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Human Resources Manager

Position Summary

The Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department’s activities, functions and processes. Duties for the role include leading the HR department through direct supervision and management of staff; oversight and management of HR systems and functionality; oversight of recruitment and and the full employee life cycle from entrance to exit; oversight of administration and compliance to legal requirements; leading performance management and staff development efforts for the country office, oversight of compensation and benefits and employee relations

Responsibilities
Human Resources Systems and Management 25%

Maintain and enhance the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
Develop and maintain a Human Resource System that meets management information needs.
Work with Global HR team to review and apply human resource and administrative policies and procedures in the country office and ensure that they are effective, efficient, fair and transparent, and promote equal opportunities.
Train HR team on human resource policies and procedures at IPA.
Conduct regular field visits to IPA Kenya site offices.
Ensure all the HR functions are digitized through effective processes and systems.

Recruitment and staffing 20%

Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
Maintain organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes
Support the HR team in recruitment cycles to fill vacancies for the Country Office.
Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs and ensure onboarding of new hires; employee orientation are effectively conducted by the supervisors and other stakeholders.
Support in sub-contracting firms to provide employee related services when needed.
Collaborate with Global HR team to maintain the accuracy of department organization charts (tracker for recruitment).

Administration and compliance 20%

Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reports comply. Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource statutory requirements.
Ensure that all Expats and TCNs staff working from IPA office have necessary work permits and visitors have the required visas before they visit the Country Office.
Work with the Immigration agent to track the work permits and Visa expiry dates and other immigration processes.
Support the Expats and TCNs through Country office onboarding and introducing them to the IPA Kenya environment and culture.
Oversee the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
Conduct regular HR audits to ensure compliance to IPA policies, procedures, systems and donor regulations as well as ensuring correctness of necessary documentation such as timesheets, leave forms, payrolls and exit interviews.
Prepare and monitor budgets for the HR department.
Ensure HR team establish and maintain personnel files, ensuring all emergency data forms are filled and safely filled.

Performance management, Capacity building and staff development 15%

Provide training, support and advice on performance management and staff development plans and ensure performance reviews are conducted when required as per the IPA policy and procedure.
Identify training needs of local staff and together with the management discuss on ways to support staff to fill in those training gaps.
Monitor the evaluation process at all stages and ensure that staff and supervisors complete the review process in a timely manner.
Provide guidance to supervisors as they complete evaluations, help supervisors find effective coaching methods that work for specific issues including identifying areas of poor performance and assisting supervisors to establish plans for improving performance (PIPs), be present during review meetings when necessary.
Coordinate management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
Follow up with the Global HR office on timely communication of the review and merit increase guidelines.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Compensation and Benefits 10%

Recommend updates to IPA’S compensation and benefits that ensure organizational competitiveness in local talent markets, deliver flexibility and creativity to employees, and are cost effective for IPA through Job Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits working group.
Keep records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as leave records, hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
Maintain a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
Maintain employee benefits programs and inform employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
Work with HR team to implement compensation policies and benefit programs including annual salaries and benefits where applicable

Employee Relations 10%

Work with Global HR team and the Country Director to ensure ongoing review of the Local Employee Handbook
Work with Global HR and Legal teams to resolve employee relations issues, such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
Conduct investigations and maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings and advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

Supervisory Responsibilities 10%

Provide management direction and counseling.
Supervise Human Resource Associate Manager and oversee HR department

Qualifications
Required

At least 7 years solid generalist experience in a busy Human Resource Department. Experience working in a non-profit organization will be an added advantage
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other business-related course.
A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
A postgraduate qualification in human resource management from a reputable institution.
A Certified Human Resource Professional (with CHRP certificate or currently enrolled) and an active practicing member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.

Preferred

Be proficient in computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Strong negotiation and leadership abilities.
Experience in Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS).
Sound knowledge of the Kenyan labour laws and current Employment Act.
Ability to supervise organization security and administrative functions.
Be a team player with strong employee relations abilities.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

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November 5, 2024
Human Resources Manager

Position Summary

The Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department’s activities, functions and processes. Duties for the role include leading the HR department through direct supervision and management of staff; oversight and management of HR systems and functionality; oversight of recruitment and and the full employee life cycle from entrance to exit; oversight of administration and compliance to legal requirements; leading performance management and staff development efforts for the country office, oversight of compensation and benefits and employee relations

Responsibilities
Human Resources Systems and Management 25%

Maintain and enhance the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
Develop and maintain a Human Resource System that meets management information needs.
Work with Global HR team to review and apply human resource and administrative policies and procedures in the country office and ensure that they are effective, efficient, fair and transparent, and promote equal opportunities.
Train HR team on human resource policies and procedures at IPA.
Conduct regular field visits to IPA Kenya site offices.
Ensure all the HR functions are digitized through effective processes and systems.

Recruitment and staffing 20%

Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
Maintain organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes
Support the HR team in recruitment cycles to fill vacancies for the Country Office.
Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs and ensure onboarding of new hires; employee orientation are effectively conducted by the supervisors and other stakeholders.
Support in sub-contracting firms to provide employee related services when needed.
Collaborate with Global HR team to maintain the accuracy of department organization charts (tracker for recruitment).

Administration and compliance 20%

Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reports comply. Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource statutory requirements.
Ensure that all Expats and TCNs staff working from IPA office have necessary work permits and visitors have the required visas before they visit the Country Office.
Work with the Immigration agent to track the work permits and Visa expiry dates and other immigration processes.
Support the Expats and TCNs through Country office onboarding and introducing them to the IPA Kenya environment and culture.
Oversee the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
Conduct regular HR audits to ensure compliance to IPA policies, procedures, systems and donor regulations as well as ensuring correctness of necessary documentation such as timesheets, leave forms, payrolls and exit interviews.
Prepare and monitor budgets for the HR department.
Ensure HR team establish and maintain personnel files, ensuring all emergency data forms are filled and safely filled.

Performance management, Capacity building and staff development 15%

Provide training, support and advice on performance management and staff development plans and ensure performance reviews are conducted when required as per the IPA policy and procedure.
Identify training needs of local staff and together with the management discuss on ways to support staff to fill in those training gaps.
Monitor the evaluation process at all stages and ensure that staff and supervisors complete the review process in a timely manner.
Provide guidance to supervisors as they complete evaluations, help supervisors find effective coaching methods that work for specific issues including identifying areas of poor performance and assisting supervisors to establish plans for improving performance (PIPs), be present during review meetings when necessary.
Coordinate management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
Follow up with the Global HR office on timely communication of the review and merit increase guidelines.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Compensation and Benefits 10%

Recommend updates to IPA’S compensation and benefits that ensure organizational competitiveness in local talent markets, deliver flexibility and creativity to employees, and are cost effective for IPA through Job Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits working group.
Keep records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as leave records, hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
Maintain a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
Maintain employee benefits programs and inform employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
Work with HR team to implement compensation policies and benefit programs including annual salaries and benefits where applicable

Employee Relations 10%

Work with Global HR team and the Country Director to ensure ongoing review of the Local Employee Handbook
Work with Global HR and Legal teams to resolve employee relations issues, such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
Conduct investigations and maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings and advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

Supervisory Responsibilities 10%

Provide management direction and counseling.
Supervise Human Resource Associate Manager and oversee HR department

Qualifications
Required

At least 7 years solid generalist experience in a busy Human Resource Department. Experience working in a non-profit organization will be an added advantage
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other business-related course.
A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
A postgraduate qualification in human resource management from a reputable institution.
A Certified Human Resource Professional (with CHRP certificate or currently enrolled) and an active practicing member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.

Preferred

Be proficient in computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Strong negotiation and leadership abilities.
Experience in Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS).
Sound knowledge of the Kenyan labour laws and current Employment Act.
Ability to supervise organization security and administrative functions.
Be a team player with strong employee relations abilities.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

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November 5, 2024
Operations Director – Security and Risk

IPA seeks a Director – Security and Risk to provide strengthening and support to the safety and security, safeguarding and risk management of its globa network of Country Offices. The Director, in close collaboration with the Global/ Regional Programs team, will focus on supporting IPA’s safety and security and safeguarding, travel and risk management standards globally and across country offices. The position will, in addition, provide additional capacity in operations should crises within existing or new country expansion need extra high-level support for a concentrated period. They will work under the direction and guidance of the Chief Global Program Officer and will work in close collaboration with the Operations Director – Systems and Procurement and the Regional Directors in support of IPA Country Offices. The Global Operations Director will also coordinate support and assistance with the key Global Functional Teams led by the Chief Finance Officer, Chief People Officer, General Counsel, Director of Technology, and others as required.

Responsibilities
SAFETY AND SECURITY

Oversees, trains and mentors the safety and security team
Oversees safety and security analysis, planning and management including the implementation and regular update of Global Safety and Security Policy and Procedures and Country Offices SOPs.
Coordinates the incident reporting process across all global teams and country offices
Leads crisis management response in case of safety, security and health-related emergencies.
Coordinates sub-regional safety and security assessments and works with Country Office leadership to analyze safety and security risks and improve procedures.
Provides regular S&S analysis and information to SMT
Spearheads the Safety and Security Community of Practice to ensure a common understanding and application of IPA’s S&S policies and procedures across all COs.

SAFEGUARDING

In collaboration with the HR Department, oversee the implementation and regular update of IPA’s Safeguarding Policy and Anti-trafficking Policy, incl. ensuring that relevant projects have up-to-date compliance plans.
Promote safe programming concepts in all of IPA’s projects by ensuring that safeguarding risk assessments are conducted.
Spearheaded capacity developments efforts, training, coaching on safeguarding matters for Country Office leadership.
Leading the review of safeguarding incidents and concerns with program teams and consolidating lessons learned to improve program quality

INTERNAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

In collaboration with the relevant Functional Teams and Country Office leadership, participates in the development, improvement, roll-out, and implementation of global operations and administrative policies and procedures (including but not limited to safety and security, safeguarding, travel, risk management) at Country Office level, including global and Country Office-specific SOPs.
Participates in cross-team initiatives to improve our safety and security, travel and risk management processes
Fields and responds to operations-related questions and ad hoc requests related to S&S, safeguarding, travel, risk management, environmental performance.
Collaborates with the Global Learning & Development Specialist to identify training needs of country office operations staff and to develop training materials to address these needs
Actively promotes collaboration across country offices, seeking opportunities for similar offices or offices with similar issues to share experiences.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Define and keep updated, in collaboration with Country Office and Regional leadership and in coordination with the Legal Department, a compliance tracker at the Country Office level to provide a clear overview of the Offices’ compliance status with local laws and regulations and global policies.
Lead the development and management of the country risk registers at the project and Country office level
Support, in collaboration with the Regional Directors and the Country Directors, the implementation of project and country-level risk registers, and assist Global Teams on risk management in general.
Provide operational support in country, country visits, emergency deployments, surge needs for start-ups or gap filling.
Assist in country-level audit planning and follow-up that can include reviews of country office operations departments, drafting and reviews of operational improvement plans, compliance sturdiness of country offices, audit readiness, internal audit interface.

TRAVEL

Regularly updates the IPA travel and environmental policy and works with country offices to update the related SOPs
Oversees the relationship with IPA’s travel agency and ensures dissemination and compliance with IPA’s travel policy.
Provides day to day support and guidance to IPA staff travelling
Provide statistics about travel volume and works with the travel agency to offset emissions in accordance to IPA’s policy
Coordinate the provision of data, on a yearly basis, for the environmental management report

Qualifications
Required

Minimum of 7 years relevant experience with a minimum of 3 years of extensive management experience, preferably in an international NGO.
Extensive safety and security experience in a development organization; previous experience working on safety and security in fragile contexts is a plus.
Demonstrated experience coordinating the logistics and/or travel function in an international company
Previous experience in risk management including the definition of risk registers and business continuity plans
Experience of working with non-for-profit organizations in a developing country is required.
Excellent management, project management, leadership and organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Fluent English, written and spoken. Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish or French is an advantage.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in development or security related discipline; Masters’ Degree an added advantage
Advanced training or certification in safety and security preferred .
Strong communication and representational skills
Sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse organization and regions.
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.

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November 2, 2024
Human Resource Assistant

Position Summary
The HR department supports IPA Kenya functions by ensuring that the organization takes care of our most important resource i.e. our people. The HR department is responsible for recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits management, performance management, learning and development, and employee relations etc.
The Human Resource Assistant, under the general supervision of the Associate Human Resource Manager and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures, helps coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department activities, functions and processes. Below is a list of the general duties and responsibilities of the Human Resource Assistant, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Associate Human Resource Manager.
Responsibilities
Recruitment and selection

Maintain a database of job postings made by IPA within a month for national jobs.
In consultation with the Associate HR Manager coordinate shortlisting of qualified applicants according to pre-specified criteria provided by hiring managers.
Schedule and organize interviews
Inform unsuccessful applicants officially through email

Onboarding & Orientation

Facilitate induction of new staff
Support the planning and scheduling of orientation for new hires to discuss IPAK’s policies

Contract Management

Preparing. monitoring. and renewing of staff contracts
Notify relevant managers of the approaching end of a contract and follow up with renewals as instructed by managers

Performance Reviews

Ensure that all performance plans and appraisal forms are filed in all respective staff files

Leave and timesheet management

Ensure monthly database update of stat leave/sick leave balances within a stipulated time frame
Assist in tracking absenteeism within the projects.
Ensure that all staff taking leave vacation have the required approvals from their supervisors
Monitor all the Maternitv / Paternitv leave cases within projects.
Periodically remind staff within the project through their immediate supervisors to use leave days during the year to avoid carrying forward of leave days
Work hand in hand with the Associate Human Resource Manager to ensure that timesheets are timely submitted and assist where need be.

Database & Personnel File Maintenance

Ensure that the staff database is updated with all relevant information required and that inactive staff is captured separately
Ensure alas documents are scanned and saved on ох
Ensure stair files are labeled clearly and arranged in accordance with staff numbers.

Other

Carry out other duties as shall be assigned from time to time by the HRM and AssocIate HRM as part of IPAK daily activities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or any other business-related course.
Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent.
CHRP certified or enrolled
Must be a member of IHRM in good standing.
3 years of HR experience in a similar position. preferably in the NGO context
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Familiarity with Kenya labor laws.
A strong team player and committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and capacity building.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Previous experience in providing remote support is highly desirable.
Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and communicate with various levels of staff.
Possession of a strong degree of integrity, including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
Well organized and keen to detail
Proficiency in MS suite
Willingness to travel across IPAK field offices in Kenya.

Reports to

Associate Human Resource Manager

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November 2, 2024
Senior Field Officer – Kenya Life Panel Survey Project

About the Position:

The Senior Field Officer under the general supervision of the Field Manager within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures will assist to coordinate and facilitate survey field activities and functions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Senior Field Officer, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Field Manager.

Assist bench testing and piloting of the survey tool on Survey CTO to ensure it is up to standard.
Data collection management which includes leading a team conducting surveys and provide feedback on Survey CTO programming and conducting data collection.
Work closely with the Field Manager to ensure that all work schedules are received by the enumerators every morning before any activities begin.
Ensure all teams have sufficient work for the day based on the work schedules and make changes/adapt if necessary.
Ensure that all the teams have all necessary materials tools required for data collection. Keep track of KLPS DBS supplies, equipment, and inventory levels.
Coordinate with KLPS Field Manager(s) to ensure a continuous supply of necessary materials and available on time.
Lead a team of FOs during pilot practice and provide feedback on questionnaire and Survey CTO programming.
Ensure completion of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner including update in reports of work accomplished.
Oversee the transportation and storage of collected DBS samples from the field to the designated office. Ensure proper handling, packaging, and documentation to maintain sample integrity.
Monitor all aspects of the KLPS DBS process, including collection, packaging, transportation, and storage. Ensure that established protocols and procedures are followed consistently and continuously provide a timely report to the Field Manager(s) and the Research Associate on the progress of DBS, areas for retraining and performance of the staff in the DBS collection.
Organizing data collected by enumerators, providing feedback on day-to-day operations and survey instruments.
Human resource management which includes Supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of FOs.
Develop and discuss a supervision plan with the project management.
Monitor staff attendance and updating attendance records including leave and to enforce all human resource policies and procedures in coordination with IPAK’s Human Resource Manager and the Research Associate.
Diligent completion of checklists and other means of monitoring data.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of the assigned project equipment (tablets, weighing machines, field gear, DBS equipment’s etc.)
Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing with a valid nursing license.
2- 3 years of field experience in data collection.
Experience in supervising, implementing data collection and managing field officers.
Prior experience in data collection using Survey CTO and supervising electronic data collection systems.
Excellent supervisory, planning, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage data collection at various levels (planning, piloting, collecting, back checking, reporting, and team supervision).
Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player.
Advanced user of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills with fluency in English, Kiswahili, and the local languages (Luhya or Luo)
Demonstrated ability in community sensitization.

Preferred

Experience in kids anthropometric measures
Experience in DBS collection

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November 2, 2024
Research Scientist

Research Scientist

A research scientist at IPA is an internal principal investigator (PI) and will be part of IPA’s Applied Research & Methods group. The individual in this role will function as a PI or co-PI for a range of studies that contribute to IPA’s mission of addressing problems of global poverty. They will collaborate with internal and external PIs to pursue this research agenda and will also have opportunities to pursue a more independent program of research based on the individual’s ability to obtain grant funding for their ideas. Scholarly publication and presentation of research at conferences and meetings with policymakers are supported and encouraged.
Currently, ARM group researchers work together on three initiatives: Path to Scale Research, Research Methods (joint with Northwestern University’s Global Poverty Research Lab), and Poverty Measurement, but there are opportunities to work on related and new initiatives. Besides working on research projects as PI or co-PI, research scientists at IPA provide internal consulting, training, and mentoring to sector teams, the Right Fit Evidence (advisory services) unit, and country offices. The team is supported by program associates and research associates.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Contribute to and eventually lead* research relevant to IPA’s mission, from conceptualization and study design to oversight of data collection and analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Contribute to and eventually lead* development of research proposals – Contribute to and eventually lead* training on running randomized trials and topics of the individual’s areas of expertise.
Produce academic-quality research papers and present work at applied research and evidence conferences.
Contribute to IPA’s efforts to maintain high standards of research and data quality, and research ethics.
Review and provide constructive feedback on study designs and manuscripts, similar to academic peer review.
Advise research teams on best practices for running field trials, including questionnaire design and methodology.
“Contribute to or lead” activities based on level of experience, with promotion tied to independence and success in developing a research agenda.

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www.findevgateway.org

November 2, 2024
Senior Policy Associate, Gender

Position Summary

The position offers an exciting opportunity to gain first-hand experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research and policy engagement, as well as the opportunity to work in close collaboration with experienced research and policy partners and colleagues from IPA’s policy and the Intimate Partner Violence initiative.
The Senior Policy Associate (Gender) will support the execution of IPA’s evidence-based policy and practice impact and influence strategy, working with a portfolio of countries in East Africa that primarily focus on IPA’s gender and intimate partner violence (IPV) sector research and policy engagements. He/she will work closely with the global policy team,
IPV initiative team, country office management, and policy staff in our offices primarily in East Africa to identify, cultivate, and support strategic policy and practice opportunities that show promise in improving the lives of women and girls at scale.
The strategic goals of the Senior Policy Associate (Gender) will be to work with colleagues to equip gender and IPV sector partners to use evidence in policy making and program design and pursue scale-up opportunities of promising programs centered on women and girls; develop embedded evidence labs with Ministry partners; build strategic partner relationships in the gender/IPV sectors; and host/manage policy events. The Senior Policy Associate (Gender) will write policy communications materials to inform policy making and program design in the area of IPV and gender and will also work closely with the policy and IPV initiative teams to support the development of funding opportunities to resource strategic policy projects and efforts centered on positively impacting the lives of women and girls.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Policy Associate (Gender), your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Policy Communications & Strategy
Combine insights from gender and IPV research into policy lessons for decision- makers aiming to apply research to their policies and programs
Write original subject-matter policy communications publications and materials to communicate IPA’s policy lessons to internal and external stakeholders. This may include writing and/or ghostwriting original blog posts, policy briefs, website content, and other materials communicating IPA’s policy impact and strategy to internal and external stakeholders
Conduct policy and practice needs assessment exercise by interviewing policymakers and program implementers, particularly within the gender, intimate partner violence sectors
Support in growing IPA’s gender & IPV sector partnerships in East Africa by conducting stakeholder mapping exercises.
Conduct regular stakeholder outreach, plan and execute meetings with partners in government and development program implementers in the sector
Participate in various gender, IPV sector technical working groups and communities of practice
Support partnerships with gender-focused local and international academics and efforts in attracting new academic partnerships to identify and develop research opportunities that answer key policy questions in the sector
Policy or Research Dissemination Events
Support virtual and/or in-person events with coordination, planning, and presentation drafting and support Business Development, Grant Coordination, and Project Management Support
Support global policy and IPV Initiative teams with policy proposal writing to raise funds for strategic policy work
Support to coordinate grant reporting and deliverable management for a handful of global policy & IPV initiative grants
Update project information in a knowledge management system
Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, public policy, international development, sociology, anthropology, economics, or related fields. A Master’s degree is a plus.
At least 3 years of work experience, preferably in the area of gender/IPV policy and research; exceptions may be made for excellent candidates who do not meet this criterion
Demonstrate ability to understand academic research studies and analyze bodies of research
Familiarity with impact evaluations, specifically randomized evaluations
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English including the ability to effectively write evidence reviews, policy briefs, policy blogs, or any other required materials in a clear, precise and non-technical manner
Experience in the public sector or working closely with ministries of gender/women, and private sector actors in the gender or IPV space
Good knowledge of the gender/IPV sector in East Africa (and particularly Kenya)
Excellent management and organizational skills
Experience with business development or fundraising
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Must be able to work under pressure, independently and in a team, and meet deadlines, flexibility, self-motivation, and pro-activity highly valued

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November 2, 2024
Field Officers – SKY Evaluation Project

About the Project:

In collaboration with Good Business (GB) and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Kenya, the principal investigators (PIs) is conducting a randomized evaluation of SKY – a broad resilience building and empowerment platform, and social marketing multimedia program focused on adolescent girls (12-19 years) in Africa.
As part of this project, data will be collected, and impact evaluations will be carried out in order to evaluate the effectiveness of education-entertainment as a way to empower girls and address public health issues.
This study aims to help policymakers to design more effective education-entertainment interventions.

About the Position:

The Field Officer under the general supervision of the Senior Field Officer within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures will primarily be responsible for collection of high-quality in the field.
Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Field Officer, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Senior Field Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Data collection using SurveyCTO; assist with translations, piloting surveys, with minimal supervision and adhering to the study protocol.
Ensure proper screening of respondents for identification and administration of informed consent.
Interacting with study respondents and project partners with the highest level of integrity and understanding.
Providing feedback during debriefs on data collection and survey instruments that will inform and monitor improvements on the survey tool.
Ensure that data integrity is maintained always and minimize errors in data collection and transmission.
Completion of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner including keeping logs of work accomplished and callbacks as assigned by the SFO and the SKY Evaluation management.
Maintain project inventory (electronic devices, stationery etc) in a safe and secure manner, frequently updating the SFO and SKY Evaluation management on their status.
FO will be required to attend an intensive training prior to data collection and thereafter as may be required.
Other tasks as assigned by the SFO/RA/ARM

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in social sciences, public policy, or related fields.
1-2 years of field research experience.
Previous experience in translation and survey administration.
Previous experience collecting data in a school setup.
Demonstrated experience in data collection at various levels (planning, piloting, and collecting)
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Flexible, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently under minimum supervision.
Effective communication skills with fluency in English and Swahili languages
Previous tablet-based survey experience / computer literate.
Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding environment with great interpersonal skills

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November 2, 2024
Policy Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy outreach and dissemination: Assist with drafting and storing/filing presentations on IPA- Kenya’s work, disseminating research findings to policymakers and the media, and encouraging the scale-up of evidence-based policies; Support in organizing and running policy dissemination events at Country Office- and project-level.; Timely drafting and dissemination of approved materials (e.g., scientific literature, policy briefs, county updates) to relevant stakeholders.
Engagement and advocacy: In coordination with the Policy team members, organize meetings and build relationships with key partners, record meeting minutes and ensure that follow-up activities are carried out according to established timeline. Work with the Policy Associate and the project management teams to perform project-level stakeholders’ mappings and build project and Country Office policy development plans.
Stakeholder mapping: In collaboration with policy management, conduct a stakeholder mapping exercise for policy and research partners, identify key bodies (government, donors, NGOs, and private sector) at the national or local level as appropriate, and work with management to create an
engagement plan.
Information management: Regularly update and maintain the IPA internal database of stakeholders’ contacts. Ensure that all policy-relevant activities and meeting minutes are timely and correctly logged into the internal information management system.
Communication: Support the production of internal and external communication materials, help
coordinate the publication of Mukhtasari, the monthly IPA-Kenya newsletter, work with the global
communications team to feature key country office events in the quarterly newsletters, IPA website and social sites. Work with the policy team to device creative ways to sensitize and capture positive attention to IPA-K’s public events.
Linkage of Policy and Projects: Scan IPA’s project development platforms to flag out any starting/ongoing projects with high policy impact and communicate the same to the senior Policy
Associate for further engagements. Liaise with project development/start-up to identify any important policy windows of interest. Coordinate with projects to obtain project approvals at County and/or national levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, communication, or related fields from a recognized university. Strong interest in domestic policy as demonstrated by coursework and/or professional experience is strongly preferred. Interest in international development issues is required to better understand the work of other IPA centers worldwide.
Experience: At least 2-3 years of relevant experience working in a research or policy organization.
The ideal candidate for this position will be very knowledgeable about domestic public policy issues in Kenya. Any prior experience working with players in the various Kenyan policy and communications spaces is an added advantage.
Communication: Attention to detail and advanced writing, verbal, and presentation skills for communicating policy lessons from academic papers in ways that policymakers understand.
This requires clear, precise, non-technical writing, and confident, effective public speaking skills.
Time Management: Excellent organizational skills. Proven ability to multi-task and successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision. A willingness to work hard, be self-motivated and learn will be essential for doing well in this position.
Other: Willingness to travel within Kenya.

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October 29, 2024
ACE Effects Project

Duties and Responsibilities

Successfully working in a team and avoiding/minimizing conflicts with the rest of the team members
Participating in staff training and making efforts to improve on one’s capacity
Data collection which includes conducting in-person with randomly selected respondents and providing feedback on Survey CTO programming, assisting in survey translations if needed.
When not conducting interviews: conscientious performance of other duties (interview debriefing, daily update reports, following up on scheduled appointments, etc.)
Completion of set target interviews each day in a timely manner
Interact with team members and respondents with the highest level of integrity and understanding
Ensure respondents feel comfortable and safe, and that their confidentiality is protected
Ensure data integrity is always maintained and strict adherence to the data quality protocols
Networking with the different components of the project and reporting appropriately
Ensure that the different interventions and incentives are delivered to the respondents
Other tasks as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar role with a diploma in social sciences or related field;
university degree is an added advantage.
Experience conducting quantitative data collection.
Prior experience conducting phone surveys is very desirable.
Detail-oriented, excellent listening skills, and comfortable discussing sensitive issues.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication in English and Swahili.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Basic computing knowledge and skills – Mandatory

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October 29, 2024