Jobs Kenya

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  • Chief of Party – Tumikia Mtoto Project Project Manager – K-RAPID+ Grant Administrative Support Officer

    Chief of Party – Tumikia Mtoto Project Project Manager – K-RAPID+ Grant Administrative Support Officer

    JOB PURPOSE
    The Chief of Party (CoP) has overall responsibility for the leadership and management of all grant activities, consortium members and staff. The incumbent has principal responsibility for representation for the projects to USAID and local Government entities and provides strategic leadership and supervision of sub-grantees and sub-contractors while ensuring the security, feasibility, and sustainability of the program and ensures the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
    Strategic Leadership and management

    Responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner.
    Ensure strong communication and coordination with all team and consortium members as a means to effectively achieve program objectives. Encourage transparency among and between consortium members to promote coordination and effectiveness.
    Lead the planning of project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, WV regulations, best practices and donor guidelines.
    Design strategies, partnerships and interventions to guarantee the project is gender and ability-sensitive and that WV and implementing partners are accountable to beneficiaries.
    Primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including USAID, implementation partners, government partners and other key stakeholders.
    The COP should embrace the shared Kenyan vision for the project and effectively manage available financial and human resources to make that vision a reality

    Strategic Engagement and Donor Relations

    Direct and oversee grant implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance
    Represent the OVC project and World Vision to USAID, Government of Kenya, UN agencies, implementing, technical partners and other appropriate bodies.
    Ensure effective liaison with local government officials, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate
    Constantly look for more effective and efficient implementation and opportunities to increase impact.

    Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management

    Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems.
    Submit timely accurate and quality reports that meet donor requirements
    Document and disseminate project best practices, lessons learnt and success stories

    Budget Management

    Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and World Vision.
    Ensure grant/project expenses are reasonable, allocated as per assigned budget, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure low risk audits
    Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR ROLE

    Master’s degree in social sciences, public health, medicine, management, business administration, or a related field
    10 years of experience in a senior role leading a complex technical service delivery program of similar scope and dollar value.
    7 years of demonstrated experience in partnership building, especially with government representatives, donors, the private sector, and local community organizations.
    Proven ability to manage technical assistance teams and ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs
    Demonstrated accomplishment in working with host-country professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country
    Past experience of working with USG supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
    Experience in developing program work-plans, budgets, managing implementation, staff and short-term technical assistance.
    Excellent performance track record
    Experience in integrating teams of professionals around common goals and motivating through visionary leadership.
    Demonstrated ability to deliver results and meet all donor deliverables.
    Excellent Oral and written communication skills,
    Excellent Relational skills
    Keen understanding of the unique political dynamics of the country and ability to work carefully and collaboratively to support the various political entities in Kenya

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  • Project Officer – WASH and Construction Grant Accountant Project Officer- Sanitation and Hygiene

    Project Officer – WASH and Construction Grant Accountant Project Officer- Sanitation and Hygiene

    Key Responsibilities:

    Project, Planning and Implementation of WASH interventions
    Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation
    Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships

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  • Regional Audit Manager, East Africa Regional Program Director, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

    Regional Audit Manager, East Africa Regional Program Director, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

    Position purpose

    Provide Strategic leadership to the Audit Team in the National Office (NO) portfolio assigned within the Region, in the provision of independent objective assurance and consulting activity of the portfolio’s operations. This advisory role includes but is not limited to providing advice on risk management, internal controls systems and their impact on the operations of the organization.
    Supervise a team of professional auditors in the NO portfolio assigned and provide reasonable assurance to regional and national senior management that controls are adequate to mitigate high and medium risk to the Partnership.
    Provide audit quality assurance by reviewing the audit work of the audit team in his/her portfolio, including issue of audit reports to the respective NO portfolio Senior Leadership and to the Audit committees (as applicable).

    Job Responsibilities
    Leadership of Audit Engagements

    Provide technical guidance and direction in the Annual Audit Planning Process using risk analysis techniques and tools, and develop annual audit plans for discussion, review and approval by the Regional Audit Director (RAD), NO portfolio Leadership and with the Board Audit Committees (BACs) within the portfolio (as applicable). 
    Provide leadership and supervise the performance of audit engagements’ planning, field work, and audit reporting; ensuring that the audit process is aligned and supports strategy delivery in the assigned NO portfolio within the region. 
    Foster effective engagement with the BACs in the NO portfolio (as applicable) on the performance of the Audit Team in the assigned NO portfolio.
    This is to be done through quarterly participation at BACs (Intermediate, Advisory Council meetings, as applicable) for the NO portfolio assigned.
    Perform quality reviews of risk-based integrated audit (RBIA) assignments and provide guidance to the Senior Internal Auditor (SIA) regarding:   
    Quality audit standards to be observed and maintained by all auditors in the course of their work
    Provide on-the-job technical support during field work with the team members and on site review as necessary

    Quality Assurance:

    Maintain an audit presence and history of audits per project/grant as needed based on available resources and use of GRC
    Lead the audit team in following up evidence of implementation of audit findings as per auditee “audit implementation plan’’ to ensure audit matters arising are fully resolved.   

    People Management and Professional Development

    Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations
    Maintain Continuing Education (CPE) by attending online courses or professional seminars and trainings. The incumbent should maintain a minimum of 40 units per year

    Other

    Participate as an advisor of the NO Integrity and Protection Hotline (IPH) and Enterprise Risk Management committees in assigned country portfolio.
    Support and implement the Global Internal Audit (GIA) initiatives deemed to increase the internal audit team effectiveness and efficiency

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
    Required Professional Experience 

    Must have prior working experience in audit (Public or private) of not less than six years in a recognized organization, two of which should be at a senior supervisory level.
     Experience in accredited audit firms and/or in a Non-Governmental organization will be an added advantage.
    Proven experience in Risk Based Auditing.
    Management skills, with a track record of leading teams to meet outcomes
    Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
    University degree in Commerce, Accounting/Business Management/Finance. A post-graduate degree in Management is a requirement
    Be a qualified CPA or ACCA with an up-to-date membership status. Professional memberships in CIA/CISA/CFE are an added advantage.
    Good command of the English Language, written and communication skills in particular.

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

    Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
    Strong project management skills
    Computer skills (office application, accounting systems is a plus)
    Working knowledge in Audit software packages
    Experience managing a virtual /geographically dispersed / multi-culturally team.
    Must be honest and hardworking, with proven experience in dealing with management at a senior level and be disciplined leader. Experience in a multicultural setting is highly desirable.
    Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

    Last date to apply : 26th March 2023

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  • Operation Director Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Advisor International Recruiter

    Operation Director Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Advisor International Recruiter

    Purpose of the position:
    Responsible for developing and executing the VFK’s business strategy to acquire, manage and grow the business through the retail branch network within acceptable risk parameters.
    Job Summary
     Planning

    In coordination with the CEO and CFO, prepares Annual Business Plan by determining the key business, social, growth and staffing objectives, efficiency and productivity standards/targets and ensures operating costs are in line with acceptable budget ratios.
    Agrees with Branch Managers/Office Managers on their specific operating targets and objectives (individual branch / office plans) for all products and services.
    Prepares work targets/schedules/budgets and assigns duties to operations personnel to ensure efficient and effective operations department.
    Reviews and approves Annual Work Plans of all branch offices (overall and by Client Service Officer).
    Reviews, consolidates, prepares and recommends to CEO the Annual Work Plan of the Operations Department

    Monitoring of Operations Performance

    Closely monitors implementation of the approved Business Plan ensuring all departments and branch offices are achieving set goals and targets.
    Evaluates operational performance of branch offices and implements strategic interventions to help low-performing branch offices.
    Sets targets for field visits, verification visits, and meetings with branch office personnel and clients.
    Evaluates operations departments’ performance, identifies problems or issues and recommends corrective measures when necessary.
    Assists CFO in controlling supply of money on hand to meet branches’ daily requirements for savings and lending transactions, and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

    Risk Management and Control

    Oversees the implementation of the internal control systems, ensuring the smooth running of the business and safeguarding the institution’s assets; Follows-up with the relevant manager(s) to ensure any actions related to audit findings are implements by branches and/or departments
    Shares information and communicates openly with senior managers; facilitates good flow of information flow between departments and around the branch network
    Ensures compliance with all existing MFI and VFI policies; with local regulations; and with all VFI/Lender covenants.
    Ensures that policies and procedures are applied consistently and uniformly across all branches
    Plans and ensures the implementation of an adequate and timely reporting system with focus on each branch’s asset quality, liquidity, capital adequacy, and provisioning
    Consults with the IT department on any issues related to monitoring or reporting, and ensures IT resolves issues as soon as possible
    Takes an active leadership role with branches that are underperforming or are not compliant with any policy or regulation, etc., ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to bring the branch’s performance or compliance back to required standards
    Actively works with the risk manager and all departments to identify and measure all risks, and actively develops mitigation strategies
    Supervises creation and implementation of plans and methods to create awareness of all products and services offered by the MFI (e.g. newsletter, radio advertising, posters, school competitions, press releases, etc.).
    Regularly conducts customer satisfaction surveys to determine areas for improvement in products and services.
    Recommends corrective actions and develops plans for CEO and Board approval
    Provides regular updates for the MFI website (where relevant) and as needed by VFI or WV
    Assists with drafting answers to public queries needed by the CEO or the Board.
    Interacts with World Vision, with the local community, business organizations, and industry networks to promote goodwill and generate new business (integration opportunities).
    Where the MFI has a Marketing resource, works directly with Marketing to develop and deliver promotional activities, gather information about competitors, etc.

    Public Relation

    Keeps track of international developments related to microfinance and informs CEO and Board of potential opportunities for MFI.
    Develops good relationships with clients, local business owners, community leaders, and civic organizations to promote goodwill and generate new business
    Safeguards the institution’s reputation by ensuring strict compliance to existing regulations (liaising with the institution’s legal counsel).
    Institutes regular communications with branch staff partners and clients to prevent and/or immediately resolve problems

    Social Performance and Integration

    Ensure that the MFI reaches its target clients (poor, women with dependent children, ADP areas), making necessary adjustments to do so (changes in geographical location, introduction of new products, linkages with WV Savings Groups, etc.) while balancing the need for institutional sustainability
    Ensure that the products provided and the delivery methods meet the needs of the target client
    Ensure that clients and their children are protected and treated with respect in the provision of financial services through implementation of the client protection policies. This includes not over-indebting clients, appropriate debt collection practices, and active mechanisms for client complaint
    Actively promote and ensure child well-being through gathering and reporting child well-being data, accurate children impacted figures and integration with WV and ADPs.
    Ensure that branch managers and credit staff are trained in and apply strong social performance practices (per points above).
    Include social goals and indicators into business planning, receive regular reporting to track progress and make operational decisions (new products, delivery methods) to reach those goals
    Take necessary actions to avoid social performance risks (mission drift, harm to clients, client turnover, etc).

    Staffing, Performance Management and Capacity Building

    Participates in the interview, selection and hiring of new employees.
    Recommends promotion, suspension, dismissal, and/or transfer of staff
    Ensures the annual appraisal Cycle (agreeing annual and learning and development objectives, mid-term reviews and end of year reviews ) is implemented and evaluates job performance of operations department managers and branch managers
    Recommends salary and/or merit increases; recommends the granting of other incentives
    Regularly conducts a skills analysis for Operations Managers and Branch Managers, analyzing gaps and developing plans for capacity building

    Guides the development of succession plans for new employees.

    Recommends promotion, suspension, dismissal, and/or transfer of staff within Operations
    Ensures the annual appraisal Cycle (agreeing annual and learning and development objectives, mid-term reviews and end of year reviews ) is implemented and evaluates job performance of operations department managers and branch managers
    Recommends salary and/or merit increases; recommends the granting of other incentives
    Regularly conducts a skills analysis for Operations Managers and Branch Managers, analyzing gaps and developing plans for capacity building
    Guides the development of succession plans for department managers and branch management
    Implements the Management and Staff Capacity Building Plans to ensure productivity, effectiveness and compliance in order to reach standards and targets
    Monitors and evaluates the progress of capacity building and revises plans as necessary.
    Ensures all high-performing staff have a development plan in place.
    Ensures all under-performing staff are closely managed so that performance improves or separation is managed according to local regulations (as guided by MFI P&C or HR Director/Manager).

    Product and Service Development

    Continually gathers information and analyzes the strategic position of the MFI compared to the industry.
    Conducts/directs market research activities and analysis to determine new products and service areas that may be explored
    Reviews internal and external studies on new methodologies/approaches to improve field operations and social performance for review by CEO/BOD
    Once approved, pilot tests new product/methodologies, monitors and evaluates results and proposes actions to be taken to introduce into MFI (if warranted).
    Plans implementation of new products/services and details positive results / risks for presentation and approval by the Board; and coordinates with project management team on implementation and monitoring of plans.
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.

    Required qualifications and experience

    Master Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or any other related field.
    Proven track record of motivating and developing capable management teams
    Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of integrity
    Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the Institution’s Ideals and Core Values
    Demonstrable knowledge in economic and financial topics
    A strong analytical and quantitative mindset
    Excellent decision-making skills
    Strong verbal as well as non-verbal communication skills
    Exceptional team management and organizational skills
    Resilient, self-driven and goal-oriented professional with a strong people management orientation
    Demonstrates digital dexterity and breadth of technical skills
    Demonstrable financial, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
    People oriented and results focused
    Extensive experience in microfinance/retail banking
    Proven work experience as Operation Director or a similar role for at least 5 years’.

    Other Competencies/Attributes:

    Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
    Customer Service, commercial and product development functions of a financial institution at managerial level.
    Demonstrated consistent high performance in the last 3 years’ in a similar role.
    Excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
    Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competences in championing high performance management.
    A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures.
    A change agent able to drive growth while motivating staff.

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  • WV Somalia Program Development and Quality Assurance Director

    WV Somalia Program Development and Quality Assurance Director

    Major Responsibilities
    50%
    Lead positioning and acquisition of government and multilateral donor grants and/or contracts
    Acquisition

    Lead proposal development processes through leadership of program development unit team, review and technical guidance on donor requirements, drafting of concept notes and proposals, mobilization/coordination of proposal writers and technical contributors, and engagement with GC, EARO and support offices.
    Ensure key WV plans, procedures and systems are in place and updated for grant and risk management, including Go-No-Go procedure, partnership grant information databases, GAM strategy and grant forecasting, and acquisition and reporting RACIs.
    Ensure an active roster of technical expertise is readily available through preferred supplier system.
    Lead the development of positioning papers, technical briefs, value-for-money statements, etc. to demonstrate organization’s capacity.
    Coordinate acquisition efforts with WV Somalia SomReP and Global Fund flagship programs, World Vision partnership, and other relevant stakeholders to position the organization to win.

    Positioning

    Actively engage existing donors, sharing briefs and pitching new ideas and approaches to sustain engagement and interests.
    Pre-position relationships with key government counterparts in strategic line ministries to access World Bank, AFDB and other multi-lateral finance.
    Develop new donor networks to position the organizationas partner-of-choice;
    Lead the development of operational research to position the organization as thought-leaders in technical areas.
    Lead the development of positioning papers, technical briefs, value-for-money statements, etc. to demonstrate organization’s capacity.
    Ensure team is actively engaged in coordination and technical forums, bringing World Vision’s capacity, expertise and learning to share with others and position the program as a partner-of-choice.
    Actively seek out collaborations with partners, including NGOs, academia, and private sector to position for future opportunities.

    20%
    Lead Somali National Office strategy development, alignment and dissemination processes

    Spearhead WV Somalia strategy revision process, ensuring that all sector approaches are updated, department and government contributions are integrated and output is relevant to the opportunities and challenges of the Somali contexts and donor environment.
    Sector technical guidance developed and disseminated to field teams to promote alignment with WV strategy and donor and partnership standards and support quality and impactful programming.
    Ensure other department strategies including the GAM Business Plan are align with and contribute to the organization strategy.
    Link flagship programs (such as SomRep, Global Fund), vertical projects and emergency responses into larger strategic initiatives together with TA, Operation Director, CoP and HEA TA/Manager.
    Ensure projects are connected and contributed to CWB objectives programmatically and technically Ensure reporting of programs and projects are reported into the WV’s strategic framework.

    15%
    Lead M&E and IM team in the establishment and maintenance of accountability, M&E and information management systems

    Upgrade, digitize and strengthen existing information management systems;
    Ensure accountability mechanisms are in-place/functional, scaled/integrated across entire program and locations and enable two-way communication between organization and affected populations.
    WV Somalia has information management and M&E systems in place to aggregate, analyse and present program impact information against national office strategy, WV partnership requirements and other stakeholder needs, including donors, government, etc.
    Grant tracker and opportunity trackers in place and updated to support on-time, on-target and too specification delivery and reporting of projects and coordinated forward planning.

    10%
    Champion thought leadership

    Develop and disseminate knowledge products, including, operational research case-studies, technical approach summaries at relevant local and international forums.
    Support the design and review of research products and development of summaries.
    Identify relevant research and advocacy topics and mobilize finance and technical expertise to develop knowledge products to inform programming and raise profile of the program.
    Pro-actively develop partnerships with learning and academic partners and pre-position framework agreements to stand-up research as needs arise.

    5%
    People management

    Develop and update performance management plans.
    Monitor staff performance and provide real-time feedback.
    Motivate staff members to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities and grow professionally with a special focus on Somali staff.
    Take remedial actions for poor performing staff.

    Qualifications For The Role

    Preferred Masters, but acceptable Bachelor’s degree in international development, business administration, social and agricultural development studies.
    A minimum of 7 years’ experience in humanitarian and development practice, with at least 5 years in management positions.
    Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience either

    leading complex acquisition process;
    managing a 3+ member acquisition/technical team to acquire and deliver complex project/program
    cooperative agreement (required), contract (preferred) proposal development experience.

    Experience in external engagement with NGOs, donors, private sector, etc.
    Excellent oral/written and interpersonal skills.
    Confident communication and documentation skills; ability to represent the organization to a variety of stakeholders in a range of forums.
    A team player with leadership qualities, excellent flexible project management skills, organization and dependability.
    Capacity to prioritize and manage a diverse range of staff members, projects and activities.
    Able to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national and multi-agency staff members.
    Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
    Capable of working independently and with demonstrated experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
    Master’s degree a strong asset.
    Experience working with or in fragile context settings.

    Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

    Preferred Masters but will consider Bachelors graduates (if other relevant experience is demonstrated).
    International relations/studies.
    Agricultural science.
    MBA and/or market systems development.
    Social science.

    Preferred Knowledge And Qualifications

    Work experience for a management level of social enterprise or NGO.
    Experience in an incubator, a start-up advisory, social enterprise, innovation space, project management or entrepreneurial experience.
    Must adhere to set security standards.
    Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work.
    Perform other duties as required.

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  • Regional Program Director, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Partnership Impact Measurement and Reporting Director Partnership Impact Communication Senior Advisor Partnership Impact Data Quality Assurance Advisor Partnership Impact Data and System Analyst Partnership Senior Researcher

    Regional Program Director, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Partnership Impact Measurement and Reporting Director Partnership Impact Communication Senior Advisor Partnership Impact Data Quality Assurance Advisor Partnership Impact Data and System Analyst Partnership Senior Researcher

    Job Description:
    The position will provide leadership in WASH programming across the region to contribute to child wellbeing. It will define the technical guidance, standards for technical approaches and programs to enhance ministry performance aligned to our Promise, WASH Core project model, Global WASH business plan, SDGs and to  WASH global industry practice. The position will also to work with other regional functional directors, Global Center , Support Offices and National Offices and resource development teams to mobilize adequate resources to effectively scale up WASH programs in the region.
    The role is responsible for External engagement and strategic partnerships for advocacy, policy influence and resource development in the WASH sector. The position will also provide leadership in technical oversight, planning, risk management, mainstreaming and scaling up of evidence-based practices throughout the East Africa region. In addition, it will provide thought leadership, evidence and learning on WASH within a multi sector collaborative approach to enhance child wellbeing. The role will collaborate with WVUS program managers and other WASH officers from support offices. The role will have a matrix reporting to  the Senior Director of Global WASH operations.
    Major Responsibilities
    15% Strategic  Leadership:

    Ensure WASH programming is in alignment with Our WASH Core Project Model, Global WASH Business Plan and global sector standards (SDGs etc).
    Ensure National Office (NO) technical approaches focus on child well-being.
    Coordinate implementation of the technical guidance, WASH business plan and conduct regular performance review of the targets set as part of the Global Business paln and WASH sector score card.
    Coordinate the measurement of impact of interventions of WASH on Child Well-Being Outcomes(CWBO) and targets
    Engage and support in regional priority implementation and measurement processes
    Engage and support SOs in regional investment allocation decisions for WASH
    Ensure that support to National Offices is included in the   Organizational Capacity building Plans (OCP).

    25% Technical Oversight and Support:

    Provide technical oversight and support to major WASH initiatives in the region.
    Provide leadership in mainstreaming, integration and scaling up evidenced based best practices in WASH
    Provide technical support in the development, adaptation and scaling up of project models and approaches that contribute to specific child well-being outcomes
    Work in collaboration with F&D to roll out the WASH and F&D guidelines.
    Supporting NO programming, quality assurance of WASH projects/programmes management, review expenditure reports for NO WASH grant & sponsorship projects to advice accordingly.
    Monitor  WASH programs in the region by providing direction, input and feedback to ensure effective and efficient program delivery
    Monitor and support Risk management and mitigation for WASH projects in collaboration with the Regional Risk management officer.
    Coordinate well-planned integrated approaches to building skills and expertise in NOs

    Resource Development
    Prepositioning work:

    Explore potential funding sources for WASH programming to support Regional Offices, National Offices and work with appropriate staff on these opportunities.
    Work with NOs and SOs to develop a sustainable pipeline of WASH grants,
    Work with Regional Resource Development & National Offices to maintain strong WASH donor relationships at regional level, developing WASH engagement strategies for each donor or a group of donors
    Provide technical support to Regional Resource Development Unit and in NOs during prepositioning meetings with bilateral, multilaterals, foundations and Public Private Partners
    Monitor the WASH donor competitive landscape; provide support and guidance to NOs in development of WASH capacity statements aligned to Technical Approaches (TAs) and Technical Programmes (TPs) to be utilized during prepositioning meetings with donors.
    Collaborate with the EAR Resource Development Unit (RDU), NOs and SO to support resource development for WASH programming

    Grant Acquisition:

    Provide technical assistance for WASH project design work in the region, working to ensure that National Offices have adequate public and private funding to scale up high quality programming.
    Work with Support Office and NO WASH teams, and other regional ministry and functions to ensure that large-scale grants and other specially funded initiatives are implemented in alignment with WV models, and that they achieve best practice standards of programming as well as financial accountability
    Provide support in the development of multi country WASH proposals

    15% External Engagement:

    Coordinate engagement and frontline work for WASH sector  in the region.
    Establish and strengthen linkages and networks with  leading institutions, governments and other organizations to establish formal or informal partnerships 
    Support significant NO-level donor and technical partner engagements
    Represent WV in global, regional and national WASH events, conferences, fora, seminars and technical working groups
    Effectively communicate  program impacts, successes and challenges with stakeholders, donors and partners to increase the visibility of  WASH within the region.

    10% Evidence and learning:

    Coordinate the documentation, publication and dissemination of promising practices
    Promote adoption and scale up of promising practices, project models and innovations
    Facilitate cross learning between NOs, learning from Support Offices (SO), other regions and peer organizations
    Engage research institutions and universities in mission critical /operational research to solve key problems/issues identified in communities
    Conduct operations research studies and pilots, documentation and ensure dissemination of lessons learned to members of the Communities of Practice (CoP), regional and international forum. 
    Organize annual forum as a learning and innovation event

    10% Collaboration and cross functional work:

    Participate in the global WASH community of practice and major WASH networks in the region. 
    Strengthen the WASH community of practice (CoP) in EAR through the establishment and running of the regional chapter
    Mobilize technical expertise across the region through GTRN, ensuring effective knowledge management, learning and continuous improvement of programming in the region.
    Collaborate with regional Disaster management/HEA to monitor situations and make recommendations for WASH in emergencies or related actions
    Collaborate with key regional entities on defined collaboration matrix and joint projects
    Participate in Regional disaster management team (RDMT) and support NO technical teams participation in National disaster management teams (NDMTs)
    Collaborate with HEA for joint actions in early warning, emergency preparedness and response.

    5% Other responsibilities:

    Carry out additional responsibilities as may be required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    Master’s degree required in international relief and development, behavior change, engineering or business, plus related professional work experience
    Must have at least 10 years relevant experience in WASH programming in developing countries.
    Expertise in developing strategy, fundraising and cross sectoral integration. Experience in working in a complex political and operational environment/fragile context is preferred.
    Experience leading and managing a professional technical team. Demonstrated experience in leading research and evaluation for evidence and learning.
    Significant bi-lateral, multi-lateral donor grant experience with program design, implementation, funding acquisition and reporting.

    Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

    Theory of change and logical framework development
    Technical writing Hygiene and behavior change programming
    Experience in WASH in Emergencies
    Interpersonal and organizational skills
    Experience in Civil works will be an added advantage
    Networking and collaborating skills
    Presentation and communications skills
    Demonstrate World Vision’s Core Capabilities
    Experience in East Africa, program in fragile contexts
    Professional experience in training/capacity building
    Research and evaluation experience Multi-sectoral/integrated program design and implementation

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  • Sr. Training and Learning Advisor

    Sr. Training and Learning Advisor

    The Senior Training & Learning Advisor role leads end-to-end performance and learning projects that span large and/or multiple areas. They have expertise in multiple technical environments and possess business knowledge that spans one or more business areas. They promote the integration of knowledge sharing in support of the organization’s business goals and lead the development of partnership-wide learning content development technical standards, process and protocols. This role will develop resources, as well as provide technical guidance to other team members.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

    Represents the training team in meetings with business partners, leadership and project teams.
    Develops and implements long term strategies for sustainable knowledge collection and distribution.
    Establishes training and development plans that prioritize business initiatives according to strategic direction, current performance and return on investment.
    Directs classroom training, electronic learning, multimedia programs, and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, conferences and workshops.
    Works directly with business unit leaders, and subject matter experts to assess and identify training needs.
    Interviews subject matter experts, and reviews documentation from the system, product or service being provided.
    Participates in business requirements, architecture, functional design and testing work sessions.
    Provides and/or reviews detailed design to create and manage web applications and workflows.
    Ensures consistent training and promotes uniform application of standard operating procedures.
    Leads the identification of appropriate training media and methodologies based on audience learning styles, nature of training being delivered, audience location, point within the learning process, etc. within the context of business needs and constraints.
    Partners with technical team to enhance current systems and tools to support learning/knowledge management initiatives.
    Works with IT groups to describe and document systems or products that have been developed or are in the process of being developed.
    Evaluates solutions to ensure that client needs are addressed and recommends program enhancements accordingly.
    Creates graphics that aid the target audience in understanding the documented material.
    Proofreads documents for accuracy.
    Ensures all documentation is delivered according to specified guidelines and on selected media.
    Ensures documentation is maintained.
    Works with technical resources to improve document quality and usability.
    Participates in design and navigation sessions.
    Works with business teams to improve organization of existing program knowledge, capture of new knowledge, and application of existing knowledge to enhance learning and performance.
    Works with business and IT teams, and other relevant staff to facilitate knowledge sharing and dissemination platforms, both within World Vision and externally with other stakeholders.
    Determines procedures and processes to improve access to and use of knowledge across (both in the field and HQ).
    Identifies key learning’s from program evaluations and assists in the development of evaluation briefs and evaluation-related events.
    Leads the administration of LMS.
    Ensures optimal learning environments.
    Deploys training to targeted audience.
    Conducts presentations and webinars.
    Identifies metrics for continuous improvements.
    Incorporates measurement mechanisms to gauge effectiveness of strategies, using such metrics to guide follow-up actions to ensure the delivery and transfer of sustainable and measurable business outcomes.
    Assesses the effectiveness of the knowledge management system within the technical organization and identifies improvement opportunities.
    Approves recommendations for improvements.
    Develops testing and evaluation standards, templates and procedures.
    Responsible for institutionalizing standards and templates in the organization.
    Manages the training program in accordance with business needs, regulatory requirements, and quality techniques.
    Ensures training compliance with internal programs by monitoring, communicating, and marketing internal programs.
    Evaluates emerging learning technologies and conducts organizational analysis to identify readiness to implement.
    Makes or approves recommendations to enhance existing or create new training programs.
    Identifies and evaluates vendor solutions for training.
    Reviews external training programs to determine feasibility and applicability.
    Interfaces and coordinates with external organizations for the development of curricula, as needed.
    Maintains working relationships with training vendors.
    Provides technical leadership, guidance and coaching to global team members.
    Provides coaching and guidance to team members.
    May recommend training programs targeting specific areas of improvement.

    Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

    Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Behavior, Educational fields, or equivalent work experience
    Typically requires 5 or more years of eLearning design and development experience or knowledge management experience

    Additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position:

    Extensive knowledge of Training Needs Assessments, Instructional Design, and Adult Learning Principles
    Demonstrated knowledge and use of a LMS and/or other training tracking systems
    Knowledge of current trends and best practice in the broader area of organizational and competency based learning
    Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as necessary
    Working knowledge of, and ability to use Workday HRIS preferred
    Functional written and verbal communication skills in Spanish or French preferred

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  • Customer Support Analyst II, VisionFund International, Africa Project Officer – M&E Global Fund HIV

    Customer Support Analyst II, VisionFund International, Africa Project Officer – M&E Global Fund HIV

    Purpose of position
    The purpose of the role is responding to IT support, logging problems, generating trouble tickets, attempting to diagnose and resolve problems, and if necessary, escalating the problem to the appropriate level of expertise. The role is responsible for documenting solutions to problems and developing end-user guidelines. Furthermore, the role will gather information on issues and have diagnostic capabilities to enable them to describe or resolve problems. in the end, the role needs to ensure that client needs are addressed and resolved in accordance with service level agreements.
    Major Responsibilities

    Responds to Level 2 support and works with GTD global teams on Level 3 support.
    Generates activity and status reports. 
    Provides the user access service.
    Researches trouble issues which affect multiple clients. 
    Trains co-workers on new or existing functionality or services.
    Identifies customer training needs based on common problems.
    Participates in deployment of new or upgrade information technology and infrastructure projects, including assisting co-workers. 
    Updates configuration management tools. 
    Develops and documents procedures for performing configuration changes, updates and upgrades. 
    Provides on-going support of client technology.
    Coordinates the resolution of escalated application problems.
    Adheres to the integrity of controls, regulations and guidelines.
    Collaborates in the development of service-level objectives and takes steps to meet or exceed targets. 
    Monitors service-level objectives to ensure that requirements are met or exceeded. 
    Makes recommendations to approve performance and client satisfaction metrics.
    Follows up in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
    Tracks performance metrics.
    Reviews tracking log to identify recurring problems, or problems affecting a large
    Creates, modifies and reviews documentation of issues resolutions. 
    Develops and delivers documentation to ensure appropriate end-user support.
    Creates and submits documented resolution to Knowledge Base.
    Updates manuals/guides to incorporate new recommended products.
    Alerts team members about recurring problems. 
    Communicates technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.

    Required qualifications and experience

    Typically requires 2-3 years of relevant technical and business work experience.
    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
    Familiar with the use of new IT services (O365, services desk tools, remote working)

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  • Project Officer-Natural Resources Management – West Pokot Project Officer – Nutrition UNICEF NICHE Project Project Coordinator – Isiolo Women Economic Empowerment Projec Data Analytics Program Manager, VisionFund International

    Project Officer-Natural Resources Management – West Pokot Project Officer – Nutrition UNICEF NICHE Project Project Coordinator – Isiolo Women Economic Empowerment Projec Data Analytics Program Manager, VisionFund International

    Job Description:
    Effective Technical Program design, Planning and Implementation

    Work closely with IMARA Program Coordinator for Climate Change and Carbon specialist to facilitate the implementation of FMNR  and sustainable natural resource management components and activities.
    Support implementation of the all activities in the IMARA Program with a focus on FMNR and sustainable natural resource management components and activities in partnership with consortium and other program stakeholders. 
     Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all ecosystem restoration and landscape restoration interventions with  focus on FMNR in partnership with communities.
    Provide technical support and  supervision to Community-Based Structures and conduct on site ecosystem restoration trainings for community structures (CFAs, NRM Committees, Grazing Committees etc) and ensure ecosystem restoration and management objectives are met.
    Ensure all-natural resource management initiatives within the project area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the program guidelines.
    Collaborate with the local administration to conduct community mobilization and awareness sessions on program activities especially on FMNR and biodiversity conservation. 
     Ensure focused quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of  FMNR  interventions
    Partner with formal/informal groups to build their  capacity on FMNR and other community-led landscape restoration initiatives 
    Facilitate adoption of other  best practice/approaches  such as  Assisted Natural Regeneration ,  enrichment planting, Sustainable Land Management Practices (SLMPs), Community Based Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Dryland Forestry, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Soil and Water Conservation, Disaster Risk Management, Advocacy and Policy Influence, etc.

    Project Planning, Implementation and Monitoring

    Participate in the preparation of overall and activity work plans and budgets (annual, quarterly, monthly & weekly) for the program specific activities.
    Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities.
    Be able to systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for program success.
    Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
    Make technical input into the planning and design of program specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant program assessments. 

    Partnership, networking and resource acquisition, 

    Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key stakeholder forum/meetings at the County  and national level.
    Actively participate in County level Sector Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and relevant to policy and planning forums for ecosystem restoration.
    Develop partnerships with Community, relevant Government authorities, research institutions and other stakeholders at the county level to cascade FMNR as a restoration model. 
    Participate in the Annual County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process to influence adoption of FMNR in  environment conservation, climate change policies and planning for ecosystem restoration.
    Together with partners to conduct joint reflection,learning, and documentation sessions on  FMNR adoption. 
    Work with community groups to utilize advocacy approaches, such as Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) to enable communities  and local partners to engage directly with local government on FMNR adoption , climate change adaptation and mitigation measures and develop  elaborate program  feedback and accountability mechanism. 
    Support resource acquisition and management by developing concepts for FMNR scale up programs /projects at the community and national level. 

    Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation, 

    Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of  best FMNR practices.
    Support in developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for FMNR activities  within IMARA Program.  
    Coordinate joint monitoring visits with consortium partners and   program stakeholders to track and document FMNR implementation progress in   the targeted counties.
    Support  development and submission of program reports and core documents as per WVK guidelines and donor standards.
     Support developing context specific electronic and live media communications on FMNR .
     Support development of technical papers and/or policy briefs on key issues on FMNR for external  engagement with decision makers.
    Any other duties as assigned by the IMARA Program Coordinator for Climate Change and Carbon Specialist or Senior Program Manager. 

    Qualifications,Knowledge and Skills 

    The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University; preferably in Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity conservation, Environmental Science/Studies, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change.
    Minimum of three years’ experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management (SNRM), Biodiversity programs in ASAL/degraded parts of Kenya integrating livelihoods strengthening; with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting, record-keeping and reporting;
    On job experience working with farmers, communities and multiple stakeholders on a combination of any of the following fields: Forestry, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, Landscape Restoration and Management, Dryland Agriculture, or Climate Smart Agriculture.
    Experience in implementing multi-sectoral projects will be an added advantage. 
    Technical knowledge in NRM/ FMNR, Biodiversity Conservation; Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation; Extension Services; environmental conservation and management, Gender issues, Women and Youth Inclusion; agroforestry Livelihoods.
    Experience working with private sector, local communities, institutions, governmental and traditional authorities in ASAL regions
    Experience in Project Management, including program design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting
    Knowledge of  and experience working with the Government and community-based structures.  
    Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on ecosystem restoration.
    Strong community engagement skills.
    Ability to build relationships/partnership with all stakeholders (GoK, INGOs, private sector, etc.)
    Excellent communication, networking and advocacy skills.
    The holder of this position must be a results-orientated person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholders’ demands.
    S/he must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player.
    S/he must have skills and ability to provide training and mentorships.
    S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships.
    S/he must have excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and presentation skills.
    S/he must demonstrate proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of a successful team player.

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  • Supply Chain Coordinator Safeguarding Administrative Coordinator Safeguarding Analyst

    Supply Chain Coordinator Safeguarding Administrative Coordinator Safeguarding Analyst

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Planning 

    Advise and seek approval of internal customers of modifications from original requests.
    Facilitates across all parties the timely resolution of issues that could impact meeting the needs of the requestor and communities.
    Identify alternative supply sources for materials / services not under contract
    Ensure safe delivery and receipt of ordered materials
    Resolve conflicts with deliveries and suppliers

    Strategic Sourcing 

    Execute the Market Assessment and Supplier PreQualification process as per the set guidelines based on the set guidelines for the assigned categories.
    Manage the RFQ/RFP Process including baselines & price survey methodologies as per the approved framework for the assigned categories.
    Lead negotiations for the assigned Categories.
    Supervise the Sourcing events and Assistance work relating to sourcing.
    Preparation of Procurement Committee submission documents to ensure their comprehensiveness to allow an informed decision making process.
    Facilitate Purchasing Committee meetings and ensure that proper documentation is maintained

    Supplier contact relationship and management 

    Accurately complete the master data management form (or contract/supplier register)
    Monitor and complete contract closeout, renewal or retender, as appropriate for the assigned commodities.
    Ensure that contractual conditions and performance indicators are understood by the suppliers.
    Identify & resolve or escalate contractrelated issues both internally and externally.
    Analyze supplier performance based on customer feedback information & other sources and coordinate with supplier for improvement.

    Procurement Execution 

    Receive incoming Purchase Requisitions (Pending Buyer Action), verify specifications are clear, conduct sourcing event if required items are not already on contract, update the PR with actual supplier record and release PR for approval.
    Follow Procurement Polices and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold.
    Manage PO Change requests coordinating with Requesters, Budget Owners and Suppliers
    Consolidates all required documentation for presentation to Finance for timely supplier payment for materials and services delivered.

    Data Management and analysis 

    Collect and analyze organizationwide data to support decisionmaking
    Provide support in the design of the business metrics to monitor SCM performance and alerting management when the performance trigger is violated
    Conduct spend analysis to support strategic sourcing activities, and Supplier Relationship Management
    Prepare summary report of supplier bid responses for Procurement Committee award decision meetings
    Track and analyze procurement performance and savings against established target levels 

    Process, Procedure and Policy 

    Conduct all procurement related tasks as per the approved procurement polices, processes and guidelines.
    Advice management regarding any challenge / risks / impractical guidelines.
    Collect customer feedback relating to the policies, processes and guidelines, and report to NO Management for improvements or change,
    Review with Partners / SubGrantees, their SCM Policies, procedures and etc. to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture under capacity building plans.

    Systems Development & Implementation 

    Collect and collate useful data which can be used to improve the general systems established and communicate this information to immediate Supervisor

    Control & Compliance 

    Conduct supplier prequalification for all newsuppliers and maintain records.
    Participate in development of risk identification & assessment tools, registers and other tools and assessing SCM and contractual risks for procurements of goods, works or services.
    Maintain proper filing and record keeping as per the guidelines set by the management.
    Coordinate with Requesters to close out open POs in a timely manner.
    Implementation of agreed audit recommendations in the procurement process as per the guidance given by the HOD.
    Participate in process to Review Partners / SubGrantees, internal control system in the procurement process to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture under capacity building plans.
    Periodically monitor the progress on implementation of recommendations and update the management of all parties.

    Training and capacity building 

    Coordinate, participate in, and/or train staff from Supply Chain Staff and other WVI Departments on WVI Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems
    Conduct Partners’ / SubGrantees’ capacity assessment and capacity building plans as per set framework / guidelines.
    Train the Partners / SubGrantees based on the approved capacity building plan, monitor progress. Coordinate with internal stakeholders in monitoring the progress and submit progress reports to the management. 

    Qulaification,Knowledge and Skills for the Role

    University degree in Business Administration, Procurement or similar degree, or equivalent experience
    Completion of Post graduate qualification in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Level Six is a MUST
    At least 4 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Computer literate with excellent working knowledge in MS Office. Experience in working with Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP’s)
    A member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) is a MUST
    High Professional ethics and integrity
    Must be a committed Christian able to stand denominational diversities
    Experince in working in the humanitarian sector is an added advantage

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