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Senior Knowledge Analyst (CF)- Development Impact- People Strategy & Organizational Transformation

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) within BCG’s Social Impact Practice Area, you will help win, deliver and execute on highly impactful donor and philanthropic-funded international development projects in low and middle-income countries focused on people strategy and organizational transformation. You will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing industry expertise and insights for the development sector with a specific focus on working on organizational design and operating model, talent and skills development and supporting cultural transformation and change management to shape development sector organisations approach to delivery.
You will serve as a thought partner by developing content, supporting business development, building sector expertise and helping project teams ramp up by sharing sector-specific knowledge, and structure complex project research needs.

You will work across sector positioning, business development, knowledge management and project delivery. You will play an active role in shaping the intellectual property, market perspectives and commercial strategy of the Funding for Development Impact agenda. You will be predominantly staffed on client projects as a subject matter specialist or in a deep engagement model as a member of the project team, utilizing unique knowledge assets and providing thought partnership on your development topic area. Key responsibilities will include:

Delivering original analysis and customized insights for sector positioning, business development and client projects by leveraging specific experience or knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.);
Supporting BCG teams and clients to achieve development impact and commercial objectives through contributing research and analysis as outlined by leadership teams. This will include both independent working and work under the guidance of a Project Leader who frames the interventions within the broader project context;
Liaising closely with the BCG central client teams to support on bid processes including pre-positioning, partner engagement, research, RFI and tender responses;
Asset development: helping develop the assets and tools which will help BCG win work in your development topic area. This includes building BCG resources such as topic credentials and team capability statements.
Supporting on market positioning including building relationships with clients and partners, developing and disseminating marketing documents to place BCG in the market;
Productizing and creating IP contributions, e.g. bringing back insights and experiences from project into the specific knowledge asset or adapting existing BCG materials to meet the needs of development sector stakeholders;
The Social Impact practice is one of BCG’s fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.

YOU’RE GOOD AT

Writing for a range of different audiences to produce high quality and concise materials including internal content, marketing and selling materials, proposals and reports for development sector clients;
Working both collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic of local and remote teams around the world, and of working independently to develop content that can contribute to wider business priorities;
Applying deep topic/sector expertise in development, people and organizational design when building and deploying a product/ tool/ data, and adept at taking different internal stakeholder, partner organization and client needs/contexts into account;
Analysis and problem solving, with a high capacity for conceptual and strategic/end-to-end thinking;
Operating comfortably in a client-facing role, managing demanding internal and external clients in a positive, service-oriented way, building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability to bring value to teams at all stages of business development and case work
Managing and communicating with senior internal stakeholders as well as partner organizations and clients, to present and engage audiences effectively;
Telling a structured, clear and visually engaging story and creating impactful intellectual property that will build on our knowledge base;
Solving complex client problems through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions in your area of expertise
Prioritizing workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned priorities;
Working flexibly, in an ever changing and complex environment, bringing a curious and creative mindset, demonstrating an openness and drive for purposing new and innovative ideas, and being comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment.

YOU BRING (Experience & Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high academic achievement in one of economics, political science, business, HR, or related areas;
1-2+ years of consulting experience in donor-funded consulting; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferred;
In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum industry experience required; 2-6+ years of industry experience preferred;
Project management and implementation experience on FCDO, USAID, BMGF or other leading donors and foundations;
Technical expertise in organizational design and operating model, talent and skills development and supporting cultural transformation and change management preferably with experience working within government policy or program development and delivery;
Excellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required);
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environment;
Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities.

YOU’LL WORK WITH
As a Client Focus KT, you will work face to face with:

Clients, Partner Organizations and BCG Project Leaders, Associates and Consultants on cases;
Client teams, Development Impact team and BCG Partners on tenders and business development;
The Knowledge Team, the Social Impact Practice and People and Organizations Practice teams on developing content and IP tools and assets;
Colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to their internal and external clients;

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November 2, 2024
Accounting and Finance Director, Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity

ACDI/VOCA is seeking an Accounting & Finance Director for a current Livestock Market Systems Leader with Associate Awards Activity in Kenya funded by USAID. The Accounting and Finance Director 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
Tracks financial and administrative performance of local subcontractors and grantees and maintains a clear documented audit trail
Lead and direct accounting team to ensure efficient execution of financial and administrative matters by the field offices
Recommends, approves, 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; Masters degree preferred.
Professional accreditation such as Chartered Certified Accountant (CCA), Certified International Management Accountant (CIMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Expert Comptable (EC), or other recognized high level national accounting professional certifications.
Minimum 15 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 work flow.
Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Agresso 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
Procurement Advisor Inclusive Business Plan

Primary Purpose:

The Procurement Advisor is responsible for the planning and implementation of all procurement, contracting, and disposal processes and activities within TNS(K). The Procurement Advisor shall ensure that these processes and activities are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with TNS policy and professional best practices and ethical standards.

Duties and responsibilities

Support program teams in developing annual procurement plans extracted from their annual budgets so as to ensure coordinated implementation which complies with donor requirements and TNS policy and procedures.
Keep abreast with relevant government policies, proclamations, and regulations regarding supplies, procurement, importation, tax related issues and take the necessary steps to ensure that TNS remains compliant fully and continuously.
Provide support, and guidance to staff on procurement methods and strategies and contract administration issues in line with donor requirements and act as a custodian of TNS policy and procedures.
Plan and undertake formal procedures such as supplier pre-qualifications; calls for tender; requests for proposals and quotations, evaluation of supplier performance; etc. In consultations with user departments, establish a procurement evaluation committee to evaluate bids and act as secretary to the committees.
Prepare and/or review contracts and agreements-including Local Purchase Orders-to ensure that the following are well defined: mutual contractual responsibilities and liabilities; specification for goods and service delivery levels; terms of payments; delivery locations and timelines; warranties and after-sale services; general and specific conditions attaching to contracts.
Ensure that the relevant documentation and records for all procurements, contracting, and disposal activities are filed appropriately and accessible as necessary.
Prepare regular and ad hoc procurement and contracting reports as may be required for donor reporting, auditing, and statutory compliance.
Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years’ experience or Master’s Degree + 1 years’ experience in Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Law or other related field
Membership of a professional body such as KISM, CIPS, or equivalent is an added advantage.
Demonstrated working knowledge of USAID, DFID, and or EU procurement and contract procedures
Demonstrated understanding of public procurement legislation, regulations, and procedures
Understanding of web-based/app based procurement workflow systems.
High level of organization and efficiency
Clear and concise communication skills
Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
Well-developed computer skills in analysis, report writing, and presentation
Fluent in reading, speaking, and writing in English

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 confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
Team Work/ Relationships: Works co-operatively 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/Inclusiveness: 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 judgement 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 take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.

Job Specific/Technical Competencies include:

Innovative Mindset: Curious inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.
Computer Literacy: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
Compliance & Governance: Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.
Internal Client Focus: Client Focus is based on the ability to understand the client’s needs and concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or solutions.

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November 2, 2024
Chief Human Resource & Administration Officer (CHCAO)

The Position Overview:

As the CHCAO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping AFC’s success by leading the HR and Administration functions. With your strategic acumen and deep knowledge of HR practices preferably in the public sector, you shall drive our talent acquisition, development, and retention efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic HR Planning: Collaborating with the executive team to align HR strategies with the organization’s overall business objectives. Developing and implementing HR plans and initiatives to support the corporation’s growth and productivity.
Talent Acquisition: Overseeing the recruitment and selection process, ensuring the organization attracts and hires top talent. This involves developing recruitment strategies, conducting interviews for key positions, and working with line managers to assess staffing needs.
Employee Relations: Managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring a positive and productive work environment. Implementing policies and procedures that comply with labor laws and regulations.
Performance Management: Developing and implementing performance management systems, including performance evaluations, goal-setting processes, and performance improvement plans.
Training and Development: Identifying training needs within the organization and implementing employee development programs. This includes organizing workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
Compensation and Benefits: Overseeing the design and administration of employee compensation and benefits programs. Ensuring that AFC offers competitive salary packages and benefits to attract and retain top talent.
HR Compliance: Ensuring compliance with labour laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Keeping up-to-date with changes in labour legislation and making necessary adjustments to HR practices accordingly.
Employee Engagement: Promoting employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture and increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Succession Planning: Identifying and developing potential successors for key roles within the organization to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
HR Metrics and Analytics: Analyzing HR data and metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives. Using data to make informed decisions and improve HR practices.
Diversity and Inclusion: Implementing strategies to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization, fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.
HR Technology Management: Overseeing the implementation and utilization of HR software and technology to streamline HR processes and improve efficiency.
Employee Wellness Programs: Implementing wellness programs and initiatives to promote employee well-being and work-life balance.
Overseeing the critical aspects of administration, which encompass property management, transport management, and general facility management. This multifaceted role aims to ensure
that AFC’s staff members have conducive and well-maintained working environments to effectively carry out their responsibilities and contribute to the organization’s mission and goals.

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Public Administration, sociology or related field from a recognized Institution.
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Public Administration, sociology or related field from a recognized Institution.
Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent
Full member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing
Practicing license
Leadership course from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (Only for the shortlisted candidates).

Experience:

Minimum of 12 years in HR, with at least 4 years at senior management levels. Experience in the public sector will be an added advantage

All applicants are to submit a hard copy application to the office of the Managing Director located on 7th Floor, Development House, Moi Avenue, Nairobi or if sent by post to be received on or before the closing date on Friday 29th September 2023 addressed to: The Managing Director, Agricultural Finance Corporation, P.O. Box 30367, 00100 GPO, NAIROBI.

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November 2, 2024
Consulting – Full-time

What You’ll Do

As a member of our consulting team, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s top minds on cases that reshape business, government, and society. You’ll collaborate on challenging projects with team members from many backgrounds and disciplines, increasing your understanding of complex business problems from diverse perspectives and developing new skills and experience to help you at every stage of your career—at BCG and beyond.
Consulting work is varied and rigorous, much of it performed at our client sites. Projects can vary in length, size, and location, depending on the client’s challenge. Because our clients operate all over the world, you may travel internationally.
If you are joining us directly from school or with a few years of experience, expect to spend time working across a wide range of clients and projects from helping to devise the integration strategy for a pharmaceutical merger to developing sustainable farming practices in emerging countries.
For more experienced professionals, or as your career advances, you’ll begin to specialize in one or more practice areas, perhaps as part of our expert consulting track for those with deep knowledge and skills in a particular discipline or industry. Every step of the way you will be guided by BCG mentors and world-class learning programs designed to meet your individual needs.

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November 2, 2024
Chief of Party, Resilience Learning Activity (RLA) Director of MEL and CLA Technical Deputy Chief of Party Nutrition Advisor

Responsibilities

Provide overall strategic leadership and programmatic direction for the activity.
Oversee all administrative and financial aspects of the activity.
Supervise annual results reports, resource requests, quarterly reports, and pipeline analyses.
Establish work plans and annual performance goals for team members, ensuring timely and quality execution of group deliverables.
Analyze budgets, review and approve financial reports (with correct funding stream), and ensure all required regular and ad hoc reports are completed accurately and on time.
Develop strategies to respond to changes affecting the activity’s successful completion.
Ensure that expected results are achieved on time, within budget, and in compliance with USAID’s and ACDI/VOCA’s policies and regulations.
Ensure transparency of bidding processes and selection of consultants and sub awardees.
Provide input on program selection and implementation.
Monitor and evaluate all work, ensuring a clear delineation of roles and responsibilities. Oversee activities that relate to program evaluations.
Serve as the key liaison with ACDI/VOCA HQ, government officials, local and international NGOs, implementing partners, community members, private sector, and USAID.
Deliver conference presentations on behalf of ACDI/VOCA.
Maintain clear lines of communications in the field and with headquarters.
Comply with all applicable donor, ACDI/VOCA, and government rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and schedules.
Foster strong relationships with the following USAID divisions: Kenya, East Africa, Somalia, USAID bureau for humanitarian assistance and the Center for Resilience.
Foster relationships with other ACDI/VOCA operating units and programs (which are under PREG), and partner implementing organizations, in addition to host and local government institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and other non-USAID donors.
Undertake area assessments to identify needs and future direction. Develop existing and new program opportunities.
Foster a work environment that is non-discriminatory and promotes open dialogue on gender-related issues.
Travel to site offices as needed to provide technical assistance and troubleshoot.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise and experience as a Chief-of-Party in managing (at least $5 million), complex development activities, with demonstrated experience working within an African context and focused on learning and adaptive management.
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across activities and partners, preferably with a good understanding of best practice private sector-led market system implementation, analysis and knowledge management, and communications.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to local solutions and local organization capacity building.
Masters’ degree in economics, business, agriculture, development studies, international relations, or related field.
Proven commitment to local solutions and local organization capacity building.
Demonstrated commitment to gender streamlining and women’s empowerment activities.
Strong understanding of Knowledge Management and Communications, including technology for high level remote presentation with multiple stakeholders.
Superb interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and ability to foster collaboration with local governments and implementing partners.
Ability to travel within Kenya and East Africa region.
Fluency in English required, proficiency in Swahili is highly desired.

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November 2, 2024
Enterprise Development Advisor Enterprise Finance Advisor

TechnoServe Background:
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of businesses and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase, and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.
Program Description:
TechnoServe is implementing the 3-year program, which seeks to advance education through skills development aimed at technical, enterprise development, financial literacy, and soft skills that young people need to launch, operate and grow microenterprises in the “Blue Economy”. For the purpose of this project, the Blue Economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. Blue Biz will focus on the 5 coastal counties of Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Mombasa and Lamu counties in Kenya.
The Program is designed to sustainably respond to the key constraints that young women and men face in starting and growing microenterprises in Kenya’s Blue Economy by affecting change at the systems level through engaging and catalyzing local actors. Constraints addressed include skills development, access to financial solutions and appropriate technology, links to markets, and enhanced networks and leadership, with specific plans tailored to the local context, core issues, and solutions identified by youth leadership.
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
Sub Award and Enterprise Fund Manager

Program Description:
TechnoServe is implementing the 3-year BlueBiz program, which seeks to advance education through skills development aimed at technical, enterprise development, financial literacy, and soft skills that young people need to launch, operate and grow microenterprises in the “Blue Economy”. For the purpose of this project, the Blue Economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. Blue Biz will focus on the 5 riparian coastal counties of Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Mombasa and Lamu counties in Kenya.
The Program is designed to sustainably respond to the key constraints that young women and men face in starting and growing microenterprises in Kenya’s Blue Economy by affecting change at the systems level through engaging and catalyzing local actors. Constraints addressed include skills development, access to financial solutions and appropriate technology, links to markets, and enhanced networks and leadership, with specific plans tailored to the local context, core issues, and solutions identified by youth leadership. The Blue Biz program includes a grant funding component, designed to stimulate investment in early stage youth-owned businesses and to build the capacity of local organization to provide value-added services to entrepreneurs in the target counties.
Position Description:
As fund manager, the Sub Award and Enterprise Fund Manager is responsible for providing overall guidance and coordination of grants including sub granting processes. Working with the Senior Program Manager, Finance Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and the TechnoServe Kenya Country Leadership, the Sub Award and Enterprise Fund Manager is responsible for: providing leadership in the planning, coordination and implementation of grants preparation processes; managing sub-granting processes; drafting and monitoring grants budgets; managing grants contracts and agreements; tracking results, analyzing financial data per grant; and ensuring prompt reporting and compliance to grant conditions. The Sub Award and Enterprise Fund Manager will also lead the grant compliance and financial management capacity effort for local organizations receiving funds from the Blue Biz’s substantial grant pool. The Sub Award and Enterprise Fund Manager will ensure effective communication, reporting and compliance with grant-related activities.
The position presents a unique opportunity for the candidate to deepen their professional skills in donor portfolio administration in areas ranging from procurement, project management, agreement negotiation, and financial management.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sub Awards and Enterprise Fund Manager is responsible for prudent and efficient management of all grants and sub-grants. A fund manager is responsible for implementing a fund’s investing strategy and managing its portfolio trading activities. The duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Fund Management: Lead financial oversight for the administration of grant funds, and implement the project’s grant investing strategy and grant portfolio activities.
Sub award and grant acquisition and agreement management: Spearhead and or coordinate the project grant development processes including preparing the grant application process and documentation, reviewing grantee applications, verifying all related information, and ensuring timely submission of all grant documents to the grant selection committee.
Sub award and grant financial monitoring: Actively monitor adherence to grant agreements, TechnoServe policies and procedures and, relevant external statutory rules and regulations.
Compliance oversight and management: In collaboration with the project director and TechnoServe Country Leadership, establish and ensure compliance to strong financial and administrative procedures. Actively monitor adherence to grant agreements, TechnoServe policies and procedures and relevant external statutory rules and regulations.
Sub award and grantee donor reporting: Support the finance team in preparation of financial accountability reports. Coordinate the accounting for expenditures of grant funds including monthly/ quarterly reports and ensure completion and submission of required financial reports in accordance with grant/contract guidelines.
Due Diligence, Sub award and grantee risk assessment and management: develop and continuously improve a risk management framework, carry out due diligence on potential grantees and sub grantees to mitigate associated risks, and where necessary, advise management as required. Participate in the due diligence processes to select sub-grantees, lead contracting and award of sub-grantees, track performance and compliance of sub-grantees.
Sub award and grantee monitoring: conduct routine monitoring; preparation of grant budgets, budget amendments, budget change forms, and related documents.
Documentation: Build and maintain an up-to-date grant related computerized and or manual data/ information system. Maintain custody of the sub-grant agreements and/ or contracts and ensure that information therein is adequately disseminated to responsible persons and ensure full compliance. Track commitments made in the grant agreements and ensure compliance to all conditions.
Grantee Capacity Building: Provide technical assistance to project staff and to grantees with respect to grant management and compliance. Overseeing the partnerships manager and finance and grants officers to ensure efficient management of all grants. Build the capacity of grantees to comply, manage disbursed funds and reporting.
Sub award and grant closeout activities: ensure effective close out of all sub-awards and grants.
Maintain partner factsheets and share changes with project staff.
Review partner procurements for goods and services contracts and purchase orders (POs) for adherence to donor compliance.
Review all Purchase Requisition and Local Purchase Order ensuring that competitive bidding is done.
Work with the Program Finance Manager in process and workflow monitoring and
Guide the partners on various TechnoServe policies including the Procurement Policy, Vehicle Usage Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Maintain a database of program and partner assets, ensuring that they are insured, tagged, and updated in the asset/inventory register.
Support program partners in vendor sourcing and management.
Oversee subgrantee audits.
Liaise with the finance team regarding financial and administrative oversight, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, agri-business, or another relevant field, and at least 7 years of experience ideally within a top-tier management consultancy, economic development or technology firm. Or a Master’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, project governance, reporting and donor relations
Proven success qualifying, engaging, working through, building capacity of and monitoring local partner institutions
Experience leading projects with a focus on women and youth
Fluency in English required. Understanding of Swahili is an advantage.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to effectively motivate and manage teams in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and activities
Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports
Experience building win-win partnerships between multiple stakeholders, including civil society, supply chain actors, financial institutions, technology providers, and others
Ability to clearly communicate a high-level strategy to internal and external stakeholders, while driving execution of a workplan and achievement of short-term milestones.
Experience and comfort apply adaptive management principles to make strategic, data-driven decisions in the face of uncertainty and complexity
Strong capabilities and expectations around work products and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Additional qualifications that would make a candidate more desirable. We seek candidates who bring experience with:

Leading complex economic growth including agriculture, enterprise development, blue economy programs in Kenya and/or Sub-Saharan Africa strongly preferred
Influencing and collaborating with senior management of businesses (input suppliers, producer organizations, processors, traders, etc.), financial institutions, and other private sector actors to achieve partnership results
Sourcing and delivering demand-driven technical assistance and business development services particularly through technical assistance facility mechanisms
Designing and implementing inclusive business models that integrate women and youth (farmers, entrepreneurs) and successfully removing structural barriers that bar entry from entering or thriving in agricultural and or blue economy-related value chains
Designing and implementing climate-smart approaches that improve the resilience of value chain actors and agricultural sectors as a whole

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November 2, 2024
MEL Manager

Program Description:

TechnoServe is implementing the 3-year program, which seeks to advance education through skills development aimed at technical, enterprise development, financial literacy, and soft skills that young people need to launch, operate and grow microenterprises in the “Blue Economy”. For the purpose of this project, the Blue Economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. Blue Biz will focus on the 5 coastal counties of Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Mombasa and Lamu counties in Kenya.
The Program is designed to sustainably respond to the key constraints that young women and men face in starting and growing microenterprises in Kenya’s Blue Economy by affecting change at the systems level through engaging and catalyzing local actors. Constraints addressed include skills development, access to financial solutions and appropriate technology, links to markets, and enhanced networks and leadership, with specific plans tailored to the local context, core issues, and solutions identified by youth leadership.

Position Description

The MEL Manager will provide the strategic direction for the development and maintenance of MEAL systems and the roll-out of new initiatives, while enforcing policies of effective data management practices. He/ She will work closely with the MEL Advisor and collaboratively with the program implementing team.

Key roles and responsibilities
Strategy and Design

Provide strategic direction for the development and maintenance of MEAL systems and the roll-out of new initiatives.
Enforce policies for effective data management within the program as guided by the wider organization policy.
Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data in the organization’s data management system.
Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
Manage and maintain a robust program database of beneficiaries, according to interventions they receive including training, finances and other interventions.
Undertake statistical analysis of the program data, and identifying relevant trends, patterns and providing a summary of the key findings and necessary reports.
Design and implement assessments, gender analysis, stakeholder analysis, organizational capacity assessments and other pre-program data collection and analysis.
Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional or organizational policies and procedures
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the training curriculum by creating and implementing measures to track outcomes and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Effectively communicates training gaps, metrics and project progress. Establish networks and relationships within and across functions to define training needs and current training progress within the organization.
Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulations. The impact of non-compliance increases re-work, possible delays in clinical programs and possible loss of clinical data.
Ensure the consistency of indicators and tools across all partners and sectors, as appropriate, maintaining a bank of key program indicators.
Support programming staff to incorporate participatory methods into community-level MEAL systems and tools.
Leverage lessons learned, best practices, program data, evaluations and other information to generate donor communication pieces, proposal annexes, success stories, case studies and other high-quality, results-based documentation.
Work with the senior management team to identify and pursue strategic opportunities for program expansion.

Project Design and Organizational Learning

Design and maintain the overall learning strategy with a focus on promoting knowledge acquisition, management, documentation, and dissemination.
Ensure the program learning agenda aligns and complements TechnoServe learning strategy and objectives.
Set up the appropriate learning system for the program (collection, analysis, documentation, dissemination).
Support M&E and program management staff to facilitate learning events to ensure promising practices, success/failure factors, lessons learned, and recommendations are identified.
Organize reflection sessions (after-action reviews, learning to action discussions, quarterly reflection sessions, etc.) with teams to collect lessons learned, and prepare related reports, capturing key successes and lessons learned within the project to promote adaptive management into program design and implementation.
Conduct program field visits to understand and document program results, both successful and unsuccessful, for improved program quality.
Organize assessment workshops and self-evaluation sessions for various program and development actors.
Execute learning for adapting functions and tasks such as facilitating regular meetings, compiling lessons learned, sharing relevant information, and documenting processes.
Work with technical leads to develop a learning agenda which will incorporate CLA strategies within each of the proposed technical activities.
Supervise the implementation of action-based learning and other prospective, complexity-aware monitoring tools such as network analysis, most-significant-change, etc.

Project Implementation and Reporting

Support the partner M&E officers in conducting case studies and operational research using new communication and information technologies.
Contribute to donor reports through high quality project data interpretation and report inputs.
Support/Lead the partner M&E officers to strategically prepare and review MEAL calendars and work plans.
Organize the collection, analysis, documentation, utilization, and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
Explore and establish working relations with well-known, reputable organizational research and consulting entities for collaboration and sharing of organizational management, learning, and performance knowledge (researched and tacit), effectively creating learning program partnerships.
Conduct analyses of organizational culture and time management studies to illuminate opportunities for making advances in CLA and provide a baseline for tracking organizational learning and change.
Coordinate with stakeholders on the implementation of diverse and adaptive knowledge sharing activities within and outside of the project.
Assist the Partnerships Manager in facilitating collaboration with key stakeholders in sharing findings and gathering inputs to inform an adaptive management approach.
Document the capitalization, sharing, awareness and mobilization of results from the project activities.

Partnership and Capacity Building

Provide capacity building for field staff in learning, and monitoring and evaluation.
Collaborate with the Partnerships Manager, partner M&E Officers and Regional MEL Advisor on the MEAL community of practice to share learning, resources, and support across programs.
Coordinate with different levels of staff with both TechnoServe and partners on learning principles such as how to collect, analyze, document, utilize, and disseminate information.
Collaborate with different program partners and stakeholders on advancing the strategic learning agenda
Provide feedback to senior program and MEAL staff to improve the overall MEAL system and ensure quality implementation of MEAL activities.
Provide mentoring to the program staff and partners to increase capacity and to achieve annual performance and development plans.
Remain updated with developments among the Program’s MEAL community and worldwide MEAL trends and resources to ensure the Program MEAL team is applying TechnoServe MEAL guidance and policies appropriately and in a timely manner.

Required skills and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred;
At least 7 years of experience with MEL methods and approaches in an international development context, including designing, planning, and implementing MEL systems, analyzing and reporting using a logical framework, and other strategic planning approaches;
Competence in managing and analyzing large datasets;
Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports;
Advanced proficiency with relevant software packages, including Microsoft Excel
Data management skills –Must have a thorough and proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration;
IT and database skills –familiar with modern databases and IT management systems;
Analytical skills must be able to digest and analyze large amounts of data;
Problem-solving skills must be able to tackle problems under pressure;
Communication skills must have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong report writing and presentation skills;
Knowledge of web-based surveys (e.g ONA, Kobo tool kit) is desirable;
Strong interpersonal skills, including skills in coordination and the ability to work in teams.

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November 2, 2024
Senior Manager Finance and Admin, Kenya Feed the Future, Local Food Systems Monitoring ,Evaluation and Learning Manager

Job Summary:

TechnoServe seeks a dynamic and motivated Finance and Admin Senior Manager for an anticipated food systems program in Kenya. The Finance and Admin Senior Manager will have the exciting opportunity to help transform the food system in 17 counties in Kenya.

Program Overview:
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) anticipates funding the five-year Feed the Future Local Food Systems activity in Kenya. The activity will promote inclusive agriculture-led growth with a focus on climate-smart approaches, strengthen the resilience of people and systems by expanding economic opportunities, improve nutrition of women and children, as well as integrate cross-cutting themes. This activity is anticipated to cover a combination of staple and high value crops.
The activity will implement solutions including:

Improving resilience of vulnerable populations
Building the capacity of food system enterprises
Catalyzing investment into local agricultural market systems
Establishing strong and transparent relationships between food system actors
Improving the availability and affordability of nutritious food products, especially for women and children
Expanding employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, especially for youth and women

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Analysis:

Ensure reliability and accuracy of data entered by the finance team;
Review all cash receipts/credits to ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with corporate policies and that program budgets have been created in the financial system to track expenditure of the funds received;
Monitor subawards and compliance with subaward agreements and TechnoServe sub-award manual;
Ensure the project is implemented with sound financial and administrative practices;
Ensure that all processes and procurements adhere to corporate policy, legal and contractual obligations and corporate and donor standards;
Oversee program budgets to ensure spending rates are on target;
Produce financial reports for internal and external consumption (to include total grant amount, spend to date, spend this year, amount remaining, cash received, cash remaining/ short and estimated months remaining);
Produce annual budget proposal to the donor;
Support annual program donor audit;
Resolve any discrepancies and errors in a timely manner;
Provide internal program control and audit functions;
Review expense entries monthly to ensure accuracy;

Personnel and Grants Management:

Manage MDF Compliance and team of Grants & Procurement and Administration & Human Resources project staff members
Ensure administrative staff receive training and support to perform job functions;
Oversee a robust grant facility to local partners to ensure strong administration and compliance;
Maintain a file of all correspondence related to the program, including the original grant agreement and communication with the donor;
Maintain a schedule of report due dates, audit requirements and cash disbursement request and notify relevant individuals (in advance of approaching relevant dates).

Program Coordination:

Provide overall coordination and quality monitoring of the project team’s finances;
Work closely with Regional Program Manager to ensure that program work plans and financial programs are in sync;
Share spending analyses and trends with program team members to help synchronize program and financial decision-making processes;
Coordinate with TechnoServe Kenya’s Controller on program’s contribution to country budget;
Interface with other country, regional and HQ staff;
Ensure financial information is shared and flows transparently within the program team and to other organizational levels, as appropriate;
Work with program team to identify financial/administrative needs;
Liaise with the donor representative regarding financial and administrative oversight, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, or other relevant area;
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, Or Master’s degree plus 7 years of experience.
USAID experience including oversight of subawards and grant funds
Team management experience
Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

CMA, CPA, or related, certifications
Proficiency in Kiswahili
Serenic Navigator or other fund-based accounting software preferred;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Detail orientation, including strong organizational, analytical and quantitative skills.
Proven team player with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
Strong private sector market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker.
Excellent oral and written communication skills;

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November 2, 2024