Company Type: Sector in NGO

Senior Policy Specialist Finance Associate – VAT

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership – Food Systems Policy Influencing:

With guidance from the Chief of Party (COP), DCOP and Senior Food Systems Manager, provide strategic guidance, leadership, management, and general technical oversight of policy influencing activities in the LFS’s zone of influence.
Support initial market assessment and strategy development, including serving as the primary liaison for policy and governance short-term technical experts
Generate innovative ideas, and effectively manage partnerships especially with public sector actors to drive program success at the national level and within the regions.
Build and implement capacity building interventions and institutional strengthening for national-level private sector organizations to assess, participate in or advocate for enabling policy environments.
Continuously assess the current state of policy imperatives affecting local food system(s), relevant value chains, and market dynamics and identify new strategic opportunities to expand the impact of the project through policy influence.

Strategic Leadership – Stakeholder engagement and capacity building:

Develop and maintain relationships with national and county level public and private sector stakeholders in agriculture and health sectors etc. relevant to the Kenyan food system.
Work with stakeholders to co-create policy interventions that strengthen the production, processing, distribution, and access components of the regional food systems
Facilitate public-private dialogue between county governments and private agribusinesses
Develop, adapt, and oversee implementation of governance self-assessment and participatory tools
Build capacity of county governments to make productive investments in agriculture and utilize data to drive decision-making;
Provide ongoing support to government counterparts to implement action plans and evaluate investments; Organize cross-county learning and exposure visits.
Independently and with the regional implementation teams, to support the development and relationship management of county and inter-county level partnerships
Facilitate multi-stakeholder coordination, joint planning, and collaborative problem-solving
Engage with external stakeholders to build essential partnerships, as determined by the COP, DCOP and the Senior Food Systems Manager

Program Management:

Support the development (at the technical integration team) and coordination (at the regional team level) and implementation of policy-related activities in the execution of project work plans, and budgets,
Work closely with the CLA Unit and Finance and Admin units to ensure alignment of resources, activities, and key performance indicators related to policy engagement.
Support the development schedules, tools, and processes for deploying a robust policy engagement strategy;
Develop, design and oversee grant activities that support policy influencing or strengthening;
Identify issues and risks related to implementation promptly, suggesting appropriate program adjustments
Lead, or in supporting role, manage, contribute to, and provide quality control to data analysis and report writing at technical national integration team level.

Capacity Building and Support:

Support sub-awards and grantees in intervention design and operational management.
Collaborate with the National Integration Team to provide Food and market systems coaching and guidance to program staff and partners

Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting:

Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation, and CLA unit to document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts to inform future initiatives
Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor and evaluate program progress.
Support or contribute to knowledge management activities including writing articles on project developments, learning or opinion pieces.

Innovation and Best Practices:

Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe’s work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.

Representation and Networking:

Represent the program at networking events with private and public sector actors, as per the guidance of the COP and DCOP

Miscellaneous

Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program’s success.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Masters degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, business administration, agriculture, international development or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
5-7 years of experience in policy influence and advocacy preferably within US government funded activities, project management, food systems development, market systems, and/or community resilience programming, preferably in a rural, developing context
Strong background in agricultural/livestock value chains, natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and/or social protection
Demonstrated track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships, including with government, civil society and private sector
Strong gender leadership, supervisory, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills required.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing gender equality.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel extensively within LFS Eastern Kenya zone of influence,
Proven ability to develop strategies and conduct analysis on complex commercial questions
Experience in authoring concise and well-written reports and presentations
Demonstrated competency in program and staff management, coaching, and team leadership
Experience working on donor-funded projects is preferred.
Strategic and analytical thinking skills
Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Fluent user of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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November 5, 2024
Senior Associate

Senior Associates at Instiglio are responsible for expanding our services and strengthening our project pipeline in Instiglio, advising and supporting our partner governments, donors, and service providers in building the performance management systems and results-based financing structures to increase their impact. You will coach clients through important adaptations of their practices, coordinate the project team to deliver high-quality work, establish and monitor work plans, and be accountable for the results of projects. You will be challenged to balance and strategize around the triple constraints of quality, time, and budget in our project work.

As part of the Global team, you will join a strategically focused group of around 20 professionals from diverse backgrounds, spread across four continents. You will be focused on Instiglio’s global project portfolio, working with partners around the world on projects including donor transformation, thought leadership, innovation, and Results-Based Financing (RBF) designs covering diverse sectors, including climate and migration. With the support of the partners and implementation support of the project teams, you will develop strategies to reach short- and long-term project goals. You will also be an ambassador for Instiglio’s mission and work globally.

Tasks may include:

Overseeing and leading the development of research, analysis, presentations, and client engagements on diverse topics.
Overseeing the development of impact strategies for partners and the design of technical components of RBF instruments by mastering all dimensions of RBF, including economic concepts.
Managing the preparation of bids and responses to partners, building strong relationships, and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Developing and managing project scope and budget and adjusting and course-correcting to meet execution needs.
Leading the day-to-day work plan, overseeing the project team to ensure that we reach short- and long-term targets.
Leading the creation of proposals and deliverables, articulating technical concepts in an eloquent and accessible manner.
Proposing, structuring, and overseeing data analyses to draw actionable insights/hypotheses.
Actively improving our Strategy, RBF, and Performance Management services and our delivery systems.

Experience:

At least 6 years of professional experience, including 3 years of relevant work experience in international development, management/ strategy consulting and/or in the public sector.
Education: Masters degree or equivalent in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related fields.

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November 5, 2024
WASH Assistant Project Coordinator- KSEEP II Project

Position Overview:
Peace Winds Japan Kenya is seeking a dedicated WASH Assistant to support our sanitation and hygiene initiatives in the Kakuma refugee camps integrated settlement. This role involves collaboration with the WASH team and community leaders to design, implement, and evaluate effective sanitation and hygiene activities aimed at improving community health.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments with hygiene promoters, WASH committees, and community leaders to identify barriers and motivators for promoting key sanitation and hygiene practices.
Develop and implement social and behavioral change strategies to encourage improved sanitation and hygiene behaviors within the community.
Collaborate with partners, including UNHCR and local NGOs, to enhance WASH support and resources in the project area.
Provide technical assistance for the construction and installation of WASH facilities such as latrines, handwashing stations, bathrooms, and refuse pits.
Coordinate with education department partners to promote School Led Total Sanitation (SLTS) and engage school communities in hygiene initiatives.
Lead community awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene management, engaging with local leaders and trusted community members.
Work with sanitation cleaners and market committees to manage waste removal and disposal, ensuring proper management of disposal sites.
Develop sanitation marketing strategies in collaboration with community-based organizations (CBOs) and private sectors.
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

At-least 2 years experience in NGO/INGO.
Relevant degree or diploma in Public Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
Experience in WASH programs, community engagement, and capacity building.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse community groups.
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and build productive relationships.
Knowledge of sanitation and hygiene best practices, particularly in refugee settings.

Why Join Us?
By joining Peace Winds Japan Kenya, you will play a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of vulnerable communities. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on meaningful impact.

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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter (1 page) and resume (2 pages) as one pdf document no later than 1st November, 2024 to: recruit@peace-winds.or.ke

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November 5, 2024
Policy Officer – Tax and Investments

The purpose of the Policy Officer role within TJNA is to undertake analysis, research, and policy advocacy within the Tax and Investment area of work aimed at combating illicit financial flows and promoting tax justice. This position involves conducting in-depth analysis and research to inform policy advocacy efforts targeted at addressing systemic issues related to investment and trade related illicit financial flows. The Policy Officer plays a pivotal role in advancing TJNA’s global advocacy agenda and enhancing its policy influence as outlined in the organization’s Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Analysis & Research

In liaison with the Policy Research and Advocacy Manager, the Policy Officer will:
Ensure a high level of understanding and expertise in their area of Tax and Investment as well as share and publicise these views with key stakeholders, governments, the media and other organisations at meetings and conferences;
Produce analytical and research outputs on Tax and Investments that:
inform TJNA position on relevant issues; directs advocacy campaigns;
inform policy at national and global policy; and
influence decision-makers.
Contribute to TJNA publications (including the bi-annual issues paper, TJNA newsletters, blogs, news articles and policy briefs);
Contribute to tax policy and investment debates and discussions ensuring TJNA has increasing policy influence; and
Manage external consultants and directly deliver delegated policy and research projects on TJNA themes as identified in the annual work plan.
Developing and maintaining relationships with partners
Build and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with key individuals and organizations in the field of tax justice and illicit financial flows for the success of TJNA’s strategic programmes.
Identify, establish and maintain relationships with key international institutions and platforms that are critical to delivering on the objectives of the Tax and investment pillar;
Develop and coordinate the implementation of ideas and projects for collaboration with targeted partners and TJNA network members. ;
Build and maintain strategic and cooperative relationships with key CSO leaders, partners and networks and engage these individuals and organizations on a regular basis to gather their feedback and input to the planning, implementation and tracking of results; and

Programme Planning, Coordination and Reporting

Contribute to the design and development of thematic pillar work plans to ensure delivery of all delegated advocacy and research work and in particular, the tax and investment theme within the required timeframe.
Contribute to the organization of TJNA’s international, regional and national events, and global movement and constituency building work;
Manage contracts with consultants and other service suppliers within the tax and investment programme;
Work with the finance staff to ensure financial information is up to date, variances are identified and recommendations for action made; and
Coordinate overall thematic-related programmes to ensure key performance indicators are met and programme impact is in line with TJNA strategy; and
Produce regular programme reports on tax and investment as per the work plan.

Key Accountability Areas

Policy analysis and research on emerging issues in Tax and Investment
Programme planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting.
Developing and maintaining relationships with partners

Competencies

Corporate Competencies
Demonstrates integrity by modelling TJNA’s values and ethical standards (human rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation (TJNA core ethics) impartiality.
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of TJNA.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies

Builds strong relationships with TJNA stakeholders (i.e. partners, donors, board, and the secretariat) that focus on impact and result for the stakeholders.
Responds positively to feedback and provide timely responses to queries.
Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in law, economics, international trade, political science, public policy, or a development-related discipline.

Core Skills and Experience

At least five years of related work experience in an NGO or CSO working at regional level.
Strong Programme management skills.
Work experience in tax-related issues, especially governance, transparency, and accountability.
Knowledge of finance and Programme budget monitoring and tracking.
Stakeholder development and management.
Research and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate and work in English (French is an added advantage);
Flexible, creative, and strategic thinker.
Ability to work under pressure

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November 5, 2024
Country Operations Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Country Director, The Operations Manager will always provide logistical and administrative support to the project and non-project teams within the SNV Kenya program. The Operations Manager is part of the Country Management Team (CMT) and is responsible for providing operations support in the country, to ensure the availability and quality of procurement, administration, logistics, IT, safety & security, legal services, and to fully support SNV’s country operations.

Working closely with the Country Director, the Operations Manager ensures timely and compliant implementation of procurement and contracts, IT, safety & security, administration and logistics operations. The incumbent will be responsible for the management and oversight of all government relationships, including reporting. As a member of the CMT, s/he is responsible for the timely reporting of department activities.

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the country and project teams are compliant to SNV’s policies and procedures, legal, tax and donor contractual requirements, and ensuring oversight of country governance, compliance, and risk, as well as contracting and procurement, project execution and country logistics practice.

The successful Operations Manager will have the ability to maintain high integrity in performing assigned responsibilities and ensure smooth process flows. S/he is able to work with diverse teams, think on his/her feet and solve problems while maintaining a balance between program implementation and compliance with SNV Kenya and donor policies. S/he will be an experienced master coordinator.

Responsibilities

Country operations delivery – Oversees the management of operations in Nairobi and three satellite offices. Ensures effective operations of all administrative and operational functions, compliance (internal and external) in the SNV offices and effective support to all the projects. This includes safe and reliable logistics and fleet management, procurement, asset management, inventory and warehouse management, ICT support and legal. Ensures integrated process delivery, optimising the use of guidelines and procedures within projects and/or a field office, and anticipates delivery challenges to ensure service continuity. Informs internal units and projects regularly on operations and support progress and helps to ensure that the country is aligned to the SNV Code of Conduct/integrity.
Office Administration and management – Manages stock of office supplies, office equipment and furniture; Allocates SNV owned laptops, mobile phones, data modems, including maintaining an up-to-date register; Ensures logistics staff track renewals of insurance and licenses for SNV-owned vehicles and instigates the procedure for getting documents renewed in a timely manner; Maintains office and equipment to ensure a safe and clean working environment; Manages annual service contracts, rental agreements for international assignment staff and offices and insurances.
Risk Management – Serves as the liaison to legal counsel, provides guidance to the Country Director and Country Management Team on matters related to tax, insurance, and business processes.
Procurement and Contracting – Provides managerial oversight of the procurement and contracting teams for the country. Supports the team to develop and maintain the infrastructure within which country team procurement and contracting processes take place in accordance with donor and corporate standards. Provides advice to relevant stakeholders to support efficient and compliant procurement and contracting. Supports contracting and procurement processes for country.
Logistics and Travel – Coordinates logistics and travel for visitors and staff; Manages SNV Kenya’s vehicles, ensuring that all are safe and road-worthy, have proper on-board vehicle documentation. Supervises drivers directly.
ICT Services – Responsible for establishing and maintaining ICT solutions that support SNV’s operations and supporting functions.
Process development – Identifies, proposes and implements organisation and process improvements, in line with the organisation’s needs and requirements and external developments.
Government Liaison and protocol management – Acts as focal point with management oversight of government relations and operational approvals at national and regional levels. Ensures that government related documents/requirements like permits and licenses are obtained timely.
Safety & Security Management – Acts as the Country Security Focal Point (SFP), develops and operationalizes the Security Management Plan and guides the Risk Management Team to ensure the implementation, accuracy, and relevance of security planning. Monitors the safety and security environment, analyzes context, reports incidents, provides briefings, and supports the security management of the country.

Supervisory Responsibility

Procurement Officer, Drivers in Nairobi (Directly), Support Officers, Outsourced service providers.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Country Director
Works Directly With: Procurement, The Project teams, Finance team and Operations team

Qualifications

A seasoned professional with a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as operations/logistics management, public management, or international development
Proven track record with over 10 years in leadership positions of which at least 5 years in managing professional teams.
Professional qualification and certification in Office Management or Procurement and Supply Chain from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
Solid management experience of donor compliance, organisational risk management, contracting and procurement, project execution processes and security management.
Experience in project based organisational models with multiple financing sources is desirable.
Clear communicator including writing skills in English.
A strong, insightful and influential leader who can drive processes in a decentralised, matrix environment.
Ability to operate at different levels and to translate strategy into action.
Strong people skills and willingness to provide hands-on support when needed.
Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.
Demonstrated hands on application of and support on procurement process and procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to multitask, follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Ability and willingness to travel to field locations and operate comfortably in these areas.
Commitment to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) at all levels.
Experience with SAP will be an advantage.

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November 5, 2024
Contracts and Admin Officer

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is seeking a motivated and experienced Contracts and Admin Officer to play a crucial role in supporting the administrative functions of an upcoming project. This is your chance to become a key player in an international team, working to empower young changemakers and propel them to drive positive change within their communities.

As the Contracts and Admin Officer, you’ll play a key role in developing and managing partner contracts, providing HR and project administration support and negotiating and implementing agreements. The Officer will ensure that administrative tasks are carried out efficiently, supporting the smooth execution of the project.

Candidates submitting their application for consideration as Contracts and Admin Officer will be required to meet the following criteria:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in contract management, project administration or related role, preferably within an international development context.
Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to accurately develop, review and manage contracts and administrative documents.
Capability to address and resolve issues related to contracts, administration and HR.
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams across multiple countries

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November 5, 2024
Individual Consultancy: Mapping and Characterization of Relevant Actors in the Coffee Supply Chain

The consultant will be required to undertake the following tasks:

Desk Review: Conduct a thorough review of relevant literature, reports, and existing data related to child labour in the coffee supply chain in Kenya. This includes legal frameworks, policies, and previous studies on child labour in agriculture.
Fieldwork: Engage with key stakeholders and actors within the coffee supply chain through interviews, surveys, and site visits where necessary. Thismay include producers, exporters, cooperatives, government bodies, and non-governmental organizations.
Mapping of Actors: Develop a comprehensive map of actors across the value chain, detailing their roles and relationships with each other and their capacity or role in child labour prevention and elimination.
Characterization and Gap Identification: Analyse each actor’s contribution to the supply chains andidentify gaps thatmay enable childlabour. This mayinclude issues related to labour monitoring, socio-economic challenges, or enforcement of child labour laws.
Recommendations: Provide recommendations on key actors and areas that require targeted interventions to eliminate child labour, including strategies for strengthening partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
Report Submission: Prepare and submit a detailed report outlining the findings from the mapping and characterization exercise, including recommendations for future action.

Deliverables

The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following outputs:

Inception Report: Outlining the methodology, work plan, and timeline for the consultancy within the first 7 days.
Mapping Report: Comprehensive mapping of all relevant actors in the coffee supply chain, including their roles and profiles.
Gap Analysis Report: Identification of gaps within the supply chain that contribute to child labour, including potential causes and barriers to eliminating child labour.
Recommendations: A set of actionable recommendations on interventions to address the identified gaps, as well as suggested strategies for engaging with key actors.
Final Report: A consolidated final report summarizing the entire consultancy process, findings, and recommendations, submitted in both digital and hard copy formats. A power point presentation of the project.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to be completed within 6 weeks, commencing on 25th Nov 2024. The consultant will submit a proposed work plan and timeline as part of the inception report.

Qualifications and Experience

The consultant or consultancy firm should possess the following qualifications:

Expertise in business and human rights and extensive experience carrying out complex national and global supply chain analyses
Advanced degree in supply chain management, development studies, labour rights, or a related field.
Proven experience in conducting mapping and characterization of actors within agricultural value chains, preferably within the coffee and/or tea sectors.
Strong knowledge of child labour issues, labour rights, and relevant Kenyan laws and international conventions.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly in the context of value chain actors.
Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
Familiarity with Kenya’s coffee sectors will be a distinct advantage.
Must be Kenyan.

Interested consultants or firms are invited to submit their proposals, including:Submissions should be sent to nboprocurement@ilo.org by 15th Nov 2024.

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November 5, 2024
Deputy Regional Representative

Strategic Responsibilities:

Ensure that Norwegian Red Cross proactively contributes to complementary RCM preparedness and response to climate disasters in the region.
Deputize for the Regional Representative. Manage regional mobile staff in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross leadership model.

Operational Responsibilities:

Monitors relevant risks in the region and provides updated analysis and recommendations to the Regional Representative and Global Disaster Management Unit at Headquarters (HQ) accordingly.
Together with relevant country managers, coordinates the assessment of Emergency Appeals and DREF operations in the region and advices on support to emergency operations.
Coordinates that Norwegian Red Cross funded initiatives in the region improve regional disaster preparedness and response operations and achieve desired results.
Provides quarterly updates to MTM on ongoing preparedness and response operations, including Emergency Appeals.
Engages and motivates the professional development of regional mobile delegates and follows up on yearly plans.
Oversees that technical delegates in the region work with other technical personnel globally and in priority countries to contribute to optimal use of technical resources across regions.
Ensures that all regional and country office staff have access to and can make use of needed technical resources, in accordance with the operational standards and guidelines.Contributes to human resources planning in the region.

Collaboration:

Works closely with Regional Support Services Manager and Technical Unit to ensure coherence in results management and finance management, particularly in climate disaster preparedness and response.
Be the focal point in the region for coordination with management and staff at Global Disaster Management Unit at HQ.

Mission Specific Responsibilities:

Support the country offices in the implementation of NoRC emergency preparedness and response activities in partner countriies.
Establish optimal working relationships with IFRC secretariat at regional and country cluster levels to support joint initiatives on emergency preparedness and response including improvements to DREFs and EAs.
Act as a liaison and ensure good coordination between Global Disaster Management Unit and IFRC Secretariat, African National Societies and ICRC on the deployment of global tools (emergency response units, surge capacity, etc.)
Expand NoRC emergency preparedness and response capacity and support to West Africa and Sahel regions.
Ensure evidence-based programming in NoRC supported emergency preparedness and response activities through having proper data collection and monitoring systems as well as well as revising ongoing and future activities based on data and learnings.
Oversee roving delegates team operations and ensure optimal utilization to support climate emergencies and closing HR gaps in partner countries as needed.
Deputize for the Regional Representative for Africa as needed.
Perform any other tasks as requested by line manager.

Formal Competence:

Higher education at master level within relevant field.

Skills and Knowledge:

Experience from implementing humanitarian projects at field level in East and West Africa and Sahel regions.
Track record of emergency response deployments and assets.
Advanced knowledge of disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.
Fluency in English and French is required.
Technical expertise in Health or WASH an asset.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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November 5, 2024
Senior Project Coordinator – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Administrative Assistant (Nairobi) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Administrative Assistant (Nanyuki) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Administrative Assistant (Nakuru) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Administrative Assistant (Eldoret) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Administrative Assistant (Garissa) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Administrative Assistant (Mombasa) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) Administrative Assistant (Kisumu) – Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP)

Job Description

Project Description

The Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) is a five-year USAID-funded initiative that supports the Kenyan Ministry of Education to deliver interventions at scale as well as pilot and expand innovations that address the language and literacy needs of primary grade learners while building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education institutions and systems.

KPLP has three broad objectives:

Improving education services and student learning outcomes, including for vulnerable populations;
Strengthening education institutions and systems to become more accountable, self-sustaining, and resilient; and
Empowering local youth organizations to strengthen and sustain community and family support for student learning and wellbeing.

Position Description

The Senior Project Coordinator reports to the COP with responsibility for supporting the COP, DCOP, and Finance and Administration Manager with the coordination of work across technical and operational streams and across project offices to facilitate smooth running of the project activities. This position will also provide administrative and logistical support services to the senior team to maintain effective processing of information and data. This involves management of information and coordination of logistical and administrative matters with relevant internal staff and with external stakeholders. The Senior Coordinator prioritizes tasks and organizes work independently based on general direction from the supervisor.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

Ensures well managed and effective communication and coordination across the technical and administrative teams at the national, regional, and US offices.
Develop and support systems and procedures that facilitate coordination, teamwork, and integrated implementation.
Establishes internal tracking systems and procedures for correspondence and documents, monitors work progress and cases of priority and concern to the supervisor.
Arranges appointments and maintains COP’s calendar, receiving high level visitors, placing, and screening telephone calls and answering enquiries.
Supports high-level meetings, taking responsibility for finalization of the meeting agenda, invitations, the production and distribution of documentation, and preparation of meeting minutes and follow up.
Collects and prepares briefing materials concerning official trips or special meetings.
Monitors, maintains and organizes records management on SharePoint, containing the proper documentation of reference materials, documents, letters, and any other records, as required.
Prepares correspondence for the supervisor’s signature; drafts correspondence based on first-hand knowledge of work schedule or events, rough notes, or verbal instructions for supervisor’s approval.
Supports initial research and write ups on documents and publications required under KPLP in collaboration with COP, DCOP and Finance & Admin Manager.
Works closely with team colleagues and provides support in the achievement of work priorities and objectives.
Establishes follow-up system of actions taken and reports to the supervisor.

Undertakes other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required in education, business administration, or a related field.

Skills and Experience:

A minimum of 6 years’ directly relevant experience required.
Excellent skills in MS Word and Excel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with staff at all levels.
Proactive, able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, manage sensitive information discreetly, and function well under pressure.
Experience working with GoK stakeholders and with USAID funded projects desired.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in Kiswahili is preferred.

Other:

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization.

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November 5, 2024
Program Officer

Duties and responsibilities

Lead in implementation of the ACT project in the three counties. Key activities include designing and delivery of an advocacy and awareness raising plan and campaign for childcare ecosystem actors on SGBV and rights of women in paid childcare, designing an ecosystem actor capacity enhancement program for childcare ecosystem actors etc.
Oversee day-to-day coordination and delivery of project activities in conjunction with staff and partners
Collaborate with project partners to develop key project planning documents such as an Annual Work Plan using results based management approaches and tools
Ensure focus on gender equality outcomes and deliverables
Lead project activity documentation based on key interventions that are implemented working with the other project teams
Lead the program team in the engagement of civil society organizations, private sector actors, government and communities to enhance their capacity to conduct coordinated lobby and advocacy, addressing GBV in paid childcare ecosystem.
Work with the program team in strengthening linkages and networks between key actors from community, county and national level with a view to strengthening the effectiveness of each actor
Work with the project team in supporting design, production, dissemination and documentation of content and materials for use in lobby and advocacy and capacity enhancement trainings
Prepare accurate and timely reports of all program activities. Prepare monthly narrative reports
Monitor the utilization of project budgets in adherence to donor and organizational rules and policies
Support in conducting program monitoring and evaluation, outcome and end of implementation evaluation

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Sociology or Community Development with five years of experience in project implementation and management.
Specialized training in gender and/or the care economy would be an advantage
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse people and cultures.
Self-starter, able to work independently but able to consult effectively, prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities.
Ability to work in the field, under pressure and to tight deadlines.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume as one pdf document to recruit@covaw.or.ke with the subject line “COVAW Program Officer-Act Project”. Deadline for application is 7th November 2024, 5.00pm.

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November 5, 2024