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  • Evaluation Team Leader Junior Evaluation consultant

    Evaluation Team Leader Junior Evaluation consultant

    Evaluation Team Leader – final evaluation of the project “Strengthening Capacity of Kenyan Judiciary for Efficient Electoral Dispute Resolution in 2017 general elections”
    THE ASSIGNMENT

    The incumbent will report to the Evaluation Unit and Director of Research and Learning under a day-to-day supervision of the Evaluation Manager and will be expected to carry out the following key duties in line with the detailed evaluation Terms of Reference :

    Conduct an in-depth desk review of relevant Kenyan national strategies, and project documents and reports;
    Reconstruct the Theory of Change (if relevant) and develop the EQs and potential Outcomes;
    Elaborate the methodological approaches (Theory of Change and Outcome Harvesting) and tools to capture data, in line with the expected evaluation results;
    Organize and manage data collection and validation with the Junior Evaluation consultant, administering it with project staff, partners, and other stakeholders relevant for the evaluation’s scope.

    The incumbent will undertake in-depth analytical work to produce the draft and final version of all evaluation report and deliverables including the following:

    The Inception Note: Include the overall background of the project, the reconstructed Theory of Change (ToC), the preliminary list of Evaluation Questions, potential outcomes of the project and its contribution towards those outcomes, the data collection approach, and the list of key informants;
    Validation exercise/workshop: Conduct one or more participatory exercises with project stakeholders to validate the ToC, Outcome descriptions, and develop the recommendations;
    Draft Evaluation Report: Including: (a) a concise, coherent Draft Evaluation Report of no more than 20 pages excluding annexes; and (b) one-page Evaluation Findings Executive Summary;

    Education

    Advanced university degree in Evaluation, Social Sciences, Political Science, International Development, Law or related field

    Work experience

    Over ten years of professional experience relevant to this assignment, within the field of international development cooperation.
    A strong track record in Team Leadership for development assistance evaluations.
    Experience in designing and conducting Outcome Harvests (OH) of development programming (with a preference for OH of governance programmes).
    Professional experience with Project Cycle Management, Logical Framework approaches, and with quality assurance within international development evaluations.
    An understanding of the Kenyan legal context and the response mechanism in place to address Electoral Dispute Resolution would be an added advantage.

    Languages

    Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

    Technical competencies

    Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation methodology for development assistance projects and programs with specific experience in evaluation methods and tools (including Outcome harvesting);
    Sound knowledge of developing qualitative and quantitative (proxy) indicators;
    Relevant experience with survey techniques, focus groups and other participatory methods;
    Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods;
    Strong analytical, writing and editing skills.

    Behavioral competencies

    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
    Capacity to work in a stressful environment with security restrictions;
    Capacity to work in a multicultural environment;
    Cultural and political sensitivity.

    TERMS and CONDITIONS
    Tentative timeframe: The consultancy is expected to start in December 2018 and include approximately 10 days’ for data collection in Nairobi (Kenya). The inception note is expected by end of January 2019, and the draft evaluation report is expected by mid-March 2019. This is a result-based assignment where payments will be made in relation to the submitted deliverables. The estimated amount of workdays to conduct this assignment is 35.

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  • Education Coordinator

    Education Coordinator

    Job Description
    The Education Coordinator will be based in Kakuma Refugee Camp and shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing operations in the Education Department. He/she will work hand in hand with the Education staff, Education and Child Protection Technical Advisor to improve the operations and management of the Education Sector. The incumbent will report directly to the Project Coordinator or his/her designate, while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with other LWF sectors.
    Key Responsibilities

    Team leader of Education sector staff, train, mentor and motivate them to work for collective responsibility and accountability.
    Reinforce HR policies and procedures in all staff related matters, such as recruitment, orientation, performance management, staff development, and exit processes.
    Ensuring regular communication and interaction between the Education sector management staff, teachers, the school Boards of Management, Refugee Education committees, County and Sub-County Education Office, and other development partners and agencies.
    Fostering effective relationships with relevant stakeholders especially the Ministry of Education (MOE) and its Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) e.g. KISE, KICD, KEMI etc.
    Ensuring cordial relations with Education partners including UNHCR, UNICEF through linkages, networking, coordination and collaboration.
    Actively promoting the rights of persons of concern in all interactions with stakeholders including the Government.
    Embracing the rights-based approach when interacting with people of concern and when implementing project activities.
    Interacting with rights holders and establishing networks with stakeholders to address real needs and promote best practice procedures.
    Ensuring that project proposals, monitoring and evaluation activities, progress reports and other documentation relating to Education matters are developed, finalized and submitted to the Project Coordinator at the agreed time frame and in good quality.
    Ensuring that all crosscutting issues (i.e. gender, environment, conflict mitigation, contingency planning and accountability) and LWF approaches (i.e. rights-based approach, integrated approach, and community empowerment) are mainstreamed into all project activities.
    Keeping abreast with new developments and relevant research in relation to Education, and using this knowledge to improve ways of working. E.g. use of new trends in ICT, ALP, EiE, INEE, curriculum development and reviews, EGRA and EGMA assessments and documentation of lessons learnt.
    Taking responsibility for personal learning and competence development.
    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.
    Align Education programing within the Kenya-Djibouti-Somalia Country Strategy.

    Requirement

    At least a degree in Education is the preferred qualification. A social science degree in a related discipline would also be considered.
    Proven training and or understanding of curriculum development and implementation, ICT in Education, Education in Emergency, INEE and ALP
    Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance.
    At least 4 years of progressive experience Education programs for refugees or rural communities. Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
    Strong analytical, administration and documentation skills in the management of Educational institutions or programs consisting of Primary, ECD, ALP, SNE, and use of ICT in Education.
    Experience in project cycle management, proposal, report writing, curriculum interpretation and excellent computer skills.
    Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitators skills, Teacher training (TOT & TOF) is an added advantage.
    Exhibiting the generic employee skills especially valued by the organization: Dependability and productivity, Communication, Problem solving, Teamwork, Safety and Security, Accountability and Integrity
    High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility. Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
    Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.

  • Chief of Party, Kenya Deputy Chief of Party, Kenya

    Chief of Party, Kenya Deputy Chief of Party, Kenya

    Job description
    ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.
    The COP is responsible for overall DFSA program implementation and achievement of activity objectives. He/she will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the host government, sub-recipient partners and other donor and non-governmental organizations. This position is based in Kenya with frequent in-country travel.

    Provide technical leadership and managerial oversight to all aspects of the program, including support in programmatic areas such as improving livelihoods of beneficiaries and promoting improved health and nutrition
    Foster strong relationships with the USAID Mission, host government institutions, and other donor and nongovernmental organizations
    Supervise commodity management, budgeting, pipeline analyses and financial accounting
    Oversee planning sessions, development, refinement and implementation of strategies to improve program performance
    Ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities and develop reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management
    Implement the system to ensure accuracy of setting targets, progress tracking, and compliance with evidence of reporting
    Coordinate activities and write annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses
    Directly liaise with the USAID Mission for an update, addressing issues and responding to project-related questions and requests

    Requirements

    Master’s degree in development studies, agriculture, nutrition, public health or related field
    Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international development projects
    Experience managing multi-sectoral food security projects including agricultural development and maternal child health and nutrition
    Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience recruiting, developing and mentoring, and managing staff
    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners
    Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender and youth issues in food security programming
    Regional experience in East Africa is highly preferred
    Demonstrated skills in meeting programmatic and financial reporting requirements
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Swahili a plus
    Ability to travel within the country and internationally, as required

    Please apply directly online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

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  • Executive Director Finance And Administration Officer

    Executive Director Finance And Administration Officer

    Job Description

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
    Strategic Leadership; Institutional Management; Resource mobilization 
    The key result areas include, but not limited to:

    Resource mobilization and grant writing
    Program planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
    Key Liaison with Government agencies, donors, media and related partners.
    Human resource management and day to day operational leadership
    Fiscal management
    Development of relevant organizational documents, policies, and processes
    Implementation of the KENCO strategic plan 2018/2022

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or any health discipline or Social Sciences with additional qualifications in Program Management. An MBA will be an added advantage
    A minimum 5 years of experience providing senior leadership in designing and executing strategic advocacy or fundraising programs in healthcare, preferably in NGO setting
    Experience working with civil society. Prior experience in Cancer or NCDs control is an added advantage
    Excellent analytical and assessment ability, writing, editorial and advocacy skills
    Report, policy and proposal writing experience
    Strong interpersonal, relationship building and partnership development capability
    Extensive Knowledge of the healthcare landscape in Kenya
    Basic knowledge of financial management systems for nonprofit organizations including legal and tax compliance
    Proficient in computer skills: MS Office and Social Media
    Excellent oral and written communication, and experience with donor requirements for report writin

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  • Proposal Development Manager

    Proposal Development Manager

    Purpose of role:
    Support VSO to seek and respond to restricted funding opportunities – developing competitive funding proposals by coordinating VSO bid teams and acting as lead writer.
    Responsibilities:
    Funding strategy & positioning is aligned to programme priorities:Contribute to a global, coordinated fundraising strategy, centered around VSO’s Core Programme Areas and Signature Programmes – when required participating in the CPA and SP development processes (either as a process coordinator or a member of the core development team)Work collaboratively with wider funding team to help identify and plan strategies to position VSO with potential partners and donors
    Bid development:

    Rapidly pull together bid materials (proposal, presentation, concept outline) that bring a project or programme idea into a concrete, fundable proposition (including bringing out the VfM arguments, responding to donor/partner key interests, & being technically compliant, to ensure sound concept in line with good development practice and feasible delivery –
    Provide bid development for single and multi-country bids, regional and global calls and where VSO is a member of a consortia (as lead or sub)
    Manage and lead diverse proposal bid teams (made up of country office staff, partners, volunteers, VSO technical experts from finance, M&E & fundraising, programme teams and external consultants as needed) to deliver highly competitive concept notes and full proposals for all funding sources (institutional donors, trusts, foundations, major donors, and the corporate sector) -emphasis on large scale funding opportunities over £1M, complex and / or consortia applications
    Design and lead on proposal development workshops to bring together and validate consortia/bid team inputs
    Ensure legally binding teaming agreements are in place with consortia partners, and facilitate internal proposal risk assessment sign offs by senior leadership
    Ensure Value for Money arguments and Theories of Change and Cost Recovery are clearly articulated in all proposals
    As part of the wider business development team, provide high quality proposal review to other proposals (where not the lead)
    Identify, collate and share good practice and learning around donor requirements and agreed programme portfolio
    Contribute to the development of signature packages for country offices as part of the prepositioning and bid development core functions

  • Economic Empowerment Consultant

    Economic Empowerment Consultant

    Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK)
    RCK services include:

    Provision of legal aid services through representation in the Kenyan courts of law, police stations and other detention facilities on asylum and immigration related matters, sexual and gender based violence and custody and guardianship related cases affecting refugees and other forced migrants including the host communities; legal counselling and psychosocial counselling to refugees, asylum seekers , IDPs and host communities
    Advocacy and governance initiatives towards development of refugee/IDPs friendly policies and laws
    Protection and monitoring of refugee rights and their dignity through research, documentation and dissemination of information
    Capacity building for refugees, other forced migrants and key stakeholders who interact with forced migrants and host community members on a day to day basis.

    Background
    RCK has secured a three-year funding in support of its activities in the area of response and prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The goal of the project is to ensure better protection of refugees and vulnerable women and girls in hosting communities experiencing physical and sexual violence. This will be achieved by increasing the capacity of various stakeholders and duty bearers to prevent and respond to VAWG through structured dialogue, psychoeducation sessions, legal counseling and legal representation in courts and police stations.
    The organization wishes to hire an economic empowerment consultant to support RCK in enhancing entrepreneurship skills of targeted refugee and host community women as per its mandate. The consultant is expected to work closely with RCK staff in the delivery of the project goals and objectives.
    OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
    The consultant shall ensure:

    Business mapping for viable enterprises for refugees and host community women in the 2 project locations
    Development of a business entrepreneurship training curriculum for refugee and host community women
    Identified refugee and host community women are trained on business entrepreneurship skills
    Development of viable group business plans for refugee and host women post training
    Disbursement of grants to the refugee and host women groups as capital for the identified businesses
    Mentorship and coaching oversight for the women engaged in the businesses

    EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND OUTPUTS
    The shortlisted consultant is therefore expected to provide the following deliverables:
    Deliverable 1: Provide a work plan in line with the project objectives on economic empowerment strategy for the targeted beneficiaries within 14 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 2: Conduct a quick and simple market analysis and develop a business entrepreneurship training curriculum based on the analysis within 30 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 3: Pilot test the business entrepreneurship training curriculum within 60 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 4: Conduct 2 trainings on business entrepreneurship skills for 30 women within 90 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 5: Develop viable business plans for the trained women in groups, within 95 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 6: Facilitate grants disbursement to the women groups trained on business and entrepreneurship skills
    Deliverable 7: Monitor, mentor and coach the initiated enterprises and document key milestones
    Deliverable 8: Document the project challenges, lessons learnt and impact stories
    Deliverable 9: Submit satisfactory monthly, quarterly, bi annual and annual consultancy reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK operational requirements
    CONSULTANCY TIME FRAME
    This consultancy covers a period of 43 days spread out over 12 months. The consultancy is renewable subject to performance and availability of funds as supported by the donor.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Business Administration, Gender Studies, Development Studies, and Law with advanced knowledge in gender and micro business entrepreneurship/SME.
    Experience

    At least one-year experience in economic empowerment of women especially for local groups, preferably in addressing GBV situations.
    At least 2 years of experience working on GBV, gender equality, women and or human rights especially amongst refugee and or displaced populations
    Experience working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) or in the humanitarian field is an added advantage.
    Knowledge of dynamics of the local business/market environment
     Knowledge of RCK working environment, protection needs of refugees and displaced populations.
    Experience providing business trainings to varied community groups
    Experience in partnership building and knowledge management.
    Provide certificate of good conduct.

    Language: Fluency in English and Kiswahili
    Functional Competencies:

    Strong knowledge of Economic Empowerment of women and GBV;
    Strong capacity in working with community groups and capacity development.

    Core Competencies:
    Professionalism: In-depth knowledge of and significant experience in relevant field of business entrepreneurship, strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying business expertise to sensitive, complex entrepreneurial issues.
    Communication and information sharing: Strong interpersonal and effective communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili is a must.
    Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
    Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
    Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop community members as required
    Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others;
    6.0 REPORTING LINE –

    The consultant shall report directly to the Senior Programmes Officer with guidance from the Executive Director.
    He/ She shall work closely with Assistant Project Officers – Legal & Psychosocial, with peer lines to APOs, Nairobi, Dadaab and Garissa.
    S/he will refer any matters of the contract to Finance and Admin Office.
    S/he may be assigned interns, volunteers, Community Based Counselors, translators and monitors.

  • Junior Consultant to analyze public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya Senior Consultant to provide strategic guidance, facilitate access and contact to agricultural research institutes in order to support the analysis of public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya

    Junior Consultant to analyze public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya Senior Consultant to provide strategic guidance, facilitate access and contact to agricultural research institutes in order to support the analysis of public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya

    Details:
    Start and Duration of the Consultancy: 
    6 – 7 months work assignment starting from January 2019 until end of July 2019
    Background:
    Agroecology is gaining momentum and support by an increasingly wide range of experts within the scientific community, international organizations and countries as a farming and landscape approach to improve the resilience and sustainability of food systems. Despite its promise and proven relevance at practical level, research and development related to agroecology has been thought to command only a minimal share of public agricultural research funding.
    The project “A4A – Advocacy for Agroecology” is implemented by Biovision in collaboration with renowned experts in field of agroecology and research investments such as IPES-Food and the Institute for Development Studies (IDS). The project aims to strengthen systemic research on agroecology by analyzing the current lock-ins and leverages, followed by advocating relevant decision makers from the donor and research communities. Analyzing investments in agriculture research for development of concrete case studies allows deepening the understanding of the current lock-ins and leverages. The case studies are Switzerland as a donor country, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as the biggest private philanthropic foundation involved in Agriculture Development and Kenya as a recipient country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Biovision seeks to hire a qualified consultant who contributes to the analysis of the concrete case study “Kenya”.
    Main Tasks:

    Stakeholder mapping of most influential public and private funders in agriculture research for development in Kenya
    Investigate the impact and influence of the funders
    Quantify Kenyan public funding for AgR4D in the recent years as well as main private sources
    Analyze Kenyan public funding for agroecological research using a customized methodology to categorize the funded research projects and programmes
    Identify the main challenges and opportunities to strengthen systemic, agroecological research

    Main Results of the Consultancy:

    Stakeholder mapping of most influential public and private funders in agriculture research for development in Kenya
    Quantitative analysis of public and private funding for agriculture research for development conducted in Kenya
    Qualitative key informants interviews to analyze political economy behind the research investments
    Chapter with main findings of the analysis (stakeholder mapping and investment analysis)

    Necessary Qualifications

    University degree in natural sciences paired with an affinity for political and diplomatic processes, or degree in social sciences matched by knowledge and skills in the fields of development cooperation, and agricultural development, policy and politics
    Knowledge of agronomy, agroecology or related fields
    Very good knowledge about the agricultural research landscape in Kenya
    Very good understanding of key funders of agriculture research for development in Kenya
    Fluency in English and Swahili (preferred)

    Further necessary Skills

    Ability to analyze situations quickly, including opportunities and risks, and taking appropriate, context-specific measures
    Ability to work with limited standardized procedures and need for own initiative and independent work
    Used to communicate and interact with senior and high level decision makers such as directors of research institutes and/or directors of relevant funding agencies

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  • Education Specialists

    Education Specialists

    Department: Global Programs – Education Finance
    Reports To: African Coordinator of Education Quality
    SUMMARY
    Under oversight of the Africa Coordinator of Education Quality, the Education Specialist (ES) is responsible for the delivery of non-financial education services supporting the development of affordable private schools as part of the Education Quality programme. As part of a local team of Education Specialists and in collaboration with teams across Africa, this role is focused solely on the professional development of school leaders, mentors, and teachers to support effective management, teaching and learning, and supporting effective school development planning processes.
    This includes:

    Establish and manage a portfolio of affordable private school clusters, a maximum of 13 networks of affordable private schools with an average of 6 schools per cluster.
    Facilitate regular cluster meetings (3 per cluster per academic term) to train school leaders and teachers on best practices as outlined by established criteria.
    Digital-based reporting and data collection on all program activities using ODK on company provided mobile tablets.
    Encourage Joint Practice Development (subject specific training of trainers within clusters) so that innovations and best practices become embedded within teaching practices.
    Support school leaders and teachers in completing school self-assessments and school development plans against established domains of education quality outlined in Pathways to Excellence, a school development planning manual.
    Contribute to and support schools in using local and international digital resources to support effective school development planning.
    Support school cluster WhatsApp groups to aid collaboration across and between clusters.
    Facilitate senior leadership professional development training of school leaders and teachers on established training modules.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Pathways to Excellence:

    Collaborate with the Director of Education Quality, Africa Coordinator of Education Quality, and Education Specialists in-country and across Africa to develop and implement a self-assessment, external-assessment, and school development plan that analyzes school performance against 30 domains of education quality.
    Establish and support school development planning teams at each school to identify priority areas for school improvement and train school leaders and teachers on provided digital resources for each domain of education quality.

    Cluster Development

    Establish effective school clusters by supporting the development of a cluster governance committee with a Cluster Leader, Deputy Cluster Leader, and Cluster Administrator.
    Develop an annual schedule of cluster meetings for school leaders and teachers.
    Facilitate collaboration across clusters for school enrichment activities; i.e. sports competitions debate teams, arts exhibitions, etc.
    Senior Leader Professional Development
    Facilitate delivery of Senior Leadership Professional Development (SLPD) training on teaching and learning, child protection, early years, positive behaviour policies, finance, marketing, etc.

    Joint Practice Development

    Develop mentorship capacity of teachers through Joint Practice Development (JPD) by facilitating independently and/or collaborating with external trainers.
    Through ongoing coaching and training, JPD targets the improvement of teacher motivation, subject matter expertise, and pedagogical skills within school clusters and Opportunity International’s broader network of schools.

    Learning & Knowledge Management

    Document case studies of ongoing effective practices and innovations from the field for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.
    Liaise with learning partners, as necessary, who engage with the Education Finance programme to evaluate effectiveness and impact.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Degree in a field related to school-based education; or education development, but with significant experience in the education field.
    Post-graduate qualification related to education is preferred.
    Strong writing, data collection, and ICT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office products, ODK, mobile tablets, etc.).
    Experience working in education in Africa with school leadership experience.
    International education experience or training is preferred.
    Experience working within cross-cultural global organizations and NGOs.
    Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.

    COMPETENCIES:

    Clear commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organization – commitment, humility, respect, integrity, stewardship, and transformation.
    Readily identifies mistakes and works to actively develop fixes and solutions.
    Aggressive pursuit of excellence, including regularly going above and beyond the call of duty to achieve results that will contribute to the development goals of the organization.
    Flexibility in ambiguous work environments without losing sight of desired outcomes.
    Honest and direct in communication and business practices.
    Embodies ethical and high moral standards and is able to identify unethical behavior and report to Education Finance senior management.
    Ability to manage contract negotiations with external vendors and ability to manage internal work-related expenses.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS:

    English language fluency required
    Local language fluency required
    Second local language knowledge is preferred

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

    Senior / Head Education Specialists
    Africa Coordinator of Education Quality
    Director of Education Quality
    Global team of Education Specialists
    Operations & Finance Director
    Financial Products Director
    Project Strategy Lead
    Education Finance Partners
    Opportunity International Support Members

    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

    Access to a personal vehicle for 80% domestic travel
    Able to travel with minimal notice and maximum flexibility
    Willing to travel independently and without escort or planning support

  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Job Description
    The Finance Professional 2 collects, compiles, verifies, and analyzes financial information and economic indicators so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making strategic and operational decisions on, for example, acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure, divestitures, mergers, or the sale of assets.
    Responsibilities:

    Analyzes the financial implications of proposed investments or other transactions so that senior managers can evaluate alternatives against the organization’s business objectives.
    Evaluates industry, economic, financial, and market trends to forecast the organization’s short, medium, and long-term financial and competitive position.
    Analyzes revenues, expenses, costs, prices, investments, cash flow, profits, labor market trends, inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates.
    Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed.

  • Africa Regional Director (Nairobi, Kenya)

    Africa Regional Director (Nairobi, Kenya)

    The role:
    Under its 2019-23 Global Strategy PI will decentralize its decision making processes and transform in a networks of Regional Protection Hubs. Each regional presence will be led by a Regional Director who will represent PI in the region and work under the direct supervision of Protection International Kenya’s Board of Directors.
    The Africa Regional Director will be responsible for expanding PI’s work in the region as well as overseeing the sound implementation of projects, campaigns, initiatives and services in Africa in line with PI’s Global Strategy and in close collaboration with PI’s Global Team.
    Key responsibilities:

    Analyze the political context in the region and its impact on the work of defenders, identifying new trends and areas of intervention.
    Lead the development of PI Regional Hub in line with PI’s Global Strategy 2019-23 and in close collaboration with PI’s Executive Director;
    Plan and coordinate PI’s Regional Hub by developing sound regional strategies for PI’s support to human rights defenders which take into account other desks, projects and initiatives implemented in the Region;
    Ensure consistency between PI’s Global advocacy strategy and communication initiatives developed at the regional and national level;
    Legal representation in the region and ensure legal and administrative compliance of the regional hub;
    Activing legal representative in countries where there is no PI legal representative;
    Develop and maintain sound working relations with partners and donors in the region;
    In coordination with PI Global team ensure consistency and sustainability of funding streams and fundraising strategies across the organization;
    Oversee the sound administration of PI’s presences in the region and manage human resources in close collaboration with the Regional Board;
    Ensure sound financial management of the Regional Hub by contributing directly to PI’s annual global budget planning and its revisions;
    Contribute to PI Global learning and knowledge sharing across the organization Represent PI in national and international fora, productively engaging with relevant stakeholders;
    Coordinate with other PI Regional Directors;
    Oversee sound information and security management for PI staff in the region.
    Required qualifications and experience:
    Relevant academic background (international law, political sciences, sociology, among others);
    Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position or as an Executive Director of a national NGO;
    Sound experience and a proven record of accomplishment in management at regional level;
    Extensive experience working with human rights defenders and in close collaboration with civil society.

    Skills and Knowledge:

    Commitment to PI’s mission and to the work of human rights defenders;
    Excellent knowledge of the international human rights system as well as of international, regional and national mechanisms for the protection of human rights defenders;
    A proven ability to plan strategically;
    Entrepreneurship and ability to work in a flexible environment;
    Management experience;
    Alliance builder;
    Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence others;
    Capacity to motivate colleagues and to assume leadership;
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural team with respect for diversity;
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French are required.
    Ability to travel in the Region and overseas.

    The offer
    One-year, renewable employment contract, governed by Kenyan law. Competitive benefits and gross annual salary in line with the sector, commensurate with skills and experience.
    The position is full-time and based in Nairobi, Kenya. Candidates need to qualify for a work- permit in Kenya.