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  • Programmes Intern Administration Officer

    Programmes Intern Administration Officer

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
    To support the Programmes team in planning and executing programmatic activities in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
    KEY DUTIES

    To work closely with the Operations Manager and Programme Officers to gain knowledge, skills and experience from our work in various departments.
    Assist in planning and implementing all programmatic activities including handling logistical arrangements.
    Preparing meeting and activity reports.
    Drafting and/or translating materials for use in programmatic activities, in consultation with the Programmes staff.
    Assist in collecting and analyzing data for preparing monitoring and evaluation reports.
    Participate in departmental and organizational planning processes.
    Conduct research and prepare briefs on emerging areas within the human rights field.
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the Operations Manager and Programme Officers.
    Translation of small texts and documents to and from English and French

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Project Management or related field from a recognized institution
    Foreign applicants MUST be eligible to work in Kenya.

    SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    Fluency in written and spoken French and English languages.
    Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
    Must be able to work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision.
    Good organizational skills; a team player and flexible towards adjusting priorities.
    Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural skills and sensitivities.
    Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
    Demonstrable commitment to social justice.

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  • Team Leader

    Team Leader

    Job description
    Job Description
    The incumbent will be responsible for leading a high-performing team through an exciting transition to build problem solving, critical thinking, analytical and technical capabilities which will enable the department to develop deeper and more scalable solutions.
    Responsibilities
    Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

    Team management responsibilities for a market team, whilst also serving as a cross-functional and a global liaison in developed areas of expertise.
    Establish team goals and work with direct reports on strategies for executing, measuring progress and sharing results.
    Deliver projects involving quantitative analysis, industry research, and strategy development, working directly with global cross-functional teams to problem solve analytical approaches and develop solutions.
    Identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations, and influence team strategy through effective communication.
    Advocate for users within their market, partnering with global and cross-functional teams to develop global solutions.
    Ensure that the allocated work is properly distributed to all the team members and is executed in a timely manner.
    Ensuring the department’s productivity is maximized to the required standards and the pre-defined KPI’s, performance targets and standards are achieved in accordance with the business plan.
    Monitor and report progress on performance, provide feedback and take appropriate corrective action. Ensure that personal targets and deadlines are met.
    Provide support and assistance for team members to assist in the development of their skills and knowledge and identifying campaign training requirements.
    Provide regular coaching and training on new and existing products and changes to any processes.
    Conduct regular quality assessments and coaching; offering constructive feedback, which will include QA feedback sessions and continuously developing quality.
    Prepare daily individual performance activity reports, incident logs and shift planners to ensure that the statistics are well interpreted to meet the required business standards.
    Recognize & celebrate team & individual accomplishments & exceptional performance.
    Carry out any other ad hoc duties as may be requested, from time to time, by immediate Manager.
    Drive the Samasource culture and values within the team.
    Promote team work, optimize and maximize personal and team potential and encourage staff development.

    Qualifications Required
    A degree in Arts or Sciences.
    Other Job Specifications

    IT literacy in Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
    Proficient in written and spoken English.
    Great attention to detail and feedback skills.
    Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
    Planning and organizational skills.
    Fast learner with ability to break down complex information into simple concepts.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Strategic thinker with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
    Excellent team player with a passion for ensuring an excellent user experience.

    Experience Required

    Minimum 2 years of experience in people management in a busy contact centre.
    Experience in both data and voice accounts will be advantageous.

    Applications close on January 20, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Field Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Field Officer

    Job Description
    CGA seeks to fill the position of a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant to be based in Nairobi.

    Terms of employment: Contract
    Job Summary
    Reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager with a dotted line to the Project Officer, the M&E assistant will work with the M&E team to ensure that the CGA programs M&E needs are being met.
    Key roles and responsibilities

    Monitor & track progress of all the projects activities and giving feedback to the project team & other stakeholders in the public & private sector.
    Conduct Program monitoring of the day to day activities and ensure feedback is given to the team.
    Conduct project surveys
    Documents lessons learnt for knowledge management
    Submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual updates to the Program Officers and the Project Coordinator.
    Provide data analysis to check the quality of the data from field reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual).
    Ensure that Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTTs) are accurately updated.
    Ensure that means of verification of different results (supporting documents) are in place.
    Develop various data collection tools.
    Undertake accurate project data collection and entry.
    Assist the project personnel with the necessary M & E tools and support them in their use.
    Be the point of contact in management of the farmer recruitment and management tool
    Take lead in digital inscription of questionnaires into online data collection tools like KOBO collect

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture related field, statistics or social sciences;
    At least 3 years working experience;
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet strict deadlines;
    Experience working with online data tools like ODK, Survey CTO, KOBO collect etc.
    Ability to generate and present quality project reports
    Proficient with Ms office suite- Must particularly be very good with Ms Excel
    Ability to use at least one statistical package like SPSS, Nvivo etc

    Skill

    Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking and training skills;
    Excellent IT skills in Microsoft packages;
    Analytical skills
    Strong report writing skills.

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  • Consultant – Baseline Assessment Strengthening Inclusive Learning Environments

    Consultant – Baseline Assessment Strengthening Inclusive Learning Environments

    WUSC is seeking an external consultant to undertake a Baseline assessment for the SHULE project. The goal of the Shule Project is to strengthen the quality of education provision for refugee girls in Northern Kenya to improve transition outcomes, particularly for girls with special needs and over-aged learners. In order to achieve this objective, the project will:

    Increase access to extracurricular academic support programs for vulnerable refugee girls in upper primary, particularly girls with special needs and over-aged learners
    Enhance ability of teachers to deliver high-quality education using gender-responsive pedagogy and inclusive teaching methods
    Improve the accessibility of digital teaching and learning materials for secondary school students and teachers

    The SHULE project is committed to address critical gaps in education for refugee girls who are performing poorly in school and at risk of dropping-out, with a particular emphasis on girls with special needs and over-aged girls, who face additional barriers to education. WUSC and WIK are targeting two types of girls: 1) girls in upper primary who are likely to drop out due to poor performance and/or are girls with special needs or over-aged girls who are not able to benefit from current educational resources; and 2) girls with special needs and over-aged learners, in secondary school who have made the transition but need additional support and resources to complete their secondary education.
    Scope of work

    The main objective of the baseline is to provide benchmarks for performance measurement of SHULE in the three key project objectives as per the indicators provided in the project design.
    The consultant/consultancy firm will be required to undertake the following specific tasks:
    In consultation with WUSC, the consultant will be expected to design standardized tools and finalize methodology for the collection of quantitative and qualitative data for the baseline assessment, taking into account the 3 objectives mentioned in section 2 of this TOR.
    Collect and analyze available secondary data related to project objectives.
    Conduct primary data collection in targeted project locations in the two regions (Dadaab and Kakuma) to measure key indicators.
    Analyze and interpret data to develop a comprehensive baseline report.
    Share key findings and insights with relevant staff and stakeholders through consultations.

    Main deliverables
    In accordance with the schedule of activities, the consultant will produce:

    A draft inception report which responds to the scope of work with a methodology, survey instruments, and detailed work plan.
    A field work implementation plan (to be submitted before field work begins). This field work plan should be presented to WUSC for comment, and revised as necessary prior to commencing field work.
    A comprehensive draft baseline report including a clear set of actionable recommendations.
    A final baseline report incorporating feedback from WUSC/WIK and key stakeholders.
    Cleaned survey data sets and transcripts (qualitative and Quantitative data).

    Duration of the assignment
    The consultancy is expected to be completed within a maximum of 40 days between February 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019.
    Institutional Arrangements
    The Consultant will report directly to the WUSC MEL and the SHULE program team, working closely with the WIK education program team. WUSC will provide relevant background documents necessary for the assignment and shall be responsible for the coordination of meetings and other activities under the Consultancy.
    Expertise
    Profile of the consultant:

    The consultant should be an expert in research, baseline assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation methodologies. Preference will be given to individuals or firms with proven relevant experience in undertaking a task of similar magnitude, and shall have the following qualifications and experience:
    An advanced degree in social science with an emphasis on Education, Research Methodologies, baseline assessment, impact evaluations, Monitoring and Evaluation;
    Over 10 years’ experience in evaluating education programs and relevant experience in child friendly evaluation methodologies.
    Have expertise and experience in social inclusion, social science research, including mixed methods and notably quantitative and qualitative primary data collection methods
    Strong professional experience in conducting baseline/impact assessments for large scale projects in the humanitarian sector.
    Have proven experience in conducting participatory qualitative and quantitative evaluation studies with superior analytical skills
    Previous experience conducting an assessment on persons with special needs will be an added advantage.
    Have a good knowledge of digital data collection software (such as Kobo) and statistical packages (such as SPSS/STATA)
    Have excellent report writing skills
    Have permission to work, travel in Kenya – undertake primary data collection in the project target locations
    Demonstrate experience in carrying out similar assignment.

    Language requirements:
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
    Child protection & data confidentiality
    The external consultant along with all enumerators, will be required to sign and follow the WUSC child protection standards and protocols of behavior.
    Responding to the TOR
    The consultant should submit a proposal comprising the following:

    A technical proposal clearly outlining the consultants’ understanding of the ToR and an appropriate evaluation/assessment design and a detailed work plan with clear timelines.
    A capacity statement detailing the consultant’s ability to deliver quality baseline report within the given time frame, including an overview of relevant work and technical experience
    At least 2 samples of previous relevant works undertaken, including at least 1 evaluation report that was 100% led by the consultant as the lead.
    Contact details for 2 references for similar assignments done not more than 2 years ago
    CVs of the key personnel on the evaluation team
    A detailed financial proposal
    Any appendices the consultant sees as relevant to the application.

  • Executive Assistant – Intern

    Executive Assistant – Intern

    Reporting To: Executive Director
    Working With: Executive Director, Heads of Departments, Country Directors, Program Team
    Duration: One (1) Year
    Starting Date: Immediately
    POSITION SUMMARY
    Under the supervision of the Executive Director and the Executive Assistant, the core function of this position is to support the Executive Office with various administrative processes essential to day-to-day operations. This is a demanding position requiring someone who can be available at the request of the Executive Director and her schedule.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Handling administrative requests and queries from Senior Managers.
    Organizing and scheduling appointments.
    Planning meetings and taking detailed minutes.
    Booking travel arrangements.
    Answering and directing phone calls.
    Organizing and scheduling appointments.
    Developing and maintaining a filing system.
    Maintaining contact lists.
    Submitting and reconciling expense reports.
    Providing general support to visitors.
    Liaising with the Executive Assistant to handle requests and queries from Senior Managers.

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Diploma in Secretariat Studies, Business Management or related qualification.
    Minimum of 2 years or equivalent work-related experience supporting senior level Executives; experience working with Boards of Directors desirable.
    Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
    Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
    Excellent writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
    Ability to stay focused, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities.
    Professional demeanor and ability handle sensitive situations in a calm and professional manner.
    Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
    Proven ability to work independently to achieve accomplishments.
    Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
    Experience working in an International arena a plus.
    Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal team, cross-functional team, and external parties in a rapidly growing environment
    Ability to provide after hour and flexible support a must.

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

    Description

    Responsible for developing and implementing the Area Program’s Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
    Lead in the adoption and application of LWF World Service and ACT Alliance policies, systems, guidelines, procedures and action plans for accountability to Disaster Affected Persons (DAP’s) in LWF World Service operations and in line with donor requirements.
    Responsible for building the capacity of program staff on MEAL.
    Support the development of quality proposals and concept notes both offline and through the NEWDEA system (LWF World Service web based planning, monitoring and reporting system).
    In liaison with Sector heads, support in the compilation and submission of quality and timely periodical reports – (Weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports) and provide graphic/illustrated feedback to management of standard indicators for all sectors.
    Responsible for using accountability (and internal audit) reports and findings to improve LWF World Service internal processes and the quality of programs.
    Responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of project data and follow up with specific sectors for the utilization of such data.
    Facilitate the transformation of experiences and individual learning to institutional learning through the documentation of situational reports and updates, human interest stories, photographs and control on social media sharing for purposes of communicating and documenting LWF World Service work in the Area Program.
    Responsible for the establishment, implementation and improvement of LWF World Service Complaints and Response Mechanism in all sectors and components of the operations in the Area Program.
    Maintain a complaints database and manage the complaints feedback and referral system in close collaboration with the Focal Person(s)/sector heads and management.
    Responsible for the management of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and related accountability investigation processes.
    Periodically assess capacity gaps in implementing effective accountability and CRM systems, and to design and facilitate appropriate training and capacity development sessions for staff.
    Assess beneficiary accountability mechanisms in place and lead strengthening of such mechanisms including through appropriately structured dissemination of M&E findings.
    Responsible for representing LWF World Service at MEAL Initiatives/forums and meetings.

    Professional Qualifications and Required Skills

    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics or other related field.
    Proven experience in implementing effective M&E tools and systems.
    At least 2 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant professional experience in a humanitarian context, with at least 2 years management experience in preferably Protection, Education and Sustainable Livelihoods programs in INGO context.
    Demonstrated management experience with the ability to engage and motivate staff in a challenging environment.
    Possess working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, laws and standards – Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Sphere Minimum Standards, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Rights Based Approach (RBA) and Gender Age Marker.
    Experience in dealing with sensitive socio-political situations and working and living under pressure in unstable security environments and with long and irregular working hours would be an added advantage.
    Experience with Online Data Collection tools and techniques.
    Practical experience in Training of Trainers/Training of Facilitators skills.
    Demonstrated experience in conducting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and related accountability investigations.
    Strong representation and negotiation skills in working with UN organizations, partner agencies, Government departments and community groups.
    Excellent organizational and communication skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suit applications.
    Excellent team player with demonstrated ability to forge/mentor strong teams.

  • Consultancy

    Consultancy

    Details:
    Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services
    PEN is inviting consultants for a USAID/AHADI funded Project that is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the CSOs in empowering the citizens at the grassroots to actively participate in county development processes and to equip citizens with right information to enable them play an active role in county development processes and decisions making that lead to the achievement of citizen centered development.
    The areas of consultancy include:

    Strategic Plan Development;
    Training of Community Oversight Resource Persons and Community Leaders on PEM, Community Mobilization and Civic Engagement;
    Production of popular version of the County Integrated Development Plans; and
    Production of popular version of Annual Budget (2018/2019).

    The links to the ToRs as below:

    ToR for Strategic Plan Consultant – MKS
    ToR for CIDP Popular Version
    ToR for County CRPs Training
    ToR for Budgets Popular Version

  • Project Manager, Trade Facilitation

    Project Manager, Trade Facilitation

    Job description

    FSD Kenya supports the expansion of inclusive financial markets in Kenya working with partners across the financial system. Our strategy focuses on creating greater real value through inclusion.   We see this happening through improving the quality of the solutions provided directly to poorer households and enhancing finance for the economies which shape lower-income people’s livelihoods.
    With the support of the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), FSD Kenya is initiating a new Trade facilitation project as part of a Public-Private Development Partnership with local consortium partners. A project manager is being recruited to help lead this work.
    Who we need:
    We are looking for a motivated, team-orientated development professional with significant experience in facilitating trade within the private sector. The role provides an excellent opportunity to work on both the technical and operational aspects of trade facilitation.
    At a minimum the Project manager will have:

    A relevant qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
    Relevant expertise in trade facilitation (e.g. value chains, platforms, export promotion, innovation, etc.)
    Experience working in the development field (preferably with a market development lens
    First class writing and communication skills

    Detailed terms of reference for this position can be downloaded from our website, www.fsdkenya.org  (Opportunities section).

  • County Program Manager

    County Program Manager

    The USAID Kenya Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems (LMS) Leader with Associates (LWA) program is focused on strengthening community resilience and overcoming poverty, household hunger and chronic undernutrition through: expanded and viable economic opportunities; improved systems, institutions, governance; and human capital.
    The Program comprises of Leader and Associate Awards with the objective to maximize local capacity to plan and manage integrated resilience programming and foster collaboration with other implementers to achieve significant and lasting social change.
    The Expanding and Diversifying Viable Economic Opportunities in Northern Kenya (AA1) project provides market-based pull by facilitating a more competitive, commercialized livestock value chain for pastoralists that are moving up in the livestock market system and, by creating viable, diversified livelihoods opportunities for those that are moving up or moving out of the sector. The AA1 design builds vibrant market systems in livestock and other viable industries, enabling households to generate more income within the sector and to diversify into other income sources.
    By increasing and diversifying income sources, households –with a focus on youth and women– build resilience and create sustained pathways out of poverty.
    The three objectives that comprise the pull structure of AA1 are:
    1) expanded and diversified viable economic opportunities;
    2) strengthened institutions, systems and governance; and
    3) collaborative action and learning for market systems change.
    Job Summary: The position is responsible for using community-driven, participatory approaches to support and develop efforts that will ensure the livestock market infrastructure is upgraded, becomes vibrant business hubs, are profitable and well managed.
    With direct reporting line to the Deputy Chief of Party, the County Program Manager will oversee the implementation of market best practices and streamlining market management in an all-inclusive manner.
    The County Program Manager will work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation and Learning Advisor to ensure that data is collected, verified and informs structured investments into the Livestock Market System of Turkana County.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    LMS Investments scoping

    Through stakeholder consultations, identify market system gaps, value chain enhancements or needs that LMS can tackle, respond to and support.
    Work with Nairobi-based staff and the Turkana County Team to identify business solutions to address market constraints, value chains inefficiencies and effect catalytic change.
    Support the solicitation, community entry and review processes associated with LMS Grants (large, small and innovation) disbursements, and provide progress reports to the project team and provide input/information to project management to facilitate decision making on high impact business/market system solution.

    LMS Investments Co-creation and Co-Design

    Oversee collaboration efforts with Turkana County Government in co-creation and co-design of ideas with potential to provide compelling and sustained solutions toward livestock market systems strengthening
    Monitor and update on execution of approved LMS grants/projects within Turkana County, flagging areas of improvement for immediate action, and any environmental mitigation concerns from construction projects.
    Collaborate with Turkana County Government and LMS Technical Specialists to outline and execute gender and youth workforce development inclusion actions.

    Coordination and Management

    Employ management styles that ensure Turkana County LMS team members individually and collectively deliver structured services to LMS community partners, including on a just-in-time basis.
    Oversee smooth daily running of Turkana Office, making sure resources are available to support field operations.
    Ensure a functional team work ethic in the Turkana County Office
    Organize visits for Engineers/Architects/Environmental Specialists to review and certify work progress statements/payment certificates from LMS contractors so ACDI/VOCA can make interim payments.
    Document and share project success stories, pictures and case studies that demonstrate outstanding project outcomes or changes occasioned by LMS interventions.
    Support LMAs to implement market best practices developed by LMS in consultation with market teams in Turkana. Build the capacities of the Livestock Marketing Associations to ensure effective, transparent, and fair governance and management of markets.

    Representation

    Provide reliable and effective representation of LMS across all stakeholder offices, groups and platforms within Turkana County. Key partners are The Turkana County Government, Turkana County chapter of USAID Partnership for Resilience and Economic Growth (PREG) and Civil Society Networks in Turkana
    Ensure the LMS Turkana County Office is an open home for all USAID visits related to LMS.
    Whenever needed, effectively coordinate scheduled USAID LMS Field monitoring visits in Turkana County. Sometimes these happen on short notice.

    Qualifications:

    A minimum of a BA in Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, Business Management or related field. A Master’s Degree in a related field is highly preferred.
    A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in developing/reviewing business plans, conducting economic and/or financial analysis or other relevant areas is a must.
    Experience in livestock value chain and MSME development or closely related field will be an added advantage.
    Ability to engage with both high level and technical representatives from government (local/national), NGOs, INGOs, private sector, institutions and donors.
    USAID programmatic experience a strong plus.
    Strong writing, analytical, presentation, representational and reporting skills.
    Previous experience managing staff, diverse teams preferred.
    Flexibility to travel wide within Turkana County

  • Planning Manager

    Planning Manager

    Scale M15
    Ref. No. KMTC/QP- 12/ EAF/4/2018
    Responsibilities
    The planning Manager will be responsible to Deputy Director (Finance and Administration) and will be responsible for the general direction of the economic planning function and production of statistical data at the College;

    Implementing and appraising College projects preparation of institutional Development plans, strategies, policies and programmes;
    Collection, collation, analysis and presentation of statistical data in the form of survey reports and bulletins;
    Direction, control and coordination of planning activities within the College;
    Coordination of staff development and training activities within the unit.

    Qualifications
    For appointment to this level an officer must have:

    Served at the level of Deputy Planning Manager or in a comparable position in the Public Service or a reputable Private sector organization for at least ten (10) years with at least five (5) years’ experience in a management capacity;
    Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
    Master’s degree in Economics or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
    Leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;Proficiency in Computer Applications;
    Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
    Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, ability and integrity as reflected in work performance and results.