Company Type: Sector in NGO

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQL) Specialist

Job Details
The project is currently in its second year of implementation and is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly qualified personnel to the position Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Specialist.
This position will be responsible for ensuring the provision of quality comprehensive HIV care and treatment services in CHAK supported health facilities.
The position will be based in the CHAK Head office in Nairobi.
Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Medicine with a Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
Valid License by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
At least 3 years’ clinical and programmatic experience in HIV programming.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the provision of quality comprehensive HIV prevention care and treatment services according to national priorities and directions
Establish and ensure functionality of quality improvement systems within supported health facilities and monitor initiatives to sustain gains/best practices for sustainability
Build capacity of health care workers to operationalize quality improvement
Develop quality frameworks and tools for various quality programs in CHAP Uzima in line with the Kenya Quality Model for Health and the Kenya HIV Quality Improvement Framework
Build an evidence base to guide the design of contextually-informed QI implementation strategies and sustainable practices.
Develop and review continuous quality improvement (CQI) capacity building materials to empower health care professionals for ownership of health care improvement
Plan and conduct tests of promising innovations and changes that improve care for patients
Coordinate the documentation of all quality improvement initiatives and outcomes
Ensure preparation of workplans and technical reports
Represent CHAP Uzima in stakeholder meetings at national and county level

October 23, 2024
Finance Manager

Position Summary
The Finance Manager will be a full-time member of the Adeso staff, working with the Programs, HR and Operations teams both at HQ and the field offices.
Position Purpose

Financial Management.
Business Planning and Donor Management.
Compliance and Implementation of Policies and Procedures.
Risk Management.
Capacity Building.

Finance Manager Job Responsibilities
Financial Management

Planning and coordinating the activities of the Finance department by ensuring that there are adequate resources to effectively undertake the planned activities for the department.
Providing leadership and supervision to all Finance Department staff and ensuring that they carry out their daily tasks in an effective and efficient manner as per Adeso’s policies and procedures, and donor requirements.
Assisting Program Managers and Country Directors in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for all projects/programs as per Adeso and Donor formats, on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Providing timely and sound financial reports to the management, donors and other stakeholders on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Assisting in the institution of organizational financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Adeso’s policies and procedures, and donor regulations.
Reviewing monthly payments including payroll for all staff.
Reviewing reconciliations of all balance sheet items on monthly basis.
Ensuring that employee advances are tracked on monthly basis.
Strengthening financial systems and internal controls by ensuring that transactions are properly captured, reviewed and recorded accordingly in the system.
Ensuring that all payments are adequately supported by the relevant documents.
Conducting performance appraisals for the Finance Department staff with the view to building capacity;
Monitoring expenditures, budgets and cash flow and informing the management of major issues whilst suggesting corrective actions as when needed.
Ensuring proper coding, posting and approval of all transactions in the Serenic/Accounting system.
Periodically reviewing the fixed assets register and ensuring that it reconciles with the accounting system records.
Preparing and presenting financial updates and reports to the Management and the Board of Directors.

Business Planning and Donor Management

Leading Adeso’s budget planning processes, including program and annual budget preparation and review.
Leading in the review, revision and updating of financial, operations policies and procedures for Adeso as and when required.
Monitoring budgets and program expenditure on monthly basis.
Reviewing and consolidating monthly cash requests from country offices and ensuring timely liquidation
Planning for the growth and expansion of the Finance function.
Overseeing and managing institutional and program audits and liaising regularly with auditors (internal and external) and government agencies.

Compliance and Implementation of Policies and Procedures

Undertaking regular financial monitoring in the field/country sub-offices and ensuring that staff adhere to Adeso and donor financial policies and procedures.
Staying abreast of changes in regulatory environment, in particular, accounting, financial and statutory requirements of relevance to Adeso’s work and ensuring that the organization is in compliance with local statutory laws and legislations.
Ensuring adherence to the financial requirements of donors, including matters of recruitment, procurement, allocations of expenses, compliance and reporting.
Ensuring proper management of contracts and agreements at all times, including reviewing of donor contracts, vendor contracts, lease agreements, and any other service contracts as may be required.

Risk Management

Providing strategic guidance to Adeso’s Management and Board of Directors on financial matters, including financial risk, budget size, structure and optimal use of resources and currency management.
Identifying legal, operational, HR and financial risks and advising on best course of action.
Overseeing the implementation of an Information Management System to safeguard Adeso’s institutional memory and encourage better information sharing between colleagues.

Capacity Building

Training and mentoring Finance staff on the use of the computerized accounting software and ensuring that they follow the standard process of using the system.
Providing orientation and training to all Adeso staff on effective cost management.
Identifying any capacity gaps and assessing any capacity building needs for Adeso Finance team and proposing corrective action.
Planning for and implementing capacity building activities for Adeso Finance staff and partners on timely and efficient manner.
Managing, developing and mentoring Finance staff and ensure staffs develop competencies in the key functional areas.
Assisting in the identification of best practices within and outside of Adeso and help in the documentation and implementation of such practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
Professional qualifications in accounting – CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in Non Profit sector.
Experience in managing multi-donor programs/projects, multi-million dollar budgets for non-profit organizations.
Expertise in budget development and monitoring, providing narratives to financial figures, financial analysis and quantitative data.
Experience in institutionalizing financial policies and procedures and internal control systems.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written and the ability to work independently and as part of team.
Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.
Willingness to travel regularly to and within remote areas.
Ability to function effectively in a complex work environment, set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
Strong management skills and strong competencies in people management, capacity building and coaching.
Proficiency in ERP/financial systems such as Serenic Navigator strongly preferred.
Strong hands-on experience and knowledge of institutional donor funding requirements and regulations particularly European Commission, UN agencies, DFID and USAID to be able to advise Adeso management and staff accordingly.
Strong analytical and numeracy skills as well as be ability to demonstrate experience of working with computerized accounting packages and spreadsheets with ability to transfer these skills to other users.
Good knowledge of local and regional laws and statutory requirements.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to issues.
Previous experience in similar position will be an added advantage.
Spoken and written Somali and Arabic will also be an added advantage.

October 23, 2024
Business Development and Programs Manager

Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate for the above position will be required to contribute to the management and growth of the organisation, be directly responsible for seeking out and closing new business and program opportunities, oversee the successful implementation and daily operations of the programs and manage the relationships of existing and new partners and stakeholders.
Key Duties:
The candidate will be required to perform the following key duties.

Have a clear Understanding and keep up-to-date with constant developments in the Youth Empowerment arena.
Develop a targeted long-term new business development strategy.
Create weekly/monthly forecasts on revenue/target management and end of month reports on revenue and new business and program opportunities.
Work closely with TYB Board to explore new business and program opportunities and to seek assistance where need be.
Maximize on networking opportunities and regularly use conferences, events and trade shows to increase awareness and develop a further network of contacts.
Identify and/or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners, discovering and exploring opportunities.
Close new business deals by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating contracts, integrating contract requirements with business operations.
Lead the implementation and management of all programs.
Ensure that all weekly and monthly program reports are completed on time and shared with the relevant stakeholders.
Develop and maintain an extensive knowledge base of the programs and needs of the communities served.
Ensure that assigned staff perform their job functions according to the expectations set out by TYB.
Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed through by all staff.
Deliver efficient, high quality services and work with a commitment to improve services
work processes and performance.
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Develop and maintain good relationships with project partner by ensuring regular communication, knowledge exchange and effective reporting.
Coordinate, monitor and assess the quality of Project partner reporting by making sure donor requirements are met during the project implementation.
Participate in networking and training forums and contribute to development of new strategies.
Establish a close working relationship with the Finance Department and provide advice to ensure synergy in donor budgeting, contract management and reporting.
Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework.
Manage all project funds according to the established accounting policies and procedure.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications:

Project Management, Business skills, Communication skills,, Prospecting Skills, leadership skills ,
People skills, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Professionalism.

Educational & Career Background:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, as well as three years experience in business and project management.
Must be a professional who will be able to drive the organization’s growth by generating new business opportunities and motivating other employees.

October 23, 2024
IT Product Manager Fundraising Officer

Why work with us?
Grassroots Economics seeks to be a leader in Financial Technology with a unique product of Community Currency. You will learn a lot! You will have the chance to help marginalized communities excel and build business management capacity in others.
About The Team
Our small and growing team is highly committed, we share information and learn together. We are self-starters and passionately believe in community development. We do exchange visits between Mombasa and Nairobi and hold our annual strategy retreat at the coast. We entrust you with great responsibility and match this with freedom and space for ideas.
Over the last year, Grassroots Economics Foundation’s activities have grown a lot, with plans to exponentially scale in the next 12 months. Our Operations team enables and supports all field activities. We are now aspiring to build a first rate tech team to lead us into the second phase of our program, which includes the rollout of Android based smartphones, custom applications and and our digital community currency.
About This Role
As the IT Product Manager you will lead the way in designing, implementing and monitoring our diverse projects from a tech perspective. You’ll work closely with the field and operations teams, coordinate internal resources as well as external resources and have direct responsibility over project outcomes. You’ll deliver every project on time and within budget and scope.
Over time you will transform GEF staff tech aptitude and lead Android application development as well as hardware implementation as well as build a capable and innovative tech team.
You will begin this journey in Nairobi, but we expect that you will also duplicate your successes in Mombasa and any other regions GEF is active in.
What You Will Do

System Building

Develop program & project management standards
Identify and prioritize significant opportunities for tech innovation – then lead research, design, prototyping, and scaling of our best solutions

Program Management

Plan and implement an android phone rollout plan
Conduct trainings and planning sessions for both new and existing members on asset usage.

Project & Product Management & Development

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Supervise Android development, manage external stakeholders
Conduct Android app development

Team Management

Oversee, audit and support the work of all tech staff, contractors and third party developers
Lead, coach, correct and discipline tech team members as needed

Your deliverables will include

Develop tech PM system
Preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports based and in alignment with defined OKRs and KPIs
Create any other reports on demand by M&E Manager , Program Manager and SLT
Create and monitor work plans for department staff
Monitoring our program and project plans
Identify, prepare solution recommendations and escalate challenges to SLT
Procure, rootkit and customize 1,000+ Android phones
Lead and assist in Android app development

What You Should Have
Strong passion for progress in low-income areas and empathy to relate with small business owners and the community. You are interested in the larger questions of building economies, livelihoods, collateral, lending and credit questions. Excited to get on the ground, roll up your sleeves and work with our team to figure out what needs to be done to scale GEF.
You Should Bring To The Table:

Bachelor’s Degree, Project Management, IT
PMP or PRINCE2 Certification
Minimum of five years IT product management experience for large East Africa based organizations with sizeable field operations as well as proven track record of Android app development
Experience operating in bottom-of-the-pyramid environments in urban slums and rural areas
Solid ICT skills with PM tools and software
Experience with Agile, Scrum & Kanban style PM

If You Also Have

Master’s degree
Proven track record developing Android apps
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Team management
Training experience

….., it would present you with an unique edge in this recruiting process.
In Addition, You Are
Energetic, enthusiastic, flexible & self-motivated to do what is necessary to get the job done. Comfortable working in a startup culture that is dynamic, unstructured, and frequently changing with ambitious international expansion plans. Self-directed and intellectually curious, seeking feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement. A collaborative problem solver who seeks the opinions of other teammates and departments in the development of creative and sustainable solutions, and able to work independently with minimum supervision
What We Expect
You will be based in Nairobi and work from our main office. You will visit our community operations frequently and interact with CC members. Occasional travel to visit the Mombasa project sites will be scheduled as needed.
You will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer who is also based in Nairobi. And work closely with the operations team on collaborative projects.

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October 23, 2024
Regional Director

Job description

Strategy: The EARD will be responsible for realizing IDinsight’s sector-transforming vision for the region. As IDinsight’s primary regional representative, the EARD will develop new client engagements and initiatives and refine IDinsight’s multi-country model.
Relationships: Meaningful, trusting relationships represent the foundation of IDinsight’s model. The EARD will establish him/herself as an expert and trusted advisor to development leaders to increase program effectiveness and shape evidence-based action in the region.
Teams and operations: The EARD will oversee office operations and Nairobi-based teams. This includes mentoring IDinsight high-performing staff, participating in staffing decisions, managing the office budget, and playing a lead role in hiring for the region.
Portfolio of projects: The EARD will also supervise IDinsight project work in the region, acting as the project director in some (if not all) projects in the region. The EARD will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to project teams and supporting stakeholder management.

October 23, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Objective 1: Oversee M&E activities and support staff
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

Assist program managers with monitoring of projects.
Oversee monitoring instruments and collected data.
Manage data analyst and enumerators.
Help manage data.
Oversee use of data-collection platform.
Organize the data collection for quantitative and qualitative data.
Liaise with GSN partners and contractors on M&E matters
Travel to project sites as needed.
Maintain vital records of project participant registration and activities.

Objective 2: Contribute to M&E reports, M&E instruments and materials
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

Assist in writing M&E reports, briefs and training materials
Author M&E instruments for data-collection platform
Assist in development of M&E questionnaires and monitoring tools
Assist in data analysis
Create charts and figures for M&E presentations and reports
Develop presentations for trainings and M&E talks
Assist in designing templates for reports.

Objective 3: Conduct trainings and presentations
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

Train on the use of the ONA reporting forms and procedures.
Train on enumeration and Focus Group Discussion procedures
Present on M&E findings
Train on report writing
Train on M&E procedures and activities.
Internal & External relationships

Internal

Director of Research and Learning
Program Officers
Data analyst
GSN Management
Enumerators
GSN staff

External

Community Facilitators
Program Partners
Translators
Contractors
Vendors

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES (which reports/documentation does this rôle produce)

Projects quarterly report
Activity debriefs
Final evaluation reports
Any other activity reports ad hoc as required, including photographs, training report overviews and program updates

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in development studies, international relation, or social sciences.
3-5 years work experience in M&E or 6-8 years without Masters degree.
2-4 years management experience in complex security environment.
Ability to manage a team.
Demonstrated experience working with data collection tools.
Demonstrated ability to work and solve problems independently and effectively in highly challenging circumstances.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data.
Demonstrated ability to write reports.
Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL

Adept at use of Excel, and data collection tools.
Able to translate and present complicated information into readily understood data and concepts.
Organized, able to track own activities and those of others.
Honest, hard working and dedicated.
Fluent English and Kiswahili language skills.

PREFERRED

Skilled writer.
Adept at quantitative and qualitative analysis.

October 23, 2024
Cafeteria Team Leader Hnp Kenya Executive Director

Job Description
Manages: Cafeteria Team, including Assistant Cook, Waiter and Dishwasher
Position Overview:
HNP is seeking a seasoned manager with 2-3 years of experience leading the operations and business services of a cafe/restaurant. We encourage all experienced managers with years of experience in customer service — and who want to be part of a global team focused on providing high quality and affordable basic human services for children, young adults and entire families in Kibera — to apply.
The Cafeteria Team Leader will manage and operate the KTC Cafeteria to ensure continuous customer satisfaction and financial sustainability. He/She will ensure the Cafeteria Team, including Assistant Cook and Waiter/Dishwasher, meets revenue and customer transaction targets.
This person will have a passion for coaching and training employees including their Cafeteria Team to deliver results. He/She will focus on quality control and exceeding customer expectations.
As the KTC is a social enterprise business, this position is best suited for people who have an entrepreneurial mindset and continue to look at ways to improve business revenue and operations. We are looking for a very positive, highly professional person with a can-do attitude.
The impact you’ll have

You will play a critical role in the implementation of HNP’s earned revenue business model.
You will delight customers with excellent food and customer service.
You will have a deep understanding and awareness of the local community’s interests in food and restaurants to identify business opportunities, and create and implement these services to expand HNP’s sales potential.
You will develop and maintain a positive relationship with team members and existing customers to ensure continued business and profitability.
You will achieve sales goals and consistently grow our customer base.

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision & Cafeteria Management
Develops menus both for daily use and special functions, keeping in mind available resources (staff, space, tools, food), food safety, great taste, proper nutrition and attractiveness for customers.
Engages Cafeteria Team to develop performance goals, execute plans and deliver results.
Ensures Cafeteria Team follow Standard Operating Procedures with smooth handovers to next shift.
Provides coaching to the Cafeteria Team so they meet targets for revenue, profit and customer transactions.
Mentors the Cafeteria Team so they learn food preparation to the fullest health and safety measures, and ensures the kitchen is well-kept and follows all health and safety regulations.
Ensures food has exceptional taste, nutrition and attractiveness for customers.
Ensures Cafeteria Team learns how to serve customers.
Provides continuous feedback and conducts timely performance discussion and reviews.
Ensures Cafeteria Team has the tools and support they need to achieve goals.
Ensures Cafeteria Team reports all maintenance issues timely so that they are repaired.
Ensures Cafeteria Team attends meetings promptly and responds to phone calls, messages and emails within 24 hours.
Business Development and Customer Satisfaction
Ensures Cafeteria Team is exceeding customer expectations.
Manages customer service issues and professionally addresses concerns.
Coaches the Cafeteria Team to work collaboratively with the Marketing Team to increase customers in target market.
Oversees market and customer research on a regular basis.
Works with Cafeteria Team to develop new business ideas where appropriate, including creating new business plans and presenting them to KTC colleagues for review.
Ensures business decisions are evidence-based, with research activities to support decisions.
Develops annual budget for cafeteria and ensures team operates within budget.
Empowers and coaches the Cafeteria Team to monitor and control costs.
Ensures Cafeteria Team is protecting assets and preventing revenue loss.
Stakeholder Relationships and Support of the KTC
Provides excellent customer service, both to all internal and external customer and collaborators.
Communicates values of HNP and the KTC in all relationships, and ensure those values are upheld at all times.
Cultivates an atmosphere of respect, trust and cooperation.
Builds HNP and KTC image by creating and maintaining effective relationships with all collaborators, including customers, local community members, community organizations, donors and board members, and staff.
Follows all HNP policies, guidelines and Standard Operating Protocols.
Works as a team player: One team, one dream!
Attends meetings promptly and responds to phone calls and emails within 24 hours.
Markets KTC to family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Actively seeks out new customers and brings them to the KTC.

Required Qualifications

2-3 years of experience in management and customer service.
Passion for Human Needs Project’s mission and goals in Kibera.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with nonprofit institutions.
Experience in revenue generation in the food and beverage industry.
Direct field experience in working in slums.
Proven business budgeting skills with exceptionally strong customer service background.
Demonstrated experience working across multiple teams and working collaboratively to achieve results.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Compensation Package: Human Needs Project offers a competitive salary and benefits package in Kibera. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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October 23, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Agricultural Officer Procurement And Logistics Officer Finance and Administration Manager Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Manager

Reference: SAP/MERL/005/2018
Duty Station: Lodwar
Duties and Responsibilities

Propose an M & E Strategy that is aligned to the strategic plan 2016 to 2020 of the organization
Develop and implement M & E procedures and guidelines to support the programme implementation and enable SAPCONE achieve its strategic objectives.
Spearhead research on key issues that SAPCONE needs to understand to guide programme development
Design and implement data collection and reporting controls and procedures that ensure accuracy and reliability of data that is collected
Development and review of comprehensive overall Monitoring and Evaluation framework and toolkits including performance indicators and benchmarks for all aspects of the organization’s strategic direction
Coordinate all research and evaluations of SAPCONE programmes
Collate and analyse data for reports and produce a systematic and analytical progress report to guide management in decision making.
Research and recommend appropriate software for data collection, archiving and analysis for the organization to procure
Training staff on efficient use of Monitoring and Evaluation tools
Work closely with the Program Manager and the fundraising Manager to develop concepts for funding, pitching to donors and resource mobilization for Monitoring and evaluation
Ensure publication of findings from research undertaken by SAPCONE in reputable journals
Participate in the Team Leadership Committee and undertake oversight and appraisal of staff in the department

Qualifications and Competencies

A degree holder from a recognized university
Three years’ experience and above undertaking research and managing data in a demanding environment
Experience in working with M & E software e.g. Sales force or any other
Proven capacity to manage a team of staff within the department
Excellent standard of written English and ability to communicate effectively
High level of proficiency in the use of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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October 23, 2024
Finance Manager – Adeso Hq

Reporting To: Executive Director
Working With: Country Directors, HR, Programs and Operations Teams
Duration: One (1) Year, Renewable
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Summary
The Finance Manager will be a full-time member of the Adeso staff, working with the Programs, HR and Operations teams both at HQ and the field offices.
Position Purpose

Financial Management.
Business Planning and Donor Management.
Compliance and Implementation of Policies and Procedures.
Risk Management.
Capacity Building.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

Planning and coordinating the activities of the Finance department by ensuring that there are adequate resources to effectively undertake the planned activities for the department.
Providing leadership and supervision to all Finance Department staff and ensuring that they carry out their daily tasks in an effective and efficient manner as per Adeso’s policies and procedures, and donor requirements.
Assisting Program Managers and Country Directors in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for all projects/programs as per Adeso and Donor formats, on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Providing timely and sound financial reports to the management, donors and other stakeholders on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Assisting in the institution of organizational financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Adeso’s policies and procedures, and donor regulations.
Reviewing monthly payments including payroll for all staff.
Reviewing reconciliations of all balance sheet items on monthly basis.
Ensuring that employee advances are tracked on monthly basis.
Strengthening financial systems and internal controls by ensuring that transactions are properly captured, reviewed and recorded accordingly in the system.
Ensuring that all payments are adequately supported by the relevant documents.
Conducting performance appraisals for the Finance Department staff with the view to building capacity;
Monitoring expenditures, budgets and cash flow and informing the management of major issues whilst suggesting corrective actions as when needed.
Ensuring proper coding, posting and approval of all transactions in the Serenic/Accounting system.
Periodically reviewing the fixed assets register and ensuring that it reconciles with the accounting system records.
Preparing and presenting financial updates and reports to the Management and the Board of Directors.

Business Planning and Donor Management

Leading Adeso’s budget planning processes, including program and annual budget preparation and review.
Leading in the review, revision and updating of financial, operations policies and procedures for Adeso as and when required.
Monitoring budgets and program expenditure on monthly basis.
Reviewing and consolidating monthly cash requests from country offices and ensuring timely liquidation
Planning for the growth and expansion of the Finance function.
Overseeing and managing institutional and program audits and liaising regularly with auditors (internal and external) and government agencies.
Compliance and Implementation of Policies and Procedures
Undertaking regular financial monitoring in the field/country sub-offices and ensuring that staff adhere to Adeso and donor financial policies and procedures.
Staying abreast of changes in regulatory environment, in particular, accounting, financial and statutory requirements of relevance to Adeso’s work and ensuring that the organization is in compliance with local statutory laws and legislations.
Ensuring adherence to the financial requirements of donors, including matters of recruitment, procurement, allocations of expenses, compliance and reporting.
Ensuring proper management of contracts and agreements at all times, including reviewing of donor contracts, vendor contracts, lease agreements, and any other service contracts as may be required.
Risk Management
Providing strategic guidance to Adeso’s Management and Board of Directors on financial matters, including financial risk, budget size, structure and optimal use of resources and currency management.
Identifying legal, operational, HR and financial risks and advising on best course of action.
Overseeing the implementation of an Information Management System to safeguard Adeso’s institutional memory and encourage better information sharing between colleagues.

Capacity Building

Training and mentoring Finance staff on the use of the computerized accounting software and ensuring that they follow the standard process of using the system.
Providing orientation and training to all Adeso staff on effective cost management.
Identifying any capacity gaps and assessing any capacity building needs for Adeso Finance team and proposing corrective action.
Planning for and implementing capacity building activities for Adeso Finance staff and partners on timely and efficient manner.
Managing, developing and mentoring Finance staff and ensure staffs develop competencies in the key functional areas.
Assisting in the identification of best practices within and outside of Adeso and help in the documentation and implementation of such practices.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
Professional qualifications in accounting – CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in Non Profit sector.
Experience in managing multi-donor programs/projects, multi-million dollar budgets for non-profit organizations.
Expertise in budget development and monitoring, providing narratives to financial figures, financial analysis and quantitative data.
Experience in institutionalizing financial policies and procedures and internal control systems.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written and the ability to work independently and as part of team.
Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.
Willingness to travel regularly to and within remote areas.
Ability to function effectively in a complex work environment, set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
Strong management skills and strong competencies in people management, capacity building and coaching.
Proficiency in ERP/financial systems such as Serenic Navigator strongly preferred.
Strong hands-on experience and knowledge of institutional donor funding requirements and regulations particularly European Commission, UN agencies, DFID and USAID to be able to advise Adeso management and staff accordingly.
Strong analytical and numeracy skills as well as be ability to demonstrate experience of working with computerized accounting packages and spreadsheets with ability to transfer these skills to other users.
Good knowledge of local and regional laws and statutory requirements.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to issues.
Previous experience in similar position will be an added advantage.
Spoken and written Somali and Arabic will also be an added advantage.

October 23, 2024
Communications Officer

Job description
Join our international non-profit research organisation and help create a sustainable future for all. The SEI Africa Centre employs a dynamic team of 20 based at the World Agroforestry Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The Centre’s main areas of research are: Energy and Climate; Natural Resources and Ecosystems; Sustainable Urbanisation; and Health and Environment. We work with local partners across sub-Saharan Africa and also collaborate with SEI centres in Asia, Europe and Latin America and other research organisations, universities and implementers around the world.
We are looking for a dynamic communications professional with experience in sub-Saharan Africa, ideally having previously worked with international organisations in the area of research, environment and development. S/he should have the proven ability to develop mechanisms for reaching and communicating with key decision makers and be comfortable developing content across a wide range of channels (digital, printed materials, events and media). S/he should be comfortable working with diverse teams and willing to travel as needed.
Main responsibilities:

Develop a Centre communications strategy and an annual Centre communications plan;
Establish/build relationships with decision-makers relevant to SEI Africa’s research and maintain a network and contacts lists of media, researchers, decision-makers and partner organisations in Africa relevant to SEI’s work in Africa;
Monitor trends in social media tools and developments in the fields of environment and development to ensure the Centre stays ahead of the curve;
Contribute the Centre’s content for SEI’s global outreach materials (annual report, brochures, factsheets, etc);
Provide project support, e.g. review project proposals and provide guidance on communication planning or prepare a communications plan (audiences, channels, activities, budget) for larger projects.
Support Africa Centre projects with communications expertise and execute project communication plans, delivering communication activities on time and budget;
Manage the Centre’s digital presence, including keeping the Africa Centre website up to date and regularly adding content (e.g. blogs, Twitter, Facebook, news items, photo story, video);
Review market and industry research and present innovative ideas to help drive growth in website traffic and increase user engagement and interaction;
Assist and advise research staff on producing publications;
Manage high-profile Centre events;
Time permitting, participate in research activities, not only to enable s/he to more effectively provide communications support but to also further expand their skillset

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree, preferably in communications and journalism;
At least 7-10 years working experience in the field of communications, preferably in Africa;
Expert knowledge of social networking channels and demonstrated experience in administering social media platforms is essential;
Experience working for an international organisation; and
Fluency in English is required; fluency also in KiSwahili is preferred; fluency in French and Portuguese is an advantage.

October 23, 2024