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  • Senior Programme Management Officer Scoping Specialist – Consultant

    Senior Programme Management Officer Scoping Specialist – Consultant

    Responsibilities

    Identify trends, patterns and early warning of issues related to the GEF portfolio size, shape and relevance.
    Guide staff in ensuring coherence of both UNEP and GEF compliance of their projects. Coordinate with GEF Secretariat and focal area Portfolio Managers in pipeline management.
    Assist divisions to enhance the quality of projects developed. Participate in the UNEP Project Review Committee for all GEF projects and ensure all project review criteria have been followed.
    Oversee the implementation of the UNEP GEF Fee Model in a way that ensures adequate reserves to cover UNEP’s costs across the full GEF project cycle. Work with Portfolio Managers on annual targets and budgets and authorize annual budgets accordingly. Report to Division Directors periodically on the financial positions of the GEF focal area units.
    Monitor GEF projects in UNEP, including coordinating responses to the GEF Secretariat, GEF Evaluation clients, portfolio management indicators which GEF Secretariat reports to Council etc. Coordinate the preparation of periodic progress reports to GEF Secretariat and to UNEP colleagues. Respond to requests for information from UNEP divisions and offices.
    Liaise with the UNEP Evaluation Office on all matters related to independent evaluations of GEF projects.
    Coordinate UNEP input to GEF corporate evaluations and contribute to the preparation of the Management Action Record, as appropriate
    Assist the Director in enhancing the monitoring, reporting and risk management of GEF Projects. Work with UNEP Evaluation Office to improve monitoring and evaluation of GEF projects.
    Take the lead in ensuring corporate knowledge management and contribute to communications and outreach on the GEF portfolio.
    Ensure effective internal and external communication through website maintenance; Contribute to project data reconciliation exercises within UNEP and with the GEF Secretariat; Identify media and other outreach opportunities, contribute to the portfolio and project information and written materials.
    Brief new staff on UNEP and GEF policies, strategies and procedures.
    Develop a yearly budget for the GEF Unit. Provide on-going feedback on performance and guidance on work plan implementation to Unit staff and mentor the staff for career development and capacity development.
    Conduct performance evaluations for Unit staff. Represent UNEP to the GEF Secretariat on matters of policy, programming and operations. Participate in GEF Agency Retreats and GEF Council Meetings, reporting outcomes to UNEP colleagues. Participate in key UNEP processes and events, flagging them as and when appropriate to GEF Secretariat.
    Lead UNEP in adapting to and positioning within the evolving GEF policy and programming context.
    Perform other corporate tasks; Council document review and preparation of comments and briefings for management;
    Provide input to UNEP and GEF policy and information documents; Assist in providing training to UNEP staff on GEF matters.
    Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of international development and policies relating to the environment, in areas such as biodiversity, climate change, chemicals and waste, sustainable development and global environmental challenges. Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environmental management. Demonstrated experience in overseeing and managing projects including the allocation and management of resources. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of portfolios/projects. Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
    LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
    JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, natural resources, social sciences, economics or environmental management is required.
    A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in design and implementation of environmental projects and programmes is required.
    Experience with monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and risk assessment in an institutional context is required.
    Proven experience in budget and financial management of projects is required.
    Prior experience in GEF policy and/or programming is desirable.
    Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • Communication Internship on Climate Peace and Security Programme Research Assistant

    Communication Internship on Climate Peace and Security Programme Research Assistant

    Tasks and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

    Support the implementation of deliverables of corporate communications strategies, including the organization and management of initiatives and events and the production and revision of digital and traditional products.
    Support all aspects of communication including research and vetting, production and management, presentation and promotion, and monitoring and evaluation.
    Conduct research and brainstorm opportunities related to internal communications and branding.  
    Write, edit, and upload text and multimedia content, including feature articles and interviews, to online communication platforms including to compliment the new Climate Security Dashboard, Newsletters and Water Working Group.
    Attend meetings and conduct staff interviews for the production of internal-facing news articles.
    Help organize events related to corporate communications strategies and programmes.
    Support Unit staff to engage in activities and initiatives related to the corporate branding and communications strategies.
    Support the marketing and promotion of the corporate Integrate Office branding and communications strategies and related deliverables.
    Other relevant duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Master’s Degree (but within 1 year of graduation) or currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme or the final year of undergraduate degree
    Background in communications, environmental sciences, environmental policy, disaster management, climate change studies, informational graphics, graphic design, environment-related advocacy, or other related fields
    Strong interest and familiarity with social media and online communications
    Experience in web content management systems and desk-top publishing would be an asset

    Languages

    Ability to write clearly and succinctly in English is required.

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  • Operations Support Manager

    Operations Support Manager

    Job Summary:

    The Operations Support Manager plays a crucial role in the security business by serving as the interface between the Director Operations, Africa and the Country HSOs and their respective security departments. Their primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, oversee operations compliance, manage and oversee guard rostering, and ensure effective manpower planning. Additionally, the Operations Support Manager is responsible for ensuring the systems and processes of the business are working efficiently and for establishing and maintaining excellent service delivery across all countries of operation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Support the Director Operations, Africa to manage the Security Solutions Business Unit commercially and operationally to deliver exceptional value to our clients through the advancement of intelligent/smart security solutions with a clear focus on service delivery and customer support, by ensuring the operational team remains accountable to deliver operational excellence.
    Collaborate with the Director Operations, Africa and the Country HSOs to ensure operational compliance with company standards and client requirements. Administrate and implement standardized operating procedures to streamline operations and enhance efficiency;
    Monitor operational performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvement.
    Manage Labour efficiency across the business and ensure all countries remain within their outlined labour targets;
    Support the workforce management process and ensure in country and regional compliance through tracking of metrics and supervising process monitoring systems. Oversee the guard rostering process to ensure adequate coverage and optimal resource allocation in all countries. Collaborate with country HSOs to develop and maintain manpower planning strategies based on client demands and business requirements. Regularly review and analyze manpower data to identify potential gaps or areas of improvement.
    Be the interface between operations and Compliance and Assurance to include, but not limited to ensuring the resolution of SIRs within GWSA timelines, monitoring compliance and HSE CAPs remain on track and close out within the prescribed timeframe, supervising BMS adherence and working with country HSOs to ensure preparation for external and internal audits and subsequent close out of all audit trackers;
    Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and industry standards across all countries.
    Conduct regular audits and inspections both remotely and in person to identify any non-compliance issues to the BMS and implement corrective actions;
    Provide guidance and support to the Country HSOs in addressing compliance-related challenges.
    Evaluate the effectiveness of existing systems and processes and identify opportunities for enhancement. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design and suggest improvements to streamline operations and increase productivity. Ensure proper training and implementation of new systems and processes across all countries.
    Work with the Operations Assistant, Africa to ensure all Africa trackers and metrics remain updated and produced within outlined time frames;
    Monitor and report any non-adherence of in country leave plans;
    Assist in maintaining a culture of service excellence across all countries. Collaborate with the Country HSOs to implement service improvement initiatives. Monitor and evaluate service delivery performance and develop action plans to address any gaps or issues. Develop organisational arrangements, systems and processes to enable the efficient and effective deployment of resources in line with business QA and growth requirements. Supervise adherence to BMS processes and enforcing company SOPs;
    Preparation of accurate monthly operational reports.
    Compliance with operational processes; ensure business operational strategies and initiatives are implemented across all operational areas in a timely and cost-effective manner.

    Principal Outputs of this Role:

    Formulation and effective implementation of Business Strategies 
    Efficient management of business unit and overall business profitability
    Operations efficiency and cost reduction in accordance with the set parameter
    Overseeing continued entrenchment of smart and intelligent technology in our operation’s service provision across the country. Achieve operational excellence by building a quality, cost driven business unit.
    Highly motivated operations staff with clear roles and responsibilities within the Business Unit

    Authority:

    Refer to GWSA Security Authority Matrix.

    Accountability:

    The Operations Support Manager is accountable to the the Director, Operations- Africa for their responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance reviews and supported through the monitoring of their KPIs.

    Competencies:

    Energetic with a deep understanding of GardaWorld operations processes, ability to motivate teams to produce quality output within strict timeframes;
    Logical thinker, ability to see the big picture and assist in the implementation of strategies for the company and contribute to achievement of the company’s overall operational objectives;
    Demonstrate ability to support large teams and provide others with clear direction and interpret and track measurable and achievable goals;
    Enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent communication and presentation skills
    Influential with an ability to work and interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
    Commitment to results, customer focused and goal driven;
    Ability to work unsupervised and be self motivating;
    Ability to, support and develop talent within the immediate Operations department; and
    High moral standing with impeccable integrity

     Qualifications & Experience:

    Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, Operations Management or a related field;
    Proven experience in operations administration management, in the security industry, preferably in a GardaWorld environment.
    Minimum five (5) years’ Security service experience with at least 3 years in an administrative operational support position in the commercial security service industry or commensurate military experience;
    Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and industry standards.
    Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
    Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
    Strong leadership abilities and experience in managing teams.
    Proficiency in using relevant software and systems for operations management.
    Proficiency in ICT.

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  • Part Time Lecturers – Agriculture Part Time Lecturers – Arts and Social Sciences Part Time Lecturers – Business and Economics Part Time Lecturers – Education Part Time Lecturers – Engineer Part Time Lecturers – Information Technology Part Time Lecturers – Natural Sciences Part Time Lecturers – Medical

    Part Time Lecturers – Agriculture Part Time Lecturers – Arts and Social Sciences Part Time Lecturers – Business and Economics Part Time Lecturers – Education Part Time Lecturers – Engineer Part Time Lecturers – Information Technology Part Time Lecturers – Natural Sciences Part Time Lecturers – Medical

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Doctorate degree or Masters degree and undergraduate in the relevant area of specialization from a recognised University.
    At least two (2) years teaching experience in a University.
    Work experience in Industry will be an added advantage.
     

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    Interested applicants should provide the following information; Area of specialization, Academic qualifications, Work experience and Current work place.Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.Scanned copies of these documents must be attached to the email application submitted as follows;An electronic copy in PDF format as one (1) document be sent by email to:precruitment@mmust.ac.ke on or before………………………. and addressed to:The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
    Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)
    P. O. Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya
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  • Analyst and Programme Development Expert – Sustainable Electronics Sector

    Analyst and Programme Development Expert – Sustainable Electronics Sector

    Duties:
    Objectives:  

    To develop UNEP activities on prepare a report on approaches to plastic waste management in a carbon-neutral society  
    Output expectations:  Report on the current electronic industry strategy and action on sustainable electronic sector; Report on the current government policies and regulation on sustainable electronic sector; At least three project concept notes for donor funding; and At least two global/regional networks of the stakeholder on sustainable electronic sector. 
    Performance indicators: The production of the two technical reports, of which quality satisfactory to UNEP; Project concepts accepted for funding; and  Concrete workplans of the networks.   

    Specific tasks and responsibilities:

    A consultant will work directly with and will be supervised by Head of IETC. Also, a consultant will work with other consultants and staff members in a UNEP electronics team.  The tasks of the consultant are: 

    Collect and analyse the information on the sustainability strategies and action of the electronic sector, in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union and World Business Council on Sustainable Development to source information; 
    Develop and draft a report on the analysis of the existing sector strategies and action; 
    Incorporate comments from reviewers and prepare a final draft on the sector strategies; 
    Collect and analyse the information on the national level policies and regulation on the electronic sectors, including e-waste policies, product transparency policies, and trade policies; 
    Develop and draft a report on the analysis of the existing national electronic sector policies and regulations; Incorporate comments from reviewers and prepare a final draft on the national policies; 
    Prepare at least three project concepts on the electronics high impact sector and submit them to donors identified;
    Initiate discussion with bilateral and multilateral donors on the project concepts developed; 
    Develop and operationalize global or regional or sub-regional networks of electronics sector stakeholders, possibly involving national governments, industry groups and enterprises, consumer groups, e-waste recyclers, and other stakeholders deemed appropriate for such networks;  
    Prepare reports of the networks meetings; and 
    Prepare and submit monthly progress reports to UNEP.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Education:  Masters or equivalent in the field of environmental management, industry sustainability, environmental or industrial engineering, environmental education, economics, and other related areas.  

    Professional Experience:  

    At least 10 years of professional experiences in programme development, project management, sector sustainability policy and other sustainable electronics sector related fields.  
    Experiences in UN technical report writing.  

    Special knowledge and skills:  

    Capacity to gather, analyze and synthesize data and generate relevant information (asset).  
    Prior experience working with international organizations (desirable).  
    Willingness to promote gender equity.  Cultural sensitivity / Appreciation of diversity.

    Languages

    Demonstrated capacity to write UN documents in English.

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  • Microfinance Business Analyst, BIHBV Proposal Development Manager, GRP – Re-advertisement

    Microfinance Business Analyst, BIHBV Proposal Development Manager, GRP – Re-advertisement

    The Microfinance Business Analyst, BIHBV will be responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform data-driven decision-making on financial inclusion, service delivery, and organizational culture; enabling BI MF to better tailor their products and services to their diverse client bases; to use data to understand client behaviour, poverty profiles, and characteristics; and understand the risk associated with certain sub-segments of borrowers – with an aim to serve clients with previously excluded profiles. S/he will work with both organized data sources/data warehouses as well as large sets of unorganized data.
    Embedded within the BI MF operations and technical team, this position will work closely with the IT teams (central and country) to provide predictive and exploratory data insights in a consumable way.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Collect and process data from various sources, including management information systems (MIS) or Core banking systems (CBS), data warehouses and other client assessment tools/surveys
    Organize, clean and analyze data to identify trends and patterns, and provide insights to improve operational efficiencies and inform strategic decision-making.
    Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to loan disbursement, repayment, portfolio quality, and risk management.
    Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) along BI MF’s strategic priority areas – social performance and impact, product innovation, digitization, talent management etc.
    Collaborate with microfinance operations and technical teams to identify areas for improvement and develop data-driven solutions to address operational challenges.
    Develop and implement data quality standards to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data.
    Work with IT teams to develop and maintain data systems, including data warehouses and database design.
    Train microfinance operations teams on data analysis tools and techniques to improve data literacy and culture of data use across the organization.
    Any other ad hoc reports and data needs that may arise from the business

    Safeguarding Responsibilities:

    Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
    Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
    Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

    Educational & Experience Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as finance, economics, or data analytics. Master’s degree in a related field preferred
    Certifications in data analysis tools (SQL, Python, or R etc.) or visualization tools (Qlik, Power BI, Tableau etc.)

    Required Competencies:

    The ideal candidate should be able to work with large datasets and have a strong understanding of microfinance operations, including microfinance operations performance, client segmentation, client impact, risk analysis etc with at least 2-3 years’ work experience.
    Familiarity with microfinance management information systems (MIS) or Core Banking Systems (such as Temenos T24).
    Experience with Any Relational Database Managment System, cloud-based data storage and analysis platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.
    Experience with machine learning and predictive modelling techniques.
    Experience with data mining and text analytics.
    Experience with Statistical tools/softwares.
    Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or R.
    Proficiency in statistical tools such as STATA, or SPSS.
    Strong proficiency in data visualization tools such as Qlik, Tableau, or Power BI.
    Strong understanding of data mart, lake and warehouse
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Experience working with microfinance institutions and a strong understanding of microfinance operations, including loan management, client assessment, and risk analysis.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
    Knowledge of statistical techniques and concepts.
    Ability to work with large datasets and complex data structures

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    If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:External candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.netInternal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.netPlease mention the name of the position and AD# BI 19/24 in the subject bar (Microfinance Business Analyst, BIHBV)Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 61/23 in the subject bar. (Proposal Development Manager, GRP – Re-advertisement)Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.Application deadline: 24 March 2024

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  • Business Development Executive

    Business Development Executive

    The Business Development Executive is tasked with promoting, selling, securing orders from existing and prospective customers within the assigned branch/territory in line with agreed set targets; and ensures client retention for increased profits.

    Key Responsibilities

    Sell and introduce new/existing products to the market;
    Secure new orders from prospective customers and from existing clients by up selling and cross selling in line with set individual targets;
    Demonstrate products and services to existing /potential customers and giving professional advice/assisting them in selecting those best suited to their needs;
    Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers and do follow ups with an aim of closure. Participate in preparation of bids as required;
    Establish, develop and maintain business relationship at all levels with current / prospective customers both retail and corporate in the assigned territory/branch and generate new business for the organization’s products/services;
    Make telephone calls and personal visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers with an aim of penetrating new markets in the branch/territory for market growth and branch coverage;
    Coordinate sales effort to the end with marketing, customer care, sales management, accounting, operations, technical and any other department represented in the organization;
    Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas;
    Manage and retain all existing and new clients, both Corporate and retail allocated and acquired in ones portfolio for business growth;
    Conduct market research, analyse the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers’ value to the organization. Supply the management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, sales, prospects and potential for new products and services.
    Plan and organize personal sales strategies by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment;
    Actively use CRM as required and expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints;
    Create and manage a customer value plan for existing customers highlighting profile, share and value opportunities;
    Manage successful implementation of annual price increase to existing customers;
    Follow up on sales and ensure collection of the initial deposit as required by company policy for new customers and assist the company in future collections as and when required; and
    Prepare and submit sales reports and other paperwork for effective order processing and for management analysis .

    Competencies

    Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality when dealing with internal and external customers;
    A go-getter, enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication and social skills;
    A forward planner with clear focus, well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task ;
    Have a high sense of accuracy, attention for detail and with strong analytical ability;
    Business acumen, strategic thinker with ability to make sound decisions for the business;
    Have good numeracy, problem analysis and reporting skills;
    High moral standing with impeccable integrity; and
    Good market research skills and conversant with the market trends within the industry.

    Qualifications And Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Marketing/Sales or related field;
    At least five (5) years’ experience in sales field;
    Experience and exposure selling within the security industry;
    The ability to work under pressure; and
    IT Savvy with good working knowledge of computers.

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    jobs.garda.com

  • Programme Management Officer – Enabling Activities International Environmental Law Expert Environmental Law Expert

    Programme Management Officer – Enabling Activities International Environmental Law Expert Environmental Law Expert

    Result of Service

    At least two (2) EAs proposals drafted and submitted to the GEF 
    One CEO Endorsement request document submitted to the GEF, updated to respond to any arising comments, and resubmitted for approval 
    The CBIT-GSP mid-term review evaluation undertaken UNEP partners/countries supported to receive financial/technical services for report for their NC/BUR/BTR preparation; and execution of TNA IV and GSP-CBIT  
    Enhanced collaboration between EAs programme and finance teams 
    Prioritization of 2024 targets ( closure and expenditures) 
    Annual report to the GEF prepared, for consideration at COP 29

    Work Location

    UNEP Nairobi Duty Station

    Expected duration

    6 months

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. 
    The overall objective of UNEP’s Climate Change Division is to deliver effective strategic guidance and high-impact action in support of the transition towards climate stability. 
    UNEP provides capacity building and technical support to governments to enhance their policy and implementation capacity and helps them access finance to align to the Paris Agreement, decarbonize, anticipate and adapt to climate impacts. 
    Its work is guided by ambition, innovation, credible science, alignment to global climate goals and needs of individual countries.  
    The GEF Climate Change Mitigation Unit, of the Climate Change Division is seeking services of one consultant to support the GEF portfolio of Climate Change Enabling Activities (EAs). 
    This portfolio comprises projects that assist countries to meet their reporting obligations under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement (PA), through the preparation and submission of National Communications (NC); Biennial Update Reports (BUR); and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). 

    The consultant who will be under the guidance and supervision of the GEF Climate Mitigation Unit Head and will be responsible for 

     

    identification and development of new Climate Change Enabling Activity (EA) projects; 
    supervision of implementation of the EA projects; and 
    supporting UNEP and GEF corporate tasks.  This position will be based in the UNEP Officer in the Nairobi Duty Station for a period of 6 months with a possibility of extension up to 9 months.  

    Specific tasks and responsibilities: 

    Identification and development of climate change enabling activities projects  Liaises with internal and external partners to identify relevant and eligible project concepts. 

    Discusses and clears such concepts with the Senior Programme Officer  
    Consults with UNEP’s Divisions and regional offices as necessary.  
    Advises project proponents on how to revise concepts to respond to issues raised by the peer reviewer and other reviews.  
    Monitors Global Environment Facility project milestones to avoid delays and potential project cancellation.  
    Addresses Global Environment Facility Secretariat reviews and ensures that Project Review Committee recommendations are considered in further project development by the executing agency.  
    Verifies that the project proposals meet Global Environment Facility quality-at-entry standards before submission to Senior Programme Officer and Global Environment Facility Coordination Office for Project Review Committee review.  
    Supports the executing partners in mobilizing Co-financing for the project.  
    Upon Global Environment Facility Chief Executive Officer approval, works with the Fund Management Officer to internalize the project document.   

    Supervise implementation of the enabling activity portfolio of projects: 

    Prepares project supervision plans under his/her portfolio for their entire duration and applies adaptive management principles to the supervision of the projects.  
    Organizes and manages the project inception meeting.  
    Provides oversight to project execution and prepares reports in accordance with UNEP and Global Environment Facility criteria, rules and regulations.  
    Participates or delegates participation when needed, in relevant Project Steering Committees and ensures that Project Steering Committee fulfills its function.  
    Regularly monitors project progress and performance and rates progress towards meeting project objectives, project execution progress, quality of project monitoring and evaluation, and risk.  
    Monitors reporting by project executing partners.  
    Promptly informs management of any significant risks or project problems and takes action and follows up on decisions made.  
    Prepares reports in accordance with Global Environment Facility and UNEP requirements.  
    Maintains adequate project-related documentation.  
    Applies adaptive management principles to the supervision of the project.  
    Assists with the preparation of project revisions.  
    Reviews project outputs, provides technical input and ensures quality standards are met.  
    Manages any mandatory project(s) reviews.  
    Supports the project mid-term or terminal evaluation when relevant or project final reports.  
    Takes responsibility to ensure that project is financially closed in a prompt manner after completion of project activities.   

    Contribute to UNEP and Global Environment Facility Corporate Tasks: 

    Identifies opportunities to complement the UNEP Programme of Work with GEF-financed initiatives;  
    Represents Climate Change Division in UNEP and Global Environment Facility –related meetings;  
    Participates in the UNEP Project Review Committees;  
    Provides regular substantive backstopping to UNEP senior colleagues and partners, including the regional and liaison offices;  
    Provides input to Global Environment Facility corporate evaluations, country portfolio evaluations, thematic evaluations and impact evaluations and to the preparation of the Management Action Record.  
    Maintains the enabling portfolio of projects and risk management records and contributing to UNEP and Global Environment Facility information and knowledge management;  
    Keeps abreast of developments in his/her technical field and further develops competencies and skills; and undertakes at least one relevant learning activity each year;  
    Prepares his/her annual work plan for result based management with clear goals and indicators.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, engineering, law, environmental policy, development, climate change, finance or a related field is required.  
    A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree is required.  
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. 
    A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in climate mitigation (non-AFOLU) project or programme development, management and capacity building is required.     
    Experience in Global Environment Facility project development or management is desirable.  
    Experience in developing or managing multi-country projects is desirable.     
    Experience within the United Nations or a similar international organizations is desirable.     
    Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required.

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  • Senior Manager, Global Grant Management

    Senior Manager, Global Grant Management

    The Global Senior Manager, Grant Management is responsible for participating in the development of global procedures in grant management, and actively promoting the application of those procedures toward an efficient and effective grant management function within the BRAC International Country offices. The role has four main aspects to it: 1. Support the Global Grant Management Lead, Country office operations to develop and embed grant management policies and procedures within BI Country offices; 2. Capacity Build Country office Grant management staff; 3. Support key grant core processes within BI country offices; 4. Support the Specialist Donor Reporting on the follow up with country office teams to uplift donor reporting skills in the BI Country office.
    This position will work in close partnership with the Country Office Grants managers and focal persons to ensure grant management practices and services are provided at all stages of the grant cycle. In event of major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. Travel is heavy and anticipated at 50% across BI Countries.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Grant Management Oversight /Quality Control

    Support GRP Global Grants management Lead in the refresh of the global Grants management manual by providing feedback, views, and perspective on how the Manual is being received and applied in the country offices.
    Support in embedding Grant Management Manual core processes within and across the BI Country offices through deliberate and planned support to Country offices to establish and maintain as efficient and effective grants management process.
    Support in embedding Sub-grant management core processes within and across the BI Country offices.
    Support the GRP Global Grants Management Lead to consolidate quarterly KPI production, ongoing troubleshooting, and regular Country Office visits, maintain an accurate assessment of CO performance in grant management.
    Perform structured monitoring of CO grants, grant spending, portfolio spending and CO outreach for corrective action and to aid in resolution of issues identified.
    Responsible to support use of GMS and ensure fidelity to the system.

    Coordination

    Through engagement with Country Offices, in coordination and collaboration with the Global Donor Reporting Officer, reinforce the Donor Reporting Process Flow for optimum structure for donor reporting quality and timeliness.
    Through engagement with Country Offices, reinforce GMS usage for compliance, internal controls, and documentation preservation.
    Work in collaboration with other departments to ensure grant management inputs to key processes including timesheets, master budget development, cost allocation, monitoring of grants budgets and budget reviews.
    Participate in the check in calls with the Country Grants Managers.
    Participates in Global Grant Management community of practice calls and trainings and learning internally.
    Ensure that grant management processes include consideration of key organizational priorities (Gender and inclusion, safeguarding).

    Compliance

    Supports adherence to BRAC Grant Management procedures and policies.
    Supports adherence to BRAC Sub-Grant Management procedures and policies.
    Supports adherence of complex donor compliance requirements across the Country Offices and downstream partners through regular communication of compliance elements and training.
    Apply clear understanding of donor compliance requirements throughout the grant cycle and ensure knowledge transferred and understood by Country offices. This may include:
    Review of donor solicitations and support GRP decision gates
    Review of high value proposals and budgets
    Review of donor contracts

    Capacity Building

    Support Global Grants Management Lead to build a high performing grant management team within BI Country Offices through regular and ongoing capacity building to Country Office Grant Management staff through:
    On-the-job training support to select Grants managers and grants focal persons.
    Acting as a troubleshooting resource for grants management procedural queries and issues.
    Facilitation of sharing grants management capacity across countries and sites to promote opportunity and learning.
    Responsible to provide short/long term backfill to country offices that have transition and gaps in Grants Management.
    Coach key CO colleagues on grant management, particularly donor compliance and reporting

    Safeguarding:

    Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
    Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
    Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

    Educational Requirements:

    Bachelors in Finance or International Development or related field.

    Required Competencies:

    Experience with NGOs
    Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting; experience of engaging with donors at a strategic level (UN Agencies, USAID, GAC, DFAT, DFID, MasterCard Foundation, FCDO etc.)
    Proven track record of active contribution to Country Senior Management Team direction and providing strategic support across multiple sectors and /or regions.
    Proven coaching and capacity building skills
    Understanding of the financial aspects of grants management, ability to work with finance Department on grant management issues.
    Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to analyze trends.
    Computer literate (i.e., google suite, word, excel, outlook, internet explorer, PowerPoint).
    Patient, adaptable, able to improvise, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
    Fluent communication (written and spoken) in English.
    Experience working within hardship Countries.
    Knowledge of BRAC, its history, and its programmes and culture desirable

    Experience Requirements:

    7+ years in development or related field.
    Experience in grant management, sub-grant management.
    Experience in change management using global standard grant management tools and procedures.
    Knowledge of donor compliance, regulations, and procedures e.g. USAID, UN Agencies, ECHO, GAC, DEVCO, DFAT, FCDO,

    Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

    Apply via :

    internal.bi@brac.netI

    career44.sapsf.com

  • Head of Facilities Management Services- East Africa

    Head of Facilities Management Services- East Africa

    Job Outline

    Reporting to the Managing Director, East Africa Region this position is responsible for the direction and control of all commercial and operational aspects of Facilities Management, ensuring efficient delivery and service to all internal and external customers. To give the highest level of customer satisfaction, whilst achieving organic growth and financial success. The Head of Facilities Management will lead, direct and manage Facilities Management service and business operations across the region. The post holder will work with external partners and service providers and be responsible for all aspects of Facilities Management service operations ensuring delivery of services in line with contract and client requirements achieving high quality service standards.

    Major Duties/Responsibilities

    Development of budgets and strategies to achieve FM growth plans across the region.
    Commercial responsibility for FM projects and products (in conjunction with the Managing Director, East Africa).
    Development of organizational arrangements, systems, and processes to enable the efficient and effective deployment of resources in line with client needs.
    Implementation of approved FM budgets and plans.
    Implementation of FM policies and procedures throughout the business.
    Responsibility for close control and management of sub-contractor accreditation, quality, costs, and performance.
    Management support to the individual business units to ensure FM profit margins are achieved.
    Client updates and meetings to ensure compliance with delivery expectations.
    Leadership and direction for the country FM management and teams.
    Performance management and motivation of the Regional FM teams, fostering a high level of cooperation with other senior managers.
    Development and sustaining of relationships with key customers/stakeholders ensuring the highest quality customer relationship management of the contracts.
    Contribution to the development and delivery of accurate financial and performance reports to the Managing Director, East Africa.
    Facilitating the internal audit process of FM projects and responsible for implementing the ensuing action plans.
    Take lead role in mobilizing new contract wins.
    Take the lead role of full and accurate contract pricing mechanisms.
    Ensure adherence to the Company/Clients’ Health and Safety requirements by all operations.

    Competencies

    Adhering to principles and values – Upholds ethics and values, demonstrates integrity.
    Planning and organizing – Plans activities and projects and takes account of possible changing circumstances.
    Working with people – Listens, consults others and communicates proactively.
    Writing and reporting – Writes clearly, succinctly and correctly with strong attention to detail.
    Achieving work goals – Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm.
    Adapting and Coping – Works productively under a high-pressure environment and keeps emotions under control during difficult situations.
    Relating and networking – relates well to people at all levels.

    Accountability

    The Head of Facilities Management Services, East Africa is accountable to the Managing Director, East Africa for their responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of their KPIs.

    Authority

    As directed and delegated by the Managing Director, East Africa.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
    Minimum ten (10) years’ service industry experience with at least 3 years in a senior position.
    Technical understanding of integrated facilities management.
    Membership of professional bodies an added advantage.
    Good appreciation of financial models and proven ability to deliver stretching financial and non-financial targets.
    Experience in developing individuals and fostering their career advancement including suitable coaching and mentoring abilities.
    Proficiency in ICT.
    A proven leader with a strong commercial background and experience in the service industry.
    A proactive thinker with proven change management skills.
    A go-getter, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
    A forward planner with a clear focus, ardent team player with an ability to quickly develop professional and trusted relationships with a variety of cultures and clients.
    Have a high sense of diplomacy, accuracy, attention to detail, and strong analytical ability.
    Business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to structure thinking in a logical and compelling way.

    Apply via :

    jobs.garda.com