Duties for the ICT Unit Internships
Regularly and timely provide 1st level ICT end-user support as assigned and via ICT helpdesk. Assist in the programming and implementation of new systems
Assist in troubleshooting of network issues
Assess, diagnose and provide resolutions to end-user problems in accordance with the foundations of ICT service management and service delivery. Assist in maintenance of relevant knowledgebase, processes and procedures for the ICT Help Desk.
Work with other staff within the section to share best-practice solutions for improved services delivery
Attend to the operations of ICT Service Desk Management System and handling communication in support of service support whenever required. This may involve incident registration and monitoring.
Assist in maintenance of user accounts within appropriate workflow mechanism and procedure to facilitate user access to various ICT services
Prepare the required performance monitoring output reports on ICT support services
Assist in implementation of technical preventive maintenance to ensure business continuity, maximum systems security and better equipment lifetime.
Competencies
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
Knowledge and Learning Management;
Shares knowledge and experience from within and outside the UN Country Team;
Encourages UN staff to share knowledge;
Develops deep understanding of the UN planning processes.
ICT Unit Internships Requirements
Enrolled on Bachelors or master’s degree Information Technology, or computer studies.
Candidates must, at the time of application, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
Have graduated and be within one-year of graduation of any of the above.
Fluency in English
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Consultant, Internal Audit & Risk
The job holder will report to the Department Manager.
Internal Audit & Risk Job Responsibilities
Business Development
Participate in development of a business plan for consulting services to be offered by the firm.
Target and pursue business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa in supporting the Manager.
Target and pursue business opportunities within the firm from existing clients.
Carry out various marketing activities including organizing and coordinating seminars, proposal development and writing articles in consultation with the Manager.
Assignment Operational Management
Adhere to firm’s risk management policies on client acceptance and risk assessments prior to accepting clients
Ensuring that all hold harmless letters and other contractual letters for each assignment are in the respective files before commencement of each assignment.
Drawing up the work plans for all assignments in consultation with the Manager.
Ensuring that the consultancy team is fully and properly briefed on each assignment.
Ensuring all scheduled consultancy assignments commence and finish as scheduled and inform the Manager periodically on the progress and reasons for delay, if any.
Carrying out field visits, guide and supervise staff and review assignment work on field visits to ensure that all assignments are carried out in accordance with the plan and to revise the plan where necessary.
Ensuring proper project management and control on all assignments.
Ensuring the assignment deliverables are complete in all material aspects prior to submission to the Manager for review.
Preparing the report and discussing preliminary issues with the client prior to Manager’s review.
Motivating and evaluating the performance of the consultancy team on all assignments.
Providing on-the-job training towards staff development and training
Assignment Financial Management
Ensuring the assignment budget is not exceeded without the express authority of the Manager.
Ensuring that all consultancy assignments are carried out within the budgets and to report any expected variances to the Manager.
Reviewing time sheets of consultancy staff weekly.
Following-up on work in progress.
Monitoring of debtors and follow-up of collections.
Reviewing of registers currently in use.
Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Manager in relation to consultancy assignments
Qualifications for the Internal Audit & Risk Job
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management, Economics or related field from a recognized University;
Masters degree will be an added advantage
Professional qualification in Finance/ Accounting or any other related discipline
At least five (5) years related experience
Membership of good standing with ICPAK/IIA or recognized professional body
Positive attitude
Demonstrated experience in use of computerized accounting systems
Must be proficient in MS Office Suites
Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently and accurately
Excellent numeracy skills combined with an inquiring, analytical mind
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Senior Auditor for Public Sector and Donor Funded Projects
Job Description
The job holder will report to the Manager, PKF Consulting Ltd.
Working with the consultancy department staff the Consultant’s responsibilities will include:
I. Business Development
a) Develop, participate in development of a business plan for consulting services to be offered by the firm
b) Target and pursue business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa in supporting the Consulting Manager
c) Target and pursue business opportunities within the firm from existing clients
d) Carry out various marketing activities including organizing and coordinating seminars, proposal development and writing articles in consultation with the Consulting Manager
II. Assignment Operational Management
a) Assignment Risk Management:
Adhere to firm’s risk management policies on client acceptance and risk assessments prior to accepting clients
Ensuring that all hold harmless letters and other contractual letters for each assignment are in the respective files before commencement of each assignment.
b) Assignment Planning:
Drawing up the work plans for all assignments in consultation with the Consulting Manager
c) Assignment Execution:
Ensuring that the consultancy team is fully and properly briefed on each assignment.
Ensuring all scheduled consultancy assignments commence and finish as scheduled and inform the Consulting Manager periodically on the progress and reasons for delay, if any.
Carrying out field visits, guide and supervise staff and review assignment work on field visits to ensure that all assignments are carried out in accordance with the plan and to revise the plan where necessary.
Ensuring proper project management and control on all assignments.
Ensuring the assignment deliverables are complete in all material aspects prior to submission to the Consulting Manager for review
Preparing the report and discuss preliminary issues with the client prior to Consulting Manager’s review.
d) Assignment Staff Matters:
Motivating and evaluating the performance of the consultancy team on all assignments.
Providing on-the-job training towards staff development and training
III. Assignment Financial Management
a) Ensuring the assignment budget is not exceeded without the express authority of the Consulting Manager. b) Ensuring that all consultancy assignments are carried out within the budgets and to report any expected variances to the Consulting Manager. c) Reviewing time sheets of consultancy staff weekly. d) Following-up on work in progress. e) Monitoring of debtors and follow-up of collections. f) Reviewing of registers currently in use.
IV. General
a) Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Consulting Manager in relation to consultancy assignments
Qualifications, Experience and Key Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management, Economics or related field from a recognized University;
Masters degree will be an added advantage
Professional qualification in Finance/ Accounting or any other related discipline
At least five (5) years related experience
Membership of good standing with ICPAK or recognized professional body
Positive attitude
Demonstrated experience in use of computerized accounting systems
Must be proficient in MS Office Suites
Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently and accurately
Excellent numeracy skills combined with an inquiring, analytical mind
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Advisor
Purpose
To support the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for Somalia (DSRSG/RC/HC/RR) and the broader UN system to deliver an integrated and more effective programme of peacebuilding, recovery and development assistance to Somalia through the management of the Integrated Office of the Resident Coordinator and the provision of high-quality advisory services to the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR and the UN in Somalia on strategic planning, programming and risk management
Background
Resident Coordination
No single agency has the range of funds, skills, knowledge and experience to tackle the multi-dimensional causes of instability and poverty in Somalia. An integrated approach is needed to increase the contribution of the UN System to Somalia’s transition, and to its peacebuilding and State-building priorities in particular, as articulated in the Somalia Compact (2013) and the subsequent Somalia National Development Plan (NDP) (2016). Effective coordination is also required to reduce the transaction costs of the national authorities and other key stakeholders; strengthen national capacity for managing assistance; and increase recognition by national authorities and other partners of the strength of the UN System when it works as a coherent whole. This requires a strong planning and coordination capacity especially for the strategic analysis and results-based planning needed to integrate the UN’s operational response to Somalia’s challenges.
The new United Nations Strategic Framework (UNSF) being prepared for Somalia will articulate, in a common plan between the UNCT and UNSOM, the UN system contribution to the Somali NDP. The UNSF, to be developed and finalized with the Somali government in early 2017, is based on an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the UN in Somalia (UNCT and UNSOM), the country situation, and the national development priorities as set out in the Somali Compact and the NDP.
The challenge for 2017 onwards is to effectively implement the new UN Strategic Framework in a challenging environment, which will require maintaining working-level engagement with national counterparts, implementing rigorously the monitoring plan, supporting program development, including in the regions, and advising senior leadership on bottlenecks or gaps. It also requires sustained collaboration between the RCO, RMU, UNSOM, OCHA and UNDSS to design effective, and common solutions to the complex operational challenges, including staff security, funding constraints, and institutional/fiduciary risks.
Secretariat to Somalia UN-MPTF
The Resident Coordinator Office, in conjunction with the UNSOM New Deal Unit, has the responsibility of serving as secretariat to the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), under the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Fund (SDRF). This fund now administers a current portfolio of twelve (12) UN Joint Programmes with USD 160 million in multi-donor commitments. These secretariat functions include the following: Coordination of pipeline development; Support to Joint Programme development; Liaison with Government; Donor Briefings; Fund Risk Management and Monitoring; Liaison with the MPTF Office in HQ; UN MPTF Communications and Reporting
Risk Management
Somalia provides a unique challenge for international assistance. The country requires the concurrent and continual delivery of a complex mix of relief, recovery, and development interventions in a deeply insecure, unpredictable and high-risk operating environment. In recent years, increased volumes of UN assistance, particularly humanitarian aid, has increased the UN’s reputation and programme delivery risks. Questions have also been raised on the possible exploitation of that assistance.
To address some of these challenges, the UN Somalia Risk Management Unit (RMU) was established in 2011 to support all United Nations entities working in Somalia, as well as partners and donors. The RMU has made considerable progress in advancing the risk management agenda for the UNCT Somalia. In July 2012 and June 2013 the Monitoring Group Report on Somalia and Eritrea noted the work of the RMU as a best practice.
In his/her capacity as Head of the Integrated Office of the DSRSG / Resident Coordinator, the incumbent will also oversee the RMU, and support the UN system in Somalia by working in close cooperation with Heads of Agencies, Heads of UNSOM Sections, operational and programme staff, risk management focal points as well as partners and donors to ensure a risk management environment is cultivated to address contextual, programmatic and institutional risk
Integrated Mission
The Head of the Integrated Office will likewise oversee two UNSOM Units under the integrated pillar of the mission, notably the New Deal Unit, and the Community Recovery and Extension of State Authority and Accountability (CRESTA) / “Stabilization” Unit. The New Deal Unit coordinates the UN’s engagement in and support to the broader engagement of Somalia in the New Deal for Fragile States, and the UN Country Team’s progressive alignment with the Partnership Principles of the Somali Compact, and the subsequent National Development Plan, including through engagement with and support to the Federal Government of Somalia’s Aid Coordination Unit (ACU), and support to the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Fund (SDRF), including the UN administered Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) window of the fund.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR, and in collaboration with the UNCT and UNSOM, the incumbent’s main duties and responsibilities are to:
Manage the Integrated Office:
Supervise and provide guidance to staff in Nairobi and in Somalia duty stations (Mogadishu, Garowe, Hargeisa), comprising four sections (RCO, RMU, New Deal, CRESTA);
Oversee and support the development of unit work-plans outlining shared results (encompassing programme, communication and operations) and, through the offices in Somalia, ensure that regional work-planning is fully coherent with the overall objectives of the UN system;
Support the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR in identifying and managing required resources for coordination and risk management;
Facilitate division of responsibilities amongst agencies, and between agencies and UNSOM, for joint UN activities including programmes and projects;
Support UN Thematic Groups, Working Groups and Special Committees as appropriate for the efficient functioning of the UN system, with a particular emphasis on cross-cutting themes;
Support the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR in the management of ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the UNCT, meetings with international development partners, etc.;
Liaise closely with OCHA and UNSOM to ensure complementarity in policy advice, coordination mechanisms and field presence
Advise the DSRSG/RC/HC and support the UNCT in their contributions to New Deal implementation in Somalia:
Facilitate and monitor the quality of UN contributions to internal and external, medium- and long-term needs assessments and similar analytical work;
Provide technical advice/guidance to the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR and UNCT on consultations with the Federal government, regional authorities and donors on policy, planning and coordination of assistance for Somalia;
Liaise closely with the World Bank to ensure complementarity of development assistance through the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Fund (SDRF), which comprises windows managed by the World Bank, UN (MPTF) and African Development Bank;
RCO, in close liaison with the New Deal Unit, serves as Secretariat to the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), under the SDRF, currently managing a portfolio of twelve (12) UN Joint Programmes with USD 160 million in multi-donor commitments;
At the request of the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR, represent the RC or UNCT in various national and UN meetings as well as in regional coordination of UN activities;
Work with UNSOM to ensure a coordinated and complementary approach to peacebuilding and State-building efforts.
Backstop UNCT efforts to effectively implement the UN Strategic Framework (UNSF):
Support the Programme Management Team (PMT) in overseeing implementation, including the identification of bottlenecks and gaps for the attention and action of the UNCT;
Advise the UNCT on ways to address bottlenecks identified under the UNSF review, and on subsequent planning frameworks, where and as necessary;
Monitor, on behalf of the UNCT, and in close collaboration with UNSOM, the effective monitoring of the UNSF;
Facilitate, on behalf of the PMT and UNCT, continued engagement with partners (Federal government and others, as well as donors) in regard to the UNSF.
Provide guidance on joint resource mobilization:
Support the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR and UNCT in mobilising resources for the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Somalia;
Support the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR and UNCT in pursuing an active, systematic, and client-driven donor outreach strategy and represent, as requested, the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR and UNCT in donor briefings;
Support the UN system (UNCT and UNSOM) in identifying and accessing additional funding sources, including bilateral sources and global funds;
Ensure that the UN fund strategically complements other parallel funding mechanisms such as the CHF, the PBF, bilateral funding, the SSF and other mechanisms in Somalia
Lead the continuous strengthening of the UN Risk Management System:
Ensure that RMU continues to build internal risk management capacity for all UN entities in Somalia, through the provision of high quality advice, analysis, training, monitoring, and information sharing services;
Provide leadership and reporting on strategic issues and trends related to risk management in the Somalia context, and to share lessons across the UN and with national and international partners;
Support the implementation of the SDRF Trust Fund Risk Management strategy, in collaboration with the World Bank and the AfDB;
In collaboration with other Risk Management Units, facilitate the implementation and development of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework based upon ISO 31000 to ensure consistency, industry best practice, and linkage, which will enhance the collective UN risk management agenda;
Convene risk management-focused discussions, and lead the development of a comprehensive risk management framework that supports all stakeholders including the UN Somalia, INGOs as well as donors;
Advocate for common tools and approaches to risk management that enhances and strengthens planning and programming amongst the UNCT, INGOs and donors, while recognizing and respecting the differing programmatic requirements;
Remain current on evolving risk management standards and leading risk management practices. Participate in relevant knowledge networks and document lessons learned and best practices
Promote the UN Reform Agenda:
Support the implementation of a “One UN” approach for Somalia, including with UNSOM;
Support the elaboration, negotiation and implementation of joint programmes through concrete and immediate support on operational and substantive issues as required;
Support the DSRSG/RC/HC/RR in the development and implementation of a UN strategy on common services and common premises, which effectively links security, financial, operational aspects;
Establish a system to effectively monitor and report UNCT progress against jointly agreed results including regular reports such as: reporting against conference declarations, producing the RCs Annual Report, UN Thematic Reports, inputs to the Secretary-Generals Reports to the Security Council.
Support the development of a policy and practice on shared information resources, notably through the establishment of common information and management tools for the UNCT.
Promote dialogue and research on “cutting edge” issues in relevant practice areas to inform UN programming in Somalia.
Contribute to knowledge sharing (notably through training) amongst UN staff on issues relating to the UN Reform, integration, planning and programming, and peacebuilding.
Competencies
Core Competencies
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;
Managing conflict;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
Informed and transparent decision making
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree in development economics, political science, statistics, international development and/or management or other related field
Experience:
Minimum 15 years’ experience in post-conflict or transitional operations and management including work experience in post-conflict setting;
Previous experience in UNDAF development and integrated UN strategic planning. Understanding of peacebuilding, political, humanitarian and recovery/transition issues;
Strategic vision and strong technical and analytical/investigative capabilities
Excellent organizational and management skills and ability to negotiate at decision-making level;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience in risk analysis, programme management, operations support or a similar position in complex environments;
Proven experience managing and leading teams in a complex and multiagency environment;
Knowledge and experience managing risk in an international environment;
Knowledge of risk challenges as well as existing practices and expectations by the United Nations, donors and partners;
Excellent negotiation skills;
Experience in training is desirable;
Experience in problem solving and decision making in a fastpaced environment adopting a flexible and proactive approach;
Knowledge and experience of United Nations system (policy, programming and operations) Somalia preferred;
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Programme Assistant Administrative Assistant
Duties for the Programme Assistant Job
Provide administrative and logistical support in preparation of GBV Programme workshops and meetings, with specific support in the logistical documentation of the UNILEVER funded program on enhancing women’s safety in Kericho;
Accompanying the departmental team to meetings and workshops and taking minutes of the pro-ceedings;
Provide management support for the Unilever Programme-Identification and recruitment of diverse service providers (at least Two PCAs to be processed and two consultants) to support implemen-tation of the project;
Assist in administrative and logistical support towards the implementation of the H6+ and the HIV joint programmes under GBV;
Assist in receiving, acknowledgment and filing of project correspondences especially for the three projects (UNILEVER, JP H6+, and JPHIV);
Support in logistical and administrative responsibilities towards the Electoral Gender Based Vio-lence initiatives;
Undertake all assignments as may be directed by the supervisor.
Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Programme Assistant Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in social science, law, or related field from a recognized university.
Minimum of three-year experience in project/ programme related work.
Experience in reporting and writing minutes for project/ programme meetings;
Experience in project filing and acknowledging correspondences;
Ability to research and prepare project reports;
Good mobilization skills.
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DAIRY MANAGER QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR DAIRY ACCOUNTANT
HR/DM/PKF/01
Reporting to the Management Committee/Board, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the profitability and diversity of the Dairy business and bring year on year incremental revenues from milk collection whilst ensuring effective and efficient dairy management controls are developed and adhered to.
Qualifications, Experience and Key Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Agriculture or related field
Post graduate or professional diploma in Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
A Minimum of five (5) years post experience
Experience in dairy management preferably in a milk production set up
Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate assigned goals
Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
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Managing Director & CEO
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director & CEO, assisted by a team of nine Executive Directors each heading a division, will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Company strategy as guided by the Board. The Managing Director & CEO will also be expected to proactively provide insights and direction in the implementation of committed and planned projects on time and within the approved budget whilst ensuring all project financing needs are sourced on time with the right mix of financing. In addition, the jobholder will be required to:
Oversee execution of management and financial accounting roles and ensure ICT is leveraged in support of operational effectiveness.
Oversee lean, safe and effective operations of KenGen’s generation assets, ensuring embedment of best operational practices across the business value chain.
Assist in shaping regulatory evolution in the Kenyan power sector and maintain very strong relationship with key stakeholders (local and international) on planned generation capacity expansion.
Ensure standards and statutory compliance and manage existing and emerging KenGen business risks.
Promote and uphold best practice Corporate Governance structures in line with KenGen’s core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism and Safety.
Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance-driven culture.
Implement Board decisions efficiently and effectively and keep the Board informed of all strategic aspects of business.
Establish effective internal monitoring and control systems in executing the strategy.
Candidate Profile
Demonstrated distinguished leadership with a track record of achievements in public or private sector backed with a minimum of ten (10) years in executive management roles, three of which should be in an organization of similar complexity to KenGen;
A Transformative and Change leader, keen on detail and deadlines with undisputable respect and integrity;
Demonstrated ability to effectively oversee multimillion dollar projects and mobilize resources of at least US$100 million;
Demonstrated ability to manage workforce of over 500 employees with a range of skills and geographical spread in operations; and
A holder of a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Economics or other relevant degree from a reputable/recognized university. A Master’s degree in business-related field is an added advantage. -
Project Evaluation Consultant (Engaging Women in Preventing and Countering Extremist Violence in Kenya) Project Evaluation Consultant (Integrating Gender in Peace Support Operations) UN Women: Regional Security Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities
With this background and context in mind, the Project Evaluation has the following objectives:
Assess the relevance of UN Women contribution to engaging women in preventing and countering violent extremist in Kenya;
Assess effectiveness and organizational efficiency in progressing towards the achievement of women’s participation in preventing and countering violent extremist in Kenya;
Assess the sustainability of the intervention in achieving sustained engagement of women in preventing and countering violent extremist in Kenya;
Analyze how human rights approach and gender equality principles are integrated in the implementation of the project;
Identify and validate lessons learned, good practices and examples and innovations of efforts that support women’s participation in preventing and countering violent extremist in Kenya;
Provide actionable recommendations with respect to the UN Women intervention.
Relevance
The key evaluation questions are:
To what extent is the intervention relevant to the needs and priorities as defined by beneficiaries;
How relevant and appropriate is the Theory of Change underlying the project to achieving the objectives;
To what extent is the UN Women’s strengthening rights-holders’ participation and duty-bearer’s accountability; ensuring that the most vulnerable populations know, demand and enjoy their human rights and reinforcing capacities of duty bearers to respect, protect and guarantee these rights.
Effectiveness
To what extent were the expected outcomes achieved and how did UN Women contribute towards these;
To what extent have effective partnerships and strategic alliances been promoted.
Efficiency
Have adequate financial resources been allocated into the realization of the project results;
Are the implementation mechanisms effective in managing the Programme;
How efficiently resources/inputs (funds, expertise, time, etc.) have been converted to strategic results.
Sustainability
To what extent was capacity developed in order to ensure sustainability of efforts and benefits;
How will the benefits of the intervention be secured for rights holders (i.e. what accountability and oversights systems were established).
Gender Equality And Human Rights
To what extent has gender and human rights considerations been integrated into the project design and implementation;
How has attention to integration of gender equality and human rights concerns advanced the women’s participation in preventing and countering violent extremist in Kenya.
Evaluation Design (Methods And Process)
The evaluation will be an external, participatory, and iterative learning exercise, which should be completed within a timeframe of 15 working days. The Evaluation will be conducted under the guidance of the UN Women Kenya Deputy Country Director.
Internal arrangements – The Senior Management Team will constitute the Reference Committee for the Evaluation, signing off and providing direction at key milestones. The role of Senior Management will also include final approval authority on evaluation deliverables, and the Evaluation Reference Group (ERG).
The role of the ERG is to serve as consultative body and sounding board for the evaluation, allow stakeholders to express their information needs and enhance learning and ownership of evaluation findings. The ERG provides feedback on specific evaluation questions, on evaluation inception and draft report and helps with providing background information to the evaluation team as relevant. The ERG includes both UN Women staff and partners.
Methods to assess the project outcomes and impact will include open and semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, a comprehensive review of documents, a synthesis and analysis of data from regular programme monitoring as well as field visits. Interviews with beneficiaries and local partners using participatory review and evaluation methodologies will be strongly encouraged.
The evaluation will be carried following UN Evaluation Group (UNEG) Norms and Standards ( http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/accountability/evaluation/ ), UN Women Evaluation Policy as well as the Ethical Guidelines for evaluations in the UN system, see Annex to this TOR. Once finalized the evaluation report will be quality-assessed based on the UN Women Global Evaluation Reports Assessment and Analysis System (GERAAS). GERAAS standards and GERAAS rating matrix are available at http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/evaluation/decentralized-evaluations .
Deliverables
The findings and recommendations of the evaluation will be thoroughly discussed with the UN Women and Partners.
The Key Deliverables Of The Evaluation Are
Inception report outlining the design- criteria, scope, methodology, data collection method and tools and time frame including a Draft Report Template: Submission of a draft report format containing Table of Contents for the final report for approval by UN Women;
The Draft and Final Reports: The report should address the contents specified in section IV and use a format that will be provided during inception phase. It should be logically structured, contain evidence-based findings, conclusions, lessons and recommendations, and should be free of information that is not relevant to the overall analysis. The report should respond in detail to the key focus areas described above. It should include a set of specific recommendations formulated for the project, and identify the necessary actions required to be undertaken, who should undertake those and possible time-lines (if any). Stakeholders will provide comments on the Draft Report, and the consultants will finalize the report in view of these comments;
Presentation: For presenting and discussing the draft final report interactively, the consultants will facilitate a one-day concluding workshop for the project stakeholders.
The Inception report should include an evaluation matrix with evaluation questions and -criteria, indicators, data sources and methods of data collection.
The Draft/ Final Report Should Follow The Following Structure
Title page, Table of Contents and Acronyms;
Executive Summary;
Background and purpose of the evaluation;
Programme description and context;
Evaluation methodology and limitations;
Findings;
Analysis and Conclusions;
Recommendations;
Lessons learned (if applicable);
Annexes: Terms of Reference, List of documents reviewed, list of agencies and partners interviewed (without direct reference to individuals), evaluation matrix and data collection instruments, any other relevant documents.
Competencies
Integrity
Core Values/Guiding Principles:
Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Professionalism
Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
Cultural Sensitivity And Valuing Diversity
Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Ethics And Values
Core Competencies:
Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
Organizational Awareness
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Development And Innovation
Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
Work In Teams
Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating And Information Sharing
Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Self-management And Emotional Intelligence
Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.
Conflict Management
Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Continuous Learning And Knowledge Sharing
Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
Appropriate And Transparent Decision Making
Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.
Functional Competencies
Excellent analytical and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality evaluation reports, including recommendations for future work of the funding organization/ a donor;
Understanding of the Kenyan context with specific regards to the gender priorities and role of UN Women;
Knowledge of issues concerning women’s human rights and gender equality including specifically in the area of gender based violence, ii) familiarity with the relevant context in Kenya will be an added advantage.
Education
Required Skills and Experience
At least a master’s degree in development studies, economics, political science, public policy /and or relevant field of social sciences.
Experience
At least seven years of planning, reviews and/or evaluation experience, five years of which in planning/reviews in development programs related to human rights, gender and results-based evaluations;
Knowledge and experience with the national development frameworks, especially National Development Goals (MDGs), PRSP, SWAP, key legislation, etc.;
Extensive experience with UN programming, especially the UNDAF and delivering as one.
Language
Fluent in English;
Knowledge of local language an asset.
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Program Officer Convening and Convincing Kenya
Job purpose:
The Program Officer Convening and Convincing is responsible for managing and implementing the policy influencing and advocacy programme in Kenya in collaboration with the coalition partners and local NGOs and CBOs. He/she is the overall responsible for implementing the programme enhancing relations with local partners and seeking new alliances within the country and in the region. The Program Officer will maintain close collaboration with the Dutch Embassy in Kenya as well as other strategic partners to the Dutch Government. In addition, the program officer will manage a number of ongoing small partner grants in Kenya and will play a key role in resource mobilisation for the Kenya program.
Profile:
Five years’ experience with planning and implementing advocacy efforts, especially community-based.
Good knowledge of the social, economic and political situation in Kenya and the East African region.
Experience in designing and implementing lobby trajectories.
Knowledge of food security and value chain development.
Proven track record of effective project/program management, including planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning
Graduate degree in development issues coupled with at least 5 years experience in international development.
Proven negotiation and fundraising skills
Networking, training and facilitation skills, including public speaking.
Good communication skills, including intercultural communication and communication with ecumenical actors
Affinity with the protestant character of ICCO Cooperation
Fluent written and spoken English
Duties and responsibilities:
Based on conducted research and country plans, develop a lobby plan with clearly defined targets related to the right to food and access to markets in designated areas in Kenya;
Implement country program in collaboration with coalition members and local partners;
Identify and plan for capacity building support of coalition members and local partners;
Develop annual work plans and quarterly benchmarks;
Work with M&E advisor to implement the M&E framework and regular reports;
Write regular progress reports and contributes towards a consolidated regional report;
Ensure that the partners’ network has the capacity to collectively pursue joint advocacy initiatives;
Build and maintain strategic alliances for advocacy purposes;
Establish and maintain the mutually reinforcing linkages between advocacy initiatives at national, regional and international levels;
Capacitate community groups, youth and women groups, local partners, and local churches to become active in claiming their rights towards (national and local) duty bearers;
Actively link community lobby agenda from the grass root to the national and international level;
Facilitate linking and learning between all programme stakeholders to enhance program quality;
Maintain regular contact with the program coordinators in Uganda and Ethiopia to forge regional linkages and synergies;
Identify funding opportunities linked to the SPCC and ICCO Cooperation’s growing portfolio in Kenya
Manage the small partner grants portfolio of ICCO Cooperation in Kenya.
Represent ICCO in external meetings and conferences.
Positioning, key contacts and reporting:
The Program Officer reports to the Programme Development Manager for the Central, Eastern & Southern Africa Regional Office (CESA RO) based in Uganda. He/She works closely together with the other 2 program officers Convening and Convincing in the region and the Program Coordinator at the Global Office. He/ She works in cooperation with the Finance and Administration unit and the regional and international specialist/advisors. This is a national position and will be stationed in Nairobi. -
Programme Analyst
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary Of Key Functions
Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Kenya Deputy Country Director, and the direct supervision of the Peace and Security Specialist, the Programme Analyst will ensure effective programme planning and management as well as policy development and implementation by carrying out the following functions:
Project Development and Management;
Inter-agency Coordination Support;
Strategic partnerships and resource mobilization Support;
Advocacy support and Knowledge building and management.
Project Development And Management
Formulation of project documents and implementation strategies, work-plans of the project, following up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken, and coordinating the collection and submission of reports to the Peace and Security Specialist;
Contributes substantively to the analysis and research of the peace and security situation in the country, with a specific focus on trends of violent extremism within the country, and preparation of substantive inputs to the UNW country office programme planning;
Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies regarding peace, security and preventing/countering violent extremism and analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks;
Participates in the design and formulation of project initiatives translating UNW’s priorities into local interventions, specifically with regards to the identification of implementing partners, and ensuring substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches;
Helps ensure quality of project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices within the field of peace, security and preventing/countering violent extremism and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems;
Expedites and coordinates project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of inputs;
Ensures effective application of RBM tools and monitoring achievement of results;
Conducts field visits to supervise, coordinate and monitor field level activities of portfolio;
Administrative and financial management of the project focusing on achievement of the programmatic and financial results.
Inter-Agency Coordination Support
Provides technical support to the Peace and Security Specialist on inter-agency coordination activities related to preventing and countering violent extremism in Kenya;
Takes part in country level UNDAF processes and similar exercises related to the RC system ensuring that gender and P/CVE concerns are clearly reflected and mainstreamed in process;
Under guidance prepares analytical and regular progress reports on UN Women´s program experiences regarding preventing/countering violent extremism in support of UN women inter-agency coordination role.
Strategic Partnerships Building And Resource Mobilization Support
Supports strategic partnerships by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. programme summaries, conference papers, speeches;
Supports strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. programme summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events;
Provides inputs to resource mobilization strategies, analyzing and maintaining information and databases on donors and developing database of programme profiles for presentation to donors;
Analyses and researches information on donors, prepares substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing;
Follows up on resource on mobilization activities for fund raising for new programme in coordination with the Peace and Security Specialist.
Advocacy Support And Facilitation Of Knowledge Building And Management
Proactively and substantively supports and implements relevant, high-impact advocacy activities and campaigns with key partners;
Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging trends within the field of peace and security with a specific focus on the role of women in preventing and countering violent extremism by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and in liaison with M&E and Communication team, shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies;
Proactively contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Impact Of Results
The Programme Analyst will contribute to the smooth and successful implementation of UN Women’s Peace and Security, Humanitarian Action and DRR Strategic Result Area. The key results have an impact on the success of the country programme within the areas of cooperation, in particular, key results on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Programme.
Competencies
Integrity
Core values and Guiding principles:
Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing Diversity
Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its workforce;
Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Professionalism
Ability to work collaboratively and collegiately with internal and external stakeholders to achieve corporate goals;
Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work;
Capacity to anticipate and address difficult issues.
Ethics And Values
Core Competencies:
Demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedents.
Organizational Awareness
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Development And Innovation
Support staff competence development, and contribute to an environment of creativity and innovation.
Work In Teams
Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Conflict Management
Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Appropriate And Transparent Decision Making
Ensure fair and transparent decision making processes and manage risk.
Functional Competencies
Demonstrated development/programming skills particularly those that are pertinent to UN Women strategic priorities on gender issues and women’s rights;
Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them for development results;
Good knowledge of Results Based Management principles and approaches;
Ability to establish and maintain broad strategic networks and partnerships with UN agencies and other international partners to promote partnership and build alliances to advance organizational interests and competencies;
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills;
Ability to work independently as well as in a team;
Excellent planning and organizational skills;
Knowledge of specifics of UN Women/UNDP rules and procedures is an advantage.
Education
Required Skills and Experience
Master’s Degree in Social Science; Gender Studies, International Development, Law, Human Rights, Political Science, International Relations or another related field.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in programming and development and gender;
Prior experience working on women, peace and security issues in Kenya;
Experience in international organizations, such as the UN, or other regional or international intergovernmental / non-governmental organizations is an asset;
Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel or equivalent software.
Language
Written and oral proficiency in English is required;
Knowledge of another UN working language is an asset.