Company Type: Sector in NGO

Program Relationship Officer Data Analyst

About the Job

KNCCI is seeking to engage Program Relationship Officer who will be based at the KNCCI HQ offices to support in customer relationship management for the program and oversee implementation of the JGP program at county level. This role will provide a full range of implementation assistance at all phases of the program cycle and will support in program sensitization, mobilization, communication, data collection and monitoring. The holder of the position will work closely with the Project Field Officer and the Chapter Leadership to ensure proper implementation of the project.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise the Project Field Officers to ensure that they meet their expectations.
Develop and implement customer relationship management strategies to support awareness and growth of the Jiinue Program within the KNCCI Chapters.
Establish problem solving mechanism to support in resolving any arising issues from the Chapter offices.
Oversee mobilization and induction of eligible young micro-entrepreneurs into the project across the County Chapters and ensuring that they are equipped with all the necessary information on the project products and services.
Prepare/lead the preparation of progress reports in compliance with the GBF & JGP monitoring and evaluation guidelines, including (but not limited to) periodic status/progress status, annual project performance reports including monitoring of project: milestones; financial data; procurement data; risk assessment & compliance.
Act as a strong liaison between project team and other departments (supply chain, Logistics, HR, Admin & Finance etc.) to ensure collaborative processes move smoothly and swiftly.
Liaising with the Field Officers in scheduling, organizing and planning for training activities within the county. This will include creating a training schedule, coordinating with the county JET, identifying cost effective training venues and ensuring all logistics are in place.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related fields.
At least 5 years of experience in customer service, sales, account management or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel.
Customer-oriented mindset
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational and planning skills

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Interested and suitably qualified individuals should submit applications, including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and cover letter to hr@kenyachamber.or.ke with “Data Analyst” in the subject line by 20th September 2024

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November 5, 2024
Manager – Program Development and Implementation (Re-Advertisement)

Program Strategy, Design and Development

Manage, Monitor and evaluate program performance, impact and outcomes to ensure they meet the intended goals.
Provide empowering leadership to program staff and branches while ensuring effective and efficient programmatic delivery and high operational performance of YWCA-Kenya’s work.
Drive quality in programme development and implementation for departmental and field-based program staff, including the development of M & E systems.
Ensure programs are designed according to YWCA-K Strategic Plan, industry best practices and YWCA program framework.
Diversify funding sources and implement while ensuring sufficient pipeline for growth and sustainability in resource mobilization, particularly for program funding.
Provide guidance on programme portfolio priorities and ensure consistency and alignment of national and county programs with the Strategic Plan.
Tailor programs that foster growth and empowerment of Young Women and Girls within YWCA thematic areas.
Develop and implement targeted advocacy goals that impact change on relevant areas in response to past gaps and emerging needs for Young Women and Girls.

Program Management, Oversight and Implementation

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including donors and partners.
Work in collaboration with Program Officers to ensure that program implementation is managed closely through the development of structured work plans, indicator tracking and monitoring plans.
Provide timely and adequate programme implementation support to Head Office, branches and partners while ensuring quality delivery of new, existing and complex projects
Support Program Officers and branches to fulfill their budget-holder expectations. Ensure project expenditures are monitored and corrective action is initiated and tracked where required.
Convene grant review meetings where program performance is reviewed and corrective action taken as needed, and promote program integration.
Deliver annual YWCA programme budget in terms of financial results and output targets.
Provide leadership to ensure timely and high-quality progress reports as per YWCA and donor guidelines.
Provide proper representation in cluster and other coordination forums at national and regional levels.
Facilitate learning, exchange and effective collaboration with YWCA Kenya.
Set performance objectives with all supervisees, and conduct scheduled performance evaluations.
Provide constructive input into dedicated management teams and forums

Representation and Inter-agency

Represent YWCA in inter-agency coordination meetings, cluster meetings and NGO Consortium meetings.
Advocate for YWCA’s vision, mission and thematic objectives in external forums and ensure alignment with broader strategic goals.

Team Management

Provide direction and guidance to sub-recipients and staff on compliance issues, procurement standards/requirements and other administrative, financial, HR and logistical questions.

Level of Education/Academic qualification

Master’s degree in the field of Social Science, Gender Studies, International development or related social science discipline.
Five years’ experience in leadership positions involving resource mobilization, direction over relevant gender, governance, advocacy among others.

Other Requirements

Proven track record in providing effective leadership and management of donor partners, units of operations as well as ability to manage a wide span of control.
Demonstrated experience in new business development (Scoping, consortium building, proposal writing, grants management, budgeting among others
Experience working with Young Women and Girls-centered activities preferred.
Ability to work with diverse workforce and stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Flexibility to travel to other duty stations.

This position is contractual and interested candidates should send their application and updated CV to recruitment@ywcakenya.org indicating job title, salary expectations and availability by close of business on 27th September 2024. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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November 5, 2024
Women’s Empowerment – Programme Specialist (Part-Time Voluntary)

Coordinate and provide technical support to the implementation and management of women’s empowerment portfolio:

Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives in the field of women’s empowerment;
Support drafting of concept notes, background paper, briefing notes, programme documentation, donor profiles, etc;
Support implementation of the programme activities across Member Countries;
Maintain relationships with international partners to support implementation and expansion of the women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming programmes;
Represent IYF at relevant interagency coordination meetings as required and provide technical assistance for women’s empowerment at HQ level;
Lead designing and implementation of advocacy and social mobilization aspects of the Global Programme (GP) components in collaboration with partners, government counterparts and others as relevant; and
Formulate and maintain partnerships for programme implementation, particularly with women organizations, business leaders, community leaders and other relevant partners to promote women’s empowerment.

Facilitate and provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to women’s empowerment and gender equality;
Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, governments, and other groups to ensure that newsworthy information reaches the public and donors; and
Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.

Experience

A minimum of three-years of experience and results preferred in programme management role, international development, youth empowerment role, development, communications, international relations, youth studies, sport, women empowerment, youth-led organizations or another relevant field.

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November 5, 2024
Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About the Role:

The successful candidate will join TechLab, CfA’s civic technology lab. As the backbone of the largest network of civic technology and data journalism labs, TechLab is dedicated to delivering innovative, affordable, open-source solutions that provide unfettered access to actionable information.
The TechLab embraces a forward-thinking approach to technology. We strategically leverage the power of Python and JavaScript to build scalable architectures, rely on PostgreSQL for robust data management, and integrate Generative AI and LLMs as copilots in our programming and data processing workflows. Our commitment to industry best practices in agile software development and DevSecOps ensures we deliver high-quality, adaptable solutions.
As the Deputy CTO, you’ll be responsible for bridging the technical and product sides of the organisation, ensuring that the digital infrastructure built aligns with our user needs and strategic goals. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be tasked with setting and maintaining standards for software development practices, including quality assurance, security, and compliance across all projects and products.

Some of the products that you may work with us on include:

Our machine learning and natural language processing platforms (such as CivicSignal and connectedAFRICA),
Our data visualisation platforms (such as PesaYetu, and HURUmap),
Our bots and widgets (such as BiscuitIndex and TaxClock), and
Our online protection tools such as (such as afriLEAKS, and FeedShield)
Responsibilities: Your daily tasks will include:
Develop the vision and roadmap to align with CfA’s goals and contracts
Build and lead a high-performing team, conducting daily and weekly stand-up meetings or check-ins with the technology team to review progress, address any roadblocks, and ensure alignment with project goals
Monitor the progress of ongoing technology projects, ensuring they are on track, within budget, and meeting quality standards. Address any issues that arise promptly.
Provide updates to clients on the status of their projects, address any technical concerns, and gather feedback to ensure their needs are being met.
Act as a point of escalation for complex client issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Assess and integrate new technologies or methodologies that can enhance CfA’s capabilities and competitive edge.
Ensure that technology solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards, and security requirements.
Oversee the documentation of technical processes, decisions, and best practices to ensure knowledge is captured and accessible.
Communicate the technology vision, strategic goals, and updates to internal teams to ensure alignment and engagement.
Represent CfA in external forums, conferences, or industry events and network with other technology leaders.
Work closely with cross-functional teams across CfA, including data, product, and design teams, to ensure seamless integration of technical and product strategies.

Required: minimum requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field,
5+ years of software development experience, deep expertise in Python, JavaScript, and other relevant languages,
2+ years’ experience leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems,
2+ years’ experience managing and building high-performing technology teams,
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define software features and align technical solutions with product strategy,
Demonstrated ability to manage programs and projects across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules,
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, allocate resources, and meet deadlines,
Experience or familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends, enabling innovation and keeping the organisation at the forefront of technological advancements,
Willingness to accept and provide constructive feedback, fostering a collaborative team environment,
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.

Preferred: candidates who can demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

2+ years of experience managing technical managers or leaders,
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and live site operations,
Experience with civic tech tools and platforms, particularly election and media monitoring, transparency and accountability, or data platforms.
Experience working with government agencies, civil society organisations (CSOs) or community-based organisations (CBOs) in Africa.
Knowledge of grant management processes and experience in working with international donors is a plus.
Language and Location Requirements:
Location: This position offers full remote flexibility, so we welcome applications from talented leaders throughout Africa.
Languages: English
Preferred but not required: Arabic, French or any other major language spoken in Africa.

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November 5, 2024
Website Officer Finance and Budget Officer Just Transition Specialist in the Environmental Context Coach/Facilitator Communication Expert Environmental Law Expert Ocean Governance Assistant – BBNJ Intern

Performance monitoring and optimization: Create a measurement framework to track the performance of websites, web pages and campaigns and oversee monitoring and reporting on the performance.
Monitor website performance metrics such as traffic, engagement and conversion rates using analytics tools.
Analyze data to identify trends, areas for improvement, opportunities to enhance user experience, increase traffic and drive business outcomes.
Oversee the reporting process, providing performance insights on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, as well as on specific campaigns. – Implement optimization strategies based on insights gathered, such as A/B testing, SEO improvements and usability enhancements.
Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify new opportunities to improve web and campaign performance.
Stay up to date with emerging digital marketing trends and technologies.
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Education

Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in software engineering, computer science or information systems, communication, public information, or other related fields is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with the two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification

Accreditation in a formal project management methodology (e.g. Prince2 or Project Management Institute certification) is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in managing web development and management for a large science-based organization or related organization is required. Experience in managing medium to large-scale technical projects in a multistakeholder environment is required.
Experience in content management systems such as Drupal and web content coordination is required.
Experience managing a team is desirable.
Experience in digital media strategy, transformation and campaigns and other avenues of public information is desirable. Experience in at least one project management tool (e.g. MS project) is desirable. A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience working with the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.

Deadline : Sep 17, 2024

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November 5, 2024
Capacity Strengthening Officer (Eldoret) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Capacity Strengthening Officer (Garissa) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Capacity Strengthening Officer (Nakuru) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Capacity Strengthening Officer (Nairobi) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Private Sector Engagement Officer – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP)

The Eldoret Capacity Strengthening Officer plays a key role in supporting the Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) by providing technical assistance and capacity building to grantee youth organizations within the region engaged in reading remediation and family-centered educational activities. By enhancing these organizations’ structural and functional capabilities, the officer ensures they are not only equipped to deliver on immediate project goals but are also positioned for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The role requires a dynamic approach to fostering organizational resilience, enabling community-led solutions, and enhancing educational outcomes through innovative and scalable interventions. This officer’s efforts will directly contribute to the KPLP’s broader objectives of building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education systems within Eldoret.

This is a full-time position based in Eldoret, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. The position reports to the Regional Education Advisor and works closely with the Grants and Partnerships Manager and Family and Community Participation Advisor.

Qualifications

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop/update the KPLP Youth Led Organizations (YLO) Organization Development/Technical Capacity Strengthening strategy.
Identify, develop and obtain YLO input in the capacity building materials to address needs and context of each YLO.
Collaborate with regional and national team members to develop and implement training programs and workshops with grantee YLO focused on both organizational and technical capacity strengthening.
Mentor YLOs to participate and present in cross-partner regional and national learning workshops including arranging logistics, travel and budget management for the workshops.
Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned among grantee organizations and other stakeholders, networking, advocacy and effective communication with stakeholders that can support the YLOs sustainability efforts.
Tailor development and delivery of capacity strengthening activities to needs and context of each grantee organization.
Conduct regular field visits to assess the progress of grantee organizations and provide on-site support and guidance.
Develop a monitoring and reporting system including templates for use in checking progress of implementation of the approved capacity building plans on a quarterly basis.
Coordinate with the Regional Education Advisor and other team members a timely and effective implementation of project activities.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of capacity-building activities and outcomes.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, management or business, community development, or related field.

Skills and Experience:

Five to six (5-6) years of directly relevant experience required.
Proven experience in organizational and technical capacity building and technical assistance within the education, youth development, or related sector, preferably with community-based or youth organizations.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programs and workshops.
Knowledge of the local education landscape and challenges in the designated region.
Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
Good report writing skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

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November 5, 2024
Salesforce Project Manager | Global Team

The Salesforce Project Manager ensures Sistema.bio’s data solution needs become a reality. They create bridges between the technical and business teams to ensure projects on Salesforce and connected applications are completed to high standards according to business priorities in the most efficient manner possible.
You’ll be in charge of:

Determining project goals, define scopes, set timelines, allocate resources, and monitor project progress.
Serving as the primary point of contact for technical and non-technical stakeholders across the company throughout the project lifecycle, managing expectations, reporting on project progress, and addressing issues as they arise.
Translating complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand language for non-technical stakeholders.
Identifying and monitoring potential project risks, creating mitigation strategies, and implementing solutions to prevent delays or scope creep.
Proposing and implementing improvements to project management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency.

More about YOU:

5+ years of project management experience, at least 3 of which were in a global, multicultural context
2+ years of professional experience implementing projects on the Salesforce platform
Proven experience in managing software development projects and knowledge of multiple project management methodologies and tools
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across different functional units.
Detail-oriented with excellent organization and project management skills.

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November 5, 2024
Flex Senior Manager, East and Southern Africa

End-to-end project management

Own a rich project management plan and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end execution
Design operational models for new programs, including assessing trade-offs of different design decisions (e.g. targeting, payments, customer service)
Define, track, and report operational and efficiency metrics
Dynamically identify operational vulnerabilities (e.g. fraud, brand risk etc) and create solutions to de-risk
Directly supervise multi-layered teams whose responsibilities include field team hiring and management, operations quality assurance, and business diligence support

New business development

Ideate, evaluate, and drive new program opportunities, driving end-to-end deal cycle from pitching to launch
Scope new markets, including operational diligence, feasibility, and risk assessments for pilots and inbound proposal
Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities for new programs
Collaborate with partnerships team to create content to drive donor conversations and position GiveDirectly as a leader in the global cash space

Project and People Management

Lead cross-functional project teams, managing internal stakeholders and ensuring strong delivery of projects
Directly manage one or more Managers to deliver high-quality operations and programming
Create a strong team culture rooted in GD’s values. Cultivate and grow exceptional talent.
Establish and maintain high-quality relationships with donors and operational partners
Drive communication and alignment across a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including GD senior management, donors, operational partners, researchers, and payment providers

What You’ll Bring

Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
4-7+ years of work experience in a problem-solving heavy role (field management, consulting, analytics)
Exceptional ability to work analytically through complex operational questions & run robust analyses to inform management and programming decisions
Strong communications skills, including speaking, writing, presenting, and negotiating across diverse audiences
Enthusiasm for dynamic environments, which may lack a pre-defined playbook for success and involve significant “learning by doing”
Ability to approach tasks with resourcefulness and to work in a highly self-directed manner
Ability to manage day-to-day operations while simultaneously building more robust, efficient systems
Experience and high comfort level working in developing-country or high-risk settings

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November 5, 2024
Finance Analyst

The role holder will be responsible for creating dashboards and data modelling, which will be used by senior management in decision making.

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November 5, 2024
Terms of Reference for a Documentary Producer – World Food Day Terms Of Reference for Voice Over Artist Production of a 30 Minute Video Narration for a Documentary Terms of Reference for Drone Videography Operator Services

The responsibility of the producer will be:

Conceptualize and plan for the World Food Day video documentary from start to finish.
Develop pre-production script and story board, to be presented to World Food Day publicity committee, which will guide the filming.
Develop post-production script that will guide the editing of the documentary.
Arranging frequent meetings with the stakeholders and booking all the necessary interviews.
Collaborate with Nandi County communication team and BvAT team to determine the filming schedule and timelines.
Coordinate all aspects of the documentary production, including shooting, editing, and post-production.
Sourcing various locations in collaboration with the BvAT team and the Nandi County communication team.
Co-direct together with the BvAT videography officer on-camera interviews and B-roll during shoots.
Identifying and solving any problems that arise during the production process.
Manage World Food Day video project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.

Consultancy period

The video production will be done in a period of four weeks be completed by 10th of October 2024.

Deliverables

At the end of the assignment, our expectation is to have:
A full 30-minute documentary highlighting activities of key partners contribution to the World Food Day theme.
A 10-minute short version documentary to be shared on online and social media platforms.

Qualifications:

Degree in communications, film making or journalism
At least 5 years of experience undertaking similar assignments – video documentary production and especially for events in the agriculture and environment sector
Understanding film production techniques.
Demonstrable experience in script writing.
Have strong project planning and management skills, editorial judgment, and commercial awareness.
Excellent understanding of film genres and themes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to conceptualize and execute creative video ideas.

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November 5, 2024