting against project performance indicators and emergent project information needs.
Identify and implement the appropriate information-gathering approach to inform emergent knowledge gaps that are relevant for project decision-making such as processor market share data, stakeholder engagement mapping, and tracking of Strategic Fortification Partner (SFP) collaboration objectives
Manage the data collection and management process from primary data sources provided and validated by the country teams in the aforementioned 4 African countries under IGNITE for final reporting to ensure quality
Design additional input forms, feedback surveys, and data gathering mechanism that may be required to enhance the centralized database- Relationship Management and Activity Tracking Tool (RMATT).
Develop and manage regular data quality assessments, data cleaning and data analysis to produce data visualization sets for reporting and presentations
Provide technical assistance and training to responsible staff on their role in performing data collection, analysis, review, and use.
Working closely with the global MEL Manager and Advocacy, Knowledge Management, and Learning Manager to review, analyze, and present findings from monitoring reports and other collected data to identify insights that can inform project implementation strategy
Contribute to the building and maintenance of dynamic country level dashboard of the project.

Contribute to the Adaptive Management Approach:

Provide leadership to relevant program team members to ensure comprehensive understanding of the role of MEL in adaptive management.
In collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, regularly review and revise the project’s logical framework, ensuring it’s updated in accordance with knowledge gained during implementation.
Ensure information flows across the program country team through the sharing and analysis of new information.
Actively engage with global leadership team on areas for course correction, serving as an embedded evaluator to source opportunities for improvement and lessons learned.
Coordinate data collection and reporting on project learning agenda under the leadership of the Senior Program Manager and Global MEL Manager.

Required skill and experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as economics or other social science, business administration, agronomy or relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in program management or implementing multidisciplinary and results-based M&E systems OR a master’s degree and 3 years of similar experience
Experience utilizing M&E methods and methodologies (including qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods as well as the use of causal logic in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating projects)
Knowledge of and capacity to learn data collection and analytical software (e.g. Commcare, Excel, NVivo, SPSS, or others)
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience producing clear and concise reports. Capacity to translate research, methodologies, and data into accessible formats for colleagues with non-technical backgrounds
Expertise in data management, analysis, and interpretation, skilled at data visualization.
Takes an inquisitive and creative approach to problem-solving.
Management skills, such as project management, personnel management, work plan management, and/or financial management
Willingness and availability to undertake field visits

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November 2, 2024
Climate Advisor

JOB SUMMARY

The Climate Advisor will be based in Nairobi and will work across USAID Kuza objectives to support investment, policy, capacity development, and monitoring and evaluation initiatives on climate matters. This includes supporting the market assessment for and development of the Impact for Northern Kenya Fund’s proposed Climate Finance Window, which may include drought response financing, conservancy investments, and eco-tourism financing. The candidate will also support the development and implementation of county climate policies, implementation of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) initiatives, and designing and capturing climate indicators.

The position holder reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the planning, management, and execution of USAID Kuza’s strategic initiatives related to climate change policies, implementation and measurement, the design of financing instruments, climate finance, and carbon monetization strategies.
Conduct a climate finance market assessment, including a study on access to finance mechanisms for drought response. Develop a pipeline of climate-smart investees. Provide technical support to any additional relevant studies, assessments, or analyses.
Support the establishment of a new Climate Finance Window, including will include drought response financing. This may include support in the development of contractual Agreements, Investment Processes, Impact Strategy, Metrics, and measurement tools, and an investee pipeline of financial institutions (FIs) and small and medium enterprises in relevant sectors.
Manage relationships with climate financiers, stakeholders and thought leaders. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental trends, challenges, opportunities, and good practices in Kenya.
Serve as key technical advisor on the development and implementation of target environmental policies and policy strategies.
Support natural resource-related initiatives, including philanthropic investment facilitation and assessment of carbon credit investments for conservancies.
Facilitate DRM and Climate Change and Forestry policy implementation, including ensuring that policies align with the World Bank Financing Locally Led Action Program (FLLoCA).
Collaborate closely with county governments, conservancies and community groups to identify and prioritize key environmental issues to address under the project, which may include eco-tourism and carbon credits.
Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team to design measurable climate indicators and measurement tools, as well as assist with the data-capturing process through existing and new methods and tools. This person will support evidence-based learning initiatives and collaborate with the MEL team to ensure climate and environment data is adequately tracked, monitored, and analyzed.
Facilitate environmental knowledge and capacity development.
Prepare analytical reports, briefing notes, background papers, and talking points, as required.
Ensure compliance with donor and host government environmental regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree, ideally at a master’s level or higher, in a finance and/or sustainability-related field
Relevant knowledge of climate finance, climate policy and/or corporate sustainability
A minimum of 4 years experience working in the field of climate finance and climate policy or sustainability.
Experience in institutional strengthening and working with rural communities required.
Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and project implementation teams.
Demonstrated experience in policy development, analysis, and implementation.
Outstanding planning and coordination skills, with the ability to handle multiple activities concurrently, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and negotiating skills, including the ability to build relationships at all levels.
Excellent critical thinking skills and judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions.
Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
Experience with USG-funded programs is preferred.
Ability to travel independently within the country.
Fluency in English and Swahili (written and oral).

Please submit a resume to HRKenya@acdivoca.org no later than October 25, 2023. In the subject line, please include the position title. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted

Apply via :

HRKenya@acdivoca.org

November 2, 2024