Jobs Kenya

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  • Director of Research and Animal Welfare

    Director of Research and Animal Welfare

    As the Director of Research and Animal Welfare, you will be at the forefront of strategic decision-making, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance our campaigns and advocacy efforts. Your will work with colleagues globally to identify impactful research that inspires action and drives transformative change. In this role, you’ll foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This is more than just a career—it is a mission to create a better future for animals worldwide. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and passion to a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Programmes Project Manager

    Programmes Project Manager

    The Programmes team within Girl Effect is responsible for three key areas: 

    Programme Design: Ensure coordinated and efficient cross functional programme design that will deliver impact for girls 
    Programme Delivery: Plan, coordinate, and track the activities of functions across Girl Effect to ensure that programme objectives are met and we submit quality reports to donors 
    Partnerships Implementation: Build and manage relationships with partners that are essential to the delivery of our programmes – including partnerships with organizations that offer services and safe spaces to girls, relevant Government Ministries and working closely with donors funding our programmes 
    Over the next 12 months the team has an exciting and varied programme of work planned. Our workstreams can be quite varied and complex, involving different technical inputs, a range of products and services, and multiple stakeholders across different geographies and contexts. 
    With colleagues located in each of the countries where we work, as well as a cluster of “global” roles located in Kenya, India and the UK, delivering this work successfully requires a combination of tight coordination and multi-country oversight, alongside local expertise and delivery. Within a matrixed structure, our work requires careful planning and coordination to enable it to be as successful as possible. 
    As such, we have identified a need for a key role to provide project management support and expertise within the team; specifically to support the Head of Programmes and Programme Leads in programme design and delivery and with donor partnerships. 
    Key relationships
    Internal 
    External 
    Programmes team (both global and country) Create, Evidence & Insight, Development, Finance & Operations teams, Gender & Youth Participation Other internal stakeholders where required 
    Partners, donors, third party vendors/consultants working on behalf of Girl Effect

    What you will do

    Project management for existing (and potentially new) programmes. The requirements here will differ depending on the programme / project, but may include – 
    Maintaining oversight of programmes to ensure that we are on track to meet deadlines and achieve objectives and that high standards are maintained across the programme. Identifying gaps, issues and challenges and addressing these. 
    Coordinating and connecting different teams working on a programme to ensure their activities are aligned. 
    Ensuring we set up and maintain cross-functional work plans to track key activities and milestones. This will require involving stakeholders in the creation and maintenance of the plan and ensuring all risks, dependencies and responsibilities are identified, discussed and built into the planning process. 
    Ensuring thorough risk and issue management exists, instigating mitigation actions, and helping to identify contingency plans where necessary. 
    Supporting the Head of Programmes and Programme Leads to plan resourcing of upcoming projects and ensure all needs are met. 
    Working with the Finance team to track donor budgets and project spend to ensure we’re running to budget. 
    Ensuring efficient and effective communication processes and meeting cadence exist within individual programmes / projects. 
    Stakeholder engagement and relationship management. The requirements will differ depending on the programme, but are likely to include: 
    Managing relationships with donors. Co-ordinating and inputting to donor reporting and donor meetings as required. Ensuring donor requirements and milestones are met. 
    Managing relationships with partners, who we work closely with to deliver some of our programmes. Coordinating and running meetings and working closely with them on programme design and delivery. 
    Establishing and managing relationships with a range of other external stakeholders across a variety of sectors including NGOs, evaluators and research organizations, community based organizations, media and creative industries. 
    Supporting with procurement and management of external suppliers / consultants / partners at a global and local level. 
    In addition to core Project Management responsibilities, this role will also involve – 
    Pro-actively spotting areas for improvement in programme and project management processes and developing simple practical solutions to address these. 
    General ad hoc support to the Head of Programmes and Programmes team. This will include supporting teams with programme activities as and where needed, Due Diligence for new implementing partners, leading team meetings, coordinating inputs to org-wide team updates (please note: this will be a small portion of the role, maximum 10% of time). 

    Who you are 

    The successful candidate should display the following experience and attributes: Qualifications: 

    Bachelor’s Degree 
    Desirable: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification 

    Knowledge and experience: 

    Minimum 5 years relevant project management experience and proven success in managing complex, multi-geo projects with multiple stakeholders 
    Experience working with donors and delivering programmes to meet donor requirements.
    Experience establishing and managing relationships with stakeholders across a range of sectors Experience working with internal teams across a range of functions. This may include some of the following – programmes, evidence & insight, development/fundraising, finance & operations, gender & youth participation, creative teams 
    Experience in setting up and managing systems and processes to track and stimulate progress against key milestones and agreed deliverables, to deliver projects on time, on budget and to a high standard 
    Experience of managing risk, budgets, staff resourcing, timelines and other logistics across multiple projects, and to differing stakeholders 
    Understanding of principles that underpin Due Diligence and Safeguarding 
    Understanding of monitoring and evaluation requirements in international development programming. Experience managing programmes that include robust monitoring and evaluation 
    Desirable: Background in international development, gender or familiarity with gender/girl-centered programming

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    job-boards.greenhouse.io

  • Chief of Party, USAID Media Projects, East Africa Implementation Research Consultant (Gender Norms Transformation) Short Term Consultant: Ed Tech Consultant, Mombasa

    Chief of Party, USAID Media Projects, East Africa Implementation Research Consultant (Gender Norms Transformation) Short Term Consultant: Ed Tech Consultant, Mombasa

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Provide strategic and technical leadership to the program
    Serve as principal liaison with USAID, as well as with key government officials, other donors and implementers, private sector and civil society partners, program beneficiaries, and other stakeholders
    Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local, regional, and international organizations active in the media sector
    Oversee and monitor quality of organizational capacity development to local organizations
    Ensure program activities are implemented on schedule and within budget
    Supervise, manage, and mentor program staff and work in close coordination with IREX’s home office
    Oversee program budgeting, financial management, and compliance
    Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities
    Represent IREX publicly and supports its organizational development
    Other duties, as assigned

    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    10 years of progressive international experience working in media sector strengthening and reform, journalism, civic engagement, or related fields; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 12 years or relevant experience also considered. Successful track record of at least five (5) years supervising, managing, and implementing USAID-funded programs and or other related donor-funded programming, with at least five (5) years of experience managing programs in East Africa
    Successful track record of supervising, designing, managing, and implementing complex donor-funded technical assistance programs (with strong preference for past USAID-funded media development project management experience)
    Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior government officials; media, civic, and private sector leaders; international donors; and other stakeholders
    Proven leadership qualities and excellent management skills
    Demonstrated ability to track and manage budgets and plan both strategically and creatively to meet project objectives
    Experience convening diverse stakeholders to address legal and regulatory media reforms and/or emerging technological issues affecting the media sector
    Experience working with private and public sector partners to leverage additional sources of funding to meet program objectives
    Effective oral and written communication skills
    Strong representational and organizational skills
    English language fluency is required, including the ability to provide written reporting in English

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  • Social Behavior Change Digital Consultant

    Social Behavior Change Digital Consultant

    SCOPE OF WORK

    The project seeks to procure services of an SBC Digital consultant who will provide strategic leadership in delivery of the project scope of work.

    Project Management: Lead the project from inception to completion, ensuring all milestones are met including coordination with the core team, advisory and consultative groups. Support development detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
    Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate engagement with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, multilateral and global organizations and other local implementing partners identified in the project. Coordinate regular meetings and workshops in collaboration with country SBD Digital focal points to gather input and feedback to ensure active participation and buy-in from all stakeholders.
    Guideline Development: Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to validate key issues and target behaviors outlined in the project Theory of Change documentation. Develop draft guidelines based on best practices and stakeholder input. Validate the guidelines with the advisory group and pilot country representatives.
    Pilot Implementation: Oversee the pilot implementation of the guidelines in 2 countries working with local campaign teams to apply the guidelines in live SBC campaigns and gather insights and feedback to refine the guidelines.
    Monitoring and Evaluation: Support the evidence and insights team toDesign and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to measure the impact of the guidelines including, analyzing data and reporting on the effectiveness of the guidelines. Use evaluation findings to make necessary adjustments and improvements.
    Scale-Up and Sustainability: Develop a scale-up plan to promote the guidelines for broader adoption and establish a sustainability plan to ensure the guidelines remain current and relevant. Collaborate with the design team to package the guidelines in different formats and strategic placements for easy access and use.
    Reporting and Documentation: Produce regular progress reports for the core team and stakeholders. Document all processes, challenges, and lessons learned. Prepare a final report summarizing the project outcomes and recommendations.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

    Advanced degree in public health, communication, social sciences, or a related field.
    Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital SBC projects, particularly in the health sector.
    Proven expertise in social media strategies, digital marketing, and behavior change communication.
    Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
    Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including Government stakeholders and adapt strategies to local contexts. Availability and timelines

    Professional Qualifications: 5%

    Educational Background: Advanced degree in public health, communication, social sciences, or a related field.
    Certifications: Relevant certifications in project management, digital marketing, or behavior change communication.

    Relevant Experience: 15%

    Digital SBC Projects: Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing digital SBC projects, particularly in the health sector.
    Social Media Strategies: Proven expertise in developing and implementing social media strategies for behavior change.
    Project Management: Demonstrated experience in leading multi-stakeholder projects, including defining scope, timelines, and deliverables.

    Technical Expertise: 15%

    Content Development: Skills in creating engaging and culturally appropriate content for social media platforms.
    Platform Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of various social media platforms and their best practices for health communication.
    Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data to inform strategy and measure the effectiveness of interventions.

    Stakeholder Engagement: 10%

    Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and community leaders.
    Collaboration: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their active participation and buy-in.
    Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of local cultural contexts and ability to tailor engagement strategies accordingly.

    Strategic Planning and Scope Definition: 10%

    Needs Assessment: Ability to conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify key issues and target behaviors.
    Scope Definition: Skill in defining clear project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
    Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop strategic plans that align with the goals of the ministry of health and address identified needs.

    Monitoring and Evaluation: 10%

    Impact Assessment: Skills in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
    Continuous Improvement: Commitment to using evaluation findings to improve future interventions.

    Innovation and Creativity : 10%

    Creative Thinking: Ability to develop innovative approaches to behavior change communication.
    Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt strategies based on emerging trends and feedback.

    Reporting and Documentation: 15%

    Reporting Skills: Ability to produce clear and concise reports, documenting project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
    Documentation: Skill in maintaining comprehensive project documentation for future reference and learning.

    Budget Management : 5%

    Financial Planning: Experience in developing and managing project budgets.
    Cost Efficiency: Ability to deliver high-quality results within budget constraints.

    Client and Stakeholder Feedback: 5%

    References: Positive feedback from previous clients and stakeholders.
    Case Studies: Demonstrated success in similar projects through case studies or portfolio examples.

    Interested applicants should submit the following documents to procurement@psinairobi.org by October 7th, 2024, at 11:00hrs East Africa Time. Please indicate your current county of residence in your CV/cover letter.

    Apply via :

    procurement@psinairobi.org

  • Project Management Assistant Intern

    Project Management Assistant Intern

    Role Description
    This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Management at Scope Intervention in Eldoret. The intern will be involved in project design and implementation; Monitoring and Evaluation, facilitating communication among team members among other tasks.
    Qualifications

    Interpersonal Skills and Interpersonal Communication
    Analytical Skills and Project Coordination
    Strong Communication skills
    Ability to work effectively in a team environment
    Detail-oriented and organized
    Knowledge of environmental issues and sustainability practices is a plus
    Degree in Project Management, Social Science or related field

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    www.linkedin.com

  • Senior Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Coordinator

    Senior Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Coordinator

    The Senior MEL Coordinator will be responsible for building the internal capacity of program staff at the regional and county levels in monitoring and evaluation activities. This includes supporting the review and refinement of data collection tools to meet the program needs.

    Under the leadership and direction of the LFS MEL Manager, and in close collaboration with the  MEL and Data specialist, the Senior MEL Coordinator will work to develop the capacity of partner technical teams in MEL, ensuring effective field-level collaboration and fostering a culture of learning and adaptation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Under the guidance of the MEL Manager, collaborate with local partners in MEL activities, ensuring they effectively adopt and integrate the MEL tools into core program management functions.
    Work closely with the MEL and Data specialist to ensure consistent utilization of the LFS MIS database for all MEL data submissions.
    Oversee data collection, cleaning, and analysis, coordinating with the Regional/County team (and consultants as needed) to ensure high-quality data is gathered and effectively utilized for adaptive management.
    Coordinate and supervise the enumeration activities in the Regional/County level during the internal and external surveys commissioned by the project.
    Train Regional/County program team members on their M&E responsibilities and the proper use of MEL tools
    Support MEL manager in ensuring alignment of the Regional/County level MEL activities with program objectives and contribute to the development of annual work plans.
    Support the Regional Program Manager and technical leads in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual activity reports, ensuring the accuracy and verification of reported data.
    Coordinate and support the implementation of key MEL phases of the Project Management Cycle, including the baseline survey, mid-term evaluation, and final evaluation.
    Support MEL manager in conducting Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) at the Regional/County level to ensure compliance with USAID/TechnoServe data quality standards.
    In collaboration with the Regional Program manager, ensure that lessons learned at the Regional/County level are captured and reported to inform decision-making.
    Foster a MEL culture that encourages learning and self-reflection among program staff to achieve project excellence.

    Desired Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field.
    At least 3 years of professional experience in monitoring food security and nutrition focused projects.
    Experience with GIS software use in development programming.
    At least 3 years of experience in program monitoring and evaluation, data collection, large and complex data management, and analysis. 
    Advanced computer skills, including analytical software (e.g. Advanced Excel, SPSS, STATA, R, or Python) and data visualization programs (e.g. Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power Bi)
    Strong analytical and organizational skills.        
    Knowledge of web-based surveys (e.g. ONA, google forms, CommCare) is desirable.
    Experience in supporting and strengthening the government /county M&E system and clear understanding of government devolution structures.
    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a multi-cultural team environment.
    Must be result-oriented and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
    Working experience with donor-funded / development projects will be an advantage.
    Ability to travel across the country to support data collection.

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Human Resource and Administration Officer

    Human Resource and Administration Officer

    Human Resource and Administration Officer HRAO – HQ-2024 

    The Human Resource and Administration Officer (HRAO) plays a pivotal role. They will be responsible for the overall Human Capital and ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the organization. In essence, the Human Resource and Administration Officer serves as a strategic partner to the organization, ensuring that its human capital is well-managed and contributing to the overall success of St John Ambulance Kenya.

    Required Qualification

    Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Commerce or Administration
    Certifications: CHRP-K
    Membership: IHRM
    At least 5 years of relevant experience where at least 2 years should be in supervisory level
    Strong understanding of the role of FKE
    Familiarity with Office Productivity Tools (Microsoft 365, MS-Office)
    Project Management skills

    Interested applicants are advised to send a cover letter and updated CV as one PDF document via email recruit@stjohnkenya.org. Download and read the full job description, skills and competencies required in the link provided before submitting. The applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis and the process will close by 7th October 2024, 5 pm.  DOWNLOAD JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

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    recruit@stjohnkenya.org

  • Youth Engagement and Agripreneurship Mobilizer

    Youth Engagement and Agripreneurship Mobilizer

    Functions / Key Results Expected

    Mobilize African and international partners towards the initiative.
    Coordinate/support the building of a consortium of major partners that will commit and support scaling of the initiative.
    Coordinate resource mobilization initiatives to raise funds/seed money to launch the initiative.
    Identify appropriate events where the initiative can be presented/marketed to potential partners and funders including side events and conferences in agricultural and youth forums
    Organize an AATF-MSU joint forum with potential donors and partners to seek funds to expand the programs and the resource network.
    Carry out any other duties as may be assigned.

    Qualifications

    Education: The candidate should have an advanced graduate degree in business development or related from a recognized university.

    Experience:

    A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in agribusiness, youth programming, partner mobilization and coordinating of youth initiatives or accelerator programs.
    Relevant work experience in project management, especially in youth or agribusiness will be an added advantage.
    Experience in leading projects that are involved in public-private partnerships.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (desirable).
    Demonstrated ability to write concepts notes, reports and craft promotional materials.
    Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.

    Apply via :

    hr@aatf-africa.org

  • Finance and Administration Intern Programme Management Officer

    Finance and Administration Intern Programme Management Officer

    This Internship position is located in the Public Sector Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Unit of UNEP Corporate Services Division in Nairobi, with the intended purpose of supporting the financial and administrative functions in the Unit. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance and Budget Assistant, the Finance and Administration Intern will be trained and given an opportunity to learn and assist in the handling of data entry and data validation of funding partner information, financial analysis of the Environment Fund as well as administrative duties which broadly include:
    Income reporting: Assist in data entry and data validation of funding partner information in support of launching Power Business Intelligence (BI) as a new income reporting tool.
    Provide support with respect to; collaboration and liaison with Financial Management Unit on Member States invoices and receipts as well as update and maintenance of data for tracking and future reference.
    Assist in Financial analysis of the Environment Fund and earmarked income to form basis for reporting on income status and funding profiles for Member States.
    Records management: Assist with reviewing of records, including correspondence log, partner agreements and contacts for integrity and for purposes of migration to Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
    Additional Duties: Assist in ad hoc excel related reports.
    Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
    Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
    Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
    Must have studied Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology (IT), Procurement or any other related field. Additionally, the applicants must have the following attributes:
    Be computer literate in standard software applications.
    Possess good report writing skills.
    Demonstrate good organizational and pleasant interpersonal skills.
    Demonstrate interest in issues related to environmental sustainability.
    Have demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
    Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

    Deadline; Oct 13th 2024

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  • Clinical Lead T1 2025

    Clinical Lead T1 2025

    About the role: 

    Clinical Leads will be part of our Shamiri Program —a youth-led, youth-oriented mental healthcare program and delivery system that integrates two essential elements:‍ 1) a rigorously tested evidence-based mental health intervention (the Shamiri, or “Thrive!” in Kiswahili, intervention) that includes simple, empirically supported psychological elements, uses stigma-free, culturally appropriate content, and 2) dissemination in secondary schools by youths trained as lay-providers and integration into a three-tier mental health care model.  
    The Clinical Lead is a ‘supervisor of supervisors’ who works directly with in-need students and supervises clinical supervisors handling clinical cases. The clinical lead oversees referrals of students to their best-suited providers and collaborates with school staff, parents/guardians, and community members to ensure —to the best of their ability— that in-need students benefit fully and find/meet no harm. 

    Roles and Responsibilities 

    Clinical Service Delivery and Oversight 

    Handle risk-associated student cases to ensure they receive the care they need. 
    Lead the case management of child welfare/protection student cases. 
    Overseeing referrals of students to their best-suited service providers. 

    Clinical Supervision 

    Facilitate weekly group clinical supervision sessions for clinical supervisors. 
    Facilitate individual supervision sessions for clinical supervisors as needed. 
    Regularly conduct clinical supervisor wellness checks and implement restorative solutions as needed. 

    Monitoring and Evaluation 

    Monitor the progress of clinical service delivery and perform required assessments and evaluations. 
    Regularly review clinical records to ensure case handling and treatment approaches adhere to relevant clinical protocols. 
    Ensuring caregiver practices meet ethical and organizational standards. 

    Collaboration and Advocacy 

    Develop relationships with community service providers to ensure in-need students receive needed support. 
    Collaborate with school staff, parents/guardians, and community members to support in-need students. 
    Oversee and approve all external clinical case reporting and briefings, e.g., school administration. 

    Liaison 

    Develop and provide necessary reports to the clinical operations team or other relevant parties. 
    Develop and provide supervision reports to the clinical operations team or other relevant parties. 
    Develop and provide clinical training needs reports to the clinical operations team or other relevant parties. 

    Requirements 

    At least an undergraduate degree in psychology, counselling psychology or a similar psychology field; a master’s qualification is preferable but not required. 
    Registered with the Counselling and Psychologists Board of Kenya (or show proof of registration being in progress) 
    Minimum of four years of relevant continuous working experience in a mental healthcare setting. 
    Experience supervising mental health providers (e.g. counsellors) in a mental healthcare setting. 
    Experience working with adolescents in a counselling/psychotherapy setting. 
    Experience in a leadership/team management role in a healthcare setting. 
    Excellent written communication skills, both writing and speaking. 
    Excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with others; a positive team player with a strong work ethic and passion for helping others.

    Apply via :

    shamiri.applytojob.com