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  • Mental Health Officer (Managed by Nairobi) Midwife (Managed by Nairobi) Surgeon (Managed by Nairobi) Gynaecologist Anaesthesiologist Medical Doctor Nurse Water and Sanitation Specialist (Managed by Nbo) Project Human Resources and Finance Administration Manager(Managed by Nairobi) Pharmacists (Managed by Nbo)

    Mental Health Officer (Managed by Nairobi) Midwife (Managed by Nairobi) Surgeon (Managed by Nairobi) Gynaecologist Anaesthesiologist Medical Doctor Nurse Water and Sanitation Specialist (Managed by Nbo) Project Human Resources and Finance Administration Manager(Managed by Nairobi) Pharmacists (Managed by Nbo)

    Being a mental health officer (MHO) with MSF is an intense but rewarding job. From providing psychological first aid to survivors of natural disasters to counselling HIV patients, our MHOs play a vital role in our projects. Trauma is often the most painful aspect of surviving a conflict or disaster, or living with a disease, and mental healthcare is vital for recovery.

    Responsibilities 

    Our MHOs often head a group of outreach workers and counsellors, providing care in the health facilities but also out in the community. 
    It’s a challenging and exciting role and you would be responsible for some or all of the following:  
    Doing a community mental health assessment 
    Planning a mental health strategy 
    Managing mental healthcare for an entire hospital/project 
    Providing care for victims of sexual violence 
    Supporting groups of displaced people 
    Identifying and managing protection issues

    Requirements

    Formal education and post qualification in one of the following: Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Social work (with additional psychological therapy qualification), Psychiatry (with additional psychological therapy qualification) 
    Currently licensed to practice  one of the above areas with independent licensed clinical practice 
    Two year’s post-qualification experience 
    Experience working in the field of HIV/AIDS, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sexual violence, Tuberculosis (TB) care 
    Experience in managing and training mental health workers 
    Experience in the clinical supervision of others and treating trauma related problems 
    Experience with emergency mental health/crisis interventions 
    A second language (preferably French, Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese) 
    Able to work well as a part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team 
    Willing to work in unstable areas and ability to cope in a difficult and unpredictable environment 
    Available for a minimum of nine to twelve months 
    Minimum of three months’ work, volunteering or travelling experience in developing countries 
    Fluency in English​ is essential, Arabic and French will be an asset

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  • Emergency Pool Mobile Project Medical Referent HRIS Python Developer

    Emergency Pool Mobile Project Medical Referent HRIS Python Developer

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    Define, implement and monitor medical activities during the emergency response, in accordance with MSF’s charter, policies, protocols and ethical principles with consideration for international and national laws, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population, and in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the rest of team, the Medical Coordinator, and MoH partners 
    Participate in high quality and timely exploratory assignments and situation assessments (defining medical operational priorities when needed) and the development of the project policy, budget review and project proposal  
    Identify health staffing needs for emergency interventions and ensure rapid and qualitative recruitment, induction and training of new medical staff  
    Provide technical support to medical personnel in the project through self-knowledge and policies, ensuring compliance with the protocols of MSF medical activities  
    Coordinate, supervise, coach, support, and evaluate the medical team members’ performance to improve the medical components of the project and ensure compliance with MSF protocols and standards as well as MoH protocols  
    Be responsible for the medical data collection, monitoring, analysis and reporting to the Medical Coordination to enhance the effectiveness and quality of the medical activities as part of the emergency intervention 
    Supervise an efficient management of the MSF program pharmacy and medical equipment, in collaboration with the logistics department and project biomedical service and in consideration of program directions and protocol changes. Monitor consumption and preparation of medical orders to provide drugs, medical materials, medical devices, and consumables at all circumstances and avoid stock shortage 
    Provide reports on the project’s evolution from the medical perspective, as required, and is responsible for the medical library of the project. Inform the medical program staff of all materials available, and keeps all medical documents updated in the database   
    Implement the health policy for both international mobile and local staff; provide all prophylactic and preventive necessary measures, structures and emergency plans; manage any medical evacuation in order to ensure MSF staff health  
    Represent MSF at local medical authorities and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the project (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthening the impact of the medical intervention and supporting advocacy actions to raise humanitarian awareness  
    Close emergency interventions included the handover of medical activities to other actors and ensure the proper archiving of medical files at the end of an intervention  

    REQUIREMENTS

    Education and Experience 

    Essential, degree in medicine or paramedical studies  
    Masters in Public Health (or similar) is an asset 
    Diploma in tropical medicine or to have at least 1 years of working experience in a tropical context is an asset 
    Minimum of 3 years of MSF (or other INGOs) experience in projects in developing countries 
    Minimum of 1 year MSF experience as PMR in emergency interventions 

    Competencies 

    Strong technical skills related to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, communicable diseases, vaccination, malnutrition, emergency preparedness and response 
    Strategic vision   
    Dynamism, rigor and reactivity 
    Resistance to stress, ability to adapt to different contexts  
    Leadership (able to set priorities, make choices and assume decisions) 
    Experience in supervising, capacity building, coaching and training being a strong asset 
    Flexibility – Autonomy 

    Languages 

    English and/or French essential  
    Arabic and/or Spanish/Portuguese is an asset 

    Other 

    Availability to travel to any country on short notice 

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  • Research Associate – Molecular Biology

    Research Associate – Molecular Biology

    Key Responsibilities

    Optimize protoplast isolation and regeneration protocols for efficient production of genome edited potato plants.
    Gene construct development and validation.
    Transient expression vectors producing CAS9 and gRNA, ribonucleoprotein (RNP) transfection, and virus-induced genome editing (VIGE) to achieve foreign-DNA-free edited events.
    Molecular characterization of transgenic and genome edited events by PCR, RTq-PCR, Southern blot, sequencing and bioinformatics.
    Phenotyping by artificial infection of plants using local pathogen strains in the biosafety glasshouse.
    Able to cope with heavy intermittent workloads that might extend beyond office hours and during weekends.
    Any other duties assigned.

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  • Pharmaceutical Systems Advisor

    Pharmaceutical Systems Advisor

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Develop and lead the implementation of the program’s overall technical vision and strategy for PSS.
    Ensure that the project identifies and addresses the technical expectations, needs, and interests of the donor and that the solutions reflect the strategies and design of the project. 
    Develop and promote performance improvement culture and processes necessary for ongoing improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the project’s technical approaches and tools at the country level.
    Ensure high-quality and timely technical assistance across all technical areas.
    Represent the program and its technical strategy externally; establish and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with USAID’s cross-bureau, health elements/programs, and global initiatives.
    Facilitate and participate in international events to interact with PSS stakeholders, experts, policymakers, and potential partners.
    Facilitate the generation of evidence-based interventions at the global, regional, and country levels.
    Write technical reports and publications on the project’s technical interventions and results.
    Coordinate with other technical areas leads to ensure coordinated and integrated strategies, approaches, work streams, and high-quality deliverables.
    Ensure that project activities are compliant with SOPs and MSH policies.
    In collaboration with the management team, ensure that timely remedial actions are taken to mitigate risks.
    Participate in business development processes as requested.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    A master’s degree in public health, international development or a related field. Pharmacist or Medicine qualification preferred.
    At least 10 years of professional experience in the management or implementation of international development activities in/for low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
    Of the above 10 years, at least 6 of the years must have pharmaceutical management or systems strengthening activities in more than three (3) LMICs (pharmaceutical services; pharmacovigilance and patient safety; AMR; regulatory systems strengthening; product selection and resource optimization).
    Demonstrated senior-level leadership to programs of similar magnitude and complexity is preferred.
    Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and opportunities for achieving sustainability and resiliency in LMICs.
    Demonstrated competence managing and providing technical assistance in key areas of pharmaceutical management systems; executive-level qualities; strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
    Experience in change management through an organizational restructuring process.
    Demonstrated experience working in partnership with U.S. Government agencies, counterpart leadership, global health organizations, international donors, multilateral agencies, and other stakeholders.
    Fluency in English oral and written communication.
    Ability to interact professionally in one or more relevant foreign languages (e.g., French, Spanish) is preferred.

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  • Resource Mobilization Manager/Senior Manager

    Resource Mobilization Manager/Senior Manager

    Key Responsibilities

    Data Analysis and Intelligence on Funders and Partners:
    Closely monitor the engagement landscape as it relates to CIP to ensure key information on funder and partner priorities is kept up-to-date and relevant.
    Closely monitor changes in global development agendas, and opportunities and risks with regards to CIP mandate and scope of operations.
    Providing input to development of funder engagement strategies, as appropriate.
    Develop forecast models and scenario planning for country, region or HQ institutional funding income to inform operational and strategic decision making.
    Production of market insight and trend analysis. This will include analysis on any key shocks to the ODA market, competitor analysis and strategic advice for decision making.
    Design and Manage ICT-Based Processes, Systems, and Tools for DAI:
    Contribute to design improvement of processes, systems and tools required to collect, analyses and interpret data and present it in a clear way useful for tactical decision-making and planning.
    Collect and analyze internal data to ensure that information in all relevant RM databases and reporting matrices is updated and correct.
    Collaborate in the preparation of reports and analysis for high level internal reporting requirements, including Board documentation.
    Contribute to maintenance of CIP RM proposal data for One CGIAR monthly pipeline reporting.
    Oversee internal audit compliance with CIP RMU processes and procedures.
    Production of financial reporting and pipeline analysis, tracking Institutional Funding performance against Key Performance Indicators, contributing to the RM Dashboard.
    Funding Opportunity Identification and Development:
    Identify new funding opportunities and new funders.
    Conduct opportunity eligibility reviews.
    Serve as Proposal Manager for selected opportunities.
    Support the PNM process, collecting documentation, monitoring OCS system for PNM, quality check of PNM submissions, drafting PNM minutes and following up as required with PIs and other colleagues/units concerned.
    Funder Outreach and Engagement:
    Based on data analysis and intelligence gathered, assist in preparation of talking points, meeting bios and other information required to support in funder and partner engagement.
    Manage and track internal communications with internal and external stakeholders as required.
    Support RM team
    Provide backstopping support to other RM staff as required.
    Provide support to the RMU and CIP administrative processes and functions, as assigned by the RMD, such as attendance to RMU meetings.
    Train/monitor junior consultant workload as required.
    Provide input into the monthly RM reporting.

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  • Head of Urban Food Systems

    Head of Urban Food Systems

    Key Responsibilities
    Agenda setting through equitable partnerships:

    Work closely with key stakeholder groups and research partners, ‘co-develop’ and articulate a compelling science and innovation agenda for Urban Food Systems that responds to local and national priorities in participating countries while addressing strategic research questions of global or regional importance.
    Apply Equitable Partnership principles throughout the agenda setting and research implementation process to strengthen ownership, accountability, and prospects for impact.
    Ensure that the roles of CIP and partners are appropriately defined and can evolve to support long-term capacity sharing objectives, investment in comparative advantage, and CIP2030 strategic goals.

    Excellence In Science And Innovation

    Through hands-on intellectual leadership and appropriate mechanisms of quality control, ensure that all research activities, projects, and collaborations are designed and implemented at recognized, up-to-date international standards of excellence.
    Initiate and manage new science collaborations with leading universities and research institutes to pursue innovative research strategies and increase the visibility of CIP research.
    Working closely with innovation experts within and outside CIP, effectively link Urban Food System science with existing innovation programs in universities, private sector, and other partners.
    Develop and implement publication plans to ensure that all research is published in high quality journals and through additional channels, providing equitable opportunities for CIP scientists and partners.

    Resource Mobilization

    Develop and implement a resource mobilization plan for Urban Food Systems, building on existing funding windows and significantly expanding this support through new and innovative partnerships with funders.
    This may include funders from both agriculture and food constituencies as well as from urban development, youth employment, and other social, economic, and environmental sectors.
    Working closely with our partners and with CIP Regional and Science Leaders and the CIP Resource Mobilization team, identify and create new opportunities and follow through with high quality funding proposals.

    Team Leadership

    Build a strong research team of scientists and professionals from relevant disciplines and regions.
    Select and mentor young and diverse talent and guide their professional growth using CIP’s Performance Management system and working with CIP’s People & Culture team.
    Champion CIP’s values leading by example and ensure ethics and business conduct standards and compliance with CIP policies.

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  • Finance & Operations Officer

    Finance & Operations Officer

    Position Overview

    The post-holder will support the Finance and Operations team members in providing an effective and efficient financial and operations support environment to the CSM-STAND Sudan program initiatives. This is inclusive but not limited to maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, logistical and administrative support to the office as required. This position works closely with Uganda and Kenya team members and our partners under the supervision of the Finance Manager and Operations Manager.

    Key Responsibilities
    Finance

    Keep financial records and perform financial procedures (e.g., receipts, payments requests, petty cash).
    Assist the finance team with internal and external audits.
    Review supporting documentation to ensure compliance with finance and procurement regulations.
    Support filing of payment vouchers in a timely and accurate manner and ensuring that all supporting documents are attached.

    Operations

    Support the daily office operations and program activities which include sourcing for flights, ground transport, and hotel bookings.
    Implement daily administrative processes and procedures to ensure business efficiency, including IT Technical support.
    Assist in managing office supplies, arranging messenger services, and identifying areas for improvement in these processes.
    Maintain an accurate and up to date records management system including classifying and coding electronic files on SharePoint.
    Support the safeguarding and maintaining of an updated register of all project assets within the office premises.

    Basic Requirements
    Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

    Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
    Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations, administration, finance, IT, or procurement-related areas or a Master’s degree and 3 years.
    Excellent computer skills, particularly proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
    Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
    Excellent communication skills.

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  • HR Analyst

    HR Analyst

    Key Responsibilities
    Delivering comprehensive HR Services

    Work with the HR focal point of the countries assigned and support the delivery of the full range of HR client services on the employment life cycle from recruitment and onboarding to contract management and separation.
    Support the effective implementation of key HR programs in the client area, such as workforce planning, talent management and staff learning.
    Develop a strong understanding of HR policies to support and advise managers and staff in solving HR issues and help to interpret and apply these practices in day-to-day work.
    Use agreed metrics to measure service delivery in the client area, prepare monitoring reports and recommend corrective action as and when required.

    Partnership and coordination

    Coordinate payroll transactions for employees in Kenya with PwC, ensuring compliance with regulations, registering new staff in benefit schemes, and maintaining accurate payroll and benefits records.
    Partner with external vendors for HR services like recruitment, training, and benefits administration as required.
    Liaise with ILRI to enroll our staff in the medical policy and savings plan.
    Work with relevant stakeholders to address audit requests and observations.
    Ensure accurate and timely data entry and management in HR systems.

    Knowledge sharing

    Actively participate in Project Start-Up Meetings to enhance understanding of the clients’ business needs and objectives.
    Promote synergies among country offices in their learning activities while supporting the HQ office in mapping the learning needs of assigned country offices.
    In coordination with relevant HR colleagues, organize training sessions for HR focal points on HR processes and updates to ensure effective implementation in their respective countries.
    Participate in and contribute to special events organized by the People & Culture department in Kenya.

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  • Access to Products for Healthcare (APH) and Networking Lead

    Access to Products for Healthcare (APH) and Networking Lead

    Rationale/Objective for Position
    This role combines both a contribution to MSF’s global APH work, with a focus on the Eastern Africa region, as well as leading the institutional engagement on behalf of MSF EA. The balance between the dual aspect of this role is 50% each.
    For APH:  The APH and Networking Lead is responsible for representing MSF Denmark, MSF Eastern Africa, MSF Germany, MSF Norway, MSF Sweden and MSF UK while working together with the APH Structure Management Team to design and deliver Access to Products for Healthcare projects. 
    For MSF EA: The APH and Networking Lead is responsible for supporting the further development of a strategic engagement network to increase MSF’s connections in EA. The jobholder is also responsible for working across pre-defined areas to fill gaps in existing institutional engagement and minimizing duplication by working in close collaboration with existing resources dedicated to MSF’s overall operational agenda including humanitarian representation and advocacy colleagues.
    Tasks & Responsibilities
    Strategic Responsibilities

    Define and articulate the common ambitions, scope and principles related to APH.
    Develop a long-term networking and representation strategy for Eastern Africa and oversee its implementation.

    Technical and Operational Responsibilities
    Access to Products for Healthcare (50%)
    Planning

    Participate in the revision and validation of the APH Structure Strategic Plan and present them to the represented sections before their submissions to MSF Executive Committee (ExCom).
    Participate in the design and review of the APH Annual Planning process that will be presented to the APH executive board.
    Work with structure management team on defining plans, internal policies, and validation process.
    Keep track of APH initiative and plans across the represented sections and their respective positions on matters of APH.

    APH Projects​​​​​​​

    Initiate and propose APH related projects to APH structure management team.
    Design projects in consistent with APH six core activities that are relevant to EA region and movement-wide priorities.
    Research and provide relevant data and information on specific APH projects to the respective sections for advocacy and information sharing.
    Regularly update the respective sections on ongoing APH project progress, outcomes, challenges, and articulate needs for support.
    Flag, with analysis, to represented sections on APH project with potential reputational or operational risks to MSF globally, and/or regionally, with the objective of averting untoward effects on MSF.

    Coordination

    Bridge information exchanges between represented sections and the APH structures.
    Gather, analyze and inform on APH Problem Statements/Priorities from Sections represented by the position.
    Reflect with represented Sections, in group or bilateral, on engagement with APH structure. management team on processes, policy updates, and consolidate feedback to APH structure.
    Keep regular contact and working relationship with APH Structure Staff to identify synergies, avoid duplications and find common grounds to improve access to products for healthcare.

    Executive Board​​​​​​​

    Represent the Sections’ agenda on the APH Executive Board Meetings.
    Participate in the appointment of Executive positions.
    As an EBM, review and feedback on the APH strategic plan content and development process.
    Assume collective accountability, as an Executive Board Member (EBM), for the content of external communications from the APH structure.
    Support the Change plan of Access Campaign (AC) to the APH model and highlight challenges to the represented sections. As an EBM, oversee and review the Organizational Change Model progress on its deliverables.
    Participate in drafting and reviewing of SEB regulations before submission for validation by the Full ExCom.

    Communication, Engagement and Networking​​​​​​​

    Draft and/or review a validation process for sensitive external communication pieces from the APH structure.
    Travel and report to missions/projects in Eastern Africa Region in order to witness, understand, and reflect on healthcare access challenges to populations in distress.
    Discuss current and future APH projects with field for their relevance and impact for access to healthcare.
    Engage with MSF stakeholders and other academic and research institutions on potential operational research ideas that fit into the APH objectives.
    Network with other research, humanitarian and charity organizations in EA region who are working on access to products of healthcare in humanitarian settings, for experience sharing/learning, and dissemination of MSF products. 

    MSF Eastern Africa (50%)

    Contribute to strengthening MSF EA’s strategic engagement network in the region, working on a range of topics.

    Networking​​​​​​​

    Engage with a range of predefined stakeholders, including government agencies, multilateral organizations, universities, academics, think tanks, also focusing on specific topics and related platforms.
    Engage with governments in countries where MSF does not operate but are regionally relevant to the crises we respond to.
    Identify topics, produce relevant materials, and represent MSF by hosting regular events, meetings and briefings.

    Analysis​​​​​​​

    In close collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders such as the Humanitarian Representation Team (HRT) members and other relevant colleagues, provide advice and support to the development of MSF’s analysis and understanding of the region, as well as advocacy messages and engagement strategies led by others working in Eastern Africa as needed.
    Remain updated on operational and thematic topics of relevance to the populations MSF assists in the Eastern Africa region.

    Coordination

    Develop a user-friendly stakeholders/actors’ database.
    Lead the mapping of actors, wider community and opportunities (meetings, platforms) of relevance for MSF´s networking and representation activities in Eastern Africa across.
    Track, brief and report on engagement activities and outcomes, to a range of MSF stakeholders across the movement to support our operations and advocacy efforts.
    Collaborate with existing resources focused on operations, advocacy and representation to define gaps and minimize duplication.
    Provide back up for advocacy and representation colleagues in the region as needed.

    Other Responsibilities 

    Member of MSF EA Extended Management Team.
    Member of the Executive Board of APH.
    Works in close tandem with the APH Structure Management Team – representing – MSF Denmark, MSF Eastern Africa, MSF Germany, MSF Norway, MSF Sweden and MSF UK.
    Works in tandem with the APH Hub (Eastern and Southern Africa) Representative.

    Qualifications
    Education

    A Medical or Paramedical degree from a recognized institution.
    A Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    Demonstrated knowledge of medical humanitarian issues and solid knowledge of or experience in the East and Southern Africa region.
    Knowledge and understanding of how MSF home Offices Operate.
    Basic knowledge of International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law is an asset.

    Experience

    At least five (5) years of MSF Field experience in at least three (3) different contexts.
    Demonstrated experience in health/medical qualitative and quantitative research methods

    Competencies
    Technical Competencies

    Strategic vision and creativity in problem solving.
    Ability to synthesize complex and sensitive documents/material.
    Excellent context analysis and reporting skills.
    Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
    Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, and French is an advantage.
    Ability to travel on a frequent basis throughout the Eastern Africa region and beyond, in line with MSF Global Travel Guidance. 

    Behavioral/General Competencies

    Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the humanitarian action and principles of MSF. 
    Cross-cultural Awareness
    Availability to travel frequently and on short notice.
    Strong negotiation skills.
    Flexibility with working hours.
    Results and Quality Orientation
    Service Orientation
    Planning and Organizing
    Initiative and Innovation
    Teamwork and Cooperation
    People Management and Development
    Networking and Building Relationships
    Security awareness and Management

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  • IT Undergraduate Intern

    IT Undergraduate Intern

    Job Description

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented, and energetic self-motivated student with the ability to resolve events, incidents, and support issues, who is a team player, and has the ability to escalate issues to other specialized teams and partners IT Undergraduate Intern.

    Key responsibilities:

    Technical support to users and computers.
    Technical support for conferences and meetings.
    Africa and Asia Equipment and Services Inventory Update.
    Enlisting staff in AD Self-Service system.
    Any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor

    Requirements

    Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Information Technology, Information systems, Computer science or equivalent in a recognized University in Kenya.
    Knowledge in Windows and Office 365 operating system support.
    Knowledge of ITIL framework.
    Support with Windows users and network infrastructure, Office 365 Services, web conferencing
    Good command of English language and communication skills;
    Good report writing skills;
    Should have a flexible study schedule.

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