ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:
Together with local HR representatives, consults local legal counsel to establish local labor requirements, including but not limited to establishing compliant labor agreements, paid time off requirements, severance and termination requirements, and statutory and voluntary benefit requirements.
Reviews the HR template documents being used in each office to ensure compliance and standardization, including employment agreements, contract agreements, staff policies and handbooks.
Ensures delivery of staff safety and security information to relevant staff groups.
Provides ERP support to field offices, including new employee training, continued learning, and troubleshooting.
Maintains local staff member data in the ERP system for offices which do not have direct access.
Reviews local personnel files for every office within the portfolio for completeness and accuracy.
Provides monthly staff census reports for each local office.
Serves as point of contact and initial escalation point for questions about policy, procedure, and requirements for local HR representatives in each office.
Develops and maintains contact list for local legal counsel in each office.
Coordinates the development and completion of quarterly compliance and risk assessment reports for each office for delivery to HQ HR.
Develops and implements additional components of the HR toolkit and templates for use in local offices.
Supports field office setup and close out of projects and offices.
Supports onboarding and training of key corporate staff within the region as needed.
Provides support for local office audits as requested.
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
5+ years of experience working in Human Resources.
Proven ability handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
Prior experience with databases, preferably an ERP or HRIS system.
Experience working in a regional HR position, preferred.
Experience working in the international non-profit sector, preferred.
University degree, or equivalent.
Ability to travel internationally as needed.
Able and willing to work early mornings or evenings as required in order to work with staff in the California office.
Fluency in English and French, required.
Organized, logical, detail-oriented.
Ability to take direction, yet work independently with remote supervision and complete tasks on time.
Strong writing and grammar skills, strong interpersonal skills.
Strong grasp of Microsoft Windows environment including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Explorer.
Company Founded: Founded in 1982
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Regional Human Resources Officer
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Program Officer – Africa
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Supervise country program operations or parts of these programs as delegated by the Regional Director.
Provide programmatic development and project support for the Africa programs unit including procurement, recruitment of international staff and international consultants, and supervision of sub grants.
Assist in in procurement of supplies, services, and equipment for the department and field projects as requested.
Manage logistics for travel, meetings, including procurement of visas as needed.
Manage administrative tasks in accordance with project timelines.
Track activities for program unit as required.
Write reports and proposals for donors.
Work closely with Regional Director to proof and edit quarterly reports and ensure they are submitted on a timely basis.
Draft and edit web stories.
Maintain high level contacts with current and potential donors and program partners.
Participate in advocacy and communication activities to maintain a high profile for Internews activities in Africa.
Attend meetings, roundtables, and other events on behalf of the Africa programs unit when needed.
Collaborate on project assessments and surveys, and assists with other project deliverables and reports as needed, including onboarding consultants and drafting SOWs.
Produce expense reports and prepare payment documents as needed.
Support local partners in the Program Unit with proposal development, fundraising, and organizational development.
Surge capacity: assist program units with short-term program tasks including, reporting, budget development, proposals, and other tasks as needed.
May involve field travel to set up offices, assist in administration, troubleshoot problems, carry out assessments, and meet donors.
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a program officer in relevant non-profit organizations – experience in a non-profit media development organization a significant plus.
Previous work experience with USAID programs and projects a significant plus.
Experience in developing or supporting programs.
Relevant university degree required.
Excellent writing skills, and proven text-editing proficiency.
French language an asset; other regional language skills helpful.
Experience with media a significant asset.
Experience with the Africa region.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening.
Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments.
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Livelihoods Project Officer
Project Officer Job Responsibilities
Providing technical leadership in the implementation of activities as defined in the concept while respecting all donor and HI guidelines and requirements.
Supporting and assisting Livelihood consortium partners to ensure delivery of all inclusive Livelihoods activities
Follow up the implementation of the activities and filling in on a regular basis the data collection tools drafted by the Site Manager.
Working with the data assistant to ensure accurate and up to date data is available for all project activities, and support in the production of quality donor and internal reports
Planning regular meetings with partners and stakeholders
Ensuring that the meeting agenda is clearly set out and communicated in advance to the participants
Identifying the need for training of Livelihood implementing consortium partners in Dadaab refugee camp
Supporting, designing and developing training plans, training curricula and training materials and make sure they are validated by the Technical Advisor(s) and the Site Manager.
Participating in the assessment of gaps and needs in the sector of intervention and exchange information with the Site Manager.
Participating in review of strategies and project planning
Management and supervision of staff under his/her line management
Qualifications for the Project Officer Job
Bachelor degree in Enterprise Management, business development or other relevant discipline preferred
Diploma in microenterprises management
Minimum of 2 years practical experience in project implementation
3 years of professional work experience in Livelihood centered approaches on poverty and vulnerability reduction,
In-depth understanding of disability as a driving factor of vulnerability and poverty affecting persons with disabilities
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Project Director
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:
Provide general oversight of the program, including program management, strategic vision, budget management, fiscal integrity, quality and timing of deliverables, and coordination with partners.
Design and lead technical activities, including media assessments, training and mentoring.
Supervise a team of local staff that includes journalism trainers, program officers, M&E specialist and accountant.
Supervise the implementation of sub grants and act as the technical point of contact for sub grantees.
Manage Internews staff and consultants that provide technical assistance to local media and CSO partners.
Channel timely communication to the funder.
Communicate challenges facing the project, and articulate the project’s successes in meeting those challenges.
Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under the funding contract.
Responsible for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project.
Prepare monthly and quarterly programmatic reports.
Strategize new directions for Internews to help independent youth led media.
Fundraise for project continuation.
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of local media in-country.
Develop and maintain contact with local stakeholders.
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
QUALIFICATIONS
7 years of professional experience as a media professional or media development expert; OR Relevant professional experience managing capacity building and youth projects in Kenya.
Substantial experience working as a Project Manager.
USAID or USG experience is preferred.
A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing, and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded media projects and proven ability to develop and monitor work plans, training plans, and procurement plans.
Demonstrated ability to manage a national staff and an international team of consultants.
Strong interpersonal skills, necessary to maintain good relations with relevant stakeholders.
Strong writing skills.
Fluency in English required, Kiswahili a plus.
Benefits Information:
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Chief Accountant
Key Responsibilities
Direct the accounting operation with full management responsibility including the development of staff and establishment of goals and objectives for the hotel accounting function.
Develop and strengthen internal control; this also includes ensuring adherence to set controls
Develop financial policies, systems and procedures and communicate these to affected parties to monitor and ensure compliance in line with International Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting principles
Responsible for maintaining a stable cash-flow for the hotel by drawing up cash flow projections and appraising debtors & creditors to ensure steady cash flow.
Enforce financial discipline across the organization and ensure all departments operate within the laid down financial policy framework.
Production of timely and accurate management reports against strict deadlines.
Maintain the fixed asset register and ensuring the care of company assets
Responsible for maintaining accuracy and timeliness of inventory controls and cost controls.
Compile and analyze financial information, prepare work papers and support schedules for Committees & Board meetings
Preparation of tax and audit schedules including draft accounts for audits
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA finalist
At least 5 years experience as Chief Accountant in hotel industry.
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Sign Langugage Trainer
Justification
In Dadaab there still lies a huge communication gap in terms of access to information by persons with hearing impairment. Equally, hearing persons have also faced similar challenge in communicating to persons with hearing impairment. This creates a barrier in promoting inclusive services and mainstreaming to persons with hearing impairment in most of programmatic activities and interventions by various organizations. It is this premise that necessitates the need to have a sign language consultant to conduct a two (2) weeks intensive training on sign language to the national staff of Handicap International, their partner organization staff together with refugee community staff, with the aim of improving their capacity in serving persons with hearing impairment in Dadaab refugee camps.
Requirements for the Position
Beneficiary/Beneficiaries The sign language training will target various agencies in Dadaab refugee camps including, Handicap International national staff as well as their refugee community staff. The various agencies will be invited to present a specified number of their staff for this training. All the staff trainees will be drawn from all the three camps (Ifo 1, Ifo2 and Dagahaley camps) in Dadaab.
Overall Goal: All Persons with hearing impairment in Dadaab refugee camps access humanitarian services free of communication barrier
Specific objectives:
To build capacity of humanitarian staffs in Dadaab to provide inclusive services to Persons with hearing impairment
Develop training materials for training of participants on sign Language
Conduct 10 days sign language training for 20 National and 60 refugee staffs of Handicap International and partner organizations
Conduct post training needs of the participants and make recommendations
Anticipated Results and Indicators to Facilitate Acceptance and Validation of Outcomes
Increased knowledge and skills in sign language of the participants through the outcome of a pre and post-tests.
A prepared report on the outcomes of the training and recommendations for future training needs of the participants.
Prepared materials used during the training that will be maintained as learning resources Participants/trainees performance reports.
Consultants Profile
Training, Experience, References and Grade required for each expert
The consultant should possess the relevant sign language certificate from an international or locally recognized institution with more than five years working experience with persons in forced displacement contexts. Proven experience in working in either Dadaab or Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya will be an added advantage.
Working Language
The language of instruction during the training will be English.
Service Duration
The Start date for this consultancy will be 22nd November 2016 and it is expected to end on9 th December 2016. The consultancy is planned to take a total of 18 days (inclusive of weekends) as shown in the following mission timetable:
Mission Timetable
Date Activity
21st November 2016 Report to Nairobi Office for briefing
22ndNovember 2016 Arrival to Dadaab
23rd– 25th November 2016 Training community workers in Dagahaley
28th– 30th November 2016 Training community workers in Ifo 1
1st– 5th December 2016 Training community workers in Ifo 2
6th- 8th December 2016 Training national staff in Dadaab
9th December 2016 Departure to Nairobi
The Service location for this mission is Dadaab but the consultant will be briefed from the Human Resource Manager and the Regional Coordinator for Refugee Affairs in Nairobi before proceeding to Dadaab for the Mission.
Work Schedule
Based on the proposed timetable laid down in these Terms of Reference, the consultant must set up a work schedule for the performance of the service. The work schedule must clearly specify the manner in which the consultant will approach the activities required to perform the service. The schedule must indicate the progress and/or the standard of service performance, including the criteria and/or indicators to check that the service provision is proceeding smoothly (such as pre and post- test performance tests).
Report
For the duration of the contract, the consultant will report every 5 days to the Inclusion
Technical Officer in Dadaab on progress reports of the sign language training.
The report will consist of:
Content on the topic of sign language such as numbers, nouns, verbs adjectives, preposition, days of the weeks, months etc
Language of instruction with clear link between Kenya Sign Language (KSL) and Sign
Exact English (SEE).
Teaching methodologies used
Target and number of trainees
Gaps/challenges identified
Proposed recommendations
The final report will be submitted on or before 12th December 2016 to the Inclusion
Technical Officer and copy to the Community Based Rehabilitation manager in Dadaab in two hard bound copies and a soft copy for printing.
Resource Person
Within the framework of the service provision, the consultant will be asked to collaborate with Handicap International’s team and in particular, with the Community Based Rehabilitation Manager in Dadaab who will be the point of contact.
Roles & Responsibilities for the Position
Roles of Handicap International
Avail transport to the consultant from residence in Nairobi to Dadaab and back to Nairobi
Pay for consultancy services.
Offer accommodation and meals.
Provide stationery for the training.
Provide transport to the field.
Avail training venues and refreshments.
Mobilization of participants.
Roles of the consultant
Prepare pre and post test
Setting the learning environment
Conduct the training.
Prepare training materials.
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Mathematics/Science Lower schooled trained teachers Social Studies/ Kiswahili
Teaching Job Qualifications
Minimum of Pi certificate or equivalent with 5 years teaching experience (Bachelor in Education will be an added advantage)
Registration certificate from TSC
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Inclusive Livelihoods Project Officer
The Position: Under the supervision of Inclusive Livelihoods Project Manager, the Inclusive Livelihoods Project Officer will lead in technical assessment, development, planning and implementation of the inclusive livelihood project activities targeting Persons with disabilities in Kakuma refugee camp in line with Handicap International Tanzania-Uganda-Somalia-Kenya (TUSK) strategy
S/he will be responsible for
1. Implementation of project activities
Providing technical leadership in the implementation of activities as defined in the concept while respecting all donor and HI guidelines and requirements.
Supporting and assisting Livelihood consortium partners to ensure delivery of all inclusive Livelihoods activities
2. Monitor, reporting and evaluation
Follow up the implementation of the activities and filling in on a regular basis the data collection tools drafted by the Project Manager.
Working with the data assistant to ensure accurate and up to date data is available for all project activities, and support in the production of quality donor and internal reports
3. Acting as the liaison with project partners
Planning regular meetings with partners and stakeholders
Ensuring that the meeting agenda is clearly set out and communicated in advance to the participants
4. Providing support and capacity building for implementing partners
Identifying the need for training of Livelihood implementing consortium partners in Kakuma refugee camp
Supporting, designing and developing training plans, training curricula and training materials and make sure they are validated by the Technical Advisor(s) and the Project Manager
5. Contributing towards the development of the project
Participating in the assessment of gaps and needs in the sector of intervention and exchange information with the Project manager
Participating in review of strategies and project planning
6. Management and supervision of staff under his/her line management
7. Respect of HI identity, rules and policies
Qualifications and skills required:
Education:
Bachelor degree in Business Management, Business development or any other relevant discipline preferred
Diploma in microenterprises management
Minimum of 2 years practical experience in project implementation
Experiences:
3 years of professional work experience in Livelihood centered approaches on poverty and vulnerability reduction,
In-depth understanding of disability as a driving factor of vulnerability and poverty affecting persons with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills
Professional Skills:
Monitoring and Evaluation
Cash Forecasting
Facilitation skills
Report writing skills
Proposal writing
Public relations
Great attention to detail and organization skills
Strong computer skills especially Excel and databases
Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
Excellent oral communication, good spoken and written English
Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills
Very good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and electronic messaging system
Behavioural Competencies:
Relational capabilities.
Enjoy working with persons with disabilities.
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Rehabilitation Trainer
The Position: Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Team Leader, the Outreach Rehabilitation Trainer will be responsible to train refugee rehabilitation workers to provide basic rehabilitation care in the blocks at the camp. He/she will ensure empowerment and capacity building of the refugees for efficient and effective community outreach.
S/he will be responsible for
1. Basic rehabilitation training of refugee rehabilitation workers
In close coordination with the rehabilitation team leader, develop a rehabilitation training plan and facilitate sessions for refugee staff
Ensure compliance of training timeframe and objectives
2. Contributing to building the capacity of family and caregivers of persons with disabilities on basic rehabilitation for prevention of complications or secondary disability
Preparing the content, material and tools for sensitization sessions
Providing sensitization sessions on prevention measures to families and caregivers of persons with disabilities
3. Conducting rehabilitation sessions with refugee workers for complicated cases
Conducting rehabilitation sessions for complicated cases, with refugee workers, according to the defined protocols
Communicating with persons with disabilities and families for transfer of skills and capacity building of day to day rehabilitation management of the disabling conditions
Qualifications and skills required:
Professional Skills
Diploma or Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Experience
Minimum of 2 years practical experience in related discipline, particularly in development or humanitarian context
Knowledge of disability and community based rehabilitation an added advantage
Attributes
Good organizational skills
Team player
Clinical Physiotherapy skills
Training development and facilitation skills
Knowledge of project management and proposal development
Team management
Report and monitoring skills
Upholds high standards of integrity
Ability to work under pressure
Cross cutting skills
English, Kiswahili
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Claims Executive Branch Manager Audit Executive Assistant Manager (Risk and Compliance)
Division / Department: Claims
Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Manager – Claims
Overall Responsibility: The position is responsible for opening new claims and processing of non-legal Claims in line with the company policy
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Open and acknowledge new claims
Appoint service providers within the set benchmarks, review their reports and process claims as necessary.
Initiate recovery from negligent third parties and promptly hand file to Legal Section for follow ups.
Ensure payment to policyholders and service providers within stipulated company benchmarks.
Maintain registers and adequate claims reserves.
Respond to correspondence and/or queries relating to claims falling under area of responsibility.
Make recommendations on settlements of claims falling under area of responsibility.
Prepare claims reports e.g. monthly theft report, monthly salvage report and any other reports which may be required from time to time.
Deputize the Claims Supervisor
Perform any other duties as required from time to time.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Pass in at least two ACII papers or equivalent
Two years relevant experience
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