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  • Grants Officer

    Grants Officer

    Overall responsibility:
    To support staff within two of ACTS’ projects to manage grants, specifically their contract negotiation, grants disbursement, reporting and final close out of grants.
    The two projects are as follows:

    Building Institutional Capacity for Computing research in Kenya (CBICTD)
    Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in Africa

    Your day-to-day duties could include:

    Checking applications meet funding criteria
    Advising applicants about funding programs and requirements
    Assessing applications against a strict set of rules
    Giving information and recommendations to the decision-making panel
    Keeping applicants informed about the progress of their application
    Administering grant payments
    Supporting a caseload of grant holders and monitoring their progress
    Keeping accurate records of applications and payments
    Giving presentations to publicise grant schemes
    Assisting with writing and editing reports

    NB: all staff may be given responsibilities outside of this generic task list by their line manager and/or senior management of ACTS as and when required.
    Minimum qualifications, experience and skills

    University degree. Training in development studies and project management will be an added advantage.
    Appropriate work experience preferably as a grants manager already before (for 3 years)
    Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to operate in a wide range of environments
    Sound numerical skills
    Sound IT skills

    Person abilities and qualities

    Ability to work in a team and independently as required
    Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships
    Ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision
    Confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate

    Employment term: Full time, 24-months contract
    Start date: 1 March 2019

  • Senior Driver Senior Driver

    Senior Driver Senior Driver

    Job Purpose
    The senior driver is responsible for driving the foundation vehicle, ferrying project teams, authorized personnel, project supplies, coordinate other drivers in the day to day field activities and maintenance of EGPAF vehicles.
    Key Responsibilities and Accountability

    Coordination & implementation of the organization’s vehicle policy and logistical support.

    Ensure that appropriate, effective & monitoring control mechanisms are in place for optimal operation and maintenance of project vehicles
    Periodically assess the drivers to ensure that they remain motivated to daily handle project vehicles
    Supervise the Foundation drivers in Homabay and ensure that their performance meets the expectations of management. Carry out mid-year and annual performance appraisals for staff in time
    High standards of discipline, safety observed by project drivers at all times on the roads and at workplace.
    Offices are adequately supported in terms of errands and other logistical support as guided by the Field Operations Manager or delegate
    Report all incidents involving foundation vehicles immediately upon occurrence.
    Hold weekly meetings with drivers and report key challenges and or concerns to management in a timely manner.

    Vehicle Maintenance

    Ensuring that vehicles regularly serviced and repaired including minor service and major service.
    Ensure service request form is filled on time.
    Ensuring that vehicles are fully inspected for road worthiness and insured.
    Ensure vehicles are fueled and fuel cards and records are properly kept.
    Report any accidents and incidences.
    Ensure vehicles are kept clean.
    Ensure vehicles are inspected on a daily basis.
    Ensure drivers regularly and accurately use Vehicle Movement Logs and clear records maintained.
    Ensure that each vehicle has the correct life-saver, First Aid kit and fire extinguisher and other necessary tool kits
    Inventory & Asset Management Support.
    Assist in foundation stock management through loading and unloading of deliveries during receiving and dispatch.
    Assist in arranging of supplies in EGPAF stores.
    Ensure all dispatches done using EGPAF vehicles have the necessary documentation i.e Delivery Notes.

    Compliance

    Ensure vehicle operations are within the laid down procedures in the EGPAF fleet management policy.
    Ensure that only EGPAF staffs are carried in the vehicle unless the non EGPAF staff signs the liability waiver forms
    Ensuring that vehicle and driver legal documentation is up to date e.g driving license, insurance covers.
    Ensure proper handing over of the vehicles
    Prepare and submit fuel returns by end month
    Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

    Supervision

    Supervise all Homabay Foundation drivers and oversee daily management and running of project vehicles
    Identify development needs for self and supervisees by monitoring and evaluating staff development.
    Prepare weekly vehicle schedules.
    Plan and monitor of vehicle maintenance.
    Support other drivers with preparation of fuel return and service request forms.
    Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

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  • Clinical Services Officer

    Clinical Services Officer

    Job Description
    Reports To: Clinical Services Director
    “Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better.
    This is one of those moments.
    Job Summary
    Reporting to the Clinical Services Lead, the Clinical Services Officer provides implementation, technical assistance and service delivery support for awarded technical assistance and service delivery projects in a variety of assigned countries. Primary responsibility is to work with country teams and EGPAF’s Medical and Scientific Affairs teams to ensure that project activities are consistent with sound program implementation and evidence based interventions.
    Job Responsibilities

    Coordinate the development and monitoring of country-specific implementation plans
    Facilitate the overall management of a portfolio of projects in designated countries, by supporting planning, monitoring and reporting processes, to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation of project activities
    Contribute to the development of service delivery, technical assistance, program planning and monitoring tools, and ensure utilization of these tools to support project implementation
    Monitor the progress of projects and activities towards the achievement of key objectives and deliverables, including identification of implementation challenges that may affect the quality of program performance. Collaborate with country teams to organize solutions to challenges as they arise, and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner
    Facilitate planning and coordination of project-related technical assistance provided by MSA teams and external consultants in support of project implementation
    Support country teams to prepare project work plans, ensuring the inclusion of evidence-based and innovative interventions
    Ensure awareness of shifting donor technical and service delivery priorities and that these priorities are included in project work plans and monitoring tools
    Contribute to response to donor inquiries regarding program activities
    Contribute to the compilation of information for progress reports, lessons learned and innovations, and other program materials for internal and external communication
    Provide guidance and oversight to ensure deliverables are met and are of high quality
    Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
    Nurse degree or equivalent medical level required (example: midwife, Clinical Officer)Excellent written and oral communication skills
    Ability to think logically and analytically, rapidly assess diverse information, and draw correct conclusions
    Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented

    Competencies
    The Ideal Candidate Will Either Be Proficient Or Advanced In The Following Set Of Competencies, Specific To This Position’s Level Of Officer
    The Foundation expects all employees to possess the fundamental competencies of interpersonal skills, communication, accountability, continual learning, and driving results.

    Team Building

    Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust
    Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals

    Customer Orientation

    Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
    Delivers high-quality products and services
    Is committed to continuous improvement

    Technical Credibility

    Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, andpolicies related to specialized expertise

    Decisiveness

    Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutionsproduce unpleasant consequences
    Perceives the impact and implications of decisions

  • Accounts Officer

    Accounts Officer

    Trident Plumbers Limited is a Private Limited Company, established in the 1990 and incorporated in the year 2003. It is registered with the Ministry of Public Works and is a member of Kenya Association of Public and Civil Engineering Contractors (KABSEC).
    Its business scope includes Plumbing , Sanitary ware Installation, Drainage, Firefighting System installation, Installation of Boilers, Sprinkler systems, ventilation systems, Air conditioning systems and Regular Service maintenance.
    Job purpose summary 
    Responsible for ensuring that commercially focused information is provided to the management team to aid in timely and sound business decision making by maintaining financial and accounting services.
    Core Responsibilities
    Financial interpretation and analysis

    Prepare monthly analysis of cost of goods sold and operational expenses against prior year and budget, providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate the risks.
    Partner with product management in determining financial impact due to product cost reductions, new product rollout etc. and prepare periodic forecasts to update management on projected results.
    Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets.
    Presenting and reporting accurate and timely historical financial information of the company to all the company’s stakeholders including shareholders, analysts, creditors, employees and other members of management.
    Interpret the company’s financial results to management and recommend improvement activities
    Report to management on variances from the established budget and the reasons for those variances
    Design and lead the annual budgeting and forecasting activities for the company.
    Prepares departmental budgets and monitors departmental expenditures.
    Assist in the determination of project pricing in relation to features offered and competitor
    pricing
    Investing the company’s money, taking into consideration risk and liquidity.
    Ensure compliance in all taxation processes
    Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
    Oversee the capital structure of the company, determining the best mix of debt, equity and internal financing
    Identify and report what areas of a company are most efficient and how the company can capitalize on this information
    Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger, petty cash and bank accounts
    Establish and maintain supplier accounts and process supplier invoices
    Maintain the purchase order systems and financial file record keeping
    Prepare cheques for all accounts due within the specified timelines.
    Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system.
    Prepare profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, monthly financial statements, monthly reports and report on any variances.
    Maintain and reconcile the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all monies
    Prepare accurate journal summaries on a monthly basis
    Prepares the weekly debtors/creditors report to aid Management in decision – making.
    Organizes a recovery system and initiates and follows up on collection of all outstanding debt from suppliers.
    Calculate employee salaries, deductions and contributions and submit remittances of Tax returns, PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF on a timely basis.
    Prepare, review and file payroll summaries, journals and reports.
    Order office supplies and manage the filing, storage and security of financial documents.
    Maintain booking registers, issue payments for work permits and licenses within the specified timelines.

    Qualifications

    Degree or Diploma in Accounting
    ACCA / CPA(K) qualified with good accounting and costing skills  & commercial acumen
    Experience of 5-7 years – hardcore experience in accounts department – with multitasking skills
    knowledge of – Tally, Sage / SAP Business and good knowledge of usage of MS Excel & Word
    Self-starter with initiative and good communication skills
    Able to grow to Accounts Controller level in next 2 to 3 years
    Knowledge of IFRS & Kenyan Taxation – VAT / WHT / Corporate Taxation
    Ability to work independently without any assistant
    Exposure to Budgeting process

  • Supermarket Manager

    Supermarket Manager

    Supermarket Manager will manage whole sale and retail outlets, or groups of outlets, and are responsible for all the day-to-day processes that are carried out in the supermarket.
    Responsibilities

    Recruiting, training, managing and motivating staff to ensure efficiency and to increase sales.
    Daily management of staff, including completing and checking rotas, holding regular meetings and briefing the team on new products and promotions.
    Promoting brands and auditing the performance of key product lines.
    Analyzing daily, weekly and monthly sales figures to ensure branch profitability.
    Ensuring that new stock is ordered, received in time and that it is put on display as required.
    Ensuring that premises and service levels are maintained to company standards.
    Dealing with customer complaints.
    Ensuring the safety and security of staff and customers.
    Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and legal requirements.
    Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
    Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees
    Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results
    Prepare annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions
    Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
    Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories
    Formulate pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends
    Market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios
    Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures
    Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
    Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements
    Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records
    Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
    Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures
    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
    Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers
    Develop a schedule of holiday activities and promotions throughout the year strategically designed to bring in more revenue
    Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent
    Work with vendors and manufacturers to bring in effective marketing displays for the sales floor and store windows
    Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable
    Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control
    Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales
    Analyze and interpret trends to facilitate planning
    Deal with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development
    Ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
    Respond to customer complaints and comments
    Organize special promotions, displays and events
    Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
    Tour the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers to identify or resolve urgent issues
    Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing
    Initiate changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market
    Promote the organization locally by liaising with local schools, newspapers and the community in general

    Supermarket Manager top skills & proficiencies:

    Budgeting
    Accounting and Finance
    Marketing
    Retail Management
    Leadership
    Ability to Motivate Others
    Delegation
    Customer Focus
    Quick Learner
    Multi-Task Skills
    Team Player
    Customer Focus
    Pricing
    Staffing
    Vendor Relationships
    Market Knowledge
    Results Driven
    Strategic Planning
    Management Proficiency
    Client Relationships
    Sales Experience
    Organization
    Verbal and Written Communication

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field of study
    At least 5 years’ experience in the Retail sector overseeing multiple retail outlets
    Experienced in ensuring operational effectiveness for Multi-unit organizations
    Ability to read and interpret financial statements; strong analytical skills
    Ability to effectively and professionally provide leadership and coaching to different teams
    Strong business acumen with sharp analytical skills
    Strong verbal and written communication skills
    Strong planning and organizational skills with a keen eye on detail

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

    Background
    Launched in September 2015, the Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is strengthening the capacities of Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in 15 sub-Saharan African countries in order to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development. The Initiative represents a joint investment by United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF). The SGCI’s specific objectives are to strengthen the ability of SGCs to: (a) manage research; (b) design and monitor research programs, and formulate and implement policies based on the use of robust science, technology and innovation (STI) indicators; (c) support transfer of knowledge to the private sector, and; (d) establish partnerships with each other and with other science system actors.
    To achieve the objectives of the Initiative, a number of interventions to staff members of Councils are used to implement activities. They include in-country training and technical support, regional workshops and peer-to-peer learning. The Initiative co-funds research projects with the Councils in the areas of their priorities. There are two components to the research projects. The first consists of projects that promote collaboration among two or more Councils, while the second supports projects that respond to the needs of the private sector. Two joint workshops are held each year. Annual Regional Meetings (ARMs) are held in June/July in order to promote national or regional STI priorities, while Annual Forums (held every November) bring together participating Councils and other stakeholders from within and outside Africa in order to share experiences and network. Studies on specific themes are commissioned annually to inform each Forum.
    The Initiative’s capacity strengthening activities are being implemented by Collaborating Technical Agencies (CTAs).
    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
    Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) is a critical support function within the SGCI to ensure information is collected, documented, analysed, and the emerging good practices integrated to inform and improve implementation and outcomes.
    An overall monitoring and evaluation framework titled ‘Evaluative Learning Framework (ELF)’ was developed by the Initiative to complement the SGCI Logical Framework and enable documentation and description of on-going changes in greater details. It was designed based on a learning-based management approach and founded on the use of outcome mapping as the guiding methodology. Appreciating that the impact of capacity building is gradual, progressing from knowledge acquisition, adaptation to application the framework proposes indicators to document progress that the Councils are making through these phases. The CTAs have been primarily responsibility for collecting data since the beginning of the project through an online based tool. This collects “Significant Instance Reports” (SiRs). Additionally, one-day MEL workshops are held alongside the ARMs and AFs to enable the CTAs, the Initiative Management Team (IMT) and the Councils to reflect on results and emerging lessons. As the first Phase if the SGCI draws to a close, additional data collection will be needed that draws in the experiences of the SGCs and not just those of the CTAs.
    Political economy (PE) studies have also been conducted separately from the main MEL activities. These explore the interplay between economics and political power in shaping investments in research in participating countries. It is expected that additional Political Economy case studies will be conducted. Other types of case studies will be conducted in 2019, to document the progress the Councils have made as a result of the technical support and the learning acquired since the inception of the Initiative.
    Implementing the MEL process requires on-going expert facilitation, guidance and oversight. In this regard, the Initiative seeks to engage an expert to advise and provide technical support for the implementation of the overall monitoring, evaluation and learning function**. The following section provides details of the proposed assignment.
    Objective of the consultancy
    The purpose of the consultancy is to provide on-going advice and technical support to the IMT, the Councils and the CTAs to successfully implement monitoring, evaluation and learning. Below are the specific objectives:

    To review and update the SGCI monitoring and evaluation framework, and the tools for data collection;
    To support planning and implementation of case studies to be undertaken in 2019 by an external research team;
    To design and lead facilitation of MEL workshops held during the 2019 ARM and AF which include the development of interim reports on MEL progress;
    To collect, collate, analyse and synthesise data collected by the CTAs into a MEL report that documents progress over the whole Phase I period (2015-2019);
    To support the overall annual reporting and review for the SGCI conducted by the IMT.

    Scope of work
    It is expected that the specific activities and support provided by the MEL expert will evolve over time in response to emerging needs. Therefore, the bullet point list below sets out what is considered the “core” areas of priority focus. In addition, depending on the workload required to complete the below, further tasks may be added as the Initiative progresses and MEL requirements are reviewed.

    The Consultant will review and update the current SGCI MEL documents;
    The Consultant will work directly with the Councils and the CTAs to review SiR forms submitted already, review the implications of these significant incidences and build a clear framework for data collection by each SGC and CTA in the last year of Phase I of the SGCI. This will be done on a one-to-one basis either through face-to-face and/or through virtual communication mediums in the first three months of 2019;
    The Consultant will support the planning and implementation of case studies to be undertaken in 2019 by an external research team and which are part of January 2020 SGCI reporting targets. This includes developing a terms of reference for the studies as guided by the relevant Logical Framework indicators;
    The Consultant will help organise, and be the lead facilitator of MEL workshops held alongside the ARM and AF in 2019. In this role, she/ he will work closely with the CTAs and the IMT to analyse monitoring data and case studies where available, in order to draw out lessons;
    The Consultant will, on an ongoing basis, review all monitoring data collected by the CTAs and the Councils;
    The Consultant will be responsible for the compiling and collating of all monitoring data collected by the CTAs and the Councils, conduct an analysis of the data, and provide a brief report in June (for the ARM) and October (for the AF) in 2019 outlining major trends and gaps. A final synthesis report of all findings will be written before end February 2020;
    The Consultant will contribute to the SGCI annual progress reports, including the distillation of monitoring data that feed into the indicators of the SGCI Logical Framework.

    Deliverables:

    Review of the existing MEL framework as part of a short inception report (submitted by end February 2019)
    Draft ToRs for the case studies work (submitted by end February 2019)
    The submission of SiR forms in 2019 from CTAs or equivalent documents from SGCs (ad hoc throughout 2019)
    Brief synopsis reports of trends and gaps in MEL in advance of the ARM and the AF (June and October 2019)
    MEL meeting reports following the ARM and AF (August and December 2019)
    A final synthesis MEL report (first draft by end December 2019; final report by end February 2020)

    Duration of the assignment
    The consultancy will be required for a maximum of 70 days starting February 2019 to February 2020, with a possibility of extension (dependent on performance and funding availability). The Consultant will, in consultation with the IMT, agree on the distribution of the days based on the work load. The Consultant will be expected to travel as part of execution of the consultation.
    Management
    The assignment will be carried out under the overall guidance of the Principal Investigator working on SGCI project at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS).
    Monthly progress meetings will be held between the MEL consultant, the Principal Investigator at ACTS and the IMT lead contact personnel at IDRC to ensure activities are on track, objectives are being met and are in line with overall SGCI reporting requirements.
    Qualifications of applicants

    At least a Master’s degree in a field relevant to the assignment, for example in development studies, Statistics, Results Based Management related social science fields, or business administration;
    Proven experience in the monitoring and evaluation of capacity building programs and research
    Experience in delivering training on M&E and data analysis;
    Experience in qualitative and quantitative M&E approaches;
    Background in training and M&E advising in donor-funded programs and for government officials;
    Experience of developing M&E results frameworks and progress reports;
    Preferably based in Sub-Saharan Africa region;
    Ability to communicate in English and French will be an advantage.

    Other competencies:

    Interpersonal and communication skills;
    Ability to exercise judgement, and negotiating skills;
    Openness to change and ability to receive and integrate feedback;
    Facilitation and training skills.

  • Senior Project Officer – Care & Treatment Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer

    Senior Project Officer – Care & Treatment Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer

    Job description
    Job Purpose
    To support establishment, expansion and implementation of a robust HIV Care & treatment program for the Timiza90 Project that entails provision of quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in Homabay County.
    Scope
    The Senior Project Officer – Care & treatment is responsible for day to day support of the Health management teams (HMT) and the Health care providers in the provision of HIV/ AIDS care and treatment services. The broad program areas to be covered shall include Paediatric, Adolescent and Adult HIV Care & Treatment as well as TB/HIV program areas. The work shall entail providing technical assistance to establish and strengthen implementation of integrated and comprehensive care and treatment activities in the assigned facilities and sub –county, support systems strengthening, improve quality of services and monitor progress towards achievement of quality results in order to attain the objectives of the Timiza90 Project.
    Key Responsibilities

    Project management: 20%
    Conduct site assessments for new sites and periodic routine assessments of existing sites for integrated HIV service delivery
    Develop integrated HIV facility interventions and work plans and oversee the implementation
    Supervise site renovations
    Establish and Supervise the lab-networks with networked facilities
    Assist the HMT to develop and implement quality assurance programs for each supported site
    Facilitate the acquisition of Project supplies from MOH/KEMSA and other sources.
    Technical Support: 20%
    Responsible for visits to Timiza90 Project supported sites in the assigned sub county in Homabay County to provide technical support in implementation of integrated HIV care and treatment services
    Conduct supportive supervision on quality assurance and improvement issues.
    Ensure that adherence and psychosocial support activities are undertaken at the Timiza90 supported sites and links with the HTS and Linkage/Adherence/Retention technical team to facilitate facility-community linkages
    Works closely with the HMT in identifying training needs, planning and delivering trainings for facility staff, according to the training plan.Attends training session in new content areas and helps facilitate attendance of facility staff in training sessions.Develops and maintains close working relationships with the health management teams at the sub county and facility level.Provides feedback to facilities and participates in supportive supervision and site assessments including SIMS, CQI, and RDQAs.Lead/drive the attainment of the 2 nd and 3 rd 90’s in the ACT 90/90/90 strategy to ensure attainment of the 90% of eligible patients are on ART and 90% of those on ART are retained on treatment and achieve viral suppression.Support health facilities in improving quality of services offered through participation in observed practise, preceptorship, and clinical review/switch meetings.
    Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: 10%
    Monitors on a regular basis the availability of supplies necessary to accomplish project objectivesWorking with the SI & E program officer, assists the Project in working with clinic staff in data collection and data management and reporting including utilization of such data for planning and decision making.Responsible for tracking and reporting on all project input, processes, outputs, outcomes and impact at supported sites to ensure that adequate progress is made towards set targets.Identifies obstacles to achievement of desired results early enough, identifies remedial actions and seeks support to overcome these obstaclesAssist the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor in preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
    Linkages, Networking and Integration: 30%
    Working closely with the other Project Officers to plan and participate in site assessment, follow up on identified gaps and implementation of interventions including formation of Quality Improvement Teams and re-assessment of progressWorking with other Teams within the project, identify opportunities for integration including decentralization of care and treatment services, formation of and supporting Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), community-facility linkages and assist in documentation of successes, best practices and challenges associated with such linkage and integrationLiaise with the HMT and any other technical counterparts among other partners on HIV care and treatment issues, participating in forums where such issues are being discussed and representing the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor when called upon to do so.
    Staff Management: 20%
    Responsible for coordination of the EGPAF sub-county based team comprising of Project Officers (PMTCT, HTS, Adherence, and SI&E Officers) and the assigned project driver.Acts as the primary contact person/focal person for the sub county based team with the HMT.Chair the sub county based Technical team meetings as per meeting SOPsSubmit minutes for Sub County based meetings and escalate any issues arising to management.Lead in preparing and presentation of sub county performance during monthly performance review meetingsAny other duties assigned

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

    Background
    Launched in September 2015, the Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is strengthening the capacities of Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in 15 sub-Saharan African countries in order to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development. The Initiative represents a joint investment by United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF). The SGCI’s specific objectives are to strengthen the ability of SGCs to: (a) manage research; (b) design and monitor research programs, and formulate and implement policies based on the use of robust science, technology and innovation (STI) indicators; (c) support transfer of knowledge to the private sector, and; (d) establish partnerships with each other and with other science system actors.
    To achieve the objectives of the Initiative, a number of interventions to staff members of Councils are used to implement activities. They include in-country training and technical support, regional workshops and peer-to-peer learning. The Initiative co-funds research projects with the Councils in the areas of their priorities. There are two components to the research projects. The first consists of projects that promote collaboration among two or more Councils, while the second supports projects that respond to the needs of the private sector. Two joint workshops are held each year. Annual Regional Meetings (ARMs) are held in June/July in order to promote national or regional STI priorities, while Annual Forums (held every November) bring together participating Councils and other stakeholders from within and outside Africa in order to share experiences and network. Studies on specific themes are commissioned annually to inform each Forum.
    The Initiative’s capacity strengthening activities are being implemented by Collaborating Technical Agencies (CTAs).
    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
    Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) is a critical support function within the SGCI to ensure information is collected, documented, analysed, and the emerging good practices integrated to inform and improve implementation and outcomes.
    An overall monitoring and evaluation framework titled ‘Evaluative Learning Framework (ELF)’ was developed by the Initiative to complement the SGCI Logical Framework and enable documentation and description of on-going changes in greater details. It was designed based on a learning-based management approach and founded on the use of outcome mapping as the guiding methodology. Appreciating that the impact of capacity building is gradual, progressing from knowledge acquisition, adaptation to application the framework proposes indicators to document progress that the Councils are making through these phases. The CTAs have been primarily responsibility for collecting data since the beginning of the project through an online based tool. This collects “Significant Instance Reports” (SiRs). Additionally, one-day MEL workshops are held alongside the ARMs and AFs to enable the CTAs, the Initiative Management Team (IMT) and the Councils to reflect on results and emerging lessons. As the first Phase if the SGCI draws to a close, additional data collection will be needed that draws in the experiences of the SGCs and not just those of the CTAs.
    Political economy (PE) studies have also been conducted separately from the main MEL activities. These explore the interplay between economics and political power in shaping investments in research in participating countries. It is expected that additional Political Economy case studies will be conducted. Other types of case studies will be conducted in 2019, to document the progress the Councils have made as a result of the technical support and the learning acquired since the inception of the Initiative.
    Implementing the MEL process requires on-going expert facilitation, guidance and oversight. In this regard, the Initiative seeks to engage an expert to advise and provide technical support for the implementation of the overall monitoring, evaluation and learning function**. The following section provides details of the proposed assignment.
    Objective of the consultancy
    The purpose of the consultancy is to provide on-going advice and technical support to the IMT, the Councils and the CTAs to successfully implement monitoring, evaluation and learning. Below are the specific objectives:

    To review and update the SGCI monitoring and evaluation framework, and the tools for data collection;
    To support planning and implementation of case studies to be undertaken in 2019 by an external research team;
    To design and lead facilitation of MEL workshops held during the 2019 ARM and AF which include the development of interim reports on MEL progress;
    To collect, collate, analyse and synthesise data collected by the CTAs into a MEL report that documents progress over the whole Phase I period (2015-2019);
    To support the overall annual reporting and review for the SGCI conducted by the IMT.

    Scope of work
    It is expected that the specific activities and support provided by the MEL expert will evolve over time in response to emerging needs. Therefore, the bullet point list below sets out what is considered the “core” areas of priority focus. In addition, depending on the workload required to complete the below, further tasks may be added as the Initiative progresses and MEL requirements are reviewed.

    The Consultant will review and update the current SGCI MEL documents;
    The Consultant will work directly with the Councils and the CTAs to review SiR forms submitted already, review the implications of these significant incidences and build a clear framework for data collection by each SGC and CTA in the last year of Phase I of the SGCI. This will be done on a one-to-one basis either through face-to-face and/or through virtual communication mediums in the first three months of 2019;
    The Consultant will support the planning and implementation of case studies to be undertaken in 2019 by an external research team and which are part of January 2020 SGCI reporting targets. This includes developing a terms of reference for the studies as guided by the relevant Logical Framework indicators;
    The Consultant will help organise, and be the lead facilitator of MEL workshops held alongside the ARM and AF in 2019. In this role, she/ he will work closely with the CTAs and the IMT to analyse monitoring data and case studies where available, in order to draw out lessons;
    The Consultant will, on an ongoing basis, review all monitoring data collected by the CTAs and the Councils;
    The Consultant will be responsible for the compiling and collating of all monitoring data collected by the CTAs and the Councils, conduct an analysis of the data, and provide a brief report in June (for the ARM) and October (for the AF) in 2019 outlining major trends and gaps. A final synthesis report of all findings will be written before end February 2020;
    The Consultant will contribute to the SGCI annual progress reports, including the distillation of monitoring data that feed into the indicators of the SGCI Logical Framework.

    Deliverables:

    Review of the existing MEL framework as part of a short inception report (submitted by end February 2019)
    Draft ToRs for the case studies work (submitted by end February 2019)
    The submission of SiR forms in 2019 from CTAs or equivalent documents from SGCs (ad hoc throughout 2019)
    Brief synopsis reports of trends and gaps in MEL in advance of the ARM and the AF (June and October 2019)
    MEL meeting reports following the ARM and AF (August and December 2019)
    A final synthesis MEL report (first draft by end December 2019; final report by end February 2020)

    Duration of the assignment
    The consultancy will be required for a maximum of 70 days starting February 2019 to February 2020, with a possibility of extension (dependent on performance and funding availability). The Consultant will, in consultation with the IMT, agree on the distribution of the days based on the work load. The Consultant will be expected to travel as part of execution of the consultation.
    Management
    The assignment will be carried out under the overall guidance of the Principal Investigator working on SGCI project at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS).
    Monthly progress meetings will be held between the MEL consultant, the Principal Investigator at ACTS and the IMT lead contact personnel at IDRC to ensure activities are on track, objectives are being met and are in line with overall SGCI reporting requirements.
    Qualifications of applicants

    At least a Master’s degree in a field relevant to the assignment, for example in development studies, Statistics, Results Based Management related social science fields, or business administration;
    Proven experience in the monitoring and evaluation of capacity building programs and research
    Experience in delivering training on M&E and data analysis;
    Experience in qualitative and quantitative M&E approaches;
    Background in training and M&E advising in donor-funded programs and for government officials;
    Experience of developing M&E results frameworks and progress reports;
    Preferably based in Sub-Saharan Africa region;
    Ability to communicate in English and French will be an advantage.

    Other competencies:

    Interpersonal and communication skills;
    Ability to exercise judgement, and negotiating skills;
    Openness to change and ability to receive and integrate feedback;
    Facilitation and training skills.

  • Senior Project Officer – Care & Treatment Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer

    Senior Project Officer – Care & Treatment Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer

    Job description
    Job Purpose
    To support establishment, expansion and implementation of a robust HIV Care & treatment program for the Timiza90 Project that entails provision of quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in Homabay County.
    Scope
    The Senior Project Officer – Care & treatment is responsible for day to day support of the Health management teams (HMT) and the Health care providers in the provision of HIV/ AIDS care and treatment services. The broad program areas to be covered shall include Paediatric, Adolescent and Adult HIV Care & Treatment as well as TB/HIV program areas. The work shall entail providing technical assistance to establish and strengthen implementation of integrated and comprehensive care and treatment activities in the assigned facilities and sub –county, support systems strengthening, improve quality of services and monitor progress towards achievement of quality results in order to attain the objectives of the Timiza90 Project.
    Key Responsibilities

    Project management: 20%
    Conduct site assessments for new sites and periodic routine assessments of existing sites for integrated HIV service delivery
    Develop integrated HIV facility interventions and work plans and oversee the implementation
    Supervise site renovations
    Establish and Supervise the lab-networks with networked facilities
    Assist the HMT to develop and implement quality assurance programs for each supported site
    Facilitate the acquisition of Project supplies from MOH/KEMSA and other sources.
    Technical Support: 20%
    Responsible for visits to Timiza90 Project supported sites in the assigned sub county in Homabay County to provide technical support in implementation of integrated HIV care and treatment services
    Conduct supportive supervision on quality assurance and improvement issues.
    Ensure that adherence and psychosocial support activities are undertaken at the Timiza90 supported sites and links with the HTS and Linkage/Adherence/Retention technical team to facilitate facility-community linkages
    Works closely with the HMT in identifying training needs, planning and delivering trainings for facility staff, according to the training plan.Attends training session in new content areas and helps facilitate attendance of facility staff in training sessions.Develops and maintains close working relationships with the health management teams at the sub county and facility level.Provides feedback to facilities and participates in supportive supervision and site assessments including SIMS, CQI, and RDQAs.Lead/drive the attainment of the 2 nd and 3 rd 90’s in the ACT 90/90/90 strategy to ensure attainment of the 90% of eligible patients are on ART and 90% of those on ART are retained on treatment and achieve viral suppression.Support health facilities in improving quality of services offered through participation in observed practise, preceptorship, and clinical review/switch meetings.
    Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: 10%
    Monitors on a regular basis the availability of supplies necessary to accomplish project objectivesWorking with the SI & E program officer, assists the Project in working with clinic staff in data collection and data management and reporting including utilization of such data for planning and decision making.Responsible for tracking and reporting on all project input, processes, outputs, outcomes and impact at supported sites to ensure that adequate progress is made towards set targets.Identifies obstacles to achievement of desired results early enough, identifies remedial actions and seeks support to overcome these obstaclesAssist the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor in preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
    Linkages, Networking and Integration: 30%
    Working closely with the other Project Officers to plan and participate in site assessment, follow up on identified gaps and implementation of interventions including formation of Quality Improvement Teams and re-assessment of progressWorking with other Teams within the project, identify opportunities for integration including decentralization of care and treatment services, formation of and supporting Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), community-facility linkages and assist in documentation of successes, best practices and challenges associated with such linkage and integrationLiaise with the HMT and any other technical counterparts among other partners on HIV care and treatment issues, participating in forums where such issues are being discussed and representing the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor when called upon to do so.
    Staff Management: 20%
    Responsible for coordination of the EGPAF sub-county based team comprising of Project Officers (PMTCT, HTS, Adherence, and SI&E Officers) and the assigned project driver.Acts as the primary contact person/focal person for the sub county based team with the HMT.Chair the sub county based Technical team meetings as per meeting SOPsSubmit minutes for Sub County based meetings and escalate any issues arising to management.Lead in preparing and presentation of sub county performance during monthly performance review meetingsAny other duties assigned

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  • Director Research

    Director Research

    SRI has been retained by African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) to conduct a search for a suitably qualified individual to undertake the position of The Director Research, a crucial position in the growing organisation.
    The Director Research provides the overall intellectual leadership and guidance for the Research Programme and ensures that the AERC’s research agenda is of the highest quality and relevance to the economic and policy needs of Africa. In this respect, the Director must actively manage the capacity-building and research aspects of the Research programme.
    The Director contributes to the development and implementation of the resource mobilisation strategy with reference to the Consortium’s Research programmes and collaborates with the Resource Mobilisation and Donor Relations Unit to ensure that donor monitoring and evaluation requirements are met. The Director is also responsible for ensuring all other reporting requirements for the Research activities. S/he is a member of the Senior Management Team and supports the Executive Director in promoting teamwork and collaboration, performance standards, and a value for money culture across the Secretariat.
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
    Research Programme management

    Providing leadership in the strategic development and evolution of the Research Programme through active management Programme activities, ensuring they respond to the longer-term needs of sub Saharan Africa’s needs for research, teaching economic management and that the training provided is of the highest standards.
    Initiating, innovating and developing activities aimed at improving the scope and quality of Research for individual and institutional capacity building, taking into account the needs of under-represented groups and countries.
    Monitoring changes in the structure, content and financing of policy relevant research in Sub Saharan Africa and globally with particular reference to their possible impact in the policy-making context in Africa.
    As part of strategic planning, monitors the economic policy environment and continuously updates the Research programmes to make them responsive. In addition, the Director contributes to the   retention of professionals in sub Saharan Africa in positions that make effective use of their professional skills and knowledge.
    Overseeing the management and implementation of the Thematic and Collaborative Research programmes.
    Playing a lead role in the substantive content of the AERC senior policy seminars and in collaboration with Training facilitate the execution of the seminars.
    Ensuring that reports on research activities are provided to the AERC Board, donors, Programme Committee and management as required.

    Liaison with AERC network
    Networking with senior African and non-African researchers and academics as well as with relevant African national, regional and international institutions, to ensure continued relevance of Research activities and a high profile for the Consortium.
    Enhancing collaboration among African institutions and scholars engaged in economic. Establishing and actively maintaining close links with national policy research institutes both to promote economics Research within their structures and to promote frontier research into issues bearing on economic development in Sub Saharan Africa.
    Serve as Secretary to the AERC Programme Committee and its sub-committee on Research in facilitating their activities including the review of submissions for individual and institutional grant support and attachments.
    Identifying and recommending new resource persons, ensuring regular renewal and turnover of Resource Persons for adequate support to Thematic and Collaborative Research programmes.
    Management and coordination

    Overall responsibility for the management of the Research Department, including financial management of activities and generally overseeing day to day activities, including the supervision of a small staff team.
    Ensuring that the Research Department serves the Consortium in line with established policies and procedures using internal and external performance criteria and within a value for money culture.
    Contributing to the development and implementation of the resource mobilisation strategy with reference to the Consortium’s Research programmes and collaborating with the Resource Mobilisation and Donor Relations Unit to ensure that donor monitoring and evaluation requirements are met and that any indicated changes are implemented.
    Liaising as necessary with the entire Secretariat to ensure the smooth functioning and high performance of AERC, particularly exploiting successful linkages between AERC’s Research and training activities.
    Playing an active part in outreach activities and coordinating with the Communications Department as needed, including on the posting of Research information and results on the AERC website.
    Exercising such managerial responsibilities, including performance management of staff in the department, administrative back-up and serving as Officer in Charge as may be delegated from time to time by the Executive Director.

    Secondary Responsibilities

    Undertake any other duties as directed by the Executive Director.

    Required Experience and Qualifications:
    Education
    PhD in Economics and a track record in economic research as well as experience in graduate teaching of economics in Africa
    Relevant Experience

    At least 10 years relevant experience, including management and teaching experience at university level.
    Solid publication record in economic research in internationally recognised peer reviewed journals.
    International working experience in respected institutions or multi-layered think-tanks.
    Fundraising and resource mobilization for research programs.
    High level networking at national, regional and global levels.
    Project management experience.
    Experience in managing a professional team of researchers and senior researchers.
    Has clear understanding of the challenges facing economic research in Africa.

    Key Skills and Competencies

    Strategic thinking, leadership and management skills
    Good financial management skills
    Good knowledge of information and communication technology and computerized management systems
    Well-organized and able to multi task and meet deadlines
    Excellent interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills including diplomacy
    Excellent people management skills
    Excellent presentation skills
    Excellent report writing skills
    Computer literacy including standard office applications such as MS Office packages Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Internet
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Excellent judgment in analyzing data and information
    Excellent oral and written communication
    Good team player
    Ability and willingness to travel widely in Africa
    Ability to work in French would be an asset

    Terms of Appointment
    This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being contracted on a five-year basis with the possibility of renewal.   Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. A pension plan, life and medical insurances are included in the benefits package.