Essential Functions:
• Conducts interviews with refugees identified by UNHCR and HIAS partners to be in need of third country resettlement (including refugees who are survivors of torture or sexual and gender-based violence, those with serious medical conditions, unaccompanied children, single-parent heads of households, women most at risk, older refugees, sexual and gender minorities, and other refugees who meet refugee resettlement criteria).
• Prepares refugee case files to be submitted by HIAS to third countries for resettlement.
• Conducts legal research and analysis of refugee-related matters, including of country conditions in refugee-producing countries.
• Drafts memos and other legal documents in support of refugee resettlement claims.
• Follows the status of refugee clients’ resettlement cases and meets with them to provide updates.
• Maintains file management protocols, by entering case information in client database.
• Responds to inquiries from various internal and external stakeholders.
• Attends refugee-related meetings and conferences.
• Performs other tasks as necessary.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or a related field; completion of at least two years of an advanced degree in law.
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
• Previous legal interviewing skills a plus, particularly with vulnerable persons.
• Familiarity with refugee law and resettlement programs preferred; knowledge of refugee crises and human rights issues in Africa preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-agency team in a multicultural environment, with sensitivity to age, gender and diversity.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to work in a fast paced environment.
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Company Founded: Founded in 1971
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Project Director/Chief of Party
Job Summary / Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of program implementation and management; stakeholder coordination with USAID and Government of Kenya counterparts and implementing partners; and ensure overall project quality, results, and compliance
Provide strategic leadership to the design and implementation of HIV Service Delivery activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation
Ensure optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones, objectives, deliverables and targets
Provide leadership and management to ensure that all projects activities are executed in line with and meet the technical standards and expectations of FHI 360 and its donors and supporters. Ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
Oversee and coordinate the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the project
Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of projects, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with high-quality and on-time performance
Provide effective oversight to all financial and administrative functions undertaken by the program to ensure efficient and effective administrative support
Ensure that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with FHI 360 standard operating procedures, donor policies and regulations, and national policies and laws
Develop and maintain highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government of Kenya, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners
Ensure documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned
Oversee strategies and interventions to ensure excellence and accountability to beneficiaries and USAID
Represent project both internally and externally to other donors, stakeholders, implementing partners and government counterparts
Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programs, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in international development, public health or related field with minimum 10 years of manging complex public health programs in Kenya or East Africa.
At least 10 years of demonstrated technical experience as a senior staff in at least two of these areas: HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, health systems strengthening, quality improvement/quality assurance, M&E and operations research.
Experience managing US government funded projects with sub awards to local partners highly preferred.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, lead teams, make high-level decisions, and navigate politically-sensitive terrain.
Experience in child welfare and protection, systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening, service delivery, and quality improvement is highly desirable.
Management experience with a USG cooperative agreement preferred.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English.
Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow
Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office)
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.We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.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. -
Director, Finance & Operations
DescriptionThe Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV Service Delivery project.The Director of Finance and Operations will establish and maintain sound financial management practices, and ensure the project’s compliance with FHI 360 and USAID procedures, rules and regulations. Responsibilities include budget development and monitoring, prime award monitoring and compliance, sub award management, procurement, and logistics. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.Job Summary / Responsibilities
Provide leadership to finance and operations aspects of the project, including general administrative processes, financial management, sub award management, accounting, and logistics;
Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures for financial, sub award and operations aspects of project;
Ensure compliance of financial and operations systems with FHI 360 policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulation, award requirements, and Government of Kenyan laws;
Develop, analyse and monitor program budgets; monitor and track obligations and expenditures against budgets;
Manage project procurement processes;
Advise senior leadership regularly on financial and operations-related matters;
Provide technical assistance, as needed, to local partners on financial compliance and reporting;
Prepare and submit annual and quarterly financial and accrual reports to USAID;
Contribute to the development of high-quality work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID;
Liaise with internal and external auditors in the review of project financial management;
Supervise other project-based administrative, finance, procurement, administrative and contract & grants staff. Qualifications
Master’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is required; or a Bachelor’s or certifies accounting degree with 12 years’ experience;
At least seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, including overseeing the finance and operations of equally large and complex projects;
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply;
Familiarity with USG rules and regulations is required;
Knowledge in generally-accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control principles;
Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets;
Relevant skills in automated accounting software systems and database spreadsheets;
Experience building capacity in financial management of community-based organizations and implementing partners;
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with NGO partners, community-based organizations and international donor agencies;
Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of financial management expertise
Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English;
Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow;
Relevant computer software skills and familiarity with accounting software (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience establishing and maintaining good relationships with a wide variety of professionals and organizations. 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.We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions. -
Associate Technical Officer, Community Services
FHI 360 is currently seeking an Associate Technical Officer, Community Services for the USAID-funded Afya Uzazi Nakuru/Baringo Program. The project aims to provide technical assistance and support to scale up evidence-based maternal, newborn, and child health interventions; family planning and reproductive health services; and nutrition activities in focus geographical areas.
S/he will facilitate the functionality and sustainability of Community Units in the project coverage areas (Nakuru & Baringo Counties) including documentation and review of records and ensuring that the referral systems to increase access to integrated services at the community level is functioning.
The Associate Technical Officer – Community Services will conduct social mobilization of community structures and population to effectively participate in their own health programs.
Provide continuous mentorship to community structures and leadership on health, development and related issues.
Oversee effective networking & collaboration within and beyond communities for learning and leveraging on health and developments.
Working with the County’s Community strategy focused person to support the establishment of Community units in identified locations.
Ensure that community units achieve quality data through community base health management information system tools MoH 513, 514 and referral booklet.
Facilitate community level data use initiatives i.e. Dialogue Days, Health Action Days and Integrated Health Outreaches.
Oversee both technical and structural capacity building processes of the community units and key level 1 personnel.
Provide timely and quality project progress reports as per donor requirements.
Facilitate capacity building and linkages of community units on viable livelihood support initiatives.
Acts as link between Afya Uzazi Nakuru/Baringo Program and the health facilities (CHEW) and the community (Community Units).
Working knowledge of MOH Community Health Strategy protocols.
Resourceful and creative thinker with the ability to develop simple and efficient solutions and recommendations.
Excellent community mobilization skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly diplomacy.
Good in spoken Swahili, and written and spoken English and report writing.
Experience in community extension work will be an added advantage.
A diploma in Community Development or Diploma in Nutrition and Food Sciences with 5-7 years’ relevant working experience or Bachelor’s degree in the same field with 3-5 years’ relevant working experience.
Seven (7) years’ experience working at the community level.
Experience and skills in community health programming and implementing various social determinants programs.
Hands on experience in implementing MOH Community Health Strategy will be an added advantage.
Experience in community mobilization, networking, training and networking.
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.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
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. -
Associate Technical Officer
FHI 360 is currently seeking an Associate Technical Officer, Community Services for the USAID-funded Afya Uzazi Nakuru/Baringo Program. The project aims to provide technical assistance and support to scale up evidence-based maternal, newborn, and child health interventions; family planning and reproductive health services; and nutrition activities in focus geographical areas.S/he will facilitate the functionality and sustainability of Community Units in the project coverage areas (Nakuru & Baringo Counties) including documentation and review of records and ensuring that the referral systems to increase access to integrated services at the community level is functioning.
The Associate Technical Officer – Community Services will conduct social mobilization of community structures and population to effectively participate in their own health programs.
Provide continuous mentorship to community structures and leadership on health, development and related issues.
Oversee effective networking & collaboration within and beyond communities for learning and leveraging on health and developments.
Working with the County’s Community strategy focused person to support the establishment of Community units in identified locations.
Ensure that community units achieve quality data through community base health management information system tools MoH 513, 514 and referral booklet.
Facilitate community level data use initiatives i.e. Dialogue Days, Health Action Days and Integrated Health Outreaches.
Oversee both technical and structural capacity building processes of the community units and key level 1 personnel.
Provide timely and quality project progress reports as per donor requirements.
Facilitate capacity building and linkages of community units on viable livelihood support initiatives.
Acts as link between Afya Uzazi Nakuru/Baringo Program and the health facilities (CHEW) and the community (Community Units).
Working knowledge of MOH Community Health Strategy protocols.
Resourceful and creative thinker with the ability to develop simple and efficient solutions and recommendations.
Excellent community mobilization skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly diplomacy.
Good in spoken Swahili, and written and spoken English and report writing.
Experience in community extension work will be an added advantage.
A diploma in Community Development or Diploma in Nutrition and Food Sciences with 5-7 years’ relevant working experience or Bachelor’s degree in the same field with 3-5 years’ relevant working experience.
Seven (7) years’ experience working at the community level.
Experience and skills in community health programming and implementing various social determinants programs.
Hands on experience in implementing MOH Community Health Strategy will be an added advantage.
Experience in community mobilization, networking, training and networking.
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.We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.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. -
Program Assistant Program Associate
Key duties and responsibilities Ensure that the WPS Nairobi Office is well organized and running smoothly
Support in maintaining program activity schedules and facilitate internal and external communication
Support the accounts department with program accounting and book keeping.
Provide logistical support in organizing trainings and meetings, and running office errands
Minimum Qualifications
College Diploma in Office Management and 2-3 years’ experience in missions and/or Christian development.
Basic accounting skills and strong organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
Sound computer skills.
Willingness to work with people of diverse cultures and social backgrounds.
Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
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Data Management Assistant Associate Technical Officer
The Data Management Assistant will be responsible for organizing, entering data into project database systems and filling of data forms appropriately to ensure security of records and timely and accurate reporting. S/he will be required to maintain data confidentiality and integrity for the project as directed. S/he will work directly with the M&E Officer who will provide directions and guidance in data management.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
Liaising with M&E Officers to ensure consistent supply of data collection tools for program activities and other M&E resources as required.
Timely entry of program data into project databases in line with Standard Operating Procedures and USG data management guidelines.
Responsible for ensuring data quality is maintained during entry.
Supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in data cleaning.
Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in planning and implementation of Data Quality Assessments/.
Run basic data analysis and summaries as required from time to time.
Filling program records and reports appropriately.
Maintaining data confidentiality and security.
Assist in collecting data from Community Health Units.
Build the capacity of CHW at Level 1 to collect and report data on community unit activities.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications:
In-depth understanding of GOK and USAID/PEPFAR reporting requirements.
Understanding of importance of quality and timely data.
Experience in data entry.
Possess a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Demonstrated team player who is able to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships among project staff and with implementing partners.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good planning and high level organizational skills.
Demonstrated good typing speed.
Diploma in Statistics/Health Information Systems/Information Technology with at least 1-3 years’ experience in data management work.
Computer proficiency in word processing, in MS Office Suite, Epi Info and familiarity with SPSS preferred.
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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Child and Newborn Health Specialist
Responsibilities for the Health Specialist Job:
The Child and Newborn Health Specialist will oversee the strengthening of provider skills in newborn healthcare services by scaling up high impact interventions and reinforcing widely accepted standard care practices.
With guidance from the Senior Advisor, s/he will also be responsible for guiding the scale-up of the use of ORS/zinc in the management of diarrhea in private facilities.
To address inequities in immunization coverage, s/he will scale up the Reaching Every Community (REC) approach.
Utilizing the national Harmonized Competency Based Training Curriculum for Obstetrics and Neonatal Care, the Senior Advisor will ensure appropriate care at various levels as well as a reinforced referral system through continuous trainings and training of trainers.
Specific Accountabilities:
Under the technical guidance of the Child and Newborn Health Senior Advisor, the Specialist will undertake the following activities:
Utilizing distance learning approaches, conduct trainings to review standard newborn care practices such as early breastfeeding initiation and lactation counseling.
Introduce high-impact practices such as kangaroo mother care for preterm/low birth weight babies, chlorhexidine cord care, and neonatal resuscitation (Helping Babies Breathe). Additional topics will include compassionate and respectful counseling as well as injectable antibiotics for sepsis treatment.
Train and mentor healthcare workers at high-volume health facilities in an exchange program to ensure providers have practical supervised experience in a setting with sufficient caseload to ensure diversity and depth of experience.
Train trainers for the staff of private clinics and pharmacies to provide ORS/ZINC as part of their provided services.
Promote data review of the various mentoring and quality improvement approaches to ensure continuous provision and quality improvement.
Using tailored plans and Community Champions, among other approaches, collaborate with county authorities to design and implement a quality assurance strategy and to implement the
Reaching Every Community (REC) approach to address inequities in immunization coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for the Health Specialist Job:
Bachelor’s degree in public health or other related field and 4-6 years’ experience, a Master’s degree and 2-4 years’ experience, or a Doctorate and 0-2 years’ experience.
Demonstrated experience implementing newborn and child healthcare interventions.
Previous experience training healthcare workers in high volume settings.
Strong written and oral presentation skills in English required. Working knowledge of local languages is recommended.
Willingness to relocate to Baringo and to travel within Kenya required.
Reports To: Child and Newborn Health Senior Advisor
Background Information: Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. -
Accountant
REF: 2016/034/NRS/SSA
The Position: The Accountants will report to the Country Finance Specialist and will support the Finance Unit in implementing CIP’s organizational mission through efficient and effective accounting and financial management. This position will primarily assist in the preparation of payments and clearing accounts payable balances. It requires broad understanding of program implementation and cross cultural people skills. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Receive and record invoices in the invoice register & check them for consistency and accuracy according to CIP guidelines and policies;
Prepare payments and ensure safety of financial resources;
Ensure appropriate supporting documents for transactions including receipts, invoices, contracts are attached;
Ensure that payment requests are properly approved and that payments are effected within CIP-SSA turn-around time;
Record financial transactions following proper classification of accounts and cost centre in the documents, and hand them over the general ledger accountant for posting;
Reconciling and management of VAT accounts to ensure invoices with VAT are ready for processing the Exemption certificate;
Ensure all bills are posted according to the period of the service provided (Utility Bills, Rentals, IT, Facilities) monthly;
Management of overdue suppliers accounts to ensure all outstanding bills are reconciled and paid in time;
Ensure all payments are filed sequentially and stamped PAID in readiness for Audit;
Ensure financial transactions are carried out in accordance with the Center’s financial and administrative policies and procedures and Maintain detailed and accurate records for all financial transactions;
Ensure and support in the maintenance of a good filing system.
Selection Criteria: Minimum of CPA / ACCA Part 2;
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration;
A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in the busy accounting office;
Aptitude for understanding complex regulations and monitoring financial transactions and documentation for compliance;
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of UNIT 4 Agresso Business systems;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Cross cultural sensitivity;
Strong e-mail communication skills, ability to write in a manner sensitive to cultural differences, and provide clarity to staff;
Ability to train/mentor staff in accounting requirements;
Ability to be a team player in a busy environment, often with tight deadlines;
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Finance Specialist
Duties and Accountabilities of the Finance Specialist Jobs:
Oversee the financial operations of the country office and ensure timely delivery of financial reports, including cash and bank management, payroll, ledgers and other aspects of the country’s financial management;
Responsible for entering financial information, timely month end close, and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization;
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards;
Liaise with the Projects Finance Specialists in the monitoring and review of partners reports;
Manage financial controls, analyze office and project budgets, and make recommendations on budget expenditures. Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year;
Support the Country Manager and Project Managers, in coordination with the Project Finance Specialist, with project budget monitoring and review;
Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time;
Responsible for country legal and statutory compliance;
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance withpayment, reporting or other tax requirements;
Support in Fixed asset Management, review and support the preparation ofinventories. Responsible for the review and approval of procurement documents.
Receive and review monthly field financial reports for consistency, completeness and accuracy of documentation and proper posting of the financial information in system;
Staying current with donor regulations and the award requirements. identified in the CIP compliance matrix;
Ensure Time and Efforts Reports are completed on time and in an accurate fashion;
When requested, and in conjunction with Program Managers or other staff, provide forms and worksheets to field finance staff as needed to track or document in-kind cost share, travel advances, allocation of costs among programs, payroll reports, etc. Assist staff in developing custom forms or worksheets as needed.
Qualifications for the Finance Specialist Jobs:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration and CPA (K);
A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in the accounting/finance/administrative area;
Knowledge of the international development funding arena desirable;
Aptitude for understanding complex regulations and monitoring financial transactions and documentation for compliance;
Familiarity with Europe AID projects, Excellent oral, written communication, and problem solving ability;
Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel skills and experience with automated accounting systems;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Cross cultural sensitivity;
Strong e-mail communication skills, ability to write in a manner sensitive to cultural differences, and provide clarity to staff where English is not the primary working language of the project;
Ability to train/mentor staff in accounting requirements;
Ability to be a team player in a busy environment, often with tight deadlines;
A Kenyan citizen.
Conditions: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff position (NRS). The employment contract will be for a two-year term (with a three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance and availability of funding.