About the Manager Position Managers are dynamic, diverse leaders who are passionate about making a difference, possess exceptional analytical skills, and thrive in an entrepreneurial, developing country setting. IDinsight invests heavily in our employees’ professional development and expects them to think critically and creatively about how to maximize our clients’ social impact.
Managers oversee all aspects of client engagements (with support from an IDinsight Partner) in order to produce high-quality reports, but more importantly, to drive each client to achieve its social impact goals. Towards this end, Managers are expected to develop a diverse skill set, including establishing trusted advisor relationships with clients, mentoring high-performing early career professionals (Associates), and developing expertise in a broad range of econometric, data, and field experiment tools.
Client Liaising- Managers establish themselves as experts and trusted advisors to IDinsight clients. Managers use this position to provide high quality counsel and support based on rigorous evidence for senior leaders in governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially impactful businesses.
Technical Skills- Managers harness and direct the intellectual horsepower fueling IDinsight project teams. Managers lead all elements of IDinsight evaluation and advisory projects, including evaluation design, project management, oversight of analytical processes, engagement of internal and external experts, and construction of high-quality communication materials including policy briefs, technical reports, and presentation materials. Managers need not be Stata wizards, but must be able to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of how econometric, data, and field experiment tools can be tailored to client needs.
Mentorship of Junior Staff- Managers have the opportunity to professionally develop IDinsight Associates in order to help them achieve their long-term career goals. Associates have exceptional raw talent, and are very energetic to learn from Managers in order to hone various skills.
IDinsight growth- When ready, Managers are encouraged to contribute to IDinsight’s organizational development by helping to improve and refine the IDinsight approach, develop new client engagements, oversee country offices, and the potential to help open new IDinsight offices or start new services.
Career Development
Skill and career development for Managers is essential for IDinsight’s long-term impact. With support from IDinsight leadership, Managers maintain self-directed professional development plans and are given “stretch” opportunities designed to strengthen their professional skills. Real-time feedback and structured reviews are regularly provided to maximize each Manager’s expertise. IDinsight’s entrepreneurial culture allows roles and career progression to be tailored to individual strengths, interests, and goals. Due to IDinsight’s expansion, all Manager positions are considered “Partner-track” and career growth is expected for high performers.
Qualifications Ideal qualifications include:
Deep passion to improve lives around the world
Demonstrated interest in the use of evidence, rigorous impact measurement, and data to improve international development policies and programs
Advanced degree, preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, business, or public health
4-8 years relevant work experience, including managerial experience in a developing country
Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with senior officials
Proven ability to lead and motivate other staff in a dynamic, multicultural environment
Outstanding quantitative and critical thinking skills, with nuanced understanding of econometric, data, and field experiment tools, including but not limited to statistical software (Stata wizards welcome, but not mandatory)
Self-starter who will thrive in a start-up setting by taking ownership and initiative
Intellectual curiosity and sense of humour Manager/Senior Manager title will depend on qualifications.
Company Type: Sector in NGO
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Manager / Senior Manager
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Country Director
PRIMARY ROLE
Working closely with HealthRight’s headquarters in NY, the Kenya Country Director will oversee the expansion of HealthRights’s engagement in Kenya, including projects dedicated to strengthening local health systems and empowering marginalized communities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead the ongoing development of HealthRight’s presence in Kenya.
Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with local, regional and international funders, partners, I/NGOs, and government agencies to identify opportunities for funding, consortium development, and collaborative/complementary programming.
Serve as liaison between HealthRight and donor agencies in Kenya; attend county and national level Ministry of Health planning meetings to advance HealthRight project priorities.
Work closely with HQ to help develop the country office’s vision, goals, and programs.
Expand and enhance HealthRight’s engagement in Kenya, and assist HealthRight in designing, staffing and implementing new projects and partnerships.
Work closely with HQ and field-based staff to identify and respond to requests for proposals, expressions of interest, and letters of intent.
Manage communications and public relations regarding HealthRight’s activities in Kenya, including promotion of organizational project achievements and lessons learned in Kenya.
2. Provide oversight of country operations.
Maintain compliance with all donor and HealthRight’s internal operational policies and train local staff in these as appropriate.
Provide careful financial management for projects through budgeting, monitoring spending and resource utilization, and ensuring the overall fiscal health and responsibility of the office;
Ensure timely financial and program reporting for all Kenya-based projects.
Keep abreast of local political developments, especially from a security perspective, and continuously exchange such information with local and HQ-based staff.
Participate in weekly project strategy calls with HQ-based project staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in a public health-related field or similar background.
> 7 years of experience in global public health and proven track record in managing programs for one of the priority populations: at-risk adolescents, women and children, migrants or sexual minorities.
> 3-5 years of senior leadership in sub-Saharan Africa, with a strong preference for prior experience in Kenya.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of business development in the global health space, financial management and fiscal responsibility.
Strong record of relationship building and working closely with Kenyan ministry, public and private donors, I/NGO and community stakeholders.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work effectively across language and cultural barriers.
Excellent written, public speaking and verbal communication skills.
Current residence in Kenya is strongly preferred, with ability to travel domestically and regionally.
Fluency in spoken and written English (Kiswahili a plus).
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National Engagement Strategy (NES) Facilitator
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
The NES facilitator will have two main responsibilities:
1. Managing and coordinating the implementation of the NES action plan. Specific tasks include:
a. Facilitating the formulation of the annual NES workplan, including organising face to face meetings with platform members and keeping such meetings focused on joint interests; b. Ensuring timely and effective implementation of activities in line with yearly action plans; c. Developing and implementing an M&E system that is rooted in ILC’s system, taking advantage of existing tools; d. Ensuring adequate regular reporting on NES activities to the National NES Steering Committee, NES Platform and ILC Secretariat; e. Leading and coordinating fundraising efforts
2. Facilitating the work of NES platform and enhancing it, specific tasks include:
a. Overseeing and coordinating the institutional life of the platform including through the organisation of and reporting on platform and other NES-related meetings and other events; b. Ensuring proper communication flow and knowledge sharing within the platform (e.g. mailing lists, e-bulletins, on-line repository for knowledge products, shared calendar of events, etc.); c. Promote and support capacity building activities for members of the platforms; d. Increasing the visibility of NES process and related initiatives and activities at national level through proper communications strategy and means (e.g. NES website, logo, etc.) so to increase its inclusiveness and political credibility; e. Facilitating members’ dialogue with governmental institutions and private sector as is necessary for realisation of the project objectives; f. Establishing new strategic alliances with potential partners from civil society, intergovernmental organisations, government and public institutions, international financial partners, private sector; g. Ensuring proper linkages with other national processes and initiatives on land so to avoid overlaps and work on potential synergies; and h. Organise sharing and joint planning sessions with international ILC members and Strategic Partners with a presence in the country.
Reporting and Supervision: The NES Facilitator will be recruited by ELCI in consultation with the NES Steering/Coordination Committee (SC), and reports to the SC on programme performance and to the Executive Director (or his/her assign) of the host organization (ELCI) on administrative functions.
Work Conditions: The position is based within Environment Liaison Centre International (ELCI) office in Nairobi
Qualifications and Competences
1. The NES Facilitator will be thoroughly committed to ILCs mission and vision, and passionate about addressing land issues in Kenya.
2. Should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.
3. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
a) Advanced degree in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Political Science, Law or related disciplines. b) At least 3 years of senior management experience: track record of effectively leading and scaling a performance – and outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalised strategies which have taken an organization to the next stage of growth. c) Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation. d) Experience in not for profit organizational development and management e) Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget. f) Past success working in member led organizations with the ability to cultivate existing member relationships g) Experience working in fields relevant to the work of ILC h) Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of donors, stakeholders and cultures i) Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills j) Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning k) Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people l) Experience in multi-actor processes in member-led organisations is desired -
Advocacy Officer
Advocacy Officer Job Responsibilities
Carry out targeted lobby and advocacy work on key topics of transformation development and environmental sustainability, including climate change negotiations under the UNFCCC and other international and multilateral processes and platforms
Train and mobilise ACT members and constituency through campaigns and public awareness in favour of justice. Priority themes are climate justice aspects, i.e. adaptation – including risk management, loss and damage, climate finance and low carbon development
Promote capacity building, shared learning, partnerships and best practice on transformational change and sustainability programmes among ACT forums, including low carbon development, adaptation and resilience partnerships across the alliance
Develop and strengthen national and regional ACT forums capable of delivering high-quality work together, emphasising the relational elements of trust and confidence, partnership, ownership, leadership, transparency and accountability
Enable the alliance by engaging members through a defined membership strategy, encouraging joint programming, joint partnerships, joint advocacy, capacity building and sharing of resources
Promote and speak out for human rights in national, regional and international arenas. We prioritise activities that advance equality and inclusiveness, particularly for women and girls, so that all people can realise their full potential and enjoy their rights protected by international law, customs and norms
Support the key structure of the alliance, such as advisory groups and communities of practice, in strategy development, coordination and actual implementation of advocacy.
This includes support to the ecumenical family.
Liaise with the ACT communications team and support media campaigns, communication with members and forums and information sharing in support of and in the context of the implementation of ACT Alliance advocacy strategy.
Competences and behaviours
Committed to the values of the ACT Alliance and takes pride in delivering on agreed priorities according to the highest standards individually and as part of a global team
Proactively finds innovative and creative solutions, is efficient and reliable, adapts to change and uncertainty, is decisive and acts with integrity
Builds effective internal and external relationships, involves others when solving problems and treats others with consideration and respect in an alliance where faith is a key ingredient of people’s lives
Passion for building and developing core skills for the role and contributes knowledge outside of immediate own role
Effectively motivates, influences and develops others, drives high performance, inspires people to follow them and acts as a role model
Key working relationships
Liaises with ACT members, ACT forums, ACT-EU, Communities of Practice, and Advisory Groups through regional staff or directly
Collaborates with ecumenical partners, in particular the regional ecumenical organisations
Liaises with the UN, member states, regional intergovernmental organisations, civil society and other relevant partners to the programmes of ACT Alliance
Works effectively with the ACT regional teams in Bangkok, Nairobi, Amman and San Salvador, and other ACT secretariat staff based in Geneva and New York on issues relevant to the programme
Liaises with external stakeholders including donors
Reports to the ACT Global Advocacy and Policy Coordinator
Requirements for the Advocacy Officer Job
Relevant academic degree in political science, development, communications, international relations, theology or any other relevant field, with a minimum of seven to ten years of relevant work experience.
In-depth knowledge of key development and humanitarian policy issues, civil society, advocacy, campaigns and human rights.
Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, including influencing, negotiating, presentation and facilitation, and development of policy and political briefs.
Ability to manage and lead in networked working environment
Ability to turn strategies into plans and actions
Good understanding of the role and added value of churches and faith-based organisations
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Africa Regional Coordinator
Job Summary: The International Land Coalition is a global coalition of civil society and intergovernmental organizations working together to realise land governance for and with people at the country level, responding to the needs and protecting the rights of the women, men and communities who live on and from the land.
The ILC network is organised into regional platforms. These provide opportunities for members to strengthen their ownership of the ILC and ensure that the priorities and actions of the ILC are more relevant to specific regional and sub-regional contexts.
The ILC Africa Regional Paltform is composed of 61 national and regional CSOs from 21 Sub-Sahara African countries. Its Coorindation Unit is hosted at the offices of Environment Liaison Centre International (ELCI) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Typically the main responsibilities of the Regional Coordination Unit- RCU for which the Coordinator is overall responsible include:
Facilitate the effective functioning of the regional platform according to their strategic priorities
Consolidate multi-year and annual regional work-plans, budget and reports for their implementation in the region, including by organising and supporting annual regional assemblies
Ensure synergies among global, thematic and national activities of ILC
Support implementation of the Strategy, by mobilising and administering resources against priorities set out in regional work-plans.
Represent the regional platform of ILC as required
Facilitate member-to-member relationships including joint learning, actions and communication among members and with other stakeholders.
More specifically on the Coordinator, her/his principal tasks include:
Job responsibility 1 – Provide strategic direction to ILC Africa
Develop and keep updated and relevant the ILC Africa’s programme strategy in line with the ILC Global Strategy so as to maintain a high quality portfolio for Africa.
Coordinate the programme-related elements of the periodic strategic and annual planning process, and design the resulting programme strategy including membership engagement in contemporary or emerging land issues on the African continent.
Promote ILC visibility and relevance, and facilitate entry into membership of ILC of an increased diversity of organizations working on land issues in Africa, establishing strategic alliances with other relevant organizations on the African Continent.
Develop and maintain an awareness of the external operating environment and pursue specific external relationships / partnerships that contribute to the quality, relevance and positioning of ILC Africa on the Continent and globally.
Design, or coordinate the design, of new projects and activities consistent with ILC Africa’s strategy and the ILC Global strategy, and with respect to a coherent, viable and manageable portfolio.
Pursue new funding opportunities for innovative programming from a variety of sources.
Representing ILC in the region and globally before the Council and in other venues when requested – including by serving as the focal person in the relationship with the Secretariat
Coordinate and facilitate member linkages to better establish priorities and form common platforms necessary to increase the capacity of members to engage in advocacy, capacity building and research on land issues.
Job responsibility 2 – Oversee overall ILC Africa programme development and implementation
Support development and implementation of Africa Regional annual workplan – including the quality of the actual document and reporting on its implementation (a regional annual report)
Work with ILC members to provide project development support and ensure effective project implementation, including by monitoring visits, with good outcomes and reports that show ILC Africa impact
Take measures to remain regularly informed of project progress, and provide feedback, advice and direction as required.
Facilitate regular, transparent, accessible and timely communication among members and partners in Africa, the Africa Steering Committee, the ILC Global Secretariat and the wider membership of ILC.
Regularly inform members about progress in ILC Africa workplan implementation – by inter-project learning and communication within ILC Africa and with other organizations and institutions in Africa and globally.
Support and facilitate research, analysis and learning initiatives in collaboration with competent partner institutions
Ensure that gender justice is mainstreamed in all projects and programs of ILC Africa
Job responsibility 3 – Oversee overall Organizational performance
Use the host organization’s performance management system to supervise his/her direct reports, and ensure that they are doing the same with their own direct reports.
Establish communicaions functions in the RCU so as to support proper communication within and outside ILC Africa, and Facilitate experimentation and learning among staff and members, so as to promote innovation and coherent programme development.
Provide support and supervision to program staff members and other direct reports as well as facilitate conceptual and analytical staff and membership development.
Establish comms functions in the RCU so as to support proper communication within and outside ILC Africa, and Facilitate experimentation and learning among staff and members, so as to promote innovation and coherent programme development.
Perform such other tasks as may be assigned by the Steering Committee and the
Job responsibility 4 – Serving ILC governance in Africa
Under guidance of the Africa Steering Committee, prepare main documents for the Regional Assembly and facilitate its deliberations, document its main decisions and ensure follow-up.
Under guidance of the Africa Steering Committee, prepare main documents for the Regional Steering Committee meetings and facilitate its deliberations, document its main decisions and ensure follow-up.
Prepare the ILC annual report, work plan and budget under the supervision of the ASC, to be approved by the ILC Africa Regional Assembly and present them during meetings of the Annual Coalition Council.
Provide monthly activity updates to the ILC Africa Regional Committee and Host Organization as well as timely reports/updates/information as may be requested by Members and ILC Secretariat
Develop and implement a membership capacity support and performance management system and ensure that membership growth and development is periodically measured.
Verify and support the design and implementation of effective M&E systems by all projects in line with ILC M&E system.
Relationships and Collaboration: This position requires both sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of the ILC member organizations as well as the mission, programme directions and core values of global ILC.
Especially, close collaboration will be required with governmental, regional bodies and institutions within Africa and non-governmental counterparts, other partners internal and external to ILC Africa as well as internally with other programme staff of the host organization.
Authority and Reporting: The Regional Coordinator for Africa manages and oversees the development and growth of the Regional Coordination Unit of ILC Africa. The Regional Coordinator will directly supervise program Staff of the coordination Unit and ensure quality projects and programs development and implementation by members of the ILC.
The Regional Coordinator has a mandate to develop partnerships and collaborative arrangement to strengthen and give visibility to ILC in Africa. The Regional Coordinator must raise the financial portfolio of ILC Africa.
A Matrix reporting approach is applied. The incumbent will report to the Host Organization of ILC Africa (ELCI) on all administrative issues, for financial management, and human resources.
S/he will report to ILC Africa Steering Committee (of which ELCI is ex-officio member) when it comes programmes, coordination and budget implementation performance. S/he will work in close liaison with the global secretariat of ILC and the other Regional Coordination Units, with whom the RCU shares common work systems and processes.
Work Conditions:
The Coordinator will follow the norms and the regulations of ELCI. S/he will be formally recruited as an ELCI international staff and will comply with all laws and regulations applicable to ELCI.
The contract, offered by ELCI, will be a period of one year, renewable subject to availability of resources and a satisfactory performance evaluation at the completion of year one. The incumbent will be under probation for an initial period of three months.
The position is based in Nairobi at ELCI premises, but with a regional responsibility for which a significant amount of time will be on travels, supporting land rights work in Africa and globally.
A lumpâ€sum compensation package will be offered that reflects the regional nature of the post. If the coordinator is recruited from outside Kenya, a oneâ€time relocation lump sum will be offered.
Qualifications and Competences
1. The Regional Coordinator will be thoroughly committed to ILCs mission and vision.
2. Should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.
Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
Advanced degree in Environmental sciences, natural resources management, economics, or law political sciences; international relations; social sciences etc.
Demonstrated affinity and work experience in Africa with grassroots/ peasant/small farmers organizations, landless rural workers unions and/or indigenous peoples organizations, with clear understanding of land and resource access issues.
5-10 years of management experience in development; track record of effectively leading and scaling a performance- and outcomes-based organization and capacity to effectively manage staff and small teams; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalised strategies which have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.
Proven experience in developing/implementing successful grant proposals;
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
Experience in facilitating interâ€institutional collaboration with civil society organizations, governments and interâ€governmental organizations;
Past success working in member led organizations with the ability to cultivate existing member relationships.
Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of donors, stakeholders and cultures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people and willing to travel across the region
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Programme Economic Officer
Vacancy Code: WWKF/KEN/001/2017
Location: Kisii with frequent missions in project villages (Nyamira County)
Programme Officer Job Responsibilities
Support the Project Manager in the execution of economic development activities according to the project proposal, implementation framework and Project Manager instruction
Monitor project performance in economic development by carrying out field visits, collecting/processing project information (records, surveys, assessments, etc.) and regularly updating the project database in collaboration with the Project Manager
Organize project activities related to economic development (training and monitoring of SMCs and CBOs’ IGAs)
Draft reports related to economic development activities
Assist the Project Manager in the drafting of reporting tools, narrative reports and in the relations with beneficiaries and local authorities
Complete administrative and operational tasks related to economic development activities
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification for the Programme Officer Job
At least 3 years’ experience in rural and community development
Bachelor’s degree in Economics or similar
Previous experience with NGOs
Experience in the management of projects funded by main donors
Proficient spoken and written English (spoken Swahili is an advantage)
Proficiency in MS Office applications especially Excel
Kenyan nationality
Preferable: driving license (car and motorcycle)
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National Sales Manager – Solar Company
As part of the top management team and reporting to the CEO, the Sales Manager will lead a team of regional managers, open new partnership distribution channels.The senior executive will further improve the existing processes, systems and structures on the ground for regional operations. Under the guidance and supervision of the CEO and the support of the rest of the team, your specific responsibilities will include:
Business Development and Sales
Lead sales and business development activities in Kenya and new markets.
Execute business plan with defined revenue targets
Originate contacts for distribution partnerships and stakeholders
Report regularly through companies systems on the status of the sales & development pipeline
Establish a systematic business-scouting program with the purpose of identifying existing and new market opportunities.
Able to leverage cross-functional and cross business resources in order to maximize market penetration.
Work with presales engineering and executions teams to ensure high quality customer interaction and satisfaction Contribute to defining and implementing marketing strategies to increase orders volume and profitability
Partner with product, sales and training teams to deliver marketing collaterals, campaigns and events as per road map and objectives and implement go-to-market strategy
Develop with communication strategies to be used by the sales team in the field
Design and implement sales campaigns and competitions for increasing market share, opening of new markets and motivating the sales team
Identify new channels for promotion and sales
Design and manage focused field-based research, trials and pilot projects following Lean Startup methodology to validate key product hypotheses, rapidly test features and product packages, and gather customer insights
Drive execution of new product and pricing launches across the organization. Other roles
Understanding the macro and micro economic forces pertaining to the customer’s market space as well as that of Pawame in order to feed into the overall strategy
Represent the company to the market with customers, industry associations, consultants, competitors, regulators, at industry events
Generating ideas for revenue generation or cost optimal deployment of solar kits
Preparing regular reports for the management
Collecting qualitative data around the impact of the activities
Provide market feedback that can contribute to the overall product design improvement and change of sales strategies.
Keep updated on product and industry knowledge through professional reading, training and attending relevant industry events
Knowledge management
Manage all appropriate internal approvals to support transactions
Other tasks to be assigned by and agreed
Requirements
Proven sales and distribution experience in either blue chip or startup company in Kenya.
8+ years of experience in a sales or business development role with at least 3 years in a management role. 3+ years’ experience in sales within the Power and Solar Industries would be most preferred
Strong strategic thinking, reasoning and planning abilities.
Proven business development experience and high-impact networking abilities leading to the generating of sales leads and/or contract closures.
Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration and coaching abilities to foster high-impact team, client and partner relationships and results.
Proven track record of high quality, timely and optimized project and service delivery to exceed client expectations.
Ability to analyse relevant alternatives and create a rational recommendation to support business decision-making.
Strong MS Office skills, with a focus on Excel and other database tools.
A graduate degree in business preferably from an university abroad; an MBA is preferred. -
Education Advisor
Job Role
The World University Service of Canada seeks an experienced, dynamic individual to provide technical support and quality control to its education programs in Kenya. The current portfolio focuses largely on girls’ education, and includes the Kenya Equity in Education Project (KEEP) funded via DFID’s Girls Education Challenge, the Equity in Education for Refugee Communities in Kenya (EERCK), funded by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, and the Humanitarian Education Accelerator, funded by UNHCR’s innovation fund. It is expected that the Education Advisor will also provide sector-specific expertise in developing new project proposals, and will be responsible to support new education and gender projects as the portfolio expands. The role will require regular travel to field sites in Kenya, and occasional international travel.
Specific Duties
A)Technical input to project strategy and design
Apply knowledge from research and best practice to develop project strategies, new project designs, and to develop programming models for implementation.
Provide feedback and review technical documents and reports on project-related activities especially as related to education interventions and practice.
Engage with project teams in annual work planning and other key planning events to ensure that education strategies and practices are relevant to and reflect the reality on the ground.
Provide direct technical inputs at project level by leading training of trainer (TOT) workshops where relevant.
Ensure quality control by attending cascaded teacher trainings, field-level workshops and community events, and providing detailed feedback to staff responsible for knowledge transfer, including classroom observations for trained teachers.
Review project reports and communication with donors to ensure programmatic achievements are communicated accurately and appropriately
Work closely with the M & E team to ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are designed to appropriately measure progress against education-specific outputs and results.
Work closely with consortium partners to ensure their outputs are technically sound and contextually relevant
Recruit, manage and work with external consultants to develop contextually-relevant programming materials when necessary
Support Program Development efforts for education proposals in other countries as necessary
B)Knowledge Management and Thought Leadership
Maintain expertise in education and gender related best practices, along with a high level of familiarity with research in the field of international comparative education (development)
Capture best practices and learning for institutional knowledge generation. Disseminate this knowledge to project teams for use in program management decision-making.
Lead WUSC’s efforts to support the Ministry of Education to develop evidence-based education policy
Contribute to the profile of WUSC as a leader in girl’s education programming via engagement with donors, partners, NGOs, academia
Participate in international policy and knowledge networks related to international education in the development context.
Organize and participate in knowledge-sharing workshops and conferences, both in Kenya and abroad.
Work closely with the M&E Team to develop and implement operations research components within WUSC education projects. This should ideally lead to publication of peer-reviewed journal articles.
Work closely with the gender advisor to ensure that gender analysis is carried out and mainstreamed in education programs
Line Managers
Kenya: Country Director
HQ: Deputy Program Director – Program Design, Quality and Learning (for support to Program Development and non-Kenya based projects)
Position Requires Close Collaboration with
Education Program Manager – Kenya
Evaluation and Research Advisor – Kenya
Gender Advisor – HQ office
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s Degree in Education, International Development, or another relevant discipline
At least 7 years’ experience in education programming for international settings, preferably with at least two years in Kenya
Experience with gender equity programming is an asset
Experience with education in refugee settings is an asset
Substantial experience leading workshops and training sessions is an asset
Competencies
Complete fluency in English is essential,
Ability to write articulately and cogently, and to edit at a similarly high level
Strong communication, mentoring and team building skills, all applicable in a multi-cultural work environment.
Commitment to gender equity and equality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Internet and email.
Commitment to organizational goals and functions of WUSC, both locally and internationally.
Other requirements
Ability to travel within Kenya (regularly) and internationally (occasionally)
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Background:
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian international development organization that works with and through its southern partners to promote sustainable development. Founded in 1957 and currently working in 22 countries worldwide with an annual budget of approximately $35 million dollars, WUSC’s mission is to foster human development and global understanding through education and training. Our internationally recognized programs target youth, women, and other marginalized populations, focusing on three thematic areas of education, employment, and empowerment. Globally, WUSC has a network of higher
Education institutions, civil society organizations, private sector partners, professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders that can be leveraged to support our work.
WUSC’s members are Canada’s most globally engaged post-secondary institutions. WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference for youth around the world. We believe youth have the potential to provide for their families, build strong communities, and create positive social change for future generations. Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, employment and empowerment. -
Education Officer
The Education Officer-Primary will be based in Kakuma Camp and shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing operational plans in the Education Department. He/she will work hand in hand with the Education Coordinator and other Education officers and staff to improve the proper operations and management in the Primary schools.
The incumbent will report directly to the Education Coordinator or his/her designate, while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with Education staff and other sectors of LWF.
Responsibilities for the Education Officer NGO Job in Kenya
Coordinating the work of Head teachers, school management committees and Quality Assurance Standards Officer
Arranging the sharing of ideas with teachers in various schools
In charge of material and human resource deliveries to schools
Planning, implementing and monitoring progress and impact of the primary Education unit through regular visits
Assist in planning and designing on primary education activities and measures of collecting data for LWF Education performance monitoring plan, with regard to education indicators
Contributing in all educational and other activities including midterm reviews organized by LWF
Setting short term and long term education programs, work plans and budgets and monitors performance against those plans
Reviewing annual work plans and activity plans of the unit for comprehensiveness, clarity and adherence to LWF goals and objectives
Works with teachers and others to ensure there is meaningful participation of learners in all the activities
Organises capacity building of Quality Assurance and Standard Officers (QASO’s), School Management Committee and primary teachers
Work with Data and Examination officer to collection and analysis in order to facilitate accurate and prompt provision of qualitative and quantitative information that will inform management on administrative and policy decision making
Designing and implementing initiatives aimed at increasing enrolment and improving retention and performance of girls in the schools
Taking responsibility for personal learning and competence development
Exhibiting the generic employee skills especially valued by the organization: Dependability and productivity,
Communication, Problem solving, Teamwork, Safety and Security, Accountability and Integrity
Actively protect children in every aspect of work and personal life, by preventing harm and reporting child abuse
Using the “Hotline for Heroes” to report fraud, corruption, harassment, abuse or any other acts of wrongdoing by staff
Qualifications for the Education Officer Job
A degree in Education is the preferred qualification. A social science degree in a related discipline would also be considered
Proven training in curriculum development and implementation, and educational administration
Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance
At least 3 years of progressive experience in primary education programs for refugees or rural communities.
Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage
Strong analytical, administration, use of ICT and e-learning and documentation skills in the management of educational institutions or programs consisting of primary education
Experience in proposal and report writing and excellent computer skills
Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitators skills (TOT & TOF) will be an added advantage
Possession of a Certificate of Good Conduct -
Cooperative Specialist
This position is based in the Global Communities Kenya office in Westlands and has operations in and around Nairobi. The Cooperative Specialist will report to the Cooperative Development Chief of Party at Global Communities Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. The position is for the period of January 2016 and September 30, 2016 with the possibility of extension, subject to donor funds.
Responsibilities:
Position Description
The USAID/EMIRGE Cooperative Specialist will be responsible for the management and leadership of program operations in Kenya while contributing to the larger multi-country EMIRGE Cooperative Development Program. In Kenya, the Cooperative Specialist will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the EMIRGE program in Kenya and working to develop the capacity of three cooperatives in the service sectors in collaboration with the EMIRGE Kenya team. The Cooperative Specialist (CS) will be responsible for managing the Global Communities side of the research component in collaboration with USIU. The Cooperative Specialist will also be responsible for monitoring the progress, milestones and achievements of the cooperatives over the life of the program and be responsible for program administration including all monthly and semiannual progress report. The EMIRGE CS will report directly to the EMIRGE Chief of Party at Global Communities’ headquarters in Washington, DC and work locally with the Kenya Country Director, EMIRGE Program Officer and all consultants to accomplish the workplan.
Critical to this position is a strong understanding of the cooperative business model and background in working with cooperatives to strengthen their operations, management, financial and governance systems. Candidates should be open to working in a nontraditional working environment with remote management and be natural communicators. Candidates interested in this position should have at least 5 years of experience working with worker owned cooperatives, service and consumer cooperatives to strengthen their business goals and management capacity to achieve those goals. Experience working with youth is also important. This program does not work with or facilitate SACCOs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The Cooperative Specialist will specifically be responsible for;
Serving as the primary representative for the EMIRGE Kenya program;
Providing training and mentorship to the nascent cooperatives that EMIRGE is supporting which includes but is not limited to: good governance, operational management, cooperatives membership roles and responsibilities, strategic business planning;
Work to finalize strategies and implement research program in close coordination with USIU and Chief of Party at Global Communities headquarters.
Identify organizations and meet with existing partners and stakeholders that can provide strategic value to EMIRGE efforts to facilitate a more supportive legal enabling environment, a robust research program and facilitate worker co-ops;
Support the collection, analysis and management of data/knowledge to track program progress and to provide recommendations for ongoing improvements;
Develop and submit all program reports including monthly performance reports, learning documents, quarterly blogs and USAID semi-annual reports;
Manage a program budget;
Meet internal programmatic deadlines such as finance, M&E, workplan and reporting;
Represent Global Communities in cooperative forums as requested.
Manage EMIRGE Program Officer
Report to EMIRGE Chief of Party located in Silver Spring, MD
Qualifications:
Kenyan national
Candidates should have at least 5 years’ experience working with worker owned cooperatives, service and/or consumer cooperatives to strengthen their business goals and management capacity to achieve those goals;
Bachelor’s degree in cooperative business model, business administration, finance or other relevant background;
Excellent critical thinking skills;
Excellent writing and reporting skills;
Experience in writing program reports, developing curriculum, writing concept notes or similar;
Public speaking skills, able to lead workshops and engage with individuals with a variety of backgrounds in the cooperative sector;
Demonstrated ability to provide training to cooperatives, business associations or other income generating groups;
This position requires comprehension of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to complete job requirements;
Ability to be flexible with time schedule to allow for communication via Skype or other software with EMIRGE Program team in Silver Spring, MD
Languages skills: Fluency in written and oral English and Kiswahili
Note: this position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.Interested applicants are requested to read and complete very carefully the following application form. Deadline for submission is February 12, 2017 at 4 Pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.