Company Founded: Founded in 1985

Senior Researcher – Agricultural Water Management

Description
The Senior Researcher Agricultural Water Management initiates, develops, leads and carrys out research for development on agricultural water management and irrigated agriculture using approaches that combine methodologies for and technical knowledge of water management and farming systems. The researcher contributes scientific leadership on water management for sustainable and resilient food systems and builds and manages partnerships needed to achieve outcomes and impacts from research for development. The successful candidate will lead project development, including donor engagement, apply good project management practices and disseminate research results to key knowledge users and constituencies. They will play a leading role in research on agricultural water management in the CGIAR Action Area on Resilience Agri-food Systems and in the Action Area on Systems Transformation within One CGIAR.
The role can be based at Headquarters in Sri Lanka or an IWMI Regional Office, which includes Ghana, Ethiopia, Egypt, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa or Uzbekistan.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and further develop a portfolio of research projects in co-designing, testing and evaluating agricultural water management solutions within rainfed and irrigated agricultural production systems (part of food, land and water systems) in Africa, Asia and MENA;
Lead and participate in the assessment of irrigated agricultural production systems and the design and scaling of irrigation interventions appropriate to small, medium and large-scale irrigation systems;
Develop approaches for the efficient utilization of surface water and groundwater resources for agriculture that are sustainable and that enhance resilience at farm and irrigation scheme levels by considering larger scale (watershed, basin) interactions;
Identify new research trends and niches, and develop multi-year proposals for innovative research addressing themes in the IWMI Research Group on Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems (SuRF), part of the Strategic Program Water, Food and Ecosystems, in Africa, Asia and MENA;
Contribute to the overall direction of IWMI’s research agenda under One CGIAR and provide support to programs and partner organizations within the new One CGIAR structure, including in project development and implementation, capacity building, and information dissemination activities;
Lead and contribute to proposal writing and other fundraising opportunities for bilateral and multilateral funding sources;

Oversee the research of and mentor junior research staff and students and support regular team renewal and funded growth through development and advancement of junior researchers; identify learning needs that contribute to both skills enhancement and career progression; input in to individual goals and support developmental feedback; identify learning needs that contribute to both skills enhancement and career progression;

Disseminate findings via peer-reviewed publications, convene and attend workshops, conferences and webinars in a range of international, regional and national settings; Provide scientific leadership ensuring quantity and quality of research publications with due attention to the quality of publication outlets, accessibility to their target group, citations and bibliometric measures of impact;
Provide scientific leadership in the implementation of strategies and processes to ensure research quality. Ensure high qualityproject design, project implementation, research outputs and effective reporting;
Work with research colleagues to ensure that project outputs and engagement of partners are effectively coordinated to enhance impact. Provide information on relevant projects and research results and breakthroughs for communication to donors, research users, partners, networks and policy platforms; and
Support a work environment that promotes a culture of collaboration, learningand effective knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer, interdisciplinary teamwork, evaluation, and innovation.

Develop and manage partnerships with governments, development organizations, businesses and other stakeholders needed to deliver IWMI’s research for development mission. Engage in relevant scientific, policy and development practitioner networks and platforms to foster application of research results and knowledge to achievement of outcomes and impacts relevant to areas of research;

Requirements

PhD or equivalent experience in agricultural sciences, soil and water engineering, irrigation engineering, agricultural engineering or a closely related field;
10 years relevant professional experience, preferably related research in developing countries;
Significant experience producing high quality written proposals, reports and academic papers for scientific and non-scientific audiences, as evidenced by a strong publication record;
Successful management of complex research projects, with multiple partners, in complex political environments, under conditions of limited access to data;
Excellent written and spoken English

PREFERED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and research experience relevant to IWMI’s overall mission of water management in developing countries;
An in-depth understanding of challenges and opportunities in low-income countries and emerging economies related to sustainable water, land and agricultural development in a changing climate;
Experience in engaging with professional networks and building strong partnerships with different categories of stakeholders;
Experience working with multi-disciplinary, multi-location, multi-cultural and multi-partner project team(s);
Proven ability to effectively communicate research results to stakeholders at different management levels in multiple countries;
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and other stakeholders in a multicultural setting, with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Experience living and working in countries with developing economies.

Additional: Able to travel internationally when possible.
Benefits
This is a internationally recruited position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience, an attractive retirement plan, comprehensive international insurance coverage and a transportation allowance. If the successful candidate requires an international relocation, the successful candidate may be eligible for additional allowances, which include housing, education, shipping assistance, and home leave transportation for employee and eligible dependents. The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possible extension.

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October 28, 2024
Accountant

We are looking for high caliber professionals to help achieve our goal of becoming “one of Europe’s three most successful apparel retailers by 2023”.
The person will be mainly responsible of all accounting and financial cycles including transaction processing and monthly closings, treasury, tax & legal, budgeting, and statutory reporting as well as management reporting.
Job Description:

Bookkeeping activities of the stores
Responsible of accounts payable process (cash & bank, supplier, contractor and customer account recording and collection/payment cycles),
Reconsolidation of GL accounts and monthly closing process,
Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow, etc.) and submit periodical management reports to Group Finance function,
Supporting to prepare and submit official declarations (to tax authority, social security institution etc.) in a timely manner,
Periodical bank, customer and supplier account reconciliations,
Payroll preparation, fixed asset register bookings,
Support Exportation & Importation process
Participate in budgeting and future projections

Required Qualifications:
Education & Language Skills

High school or University degree in Accounting
Fluent English (written & verbal)

Professional Expertise

Sound knowledge in local Tax laws and regulations
Strong accounting background with accrual accounting mentality
Experience in local bookkeeping
Sound IFRS financial reporting knowledge
Business start-up experience is an asset
Minimum 2 years of experience in similar positions ; retail experience is an asset
Result oriented and have a positive attitude
Excellent communication skills
High sense of responsibility
Ability to work in a multinational/multicultural environment.

At LC Waikiki, our values being virtuous, achieving together, extensive expertise, being customer-oriented, challenging the difficulties.
So if you ready to dynamism and want to grow with challenges, come and join us!
At LC Waikiki, we take the time to review each and every application due to LC Waikiki prerequisites. If your application found appropriate we will contact you via phone or email.

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October 28, 2024
Grants & Resource Mobilization Officer

Ref No: FIDA/IS/05/2021
FIDA-Kenya welcomes applications from qualified candidates for the Grants & Resource Mobilization Officer position based Nairobi.
Job Summary
Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, the Grant & Resource Mobilization Officer is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and implementation of resource mobilization activities, including proposal writing, developing concept notes, actively participate in fundraising and support strategic communication with donors in support of FIDA- Kenya’s work.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical support in implementing the resource mobilization and sustainability strategies and create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio based on the FIDA-Kenya’s Strategic and Sustainability Plan pillars.
Offer administrative support to the Board Resource Mobilization Committee and handle all administrative aspects of the fundraising process.
Develop concept notes and strategic communication to enhance FIDA-Kenya’s capacity to mobilize resources for its programmatic and thematic areas.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of individual fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
Proactively identify prospects and consult with the management to mobilize the right team to draft the proposal.
Draft high-quality funding proposals in collaboration with the program and management teams and liaising with the finance team to prepare fundraising budgets.
Undertake ad-hoc research on funding and partnership opportunities and update fundraising and grants database with relevant information as required.
Manage the grant application process to ensure donors’ requirements are met and give periodic reports on the progress.
Plan grant inception and follow-up meetings with the program implementation team to ensure awareness of donor requirements and processes.
Develop partnerships with development partners, corporate organizations, and other stakeholders and regularly attend relevant fundraising networking forums and groups.
Organize events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship, e.g., courtesy calls, donor meetings.

Person Specification: Qualifications and Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, or other related disciplines. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Must have a minimum of FIVE years’ fundraising and resource mobilization experience, preferably with a civil society organization.
Understanding of the funding landscape in the human rights sector and proven record developing high-quality proposals and concept notes to the international donors.
Familiarity with basic finance or accounting practices and monitoring & evaluation.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills, strong customer service focus, and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in the organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work collaboratively, to multi-task, and work under pressure.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitmeInterested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send an application letter and detailed CV to The Executive Director, FIDA Kenya, E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org by Friday, 23 April 2021. The application MUST include contacts of three referees, one of whom must be a former supervisor, expected salary, daytime contact, job title, and job reference number.Only email applications will be considered, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis (age, gender, sex, race, ethnic origin, social origin, disability, religion, and marital status) and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.nt@fidakenya.org using the position as subject of email.

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October 28, 2024
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Ref No: FIDA/KM/06/2021:
FIDA-Kenya welcomes applications from qualified candidates for the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer position based Nairobi.
Job Summary:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, the M&E Officer will be responsible for designing and overseeing all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, including ensuring full compliance with donor requirements, lead the program team in defining outcome indicators, developing data collection tools and methodologies, and conduct program assessments and evaluation activities. The post holder will ensure the M&E component is well integrated at the program’s planning stages and regularly monitor project activities to ensure the desired impact.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitate, design, and conduct data collection and monitoring exercises on a regular basis to support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of FIDA-Kenya programs using primary or secondary data sources, including undertaking regular field visits.
Undertake and facilitate the implementation of the M&E plan, regularly revising and updating performance questions, indicators, methods, and formats.
Coordinate and ensure the quality of baseline, mid-term, and end-term surveys for all projects.
Develop data quality assurance processes to ensure validity, timeliness, proper analysis and reporting of all data collected through FIDA-Kenya’s GBV toll-free line.
Develop and keep track of a FIDA-Kenya clients database to ensure proper documentation of the long-term results of FIDA-Kenya’s program interventions.
Ensure the programme’s planning tools, including work plans and log frames, are accurate during proposal development.
Promote a results-based approach to M&E, emphasizing results and impacts.
Lead, prepare and support the programme team in producing consolidated quarterly and annual progress reports in accordance with approved deadlines and reporting formats.
Monitor development and implementation of program activities included in the annual work plan, focusing on results, impacts, documenting success stories and lesson learning.
Conduct regular monitoring & evaluations of FIDA-Kenya’s implementing partners, including Community Based Organizations CBOs), paralegals and service providers’ performance and delivery.
Identify best practices and develop case studies to capture and promote qualitative results of FIDA-Kenya programs.
Ensure timely submission of quality internal and external narrative reports.
Identify problems with the M&E system and modify the system as necessary.
Ensure that staff are receiving adequate support to be able to implement their M&E functions.
Create a knowledge management strategy and framework.
Organize and provide refresher training in M&E for staff.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Job Specification:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Information Sciences, Project Management, Research, Statistics or related disciplines. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Must have a minimum of FIVE years of experience in a monitoring and evaluation role, preferably in the NGO sector.
Demonstrable experience using various quantitative methodologies for data analysis, including analyses using statistical tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, SPSS, or STAT.
Experience in conducting program evaluations, including designing data collection tools/instruments, data visualization and presentation, and successfully drafting M&E technical reports.
Proven experience in performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
Ability to frequently travel across the country for data collection and monitoring exercises.

Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send an application letter and detailed CV to The Executive Director, FIDA Kenya, E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org by Friday, 23 April 2021. The application MUST include contacts of three referees, one of whom must be a former supervisor, expected salary, daytime contact, job title, and job reference number.Only email applications will be considered, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis (age, gender, sex, race, ethnic origin, social origin, disability, religion, and marital status) and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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recruitment@fidakenya.org

October 28, 2024
EoI: Kenya case study on Pathways for Innovation in Sustainable Agriculture

Purpose and use of a country case study
Purpose: To produce practical, evidence-based lessons on factors that influence success in pathways for innovation for SAI. This is one of three country case studies using a common analytical framework.
Use: This study aims to provide evidence for innovation practitioners (including research and development [R&D] organizations) and direct investors in innovation in SAI. This detailed country-level evidence, gathered from three countries and using a common analytical framework, will complement a global review of evidence being commissioned in this area by CoSAI on approaches and instruments to support innovation in SAI. The study will also contribute to the evidence base for global advocacy by CoSAI and partners to increase fundraising for global innovation for sustainable agriculture – providing evidence and examples of past successes at scale.
Scope
The final scope of this study and deliverables will be agreed following the inception phase. Consultants are asked to cover a minimum of six case studies in the country report. The exact number can be decided in the inception phase. Cases are expected to be selected purposively to provide good evidence and critical lessons.
Budget
The budget available for the assignment is of the order of US$ 50,000. This sum is expected to cover all aspects of the study, but may be used predominantly for the payment of consulting fees.
Place of assignment
The consultants will work from home, which will normally be expected to be in the case study country, although this is not an absolute requirement. Communication with the Study Manager and Oversight Group will be carried out virtually.
Content of EoI
All applicants should provide a brief EoI (a maximum of 12 single-spaced pages, plus annexes) including the following information:

Postal address, legal registration and electronic contact information for the applicant (or lead applicant, if a consortium). Provide the name of a contact person including their title, phone number, Skype ID or similar, and e-mail address.
Names and brief summary of experience of the team leader and other key team members, and confirmation of their dates of availability, supported by annexes 1 and 2 (see below).
Proposed approach to the study and justification for the proposals made (see section Scope), taking into consideration that this may be further refined during the inception phase, in collaboration with other country teams. The main objective of the EOI is to demonstrate a pragmatic approach based on in-depth experience in completing similar assignments.
Budget and time required (the amount should be under the allocated budget), including daily rates and anticipated numbers of days for named individual consultants, and any other anticipated operational or overhead costs. Assumptions made on tasks to be completed and time requirements underlying the estimates should be specified. Tasks should include preparation and participation in a minimum of four online meetings: briefing, national feedback, discussion of emerging results with other country case study leaders, and final presentation. Where possible, estimates should be ‘ground-truthed’ with reference to the actual cost/time of previous relevant studies carried out by the applicant or others.
Conflict of interest statement. All applicants should disclose any past or current contractual or financial relationships with CoSAI, WLE or IWMI.
Annex 1: Short curriculum vitae for the team leader and other proposed team members.
Annex 2: List of studies previously carried out by team members or the organization/firm that demonstrate relevant experience, including links or attachments.

For the detailed Terms of Reference, view:
Call for EoI – Kenya Case Study
Requirements
Eligibility
Any experienced think tank, research institution or consultancy firm, or a combination of individuals and/or entities, whether for-profit or non-profit, or academic institution are eligible to apply for this consultancy. The applicant (or lead applicant) must be based in the country of the case study. Experience of similar work (collecting and critically reviewing a range of evidence on processes and outcomes) will be a distinct advantage. The consultancy team leader should have experience in managing teams to produce high-quality results on time and within budget. The team leader (or lead author, if different) must have clear, concise writing and presentation skills; and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Benefits
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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October 28, 2024
Senior Programme Officer – Social Sciences Assistant Grants Accountant

ID:AAS/SPOSS21/01
Department:Programmes
Reporting To:Deputy Programmes Director
Duration:3 Years Renewable
Initiative Overview
The Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science (DELTAS Africa) is a 10-year (2015-2025) programme of the AAS being implemented under AESA. This is with the support of Wellcome and other funding partners to train and develop world-class researchers and research leaders in Africa. The vision of DELTAS Africa is to support the Africa-led development of a critical mass of world-class researchers and research leaders in Africa. This new generation of scientists and research leaders will play a major part in shaping and driving a locally relevant research agenda in Africa, contributing to improved sustainable development on the continent. To achieve its vision, DELTAS Africa funds programmes that address four broad strategic areas: scientific quality, research training, scientific citizenship, and research management and environment. These strategic areas are recognised as necessary for strengthening, sustaining, attracting and retaining excellence in research. The first five years of DELTAS Africa from 2015 to 2020 have focused largely on biomedical and health research on the continent. While significant progress has been made in this area, the AAS has taken a strategic decision to include the social sciences and humanities as a new component of the DELTAS Africa programme during its second phase from 2020 to 2025 and beyond, with the intention of improving social science and humanities research leadership capacity on the continent to be more responsive to Africa’s persistent and emerging sustainable development challenges. It is expected that DELTAS Africa II will continue to support a large portfolio of networks that will be implementing various projects in health research, biomedical, biosciences and related transdisciplinary sciences. The incumbent will also be expected to work closely with the Senior Programme Officer (Social Sciences and Humanities) to ensure the overall aims of the DELTAS Africa Initiative are effectively and efficiently met.
Position Overview
The overall aim of the Senior Programme Officer (Social Sciences and Humanities) is to support the delivery of a vibrant social sciences and humanities research leadership capacity development programme on the continent. In the short term, this will be delivered as a component of the DELTAS Africa programme, promoting excellence in social science and humanities research leadership capacity on the continent based on the DELTAS Africa model or a variant thereof, and in the long term contributing to its development as an independent flagship programme of The AAS.
The Senior Programme Officer has as his/her primary responsibility the management of the DELTAS Africa programme’s social sciences and humanities remit, including overseeing national, multinational and trans-national DELTAS Africa social science consortia, liaising with comparative research networks, as well as thematic and issue-specific research programmes, special initiatives and projects. In this connection, the Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for managing all aspects of the portfolio of the DELTAS Africa social science programmes, and overseeing the work of programme officers managing aspects of the social science programmes within DELTAS Africa, each of which may include several of the following aspects:

Leverage sector-specific knowledge and skills in the effective implementation of programmes and the development of new initiatives
Overseeing the development and implementation of pre-award, award and post-award processes,
Gender equity diversity and inclusion strategies with the programme,
monitoring, evaluation and learning,
Design and implement risks assessment and management strategies for the programme,
Work with GFGP team to ensure integration and update of good finance grant practice by programme beneficiaries,
budget control and reviews,
management and scientific meetings,
open-access publishing,
capacity development interventions,
community and public engagement,
research management,
impact measurement and reporting,
financial and programmatic reporting,
and other due diligence interventions.
initiate, develop and, where appropriate, manage new projects and programmes;
lend support for the realisation of other scientific activities of the AAS;
organise academic and policy meetings;
promote contacts with researchers, professional associations and regional organisations;
prepare research and funding proposals on themes connected to his/her areas of expertise as may be requested by the Deputy Programmes Director,
and where appropriate, liaise with funding organisations under the direction of both the Deputy Programmes Director, Director of Programmes and Executive Director.

The postholder will also be expected to work in close collaboration with other AESA managed programmes through the provision of operational and research support in order to achieve the overall strategic goals of the AAS.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Define and deliver the benefits of the Social Sciences and Humanities component of the DELTAS Africa programme in time, within budget and at the required quality, including:

Planning and budgeting;
Leading in effective technical and financial management to ensure VFM throughout the programme cycle, including using evidence to enhance program learning and development, seeking out and implementing solutions that achieve a good mix of quality and effectiveness for the least outlay, financial tracking of spend against budget, accurate forecasting, asset management, timely payment of invoices/claims, and timely submission of financial reports and Annual Audited Statements where required, in line with grant and donor requirements.
Ensuring that technical outputs throughout the program cycle including reports are of high quality and respond to donor guidelines and requirements
Promoting and marketing, this may include social media, website page management and/or article writing, working in collaboration with The AAS Communications team;
Support in identifying, tracking and mitigating programme management risks and issues;
Identification of experts for peer review and selection panels;
Planning and delivery of large-scale events, potentially including events in other countries on the continent
Monitoring and evaluation of scheme outcomes and impacts, and communicating outcomes and learnings to key stakeholders
Preparing consolidated technical and financial reports from grantees. This involves reviewing reporting templates, liaising with grantees M&E teams during reporting periods to support their reporting needs, consolidating the reports for internal use and for sharing with relevant funders; and data mining from reports to prepare outcomes and impact reports
Liaising and managing relationships with key stakeholders (other AAS funding and delivery partners, relevant steering groups, partners throughout the continent, Fellows of the Academy and grant beneficiaries);
Financial tracking of spend against budget;
Management of scheme activities and awards;

2. Assist in the provision of secretariat support to relevant steering groups.
3. Assist in utilising the outputs, networks and relationships created through the DELTAS Africa programme to further the Academy’s strategic objectives.
4. Contribute, as required, to the development of evidence-based positions on research and innovation policy issues linked to the scheme.
5. Contribute to the establishment of systems to enable the Academy to maintain and derive value from contact with past beneficiaries or alumni, and to manage these relationships where appropriate.
6. Contribute to the effective use of administrative resources across the AESA platform, including by providing colleagues with clear and timely information about requirements for administrative support.
7. Contribute to the effective use of the AAS Ishango electronic Grants Management System, and other Academy information systems.
8. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement at the AAS and to support line manager in achieving other teams, departmental and Academy objectives, as required.
Research

Perform programme relevant research to inform the development, implementation and delivery of the social sciences and humanities component of the DELTAS Africa programme
Work in close collaboration with the AAS M&E team to identify, collate, track, assess quality, analyse and validate, and report on programme-related data from DELTAS Africa Social Sciences and Humanities programmes.
Identify and build relationships with relevant stakeholders involved in social sciences and humanities research and research leadership capacity development on the continent and globally but not limited to universities and other research institutions, relevant African government departments and policymakers, Africa based and international Think Tanks, and intergovernmental organisations etc
Prepare reports, articles and presentations during programme inception meetings, annual grantee meetings and site visits.
Track and perform relevant analyses on various aspects of programme implementation to identify and address important challenges to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery

Programme Support

Represent The AAS and/or programmes at internal and external meetings when required;
Work in close collaboration with The AAS Communications Manager to develop a media and campaign Strategy for social sciences and humanities research programme to ensure maximum exposure and coverage on the continent and beyond and to generate keen interest from potential stakeholders
Work in close collaboration with The AAS Communications Manager to ensure all content (reports, images, videos, social media posts) is relevant and updated on a timely basis.
Supervise relevant administrative team duties in support of the DELTAS Africa social science and humanities programme
Work with The AAS Procurement team to monitor deliverables (including supplies), and being the contact person for clients on the DELTAS social science and humanities programme;
Plan and organise relevant workshops and other activities in furtherance of the objectives of the DELTAS Africa social science and humanities programme;
Work with The AAS M&E team to develop and implement an M&E framework for the DELTAS Africa social science and humanities programme;
Develop a risk management framework for the DELTAS social science and humanities programme, including developing and maintaining a risk register for the programme and a system to document, track and ensure programme issues and challenges are resolved in a timely manner;
Support other AAS programmes and departments in the delivery of their mandate especially for cross-cutting programmatic activities when requested

Key Results and Outcomes Area

Benefits of all assigned activities delivered within budget, to time and consistent with commitments to funders and agreed targets;
Schemes delivered following best practice in scheme management, steering group secretarial support, and effective use of the AAS Ishango electronic Grants Management System.
Strong working relationships with all key stakeholders including staff, Fellows of the AAS, other delivery partners, and beneficiaries;
Maintaining an attractive and accurate outward profile of activities through the website and other materials;
Strong knowledge of AAS policies and procedures, and their application in grants management

Qualifications and Experience and Knowledge

A PhD degree in a relevant Social Science/Humanities research field obtained over the past 10 years with proven research leadership qualities and experience of carrying out key research work for priority social science and humanities agendas.
A proven record of research capabilities in social science/humanities research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and other quality outputs.
At least 3 years’ experience working in research/research leadership capacity development programme design and implementation on the African continent
Knowledge of funding/how research is funded/grants or research management
A professional qualification and relevant experience in large scale programme/project management or training in research administration, ethics, leadership or related will be an added advantage
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
Proficiency in standard office and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint
Project/ Programme management skills (essential)

Key Competencies

Communication: Makes self visible to staff by listening to them and by communicating at all levels within the organization and with external counterparts
Teamwork: Understands the roles of different business units and sub-units in won department; recognizes the importance of other business teams and their interdependence to achieve organizational objectives
Planning and organizing: Understands drivers and constraints of execution in terms of time and resource allocation, reviews and prioritizes activities in line with changing work requirement.
Achieving results: Continuously sets challenging goals for the teams and provides support to the team by proactively anticipating challenges and looking at means to overcome them.
Leading and supervising: Manages the performance of the team and promotes a culture of learning and development.
Knowledge sharing and learning: Takes an active interest in developing others by creating opportunities for capability building at the unit.
Judgement/decision making: Identifies, analyzes and discusses decision making alternatives with multiple stakeholders. Evaluates past decisions for insight and improved decision making.
Technical/Scientific credibility: Keeps abreast of latest developments and provides authoritative advice to senior management in the field of his /her expertise.
Commitment to continuous process improvement: Develops and applies effective approaches to programme development and implementation. Identifies ways to improve systems and structures to deliver services with streamlined resources.
Partnership building: Makes use of various forums (professional and social) to network within and outside the organization with a view to leverage these networks for organizational interests.
Analytical thinking: Draws analogies based on available information/data that result in increased understanding. Reframes issues and challenges so that they are input for future action/change.

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All applicants must submit a filled application form – available here, curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.africa with the position and vacancy number as the Subject no later than 15th March 2021 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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October 28, 2024
Public Relations & Communications Officer – FIDA Kenya.

Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA Kenya) invites applications from qualified candidates for the Public Relations & Communications Officer position based in Nairobi.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the successful candidate will be the communication focal point for FIDA-Kenya and will be responsible for engaging all stakeholders on women’s rights advocacy issues, advancing the organization’s policies, and raising FIDA-Kenya’s profile, primarily through communication and public relations tools, media, and events.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate, design, and implement communication and advocacy strategies that support FIDA-Kenya programs, including showcasing success stories and lessons learnt.
Daily monitoring of media coverage on FIDA-Kenya and women’s rights issues and ensuring timely response to issues arising.
Coordinate proper media coverage, including high-level placement of FIDA-Kenya’s work on print, broadcast, and online media.
Act as FIDA-Kenya’s media liaison, including planning and coordinating meetings with journalists, editors, and media owners, managing media inquiries, press conferences, media events, and interview requests.
Drafting speeches, press statement releases, and articles for media consumption in collaboration with management and generating FIDA-Kenya’s positions and opinion pieces on arising women’s rights issues.
Update and maintain FIDA-Kenya’s digital platforms in a timely and effective manner.
Manage the preparation, designing, production, and timely dissemination of FIDA-Kenya publications, including IEC materials, journals, reports, newsletters, and documentaries.
Manage membership activities, including processing membership payments, planning members’ forums, and oversee communication with existing and prospective members.
Management of the organization’s branding aspect, including maintaining consistency in branding and messaging across all FIDA-Kenya activities.
Manage FIDA-Kenya’s resource centre and ensure effective dissemination of information internally to membership, partners, and other stakeholders.
Prepare and track utilization of the departmental budget; oversee expenditure through approving requisitions and ensure timely submission of financial returns.

Person Specification: Qualifications and Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Media studies. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years of public relations/communication experience, preferably in the NGO sector.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in photography and videography;
Proficiency in digital media and graphic design tools is an added advantage.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a flexible schedule and manage multiple tasks.

Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send an application letter and detailed CV to The Executive Director, FIDA Kenya, E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org by Thursday, 11 March 2021. The application MUST include contacts of three referees, one of whom must be a former supervisor, expected salary, daytime contact, job title, and job reference number.Only email applications will be considered, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis (age, gender, sex, race, ethnic origin, social origin, disability, religion, and marital status) and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Apply via :

recruitment@fidakenya.org

October 28, 2024
Temporary Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Assistant (6 Months)

Position Overview;
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant will assist support to the Evaluation and Strategy Team in carrying out key activities as outlined in various AESA strategic documents. Key to this role would be to ensure that work-outputs are completed and meet the required set standards. Specifically, the candidate will be part of a process of ensuring that work outputs are delivered on time. In line with AESA’s learning objectives, this role will be an opportunity to (a) strengthen learning processes, (b) building technical expertise in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning to meet AESA’s growing demand and (c) continue building a culture of excellence in measurement and tracking of AESA programmes
The candidate will report to the Senior Programme Officer for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and will work closely with the Programmes and M&E teams and play a supporting role in line with AESA’s workplan.
Responsibilities

Support in the operationalization of AESA M&E frameworks and M&E implementation plans including defining metrics of tracking operationalization
Support data validation and triangulation activities
Support M&E team in carrying out the biannual review’s meetings with the various departmental and programme teams
Assist with the design, development and review of data collection tools and reporting templates
Support programme teams in data collection and analysis
Assist the programme teams with review of grantee and funder reports
Support the development and maintenance of an effective system for archiving M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for major activities undertaken
Support the development and implementation of robust, efficient and effective reporting frameworks that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of knowledge and impact stories.
In collaboration with Programme and M&E teams, contribute to reporting programme progress and key lessons
Ensure proper documentation of innovative approaches and best practices for dissemination across AAS stakeholder groups

Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in implementing M&E activities of international development projects
Experience in operating project M&E systems
Proven track record in supporting teams from an M&E perspective in the initiation, set-up, operationalization, assessment and close-out stages of programmes
Demonstrable expertise in working with various MEL database systems and in analysing data using statistical software

Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills coupled with an ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues
Experience in qualitative data analysis is strongly desired
Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications including financial and statistical packages.
Strong communication, presentation and writing skills including ability to analyse data for relevant information and insights
High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity
Strong training and facilitation skills with an ability to initiate and manage change and to recognize and adjust to rapidly changing conditions

Attributes:

Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural setting
Self-motivated, goal and deadline driven; proven track record to deliver highest possible quality and within set timeframes
Highly organized with an ability to balance working independently whilst engaging teams.
Excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to represent AAS at all levels and in different cultural settings
High moral standing with impeccable integrity

All Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.africa with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 2nd March 2021 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@aasciences.afri

October 28, 2024
Finance Intern

Position Overview.
The Finance Intern has overall responsibility of providing timely and efficient accounting and financial support service to the AAS Finance office. The position reports to the Finance Officer.**
Specific Responsibilities:

Invoicing

Analyse ground transfer documents for invoicing to make sure that they meet the requirements.**
Prepare invoices.**
Ensure that invoices are prepared on a timely basis.**

Filling

Ensure that files are well labelled and that all documents pertaining to a certain are sequentially filed.**
Keep track and safeguard documents to ensure that documents do not get misplaced and a signing Book is kept keeping track who has the document from Accounts office.**
Retrieve documents for audit purposes and when need be from the files.**

Fixed Assets

Confirm tagging of assets is done timely and accurately.**
Support with periodic Asset verification through in the different offices to ascertain their actual existence and condition.**
Tracking of assets to ensure they are in good shape and any additions or disposals are reported to the FA.

VAT

Tracking of invoices that require VAT refund.
Making copies of invoices for VAT refund
Following up with vendors to collect VAT refunds

Audit

Retrieval and analysis of documents for audit, to ensure they comply.
Provide direct support in the external financial audit process, especially in furnishing of required information to audit questions that may arise.
Proper filling and labelling of documents after an audit to ensure all documents are well filled and available in the future.

Any other duty that may be assigned on ad-hoc basis.

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting or related discipline; and/or ACCA /CPA certifications.**
Minimum of 1 years’ work experience in the field of accounting**
Knowledge of non-profit organization accounting regulations an advantage**
Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications including MS Excel, MS Word, and other accounting packages**
Knowledge of MS Dynamics Serenics Navigator or Ms Navision an added advantage**

Criteria for Success

Excellent written and oral communication skills**
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure**
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including a strong accounting background**
Strong interpersonal skills, courtesy, tact, patience and team orientation**
Commitment to accuracy and attention to details**
Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work amidst competing demands**
Commitment to AAS’s mission and core values**

All Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.africa with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 22nd February 2021 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@aasciences.afri

October 28, 2024
Senior Legal Counsel – Access to Justice, Nairobi.(Re-advertisement)

Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Senior Legal Counsel – Access to Justice, Nairobi (Ref No: FIDA/SLC/02/2021).
Job Summary
Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the successful candidate will be expected to lead litigation, provide legal aid services to clients, manage all access to justice programs, develop and maintain relationships with partners, create awareness on women’s rights and supervise staff in Access to Justice, Nairobi.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Leadership

Oversee the implementation of all Access to Justice Programmes (Legal Representation, Probono Lawyers Scheme, Mediation, Counseling/Group Therapy, Self- Representation, Strategic Impact Litigation, and Informal Justice Systems).
Oversee day to day running of the legal clinic, virtual justice center, and toll-free line.
Mentor and supervise staff working in the Access to Justice team in Nairobi.
Approve all pleadings and other documents drafted by the Access to Justice team in Nairobi.
Oversee the implementation of women’s rights, governance, and advocacy projects undertaken by the Access to Justice team- Nairobi.
Monitor and evaluate programs and activities (prepare and oversee the preparation of the team’s work plans, result-based management reports, monthly team reports, and donor reports).

B. Legal Aid and Litigation

Provide legal advice and referrals to clients.
Draft pleadings and represent clients in Court.
Conduct research and prepare pleadings in Strategic Impact Litigation cases.
Draft legal opinions.
Conduct community legal aid clinics and legal awareness forums.

C. Advocacy

Liaise with other like-minded partners including CBOs, NGOs, government departments, to advance women’s rights at national, regional, and international levels.
Draft petitions, memorandums and press briefings regarding public matters affecting women’s rights.
Lobby and advocate for women’s rights at the national as well as international level.
Design and conduct research and analysis of key policy issues and legislations affecting women.
Organize and facilitate workshops and trainings at national, county, and community levels on women’s rights.
Support and collaborate with Grant Teams in the development of proposals and concept notes.
Generate content for print media and IEC materials.

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and attributes: –

MUST be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate with at least FIVE (5) years post-admission experience.
MUST have strong working experience in litigation, family laws, gender, and women’s rights issues. Experience in Strategic Impact Litigation (SIL) is an added advantage.
Have experience in managing teams.
Knowledge of program management; planning, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation. Previous experience in the NGO sector is highly desirable.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure.

Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send an application letter, detailed CV, and a copy of the current practicing certificate to The Executive Director, FIDA Kenya, E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org by Friday, 19 February 2021. The application MUST include contacts of three referees one of whom must be a former supervisor, expected salary, daytime contact, job title, and job reference number.Only email applications will be considered and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis (age, gender, sex, race, ethnic origin, social origin, disability, religion, and marital status) and DOES NOT charge applicants any fee at any stage of the recruitment process

Apply via :

recruitment@fidakenya.org

October 28, 2024