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  • Regional Operations Officer

    Regional Operations Officer

    Key role working as part of our Africa Regional Team
    Be a significant contributor to ending avoidable blindness
    Full time, 2 year Contract (view to extend) based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Come and join our international development organisation where we are working hard to eliminate avoidable blindness by 2020. With an ambitious strategic plan, we aim to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.
    In order to help us achieve our vision, we are currently looking for a Regional Operations Officer who will provide support and build operational capacity in the country teams within our Africa region. Based in Nairobi, Kenya and reporting to the Regional Operations Coordinator, you will focus on building capacity, and support countries to effectively comply with operational policies, systems and processes as well as developing and refining work processes and systems that are regionally appropriate. You will also play a vital role in supporting systems implementation; admin & logistics; managing small country programs; board reporting and the budgeting process. In return you will work in a dynamic, highly respected team of International Development professionals and gain invaluable experience and mentoring.
    Essential criteria includes;

    Degree in Public Health, International Development or in a related field.
    Solid experience in international development, public health and an understanding of the donor landscape
    Previous experience working in a coordination role within an INGO head-office environment
    Knowledge of and implementation of organisational strategies, systems, processes and standards
    Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to support and influence multiple stakeholders
    Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and mixed language environments.
    Strong communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English and the ability to write effectively for varied purposes and audiences.
    Energy, flexibility and resilience, a team playing approach and a can-do attitude.
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

  • Office Administration

    Office Administration

    Job Details:
    General Requirements:
    The position will provide Godly leadership and work to oversee the general operation and administrative needs of CCK, ensuring the proper functioning of the organization’s community development and environmental education programs.
    The individual will take responsibility for the smooth running of the CCK office where his/her professionalism, initiative and office administration skills will be welcomed. He/she will undertake other jobs relating to human resource and accounting duties.
    The position holder reports to the Director for overall administrative duties and to the Special Projects & Finance Consultant for bookkeeping and financial matters.
    Required Education, Skills and Experience:

    Minimum KCSE Certificate of Grade C+ or above
    Diploma in Business Administration with experience in handling Human Resource and Accounting duties
    Minimum 3-5 years relevant work experience in the Business Administration field
    Mature Christian of proven integrity and trustworthiness
    A person with a heart for ministry who is willing to learn and be committed to creation-care and environmental stewardship.
    Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
    A self-starter who takes initiative in priotizing work activities and requiring little or no supervision
    Ability to organize work, handle multiple responsibilities, supervise others and work as a part of a team.
    Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products i.e. Word and Excel
    Strong book-keeping & accounting skills with Quick Books experience
    Able to manage the HR and statutory needs of the organization
    A person who is friendly, objective, and who has good customer service skills

    Working Condition:
    Care of Creation Kenya (CCK) is a Christian organization and the individual must be willing to agree to its organizational mission and vision, core values and ethos. The position requires that the person works in Kijabe and lives nearby.

  • Accounts & Administrative Assistant

    Accounts & Administrative Assistant

    The project is based on empowering the targeted farmers to access better market opportunities, by training farmers on good farming practices and achieving Organic and Fair Trade certification in selected value chains (primarily cashew nuts, secondarily sesame and eventual additional ones to be identified).
    This will provide youth, women and men the incentive to commit to agricultural production, and will as a consequence improve their economic stability, and reduce their vulnerability to drought and other natural severities.
    The project will focus specifically on empowering marginalised groups in the cashew and sesame value chains through further training on livelihood diversification.
    Farm Africa Kenya is currently looking for Accounts and Administrative Assistant.
    Responsibilities

    The objective of this role is to ensure proper books of account are maintained in the Farm Africa V4 (Enhancement of livelihoods in the Kenyan Coastal Region by supporting Organic and Fair Trade certification of smallholders) project.
    Support the project in procurement, administrative, office management, Asset management at field office, logistics, IT and fleet management related roles.

  • Social Behavior Change Manager

    Social Behavior Change Manager

    Department: East Africa
    Based in: Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel in Somalia
    Reports to: the Social Behaviour Change Advisor
    We are looking for a Social Behavior Change Manager for the Somalia Demand Creation for Health Services programme funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The focus of this program is to increase community awareness of, and demand for, health services and promote appropriate health, Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices.
    The Social Behavior Change Manager will support design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this dynamic programme including innovative pilot demand creation and behavior change interventions developed using user-centered approaches; support capacity building/ strengthening with the Ministries of Health and implementing partners; contribute to the design and rollout of the learning agenda and improve the evidence base to inform and influence policy in the Somali health sector throughout the life of project.
    Sound like you? Read on
    Your contribution
    PSI seeks an entrepreneurial, dynamic candidate with technical expertise in social and behavior change communications in the health field. The SBC Manager will be responsible for building the capacity of government and implementing partners to pilot and scale creative approaches to health demand creation and behavior change.
    Responsibilities

    Contribute to the design of high quality project interventions and assessments in collaboration with relevant project partners including the development of and support for iterations of user-centered design prototypes.
    Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of design activities including of external design firms and internal Innovations Team staff.
    Support capacity building of selected entities (MOH and implementing partners) in design, implementation and evaluation of SBC programming.
    Work with other consortium management unit staff to support reporting to the donor and representation of the project externally at events, conferences and meetings.
    Contribute to the development and roll out of the learning agenda of the project.
    Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

    How shall we measure your performance?

    program performance
    efficiency and value for money
    improved customer satisfaction from partners

    What are we looking for?

    At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in implementing and monitoring social behavior change, communication or marketing activities
    Ability to travel frequently across Somalia (up to 40% travel)
    A Master’s degree in public health, anthropology, development studies, communications, marketing, design, or similar, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of additional relevant experience.
    Experience in managing teams.
    Experience building capacity of civil society and/or government entities in social and behavior change.
    Creativity and entrepreneurial outlook.
    Excellent oral communication skills.
    Solid judgment and diplomatic skills.
    Initiative, flexibility, accuracy and ability to work as part of a team
    Good personal organizational skills, including ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

    PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

  • Anesthesiologist

    Anesthesiologist

    Job description
    CURE has an exceptional opportunity for an Anesthesiologist at its hospital in Kenya. This position represents a unique opportunity for a challenging and fulfilling career in improving the standard of health of a community. The Anesthesiologist will be responsible for providing hands-on anesthesia care to our patients, which adheres to the quality standards of CURE.
    Responsibilities Include

    Complete preoperative anesthesia evaluations and make recommendations for appropriate anesthesia interventions.
    Utilize appropriate monitors, equipment, supplies and medications in the set up for, and completion of, appropriate anesthesia interventions.
    Perform induction, maintenance & emergence of general anesthesia. Perform effective management of the patient airway and fluid resuscitation. Address and resolve any anesthesia-related complications that may arise.
    Perform various regional anesthesia techniques.
    Assess and implement pain management in the postoperative recovery period.
    Accurately and thoroughly chart pertinent patient information.
    Ensure the safety of patients during consultations, surgical interventions and in the postoperative environment.
    Ensure the maintenance of an accurate and adequate supply of medications and supplies.

    Qualified Candidates For This Position Will Possess The Following

    Medical degree (MD or DO) from a qualified, recognized medical institution.
    Board certification, or board eligible, preferred.
    Current and unrestricted medical license.
    Two (2) years experience in a private or hospital practice.
    Experience in the developing world strongly preferred.
    Fluency in English required. Fluency in one of the local language(s) may also be required depending on the location.
    Strong communication skills, especially with those of different cultures.
    Competency and proficiency in anesthetic procedures.

    In addition, all candidates should be familiar with the Statement of Faith, and will be required to agree to perform the duties of the position in support of, and not in opposition to, this aspect of CURE International in order to be considered for this position.
    Please click here to read our Statement of Faith.
    This is a full-time, paid position that offers a modest salary with a comprehensive benefits package that may include health and life insurance, relocation assistance, retirement, housing, in-country transportation, and annual leave.

  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager

    Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager

    As BOMA continues to grow, we seek an innovative M&E Manager with a deep understanding of monitoring and evaluation and CLA to join our team.
    S/he will develop and refine BOMA project-based MEL Plans, lead development and implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation processes, and establish a data quality management strategy.
    S/he will provide leadership and day-to-day-management of BOMA’s rigorous field-based monitoring and evaluation activities including digital data collection and analysis for baselines and endlines in addition to the design and implementation of additional studies in close collaboration with the Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning.
    The M&E Manager is expected to seek out innovations and best practice methodologies that will strengthen the quality, design, and metrics and of BOMA M&E activities that will provide inputs for program learning and improvements, contribute to the global evidence base for graduation, inform future project design, and underpin quality donor reporting
    The ideal candidate is a data-driven, analytical, detail-oriented individual with experience managing M&E, conducting field assessments and household surveys.
    He or she is both hands-on and able to do project design, planning, project management, and analysis and is passionate about women’s economic empowerment.
    Responsibilities

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    Support the development of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan across the organization and ensure delivery against the plan in East Africa.
    Develop a comprehensive reporting framework targeted at different internal and external audiences and working in collaboration with the Director of
    Research, Evaluation and Learning, the Director of Program and Innovation, and the data analysts, develop regular reports to guide management decision-making.
    Develop and implement Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plans for all projects
    Oversee data collection activities, including coordination of enumerator training, as well as the design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative surveys, impact assessments and longevity studies.
    In close coordination with the Salesforce team, oversee innovations around digital data collection and apps for monitoring activities as well as the design and maintenance of BOMA’s customized Salesforce relational database, Performance Insights.
    Spearhead the development of the capacity of staff to understand and reflect on data and the use of monitoring and evaluation tools to support learning and adaptive management.
    In close collaboration with Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning build evidence of impact of BOMA’s graduation model through collaborating with research bodies to carry out successful targeted research and analysis towards BOMA’s influence and government adoption goals.
    Manage and report on periodic evaluations both internally and with external consultants of BOMA’s innovations and interventions and their contribution to increasing impact per dollar, and achieving Kenya government’s strategies and plans
    Lead in the writing up of monitoring and evaluation reports
    Promote a culture of data demand and use within BOMA
    Support documentation and dissemination of generated research, analysis and learning internally and externally.

    Data Quality Assurance

    Support implementation of quality management systems and track quality metrics.
    Thoroughly analyze, ensure accuracy of reported data, and recommend ways to improve data quality to ensure accuracy and quality service delivery.
    Support the review and development of strategies, tools and processes for ongoing data quality assurance (DQA) processes.
    Oversee continual assessment of quality of program delivery and data by managing ongoing field surveys, and analysis of collected data.
    Ensure feedback loops to regional managers or technical advisors and corrective actions implemented.
    Review and analyze monthly monitoring data and work with regional and project teams to identify issues.
    Organize and support quarterly reflection and training meetings to ensure continuous learning and improvement of BOMA’s data collection tools and methodologies.
    Lead and strengthen quality control of our data to assure the integrity of data for analysis, tracking, and validation.

    Key Performance Metrics include:

    MEL Plans developed and implemented for all BOMA projects
    Monthly monitoring and survey data generated through Performance Insights are accurate, reliable, complete, timely and valid
    Periodic and ad hoc surveys and studies are high quality and delivered on time.

    Internal Relationships:

    Regional Director
    M&E Manager will work closely with the Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning, the Director of Program and Innovation, the Kenya Program
    Director, graduation advisors and regional managers.
    M&E Manager supervises the Salesforce System Administrators, M&E Officers, Data Analysts and M&E Fellows.

    Skills

    Commitment to the mission of the BOMA Project.
    Experience working in fast paced and high growth environments
    Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships with project staff, donors, and other partners
    Field experience in the arid lands, preferably in East Africa and demonstrated intercultural competence and sensibility
    Demonstrated experience in all stages of developing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation systems
    Demonstrated skills in data collection, data analysis, documentation, data interpretation, and reporting.
    Demonstrated experience in management position in an INGO would be an advantage
    Experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred
    Strong analytical and organizational skills
    Strong communication skills (English language), both written and spoken
    Extensive knowledge in computer applications such as Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of Salesforce and Taroworks would be an advantage.
    Ability to build the capacity of and direct a team
    Strong presentation, communication skills and team player that inspires confidence
    Dedicated to achieving goals and objectives through team-based approaches.
    Must be motivated and self-directed with a flexible outlook

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree, MBA or advanced degree in Monitoring & Evaluation preferred
    Minimum 5 years’ experience setting up M&E systems
    Formal specific M&E training and/or specialized skills in statistics is an advantage
    Must have analytical experience with analytical tools like STATA or SPSS
    Experience in survey design, data collection, data processing and analysis
    Experience using Collaborating, Adapting and Learning practices preferred

  • Automobile Facilitator

    Automobile Facilitator

    The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.
    Responsibilities

    Training and equipping the students with Automobile skills.
    Sourcing of employment and internship opportunities for students.
    Sourcing of guest lectures and organizing field visits and industry exposures for the students.
    Ensure students on internship fill their logbooks.
    Maintain an up to date record of students.
    Ensure students maintain highest levels of discipline at all times.
    Accompany students when going for interviews.
    Source for credible mentors to mentor the students.
    Participate in road shows to recruit students to the program.
    Follow up with students both on internship and placement to support them and get feedback on their progress.
    Ensure that students attend classes as required.
    Provide students with resources for studying.
    Link the youth with potential employers.

    Requirements

    At least One (1) year experience in Automobile
    Must have experience in two wheelers overhaul
    Must have passion working with young people.
    Degree/Diploma in Automotive Engineering
    Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
    Strong oral and written communication skills.
    Excellent Presentation skills.
    Networking skills a must.

  • External Evaluation of The Ecological Organic Agriculture (Eoa) Initiative In Africa (2014-2018) Terms of Reference For The Consultancy Consultancy: External Evaluation of The Ecological Organic Agriculture (Eoa) Initiative In Africa (2014-2018)

    External Evaluation of The Ecological Organic Agriculture (Eoa) Initiative In Africa (2014-2018) Terms of Reference For The Consultancy Consultancy: External Evaluation of The Ecological Organic Agriculture (Eoa) Initiative In Africa (2014-2018)

    Background
    The Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative is an African Union-led continental undertaking established in 2013 and currently implemented in eight countries (Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda). It is implemented under the guidance and oversight of the AU chaired Continental Steering Committee (CSC) to establish an African organic farming platform based on available best practices, and to develop sustainable organic farming systems and improve seed quality. Its mission is to promote ecologically sound strategies and practices among diverse stakeholders involved in the production, processing, marketing, and policy-making to safeguard the environment, improve livelihoods, alleviate poverty and guarantee food security among farmers in Africa. The goal is to contribute to mainstreaming of Ecological Organic Agriculture into national agricultural production systems by 2025 in order to improve agricultural productivity, food security, access to markets and sustainable development in Africa. In addition, these efforts are hoped to reduce exploitation of the organic farmers in Africa.
    The initiative embraces holistic production systems that sustain the health of soils, ecosystems, and people, and relies on ecological processes, biodiversity, and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than reliance on the use of external inputs with adverse effects on people’s total health (human, animal, plant and environmental). The EOA initiative was started in response to the African Union Heads of State and Government’s call for the promotion of organic farming in Africa. The African Union Commission, in collaboration with several civil society organizations supporting ecological organic agriculture, organized an inception workshop in May 2011 in Thika Kenya, with financial support from the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) to discuss how to implement this decision. The workshop successfully resulted in a roadmap, concept note and an African Organic Action Plan to mainstream ecological organic agriculture into national agricultural production systems. The action plan was later submitted to donor agencies for financial support and SSNC responded by supporting a pilot project undertaken in six countries (Eastern Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda; Southern Africa: Zambia; and Western Africa: Nigeria) while Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) came on board to support baseline studies in Benin, Mali,and Senegal with coordination by Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT). Further planning meetings were held culminating in the development of an 8-country project proposal supported by SDC for an initial period of 5 years (2014-2018) while SSNC with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida) supports the EOA Initiative in some Eastern Africa through civil society organizations from 2014 to date. The African Union also supports EOA through funds provided by the European Union .The Initiative’s five-year Action Plan and implementation has been anchored on six interrelated pillars:

    Research, training and extension, 
    Information and communication,
    Value chain and market development,
    Networking and partnership, 
    Policy and programme development, and
    Institutional capacity development. In the current SDC contribution, the initiative is driven by the first three technical pillars and the fourth one for coordination, management, and networking, basically integrating and So far, the four objectives of the EOA Initiative are:

    To increase documentation of information and knowledge on organic agricultural products along the complete value chain and support relevant actors to translate it into practices and wide application.
    To systematically inform producers about the EOA approaches and good practices and motivate their uptake through strengthening access to advisory and support services.
    To substantially increase the share of quality organic products at the local, national, regional and global markets.
    To strengthen inclusive stakeholder engagement in organic commodities value chain development by developing national, regional and continental multi-stakeholder platforms to advocate for changes in public policy, plans, and practices.

    This evaluation is coordinated by Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) on behalf of the CSC and SDC which has the twin functions of being the interim Continental EOA Secretariat and Executing Agency for the EOA Initiative (under SDC’s support).
    Purpose and Objectives of the External Evaluation
    With all the interventions of the EOA Initiative having been undertaken since 2014, it was anticipated that an evaluation of the initiative is done in the 8 countries and on the institutional structures established to drive agenda of mainstreaming EOA at country, regional and continental levels in terms of policies, plans, strategies, and programmes.
    The purpose of this evaluation is therefore to:

    Assess the achievements and impacts of the initiative resulting from interventions by the partners (CLOs and PIPs) and institutional structures (Continental Steering Committee, AfroNet, Regional Steering Committees, National Steering Committees, and Executing Agencies) in order to strengthen accountability to stakeholders.
    Foster learning across partners and institutional structures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the EOA initiative interventions, and

    Provide recommendations on actions required to increase EOA-I effectiveness, impact, and promotion to countries not covered by the current EOA-I and its funding, with a particular view towards designing the next EOA-I phase under SDC support.The EOA external evaluation for Phase I should be designed to show what has worked and not worked in mainstreaming EOA in various dimensions of research, value chain development promotion, and policy, etc at in relation to the project objectives and as driven by the current partner and institutional setup arrangements. Results and recommendations of the evaluation will inform the designing (including impact generating incentive-setting), programming and management of the upcoming Phase II, starting in December 2018.
    Objectives of the Evaluation

    To assess the extent to which the relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency of mainstreaming EOA into national policies, plans, strategies, and programmes have contributed to expected outcomes and sustainability of the project.
    To review the effectiveness and efficiency of the EOA-I structural set up of EOA implementing partners (CLOs and PIPs) and institutional support structures (the AU-Chaired Continental Steering Committee, AfroNet, Regional Steering Committees, National Steering Committees, Executing Agencies and overall M&E systems) in delivering concrete results based on their mandates.
    To determine the number (or percent) of households who have been reached by the EOA project and in what ways.
    To assess effectiveness and efficiency of EOA pillar interventions in influencing farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and uptake of EOA practices and/or technologies , and the mechanisms by which this occurred.
    To assess the extent to which pillar interventions have contributed to key project outcomes including increased agricultural production, productivity, food security, income and farmer welfare.
    To assess the extent to which gender equality and access by the youth and other vulnerable groups were considered in the project budget and implementation.
    To draw key lessons learnt from Phase 1 of the EOA-I to inform recommendations and actions for addressing the weaknesses and challenges experienced, most appropriate and motivating funding support arrangements, future programming, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting on a sustained basis at all key levels (country, regional, continental platform and AU).

    The Evaluation Deliverables/Outputs
    The evaluation’s findings and recommendations will be discussed with the AUC, the Continental Steering Committee (CSC) and Implementing partners (CLOs and PIPs). The consultant will submit a draft final report in both hard and soft copy at the end of the evaluationThe expected key outputs of the evaluation are:

    An inception report: Elaboration of the external evaluation methodology and tools including a detailed schedule of activities to be undertaken across the eight countries and institutional structures (work plan).
    An Aide Memoire (intermediate report with key findings and recommendations). This will be presented to the CSC in May 2018.
    The External Evaluation Draft and Final Reports: The report should be logically structured including the executive summary, intervention description, assessment purpose, assessment methodology, findings, conclusions, lessons and recommendations, and annexes (key officials interviewed, documents consulted, and data collection instruments). The report should respond in detail to the key focus areas described above. It should include a set of specific recommendations for each EOA implementing partner, and identify the necessary actions to be undertaken as advice in “Way Forward”

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  • Study Physician

    Study Physician

    A KEMRI-CCR, PHRD (Thika) Project. based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
    Job Purpose: Provide leadership and support to the clinic team and ensure participants are managed good as per the study protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    Responsibilities

    Promote Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of clinical studies by adhering to study protocol requirements, protecting the rights and welfare of participants, assuring the integrity of data generated and directing the conduct of the clinical investigation according to regulations, SOPs and guidance documents;
    Oversee clinic personnel performing study specific tasks and procedure;
    Provide medical input at all stages of the project lifecycle that includes development of study protocols, study submission documentation (informed consent form, study recruitment, review of eligibility to study entry, reporting of adverse events, study closure and end of study report review and writing;
    Ensure that a signed consent form is secured from and signed by the subject prior to the initiation of any study specific procedures;
    Provide leadership, training, mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation so that staff perform their duties in compliance with SOPs and guidance documents
    Provide input into the development of communication plans, training presentation, Case Report Forms (CRFs), source document worksheets, and other project-specific tools;
    Ensure that clinic procedures relating to the safe-keeping and confidentiality of source documents and the tracking of sample use permissions are followed and maintained;
    Assess study subjects and participate in medical decisions;
    Development of SOPs to guide study personnel;
    Any other duties assigned by supervisor;

    Qualifications

    At least a degree in medicine and surgery (MBCHB)
    Must have valid retention certificate from KMPDB

    Competencies

    Good IT skills
    Team player
    Excellent communication skills
    Highly organized

    Experience

    Must have successfully completed one (1) year of internship
    Must have three (3) years’ experience in a clinic/ hospital set up
    Must have experience as a study physician within a clinical research environment

    Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.