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  • Consultant I

    Consultant I

    Job ID: 13-11013 
    Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group)  
    Due Date: 2020-03-20 
    Overview

    MSH in Kenya seeks to recruit Consultant for a duration of two (2) weeks under the Primary Health Care (PHC) Costing Project.
    With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSH is developing a new tool and methodology for costing PHC services at the facility/community level and for grouping these costs into district and higher level PHC costs.
    The tool will be used by the Kenya Ministry of Health, the Division of Primary Health Care to develop an investment case and guide evidence-based planning and resource-mobilization for county-specific UHC scale-up plans in six counties (Nyeri, Mukueni, Kajiado, Isolo, Kisumu, and Kilifi). The tool will be open-source and a public good so counties will be able to access it easily and can view and change all elements of the tool as needed.
    The tool will be used to develop a model for a representative primary hospital, a health center, a dispensary and a community in each county. Each model will contain the actual services and costs for the most recently-completed fiscal year, which will serve as the baseline costs, and the services and costs for needs-based scaling up targets projected over 5 years. The normative list of services will be based on the KEPH; the target service utilization figures will be based on catchment populations and disease incidence rates and expected utilization rates; and the normative costs will be based on standard treatment protocols.

    Specific Responsibilities
    Description of services to be provided
    The objective of this consultancy is to validate the package of services and corresponding norms and standards for each service, more specifically:

    Review of the list of services included in PHC package by program area, level of care, and target population
    Assist with the collection of and analysis of normative data including service package review and standard treatment protocols
    Complete the expected utilization rate (incidence or prevalence rate, self-care percentage, market share for each service included in the package according to county data. E.g. HIV prevalence rate in Kisumu, public sector market shares in Isiolo, etc.
    Complete the standard treatment protocols for each service by level of care including staff time, medicines, laboratory/radiology tests, and other supplies
    Assist in conducting the MOH validation meetings

    Deliverables

    A master Normative List of Services with: target service utilization figures, disease incidence and prevalence rates and standard treatment protocols.

    Qualifications and Experience

    The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Clinical Medicine, Master’s in Medicine, Public Health or relevant field is an added advantage.
    She/he should have at least 7 years’ hands on experience in clinical management at both primary care levels in the Kenya public health sector. 
    She/he should have proven experience and understanding of the Kenya health policies and system, experience and understanding of working with the MOH.
    In addition, she/he should be proficient in relevant computer applications which includes word processing, databases and excel skills.  
    Demonstrable ability to generate technical reports in a timely manner.  
    The successful candidate needs to be a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
    She/he should work with minimal supervision with ability to work independently and in a team.

  • Regional Food Security and Livelihood Adviser

    Regional Food Security and Livelihood Adviser

    Job Details
    The RFSL Adviser will be responsible for overall technical leadership, guidance and coordination of programs for the improvement of food security and livelihoods in the Africa region. Ensure projects drive results in achieving Child Focus Community Transformation, ministry performance and resource mobilization for the Region. The RFSL Adviser will act as a liaison between the Regional Office, the GSC Food Security & Livelihoods Unit, and Field Offices, and serve as the principal institutional liaison and key representative to external partners and governments in Africa.

    The location of this position is to be determined, an expat benefit package is not available for this position. The most appropriate candidate will be eligible to work in and already reside in one of these countries: Kenya; Rwanda; Uganda; Ethiopia.

    A resume and an application are required to apply for this position. This position will close to applications on March 30, 2020. For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page.

    Values, Vision, and Purpose

    At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.

  • Community Nutritionist – Intern Consultant – Communication Assistant

    Community Nutritionist – Intern Consultant – Communication Assistant

    Ref.: 2020/004/NRS/KE/SSA

    Community Nutritionist – Intern The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented Community Nutritionist – Intern.

    The Position: The community nutritionist intern will dedicate his/her time working in counties linked to the OFSP seed and root value chain and work with the respective counties, national governments and other development partners to promote nutrition sensitive agriculture and biofortification in Kenya. He/she will assist the CIP Nutrition Scientist to coordinate nutrition sensitive agricultural activities around biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato in selected counties and assist in designing, overseeing implementation of nutrition education, communication and behavior change activities in the OFSP value chains.
    Key responsibilities:

    Be the projects contact person with the partners we will be working with to promote nutrition sensitive agriculture and biofortification in Kenya.
    Assist the CIP Nutrition Scientist to coordinate nutrition sensitive agriculture activities around biofortified orange fleshed sweetpotato in selected counties.
    Assist in designing, oversee implementation of nutrition education, communication and behavior change activities in the OFSP value chains.
    Provides consultation to and works with Volunteer Health Workers. Selection Criteria
    A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.
    A master’s degree in nutrition will be an added advantage.
    At least 1-year experience with community nutrition work specifically on maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN).
    Advanced level of MS Office.
    Advanced level in written and spoken English.
    Fluent in Kiswahili.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?
    CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.
    What are the conditions?
    The position is an internship position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents
    only. The internship will be for a period of three months.

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  • Consultant – Communication Assistant

    Consultant – Communication Assistant

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a highly talented Communication Assistant on a consultancy basis.**
    The Position: The consultant will support the role of the Regional Communications Specialist to ensure continuous generation of content to highlight research for development work in SSA. He/she will follow through on communication related administrative tasks geared towards content generation and dissemination with colleagues and partners. Specific tasks will include support preparation of stories and communications about CIP and its research programs in Africa; producing short promotional videos based on interviews with key scientists; photography to capture and promote ongoing work as well as during project meetings; preparing social media posts for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under the direction of the social media team based at CIP headquarters.
    Key responsibilities:

    Social media: Working closely with CIP’s social media managers based in Lima, generate, edit publish and schedule daily content (photos, videos, infographics) that increases share of voice and engagement across the region.
    Media: Media monitoring of CIP mentions/ relevant subjects in SSA and sharing/ repromoting content. Compile media briefs/ information packs with relevant content during media field tours. Logistical support during such tours.
    Administrative support – follow through on logistics that come with multimedia related visits by consultants and communications colleagues in the region.
    Photography and video editing – during meetings/ trainings/ field visits. Maintain photo archive on Chorus and Flickr.
    Events: provide logistical support for events in the region.
    Content creation: Working closely with the Regional Communications Specialist, generate content to showcase CIP’s impact on the ground through photo and video stories; blog writing.
    Helping with other communications tasks as assigned by the Regional Communications Specialist.

    Selection Criteria:

    Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field.
    At least 1 (one) year of experience required at internship level.
    Experience in social media management, photography, video editing, administrative management.
    Intermediate level of MS Office.
    Fluent in Kiswahili.
    Intermediate level in English.

    What are the conditions?
    This is a national consultancy position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The consultancy will be for a period of Four months.

  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    Job Purpose
    Pact’s Kenya office seeks to hire a Finance Assistant to be based in the Nairobi Office to provide an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and experience they have acquired. The Finance Assistant will primarily be responsible for processing day to day payment transactions, making entries into the accounting system and maintenance of accounting records. This position reports to the Finance Officer based in Nairobi.
    Functions and Responsibilities:

    Receive and examine payment requests supporting documents for completeness
    Process all approved advances and reimbursements on time and arrange for bank runs in coordination with the Finance Officer to ensure cash is availed to staff and sub recipients on a timely basis.
    Record invoices and liquidations into the accounting system
    Follow up on positing of captured invoices for timely payment processing
    Process all payment requests submitted from suppliers, partners and staff
    Maintain an unpaid invoices file and ensure all recurrent invoices and utility bills are paid Record and update financial books of accounts with invoices, payments, receipts, and liquidations
    Record grant approved advances and liquidation reports into the accounting system
    Assist in preparation and recording of journal entries
    Reviewing of supplier reconciliation/accounts payable and ensure accounts payable are up to date
    Filing all financial documents to ensure all accounting records are up to date, well stored and easily retrievable
    Assist in the production of monthly financial reports
    Assist in extracting and organizing documents for audits
    Other duties as requested by the supervisor

    Person Specification
    EDUCATION

    A Bachelor’s degree in commerce or any other related field
    CPA Part II
    Two years of experience in accounting/finance related field

    COMPETENCIES

    Detail oriented, organized and efficient.
    Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
    Maintain a high level of transparency, accountability and integrity
    Sound judgment, and ability to communicate and work effectively with others at all levels.
    Ability to work independently.
    Planning and organizational skills.
    Good interpersonal skills.
    Demonstrated integrity and respect of people and organizational values
    Reliability and commitment to learning
    Team player
    Good command in English both written and verbal
    Computer literate

  • Social Scientist (Qualitative Methods)

    Social Scientist (Qualitative Methods)

    About the position:
    The Social Scientist will ensure that CIP’s ongoing and evolving research and development programs will apply methodologies and insight from qualitative social science, including gender research, so that they can contribute effectively to global development challenges. Secondly, the Social Scientist will ensure that this research is carried out at excellent standards, results in impactful publications, and can influence future research and policy design. The position will be part of CIP’s global Social and Nutrition Sciences Division and will work closely with scientists across disciplines and countries and with the CGIAR gender platform. The position at least initially has a focus on research programs in Africa and South Asia but is relevant for all of CIP’s programs. The position will report to one of CIP’s global program leaders and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Key responsibilities:

    Provide science leadership across CIP’s program portfolio for the application of qualitative social science to addressing strategic research questions related to human and institutional behavior change in the context of dietary, nutrition and agri-food systems transformation.
    Work closely with scientists and project teams to identify key social science research priorities in current and evolving projects and develop research strategies and plans for addressing these.
    Specifically, design and implement research on gender and social inclusion within the context of new and expanding technology development and delivery projects for sweetpotato and related agri-food systems and contribute significantly to the CGIAR gender platform.
    Produce peer-reviewed publications as lead author and contributing author in high quality journals, based on this research.
    Develop and manage productive research partnerships with universities and research institutes of international stature.
    Contribute to program reporting and communications with development partners to ensure that findings from qualitative social research help strengthen CIP’s credibility and influence.

    Who are we looking for?

    PhD in a relevant social science discipline with a strong focus on qualitative methodologies.
    Excellent and up-to-date understanding of qualitative research methods pertinent to the study of behavior change, gender, social inclusiveness, youth, risks and benefits from technology change, and institutional transformation.
    At least 5 years’ experience of leading qualitative social research in an international program environment, preferably within the agriculture, food or rural development sector.
    Strong understanding of the social, cultural and economic context of poverty, food insecurity, malnutrition, and social marginalization in Africa and South Asia.
    Excellent skills in research design, coordination of research teams, timely analysis, writing and presentation.
    Excellent track record of original research and peer-reviewed publications based on qualitative social science methodologies.
    Excellent leadership skills to promote effective collaboration within research teams and across research partnerships.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in French or Spanish is an advantage.
    Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work in resource-poor, rural areas.

    What are we offering?

    Exciting career opportunity in an international organization.
    Internationally competitive salary, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
    Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
    Attractive retirement plan.
    Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
    Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

  • Accounting Analyst

    Accounting Analyst

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Accounting Analyst.
    The Position: The Accounting Analyst will provide support to the Finance Unit for CIP-Kenya to ensure efficient and timely deliverable of their objectives.
    Key responsibilities:

    Reviewing and processing payments requests and stamping ‘’PAID’’ on all vouchers and support documentation
    Scanning and uploading journals on SharePoint
    Filing all journals, numbering the files for easy access
    Reviewing and posting of payments, attach Journals to the payment vouchers
    Reviewing and posting of liquidations
    Preparation of bank reconciliation statements as per the calendar- ensure no pending reconciling items and bank recs are submitted on time
    Reconciliation of staff advances accounts and notifying staff with pending advances of more than 15days
    Reconciliation of account 62000 and 31000
    Submitting VAT invoices for VAT Exemption Certificate application and issuing the certificates to the vendors
    Petty cash management (processing petty cash requests, replenishment and reconciliation of the petty cash account
    Analyzing mileage monthly, putting the same on the excelerator ready for posting
    Invoicing staff on mileage and follow up of payments of the same and reconciling staff mileage
    Scanning and uploading liquidations journals on the SharePoint Making withholding tax payment before 20th of every month and reconciliation of Withholding tax account
    Asset Management including asset verification, updating of asset register and uploading the link on the SharePoint

    Selection Criteria

    A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
    CPA II or ACCA level 2.
    At least two years of finance and accounting experience in a busy environment.
    A team player accustomed to working with multi-cultural and diverse teams.
    Advance level of MS Office, especially in Excel.
    Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP).
    Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
    Ability to write project and financial reports.
    Advance level in written and spoken English.
    Fluent in Kiswahili.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are the conditions?
    The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

  • Communication Officer

    Communication Officer

    At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A non-profit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives. This position reports to the Regional Team Leader.
    Position Overview:
    Pact Inc. Kenya Office is recruiting a Communication Officer for two of its European Union Trust Fund (EUTF) funded cross border projects. Through these two projects; Selam Ekisil (SEEK) which operates in the South-West Ethiopia and North-West Ethiopia and Regional Approaches for Sustainable Conflict Management and Integration (RASMI) which works in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia border, Pact adopts a conflict systems-based approach to address the multiple causes of conflict in cross-border areas and to promote peace building, conflict management, and conflict resolution capacity at the community and cross-border levels. Pact co-implements the two projects with seven other local consortium partners and this role will be required to bolster the communication capacity of these local partners with a view to enabling clearer, more coherent messaging across the implementation cycle. The ideal candidate for this role will excel at finding creative ways to tell stories and convey consistent messaging across the programs and have the technical skills to package and implement a mix of communication strategies. This is a 1-year role with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability.
    Specific objectives and activities for the position will include:

    Designing and delivering a comprehensive but practical communication platforms for SEEK and RASMI. This will involve working with the program teams to develop and implement communication and visibility strategies; developing audience maps, targeted contact databases, key messages-digital and non-digital channels, editing and packaging reports, communication templates, monitoring and evaluation of communication activities, and capacity building for RASMI and SEEK staff and partners. The successful candidate will have the freedom to design and deliver a workplan to build on the communications assets developed by RASMI and SEEK so far.
    Fostering a vibrant Working Group for communications. Pact intends to set up a community of practice for communications which will entail working with SEEK and RASMI partners. With guidance from the field Program Managers, the Communications Officer will galvanise the Working Group by injecting energy and ideas and formalising its ongoing modus operandi. The purpose is to share knowledge, strengthen the RASMI and SEEK communications team and provide a platform for communications training and mentoring.
    Developing and managing innovative tools and channels to capture and share RASMI and SEEK ideas and impact. This role will provide scope to strengthen existing and create new ways to measure and communicate the impact of RASMI and SEEK projects. Working closely with the Program and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) teams, the communication Officer is expected to develop and come up with new ideas and innovation of how to reach the program stakeholders in all the operation countries. These new methods might include; visual presentation and storytelling, video diaries, human interest stories, info-graphics, podcast and blogs.

    Qualifications and experience required:
    To deliver these objectives and the associated scope of work, the Communication Officer must have proficient knowledge and experience in the following areas:

    Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or related fields from a reputable university.
    Three years of experience in the field of communication and journalism.
    Understanding of media and corporate relations, and digital media strategies
    Outstanding command of the English language (written and spoken)
    Story development and writing for publications, social media channels and reports
    Knowledgeable in and proficient using social media tools for communications, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn, etc.
    Proficient with design concepts and corresponding computer programs (Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Adobe In-design, and Adobe Audition).
    Knowledge of video editing is required and will be tested as part of the interview process

    Key Competencies:

    Current knowledge of industry trends and best practices in communications
    Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
    Time management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines
    Ability to deal effectively with rapid changes; possess a proactive, positive attitude and flexibility in working in a fast-paced environment anticipating the future communication needs of the organization
    Highly developed written, verbal, editing and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in an international, culturally diverse environment
    Must be willing to travel to remote cross-border areas (50% of the time).
    Must be a self-starter and require limited supervision.

  • Program Support Intern

    Program Support Intern

    Reports to: Chief of Party, SADES-K
    Supervises: None
    Dates: February – July 2020

    Project Summary

    FHI 360 is recruiting a program support intern for a period of 4 months, under the Safeguarding Democratic Space in Kenya (SADES-K), which will be implemented from 2018 to 2021. The overall goal of SADES-K is to enhance Kenya’s ability to hold a national conversation on reforms and national cohesion, and to safeguard democratic gains, including protecting civic space, respect for human rights and observance of rule of law.

    Major Functions

    Provide communications support to SADES-K team in Nairobi.
    Conduct continuous media monitoring on behalf of the SADES-K program.
    Assist to update grant files both in SharePoint drive and hard copy files.
    Conduct data entry for the project and carry out data checks, verification and cleaning on data provided by partners.
    Ensure hard copies /data sources are approved and properly labelled and filed (in soft and hard files)
    Other activities as defined by the SADES-K Chief of Party

    Minimum Requirement Standards

    Tertiary level education in Communications, Statistics, IT, Social Sciences or related field with experience in a similar position.

    Required Skills And Competencies

    Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
    Computer literacy; especially use of excel and graphics
    Keen interest and passion for governance issues;
    Cultural adaptability and sensitivity;
    Working knowledge of donor programs
    Attention to details

    This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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