Company Type: Sector in NGO

Project Manager – Kenya

Reports to Regional Director AfricaDirect Management Responsibility Project OfficerGrade 2Contract Duration 2 years (subject to funding)
Job Purpose
The Project Manager will lead the implementation of the forthcoming $1.8 million project – ‘Enabling Good Governance in Kenya’s Oil Sector’. The Project Manager will manage and oversee the implementation of project activities against the workplan, budget and M&E plan. They will represent International Alert within Kenya and build relationships across a wide cross-section of stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities

Project Implementation and Management

Lead the planning and management of the ‘Enabling Good Governance in Kenya’s Oil Sector’ project and oversee the coordination and implementation of activities.
Engage with project participants and partner organisations periodically to ensure that activities meet participants’ needs, project objectivities and the key activities are taking place as planned.
Engage with key government and non-government interlocutors, including donors, companies and peacebuilding agencies, throughout the project activities
Lead the coordination and oversight of research activities and contribute to reflections on project activities

Staff, Consultant and Office Management

Line manage, support and undertake performance management of the Project Officer, including work planning
Take the lead in the management of external consultants, draft TORs, monitor progress of deliverables and provide feedback as necessary, and ensure that the work of the consultants is consistent with the overall project implementation plan
Take on the role of ‘acting Head of Office’ – overseeing management of Alert’s Nairobi office

Budget Management and Donor Liaison

Manage and monitor budget in the administration of financial tasks relating to project implementation, including preparation of money transfers, cash requests, processing of invoices and donor financial reporting
Create and maintain a project filing system, on-line and hard copy (when appropriate)
Ensure the effective recording, documentation, and filing of project activities, M&E data, internal and external project meetings
Lead on coordination and logistics for workshops and field visits with assistance from project officers
Manage the relationship with the donors on any project amendment and/or extension

Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Oversee the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the project and design M&E tools as appropriate.
Coordinate the collection of relevant information from partners and staff to feed into the monitoring and evaluation of the project and work on drafting as well as finalizing
donor reports and project completion reports, including financial reports, in coordination with the Programme Development and Assessment Manager
Contribute and develop ideas for new projects, building upon the impact achieved by existing projects.
Ensure that all project staff are following M&E guidelines, process and using the M&E tools designed for this project.
Monitor project progress and impact and adjust indicators and activities accordingly.
Oversee project monitoring, evaluations, ensuring appropriate management responses if necessary.
Disseminate findings of evaluations and ongoing monitoring and any lessons learned internally and externally.

Support Alert communications and programme development in Kenya

Collaborate with project staff and London-based colleagues to develop innovative project ideas and help to translate these ideas into coherent project proposals;
Work with the Programme Development and Assessment Manager to devise an effective fundraising strategy for life beyond the project and liaise with key donors as appropriate to identify opportunities for expansion.
Fit project and Alert’s work in Kenya into the communications strategy and lead production of key communications outputs and the dissemination of project information and materials
Represent Alert and present the main findings of its work to relevant stakeholders (NGOs, donors, conferences, etc.)

Contribute to Alert’s organisational processes and strategies

Contribute to team-wide communications and knowledge management, and participate in organisation-wide events and discussions on related topics/projects
Any other tasks as may be reasonably required

Travel requirements
Based in Nairobi at International Alert Kenya/Somalia, with frequent travel within Kenya, particularly Turkana, and occasional travel to London
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
At Alert, we have introduced Talent Management to our business model as we believe talented people are crucial to the success of our work. We believe all individuals are talented and success comes in matching the right talents to the right roles. For this role, the skills, qualifications and experience listed below are important, but we believe that to be great in this job you are likely, first and foremost, to have a talent for effective project management, coordinating staff and partners to deliver impact. You also need to be entrepreneurial and proactive in finding practical solutions in a challenging and changing environment; well organised and with a good attention for detail you will be able to lead a team to operate efficiently and at improved professional standards.
This is what we will be looking for above all else.

Master’s degree in relevant subject
At least 7 years’ experience in NGO project management, including responsibility for project planning, staffing, admin/finance issues, contract management and donor & partner relationship management
Experience of implementing governance or peacebuilding programmes in Kenya
Experience of financial management gained in an INGO
Experience of managing community-based programming
Strong and inspiring facilitation skills; participatory planning and leadership
Experience of partnership management and development
Capacity to interpret trends, risks and events impacting on the programme and make plans to mitigate them
An ability to make good judgement calls on complex issues and decisions
Strong report-writing and editing skills

DESIREABLE REQUIREMENTS

Understanding of governance and peacebuilding issues relating to the development of the oil industry in Kenya
Understanding of private sector development
Experience of working in consortium projects
Solid experience of grant financial management with USAID projects (highly desirable)
Understanding and familiarity with conflict-sensitive approaches to development
Familiarity with gender and development concepts, and experience of implementing gender-sensitive programmes
Experience of networking and advocacy on governance issues

SUMMARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Leave entitlement 36.5 days leave annually (comprising of annual leave and public holidays and closure of the office between Christmas and New Year).
Notice period There will be an initial 3 month probationary period during which notice will be one month on either side. On successful completion of the probationary period notice will be 3 months.
Working hours Full time staff are expected to work a standard 37 hour week, with some flexibility around start and finish times to be agreed with the line manager.

Department
Africa Programme
Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to Turkana

October 24, 2024
Inclusive Education Consultant

Reports to: WUSC Education Advisor
Contract term: approximately 30 days (to be confirmed in negotiation with WUSC team), over the course of November 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019
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 project will be implemented from October 2018 to July 2019, with the possibility for renewal. The project works in Kakuma and Dadaab Refugee Camps and the surrounding host communities.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In consultation with the WUSC Education Advisor, draft a teacher training module that is grounded in international best practices and local contextual dynamics and practice. The module should cover the following core areas (or other to be determined in consultation with WUSC and partners):
Understanding Kenyan law regarding accommodation of learners with special needs, including responsibilities of School Boards of Management, Head Teachers, and Teachers
What makes a classroom inclusive?
Techniques to promote inclusive classroom environments for learners with special needs
Liaise with WUSC Education Advisor and local Teacher Training Consultant to ensure that all work is aligned with WUSC’s Teacher Training Framework, integrated into WUSC’s existing teacher training modules, and culturally relevant;
Collaborate with WUSC Monitoring and Evaluation team to design appropriate pre- and post- testing tools to assess results of training;
Deliver (or support the WUSC to deliver) the inclusive education teacher training module in Kakuma and Dadaab during two separate week-long teacher training workshops;
Compile report sharing outcome of inclusive education teacher training;
Support revisions of WUSC’s current life skills curriculum for girls from an inclusion perspective, including the design of new life skills activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

Masters Degree or equivalent experience in education, teacher training, or inclusive education. Additional academic credentials or background in gender is an asset;
A minimum of 5 years of experience on the development of teacher training curricula is required.
Experience on refugee education projects or familiarity with refugee hosting contexts in Kenya is strongly preferred
Experience with gender equality, including gender analysis, is preferred
Experience working with a variety of donors, including USAID or U.S. Department of State and the UK’s Department for International Development, is preferred

Competencies:

Knowledge of working with children with disabilities and child protection and safeguarding best practices;
Strong analytical and research skills;
Proven ability to work productively with a variety of stakeholders to run participatory processes with an emphasis on producing quality products;
Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
Flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit;
Complete fluency (oral and written) in English is essential, and Swahili preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in gender and social inclusion analysis tools

October 24, 2024
Senior Scientist – Fish And Fisheries Programme Senior Programme and Communications Manager

Job Description

Applicants need to have strong marine ecology research skills, preferably specialising in reef fishes. They need to be self-motivated, independent, demonstrate an ability to write proposals and to raise funds, and have strong communication skills and a publication history. A competitive salary package with benefits is offered for the position at CORDIO’s office in Mombasa. Kenyan citizenship or pre-existing visa to live and work in Kenya required.
Applications should be no longer than two pages and address the following criteria:
Job Requirements

MSc in relevant aspects of marine science essential, PhD preferred.
Demonstrated history of leading the implementation of research projects including the research design, data collection, data analysis and writing published reports/papers.
Senior author on at least three peer reviewed papers.
SCUBA certification and evidence of working underwater.
Demonstrated ability in a range of statistical approaches to data analysis.
Experience with project development and management, fundraising and budgeting.
Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Excellent verbal and communication skills in English; fluency in Kiswahili.
Experience in fisheries research an advantage.
Kenyan citizen or permanent resident status in Kenya.

Supporting documentation to be provided:

CV, list of publications, contact details for two referees.

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October 24, 2024
Office Support Agent – Protocol

Job Description

We offer
We offer a post of Office Support Agent . Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Office Support Agent – this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Under this job function the successful candidate will serve as technical and support staff to the Administration Section under the supervision and responsibility of the relevant head of section.
The position is based in Nairobi for an unlimited duration subject to three months’ probation. As an indication, the monthly basic salary starts at KES. 110,687/- (subject to local tax law).
The position is open to nationals and residents of Kenya with a valid work permit (compulsory).
We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.
Selection Criteria
Minimum Requirements:

Medically fit to perform the required duties;
Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
Possess a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education [KCSE] (eligibility);
Has a satisfactory knowledge of English;
At least 5 years working experience in an Administration of which 3 years dealing strictly with Protocol matters in a Diplomatic Mission OR International Company/Organisation OR Government Office (eligibility);
Excellent knowledge of Administrative/Protocol procedures in line with the Kenya Government regulations.
Excellent knowledge of Kenya Customs and Protocol Procedures.
Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people.
Good IT knowledge of MS Office and skills in document management (filing/archiving).
Ability to develop and maintain effective network of contacts with various stakeholders.
Good capacity to identify a problem and provide solution.
Open, flexible personality; excellent ability to perform duties with accuracy within a given deadline.
A high degree of integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information is required.

The following will be considered an asset:

A fluent knowledge of French;

October 24, 2024
Deputy Project Manager For Low-Carbon Project Development Within Kenya

Job Description

Accountable To: Project Manager
Duties
The Deputy Project Manager for low-carbon project development will support the Project Manager in the following duties:

To dynamically lead and support an ambitious program of sales, distribution and monitoring of cook stoves in the counties of operations.
To establish and maintain an existing network of groups, ambassadors and artisans responsible for ensuring an ongoing distribution, monitoring, repairs and replacements of Hifadhi Cooks stoves in the project areas.
To lead the operational and financial management of the improved cook stoves program in the selected county.
To ensure successful project implementation, supervising activities in the ground and providing training, guidance and active support to a team of local field officers and community facilitators.
To successfully achieve penetration and distribution goals of the low-carbon project in the county of assignment.
To be responsible for business development opportunities and activities with a view to grow the business for low-carbon project and find new partners in Kenya.
To consolidate all operational information to perform efficient reporting.

Primary responsibilities

For the low-carbon projects under responsibility, notably improved cook stove project:
Direct the mobilization, awareness creation and distribution activities of the cook stove project in the selected county.
Develop partnerships with communities, groups, cooperatives, and local influencers to endorse sustainable forest practices and adoption of improved cook stoves and sustainable firewood consumption by rural households.
Ensure optimal efficiency in the sale and distribution of Hifadhi Stoves to clients.
Implement and enforce low-carbon project best practices and procedures and quality procedures in production, distribution and post-sale services to beneficiary households in accordance with the company’s high quality standards.
Manage administrative and accounting functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the project in your county of assignment.
Provide continuous training and guidance to all staff members and community liaisons in the project.
Ensure that all your staff are effectively deployed, adequately trained and facilitated to perform their responsibilities and operational tasks in an ethical and responsible manner.
Ensure Human Resources admin duties follow up of your team: sick days, holidays, allowances, transport requests.
Supervise employees’ schedules and activities in relation to the Project Director in France: ensure performance goals are met and set. Plan and implement the annual calendar of activities including production, distribution and monitoring activities.
Supervise the creation of financial budgets and track expenditures.
Ensure all administrative requirements, invoicing and financial control tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Represent the organization to the public, key stakeholders and business partner.
Perform an efficient and rigorous reporting of the projects under your responsibility.
Any other duties as allocated by the Board of Directors.

For business development activities

Contribute to operational strategies as per the company’s Strategic Business Plans.
Participate in strategic planning.
Prepare and present regularly to the General Management, under supervision of the Project Manager: monthly financial statement, provisional budget, financial report.
Contribute to regular reports on the current state of business and opportunities for the General Management.
Any other duties as allocated by the Board of Directors.

Education, Skills and Experience

MBA or MSc graduates or post graduates in any field related to business, Environment, conservation, range-management, forestry and/or agricultural management
Over 5 years of managerial experience in sustainable forestry, environmental or community development projects in rural areas of Kenya
Results orientation and excellent managerial and leadership skills
Familiarity with carbon finance and sustainable forestry is a must
Effective decision-making and excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A creative problem solver and multitasking abilities
Detail oriented with strong financial control abilities
Forward thinking and empathic leader with training skills experienced in leading community facilitators teams
Ability to work with communities and understand the social dynamics in the project area.
One with good research and analytical skills

Languages: Fluent English and Swahili required. French is a plus.
The position is to be based in Embu or Tharaka Nithi with occasional travels to Nairobi.
Deadline of application: 19th October 2018
Date of incorporation: November 15th 2018

October 24, 2024
GSN Regional Manager NEN Regional Manager

Job Description
Responsibilities:

This role is one of high importance and impact to launch and manage GSN initiative in North Africa. This will involve interface with national APEX bodies in Industry, Education and Investors, as well as Educational Partners to deliver a new paradigm of industry driven mainstream education
The Regional Manager will own all activities related to launching and making the GSN program in the region successful while working with local partners
Key activities will be in the area of planning and implementation of all SDN related activities and interfacing with partners.
Create a detailed project plan, monitor actions and ensure timely completion of deliverables to meet the objectives
Be connected with designated points of contact from the Industry – Companies and Associations – to facilitate an industry driven program.
For use of own or specially developed curriculum, be the liaison between the Education partner and the Industry sector skills council/companies’ points of contact
Ensure Curriculum covers all aspects of training – Classroom instruction material, Faculty Guide, Learners/Student guide.
In addition, help arrange Faculty Development training through Subject Matter Expert(s) from SSCs/Industry (with industry input/participation). This may involve identification, networking and development of Master Trainers who can deliver the Faculty Training courses.

Requirements:

Master’s degree or other equivalent degree
Experience of at least 15-18 years in the vocational training and skilling sector; Exposure to the education structures and systems. Experience setting up projects from scratch; Experience in training and development using current tools.
Experience should include interfacing with higher educational institutes, government departments and other entities.
Strong analytical, conceptual and strategic planning skills. Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Communications: Excellent oral and written English skills.
Able to develop documents and other write-ups for communication on paper, via the web and other means.
Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences including students, teachers, principals, government as well as industry personnel.
Project Management: Strong program management skills. Ability to break up a complex deliverable into a project plan with realistic tasks.
Ability to manage aggressive deadlines with ownership and required hard work to keep to deadlines.
People/Team Skills: Highly presentable and pleasant. Confident and able to interface with senior faculty/ industry experts/ Education Partners and government officials to derive results. High energy, exhibiting passion and drive for their work and able to rally other people around common goals. Work as an independent contributor and also as coordinator in a team.

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October 24, 2024
Program Coordinator- Innovations

Function: Innovations Coordinator, support the Innovations Team in Innovation, Research and Development within the graduation out of poverty space.
Job Location: Kitale, Kenya
Contract: Full time, 2 years with opportunity textend.
Reports to: Senior Innovations Manager
About the Job:
Village Enterprise is seeking a candidate whis innovative, solution oriented and creative tsupport the Innovations Team activities and Village Enterprise mission on ending extreme poverty.
The position holder involvement areas include; developing creative and innovative ideas around our Graduation Program; help in development of pilots by applying the key stages of Human Centered Design (Ideation, Piloting and Implementation); capacity training for Business Mentors and Field Coordinators and research and development of tools and strategies that ensure the organizations meets its goals.
Job Description:

Core Program Support Responsibilities: 60%

Participate in designing, adaptation; coordinate implementation, and appraise pilot projects by employing human centered design thinking approaches.
Work with the field team tcoordinate and periodically develop materials, plan and execute Business Mentor workshops.
Coordinate with the help of the field team tguide Bi-weekly meetings within the offices of mandate, by introducing creative materials and making them more effective.
Support new projects, ongoing projects and calendar activities like the Innovations Summit; on theme selection, planning and overall execution.
Participate in developing materials, inviting external resource persons that would be used ttransfer knowledge and bridge capacities of Business Mentors and Field coordinators.
Participate in gathering of information and indentifying sustainable partnerships on Financial Inclusion, Value Chain Development, Market Intelligence and linkages.
Write reports and develop presentations on ongoing projects, keep the whole team informed and update the documents on the various storage platforms like Google drive, and Box e.t.c.
Occasionally contribute tproposal development by keeping track of funding opportunities for the innovations teamwork and pass such opportunities tdirect supervisor.
Assist in the development, assessment of standard operating tools like the Training Manual, Mentoring Guides and any other that may be introduced.
Participate in the development of training support materials like picture codes, charts and any other visual or audiaids.
Any other innovations work or program support work that may be assigned tyou.
Innovations and Cross-functionality Responsibilities: 40%
Be an ardent ambassador and advocate on Innovations Teams work internally and externally if and when given the opportunity.
Ensure synchronization of activities between the ACDs/RMs work plans and the Innovations teams work by communicating work plans and planned activities.
Communication and coordination of work
Weekly check-ins with supervisor (Plan and structure effective One-on-one’s)
Provide information on work plan on Google Work Plan sheet on a weekly basis.
Participate and contribute effectively during the weekly Innovations Team meetings
Prompt response temail communications/ report deadlines and any follow-ups as may be requested

Team Work and Interpersonal skills:

Leverage on his/her interpersonal skills tensure cohesiveness and teamwork.
Coordinator will take the time tunderstand other Coordinator’s, Manager’s and Director’s projects and actively provide insightful input.
Coordinator thinks of how timprove synergies on the team and improve workflow as a team

Management and Leadership:

The Coordinator manages competing tasks and deadlines with openness and efficiency
The Coordinator manages his/her own projects, including tracking their own deadlines and deliverables and executing next steps without needing tbe reminded or prompted.
Provides desired leadership and guidance, has personal initiative and is self-driven towards achieving organizations goals.

Innovations Coordinator desired skills

Be a creative thinker with a natural knack towards developing projects and works that address the goals of the organization.
Be a solution oriented individual, whis able tasses, analyze situations and come up with well thought out solutions.
Detail oriented person, whstrives tget in-depth understanding of pilots and projects through application of Human Centered Design Thinking methods.
The educational background that has created a base of understanding tbe applied in the role. This will be a combination of university level degree preferably in Project Management/Agribusiness/Entrepreneurship, Micro-Finance or Business Administration and Management.
At least 3 years experience working in the Livelihoods development field, Value chains development, Market systems analysis, Market intelligence and linkages or rural micro-finance is a plus.

October 24, 2024
IDinsight Associate

Our approach rests on four pillars:

Rigorous: We develop and use a wide-range of cutting edge data and evidence tools, including experimental evaluations, monitoring systems, data analytics and visualization, process evaluations, machine learning and more.
Cost-effective: Every dollar spent is justified by expected impact. If funds could be better used in another way, we say so.
Timely: Actionable information is delivered in time for client decision-making deadlines.
Demand-driven: We deploy solutions tailored to partner contexts and needs with no competing agendas.

Our diverse, growing team of over 150 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world.
About the Associate Program
IDinsight Associates are high-performing early-career professionals passionate to experience the front-line realities of evidence-based policymaking. The Associate program provides a rich, varied experience with responsibilities ranging from partner interactions, in-depth statistical/econometric analysis, field team management, remote project work, and internal team building. We seek smart, resilient and team-oriented individuals who – in addition to developing professional and technical skills – are highly motivated to grapple with the difficulties and unpredictability of trying to improve lives at scale.
Examples of recent Associate workstreams include:

Embedding in African and Indian governments to enhance evidence-based decision-making capabilities
Building data visualization tools for the flagship anti-poverty programs of India’s national government
Helping design and coordinate a randomized trial for an income enhancement program in East Africa for one of the world’s first development impact bond
Building data dashboards to manage IDinsight’s global enterprise
Coordinating the writing of a white paper on how impact measurement projects can most effectively improve international development programs
Managing a survey of 10,000 households in rural Nigeria for a randomized controlled trial designed to improve infant immunization uptake
Analyzing data from IDinsight’s recruitment processes for our Global Operations team
Building a monitoring system for a maternal and infant health non-profit in southern India
Supporting implementation of evidence-based agricultural intervention in rural Zambia
Designing and leading training for new measurement guidelines for a major international foundation
Coordinating impact evaluations with agribusinesses in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda
Helping establish a new regional office and develop IDinsight’s Southeast Asia regional strategy.

Associates learn professional, technical and life skills while working on some of the world’s most critical problems. No two Associate experiences are the same. Some work deeply on one project for their entire program commitment, while others work across a variety of projects. Workstreams can immerse Associates in remote, front-line program contexts, deep statistical analyses, and/or high-level, strategic interactions. The Associate role is not a typical “9-5” job, but one that yields rich professional and personal rewards. Beyond the two-year Associate program, many IDinsighters are invited and choose to progress to more senior levels with IDinsight.
Professional Development
Skill and career development are core to IDinsight’s values and long-term impact strategy, and have been noted highlights of the Associate experience. Associates receive significant mentorship from IDinsight leadership, support from talented peers, and are given considerable autonomy when ready. Associates maintain professional development plans and are given “stretch” opportunities designed to strengthen a variety of skills. Real-time feedback is embedded in our culture and formal, structured enable maximum professional growth.
Alumni Placement
The Associate program has prepared alums for outstanding educational and professional paths. Associates have progressed to IDinsight leadership roles, and joined leading private and non-profit institutions, such as Bain & Company, Burn, Lyft, McKinsey and Company, and One Acre Fund. Alumni have also enrolled in graduate programs including Duke Sanford School of Public Policy Doctoral program, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, London School of Economics, MIT Sloan School of Management, Princeton Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, UCSF Medical School, and Yale Law School.
Qualifications

Deeply passionate about global development and improving lives in disadvantaged populations
Open-minded self-starter who will thrive while tackling new, unusual and unpredictable challenges
Exceptional analytical/quantitative skills – can quickly build skills with statistical software like Stata
Excellent interpersonal skills – can effectively engage with stakeholders ranging from school children to senior government officials
0-4 years work experience, preferably in developing country settings
Dedication to organization and culture building
A true team player eager to contribute to organization and culture building
Willingness to travel for extended periods of time, including to remote and rural areas
Leadership or entrepreneurial experience
Intellectual curiosity and a sense of humor
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree Candidates may be considered for other available roles based on experience and qualifications.

Locations
Associate positions will be based in India (Delhi, Bangalore or other cities), Kenya (Nairobi), the Philippines (Manila), Senegal (Dakar), South Africa (Johannesburg), and Zambia (Lusaka) with possible significant regional travel depending on project needs and organizational expansion. IDinsight sponsors employment visas for all nationalities in our non-U.S. offices in Africa and Asia, but at this time we do not sponsor international employment visas in the U.S. for most roles.
Compensation
Salary and benefits competitive with comparable roles.
Start Dates
Various start dates in 2019. Minimum two year commitment, with potential long-term career options.

October 24, 2024
Regional Counsel

Join the HJF Team!
The Regional Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to HJF and its subsidiaries on matters arising in connection with business operations in Africa. Matters may involve, among other things, support of U.S. federal contracts and assistance agreements, agreements with local suppliers and business partners, compliance with local laws and regulations (including but not limited to laws and regulations relating to anti-corruption, corporate registration and reporting, immigration, clinical research, tax), and local employment and labor law matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide advice and guidance to local HJF management and corporate HQ in Bethesda MD on:

Ethics and compliance (including, but not limited to, compliance with export control regulations and international anti-corruption regulations);
Various business agreements and contracts;
Local employment and labor law;
Immigration law;
Implementation of corporate policies and procedures;
International law and business matters;
Corporate law (including local requirements for registration and reporting)

Participate in internal investigations as needed.
Support HJF in litigation, arbitration, mediation and administrative proceedings as needed.
Serve as HJF’s primary legal resource in-country, coordinating closely and regularly with attorneys in HJF Headquarters in Bethesda, MD.
Develop and provide training regarding legal compliance matters to operational units in Africa.
Coordinate and assist with managing local outside counsel as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Educational Requirements: J.D.or L.L.B. from an accredited law school.
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: License to practice law in one or more jurisdictions in Africa.
Minimum Work Experience: At least 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are required, as well as demonstrated skills in handling complex issues in a timely manner and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong preference for experience supporting U.S. based non-profit organizations and/or experience in health care and medical research environment.
Work Environment: Office environment; willingness to travel, including periodic trips to the U.S.
HJF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

October 24, 2024
Project Coordinator, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, Nairobi, Kenya

Project Coordinator (CHAIN Network)
The Childhood Acute Illness & Nutrition (CHAIN) Network is an international research network with a headquarters in Nairobi that is conducting harmonised research to improve outcomes in sick undernourished children in Africa and Asia. The job will involve coordination of various activities and planning for meetings both local and international, and creating regular high-quality progress reports. The post will require a high level of communications skills to engage with site coordinators and PIs in study sites in East and West Africa, and South Asia. The post holder will have to be able to work unsupervised, often with a variable timescale, sometimes out of hours and may will require some international travel. The post is mentally demanding, and involves a high level of communication among trial staff, with trial sites, regulatory bodies and the wider community.
Description:
REPORTS TO: The Programme Manager
BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

Project operational budget
Ordering and accountability for materials, consumables and project assets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be responsible for developing and maintaining a calendar of activities in consultation with the Programme Manager and management team.
Be responsible for tracking approvals and regulatory renewals and reports, and ensuring timely preparation and submission.
Develop and maintain study documentation, contracts and inventory of assets at international sites for the Network and for projects linked to it.
Track expenditures on the Network and related grants in consultation with the Programme Manager, Finance Offices in Nairobi, Kilifi and Oxford, as well as with project sites in other countries.
Maintaining systems for continuous monitoring and provision of regular feedback through scheduled meetings with internal teams and sites or specific technical groups, mostly by teleconference.
Coordinate scientific and operational activities internally and externally, including organizing meetings in Kenya and overseas for the Network, and linked projects.
Coordinate ordering and distribution of resources to sites for centrally procured items, and items for Kenyan sites, ensuring inventories are available for the coordination office.
Coordinate travel arrangements for various local and international trips and meetings.
To liaise with other departments within the research Programme to ensure smooth running of the projects
Undertake other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential Criteria:

A bachelor’s degree in business, administration, project management or a related field with at least 5 years relevant working experience
or a science degree plus at least 3 years of working experience as a study or clinical trials coordinator
Demonstrable experience in writing reports in English
Demonstrable experience in organizing large meetings or networks
Computer literacy with proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft applications

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in budget and resource management
Experience in health research management

COMPETENCIES:

Strong planning and organization skills
Strong leadership and management skills
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to network, build and maintain strong relationships
Proactive, innovative, attentive to detail and creative
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The post is office based
The post holder will be required to be available to work flexibly, out of hours as necessary

October 24, 2024