Company Type: Sector in NGO

Assistant Livelihood Officer Assistant Human Resources Officer

Vacancy Notice No.: IVN/EVN/KEN/NBI/18/008
Category /Grade NOA
Post Number 10018263
Reporting Date Immediately
Type of Contract Fixed Term Appointment
(Initial contract 1 year)
Location Branch Office Nairobi
Operational Context (role of the position within the team, describing its leadership role, it’s external/internal work relationships or contacts, the contextual environment in which it operates and the scope of supervision received, and where applicable, exercise by the incumbent)

The Assistant Livelihoods Officer will support the Livelihoods Officer in the implementation and consolidation of the Refugee Livelihoods Strategy. S/he will be involved in the implementation of livelihoods programmes and explore new livelihoods opportunities.
S/he should be proactive, explore new opportunities, and maintain effective coordination with national / local Government counterparts and development / training institutions, as well as NGOs working in the field of urban livelihoods. S/he will build close relations and undertake regular consultations with the refugee communities.
S/he will be supervised by the Livelihoods Officer, and work in close coordination with Protection and Programme units.

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

UNHCR’s country operation has sufficient support in the field of “livelihood’’ thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the livelihoods and economic inclusion strategies and related programs in the operation.
Support and provide technical guidance to the processes of selecting and vetting of livelihoods Implementing Partners.
Provide technical assistance to field offices and Implementing Partners to ensure that urban and camp based economic inclusion strategies are in line with UNHCR policies, mainstreaming gender, age and diversity and that they empower refugees and host communities through skills development, access to finance, self and wage employment opportunities.
Provide technical inputs into urban and camp based livelihoods programming processes and planning within the framework of UNHCR’s multi-year strategy, UNHCR’s global Livelihoods (Economic Inclusion) Strategy and CRRF initiatives
Support the implementation of economic inclusion activities with field offices and Implementing Partners to ensure that interventions are relevant, effective and sustainable.
Identify innovative initiatives or programs related to livelihoods and economic inclusion at the national level that can be leveraged to support refugees and host communities.
Contribute to quality control of livelihoods programming by identifying implementation risks and providing recommendations to mitigate challenges.
Participate in the identification of potential strategic partnerships in the area of economic inclusion that could complement UNHCR’s urban and camp based initiatives on livelihoods and economic inclusion with a focus on climate smart Agriculture, artisanal sector, financial services, self and wage employment, research and data, etc.
Keep track of urban and camp based livelihoods programs and monitor external and internal changes in the operational context that may positively and negatively influence economic inclusion trends.
Participate in market feasibility studies, needs assessments and wealth-ranking surveys with relevant stakeholders.
Support the Livelihoods Officer with the organization, coordination and hosting of workshops, meetings, training programs, group discussions, and other participatory assessments in line with specific objectives and economic inclusion programs. Coordinate the Livelihoods working group involving national government, UN agencies, donors, development actors, other experts and implementing partners
Monitor and submit regular results based reports on the progress of livelihoods and economic inclusion programs, including success stories.
Perform any other related duties as required.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

Liaise and maintain contacts with partners both in public, private and NGO sectors relating to livelihoods activities.
Provide input and make recommendations for livelihoods programming processes and planning.

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Undergraduate Degree (equivalent with a BA/BS) in Economics, Business Administration, Socio Economic Development, Financial Management or related field plus minimum of 1 year of working experience relevant to the function.
Demonstrated experience in any of the thematic areas of financial services, employment creation, entrepreneurship, private sector development, local economic development, poverty reduction, agriculture, livestock, vocational and technical education and training.
Knowledge of local institutions and local language.
Excellent knowledge of English.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies

Proven knowledge and familiarity with UNHCR’s Protection mandate and work.
Demonstrated experience in private sector engagement and partnerships.
Experience with UNHCR standards and indicators, and/or projects related to the sustainable development goals.
Networking skills with private and public sector institutions.
Experience with conducting relevant studies, including socio-economic assessments, livelihoods market analysis.

Competencies:-

Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity Core Competencies

Core Competencies

Accountability
Team Work & Collaboration
Communication
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Results Orientation
Organizational Awareness
Candidates may also be tested on relevant managerial and cross function competencies. Examples are listed below:-

Managerial Competencies

Empowering & Building Trust
Managing Performance
Judgement & Decision Making
Strategic Planning & Vision
Leadership
Managing Resources
Cross – Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Innovation & Creativity
Technological Awareness
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Planning & Organizing
Policy Research & Development
Political Awareness
Stakeholder Management
Change Capability & Adaptability

Submission of Applications
This vacancy is open for qualified Kenyans only. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please quote the following Reference in your motivation letter: IVN/EVN/KEN/NBI/18/008

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October 23, 2024
Trainer

Job description
Duties And Responsibilities

Conduct trainings at the learning centers to equip learners with knowledge and skills from the SamaDB curriculum.
Work under minimum supervision to conduct trainings at the learning centers while taking into consideration the contexts and profiles of the learners. This may involve being flexible and adaptable to environments which may necessitate adjusting delivery styles.
Support learners during trainings and collect training tracking data for each of your cohorts.
Manage and keep track of learner progress and performance through the eLearning platform.
Build and maintain working relationships with the training center manager where you will be located.
Maintain and observe quality standards in content delivery.
Ensure lesson plans are completed to include information on whether learning objectives were met and document the successes and challenges experienced.
Collect information pertaining to trainings including seeking and compiling feedback from learners on trainings for course improvement, and documenting learner success stories.
Document training activities through photographs for reporting purposes.

Skills And Qualifications

Degree in Education, Business Administration, Human Resource Development with a focus on learning and development/ training, Organizational Development, or other related field
Certification in training/ or as a trainer, with a minimum of 2 years training experience
Experience in workforce development/ learning and development
Experience working as an online freelancer on platforms like Upwork
Experience in teaching/ training young adults
Fluency in both English and Kiswahili as a language of instruction (fluency in spoken and written French at an advanced level would be an added advantage)
Knowledge and experience of computers and computer packages. Advanced Excel Skills is an added advantage.
Knowledge of soft skills required for workplace readiness
Have an understanding of eLearning techniques.
Participation in an online or blended program would be an added advantage.
Experience teaching/training in underprivileged communities would be an added advantage
Knowledge of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry and job tracks within the industry would be an added advantage
Working knowledge of career development or experience in teaching it would be an added advantage
Good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
Good facilitation and time management skills

Applications should be received by April 23,2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

October 23, 2024
Chief of Party – IMPACT Program – Turkana County IMPACT Communications Officer, Turkana County M&E Director – IMPACT Project -Turkana County Operations Coordinator – IMPACT Program – Turkana County

Summary:
Africare is rolling out the Improved Approach to Community-based Nutrition in Turkana (IMPACT) project in Kenya. The goal of IMPACT is to significantly improve nutrition outcomes for pregnant and lactating women and infants and young children (defined as <2 years of age) in Turkana County. Africare aims thereby to sustainably increase diet diversity, and reduce malnutrition and hunger. Africare will serve as lead in delivering the IMPACT Program. IMPACT currently targets villages in Katilu and Turkana South Wards where the program seeks to increase the quality and quantity of nutritious foods available to households via community gardening and improved nutrition services via health worker training and capacitation, in addition to promoting improved optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and hygiene practices, and micronutrient supplementation via a set behavior change package owned by Africare; all of which will be delivered via specified channels at the health facility and community levels. Duties and Responsibilities: Africare seeks to hire a Chief of Party (CP) for IMPACT who will lead all coordination and implementation of Africare’s Improved Approach to Community-based Nutrition in Turkana (IMPACT) Project. Reporting to the Dir of M&E at Africare HQ in Washington DC, the Chief of Party will serve as the primary Africare representative for this project in Kenya. The individual will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction Africare’s program in Kenya. S/He will manage all aspects of the country program including technical, programmatic and operational aspects while ensuring optimal use of human, financial and physical resources and for full compliance with donor regulations and requirements and Africare policies. S/He will develop and maintain highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government of South Africa (SAG), academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners. S/He will promote partnerships between the project, government ministries, and other stakeholders and will undertake documentation of quantitative and qualitative information on experiences and lessons learnt from the implementation of the program. The Chief of Party bears final responsibility for meeting program deliverables by both lead and local partners, and for the achievement of strategic objectives, intermediate results, and performance expectations through adherence to high standards of programmatic and management quality. The CP will oversee county offices and sub-grantee(s), including collaborations with local government and extension workers, overseeing teams of 6-10 in each ward location. The CP of the proposed IMPACT project will provide supervision, strategic direction, and leadership to the Project Management Team, with regards to the progress and course of action(s) on the program. S/he will be primarily based in Lodwar, Turkana County, and will supervise a small core team of ten to 20 staff. S/He will provide the highest level of technical leadership and program quality assurance in Kenya. Provide strategic leadership to the design and implementation of the country programs, projects and activities and oversee program planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation. Ensure optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones and technical quality standards, and to achieve project objectives, deliverables and targets. Provide leadership and manage to ensure that all projects and activities are executed in line with and meet the technical standards and expectations of Africare and its donors and supporters. Oversee and coordinate the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the project office. Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of projects, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with high quality and on-time performance. Provide effective oversight to all financial and administrative functions undertaken by the country office to ensure efficient and effective and the provision of sufficient administrative support to all projects. Ensure that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with Africare standard operating procedures, and donor policies and regulations, and national policies and laws. Develop and maintain highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government of Kenya, country government officials in Turkana, academic institutions, donor, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners. Ensure documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned. Lead in-country efforts for development and mobilization of new resources and donor commitments. Perform other duties, as assigned. Qualifications and Skills: A minimum of a Master’s Degree in International Development, Public Health Nutrition, Social Sciences, Mass Communications, Management, Business, Marketing, Humanities, or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years’ of relevant work experience, preferably in program management with some technical expertise in international aid, policy and advocacy, or health, nutrition, and food security projects with focus on livelihoods and economic empowerment. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Northern Kenya; specific Turkana County, an advantage. Earned value management, project management, and monitoring skills. Strong project oversight and operations skills. Ability to organize systems to monitor project results. Demonstrated capacity to liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders in other organizations, private sector, small business owners, community groups, government agencies, civil society groups, health institutions and trade unions. Capacity for diplomacy and advocacy. Demonstrable ability to work with myriad partners. Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension) in English and Kiswahili. Ability to Speak HaTurkana an added advantage. Demonstrated leadership, staff, and team management qualities, including crisis and conflict management and mediation. Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, consultants and project beneficiaries. Proven experience in managing complex partnership relationships in a participatory way. Ability to work well both in a team and independently. Ability to travel frequently and as required across the region.*Access to a passport of benefit. Ability to communicate efficiently across time zones – USG Eastern Standard Time primarily, and using email and phone. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook go to method of application »

October 23, 2024
Country Administrator Kenya and Somalia

LocationDuty Station: Nairobi. Missions in project locations when required
Duration: 1 year (possible extension/renewal) – three months of probation
Type of contract: Following the local regulation
Starting date: ASAP
Closing date for application: 24th April 2018
The Administrative Coordinator is in charge of the administrative management of projects in the mission.
S/he supports the Country Representative and Project Coordinators to ensure a proper financial management of the country mission and the projects.
The administrative coordinator reports to the Country Representative and functionally to the HQ Administrator in Italy.
Main Responsibilities
The Jobholder’s main responsibilities:

Amministrative Organization

S/he ensures the application of the general organizational guidelines adopted by CCM at the main office and at the field offices.
S/he supports the Country Representative and Project Coordinators providing adequate technical assistance and appropriate monitoring to the field administration and finance, also through regular field visits as required.

Bookkeeping, Finance and Budgeting

S/he ensures the updating and the validity of bookkeeping entries ensuring the proper allocation of costs according to the information received.
S/he ensures the proper management of the bank accounts and contracts with local banks.
S/he ensures the reconciliation of bank accounts and cash boxes.
Based on information provided by the Country Representative and Project Coordinators, s/he ensures the preparation and management of cash flows both from/to the Head Office and projects.
S/he ensures the preparation of the annual financial report and its certification.

Project management

S/he ensures the preparation of financial reports according to the contracts signed with the Donors and CCM’s internal procedures
S/he supports the Country Representative in preparing the budget for new projects, and budget revision for on-going contracts.
S/he supports the Country Representative and Project Coordinators in monitoring the expenses by providing them with periodic follow up.
S/he supports the Country Representative and Project Coordinators in planning the annual financial reporting and in identifying the project financial needs (this information will be consolidated in the country Cash-Flow).

Personnel management, legal compliance

S/he ensures the proper administration management of local and expatriate staff in accordance with local legislation and CCM procedures.
S/he ensures compliance of the legal obligations related to CCM presence in the country like the NGO registration with relevant ministries, predispositions of agreements with Authorities and Local Partner, obtaining work permits or other matters for expatriate staff or volunteers.

Purchasing and Logistics

S/he provides support to the Project Managers in the procuring process of goods and services
S/he oversees contracts stipulation and purchase transactions of goods and services complying strictly with donor and CCM requirements, both at project and country level.

Competences Required

Degree in Business and Administration, Economics, Political Science or relevant academic background for the position,
At least 5 years’ experience in the role (overseas and/or at the HQ)
Strong budgeting and financial management skills
Extensive experience in elaborating financial reports
Good knowledge of donors’ administrative and procurement rules (UE, UN, ECHO, USAID)
Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good communication and negotiation skills
Ability to coordinate, manage and supervise multidisciplinary team
Flexible, positive attitude, patience
Strong problem solving attitude
Strong computer skills
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Fluency in Italian (written and spoken) is an asset
Knowledge of administration software is an asset

October 23, 2024
Community Liason Officer

This position’s main role is to plan, coordinate and implement internal Programme training for interface staff across our 3 hubs with the overall aim of strengthening the science and ethics of research conducted across the programme. The job holder will work closely with Principal Investigators and Study Coordinators to identify training gaps for Programme Field Workers (FWs), as well as other interface staff. He/She will also be responsible for supporting development of training and supervision materials. The job holder will also work closely with the Community Liaison Group to develop training materials, including conducting trainings for relevant community groups and community representatives.
Description:
REPORTING LINES

Line Manager: Head of Community Engagement
Overview Manager: Head of Surveillance.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

Manage a budget for the training activities

JOB DIMENSIONS:
This role involves considerable amounts of time spent in planning and implementing training; as such, the staff undertaking this role must have excellent organizational skills and be a good trainer and communicator (verbal and written) and must be able to interact with staff at all levels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and implement Training of Interface staff
In collaboration with other Programme trainers, lead the development/updating of Programme FWs training curricula for Basic and Refresher trainings, taking account of the underlying aim to strengthen the science and ethics of research conducted across the programme.
Coordinate and implement effective participatory training courses across the programme for these groups, including proactive communication with PIs/project managers/study coordinators
Identify and manage a Programme training team (drawn from Community Liaison Group – CLG and others), including ensuring the trainers are up-to-date with latest training skills.
Manage an annual budget for Programme FWs/Interface staff training activities
Continuously assess training needs of field staff and discuss these needs with the PIs/project managers or coordinators in consultation with the Head of Surveillance.
Organize training materials and all logistics related to trainings/ training meetings.
Participate in the CLG team’s strategic work planning and goal setting to include training activities.
Support in monitoring and evaluation of training activities
Together with the Head of Surveillance, support supervisors in development of supervision tools to ensure quality field work
Support the Community Liaison Manager in developing and implementing training activities for relevant community groups, including KEMRI Community Representatives
Support in the development/updating/amending of training guides and training curricula for community representatives.
In collaboration with relevant teams/research institutions, oversee implementation of the International FWs Networks activities, including continuation of Conferences
Undertake Research review and governance support activities including participating in activities of the Communications and Consent Committee (CCC), reviewing and translating information and consent forms and advising on language of the same.
Participate in Study specific engagement activities and planning meetings to identify study specific training needs, and support in bridging identified skills/knowledge gaps among study staff.
Support development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and information, education and communication (IEC) materials used to communicate study and research/KWTRP activities.
Support other community and public engagement activities as needed
Supervise other community/public engagement staff, and attachment students as may be needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in public health, Social Science, Community Development, Project Planning, or other relevant areas of study.
Must have proven Training of Trainer skills, with at least 3 years of active training activities
Knowledge on Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice, and proven ability to train on the same
Training on Communication and experience of seeking consents from potential participants an added advantage
Previous or current work experience within a health research setting an added advantage

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Good planning and organizational skills
Excellent report writing skills
Experience in planning management and evaluation of training using participatory approaches
Experience in developing training guides and manuals
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to facilitate large and small meetings
Ability to work independently as well as supporting team activities
Ability to network with other stakeholders
Must be computer literate
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships among project staff and the public
Experience of working in Kilifi is an added advantage
High levels of personal integrity, particularly in relation to confidentiality required in a health research context

October 23, 2024
Senior Program Coordinator, Kumekucha Project Officer, Kumekucha

The Kumekucha program is a community-led social cohesion program that focuses on the transformative power of what is often overlooked — the courage and grace of ordinary people; the communal impulse to be whole again; the will to move past the ravages of violence; and the cultural wealth of traditions and practices of reconciliation. The recent elections have shown that the social divisions within Kenya at both national and community levels are deep. The Kumekucha program s the type of programming that can begin to reweave social connections and begin to rebuild trust and confidence between individuals but also more importantly between groups, communities and even institutions.
Two positions available, one focusing on the Kenya coast and the other focusing on a community in Nairobi.

Objective 1: Support Project Officer, Community Coordinators (CCs) and Community Facilitators (CFs) to carry out activities and introduce the Kumekucha program to project stakeholders, in line with program targets and milestones

Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

Understand project targets and milestones for the program
Understand project targets for the CCs
Understand project targets for the CFs
Convey targets in easy to understand format to each CC and CF
Regularly visit, coach, spot check and give feedback to each CC about activities carried out and progress against targets
Serve as Line Manager for Project Officer(s), as appropriate
Facilitate field team performance reviews – directly conducting 360 performance reviews for Program Officers and Community Coordinators
Participate in recruitment panel for Project Officer(s), Community Coordinators, and Community Facilitators
Facilitate strong staff and volunteer morale, support for self-care and positive working environment in area of operation
Objective 2: Select, train and supervise Community Coordinators and Community Facilitators to be self-supporting and to follow the Kumekucha social healing approach (, inclusive, small packs, multi-technology)

Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:
In coordination with Program Coordinator and Regional Coordinator, have input into the development of business models that apply to VBAs’ activities (profit-making)
Together with the Program and Regional Coordinators, organize and supervise program trainings for CCs and CFs and other stakeholders
Track and report on the implementation of Kumekucha models by CCs, the success of CFs, and any challenges or barriers that may arise that limit or prevent their success
Act as a linkage and “hub” between CCs and GSN – as a trustworthy contact person who can manage the development and expansion of successful community partnerships
Maintain active relationship with national, county and local government officials, as required (

Objective 3: Tracking and reporting on Kumekucha activities and results/impact

Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

Understand and train CCs and CFs on the use of the ONA reporting forms and procedures
Maintain own tracking records using the tools in the Senior Coordinator Management Binder

schedule of own activities (monthly workplan)
schedule of field visits
checklist for field visits
monthly checklist
up to date CC and CF contact list
current targets (seasonal plan) for own network

Submit monthly reports on Kumekucha activities (summarized) to the Director of Program and Admin on time, following up on any gaps (CCs who have not reported)
Respond to requests and instruction from Director of Program and Admin, and GSN office staff or management, for provision of reports, data or other information or records of network activities
Maintain records of trainings of CCs and CFs, and any other activities undertaken in the network
Cooperate with and actively engage with Project Officers from GSN to get up to date performance feedback from their spot-checking activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in development studies, international relations, Psychology, Social Work, Conflict Transformation/Peacestudies, or related field.
3-5 years work experience in peacebuilding, and/or trauma-healing.
2-4 years management experience in complex security environment.
Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation.
Demonstrated ability to work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, security and political contexts.
Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL

Understanding of social healing and trauma-informed approaches at the community level
Excellent people and communication skills
Respect for local communities a sincere desire to help them in a healing process
Organized, able to track own activities and those of others
Honest, hard working and dedicated
Interested in supporting staff self-care and wellness

PREFERRED

Technical peacebuilding and/or trauma-informed skills (various areas may be relevant and useful)
Experience in teaching and/or training

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October 23, 2024
Project Officer ASD Project Project Administrators ASD Project

Job description
Job purpose:The purpose of the post is to provide leadership in implementing Accountability for Service Delivery Project effectively in Laikipia and Isiolo counties
Responsibilities

Totally responsible for effective delivery of all project deliverables and monitoring of project activities to achieve project outcomes
Lead project evaluation activities such as Political Economic Analysis, baseline, and end line evaluation and ensure project M&E plan is in place and adhered to
Compile comprehensive internal and external periodic reports and timely submission of the same
Lead in project’s budget planning, tracking and ensuring timely submission of monthly projections variance analysis reports and donor financial reports
Engage in national and county level lobbying and advocacy processes with relevant Civil Society Organisations on matters accountability for service delivery in ECD provision particularly in target counties
Relationship building with project partners, collaborating with county level organizations, county government and networks to maximize project outcomes.
Managing direct reports and partners according to VSO best practice, including providing continuous coaching and mentorship for their development
Participate in financial planning, administer and monitor expenditures against budgets and assist the project assistant to maintain budget tracking records for ASD project.
Work cooperatively as a member of ASD Project and Inclusive Education programme team and support in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project and the larger Education programme
Lead in mainstreaming VSO’s core approaches (Social inclusion, Social accountability and Resilience) among project primary actors and stakeholders in target counties
Any other duties as may be required from time to time by the Programme Manager

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant social sciences: Masters in Development work is an added advantage
At least 5 years relevant experience in formulation, implementation and review of development strategies and effective project management
Experience in developing and implementing accountability, advocacy and campaign strategies
Experience working with ECD primary actors, parents, school governance and county government officials is an added advantage
Knowledge on effective provision of pre-primary education and accountability practices
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision
Proven experience in coaching and mentoring of team members
Excellent written and oral communication
Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills
Evidence of professionalism and high integrity
Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance

Desired Skills and Experience
Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant social sciences: Masters in Development work is an added advantage
At least 5 years relevant experience in formulation, implementation and review of development strategies and effective project management
Experience in developing and implementing accountability, advocacy and campaign strategies
Experience working with ECD primary actors, parents, school governance and county government officials is an added advantage
Knowledge on effective provision of pre-primary education and accountability practices
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision
Proven experience in coaching and mentoring of team members
Excellent written and oral communication
Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills
Evidence of professionalism and high integrity
Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance

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October 23, 2024
Kenya Research Manager

Job description
Opportunity
Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) seeks a Kenya Research Manager to
support PAD research, operations, and scale-up activities in Kenya and in the greater East Africa region by overseeing multiple research projects in collaboration with one or more key partner organizations.

Kenyan and East African citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The Kenya Research Manager will be responsible for the following main tasks:

Work closely with PAD researchers and our partner organizations to identify, develop, and launch new research projects;
Supervise from start to finish the implementation of various research projects in collaboration with our partners. This includes developing research designs and proposals, managing data collection activities, and conducting data cleaning and analysis;
Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data quality and security, and research protocols;
Directly supervise project research staff (Research Associates, Field Staff), and lead training and onboarding of new/incoming project research staff;
Maintain excellent relationship and communication with our partners to ensure the success of our projects.
Develop and maintain work plans and timelines across projects to ensure optimal allocation of resources and meeting key deadlines on time;
Keep the Kenya Country Director appraised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between partners, project staff, and PAD researchers;
Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to our partners;
Contribute to project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:

A master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field. Graduate level coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics is required.
Strong technical understanding of economics and randomized evaluations.
At least 2 years’ experience running or managing quantitative research projects focusing on impact evaluation.
The candidate must be comfortable engaging with high level policy contacts (e.g. senior officials, senior staff from international organizations).
Proficient in using Stata or R for data analysis.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Strong self-motivation with skill in working under tight timelines.
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with experience managing staff.
Willingness to travel both within Kenya and the East Africa region.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Proficient in using SurveyCTO or a similar program for survey design.
Experience working on randomized evaluations.
Experience working on agricultural programs.
Previous work experience in Kenya or East African countries.

Position detailsStart date: ASAPLocation: Nairobi, Kenya (or Western Kenya, open to discussion) with frequent travel to Western Kenya and intermittent travel across East AfricaCompensation: commensurate with experience

October 23, 2024
Full Stack Developer

WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for someone who is experienced in software development and is passionate about technology to join our very talented team of developers in taking our powerful platform to the next level.
We’re looking for a full stack engineer, experienced in both front- and back-end work. As a minimum, we expect you will be proficient in:

Java or another object-oriented, statically-typed programming language
Javascript, HTML and CSS
At least one modern MVC web application framework

We don’t expect everyone to know all the tools we use from the get-go, but it would be very convenient to both of us if you are proficient in, or at least excited to learn:

Groovy and the Grails framework
Server-side Javascript with NodeJS
Amazon Web Services
Android development
Kanban, Scrum and related Agile processes

You will be part of the development team based in our Nairobi office and report directly to the CTO. You will be involved in both taking lead and being part of weekly backlog grooming sessions, picking up tickets waiting for development on the Kanban board, performing quality assurance and code review of tickets worked on by developers in the team and comprehensively noting down findings in our issue tracking software – Jira.
We are very big on teamwork and communication is therefore of the essence.
THE THINGS YOU’LL DO
Our platform primarily runs on the Grails framework and uses the Groovy programming language. It runs on a SaaS model – hosted on Amazon Web Services. As an instrumental part of the development team, your duties will involve the following:

Proactively take part in supporting the platform – as well as its users, and in the identification and development of new features.
Platform improvement by logging any issues and/or bugs found during development.
Occasionally take lead in our rotational sprint-deployment process.
Actively take part in our process-improvement exercises by logging retro-points to our retrospective board.
Mentor new employees and apprentices in the development team.
Occasionally take lead in technical documentation, regularly updating existing ones.
Learn, support and build onto our existing DevOps technologies and processes.
Actively participate in communications on Slack.

THE THINGS WE’LL LIKE ABOUT YOU
You’ll be well-rounded and experienced in all things development, communication, small team and proactive working. Specifically we’re thinking:

You’re a model team player – You like to ask questions, as well as answer them with the knowledge that this will ultimately contribute to the team’s success.
You are curious and innovative – as part of the culture, we have end-of-sprint 10% days to encourage our development team to work on their ideas and innovations outside of the sprint work.
You are open and willing to learn – our platform is powerful and complex as it has undergone years of development to constantly improve it. It is therefore a requisite for any new team member to spend time learning it.

Some of the Frontline team in our Nairobi office

October 23, 2024
City Adviser

Job description
Department: Regions Team
Reporting To: Director for Africa
Annual Salary: 2,934,500 KES per annum
Term: Fixed Term Contract for 3 years
Position Description
The C40 City Adviser will be the focal point for long-term climate action planning in Nairobi that aligns with the ambitions of the UNFCCC Paris Climate Agreement and Kenya’s country commitments. This will involve engaging internal and external stakeholders, coordinating consultants to develop additional action pathways and update plans as necessary, including governance frameworks, facilitating knowledge transfer across the city / region, and ensuring sustainability after the project duration. This includes setting / reviewing targets, identifying locally appropriate climate change response actions, and defining measurement, reporting and verification processes.
The C40 City Adviser’s relationship with the Nairobi City County Government and other key stakeholders is critical for efficient and effective delivery. The City Adviser will be based at the Nairobi City County offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Nairobi City Adviser will join a cohort of C40 City Advisers across several cities in Africa. A series of in-city and workshops will be held for all C40 cities in Africa, complemented by regional workshops, to build capacity and enable peer interaction.
As the ‘on the ground’ ambassador in Nairobi, the City Adviser will also help to manage the partnership between the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the Nairobi City County Government. This will include identifying and facilitating opportunities for collaboration, learning, innovation, action and advocacy, building local capacity, and building connections with other C40 cities and initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in carbon accounting (preferably using the Global Protocol for Community Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories – GPC), climate action planning, scenario planning and stakeholder engagement; substantial experience working with cities on climate action planning and risk assessments; and excellent problem solving, project management and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Nairobi City County Government, C40’s Head of Climate Action Planning Africa and C40’s Regional Director for Africa, the Nairobi City Adviser will develop and deliver a varied technical assistance programme to support the Nairobi City County Government in:

Setting evidence-based emissions reductions targets;
Developing / updating the city’s climate action plans to deliver mitigation and adaptation outcomes, and inclusive low-carbon, climate resilient development consistent with the 1.5ËšC target of the Paris Agreement;
Engaging internal and external stakeholders in the review and updating of the city’s climate action plans to ensure their commitment to resource and implement ambitious, transformational action and to facilitate better national and local integration of climate response activities;
Managing consultants and coordinating technical assistance with the aim of building city capacity to implement climate action;
Contributing to the development of C40’s 1.5ËšC climate action plan programme and frameworks, and the development of regional engagement and delivery strategies;
Facilitating the city’s engagement in C40 Cities networks and initiatives.

Person Specification:

A relevant post-graduate degree;
Substantial experience in government, business or NGO sectors with a focus on sustainability and/or climate change, and substantive experience working with or within municipal governments;
Technical expertise in completing city-wide greenhouse gas emission inventories, undertaking scenario planning, and developing climate action plans;
Experience in working with climate change adaptation-focused plans;
Excellent project-management, strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with MS Excel experience and data management skills;
Demonstrable problem-solving, budget and people management experience, including working with third party delivery teams, and ability to manage multiple parallel tasks;
Strong interpersonal, relationship building and written and verbal communication skills, combined with English fluency;
Strong stakeholder engagement experience, as well as experience in developing or facilitating webinars and workshops;
International experience, working across different cultures, languages and time zones.

Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in Kenya. Limited travel may be required as part of the role.

October 23, 2024