Location: International – Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Bangladesh, UK
Salary: Local T’s and C’s
Sightsavers are offering an exciting opportunity as a Global Technical Lead to drive disability inclusive economic empowerment. The position will be working closely with technical and programme staff throughout the organisation, of which will involve work in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Bangladesh and the UK.
To ensure internal and external evidence and good practice is aligned with Sightsavers thematic programme portfolio on economic empowerment, the post will provide technical leadership at both organisational and programmatic levels and guide the direction, development and delivery for the global strategic programme in collaboration with the Senior GTL.
With an innovative approach to developing strategic initiatives in inclusive employment, the post holder will facilitate the strengthening of country, regional and global teams with the implementation of inclusion programmes.
The right candidate will possess excellent knowledge of economic empowerment, livelihoods, social protection and financial inclusion. An understanding of economic empowerment in developing countries and awareness of the key international networks is vital, as is involvement in representing an organisation and providing influence at an international level.
A postgraduate qualification, or similar, in a relevant field is required, as is excellent leadership and communication skills. The ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and to develop and adapt programming guidance tools is essential. The successful applicant will be require to travel for up to 12-16 weeks a year (regionally and internationally.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details.
Interview date: Week commencing 30 April 2018
Closing Date: April 22, 2018
Company Type: Sector in NGO
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Global Technical Lead – Disability-Inclusive Economic Empowerment
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Coordinator For Resource Mobilization
The job is a full-time position, open for Kenyan nationals, based in Nairobi on fixed term contract, until the end of 2018 with good possibilities of extension depending on budget.
This position is on a fixed term contract until end of 2018 but with good possibilities to be extended based on budget situation. As the Coordinator for Resource Mobilization in the region you will be based at our Regional Office in Nairobi. The position requires the following responsibilities and qualifications:
Roles and responsibilitiesCoordinate the development of funding proposals
Update, further develop and implement the regional strategy for resource mobilisation;
Support and promote the development of strategic alliances with donor organisations and other strategic actors, with special emphasis on the EU;
Monitor and identify funding opportunities for We Effect and partner organisations;
Undertake capacity building initiatives for staff and partners on skills improvement ensuring there is knowledge on the We Effect global resource mobilization manual
Coordinate the resource mobilisation work in Eastern Africa with the other We Effect regions and the head office in Stockholm;
Coordinate needs for information material and targeted donor communication with the regional communication officer; and
Evaluate and systematically document the experiences and lessons learnt.Required qualifications for the position
A Bachelors degree in Development/Social Studies/Humanitarian/ Communication.
A master’s degree in Business Administration or Development Work will be an added advantage;
Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications on fundraising and resource mobilization
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in development work and/or international development cooperation working on resource mobilization
Experience in resource mobilisation for international development cooperation, development of concept notes and funding proposals
Experience in development and implementation of methods for international development cooperation, including human rights based approach, planning, monitoring, evaluation and risk management;
Strong analytical and communication skills, works well in a team, excellent deadline management and ease to work towards set goals;
Good knowledge of international relations, EU development policy and international development cooperation;
Excellent communication and report writing skills in English;
Proficient computer skills;
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Project Accountant – Casava Value Chain Programme, Kenya
Department: Finance
Reports to: Head of Finance and Administration (HoFA)
Salary: Annual Gross Salary -Kshs. 2,153,606
Benefits: 21 days annual leave, Medical Insurance and 10% Employer pension contribution
Restrictions: 6 Months’ Probation period, 2 years contract renewable and 2 Months’ Notice Period
Expected travel: Minimum travel required
Project Accountant
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration, the Project Accountant will provide financial management to the Cassava Value Chain Programme funded by the European Union.
The Programme Accountant will provide financial management to the Cassava Value Chain Programme funded by the European Union. The overall objective of the Programme is to increase food and nutrition security, employment and income among 28,000 smallholder-farming households (at least 60% women) in seven Counties (Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Siaya, Busia, Kitui and Kilifi). Under the overall financial and administrative leadership of Self Help Africa (SHA) Head of Finance and Administration (HoFA), the Programme Accountant will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of accounting and financial control, providing guidance and technical financial support to all the Implementing partners funded under the EU Programme. This will include but not be limited to the identification of training requirements, provision of training, undertaking risk assessment and the provision of assistance and advice on financial systems and procedures for best practice. He/She will also ensure accurate and timely recording of financial data, processing of transactions and compliance to reporting as per the EU regulations. Key Responsibilities:Financial Management
Responsible for routine financial accounting functions including processing and recording all transactions in line with organisational policy, EU accounting standards, and compliance to policies and Kenyan legislation, ensuring timeliness, efficiency and completeness;
Responsible for checking the accuracy and validity of documents submitted by partners and prepare a schedule to be used for posting entries on PS Financials (PSF);
Review partner’s monthly bank and ledger reconciliations, financial templates, reports and other statements;
Review the monthly payments requests against the budget and cash flow projections and follow up on the disbursement of funds to partners;Prepare monthly wage analysis of all partners balances and follow up on overdue liquidations;
Prepare a month work plan and share with the Programme Manager and Head of Finance and Administration.Partner Management
Assist partners in developing financial management and procurement policy guidelines, where necessary and implementation of same;
Develop a training schedule and undertake the training & ongoing mentoring of partners to ensure a stronger financial system and structure is in place;
Coordinate regular internal audit scrutiny of partner organisations, ensuring financial systems and controls are of an appropriate standard for security and effective management of funds advanced by SHA;With support from the Head of Finance and Administration, lead the coordination of an annual audit of the implementing partners.Financial Planning and Budgeting
Liaising with the Programme Manager, finance staff and other programme administrators on programme and activity budget preparation, spending and realignments, ensuring they are aligned with grants agreements;
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual budget vs. expenditure;
Prepare and process financial data necessary for budget adjustments as required while ensuring compliance to the grant agreement;
Participate in the preparation and revision of the annual budgets.Donor Reporting and Compliance
Prepare partner consolidated reports and donor financial reports that comply with donor requirements;
Coordinate the expenditure verification exercise, special audits and respond to internal audit reports.Other Duties
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time
Key Relationships:
InternalFinance and Administration Team
Country Management Team
Programme Manager and other country programme staffExternal
Officials from partner organisations both finance and programme staff
Service providersKnowledge and Experience:
Five years practical experience in finance department, three of which should be in grants management
Qualifications/Other Requirements:
EssentialInternationally recognised accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
Strong technical abilities and up to date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Fluency in spoken and written English
Experience of managing donor funds and contracts
Experience of managing, training and supporting staffDesirable
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
Previous experience of managing USAID, EU or other donor funding
Experience working with partner organisations
Experience of undertaking risk assessments, internal audits and/or assessing internal controlsRole Competencies:
Excellent verbal, analytical, organisational and written skills
People management skills
Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help Africa’s vision, mission and values
Excellent ICT skills including a good knowledge of MS Office and accounting software
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Trade Manager
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Contract: 3 Years Renewable
Key Responsibilities:
Trade PromotionCo-ordinate development of goods and service sector strategies to enhance trade
Develop trade promotion training programs
Identify and facilitate development of trade partnership and collaborations
Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with key economic development professionals, stakeholders and key KNCCI personnel
Initiate, plan, prepare, and implement trade missions strategy that includes undertaking trade fairs, exhibitions, Expos, business missions and conduct promotion events, i.e. B2B
Analyse and share with stakeholder’s information on investment projects and economic development zones
Analyse and share information with stakeholders on trade investment opportunities in Kenya
Plan, establish and operationalize business information Centres to disseminate business information to stakeholders
Initiate and coordinate sectors specific dissemination workshops and other outreach programs to promote trade
Establish and implement marketing strategies and plans to promote export trade
Monitor and evaluate trade promotion activities.Trade Facilitation
Promote bilateral trade agreements through initiation and implementation of memorandum of understanding
Promote trade development by undertaking trade facilitation programs at regional and international level under East Africa Community Free trade area and World Trade Organization etc. with a view to advising members on existing trade and investment opportunities and addressing their challenges
Establish, operationalize, monitor and evaluate the automated Certificate of Origin (CoO)
Establish mechanisms for continuous dialogue and information sharing on trade facilitation activities to Chamber members, national and regional stakeholders with regard to achievements and follow ups
Initiate and support the implementation of regional trade facilitation projects by providing substantive inputs into reports and papers prepared by the trade development teams
Coordinate the development of success stories highlighting results and impact of trade facilitation projects in the regional business of Chamber members
Monitor and evaluate trade facilitation activities that include standards, tariffsResearch
Identify topical issues on trade promotions and develop research concept
Facilitate and coordinate trade policy related researches
Carry out trade flow analysis of countries to ascertain demand and supply opportunities
Conduct research to ascertain market trends at local and international levels (market intelligence)
Facilitate linkage between industry and research institutions to enhance product development.
Contribute to database development by providing statistics on trade facilitation that includes customs, doing business and non-tariff barriers.General
Advice the CEO on departmental issues
Spearhead and nurture relationships with key stakeholders
Participate in resource mobilization in consultation with the CEO and other heads of department
Network and liaise with key donors
Generate reports as per the institutional requirements
Guide , coordinate/supervise staff reporting to the position
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Requirements:
Preferably a Master’s Degree in Economics or a PHD student with a bias in Trade Field.
Over 5 years’ experience in Trade related Institutions
Very Strong Communication and presentation skills and experience including proficiency in Power point, Word and Excel
Passion/interest in business sector issues
Experience in Trade Promotion and Facilitation, market research and innovation projects activities will be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Exhibit a total commitment to maintaining high quality service standards of KNCCI; demonstrate service excellence skills in dealing proactively with members and all KNCCI
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Social Media / Media Liaison / Project Communications Officer
If you love social media and enjoy creating content that both informs and empowers people, you could be the person we are looking for.
MFA is seeking a qualified applicant to support our growing social media efforts and keep our supporters, partners and the general audiences aware of and engaged in our work
About the post: The person hired will offer support to our offices in Kenya and Uganda.
ResponsibilitiesSocial media
Implement and improve MFA’s social media strategy and specific social media strategies for ongoing projects
Manage our existing social media pages i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Vimeo.
Evaluate the value of creating more social media pages like Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat.
Create timely and relevant social media content – including graphics, videos and other multimedia formats that effectively informs and engages our audiences and supports our media and advocacy campaigns.
Create awareness driven social media campaigns to grow MFAs audiences across its social graph
Identify social media trends and potential areas of growth in Kenya, Uganda and Africa at large
Seek, cultivate and build relationships with highly engaged online supporters
Seek, cultivate and build relationships with influential African social media users: social influencers, celebrities and media personalities to grow MFAs reach and brand awareness
Monitor and identify trends in social media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy; and look for ways for MFA to adopt them
Research and recommend effective tools for measuring reach, engagement, impact and other performance measures of social media posts, accounts and campaigns.
Act on the information by continuously improving MFAs social media posts, campaigns and re-inventing/rebranding accounts where necessary
Any other duty that may be assignedWebsite
Assist develop website content i.e. interesting stories that show the impact of our work
Assist in marketing MFA websites
Analyze traffic coming to MFA websites and use the data to propose ways of improving the samePress engagement
Create a database of active journalists
Assist in building a relationship between journalists and MFA
Assist in producing press releases and press invitesProject-based communications
Assist in developing project communication and visibility strategies
Assist implement project communication and visibility strategies
Attend MFA field activities and post timely/relevant updates on social media and thereafter write a story for our websiteQualifications and Skills
Must have more than 3 years’ experience working in a similar or related position
Must show a keen interest in writing on issues around governance, democracy and community development
Strong interest in digital media and emerging trends in technology
Proven experience in press/media relations. Active contacts within local media is desirable and a distinct advantage.
Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios.
Good research skills
Good written and spoken English language skills
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Communication Intern
This network fills a vital role in supporting mentorship and capacity building in administration, governance, fiscal management, data management, and service delivery. ACHAP members constitute organized consortia with a captive audience and deep-rooted trust from the grassroots communities where most of them are found. ACHAP serves its members through biennial conferences, quarterly bulletins, a dedicated website, technical working groups, managerial, and personnel exchanges to enhance their health programs. ACHAP members also play a role in advocating for government support in their constituents.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The communications intern needs to have a good command of written and spoken French and will support the ACHAP secretariat byRegularly updating members on health matters in Africa through proactive sharing of information and resources
Update and maintain the ACHAP website
Proactively pursue compelling stories, best practices, success stories and lessons learnt from ACHAP member organizations and institutions
Apply appropriate and strategic communication channels to raise the profile and visibility of ACHAP eg social media
Regularly review and update key informational and promotional ACHAP materials
Prepare and regularly share a quarterly ACHAP publication
Provide translation and transcription services to the Secretariat to ensure sharing and dissemination of key documents in both English and French.QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should hold a minimum of a university degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related fields.
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Entrepreneurship Facilitator – 3 Month’S Reliever Welding And Metal Fabrication – Coast Building And Construction – Coast Automobile Facilitator – Coast Entrepreneurship Facilitator – Coast Security Facilitator – Coast Hospitality Facilitator – Coast
Availability: Immediate
Duties and ResponsibilitiesTraining and equipping the students with entrepreneurship skills.
Maintain an up to date record of students.
Ensure students maintain highest levels of discipline at all times.
Support students to write business plans.
Source for credible mentors for the students.
Participate in road shows to recruit students to join the program.
Customizing and delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum.
Assist students get internships and placements.
Link the youth with potential funders.
Assist trainees in forming and registering of self help groups.
Ensure all trainees open individual saving accounts with a
Recognized financial institution
Any other job assigned by your seniors.Requirements
Minimum degree in Business related field
At least two (2) years working experience in the field of finance, business development/marketing
Knowledge and experience of computers and computer packages.
Knowledge of soft skills required for workplace readiness.
Experience in teaching/ training in underprivileged communities would be an added advantage
Good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
Good facilitation skills
Time management skills
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is essentialgo to method of application »
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Head Of Cluster – East & Central Africa
This role is responsible for leading, supporting, equipping and encouraging the Country Leads within the cluster to enable Tearfund’s vision, outcomes and priorities to ensure ‘one Tearfund’.
You will represent and support all aspects of Tearfund’s work in the cluster, linking into appropriate regional churches/ bodies and to link with fellow clusters leads to ensure learning both within and across clusters. In addition, you will provide strategic leadership to the whole International Group (IG) effort alongside other members of the IG Senior Management Team.
Do you have experience of:Leading and delivering strategic and operational change within teams in country, cluster and across organisations.
Partnering with national NGO and church partner organisations
Connecting and building relationships with church bodies across the region
Organisational leadership, including forming and shaping a team.
Strategic and operational leadership of development and disaster management
Budget planning and managementAre you able to:
Empower country teams to do their work and hold them accountable for results
Lead and inspire a team and back them with support to achieve a common vision
Plan, prioritise and organise multiple work tasks under tight timelines and in close cooperation with multiple stakeholders
Lead dynamically in changing contexts and through change within organisations, bringing fresh energy and vision
Make and take responsibility for operational decisions
Manage conflict effectivelyAre you:
An excellent leader with coaching and mentoring skills
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
A relationship-builder with networking skills Do you share in Tearfund’s vision to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and reaching their God-given potential?Then we’d love to hear from you!
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs.
Please note: this role will be based in either Kenya or Rwanda.
Tearfund offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary is market matched and will depend on where the role is located.
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Overseas Country Manager (Base Location: flexible according to the strategy of the corporation)
Job description
Base Location: The base location of this position will be flexible according to the strategy of the corporation.Fully responsible for the establishment, maintenance and expansion of branch supervised, including all aspects of business development, marketing, training, operation, finance, human resources, logistics, warehouse, management information systems, etc;
In accordance with the overall development objectives of the region and strategic planning, formulate and implement sales goals and profit plan of branch;
Establish and manage the office team and distributor team, standardize marketing procedure and business development process, implement marketing objectives; guide and provide training for distributors;
In accordance with the regulation of the group and regional development, cooperate and optimize business policy according to the branch business situation, expand the distributor networking and users;
Planning and manage market activities/ events, implement the activities of business/market promotion and advertising reasonably and effectively;
Conduct market research, compare comparable industries and products, keep professional analysis of the related data, provide the optimized and improved plan accordingly;
Planning in line with company policy, cooperate with the distributor team for marketing and networking development;
Finish the group and regional assignments and implement various business policies.Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or above;
Desirable 5 years+ experience in Direct Selling /Network/MLM;
Have experience in sales and marketing management; Ideal candidates will have knowledge of business policy, market development, product promotion and distributor training, branch management experience is preferrd;
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Quality Control Pharmacist
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Coordinate quality control projects and activities as per the organizational requirements.
Product quality monitoring: Prepare and supervise product laboratory analysis. Ensure that delivered products conform to approved specifications during the receiving process.
Conduct annual product review of batches received in CHMP system.
Product sourcing and qualification: Assist in the scheduling, conducting and follow-up of GDP audits.
Handling of quality concerns that may arise from pharmacovigilant activities.
System review: Conduct internal audits including, but not limited to warehouse inspections and follow-up of CAPAs.
Quality documentation: Develop, implement and review required standard operating procedures
Training: Develop material and conduct internal/external trainings.
Inventory management: Management of controlled substances as per stipulated requirements and facilitate inventory reconciliation process.
Coordinate and review subcontractors of the Quality Management System.
Formation of internal and external audit follow-up committee for critical issues including but not limited to supplier prequalification.
Generation of monthly, quarterly and annual activity reports.
Any other reasonable duties as assigned.Qualification and competencies
Bachelors’ degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university.
Registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with a current practice license.
Proof of membership from a recognized Professional Body.
3-5 years post internship experience in pharmaceutical and medical supplies distribution. Experience in Quality Control Laboratory operations would be an added advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of National regulatory requirements – CAP 244, CAP 245
Knowledge and understanding of quality guidelines – MQAS, ISO 9001
Knowledge and understanding of GDP, GSP and GLP Guidelines
Proactive and ability to work independently
Attention to detail with good analytical skills
Good Interpersonal Skills
Good computer SkillsNB: Application without salary may not be considered.