Company Founded: Founded in 2005

Manager, Social Work

Main purpose of the position:

The Social Work Manager shall support the Social Workers and the Food Program Officer in providing stabilization services to clients. The role shall supervise the Food Program Officer and the Social Workers.

The core responsibilities of this position are:
Social work-related tasks

Supervise and provide administrative support to the Social Workers and the Food Program Officer.
Provide technical support to Social Workers on case management. Review client case plans and work with the Social Workers to ensure that the goals are developed,followed through and well documented.
Review requests for clients’ stabilization support, including rent, food, non-food items, and emergency assistance.
Actively participate in training the Social Workers and other staff members whose work impacts the case management process.
Support the Food Program Officer in preparing food orders and distributing food support to clients while ensuring the highest level of integrity.
Liase with the Senior Program Manager – Social Work,and Child Protection in planning and budgeting for social work interventions.
Support Social Workers in preparing and planning for visitors to the program.

Documentation and Reporting

Actively participate in the development and review of case management guidelines and procedures.
Provide a monthly report for dashboard indicators on rent, food, non-food items (NFIs), and emergency assistance.
Review client files and provide feedback to the Social Workers as part of coaching and ensuring the quality of data is maintained.

Partnerships

Represent RefugePoint in social work and case management-related forums as assigned.
Be on the lookout for potential social work partners; recommend the prospective ones and the areas of mutual interest.
Step in for the Senior Program Manager, Social Work, and Child Protection in their absence.
Attend to any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

University Degree in social work, community development, or a social sciences-related technical field.
At least three years of experience in social work or child protection programs and one year in a management role.
Knowledge of diverse case management processes.
Proven ability to organize and conduct training.
Ability to network with various partners, including donors and government.
Experience working with communities and vulnerable groups.
Excellent planning and time management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Analytical and critical thinking skills.
Experience in conducting and reviewing Best Interest Assessments and Best Interest Determination.
Social competence skills, diplomacy, and a team-worker.
A high degree of cultural sensitivity and ability to adjust to change.
Ability to deal with conflict situations.
Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
Experience working with refugees in urban areas.

Special Requirement

Police clearance certificate

Apply via :

refugepoint.applicantstack.com

November 5, 2024
Officer, Strategy & Impact

Role Purpose

The purpose of the Strategy and Impact function is in service of quality & performance within the Opportunity Model and will be enabled by a dynamic, cohesive, and right-sized approach to strategy development and renewal. Each component of the model—Opportunities, Core Partner Allocations, and Urgent Capital Allocations—will have a bespoke strategy setting and renewal process and approach to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plans based on the purpose and goals of each allocation. A dedicated Strategy & Impact unit will ensure a consistent and unified approach to strategy across the organization.

The Officer, Strategy & Impact Will Help Provide:

Strong Strategy Support for the Opportunity Model: they will serve as a focal point for anyone pursuing an Opportunity to provide guidance and support and will have access to outsourced support for strategy support to ensure that all ideas can develop into full Opportunities
Standard Setting & Overview: Based on clear benchmarks and expectations developed by the unit, the officer will help translate these requirements into services that can help OSF staff understand what is required for strategy inputs, MEL, data validity, etc., to conduct oversight where necessary. The officer will help populate and ensure data consistency for dashboards and other analytic products that show the whole of work across the organization
Rigorous Examination: the officer will maintain knowledge of and relationships with outsourced capacities needed to ensure highest quality of thinking is available to the network in strategy pursuit. They will help provide rigorous feedback to ensure adherence to standards

Key Responsibilities
As Officer of Strategy and Impact, you will:

Support with development, implementation, and monitoring of day-to-day tasks that ensure that Strategy & Impact helps catalyze and maintain the model with strong strategies for Opportunities that are based on impact and promising ideas on the frontiers of systems change
Support the provision of services and guidance to the network that allows OSF to unleash potential and action the new vision to ensure the most competitive ideas succeed
Provide individual support for Opportunity development; it will also provide support for Core Partner, Urgent Capital, and embedded functions.
Promote and support adherence to standards, criteria, and guidelines, including on MEL
Be conversant in dashboards and other analytic products that the Strategy and Impact unit use to show cohesion, saturation, and innovation for the enterprise
Work as a trusted partner to all parts of the network to ensure fidelity to the model, rigorous assessment of strategies, consistent support to teams that need strategy and impact support, and that OSF is flexible and capable of adapting and shifting—including based on effective learning-derived information

People Responsibilities (Total Team/DRs)
None
Key internal relationships

Directors, Officers, Operations

Key external relationships

Strategy and impact leaders outside of OSF, including on foresight, MEL, complexity, systems change, consultants, etc., inside and outside of philanthropy

Qualifications
Essential:

Prefer experience in lieu of qualifications

Desirable:

University degree

Essential:
Experience

Substantial experience working on developing strategies and designing and managing cross-department, cross-programs, or similarly complex projects

Desirable:

Worked with a variety of sectors – public, private and NGO stakeholders
Building and maintaining networks of stakeholders related to varied strategy topics
Work with consultants, researchers, writers, and other sectors, including for contracting and budgeting purposes

Competencies
Functional Competencies:

Demonstrated effective time management, including with multiple stakeholders or other types of complex coordination
Ability to generate, capture and organize information and knowledge, especially on topics of strategy development, foresight, analysis, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
Ability to take decisions and directions and convert tasks into consistent project planning
Skilled in drawing out patterns and communicating why the patterns are important for strategy, analysis, and MEL
Experience in budgeting, strategic analysis, and financial planning
Demonstrated record of success with teamwork and delegating tasks
Clear written communication and ability to edit with clarity and timeliness

Personal Competencies:

Advancing Diversity & Inclusion involves encouraging, respecting and seeking out diverse viewpoints and perspectives, ensuring everyone has an equal voice, and building workgroups that are broadly inclusive to support effective decision making and cultural transformation across the organization
Looks outside OSF to stay relevant and adapts to changes in field(s) of expertise. Uses external networks to achieve positive outcomes for OSF
Establishes goals, plans for contingencies, readjusts where appropriate, and takes responsibility delivering outcomes that have a positive impact. Balances risk/reward, and intellectual curiosity with pragmatism to get things done
Encourages and seeks out innovative solutions and brings people on a journey constructively and empathetically
Makes the best possible judgements based on financial and time availability
Considers multiple options to achieve long-range goals, appropriately balancing risk and reward, selecting the best strategies for success
Builds collaborative relationships inside OSF through the understanding and development of other’s and own ideas. Uses appropriate means & tone of communication to convey messages, seeks input from others and ensures understanding

Languages:

An excellent knowledge of English.
Knowledge of other languages would be an asset

Apply via :

osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

November 5, 2024
Communications and Advocacy Apprentice

Overall Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Communications and Advocacy Lead, the Communications and Advocacy Apprentice will work to strengthen the organization’s outreach and connection with its audience by creating compelling content, designing eye-catching visuals, and maintaining consistent brand messaging

Job Description

Akili Dada’s Communications and Advocacy Apprentice role is pivotal in enhancing the organization’s visibility and engagement across various digital platforms.

The Apprentice will work with Communications Associate- Digital to achieve the below responsibilities:

Content Creation: Develop innovative and engaging content for Akili Dada’s websites, social media platforms, and blog pages.
Writing: Draft compelling newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and other communication materials.
Graphic Design: Create eye-catching social media graphics and illustrations that enhance Akili Dada’s digital presence.
Brand Collateral Design: Design and roll out a wide range of engaging documents, presentation templates, IEC materials, merchandise, and other branding and communication materials for both internal and external communication purposes
Digital Platform Management: Support the maintenance of the organizations’ website and manage presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Content Scheduling: Assist in planning and scheduling social media posts to ensure timely and relevant content delivery.
Social Media Engagement: Maintain contact with external audiences through direct messages on social media, ensuring a 24-hour response rate.
Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics and website analytics to provide regular performance reports and insights.
Brand Consistency: Collaborate with the Communications Associate to develop and maintain a consistent brand identity across all printed and digital materials.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or Canva.
Strong writing skills with the ability to create engaging and compelling content for various platforms.
Proficiency in using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) and content management systems.
Strong attention to detail.
A keen eye for design and creativity.
Eager to learn.
Passionate about working with programs for girls and young women.

Applicants should submit a soft copy of their CV, including a cover letter, via email to careers@akilidada.org by 11th June 2024. The subject line should read “Communications and Advocacy Apprentice.”

Apply via :

careers@akilidada.org

November 5, 2024
Program Manager – Democratic Resilience in Africa

Role Purpose

The aim of opportunities is to dynamically organize staff, strategies, and budgets around the demands of each opportunity. It balances the need for sustained attention to complex problems and demands rigorous planning and evaluation, while also providing leaders with the autonomy to pursue radical ideas and approaches.
The Program Manager will be responsible for day-to-day liaison and coordination with grantee and partner organisations. The Program Manager will play a critical role with implementing the opportunity, which may use a variety of OSF’s strategic capabilities, including advocacy, impact investing, strategic litigation, in addition to grant making. The expectation is that the Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the specific opportunity.

Key Responsibilities
As Program Manager, you will:

Support the Director of Programs to deliver on the opportunity’s outcomes with professionalism
Deliver on day-to-day liaison with grantees to ensure the opportunity is designed, launched, implemented, and exited according to the outcomes defined
Work collaboratively with other members within the opportunity team and with colleagues across OSF to ensure the opportunity is effectively leveraging OSF’s capabilities to reach the agreed outcome
Effectively manage the grant-making process by communicating with grantees for proposal submission, assisting in grant record preparation, grants processing, payments, reporting, and other related processes
Build a strong understanding of the field and partnerships, in developing and designing the grant selection processes
Manage relationships with partners, in close coordination with Geographic Policy Groups as relevant, and work with them to achieve OSF’s strategic objective through the opportunity
Work collaboratively in developing, assessing, and revising program strategies
Work with leadership to maintain grant-making practice aligned with OSF’s approach to grant-making and in compliance with organizational and external standards and regulations
Assist in the construction, maintenance, and assessment of grant making portfolio(s), sharing responsibility for strategy design with manager
Contribute to larger opportunity strategy
Process and oversee progress of consultant contracts
Monitor progress implementation, project risks, and other relevant status updates and communicate to Director, Programs regularly

People Responsibilities (Total Team/DRs
No
Key internal relationships

Director, Programs; Managing Director Programs; Core Partners, Special Advisors, Grants Management, Operations

Key external relationships

External Partners

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

Educated to a degree-level (or equivalent)

Desirable

Post-graduate education relevant to the types of Opportunities that Open Society Foundations will invest in

Experience
Essential:

Multiple years’ experience (in one or multiple organisations) where proficiency in the specific field or subject area has been comprehensively developed
Demonstrable expertise in Women’s Economic Empowerment and Political Participation in Africa
Extensive expertise in the specific topic area as set out in the “Opportunity Description” above
Prior working experience of operating within the non-profit community (for example multi-lateral, NGO, foundation or ambassadorial working environments)
Fluent in local language where the role is based
Relevant expertise in topic area (thematic and/or geographic) specific to the opportunity

Functional Competencies

Conceives, designs and manages cross-department, cross-program or similarly complex projects; expected to effectively manage time, budget and stakeholders and network-wide or similarly complex coordination
Able to generate, capture and organize information and knowledge to deliver prescribed outcomes
Ability to conduct research to drive decision making by management
Skilled in drawing out patterns
Experience in budgeting, strategic analysis and planning
Working well with a variety of public, private and NGO stakeholders
Building and maintaining networks of stakeholders
Promote strategic cooperation with governmental and other sectors
Knowledge of grant making best practices and the field of philanthropy
Ability to build synergies, strengthen movements, and identify and fill capacity gaps across fields
Demonstrate care and concern about partner organizations and the people who work in them

Personal Competencies

Able to build consensus with diverse audiences/stakeholders
Possesses cultural sensitivity to work respectfully and effectively in different settings
Ability to work independently and being self-motivated
Demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity and integrity
Proven experience in collaborating with multi-country stakeholders
Willingness to adjust working hours to include calls and discussions with colleagues and vendors located in various geographic regions
Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justice

Languages

An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French
Knowledge of other languages would be an asset

Apply via :

osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

November 5, 2024
Regional Engagement Manager, Africa

Position Description

The Regional Engagement Manager is a key part of CFF’s global team, working across different geographies to deliver on their ambitious goals. Central to this role will be to ensure successful engagement with stakeholders in Africa, contributing to the transformational impact that knowledge can have.
The Regional Engagement Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining a network of stakeholders to support the CFF’s work in the region, including financiers, NGOs, city networks and knowledge forums. This position will work in close collaboration with Senior Project Advisors, which are CFF staff delivering technical support in partner cities, the
C40 Africa Regional team and other C40 programmes and staff in the region. This position will also be responsible for contributing to the production and dissemination of the knowledge documents produced by the CFF, and for identifying opportunities for feeding into dialogues and discussions on climate finance and sustainable urban infrastructure. The Regional Engagement Manager will engage with policymakers at the local and national level and represent the CFF in events and conferences. This position will also assist the CFF team in the selection of projects that the CFF supports during possible upcoming phases.
The Regional Engagement Manager will report to the Senior Engagement Manager of the CFF but will also have close interaction with other C40 and GIZ staff based in Africa.

Responsibilities:
City and Stakeholder engagement (60%)

Contribute to the development and delivery of activities for CFF projects in Africa, jointly with each city nucleus team (CNT) and working closely with both C40 and GIZ staff to ensure effective implementation of in-city and regional activities;
Serve as regional focal point to the CFF on the continent and represent the CFF and C40 Cities at workshops and conferences (virtual and in person) as part of knowledge dissemination and partnership activities with CFF and non CFF partner cities.
Support C40 Cities’ Regional Directors in Mayoral engagement and political analysis/engagement with CFF projects ;
Liaise with Regional Directors and other relevant C40 relevant staff to inform and include them in the city and project development process.
Maintain and monitor city project progress and report internally through City Asanas and other relevant internal communication tools;
Work closely with relevant C40 and GIZ teams to ensure coordination and synergies between CFF and other C40 programmes and teams for relevant cities and projects.
Identify, monitor and report project delivery risks to CFF Management and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. C40 regional directors, relevant partners, etc) together with other CNT members; .

Knowledge creation , creation and dissemination (25%)

Strategically and proactively disseminate CFF’s knowledge products within the region through regional and local events (virtual/in person).
Support the CFF’s Head of Regional Engagement Manager, and Head of Knowledge & Partnershipsiin gathering information from CFF supported cities for the creation of knowledge strategies and products. This may include identifying opportunities, gathering information and contributing to different knowledge products.
Support the delivery of replication and upscaling initiatives identified within each city, and lead on regionally-focussed opportunities agreed upon jointly;
Support the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of CFF’s knowledge dissemination activities.
Work with the Knowledge & Partnerships team to support the implementation of the CFF knowledge strategy, including in facilitating the delivery of relevant climate finance and equity & inclusion capacity building activities;

Partnership building (15%)

Identify, build and maintain regional networks and partnerships to support CFF’s strategic goals (e.g.financiers, NGOs, other project preparation forums, knowledge forums), working in close collaboration with Senior Project Advisors and with the C40 Regional Director
Identify and prioritise opportunities for partnership engagement for the CFF in the region, including but not limited to policy discussions at the national or regional level that deliver on the CFF objectives.
Provide information to CFF Management on potential partnership opportunities in the region.

Other:

Support the CFF communications team with regional communications and raise awareness of the work of the CFF within the region.
Support CFF’s city selection process for future program phases
Engage with other CFF and C40 relevant teams as requested
Engage with regional partners where needed ;
Support cross-cutting programme activities and other C40 initiatives;

Person Specification:

You have experience and/or qualifications in one or preferably more of the following fields: infrastructure finance, project preparation, cities and urban development, climate finance and/or climate change or related fields.
You have gained this experience either at a multilateral, a development bank, NGOs and Community based organisations, a city administration, a development organisation, the private sector or other relevant sectors.
You embrace the flexibility and agility to operate within a partnership delivery structure, and within a complex organisational structure spanning two organisations and four continents..
You are someone who enjoys “connecting the dots” in complex programmes. You enjoy working on cross cutting workstreams.
You have the interpersonal skills to liaise and communicate clearly with people and partners at all levels of seniority and from different cultures and backgrounds.
You are great at building and maintaining relationships and enjoy finding innovative ways for collaboration. You have experience in agile teams and role-based working methodologies;
You understand that delivering a complex programme across organisations requires agility and flexibility while the need to be highly organised, and you have a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Awareness of working with cities, public sectors or governments is highly desirable.
Experience in communications and/or story telling is desirable.
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a must, working level knowledge of French or another relevant C40 city language is desirable.
You have experience working in a hybrid format (virtual and in person).

Other Requirements:

Applicants must already have the right to work in the location they are applying for. This position requires moderate travel if deemed safe. The Regional Engagement Manager, Africa may be asked to travel to CFF’s offices in London, Bonn and Berlin and should be willing to undertake moderate travel across Africa if needed.

Apply via :

c40.bamboohr.com

November 5, 2024
Field Security Associate

Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Field Security Associate is responsible for the following duties:

Assists the Deputy Security Adviser and Field Security Coordination Officer in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the Area of Responsibility (AoR):
Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations in the area of operation;
Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation;
Communicates information on security issues to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS, as required;
Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies;
May be requested to provide technical assistance at Area/Security Management Team meetings.
Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan;
Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required.
Assists with the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risks Management (SRM) process for the AoR.
Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report and other Security Assessments.
Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members.
Conducts security briefings, as required.

Performs other security-related tasks:

Provides support in conducting security evaluations and provides advice on Residential Security Measures of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences;
Administers a pass and ID system;
Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences in order to facilitate the effective and efficient use of the guard force.

Provides general administrative assistance:

Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
Maintains a database on contact details of host country security authorities;
Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meeting.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge in the field of security risk management, especially of the UNSMS. Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is required. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

Seven (7) years of work experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency areas with security responsibilities, in the public or private service areas is required.
The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
Experience in the use of Microsoft applications i.e. Word, Excel Access and Powerpoint is required.
Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
Experience in the use of radio communication systems is desirable.

Apply via :

careers.un.org

November 5, 2024
Sales Manager Sales Account Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for the above positions should have a minimum of 5 years working experience in the same position in a 4* or 5* hotel and relevant professional qualifications from a reputable training institution.

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Recruitment@panarihotels.com

November 5, 2024
Program Manager – Gender Race and Power

Role Purpose

The aim of opportunities is to dynamically organize staff, strategies, and budgets around the demands of each opportunity. It balances the need for sustained attention to complex problems and demands rigorous planning and evaluation, while also providing leaders with the autonomy to pursue radical ideas and approaches.
The Program Manager is a leader with deep understanding and recognition of the gender and racial justice fields and will be responsible for day-to-day liaison and coordination with grantee and partner organisations. The Program Manager will play a critical role with implementing the opportunity, which may use a variety of OSF’s strategic capabilities, including advocacy, impact investing, strategic litigation, in addition to grant making. The expectation is that the Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the specific opportunity with expertise in their region.

Key Responsibilities
As Program Manager, you will:

Support the Director of Programs to deliver on the opportunity’s outcomes with professionalism
Deliver on day-to-day liaison with grantees to ensure the opportunity is designed, launched, implemented, and exited according to the outcomes defined
Work collaboratively with other members within the opportunity team and with colleagues across OSF to ensure the opportunity is effectively leveraging OSF’s capabilities to reach the agreed outcome
Effectively manage the grant-making process by communicating with grantees for proposal submission, assisting in grant record preparation, grants processing, payments, reporting, and other related processes
Build a strong understanding of the gender and racial justice fields and partnerships, in developing and designing the grant selection processes
Manage relationships with partners, in close coordination with Geographic Policy Groups as relevant, and work with them to achieve OSF’s strategic objective through the opportunity
Work collaboratively in developing, assessing, and revising program strategies
Work with leadership to maintain grant-making practice aligned with OSF’s approach to grant-making and in compliance with organizational and external standards and regulations
Assist in the construction, maintenance, and assessment of grant making portfolio(s), sharing responsibility for strategy design with manager
Contribute to larger opportunity strategy
Process and oversee progress of consultant contracts
Monitor progress implementation, project risks, and other relevant status updates and communicate to Director of Programs regularly

Key internal relationships

Director, Programs; Managing Director Programs; Core
Partners, Special Advisors, Grants Management, Operations

Key external relationships
External Partners
Person Specification
Essential:
Qualifications

Educated to a degree-level (or equivalent)

Desirable:

Post-graduate education relevant to the types of Opportunities that Open Society Foundations will invest in

Essential:
Experience

Multiple years’ experience (in one or multiple organisations) where proficiency in the gender and racial justice fields has been comprehensively developed
Extensive expertise in the specific topic area as set out in the “Opportunity Description” above
Prior working experience of operating within the non-profit community (for example multi-lateral, NGO, foundation or ambassadorial working environments)
Fluent in local language where the role is based
Relevant expertise in topic area (thematic and/or geographic) specific to the opportunity

Competencies
Functional Competencies:

Conceives, designs and manages cross-department, cross-program or similarly complex projects; expected to effectively manage time, budget and stakeholders and network-wide or similarly complex coordination
Able to generate, capture and organize information and knowledge to deliver prescribed outcomes
Ability to conduct research to drive decision making by management
Skilled in drawing out patterns
Experience in budgeting, strategic analysis and planning
Working well with a variety of public, private and NGO stakeholders
Building and maintaining networks of stakeholders
Promote strategic cooperation with governmental and other sectors
Knowledge of grant making best practices and the field of philanthropy
Ability to build synergies, strengthen movements, and identify and fill capacity gaps across fields
Demonstrate care and concern about partner organizations and the people who work in them

Personal Competencies:

Able to build consensus with diverse audiences/stakeholders
Possesses cultural sensitivity to work respectfully and effectively in different settings
Ability to work independently and being self-motivated
Demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity and integrity
Proven experience in collaborating with multi-country stakeholders
Willingness to adjust working hours to include calls and discussions with colleagues and vendors located in various geographic regions
Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justice

Apply via :

osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

November 5, 2024
Administration Officer

Role Purpose
Administration Officers take on advanced executive assistant responsibilities to enable leaders to focus on strategic value activities. Example activities could include events management, preparing briefing materials, drafting presentations and contracts administration.
Key Responsibilities

Manage a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks, including welcoming and escorting visitors, events management, logistics, expenses and scheduling
Support the President’s Office with administrative functions, including coordinating schedules, planning complex stakeholder meetings/events, and researching/arranging logistics
Serve as a critical communications liaison between the President’s Office, and the OSF network as a whole, exercising considerable discretion and working under limited supervision
Generate and prepare a variety of materials in advance of routine and special engagements, preparing briefing materials, presentations, and reports as needed
Take notes in meetings and supports project management as required
Support the Operations and Programs Senior Advisors in the President’s Office as needed and work closely with other administration staff to anticipate the needs of the President and the team. Liaise with the Senior Advisor, Communications as needed.

Key internal relationships

President’s Office Senior Advisors, Senior Advisor, Communications, Officer President’s Office, VPs, Managing/Senior Directors and Executive Assistants

Key external relationships

External organizations relevant for event management and logistics

Essential Qualifications

Substantial experience in executive level administrative support, preferably at least 3 years of dedicated executive assistant with prior experience providing logistical support.
Coordinated diaries for internal and external leadership events on a global scale and across multiple time zones leadership in high profile organizations.
Proven ability to build and maintain functional relationships (with a focus on organizational coordination) with leaders with diverse backgrounds throughout a complex organization.
Professional or personal experience with international and cross-cultural contexts
Proven experience with technology, including video conference systems, online collaboration tools, secure digital communication, and Microsoft Suite
Proven experience of working in a CEO, President or Board level office

Functional Competencies:

Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to express ideas, request actions, and/or formulate plans or policies
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize activities to efficiently meet objectives (within a complex and multi-geography environment)
Ability to manage, analyze data and draw insights for managers
Strong computer program skills in excel, word, and PowerPoint.

Personal Competencies:

Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace
Demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity, and integrity
Willingness to adjust working hours to include calls and discussions with colleagues and vendors located in various geographic regions
Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justice
Managing Change – Ability and skill to demonstrate a change mindset as well as plan, execute and monitor activities during times of change whilst keeping performance levels up.

Languages:

Fluency in English is essential
Fluency in a local language (if this is not English) is essential
Expert knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Apply via :

osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

November 5, 2024
Young Professional Programme (YPP) Supply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Process purchase order documentations to ensure compliance with the set regulatory guidelines.
Prepare quotations for competitive bids for goods and services as directed by relevant Fund.
Prepare all relevant documents and forward them to Finance & Accounts division to facilitate payments of services rendered to the Fund.
Coordinate distribution of tender documents, request for quotation/proposal documents and registration of supplier’s documents to suppliers.
Generate local purchase orders (LPO) and local service orders (LSO) from the ERP system.
Track orders to ensure timely delivery of good and services to ensure seamless operations within the Fund.
Inspect purchased products to ensure they meet the required specifications.
Enter order details into internal database/ERP system.
Compile asset disposal reports.
Prepare tender and contract documents; reviewing tender advertising notices.
Participate in the compilation and evaluation of tenders.
Participate in opening of quotations and tenders.
Participate in drafting of tender notices
Generate Goods Received Notes (GRN) and monitor the movement of stores inventory.
Maintaining and update a list of prequalified suppliers.
Undertake market surveys to ensure the Fund obtains value for money in procurement of goods and services.
File and safeguard all procurement proceedings and records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, supply chain, business administration/Business Management/Commerce (supplies management option) from a recognized and accredited university.
Relevant professional qualification Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management in good standing.
Computer Proficiency
Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010)

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates, who must be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications including copies of certified academic and professional certificates, National Identity

Card or valid passport, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and professional qualifications, email address and a daytime telephone number. The CV should also include the email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak on your competence, character and integrity. All application must contain the reference number and job title on the subject matter (on letter or email) and on the envelope.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates in the interviews will be required to present and satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing original copies of the following documents as an employment condition:

A certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
A Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
A Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
A clearance Certificate from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) in Kenya

Applications should be received on or before close of business Monday 3rd June 2024 via post/courier services, hand delivery or email to:The Managing Trustee Policyholders Compensation Fund KWFT Center,6th Floor Masaba Road – Upper HillP O Box 24203 – 00100 NAIROBIEmail: recruitment@pcf.go.ke

Apply via :

recruitment@pcf.go.ke

November 5, 2024