Company Type: Sector in NGO

Survey Field Enumerators

Reports To: Field Supervisors
Location: Western Kenya – Siaya / Bugoma / Kakamega
Timeframe: March to April, 2018
Specific tasks

Participate in the training workshop for five (5) days in Kisumu
Dedicated 1 enumerator collect to upstream/downstream business interviews and 11 to undertake HH surveys
Collect at least two (2) questionnaires per day
Interviews to take about 2-3 hours per day
Support in the search for suitable participants for the focus group discussions
Assist in identifying and setting up simple meeting points for the FGD meetings on the local level
Accurately capture and record data from the HH’s survey
Follow clear standards set as per the interviewer’s guideline handbook and comply with all the requirements necessary for conducting a successful interviews
Perform other tasks and duties assigned for the successful implementation of the study
Spend 100% of the time in the field together with the coordination team
Ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct for Enumerators

Specific outputs/results

11HH questionnaires submitted per day
1 upstream and downstream business questionnaire submitted per day
A total of 500HH collected and submitted at the end of the assignment
Daily and weekly update briefs to the Supervisors

Requirements

Advanced level certificate (university education desired)
Strong data collection and data analysis skills
Computer/mobile application experience
Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player
Previous experience with survey-based work as an enumerator an advantage
Kenyan national with proficiency in English and Kiswahili, both written and spoken, and local languages in the targeted counties.
Resident of either Siaya, Bungoma, Kakamega and Vihiga would be an added advantage

October 23, 2024
Senior Community Development Officer

Job Details

Coordinate and supervise project activities in the five units under Community Development Department, (WASH, Agriculture, Micro Enterprise, Skills and Vocational Training and Livestock.) in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and other stakeholders.
Continuously monitor the rate of implementation of Community Development activities against set plans, facilitating reviews and re-planning sessions and making use of work plans, monthly and quarterly financial reports to monitor plans and budgets.
Build partnerships with the relevant government Departments, other organizations, institutions and community with the view of strengthening the existing relations.
Ensuring LWF Community development initiatives are in line with Turkana County integrated Development plan(CIDP) for ease of partnerships and integrated programming
Work closely with the projects coordinator in fundraising and resource mobilization for community development related initiatives.
Coordinate the production of accurate, detailed and timely narrative reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on peoples’ lives from Community Development activities in accordance with approved project guidelines, donor formats and requirements.
Provide overall team leadership to Community Development sector staff in the implementation of their duties.
Ensuring that all cross-cutting issues (i.e. gender, environment, conflict mitigation, contingency planning and accountability) and LWF approaches (i.e. rights-based approach, integrated approach, and community empowerment) are mainstreamed into all project activities.
Responsible for carrying annual staff performance appraisal and continuously monitor the attainment of action plans designed to improve individual staff performance.

October 23, 2024
Africa Regional Program Director

Location: London, England, or RI Field Office in Nairobi, Juba, Khartoum, or Kampala. Substantial travel required
Reports to: Regional Director (RD), Africa
Position Summary: Relief International (RI) seeks a Regional Program Director (RPD) for its programs in Africa based in London or in one of the Africa region country offices (Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and Uganda), with regular travel to regional country offices. Under the leadership of the Regional Director, the RPD has five main tasks:

Support, monitor and ensure the quality implementation of the projects in the region;
Ensure the grant management function for Africa;
Play a substantial role in promoting the RI way and strengthening Accountability to Communities Frameworks;
Help strengthen Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning systems; and
(Represent RI with the donors and other partners supporting the region.

The Regional Program Director will have significant management and international experience, a passion for humanitarian relief and development work, and be capable of successfully guiding and supporting program teams in the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Cycle Management

Help country teams in their efforts to implement RI country, region and global strategy in particular in the design of new programs and technical capacity building of teams.
Support country teams for the development, implementation and analysis of needs assessment tools and surveys and the preparation of related reports.
Carry out the timely project mobilization for all new projects in the region, involving country Program, regional and GSO relevant departments.
Participate in international program personnel recruitment and on-boarding; performance evaluation of international personnel; grievance management; international deployments and repatriations.
Carry out bi-annual project follow-up coordination meetings for projects that are longer than 6 months.
Undertake multi-faceted strategy to promote elements of the RI way in our programmes
Support and ensure that the programme teams develop and follow project management tools such as action plan, budget projections, procurement plans, M&E plans.
Ensure appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation activities are carried out regularly (including data collection & analysis, monitoring of project progress against established work plans, monitoring of established indicators and utilization of results to inform program design).
Closely monitor, review and analyze monthly budget vs. actual expenditure reports, and make recommendations on the basis of these and ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion.
Review and approve country Request For Funds (RFF) and ensure that they accurately match with programmatic requirements.
For each project, design and monitor with the country team, project progress tools.
Ensure that program implementation complies with RI and donor policies for projects.
Assist country offices in drafting and finalizing agreements such as MOUs, registrations, etc.
Act as liaison and Point of Contact between program teams and relevant internal departments such as finance and operations.
Conduct regular field visits to provide support, monitoring, capacity building as per program needs.
Provide content and updates for websites and communication materials relating to programming.
Carry out the timely project close-out for all closing projects in the region, involving country Program, regional and GSO relevant departments.
Prepare regular updates on programs implementation and alert the Regional Director of any issues arising.

Grant Management

Be responsible for the timely submission of proposals, reports, fund requests and amendments.
Contribute substantially to reporting and ensure that all donor report submissions are fully compliant with donor regulations and of the highest quality.
In close coordination with the Regional Director, conduct regular meetings with Country Directors and senior field staff for follow up of programming and operations.
Ensure that soft copies of all program and grant related documents are archived and easily accessible.

Program Development

Take a pro-active role in identifying new programme opportunities in collaboration with Africa RD and Country CDs and PD Department.
Attend meetings with potential donors to represent RI.
Consult with peer and UN agencies on international standards with regard to programme design and implementation.
Work with relevant staff to develop high quality concept notes.
Support and participate in the completion of funding proposals that meet RI program quality standards and donor priorities.
Assist in marketing proposals to appropriate donors.
Provide technical proposal review for the Africa region.
Contribute to and upon request of the RD lead the final negotiations with donors in particular those based in the US.
Participate in planning and implementing programme development assessments for new opportunities and in new countries.
Contribute to the integration of programme activities to create coherent, quality and complimentary programming.
Provide regular updates on program development activities to the RD.

Representation

Represent RI in meetings such as Interaction, and other relevant meetings with implementing agencies and partner organizations.
Participate actively to relevant conferences and events related to Africa or one of the countries where RI has programs.
Act as focal point between RI and US-based donor agencies.
Regularly and actively organize meetings with donor representatives which are based in Washington DC and the US.
Facilitate the interaction and regular meeting (on-line or in person) between US-based donor representatives and country/program teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Public Health, or related field preferred.
At least 10-year experience in implementing multi-sector humanitarian relief or development projects in RI’s countries/regions of operations.
At least 5-year experience developing and implementing operations and administrative management activities for an INGO.
Excellent spoken and written English is required.
Strong leadership and teambuilding skills, staff management and capacity building experience.
Highly organized and systems-oriented.
Knowledge of donor guideline requirements (e.g. USAID, UN, DFID, ECHO EuropeAid)
Experience in proposal writing and programme development activities.
Experience of external relation, networking and representation in particular with donors.
Field experience with an INGO working on program implementation.

RI Values:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
We value:

Inclusiveness
Transparency and accountability
Agility and innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability

October 23, 2024
TOR for Training on Women & Countering Violent Extremism (ACT-WCVE-09-2018) TOR to Develop Strategic Communications and Outreach Framework For Peace Messaging /Campaigns (ACT-SCO-10-2018)

Objectives of the Training
Act! intends to conduct a Women and CVE training at the Coast targeting SCORE partner organizations. The main objective of the training is to enhance the technical capacities of the sub-awardees in understanding and effectively programming on women, girls and CVE in the coastal region of Kenya.
Specific objectives of the training include:

To take stock of the current trends and dynamics on women, girls and CVE in Kenya and the coastal region in particular.
To find out and discuss the vulnerability of women and girls to recruitment into radical and extremist groups like Al-Shabaab.
To establish how women can contribute to the prevention of radicalization and CVE in the coastal region of Kenya through early detection and other means.
To help the participants (and the organizations) improve their programming around women, girls and CVE.
To equip the participants with analytical skills that will help them tell their stories (success stories) regarding women and CVE better.

Deliverables and key tasks
The assignment will be conducted through the successful implementation of the following tasks;

Develop content for the training outlining topics to be covered and the objectives of each session;
Conduct training for SCORE sub-awardees on Women & CVE;
Compile a training report highlighting the lessons learnt, post training evaluation findings and facilitator’s observations and recommendations.

4. Key Qualifications
The successful consultant trainer will be required to have:

Post graduate qualifications in Conflict Studies; qualifications in gender studies will be an added advantage.
Extensive experience in P/CVE and gender programming and work.
Experience in designing and facilitating P/CVE and gender trainings.
Ability to work under a tight schedule and deliver good quality reports.

Candidates based in and familiar with gender and CVE in the coastal region of Kenya are encouraged to apply.
5. Duration
This task will be carried out over a period of Three days i.e. one-day preparation, one-day actual training and one-day report writing.
6. Activity Timeline

Develop content for the training outlining topics to be covered and the objectives of each session Tentative Timeline: 1st April, 2018
Conduct training for SCORE partners on Women & CVE – Tentative Timeline: 2nd April, 2018
Compile a training report highlighting the lessons learnt, post training evaluation findings and facilitators observations and recommendations – Tentative Timeline: 3rd April, 2018
Submit final report – Tentative Timeline: 4 April 2018

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October 23, 2024
Project Manager – Interventional Trials

JOB DIMENSIONS
This post is based at the KWTRP, which is a partnership between the Kenya Medical Research Institute, the Wellcome Trust and the University of Oxford, and a world-renowned health research unit. The KWTRP works together with scientists, health services and local communities to achieve better health, while also developing local scientific leadership and infrastructure
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure effective project plans are in place and operational for each trial and work proactively with the trial team to set priorities in accordance with applicable project plans, standard operational procedures (SOPs), ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements; and maintain a register of risks and implement strategies to mitigate risk in collaboration with the QA manager.
Establish systems to track trial progress, milestones and performance metrics.
Provide efficient updates on trial progress to the PI and/or Head of CTF, with respect to project plans, trial budget and timeline management, recruitment, inventory management, and trial conduct.
Oversee organizational structures, work schedules, task management and project milestones; be responsible for analysis, monitoring and evaluations of targets and strategic objectives; identify potential delays, bottlenecks and their effects on project deliverables; and implement strategies to ensure operational effectiveness.
Lead study planning and start-up process, including but not limited to conduct of the Trial Kick-off meeting, the set-up of trial master file (TMF) and study planning meetings.
Supervise clinical trial coordinators to develop, track and report work schedules, task management and milestones and to ensure the alignment of these activities with the overall project priorities.
Contribute to strategic planning and oversight of capital, operating budgets and expenditures for research grants and future grant applications in liaison with the finance and grants departments at KWTRP and the University of Oxford.
Responsibility for ethics and regulatory document preparation and submissions, timely report submissions and communication with ethics and regulatory bodies.
Develop or supervise development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the projects together with the study team and conduct training/supervise training on SOPs/SIVs and ensure that clinical teams fulfil their roles and responsibilities.
Determine communications needs, and plan and assess communications strategies and media interaction in accordance with KWTRP policies.
Responsibility for the day-to-day running of the projects through the administrative team at KWTRP in Kilifi, and other trial sites where necessary; and liaise with KWTRP operations team for space planning and allocation of space for staff and visitors.
Oversight and planning of key trial meetings and arrangements for visitors in liaison with KWTRP operations and key administrative staff.
Responsibility for maintenance of study records and documents, their secure storage, and ensuring all data are filled out appropriately and documents are up to date.
Coordinate monitoring and audit visits and ensure that all requirements are met including availability of documentation and relevant staff.
Liaise with the KWTRP Community Liaison Group to develop and implement site and community engagement strategies.
Represent the research project to relevant internal committees, external organizations and, where appropriate, funding agencies.
Create high quality project reports for funding agencies and project partners.
Effectively provide support to the PI and/or Head of CTF in the conduct of the trials.
Participate in scientific and business meetings within the Clinical Trials Facility when required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Essential qualifications

A Masters in life sciences or equivalent from an accredited institution.
A degree in nursing or life sciences, diploma in clinical medicine, or a Registered Nurse.
At least 5 years’ experience in clinical trials, including 3 years’ experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.

Essential competencies

Exceptional project management skills, proficiency in using project management tools and the ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
Significant skills in leadership, organization, prioritisation, problem solving and decision making.
Financially literate with sound knowledge of budgeting methodologies and resource management concepts including proven experience of preparing and monitoring budgets and financial reports
Demonstrable experience in writing high quality reports and presentations in English, with evidence of being attentive to detail.
Ability to network, communicate, be diplomatic and maintain strong local and international relationships within a multi-cultural environment and wide diversity of people, and have experience in resolving disputes.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in clinical trials
Strong leadership, organisational and planning ability, with an ethical standpoint
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Training in GCP and research ethics

Desirable competencies

Training in Project Management or equivalent from an accredited institution

October 23, 2024
Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

ICRAF is seeking to appoint a travel management company to deal with all our global travel needs as detailed in the RFP. We will require this company to demonstrate experience in dealing with International Organisations and the Not for Profit sector and to propose a team of travel consultants who understand the various challenges that we are likely to face.
The successful bidder shall be contracted for an initial period of one year, renewable up to a maximum period of three years, upon satisfactory evaluation of performance.
The successful travel agency shall have the following minimum qualifications:

Accredited BSP/IATA certification
A good track record of serving international organizations, embassies, multinational corporations with similar capacity and required volumes for a minimum of five years (list of corporate clients should be provided).
Financially capable of rendering services to ICRAF (Audited financial statements for 2016, 2015 and 2014 should be provided).
Maintains a platform for online bookings / airline reservations (i.e. Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo etc.). Has the ability to view fares of ‘Lowâ€Cost Carriers’ and where applicable, the ability to book with ‘Lowâ€Cost Carriers’ both through the Online Booking tool and offline.
Currently maintains a global network affiliation.
Ability to secure charity fares.
Has in its employ competent and experienced travel consultants, especially in ticketing and fare computations.
Has a robust business resilience plan to ensure delivery of the contract in the event of any aspect of its operations being disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes a sound corporate governance structure and strategy.
Is able to guarantee the delivery of products and services in accordance with the performance standards required in this Proposal.

October 23, 2024
Managing Director

THE STRATEGIC FIT
Solidaridad East & Central Africa is seeking an experienced, senior development professional who will be responsible for leading the direction and implementation of Solidaridad’s strategy, growing the regional programmes and operations, and expanding the reach of the organization in the region. This position will involve representing Solidaridad at regional and global fora and promoting the Solidaridad vision and mission. As member of the Executive Board of Directors, the Managing Director reports to the Executive Director of Solidaridad Network and the Continental Supervisory Board for Africa.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Offering direction and guidance to the strategy of the regional programming through annual planning and reporting.
Implementing and enforcing the quality systems of Solidaridad Network.
Supporting the results and innovation areas of Solidaridad Network according to the Multi Annual Strategic Plans (MASP).
Supporting further development of field programmes for the current focus commodities applicable to the region. This would include supporting farmers to produce more with less negative social consequences and damage to the ecosystem. It also includes developing, testing and promoting effective and climate-smart agricultural, mining and industrial practices.
Strengthen the country offices within the region and establish new offices when and where needed.
Manage the development of project, programme and fundraising proposals for donors and private sector partners.
Maintain effective relationships as the first point of contact for the regional governments, chambers of commerce, businesses, embassies and other stakeholders.
Ensure timely financial governance and financial reporting to the Solidaridad Network, donors and private sector partners.
Manage the daily operations of the regional organization.
Mitigate risks within the region for Solidaridad.
Actively participate in the Continental Supervisory Board and Executive Board of Directors.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

Relevant Post-graduate degree (in Economics, MBA, Development Studies, or agriculture)
Citizen or resident of the East and Central Africa Region with a permit to work across the region
At least 10 years work experience in the field of sustainability. Should have experience of managing sustainability projects at a senior level in the region
An excellent understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the agri-business sector in East and Central Africa
A broad network of NGOs, farmer organizations and government authorities in East and Central Africa
At least 5 years’ experience with sustainability standards and/or certification schemes in East and Central Africa
Proven ability to obtain financing from public and private donors
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively and lead strategic processes in East and Central Africa
Excellent leadership skills and demonstrable management experience including supervising team of talented professionals in East and Central Africa
Strong commitment to teamwork
Ability to work well under pressure and ensure high-quality outputs for the region
Excellent oral and writing skills in English
Ability to represent Solidaridad East and Central Africa and the network in national, regional and international for a
Sound judgment and ability to plan, prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities in a complex and changing operating environment
Willing and able for frequent regional and international travel

Reporting to: Solidaridad Network Executive Director and Continental Supervisory Board for Africa.
Salary indication: The salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the applicant

October 23, 2024
Commercial Manager

Job Description
Reporting to: Chief Administrator.
Key Responsibilities.
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all KCH fund raising projects and helping the organization to attain financial independence.
Duties.

Research, collection and analysis of data for continuous assessment of the projects.
Provide 3 year plan and or projection for both existing and new proposed projects.
Ensure the projects remain viable by operating profitably.
Ensure growth by at least 15% per annum on the entire portfolio Identify opportunities for business expansion by exploring new projects and markets. Advise the management on the yearly projections by participating in preparing operating budgets.
Ensure that deadlines are adhered to and risks are well managed.
Respond and manage the economic changes likely to affect profitability of projects.
Preparation of the department’s monthly financial reports.
Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
Manage daily operations, production and sales planning.
Participate in all the organization’s activities as may be called upon to.
To contribute in identifying and undertaking initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
To contribute to fully integrated and flexible operations in order to provide a good customer service.
To work with and support other team members as required ensuring an effective and efficient service is developed and delivered.

Qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge required

Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field.
At least 5 years proven commercial and sales experience.
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence effectively across all levels within the organization.
Client, quality and results oriented. Team leadership.
Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Excellent report writing skills and proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.

October 23, 2024
Program Director

Job Summary:
Position is responsible for all aspects ensuring the safe operation of SP Mission Aviation Services East Africa (DC3TP, B200 King Air and Cessna Grand Caravan) aircraft ¡n support of its Christian relief and development work n East Africa.
Key Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the overall flight operations, maintenance, and administration of SP MAS East Africa:
Develop, implement, and administer policies, procedures and processes as necessary to ensure a safe. reliable, and economical air transport services are provided to our customers:
Lead and direct the aviation team as well as Kenyanization efforts and providing for training where necessary;
Ensure proper, accurate reporting from all departments to appropriate agencies and SP leadership as required:
Ensure a safe, regulatory compliant organizational culture while maintaining mission focus:
Coordinate with local, national, and international government agencies and organizations such as FAA, KCAA, KAA to make sure appropriate manuals and policies are in place and adhered to:
Align operations to support SP and other customer’s needs: be proactive to communicate and respond with them in a timely manner;
Develop and maintain an annual budget: oversee financial processes, and control costs:
Responsible for aircraft meeting a minimum 80% operational readiness rate by creating and executing staffing plan, maintenance plan and logistics plan;
Attend devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers:
Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues. vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and general public:
Assess, manage and report critical physical, emotional or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

Education and Experience:

Fifth Year College or university program certificate:
or two to four years’ related experience and/or training:
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies required.

Skills and Competencies

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups. and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

October 23, 2024
Payroll Officer Snr Supply Chain Officer (Procurement) Pre-Award Officer

Job Details
GRADE : RS. 10
STATION: AMPATH CENTRE (RSPO MAIN)
Reporting to: Human Resources Manager, AMPATH
The Senior Payroll Officer will be responsible for all matters of recruitment process and ensure competencies are profiled for future consideration
Duties and responsibilities:

Maintaining payroll information by calculation and entering of data,
Updates of payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers,
Processing of payment for employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts,
Preparation of reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages,
Balancing of payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies,
Provision of payroll information by answering questions and requests
Compilation of statutory and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions,
Adherence of employee confidentiality and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential,
Creation of employee salary cards and preparation of pay change advice
Computation of staff gratuity
Any other duties as may be deemed necessary by your supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Must have Degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
ICT or IT qualification will be an added advantage
Have at least five (5) year’s work experience in Payroll administration
Prior experience in Government of Kenya rules/regulations and working with donor funded organizations will be an added advantage;
Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP or HRIS software applications.
Have shown competence and ability in organizing, performing and discharging duties and responsibilities;
Be able to work under pressure and meet required deadlines

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October 23, 2024