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Team Leader -Lodwar Team Leader – Mandera

Job Description
The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the proposed European Union Trust Fund a three-year Collaboration in Cross-Border Areas of the Horn of Africa Region: The Southwest Ethiopia – Northeast Kenya border to prevent local conflict and mitigate its impact. She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The Team Leader will take a leadership role in coordination among the European Commission and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The position requires a political savvy and diplomatic staff who will interact at a high level with numerous Government institutions and senior government officials as well as European Union agents. Reporting to the Country Director, the position is based in Lodwar.
Roles and responsibilities:

The Team Leader will oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
Ensure appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results as well as engagement with senior management on the strategic direction of the overall program.
Engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government in the three represented countries and represent Pact in national and regional meetings.
Implement the strategic vision and programmatic goals as laid down in the Project Document.
Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and beneficiaries are effectively targeted.
Support and guide program managers to develop partners’ memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and contracts & oversee a training program for program partners.
Develop, oversee and ensure joint work planning and program implementation strategies, including frameworks, beneficiary targeting, distribution process as well as capacity building of partners as needed. Evaluate, interpret and analyze information and data to prepare accurate reports and to realign if necessary.
Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Ensure coordinated efforts with other Pact conflict and peace building programs.
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor policies and procedures.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.
Ensure high-quality strategic oversight, direction and technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners
Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work-plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.
As relevant, manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
Ensure compliance with Pact and EU and government of Kenya requirements, policies and regulations.

Qualifications and Experiences:

Master’s Degree with 8 years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in Conflict, CVE, Peace Building, Migration or a related field
Eight years’ experience in managing complex peace building programs, cross border programs, CVE and/or migration programs of similar scope and size is desired;
Eight years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, sub award management, and tracking project performance and costs;
At least five years’ international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating comprehensive CVE, conflict and/or peace building programs of similar size and complexity, with European Commission experience preferred.
Five years demonstrated skills and experience in building and strengthening partnerships donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations relations; and engagement with the Government of Kenya and Ethiopia.
Strong strategic and creative thinker. Flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from set-backs.
Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities.
Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members of both the international and national communities.
Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Strong computer (word processing) literacy, skills in graphic/web design a plus.

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October 25, 2024
Research Associate (WUR) Intern

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Associate to work on a study of Gender and the Moral Economy of Sweetpotato Vines based in Kenya with frequent travel to Tanzania.

The position: The study is a collaboration between the CGIAR and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), funded by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research, the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB), and the International Potato Center implemented Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) project.
The research is a follow-up study on a sweetpotato seed systems project – Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA Marando Bora) implemented between 2009 and2012 in Lake Zone, Tanzania. The WUR Associate will provide support for study design, data collection, analysis and write up and strengthen linkages with WUR.
Duties

Review of existing literature on moral economy;
Support preparation and implementation of start-up meeting; review of instruments; training in gender based tools;
Participate in three rounds of field interviews and focus group discussions with: key informants, successful & non-successful DVMs; selected vine buyers and non-buyers per DVM village;
Support data processing;
Support data analysis and preparation of two co-authored scientific articles; Develop lessons learned and communications materials.

Requirements

MSc in Social science, sociology, rural development;
Knowledge of Kiswahili or willingness to learn;
At least basic knowledge of agriculture;
Participatory and qualitative data collection methods in rural areas;
Data processing and analysis;
Use of gender tools and analysis;
Experience working in multi-cultural context, team work, self-reliance;
Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English;
A Graduate of WUR.

October 25, 2024
Research Assistant Technical Assistant – Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Summary
The purpose of this job is to coordinate implementation science activities, including research, outreach engagement, support to interns, Community Health Volunteers, community support groups and other activities related to coordination at field operations level.
Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for oversight of defined operations including recruitment of participants, ensuring that protocol requirements are met and ensuring compliance to regulatory and policy requirements.
Collecting and collating data from identified sources and coordination of feedback to participants and other stake holders,
Verifies accuracy of study forms and study forms per protocol Performs quality assurance and quality control data checks and data analysis
Track all the details of the work of each implementing team members in the community support groups and ensure that timelines are met and be is responsible for record-keeping.
Synthesizes and interprets information obtained from the identified sources and draft statistical and graphic summaries of findings and conclusions.

Contributions
Collect and organize data including assists with interviews Maintain study codes and formal audits of data Maintain research data, regulatory binders and study databases Collaborate with supervisor in writing and editing material for reports.
Expertise requirements

Ability to work independently and at times with moderate supervision
High degree of computer literacy and analytical skills
Working knowledge of data management program
Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to attend to a high level of detail and multiple tasks on a day-to-day basis.
Ability to work in team environment, requiring participatory decision-making.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition with minimum of 1-3 years related experience
Experience in maternal nutrition service delivery for a specific intervention or strategy.
Experience with social and community mobilization.
Experience working with Focus Counties and well developed cultural competence
Two years of experience in implementation of community engagement activities and project management experience.
Must be able to travel to locations in the serviced by public transportation.

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.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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October 25, 2024
Nursing Team Supervisor

Job Description

Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp. MSF provides a full package of medical care through 2 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
The selected candidate will be reporting directly to the Project Head Nurse.
Start date: Immediately
Package: Attractive salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
Contract duration: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)
The Job Activities include but are not limited to;

Carry out the functions and tasks associated to his/her speciality, i.e. perform as a nurse, midwife, labtech and anaesthetist, whenever required or needed, in order to optimize the resources, contributing with his/her knowledge and experience.
Implement all the protocols and hygiene procedures, and supervise his/her team follow the same standards, in order to warrant the quality of the care and service in his/her speciality.
Organize and coordinate the activities of his/her team (week’s schedule, annual leave, absences, etc.), evaluate their performance and define and ensure the needs for training of staff, in order to ensure the coverage of the human resources needs and maintain high standards of quality.
Carry out and/or supervise the ( decentralized) pharmacy and medical equipment management (drugs orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, inventories, follow-up of expired drugs and their destruction, drugs consumption, etc.) in his or her department, in order to satisfy the needs of material with efficiency and effectiveness.
Carry-out and/or coordinate administrative (exit-paper, transfer-paper, etc.), information and data collection (patient files, forms, statistics, etc.) tasks, and elaborate regular reporting, in order to have updated and reliable information about the day-to-day activity in the project, output/ outcome and support decision-taking.
First foremost, the team supervisor is a nurse or midwife, thus is able to ensure the function of nurse or midwife (refer to it) and to help when there is a need for it in the ward
Daily management of his/her team utilizing a prioritized work plan as a supervision tool
Maintain the RH database of all ANC,PNC,FP patients and continuously update all the information therein.
Participate in the interdepartmental meetings with outreach and maternity in order to complete the RH action plans.
Maintain the High Risk database, take part in all the High Risk Clinics and give feedback to the Nursing Director, NAM, HD, Head Of Outreach and MTL.
As the RH focal person, represent MSF in RH and SV coordination meetings with other agencies
Supervise and/or carry out efficiently the pharmacy and medical equipment management: drugs orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, inventories, follow-up of expired drugs and their destruction, drugs consumption.
Actively monitor and report medical activities (correctly fill in patient files, forms, statistics, reports) and analyse these statistics.
Report immediately to the technical referent any problem arising in the service, especially the loss / robbery / damage of medical equipment or medicines.
Support other MSF department when and where necessary.

Requirements

Education: Specialty (nurse or midwife) diploma essential
Experience: Essential 2 years of previous experience having worked in MSF or other NGO’s and in developing countries is desirable.
Languages: Essential mission and local language (English and Kiswahili)
Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competences: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management, analytical skills

October 25, 2024
Personnel Development Manager

Job Description
Tasks & Responsibilities:

Workforce planning ensuring adequate and efficient staffing in all departments.
Support the implementation of the mission’s recruitment policies, procedures and toolsSupport the implementation of the mission’s induction policies, procedures and tools.
Maintain candidates’ databank/ pool for potential selection.
Elaborate a HR Development strategy and related budget plan.
Support the implementation of an appropriate Performance management system.
Learning and development initiatives:
Suggest career paths and support plans for specific persons to HR coordinators, coordinators and line managers.
Contribute to the design of the mission training policy and ensure proper implementation, procedures and tools in the mission.
Support the coordinators and activity managers in identifying the performance gaps and assessment of training needs within the teams they supervise.
Identify the training options at local / regional / international / intersectional levels.
Monitor and evaluate training program’s effectiveness, success and periodically report on them.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Education
A Degree and specialization in Human Resource Management/ Development is required
Experience

Prior work experience (two years) in the field of human resource management is required; prior experience in personnel development, recruitment and/or training management is highly desirable
Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGO in developing countries.

Competencies

Knowledge of Local training Market
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Fluent in English and Swahili, written and spoken
Proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite.
Familiarity with employee database HOMERE is an advantage.

October 25, 2024
Legal Intern Finance Manager Senior Research and Investigations Officer Accountant II Human Resource and Administration Officer II Internal Auditor II Legal Officer II Planning Officer II Principal Supply Chain Officer Research and Investigations Officer IU Chief Librarian

Job Details
The Commission seeks to recruit two (2) LEGAL INTERNS for its vacant internship position in Kitale and Makueni Huduma Centres.
Full details of the job can be obtained through the Commission website (www.ombudsman.go.ke)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Law Degree, and/or are awaiting admission to the Kenya School of Law; and/or have completed the Schools’ programme and await admission to the Bar; and/or have been admitted but wish to get experience in the field of Administrative Justice.
Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution;
Must be a Kenyan citizen

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October 25, 2024
Communications Officer Data Coordinator II Senior Technical Officer – Research Data Coordinator III (Statistician) Technical Officer I, Laboratory

Job Description

Project Summary
FHI 360 is recruiting a Communications Officer for a new activity, 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.
Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will support the SADES-K Chief of Party and other project staff in coordinating the day-to-day implementation of communication activities at the community, county and national levels. Responsibilities include:

Coordinating project communications with local stakeholders and the dissemination of outreach materials;
Overseeing dissemination of invites, newsletters, press releases and other announcements;
Organizing, managing and building stakeholder contact lists;
Assisting in organizing project related workshops and events;
Supporting the design, coordination, and supervision of campaigns, including proposed visibility strategy activities and consulting on media-related activities;
Working with traditional and social media to promote project activities related to good governance, social inclusion, and freedom of expression.

Qualifications

University degree in journalism, communications, law, international affairs or related field.
At least 5 years’ experience with a broad range of media platforms, including radio, TV, social and digital media.
At least 2 years’ technical experience engaging with government, private sector and civil society stakeholders.
Previous experience in civic communication and community mobilization.
Prior exposure and experience working with USAID or similar donor programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

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.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself

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October 25, 2024
Laboratory Technician Team Supervisor – Nhips Study

Job Description
Tasks & Responsibilities:

Reception of the samples from the field
Plasma extraction, labeling, keeping updated record and register
Ensuring secure storage of biological samples and preparation for safe transport
PIMA support and QA

Qualifications & Requirements:

Qualified Lab Technologist registered and licensed by the KLTTB
Laboratory techniques, level A1 or L2
At least one year experience with MSF project, knowing the PIMA machine
Fluent English speaking
Working experience with Word and Excel
Rigorous, dynamic and able to work within a team
Skills in biochemical tests and rapid tests

Desired qualities: respect of confidentiality, respect of the protocols, team spirit, rigor, capacity of learning, vigilance, reactivity and dynamism, respect of the schedules of work and the hierarchy

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October 25, 2024
Logistics Officer

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, results-oriented Logistics Officer to provide logistics and procurement support to CIP Sub-Sahara Africa Region.
The Position: The Logistics officer will be based at the CIP Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key responsibilities:
Logistics

Regional strategic thinking on implementing a holistic supply chain system, procurement planning, budgeting (and start-up planning for projects), capacity building for countries and partners on areas of supply chain/ procurement for various donors;
Supervise supply chain officers to deliver quality, timely, effective and efficient support to research;
In liaison with the Logistics Senior Manager in HQ, update the procurement policies within CIP to facilitate result-based management;
Negotiation with Suppliers long term contracts;
Identification of new suppliers for Africa;
Follow carefully EU, USAID, African Development Bank Rules and Regulations as requested;
Implement the Purchase Plan per year for each project in coordination with the PIs and the Logistics Senior Manager;
Support the OCS procurement module rollout in SSA and backstop the countries as the module is rolled out;
Implement a Plan for succession line with the new Procurement Specialist;
Identify a Central Risk for adequate Supplier’s Evaluation CIP SSA;
Prepare Logistics Reports.

Procurement

Facilitate procurement planning with all budget holders to ensure timely procurement of goods and services;
Supervise the procurement monitoring system (for tracking);
Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery of all supply chain clients’ requirements;
Ensure suppliers are formally pre-qualified prior to inclusion on suppliers list;
Ensure compliance with CIP and ALL Donor Supply Management policies and procedures;
Proactively anticipate procurement needs and seek economies of scale by organizing procurements across projects/departments;
Proactively anticipate supply chain related risks and develop appropriate mitigations;
In consultation with Finance ensure procurements are within budget and appropriate for technical needs;
Manage resources to ensure value for money;
Guide on performance evaluation for outsourced service providers;
Lead the procurement committees and ensure all procurements are properly recorded;
Coordinate with the technical team on the development of procurement scopes of work;
Prepare and Manage the request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation (RFQ) documents;
Draft the contracts or purchase order and coordinate on approvals with CIP HQ.

Stores and Inventory Management

Advise the technical staff on commercial clauses of legal instruments to ensure that they get the best equipment/ services.

Supplier / Stakeholder relations

Ensure good supplier relations are maintained;
Ensure WIN-WIN negotiations are carried out with suppliers to ensure sustainable mutual gains for both CIP and the supplier organizations;
Backstop countries in CIP SSA on supply chain and logistics issues.

Selection Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Business or related disciplines.
Al least 3 years of experience required in similar position.
Fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
Proficient on MS Excel, Word and Power Point at user level.
Knowledge of EU’s, USAID and African Development Bank Policies and Procedures
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong client service orientation and displaying a good-natured cooperative attitude with internal and external clients.
Knowledge of ERP software’s and administration of products and suppliers master files.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art Research & Development 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 Kenyan nationals and permanent residents. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal.

October 25, 2024
Grant Manager

Job Details
Pact Kenya is searching for a Grants Manager to be based in Nairobi and will play the key role of leading and overseeing all aspects related to management of grants, contracts and procurement. S/he will support the grants team for all current and future Pact projects in Kenya.
Job purpose:
The main purpose of this position is to provide high-level grants management and administration to achieve project goals, working with partner organizations of all levels. S/he provides overall leadership and oversight for all aspects related to management of grants and contracts. This requires close collaboration with Pact HQ to ensure compliance with Pact and funder guidelines. The Grants Manager supervises all staff with grants functions and works in collaboration with program teams. This position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Finance & Grants Director. 25% travel is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Administer the full grant cycle of subaward management activities, from solicitation through selection, pre-award assessment, negotiation, monitoring/compliance visits, and closeout efficiently and in a timely fashion in line with Pact’s guidelines and donor requirements.
Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to the grants team.
Ensure timely training of subgrantees to understand and comply fully with funder requirements. Develop and implement institutional strengthening tools/plans for the partners.
Ensure strong links between the grants management and capacity building approach to maximize efforts to strengthen strategic partners and build in strategies to the grant making process.
Work closely with the Director of Grants and Finance to ensure accurate and timely disbursement and liquidation of subaward expenses. Ensure comprehensive review of partner budgets.
Maintain an updated grants matrix for each project that informs regular decision making as well as used as a reference tool when reviewing partner cash requests.
Maintain the link between grants management and M&E systems to improve grantee reporting and the link to Pact requirements.
Develop and/or update Country Office Subawards Manual in compliance with Pact HQ guidance.
Contribute to the global Grants Management Community of Practice to share best practices and lessons learned on Pact’s intranet.

Qualifications and experience:

University degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
5 years’ experience working in humanitarian and development programming with knowledge of project cycle management.
Knowledge of USAID & EU policies, regulations and reporting requirements.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Experience in development projects, writing proposal, reports to donors and a good understanding of budgets.
Experience drafting and managing subawards.
Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure.
High ethical standards.
Competence in common IT applications.

October 25, 2024