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  • VMMC /HTS Prevention Officer Procurement Assistant Administrative Assistant Program Manager III / Program Director HJFMRI International Scientific Lead

    VMMC /HTS Prevention Officer Procurement Assistant Administrative Assistant Program Manager III / Program Director HJFMRI International Scientific Lead

    Description Program description:
    The Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to global medical research programs. Through an agreement with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HJFMRI provides administrative support for research activities related to HIV, malaria, TB and other infectious diseases conducted by our Kenya-based implementing partner, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). The Program has a vacancy for an Administrative Assistant based in Kisian, Kenya.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    Serve as the primary point of contact for all visitors and callers to the site; and respond to inquiries.
    Provide administrative support to project PI’s, researchers and administrative teams; type official correspondence and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
    Process program-related domestic and international travel requests, coordinating with travel agencies, airlines and hotels to confirm air and ground transport and reservations, as well as travel insurance.
    Coordinate, develop and update travel plans for relevant collaborators and partners. 
    Handle and regularly reconcile petty cash.
    Calculate per diem and coordinate with the Finance team to facilitate travel advances and reimbursements.
    Verify and reconcile vendor invoices and initiate payment.
    Establish, maintain and update files, databases, records and other documents.
    Initiate routine purchase requests for office supplies.
    Schedule and coordinate appointments and maintain calendars, conference room reservations and plan organization-wide events.
    Document and maintain in a repository of minutes of official staff meetings.
    Maintain proper records of all equipment from acquisition to disposal and ensure generation of clear inventory report and equipment status.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or a related field
    A minimum of 3 years of administrative and/or logistics management experience.
    Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
    No criminal record.
    Competencies:
    Team player with high integrity, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    Flexibility and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
    Proactive with a well-developed capacity to monitor deadlines of critical activities.
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment under minimal supervision.
    Proficiency in written and oral English and Kiswahili.

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  • Scoping Study – Mobile Technology knowledge transfer

    Scoping Study – Mobile Technology knowledge transfer

    Objective of the study:
    The study will carry out customer journey mapping[1] to capture the current way in which farmers and technical assistants (TAs) experience access to valuable market and production related information, the ability to share this information, current practices used to receive or share information, as well as, thoughts on how this may affects sustainable productivity or other aspects of sustainable farming (particularly to the following thematic areas of the Sector Partnerships program: Farmer Group Strengthening, Gender Equality, Climate Change Adaptation and Water Management)
    This will provide RA with the farmers’ and technical assistants valuable perspective, shedding light on the challenges they experience as well as what changes they would like to see in the future. The study will also explore the farmers’ current access to mobile technology (and describe the relevant technical specifications) or use thereof and will provide a brief overview of existing mobile platforms. This information will be used to inform the ideation phase which will produce recommendations for using mobile technology to address the challenges raised.
    The objective of this study is therefore to provide RA with a clear understanding of:

    A problem statement based on UTZ certified coffee farmers’ and technical assistants’ experiences in Kenya
    The farmers’ (female and male) and technical assistants’ experiences and challenges relating to access to knowledge and technology through Customer Journey Mapping (i.e. a needs assessment and analysis.
    Current practices that are used by farmers and TAs to share and receive information and remaining gaps.
    The future state that farmers’ and technical assistants would like to see and the potential use of mobile technology for improved access to information
    An overview of existing major mobile platforms that are available both in Kenya and globally. Including, their capabilities, relevant technical description, services, reach (national and international), and key areas of alignment with UTZ Academy’s strategy. Platforms to be explored include: iCow, Rural eMarket, Esoko, Farm Connect, Mshamba and WeFarm.
    Recommended scenarios for integrated solutions that address key challenges and have positive impact on farmers and TAs. These recommendations can include suggestions for the use of existing services or development of new platforms and should highlight the farmers and TAs needs/challenges and possible interventions that could address those challenges.

    Approach:
    We foresee the following activities:

    Interviews with UTZ Academy didactic team, Utz regional team in Kenya, Technical Assistants (differentiating between independent TAs and TAs that are employed by a company or trader), UTZ certified farmers (including females, males and youth) and RA tech department.

    Desk research of existing mobile technology services and their capabilities.

    Expected Expertise:
    We seek the following qualification and knowledge:

    A university qualification in a related field
    English fluency and sufficient knowledge of Swahili or other local languages
    Experience working with Design Thinking or Human Centred Design approaches is a must
    A sufficient understanding of IT and mobile technology capabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa
    Exposure to coffee farming in Kenya and Africa in general—more specifically smallholder farming systems is preferred

    Deliverables:
    We expect the following deliverables:
    Report (max. 20 pages excluding annexes) in English including

    Executive summary
    Clearly defined problem statement
    Description of needs assessment and analysis based on Customer Journey Maps from a diverse group of farmers (including females, males, youth) and technical assistants
    Future state vision of farmers and technical assistants
    Overview of existing mobile platforms
    Recommendations for future approaches
    On-going feedback to the RA contact person on the progress with research and interviews (feedback meetings to be scheduled jointly )

    UTZ will provide:

    Access to interview subjects where needed within the Kenyan coffee community
    Format for Customer Journey Mapping tools and co-development of other tools used for the study

    Budget and time allocation:

    Proposals should include a work plan and specified budget outline, including travel costs, and other costs associated with carrying out interviews in-field. CVs of participating researchers should be annexed to the proposal, if possible with reference to similar assignments.
    Total budget should not exceed EUR 10,000
    Up to 3 months will be allocated for the completion of this study
    Customer journey maps form part of the Design thinking approach.
    The Customer journey maps will be designed by UTZ Academy staff, those applicants who aren’t familiar with Customer Journey mapping, will be briefly oriented.

  • Peer to Peer Support Consultant

    Peer to Peer Support Consultant

    Job Description
    Farm Africa Kenya through one of its project in Kitale (Growing Futures) aims to develop a model to expand agricultural entrepreneurial skills to improve livelihood opportunities for youths engaging in profitable and viable agri-enterprises beyond the traditional maize production.
    Currently the project is recruiting a consultant to support the champion farmers on peer leadership and life skills so as to enhance their understanding of self, community issues, challenges and resource use to improve their livelihoods.

  • GIS Officer

    GIS Officer

    INSO Somalia Country Office
    INSO Somalia (formerly NSP) started in April 2015.
    INSO Somalia provides services to enhance the delivery of aid and preserve the safety of staff employed by over 160 Somali and International NGOs in the country. Specifically, the program provides the NGO community with tailored safety support through 3 main services: Research & Analysis (provision of regular reports, safety risk assessments and briefings); Capacity building (provision of various safety trainings); and Response (support to crisis management in response to critical incidents).
    We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team as GIS Officer to be based in NAIROBI with some travel to Somalia / Somaliland.
    Job Summary
    The main purpose of this position is:

    Conception, preparation and production of appropriate static- and web-maps for INSO’s informational outputs, under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Head of Research & Analysis.
    Ensuring dynamic linkages between GIS data and INSO’s Incident Database.

    Major Responsibilities:
    (The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive: other tasks may be requested to adapt to operational needs)

    Identify map information needs in collaboration with the Research & Analysis team.
    Identify and access map information sources.
    Produce and maintain high-quality, security-relevant static- and web-maps, including: security incident mapping; area of influence mapping; and the production of detailed risk maps for key roads and cities.
    Provide GIS-relevant inputs on field missions intended to gather data for INSO outputs, including maps.
    Work closely with the information officer to ensure accurate and regularly updated linkages between GIS maps and INSO’s Incident Database.

    Mandatory Requirements:

    Kenyan National
    7-10 years of work experience in the GIS field, including a strong command of GIS software such as ArcGIS, including both static and web-maps, as well as in supporting software such as Excel.
    Experience in security and/or political mapping a strong asset. If not, willingness to learn about security-focused mapping, and capability to develop and innovate GIS inputs to best match INSO’s numerous service outputs.
    Good knowledge of the Somalia context is an asset
    Working experience with Humanitarian organizations is an asset

    Preferred Characteristics:

    This position is based in Nairobi, with some travel to the field
    The position requires the holder to be able to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
    The selected candidate must be able to plan and manage their own time effectively.
    The holder must exercise a strong work ethic and take responsibility for his/her own actions
    This position requires capacity to work to tight deadlines, including at weekends if necessary.
    This position requires flexibility in adapting the mechanics and appearance of maps to best suit INSO’s NGO partners.
    Extensive Excel and database skills.
    Familiarity with QGIS and online-geoservices is desirable.
    Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
    Strong cartographic skills, including the development of templates and adherence to cartographic standards are highly desirable.

    Key Personal Competencies

    Fluency in English
    Creativity
    Excellent command of Microsoft word, excel and google map
    Demonstrated ability to author well-structured, well-researched and analytically sound reports.

    Languages

    English (working language): fluent
    Somali is an asset

  • Field Safety Adviser

    Field Safety Adviser

    Job description
    Calling on qualified women with a background in military/police/security!
    Profile: Field Safety Adviser
    Various Locations
    Grade: Mid (P3) and Senior (P4) Level Positions
    Responsibilities include:

    Country operations receive practical and well-reasoned security advice and support toward helping ensure an appropriate level of safety for UNHCR’s staff and operations and compliance with security guidelines and procedures.
    Advise and support the Representative or Head of Office in managing staff safety and security of UNHCR staff, partners, operations, premises and refugees or persons of concern.
    Undertake periodic security assessments in close co-operation with UNHCR senior staff members and interagency partners, analysing security factors and levels of risk related to UNHCR activities and programmes.
    Assist in ensuring compliance with Security Risk management processes.
    Assist in the development of/develop plans for evacuation, medical evacuation and other contingencies.
    As a member of a multi-functional team, contribute to efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern by providing security assessments, analysis and advice in developing and implementing effective strategies which underpin the responsibilities of the host state.
    Participate in and support activities to advice on programme criticality assessment process.
    Develop and maintain relationships with security related actors, including host government, law enforcement authorities and other stakeholders to ensure effective information sharing, provide regular feedback and analysis to country managers.
    Prepare periodic analytical reports on security in accordance with UN and UNHCR standard operating procedures.
    Provide training, advice and country-relevant security briefings to staff and partners.

    Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:
    For positions at the P3 level
    Education: Degree with a focus on Security Management and/or related disciplines (Business Administration, Political/Social Science, International Relations). Also relevant would be military or police academy degree (at Officer Level).
    Job experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant (international) job experience with graduate degree (equivalent of a Master’s), 6 years with undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS).
    Languages: Proficiency in English is required.
    Education: Degree with a focus on Security Management and/or related disciplines (Business Administration, Political/Social Science, International Relations). Also relevant would be military or police academy degree (at Officer Level).
    Job experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant (international) job experience with graduate degree (equivalent of a Master’s), 9 years with undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS).
    Languages: Proficiency in English and knowledge of a second UN language (Arabic/ Chinese/French/Russian/Spanish) at B2[1] is required.
    [1] See http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/resources/european-language-levels-cefr, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
    The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

  • Projects Accountant

    Projects Accountant

    Reports to: Country Manager and STC Australia Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
    Objective of the post: To establish and manage, the finance and administration functions in STC Kenya and develop capacity in the office to carry out these functions.
    The job involves performing accounts and general administrative duties, working in close collaboration with department heads. Ensuring proper financial management, assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and strict adherence to finance and administrative policies. Ensuring proper asset management, including procurement, labeling and updating the asset registers.
    Responsibilities
    Perform on-going accounting tasks:

    Manage payments and ensure that they are paid on time, authorised by appropriate staff, and the financial process and procedures are followed.
    Correctly allocate expenditure and process transactions to the correct general ledger (GL) accounts in cashbook or MYOB
    Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations for review by your Manager)
    Produce accurate end of month, end of year accounts and other financial reports on time for approval by your Manager and CFO
    Maintain the fixed asset register, perform periodic physical counts of the assets, and review the state of the asset with your Manager
    Ensure STC’s assets and financial information are adequately safeguarded and confidentiality is maintained.
    Provide analysis and recommendations to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of the projects

    Budgeting and Monitoring of Programme Expenditure:

    Under the direction of your manager and the CFO, drive the process to prepare the budget for the STC Kenya Projects.
    Communicate with key stakeholders to ensure accurate information is captured in the budget and management reports
    Closely monitor the bank account and the expenditure against the approved budget
    Regularly update your Manager and the CFO on any over-spends and under-spends
    Prepare monthly management reports (including monthly budgets vs actual reports with a detailed variance analysis) for review by your Manager and CFO
    Other duties as requested by your Manager and CFO

    Government, Compliance and Statutory requirements:

    Prepare the annual statutory financial statements
    Liaise with KRA advisor on any tax related matters
    Be the key liaison for STC Kenya external audit process
    Create and maintain a record of all Kenyan regulatory requirements including insurance renewals, work permits, other licences and premises permits etc.
    Ensure all insurances, other licences and premises permits are current, complete and adequate for all aspects of the business and are renewed on time
    Ensure all statutory liabilities of STC Kenya for taxes and duties are paid on time
    Keep up-to-date with relevant accounting standards and regulations in Kenya
    Oversee and ensure all relevant government reporting requirements are adhered to and filed by deadline dates;
    Where required, work with management to prepare and maintain employment contracts for STC Kenya staff;

    Work collaboratively with STC Kenya team and STC Australia:

    Quick and efficient in responding to emails and general communication
    Share knowledge and work as part of a team.
    Direct and supervise Accounts Assistant and any further staff added to the finance team in Kenya
    seeking someone with the passion and desire to be a part of a not for profit organisation working to benefit children and vulnerable communities within Kenya.
    Operationalise the STC Financial Manual and Policies
    Anything that may be required to support the financial operations and social businesses of STC Kenya
    Better performance will increase opportunities for career growth in organizational hierarchy.

    Job Qualification

    The prospective candidate will possess a first degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting).
    With at least 3 years’ experience preferably in the NGO sector.
    A relevant professional qualification (CPA K) is a must.
    The position holder must be computer literate and experienced in using MYOB accounting package.

  • Programmes Manager Programme Officer

    Programmes Manager Programme Officer

    Duties and Responsibilities
    The Programs Manager is a member of the senior management team responsible for overall management and coordination of WEL’s programmes and projects and supports the Director through taking on additional roles as may be required. This main duties and responsibilities are:

    Programme implementation management

    Provide strategic and technical oversight to ensure programmes deliver high quality outputs with accuracy, consistency and on time.
    Promote teamwork and coordination on program issues in planning and implementation of projects.
    Coordinate development and maintenance of management systems and procedures to ensure efficiency, accountability and good working relationships with communities, partners, government and donors.
    Provide oversight over use of program resources and promote cost effective use and support implementation of internal control and compliance with government and donor regulations.
    Ensure that all projects are managed within planned time frame and approved budget and that minimum level of documentation as required by the organization is met

    Programme and Resource development

    With partners, staff members and other stakeholders, work to co-create & develop innovative programmes that seek to address identified opportunities in gender and women empowerment
    Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programme.
    Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
    Ensure strategic relevance and continuation of WEL annual operations plan through proposal development and building mutually beneficial relationships with potential donors and partners.
    Develop funding proposals for new and existing programmes to ensure the continuous delivery of services.

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    Support development, implementation and monitoring of the organization strategy and operating plans.
    Lead and manage programme monitoring and evaluation for continuous learning, improvement and growth.
    Oversee adaptive management and provide regular feedback on work plans, reports and budgets to ensure the programmes remain relevant.
    In collaboration with other staff develop a programme evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the programmes and to identify areas for improvement.
    In collaboration with the Finance Manager & Project officers, prepare and monitor programme budgets and conduct modifications when necessary.
    To assess the levels of risks associated with program implementation and suggest mitigation strategies.
    Ensure donor reports are submitted to donors in the best possible quality and with strict adherence to donor reporting guidelines.

    Human Resource Management

    Provide day-to-day leadership and management of Program Staff, create and nurture an a culture that supports high performance, learning and teamwork;
    Create a conducive work environment and team culture for professional growth and development of personnel at all levels.
    Manage staff development through performance based management and leadership within the context of the organization’s objectives

    Liaison and representation

    Represent WEL in forums by donors, government, UN agencies, other development partners and other stakeholders as needed.
    Promote WEL visibility through innovative communication and information dissemination e.g. through policy briefs, media briefs, reports,
    With program Officers and assistants, maintain excellent and healthy donor relations

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  • Protection Expert (Victims of Trafficking Identification specialist) – Kenya – BMM (9 months renewable) Counter Trafficking (TiP) Expert – Kenya – Better Migration Management – 9 months (renewable)

    Protection Expert (Victims of Trafficking Identification specialist) – Kenya – BMM (9 months renewable) Counter Trafficking (TiP) Expert – Kenya – Better Migration Management – 9 months (renewable)

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION
    The Better Migration Management (BMM) program is based on the third objective within the EU Trust Fund, namely “improved migration management in countries of origin and transit”. It is also contributing to the second objective of the EU Trust Fund that is “strengthening resilience of communities and in particular the most vulnerable, as well as refugees and displaced people”.
    In line with the implementing strategy outlined in the Action Fiche for the implementation of the Horn of Africa Window T05 – EUTF – HoA – REG – 09, the final Description of the Action developed by GIZ as the coordinating agency, and in compliance with the overarching division of labour agreed among the consortium members, Expertise France (EF)’s contribution to the BMM project centres on the second and third specific objectives of the Action, namely:
    To strengthen the capacity of all institutions and agencies responsible for migration and border management (capacity building), and
    To improve the identification, assistance and protection for Victims of Trafficking (VoT) and vulnerable migrants, especially women and children, in the Horn of Africa (protection).
    For the purpose of BMM’s protection pillar implementation, EF is recruiting a protection expert to further synergize complementary action among NRM partners through network consolidation, scaled up services and standardized reporting mechanisms, with the overall goal of ensuring all actions or initiatives within Kenya’s national response against trafficking in human beings is non- discriminatory, take gender equality into account as well as a child-rights approach.
    Three key documents guide the work of the expert: The National Plan of Action for Combating Human Trafficking (Strategic Framework 2013-2017) herein referred to as the NPA; the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act (No. 8 of 2010) herein referred to as the CTiP Act; and the National Referral Mechanism Guidelines (NRM).
    Specific objectives are as follows:
    Outreach and coordination to enhance referral mechanisms for VoT and Vulnerable Smuggled migrants with a general focus on persons with possible international protection needs and other persons with specific needsEnhance information sharing through partners and when possible, authorities and other decentralized officesIncrease the capacity of selected NRM service providers’ and shelter center staff to adequately respond to the needs of trafficked victimsAdvise on priority provision of infrastructure for shelter and NGO work towards standardized modalities and centralized process for trafficking case management and referrals among and between service providers, whatever their status, be it community based organizations (CSO), government agencies, and law enforcement agencies
    JOB DESCRIPTION

    NATIONAL REFERRAL MECHANISM (NRM) GAP ANALYSIS – SERVICE PROVISION AND TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (TNA)
    Evaluate NRM service providers’ gaps and response capacity with a focus on first responders (government / non-government run services)
    Review existing assistance systems and current practices specifically in the following service provision: Ø Case management and referral

    Information Counseling and Legal Assistance
    Psychosocial counseling
    Community child protection and child friendly interview
    Minimum standards of Care in Shelter management
    Helpline, Hotlines Centers

    Monitoring and reporting

    Evaluate technical and material requirements necessary to improve selected government run services case management
    Map and document core training needs to inform strategies and approaches towards a human rights based and victim-centered referral system in first level identification of VoT;
    Map and document core training needs for building capacity on care and support for VoT;
    Devise training modules to improve first level identification of victim inclusive of a “indicators of actions, means, purpose” framework;
    Incorporate training modules in existing NRM training components
    Create a joint action plan to ensure training compendium is harmonized across BMM partners’ modules and rolled out as one joint exercise
    Advise plan on set up of information sharing platform(s) towards improved coordination and cooperation (4ws, information sharing and reporting mechanism);
    Jointly identify most suitable government service within the network, to be trained and supported, as informed by mapping exercise (4Ws);

    REPORT

    Submit preliminary report informing EF on need to increase the capacity of 5 to 6 selected (decentralized) service providers to effectively deliver but also monitor progress towards a victim centered and protection focused assistance package;
    Provide recommendations on diversifying modalities through which the services are delivered by linking supported safe houses with (newly) established mobile teams along selected key border crossing recognized as human trafficking hotspot;
    Provide recommendations on furthering rights-based and victim-centered approach in first level identification of VoT

    NETWORK

    Lead on elaboration of reporting tools, including information sharing protocols (ISP), reporting matrix, reporting template.
    Support in developing SOPs and enhanced case management with/for implementing partners, building on existing initiatives;
    Strengthen network of government/non government service providers, supporting horizontal and vertical institutional dialogue, and fostering a process of standardization of case management practices;
    Identify key institutional counterparts and grassroots service providers (4Ws) operating with the NRM framework and establish a Focal Point system in chosen geographic area (pilot as per defined criticality criteria)

    PILOT

    In coordination with the NRM network and on the basis of the work carried out above, identify one context where there is an acute need for a response to anti-trafficking
    Through the existing and scaled up service provision in these chosen areas, provide remote and in-site support to the NRM network for the establishment and running of the recommended good practices and joined-up response mechanism to anti-trafficking
    Liaise with BMM partners operating in the pilot area to ensure the network NRM is broadly connected and facilitates triangulation of data.
    Assist communities and local authorities in the pilot areas, to assist in the mitigation of the effects of trafficking on PVoT & VoT — especially for those with special protection needs by mirroring this attention in anticipated areas of reception (safe house) and their need for preparedness planning
    Facilitate and organize joint monitoring visits to ensure lesson learning and development of best practices

    INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

    Work closely with EF consultant in charge of setting up an information management system (database) and information sharing portal (private / public)
    Through NRM network, help collect and consolidate data on identification, referral, assistance of VoT, interception, prosecution of perpetrator;
    Feed database with information ongoing service delivery, including reporting on activities and services mapping, so as to identify gaps, duplications, and/or strengths.
    Assist with consolidation and dissemination of 4Ws data on response and relevant information to all NRM partners at decentralized level
    Liaise closely with NRM coordinator and CTiP AC to support centralized Information Management and subsequent trend analysis;
    In consultation with CtiP AC and BMM partners, advise on response gaps or issues of concern of field level partners
    Support the development of reporting (trafficking) indicators based on minimum standards of care, in close collaboration with NRM coordination, CTiP AC (contribution to TiP report), NRM partners;

    STOCKTAKING

    Organize a “good practice on support services for victims of trafficking” workshop jointly with BMM partners and NRM partners involved in above mentioned pilot, where an action plan will be formulated to improve support services in first level identification along established comprehensive minimum standards of care,
    Develop good practice compendium and includes modalities to measure good practices
    Based on lessons learned from above mentioned pilot, foster a strengthened joined position amongst government officials on the issue of providing protection to potential victims and victims of trafficking cases;
    Assist NRM members to elaborate key advocacy messages on the issue in line with prevailing needs;
    Prepare and coordinate information sessions and wide ranging awareness raising campaigns on the risks of exploitation and trafficking;
    Participate in EF’s dissemination strategy of expert’s final report, in Kenya and Brussels – “Measuring attitudinal, behavioral and cultural change towards VoT: towards a
    Human Rights Based and Victim Centered approach “
    Based on the above, draft an inclusive plan supporting establishment and management of safe houses for victims of trafficking based on protection safeguards and endorsed minimum standards of care;

    MONITORING AND EVALUATING

    Undertake review of the protection initiative and produce a progress report, including recommendations in relations to the tools, SoPs, capacity building of focal point based networks, utility of information collected post-training, and quality of resultant response;
    Assess pre- and post-training quality of information collected at all stages of NRM (especially first stage identification);
    Evaluate to what extend vulnerability and protection mainstreaming have refined the scope of service provided to VoT and led to prevention of trafficking modalities (e/g: baseline surveys to identify the highly risk group)
    Evaluate to what extend strategic, scaled up capacity of first responders and shelter center staff led to more adequate response to needs of trafficked victims including the set up of viable government run Safe house;
    Review Information Management needs;
    Evaluate quality value of a roster for certified social workers operating with the NRM
    Recommendation on extending methodology to the rest of the country

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

    The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies / accountabilities:

    Participatory and community-based approaches
    Ensure utilization of participatory and community based approaches in strategy development, needs assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring and response.Ensure effective and coherent institutional needs assessment and analysis take a gender perspective into account, involving all relevant partners;

    Attention to priority cross-cutting issues

    Ensure gender sensitive response and promote gender equality across all target groups;

    Planning and strategy development

    Ensure predictable action within the NRM membership for the following:
    Gaps identification
    Developing/updating agreed response strategies and action plans for the NRM membership and ensuring that these are adequately reflected in overall country strategies to
    Counter HT (NPA, CTiP Act, 2030 Vision, etc);
    Drawing lessons learned from past activities and revising strategies accordingly;

    Application of standards

    Ensure that NRM group participants are aware of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and relevant commitments that the Government has undertaken under international and Domestic Law to counter Human Trafficking;

    Monitoring and reporting

    Align with data information sharing systems in place
    Contribute to adequate monitoring mechanisms and reviewing impact and progress of the NRM against implementation plans;
    Ensure transparency, integrity, access to information and accountability principles are embraced in resource allocation and management of service providers’ NRM response;
    Ensure monitoring efforts are linked to the National Integrated Monitoring System (NIMES)
    Ensure adequate reporting and effective information sharing, with due regard for age and sex disaggregation

    Training and capacity building
    Ensure that capacity building of identified member of the NRM membership occurs in order to ensure on-going sustainability and quality of the response
    Mainstream Human Rights Based Programming approach evidenced in a developed Monitoring and Evaluation Framework;
    Work with partners to promote understanding of and adherence to victim centered – HR based approach to their response
    Comply with humanitarian and development guidelines and standards procedure with respect to Do NO Harm, AGDM concept, GBV guidance, child rights and safeguarding, health and safety, SPHERE guidelines and other relevant policies

    DELIVERABLES

    Monitoring and progress controls (report requirement, periodicity, format, deadlines)
    Final product (e/g survey completed, data collected, workshop conducted, research documents, produced)
    One training compendium (including development of module on a minimum of 4 topics including but not limited to security protocol and SOPs for confidential data management, referral to judiciary and law enforcement, victim needs assessment) ;
    SoPs, ISP, Reporting Tools (Trafficking indicators), 4ws
    Mechanisms and frameworks for collecting and sharing information between selected service providers are established

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Education level

    Higher university degree in a social science or related discipline
    Master / Phd grade

    Qualifications

    5 to 10 years of relevant experience in Counter trafficking / Mixed migration
    Extensive knowledge of protection humanitarian programming
    Experience in capacity building and coordination

    Personal qualities

    Ability to work in a collaborative manner with team members and with multiple stakeholders at various levels from national to sub-national and community levels.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity.
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations.
    Previous experience in Kenya, Horn of Africa is an asset

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  • ICT Infrastructure Engineer

    ICT Infrastructure Engineer

    Job description
    The ICT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining and upgrading network and computer systems while supporting and enhancing Winrock’s cyber security posture.
    This position also serves as an integrated member of the HQ ICT team involved with ICT support service delivery, as well as collaborating on ICT standards and strategies.
    In addition, this position will monitor and report key metrics regarding the status of Field office ICT health to the unit and will act as the primary interface between the ICT field activities and HQ ICT.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Assists in the planning and implementation of additions and modifications to the supporting field infrastructure including the installation of server and networking hardware and operating systems software and other related software as required.
    Assists in the planning and implementation of network security as established by the corporate ICT department to ensure that system access to data is restricted to authorized staff.
    Troubleshoot complex application and system interactions to quickly resolve live-site and supportive system incidents.
    Works with field project teams to help design and implement internal systems that comply and integrate with the corporate Infrastructure enterprise architecture strategies.
    Assists with upgrades to the company’s telephone system at the field level.
    Reports field ICT infrastructure status concerning risks, issues, and anticipated projects to the Director, ICT Infrastructure Services & Chief Architect.
    Assists with overseeing the administration of the Winrock’s corporate infrastructure.
    Interacts with internal clients on all levels to help resolve ICT related issues and provides answers in a timely manner.
    Responsible for day-to-day monitoring, technical support and planning of all aspects of the network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wireless network) while ensuring ICT environment is secure.
    Evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput and latency.
    Responsible for installation, configuration and testing of equipment.
    Ensuring adequate data protection measures are in place and that these are tested on a regular basis.
    Taking proactive steps to ensure an appropriate level of system availability and security.
    Risk and vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation analysis.
    Security Compliance reporting.
    Implementation of ICT security/network policies and procedures.
    Writing standard operating procedures (SOP).
    Establishing, managing and administering ICT security policy and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place and minimize the risk of internal and external security threats.

    OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Facilitates project startup by taking part in the IT equipment procurement process and provides setup configuration and maintenance management of network and servers.
    Facilitates project closeout by ensuring ICT Equipment Disposal Policy is being followed.
    Utilize the ICT Helpdesk trouble ticket system for recording all service requests, incidents, problems and resolutions. Maintain prompt and accurate records of end-user support activities and status.
    First-level support for general help-desk requests from staff and provide user-responsive technical support for institutional information, communications, and database systems. This includes an instruction to Winrock staff in the use of the standard suite of software products.
    Participate on off hours on-call duty rotation, be available on extended work hours in short notice, during weekends off business hours.
    Ability to physically perform operations related task such as lifting cartons of paper and other IT equipment’s which might weigh up to approximately 50 pounds.
    To be able to conduct end user training on various subject matters when needed. (e.g., New Hire Orientation, Field Project Orientation and Training).
    Liaises with Service Desk Analysts, internal subject matter experts, vendors, other providers of ICT services and ICT Management to ensure issues are rectified quickly, correctly, and efficiently.
    Maintains PC security systems to ensure that access to Winrock data is restricted to authorized staff.
    Manage and coordinate all equipment repairs, warranty issues, purchasing specifications in accordance with Winrock IT standards.
    Assist Winrock staff to understand their information system needs and provide solutions to meet those needs.
    Install, maintain and upgrade desktop computer hardware and software, and other related equipment for staff in a manner consistent with established Winrock standards.
    Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required, master’s degree preferred.
    Experience:5+ years providing ICT services at firms with multinational presence and greater than 1,000 employees required.

    Skills/Knowledge:

    System and network security
    LAN/WAN configuration (including routers and firewalls, TCP/IP Network Protocols, etc.), and computer security best practices.
    Ability to work with minimal guidance and effectively manage a medium size computer network.
    Extensive current version knowledge of systems including:
    Microsoft Windows Server;
    Microsoft Azure;
    Amazon AWS;
    Office 365 administration;
    Microsoft Active Directory management, including security management using Group Policy Objects;
    Hyper-V;
    Microsoft Exchange Server;
    PowerShell;
    Cloud+ and/or Cloud security.
    Information security administration, compliance; creating, testing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
    Network security, wireless security, application security, infrastructure hardening and security baselines, web server, and database security.

    Key Competencies

    Customer Service (I am Customer Focused)

    Must be able to understand and anticipate business partner needs, obsessed about exceeding expectations with each customer interaction. Can liaise effectively with different internal teams and the ability to influence in driving the team and the pertinent departments towards processes and quality improvements.

    Administrative Knowledge (I am Competent)

    Must have experience in managing multiple deliverables and setting priorities among competing demands. Familiar with office procedures including filing, Documenting, preparing written communications and preparing reports with strong attention to details.

    Communication Skills

    Must have a strong command of English language, both in oral and written communications and must be able to convey and articulate opinions, cascade accurate information and technical work requirements in a manner that can be understood by all types of internal clients.

    Analytical Skill

    Must have a strong problem solving skill to get to get the root cause of issues and resolve them and must have solid organization skills with the ability to analyze data.

    Problem Sensitivity Aptitude

    Must have the ability to identify potential problems or setbacks, evaluate the situation and provide probable solution.
    Information Ordering Skill
    Must have the ability to organize thoughts critically and methodically when faced in unfamiliar problems, uncertainties, questions or dilemmas.

    Excellence (I am Quality Driven)

    Strive to excel, to stand out and to surpass the expectation of business partners, while listening to their needs and deliver on that by doing it right the first time.
    Always make himself abreast of self-learning and self enhancement to achieve the best potentials. Strives for excellence at work ensuring that things are properly done, if not beyond expectation. Being technically updated and apply innovations to job. Pro-actively suggests and shares opinion to co-employees and superior for the improvement of the team.

    Team Work (I am A Team Player)

    Works cohesively towards achieving common goals. Creates a positive working atmosphere and support teammates ability to maintain a pro-active attitude and cooperativeness in all company-related activities and undertakings. Ability to get the work done and do his fair share to work hard and meet objectives. Consistently follows through on commitment and takes initiative to make things happen.
    Professional Integrity (I am Ethical)
    Listens to the needs of the business and deliver by doing it right the first time. Demonstrates sound moral and ethical principles at work. Ability to live his values in relationship with co-employees, customers and superiors. Trustworthy and displays credibility by ‘walking the talk’ good enough to be able to display the core values of the company.

    Other:

    Ability to be on call and being available to work during off-shift hours as per the on-call schedule.
    Ability to travel to international locations in developing countries.

    FINANCIAL & OTHER JOB PARAMETERS:
    Experience with a variety of technologies and the ability and eagerness to stay up to date with industry developments is a must for the role.

  • Executive Director

    Executive Director

    Job Description
    KENCANSA seeks to hire a passionate and committed Executive Director to provide leadership in the management of its secretariat and oversee implementation of its current strategic plan. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic and transformational leadership at the KENCANSA secretariat that will ensure effective programming, overall growth, sustainability and the attainment of its mandate of being a key player in the national cancer response. The position reports to the KENCANSA Board of Directors, and supervises all staff at the KENCANSA Secretariat.