Company Type: Sector in NGO

Consultant (Development of a Research Literacy Mobile Application)

Objectives

To provide concise and jargon-free educational content on HIV prevention research leveraging on up-to-date/latest research findings from existing credible resources.
To integrate artificial intelligence to give answers and explanations to questions on HIV prevention research by users.
To keep users engaged using interactive tools, quizzes, and community features.
To ensure the app is user-friendly, secure, and accessible both online and offline

Key Deliverables

Mobile Application: A fully functional mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms.
Educational Content: Integration of up-to-date and credible content from sources such as Google, AVAC, IAVI, NIH websites, PubMed, IAS, scientific journals, and others.
Interactive Features: Quizzes, gamification elements, AI-driven responses, and community forums.
User Accounts: Functionality for users to create accounts and manage profiles.
Search Functionality: Keyword and acronym search capabilities.
Language Support: Support for English, French, and Swahili.
Design and Branding: Adherence to branding guidelines and acknowledgment of partners. This includes adhering to branding guidelines and acknowledging partners including USAID, PEPFAR, CASPR, AVAC, and IAVI.
Data Privacy, Security, and Citations: Compliance with relevant regulations including data privacy laws particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensure user data is protected. Also, to ensure sources are appropriately cited.
Maintenance and Updates: Ongoing updates and fixes for 18 months post-launch.

Technical Requirements

Platform Compatibility: Development for both iOS and Android.
Content Management: Integration of a content management system to update educational content regularly.
AI Integration: Implementation of AI features to provide personalized responses and ask clarifying questions before giving responses in a simple and jargon-free way.
Offline Functionality: Ensure key features are accessible without an internet connection and provide users with the ability to download documents, and access them offline as well.
User Engagement: Incorporation of gamification, regular updates, and community interaction tools.
Security Measures: Implementation of robust security protocols to protect against manipulation, phishing, and data corruption.

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November 5, 2024
Operations Accountant

Key responsibilities

Oversight of the monthly Forward Projection report, providing regional management with a real-time assessment of current month performance across multiple manufacturing sites
Maintain Kerry’s Business Intelligence solution ensuring it operates with a high degree of data integrity
Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required including periodic Executive Meeting analytics and presentations.
Engaging and partnering with site-based stakeholders to foster a greater understanding and insight of key business drivers and performance
Play a lead role in communicating, implementing, and managing continuous improvement initiatives and optimization strategies at a Country level.
Support ad hoc regional Operational Finance initiatives and annual strategic plans to include Budgeting, Forecasting, regional cost efficiency strategies and profit improvement programmes
Key financial partner to Kerry’s Country CAPEX programme providing financial stewardship and project management to major infrastructural and investment projects.
Support the commercialization and introduction of Kerry product portfolios at site capable of leveraging the local manufacturing footprint and enabling Kerry’s push initiatives and commercial growth strategy.
Stock management and reporting including stock reconciliations and control of stock write-offs.
General ledger reviews – review and control of postings to plant cost centres.
Engagement and partnering support of both cross functional and new to Kerry stakeholders designed to foster a greater understanding of key business drivers and performance.
A core requirement of the role will be the effective channeling and escalation of local site issues to resolution while dual operating models are effective

Qualifications and skills

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or numerical discipline an advantage
Tertiary Accounting Qualification, with/studying towards CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent.
5 years professional experience in a previous operational finance role preferred.
Familiarity with Quick Books, SAP and SAP implementation processes all strongly desirable
Highly computer literate with strong emphasis on analytical skills.
Candidates should be capable of analyzing and reporting on large volumes of data in a succinct and user friendly manner
Strong project management skills essential with broad understanding of functional workings of each department within a standalone business
Highly numerate, comfortable working with large volumes of data
An analytical thinker capable of conveying technical information in a user-friendly manner
Strong IT skills essential. Familiarity with advanced MS Excel functionality and systems preferred (PowerPoint, VBA, Pivot Table, power-pivot)
Self-starter who can manage fluctuating workloads and projects using a high degree of initiative
Strong team player with a clear focus on stakeholder engagement and solution delivery Strong communicator, comfortable interacting with confidence across a wide range of stakeholders
Takes Personal accountability and ownership of actions to completion.

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jobs.accaglobal.com

November 5, 2024
Grants Compliance Officer

Support Programme Director (PD) in managing program finance at the country office/program entity

Prepare and follow up annual program budget for regional program
Advise on financial and other relevant legislation and regulation in the host country
Advise program staff on financial and administrative issues
Assist in budget preparation for resource mobilization
Support the country office/program entity with procurement and contractual matters
Coordinate audits in collaboration with global finance teams.

Support PD in managing administrative and Human Resources (HR) compliance matters

Assist with technical HR matters
Ensure that payroll is correctly administered
Ensure that labour law is considered in all staff matters and that office is legally registered
Ensure that all insurance matters are adequately handled
Oversee computer maintenance and security.

Support PD in managing partner grant compliance

Ensure partners are well informed on Diakonia and grant financial policies/procedures requirements and able to comply
Provide technical support to partners on work plan, budget, financial reporting and audits
Facilitate, process and track grant payment to partners
Provide financial capacity building to partners
Be responsible for follow up of partners on financial and administrative systems
Review and assess partners´ budgets, financial reports and audit reports
Conduct financial monitoring to designated partners, both partners´ office and field.

Assist PD in managing donor compliance

Support program staff on all financial reporting requirements to different donors
Ensure comprehensive compliance to various donor agreements.

Experience and qualifications

University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting and Finance or another related field
Relevant professional certification, specifically Certified Public Accountant.
Minimum 3 years related work experience, specifically working with NGO/ CSO section in a multi-country or pan African partner context
Ability to work effectively and under pressure
Good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Professionalism, energy and integrity
Ability to communicate effectively with sensitivity and confidentiality
Professional English capacity required and fluency in French highly recommended
Good written and verbal communication skills.

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recruitment.africa@diakonia.se

November 5, 2024
Associate Construction Management Officer

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: Support development of technical documents related to construction, renovations and the modernization of the national police service college premises and the training environment (design drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities and terms of references); verify whether they are clear, complete, and compliant with programmatic and construction needs, eco-efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable, as well as meet accessibility requirements.
Monitor, communicate and report potential delays and/or cost overruns and develop corrective actions to address these.
Support in monitoring of the project construction work progress to ensure construction works are completed in a timely manner and to quality standards in line with the contract and project design.
Verify, and inform contracted Civil Engineer(s), that work is consistent with the project technical specifications and inform promptly of eventual deviations and develop corrective actions to address these.
Assess the work activities of contractor/s, measure and evaluate progress and completed work, and make recommendations to the Project Manager for progress and interim payments to contractor/s.
Assist the preparation of relevant risk assessments, method statements, checklists, permits etc. as they related to Health, Safety and Social Environment on site.
Support oversight of dimensional control and site surveying works, engineering control of the work implementation, etc.
Maintain project documentation, including payment registers, variation registers, site safety inspection registers, site diaries, instructions to contractor registers, drawing registers, visitor registers, sample approval registers, concrete test registers, progress photos, etc., and support UNODC reporting to donor.
Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of project/contract related documentations such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, stakeholder meeting minutes, engineer’s instructions and variation orders, contractor’s bills review reports, certifications, client hand-over documents and contracts close-out reports.
Compare all changes to permissible variations and prepare the notes to the file in support of the changes.
Assist in updating the Project quality register, issue register, risk register and lessons learned log in the time frame stipulated by the Project’s strategic documents.
Assist in providing training and knowledge transfer to national/contractor personnel including advice on good construction and engineering practices, environmental management practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during construction.
Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Education

An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or other relevant discipline is required.
A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience, including relevant experience in managing programme/project activities in the area of construction management, engineering and contract management environment, is required.
Knowledge of MS Project (or an alternative) is required.
Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD or an alternative) is required.
Experience in implementing works under complex quality, safety and environmental management plans is desirable.
Experience in the usage of construction/engineering and designing software and office software packages is desirable.
Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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careers.un.org

November 5, 2024
Senior Communications Manager

Position Description:

The Senior Communications Manager will strategically lead internal and external communications efforts for the TechnoServe Kenya country office. A pivotal leadership role, the role holder is accountable for elevating the organization’s reputation, media relations, stakeholder engagement, public visibility, and internal communications activities. The role requires developing an integrated, multi-channel communications strategy aligned with organizational goals, overseeing the implementation of high-impact communications campaigns, cultivating strategic media/influencer relationships, and providing expert communications counsel to executive leadership, country and regional teams.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Communications Strategy & Positioning

Review, adapt, and execute an integrated communications strategy and a communications work plan. This involves coordinating activities and ensuring alignment between the diverse program portfolio, to strategically advance the TechnoServe Kenya Country’s mission, vision, goals, and programmatic priorities to raise awareness of its programs and impact.
Ensure the development of compelling, audience-targeted communications and learning materials including a TechnoServe Kenya micro site, and periodic knowledge articles, reports, multimedia content, speeches, digital assets, op-eds, etc. i.e. , including but not limited to print and web materials such as articles, reports, briefs (policy), multimedia products, posters, and information packets.
Proactively share compelling stories and visual content with the home office and partners to showcase the organization’s achievements.
Work closely with TechnoServe Kenya’s Senior Management team to develop internal and external communications materials, including newsletters, templates, social media content, training, and visual communications materials, and ensure that materials are kept updated.
Liaise with other TechnoServe’s Kenya project communication staff and home office communications team to ensure proper amplification and visibility of country-level content, while identifying opportunities to drive the organization’s global agenda in the country and region.
Ensure compliance with communications governance including policies, processes, workflows, and approval protocols to support operational efficiency.
Develop communication work plans that outline key implementation activities supporting TecnoServe’s Kenya Strategic Plan and Communications strategies. This includes creating and managing the communications budget to prioritize strategies that provide value for money.
Work closely with monitoring and evaluation leads to develop data and metrics into compelling stories, documenting best practices and lessons learned.
Work with colleagues throughout the region to produce and commission, as appropriate, editorials, features, advertisements, brochures, fact sheets, briefings, position papers, news stories, etc., and research and commission visuals, videos, photographs, and other footage as necessary.
Develop and establish processes for monitoring issues, mitigating risks, scenario planning, and preparing crisis communications.
Support Program Managers to update web pages on the microsites

Media and Public Relations

Build and and nurture strategic relationships with journalists and key media outlets , influencers, and communications professionals to increase positive brand awareness.
Develop multimedia, initiatives, and events to shape external perceptions and drive consistency including favorable media coverage as appropriate.
Identify high-value opportunities to strategically enhance visibility and shape external engagement priorities for organizational leadership.
Continuously monitor dynamic media landscape, trends, and stakeholder conversations to identify threats or opportunities proactively.
Collaborate with Senior leadership to design, organize and host in-person and virtual events around topics and with audiences that advance TechnoServe’s global and country agenda
Liaise with home office communications team to respond to global media requests

Project Communication

Collaborate cross-functionally to develop tailored, integrated communications plans for major programs, initiatives, and events ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.
Support knowledge management and exchange (KMX) through an internal strategy and workplan, including standards-setting and oversight, learning sessions, and content organization.
Edit, proofread, summarize reports, project documents, and write articles about TechnoServe as needed.
Ensure all program communications uphold brand standards, align with master strategy, and support broader organizational objectives
Direct the creation and delivery of content , including photos, videos , and other visibility products to help the organization build and nurture relationships with donors and the general public.

Capacity Building

Periodically assess communications capabilities across the country office projects and design training curricula to upskill staff on communications principles and best practices as needed
Deliver training workshops and provide mentorship to build organization-wide proficiency in core communications competencies (e.g. media training for Senior Management Team)
Foster an environment of consistent learning, knowledge management, creative thinking, and innovation within the communications function incorporating cross-functional approaches
Coach and support junior communications associates, including through dotted-line reporting
Build the capacity of the local program staff to capture and share stories and photos.
Support the development of internal business/information sharing platforms (Share Drive, etc.) for effective internal communication to build and maintain Technoserve’s Kenya communication network. Additionally, oversee internal communication initiatives to keep staff informed and engaged, including news updates and internal announcements.

Required skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, communications, or a similar subject area and at least 10 years of experience in communication, writing, editing, design, and content management or a Masters degree in related fields and 6 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrable success in developing and executing high-impact, insight-driven, integrated communications strategies and campaigns
Exceptional written/verbal/presentation abilities to expertly craft messaging and tell compelling stories for diverse audiences
Significant expertise in media & public relations, executive communications, brand building, digital/social strategy and content marketing
Proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies.
Ability to present and package information into various formats to suit different audiences.
Knowledge in desktop publishing, HTML, photography, and photo editingg. in Adobe Creative Suite of products.
Knowledge of and experience with WordPress; Canva (Available at TNS Global), Mailchimp, and Microsoft Suite (notably PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal oral and communication skills
Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in communications planning, metrics, measurement, and ROI analysis to optimize strategies and investments
Proficiency in key communications software
Experience using photography and videography for storytelling.
Adept in crisis communications, risk mitigation, perception management, and organizational reputation preservation
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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recruiting.ultipro.com

November 5, 2024
Communications Consultant – UNEP GEF C&W Unit Finance and Budget Assistant – Temporary Job Opening (Tjo)

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Communication Strategy:
Conduct consultations with internal & external stakeholders to finalize the draft communications strategy
Develop annual plan and calendar of events and communication requirements in line with the UNEP and GEF policy requirements and expectations, e.g. press release for all new projects, high visibility at key international events, use of GEF and UNEP logos and alignment with brand and visibility policies etc.
Produce guidance and SOPs for key communications workflows 2 Communications
Task Force: The consultant will, in collaboration with the communications UNV:
Support the operations of the newly revamped “communications task force”.
Assist the identification of a series of communities of practice from across the portfolio.
Support meetings of the Task Force and Communities of Practice to facilitate group discussions.
Use the Communities of Practice to identify future webinar / panel events linked to 2.3 below.
Review and provide support to communication strategies of FSP and MSP projects across the portfolio, including support to development of communications inputs to project proposals and oversight and quality control of communications activities of projects under implementation.
Webinar and events series: Geneva is the central hub for Chemicals and Waste work globally. It hosts the Secretariats of the BRS and Minamata Conventions, the GFC Secretariat, the UNEP Chemicals and Health Branch, WHO, IPCC Secretariat, UNITAR and other key stakeholders in the C&W World. As such Geneva is a focus of international meetings where the unit often organizes meetings, events, and expert group discussions forums. A number of key project executing partners (GGKP, KRU unit in C&H Branch, WHO) are based in Geneva which provides an opportunity to explore opportunities for more integrated planning to events where the work of the unit can be showcased. The consultant will therefore support the following activities:
Guide Communications UNV in organization of events linked to major inter-governmental meetings, organize events, including identify key speakers, publicize events, facilitate events.
Develop a programme of webinar events focusing on key topics, including the GEF 9 strategy development
Provide metric analysis of the events in terms of numbers of participants per event (min 500 as target), geographic distribution, stakeholder distribution, gender distribution.
Provide a lessons-learnt analysis on how events can be used more effectively in future.
Support the unit Senior Task Manager in organization and delivery of localized events such as Programme development meetings, consultations with BRS / Minamata Sec, joint meetings with WHO and other partners and, internal briefings to UNEP units and Divisions.
Monitoring and Progress Controls Reporting lines: The consultant will be under the direct supervision of the GEF Portfolio Manager. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Communications UNV based in Nairobi and for day-to-day administrative issues be supervised by the Senior Task Manager (P4) in the GEF unit. The detailed Communications Calendar will include deliverables by month.
The workplan will be reviewed jointly with the Portfolio Manager and Communications UNV on a monthly basis. Report on the delivery of the workplan will be prepared at the end of each calendar month in combination with the monthly progress report to monitor and identify issues.

Qualifications/special skills

A bachelor’s degree in communications/science communication or other relevant area is required.
An advanced degree in the same areas is desirable.
At least two (2) years of working experience in communications and awareness raising on environmental pollution topics at international level is required.
At least five (5) years of working experience in the same areas is desirable.
Awareness of multi-lateral process is required. Experience in intergovernmental processes is an advantage.

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November 5, 2024
Program Support Contractor

Nexleaf Analytics is seeking a contractor to support its Program team in gathering and synthesizing insights, developing programmatic materials, and providing project management support for the Rapid Response and Repair (R3) initiative. This role will be crucial in enabling the successful adoption and implementation of remote temperature monitoring (RTM) systems for Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) management across low- and middle-income countries.
Key Responsibilities
Synthesis of Insights:

Assist in conducting user research and stakeholder interviews to gather insights on RTM adoption for CCE management
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities
Collaborate with the Senior Technical Advisor to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement

Development of Programmatic Materials:

Support the creation and refinement of training resources, guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other materials to facilitate RTM adoption
Assist in the production of key collateral, such as case studies, white papers, and webinars, to enhance user and stakeholder understanding and engagement
Work closely with the Senior Technical Advisor to ensure all materials are user-centered and aligned with program objectives

Project Management Support:

Provide project management assistance to ensure timely delivery of program outputs and materials
Track project milestones, manage timelines, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment
Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including preparing agendas, materials, and post-meeting documentation

Stakeholder Engagement:

Support stakeholder engagement activities, including liaising with country managers, external partners, and key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration
Prepare for stakeholder engagements by coordinating logistics, drafting agendas, organizing necessary materials, taking minutes, and executing follow up tasks

Monitoring and Reporting:

Assist in the development of basic monitoring and evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of program interventions
Compile regular progress reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future actions

Term And Compensation

This is a 1-year term contract, with the possibility of extension based on program needs and performance
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, International Development, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus
3+ years of experience in program support, project management, or similar roles, preferably within global health, nonprofit, or international development sectors
Experience in developing programmatic resources and materials
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
Excellent communication and writing skills, with experience producing content for diverse audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with remote temperature monitoring (RTM) systems or cold chain management is a plus

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November 5, 2024
Partnership & Programme Development Specialist – Remote

The Programme Development Specialist drives donor engagement, consortium building and proposal development towards institutional donors and selected large foundations. Thematic focus of this role is on Economic Empowerment. The role holder actively contributes to strategy development, planning and delivery of the overall work of the Partnership and Programme Development (PPD) Team and represents the PPD Team towards selected regional and thematic teams, to external partners and donors.

Tasks

You facilitate and coordinate the development of high-quality proposals mainly in the area of Economic Empowerment in line with our thematic ambitions and partners’ priorities.
You coordinate networking and consortium building with other NGOs, research organisations, social businesses, etc. for the development of joint proposals in the area of Economic Empowerment.
You work closely together with respective Thematic Directors, Country Directors and other colleagues, to position Light for the World as a ‘go-to’ partner based on our unique strengths and areas of expertise.
You support the relationship building and partnership development with a growing portfolio of institutional donors, as well as with selected large foundations.
You contribute to strengthening key processes and tools related to institutional fundraising and programme development and strengthen organisational competencies and expertise in institutional donor engagement and for partnership building with other organisations.

Requirements

You are experienced in leading and coordinating the development and co-creation processes of high quality and successful funding proposals for institutional donors and/or large international foundations.
You are an experienced partnership broker and know how to engage professionally with government donors and large foundations. Ideally, you have already worked with large donors and have an extensive network of relevant contacts and relationships.
You know how to build value-based win-win partnerships with other NGOs, social businesses and others for increased impact and reach.
You bring strong communication, facilitation, and networking skills, are familiar with MS Office and ideally already worked in a multinational environment.
You are open to international travel up to 20%.
You bring excellent English language skills; Other languages, e.g. French, German, or Portuguese are an asset.
You are passionate about disability inclusion, development cooperation and Light for the World‘s mandate areas.

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join.com

November 5, 2024
Safeguarding Consultant

Responsibilities

Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

Review the existing brochure and update it for use by WUSC and Young Africa Works partners;
Prepare and deliver training on digital safeguarding for SEOR RLOs
Support the RLOs to develop safeguarding action plans for their organizations.

Deliverables

Brochure Review and Update

Deliverable: Revised brochure tailored for WUSC and Young Africa Works partners.

Training Preparation and Delivery

Deliverable: Comprehensive training program on digital safeguarding for SEOR RLOs.
Develop training materials (slides, handouts, and resources).
Schedule and conduct a training session, ensuring participation and engagement from all RLOs.
Gather feedback from participants to assess the effectiveness of the training.

Safeguarding Action Plans Development

Deliverable: Customized safeguarding action plans for each RLO.
Facilitate workshops or one-on-one sessions with RLOs to identify safeguarding needs and strategies.
Provide a template for action plans and guide RLOs in completing them.
Review and finalize the plans to ensure they are practical and effective for each organization.

Delivery of the Training of Trainers (ToT)

Facilitate and deliver the Training of Trainers over the agreed-upon timeframe (1-2 days, online/in-person).
Ensure interactive participation, engage trainees through real-world case scenarios, group discussions, and role-playing activities.
Provide mentorship and coaching to participants on how to facilitate similar training within their organizations.
Document key discussions, feedback, and any challenges or success stories during the training delivery.
Develop a follow-up plan to provide ongoing support to ToT participants in applying digital safeguarding measures within their RLOs.

Requirements

The Consultant should have:

Significant and relevant experience in developing and implementing safeguarding policies and procedures in conflict-affected contexts for programs targeting adolescents and youth.
Proven experience of facilitation of capacity strengthening and training on safeguarding.
Demonstrated experience in developing concise and clear guidance and templates on safeguarding measures.
Excellent oral and written communication in English.
Strong knowledge and experience of sub-Saharan Africa and adolescent programming (particularly in the refugee context) preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Qualifications and experience

Postgraduate degree in social sciences, social work, and human rights preferably with a focus on protection/ child protection/ child rights. Relevant experience would compensate for lack of educational background
Experience designing and implementing comprehensive safeguarding systems for aid/humanitarian organizations.
Understanding of international best practices on safeguarding.
Experience designing and implementing safeguarding referral pathways and confidential incident reporting systems within the refugee context.

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wusc.bamboohr.com

November 5, 2024
Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer

The Gender, Learning and Safeguarding Officer will provide technical support, including supporting the integration of gender transformative approaches and activities in program design and implementation, monitoring and reporting on gender equality issues, and coordination across teams on gender equity initiatives to ensure the meaningful inclusion of underserved groups of youth including young women, youth with disabilities and refugee youth. Additionally, the Officer will also serve as the support focal point for safeguarding at DOT Kenya, actively promoting and actioning DOT’s policy and procedures for the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) for all DOT Kenya employees, project partners and associated personnel, and youth participants. This role will also require some travel to project contexts, including training and monitoring partners.

As the successful candidate, you have a strong understanding of gender equity approaches, intersectionality, and gender mainstreaming as they relate to the implementation of youth education and skills building initiatives, and a passion for advancing women’s empowerment and gender transformative change. You have experience with safeguarding concepts and actioning policies and maintaining safeguarding systems and practices. You have a proven track record in implementing and supporting team members to develop and maintain gender-responsive systems, processes, and tools. You are a self-starter who takes initiative and is excited by working in a highly dynamic, collaborative and cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities:

Gender Equality (GE) (50% LOE)

Collaborate with different teams to deliver high-quality GE technical assistance to diverse teams across the organisation, including program design, delivery and measurement teams;
Provide technical support to the design and facilitate the delivery of gender equality and social inclusion training for staff of youth-serving and youth-led organisations, and youth leaders deployed to deliver Going Beyond training to their youth peers;
Provide support and monitoring of project activities and outcomes to ensure accountability for program quality and impact for young women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and refugee youth.
Support the documentation of learning around performance, challenges, and proposed recommendations for improvement, and the iteration of project design and implementation approaches to improve relevance, accessibility, and impact for underserved groups of youth, especially young women, PWDs, and refugee youth;
Support the development, evaluation and revision of strategies for gender equity and the inclusion of diverse groups of youth, and provide support to localize project strategies, activities, and implementation plans;
Contribute to project reports and documents as required;
Participate in project coordination meetings and workshops as required.

Support Safeguarding (50% LOE)

Provide awareness-raising sessions on PSEAH for DOT staff, partner organizations and other project personnel on a regular basis;
Support the design and delivery of training on safeguarding, DOT’s PSEAH policy, approaches to keeping people safe.
Work with DOTK teams and partner organizations to develop and maintain localized and vetted referral systems, and provide support to maintain and improve systems to respond to any incidents of SEAH;
Support in providing survivor-centered and trauma-informed support to staff, participants and community stakeholders, serving as a trusted support to the focal point to receive safeguarding complaints/reports, support survivors of SEAH, and collaborate with safeguarding response team
Work with DOTK teams and partner organizations to monitor the implementation of safeguarding policies, codes of conduct, and procedures;

Qualifications:

Passionate about building inclusive communities that can support all young people to thrive, and demonstrated commitment to championing the leadership of young people, especially young women;
Undergraduate degree in Sociology, Gender Studies, International Development or a related field, graduate degree is an asset;
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in integrating and advancing gender equality within community-based education and/or entrepreneurship support initiatives or related international development projects;
Strong understanding of GE frameworks and methodologies, including gender equity, and intersectionality, and experience implementing GE project strategies using these approaches;
Some exposure to programming areas such as entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, digital engagement, innovation, and youth leadership, ideally through previous roles, projects, or academic work;
Knowledge of safeguarding best practices related to accountability, protection, women and children’s rights, and the prevention of SEAH;
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage productively with various community stakeholders;
Ability to work productively with a variety of community stakeholders to support participatory processes, such as co-design workshops with young people;
Interest in supporting the design and delivery of accessible programs for people living with disabilities and helping project stakeholders equitably address the needs of this group;
A problem-solver who can think critically and innovatively to add value to the project and team.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to kenya-careers@dotrust.org by 18th October 2024, 5pm with the subject, ‘Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer’. While we appreciate all applications, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

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kenya-careers@dotrust.org

November 5, 2024