Key Responsibilities:
The Medical Director will provide the leadership and management of Lalmba’s Kenyan medical programs, including the health clinic, HIV treatment center and mobile clinics, as well as supervising local medical professionals.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates are Physicians (Pas and NPs may also apply) who have a current medical license to practice in the U.S., South America, Europe or Canada, and a desire to serve the poor. Knowledge of tropical medicine is not required
Responsibilities and Duties:
Create and design new product lines for upcoming year and seasons with the direction of the creative director
Develop spec packs with teams, complete with product pricing, components and order information
Design and invent new ways to differentiate product lines each season
Research, sketch and develop physical samples of new designs made from African material.
Research history of Bolgatanga weaving skills and understand their weaving history, cultural designs, and significance of handcrafted product
Suggest new trending colors, functions, textures and designs to incorporate in each seasons design for baskets and other woven products
Significantly improve and increase productive capacity and efficiency by creating step-by-step training materials for staff and artisans, quality control documents and checklists, and suggesting creative process improvements on sourcing and utilizing materials
Create and design new product lines for upcoming year and seasons with the direction of the executive leadership
Develop spec packs complete with product pricing, components and order information
Create order documents, organizing and indexing all designed product
Establish ways to differentiate product line from competitors
Research and sketch new designs made from African materials
Brainstorm on new product lines and opportunities for new market introductions and future buyer meetings
Support package design for product
Create samples for market prospects 3-6 months prior to training programs (when possible)
Prototype execution: being hands-on is a must!
Write status reports to COO, Creative Director and Senior Designer on a weekly basis
Sending images / comments of design samples to U.S. Team on a weekly basis
Attend meetings via Skype with U.S Team on a weekly basis
REQUIREMENTS:
Education or experience with a specific focus on design: textile design, color theory and/or product development
Must have experience designing and developing products from beginning concepts to end production
Effective organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
Must be able to sketch, use Adobe design tools and communicate clearly and effectively
Must have a proven ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, energy, independence, quality-control procedures and self-motivation
Compensation
Salary – Depends on Experience.
Company house in Bolga for your stay.
All work related travel expenses will be paid for.
Lunch will be provided on work days
Job Description
Department: AIM Air
Nature of Work: Full Time
Reports To: AIM AIR Operations Office Supervisor
Job Location: Wilson Airport
Supervises: None
Purpose:
Assist and support the Operations Department in its goal of consistently providing accurate, efficient and reliable service with a particular emphasis on flight preparation.
Key Result Areas:
Flight request processing
Flight preparation
In flight support
Responsibilities:
Flight request processing
Assist with communication with clients/customers of different Nationalities via telephone, e-mail etc.
Assist in Flight Request Processing Duties
Assist in Flight Record keeping
Flight preparation
Assist in applying, tracking and obtaining all required permissions for individual flights
Assist in applying, tracking and obtaining required Country permissions
Assist in completing flight folders accurately 24 hours before launch
Assist in coordinating with Freight to ensure cargo is prepared for flight
Assist in coordinating with Line Service to support flights
In Flight Support
Assist in effectively communicating for and with AIM AIR aircraft crew and maintaining a constant awareness of their locations, routing and timings.
Assist in Flight Following
Assist in training new operations staff and Trainees in Flight Following
NB: Any other Duty assigned by the supervisor
Candidate Profile:
Required Qualifications/Experience & Communication Demands
Essential
Diploma in Flight Dispatch
Is actively pursuing a KCAA – Flight Operations Officer’s License or has one
Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
Certificate of Good Conduct
Preferred/Desired
Valid Driver’s License
Open to cross-training
Experience:
Essential
At least two years’ experience in aviation, dealing with aircraft, crew, customers and Government officials
Communication demands
Professional written and verbal English and Kiswahili communication
Ref. number: SOM-069
Location: Mogadishu/Garowe/Hargeisa/Nairobi
Availability: ASAP
Component/Department/Unit: Head of Mission/Deputy Head of Mission Office
Security Clearance Level: EU CONFIDENTIAL or equivalent
Open to Contributing Third States: Yes
Reporting Line
The Project Manager reports to the Project Cell Coordinator.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
To assist in project planning and development and co-ordinate the implementation of the Mission’s projects;
To assess project proposals and make recommendations on the feasibility and sustainability of projects;
To advise project leaders (within the Mission’s operational components) in preparing project documents, such as project proposals, project budgets, notes of understanding, project agreements, etc.;
To ensure that project proposals are in line with the Mission’s programmes and are properly coordinated within the Mission and with external stakeholders;
To act as the interface between project leaders and various elements of Mission Support;
To maintain a record of the Mission’s project history and ongoing activities;
To conduct, upon project completion, post-project reporting and evaluation;
To develop best practices on project management, make training recommendations and record lessons identified/learnt;
To receive, review, analyze, assign, process and track certified requisitions submitted for procurement action;
To liaise with the Mission’s international partners in close coordination with the Mission’s Coordination and Cooperation capability;
To undertake any other job related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.
Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
To provide support to the Project Cell for the planning and the implementation of projects with a particular focus on contracts management in the area of equipment and goods;
Under the supervision of the Project Cell Coordinator, to manage the projects contracts of equipment and goods and coordinate the logistics related to the contracts’ implementation, according to the operational planning;
To monitor milestones and take corrective actions to assure the respect of the deadlines of scheduled activities for each project in what concerns the delivery of equipment and goods;
To liaise with beneficiaries in order to support the identification of the best equipment according to their needs;
In collaboration with the Project Cell Coordinator, to provide support for the definition of Equipment projects objectives and results, by liaising with beneficiaries and Mission’s Department of Operations;
To prepare and maintain reports on contract status and inform other Mission’s departments about the progress acquired as well as keeps all relative documents up to date;
To ensure that all contract related expenditures are documented in compliance with the Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (Financial Regulation);
To supervise the delivery of all projects material from contract signature to the delivery at place, including the customs and tax derogation process and reports on progress and delays;
To manage the reception, acceptance, stock and inventory of all goods for the Project Cell, including the preparation of all relative documents and certificates;
To monitor the projects goods warranties and works liabilities during all the relative periods;
To provide support for the preparation of the handover of the equipment to beneficiaries and organize the physical delivery in the several regions of the country as required;
To ensure that Project Cell’s paper and electronic archive is properly managed and updated;
To support the preparation of market researches and terms of reference for equipment and goods and to contribute to the preparation of the procurement dossier in collaboration with the Project Manager.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor’s Degree.
The qualification should be in any of the fields of Social Sciences (e.g. Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics) or Business Administration/Management; AND
A minimum of 4 years of professional experience, in the field of project planning, implementation, evaluation or contract management after having fulfilled the education requirements.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Teamwork capabilities;
Time management skills;
Problem solving skills;
Project management skills.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
University and/or Master’s Degree in project management or other related field;
Project management training, such as APM, PPM, PRINCE2, or equivalent;
International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organization.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with the EU Financial Regulations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Assess structure and capacity of the local retail sector to deliver in-direct food assistance both in regular and emergency operations;
Ensure early warning and risk assessment of supply, supply chain mapping, market capacity and elasticity, drivers of change and risk;
Network with supply chain stakeholders to validate collected data on supply chain, and market and supply corridor alerts;
Build and develop productive relationships with the retail network in locations with active WFP contracted retailers;
Manage and resolve complaints, concerns and provide feedback from WFP contracted retailers;
Manage and assess retailers’ performance against key performance indicator targets;
Control and build retailers’ capacity on food storage and handling techniques, pest management and rodent control as required;
Coordinate with other key units at the Country Office and Area Office as required to ensure successful retail delivery;
Perform other related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary secondary training or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain management, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement or other related field is desirable. Proven knowledge and experience in using computer software is desirable.
Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible in logistics operations including at least two years of relevant experience in cash-based transfers across the programme life cycle including trade, logistics capacity assessments, vendor relationship management, risk identification and mitigation measures.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge & Skills:
Sound knowledge in innovative developments in cash-based transfers technologies and retail engagement strategies;
Demonstrated experience in retailer onboarding process, retailer relationship management and supply chain and corridor monitoring;
Demonstrated ability to work with different teams;
Experience in data management and analysis
Job description
Please note: this position can be undertaken in many locations, not just Nairobi.
Deadline to apply: 11.59PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday, 14th May, 2018. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, however, so please do apply at your earliest convenience.Summary
SumOfUs is looking for an experienced non-profit leader to work side by side with our Executive Director. This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of 32 hours per week, and can be undertaken by anyone on a timezone between GMT +1 and GMT -6.
The Director of Programmes will be a senior member of the SumOfUs leadership team. They will keep an overview of campaign strategy for the organisation as a whole, and our impact. They will help to manage communications and fundraising work. They may also be asked to cover for the Executive Director at key meetings and media interviews.
The ideal candidate has 8+ years of campaigns and fundraising experience, with at least two years in a “digital first” or rapid response environment, as well as line management and project management experience. If you are passionate about mobilising people power to challenge some of the world’s largest corporations, while building the strength and skills of a talented staff team to do the same, then this could be the perfect role for you.A bit about us
SumOfUs is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we’re not afraid to challenge them when they don’t.
In an age of multinational companies that are bigger and richer than some countries, it can be easy to feel powerless. But there is a gap in their defenses. The biggest corporations in the world rely on ordinary people to keep them in business. We are their customers, their employees, and often their investors. When we act together, we can be more powerful than they are. Together, our community of millions act as a global consumer watchdog – running and winning campaigns to hold the biggest companies in the world accountable.
Here are some things you might do
Maximise our members’ impact through our campaigns
Help set impact goals for our organisation, and monitor our progress against them
Support our campaigns and fundraising staff to come up with imaginative strategies that will outstrip our campaign targets’ defences
Work with staff across product, operations and fundraising – amongst others – to bring in expertise to judge the right risks and bold new tactics to take our campaigns to the next level
Help to lead our organisation into the next stage of its development
Work with our staff team to develop their skills and judgement to grow into even better campaigners
Collaborate with partners, funders and others to shape innovative areas of work that will take SumOfUs into the next five years with confidence
Bring SumOfUs members along on a journey of growing understanding of how they can challenge corporate power as a member of SumOfUs
Guide choices about how we can campaign
Be a key voice in decisions about regional growth and expansion, widening the languages we campaign in, or developing our increasingly sophisticated mass mobilisation tactics for shareholders
Contribute to critical internal conversations about team structure, approaches to staff development and the training opportunities we can offer our team
Represent SumOfUs to the wider world
Stand in for the Executive Director for public-facing work as appropriate, such as media appearances, or meetings with key stakeholders
Help to foster key relationships with SumOfUs members, funders and journalists who are keen to learn more about our work
Management/other
Supervise senior SumOfUs staff (specific staff to be determined based on experience and skill-set of successful candidate)
Serve on SumOfUs’s Leadership Teams, which guide the organisation overall, including leading the Campaigns Leadership Team
Participate or present in Board meetings as requested or needed
The Programme Director will report to the Executive Director.
We need someone who
We have no formal education requirements – if you can learn and grow with the job, that’s all that matters. This role requires some who has:
A track record running and winning campaigns using mass mobilisation approaches
Deep familiarity with the MoveOn/Avaaz/38 Degrees/GetUp/Campact model of digital first campaigning
Experience of fundraising from one-off and regular (recurring) small donations
Fluency in written and spoken English (our language of operation)
Experience supervising staff and working as part of a diverse team
At least one of the following:
Fluency in another language used by SumOfUs (French, German or Spanish)
Experience of shareholder campaigning
Experience of devising effective campaign strategies to win campaigns against corporate targets
Familiarity with using technology as a tool to drive social change
Big pluses include
Proficiency in widely spoken languages other than those listed above
Experience working closely with communities affected by corporate accountability issues — from indigenous communities to low-wage workers
Extensive network of community organizations, non-profits and advocacy groups, and a political understanding of a range of geographical regions
Experience of working with or as part of a board
Expertise in any of the areas of public policy associated with the appropriate regulation and oversight of corporations (e.g. corporate tax, labour regulations, data regulation and privacy)
Experience of a working for a number of different organisations, including those in the private sector or government sectors (at any level of seniority)
Job Vacany
We are hiring: The German Kenyan Cooperative Development NGO is looking for one qualified Kenyan candidate (f/m) for the position of a Project Accountant. Our development project serves the Kenyan cooperative sector and is implemently jointly with Kenyan keyplayers of the ‚Cooperative sector‘ and a German development agency for cooperatives.
The Project Accountant is in charge of the following key areas:
Carries out accounting on the basis of project accounting softwares (e.g. QuickBooks)
Prepares monthly budgets and tracking variances, sends records to bookkeeping records to HQmonthly
Drafts, prepares, updates and controls all kinds of contracts, controls their fulfilment, and initiates payments;
The Project Accountant (f/m) will be based in the project office in Karen/Nairobi.
Starting Date: as soon as possible
Key requirements:
University degree in financial management and accounting
Be fully literate with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Mandatory excellent knowledge in bookkeeping software ‘Quickbooks’
Excellent knowledge of English orally and written
At least 5 years of working experience as accountant
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Job description
The appointee will contribute to the practical implementation of programs within the Pillar.
Specific deliverables will be:
Support the development of the Competitive Strategies Pillar, with a specific focus on the Insurance sector in SSA
Identify, engage and empower key Insurance sector institutions
Recruit and deploy consultants to deliver against project requirements
Implement quality multi -year programmes /projects
Manage FSDA’s financial resources allocated to programs ensuring compliance with FSDA and Donor policies
Drive the transformation of the SSA insurance sector through effective influencing, advocacy and communication strategies
Develop close links with peers in the other FSDA Pillars and the FSD Network to support the development of strategies
Background and qualifications
Master’s degree in financial services or management
7-12 years’ experience within the insurance sector either in a senior management orconsultancy environment
Strong project management skills with ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects
Knowledge/experience of working in the insurance sector in SSA
Excellent relationship/interpersonal skills, written and spoken English
Experience working with multi-national teams and the donor community
Languages: French; Swahili and/or other African languages an advantage
Job Description:
Reports to: Regional Director, Africa
Summary of role:
In support of the program ADVANCE (Accelerate the Development of Vaccines and New Technologies to Combat the AIDS Epidemic), this leader will provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) direction and support to the 5-year $160 million USD USAID-funded CoAg. https://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids/technical-areas/hiv-vaccine-research-development. The Director will work with partner organizations and sub-contractors in the conceptualization, design and execution of comprehensive MEL systems, tools and methods that monitor and assess progress towards programmatic and organizational goals articulated in the ADVANCE Program. The MEL Director will provide timely and relevant information to the ADVANCE Leadership Team (ALT), USAID, project stakeholders and decision-makers; inform strategic and resource-allocation decisions; and magnify impact through continuous learning and improvement. In addition, the Director will interface regularly with USAID CoAg representatives and their MEL counterparts including negotiating changes in the MEL plan, facilitating external evaluations, and supporting quarterly MEL reporting.
The MEL Director may also support wider organizational MEL implementation as needed; this includes providing technical guidance, facilitation, and trainings to members of the IAVI Technical Working Group (TWG) for organizational MEL.
Specific Responsibilities:
Build ADVANCE Evidence base and Reporting capacity
Contributing to the ADVANCE Annual Performance Report (APR) and annual workplan process for both Vaccine and Microbicide portfolios.
Ensuring USAID-compliant MEL procedures and policies through developing and implementing training of staff at the Regional office in Nairobi, IAVI headquarters and other locations as needed. Developing and updating periodically a MEL Manual for use in ADVANCE-IAVI which describes the MEL system, processes and procedures.
Leading the routine collection of high-quality data. This includes building data quality systems and checks in the regional office and other locations. In addition, supporting the timely data analysis and use. Ensuring consistency and dissemination of data across IAVI for use at scientific meetings and all external presentations.
With ADVANCE Communications and Advocacy Teams, producing ADVANCE Reports internally and externally to key stakeholders.
Evaluating data needs for ADVANCE regional and other reporting and standardizing data collection practices per MEL policies and frameworks.
Strengthen data use culture in ADVANCE and ADVANCE partner networks
Ensuring the quarterly and annual analysis of monitoring data – including the identification and documentation of best practices and the identification/documentation of areas of poor performance.
Building monitoring systems and evaluation processes and facilitating their usage by Partner Clinical Research Centers (CRCs) and IAVI for learning.
Evaluating the usefulness of data with IAVI groups and sub-teams periodically to ensure the MEL indicators contribute to a performance culture and program management approach.
Support Mid-term, Final and, as needed, potential future Baseline Evaluation
Assisting USAID, as requested, to develop an Evaluation question, plan and budget.
Preparing for the Evaluation by ensuring systems are robust to collect, verify and replicate data used in ADVANCE Reporting. Assessing program performance issues and problems so that solutions can be and applied.
In the event of an audit or Evaluation, facilitating access of evaluation consultants to documentation, reports, staff, and key partners.
Revise MEL Plan or design new MEL plans and metrics (As required)
As needed, defining a MEL plan for introduction of new interventions/work. As required, change the MEL strategy as needed in times of program contraction or revision.
Build MEL meetings/virtual space for the integration of high-level scientific feedback and learning from SAG to ADVANCE Leadership Team (ALT).
Other
Supporting MEL learning specific to the four ADVANCE Scientific Steering Groups.
Guiding a small team of MEL-designated staff/support in regions (IT, Admin, Program MEL).
Proposing and integrating finance and health-costing indicators and focus into MEL as required.
We recognize each candidate brings a unique set of skills and expertise and therefore we prioritize the following core competencies:
Job Requirements:
Minimum of a Master’s degree in public health, international development, or other related field.
A minimum of 5 years’ work experience implementing monitoring, evaluation or research activities, preferably for USAID/PEPFAR funded projects in LMICs. At least 2 years’ experience leading M&E systems management, managing data intensive programs and designing M&E systems. Knowledge of USAID (other USG) data quality standards and experience applying them required.
Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, and Microsoft Access.
Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods, including sampling and surveys is desired.
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training and mentoring, including the development and delivery of M&E trainings. Must have knowledge and experience using the log frame approach to program design and implementation.
A solid understanding of international development, with a focus on participatory processes. Demonstrated ability to establish processes of strengthening local partners in MEL and building capacities for self-management.
Understanding of HIV, vaccine, biomedical prevention or other R&D programs a plus.
Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage a variety of activities concurrently. Proven ability as a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to undertake field visits (~20% travel) to regional offices, clinical research partners and interact with international stakeholders (senior scientists, support staff, advocacy and policy teams).
IAVI operates as an intense mission-driven organization trying to solve one of the most difficult and important scientific challenges of our time, so we seek someone who feels passion for IAVI’s goal of ending AIDS.
Job description
About The Role
After 16 years of active leadership, our Founder and Executive Director is transitioning to the Board of Trustees.
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Executive Director to lead and manage the organization to reach new and bold heights. You will spearhead partnership management, fundraising, strategy development and board engagement. The Executive Director directly oversees Programs, Operations, Finance, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL), and the Rarieda Training and Resource Center (RTRC).
Under your lead, RWMT and RTRC will become an even stronger role model in terms of community development, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and effective organizational management in Western Kenya and beyond.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Fundraising and External Representation (40%)
Together with the board, develop the brand and market strategy and lead external positioning of RWMT and RTRC as a development organization and TVET with a social enterprise approach.
Continuously market, communicate and share the RWMT and RTRC visions, missions, values and impact to all stakeholders.
Lead overall fundraising for the organization, ensuring we have the financial means to deliver our goals. Lead the team in the proposal writing process and engage existing and new donors to secure funding.
Oversee reporting to all donors with the aim to manage, nurture and grow the relationships. Ensure high levels of professionalism,quality and integrity in all documents going to external parties.
Scope, identify and build new partnerships that align with the organization’s goals and needs across the private, philanthropic and public sector, first in Kenya and later globally. Leverage board members in strategic ways.
Organizational Leadership – Oversee all functions and create synergies that drive the organization forward (30%)
In collaboration with board and management team, spearhead the organizational design, culture and structure in service of the goals and strategies and in line with our values.
Promote unity, drive and a strong performance culture across the organization. An environment where people collaborate, take decisions keeping in mind the big picture and own their work. Lead the team tosucceed!
Cultivate a positive work environment where staff are happy and enjoy coming to work each day.
Champion a solid talent management strategy, and learning and development mindset and activities across the organization.
Lead and develop the management team and enable them to drive the organization’s results through their teams.
Liaise with Operations and Finance, ensuring they serve the organization’s demands, promoting operational excellence and fiscal prudence.
Inspire and drive a strong quality focus through culture building and processes (such as industry or ISO certifications)
Lead Program Design, Strategy and Expansion (30%)
Ensure that our programs address community needs in an empowering way, align with key trends and opportunities in the development sector and donor interests.
Drive creation and implementation of overall strategy for RMWT as a role model NGO and RTRC as a role model TVET when it comes to programmatic, MEAL, evidence-based training and operational excellence.
Engage with the M&E team to draw key insights about our activities and feed into the overall Theory of Change. Promote outcomes and evidence-based thinking for our partners, staff teams and external stakeholders.
Support the TVET development of RTRC into a strong entity with regional impact and brand.
Enable the organization to replicateand bring to scale successful aspects of our models, through advocacy, training, partnerships.
Who We Are Looking For
You have a vision for community development, based on a strong understanding of rural issues and trends in the development space.
You have held various senior leadership roles in the non-profit and impact space, with excellent understanding of realities, players, trends and standards.
You have at least 10-15 years of overall work experience, preferably some of that in rural areas with disadvantaged communities.
Track record in fundraising and resource mobilization. Strong ability to engage donors. An existing network of partners and donors is desired.
You have strong people and relationship building skills. You know how to enable collaboration. Others describe you as approachable, compassionate and fair. You build deep, trusted and open relationships with team members, colleagues and board members.
You have strong leadership and senior management skills with at least 5 years of experience managing large teams and multiple departments.
You know how to build organizational culture and drive values and mind-sets in the workforce with impressive past results in growing and shaping an organization.
You have designed and implemented institutional capacity development programs with clear achievements.
You have good overall understanding of Financial Management in a medium sized organization and are comfortable making the final call on budgets, spending, reports etc.
You are a critical thinker with strong decision making ability, especially in challenging and complex situations
You are a stickler for quality and detail, whether in documents or service delivery.
You have excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills, both in person and via video calls.
In difficult situations you stand strong, remain calm and don’t get pulled in different directions by stakeholder interest.
Experience with income-generating activities, value chains and social enterprise is preferred
Ability to relate to our international and multi-cultural family of development partners. An ear for languages and multi-lingual skills ideal.
You are excited about rural living yet flexible and willing to travel and engage with donors and partners as required.
You Have The Right Fit With Our Culture If
You are compassionate and deeply care about children, youth and rural development.
You value transparency and encourage accountability in all aspects of your life.
You pride yourself on being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
You are humble and comfortable in varying social and professional settings, alternating between interacting with rural community members, and high-level stakeholder meetings with institutional representatives.
You value being part of a team that aims to set new industry standards.
Why work with us?
While our work with communities is very challenging, it is also very rewarding – you see lives changing before your eyes!
You will be part of growing our impact with some exciting networks and partnerships that we have built over the past 15 years.
We are on the journey to becoming a role model development organization and will in the process support many other CBOs and NGOs.
We are a committed team and we care about each other.
You will be living and working in a beautiful, rural, calm and clean environment, with fresh air and close to Lake Victoria.
Other information
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The ED will be based in our main office in a rural village in Rarieda, Siaya County with occasional travel to Nairobi and possibly abroad as required. We are about 20 km from the nearest town (Bondo) where some of our team members live.
Due to the nature of work additional hours may be required. At times, program activities extend into the weekend and may require your participation.
We are looking for candidates who are ready to commit for 5+ years. The candidate will undergo a six-month probationary period and a one-year transition plan with the current ED. We will agree on performance and learning objectives.