Jobs Kenya

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  • Programme Specialist, CSE, Technology, Communication, Advocacy; Gender, Human Rights & Inclusion Branch, Programme Division, P-3 Programme Specialist, CSE Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning; Gender, Human Rights & Inclusion Branch, Programme Division, P-3 Programme Coordinator, EmpowerED; Gender, Human Rights & Inclusion Branch, Programme Division, P-4

    The CSE Specialist will support the implementation of the EmpowerED programme, funded by Global Affairs Canada, which aims to ensure adolescents and youth have enhanced and equal enjoyment of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), bodily autonomy, and a life free from violence. This will be achieved through an enabling environment, inclusive policies, and institutionalised in-school and out-of-school community-based Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) programmes linked to SRHR and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services.

    The CSE Specialist will be responsible for: 

    Conduct Continuous Political and Environmental Scanning and Monitoring:

    Perform ongoing political and environmental analysis to identify potential allies in comprehensive sexuality education programming.
    Monitor resistance to CSE, including online activities and movements,  to anticipate and respond effectively to emerging threats.
    Partner with youth-led organizations and women-led organizations, coalitions and movements to monitor and mitigate online campaigns of opposition.
    Identify technology and online spaces facilitating pushback activities to determine key pressure points at the national level, including identification of organizations working to address this issue. 

    Encourage Coordination and Collaboration:

    Foster coordination and collaboration with youth-led, and feminist organizations, young key populations (YKP), adolescent girls and other left-behind groups to promote CSE.
    Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure cohesive communication strategies and advocacy efforts.
    Develop strategies to build safe online communities to promote CSE.
    Identify and nurture partnerships with organisations to create networks operating to address opposition to CSE through technology and online spaces.
    Foster knowledge management systems through partnerships and networks to support south south learning across programme countries. 
    Foster digital and non-digital content creation on CSE with and for young people, including adolescent girls and YKP among other marginalised groups.
    Based on UNFPA research and Strategy to mitigate opposition, create a comprehensive EmpowerED communications strategy to counter resistance to CSE, gender equality, human rights and GBV prevention, including in online spaces and through social media;  tailored to different audiences at the country, regional and global levels.
    Work in partnership with the Media and Communications Branch to align the strategy with the SHIELD protocol, overall global communications agenda, ensuring coherence and effectiveness.
    Partner with digital education platforms and youth networks to promote CSE content and engage young people effectively in virtual spaces.
    Lead efforts to ensure CSE programmes are accessible and engaging on online platforms, working closely with tech, youth and women-led partners.

    Develop and Implement a Communications and Visibility Strategy:

    Produce a range of communication materials, including digital content, to support CSE, SRHR, and GBV prevention advocacy. This includes social media campaigns, digital storytelling, and multimedia resources that resonate with online audiences.
    Support a network of partnerships across business and tech, government, academia and civil society to enable diverse means to address opposition and promote CSE. 
    Develop key arguments to mitigate pushback to SRHR and CSE, focusing on contentious issues.
    Foster continuous communication between country, regional and global levels to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment across levels.

    Qualifications and Experience: 

    Education:  

    Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communications, public relations, international development, social sciences, or a related field.

    Knowledge and Experience: 

    Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communications, advocacy, technology or public relations, preferably in international development or a related field.
    Proven experience in developing and implementing digital communication strategies and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
    Experience working with women-led, and youth-led, including adolescent girls groups and young key population organizations, among other marginalized groups.
    Strong knowledge of SRHR, CSE, and GBV issues, with experience in addressing opposition and managing sensitive topics. 
    Experience in communication and advocacy from gender equality and a human rights lens.
    A background on or experience in feminist digital rights activism and digital youth engagement is an asset.

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  • PHD Fellowship Opportunity

    Duties/ Responsibilities:

    Work alongside a multidisciplinary team at APHRC to provide support in desk reviews, qualitative and quantitative field data collection and analyses;
    Collaborate and work with the project team to identify and establish stakeholder engagement;
    Supports project dissemination activities such as manuscript and report writing;
    Identify and propose appropriate venues to convene in-country stakeholder engagement forums;
    Document in-country processes and sessions with stakeholders; and
    Attend project-related meetings as required.

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    A master’s degree in public health, economics, medical, social and biological sciences or other relevant fields.
    Experience in qualitative research including the use of software such as Atlas ti, NVivo or opencode.
    Demonstrable experience, ability, and practical skills in statistics and knowledge in statistical software including R, STATA Excel and other tabulations software.
    Demonstrable ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently while delivering results to the required standard and to an agreed schedule.
    Ability to draft manuscripts for publication and present results at conferences.
    Applicant must be a full-time staff who has spent at least three years working at the Center.

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their application in English through email to jobs@aphrc.org by December 15, 2024, indicating the title ‘Fellowship Opportunity’ as the subject of the email, and include:

    Apply via :

    jobs@aphrc.org

  • Senior Director of Multilateral Partnerships, Government and Multilateral Affairs

    Position Summary

    Strategic partnerships with bilateral and multilateral actors (ML) are critical to Teach For All’s core purpose of developing the collective leadership necessary to ensure all children fulfill their potential.

    We seek a Senior Director of Multilateral Partnerships to increase support by multilateral and bilateral organizations for Teach For All’s network partners and prospective partners and the global organization’s long-term growth, scalability and financial sustainability. Through developing strong partnerships with public sector donors, such as the United Nations, World Bank, USAID, United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Africa Development Bank, ICESCO and government agencies, you will use your strategic thinking, judgment, and relationship building skills to generate opportunities for Teach For All network partners worldwide and the global organization.

    The Senior Director reports to the Chief Government Officer.

    Key Responsibilities

    Build and develop strategic relationships in the ML space (30%) 

    Cultivate and steward current and multilateral stakeholders by representing the global organization and network externally at the global level.
    Identify strategic relationships with ML donors to advance our network’s priorities. 
    Deepen the understanding and appreciation of Teach For All’s core approach and mission among a growing group of diverse multilateral prospects and funders.

    Identify ML opportunities for the network across continents (30%)

    Identify and develop strategies and action plans to generate strategic partnerships and funding opportunities with MLs that contribute to the long-term fundraising goals of the global organization and its partners/ prospective partners across the globe.
    Conceptualize and draft value propositions for external donors, prospects and champions that are grounded in our core mission.
    Support the design and operationalization of multilateral partnerships, involving multiple partners, financial elements, coordination across teams, etc.

    Provide strategic thought partnership to partners and prospective partners (40%)

    Lead the development of partners and prospective partners’ understanding of ML stakeholders, the global education ecosystem and the design of external strategies to engage allies. All this to ensure a robust pipeline of partners ready to engage globally, particularly focused on Africa, MENA and Central and East Asia.
    In collaboration with Network Engagement leads, become the principal thought partner for partners/ prospective partners in engaging with ML stakeholders, providing 1:1 and group consultation on long-term fundraising and partnerships.
    Design and execute trips to support partners/prospective partners on their external engagements and fundraising efforts from MLs.
    Build the capacity of regional teams, and initiative leads to maximize external opportunities for partners and prospective partners in the ML field.
    Develop insights, knowledge products, and workshop sessions regarding the ML space.

    Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Minimum 10 years related experience working in civil society organizations in charge of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization
    Deep knowledge of the public sector and multilateral stakeholders, ideally having worked with/for some of them
    Strong relationship building skills and the ability to cultivate long-term donors, prospects and champions of our work
    Extensive experience of counseling Teach For All partners and prospect partners in strengthening their external engagement at local, national and international levels, or evidence of similar external experience.
    English fluency required. Fluency in other languages is a plus.
    Strong external presence and comfortable representing the organization externally 
    Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced and entrepreneurial organization as part of a collaborative and committed team
    Ability to manage a high volume workload at a fast pace with strong attention to detail and a high bar for quality
    Ability to multitask, manage concurrent timelines, independently prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, dynamic start-up environment
    Solutions-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset with proactive and empowered approach to problem solving and executing one’s responsibilities
    Strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills 
    Sensitivity to diversity in backgrounds and beliefs (e.g., racial, cultural, socioeconomic, political)
    Prior international work experience preferred
    Deeply committed to the mission, vision and values of Teach For All

    Apply via :

    teachforall.org

  • Regional Project Leads

    The Regional Project Leads will play a vital role in monitoring the implementation of the WDF 21-1830 project across assigned regions. Their responsibilities will be distributed according to the following Level of Effort (LOE):

    20% – General Oversight and Coordination

    Collaborate closely with the Project Coordinator based at the Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre (DMI) to synchronize project efforts across regions.
    Represent the project in forums, meetings, and technical working groups related to digital health and NCD management.
    Maintain and deepen relationships with existing partners and cultivate new value partnerships to the WDF21-1830 project
    Establish and maintain strong relationships with WDF partners and external partners and represent the project in various forums and events.
    Assist WDF21-1830 project partners implement their component of the project

    80% – Digital Health Component Implementation

    Under the Digital Health Component, the Regional Project Lead will take on a leadership role to ensure effective implementation, adoption, and utilization of digital health tools for managing diabetes and hypertension. Key responsibilities include:

    Strategy development and technical collaboration

    Collaborate with the Technical Lead for the Digital Health Component at Medtronic Labs to develop and implement strategies that drive the adoption and effective utilization of digital health tools.
    Ensure that digital health tools are seamlessly integrated into existing facility workflows to improve efficiency and Identify gaps in implementation and propose practical solutions to overcome barriers, enhancing the usability and impact of digital systems.
    Contribute to the refinement of digital health solutions based on feedback from end-users to ensure tools are user-friendly and aligned with healthcare workflows.

    Strengthening digital health adoption within the regions

    Lead advocacy campaigns to emphasize the importance of digital health solutions among healthcare workers at both the facility and community levels during key forums at the regional level.
    Collaborate with county leadership to ensure digital health solutions are incorporated into county budgetary and operational plans for long-term sustainability.
    Work closely with County and Sub-County Health Records and Information Officers (HRIOs) and ICT Officers to promote the adoption of digital health tools across facilities and communities through utilisation of digital health workflows to enable screening, linkage, referral, and care for patients living with diabetes and hypertension.
    Build the technical capacity of Sub-County HRIOs within assigned regions to offer ongoing support for digital health tools and troubleshoot issues as part of routine workflows.
    Train facility-based HRIOs and other staff to maximize data entry, utilization, and reporting, ensuring data quality and system sustainability.
    Strengthen the role of NCD Coordinators in conducting data review meetings by providing actionable insights derived from digital health tools.
    Facilitate the use of data to track and improve key indicators for diabetes and hypertension care, supporting continuous improvement at the facility, sub-county, and county levels.

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    Continuously monitor digital health adoption and utilization across the assigned regions, providing regular reports to the Technical Lead and secretariat.
    Conduct field visits to assess the implementation of digital health solutions and gather user feedback for improvements.

    Proposed Reporting Structure for Regional Project Leads

    The primary reporting structures for the regional project leads will be housed within Medtronic Labs. The project leads will report directly to the Head of Operations at Medtronic Labs, who shall provide day-to-day supervision, strategic guidance, and technical support for the digital health component of the WDF 21-1830 project.

    They will also maintain a secondary reporting relationship with the WDF21-1830 Project Coordinator based at the Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre (DMI), ensuring alignment of digital health activities with the overall project objectives

    Desired qualifications

    Educational Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Health Informatics, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
    Advanced qualifications in Digital Health, Project Management, or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) are an added advantage.

    Professional Experience

    Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in implementing health programs, particularly in primary healthcare or NCD management, in collaboration with government or NGO stakeholders.
    Proven experience in digital health program implementation, including adoption, scaling, and utilization of digital tools within the healthcare sector.
    Demonstrated success in engaging with county-level health leadership, such as County Health Management Teams (CHMTs), ICT Officers, and Health Records and Information Officers (HRIOs).
    Experience in training and capacity building of health personnel, particularly in using digital platforms to improve healthcare delivery.
    Familiarity with the Kenyan health system, including primary healthcare workflows and the national Digital Health Roadmap.

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  • Programme Director, Horn of Africa Programme

    Job Purpose

    The Programme Director leads Conciliation Resources’ peacebuilding and conflict resolution work in the Horn of Africa. They are responsible for managing the Horn of Africa programme team, providing strategic leadership and operational management to the whole team, with direct line management of three staff. The postholder is responsible for the successful implementation of a programme of diverse projects, including facilitation of dialogue processes; dealing with the past; promoting community inclusion and engagement in peace processes, contributing to research and analysis on peace and conflict drivers and dynamics. This includes oversight of the full project cycle, including design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, narrative and financial reporting. The Programme Director is responsible for setting and overseeing the management of the programme’s budget, and for ensuring the integrity and credibility of Conciliation Resources’ reputation in the Horn of Africa. She or he leads the team’s efforts to secure new funding for our work in the [context], developing new project concepts as well as relationships with existing and new donors. The Programme Director is a member of the Africa department leadership team and the organisational-wide Teams Leadership Forum (TLF). The post is based in Addis/Nairobi/Jigjiga and will involve frequent travel in the region.

    Person specification

    Essential knowledge, skills and experience

    Significant project management experience, designing and implementing conflict resolution and peacebuilding interventions, including programme design, budget development, programme implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
    Practical and conceptual knowledge of peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes, of processes of social and political change and of supporting the development of local capacities for peacebuilding.
    Extensive knowledge of the social and political landscape in the Horn of Africa context and wider region, and its conflicts.
    Experience of working with local and national partners in an accompaniment and mentoring role, including capacity building and due diligence.
    Significant financial management, including experience preparing and managing annual budgets of at least £1m, monitoring and forecasting spend, and overseeing internal and external financial reporting.
    Experience of leading government or other donor-funded programmes, including donor relationship management, programme development and narrative and budget reporting.
    Experience of line managing staff, including task management, performance management and professional development.
    Significant experience of securing funding for new work, including concept development, building donor relationships and writing proposals and budgets.
    Experience of and sensitivity to communicating with multicultural and diverse audiences.
    Excellent communication skills, to communicate complex issues effectively and adjust communication style to varying circumstances, including ability to listen actively to people from varying backgrounds and with a range of political, cultural, gender and sexual identities and value orientations, combined with an ability to engage with them clearly and sensitively.
    Excellent written and spoken English
    Experience living and working in the Horn of Africa region.
    Experience implementing projects in difficult social and political situations or conflict contexts, and experience of hostile environment training or willingness to undertake hostile environment training.
    Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to think and plan strategically while also retaining close attention to detail, to manage and prioritise a diverse and demanding workload, to convene and run efficient meetings and meet deadlines.
    Ability to navigate political sensitivities and awareness of the complexity of working in conflict-affected situations, including appreciation of confidentiality and handling sensitive information with due care.
    Willingness and ability to work irregular hours on occasions and to undertake frequent international travel in sometimes uncomfortable or insecure conditions.
    Excellent word processing, spreadsheet, database and email software skills.

    Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

    Experience facilitating dialogue processes.
    Experience undertaking advocacy with policymakers.
    Knowledge of Somali, Afaan Oromo and Amharic languages is desirable

    Please do not send your CR or Resume at this stage. Please download and fill theApplication link; https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-12/Programme%20Director%20HOA_Applicant%20Information%20form%201.docxApplication form; https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-12/Programme%20Director%20HOA_Applicant%20Statement%20form%202.docxand submit them via email to recruitment@c-r.org before the closing date.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@c-r.org

  • Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

    Position Summary

    The Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant holds the responsibility of designing and implementing the organization’s MERL systems and Knowledge and Learning processes. This role entails close collaboration with programmatic staff, consulting regularly with the Project Manager, and establishing strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. The Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will assume overall oversight of projects to ensure quality, effective coordination, and will be accountable for data, research, and information management for HRK. Reporting directly to the Associate Project Manager, the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant plays a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of program evaluation and learning initiatives.

    Tasks And Responsibilities:

    Management

    Designing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks: Developing methodologies and frameworks to monitor progress and assess program effectiveness using indicators, data collection methods, and evaluation criteria.
    Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting: Overseeing data collection, conducting analysis, and creating reports/presentations to communicate insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
    Learning, Adaptation, and Quality Assurance:Facilitating organizational learning by identifying lessons from evaluations, adapting strategies, ensuring quality standards, and suggesting improvements based on evaluation results.
    Collaboration, Coordination, and Strategic Planning: Working closely with teams, aligning efforts with project goals, contributing evidence-based insights to strategic planning, and guiding future strategies and resource allocation.
    Support for Business Development: Contributing to business development processes as a priority by leveraging insights from monitoring and evaluation activities.

    M and E Technical

    Review and Enhancement of Monitoring Systems: Assessing existing monitoring systems to identify areas for improvement, optimizing dashboards, factsheets, and the overall monitoring and evaluation plan for HealthRight Kenya, Enhancing, refining, and expanding monitoring systems for better efficiency and effectiveness.
    Designing and Overseeing Evaluation Activities: Developing data collection tools for partners involved in various programs, creating frameworks for data storage, collection, analysis, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Overseeing evaluation activities for HRK’s programs such as training, outreach, and equipment provision.
    Development of Protocols and Procedures: Creating schedules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and protocols for streamlined and efficient data collection processes.
    Quality Assurance and Supervision: Ensuring the quality assurance of M&E efforts and data management procedures within HealthRight Kenya.
    Supporting Proposal Writing: Assisting in proposal writing by crafting logic frameworks, Theories of Change, project indicators, and evaluation plans to strengthen grant and project proposals.
    Routine and Special Data Collection Projects: Overseeing routine and specialized data collection projects aligned with organizational goals.
    Analyzing Data for Programmatic Improvements: Developing evaluative indicators and conducting data analysis to provide insights for program improvement, focusing on outcomes and operational efficiencies.
    Standardizing Definitions and Metrics: Standardizing definitions and metrics across HealthRight Kenya for consistent and accurate data interpretation and reporting.
    Capacity Building: Conducting capacity building sessions on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) methodologies and practices for HealthRight Kenya and its partners.

    Knowledge Management

    Data Collection and Storage Systems: Establishing efficient systems for collecting, organizing, and storing data using appropriate tools and platforms for easy retrieval and analysis.
    Documentation, Standardization and Evaluation: Developing comprehensive documentation practices and ensuring consistency in methodologies, processes, and findings across projects and evaluations. Regularly assessing knowledge management practices for continuous improvement.
    Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: Implementing protocols and platforms for effective sharing of insights, reports, and best practices within the organization and with stakeholders. Encouraging a collaborative learning culture among team members to foster continuous improvement.
    Capacity Building and Integration of Technology: Conducting training sessions on data analysis tools, evaluation methodologies, and best practices. Leveraging technology for knowledge management, using data analysis tools, project management software, or collaboration platforms to enhance efficiency.
    Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation: Facilitating collaboration among different departments or teams to integrate insights from monitoring and evaluation activities into decision-making processes. Encouraging a culture of innovation to adapt new methodologies or technologies for improved outcomes.
    Organizational Knowledge Management Processes: Planning, establishing, and facilitating various knowledge management processes such as special studies, after-action reviews, partner meetings, surveys, and online engagements to document lessons learned.
    Research Partnerships and Knowledge Maintenance: Cultivating and managing research partnerships with consultants or research organizations to deliver research deliverables. Maintaining knowledge resources and internal knowledge management systems, staying updated with relevant research and literature in public health and development sectors, and assisting in reviewing performance against strategic plans.

    Planning

    Develop and implement HealthRight Kenya’s internal project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) processes, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and country teams during project start-up and closure phases.
    Strengthen and evaluate MEL capacity within HealthRight Kenya, facilitating the adoption of pertinent MEL tools and methodologies. This aims to instill accountability to both beneficiaries and donors while enhancing the overall quality and practice of MEL.
    Take the lead in devising and testing systems and procedures that can effectively respond to the needs of adaptive programming, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness within project implementation.
    Facilitate the integration of successful approaches derived from evaluations into routine MEL practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
    Collaborate with MEL teams to strategize and execute internal quality standards assessments, specifically evaluating country teams’ project cycle management (PCM) practices.
    Regularly review and refine internal quality standards assessment tools for PCM and thematic areas, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness in evaluating project performance.
    Support the MEL team in maintaining alignment between systems and data processes with program MEL requirements, consistently striving for enhancements and advancements in these processes.

    Qualification and Experience

    At least 5 years’ experience of designing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning systems.
    A minimum of degree-level qualification preferably in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, Project Management or any relevant degree from a recognized institution, Master degree will be an added advantage.
    Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills.
    Written and verbal communication skills such as reporting and presentation.
    Excellent time management skills, with an ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.

    Applications to be sent to Human Resource Manager, P. O. Box 1019-00502 Karen, Nairobi or email to: hrkenya@healthright.org with the subject line ‘Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant’. The application should be received on or before 15th December 2024.

    Apply via :

    hrkenya@healthright.org

  • Programme Director, Horn of Africa Programme

    Job Purpose

    The Programme Director leads Conciliation Resources’ peacebuilding and conflict resolution work in the Horn of Africa. They are responsible for managing the Horn of Africa programme team, providing strategic leadership and operational management to the whole team, with direct line management of three staff. The postholder is responsible for the successful implementation of a programme of diverse projects, including facilitation of dialogue processes; dealing with the past; promoting community inclusion and engagement in peace processes, contributing to research and analysis on peace and conflict drivers and dynamics. This includes oversight of the full project cycle, including design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, narrative and financial reporting. The Programme Director is responsible for setting and overseeing the management of the programme’s budget, and for ensuring the integrity and credibility of Conciliation Resources’ reputation in the Horn of Africa. She or he leads the team’s efforts to secure new funding for our work in the [context], developing new project concepts as well as relationships with existing and new donors. The Programme Director is a member of the Africa department leadership team and the organisational-wide Teams Leadership Forum (TLF). The post is based in Addis/Nairobi/Jigjiga and will involve frequent travel in the region.

    Person specification

    Essential knowledge, skills and experience

    Significant project management experience, designing and implementing conflict resolution and peacebuilding interventions, including programme design, budget development, programme implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
    Practical and conceptual knowledge of peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes, of processes of social and political change and of supporting the development of local capacities for peacebuilding.
    Extensive knowledge of the social and political landscape in the Horn of Africa context and wider region, and its conflicts.
    Experience of working with local and national partners in an accompaniment and mentoring role, including capacity building and due diligence.
    Significant financial management, including experience preparing and managing annual budgets of at least £1m, monitoring and forecasting spend, and overseeing internal and external financial reporting.
    Experience of leading government or other donor-funded programmes, including donor relationship management, programme development and narrative and budget reporting.
    Experience of line managing staff, including task management, performance management and professional development.
    Significant experience of securing funding for new work, including concept development, building donor relationships and writing proposals and budgets.
    Experience of and sensitivity to communicating with multicultural and diverse audiences.
    Excellent communication skills, to communicate complex issues effectively and adjust communication style to varying circumstances, including ability to listen actively to people from varying backgrounds and with a range of political, cultural, gender and sexual identities and value orientations, combined with an ability to engage with them clearly and sensitively.
    Excellent written and spoken English
    Experience living and working in the Horn of Africa region.
    Experience implementing projects in difficult social and political situations or conflict contexts, and experience of hostile environment training or willingness to undertake hostile environment training.
    Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to think and plan strategically while also retaining close attention to detail, to manage and prioritise a diverse and demanding workload, to convene and run efficient meetings and meet deadlines.
    Ability to navigate political sensitivities and awareness of the complexity of working in conflict-affected situations, including appreciation of confidentiality and handling sensitive information with due care.
    Willingness and ability to work irregular hours on occasions and to undertake frequent international travel in sometimes uncomfortable or insecure conditions.
    Excellent word processing, spreadsheet, database and email software skills.

    Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

    Experience facilitating dialogue processes.
    Experience undertaking advocacy with policymakers.
    Knowledge of Somali, Afaan Oromo and Amharic languages is desirable

    Please do not send your CR or Resume at this stage. Please download and fill theApplication link; https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-12/Programme%20Director%20HOA_Applicant%20Information%20form%201.docxApplication form; https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-12/Programme%20Director%20HOA_Applicant%20Statement%20form%202.docxand submit them via email to recruitment@c-r.org before the closing date.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@c-r.org

  • Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

    Position Summary

    The Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant holds the responsibility of designing and implementing the organization’s MERL systems and Knowledge and Learning processes. This role entails close collaboration with programmatic staff, consulting regularly with the Project Manager, and establishing strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. The Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will assume overall oversight of projects to ensure quality, effective coordination, and will be accountable for data, research, and information management for HRK. Reporting directly to the Associate Project Manager, the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant plays a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of program evaluation and learning initiatives.

    Tasks And Responsibilities:

    Management

    Designing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks: Developing methodologies and frameworks to monitor progress and assess program effectiveness using indicators, data collection methods, and evaluation criteria.
    Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting: Overseeing data collection, conducting analysis, and creating reports/presentations to communicate insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
    Learning, Adaptation, and Quality Assurance:Facilitating organizational learning by identifying lessons from evaluations, adapting strategies, ensuring quality standards, and suggesting improvements based on evaluation results.
    Collaboration, Coordination, and Strategic Planning: Working closely with teams, aligning efforts with project goals, contributing evidence-based insights to strategic planning, and guiding future strategies and resource allocation.
    Support for Business Development: Contributing to business development processes as a priority by leveraging insights from monitoring and evaluation activities.

    M and E Technical

    Review and Enhancement of Monitoring Systems: Assessing existing monitoring systems to identify areas for improvement, optimizing dashboards, factsheets, and the overall monitoring and evaluation plan for HealthRight Kenya, Enhancing, refining, and expanding monitoring systems for better efficiency and effectiveness.
    Designing and Overseeing Evaluation Activities: Developing data collection tools for partners involved in various programs, creating frameworks for data storage, collection, analysis, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Overseeing evaluation activities for HRK’s programs such as training, outreach, and equipment provision.
    Development of Protocols and Procedures: Creating schedules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and protocols for streamlined and efficient data collection processes.
    Quality Assurance and Supervision: Ensuring the quality assurance of M&E efforts and data management procedures within HealthRight Kenya.
    Supporting Proposal Writing: Assisting in proposal writing by crafting logic frameworks, Theories of Change, project indicators, and evaluation plans to strengthen grant and project proposals.
    Routine and Special Data Collection Projects: Overseeing routine and specialized data collection projects aligned with organizational goals.
    Analyzing Data for Programmatic Improvements: Developing evaluative indicators and conducting data analysis to provide insights for program improvement, focusing on outcomes and operational efficiencies.
    Standardizing Definitions and Metrics: Standardizing definitions and metrics across HealthRight Kenya for consistent and accurate data interpretation and reporting.
    Capacity Building: Conducting capacity building sessions on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) methodologies and practices for HealthRight Kenya and its partners.

    Knowledge Management

    Data Collection and Storage Systems: Establishing efficient systems for collecting, organizing, and storing data using appropriate tools and platforms for easy retrieval and analysis.
    Documentation, Standardization and Evaluation: Developing comprehensive documentation practices and ensuring consistency in methodologies, processes, and findings across projects and evaluations. Regularly assessing knowledge management practices for continuous improvement.
    Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: Implementing protocols and platforms for effective sharing of insights, reports, and best practices within the organization and with stakeholders. Encouraging a collaborative learning culture among team members to foster continuous improvement.
    Capacity Building and Integration of Technology: Conducting training sessions on data analysis tools, evaluation methodologies, and best practices. Leveraging technology for knowledge management, using data analysis tools, project management software, or collaboration platforms to enhance efficiency.
    Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation: Facilitating collaboration among different departments or teams to integrate insights from monitoring and evaluation activities into decision-making processes. Encouraging a culture of innovation to adapt new methodologies or technologies for improved outcomes.
    Organizational Knowledge Management Processes: Planning, establishing, and facilitating various knowledge management processes such as special studies, after-action reviews, partner meetings, surveys, and online engagements to document lessons learned.
    Research Partnerships and Knowledge Maintenance: Cultivating and managing research partnerships with consultants or research organizations to deliver research deliverables. Maintaining knowledge resources and internal knowledge management systems, staying updated with relevant research and literature in public health and development sectors, and assisting in reviewing performance against strategic plans.

    Planning

    Develop and implement HealthRight Kenya’s internal project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) processes, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and country teams during project start-up and closure phases.
    Strengthen and evaluate MEL capacity within HealthRight Kenya, facilitating the adoption of pertinent MEL tools and methodologies. This aims to instill accountability to both beneficiaries and donors while enhancing the overall quality and practice of MEL.
    Take the lead in devising and testing systems and procedures that can effectively respond to the needs of adaptive programming, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness within project implementation.
    Facilitate the integration of successful approaches derived from evaluations into routine MEL practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
    Collaborate with MEL teams to strategize and execute internal quality standards assessments, specifically evaluating country teams’ project cycle management (PCM) practices.
    Regularly review and refine internal quality standards assessment tools for PCM and thematic areas, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness in evaluating project performance.
    Support the MEL team in maintaining alignment between systems and data processes with program MEL requirements, consistently striving for enhancements and advancements in these processes.

    Qualification and Experience

    At least 5 years’ experience of designing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning systems.
    A minimum of degree-level qualification preferably in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, Project Management or any relevant degree from a recognized institution, Master degree will be an added advantage.
    Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills.
    Written and verbal communication skills such as reporting and presentation.
    Excellent time management skills, with an ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.

    Applications to be sent to Human Resource Manager, P. O. Box 1019-00502 Karen, Nairobi or email to: hrkenya@healthright.org with the subject line ‘Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant’. The application should be received on or before 15th December 2024.

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  • Programs Coordinator

    The Programs Coordinator will play a crucial role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Domestic workers programs within the organisation. The programs coordinator will be responsible for coordinating project activities, creating and implementing work plans, managing fundraising initiatives, , ensuring timely and accurate reporting and supervising program staff.

    Project Coordination

    Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects including technical activities and budget process focused on domestic workers and SGBV survivors.
    Assume full responsibility for coordinating effectively supervision and implementation of program activities and management of program teams to ensure maximum efficiency.
    Contribute to the overall programs design, development, implementation, and monitoring process including identification of key learning in line with CDTD’s strategic goals.
    Contribute to development and implementation of behavior change campaigns by providing and implementing specific interventions on gender equality and women empowerment for prevention of SGBV
    Monitor project progress, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.
    Represent the programs in coordination of meetings/workshops/forums local & international – documenting all meetings for organizational learning.
    Fundraising
    Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities to support project activities.
    Prepare grant proposals, donor reports, and other fundraising materials.
    Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors and funding organizations.
    Capacity Building
    Provide training and support to project staff, partners and beneficiaries.
    Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance project effectiveness.
    Advocacy and Awareness
    Engage in advocacy efforts related to the rights and well-being of domestic workers and SGBV survivors.
    Raise awareness about the domestic worker and GBV issues through campaigns, events, and media outreach.
    Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, partners, and community organizations to enhance project impact.
    Coordinate with local and international partners, NGOS, agencies and other stakeholders to ensure support for domestic workers, GBV and Counter Trafficking In Persons to ensure holistic support for domestic workers, SGBV survivors including participation in GBV, CTIP and referral pathways.
    Overseeing the design, development, dissemination, and visibility of evidence based projects through creation of social media content, documentaries, website updates, media relations etc.
    Liaise with other stakeholders including community leaders, service providers, social institutions, government departments, and donors among others to share knowledge, discuss best practices and learning.
    Contribute in raising awareness on gender inequality and violence against women and in organizing events/activities related to SGBV online through social media.
    Monitoring and Evaluation
    Establish and implement effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
    Conduct regular assessments to measure project outcomes and impact.
    Utilize findings to adapt and improve project strategies Perform any other duty as assigned by management.
    Work Plans
    Develop detailed work plans outlining project activities, timelines, and resource requirements.
    Ensure alignment of work plans with organizational goals and project objectives.
    Regularly review and update work plans based on project developments.
    Reporting
    Compile and analyze data for regular project reports.
    Report writing – daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually. Compilation of organization wide monthly reports, donor reports and other relevant documents.
    Ensure accurate and timely submission of project reports to donors and stakeholders.
    Identify practices and opportunities relating to SGBV, develop, and disseminate information, lesson learned, and good practices
    Communicate project achievements, challenges, and impact internally and externally.
    Perform any other duty as assigned by the management.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management or related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
    At least 5 years of experience in program coordination and monitoring and evaluation in non-profit or development sectors.
    Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and frameworks.
    Strong knowledge of data collection, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, kobo x e.t.c).
    Demonstrated experience in report writing and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
    Excellent project management and organizational skills.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to hr@cdtd.org on or before 9th December 2024. Please include ” Programs Coordinator ” and the expected salary in the subject line of your email. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    hr@cdtd.org

  • Qualitative Field Interviewers- Laikipia County Quantitative Field Interviewers- Laikipia County Qualitative Field Interviewers- Samburu County Qualitative Field Interviewers- Turkana County Quantitative Field Interviewers- Samburu County Quantitative Field Interviewers- Turkana County

    RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    Recruit participants who meet the eligibility criteria to participate in the study.
    Conduct individual and group discussion interviews with all recruited study participants.
    Write and submit comprehensive notes of the interviews and audio files daily.
    Maintain daily progress reports, timesheets and keep updated records and databases of assigned work.
    Participating in team meetings and debriefing sessions.
    Assist the research team in other data collection-related activities.
    Participate in training for data collection activities.
    Conduct qualitative interviews while adhering to guidelines as spelled out in the research protocols.
    Ensuring they interview the appropriate respondents that meet the criteria of the study recruitment.
    Asking appropriate questions and facilitating discussions.
    Ensuring appropriate recording and labeling of the interviews.
    Report directly to team leaders/supervisors on challenges encountered.
    Follow ethical research practices and professionalism in the course of their duty.
    Responding to any queries from research team members—such as the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and/or Field Coordinators.
    Be responsible for the safekeeping and care of any assigned project assets.
    Maintain confidentiality of the information collected from the respondents.

    Minimum requirements:

    A degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health, Human nutrition or related fields.
    Proven experience in conducting qualitative interviews.
    Ability to use audio recorders to collect data.
    Language fluency (verbal and written):
    Laikipia County (English, Kiswahili, Kikuyu, and Pokot).
    Must be a resident of the study counties: Laikipia County (specifically Laikipia West Sub County).
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Availability to work full-time for the duration of the study.
    Experience in visual methodologies such as photovoice will be an added advantage.
    Previous experience with UoN/ICRAF/APHRC research teams will be an added advantage.

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