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Program Analyst

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Program Analyst.
The Position: The Program Analyst will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and report to the Regional Food Scientist. This position will also assist in providing Finance and Administrative support for the implementation of the Food and Nutrition Evaluation Laboratory and other food science related value addition projects as stated in the current FANEL Business plan.
Key responsibilities:

Provide administrative and management support to the Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL) and value chain projects led by the Food Scientist.
Assist with project communications (appointments, reports, booking meeting rooms / venues and equipment, drafting of correspondence for the Regional Food Scientist and FANEL associates;
Coordinate travel arrangements and logistical support – including the handling of travel requests and liquidations, accommodation, and arranging for meals for the project events;
Provide support to FANEL team in planning for regional advocacy events, workshops and meetings;
Compile presentations, mailing lists and distribution of project publications;
Maintenance of office filing system (manual and electronic) including backup, archiving and storage;
Assist in managing FANEL FLOW system for lab management, costing, procurement and payment of bills;
Handling maintenance of office and FANEL assets and keeping an inventory of equipment and supplies;
Backstopping the country food science and value addition partners in Malawi, Uganda and Ethiopia programs to effectively execute similar duties;
Assisting with the preparation of and regular financial reporting with CIP Finance and PMU teams;
Any other duties given by the Regional Food Scientist.

Selection Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management or related field.
At least 2 years of experienced required in similar position.
Advanced level of MS Office, preferably in Excel.
Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills;
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

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.

October 24, 2024
Senior Software Developer

Position Overview
This position will reside in Nairobi, Kenya; the most appropriate candidate will be eligible to work in, and already reside in Nairobi.
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for leading teams of developers, working towards the delivery of reliable software and hardware solutions, writing impeccable code and delivering projects on time and within budget. This role will serve as a Technical Project Manager taking ownership of assigned development projects from inception to delivery. The position is expected to be able to lead a team, with the ability to multitask, teach and instruct coworkers, attend meetings with FH customers as required to ensure customer’s needs are met and successfully deliver all assigned projects. Secondarily, will provide support for key business applications. This role will provide 2nd level support by responding to and resolving technical issues and requests for enterprise applications worldwide, whether in person or remotely using email, phone, and remote access software..
Responsibilities

Key Result 1 – Provide leadership and expertise in the area of code development and the implementation of software best-practices (55%).
Key Result 2 – Provide support for key business applications (15%).
Key Result 3 – Serve as Project Technical Manager (30%).

FH benefits include (Int’l):

Insurance – Health, Disability, Life
Paid holidays, vacation, & sick leave
Pension eligibility per FH policy
Professional development and continuing education opportunities

October 24, 2024
Senior Evaluation Specialist Senior Learning Advisor

Proposal Summary:
The anticipated project will provide the USAID/KEA mission and its implementing partners with technical assistance in designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative evaluation studies and knowledge management platforms. The project will also train the mission and local institutions on M&E best practices and evaluation methods.
Position Summary:
The Senior Evaluation Specialist will manage all evaluation and assessment activities (such as design, planning, budgeting and quality assurance and reporting) and staff. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi.
Responsibilities:

Manage a team of technical experts, including data analysts, researchers, sector specialists and evaluators.
Design and plan assignment activities. Determine staffing levels, recruiting appropriate, qualified short-term consultants and specialists.
Manage assignment activity quality assurance and budgeting.
Supervise/coordinate data analysis and collection plans and methods.
Lead consultations with relevant USAID/KEA staff, implementing partners and stakeholders as needed.
Manage the integration of lessons learned and knowledge management into evaluation activities.
Oversee final reporting to USAID/KEA.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in research methods, social science, development or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of international development projects, preferably in developing countries; project management; research methods; and project design.
At least 3-4 years of experience in conducting project and program evaluations, surveys, assessments, and data analysis;
Knowledge of international best practices in project design, implementation, evaluation and learning as well as excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation and client management skills;
Capacity and skills to work effectively in an environment that encourages collaboration, learning, and adaptive management to build staff capacity and deliver consulting services and information and learning products that are useful and meets the client’s needs.
Professional fluency in English. Fluency in Swahili desired.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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October 24, 2024
Chief of Party

Job Description
Food for the Hungry is seeking applicants for the Chief of Party of an anticipated USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) program. The program will seek to improve the food and income security of vulnerable populations in the arid lands of Kenya by improving livestock and crop productivity; improving the nutrition and health status of adolescent girls, children less than five years and women of reproductive age; strengthening economic livelihood opportunities; improving participation in governance, social accountability and community development; improving markets for rural and peri-urban communities; and assisting communities to effectively prepare for and manage drought. The core purpose of the Chief of Party is to provide leadership in the management and implementation of a USAID Title II Food for Peace funded Development Food Security Activity (DFSA). This position will be responsible for management and oversight of the project; this includes leading the preparation of sector work plans, monitoring project progress, quality and timely submission of all reporting deliverables, ensure performance quality, and compliance with USAID requirements, rules and regulations and Food for the Hungry internal requirements. Furthermore, this position will lead planning, coordination, and implementation efforts, with representatives from the Kenyan Government, USAID, NGO sectoral working groups, DFSA implementing partners, and all other relevant stakeholders. The COP will play a key role in effectively achieving the results defined in the agreement.
This is a grant funded position; the grant has not yet been approved.
Responsibilities

Key Result #1 – Program Leadership.
Key Result #2 – Management and Administration.
Key Result #3 – Representation and Coordination.
Key Result #4 – Human Resource Management.

A resume and an application are required to apply for this position. This position will close to applications on January 24, 2019. For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page: https://www.fh.org/about/careers/
FH benefits include (Int’l):

Insurance – Health, Disability, Life
Paid holidays, vacation, & sick leave
Pension, after one year of service
Professional development and continuing education opportunities

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.

October 24, 2024
HIV / AIDs Project Officer

Department: Programs Department
Location: Marsabit
Reports To: Cluster Manager
Application deadline: 11th January 2019
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.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To spearhead achievement of project goals by working with the government and relevant stakeholders, leading in planning, coordination, implementation, reporting, and supervising of HIV care and treatment within the provided guidelines.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Result #1: Project Implementation

Review and update detailed implementation work plan
Increase CHVs, peer educators and community awareness on HIV prevention, HIV testing and care services
Engage community to enhance disclosure, psychosocial support and adherence and defaulter tracing in the community
Conduct support group meetings for PLWHA, children care givers, women and men
Capacity build CHVs on HCBC and support them to provide adherence counseling, defaulter tracing and treatment literacy to PLWHA

Key Result#2: Project Monitoring and Reporting

Coordinate data collection in line with project needs
Prepare and submit quality reports in line with donor and FH guidelines
Plan and prepare monitoring visits to health facilities and community units
Coordinate and participate in data quality assessments

Key Result #3: collaboration & program budget

Hold sensitization, quarterly and semester review meetings with health facilities County officials and other stakeholders
Develop and maintain collaboration, networking and partnership with other stakeholders and government line ministries
Work with the Cluster manager to oversee correct budget expenditure

QUALIFICATIONS

Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to serving the poor in line with FH Christian foundation and beliefs
should be a strong team player and have ability to work with teams
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with local communities, partners and government authorities.
Excellent communications skills – both oral and written
Highly motivated, self-starter able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions
Proficiency in computer skills is a must
Proven field based knowledge and experience in HIV and AIDS related program
Knowledge of Management of HIV&AIDS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

First Degree (Bachelors) in Sociology, Social Work, Community Work, Counseling, Public health or equivalent plus 3 years of NGO Project in HIV field implementation

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

October 24, 2024
Cluster Manager

Reports To: Program Director
Contract Period: One year (renewable)
Deadline for applications: 18th January 2019
POSITION IN THE ORGANSIATION.
The Cluster Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Program Director. He /She manages a team of between 3-8 employees directly. The Cluster Manager provides leadership to all staff within the cluster comprising of 8-50 employees and supervises all technical aspects within the assigned sector.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Cluster Manager has the responsibility for managing program planning and implementation, management of personnel, M&E and finance management within the cluster ensuring the integration of all sectors and the transformational development of churches, leaders and families. The Cluster Manager is part of a management structure that represents the program to the local government structure and community structures and is expected to ensure that FH Kenya increasingly achieves community transformation through quality assurance in project implementation and applying the organization’s Heartbeat (Values, Vision and Purpose) as well as coordination of efforts at cluster level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Percentages are approximate and other duties may be assigned).
Key Result #1 – Program Planning and Management (40%)

Take lead in conducting situation need assessments in the program/cluster areas and designs appropriate intervention plans in line with the country strategic plans
Take lead and support in proposal writing, reporting and fund raising for humanitarian work in program/cluster areas.
Lead the yearly, quarterly and monthly planning process for all projects in the area/cluster and share the developed plan with the Program Director and Finance Manager
Lead the implementation process on a daily basis and report any discrepancies observed in the program implementation timely to the Program Director.
Promote collaborative working relationships between stakeholders and the operational projects and to ensure maximum synergy within the program/cluster area for maximum impact, influence and scale up of the program
Plan and conduct regular field visits to assess the implementation of activities

Key Result #2 – Documentation, Reporting and M&E (20%)

In close liaison with the area/cluster teams, ensure that periodic progress reports (quarterly, bi-annual and annual) for different projects in the area/cluster are prepared and submitted within agreed reporting timelines and in accordance with the established donor and organizational formats
In close collaboration with M&E Manager and other program staff ensure that M&E processes are undertaken and feedback is continuously incorporated into program implementation
Ensure proper documentation of program activities and best practices
Conduct monthly program staff meeting for better integration and smooth program implementation within the program/cluster area

Key Result #3 – Financial and Human Resource Management (30%)

Ensure effective and efficient financial management and accounting for all income and expenditures pertaining to the program/cluster.
Support the administrative function in safeguarding FH’s property, including land, buildings, vehicles and others to ensure they are well maintained and protected from risk
Develop financial budgets and budget revisions that are in tandem with program activities and ensure that the monthly budget utilization is as per the cash flow and planned activities
Ensure /oversee the preparation of annual cash flow projections and manage the quarterly cash requests based on planned and approved activities and within the financial management procedures
Ensure monthly financial reports are prepared and submitted and follow donor and FH finance guidelines
Collaboratively work with the finance department to ensure smooth monitoring of project budget.
Lead and manage staff ensuring clarity over strategy, plans and priorities, providing supervision, guidance and mentoring, encouraging effective teamwork and inclusiveness and building a team spirit through regular meetings and events.
Provide management support to direct reports in their management of others, and their implementation of objectives, work plans and budgets.
Lead and contribute to developing and modeling a team culture characterized by a shared vision, commitment and mutual accountability that reflects FH’s Heartbeat
Dissemination and guiding staff in use of Procurement, Purchasing, IT, Security and other work facilitation manuals/policies/SOPs

Key Result #4 – Representation (10%)

Represent FH Kenya at the relevant county and national government authorities at program/cluster level, helping to ensure constructive working relationships are maintained to allow expansion, alignment and growth of FH’s transformation development programs within the cluster/program area
Represent FH to other NGOs, and visitors ensuring coordination and attendance at relevant interagency technical, and security coordination networks as necessary at the cluster/program area level
Act as the voice of influence (advocacy related to development initiatives) to the different relevant authorities, stakeholders on various issues that are of interest to FH at program/cluster area

QUALIFICATIONS & PERSON SPECIFICATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, attitude, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A relationship with Jesus Christ
Should be a strong team player and have the ability to manage a team and resolve conflicts.
Knowledge and experience in project management and coordination
Flexibility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, risk management skills as well as decision- making skills
Commitment to accountability to beneficiaries and transparency, showing dignity and respect, and demonstrating listening and understanding skills.
Excellent report writing, interpersonal and communications skills
Knowledgeable in computer packages e.g., MS-Word, Excel, etc.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local communities and other stake holders
Willingness to live and work in a stressful environment with security challenges.
Highly organized, innovative and visionary leader
Ability to reside within the cluster and travel to the field at least 25% of their time. Expectation is 25-50% of their time.
Knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelors (BA) and/or Master degree in project management or any other relevant field – ideally in Health, Nutrition, Livelihoods, and/or Education.
Experience working in drought emergency, post emergency situations especially in ASAL areas
Proven strategic planning and program and project management experience in a humanitarian/development environment
Proven experience of working with USG / USAID /UN/DFID in Kenya and general donor relationships
Experience in working closely with other development partners and stakeholders including but not limited to, sector working groups, county government, international and local NGOs
Extensive knowledge of project design and implementation, and proven budget management experience coupled with experience in implementing and working in accordance with corporate structures, policies and practices.
A minimum of 5-7 years of management experience in an international NGO,
Experience in proposal writing and budget development for programs in the assigned expertise area (ability to pursue and win grant opportunities)
Demonstrated experience with participatory approaches to development, including capacity building of local institutions
Knowledge and experience working with other cultures and sensitive to the cross-cultural issues

LANGUAGE SKILLS Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili

October 24, 2024
Consultant – Qualitative Researcher

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Consultant – Qualitative Researcher to document the market system of the Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) as part of reports being prepared at the end of a three-year project.
As the Accelerated Value Chain Development Program (AVCD)- Sweetpotato value chain comes to an end, there is need to document in form of a technical paper the status of OFSP marketing following 3 years of project activities within a value chain approach. The aim of the value chain has been to move OFSP from a subsistence crop to a commercial crop. Project activities related to production concentrated in Western Kenya, while market related activities moved to the producing counties to towns such as Naivasha, Limuru and Nairobi. This consultancy will thus involve reviews of project documents, existing literature, key informants’ Interviews among other approaches of data collection.
Key responsibilities:

Review relevant recent documents to be provided by the project team.
Review project’s market related monitoring data for trends in market development during project implementation period.
Hold key informant Interviews with key stakeholders within the market segment of the value chain.
Review the impact pathway for the marketing component to assess the progress made in developing a functional market system.
Review farmer institutions and their role in OFSP Marketing.
Develop data collection tool (s), administer the tool (s), analyse the data and prepare a report.

Selection Criteria

PhD in any field that includes strong qualitative research
Significant and demonstrated field experience in documenting inter-linked aspects of a project.
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar research work
Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel;
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and 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 CGIAR, 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) consultancy, limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only.

October 24, 2024
Post Doc – Food Chemistry (18-100)

About the role
The successful candidate will support the daily operations of the Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL), Nutrition and Food Safety Platform, Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) research hub at the campus of the International Livestock Research Institute). The position involves extensive interdisciplinary collaboration with crop scientists and crop modeling experts and with partners in other collaborating institutions. The position reports to the Regional Food Scientist and is based at Nairobi, Kenya.
Key responsibilities:

Assist with operational management the Food and Nutritional Evaluation laboratory (FANEL).
Develop new methods and keep current methods up to standards, assure quality assurance, contribute scientifically to the work.
Develop and conduct acceptability studies with RTB and biofortified crops
Generate sensory and consumer data: be at ease with discriminative and descriptive sensory methods, design quantitative consumer tests, conduct qualitative consumer research.
Effectively utilize sensory and consumer data to guide the product development process and breeding programs.
Development of new food products and food recipes with RTB and biofortified crops
Develop and conduct retention studies with biofortified crops
Supervise students on thesis research topics of relevance to RTB and biofortified crops food science program.
Participate in nutrition and food science professional forums in sub-Saharan Africa
Contribute to project reports and publish relevant findings on a timely basis.

What are we looking for?

PhD degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutritional Biochemistry or related subjects
Minimum one -year work experience in a nutritional analysis research environment
Good understanding of analytical instruments such as HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS and ICP.
Strong background in food product development and sensory profiling and analysis
Advanced skills in Sensory & Consumer Insights (SCI) methodologies and data analysis: training in qualitative research methods, sensory tools and expertise in statistics
Skills and good knowledge of food microbiology and food safety
Experience working with starch chemistry or product development.
Experience in with food industry and fund raising.
Willingness to travel within the region.
Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team/project and multicultural environment.
Excellent communications skills in English is required.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is an international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
CIP scientists are recent World Food Price Winners, and CIP has been recently awarded 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, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

Great career opportunity in an international organization.
Salary is internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
Attractive retirement plan.
Two-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

October 24, 2024
Education Specialists

Department: Global Programs – Education Finance
Reports To: African Coordinator of Education Quality
SUMMARY
Under oversight of the Africa Coordinator of Education Quality, the Education Specialist (ES) is responsible for the delivery of non-financial education services supporting the development of affordable private schools as part of the Education Quality programme. As part of a local team of Education Specialists and in collaboration with teams across Africa, this role is focused solely on the professional development of school leaders, mentors, and teachers to support effective management, teaching and learning, and supporting effective school development planning processes.
This includes:

Establish and manage a portfolio of affordable private school clusters, a maximum of 13 networks of affordable private schools with an average of 6 schools per cluster.
Facilitate regular cluster meetings (3 per cluster per academic term) to train school leaders and teachers on best practices as outlined by established criteria.
Digital-based reporting and data collection on all program activities using ODK on company provided mobile tablets.
Encourage Joint Practice Development (subject specific training of trainers within clusters) so that innovations and best practices become embedded within teaching practices.
Support school leaders and teachers in completing school self-assessments and school development plans against established domains of education quality outlined in Pathways to Excellence, a school development planning manual.
Contribute to and support schools in using local and international digital resources to support effective school development planning.
Support school cluster WhatsApp groups to aid collaboration across and between clusters.
Facilitate senior leadership professional development training of school leaders and teachers on established training modules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Pathways to Excellence:

Collaborate with the Director of Education Quality, Africa Coordinator of Education Quality, and Education Specialists in-country and across Africa to develop and implement a self-assessment, external-assessment, and school development plan that analyzes school performance against 30 domains of education quality.
Establish and support school development planning teams at each school to identify priority areas for school improvement and train school leaders and teachers on provided digital resources for each domain of education quality.

Cluster Development

Establish effective school clusters by supporting the development of a cluster governance committee with a Cluster Leader, Deputy Cluster Leader, and Cluster Administrator.
Develop an annual schedule of cluster meetings for school leaders and teachers.
Facilitate collaboration across clusters for school enrichment activities; i.e. sports competitions debate teams, arts exhibitions, etc.
Senior Leader Professional Development
Facilitate delivery of Senior Leadership Professional Development (SLPD) training on teaching and learning, child protection, early years, positive behaviour policies, finance, marketing, etc.

Joint Practice Development

Develop mentorship capacity of teachers through Joint Practice Development (JPD) by facilitating independently and/or collaborating with external trainers.
Through ongoing coaching and training, JPD targets the improvement of teacher motivation, subject matter expertise, and pedagogical skills within school clusters and Opportunity International’s broader network of schools.

Learning & Knowledge Management

Document case studies of ongoing effective practices and innovations from the field for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.
Liaise with learning partners, as necessary, who engage with the Education Finance programme to evaluate effectiveness and impact.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in a field related to school-based education; or education development, but with significant experience in the education field.
Post-graduate qualification related to education is preferred.
Strong writing, data collection, and ICT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office products, ODK, mobile tablets, etc.).
Experience working in education in Africa with school leadership experience.
International education experience or training is preferred.
Experience working within cross-cultural global organizations and NGOs.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.

COMPETENCIES:

Clear commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organization – commitment, humility, respect, integrity, stewardship, and transformation.
Readily identifies mistakes and works to actively develop fixes and solutions.
Aggressive pursuit of excellence, including regularly going above and beyond the call of duty to achieve results that will contribute to the development goals of the organization.
Flexibility in ambiguous work environments without losing sight of desired outcomes.
Honest and direct in communication and business practices.
Embodies ethical and high moral standards and is able to identify unethical behavior and report to Education Finance senior management.
Ability to manage contract negotiations with external vendors and ability to manage internal work-related expenses.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

English language fluency required
Local language fluency required
Second local language knowledge is preferred

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Senior / Head Education Specialists
Africa Coordinator of Education Quality
Director of Education Quality
Global team of Education Specialists
Operations & Finance Director
Financial Products Director
Project Strategy Lead
Education Finance Partners
Opportunity International Support Members

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Access to a personal vehicle for 80% domestic travel
Able to travel with minimal notice and maximum flexibility
Willing to travel independently and without escort or planning support

October 24, 2024
Project Management Officer – TAAT Senior Research Associate

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer to work directly under Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Project (TAAT) and help ensure they deliver on-time, within the applicable scope and budget.
The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of TAAT project, set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. If you enjoy working with other professionals dedicated to achieving food security, we encourage you to apply.
The Position: The PMO will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and report to the Head of Project Management Unit. This position will also assist in ensuring that project staff follow CIP policies and procedures while adhering to donor rules and regulations while acting as the liaison between project field offices and Kenya-based interdepartmental teams to ensure projects are successful. The job requires travel to field sites (up to 25% of time).
Key responsibilities:

Project implementation and compliance: Serve as primary point of contact for TAAT project operations during and after the life of the project; Deliver and maintain professional working relationships with internal clients and other project partners and ensure resource availability and allocation;
Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor progress against project output and provide feedback as needed; Measure project performance using appropriate tools and dispatched to donors’ representatives; Maintain comprehensive project documentation;
Support on administrative processes inherent to Project implementation, following the AfDB Disbursement Handbook, AfDB Procurement Guidelines, other donor contractual requirements and CIP’s internal processes;
Administrative and logistics support on the project execution and organization of events;
Organize and manage reception and filing of project documents;
Review records, accounting and financial controls of the activities carried out in the project;
Obtain clearance from donor, whenever required;
Prepare donor reports, observing the contractual requirements. He / She will also be responsible for preparing the relevant documentation for audits;
Monitoring and budget implementation, follow-up of regulations established by donor and carry out capacity building activities for project team and partners;
Review the project monthly account closure and prepare the required reports for the project manager;
Other tasks assigned, related to the work area.

Selection Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Financial Management or related field. Master’s degree in Development, Administration and/or Project Management, will be desirable;
At least 6 years’ experience working with African development bank projects and familiarity with their guidelines;
Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel;
Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP);
Proficiency in project management software tools;
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

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 CGIAR, 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.

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October 24, 2024