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  • Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Assistant Director Information Communication Technology Assistant Director Human Resource Management Prosecution Counsel II – 86 Posts Supply Chain Management Officer II – 2 Posts Senior Principal Prosecution Counsel – 5 Posts Senior Human Resource Development Officer Principal Supply Chain Management Officer Administration Officer I – 2 Posts Clerical Officer II – 30 Posts Executive Secretary – 7 Posts Office Assistant III – 20 Posts Personal Secretary II – 20 Posts Principal Office Administrator – 2 Posts Principal Public Communication Officer Principal Prosecution Counsel – 5 Posts

    Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management Assistant Director Information Communication Technology Assistant Director Human Resource Management Prosecution Counsel II – 86 Posts Supply Chain Management Officer II – 2 Posts Senior Principal Prosecution Counsel – 5 Posts Senior Human Resource Development Officer Principal Supply Chain Management Officer Administration Officer I – 2 Posts Clerical Officer II – 30 Posts Executive Secretary – 7 Posts Office Assistant III – 20 Posts Personal Secretary II – 20 Posts Principal Office Administrator – 2 Posts Principal Public Communication Officer Principal Prosecution Counsel – 5 Posts

    REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

    Served at the level of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of two years;
    Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Public/Business Administration Human Resource Management/Staff Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
    post graduate diploma in Staff/Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
    Master’s degree in Human Resource/Staff Management, Business Administration, public Administration or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    Registered as a Professional Member with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) with a valid practicing license; and
    Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) ofthe Constitution of Kenya 2o1o; Integrity, Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.

    NOTE: Possession ofa Strategic Leadership Development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    An officer at this level will be responsible directly to the Director of Public Prosecutions professionally and administratively to the Deputy Director of Central Facilitation Services Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

    Coordinating development, implementation and monitoring of the human resource management strategies derived from the ODPP strategic plan;.
    Developing, implementing and monitoring of the divisional work plan and budget;
    Coordinating recruitment and deplol, nent of staff to facilitate optimum staffing for effective service delivery;
    Coordinating employee satisfaction survey to identify issues affecting staff and develop strategies to address them;
    Coordinating declaration of income assets and liabilities to ensure compliance with the Public Service Code of Conduct and Ethics’
    Providing professional advice on human resource management policies, guidelines, procedures and human resource practices on recruitment, selection, career development, discipline, benefits and compensation;
    Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of human resource management policies, guidelines, procedures and standards to inform timely review;
    Coordinating the development and implementation of Personnel Emolument budget for staff of ODPP and ensure prudent utilization of resources;
    Coordinating research on Human resource practices in order to inform decision on human resource matters;
    Supervising implementation of performance management system in the division;
    Coordinating proper maintenance and security of human resource records, to ensure full compliance with the Emplolrnent Act 2oo7 on records management and to support the availability of staff information that is critical in the management of human resources;
    Coordinating compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity in compliance with the Constitution;
    Mentoring and coaching staff in the division to enhance organizational performance and succession management;
    Coordinating job analysis and development ofjob descriptions for submission to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission for evaluation;
    Coordinating Pensions management to ensure timely processing of employee benefits;
    Coordinating establishment and implementation of Employee wellness programs to address, mental health, alcohol, drug and substance abuse;
    Coordinating payroll management and authorize timely payment of salaries; and
    Supervising staff working in the division to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Human resource management services.

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    MODE OFAPPLICATION
    Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE (no hard copy applications will be accepted) through the provided link on the ODPP website www.odpp.go.ke careers page or https://jobs.prosecutions.go.ke/ attaching COPIES of the following documents:Please Note:Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to provide incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure ofthe advert should not be included.
    Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
    Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is committed to implementing the provisions of Article 232 (i) of the Constitution. Therefore, Persons with disability and those from marginalized and minority communities are encouraged to apply’Applications should reach the Office on or before 19th December, 2023 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time) 

    Apply via :

    s.go.ke

  • Assistant Valuer

    Assistant Valuer

    Responsibilities

    Work as an a assistant to the senior valuer.
    Carry out property inspection and provide a detailed report as assigned by the senior valuer.

    Qualifications

    Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or Land Economics
    Be a Graduate of the Institution of Surveyors Kenya (ISK)
    Proficient in computer skills, specifically ICDL
    Possess excellent communication skills
    Able to work efficiently and provide quick turnaround on assignments
    Be a mature team player
    Experience in property inspection and report writing and presentation

    To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to hr@fapcl.com on or before 15th December 2023.Only applicants who meet the above requirements will be considered.

    Apply via :

    hr@fapcl.com

  • Research Manager

    Research Manager

    POSITION PROFILE

    The Research Manager will be responsible for contributing to the strategy and supervising all research work done by IMPACT in Sudan, under the supervision of the Country Coordinator, and in liaison with HQ in Geneva. The candidate should be comfortable representing IMPACT with donors and be able to coordinate and liaise with a range of senior external partners. This position requires a profile that can be both analytical and managerial, as the Research Manager’s job can range from coordinating with external partners (whether data actor, humanitarian cluster, or donor) to analytical oversight of research products to logistics.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    The Research Manager’s responsibilities include:
    Staff Management

    Direct management of international and senior national team members, including recruitment, conduct of appraisals, as well as staff career management;
    Development and implementation of capacity training plans for team members;
    Day-to-day management of team members, including the development of work plans and performance indicators.

    Project/Research Cycle Management

    Ensure all assessments and analysis are planned and implemented in a structured and coherent manner, in line with relevant project and strategic objectives, and with global REACH guidelines;
    Oversee all Research Cycles, including reviewing ToRs, methodology notes, tools, products and dissemination strategies.
    Ensure the writing and production of timely, accurate and analytically rigorous reports, assessments, and factsheets;
    Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design and planning;
    Monitor output achievement, project expenditure and ensure timely completion of the project.
    Actively advocate for the improving of analysis within REACH products, and using common methodologies, tools and analysis frameworks across units where relevant

    Grants Management

    Under the guidance of the Country Coordinator, manage grants, including initial discussions with donors, conceptualisation of new projects, drafting proposals, regular reporting, and M&E;
    Under the guidance of the Country Coordinator, oversee the financial management of all grants covering research projects, including oversight of budget and expenditure;
    Ensure that contractual obligations are met in terms of programs deliverables.

    External Engagement

    In coordination with the Country Coordinator and SMT, represent REACH with donors, partners, and the wider humanitarian aid community in Sudan.

    Strategy Development and Implementation

    Under the guidance of the Country Coordinator, develop the units’ strategy, engagement and involvement with various technical and coordination forums;
    Work with key clusters and partner organizations and working groups to understand the various relevant information gaps within Sudan and identify how REACH can fill these gaps;
    As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contribute to the development and implementation of the REACH Sudan country strategy;
    Develop and implement dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of REACH programmes;
    Engagement with HQ on research and/or coordination.
    Provide contextual and technical support and guidance for assessment teams across all units
    The Research Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
    At least 4 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, evaluation and assessments;
    Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required;
    Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management;
    Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
    Prior experience with humanitarian coordination fora;
    Prior knowledge of the region an asset;
    Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
    Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel required;
    Ability to operate Adobe Suite preferred;
    Skills in SPSS, R or related statistical software are considered an asset;
    Fluency in English required, Arabic is an asset.

    Apply via :

    www.impact-initiatives.org

  • Customer Success Associates

    Customer Success Associates

    About Angaza
    Angaza enables businesses to sell life-changing products, on credit, to low-income, unbanked consumers in emerging markets. Our technology uses an IoT network of connected devices, mobile payments, and machine learning to accelerate the adoption of solar energy systems, smartphones, and appliances. 
    We are reinventing consumer credit by making it available to the 2 billion people across the globe who are unbanked or left out of formal credit/savings ecosystems. With Angaza, consumers have the flexibility to buy now and pay later, with full pricing transparency. And, merchants can increase their sales and revenue by over 8x by offering life-changing products on credit. 
    Angaza is building a more equitable world through access to credit and financial inclusion. With Angaza’s point-of-sale (POS) consumer financing solution, consumers in Kenya and other emerging markets can acquire life-changing products, like smartphones and appliances, by paying over time for their cost. 
    Angaza’s inclusive finance platform is already used by businesses in 50+ countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia to improve the daily lives of over 20 million people.
    The Customer Success Associates (CSA’s) will be the frontline of our customer support and success operations. They will work closely with customers and merchants to address their inquiries, offer solutions, and ensure their satisfaction. The CSA’s play a vital role in building strong, long-lasting customer and Merchant relationships.
    The role is on contractual basis and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

    First-level customer/Merchant Support that includes receipt and logging in of tickets received via Voice and WhatsApp 
    Ensuring all inquiries are addressed in line with the laid down processes and procedures and resolved to the customers’ and merchants’ satisfaction 
    In cases where the issues raised can not be resolved on First Contact basis, the CSA is responsible for effective and timely troubleshooting and escalation to the 2nd level support team with clear, detailed and concise summary of the issue to assist in resolving the matter efficiently
    Collaborate, coordinate and monitor the progress of escalated tickets ensuring resolution and maintaining an open customer and merchant feedback loop to ensure all issues are resolved promptly and effectively 
    Become an expert in all aspects of Angaza’s platform functionality
    Onboarding: Guide new customers through the onboarding process, ensuring they are well-trained and educated to use our products, addressing any initial customer challenges and concerns promptly and cascading this feedback to the relevant teams to improve customer experience
    Continuous Learning: Use escalated cases and other collaboration opportunities provide opportunities for learning and professional development, allowing for improved ability to handle customer issues and identify areas of improvement
    Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of our products and services to effectively assist and educate customers
    Relationship Building: Build strong, positive relationships with customers and serve as the voice of the customers within Angaza through proactive engagement to identify and resolve potential roadblocks to customer experience
    Feedback Collection: Gather and communicate customer feedback to internal teams to enhance products and service
    Documentation: Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, feedback, and resolutions
    Uphold individual performance against established internal KPIs that measure the effectiveness of prompt and accurate resolution of customer support requests
    Any other duties that may be assigned to your manager

    Other Details

    Angaza is a for-profit company with headquarters in Nairobi and San Francisco.
    Employees receive salary and competitive benefits that include:

    Company-sponsored private medical plan
    Pension plan with company contribution
    Flexible scheduling and time off policies
    Knowledge that you’re making a positive impact on the world every day you come to work!

    Apply via :

    jobs.lever.co

  • UN Women CSO Engagement Coordinator

    UN Women CSO Engagement Coordinator

    Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Civil Society Division and the direct supervision of the Deputy Director – Civil Society Division, with matrixed reporting to the Deputy Regional Director of the Eastern and Southern Africa Office, the CSO Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of the civil society engagement strategy within Generation Equality.
    This role is responsible for the design and coordination of civil society advocacy and leadership within the Action Coalitions (AC) and will oversee the capacity strengthening programme for civil society leaders within the Action Coalitions and provides analysis on civil society’s effective engagement in the ACs.
    It also provides strategic policy, coordination, and management of Generation Equality’s work on advocacy and partnership building with civil society constituencies, and provides strategic support to UN Women’s regional and country offices to ensure the implementation of the Generation Equality Forum outcomes areas as outlined in the Generation Equality project document.
    The position will contribute to strengthening multistakeholder allyship models for movement building for gender equality, civic space and democracy.
    The post will have a combination of HQ and Regional functions operating from Nairobi and will work closely with all UN Women Regional Offices and in full coordination with UN Women’s relevant HQ Divisions, including Programme, Policy & Intergovernmental Division (PPID), Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD), UN System Coordination Division and Executive Director Office (EDO), and in particular the Generation Equality Coordination Hub and the Action Coalition Focal Points in UN Women.
    The CSO Engagement Coordinator will coordinate activities to ensure effective operationalization and roll out of Generation Equality Phase II at the regional and country level, in partnership with AC focal points and the GE Coordination Hub.

    Duties And Responsibilities
    Provide substantive and strategic support to implement the civil society engagement strategy for Generation Equality across UN Women’s Regions and Country Hubs:

    Develop and coordinate the civil society engagement strategy for Generation Equality, including the Action Coalitions. Coordinate civil society advocacy and leadership within the Action Coalitions, and oversee the capacity strengthening programme for civil society leaders within the Action Coalitions, in partnership with the Action Coalition focal points in UN Women.
    Provide regular analysis on civil society’s effective engagement in the ACs.
    Contribute to the development of work plans and results-measurement processes for embedding Generation Equality’s Movement Building and Allyship model strategies in Regional and Country offices’ Strategic Notes and Workplans in compliance with UN Women programme goals and results-based indicators including Strategic Plan 2022-2025.
    Provide guidance to countries on convening multi-stakeholder structures of Generation Equality in support of the Allyship model, in partnership with the Generation Equality Coordination Hub.
    Develop tailored narratives for engaging different stakeholders; with specific focus on underrepresented regions, outlining their opportunities for engagement to support consensus building efforts aligned with Agenda 2030 and in line with the Secretary General’s Common Agenda.
    Provide substantive support to UN Women colleagues and Regional Focal points to support their understanding and engagement of work with civil society actors within the context of Generation Equality, including by delivering webinars, on-line and face-to-face sessions, and coordinating the production of tools and materials as needed, in partnership with Regional Focal Points.

    Partnership Building and Strengthening:

    Partner with feminist civil society including youth for deeper engagement in inter-governmental processes through the multi-stakeholder approach, including in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), UN General Assembly (UNGA), Human Rights Council (HRC), High Level Political Forum (HLPF) among others.
    Support mainstreaming inclusive, intergenerational, and multi-stakeholder structures in countries by developing and disseminating evidence-based knowledge on the suggested roles of these structures/their governance mechanisms/ composition/modus operandi / partnerships’ management, with coordination of Regional Focal Points.
    Coordinate regional and country level stories of impact and drive co-ownership and co-accountability, and share with the AC focal points and relevant communications and advocacy focal points.
    Provide substantive and coordination support to Regional Offices to initiate political dialogues and regional convenings with key stakeholders in support of expanding UN Women’s partnership with civil society; ensuring a co-created approach at the regional and country level; including through engagement of regional commissions.

    Policy Positioning and Representation:

    Under the guidance of the Deputy Director, CSD, mobilize, foster and strengthen strategic partnerships with UN entities and other relevant bodies and provide inputs to those partnerships in support of UN Women initiatives;
    Provide substantive inputs and write briefing notes, talking points, presentations, and other briefing materials for senior management meetings, and events;
    Provide substantive input in the process of advocating the importance of civil society engagement and UN Women’s work in this domain in various fora, including academia and civil society, with a view to deepen related political commitment and related reforms;
    Engage in UN interagency coordination and partnership fora on areas relevant to civil society engagement by supporting the engagement of the Director and Deputy Director, CSD and UN Women senior managers in high-level meetings and events and ensuring full information-sharing and coordination with team members in New York and across the regional hubs.

    Knowledge Management and sharing:

    Coordinate and perform knowledge extraction, analysis, documentation, codification of results/lessons learned, and verify that knowledge sharing, and content management is in line with guidelines and performed using corporate tools.

    Competencies
    Core Values:

    Respect for Diversity
    Integrity
    Professionalism

    Core Competencies:

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    Accountability
    Creative Problem Solving
    Effective Communication
    Inclusive Collaboration
    Stakeholder Engagement
    Leading by Example

    Functional Competencies:

    Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
    Excellent drafting skills with the ability to edit and clear written work products;
    Strong planning, goal-setting, prioritization and organizational skills;
    Strong analytical, information processing, and review strategic skills;
    Ability to contribute to detailed operational plans, budgets, and monitor these;
    Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports;
    Good knowledge of UN programme management systems and Results Based Management;
    Demonstrated knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment;
    Ability to work in a high pressured environment with frequent short deadlines;
    Defined sense of responsibility, confidentiality and accountability.

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education and certification:

    Master’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, political science, international relations, business administration or management, public administration, or other related fields.
    A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Experience:

    At least 7 years of progressively responsible varied experience with international organizations.
    Experience in or with the United Nations system.
    Experience working with Civil Society and UN partnership is required.
    Previous experience in supporting multi stakeholders’ engagement, strategic planning and coordination functions is desirable.
    Experience working with civil society at the field level is desirable

    Language Requirements:

    Fluency in English is required
    Knowledge of another UN official working language is desirable (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian).

    Apply via :

    jobs.undp.org

  • Attachment Opportunities (January intake)

    Attachment Opportunities (January intake)

    We are offering attachment opportunity for January intake attaches, pursuing business related courses

    IT,
    Mathematics science ,
    Human Resource ,
    Project management ,
    Procurement ,
    Accounts ,
    Business Administration
    All Business Courses

    Requirements

    Valid log book
    Insurance cover
    All transcripts
    Letter from the school

    share your details to :hr@brandedcommunication.co.ke subject : attachment

    Apply via :

    hr@brandedcommunication.co.ke

  • Regional Operations Manager Human Resources Analyst

    Regional Operations Manager Human Resources Analyst

    The Regional Operations Manager is a member of the Regional Office Management team, together with the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director and the Regional HR Business Partner. S/He provides leadership and advice on all aspects of office management and operations. This includes strategic financial and budget management, efficient procurement and logistical services, ICT and UN system common services, consistent with UN and UN Women rules and regulations and also acts as the Security Focal Point.
    Reporting to the Regional Director, the Regional Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth functioning and results oriented management of operations in the Regional Office and to facilitate programme implementation and delivery by providing for the operational needs of programmes and projects managed by the Regional Office. The Operations Manager will also ensure Country Offices (COs) & Multi-Country Offices (MCOs) within the region are strengthened and supported in their operations, needs and queries in line with corporate administrative arrangements. The Operations Manager will provide feedback to the Division of Management and Administration on operational aspects in order to improve corporate operational procedures, so they become compatible with regional needs. The Regional Operations Manager will be the regional office’s focal point and lead on achieving organizational effectiveness and efficiency outputs on assuring an accountable organization through principled performance, advancing business transformation and products & services in support of Country Offices in the East and Southern Africa region.

    Duties And Responsibilities
    Key Functions and Accountabilities:
    Manage and oversee the operations within the Region:

    Serve as a member of the Senior Management team and provide advice and support to the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director on operational issues;
    Oversee the work of Operation Teams in Country Offices (CO);
    Develop the annual workplan for the Operations Team and oversee its implementation and monitoring;
    Participate in review meetings to assess the managerial and operational capacities of implementing partners;
    Determine optimal techniques and business processes; lead business process mapping and establish internal standard operating procedures in all areas of the Operations Team’s functions in RO and COs;
    Focal point for change management initiatives aimed at advancing business transformation; Quantum ERP post-implementation activities and participation in HQ-led working groups;
    Oversee and monitor implementation of corporate, budget, financial, procurement, and HR policies and systems and ensure adequate training of staff and project personnel on these issues in RO and COs;
    Conduct oversight and support missions to country offices; coordinate audits and follow-up on internal/external audit recommendations, including partner audits;
    Act as Regional Risk Focal Point for enterprise risk management in close coordination with HQ ERM ensuring risk registers, including risk mitigation actions are relevant and updated;
    Ensure a continuous and up-to-date flow of information between the RO and HQ and COs/MCO in the region;
    Oversee all operations activities, including finance, human resources, procurement, transport, administration and ensure they follow UN Women rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
    Manage staff in Operations Team: Finalize performance plans and evaluation standards; conduct performance assessments, provide feedback and coaching.

    Manage planning, expenditure tracking and auditing of financial resources:

    Ensure strategic and efficient management of office and programme financial resources;
    Exercise proper financial controls;
    Report at the regional level and to HQ on established structures; seek advice from HQ when deviations may be necessary;
    Work closely with HQ, COs, and MCOs on audit processes, including preparation and follow up and take corrective action as appropriate on audit findings and recommendations;
    Monitor and manage core and extra-budgetary resource allocations;
    Ensure RO and COs/MCOs compliance with Internal Control Framework, Delegation of Authority, and segregation of duties and responsibilities.

    Oversee procurement processes:

    Manage the provision of goods and services for offices and projects following established corporate procedures regarding sub-contract review and awarding of contracts, evaluate for cost effectiveness and manage the negotiations in connection with eventual agreements; oversee procurement in COs;
    Oversee the preparation of procurement plans in RO and COs; participate/chair in local and regional Procurement Review Committees;
    Oversee RO assets and liabilities and ensure proper inventory control.

    Oversee information and communications management:

    Oversee the implementation of ICT systems;
    Ensure staff have access to Quantum functionality for improved business results and improved client services;
    Oversee maintenance of a secure, reliable infrastructure environment for ICT and adequate planning for disasters and recoveries.

    Serve as the focal point for security issues and ensure safety and security of staff [This section should be removed if a dedicated security and safety position exists in the CO or RO] :

    Manage day-to-day security related matters;
    Update personnel and dependents lists; provide reports;
    Brief senior management and staff on security matters and disseminate relevant information as advised by UNDSS, brief UN Women visitors on security;
    Ensure full security and safety compliance with the UN and UN Women regulations and processes;
    Liaise and work closely with Country Security Specialist, Regional Security Specialists and Global Security Advisor;
    Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plan for the RO, provide support to CO and MCOs.

    Participate in inter-agency activities:

    Represent UN Women in inter-agency meetings and working groups on operations issues to ensure UN Women’s interests are reflected in common system activities related to common services and premises, cost recovery and cost sharing arrangements, privileges and immunities, entitlements and salary surveys, security etc;
    Liaise with UNDP and other UN agencies on operational issues, activities, and collaboration.

    Lead Knowledge Sharing between the RO and COs:

    Ensure knowledge is shared and adequately applied between the regional office and COs/MCOs in the region

    The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.
    Competencies
    Core Values:

    Respect for Diversity
    Integrity
    Professionalism

    Core Competencies:

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    Accountability
    Creative Problem Solving
    Effective Communication
    Inclusive Collaboration
    Stakeholder Engagement
    Leading by Example

    Functional Competencies:

    Excellent knowledge of operation, finance, procurement, human resources, ICT, and security systems and processes, particularly in the UN system;
    Ability to provide advice and develop solutions to varying problems;
    Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects;
    Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
    Ability to lead a team;
    Ability to handle confidential information;
    Excellent organizational skills;
    Excellent IT Skills.

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education and Certification:

    Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, HR, or related field is required;
    A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Experience:

    At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level, in office management, operations or finance;
    Experience in leading a team;
    Experience coordinating with partners and stakeholders;
    Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft and quantum;
    Professional background in programming/ projects management is desirable

    Language:

    Fluency in English is required
    Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

    APPLICATION DEADLINE :
    3-Dec-23

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  • Programme Analyst, Humanitarian and DRR Procurement Specialist

    Programme Analyst, Humanitarian and DRR Procurement Specialist

    Duties And Responsibilities
    Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of humanitarian action and DRR:

    Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project concept notes, proposals and initiatives at national and regional level;
    Identify opportunities, areas for support and intervention related to humanitarian and DRR programmes.

    Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the humanitarian and DRR programmes:

    Coordinate the development of project workplans, tracking matrix and budget monitoring;
    Monitor implementation of humanitarian and DRR programme activities and projects;
    Provide technical support to Country offices during call for proposals, procurement processes through reviews and feedback of critical documents;
    Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of Country Offices financial and narrative semiannual and annual reports;
    Organize training for UN Women and partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation;
    Support evaluation of humanitarian and DRR projects.

    Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners:

    Provide technical advice, guidance, and tools to country offices to support effective implementation of humanitarian and DRR activities;
    Build and manage relationships with partners and country offices to support implementation of humanitarian and DRR interventions;
    Conduct surveys and research to identify capacity building needs of Country Offices and partners and coordinate capacity building and training efforts;
    Contribute to development of tools and strategies for capacity development of stakeholders and support in organizing and facilitating trainings.

    Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/project:

    Monitor progress of implementation of activities and finances using results based management tools;
    Organize quarterly review meetings for regional projects to exchange and share information on current progress on implementation process and identify areas of support;
    Coordinate the development, consolidation, review, and submission of narrative reports to the donor focusing on results, outputs and outcomes;
    Support capacity development on quality reporting;
    Monitor and update projects in UN Women systems.

    Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the humanitarian programme:

    Monitor budget implementation and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
    Provide substantive inputs to financial reports.

    Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies:

    Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases;
    Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles;
    Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated;
    Support Country Offices to prepare for donor visits.

    Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on humanitarian action to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the region:

    Provide substantive technical support to the Humanitarian Specialist on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs;
    Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings as delegated.

    Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

    Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to humanitarian action and DRR;
    Coordinate the development of knowledge products, documentaries and best practices;
    Organize for knowledge sharing events and activities including knowledge exchange visits and south to south learning;
    Participate and contribute to UN Women humanitarian meetings and forums;
    Participate in key regional and global forums as delegated.

    The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
    Competencies
    Core Values:

    Respect for Diversity
    Integrity
    Professionalism

    Core Competencies:

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    Accountability
    Creative Problem Solving
    Effective Communication
    Inclusive Collaboration
    Stakeholder Engagement
    Leading by Example

    Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values
    Functional Competencies

    Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
    Good knowledge of Results Based Management;
    Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations;
    Good analystical skills;
    God Knowledge of Humanitarian and programming in the region
    Ability to identify and analyse trends, oppotunities and threats to fundraise

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education and Certification:

    Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required;
    A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
    A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

    Experience:

    At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;
    Experience in the in humanitarian and disaster risk reduction is required;
    Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable;
    Experience in handling of web-based management systems is desirable;
    Knowledge of results-based management is desirable.

    Language:

    Fluency in English is required;
    Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish.)

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  • Procurement Specialist

    Procurement Specialist

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Key Functions and Accountabilities:
    Provide procurement oversight and guidance for strategic sourcing across the Eastern and Southern Regional Office (ESARO) and UN Women offices in the region:

    Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UN Women rules, regulations, policies, procedures and strategies; implementation of effective internal control, and analysis of parameters in support of proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system;
    Support the procurement business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement, control of the workflows in the procurement in coordination with the supervisor;
    Analyze and propose cost-saving and reduction strategies in the Regional Office, programme presence offices and the region at large;
    Conduct periodic spend analyses to support the development of regional category management strategy, which shall account for establishment of long-term/strategic relationships with key suppliers for recurring supplies and services;
    Manage the provision of goods and services for the ESARO and programme presence offices following established corporate procedures regarding review and awarding of contracts, evaluate for cost effectiveness and manage the negotiations regarding eventual agreements;
    Serve as an advisor to the Regional Procurement Review Committees (R-PRC), and guide the committee on the correct application and interprotein of procurement policies and procedures;
    Provide advice and support to M/COs to implement procurement guidelines and processes;
    Provide Regional Office and Country Office management with authoritative clarification/briefs/advice on the interpretation/application of UN Women Rules, Regulations, and policies with respect to procurement;
    Use effective oversight tools to monitor and track procurement progress and compliance across the region.

    Ensure efficient management of procurement processes for ESARO, MCOs/COs and programme presence offices:

    Ensure proper and timely consolidation of procurement requirements and manage the preparation of procurement plans for ESARO and programme presence offices with established deadlines to monitor their implementation;
    Oversee the procurement planning process of the region and ensure compliance;
    Establish and implement proper monitoring system and control of procurement processes including organization of negotiation processes (RFQ, ITB or RFP), receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance of UN Women rules and regulations;
    Implement internal control systems, and systematize the management of clients’ service requests, ensuring that procurement activities are promptly carried out following the UN Women policies and procedures with a dedicated focus on clients’ needs;
    Manage the implementation of the procurement processes, monitoring system and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement across the region.

    Oversee the development and implementation of sourcing strategy and automatized procurement tools:

    Develop and manage a roster of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection and evaluation, quality, and performance measurement mechanism;
    Keep abreast of ongoing LTAs and promote the use of LTAs in the region;
    Manage the automatized corporate e-procurement systems;
    Consolidate business requirements to identify the need for the establishment of strategic/long-term agreements at the regional level.

    Participate in inter-agency activities related to procurement:

    Represent UN Women in inter-agency meetings and working groups on procurement issues to ensure UN Women’s interests are reflected in common system activities such as common procurement services, related cost recovery and cost-sharing arrangements, custom clearance and tax exemption, etc;
    Implement harmonized procurement services and elaboration of proposals/analysis of requirements for inter-agency LTAs, introduction of joint procurement for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform;
    Liaise with UN agencies on procurement issues, activities, and collaboration.

    Contribute to knowledge sharing between ESARO, M/COs and programme presence offices:

    Monitor procurement activities within the Region and report as required to HQ and RO management on trends and practice;
    Keep Procurement Section HQ and Regional Director informed of best practices by other UN Agencies in the Region and contribute to policy development on procurement;
    Participate in the organization of training for the operations and programme personnel on procurement;
    Develop and support the development of training materials, webinars, and other education materials;
    Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in procurement;
    Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
    Track implementation of audit recommendations related to procurement within the Region and keep HQ and RD informed.

    Competencies
    Core Values:

    Respect for Diversity
    Integrity
    Professionalism

    Core Competencies:

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    Accountability
    Creative Problem solving
    Effective Communication
    Inclusive Collaboration
    Stakeholders Engagement
    Leading by Example

    Functional Competencies:

    Has a strong understanding of the main processes and methods of work regarding to procurement;
    Possesses knowledge of procurement policies and procedures and applies them consistently in work tasks;
    Client-oriented; Strong problem-solving skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
    Ability to establish, build and sustain effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients;
    Ability to gather and present information on best practices in organizational change;
    Knowledge of data gathering and implementation of management systems;
    Strong procurement intelligence analysis skills.

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education and Certification:

    related field is required;
    A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying procurement management experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
    Procurement Certification from an internationally recognized provider such as CIPS (level 3) is an asset.

    Experience:

    At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level, in procurement;
    Experience in leading a team is required;
    Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is required;
    Experience in general administration is highly desirable;
    Work experience within the UN system is desirable.

    Languages:

    Fluency in English is required;
    Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

    Apply via :

    jobs.undp.org

  • Analyst

    Analyst

    The Analyst Role

    In this role the analyst support OCA projects and our clients in 3-6 month rotating embedded placements. Through the 3-6 months placements you will quickly build diverse experience, working with senior-level clients and senior management within our team and offering unprecedented opportunities for personal and professional growth. Analysts will start with a rigorous training program to build strategic and financial skills, combining hands-on coaching and real-world experience in order to prepare you to assume responsibility as you grow in your role. Training is an integral part of this multi-year commitment and is funded by the company as part of this full-time position.

    We are looking for exceptional, ambitious, innovative graduates who are looking for growth and learning and making an impact through their work. You should be able to begin work full time either in May 2024 or Sept 2024;
    Roles and responsibilities

    Analysing new business opportunities.
    Creating and managing new systems and overseeing client budgeting.
    Performing market research, developing financial models, and creating presentations for clients.
    Developing insightful analysis and problem-solving through analytical and organizational tasks.

    You will join us at an exciting time – we are seeking to achieve broad, ambitious growth goals, and can now leverage a strong international brand in the impact investing and frontier market space. As we look to deepen our reach in the broader African market, there will continue to be many opportunities to engage across Sub Saharan Africa. The right candidate should be excited and genuinely motivated by the challenging strategic and financial questions we answer for our clients.
    Academic Qualifications/ Skills and Experience

    Minimum of a second-class degree from an accredited university;
    Graduating year – 2021, 2022 or 2023
    Proficient skills in MS Office; specifically excel and word;
    Attention to detail and desire to learn;
    Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical abilities;
    Ability to multi-task and get things done;
    Ability to work effectively in a team;
    Strong academic performance in any discipline and a clear understanding of business;
    Desire to learn and grow while being exposed to new industries and business issues;
    Fluency in English is required;
    Kenyan national or possess valid work authorization;
    Enjoy solving challenging strategic and financial questions;

    Apply via :

    opencapitaladvisors.applytojob.com