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Associate Programme Officer

Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Coordinator, AMCEN Secretariat, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV – Associate Programme Officer will:

Provide technical support and participate in intergovernmental processes in the context of the implementation of the work and decisions of AMCEN.
Support the AMCEN Secretariat’s work in research, report writing, and document preparation, including drafting policy and information briefs to communicate AMCEN decisions and their implementation to key stakeholders.
Assist in the development and dissemination of communication and publicity material aimed at raising the profile of AMCEN’s work in the region
Support the AMCEN Secretariat in preparing activity progress reports, including timely reporting of programmatic activities.
Provide support on engagement and maintaining of good relations with partners and relevant organizations, institutions, and stakeholders at national, regional, and international levels, including scientific and academic bodies, private sector, financial institutions, civil society, youth, and gender
Support resource mobilization, building of external relations and partnerships through the development of quality project proposals, timely reporting, and other correspondence as relevant.
Support the organization of AMCEN conferences, meetings, and events, including making arrangements for technical support, facilities, and registration when needed, and provide information to participants.
Assist in the timely and effective communication and engagement with all African countries, in particular the French speaking countries.
Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

As an active UNEP Africa Office team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high-quality support rendered to UNEP Africa Office and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
Effective and timely implementation of the work and decisions of AMCEN;
Policy and information briefs on AMCEN decisions and their implementation prepared and research undertaken;
Development and dissemination of communication and publicity material aimed at raising the profile of AMCEN’s work undertaken;
Timely reporting of programmatic activities undertaken, and activity progress reports prepared;
Resource mobilization carried out through the development of quality project proposals;
AMCEN conferences, meetings, and events well organized, and relevant information shared with participants.

Requirements
Required experience

5 years of experience in international environmental management or other relevant programmes at the national and/or international level.
Experience with planning and project management is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
Sound security awareness; · Have affinity with or interest in environmental conservation, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

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October 29, 2024
Expert on Public Policy and Outreach of TEEB Agri Food Mexico: Coffee and Maize

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will facilitate the planning of consultations, meetings, and workshops with TEEBAgriFood stakeholders in Mexico.
The consultant will play a key role in guiding and facilitating communication between interested parties, as well as in achieving the expected results during each event, to promote changes in public policies that consider the Four Capitals;
protect the provision of ecosystem services, and contribute to the sustainability of agrifood systems. In addition, the consultant will promote integrating the results of the TEEBAgriFood coffee and maize studies in the public and private sectors at all levels, including the executive and legislative branches at the national and sub-national levels, and promote synergies and collaboration between relevant actors.
The consultant will work with, the UNEP Economics of Nature Unit in Geneva and Nairobi (later referred as TEEBAgriFood team) as well as with the UNEP Mexico Office and will support the afore-mentioned efforts with the responsibilities described below.
Prepare a work plan to be delivered two weeks after signing the contract to promote the application of the TEEBAgriFood results in agricultural, environmental, and social public policy, including facilitation methodologies for meetings and workshops, and activities with relevant actors.
Identify actors and stakeholders interested in integrating social and environmental sustainability criteria in the coffee and maize value chains (social producers and companies) and channels and means of dissemination appropriate to their needs, preferences, and interests; promote the dissemination of the recommendations of the TEEBAgriFood studies through different public and private agencies; adapt contents and prepare materials to disseminate the results of the TEEBAgriFood studies suitable for actors and interested parties from the public and private sectors.
Organize, prior to each meeting or workshop, a meeting with the TEEBAgriFood team to agree on dates, participants, and objectives; prepare supporting documents prior to meetings and workshops; moderate and facilitate meetings and workshops with relevant stakeholders; prepare meeting notes, summaries, and reports, containing visual or audiovisual materials, with contributions and comments from UNEP’s TEEBAgriFood team, with presentations and registration of participants.
Apply the Four Capitals Approach in all activities included in this consultancy and make explicit aspects such as gender, health, education, environmental services, and biodiversity and the tradeoffs between them in the different scenarios.

Qualifications/special skills

A first level degree in Economics, Public Policy, Environmental Affairs, Development, or related areas is required.
An advanced degree in economics, public policy, environmental affairs, development would be an added advantage.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience is required, such as liaison with agencies of the executive and legislative branches at the national and sub-national levels, and promotion of synergies and collaborative ties with relevant actors regarding the design and implementation of public politics
Knowledge on issues of rural development and public policy in Mexico will be an advantage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral Spanish is required. Working knowledge of English is preferred.

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October 29, 2024
Scientist – Community Nutritionist / Public Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Bring a community nutrition/public health lens to nutri-sensitive “Food Systems Transformation” approach applied by ICRISAT in project development, planning, and implementation.
Provide support on technical issues related to health (i.e., malnutrition, anemia, lifestyle diseases etc.), nutrition, dietary behavior, agri-food environments towards promoting nutri-sensitive Food Systems /value chains, globally;
Design and undertake dietary and nutrition assessments using mixed methods to support development of nutrition-specific/sensitive agricultural interventions for improving household diet quality and nutrition especially for women and children;
Conduct research on issues associated with increasing consumption of grain legumes and dryland cereals, food and nutrition, dietary quality and dietary diversity;
Implement community-based initiatives to increase awareness on linkages between agriculture, nutrition, hygiene, and health with emphasis on production, processing/cooking and consumption of safe and nutritious grain legumes, dryland cereals and oil seeds crops and other foods;
Contribute to develop and implement monitoring/nutritional assessment (i.e., baseline, midline, endline anthropometry studies) and evaluation plans, sampling and study design, and analytical protocols for nutrition-specific/sensitive agricultural interventions;
Closely collaborate with project partners to set up a behavior change communication (BCC) team in planning, implementing, and monitoring of nutrition activities and interventions;
Contribute to research, and develop standards and guidelines for food safety and hygiene to ensure safety and hygiene across: production, transportation, storage and handling of raw materials and cooked/processed products, from the human health aspect;
Develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships for research and development in agriculture, food and nutrition, postharvest and gender and youth programming aspects, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa;
Contribute to the development of survey materials/ focus group discussions (FGDs), training materials, tools and facilitate capacity building on nutrition and improving household dietary diversity and resilience;
Contribute to ICRISAT’s knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening activities with respect to ICRISAT’s ”Nutrition, Dietary Behavior and Smart Food” cluster initiatives, especially in SubSaharan Africa;
Assist the Global Research Program Director – Enabling Systems Transformation, Regional Director, East and Southern Africa and Institute’s Leadership to mobilize new financial resources by way of externally funded nutrition related projects to sustain the Institute’s activities globally;
Facilitate other ICRISAT scientists, project partners as well as donors and development partner visits to project sites;
Build technical capacity in local communities to assist target project districts in developing an approach to guide the implementation of nutrition interventions. Mentor NARS, NGO scaling partner staff, and student interns in relevant areas of community nutrition research;
Assist in writing high-quality peer reviewed articles and publish in high impact factor publications; Develop productive partnerships to further ICRISAT’s “Nutrition, Dietary Diversity and Smart Food” cluster” and its 3 Global Research Programs and actively participate in regional and international nutrition and health research communities and networks;
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Cluster Leader for “Nutrition, Dietary Diversity and Smart Food” and immediate functional Supervisor.

Program Specific Skills:

Proven ability in using nutrition R&D tools and study designs to generate evidence for public health nutrition research and apply evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, computation, and statistical analysis, preferably with a research and development organization implementing integrated agriculture-nutrition-health related projects.
Knowledge and proven experience on undertaking anthropometric studies in children under 5 years old, as per WHO recommendations: organization of an anthropometric survey, field work procedures, data processing, quality assessment, analysis, and reporting, will be an added advantage.
A good track record in achieving impact and producing high quality technical reports/publications.
Experience in networking with multiple project partners in the field of nutrition and health. Ability to speak and write English fluently, with very good working knowledge of French will be desirable.
A self-starter and ability to plan and work independently with minimal supervision.
Possess demonstrated strategic thinking and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a multi-cultural environment and should be able to interact effectively with project partners and service providers.

Requirements:

A PhD in community nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, or related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of four (4) years working experience in international studies being desirable.
At least five (5) years working experience in international agricultural or nutrition research with practical hands-on experience in community/public health etc. interventions.
Experience in developing and implementing projects addressing malnutrition and anemia (especially among women and children in vulnerable communities) and lifestyle diseases through food/nutrition based approaches.
Experience in ‘linking agriculture to nutrition and health’ is a distinct advantage.
Experience in an international and multi-disciplinary/cultural environment is an asset.

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careers.icrisat.org

October 29, 2024
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Projects Programme Management Officer, P3

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.

In close consultation with the Evaluation Manager, the Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for the overall management of the Evaluation and timely provision of its outputs, data collection and analysis, and report writing. More specifically, the Evaluation Specialist will undertake the following:

Inception phase of the Evaluation, including:

preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff;
draft the reconstructed Theory of Change of the project;
prepare the evaluation framework;
develop the desk review and interview protocols;
draft the survey protocols (if relevant);
develop and present criteria for country and/or site selection for the evaluation mission;
plan the evaluation schedule;
prepare the Inception Report, incorporating comments until approved by the Evaluation Manager

Data collection and analysis phase of the Evaluation, including:

conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;
(where appropriate and agreed) conduct an evaluation mission(s) to selected countries, visit the project locations, interview project partners and stakeholders, including a good representation of local communities. Ensure independence of the Evaluation and confidentiality of evaluation interviews.
regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered; and
keep the Project/Task Manager informed of the evaluation progress.

Reporting phase, including:

draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and
(where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)

Managing relations, including:

maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Office on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.
The Evaluation Consultant shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the project and will be independent from the participating institutions. The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.
The evaluation consultant will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract.
Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the consultant separately.

Qualifications/special skills

A first level university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required and an advanced degree in the same areas is desirable.
A minimum of 7 years of technical / evaluation experience is required preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach.
A good/broad understanding of illicit trade in wildlife legislations and policy, particularly in Africa, is desired.
Working Knowledge of a development oriented organisation particularly in the UN System and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage.

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

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October 29, 2024
Intern – Communication Support Intern – Digital Support, I

Competencies

Professionalism: 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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education
Applicant must meet one of the following requirements:

be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Communications Sciences, Journalism, digital communications, or related areas;
Graphic design studies will be valued.
Background and demonstrated keen interest in environment and health, gender and pollution.
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
demonstrate keen interest in environment and health, gender and pollution is desired

Languages

English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the Internship Programme.
Knowledge of one of the following UN language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)

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October 29, 2024
Terms of Reference for ActionAid International Kenya Website Maintenance

Scope of Work

Scan for Vulnerabilities – Check for spam that may have surpassed filters.
Repairs and Fixes – Checking for errors, bugs, and broken links.
Browser Compatibility Testing – Ensure that all aspects of AAIK website are functioning correctly in the most common browsers.
Software Update – Includes the content management system, its themes, and plugins. Also, upgrade of non-critical software if they are worth applying.
Website Backups – Ensuring that website backups are performed every week.
Site Speed – Ensuring that the AAIK website’s speed is above per.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – Identify the issues which are affecting the ranking of the AAIK website.
Analytics – Through the Google Analytics dashboard, check the crucial metrics of the AAIK site and the trends in those key metrics.
Functionality – Check all the essential functions like filling up signing, contact, and checkout forms to ensure everything works smoothly.
Website Content – Regularly review of content, correct mistakes, and upload new information with targeted words in a fresh style.

Required Qualifications:

A University degree in computer science/ IT or any other related qualification
Demonstrated hands-on work with Graphics and images
Previous experience in websites for charities, NGOs, or campaigning organizations.
Experience using web analytics platforms (preferably Google Analytics), with the degree of proficiency required to run reports.
Experience working with various Content Management Systems (including Drupal).
Experience managing a ticket-based maintenance backlog for website development.
Experience in developing in-depth audience insights and flexible tools to respond to engagement opportunities.
Experience managing websites with multiple functionalities – e.g., fundraising, supporter engagement, and policy informing.

Key Essential skills:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate innovative practices.
Excellent project management skills and the ability to initiate, coordinate and deliver on the web and online campaign and engagement projects that involve several other parties.
Multi-tasking – hands-on working in a charity with limited resources.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to quickly develop effective working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and interested in learning within a diverse work environment and firmly committed to developing, promoting, and practicing AAIK’s vision, mission, values & strategy on human rights and social justice.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 3

If you have the required qualifications and are interested in this contract, please submit:Applications will be submitted via email to Procurement.Kenya@actionaid.org and copy Agnes.Musau@actionaid.org on or before 14th April 2023.For any clarifications, please get in touch with those mentioned above.Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Procurement.Kenya@actionaid.org

October 29, 2024
Intern – Research & Data Assistant (2 Posts) Conservation Strategist (Level D)

Competencies

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree.
Be computer literate in standard software applications.
Preferred Area of Study – Bachelor’s or master’s in international relations, International Development, Social Sciences, or related disciplines. Be enrolled in, or have completed, coursework in Data Analytics or Data Visualization.
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Insurance: The United Nations accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, candidates for the internship must show proof of valid regular as well as major medical insurance coverage.
Payment: The internship is home-based, full time and unpaid. Costs of travel and accommodation, as well as living expenses, are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Internship Agreements: Applicants, when selected, will be required to sign the “UNEP/UNON/UN-Habitat Internship Agreement”. Interns must keep confidential and cannot publish any information obtained during the course of the internship, except with the explicit authorization of the United Nations Environment.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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October 29, 2024
Media Officer

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Media Officer to join our Campaigns and Communications team at ActionAid International as we prepare to launch a new global campaign for climate justice.
As Media Officer, you will develop and deliver creative on-message media materials including press releases, stories, statements and opinion pieces across a variety of topics. Often working under pressure in response to large scale humanitarian emergencies.
Ideally with previous experience working in a press office, you’ll have experience managing competing priorities, responding to incoming media requests and developing and delivering PR plans which support the organisation’s strategic priorities.. Your expertise will support with the effective delivery of international media moments, linked to multi-country campaigns and core comms priorities, including climate justice,women’s rights and youth involvement.
You’ll use your exceptional communication skills to build relationships and work closely with ActionAid countries to amplify their visibility and develop stories with both national and international significance.
Who we’re looking for:
You should have:

At least two years of experience working in a press team or in public relations in an International Non-Goverment Organisation or similar organisation.
Excellent written and communication skills–withexperience writing press releases, reactive Q&As, key messages, features, opinion pieces, letters to editor and blogs – producing accurate work to a high standard particularly under tight deadlines.
Demonstrable experience of juggling multiple workloads, prioritising as needed under pressure, to deliver a high quality of work at all times.
Proven experience of liaising with journalists.
Experience devising and producing successful proactive media campaigns.
Excellent news sense and proven experience in identifying,pitching and getting coverage for an engaging story.
Experience using media monitoring services (e.g. Vuelio or Gorkana) with the degree of proficiency required to run reports and provide others with basic training.
Good understanding of international development, climate justice and/or women’s rights issues, civil society activism and effective campaigning is desirable.
Good understanding of the international media is desirable.

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al.bamboohr.com

October 29, 2024
Project Field Coordinator

General Objectives and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Field Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination of the project activities, including planning, implementation and monitoring of the activities in Mombasa and Kwale Counties, Kenya. S/he will provide technical assistance to the project staff and to the partners, and s/he will report to the Project Manager and maintain effective relations and coordination with all project stakeholders.
The Field Coordinator is expected to ensure compliance and abide by all Donor regulations and CEFA’s internal policies and procedures.
Main Duties:
Coordination, planning and implementation

Support the Project Manager in planning and scheduling all the project’s activities through the submission of regular work plans (including budget forecasts, travel plans etc.), ensuring quality of the implementation, and in compliance with the project design and timetable;
Coordinate and directly supervise day-to-day activities related to field work implemented by both CEFA and partners, including baseline/endline surveys, studies and researches, mapping and capacity building of CSOs/CBOs, workshops on peacebuilding and human rights protection with relevant stakeholders and key community actors (security agencies, local authorities, religious leaders, educational officers), awareness raising sessions, peace awareness campaigns;
Attend and organize weekly internal coordination meeting with field staff, and with partners, to plan future activities, discuss about the challenges and successes and share lessons learned;
Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is given appropriate visibility in line with the EU Visibility Guidelines, and in drafting and disseminating comprehensive project visibility products;
Submit a fund request for field activities to the Project Manager, according to the Financial SoPs of the project.
Ensure that all project documents are available (attendance sheets, MoU, minutes of meetings, contracts and agreements, activity reports, supporting documents of the expenses etc.);
Ensure that partner’s implementation is coordinated, monitored, and that implementing partners receive the necessary support.

Monitoring and Reporting

Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), and the project knowledge management, through data collection, Indicator Tracking Tool update, and regular reporting on project achievements (including documentation of success stories, best practices, and lessons learnt);
Support the draft of reports to be submitted to the Donor, or official documentation to be submitted to local authorities and institutional stakeholders.

Technical Assistance

Provides technical assistance and capacity building to project staff on matters related to peacebuilding and prevention of conflicts, including: promotion of interreligious dialogue, prevention of identity-based or gender and sexual-based violence, countering violence and anti-social behaviors, human rights protection and promotion, Human Rights and Survivor-centered approaches, promotion of gender and youth-sensitive communication.
Provides technical assistance and facilitates training sessions on capacity strengthening of CSOs and CBOs (including result-based project cycle management, proposal writing, financial management).
Reviews/Prepares modules and learning materials for trainings and sensitization sessions
Assist and facilitate ToTs to project staff and trainings to the project beneficiaries;
Support the project staff (both CEFA and partners) in preparing/updating learning material and schedules and supervise training and awareness events;
Supports the identification of new funding opportunities and the development of concept notes and full proposals.

Synergies

Liaise with local authorities and other stakeholders representing CEFA when requested.
Builds strategic networks with actors in Kwale and Mombasa counties, including but not limited to local communities, key community actors (religious leaders, gate keepers, Human Rights Defenders), youth-led and women-led CSOs and CBOs, media actors, educational officers and schools management, institutional stakeholders, Local Authorities.
Ensures quality, consistency, and synergies of all project components with project partners;
Attend conferences, roundtables and other key fora which are relevant for the project.

Conducts other activities in line with the profile and technical expertise, as required by the Project Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Mandatory Requirements

Proved working experience (at least 4 years) working in a similar position with local/international organizations, government and humanitarian sector;
Proved experience coordinating consortium partners;
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline e.g. related to community development, social sciences, project management, international and human rights law;
Excellent communication (writing and oral) skills and reporting skills in English;
Excellent computer skills, MS Office, social media management;
leadership skills, networking skills, ability to liaise with government, local authorities, private sector, donors, and civil society;
organizational skills and ability to manage effectively multiple tasks;
Ability to manage and monitor complex budgets;
skills in MEAL, reporting, result-based project cycle management ;
abide by and demonstrate adherence to NGO values, including integrity, honesty, professionalism, transparency, non-discrimination, inclusion and respect for diversity, as well as cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity.

Desired Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant related field;
Expertise in peacebuilding, prevention of identity-based violence, human rights, mentoring, capacity strengthening of and sub-granting to CSOs/CBOs;
Previous working experience in the target areas, and with the targeted groups;
Type B driving license.

Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to vacancies@cefakenya.com, by 21/04/2023.Email Subject: Coordinator- Kujenga AmaniThe application shall include all of the following:The applications received will be revised on a rolling basis and the Management can close the vacancy before the indicated deadline as soon as the suitable candidate is identified.Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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October 29, 2024
Intern – Administration Statistical Analysis Specialist Digital-Ecosystems Interface Specialist Circular Economy Specialist Environmental Rights Specialist Youth and Education Specialist Ecosystem Restoration Specialist Green Buildings Specialist Geospatial Information Specialist Nature-based Solution Programme Officer Gender and Safeguards Specialist Climate-Induced Loss and Damage Specialist Minerals and Metals Specialist

Responsibilities

The selected interns are expected to undertake the following tasks:

Follow up on actions related to the administration of the human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, relocation, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification, reviews, separation, etc., ensuring consistency in the application of regulations and procedures.
Perform a wide range of office support and administrative functions.
Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.
Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases.
Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format.
Assists in the maintenance of the Job Description database by scanning and posting onto the database
Reviews, records, distributes and/or processes mail and other documents; follows-up on impending actions.
Assists in Filing
Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies
Communication

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

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

Client Orientation

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.

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October 29, 2024