Jobs Kenya

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  • NAWIRI Project Associate, Demand Creation

    NAWIRI Project Associate, Demand Creation

    About the Role
    Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Associate, Demand Creation will provide technical expertise to create and sustain consumer demand for nutritious foods in Marsabit. You will be responsible for consumer-facing marketing activities that encourage purchasing of nutritious foods.
    Specific Responsibilities include;

    Assessing nutritious foods marketing opportunities and working with the Project Manager to develop / revise the market expansion strategy for the GAIN supported SMEs
    Facilitating the development of the position of branded nutritious food based on lower-income family preferences.
    Identifying effective and efficient promotion activities in collaboration with civil society, government and private sectors, and facilitating the implementation of such activities
    Participating in and contributing to the development and implementation of project work plans.
    Providing assistance to the project manager by documenting and monitoring the project progress against project workplan and budget.
    Collecting, documenting, collating and analysing project data for monitoring and management information purposes
    Planning, coordinating and organizing time-bound project site visits

    About You

    You should have good experience in the agri-food sector in Kenya with a specific focus on advertising and / or
    marketing of food to consumers. Previous experience of working in food sales would be highly desirable, as would experience working in a public/private partnership environment.
    In addition, you should hold at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management (Sales and Marketing); Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option) or a suitable equivalent field.
    A diploma or equivalent certification in project management would be advantageous.
    You can find more information about the role responsibilities and our person specification in the job description attached to our advert.

    About our Offer
    The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 2,083,128 -2,377,296 per annum (dependent on experience).
    GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
    We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
    GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Monitoring Manager

    Monitoring Manager

    About the Role
    Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Monitoring Manager will be responsible for leading programme monitoring across the GAIN Kenya portfolio of projects and ensuring that the learnings from monitoring and research are used to make improvements to programmes and to strengthen strategy. You will provide senior technical support to the project teams to design, coordinate and implement the monitoring framework of the country programme.
    This position will functionally report to the Head of Programmes, GAIN Kenya with all technical aspects of the work managed by the Director, Knowledge Leadership. There will be close collaboration with the Knowledge Leadership (KL) team as well as centralized programme teams.
    Key Responsibilities include;

    Leading on the consolidation of the country Learning Agenda to capture programme learning and informing improvements to programmes and strategy
    Supporting the design and adaptation of the programme monitoring tools and processes and leading on the training and quality assurance of the programme monitoring components
    Conducting monitoring field visits as required to ensure that project progress is on track
    Ensuring timely and good-quality routine activity progress monitoring and reporting by implementing partners
    Contributing to critical analysis and interpretation of monitoring and research results to formulate recommendations on program actions, improvements, and lessons learned
    Reviewing and interpreting monitoring data as part of preparation for GAIN’s performance and donor reports and ensuring quality of project reports aligning with the theory of change and results framework
    Contributing to analysis of information collected and supporting all dissemination efforts including writing reports, briefs and other materials

    About You

    The ideal candidate should have proven experience in the public health nutrition sector, with expertise in programme monitoring. You should have demonstrated experience in critical analysis skills to extract key learning and effective practices from programme monitoring and its application to programme improvement.
    The Monitoring Manager should be a strong communicator with the ability to work effectively in a global multicultural team. You should have deep knowledge of programme design and monitoring tools, their application and quality assurance.
    The postholder should have knowledge of major quantitative & qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation tools. Also, you should be highly flexible and willing and able to travel. Expertise in data management and analysis tools and software an asset.

    Experience

    Proven experience in the public health nutrition sector, with expertise in programme monitoring
    Demonstrated experience in critical analysis skills to extract key learning and effective practices from programme monitoring and its application to programme improvement
    Knowledge of major quantitative & qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation tools
    Advanced skills in data analysis presentation and report writing
    Expertise in data management and analysis tools and software an asset
    Training and experience in research and/or impact evaluation an asset
    Track report of publication in peer review or grey literature an asset

    Education

    Master’s degree in Social Science, Nutrition, Public Health, Economics, or Statistics

    Other requirements

    Willingness and ability to travel in country
    Fluency in English
     

    About our Offer
    The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 4,058,496 – KES 4,639,992 per annum, depending on experience.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Senior Recruitment Associate (Africa)

    Senior Recruitment Associate (Africa)

    About the Role
    The Senior Recruitment Associate is a key position within the GAIN HR Recruitment function.
    Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, the post holder will be working closely with the wider HR and Recruitment team to deliver on a high volume of recruitment activity as well as supporting the HR team with general projects. This is an exciting opportunity to help contribute to the development of the recruitment function.
    Specific Responsibilities include;

    Leading GAIN’s full recruitment lifecycle activities across countries in Africa (and other designated areas as may be required), the post holder will be responsible for leading on a number of open vacancies at all levels
    Developing talent pools through first class candidate sourcing, maintaining consistent KPIs in speed/quality of hire and establishing strong business partnering standards
    Managing the delivery of complex end-to-end recruitment processes in a number of international locations (primarily across the Africa regions) in a highly organised and efficient manner (including advertising, shortlisting, interview screening and scheduling and onboarding)
    Building and maintaining a database of high-quality candidates to rapidly respond to recruiting needs, in addition to sourcing candidates through a variety of networks, events, databases and online resources
    Establishing relationships with external service providers (recruitment agencies, job boards etc) ensuring the best cost to hire, in addition to the delivery of an effective and quality service
    Collaborating with the Africa HR Business Partner, GAIN’s country office teams and the leadership team to understand current and future hiring requirements through workforce planning activity and conduct job evaluations in line with GAIN’s classification scheme
    Developing innovative recruitment campaigns and strategies to support with niche hires
    Providing specialist guidance/expertise on job design, pipelining and sourcing channels appropriate to GAIN’s in-country requirements.
    Providing expert guidance and coaching to hiring managers and interview panels on the recruitment policies, recruitment and selection processes, design and delivery of competency / strength-based interviews and assessments

    Competencies, skills & attributes:

    Knowledge and understanding of international recruitment for a global organisation, in particular an in-depth
    knowledge of the African recruitment space with the ability to work effectively within an international, matrix
    structure environment, preferably within an NGO, non-profit or civil society organisation
    Strong multi-tasking, interpersonal and organisational skills
    Advanced knowledge of HR and recruitment functions and practices (direct sourcing, HR lifecycle, recruitment and selection processes and labour laws across the GAIN Africa locations
    Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) to influence a wide range of stakeholders at all levels
    Customer focused – dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders
    Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem solving and interviewing skills
    Ability to present management information, including statistical, for presentation to senior executive and board level
    Creative thinker, able to develop innovative solutions to challenging hiring scenarios
    Reliable with a highly flexible, responsive and adaptable approach to work in a fast-paced and changing work environment
    Self-starter, with the ability to work without close supervision
    Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
    Able and willing to contribute to the development and delivery of the wider HR agenda

    About You

    You should be an experienced in-house recruitment specialist with a background in HR ideally having worked within the not for-profit, development or public sector. You should also have in-depth knowledge of the African recruitment space with the ability to work effectively within an international, matrix structure environment.
    Alongside this, you should be experienced in international sourcing and direct hiring, including sourcing, and leveraging networks for a wide range of roles. Proven experience of applying job evaluation methodology (Hay method, Birches etc) would be an asset.
    In addition to the above, you should be educated to at least Bachelor’s degree level in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or possess equivalent relevant work experience. Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential, as are excellent IT skills.

    Experience

    Solid recruitment / talent acquisition experience in a mid-to-senior recruitment specialist role (in-house) and knowledge of HR best practice
    Direct hiring experience for fast paced high volume recruitment at multiple levels with ownership of a recruitment function or area of business from end-to-end
    Proven experience of developing technical and behavioural assessments and competence instruments including creation of competency and technical interview questions and evaluation processes
    Demonstrable interviewing experience at all levels including competency-based interviewing
    Experience of hiring multi-disciplinary staff internationally across a multi-cultural candidate demographic
    Some experience or a strong desire to work for an international development organisation
    Expert experience of pro-actively sourcing technical and non-technical candidates, using tools such as LinkedIn recruiter and leveraging relevant networks
    Proficient with the use of applicant tracking systems and researching relevant job boards for effective and inclusive recruitment processes
    Some experience of applying job evaluation methodology (Hay method, Birches etc) would be an asset
    Experience training and mentoring other junior members of staff

    Education

    University degree/diploma in human resources, business administration, or a related field or equivalent.

    About our Offer
    The starting salary on offer for this role is from 2,849,328 – 3,259,800 KES per annum, dependent on experience.
    GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • SBN Africa Regional Manager, Gender and Youth Technical Lead

    SBN Africa Regional Manager, Gender and Youth Technical Lead

    About the role
    Since 2010 the SUN Movement has inspired a new way working collaboratively at global level, to end malnutrition. With the governments of 61 SUN Countries (and four Indian states) in the lead, SUN unites civil society, the United Nations, donors, businesses, and researchers—in a collective effort to improve nutrition.
    The SUN Business Network (SBN) was established in 2013 to mobilise business at a global and national level to support the SUN Movement. The SBN is convened at global level by GAIN and the World Food Programme (WFP).
    The SBN Africa regional manager role will be critical to the SBN Global Secretariate’s mission to support a growing number of African National SBNs and foster south-south learning opportunities across networks.
    The SBN Africa Regional Manager will also serve as SBN’s Gender and Youth Technical Specialist with a focus on strengthening the capacity of national networks to operationalize SBN’s global commitment to actively engage and support youth and women in nutritious food value chains e.g. (through direct capacity building, learning opportunities, resources sharing, etc.)
    Key Responsibilities include:

    Support emerging SBNs in Africa to utilize SBN tools to establish national networks.
    In partnership with SBN’s Knowledge and Leadership focal point support national SBN teams to monitor network activities and generate knowledge that can be widely shared across networks e.g., through publications, webinars, study tours etc.
    Building on the SBN 3.0 Strategy (2022-2025), lead the development of the SBN Gender and Youth strategy and implementation plan.
    Lead the development and dissemination of guidance tools for mainstreaming gender and youth in SBN global and national activities.

    About you

    Applicants must have extensive experience in private sector development ideally within a developing context with a focus on supporting small to medium enterprises (SMEs). You will have previous experience in managing straregic partnerships and alliances.
    To be considered for this role you will have the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and be the go-to person for all enquiries about the project. You will have the ability to manage a complex and busy workload, whilst offering support to your colleagues across the SBN programme.
    Previous field work experience implementing, managing, and/or providing technical assistance to programs and SMEs in developing countries will be essential to this position. Experience in youth programming and gender mainstreaming is desirable.
    Experience in advocacy or policy work to advance nutrition with a cross cutting focus on gender and youth inclusion is an asset.

    About our offer

    The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 3,657196 – KES 4,181,194 per annum (depending on experience).
    GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
    We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
    GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
    This advert closes on 8th April 2022. Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
    Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Kenya. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas or relocation.
    The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.
    We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Senior Project Manager

    Senior Project Manager

    About the Role

    The Senior Project Manager is a leadership role. The post holder is expected to ensure effective ongoing performance of a complex and ambitious food systems project through leading a team of direct reports and functional specialists (advisors). They will be directly responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
    The post is a dynamic and exciting role. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to quickly develop strong relationships with their team, relevant partners, exploiting synergies within GAIN and with external stakeholders to ensure continued, effective project delivery. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis until December 2024, subject to funding, and is based in the GAIN office in Nairobi, Kenya.

    About You

    Applicants for this role should have proven experience in international development within a project management/project leadership role with an existing network in Kenya.
    They should have demonstrable experience in delivering projects on time and on budget and should be confident using project management processes and tools to ensure that project goals are consistently met. They should have a strong understanding of Kenyan public health sector and existing food systems, and ideally will have previous experience working with the Kenyan government at county and/or national levels.
    In addition to the above, applicants should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in management, business management, nutrition, food science, health, international development, or a relevant field. Additional Master’s qualifications in the above fields and/or in project management or business administration are highly desirable.

    Specific Responsibilities include;

    Leading and managing the activity planning and schedule of project timelines, in close collaboration with the PST and KL focal points to ensure integration and coherence among all project activities
    Supervising the implementation of project activities to ensure they are completed in a timely manner in accordance with Project Management Guidelines, and in collaboration with the PST & KL focal points, local partners, and country leadership.
    Reviewing project deliverables and ensure their timely delivery
    Leading resource allocation, budgets and forecasting.
    Ensuring efficient management of project funds through regular tracking of funds utilization and gaps thereof along with Kenya and global finance point persons.
    Establishing and maintaining close collaboration with GAIN subject matter experts in PST and KL.
    Maintaining high level liaison with government stakeholders (county level) and other organizations working on complementary projects in the country context to share knowledge and best practice.
    Line managing direct reports, specifically supporting yearly work plan development and performance management.
    Developing direct reports to maximize their contribution to the project team and organization.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • SBN Africa Regional Manager, Gender and Youth Technical Lead

    SBN Africa Regional Manager, Gender and Youth Technical Lead

    About the role
    Since 2010 the SUN Movement has inspired a new way working collaboratively at global level, to end malnutrition. With the governments of 61 SUN Countries (and four Indian states) in the lead, SUN unites civil society, the United Nations, donors, businesses, and researchers—in a collective effort to improve nutrition.
    The SUN Business Network (SBN) was established in 2013 to mobilise business at a global and national level to support the SUN Movement. The SBN is convened at global level by GAIN and the World Food Programme (WFP).
    The SBN Africa regional manager role will be critical to the SBN Global Secretariate’s mission to support a growing number of African National SBNs and foster south-south learning opportunities across networks.
    The SBN Africa Regional Manager will also serve as SBN’s Gender and Youth Technical Specialist with a focus on strengthening the capacity of national networks to operationalize SBN’s global commitment to actively engage and support youth and women in nutritious food value chains e.g. (through direct capacity building, learning opportunities, resources sharing, etc.)
    Key Responsibilities include:

    Support emerging SBNs in Africa to utilize SBN tools to establish national networks.
    In partnership with SBN’s Knowledge and Leadership focal point support national SBN teams to monitor network activities and generate knowledge that can be widely shared across networks e.g., through publications, webinars, study tours etc.
    Building on the SBN 3.0 Strategy (2022-2025), lead the development of the SBN Gender and Youth strategy and implementation plan.
    Lead the development and dissemination of guidance tools for mainstreaming gender and youth in SBN global and national activities.

    About you

    Applicants must have extensive experience in private sector development ideally within a developing context with a focus on supporting small to medium enterprises (SMEs). You will have previous experience in managing straregic partnerships and alliances.
    To be considered for this role you will have the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and be the go-to person for all enquiries about the project. You will have the ability to manage a complex and busy workload, whilst offering support to your colleagues across the SBN programme.
    Previous field work experience implementing, managing, and/or providing technical assistance to programs and SMEs in developing countries will be essential to this position. Experience in youth programming and gender mainstreaming is desirable.
    Experience in advocacy or policy work to advance nutrition with a cross cutting focus on gender and youth inclusion is an asset.

    About our offer

    The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 3,657196 – KES 4,181,194 per annum (depending on experience).
    GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
    We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
    GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
    This advert closes on 8th April 2022. Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
    Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Kenya. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas or relocation.
    The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.
    We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Senior Project Manager

    Senior Project Manager

    About the Role

    The Senior Project Manager is a leadership role. The post holder is expected to ensure effective ongoing performance of a complex and ambitious food systems project through leading a team of direct reports and functional specialists (advisors). They will be directly responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
    The post is a dynamic and exciting role. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to quickly develop strong relationships with their team, relevant partners, exploiting synergies within GAIN and with external stakeholders to ensure continued, effective project delivery. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis until December 2024, subject to funding, and is based in the GAIN office in Nairobi, Kenya.

    About You

    Applicants for this role should have proven experience in international development within a project management/project leadership role with an existing network in Kenya.
    They should have demonstrable experience in delivering projects on time and on budget and should be confident using project management processes and tools to ensure that project goals are consistently met. They should have a strong understanding of Kenyan public health sector and existing food systems, and ideally will have previous experience working with the Kenyan government at county and/or national levels.
    In addition to the above, applicants should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in management, business management, nutrition, food science, health, international development, or a relevant field. Additional Master’s qualifications in the above fields and/or in project management or business administration are highly desirable.

    Specific Responsibilities include;

    Leading and managing the activity planning and schedule of project timelines, in close collaboration with the PST and KL focal points to ensure integration and coherence among all project activities
    Supervising the implementation of project activities to ensure they are completed in a timely manner in accordance with Project Management Guidelines, and in collaboration with the PST & KL focal points, local partners, and country leadership.
    Reviewing project deliverables and ensure their timely delivery
    Leading resource allocation, budgets and forecasting.
    Ensuring efficient management of project funds through regular tracking of funds utilization and gaps thereof along with Kenya and global finance point persons.
    Establishing and maintaining close collaboration with GAIN subject matter experts in PST and KL.
    Maintaining high level liaison with government stakeholders (county level) and other organizations working on complementary projects in the country context to share knowledge and best practice.
    Line managing direct reports, specifically supporting yearly work plan development and performance management.
    Developing direct reports to maximize their contribution to the project team and organization.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Project Manager, CRS-led Nawiri Program

    Project Manager, CRS-led Nawiri Program

    About the Role

    Reporting to the Head of Programmes, GAIN Kenya and Private Sector Engagement and Livelihoods Manager within the Nawiri Consortium, the Project Manager will be responsible for leading on all the Nawiri related technical assistance and implementation activities as defined in the program proposal and work plan.
    The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that the interventions by different partners are coordinated with those being implemented by GAIN so that overall project milestones and goals are met. They will be expected to provide technical support on food and market systems work as required.
    You will also oversee financial control and proactively review, make recommendations and report on programmatic activities, to support the delivery of GAIN’s strategic plan for Nawiri in Kenya.

    Key Responsibilities include;

    Overseeing technical direction, and implementation of evidence-based strategies and interventions geared towards improving the food and market systems as desired under the Nawiri program
    Providing technical guidance, advice and assistance in facilitating planning and implementation strategies and interventions for the Nawiri program
    Establishing and managing working relations within the Nawiri program consortium partners and a diverse set of stakeholders – INGOs, bilateral agencies, government departments, business and non-profit partners
    Leading in conceptualizing and organizing county level engagement, consultations, workshops related to GAIN’s work within the Nawiri program and as required in the program
    Responsible for ensuring adherence and compliance to technical standards, guidelines, and policies within Nawiri
    Ensuring quality monitoring of all food and market systems activities implemented by GAIN within Nawiri. Responsible for the timely submission of high-quality workplans, reports, success stories and other documents as per organizational procedure and donor requirements

    About You

    The ideal candidate should have solid experience within international development in a project management/project leadership role with an existing network in Kenya. You should have proven experience in delivering projects on time and within budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance.
    The postholder should have experience working in a public/private partnership environment and be capable of engaging persuasively with various stakeholders. Good report writing skills and some knowledge of technical writing for project related documentation is also essential
    You should have strong team leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals within or outside their reporting lines, be highly flexible and willing/able to travel. Kiswahili proficiency is desirable.

    About our Offer

    The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 2,567,589 – KES 2,937,470 per annum, depending on experience.
    GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
    We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
    GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
    Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Kenya. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas.
    The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Project Manager, Nutrition Impact

    Project Manager, Nutrition Impact

    About the Role
    Reporting to the Cluster Lead, Nutrition Enterprise Unit, the Project Manager will be responsible for implementing the Nutrition Impact at Scale project while working with partners supporting SMEs to scale their businesses with a nutrition lens. The postholder will also provide technical assistance to companies/SMEs within GAIN’s sister Nutritious Foods Financing (N3F) programme.
    Key Responsibilities include;

    Identifying and collating tools necessary for the building of the capacity of other actors (accelerators and incubators) to support SMEs
    Engaging with partners to collate best practices for support of Nutrition enterprises at scale
    Providing direct advisory support to ESOs (Entrepreneurship Support Organizations) and SMEs to scale their impact in the ecosystem
    Working with GAIN’s leadership to provide effective monitoring and tracking activities, outputs, outcomes and impact
    Identify and assessing project risks and report, developing resolutions as necessary to address any risks
    Managing the growing set of tools and resources, including development of training guides, curricula, and operating procedures, for SMEs within N3F

    About You

    The ideal candidate should have solid professional experience particularly in project management and demonstrated expertise in the provision of technical assistance to SMEs. Previous experience working in a public/private partnership environment and global, multicultural organization is highly desirable.
    The postholder should demonstrated success in building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You should have proven ability to use initiative, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines and should be highly flexible and willing and able to travel. Fluent written and verbal English and Swahili, proficiency in French or Portuguese desirable.

    About our Offer

    The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 2,567,589 – KES 2,937,470 per annum, depending on experience.
    GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
    We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
    GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment..
    Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Kenya. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas.
    The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

    Competencies

    Strong project management, coordination, management, and negotiation skills.
    Demonstrated expertise in the provision of technical assistance (TA) to SMEs
    Proven ability to use initiative, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
    Ability to prioritise problem solving and fixing them before escalating to senior leadership
    Ability to present sometimes complex information to a diverse audience
    Analytical skills, able to review data and present meaningful reports
    A deep understanding of what makes an SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) (Small and Medium Enterprises) scale their operations, grow, and succeed
    Understanding and passion for impact initiatives across entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa
    Computer literate, with the ability to use MS Office Suite and other bespoke systems to support effective delivery
    A strong commitment to GAIN’s mission and to catalysing change through public-private collaboration

    Experience

    Solid professional experience particularly in project management
    Evidence of having supported businesses to access TA and investments opportunities
    Experience of delivering donor-funded programs highly desirable
    Experience in a global, multicultural organization is highly desirable
    Experience working in a public/private partnership environment highly desirable
    Private Sector experience highly desirable
    Demonstrated success in building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

    Education

    A Bachelors’ degree in Agri-business, business administration, or a suitable equivalent is required

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • SBN Africa Regional Manager, Gender and Youth Technical Specialist (SUN Business Network) HR Business Partner

    SBN Africa Regional Manager, Gender and Youth Technical Specialist (SUN Business Network) HR Business Partner

    Tasks and Responsibilities (SBN)
    The successful candidate will be responsible for providing SBN Africa networks technical guidance to strengthen
    network operations and facilitate cross country learning. The candidate is responsible for developing and leading
    the operationalization of SBN’s global youth and gender strategy. Key responsibilities are outlined below.
    SBN Africa Network Coordination 

    Support emerging SBNs in Africa to utilize SBN tools to establish national networks.
    In partnership with SBN’s Knowledge and Leadership focal point support national SBN teams to monitor 
    network activities and generate knowledge that can be widely shared across networks e.g., through 
    publications, webinars, study tours etc. 
    With the support of the SBN Global Secretariat, lead the design and implementation of global flagship 
    programs that aim to catalyze cross country learning opportunities e.g., innovation challenges, learning 
    exchanges etc. 
    Co-lead the design of the Nutrition Impact at Scale Programme global activities as part of a broader SBN 

    Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

    effort to strengthen the ecosystem of support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. 
    Learnings from the program will be shared widely across SBN networks globally. 
    Broker regional partnerships and alliances in Africa to support SBN’s core activity of linking SMEs with
    technical assistance and finance providers in addition to its new strategic focus on women and youth 
    engagement. This includes leveraging the SBN Global Partner network.
    Organise regional events to showcase the SBNs progress with key stakeholders e.g., SUN Networks, 
    investors, government etc. 
    Support the development of global and regional fundraising proposals 
    Liaise with GAIN’s Nutrition Enterprise Unit Cluster Communications Associate on the development of 
    communications materials to support the aforementioned regional and global activities.

    SBN Gender and Youth Engagement Technical Oversight 

    Building on the SBN 3.0 Strategy (2022-2025), lead the development of the SBN Gender and Youth 
    strategy and implementation plan.
    Lead the development and dissemination of guidance tools for mainstreaming gender and youth in SBN 
    global and national activities. 
    Organize global SBN technical workshops to support national coordinators to intentionally identify 
    opportunities to engage and support women and youth in national networks.
    Broker global partnerships and alliances with organizations that can support SBN’s new strategic focus on 
    women and youth. 
    Lead the design and implementation of global flagship programs that aim to catalyze cross country 
    learning opportunities for women/youth entrepreneurs e.g., innovation challenges, learning exchanges 
    etc. 

    Key Organizational Relationships

    Reports to Co-coordinator, SBN & Programme Lead, SME Advocacy
    Regular engagement with the Global SBN team, SBN Operations Committee, SUN Secretariat, SUN 
    Movement Secretariat, SUN networks and SUN countries
    Regular engagement with GAIN’s private sector programs including within the Nutrition Enterprise Unit 
    Cluster
    Manages SBN Global Junior Associate 

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Core Competencies
    A dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in multicultural and multi stakeholder environments. 
    Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well independently under pressure to meet deliverables and 
    deadlines. 
    Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy. 
    Well-developed dialogue, negotiation, and advocacy skills. 
    Ability to contribute to global and regional advocacy activities for gender and youth related issues 
    relevant to the SBN. 

    Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

    Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to GAIN’s Core Values, vision, mission in the approach 
    to work and relationships.
    Full command of Power Point, MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.

    Experience

    Extensive experience in private sector development in a developing context with a focus on delivering 
    technical and financial support to SMEs in the agri-food sector.
    Field work experience implementing, managing, and/or providing technical assistance to programs in 
    developing countries. Experience in youth programming and gender mainstreaming is desirable. 
    Experience in advocacy or policy work to advance nutrition with a cross cutting focus on gender and 
    youth inclusion is an asset.

    Education

    Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development / Development Studies, Women and Gender Studies or 
    related field, or equivalent training/experience Other Requirements
    Fluency in written and spoken English is required, and French is desirable
    Willingness and ability to travel globally
    Must be eligible to work in one of GAIN’s African country offices.
    In conformity with GAIN’s policies, opportunities to relocate the role to one of the SUN Movement’s
    Africa regional hubs will be actively pursued. 

    WHAT GAIN OFFERS 

    Flexible working hours 
    Friendly working environment 
    Professional development opportunitie

    Closing Date :20 March 2022

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