Jobs Kenya

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  • Senior Project and Operations Manager

    Senior Project and Operations Manager

    Job Description

    In close collaboration with the headquarters of Free Press Unlimited, the Senior Project and Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management of the media house, including project management, project development and acquisition, financial management, staff management and ensuring the security of the operation.
    Core activities

    Responsible for the planning, organisation and implementation of a 2 years project, the financial management thereof, and meeting project and financial reporting deadlines;
    Responsible with Programme Coordinator of Free Press Unlimited to ensure a stable organisational financial position going into independence and the provision of a strong financial sustainability plan for the period after independence;
    Manages donor relations in close collaboration with Free Press Unlimited;
    Designs project proposals with Programme Coordinator of Free Press Unlimited that meet that demand (including the financial, personnel and logistics interpretation), where necessary according to the prescribed guidelines of donors involved;
    Represents the media house regionally and internationally, thereby developing and maintaining a strong network;
    Ensures effectiveness of the operation, including responsibility for staff salaries and other benefits, cost of running the office, and other services;
    Develops operational plan and overseeing project operations in support of transitioning process from current to newly registered (independent) entity to be approved by Free Press Unlimited;
    Ensures all legal, operational and financial requirements are met and maintained for the current- and new entity;
    Manages projects resources planning, recruitment and contracting;
    In collaboration with Heads of Departments, ensures staff performance management systems are adhered to;
    Identifies areas for organisational development and initiate capacity building opportunities;
    Maintains compliance with Free Press Unlimited security policies;
    Regularly analyses the security situation and update policies and guidelines where needed.

    Education, knowledge and experience

    At least a bachelors degree in business administration, or equivalent qualification in relevant subject with proven finance skills and Project Management training and expertise;
    Proven success in raising funds for a non-profit organisation;
    Must have knowledge and at least 10 years’ experience working in project management (including planning, monitoring and evaluation);
    5 years’ experience in the NGO sector;
    Requires excellent verbal and written communication and reporting skills in English. Knowledge of the Arabic language is an asset;
    Financial acumen and ability to interpret and analyse financial reports;
    Affinity with freedom of the press, freedom of expression and communication;
    Must have a minimum of 4 years of people management experience;
    Familiarity with South Sudanese socio-political and cultural context;
    Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness with track record of appreciating and managing diversity, taking initiative, leading through influence and working well in a team to achieve success;
    Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

  • Project Accountant / Administrator

    Project Accountant / Administrator

    Job Description

    M/R 9
    Reports to: Fiscal and Administration Manager.
    Job Purpose: The selected candidate will be in charge of project accounting and administrative duties at clinical trials site in Nairobi.
    Responsibilities:

    Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial monthly reports on usage of project funds to multiple donors and sponsors for various studies.
    Provide support for procurement process in a manner that’s transparent, fair and in accordance with policy.
    Provide logistic and operations support to the study activities.
    Effectively manage all service providers and suppliers
    Ensure all project equipment are well maintained and operating optimally and maintain fixed assets register.
    Ensure that project cash flows (income and expenditures) are managed in a timely and accurate manner.
    Monitor budgets utilization and communicate variances on a regular basis to the management and sponsors.
    Engage with different host institutions on timely submission of accounting reports.
    Provide administrative, operations and logistics duties for the project as directed by the supervisor.

    Education and Experience:

    Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
    Part II Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent
    Work experience in a research or related projects for at least 2 years.
    Advanced excel knowledge and experience are required
    Exposure to QuickBooks accounting package will be an added advantage

    Competencies and Skills:

    Excellent computer skills
    Excellent administrative skills
    Excellent report writing skills
    strong personal communication
    Mature and self-motivated
    High Integrity and confidentiality
    Experience of accounting and/or bookkeeping
    Excellent communications skills
    Good planning and organizing skills
    Ability to work independently

    Terms of Employment: Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.
    Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

  • Senior Program Specialist – Science Granting Councils Initiative In Sub-Saharan Africa

    Senior Program Specialist – Science Granting Councils Initiative In Sub-Saharan Africa

    Job Description

    Pursue a Career with Impact
    SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST – SCIENCE GRANTING COUNCILS INITIATIVE IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
    Term to June 30, 2023 – Nairobi, Kenya
    As a Senior Program Specialist, reporting to the Program Leader, Foundations for Innovation (FI), you will work closely with FI colleagues based at IDRC’s Regional Office for sub-Saharan Africa (Nairobi, Kenya) on the SGCI. You will help design, manage, monitor and evaluate various aspects of the Initiative. This will involve working closely with a number of implementing organizations (Collaborating Technical Agencies) as well as the Councils and governments in participating countries. It involves active engagement with counterparts at South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) as well as the other funding partners on program implementation and reporting, respectively.
    We are particularly interested in candidates with proven research and/or programming experience in low- and middle-income countries notably in sub-Saharan Africa, in science, technology and innovation (STI) systems, and the organizations and institutions that underpin such systems as well as STI funding. Candidates should be bilingual at an advanced level in French and English. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
    Overview of Qualifications

    A PhD and a record of publications in a field related to science, technology and innovation (STI), STI policies and the role of STI in development
    Eight years’ relevant experience which includes research, research management and/or programming in developing regions, particularly in Africa, on issues related to STI/ related policies as well as the organizations that support STI
    Bilingual position (French and English) at advanced level – Portuguese is an asset
    Knowledge of the role of STI in development, including the contribution of STI to the private, not-for-profit and public sectors; as well as the role of STI in Africa 2030

  • Division Manager Urban Development Finance & Administrative Assistant

    Division Manager Urban Development Finance & Administrative Assistant

    THE POSITION:

    The purpose of the Division Manager – Urban Development will be as follows:
    To act as the Bank’s principal expert on cities and urban development.
    To strengthen and maintain the Bank’s understanding of the cities and urban Development sector and its role in the development of the continent.
    To advise on future investments in the sector by the Bank and its regional member countries.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Cities and Urban Development Strategy
    Devise, maintain and revise the Cities and urban development strategy of the Bank in consultation with internal stakeholders and taking account of long-term trends in cities and urban development and the development of the continent.
    Ensure the appropriate implementation of the strategy through communication and advise to all relevant stakeholders in the Bank, particularly operations functions, and define a monitoring framework.
    Identify and develop any necessary policies to underpin the strategy.
    Consult as necessary with external partners and Regional and non-Regional Member Countries on the form and efficacy of the strategy.

    Cities and Urban Development Knowledge

    Manage a team to develop and maintain the Bank’s expertise on cities and urban development to support the development goals of the Bank and the continent.
    Devise the Bank’s contribution to key cities and urban development themes such as inclusive cities and urban development.
    Coordinate and lead work alongside key partners, such as other Multilateral Development Banks and the World Economic Forum to design cities and urban development-based programs and solutions for the economic and social infrastructure development of Africa.
    Publish major studies and reports on cities and urban Development, taking into account the comparative advantage that the Bank can bring to bear to any specific subject or theme. Convene associated workshops and media events to solidify the learning across Africa.
    Organize workshops and associated media events to consolidate lessons learnt across Africa.
    Develop and maintain, in collaboration with partners, a detailed database of statistics and economic models relating to cities and urban development, both African and global in nature, to support proper analysis of the impact of the sector for development and the relative state of cities and urban Development in Africa.

    Cities and Urban Development Advice

    Act as a focal point for advice to Regional Member Countries on cities and urban development issues.
    Represent the Bank at global, regional and national conferences and workshops on cities and urban development.
    Provide cutting edge advice on cities and urban development infrastructure investments to foster public and private partnerships and the use of all the Bank’s financing instruments.
    Provide direct support to cities and urban development operations staff in the field, particularly in order to improve the impact and the financial and economic analysis of projects.
    Advice operational staff on cities and urban development trends and the consequences they have for future project development and design.
    Identify appropriate cities urban development training for internal and external stakeholders.

    Management

    Manage a small, specialist team of Transport and Logistics experts to meet demanding Key Performance Indicators.
    Develop and safeguard the Bank’s brand as a source of transport and logistics knowledge for Africa by detailing the quality of output expected from the division and ensuring that it is attained.
    Manage the administrative budget for the division.
    Mobilize resources from donors to support the work of the division.

    Job Qualifications
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

    Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban Development, Urban Mass Transport, Architecture, Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
    Have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience at increasingly senior levels in infrastructure development, transport, water, energy, Information and Communications Technology, Housing sector, Multi-lateral Financial Institutions, with proven experience in developing countries.
    Highly developed technical and strategic knowledge of urban planning, policy and strategy, urban infrastructure services municipal finance development, municipal institutional reforms and governance.
    Good knowledge of financing instruments and options.
    Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
    An ability to make sense of complexity and to express this simply both in writing and orally.
    Effective consultation and advisory skills coupled with a client orientation to ensure relevancy
    Ability to lead a team of specialists and to take forward projects, often in collaboration with other partners.
    Attention to detail to create quality output and to set standards for the team.
    Mentoring to develop skills within the team and to improve the quality of output and outcomes.
    Budget management.
    Objective setting and staff evaluation.
    Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language;
    Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and preferably, SAP.

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  • Financial Planning and Reporting Specialist

    Financial Planning and Reporting Specialist

    Job description
    Report to
    This position will primarily report to and work with the Finance Director based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Responsibilities
    The Financial Planning and Reporting Specialist’s responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:
    Function: Reporting & Analysis

    Prepare monthly budget monitoring reports for project actuals and forecasts; including explanation of variances.
    Prepare monthly & quarterly financial reports for region and department heads.
    Support regional and functional leaders with timely information and value-added analysis.
    Prepare organization wide reporting, including Global dashboards, and Board of Directors reports, in collaboration with Finance Director and Accounting Manager.

    Function: Budgeting & Forecasting

    Create tools for bottom-up budgeting and budget roll-up.
    Assist in creating the annual budget, and quarterly forecast updates.
    Provides support to regional leaders and project managers on budgeting and analysis.
    Works with regional teams to maintain forecast of revenue and cost based on project and staffing pipelines.

    Function: Finance Systems

    Manage the time and expense reporting software Replicon
    Assist in establishment of policies and guidelines for project tracking and reporting, in order to ensure accurate and value-added variance reporting against project budgets

    Function: Other

    Support Accounting team in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
    Prepare regional and project cash forecasts
    Act as backup for other finance functions
    Support other global financial and related tasks as and when required

    -Nutrition (Ref.2018/064)

  • Manager Policy, Research and Partnerships Head of New Business Services Chief Operations Officer

    Manager Policy, Research and Partnerships Head of New Business Services Chief Operations Officer

    Job Description

    Overall Purpose
    The position is responsible for managing the policy, research, partner relationships, resource obilization and communication aspects of the organization. The main role is to develop Shelter Afrique a repository of information on affordable housing solutions that will facilitate the development of affordable housing policies and capacity in the member countries. This position will be responsible for quantifying the impact that SHAF’s activities have in terms of numbers of units, impact on employment levels and other factors as laid out by key DFIs like IFC. The function will also be responsible for ensuring that all investments, loans and other activities of SHAF do not violate investor requirements (like the IFC standards). In addition, the position holder will develop partnerships with likeminded organizations and promote the reputation of Shelter Afrique a provider of impactful affordable housing solutions in Africa.
    Key responsibilities will include;

    Carry out research and develop a repository of information on affordable housing policies, solutions and technologies by partnering with likeminded organizations and developing internal capacity
    Identify and establish appropriate partnerships for joint programs on affordable housing.;
    Develop and implement capacity building programs for member countries;
    Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for measuring impact of Shelter Afrique investments;
    Carry out impact assessments and disseminate lessons on Shelter Afrique interventions;
    Develop and Implement a Resource Mobilization strategy aimed at enhancing
    SHAF’s resource base to enable it further its affordable housing agenda;
    Responsible for building SHAF’s strategy for public relations and corporate communications, working collaboratively with various departments and members of the executive team;
    Develop a robust platform directly and through collaboration of information for member countries to aid them in policy decisions, and project execution
    Develop initiatives and training that promote and improve the effectiveness of member country housing personnel and decision making.
    Measure and communicate the effectiveness of SHAF to member countries
    Ensure that initiatives meet the expected goals as well as do not transgress investor standards
    In conjunction with business unit heads develops funding proposals;
    Mobilize equity from both existing shareholders and new investors;
    Responsible for leading and developing relationship building and visibility with SHAF’s key institutional donors and for diversifying and increasing funding;
    Attends multilateral forums to network and builds appropriate relationships.
    Responsible for development and implementation of strategies to enhance SHAF’s reputation and build its brand as a provider of impactful affordable housing solutions in Africa.

    Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

    Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Development Finance or other related fields;
    A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning and Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy Management or other related fields;
    A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in working in policy, research, monitoring and impact investment measurement in real estate finance;
    A post graduate qualification in Public Relations and Communication,
    Monitoring and Evaluation or Resource mobilization will be an added advantage
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
    Proven experience in policy related research, generation and dissemination of knowledge especially in affordable housing, strategic communication as well as monitoring and evaluation in a similar institution;
    Proven experience and skills in resource mobilization;

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  • Gender Expert, Kenya Team Leader, Kenya

    Gender Expert, Kenya Team Leader, Kenya

    Job Description

    Overview
    Tanager, an ACDI/VOCA affiliate, is promptly seeking a Gender Expert for Impacting Gender & Nutrition through Innovative Technical Exchange in Agriculture (IGNITE) project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This 5-year project will improve household nutrition and women’s empowerment by strengthening African institutions’ ability to integrate nutrition and gender in agriculture interventions and business practices.
    The Gender Expert will provide thought leadership on the development of tools, resources, and models that will facilitate the integration of gender into agriculture interventions. S/he will lead provision of technical services to IGNITE clients, supporting them to design, implement, and monitor gender-sensitive business strategies and agriculture activities in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania.
    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Lead the analysis of research and field assessments to identify gender-specific challenges and opportunities for female social and economic empowerment, particularly in household decision-making.
    Co-create the design and implementation of gender activities that employ intergenerational and male engagement approaches.
    Design and conduct participatory training and workshops on gender mainstreaming for clients.
    Collaborate with evaluation partners in designing tools and assessments that identify most effective and efficient models for increasing women’s empowerment in agriculture.
    Advise on and support development, collection, and analysis of indicators for measuring gender gaps and empowerment; identify and mitigate risks for intended and unintended impacts; support collection of sex- and age-disaggregated data.
    Support clients on development, refinement, alignment, and/or roll-out of policies and procedures to promote gender mainstreaming and equitable business practices.
    Contribute to development of case studies that make the business case for integrating gender into agriculture activities and business plans.
    Develop and test tools that integrate both gender and nutrition into the design and implementation of agriculture activities.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Advanced degree in sociology, anthropology, women’s studies, gender studies, or other related discipline.
    Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, in at least 3 different countries; with an international NGO mainstreaming gender equity into food security, nutrition, or agriculture programs.
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience facilitating training on gender, leading gender analysis and/or gender audits, providing gender technical support to organizations and institutions; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Proven successful ability to conduct gender analyses, including leading research teams, facilitating focus groups, and conducting interviews.
    Demonstrated ability to develop evidence-based recommendations and interventions to promote gender equity and women’s empowerment.
    Demonstrated knowledge of social and behavior change communication theory and techniques.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents, analyses and reports in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
    Fluency in English, written and oral, required; French language skills strongly desired.
    Ability to travel in Sub-Saharan Africa for up to 40%.

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  • Leadership Coach Project Director

    Leadership Coach Project Director

    Job Description
    The Leadership Coach is responsible for improving teaching and learning across his/her portfolio of schools by strengthening the ability of school leaders to build the trust, systems, and collaborative leadership capacity necessary for all learners to thrive. The Leadership Coach is charged with facilitating change in schools by supporting leaders so that they can model excellence in effective pedagogy and teacher development. The Leadership Coach is responsible for fostering the ethical and effective leadership both in individual school leaders and leadership teams. These goals will be achieved through modeling, co-planning, providing feedback, and facilitating reflective conversations with school leaders. The Leadership Coach will also be appointed additional key responsibilities, such as supervising colleagues or leading the implementation of Dignitas’ partner programs, as per the direction of the Project Director. The Leadership Coach will report to the Project Director.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Oversee coaching of school leaders enrolled in the cohort.

    Demonstrate strong working knowledge of project curriculum and relevant principles
    Observe instruction, staff meetings, and peer observation debriefs and facilitate reflective feedback sessions at school sites to support learning-centered leadership.
    Support the development of tools and resources in instructional delivery, pedagogy, and classroom management for school leaders.
    Co-plan staff meeting and professional development sessions to be led by school leaders for their schools.
    Support school leaders to create teacher work groups to encourage learning, work analysis, observation, and practice refinement.
    Based on learnings from professional development sessions, guide school leaders in their creation of systems for school finances, classroom lessons, staff meetings, and observations.
    Continuously measure, document, reflect upon, and adjust professional learning opportunities.
    Collect and analyze school data to inform coaching support.

    Facilitate (plan and deliver content) for Leadership Institutes, Professional Development Workshops.

    Ensure any new content is stored for future organizational use, along with relevant resources and presentation materials.
    While you are not in charge of leading any sessions, you should be available to facilitate small groups and support the facilitators.

    Support Project Team in successful delivery of training and coaching across the cohort

    Identify and communicate project development needs
    Ensure full utilization of available digital tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness of training, coaching, MEL and other program objectives.
    Contribute to organizational external communications by regularly sharing blog posts, articles and other stories of interest.

    Candidate Profile Qualifications:

    Diploma or Degree in education, teaching or related fields
    At least 4 (four) years of overall professional experience
    Prior education, nonprofit, or social sector experience ideal
    Excellent communication skills
    Experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson, and relationship builder Key skills, mindsets, and knowledge to be successful in the role include:
    Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels
    Conviction that all school leaders can develop and grow, and dramatically improve learning outcomes of their schools
    Self-awareness, integrity, and empathy GSL and Dignitas’ work environment requires:
    Ability to thrive in a start-up, fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment
    Willingness and ability to give and receive tough feedback
    Dedication to results-orientation

    Candidate Profile Qualifications:

    Diploma or Degree in education, teaching or related fields
    At least 4 (four) years of overall professional experience
    Prior education, nonprofit, or social sector experience ideal
    Excellent communication skills
    Experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson, and relationship builder Key skills, mindsets, and knowledge to be successful in the role include:
    Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels
    Conviction that all school leaders can develop and grow, and dramatically improve learning outcomes of their schools
    Self-awareness, integrity, and empathy GSL and Dignitas’ work environment requires:
    Ability to thrive in a start-up, fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment
    Willingness and ability to give and receive tough feedback
    Dedication to results-orientation

    Work Location and Remuneration
    The candidate will be based in Nairobi but must have the ability to travel to various parts of Kenya as required. There may potentially be some international travel involved and the candidate must have the ability to do so. Salary is commensurate with experience and competitive with the non-profit education sector in Kenya.

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  • Chief of Administration and Finance

    Chief of Administration and Finance

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Head of Administration and Finance department
    Prepare periodical management accounts and other relevant reports, in consultation with the Managing Director.
    General administration of the National Office; Ensure the overall smooth running of the National office internal administration and its cost-effectiveness
    Prepare the mid-year/year-end financial accounts for audit, liaise with the external auditors and oversee the audit to be done in good time.
    Manage the national office operations, including management of statutory accounts together with current accounts with General secretariat.
    Reporting: Ensure timely Financial reporting to Management, Board of directors, General secretariat and donors.
    Assist the Managing Director in management of administrative personnel in their duty performance and other procedures in relation to appraisals, training, career development, ensuring these are properly documented, and advise on relevant policies.
    Ensure implementation of the organization internal control systems.
    Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
    Secures financial information by completing data base backups
    Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls, and protecting the organization value by keeping information confidential.
    Meeting financial standards as required by the international accounting standards.
    Conducting reviews and valuations for the national office resource base as maybe required

    Skills and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
    Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA
    5 years’ experience in accounting, finance and administration from a reputable organization
    Experience in donor funded organization and grant accounting is an added advantage
    Possess strong leadership skills and a team player
    Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
    Excellent negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills
    Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
    Excellent in computerized accounting preferably SAGE accounting system.

    Terms and Conditions of Engagement: Attractive remuneration, commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and negotiable on thebasis of qualifications and experience.
    The position attracts other benefits as stated below:

    Gratuity
    Group Medical Cover
    13th Month (Bonus)
    Group Personal Accident Cover
    Settlement allowance

    The successful candidate will be offered a one-year fixed contract, with three months’ probation renewable based on availability of funds.
    Other conditions of service are as promulgated in the organization’s Terms and Conditions of service.
    Duty Location: The successful candidate shall be based in Machakos town with frequent travels.

  • Agronomist Food and Beverage Manager Skills Lab Manager Teachers Radiographer / Sonographer Mentorship, Leadership & Culture Manager

    Agronomist Food and Beverage Manager Skills Lab Manager Teachers Radiographer / Sonographer Mentorship, Leadership & Culture Manager

    Job Description

    WE Charity, is looking to hire an Agronomist.
    The role is based in Narok County
    Main role: to start up a high functioning farm
    Qualifications / Requirements:

    2 plus years’ experience in Agribusiness
    Graduate level degree / diploma in agronomy
    Experience using research based methodologies and setting up research based implementation plan

    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    Work with farm staff to design and supervise all research related activities on the farm
    Increase farm productivity based on best practices
    Improve stock and varieties and work with supply chain team to facilitate their procurement
    Help set up a work back plan for entire system of success for yield procurement, planting, harvesting, and storage and potential distribution
    Prepare a budget for all farm activities
    Track farm expenditure and create robust financial systems
    Enforce compliance to all farming standards and certification as applicable

    Key Areas to Success:

    Attention to detail
    Honesty
    Ability to work well with diverse teams
    Analytical skills and ability to use systems for analysis and evaluation
    A good team player with excellent communication skills

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