Company Founded: Founded in 1998

Accountant/Admin. Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for preparing financial reports, maintaining cash controls, posting accounting entries, maintaining accounts and ensuring proper implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage cash flow for Kakuma sub-office including transfers from the main office, payments and staff disbursements.
Account for RCK assets in Kakuma and ensure up to date records including periodic asset verification reports are in place.
Verify all supporting documents for authenticity before entering them in the accounting software system.
Posting of Journals as directed by the Finance & Administration Officer.
Ensure all suppliers and RCK liabilities in Kakuma are paid in good time.
Ensure that high quality donor reports for Kakuma are provided in a timely manner.
Charged with ensuring compliance to donor and statutory obligations for Kakuma sub-office.
Accounting for all staff advances given in the Kakuma office and also for ISD functions and events.
Participate in internal and external audits for the organization as well ensuring that all the requirements for Kakuma sub-office on the same are provided on timely basis and free of errors and mistakes.
Support the Kakuma Programme Manager in administration work eg. office logistics, Flight bookings, staff welfare issues, leave management, asset insurance etc.
Support the Finance & Admin Officer in preparing monthly, quarterly, year-end reports and any other donor reports. Ensure that Kakuma Sub-office submits the same reports for consolidation with the RCK Nairobi office, in a timely manner.
In charge of filing of finance and admin documents for Kakuma Sub-office.
Ensure implementation of accounting policies and procedures in Kakuma sub-office
Induct and train other staff on finance and admin matters.
Assist in other general duties as allocated by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounts, Finance, or related course from a recognized university
Qualified Accountant (CPA).
2 years’ experience with a similar size organization in industry, or from practice.
Knowledge and experience in use of accounting software packages.
Experience working with I-tax, NHIF byproduct, and the NSSF portal.
Proven experience in a fund-based accounting work.
Working knowledge MS Office with an intermediate level of knowledge of Excel.
An ability to write clear and concise reports; very good spoken and written English.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Job is complex, sensitive and stressful. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel.

Behaviour Competencies:

Work on their own initiative and within the larger Finance/ISD team
High level of honesty, integrity and sense of confidentiality
Initiative, excellent organizational ability, with attention to details and accuracy
Show the desire for new and challenging tasks.
Excellent people skills
Ability to work within deadlines
Good team player

To submit your application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last supervisor and their email contacts, to be received by 5.00pm, Friday 5th November 2021. Send your application to: The Recruitment Committee, Subject Line: “Application for Accountant/Admin. Assistant –Kakuma” Email: careers@rckkenya.org”

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careers@rckkenya.org

October 28, 2024
B2B Sales Representative

TLT Connected Limited is a representative branch of Teltonika IoT Group, which is creating and manufacturing Internet of things (IoT) for over 23 years. From connected vehicles to networking, we seek our solutions to be used globally and become an indispensable part of any business. By setting new trends we inspire our partners to change the world and use the most advanced technologies in the market.
We are constantly growing and now looking for an ambitious B2B Sales Representative to join us in Nairobi, Kenya. Here you will focus on selling Mobility products, such as electro-mobility, asset trackers and personal trackers, oriented to business use cases.
The main areas of responsibility THE MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
As a B2B Sales Representative, you will be responsible for supporting full-cycle of sales in local market.
Here you will:

Contribute to market research, including identify market potential and find potential leads, reach out new potential clients via cold calling, email, LinkedIn communication;
Build and maintain long term relationships with new and existing customers through daily contact, making presentations, frequent visits;
Prepare commercial offers and ensure contracts to achieve assigned sales goals;
Attend exhibitions/meetings abroad to represent Teltonika and its products with solutions;
Collaborate with technical support department and product specialists to address customer requirements.
The experience, skills and personal qualities you will need THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES YOU WILL NEED
Fluent in English (both spoken and written) as it will be your primary working language;
2+ Years’ experience in B2B sales, with results that you are proud of, would be an advantage;
An organized and results-oriented approach, challenge driven personality;
The ambition to generate strong earnings by expanding local B2B opportunities in the market with an innovative product from Lithuania;
Willing to travel abroad (when circumstances allow).

What we offer WHAT WE OFFER

Attractive compensation package with uncapped commission system;
Opportunity to gain or develop experience in IoT;
Professional training that will cover both, sales and product related topics, in our Teltonika B2B and IoT Academies;
Opportunity to travel frequently attending meetings and exhibitions (when the circumstances allow);
Product that you can be passionate about selling and trust the quality;
Unique opportunities to grow professionally being part of challenging and high-growth environment.

Apply via :

ika-iot-group.com

October 28, 2024
Senior Client Executive – East and West Africa

As a remotely-based Client Executive at Tutuka, you will be responsible for providing excellent service to some of our most important clients; many of whom are located throughout East and West Africa. Our main goal is to not be “just” a service provider but rather our clients’ trusted advisor when it comes to payment solutions. You will be the go-to person for a portfolio of clients and ultimately be responsible for driving a positive experience for them. This includes building a solid relationship with them from Day One, resolving all issues either independently or with the help of internal teams, and making sure that our products are being used optimally in order to maximize success for both the client and Tutuka.

What You’ll Be Doing

Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships through regular on-onsite visits, telephone/ Skype/ Zoom calls, and email communication.
Tutuka prides itself on being quick and agile so we’ll look to you to ensure that client requests are immediately acknowledged and resolved as quickly as possible, either on your own or by coordinating with internal teams.
You’ll be an expert on each client’s line of business, act as their strategic partner, and identify opportunities to upsell Tutuka products to ensure continuous growth in Tutuka’s transactions and revenue.
You’ll also become an expert on payment processing and Tutuka in particular, and be able to talk about our product and technology and how they can meet clients’ needs
In addition to supporting our clients, you’ll also work closely with our global partners (Mastercard, Visa, banks, etc), suppliers, and other partners, plus internal teams like Customer Support and Tech.
Work alongside the New Business team during the new client rollout phase to ensure a seamless transition and positive experience for the client as they prepare to launch our product.
You’ll act as a technical system expert able to troubleshoot and resolve any issues during the process of setting up new card programs.
Training and educating the Support and Reconciliation teams on the specific needs of your clients
Navigate your way through the tough conversations, negotiations, and facilitate conflict resolution when needed while keeping in mind that top-notch service is at the heart of what we do

Qualifications

And for this role you’ll need:

5+ years of relevant client support and relationship management experience supporting clients preferably in the tech vertical
Solid understanding of East and West Africa business landscape
Excellent English skills (written and spoken) plus native speaker in local languages
A tech-savvy brain and the ability to understand how our products tie into payment processing
Previous exposure to working in a quickly-changing environment and an agile mindset to navigate these change
A strong sense of urgency and the ability to jump on client requests as they come up
A mentality of “the customer comes first” and a willingness to go the extra mile to prove it
An interest to work in a fast-paced fintech at the cutting edge of global payment technology
A “ready and willing” attitude when it comes to travel¨

Bonus Points

Previous experience in the payment solutions vertical
Exposure to an industry or business that runs 24/7

Apply via :

tutuka.teamtailor.com

October 28, 2024
Data Scientist/Engineer (East Africa)

POSITION OVERVIEW:
CURE is seeking to add a self-motivated, inquisitive Data Scientist/Engineer to our growing team. This position could be based almost anywhere in Africa, where a CURE hospital exists or neighboring countries. The Data Scientist/Engineer will be responsible for expanding and optimizing CURE’s data and data pipeline architecture and optimizing data flow and collection for our hospital network. The ideal candidate enjoys bringing efficiency to existing data systems and building them from the ground up.
The Data Scientist/ Engineer will leverage data to answer questions, provide business intelligence insights, analyze performance, and enable positive outcomes within the organization, through data aggregation, analytics, exploration, and reporting.
The right candidate will be passionate about discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams to help improve business outcomes. They will be excited by the prospect of helping optimize, or even helping re-design, CURE’s data architecture to support our strategic initiatives and grant and donor reporting needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develop a data management architecture, including automated source system data extraction, loading, and transformation (normalization and enrichment) within a cloud-based data warehouse, accelerating information access and analysis.
Implement a decision support dashboarding solution that enables KPI visualization, reporting, and alerting, allowing the executive team and line of business leaders to rapidly gain business insights and easily perform data exploration across CURE’s various systems and processes.
Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using python, SQL, and other data extraction, manipulation, and analysis tools.
Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
Assess and monitor the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques.
Identify, design, and implement internal data collection and processing improvements: automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery.
Build data analytics and reporting capabilities that utilize data pipelines to provide actionable insights into operational efficiency and key business performance metrics.
Ensure compliance with data governance, security, privacy and protection guidelines, and best practices.

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience in related field.
Experience using computer languages (such as Python and SQL) and data analytics tools to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
Experience working with and creating data architectures.
3-5 years of experience working in a professional organization manipulating data sets and building data analytics and reporting solutions.
Ability to query databases and use computer languages such as Python, SQL, etc.
Proven ability to develop data visualizations and data reports for stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
Strong understanding of cloud-based and on-premise software and database system

In addition, all candidates should be familiar with the Statement of Faith and will be required to agree with the declarations of the Statement of Faith in order to be considered for this position.

Apply via :

cure.applytojob.com

October 28, 2024
Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning (MERL) Officer

Job Summary
Act! is leading a consortium of local and international partners to implement the new Kenya Devolution Programme (Timiza Ahadi) with 4 year funding from the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (established through recent merger of DFID and FCO). We are seeking to recruit a suitable experienced and talent MERL officer to join the programme implementation team.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 5 years.
Job Description/Requirements
We are seeking to recruit a suitable experienced and talent MERL officer to join the programme implementation team. Working closely with the MERL Technical Lead, the key responsibilities revolve around:

Managing data and information throughout the project cycle.
Ensuring that project design takes into account relevant indicators, data collection, analysis and utilization.
Supporting Implementing partners to track results at along the results chain (output, outcome and impact level).
Ensuring data quality, timely review and compilation of partners’ reports in a format that is analyses and documents programme performance data as an ongoing organizational best practice.

Key Responsibilities:
Programme Level MER&L Support

Contribute to the design and continuous review of the program Log frame and Results Framework.
Oversee the design, management and maintenance of the programme database(s) to monitor and pro-actively track all performance indicators established in the KDP results framework.
Support the MERL Technical Lead in managing and conducting data collection process for all set programme indicators.
In liaison with MER&L function team at Act! design and deliver MER&L trainings to all downstream partners on the programme.
Support the MERL Lead to periodically review and disseminate basic MER&L training materials for programme use, among staff and partners.
Support KDP Technical Leads with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual program reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in planning and execution of external programme review and evaluation exercises.
Participate in setting program performance targets in line with overall strategic goals of the program.
Take the lead role in tracking implementing partners and grantees progress in achieving outcomes and impacts.
Participate in the quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings.
Share information and lessons learnt with other programme staff.

Act! MERL Team Support

Review and consolidate detailed monthly and quarterly work plans and track implementation of the same, on a monthly basis.
Support the overall MERL Manager to coordinate program teams to ensure compliance with all reporting & MER&L requirements of Act!.
Support the review of the monthly cumulative indicator performance tracking data (from Indicator Performance Tracking Tool – IPTT and all quarterly reports submitted by the program partners for compliance and data adequacy.
File final cumulative data to track achievements against targets (from IPTT) for all partners under KDP.
Develop a programme summary and analysis of overall MER&L data for each quarter.
Support the MERL Technical Lead for KDP to prepare a summary of the partners’ needs and issues for follow up derived from quarterly reports and track responses.
Contribute to Act! Partners support that documents “success stories” and other anecdotal information to enhance the overall quality of performance reports to the donors.
Provide support in designing, planning and delivery of all Program technical trainings.

Support to Consortium/Implementing Partners
Overall, support the MERL Technical lead in providing MERL accompaniment, mentoring and training to implementing partner’s MER&L counterparts as appropriate and on demand. Specific support would include the following:-

The development of Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting and Learning (MER&L) processes, tools and plans for partners and grant recipients – including online planning and reporting system.
The implementation of partners MER&L plans through the life of the programme.
Ensuring full compliance with Act! and (donor) data management and quality standards.
Support partners in preparations and effective participation in the design and implementation of mid-term and end term evaluations/reviews, in particular the TORs, SOWs, identification of suitable experts’ selection and quality control of process and to the final reports.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate or any other related discipline in e.g. social sciences, anthropology, developmental studies. A Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
Professional Qualifications
A diploma or equivalent in Project Management or relevant qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation**.**
Indicative level of Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a busy MERL function and role. Those with experience within a democracy & governance programme environment may have an added advantage.
Essential Skills and Competencies
Thorough knowledge of socio-economics, socio-anthropology and/or proven ability in participatory methods and processes:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring multi-tasking.
Knowledge of policy influences and institutional practices.
Knowledge of statistical software applications.
Excellent analytical skills.
Good people skills, writing and reporting skills.
Willingness to travel frequently.

Complexity and difficulty of the work
This is a highly demanding role requiring high levels of personal organization, knowledge of local context, extensive and practical field level experience as well as political economy dynamics.

If you meet the requirements as contained in the position description, please submit (1) a detailed and current CV (2) an Application Cover Letter demonstrating why you qualify for the position, quoting your current/last gross salary and three referees including their most current contact details.Applications to be submitted electronically to hr.admin@act.or.ke quoting the reference number (ACT/MERLO/06/2021) and position on the e-mail subject line. Interested candidates are advised that only those who meet the requirements and are shortlisted will be contacted.Deadline for applications submission is 11.59 pm Wednesday 25th August, 2021.Act! is an equal opportunity employer with zero tolerance to corruption.

Apply via :

hr.admin@act.or.ke

October 28, 2024
Project Officer – Kilifi County

Background
The project is being implemented in a consortium with GROOTS Kenya, The Collaborative Centre for Gender Development (CCGD) and CREAW in partnership with MasterCard Foundation under the COVID-19 Response, Recovery and resilience program, in 10 counties in Kenya namely: Nairobi, Kilifi, Kiambu, Kwale, Mombasa, Busia, Kajiado, Mandera, Kakamega and Tana-river.
The target counties have recorded high cases of COVID 19 infections and by extension increased cases of GBV affecting women, girls, young persons and PWD’s. The project objectives are to: Strengthen institutional capacities of state and non-state actors to effectively address GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic and to improve knowledge management of GBV for evidence-based policy development and accountability.
The project expects to achieve four result areas which are

GBV service providers to have capacity to effectively and efficiently respond to reported GBV cases using the survivor friendly systems/hotlines.
Public awareness of GBV responses measures promoted among youth, men and women to change behavior, attitude and practice with regard to women and girl’s rights and take action to prevent GBV
Evidence and data on GBV to be effectively generated and used to influence and inform institutional response to GBV
Effective coordination of multi-sectoral response to GBV to be put in place.

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, The County Project Officer is responsible for day to day project management and reporting, budgeting, collaboration with stakeholders, project beneficiaries to ensure effective and timely project implementation.
S/he will collect data and produce all narrative reports. S/he will create and maintain relationships with local authorities and other key stakeholders and report to the project coordinator
Tasks and Responsibilities

Overall coordination, management and implementation of the Gender Based Violence (GBV) activities in Kilifi County.
Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV during the COVID 19 pandemic period, grounded in the CREAW’s holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.
Provide oversight for the project implementation on the project goal, objectives and activities.
Participate in the development of professional, effective and appropriate Gender based violence (GBV) prevention and response activities during the COVID 19 pandemic period.
Provide training, mentorship, and other technical support to outreach workers and service providers directly involved with the implementation of CREAW’s GBV Programme/s.
Strengthen and maintain networks with community leaders, duty bearers, groups and service providers to ensure that survivors receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination among partners (protection, health, legal, and psychosocial sectors).
Conducting virtual and or physical response-related trainings to key community stakeholders to promote quality service provision.
Develop work plans to guide implementation of the project activities.
Develop monitoring tools for data collection and reporting on the indicators and ensure proper monitoring of the project.
Design and produce a range of Information, Education and Communication materials to support awareness raising, advocacy and campaign activities.
Regularly collect and document human stories that show transformative change.
Manage and track project budgets in adherence to donor and organizational rules and policies.
Prepare accurate and timely reports of all project activities and expenditures.
Represent CREAW in meetings and forums with partners and other stakeholders.
Flexibility and willingness to travel, work long and irregular hours, including occasional weekends and holidays.
Undertake full operational responsibility over CREAW’s assets in Kilifi.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Social Sciences, Gender and development studies or other relevant discipline coupled.

Additional Information
Experience required:
At least 3 years’ experience of direct social work experience with a reputable agency and experience working with survivors of gender based Violence is required.

Excellent written, verbal English and presentation/communication skills.
Demonstrable ability to develop monthly project reports in a timely manner.
Must exhibit an understanding of feminist approaches and principles.
Experience in using collaborative, consensus based approaches to build local partner skills and knowledge, provide training and foster effective and participatory decision making.
Demonstrated strong coordination, teamwork and planning skills.
Exhibit a clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding Gender based violence.
Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization.
Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate GBV outreach workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
Positive, highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
Able to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
Able to work as part of a team.
Strong computer (word processing) literacy and able to use Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Able to work under minimum supervision;
Able to meet deadlines.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili, including writing clear and concise reports.
Experience with organizing, facilitating or conducting community activities including community trainings, focused group discussions, support groups, surveys and group activities.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of programmatic reporting
Problem Solving and demonstrable tact of Good judgement
Candidates with a good understanding of Kilifi and other adjacent regions will have an added advantage.

Technical Skills

People Skills: Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CREAW’s core values.
Resilience/adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under difficult circumstances and to interact effectively with a geographically dispersed multicultural team.
This position may evolve with the incorporation of new responsibilities and tasks as per changing organizational needs.

All interested candidates to apply through vacancies@creaw.org by the 16th of July 2021. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

vacancies@creaw.org

October 28, 2024
Teaching and Non Teaching Positions

The school has vacancies for the below mentioned subjects/functions.
Teaching subjects

English/Literature
Mathematics/Physics –A Level
Mathematics/Business
Chinese/Mandarin
Spanish
ICT/Computer Science
French
Music
Primary Teacher –Maths/Science

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Education
At least two years teaching experience
Conversant with the international curriculum
Proven IT competence
Must be registered by TSC

Non-teaching function
10. ICT Technician

A minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Information Technology.
Proven three years’ experience as an IT technician.
Proven IT competence.
Good record-keeping and filing skills.
Able to work both independently and as part of a team

If you are qualified and interested, kindly submit your application letter, updated CV and academic testimonials to hr@lis.sc.ke by 4th July 2021 with the subject/function being applied for as the email subject.

Apply via :

hr@lis.sc.ke

October 28, 2024
Psychosocial Counsellor (Kenyan Nationals Only) Assistant Programme Officer – Legal (Kenyan Nationals Only)

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT: LEGAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME
REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Programme Manager – Dadaab sub-office
Staff reporting to this post: Program Interns
RCK VISION: An environment where forced migrants and host communities access rights, justice, protection and durable solutions.
RCK MISSION: To safeguard and protect the rights and dignity of forced migrants and host communities through provision of legal aid, psychosocial support, advocacy, capacity building and promotion of inclusive governance.
JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate all psychosocial community services in accordance with the policies, procedures and protocols established by national standards of practice and licensing and certificate and other regulatory agencies requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees, other forced migrants and host community in individual and group settings.
Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate internal and external capacity building activities on a variety of topics.
In conjunction with the other counselors, coordinate the assessment, planning and implementing of psychosocial programs.
Conduct surveys and studies relating to psychosocial status and patterns of population groups as directed.
Prepare monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.
Support the development of proposals for fundraising for program work.
Coordinate services to beneficiaries with other organizational entities involved in psychosocial and mental health services.
Conduct home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs.
Provide support to social workers in the tracking of cases and maintaining records and database of clients.
Assist in the day to day office administrative duties.
Ensure professionalism in services delivery and ethics while performing other duties as required.
Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE **

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology.
Must a registered member of Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA)
Two years’ experience with NGO or related environment is an added advantage
Strong analytical and report writing skills
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili
Good team player with excellent multi-cultural interpersonal skills able to exercise diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness.
Technology Awareness. Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources etc

WORKING CONDITIONS: **The Job is complex, sensitive and stressful. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel. Work may require frequent weekend and evening work as well as high degree of autonomy
Behavioral Competencies:

Professionalism: In-depth theoretical knowledge of and significant experience in relevant fields of counseling, Strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal issues.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop junior staff as required.

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To submit your application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last supervisor and their email contacts, to be received by 5.00pm, Friday 9th July 2021.Send your application to: The Recruitment Committee,
Subject Line: “**Application for Psychosocial Counsellor** or *Application for Assistant Program Officer – Legal”**
Email: careers@rckkenya.orgOnly successful candidates will be contacted. RCK is an equal opportunity employe

Apply via :

careers@rckkenya.org

October 28, 2024
Platform Manager – Democracy, Governance & Human Rights

(REF: ACT/PM-DHR/05/2021)
Act Change Transform (Act!) is a local Non-Governmental Organization whose mission is to facilitate the empowerment of marginalized people and communities in Kenya and neighboring countries, to become active participants in their development by enabling them to: stand up for their rights; demand good governance in the management of resources; participate in decision making processes; peacefully resolve conflicts; and sustainably manage natural resources. Act! does this through implementing partners, offering them capacity development, management of grants so that value for money is achieved and providing strategic leadership in national advocacy for the benefit of women, youth, people with disabilities and other marginalized communities.
Job Summary
The Platform Manager, Democracy, Governance & Human Rights (DHR) will be responsible for growing and providing strategic directions to the Democracy & Human Rights (DHR) portfolio through programme design and development, partnerships building and innovative resources, while building an effective team to implement the programmes within the portfolio. S/he ensures optimal utilization of resources allocate to the portfolio and management of staff within the DHR portfolio whilst ensuring responsiveness to the context and all initiatives are based on sound external analysis.
Key responsibilities:
Specifically, the Platform Manager will be responsible for but not limited to:
Program Management

Support the CEO in providing strategic visioning, guidance and leadership to the DHR portfolio.
Work closely with the Resource Mobilization teams in the identifying potential funders and initiatives to be undertaken by Act! specifically, the DHR Platform Manager will be responsible for identifying and provide leadership in responding to funding opportunities to support DHR work.
Develop DHR detailed program work plans, including activity descriptions and manage the implementation of these activities so as to ensure the program’s activities and outputs are executed on time and to adequate quality standards.
Ensure that current programs are delivered according to plan and that adequate consultation happens with key stakeholders.
Ensure that staff and partners within existing programs in the platform engage effectively with communities, CSOs and Government partners.
Ensure that the DHR portfolio undertakes regular analysis to inform its program interventions.
Conduct follow-ups through site visits and mentor partners in areas of program/project design and implementation, reporting, strategic planning, advocacy, communication, building coalitions and networks.

Financial Management

Provide oversight in budget preparation and tracking of all DHR programs within the portfolio.
Provide oversight for all expenditure related to grants and administration within the portfolio.
Provide updates to the CEO on the financial health of the DHR portfolio.
Provide oversight to the budgeting process for all proposals submitted within the portfolio.
Work closely with the Grants Manager and Finance Manager in providing up to date reports on partner’s performance and portfolio’s pipeline analysis.

Resource Mobilization

Promote constant search, consideration and development of funding proposals for the all program areas in line with the Act! Strategic Plan.
Guide new business development/grant and fund raising and provide leadership of negotiations with donors and other potential financiers.
Ensure continuous and harmonious relationships with existing and potential donors and other partners; in particular keep existing and potential resource providers apprised of Act!’s work, capabilities and successes.
Lead and or provide oversight for contract or agreement negotiations with donors as well as with partners and sub-grantees.
Lead in production, regular updating and dissemination of DHR portfolio’s marketing and capability statements to current and potential resource providers as well as other partners.

Staff Supervision

In close collaboration with the HR Manager, provide leadership for the Performance Management of assigned staff within the DHR team.
Provide mentoring and technical support to program officers, and ensure that officers supervising others do the same.
Ensure that all staff within the platform are adequately supported to develop objectives and work-plans in line with their agreed objectives.
Ensure that staff within the platform are adequately appraised.
At commencement of every appraisal period, discuss with staff assigned to the DHR portfolio their performance targets for the period, ensure that these are agreed upon and signed off and deposited with HR Manager.
Provide technical support to the program team within the portfolio.

Capacity Development

Work closely with the CEO and the Capacity Development Manager in delivering programs that are aligned and responsive to Act!s Capacity Development approach.
Ensure that all capacity development support provided by the DHR portfolio meets and is consistent with Act! Capacity Development Quality standards.
Assist where necessary in developing and operationalizing various capacity development initiatives including facilitation and training as required, and reviewing all technical training and facilitation guides produced by the programs.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting Learning and Adaptation (MERL&A)

Working closely with the Head of MERL&A, support in designing and implementation of MERL&A plans for the DHR Portfolio.
Develop publications/materials capturing lessons and successes in implementation of DHR and liaise with publicists for production.
Coordinate research initiatives within the platform project and work with consultants on final products.
Participate in setting program targets in line with overall strategic goal of the program.
Provide up to date progress and impact reports to partners including beneficiaries and donors.

Representation and Networking

Maintain good external linkages with all actors including government and the community.
Establish and maintain regular contact with beneficiary groups and partner organizations, and to liaise and co-ordinate with the appropriate government and non-governmental bodies whenever appropriate to ensure successful project progress.
Negotiate collaboration with partner institutions and government departments in support of Act!
Represent the program and Act! at meetings, forums and processes to stay up to date with unfolding events or issues and ensure that Act! is best placed to advise donors and other stakeholders.

Strategic Planning

You will be part of the core programme management team, charged with ensuring efficient delivery of the overall Act! program department goals within the broader framework of the organization.
Participate in program planning and review meetings, and program co-ordination meetings.
Contribute to the formulation and review of the platform strategy and business planning.
Provide management support to the Act! CEO.

Key Performance Indicators
The following performance indicators are pertinent to the evaluation of the job holder’s performance (targets will be set on an annual basis):

Compliance of program to donor, Act!’s and Government of Kenya requirements, standards and policies.
Programs compliance with approved budgets.
Timeliness in program implementation.
Complement of qualified program staff in accordance with program structure and donor requirements.
Timeliness, accuracy and completeness of quarterly and annual program reports.
Completeness and accuracy of records for MERL&A.
Level of staff engagement in the platform.
Timeliness in provision of resources to programs.
Number of new initiatives in program management or new programs.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:
Academic Qualifications
Hold a Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies or postgraduate qualifications in any relevant fields.
Professional Qualifications
Post graduate qualification in Project Management or specialized subject area relevant to the platform sector.
Experience
The successful jobholder should have at least 10 years’ experience in democracy and governance related program management, including budget oversight, grants management, proposal development, reporting and relationship building.
Essential Skills

Knowledge and experience with proven track record in Program Management
Experience working in grant making and capacity development.
Advanced level in written and spoken English.
Excellent people management skills.
Public Relations and representational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and the use of Internet for research.

If you meet the requirements as contained in the position description, please submit (1) a detailed and current CV; (2) an Application Cover Letter demonstrating your suitability for the position, quoting your current/last gross remuneration (Mandatory) and names of three referees including their most current contact details on or before 16th June, 2021. All applications should be submitted electronically to hr.admin@act.or.ke quoting the reference number (ACT/PM-DHR/05/2021)and Position on the e-mail subject line**.** Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

hr.admin@act.or.ke

October 28, 2024
Community Based Counsellor Programme Officer – Research And Knowledge Management Legal Intern

REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: Assistant Programme Officer
Staff reporting to this post: None
RCK PURPOSE: To safeguard and protect the rights and dignity of forced migrants and host communities through provision of legal aid, psychosocial support, advocacy, capacity building and promotion of inclusive governance. We envision an environment where forced migrants and host communities access rights, justice, protection, and durable solutions.
JOB PURPOSE: To provide psychological first aid to the persons of concern including refugee/asylum seekers and host communities, particularly survivors of sexual and gender based violence, and other clients in the locality and at police stations per the terms of reference and guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide counselling and carry out other immediate interventions on cases and/or gathering the necessary information and referring the matter to RCK.
•Submitting weekly counselling reports.
Conducting case interviews and obtaining biographical and demographical information on refugees and asylum seekers as instructed by the Assistant Programme Officer.
Identifying vulnerable clients and referring the cases falling within RCK’s legal and psycho-social mandate.
Accompanying vulnerable clients to different areas such as the police station or court where there is need.
Participating in ongoing projects in the other programmes, such as the advocacy capacity building workshops.
Doing home visits from time to time as instructed.
Mobilizing the community for mobile legal aid clinics and other community activities.
Participating in RCK’s legal and awareness forums and disseminate information to other refugees and asylum seekers in the community.
Carrying out any other duty as may be advised from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

A high school certificate. Knowledge of English and Kiswahili is an added advantage.
Must be a resident of Eastleigh, Kitengela, Mihang’o/Njiru
MUST BE A REGISTERED REFUGEE WITH A REFUGEE ID CARD
Must have community leadership and mobilization skills.
Added advantages include a certificate or diploma in social work or counselling.

Behavioral Competencies:

Professionalism: Ability to keep client information confidential.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills.
Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.

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Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send their applications along with detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their daytime contact to the address below. The deadline for receiving applications 26th April at 5pm. Indicate location on the application. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
RCK is an equal opportunity employer.The Recruitment Committee
Subject Line: “Application for Community Based Counsellor“
Email: careers@rckkenya.orgHand Delivery:
The Recruitment Committee,
Refugee Consortium of Kenya,
Haki House, Ndemi Close Off Muringa Road,
Kilimani.
P.O. Box 25340-006303.
Nairobi, Kenya.

Apply via :

careers@rckkenya.org

October 28, 2024