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  • Virtual Internship

    Virtual Internship

    Objectives:
    The broad objectives of the program are to:

    Provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank.
    Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment purposes.

    However, applicants should not expect the internship to lead to immediate employment with the Bank.
    The Fields of Study Required for the Internship:

    The fields of study from which interns are selected must be within the job families of the Bank, particularly Economics, Agriculture, Private Sector Development, Human Capital Development (Education and Health), Environment, Finance, Infrastructure Development, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Communications, Law, Internal Audit, Budget, Governance or any other field of study that the Bank may deem relevant to its operations. 
    Special consideration shall be given to students who are working on projects that have a direct bearing on the mission of the Bank.

    Timeline for the Session 1 of the 2022 Program:
    The Session 1 of the 2022 Internship Program will run from March 2022 through June 2022. 
    Terms and Conditions

    Internships shall be granted to each candidate for a period not less than three (3) months and not more than six (6) months. The internship is authorized only once for any candidate.
    Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, interns shall not be required to travel to the duty station. The internship shall be done remotely from the interns’ respective locations. As such, interns are expected to have access to a personal computer, reliable internet connection and a conducive living environment that facilitates smooth and uninterrupted remote working.
    In a few cases, and especially where the duties and responsibilities to be assigned to interns cannot be performed remotely, the Bank may approve on-site internships on an exceptional basis. In such instances:
    interns shall be responsible for their air travel (in case of) to and from the Bank’s location as well as their upkeep.
    only interns who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 shall be authorised to access Bank’s office premises.
    the Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist the concerned interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
    Interns will benefit from a medical insurance coverage paid by the Bank during the period of their internship. 
    Eligible interns will be provided with a monthly stipend.

    Eligibility Criteria:
    To be eligible for internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    Must have attained the age of majority in their country of nationality or origin and be not more than Thirty (30) years old at the time of commencement of the internship program.
    Be currently enrolled in a master’s level degree program in a recognized public or private educational institution of higher learning.
    The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
    Be nationals of the member Countries of the African Development Bank.
    Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment or a copy of the above-mentioned Degree.
    Applicants must be fluent in at least one of the Banks’s two working languages (English or French).
    Be able to use the Bank’s standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

    Strategic Focus areas:
    The specific disciplines and specialist professional areas are aligned to the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (TYS) and the gender strategy.  In addition to the fields that are in the job families of the Bank, focus will be on the following areas:

    Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth
    Agriculture, Human & Social Development
    Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization
    Economics, Statistics
    Governance and Knowledge Management
    Finance
    Legal
    Human Resources and Corporate Services: IT, Language Services, General Services & Procurement, HR Management
    Audit, Anti-Corruption
    Evaluation
    Communication & External Relations
    Public Relations
    Gender
    Environmental and Social Assessment

    Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online complete application and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).The Bank will run two (2) internship sessions during the year 2022. This announcement is for session 1, which will run from March through June 2022. The announcement for session 2 will be made in April 2022 and session 2 will run from June through December 2022.Regular StaffExternal Candidate

    Apply via :

    afdb.jobs2web.com

  • Consultant

    Consultant

    Position Description

    This partnership seeks to deliver a Team-building retreat that will also include capacity building for all its staff. The retreat aims to build synergy within the team, build communication and relationship management skills within and without the organization. Additionally, it should help foster morale and engagement as well as innovation and creativity in the program. This session is also critical at enabling staff from different regions to establish connections and boost productivity and efficiency.

    AINFP seeks to recruit a consultant with a wide range of experience in team building, team coaching, and leadership development.

    OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
    The AINFP program is seeking to bring together all its staff in an engaging team building session aimed at:

    Acquainting and Establishing Connections with all the staff members – due to Covid-19 limitations, most staff have not had a chance to meet their co-workers
    Encourage Communication and Teamwork
    Improve Morale and Engagement
    Foster Innovation and Creativity
    Build Trust and Team Bonds
    Participate in Team Learning and Coaching
    Understanding Relationship Management
    Managing transitions

    Required Skills And Experiences

    Proven experience in organizational development and experiential team-building facilitation.
    Track record of team coaching on transition management , management consulting and client centric mindset.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong grasp of their emotional intelligence
    Excellent facilitation and communication skills in English
    Flexibility and ability to think on your feet/ adaptability to changing viewpoints and thinking
    Excellent rapportering skills are necessary to capture the suggestions, recommendations, and reviews that will emerge from the interactive sessions
    High levels of engagement, energy, and friendliness

    ACTIVITIES/DELIVERABLES

    Prepare and conduct a FUN, experiential, and interactive strategic session covering the above objectives of the assignment involving all staff
    Prepare and facilitate a relationship management session covering:

    Cultivating successful client partnerships (consultant mindset)
    Understanding the core components of good customer service.

    Facilitate discussions and formation of recommendations on improving interpersonal skills (relationship management, communication, leadership)
    Prepare and submit a team-building report within 7 days of the training with follow-up activities/recommendations

    Submission Requirements

    Firms or individual consultants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to make a proposal that includes:

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Communications Specialist (Temporary)

    Communications Specialist (Temporary)

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Execute the activities in the communications work plan using overarching communication strategy for LMS.
    Attend monthly USAID communications meeting and actively participate in the LMS Communications Working Group and execute on action items that come out of these meetings.
    Proactively work with field staff across LMS using the project updates from the field and other reporting to identify learning and achievements.
    Craft messages (case studies, one pager, webinar, tweets, etc.) to disseminate learning and results to different stakeholders (USAID, implementing partners, government of Kenya and others);
    Coordinate with program staff to gather information for writing programmatic communications including manuals, graphics, articles, success and impact stories that offer analytical story telling.
    Share appropriate content with ACDI/VOCA’s HQ to be distributed on the weekly internal newsletter “AV Global”, on ACDI/VOCA’s public website and social media.
    Edit project reporting deliverables such as weekly, quarterly and annual reports to ensure we are communicating our progress, learning, and results in alignment with USAID’s Journey to Self-Reliance.
    Coordinate with the field staff the organization of events. This includes drafting communications collateral (manuals, press releases, key messages, success stories, talking points, graphics etc.).
    Build the capacity of and provide communications support to LMS team.
    Maintain a comprehensive database of communications consultants who can offer niche communications services.
    Manage LMS’s photo library and conduct photo editing as appropriate.

    Qualifications

    Education: Master’s degree in Mass Communication or its equivalent.
    Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in communication specially using digital media and excellent writing skills.
    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 (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.), 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 LMS’s implementation counties (Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, Wajir), including to remote locations.
    Knowledge of graphic design and photo/video editing software.

    Please submit a resume to HRKenya@acdivoca.org no later than February 14, 2022. In the subject line, please include the position title

    Apply via :

    HRKenya@acdivoca.org

  • MEL Analyst

    MEL Analyst

    About the job
    The MEL Analyst is an exciting role to support monitoring and evaluation for our growing portfolio of coffee programs in Africa. The MEL Analyst will contribute to the coffee practice programs’ impact by ensuring the highest data quality standards are reached. The MEL Analyst will support the Sr. MEL Analyst to support farmer training attendance monitoring and reporting and collaborate closely with country MEL teams.
    If you are highly-organized with proven experience in managing and monitoring databases for MEL purposes and developing data collection systems, and if you are enthusiastic and eager to learn about collecting and analyzing data to improve decision-making then you may be exactly the person that we are looking for!
    Primary activities include, but are not limited to:
    Design data collection systems:
    Support the generation and regular update of farmer training attendance data collection materials and training that support country coffee team activities.
    Attendance database management:

    Support the data validation process of farmer attendance databases to ensure the accuracy and quality of data collected:
    Oversee country data entry clerks, where required, to ensure information is correctly entered into the farmer attendance databases
    Conduct data quality checks on farmer attendance databases
    Produce back-check reports that ensure farmer attendance is recorded accurately
    Support in on-boarding and training new country MEL data entry clerks

    Analysis:
    Generate monthly figures on attendance using Stata to be integrated in the monthly and donor attendance scorecards for all Coffee Farm College programs
    Basic Qualifications:

    Holds at least a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field of study such as economics, statistics, social sciences, or other related discipline.
    At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
    Demonstrated high attention to detail, good planning, coordination and communication skills required
    Fluent user of STATA, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
    Experience working with at least one ODK-based platform (such as SurveyCTO, ODK, CommCare) is a plus.

    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 analyse 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:

    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.
    Analysis, Research, Report Writing: Experience in business planning and analysis, modelling for feasibility and execution. Able to analyse 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

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Chief of Party

    Chief of Party

    Program Description:
    TechnoServe is implementing the USAID-funded Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) regional program in collaboration with Partners in Food Solutions (PFS). The program leverages the power of the private sector to create better nutritional outcomes for base-of-the-pyramid consumers and more profitable market opportunities for local farmers. This is achieved by supporting local food processing companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia through remote technical assistance and training from world leading food processing companies under PFS to increase the availability of safe, affordable and nutritious food.
    Job Purpose
    Program Director of AINFP, overseeing implementation and program delivery, managing staff and budget, stakeholder management. Responsible for ensuring the program meets its goals and objectives while compliant with both TechnoServe and USAID rules and regulations.
    Reporting to Regional Director East Africa
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Program Implementation

    Lead overall program strategy in collaboration with partners to improve competitiveness of the local food processing sector to produce safe and nutritious food, increased smallholder market access, availability of nutritious foods to low income consumers.
    Set annual targets, develop and execute to annual work plans and budget, implement M&E plan, lead course correction if needed.
    Lead technical, programmatic, financial, and management guidance and support for all activities.
    Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met in accordance with approved work-plans and budgets.
    Manage project troubleshooting, ensuring timely and effective response to issues raised.
    Ensure cost-effective delivery of results.
    Support team to develop effective monitoring and evaluation plans, disseminate results and learning and produce quality reports

     
    HR

    Manage and coordinate program staff consisting of technical, financial and administrative program professionals to deliver results and ensure responsive and efficient project operations.
    Supervise, mentor and develop staff, consultants and managers to ensure program delivery, staff performance and retention.
    Direct line and performance management of M&E Manager, Capacity Development Lead, Administration & Compliance Coordinator, Country Program Managers (either the Senior Food Processing Advisor or Market Linkages Manager in each country).
    In liaison with the Finance Department, management of finance and budgetary support.

    Compliance

    Ensure project finances, management practices, operational and reporting requirements are in compliance with TechnoServe and USAID contractual rules and regulations.
    Support staff in understanding and implementation of TechnoServe and USAID systems and regulations.
    Ensure timely and accurate financial and narrative reporting to USAID.

    Stakeholder Management

    Primary contact and liaison with PFS, USAID, partners, and other stakeholders.
    Ensure effective outreach, collaboration and lesson sharing with private sector and public institutions.
    Lead program networking to ensure effective coordination with other food processing programs.
    Liaise with Senior Adviser Food Processing & Nutrition on coordination with other food processing programs, lessons, best practices and alignment with broader PFS partnership.

    Basic Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience or a Master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, with a background in agricultural economics, international development, business, economics, public policy, or other relevant areas.
    At least 8 years of experience on USAID projects
    Prior Chief of Party/Program Lead experience, with a minimum of 3 years of experience managing large international donor programs.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Private sector experience preferred
    Experience working in East Africa Region
    Experience implementing USAID-funded programs and knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures.
    Build win-win partnerships between multiple food system sector stakeholders, including agribusinesses, food processors, public sector, financial institutions, technology providers, and others.
    Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate a high-level strategy to internal and external stakeholders, while driving execution of a work plan and achievement of short-term milestones.
    Demonstrated ability to use adaptive management principles to make strategic, data-driven decisions in the face of uncertainty and complexity.
    Results-oriented, with demonstrated experience achieving project targets.

    Required Languages:

    Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required

    Travel: Up to 40% international travel is expected
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary, and challenging field operations in developing countries, in Eastern Africa preferred.
    Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to effectively motivate and manage teams in a multicultural environment.
    Strong private sector market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker.
    Demonstrated skills in problem solving, consensus building and coordination of diverse stakeholders.
    Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and activities.
    Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports.

    Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises eight direct reports

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Event Rapporteur

    Event Rapporteur

    About the job:
    ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Volunteer to record and report on an upcoming learning event in Kenya. ACDI/VOCA’s Resilience Market Systems (RMS) project requests volunteer assistance to virtually attend a program learning event and collect vital details for reporting to RMS staff after.
    This assignment will take place remotely and last for approximately 12 days.
    Qualifications:

    University or Graduate student or recent graduate in Communications or another related program.
    Experience reporting on strategic or high level meetings.
    Experience in technical writing with an ability to summarize key concepts and actions from complex discussions.
    Expert command of the English language.
    Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
    Previous experience working in Kenya is preferred but not required.
    Available February 10-22, 2022.

    Apply via :

    volunteeropportunities-acdivoca.icims.com

  • Macroeconomist Local Professional (ECVP)

    Macroeconomist Local Professional (ECVP)

    THE POSITION:
    The local Macroeconomist will focus on effectively supporting (i) the monitoring of the economic and social situation in Kenya, (ii) economic and sector work to deepen country knowledge and, (iii) the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and other relevant documents (mid-term review, completion report, etc.).
    COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):

    Hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economics or other relevant fields or related disciplines.
    Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience working on African Development Issues in an international organization, national government or a reputable organization.
    Good grasp of the developing countries in general and of Kenya in particular; experience in macroeconomic management issues and the economics of development.
    Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, as well as proven teamwork skills and ability to work effectively across sectors.
    Ability to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results
    Technical and quantitative skills as an applied development macroeconomist.
    Policy dialogue skills, including ability to effectively interact with national authorities and technical and financial partners on policy and aid coordination issues. 
    Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to deliver results on time.
    Problem solving capabilities coupled to innovation skills and change management.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
    Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.

    KEY FUNCTIONS:
    Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Economist/Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, the local Macroeconomist will:

    Analyze the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries, using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Paper.
    Examine the impact of Bank Group operations in Kenya.
    Undertake assigned Economic and Sector Work, focusing mainly on preparing papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process.
    Identify, prepare, evaluate and monitor the implementation of macroeconomic program.
    Carry out the analysis required to prepare Country Strategy Papers based on the Kenya poverty reduction and growth promotion strategies and/or the Government’s Development Agenda, and the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and High-5s.
    Maintain effective communication with the sector departments and divisions, and other relevant units in the Bank to ensure a coordinated approach in the implementation of the Bank’s Strategy and lending operations in Kenya.
    Participate in the preparation of Country Diagnostic Notes and Regional Diagnostic Notes to inform the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and Regional Integration strategy Papers.
    Participate in the preparation of African Economic Outlook reports and Regional Economic Outlook reports.
    Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews.
    Participate in the preparation and monitor implementation of measures under budget support loans in collaboration with the Governance, Economic & Financial Management Department; and in the preparation of information notes on economic reforms programs and institutional support.
    Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors with emphasis on promoting the co-financing of projects and programs.
    Participate in country dialogue.
    Participate in the preparation of the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) for Kenya.
    Participate in the preparation of annual and triennial lending programs.
    Develop and build client relations at all levels and plays a promotional role in generating new business for the Bank.

    Apply via :

    www.afdb.org

  • Chief of Party

    Chief of Party

    Program Description:
    TechnoServe is implementing the USAID-funded Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) regional program in collaboration with Partners in Food Solutions (PFS). The program leverages the power of the private sector to create better nutritional outcomes for base-of-the-pyramid consumers and more profitable market opportunities for local farmers. This is achieved by supporting local food processing companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia through remote technical assistance and training from world leading food processing companies under PFS to increase the availability of safe, affordable and nutritious food.
    Job Purpose
    Program Director of AINFP, overseeing implementation and program delivery, managing staff and budget, stakeholder management. Responsible for ensuring the program meets its goals and objectives while compliant with both TechnoServe and USAID rules and regulations.
    Reporting to Regional Director East Africa
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Program Implementation

    Lead overall program strategy in collaboration with partners to improve competitiveness of the local food processing sector to produce safe and nutritious food, increased smallholder market access, availability of nutritious foods to low income consumers.
    Set annual targets, develop and execute to annual work plans and budget, implement M&E plan, lead course correction if needed.
    Lead technical, programmatic, financial, and management guidance and support for all activities.
    Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met in accordance with approved work-plans and budgets.
    Manage project troubleshooting, ensuring timely and effective response to issues raised.
    Ensure cost-effective delivery of results.
    Support team to develop effective monitoring and evaluation plans, disseminate results and learning and produce quality reports

    HR

    Manage and coordinate program staff consisting of technical, financial and administrative program professionals to deliver results and ensure responsive and efficient project operations.
    Supervise, mentor and develop staff, consultants and managers to ensure program delivery, staff performance and retention.
    Direct line and performance management of M&E Manager, Capacity Development Lead, Administration & Compliance Coordinator, Country Program Managers (either the Senior Food Processing Advisor or Market Linkages Manager in each country).
    In liaison with the Finance Department, management of finance and budgetary support.

    Compliance

    Ensure project finances, management practices, operational and reporting requirements are in compliance with TechnoServe and USAID contractual rules and regulations.
    Support staff in understanding and implementation of TechnoServe and USAID systems and regulations.
    Ensure timely and accurate financial and narrative reporting to USAID.

    Stakeholder Management

    Primary contact and liaison with PFS, USAID, partners, and other stakeholders.
    Ensure effective outreach, collaboration and lesson sharing with private sector and public institutions.
    Lead program networking to ensure effective coordination with other food processing programs.
    Liaise with Senior Adviser Food Processing & Nutrition on coordination with other food processing programs, lessons, best practices and alignment with broader PFS partnership.

    Basic Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience or a Master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, with a background in agricultural economics, international development, business, economics, public policy, or other relevant areas.
    At least 8 years of experience on USAID projects
    Prior Chief of Party/Program Lead experience, with a minimum of 3 years of experience managing large international donor programs.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Private sector experience preferred
    Experience working in East Africa Region
    Experience implementing USAID-funded programs and knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures.
    Build win-win partnerships between multiple food system sector stakeholders, including agribusinesses, food processors, public sector, financial institutions, technology providers, and others.
    Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate a high-level strategy to internal and external stakeholders, while driving execution of a work plan and achievement of short-term milestones.
    Demonstrated ability to use adaptive management principles to make strategic, data-driven decisions in the face of uncertainty and complexity.
    Results-oriented, with demonstrated experience achieving project targets.

    Required Languages:

    Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required

    Travel: Up to 40% international travel is expected
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary, and challenging field operations in developing countries, in Eastern Africa preferred.
    Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to effectively motivate and manage teams in a multicultural environment.
    Strong private sector market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker.
    Demonstrated skills in problem solving, consensus building and coordination of diverse stakeholders.
    Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and activities.
    Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports.

    Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises eight direct reports
    Successful Candidate will be contingent on donor approval.
    We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.
    With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.
    We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.
    If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Manager, Legal Services Branch Manager

    Manager, Legal Services Branch Manager

    Job Description
    The job holder reports to the Head of Legal Services. He/She is charged with the following responsibilities:-:
    Responsibilities

    Interprets legal opinions and offers guidance on legal requirements.
    Co-ordinates the preparation, execution, registration and renewal of debentures, charges and chattels.
    Ensures proper and safe custody of all legal documentation.
    Reviews leases and contracts drawn by third parties.
    Issues instructions to auctioneers, advocates and valuers.
    Liaises with and supervises external advocates.
    Represents the Corporation in court.
    Manages litigation and conveyancing divisions.

     Qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in Law, applicants with professional Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
    Diploma in Law [KSL]
    Advocate of the high court of Kenya
    5 years’ experience in a comparable and relevant field/Institution
    Computer literacy

    Personal Specifications

    Creativity and innovation
    Excellent report writing skills
    Computer literacy
    Problem solving skills
    Persuasion and negotiation skills
    Planning and organizing skills
    Individual leadership skills
    Excellent presentation skills

    Job Requirements
    Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions: –

    Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax compliance Certificate)
    Higher Education Loans Board (clearance Certificate)
    Criminal investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    EACC (Self Declaration form)
    CRB Certificate

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    Interested candidates may access detailed job specifications, duties and responsibilities for the positions and the experience required on our website www.agrifinance.org.  Applications with detailed curriculum vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to: –The Managing Director
    Agricultural Finance Corporation
    Development House 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
    P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
    NAIROBIClosing date for applications is Friday 22nd October 2021 at 5.00 pm.

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  • Deputy Chief of Party, Cross-Border Community Resilience Activity

    Deputy Chief of Party, Cross-Border Community Resilience Activity

    Job Description

    ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated Cross-Border Community Resilience Activity funded by USAID.
    The Cross-Border Community Resilience Activity is a five-year initiative under the Regional Integration and Stronger Economies (RISE) IDIQ that will make important contributions to the peacebuilding and social cohesion objectives of USAID/Kenya and East Africa.
    The purpose of the activity is to enhance resilience in the cross-border clusters of Karamoja, Moyale, and Mandera, thereby reducing the need for humanitarian assistance.
    The activity will work strategically and collaboratively with district- and county-level governments, civil society organizations, and private sector entities to build local capacity for addressing conflict, improving livelihoods, and reducing the risk of shocks.
    The identification of grantees will be informed by a rigorous assessment process, and sequencing and coordinating interventions with ongoing programs in the region will be key in maximizing impact.

    Responsibilities

    Provide technical leadership, implementation oversight, and day-to-day quality control of deliverables across value chain development and governance; provide leadership in design of the Activity’s systemic, inclusive, and facilitative implementation approach
    Support the Chief of Party in providing leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract. Play a lead role in interacting with key implementing actors and other development partners. Coordinate with the Chief of Party on a regular basis to discuss operations; participate in and coordinate regular planning processes; discuss field activities, successes, and potential issues and risks; and contribute to knowledge management
    Facilitate the private provision of key services that will enable small holder farmers and pastoralists to benefit from their participation in the value chains, facilitate impactful and sustainable relationships with input providers and financial services
    Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables. Prepare and contribute to work plans, financial, logistical, and other documents as requested to facilitate the successful, responsive implementation of the program
    Ensure all relevant parties implement interventions as per the activity’s design, objectives, workplans as well as the technical specifications for each grant activity. Identify technical assistance and resources needs for grantees
    Support the overall knowledge management process, contributing to quarterly reports and the M&E process.
    Emphasize and facilitate the development of a robust learning culture within the technical team, adopting an adaptive management style and providing regular opportunities for the team to capture and digest learning from implementation
    Monitor ongoing grants, which may include gathering grant-related information as requested by staff in Nairobi, writing updates and brief reports on grant progress and impact, and attending events and coordination meetings related to grant activities
    Work collaboratively with the Activity’s senior leadership, grantees, and partners to mainstream gender and social inclusion in the design and implementation of interventions, ensure that activities help to close gender gaps by empowering women as entrepreneurs through training in financial literacy, business skills, and technical knowledge
    Ensure appropriate security procedures and duty of care are followed by satellite office staff and provide security updates to Nairobi-based staff

    Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in agriculture, economics, international development, or relevant field is required. An advanced degree in a similar field is desired.
    Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in project design and management, preferably with respect to market systems development and value chain governance in fragile environment, is required.
    Proven ability to forge strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including district/county government officials and representatives from non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, the private sector, and donor institutions is required.
    Knowledge of best practices in inclusive livelihoods and/or natural resources management is highly desired.
    Exceptional written and oral communication skills are required.
    Ability to travel in Kenya and region is required.

    Apply via :

    aljobs-acdivoca.icims.com