Jobs Kenya

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  • Country Director

    Country Director

    Leadership and Program Implementation

    Develop, manage, and execute CIPE Kenya’s program strategy, programs, and work plans in collaboration with Africa department staff
    Oversee the implementation of CIPE’s diverse portfolio in Kenya and the operation of the Kenya office
    Provide expert strategic, technical, and capacity-building assistance to implementing partners
    Manage financial operations, including final approval of monthly financial reports and advance requests
    Design and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks, establishing benchmarks, and measuring goals and objectives
    Ensure compliance with CIPE and donor policies, procedures, and Kenyan legal requirements (e.g., registration, employment, tax, and social security)
    Monitor current events, including political and economic developments, assessing their impact on CIPE programs
    Select, supervise, and support the professional development of staff, setting performance goals and assigning responsibilities

    Public Relations and Business Development

    Build and strengthen relationships within the donor community in Kenya
    Promote the CIPE brand by attending and speaking at conferences, official meetings, and relevant events
    Develop and implement business development initiatives, identifying potential partnerships with donors, businesses, NGOs, and government organizations
    Secure funding through grants, sponsorships, fundraising, and fee-for-service projects by preparing proposals and concept notes
    Foster internal communication across CIPE and collaborate with various departments to implement projects

    Qualifications And Skills

    University degree or higher in International Relations, Development, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional training in management is preferred
    At least 10 years of professional experience in project management
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing donor relationships
    Proven ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with Kenyan and international partners and donors
    Prior experience with U.S. government grants is preferred
    Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills
    Media relations experience is strongly preferred
    Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs with NGOs, businesses, associations, and governments
    Proven ability to work in a team environment and manage organizational growth and sustainability
    Experience working on issues related to business advocacy, organizational management, digital economy, trade and investment, women economic empowerment, business integrity and corporate governance
    Strong financial acumen and the ability to develop, manage, and monitor budgets
    Fluency in professional written and spoken English; Swahili proficiency is preferred
    Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Kenya and the region

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  • GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG)Consultant – NCC and Climate Nature Banking Initiative Senior Programme Management Officer

    GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG)Consultant – NCC and Climate Nature Banking Initiative Senior Programme Management Officer

    Tasks:

    Support the planning and executing the project preparation process and develop the full CEO Endorsement Request package for the global Nature for Cooling Challenge medium-sized GEF project (one-step), under the supervision and in close cooperation with of both the Cool Coalition Global Coordinator in the Cities Unit and the Task Manager for GEF mitigation projects in the Climate Change Mitigation Unit.
    Support the planning and executing the project preparation process and develop the full CEO Endorsement Request package for the Climate-Nature Banking Initiative (one-step), under the supervision and in close cooperation with of both the UNEP FI and the Task Manager for GEF global mitigation projects in the Climate Change Mitigation Unit.

    Qualifications/special skills

    ACADEMIC – Advanced university degree in development, environment, management, business administration, economics, or a related discipline is required;
    A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;
    Minimum of five (5) years of experience in developing, assessing, evaluating or managing projects in the field of climate change, renewable energy, environment or development is required.
    Experience in drafting project proposals and assessing project documents, including concepts, progress reports, work plans, and financial documents (budgets and expenditure reports) is required;
    Experience in working on global projects is required;
    Experience in working with multilateral or bilateral funding entities in the field of climate change, renewable energy environment or development is desirable;
    Experience working with GEF or UNEP projects is desirable;

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  • IT & Automation Fellow

    We are seeking a motivated IT and Automation Fellow to join our innovative team at Impact Africa Network. This role is designed for a tech-savvy individual passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence and automation technologies to drive operational efficiency and digital transformation. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in building automation processes, developing AI solutions, creating chatbots, supporting data pipelines, and integrating complex systems.

    Key Responsibilities

    Support in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation processes across organizational workflows
    Explore and implement AI-powered solutions to enhance organizational efficiency
    Develop conversational AI and chatbot technologies
    Support and optimize data pipelines and integration systems
    Develop and implement ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) integrations
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technological challenges
    Assist in implementing data management and governance practices
    Create and maintain technical documentation for AI and automation solutions
    Develop scripts and tools to streamline repetitive tasks
    Support the development of other products in the organization.

    Who you are?

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
    Less than an year of relevant experience OR recent graduate with a portfolio projects)
    Demonstrated interest in technology, automation & AI.
    Basic understanding of software development React and Django frameworks
    Proactive and self driven
    Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

    Apply via :

    impactafrica.network

  • Research Associate

    Specific responsibilities would include:

    Support research delivery on two large projects including sample selection, and research tool development (survey and interview guides)
    Support the training and management of enumeration teams working on KDI research-related work in the neighborhoods we are active
    Support data collection and management and general research protocols, ethics, and overall project management timelines for KDI projects
    Conduct qualitative, quantitative and spatial data analysis
    Contribute to the production of high-quality research outputs such as reports, working papers, editorials (blogs, podcasts, op-eds), conference papers and peer peer-reviewed publications
    Participate in stakeholder meetings as required
    Support project adherence to research protocols including design, data management, protocols, ethics, and overall timelines and deadlines
    Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to academic and nonacademic audiences, nationally and internationally 

    Desired Profile

    Experience and affinity with the mission of KDI to work towards justice in the built environment
    At least a Master’s degree
    4+ years of relevant experience across some combination of the non-profit, international development, academia, design, planning, and research sectors
    Education or equivalent qualification/comparable experience preferred in one of the following fields: urban design, spatial planning, environmental sciences, water management, anthropology, human geography, public health, or a relevant social science
    Strong experience in qualitative or quantitative collection and data analysis strongly preferred
    Expertise in one or more of the following topics: urban resilience, adaption planning, justice in the built environment, climate, health, urban nature, infrastructure planning, mobility, inclusive design
    Evidence of Experience in writing research outputs
    Evidence of engagement with multiple stakeholders, including international and local academic researchers, NGO partners, and community participants
    Fluency in Swahili preferred
    Advanced skills in analytical tools MaxQDA or Dedoose, Excel, SPSS preferred

    Interested candidates should submitto the Senior Management Team at kenyajobs@kounkuey.org by 30 January 2025.

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    kenyajobs@kounkuey.org

  • Data Analyst, Team Lead Data Analyst

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    At Rainforest Alliance, we believe in the value of data. The Data Management and Intelligence department is paving the way for enabling data-based decisions by focusing on the delivery of scale-able data products to the market, supporting internal decision-making by unlocking the value of data, and creating a solid data foundation on which we can continue to build out our data offering.

    We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Data Analyst, Team Lead to manage and mentor a team of analysts, oversee projects, and deliver actionable insights that drive business decisions. In this role, you will collaborate across teams, ensure the effective delivery of analytics initiatives, and foster improvement and professional growth within your team. If you’re passionate about mentoring talent, driving results, and turning insights into action, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

    RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 Data Analysts, ensuring the successful delivery of projects for internal and external stakeholders. Foster an environment of continuous development and professional growth through regular feedback, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
    Project Management & Delivery: Effectively oversee and balance the team’s workload. Ensure proper project management of data analytics initiatives, prioritizing tasks, driving timely delivery, and aligning outcomes with business objectives.
    Cross-Organisation Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Data Engineering, Architecture, GIS, and Product teams to ensure the alignment and integration of analytics efforts with broader data strategies. Work with various teams and departments to understand their data needs, provide actionable insights, and drive the integration of data into business processes.
    Data Visualization and Reporting: Develop clear and impactful data visualizations and reports to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making.
    Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and methodologies in data analysis, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
    Data Governance: Ensure compliance with data governance policies, regulations, and ethical standards to safeguard data privacy and security.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
    5+ years of experience in data analytics or a related field, including at least 1 year in a leadership or team management role.
    Proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, R, and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of statistical methods.
    Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders.
    Knowledge of data governance principles, data privacy regulations, and ethical considerations in data analysis.

    Preferred Skills:

    Knowledge of machine learning concepts and applications.
    Knowledge of global commodity supply chains and their sustainability requirements.
    Experience working with voluntary standards within the agriculture or forestry sectors.

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  • Director – Seed Systems (CESSA)

    The Position

    Director – Seed Systems (CESSA) Job Reference: DSS/CTC/12/2024

    The Director – Seed Systems (CESSA – Center of Excellence for Seed Systems Africa) is a senior member of the Center of Technical Expertise division. In this role, he/she will provide strategic direction for the Seed Centre of Excellence and play an integral role in program development, management of the seed systems component of a multi-country program, and monitoring of impact in all countries AGRA operates. The role is key in ensuring collaboration between Seed Systems teams with each other, across other technical areas and program delivery areas. The role drives the design and oversight of all elements of AGRA’s technical programs and strategy under the Center of Excellence for Seed Systems Africa.

    The ideal candidate will set and champion a strong vision for strengthening CESSA within the AGRA 3.0 strategy context, and provide technical guidance on the development, deployment, and implementation of technologies, practices, and innovations from the various disciplines aimed at transforming seed systems at the country, regional and continental levels. The Director of the Center of Excellence for Seed Systems Africa will constantly mine the global realm of technologies and learnings in Seed Systems and match them to both articulated and unarticulated consumer needs to drive the agricultural sector and AGRA business.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Lead and act as a scout for new technologies/initiatives in the Center of Excellence for Seed Systems Africa ensuring that new technologies and initiatives are transferred to continental, regional, and country-level program delivery.
    Recommend deployment and utilization of new products, create enticing product claims, evaluate crop varieties, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
    Provide technical assistance to technical teams within their function overseeing their general management, including program development, delivery, and evaluation, as well as fundraising, budget setting, knowledge management, and all external relationship management.
    Strategizes and directs the technical teams within the function and leads systems development activities.
    Ensure strong support for AGRA’s program delivery teams to rapidly accelerate the development of country and regional seed systems while ensuring access and adoption of certified seed by smallholder farmers on a national scale.
    Address through systems approach major weak spots emerging from the Seed SAT analysis, such as coordination, also with agro-processors, policy enabling environment, seed quality, and early generation seed access.
    Collaborate closely with other colleagues and teams, especially within the Centre for Technical Expertise, to ensure alignment on project goals, effective use of resources, and explore innovation possibilities. Ensuring a very strong link with our Inclusive Markets team, our Policy and State Capability Team, our Sustainable Farming team, our Gender, Youth and Inclusion Team, and our Analytics team is essential.
    Nurture and develop professional relationships with various agricultural institutions and industry personnel through electronic and oral communications and by attending and/or participating in professional meetings and field days.
    Inspire and grow teamwork, partnership, and collaboration among the CESSA team and the Centre for Technical Expertise division to raise overall team contributions and performance.
    Direct and provide coaching to technical and administrative staff within the function.
    Enable talent management and development of existing staff, acquiring new staff as necessary, and managing team dynamics to ensure high-performance and positive employee experience.
    Communicates results through presentations and written and verbal communication.
    Review project standards and goals, direct execution of projects where required, and evaluate progress through regular performance reviews.
    Review the scope of work, provide input, and evaluate funding proposals.

    Key Qualifications and Experience Required:

    Masters in agricultural science and management or a related area.
    Experience in agricultural development in Africa including at least 5 years in senior management role.
    Demonstrate industry experience in product development, marketing, business case, and a strong understanding of the economics of the seed industry. deployment, report development, and communications.
    Specialization in Seed Systems development is an advantage.
    Fluency in English is required; the ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset.
    Possess a deep understanding of seed production, processing, storage, quality control, certification, and distribution systems. This includes knowledge of various seed technologies relevant to the target crops and contexts.
    Familiarity with plant breeding principles and the development of improved crop varieties, including an understanding of germplasm management and varietal selection.
    Broad knowledge of agricultural practices, cropping systems, and the challenges faced by farmers in the target regions. This includes an understanding of agronomy, soil science, and pest and disease management.
    Ability to analyze seed markets, identify opportunities, and develop strategies for improving seed access and marketing. This includes understanding pricing strategies and business models for seed businesses.
    Demonstrated ability to manage budgets effectively, track expenditures, and ensure responsible use of resources including an understanding of grant management and financial reporting.
    Must be able to inspire others toward a common vision and foster trust ethical behavior, and development of others by providing a supportive environment for enhanced performance and professional growth.

    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 DSS/CTE/12/2024 in the subject line of the application e-mail.Applications must be received on or before 2nd January 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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    recruit@agra.org

  • Evidence Uptake and Learning Manager (Maternity Cover)

    About the role

    Sightsavers is currently seeking an experienced Evidence Uptake and Learning individual to join our team and manage a range of research evidence uptake and learning activities across the organisation. This role is key in ensuring that evidence from research and other data sources is easily accessible, appropriately stored, and used by different stakeholders within and outside Sightsavers.
    High quality evidence and evidence uptake are critical for our programmes and advocacy. We hold an independent research organisation status by UK Research and Innovation and make significant investments in generating evidence from research, evaluations and routine programme systems.

    Responsibilities

    The post holder will work closely with different teams across the organisation to ensure that effective user-friendly mechanisms and systems for evidence uptake and learning are in place and widely used.

    Further duties include:

    Manage and continuously improve existing mechanisms for consolidation, storage and sharing of research evidence produced at Sightsavers, including evidence trackers, dashboards, websites, and online libraries.
    Facilitate dissemination of Sightsavers research internally to support learning; organise learning seminars and workshops; produce and disseminate the Research team’s bi-monthly newsletter.
    Manage the curation of content for a research evidence library and produce a bi-monthly research evidence newsletter to facilitate the use of research evidence across the organisation.
    Working closely with the Communications team, develop new approaches and tools to disseminate research evidence, such as visual abstracts, videos, podcasts, etc., to reach wider audiences and enhance the content of the research centre website.
    Contribute to the development of technical documents to disseminate research results, such as research summaries, peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs and blogs.
    Contribute to the implementation of Sightsavers’ strategic organisational learning framework, including the design and piloting of processes and tools to embed learning in projects.
    Contribute to the consolidation of evidence to feed into Sightsavers’ thematic learning questions, improving organisational understanding of key thematic challenges and ensuring the learning informs programme design and adaptation.

    Skills and Experience

    As the successful candidate you will have a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience, possess knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies, and be able to travel internationally for up to 12 weeks during the contracted period.

    Further requirements include:

    Demonstrable experience of using a range of approaches and tools for communicating research to a variety of audiences and encouraging uptake into decision-making
    Experience of facilitating meetings, and working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
    Fluent written and spoken English
    Written and spoken French and/or Portuguese (desirable)
    Excellent analytical skills
    Strong project management skills
    Relationship building skills with internal and external audiences – a highly collaborative approach, and willingness to adopt a ‘customer focus’
    An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
    An understanding and commitment to accessible practices.

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    careers.sightsavers.org

  • Development and Grants Manager

    We are seeking a Development and Grants Manager to support our funding applications and reporting for Blue Ventures’ global and cross-cutting programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and fast-growing team, with opportunities for travel, professional development and learning from across our global programmes.
    We are looking for an experienced individual to manage grant applications and produce high-quality financial and narrative reports. The role will work closely with our partners and field-based conservation teams in multiple countries worldwide.
    The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience of developing and maintaining systems to keep track of funding applications and reports, as well as ensuring accountability to and compliance with donor and audit requirements.
    Experience in the environmental conservation and international development sectors would be beneficial. Fluency in English is required.
    The successful candidate will be motivated, proactive and highly organised, with the ability to assimilate and interpret large volumes of information into clear and compelling concept notes, applications and reports.
    We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who can demonstrate experience of building effective working partnerships for conservation and/or development. Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with Blue Ventures’ core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.
    You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and ambitious, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.

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    careers.blueventures.org

  • Project Manager Seas of Change Kenya

    Key Responsibilities 

    Strategic oversight:

    Programme Strategy: Coordinate technical advice from partner and programme experts and provide strategic direction and guidance to the programme and its partners at regional, national and sub-national level. 
    Innovation, nexus thinking and systems transformation lens: Foster an environment in which innovation, empowering others, and working politically and holistically are highly valued.
    Networking and Relation Management: build and maintain relationships with programme stakeholders, including ministries, local government authorities, private sector, civil society and partners. 
    Knowledge development: fostering an environment of critical reflection and learning, leading to knowledge development, documentation of learnings and active exchange on what does (not) work. This happens in close collaboration with the Strategic Partnership Knowledge & Learning Advisor, partners, and the donor. 
    Monitoring and Evaluation: ensure high quality M&E data is being used within the programme to steer programme strategies, stimulate the application of innovative M&E approaches that enable the programme to gain insights into relevant trends, opportunities and challenges in the context, as well as understand how the programme is contributing to (potential) changes in system dynamics; work closely with the senior MEL Lead and the MEL officer, as well as the Strategic Partnership MEL Advisor; account and report to SNV, donor, and clients on programme performance via the Strategic Partnership Programme.

    Operational oversight:

    Human and Financial Resources: Provide steering to the Associate Operations Manager to ensure efficient management of human and financial resources; ensure effective coordination of programme activities with programme teams.  
    Operational Support: With the Associate Operations Manager, provide operational guidance and support to programme activities, including developing work plans, budgets, and a competency table within financial responsibilities and mandates.

    Qualifications

    Minimum requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Animal production, Rural Development, Program Planning and Management, Agribusiness, Environmental Sciences and other relevant qualification.
    Ten (10) years relevant experience in Program management, extension and community development work.
    Experience in managing regenerative agriculture, Productive Use of Renewable Energy and/or MSME business development will be desirable.

    Preferred Requirements:

    Master’s degree in a relevant field.
    Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience[1] in managing and implementing multi-faceted, donor-funded development programmes (i.e., experience that demonstrates growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
    Relevant work experience, background and domain understanding of renewable energy and/or agricultural value chains.
    Experience in connecting conceptual approaches and narratives with on the ground realities.
    Visionary and able to strategically inspire and energise programme teams. 
    Demonstratable experience in ability to take risks, fail forward, and think on one’s feet (agile management) while maintaining an eye on the bigger picture.
    Places strong value on critical reflection and learning, and the role that data plays in adaptive management.
    Excellent social, networking and facilitation skills, ability to engage with the private sector, civil society and governments.
    Experience working in East Africa, preferably in Kenya. A deep understanding of the local context, cultural nuances, and development challenges would be a plus.
    Excellent communication in English (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills.
    Willingness to travel to all programme locations in Kenya.

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    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Regional Security Manager ECSA

    Responsibilities

    In collaboration with country directors and security focal points (SFPs) the RSSM will support security risk management in countries of operation. Responsible for all aspects of security management at a regional level.

    The post-holder will manage and report all security incidents, conduct and review risk assessments, monitor information sources and all regional security developments. They will produce detailed analysis on specific threats to the senior management team and contribute to monthly security reporting.  They will assess and approve all travel and activities in their region and deliver new security projects in the region.
    Skills and Experience

    A proven successful track record of safety and security at country or regional level within East Africa
    Extensive network of contacts within the region
    Professional experience in the development, humanitarian or related sectors
    Fluent/strong English both written and spoken.
    Crisis/incident management experience
    Robust risk assessment and contingency planning skills and experience maintaining security documentation.
    Ability to engage confidently with a variety of stakeholders, including Sightsavers staff across the region, other INGOs and government partners.
    Available to travel extensively within the region to directly support country offices.
    Willing to hold the global emergency phone on a rota basis (1 in 5 weeks)
    Proven background in delivering security training to staff.
    Degree educated in security/intelligence/conflict studies/international relations or relevant recognised qualification.
    Current and ongoing right to work in one of the countries advertised.
    Security certification such as ASIS, CPP, INSSA desirable

    Apply via :

    careers.sightsavers.org