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  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Finance Assistant will efficiently execute finance and accounting operations, supporting the other functions of operations – administration, logistics and human resources – in ensuring effective support to the Institute’s programmes. The role is expected to ensure the financial and legal integrity of the Institute within the framework of policies, procedures and statutory requirements. In addition, he/she will provide support to project teams on compliance to donor rules and regulations providing budgetary oversight on project activities. He/she is expected to maintain appropriate books of accounts, transaction activities and their relevant documentation.
    Responsibilities

    Finance and Accounts
    Operations

    Keep records and undertake data capture for income and expenditure
    Maintain individual GL accounts and ensuring authenticity of data
    Keep imprest and related expenditure vouchers and ensure approval as per authority and designated AFIDEP staff

    Management of payables

    Prepare payments and settlements ensuring they are supported by appropriate documentary evidence
    Maintain proper debtors and creditors statements and schedules
    Manage and maintain staff advances accounts and recoveries
    Maintenance of proper financial transaction documentations

    Budgetary and funds management

    Cash flow management and reconciliations
    Monitor bank accounts to ensure funds are available when needed and prepare monthly reconciliations
    Monitor expenditure by the approved budgets and budget lines
    Monitor and manage disbursement and receipts of funds
    Contribute to development of institutional and activity budgets

    Reporting

    Support production of monthly management accounts
    Support production of quarterly financial statements
    Produce ad hoc reports as requested
    Filing statutory returns and deductions
    Issue receipts for all income

    Human Resources Management

    Staff benefits management
    Payroll processing and settlement
    Maintenance of staff benefits accounts – pensions, education allowance, transport allowance, holiday allowances, e.t.c.
    Staff benefits accounts reconciliations
    Ensuring proper staff benefits documentation

    Administration

    Procurement systems support
    Receiving supplies and signing off delivery notes
    Stock reconciliation reviews
    Ensuring proper procurement documentation

    Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge

    At least a business degree from a recognised University
    Professional accounting qualification – CPA, ACCA, CIMA
    Proficient with automated financial management system. Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics Navision software will be an added advantage
    Proficient with MS office, especially advanced excel and able to deal with complicated worksheets
    High integrity and accountability
    Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent communications skills – written and spoken

    Experience

    Proven experience in performing operations of a busy finance department. Experience in international development organisation will be an added advantage
    A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in similar environment
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
    Proven experience in operating an automated financial management systems

    Additional information: This position will be for an initial period of 2 years, renewable depending on performance, needs of the Institute and availability of funding. A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  • Community Support Adviser

    Community Support Adviser

    MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT
    Provide leadership and coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to support countries towards ending the AIDS epidemic as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. To promote, support and provide guidance to national partners and the UN system in reaching Global AIDS targets by 2020 with a Fast-Track approach to rapidly scale up HIV services focused on populations and in locations most affected by the epidemic. Promote effective use of strategic information and documentation of trends on the epidemic and the response as well as provide intellectual leadership on the status of the response to HIV in the country.
    Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position
    Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Director and working in close collaboration with the Department of Community Support, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities

    Advise on, stimulate and foster engagement and coordination among civil society organizations in country level decision making mechanisms, supporting the leadership of people living with HIV, young people, women and key populations.
    +Together with the team and other partners, work towards maximizing the potential of grant opportunities and bilateral aid available at national level to broker aligned, harmonized resources to address community priorities and resources for civil society organizations and communities, including for community systems strengthening.
    Build strategic alliances with civil society and communities to support tracking and monitoring government accountability for attainment of the 2016 Political Declaration and UNAIDS 2016-2021 Strategy targets, and the 2030 Agenda, including resources made available to different stakeholder groups in the governmental and non-governmental sectors.
    Support and strengthen alliances between HIV related civil society organisations and other social justice movements at regional and country level, including those relating to human rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights, women’s rights, access to justice, among others.   
    Share information, guidance and tools to country partners and civil society organizations; support demand creation for the inclusion in national AIDS plans of programmatic interventions addressing the integration of community responses, as well human rights and gender equality and diversity as they impact on prevention, treatment, care and support, with emphasis on reduction of discrimination, including in the health sector, stigma and punitive approaches to HIV and achieving scale and efficiency.
    Stay abreast of current/hot issues and tensions; provide UNAIDS leadership with strategic information and analysis, as well as provide support to communities during human rights crises.
    Provide technical input to social protection policies and programmes to ensure that they are HIV sensitive.  
    Provide support to the Joint UN Team on AIDS and other partners to promote collaborative synergies for sustained and consistent support to networks and organizations for effective advocacy and inclusion of community priorities in the joint work planning.
    All other related duties as assigned.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Education
    Essential
    Advanced university degree in social science, public health, policy, human rights or international development. For internal candidates, a relevant first university degree and 7 years of relevant work experience will be considered as equivalent.
    Desirable
    Specialization in one of the above fields complemented by degree or studies in international relations, business/public administration or political or other social science.
    Competencies
    UNAIDS Values

    Commitment to the AIDS response
    Integrity
    Respect for diversity

    Core competencies

    Working in teams
    Communicating with impact
    Applying expertise
    Driving change and innovation
    Delivering results
    Being accountable

    Managerial competencies

    Exercising sound judgement
    Building relationships and Networks
    Developing and empowering others

    Experience
    Essential
    At least 5 years of professional experience at national and/or global/regional level, complemented by experience in at least one of the areas of communities led responses, human rights and gender equality based programs, policy analysis, international affairs, political and strategic planning. Broad experience in working with and mobilizing a range of external partners.

  • Baseline Study Consultancy

    Baseline Study Consultancy

    Call for Expression of Interest for consultancy to undertake a baseline study on existing capacities, gaps and litigation opportunities for NHRIs with regard to the monitoring and influencing the decisions, concluding observations and recommendations of regional human rights bodies
    DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF WORK
    The Consultant will be expected to undertake a baseline study on existing capacities, gaps and litigation opportunities for NHRIs with regard to monitoring and influencing the decisions, concluding observations and recommendations of regional institutions. The study will include assessing decisions NHRIs could strategically litigate at national level in domestic courts in countries where there has not been implementation of regional decisions. The study will be undertake in five (5) African countries across Africa within a period of six weeks. The work is expected to beginning mid-February.
    The assignment will involve the following tasks:

    Selection of countries in which the study will be conducted, in consultation with NANHRI Secretariat
    Developing an inception plan and data collection tools
    Contacting representatives of NHRIs, government and CSOs in the countries selected for the study
    Travelling to the countries identified and meeting with pre-identified actors with a view to collect information
    Compiling data and developing an analytical report
    Presenting the findings and recommendations of the study to a meeting of NHRIs and other stakeholders and including the feedback to the final report

    DELIVERABLES
    The key deliverables for this assignment include:

    An inception and work plan outlining dates for the submission of all deliverables
    Data collections tools
    Preliminary report of the study
    Final analytical report

    TIMELINES
    The Consultant shall undertake the assignment and submit deliverables within a period 45 days from the date of commencement/signing of the consultancy agreement.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Applicants for this Consultancy should possess the following minimum qualifications:

    A post-graduate degree in law, social/political sciences, international human rights law or any other related discipline;
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience on national, regional and international human rights and governance issues and mechanisms;
    Extensive experience and knowledge of the mandate and functions of National Human Rights Institutions
    Strong communication and facilitation skills (oral, written and presentation skills); and
    Knowledge of French will be an added advantage as the study will involve both Francophone and Anglophone countries.

  • Beauty & Hairdressing Instructor

    Beauty & Hairdressing Instructor

    Train students in Beauty and Hairdressing skills area and prepare them for formal examinations/trade test and work environment.
    Major Duties And Responsibilities

    Training

    Carry out Curriculum Development for Hair Dressing training and Beauty Therapy.
    Develop Course outlines, Schemes of Work, lesson plans and records of work for training.
    Take part in recruitment process of the new students.
    Provide counseling to the students, address their disciplinary issues and assist in Conflict Resolution among them.
    Prepare the students for their final examination and facilitate internal examinations.
    Organize and/or accompany the class to the examination center whenever called to.
    Assist in finding suitable Industrial attachments positions for the students
    Ensure all qualified students are registered for the exams.
    Ensure all qualified students pay their contributions to the exams.
    Ensure RWMT values and principles are communicated to the students and their caregivers.
    Ensure RWMT Training and Resource Center rules and regulations are clearly communicated to the students.
    Ensure the students participate in all relevant RWMT activities.

    Information Management

    Assist in keeping database of Personal details and relevant documents of the students.
    Making sure that the right students as per the set criteria are the ones attending class.
    Keeping daily attendance registers for the students.
    Filing of the examination records.
    Collecting monitoring and evaluation data in conjunction with the M & E department.
    Ensure students pay their fees to RWMT Finance department fully and timely.

    Economic Mentoring to Students

    Train and mentor students to be able to provide quality service to client’s satisfaction.
    Facilitate students to meet set deadlines and relevant targets.
    Train the students on how to deal with possible clients so as to enable them have competitive advantage.
    Train the students on how to determine prices of their services to enable them engage in profitable ventures.
    Train the students on the possible ways of marketing their skills & services.

    Maintenance of Equipment

    Implementation of policies that are geared towards ensuring better security of inputs & Assets.
    Develop a Tools and Equipment maintenance schedule and ensure the same is adhered to
    Regular maintenance of Hair dressing and Beauty Therapy equipment and assets
    Requesting inputs from the inventory (and procurement) and allocating the same to students for use.
    Reporting any damage caused and repairs needed in class and respective equipment.
    Locking and opening the room (workshop) in the morning and evening.
    Providing recommendations that can improve security of the class and RWMT equipment.

    Production

    Assist in provision of Hair dressing and Beauty Therapy services whenever called to & ensure satisfaction of clients.
    Assist in supervision of students work in regards to Hair dressing and Beauty Therapy services.
    Assist in implementing the IGA component of the Hair dressing and Beauty Therapy class

    Partnership, Networking and collaboration

    Ensure strong partnership between RWMT with the governments relevant ministries and other partners.
    Represent the organization in any relevant stakeholder’s meetings whenever called to.
    Ensure that the organization upholds the governments’ policies and procedures of providing quality Business Development services.

    Values and Ethics

    Share and instill organizations values to the project beneficiaries.
    Keep and maintain organizations name in high esteem and respect to the community.

    Internal Administration

    Provide quality and timely delivery of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy activities reports in their agreed format and deadlines to facilitate follow-up and improvement of the work.
    Maintain follow-up system to ensure efficient processes of Hairdressing and Beauty activities.
    Maintain and up-date accurate Hairdressing activities records and reports according to the organization’s M&E and reporting requirements.
    Actively maintain the internal referral system to ensure beneficiaries are provided with maximum support from the organization’s various expertise.
    Take part in the procurement of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy items as well as other items that will be needed by the RTRC.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities

    Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support, for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.
    Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.

    Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

    At least a Diploma in Beauty and Hair Dressing or any other relevant certification from a reputable Institution.
    At least Certificate in Instructor Training from a recognized institution.
    At least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position.

    Other competencies:

    Must possess good facilitation/training skills.
    Computer skills is a must especially in Office Suit.
    Good interpersonal skills with ability to build harmonious relationships with students.
    Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.
    Have knowledge working with children in poor conditions.
    Customer service, entrepreneurship and sales & Marketing skills are desired.

  • Education Specialist

    Education Specialist

    The Position:
    The Education Specialist will lead GESCI’s education and ICT integration in education portfolio for all GESCI programmes and projects and working collaboratively with management and programme teams will advance the implementation of GESCI’s Strategy. The GESCI programmes are multi-faceted and implemented across a number of countries with different country/field teams involved in the implementation of its ICT in Education programmes. The Education Specialist will provide pedagogical leadership and oversight in the GESCI thematic focus areas of:

    whole school improvement and ICT integration
    teacher professional development and ICT competencies
    ICTs for 21st century learning with a focus on STEM subjects
    Technical and Vocational Skills Development (TVSD) and digital skills and youth entrepreneurship;
    leadership development to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    ICT-enabled education for children and youth in crisis environments
    scaling up learning opportunities in community-based settings.

    The successful candidate will have substantive expertise and experience working in and with education systems across the different levels (primary to tertiary) in developing countries, and particularly in the African context. She/he will be expected to interact pro-actively and effectively with programme/project teams, and relevant levels (from international, regional, national and local) of partner and beneficiary organisations. The successful candidate will be well-informed of educational trends and challenges, able to develop effective pedagogical solutions, models and frameworks and capable of working successfully in a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will also have a thorough appreciation and knowledge of the potential and advantages of incorporating mobile technologies in programme delivery.
    She/he will possess excellent communication skills, be an initiative taker, facilitator, advisor and leader, critical and innovative thinker, highly motivated and results-oriented. She/he will have strong listening skills and ability to build deep and effective relationships with beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders.
    The Education Specialist will report to the Director of Programmes (or designate) and will work closely and collaboratively with programme and project managers and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist.
    Key Performance Indicators:

    Effective technical expertise and leadership to ensure robust pedagogical interventions for the thematic focus areas
    Simple and effective pedagogical models, tools and frameworks to facilitate effective implementation of programmes
    Incorporation and use of existing and emerging mobile technologies for more effective teaching and learning
    Timely and quality implementation of programme activities against set work plans, timelines and budgets and in line with programme objectives
    Effective implementation of pedagogical models, frameworks and tools and regular and timely monitoring of the same in collaboration with MERL Specialist
    Effective partnership building with relevant government partners and institutions, beneficiaries and stakeholders to facilitate implementation of models, frameworks, tools and solutions
    Proactive identification of pedagogical trends, challenges and emergent issues and conceptualisation of appropriate responses/solutions
    Effective and timely pedagogical support to programme/country project teams.

    Key Areas of Responsibility:

    Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to GESCI’s current and evolving areas of Education and Training in relation to ICT in education with a focus on the areas of new and emergent pedagogy, 21st century learning and skills, ICT in the curriculum, STEM, open education resources, teacher competency for ICT integration and use, leadership in ICT for the knowledge society and sustainable development and student achievement
    Research, identify/develop and set up effective pedagogical models, frameworks and tools to facilitate and support programme/project implementation
    Advise GESCI management and programme teams on pedagogical trends, new and emerging models, frameworks and practices as well as challenges and appropriate solutions
    Build effective partnerships with partners, institutions, stakeholders and beneficiaries to facilitate implementation of pedagogical models, frameworks and tools
    Provide orientation and training on the use of the models, frameworks and tools
    Lead the programme teams in the development of appropriate pedagogical content, feasible training modes, OERS, assessment rubrics and capacity building for national and regional teams (e.g. through workshops, seminars, coaching and mentoring)
    Support GESCI managers on programme/ project design, work plans, implementation and policies for use of ICTs in Education (in teaching and learning) and approaches for project design and implementation to promote ICT use in the Education & Development sectors
    Collaborate with MERL specialist in the design of appropriate indicators to track teacher/ student/participant achievement across programmes
    Collaborate with GESCI’s technology officer on the identification and effective incorporation of new mobile technologies in teaching and learning
    Work with programme managers and teams to make GESCI a global leader in advocating for the role of ICT in education and development
    Participate in national, regional and international meetings, workshops and conferences on cutting edge pedagogical themes and agendas and for ICT use in Education (Education & assessment, use of new / mobile technologies for teacher development & student learning etc.) and in Leadership for KS and sustainable development
    Research and develop papers, opinion /think pieces and presentations to share good practice and showcase GESCI’s work
    Contribute to the dissemination and exchange of GESCI programme/project research findings and policy recommendations on issues and best practices related to ICT in education, training, the knowledge society and sustainable development
    Report as required to management, programme teams, partners and beneficiaries.

    Required Qualifications and Experience
    The ideal candidate will possess the following:
    Qualifications:
    Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Education, Technology in Education, e-Learning, or other relevant field) (R). Advanced degree or PhD desirable (D)
    Experience:

    Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of education, from which at least 3 years related to international development work in the African context (R)*
    Substantive knowledge of key issues and emerging trends and barriers in education and learning in Africa (R)
    At least 3 years’ experience related to education project / programme management or working in multi-faceted education project environments (R)
    Experience in working with government offices and institutions and other partners (R)
    Proven record as an expert in the field of ICT integration in education, as demonstrated by a track record in field experience and/or publications, in a national, regional or international capacity. (R)
    Experience as a trainer and facilitator for large groups/events (R)
    Content and OER development experience (R)
    Online/blended learning tutoring experience (R).

    *(R) Required/(D) Desirable
    Skills and Abilities:

    Strong research and analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (R). A working knowledge of French would be an asset
    Excellent prioritisation and time management skills with strong attention to detail (R)
    Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment, and to achieve consensus on policy, programme/project/activity, and administrative matters (R)
    Ability to plan, organise, manage, and evaluate assigned programme/project/ activities (R)
    Comfortable and effective as a lead trainer on the ICT competency framework for teachers when required
    Ability to handle multiple tasks and to re-prioritise and adjust where necessary (R)
    Partnership building and coordination skills (R)
    Self- initiation skills (R)
    Excellent interpersonal and listening skills (R)
    Excellent command of digital information resources and information technology. (R)
    Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to think strategically about the use of ICT in education and training in developing countries as a tool to help meet various developmental objectives. (D)
    Project management skills (D)

    The Person:
    The ideal candidate for the position:

    Flexible, professionally mature, intellectually curious, passionate about education, learning and ICT, receptive to exploring new ideas, comfortable with ambiguity, attentive to detail and committed to development
    Demonstrates tact and diplomacy in order to establish and develop sustainable working relations and a high level of trust with government institutions, officials and other partners and stakeholders
    Able to thrive in a multi-cultural and multi-country working environment
    Demonstrates a strong sense of professionalism and team spirit.

  • Consultant

    Consultant

    The Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) is a regional umbrella body that brings together 44 National Human Rights Institutions in Africa. NANHRI, whose Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya, is registered under Kenyan law as an independent legal entity. The Network seeks to support and strengthen National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in Africa as well as to facilitate coordination and cooperation among themselves and between them and other key human rights actors at the regional and international level.BACKGROUND
    The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, the African Court on Human and People’s Rights and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child are core bodies of the African human rights system. These bodies receive complaints of human rights violations and make decisions, judgments or recommendations respectively. However, a huge gap exists between the decisions and the level of implementation, which poses a serious impediment to the realization of justice for victims of human rights violations who often have exhausted the domestic judicial remedies.
    Since the implementation happens at the national level, and that state parties are the primary actors in ensuring implementation of the decision, the role of NHRIs as national stakeholder is critical. National Human Rights Institutions play a major role in promoting compliance to regional and international treaties. Through their independent complaints handling, monitoring and reporting on human rights issues, NHRIs are key in the processes of ensuring compliance by state or other parties, to human rights standards. More so, NHRIs are uniquely placed as independent and impartial mediators between duty bearers and the victims of human rights violations.
    The strategic role of NHRIs is also underscored by the granting of the affiliate status to National Human Rights Institutions which creates an avenue for an enhanced interaction and cooperation with the African Commission. So far, over half of the total number of NHRIs in Africa have the affiliate status. Although this mechanism of engagement was expected to enhance the contribution to the African Commission at the regional level by these key national institutions, the results of this have been realised to some extent; while also, much remains to be done to realise its full potential.
    One of the factors that hinders effective engagement of NHRIs with regional bodies is the level of access to adequate information. Databases of the regional bodies and those of case law analysers provide the decisions, judgments and recommendations made. While the main challenge is at the implementation processes at the national level, this information on the progress of implementation is seldom generated or made accessible. In addition, while this initiative aims at enhancing the role of the NHRIs, the proposed information centre will provide a one stop centre for NHRIs to get information on good practices on role of the NHRIs in.
    The purpose of this Consultancy is therefore to conduct a feasibility study on online information centre (maintained by NANHRI) on the interaction of NHRIs with the regional mechanisms. The centre will collate information on decisions /concluding observations / recommendations both from the human rights bodies and analysis from other institutions, particularly related to the contribution of NHRIs. The initiative builds on the interventions undertaken previously including the development of the NHRIs Guidelines on the monitoring the implementation of decisions of African Commission on Human and People’s Rights and judgments of the African Court on Human and People’s Rights, which outlines initiating legal processes at either domestic courts or regional bodies as one of actions NHRIs can undertake.
    This initiative by NANHRI is part of the Regional Africa Programme funded by the Swedish Development Cooperation Agency in partnership with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI). The initiative is aimed at enhancing the ability of African NHRIs to follow-up and influence the implementation of regional human rights commitments, as well as increase NHRI interaction with national and regional institutions and the information available in the region on NHRI means and mechanisms for supporting implementation.
    DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF WORK
    The Consultant will be expected to undertake a feasibility study for an online information centre on the interaction of NHRIs with the regional mechanisms. The centre will collate information on decisions, concluding observations and recommendations both from the human rights bodies and analysis from other institutions, particularly related to the contribution of NHRIs. The study will therefore provide an assessment of strengths and gaps of the online databases on regional bodies and other institutions, and identify opportunities for an online information centre focusing on the contribution of NHRIs. Based on this information, the consultant will develop a report of the feasibility study which will include a technical proposal for the establishment of the proposed online information centre to be maintained by NANHRI. The proposal shall identify the following:-

    The information to be supported on the online information centre and strategies for sustaining up-to-date and sufficient data
    Strategies to provide linkage with the regional bodies and their databases and other relevant institutions
    Infrastructure required to support the centre, including technical details of its implementation
    In undertaking this feasibility study, the consultant will obtain input and suggestions from representatives of the regional bodies and other relevant institutions, with a possibility of one travel to the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights. This study shall be undertaken within a period of 30 days.

    The assignment will involve the following tasks:

    Developing an inception plan and data collection tools
    Contacting representatives of regional bodies, NHRIs and relevant institutions
    A possible travel to the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
    Compiling data and developing an analytical report which shall include a technical proposal for an online information centre
    Presenting the findings and recommendations of the study to a meeting of NHRIs and other stakeholders and including the feedback to the final report

    DELIVERABLES
    The key deliverables for this assignment include:

    An inception and work plan outlining dates for the submission of all deliverables
    Data collections tools
    Preliminary report and draft technical proposal for the online information centre
    Final analytical report and technical proposal for the centre

    TIMELINES
    The Consultant shall undertake the assignment and submit deliverables within a period 30 days from the date of commencement/signing of the consultancy agreement.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Applicants for this Consultancy should possess the following minimum qualifications:

    Qualification in information systems or any other related field
    Qualification in law, social/political sciences, international human rights law or any other related discipline will be a great asset;
    Demonstrated experience in undertaking related feasibility assessments or development of information systems
    Experience and/or interaction with national, regional and international human rights and governance issues and mechanisms;
    Good communication and facilitation skills (oral, written and presentation skills);
    Knowledge of the mandate and functions of National Human Rights Institutions is desirable;
    Knowledge of French will be an added advantage as the study may involve corresponding with both Francophone and Anglophone institutions. **

  • Consultancy Call: Final External Evaluation

    Consultancy Call: Final External Evaluation

    Project Location: Garowe (Puntland), Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Nairobi (Kenya)
    Background to the Organisation
    The project is a collaboration between the Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) at the University of Hargeisa (UoH), the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Research and Capacity Development (CPSRCD) at Puntland State University and the Rift Valley Institute (RVI). The overall aim of the collaboration is “to deliver high quality research by Somalis that will generate useful knowledge of the Somali regions and its communities and that will inform Somali and International development policy”.
    PSU, founded in 1998 and registered as a university in 2004, offers two master’s degree programs in business administration and in development studies and a course in research methods as a cross cutting module. CPSRCD has participated in several social research and survey projects with external partners including UNDP, ILO, SIDA, the University of Sussex and development organizations.
    Since it was founded in 2008 IPCS through diploma and master’s programs has been educating leaders including, but not limited to, customary authorities, members of parliament and members of civil society. IPCS regularly hosts talks by Somali and non-Somali academic researchers at the institute and regularly invites them to lecture on post-graduate courses.
    RVI founded in 2001 conducts long-term research in Eastern and Central Africa. This has included an investigation of local Sudanese peace processes and political settlements, a study on armed groups in the Eastern DRC, land disputes in Mogadishu and the impact of war on Somali men. Capacity building of researchers is integrated into RVI research projects. Furthermore, for over 10 years RVI has run annual educational courses on the Sudans, the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region and organizes bespoke courses on individual countries in the region.
    Introduction to the project

    Project objectives: The overall goal of the project is to deliver high quality research by Somalis and Somali institutions that will generate useful knowledge of the Somali regions and its communities and that will inform Somali and international development policy. The specific objectives of the project are;
    To develop individual capacities for research through training in research methodologies, the provision of scholarships, and work placements in research projects
    To develop competence in two Somali higher education institutes for training and research through investments in human resources, research resources and in equipment and facilities
    To support the socio-economic development of Somali communities by enhancing local capacities for evidence based research to generate knowledge that will inform governance and development policies.
    Project strategy

    To achieve the objectives identified above the project has implemented the following set of activities;
    Supported the development of existing, locally founded and managed Somali universities to deliver high quality training courses in social science research.Supported the development of specialist research and training centres specializing in peace and conflict studies and development studies.
    Developed capacities for evidence based research that will inform Somali development policies and bring local knowledge to bear on international development policies.

    Project outcomes and targets (summary with details are annexed in the log frame)
    The project has three key outputs

    Output 1: Somali university teachers, students, development practitioners and policy makers receive quality training in research methodology and are able to undertake and manage research
    Output 2: Individual researchers have increased access to training and support for their research and career development
    Output 3: Development of two specialist research centres in conflict and peace studies and development studies with the ability to produce high quality research on Somalis that can be accessed by a wide range of development actors.

    Purpose of the evaluation
    The purpose of the evaluation is to establish whether the project achieved its targets and goals and whether this has contributed or will contribute to long-term capacity improvement in research and training at the targeted institutions.
    Scope of work

    Period covered by the evaluation
    The evaluation will cover the full period of project implementation from August 2015 and December 2017. The evaluation will assess all the activities of the project, including training in research, curriculum development, evidence-based research and institutional development.
    Evaluation questions
    Effectiveness: Effectiveness refers to the extent to which a development intervention has achieved its objectives, taking their relative importance into account:
    To what extent has or will the investment likely achieve planned results? What difference will this make to the beneficiaries? Have any identified risks been addressed?
    Were the institutional partnerships selected the most appropriate for attaining the investment objectives? Were all the required partners adequately engaged?
    If gender and inclusion targets were set at the investment inception, what is the likelihood of the investment achieving these targets? If not, were there any significant achievements with regards to addressing gender and inclusion issues?
    Were other crosscutting aspects such as Environment, Poverty and Climate Change taken into consideration during in design and implementation?
    How well was the project managed with regards to project implementation, time management and quality assurance? Were there any successful approaches used to manage the project across all locations?

    Relevance: Relevance is the extent to which a development intervention conforms to the needs and priorities of the target groups, the policies of recipient countries and donors and SSF strategy:

    Has the investment been aligned with the needs and priorities of the government, other constituents, the target institutions and the focal beneficiaries?
    Are the investments consistent with SSF Theory of Change? Are the investments consistent and complementary with activities supported by other donors?
    Sustainability: Sustainability is the continuation or longevity of benefits (the continued impact) of the investment beyond the support from donors (SSF).
    Is there any evidence that there will be sustainability of the investment outcomes and impact as well as institutional capacity beyond the project period?

    Additionally:
    A value for money analysis should be undertaken to the extent possible, as part of answering the cost- effective and efficiency related questions in the evaluation criteria. The evaluation should assess the extent to which the consortium put adequate measures in place to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of the investment.
    Is there any significant evidence to demonstrate that if the investment had not taken place, the results achieved or likely to be achieved would not have been attained?
    Were there any examples of efforts to ensure value for money and cost-effectiveness?
    What are the key lessons learned and recommendations that can be made for future investments within this area?
    Methodology
    The evaluation will use a mixed-method methodology combining both quantitative and qualitative methods and analysis to strengthen the reliability of data and the validity of the findings.
    Data collection and analysis tools will include literature review of key project documents and reports, focus group discussions and semi structured interviews with beneficiaries, key informant interviews with project managers, consortium partners, trainers, and researchers. The evaluation will also collect case studies to illustrate challenges, achievements of the project.
    Evaluation tasks and deliverables
    The evaluators are expected to provide RVI with the following deliverables:

    A detailed inception report with a work plan and proposed data collection tools to be delivered within fifteen (15) days after signing the contract. The inception report should describe the technical approach (and data collection tools) that will be used in the evaluation, including draft questions, and a detailed work plan.
    A draft evaluation report of the evaluation to RVI and partners to review and comment on;
    A revised and final evaluation report for the RVI and partners responding to comments from the project partners;.
    The evaluation report shall be written in English, be of no more than 40 pages including an executive summary, but excluding annexes.
    Annexes will include detailed information collected during field visits, such as focus discussion reports, summaries of interview sheets, summaries of responses to questionnaires and any case studies documented;
    During the interviews and field visits, the evaluators will take photos at project sites and audio- record some of the interviews of the stakeholders that will be submitted along with the reports.

    Proposed Evaluation Timeline
    Activity
    Inception report, programme document review, work plan and data collection tools developed (3 days)Early February 2018
    Travel to the region to conduct data collection (12 days)Mid February 2018
    First draft report to be shared with the partners for evaluation and input (7 days)28 February 2018
    On-going communication with partners to finalise the external evaluation report (2 days)15 March 2018
    Composition and Qualifications of the evaluation team
    To ensure the independence of the evaluation, and the credibility of the findings, the evaluation will be conducted by external consultant identified through transparent selection processes. The team will have an appropriate balance of expertise in evaluation methodologies, relevant technical expertise and practical experience in conflict and fragile affected states. The team should ideally include an experienced Somali national. The evaluation team leader is expected to be an evaluation professional with at least 5 years’ experience leading and managing complex evaluation assignments, particularly relating to evaluation of training and research projects. The team should include members with skills in data collection, validation and analysis. Fluency in written English is essential.

  • Program Manager

    Program Manager

    Ref No: RI/PM/2018
    Major Responsibilities

    In collaboration with the Executive Director taking lead with ensuring the smooth administrative operations of all Programs including Staff Management.
    Technically support the Executive Director in all Program related activities; ensuring proper Project design and implementation.
    In collaboration with the Executive Director and other relevant bodies, devise means of and solicit funds for RI Program activities.
    Ensure the timely monitoring, evaluation and reviews of all RI Program Projects.
    Ensure the accurate representation, collaboration, communication and reporting for all Program and assigned Ripples Organization activities.
    Establish and maintain relationships with key partners and other stakeholders involved in the project delivery

    Minimum qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

    Must be a born again Christian with proven leadership participation in the church
    Must possess a Degree in Project Management, social work or community development and Masters and leadership training would be an added advantage.
    Strong conceptual and analytical skills, and innovation, with the ability to translate project documents into action plans with specific deliverables
    Demonstrated experience in designing, managing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs and projects
    Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills, public Speaking skills including the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with staff, donors and senior leaders; must have strong written, oral, and listening skills
    Proficient at crafting grant applications and proposals, as well as managing the grant writing process
    Computer literate (MS word, Excel, Power Point and Access)
    Ability to provide technical support to other staff, and project delivery.
    At least 5 years of experience on the same position

  • Marketing Officer

    Marketing Officer

    To develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet the objectives of the hospital. Understand and effectively manage customer needs as well as designing a process that ensures a memorable customer experience. This role will involve building and cultivating key relationships with potential customers (corporate & non-corporate), public, development partners and other stakeholders nationally and regionally.
    Key Duties

    Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing service
    Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects and exploring ways of improving existing products and services, and increasing revenue through enrolling new corporate clients and consultants.
    Conduct market research and analyse current market condition to determine market requirements for existing and future services.
    Monitoring and analysing market trends and study competitors, partners and substitute products and services
    Expand and develop marketing communication platforms including social media platforms.
    Determine and manage the marketing budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budget
    Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages so that they continue to use St. Francis Community Hospital services
    Generate and maintain detailed reports to track patients experience through the current process and assess gaps that may need improvement.
    Evaluate, review and report on all marketing activity and results.
    Identify and map the target customers (corporate & non-corporate).
    Plan and organize Initiatives like camps, seminars and conferences to increase service and product promotion participation and doctors’ referrals.
    Organize CMEs for promotion of the activities and services of the medical departments and specialties.
    Organize outreach programs with prospective patient communities.
    Assist in designing, printing brochures, leaflets and other hospital marketing materials.
    Track leads mediated through above CMEs, camps and seminars etc. to tap new corporate tie-ups, convert referrals etc.

    Job Requirements / Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent from a recognized institution.
    Minimum of four years working experience in aggressive marketing and sales.
    Experience gained from Hospitals, Pharmaceutical and Insurance will have an added advantage.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    Digital marketing skills.

    Competencies and Capabilities

    Ability to work without supervision.
    Good organizational and time management skills.
    Excellent public relations and communication skills.
    Ability to influence and attract potential clients to programs.
    Self-driven individual who motivates and inspires confidence
    Strategic thinker and a problem solver.
    Team leadership skills, persuasiveness, adaptability, creativity, good judgment and decision-making ability.
    Sales and marketing skills.
    Creative and innovative.

  • Research Assistants Laboratory Technologist

    Research Assistants Laboratory Technologist

    To assist in field data collection
    Responsibilities

    Timely abstraction of data from patients’ charts
    Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
    Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
    Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
    Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
    Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

    Requirements

    College diploma in nursing, health records or any health related field
    Experience working in a Comprehensive Care Centre will be an added advantage
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    Past experience in electronic data collection using Survey CTO/ ODK desirable
    Excellent organizational skills
    Good interpersonal skills

    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.

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