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  • Senior Program Officer, Regulatory Affairs

    Senior Program Officer, Regulatory Affairs

    Your Role

    As a Senior Program Officer, Regulatory Affairs, You are a creative, thoughtful, and curious leader who identifies as a problem solver, trusted business partner, and subject matter expert in regulatory affairs. Responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of grants focusing on optimizing regulatory systems through which medical (pharma, vaccines, and diagnostics) and vector control products must go to be and stay marketed legally in Foundation focus countries.
    The role and responsibilities of the Senior Program Officer will be focused on working with the multiple National Regulatory Authorities on the continent of Africa, supporting the technical committees as well as offering thought partnership and the needed support to ensure that the opinions/decisions of AMA (African Medicines Agency) are efficiently translated into national decisions. You will promote the application of reliance across agencies and collaborate with our supply chain team to ensure the availability of priority public health commodities in key markets.
    This role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and will report to the Deputy Director of Africa Regulatory Systems, who is also located in Nairobi, Kenya.

    What You’ll Do

    Manage, develop, and help drive a portfolio of high-impact, complex grants requiring project development and management skills and high-level strategy skills. Responsibilities include:
    Manage a complex network of implementing partners/grantees, by conducting site visits, providing technical mentorship, convening meetings of key stakeholders, and applying and evaluating performance objectives.
    Review letters of inquiry and grant proposals; provide recommendations for funding including drafting and editing proposal summaries for submission to the Deputy Director, Director, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Chairs.
    Partner with grantees to develop projects and define key outcomes and achievements. Establish and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation systems and processes to ensure a thorough assessment of performance against milestones and outcomes.
    Collaborate with programmatic and functional team members to manage internal processes, portfolio progress, documentation, and grant budget information and reporting.
    Serve as a point of contact on portfolio-related issues for key internal and external stakeholders.
    Represent the foundation to key program-related external constituencies and, as appropriate, on committees related to the area of expertise and responsibilities of the position. This could include formal and informal presentations such as making speeches and attending conferences and other meetings as necessary.
    Write and produce insightful briefings and other materials on role-relevant key issues for Global Health team members and foundation leadership.
    This role is responsible for high-quality interactions and clear and consistent communications with grantees and partners in the field.

    Your Experience

    Advanced degree required with demonstrated years of experience.
    MD/PhD, and/or PharmD – with 11+ years of experience – preferred
    Master’s/MBA degree in bio-pharmaceutical or medical science, with proven experience.
    Minimum of 15 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and Regulatory Agency involving Vaccines, Biologics, Drugs, and/or Devices (Diagnostics) in Africa – preferred
    Competency 1: Can communicate intricate regulatory and science concepts to partners with a diverse set of backgrounds, including leadership, program staff, grantees, and other foundation operational resources
    Competency 2: Experience developing and implementing projects in Africa strongly preferred (other low- and middle-income regions/countries preferred).
    Competency 3: Strong problem solving and strategy development experience.
    Competency 4: Demonstrated excellent project leadership, analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills, in positions requiring communication of data and results with a diverse audience of international collaborators. Experience in leading projects in Africa is strongly preferred.
    Competency 5: Experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, from research and clinical development to post-marketing and lifecycle management (including marketing authorizations) for vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and/or vector control products, preferred. Significant experience with African medical products regulatory issues strongly preferred.
    Competency 6: Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively in a team-oriented, highly demanding environment with strong organizational and communications skills, at multiple levels of an organization. Self-motivated and self-managing.
    Competency 7: Experience in conception, design, and management of strategies, initiatives, and programs including experience in managing complex projects and processes, from work plan development to implementation.
    Competency 8: Project management skills, organization skills, and relationship management skills are necessary to work daily with the regulatory experts in any of our partner systems to help them implement.

    Other Attributes

    Proven expertise in project leadership, analysis, interpersonal relations, and both written and verbal communication, with a strong ability to present data and results effectively to diverse international audiences. Experience in leading projects in Africa strongly preferred.
    Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic, and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior with a diverse range of people.
    Travel will be predominantly in Africa, but travel will also be expected to Seattle, Geneva, and other locations, as needed.
    Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

    Apply via :

    .wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Lead, Knowledge and Engagement, Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU)

    Key Responsibilities include

    Leveraging your technical knowledge, work to ensure FOLU remains at the cutting edge of driving needed behavior change within food systems. Identify key leverage points and strategies for systemic transformation, which are allied with FOLU’s agreed International Engagement Strategy and Results Framework, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, land management, nutrition, food security, and climate impact reduction. Facilitate and coordinate a participatory process which draws on the expertise and inputs of coalition members and the learning and insights of FOLU’s Country Platforms.
    As part of the FOLU Senior Leadership Team, provide strategic advice to the coalition on FOLU’s overall impact strategy as well as knowledge / thought leadership opportunities. Provide input to impact strategies of FOLU country platforms and strategic partner initiatives.
    Lead and coordinate knowledge products and workstreams to generate new insights on transforming food and land use systems towards sustainability and resilience through coordination and alignment with FOLU’s international partners. Develop and produce high-impact knowledge products, such as reports, briefs, and policy recommendations, to influence stakeholders at local, national, and global levels. Collaborate with experts across disciplines, including economics, agriculture, climate science, and policy, to integrate diverse perspectives into research and product development.
    Responsible for delivery of K&E team activities, including strategic oversight of day-to-day activities and workstreams.
    Oversee grant and funder reporting for policy influencing activities.
    Identify opportunities to grow FOLU’s thought leadership and impact, particularly with shifting corporate and financial institutions’ behavior. Support and facilitate concept development for new workstreams, platforms or products working with the KE team, country platforms, international partners and potential funders.
    Build and maintain relationships across the FOLU coalition and with external partners across the private sector, civil society, financial institutions and international institutions. Engage with global and regional networks, academic institutions, NGOs, and other partners to build alliances and disseminate research outputs.

    About you

    We are looking for an individual with proven track record in leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, coalitions or campaigns on topics related to food systems, nutrition, climate change or other related environmental issues. You should have experience in multilateral global and national level policy processes related to food systems, nutrition, climate change or other related environmental issues with ability to spot challenges and opportunities in low- and middle-income countries.
    The post holder should possess an extensive network in relevant areas combined with experience in representation with key stakeholders such as donors, government, food system investors etc. In addition to this, you should be experienced in developing strategies and solving complex strategic and tactical problems as they arise.
    People management skills are critical to succeed in this role due to the number of partners involved in this coalition combined with excellent management and strategic leadership skills. You should be comfortable to travel internationally(15%). An educational background with a master’s in environmental studies or science; agriculture / food systems; international development, economics or related area is required.

    Apply via :

    www.gainhealth.org

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Performance Systems Officer

    The Performance Systems Officer will be responsible for coordinating and managing the automation of AGRA performance systems for results, which encompasses the development, review, and implementation of the AGRA Management of Information System (AMIS), macro-data and farmer-facing MIS platforms, and support for Knowledge Management.

    The position holder’s primary role will be to ensure successful automation and functioning of AGRA Management of Information System (AMIS) as well as continuous capacity building of grantees and AGRA staff to apply the system.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Ensure that AMIS is enhanced, maintained, and fully functional to track grantee performance results in alignment with the AGRA Strategy and Results Framework.
    Lead the effective use of AMIS through capacity building and support to AGRA staff and grantees.
    Support grantees to upload grants-specific Results Framework and KPIs into the system as layout for the online grant-making and monitoring to meet agreed programmatic deliverables.
    Support generation requires reports using the analytics tool and providing system data quality checks feedback to the M&E team.
    Support the setting up of the macro-data and the farmer-facing data platforms for AGRA strategy.
    Support the evaluations, studies, and analytics within the M&E team for performance reporting of AGRA results as required.
    Leads continuous improvement of the AMIS system and integration with other AGRA systems working closely with the ICT and grants team in collaboration with the systems developer.
    Collate and analyze feedback from users both internal and external working closely with the grants and program teams to identify areas of improvement including automation of emerging areas such as Environmental Social Management (ESMS) and tracking of new initiatives beyond grants.
    Supports collation of AGRA data for the quarterly and annual reporting of the AGRA-wide program results.
    Advises internal and external stakeholders, i.e., unit, program staff and grantees, partners and stakeholders, administration, and finance on M&E issues and acts as the point of contact for related issues in the unit.
    Builds and manages external relationships and keeps current with key developments in performance systems.
    Provide system support to internal and external users in collaboration with systems developers and troubleshooting where needed.
    Collaborate effectively with the ICT and Grants units to integrate the Agricultural Management Information System (AMIS) with other systems, such as Resource Mobilization (CX), Oracle Budget system (PBCS), Fusion, and Procurement, to facilitate comprehensive tracking of results from program consultancies.
    Continuous enhancement of platform based on user feedback and changing needs of AGRA

    Key Qualifications and Experience Required

    Essential

    A degree in computer-based studies, Arts, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields with additional training in Results Based Monitoring & Evaluation and Project Management.

    Desirable

    Ability to communicate in French
    Outstanding writing, analytical skills essential, computer proficiency, and familiarity with a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

    If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail and telephone contacts) to recruit@agra.org. Please quote the job reference number in the subject line of the application e-mail.

    Apply via :

    recruit@agra.org

  • Strategy & Impact Officer

    Key Responsibilities 

    As Officer of Strategy and Impact, you will:   
    Support with development, implementation, and monitoring of day-to-day tasks that ensure that Strategy & Impact helps catalyze and maintain the operating model with strong strategies for Opportunities that are based on impact and promising ideas on the frontiers of systems change 
    Support the provision of services and guidance to the network that allows OSF to unleash potential and action the new vision to ensure the most competitive ideas succeed 
    Provide individual support for Opportunity development; it will also provide support for all other programs, and embedded functions. 
    Promote and support adherence to standards, criteria, and guidelines, including on MEL 
    Be conversant in dashboards and other analytic products that the Strategy and Impact unit use to show cohesion, saturation, and innovation for the enterprise 
    Work as a trusted partner to all parts of the network to ensure fidelity to the model, rigorous assessment of strategies, consistent support to teams that need strategy and impact support, and that OSF is flexible and capable of adapting and shifting—including based on effective learning-derived information 

    Key internal relationships 

    Directors, Officers, Program Managers, Operations  

    Key external relationships 

    Strategy and impact leaders outside of OSF, including on foresight, MEL, complexity, systems change, consultants, etc., inside and outside of philanthropy    

    Qualifications 

    Essential: 

    Prefer experience in lieu of qualifications 
    University degree   

    Desirable: 

    Post graduate degree in a field related to open societies (human rights, democracy, development, economics etc.) 

    Experience  

    Essential:   

    Substantial experience leading strategy development and execution, preferably in complex settings; and/ or leading design and execution of monitoring evaluation and learning frameworks preferably in complex settings; and/or experience applying/ integrating strategic foresight methodologies in complex settings.  
    Experience with data analytics, both qualitative and quantitative
    Meeting/workshop and process facilitation

    Apply via :

    osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Junior GEF Climate Change Specialist PPG Consultant for the Development of CEO Endorsement Request Package for Caribbean CBIT Project Communications Specialist Intern for Programme and Administrative Support

    Junior GEF Climate Change Specialist PPG Consultant for the Development of CEO Endorsement Request Package for Caribbean CBIT Project Communications Specialist Intern for Programme and Administrative Support

    Specific tasks and responsibilities

    The consultant will undertake the following duties:
    Review and finalize submission packages for GCF concept notes and GEF PIFs, PFDs and CEO Endorsement requests. ii. Provide input to UNEP and GEF review processes and address comments.
    Provide input to PPG processes, including internalization.
    Prepare documentation needed for the internalization process of CEO endorsed projects.
    Review progress and financial reports of assigned ongoing projects.
    Compile information and review reports related to upcoming Mid-Term or Terminal Reviews and Evaluations
    Provide input and review of GCF Full Proposals.
    Coordinate the Unit’s input for IPMR, including requesting and coordinating inputs from Unit colleagues, providing training to colleagues on how to input information, undertaking quality control and quality assurance of data provided, and preparing management reports on the Unit’s status on IPMR. i
    Liaise when requested with the other relevant stakeholders within UNEP, especially the Cities team, the Sustainable Mobility Unit, the Research and Market Branch and the Regional Offices

    Qualifications/special skills

    Master’s degree in environmental policy, international affairs, engineering, environmental sciences, economic or in close-related field is required.
    A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;
    Minimum of 6 months of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional, or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach is required.
    A good understanding of the buildings and construction sector is desirable.
    Excellent writing and analytical, as well as research skills and good understanding of GEF project cycle and policies.
    It will be an asset to have experience with GEF projects and/or UNEP projects is desirable.

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  • Program Coordinator for the Carta Program

    Program Coordinator for the Carta Program

    Duties/Responsibilities

    Support the academic development of PhD and postdoctoral fellows:

    Coordinate fellowship calls, selection processes, and provision of fellowship support.
    Coordinate the training activities for PhD and postdoctoral awardees.
    Coordinate the implementation of the Research Hubs:

    Coordinate the calls, review and selection processes, and provision of grants for CARTA Research Hubs.

    Liaise with the CARTA Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to ensure effective monitoring of all activities related to the CARTA Early Career Researcher awards and training, and the CARTA Research Hubs.
    Ensure timely and complete reporting on the CARTA Early Career Researcher awards and training, and the CARTA Research Hubs activities, outputs and outcomes.
    Lead the development, update and implementation of the CARTA stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategy.
    Liaise with the CARTA communications officer and Policy Engagement & Communications (PEC) Division to produce content to enhance the visibility of CARTA’s impact.
    Contribute to CARTA’s fundraising efforts, especially in the programmatic areas of support to early career researchers, establishment of research hubs, and community engagement and advocacy.
    Conduct research on impact of CARTA training interventions and the CARTA program in general.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Minimum qualifications required

    PhD in Health, Education, Communications or related fields.
    At least two years post-PhD experience in capacity strengthening or research projects.
    Experience in project impact evaluation and communication.

    Apply via :

    aphrc.org

  • Supv, Security,Temple 3

    Supv, Security,Temple 3

    Responsibilities

    Must be worthy of a Temple Recommend
    Responsible for  the orientation, and training of security personnel.
    Supervise all security personnel, schedule and make personnel assignments to ensure proper security coverage.
    recommend to the Temple Facilities Manager procedures and methods that reduce the temple’s exposure to theft, vandalism, intrusion, liability issues, etc. This would include the installation, calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of electronic alarms and surveillance equipment.
    Assist with inspection of buildings and grounds for safety hazards.
    Available as needed for emergencies and assures all posts are properly covered.
    Supervise the checking of building and grounds in the event of any threats; and conducts special investigation assignments
    Communicate security matters to the Temple Facilities Manager as needed and on a regular basis, maintain an incident log and current incident reports.
    Conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations on personnel actions.
    Establish and maintain close liaison with local law enforcement and fire prevention officials with communication procedures clearly defined for emergency situations.
    May perform other duties as assigned by the Temple Facilities Manager.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or related field and three-years of experience in law enforcement; or five years or more in law enforcement experience or a combination of both.
    Two years significant supervisory experience.
    Must have demonstrated leadership and computer skills
    Must be first aid and  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualified.
    Experience in using, calibrating, and maintaining electronic alarms and surveillance equipment
    Good oral and written communication skills required for dealing with wide range of patrons and visitors on a daily basis.

    Apply via :

    epej.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com

  • WordPress Engineer

    WordPress Engineer

    Responsibilities:

    Maintain our WordPress infrastructure to ensure it is always secure and available

    Plan, review and schedule updates to the core site, plugins and other dependencies.
    Manage our hosting (we currently use wpengine, but are open to other solutions if you want and there is an in-house software engineering team if you need more support).
    Implement new wordpress components so other GD people can develop and update pages and blog posts independently.
    Implement style and theme changes across the site, including menus and footers etc.
    Completely implement and A/B test changes to our most important pages.​​​​​​​
    Work with our website manager to identify pages that are no longer needed
    Work with the designer to try and clean up our legacy styles and themes
    Clean up or out old plugins and old code and old approaches.

    Qualifications: 

    You care about our mission, to end extreme poverty.
    You agree with our values. 

    You have:

    emotional intelligence and can foster inclusivity – our team is drawn from many countries and cultures, lives in many countries and cultures, raises money from many countries and cultures and gives out money to many countries and cultures. We do not discriminate.
    a can-do, problem solving attitude. We are not a big established organisation with slick and smooth systems. We need you to be willing to work with what is there and do your best.
    the ability to plan and organise your own multi-month projects – you can estimate what will be possible by when.
    the ability to follow-through on plan – you don’t forget, even when the next step can’t be taken for months.
    an ability to reason about messy systems – our systems and approaches are not neat and tidy, a change at one point might have unexpected consequences elsewhere. We need you to have the sort of mind that is ok with and can manage the complexity..

    You know:

    How to manage a WordPress site.
    How to create and update WordPress themes.
    How to create and update WordPress blocks.
    How to keep WordPress secure.
    How to look under the hood at the WordPress database when you need. 
    How to debug layout problems across browsers.
    How to hand-craft CSS, HTML basic javascript, where needed.
    How to work within and clean-up messy legacy wordpress sites.
    How to make changes to a wordpress without creating downtime.

    You have experience 

    working in a team with one or more designers and website managers.
    managing your own time and work without immediate supervision or deadlines.
    proactively keeping everyone who needs to know informed about what is happening, what will happen, and what needs to be done when and by whom.

    Apply via :

    job-boards.greenhouse.io

  • Governance Officer Finance Assistant

    Governance Officer Finance Assistant

    About USAID Ubora Mashinani Program

    USAID Ubora Mashinani is a five-year Program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by KCDF to strengthen civil society, private sector, and county government coordination and collaboration in 11 counties in Kenya through Local Development Organizations (LDOs). LDOs—Trusts co-created through a community-driven process, led, managed, and owned by local stakeholders—coordinate community inputs into county decision-making and unite local civil society and private sector organizations without political affiliations, promoting community ownership and leadership in development agendas. The program operates in the counties of Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kakamega, Kiambu, Kisii, Kisumu, Makueni, Mombasa, Nakuru, Samburu, and Turkana, with the goal of “empowered communities receiving high-quality and equitable services.” Expected outcomes include:

    Engaged citizens influence decision-making at the county and national levels.
    Accountable county governments deliver services.
    Community-based organizations own, lead, and manage their developments.

    The position holder will serve as a Youth Engagement Specialist, focused on enhancing youth participation in governance and public decision-making processes. The role involves developing, implementing, and managing initiatives that foster active involvement of young people in democratic processes and governance structures at county level.

    Key Responsibilities

    Program Development and Implementation:

    Provide technical leadership in designing and executing a youth engagement strategy for the USAID Ubora Mashinani program. Develop initiatives that promote youth participation in electoral and political processes.
    Create and manage programs aimed at increasing youth involvement in governance and civic engagement.
    Organize workshops, seminars, and training sessions on civic education, political awareness, and leadership skills development.
    Develop educational materials and resources to support youth engagement efforts.

    Community Outreach and Civic Engagement:

    Design innovative mechanisms for enhancing youth participation and civic engagement at county and national levels.
    Build partnerships with youth organizations, schools, universities, and community groups.
    Engage with diverse youth communities to understand their needs and perspectives.
    Facilitate forums, town hall meetings, and focus groups to gather input from young people on governance issues.
    Create and facilitate dialogue platforms for youth to engage with elected leaders.

    Advocacy and Policy Influencing:

    Support advocacy efforts aimed at developing youth-inclusive policies and laws at both county and national levels.
    Monitor and analyze policy developments and impact on youth participation in governance.

    Capacity Strengthening:

    Collaborate to strengthen the capacity of youth-led and -managed local organizations.
    Provide training and mentorship to youth to enhance their leadership and advocacy skills.
    Mentor and guide youth leaders in their initiatives and projects related to governance and political participation.
    Facilitate peer learning and networking opportunities for young leaders.

    Communication and Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL):

    Work with Communication Specialist to develop and implement communication strategies to raise awareness about youth engagement opportunities in electoral and political processes.
    Co-create youth-appropriate content for social media platforms and other forums.
    Engage youth through social media channels and other forums.
    Collaborate with MERL team to create a learning agenda on youth engagement and implement strategies that integrate CLA principles into youth engagement activities.
    Coordinate research studies on best practices in youth engagement in governance and political processes.
    Prepare reports and slides on the outcomes and effectiveness of programs and initiatives.

    Minimum Requirements

    Master’s degree in political science, public administration, social sciences, or a related field.
    At least 5 years of experience in youth engagement and civic education in Kenya.
    Strong understanding of Kenya’s devolved governance system, political processes, and youth-related issues.
    Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
    Proven experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
    Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
    Proficiency in using social media and digital communication tools.

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    Applications by qualified candidates should be submitted only by email to jobs@kcdf.or.ke and copied to ubora.mashinani@kcdf.or.ke, addressed to Chief of Party, USAID Ubora Mashinani Program, and quoting the position applied for in the Subject Line.Attach a cover letter and a CV stating your current position, expected salary, email address, and telephone contacts. Also, include contacts of three professional referees.The closing date for application is 5 pm EAT on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

    Apply via :

    jobs@kcdf.or.ke

  • Junior GEF Climate Change Specialist

    Junior GEF Climate Change Specialist

    Specific tasks and responsibilities

    The consultant will undertake the following duties:
    Review and finalize submission packages for GCF concept notes and GEF PIFs, PFDs and CEO Endorsement requests. ii. Provide input to UNEP and GEF review processes and address comments.
    Provide input to PPG processes, including internalization.
    Prepare documentation needed for the internalization process of CEO endorsed projects.
    Review progress and financial reports of assigned ongoing projects.
    Compile information and review reports related to upcoming Mid-Term or Terminal Reviews and Evaluations
    Provide input and review of GCF Full Proposals.
    Coordinate the Unit’s input for IPMR, including requesting and coordinating inputs from Unit colleagues, providing training to colleagues on how to input information, undertaking quality control and quality assurance of data provided, and preparing management reports on the Unit’s status on IPMR. i
    Liaise when requested with the other relevant stakeholders within UNEP, especially the Cities team, the Sustainable Mobility Unit, the Research and Market Branch and the Regional Offices

    Qualifications/special skills

    Master’s degree in environmental policy, international affairs, engineering, environmental sciences, economic or in close-related field is required.
    A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;
    Minimum of 6 months of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional, or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach is required.
    A good understanding of the buildings and construction sector is desirable.
    Excellent writing and analytical, as well as research skills and good understanding of GEF project cycle and policies.
    It will be an asset to have experience with GEF projects and/or UNEP projects is desirable.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org