Jobs Kenya

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  • Project Officer – Sanitation & Hygiene

    Project Officer – Sanitation & Hygiene

    Purpose of Position

    To successfully implement Sanitation and Hygiene interventions hence contribute to child wellbeing outcomes. S/he will ensure integration with sponsorship management interventions.
    To successfully do so, the S & H Officer must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

    Major Responsibilities
    Effective Project Design, Planning and implementation (30 %)

    Facilitate timely and quality implementation of Sanitation and Hygiene project.
    Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to, Sanitation and Hygiene initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation.
    Facilitate field visit for all respective line ministries to inspect progress of works and validate all the inspection reports (this includes quantified work done)
    Facilitate communities to identify viable Sanitation projects and ensure their participation in the implementation of the same
    Ensure cross cutting themes are integrated into the S&H project
    Conduct CLTS interventions and facilitation of declarations of ODF Villages
    Coordinate where applicable health interventions for ensuring integrated WASH implementation.

    Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation (25%)

    Supervise and Monitor Sanitation and Hygiene interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations, WHO and the SPHERE standards.
    Development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets).
    Facilitate S&H project surveys (Assessments & Baselines) and evaluations.
    Develop quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donors and WV Kenya requirements.
    Document and disseminate best practices on Sanitation and Hygiene projects in the ADP.
    Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
    Ensures participatory monthly data collection are conducted (involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools
    Contextualization and utilization of reporting guidelines
    Enhanced Empowerment and Capacity building, 10%
    Capacity Building of CBOs S&H intervention and Schools on formation of S&H clubs
    Capacity building communities in programming and implementation of S&H projects.
    Support preparation and conducting training of community groups and members on Community led total sanitation (CLTS)
    Conduct hygiene and sanitation promotion training sessions.
    Incorporate in all trainings and project interventions economic empowerment and sustainability interventions
    Mobilise and empower the Church, other faith groups and Community based organization to integrate empowered World development in WASH interventions

    Advocacy, Engagement Networking and Partnerships 10%

    Gather and provide quality feedback and data to be used to develop technical papers and recommendations on key issues for external engagement with decision makers
    Establish and sustain working relationships with Government Departments and Agencies relevant to the programme’s focus area at the Ward, Sub County and County levels
    Participate in the Annual County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process and influence resource allocation to the priority needs of the most vulnerable groups within the Programme Area
    Ensure that Program participants and partners are kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to the Technical Program being implemented and any changes to government laws, policies and budgets
    Work with partners and coalitions to engage in advocacy activities with the government structures at the County level, to address the needs of local communities and inform national level advocacy initiatives
    Work with community groups to utilize advocacy approaches such as Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) and Child Protection Advocacy (CPA) to enable service users and local partners to engage directly with local government service providers to improve the quality of government services for children and to generate information and evidence for use in national level advocacy work.
    Ensure effective mobilisation of community groups, youth and children, empowering them to hold their governments to account
    Support community groups, youth and children to engage constructively with duty bearers and service providers to improve access to, and quality of, essential services.

    Resource Acquisition (10%)

    Develop timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with ADP Manager, other sector specialists
    Mobilize the community for community contribution for project interventions

    Sponsorship Management (10%)

    Ensuring Integrated Sponsorship monitoring
    Participate in Child Sponsorship Management

    Provide project data for STEP system & Child monitoring and ensure use of STEP data for project programming.
    Others (5%)

    Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Degree in Public/Environmental/Community Health or a related field.
    Minimum two years proven experience in working/programming in either relief or development including managing a large scale Community based water project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects
    Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
    Knowledge of MS Office, Lotus Notes and statistical program (e.g. SPSS).
    Ability to conduct community S&H needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of S&H activities.

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  • Grants Accountant Communications Manager

    Grants Accountant Communications Manager

    The Role:
    The Grant Accountant will be the primary point of contact in providing technical support in Grant Accounting and ensuring compliance to Grants regulations and relevant financial policies. S/he will provide support to various projects including budgeting, reporting and risk management, ensuring that terms and conditions of the grants are met.
    Key Responsibilities: 

    Financial Reporting and Accountability.
    Budget Management and Control.
    Policy management and Internal Control.
    Risk Management and Internal Control.
    Record Keeping.

    Essential:

    Bachelors degree in Finance / Accounting or related field.
    CPA Part III, ACCA or equivalent. 
    Minimum of four (4) years of hands on experience in a reputable NGO. The experience should include proposal budget development, reporting and post award management.
    Detailed knowledge of USAID regulations (2 CFR 200), EU, 3UN Grants, DFAT, FAO, DRA, Irish Aid and GAC regulations.
    Experience in subgrantee management and capacity building.
    A good understanding of the full cycle of a grant and of US GAAP.
    Advanced excel and analytical skills (Dashboard reporting, Power BI)
    Computer software skills like sun systems is highly preferred.

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  • Technical Advisor – Policy & Advocacy County MEL Coordinator

    Technical Advisor – Policy & Advocacy County MEL Coordinator

    Purpose of Position
    The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to Area Programmes and Grant Projects on the Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting on all advocacy projects and interventions geared towards empowering leaders, children, youth, and communities to hold their governments accountable for policy change and improved service delivery in order to achieve enhanced child well-being outcomes. The position also provides technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in their engagements with County Governments and other partners, networks and coalitions across various Counties where World Vision operates in Kenya.
    Major Responsibilities
    Planning and Implementation (30%)

    Undertake high level political/policy context, root cause, and stakeholder analysis and ensure that external and internal landscapes for advocacy are reviewed annually (or more frequently if required) and that appropriate action is taken to address key trends.
    Examine, explore and analyze the power relations between decision makers and those who influence them and design strategies for engaging these stakeholders to achieve World Vision advocacy objectives at the field level.
    Plan, prepare for and attend meetings with government service providers, government Ministers and bureaucrats, the media, academia – or any stakeholder who could have an influence on a decision – and represent World Visions positions and support Cluster Managers and Project Managers and other World Vision staff to do the same.
    Work closely with the cluster managers and Project Managers to plan for, coordinate and support community engagement, including child and youth engagement, in external relations
    Closely and continuously monitor the political and policy context around an issue, and the key stakeholders involved, to identify opportunities for engagement and to adjust strategy to changing circumstances. 
    Support the implementation of effective advocacy design, monitoring, and evaluation (DME) and reporting of advocacy impact on CWB.
    Provide technical support in the utilization of advocacy guiding documents to field staff
    Provide technical support in the design of advocacy projects
    Provide technical support in the annual planning process for advocacy projects and interventions
    Ensure Quality utilization of the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach across all Area Programmes and relevant grant projects
    Ensure Quality utilization of Child Protection Advocacy approach across all Area Programmes and relevant grant projects
    Ensure regular and need based technical assistance to the field staff in the implementation of advocacy projects and interventions
    Plan for and build advocacy capacity for field staff to competently handle Policy and Advocacy related project implementation

    Technical Support to County level engagements and Local Level Advocacy (30%)

    Support Cluster managers and Project managers to analyze local government (political and bureaucratic) policies, processes and services, and work with communities to identify and make the case for solutions to challenges.
    Work with cluster managers, Project Manager and field staff to empower, mobilize, and support citizens, including children and youth, to hold their leaders accountable.
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers to develop, maintain and utilize County level external engagement register 
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers to develop and utilize annual County level engagement plans
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in engagements in the County policy and law making processes
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in engagements in the County planning and budgeting processes 
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in undertaking Child Rights Government Budget Analysis

    Evidence generation for Advocacy (20%)

    Regular review and analysis data and information from communities where World Vision Operates in Kenya and generate evidence for advocacy
    Package evidence for advocacy in the form of engagement briefs, policy briefs, position papers, media briefs targeted at different stakeholders
    Link the utilization of evidence form the communities to County level advocacy and national level advocacy
    Ensure that feedback is provided to community level actors on how the evidence from their communities is being utilized to inform decision making at various levels of governance

    Monitoring and Reporting (15%)

    Develop and support implementation of effective advocacy DME and reporting of local advocacy impact on CWB. 
    Ensure that an advocacy implementation and monitoring plan is in place to ensure delivery of the advocacy components. 
    Develop and utilized Advocacy monitoring plan and tools
    Develop Quarterly advocacy reports
    Organize and conduct quarterly advocacy reflections and learning forums
    Develop the Annual Advocacy Strategic Measure reports

    Others (5%)

    Attend and participate/ lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or related discipline from a recognized University
    Minimum of 6 years’ practical experience in implementing advocacy programmes and projects
    Experience in the utilizations of various Social Accountability Approaches and Tools
    Experience in engagements in the policy and legislative processes
    Experience in engagements in Public Planning and Governments Annual Budget Process
    Experience in undertaking Review and Analysis of Government Budgets 
    Experience in engagements and collaboration with Government Departments, Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Organizations and other Civil Society Organizations
    They have strong communication, representation, negotiation and consultation skills.

    Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications

    Knowledge in working in donor funded programs
    Knowledge in Child Protection and Child Participation Programming
    Knowledge in crisis management and response
    High professional ethics and integrity

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  • Technical Specialist – Livelihood & Resilience

    Technical Specialist – Livelihood & Resilience

    Major Responsibilities

    Project Planning and Implementation (50%)

    Lead implementation of an innovative Food security and Livelihoods Project, through community based systems, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society;
    Implement operational work plans in accordance with the budget, results framework and administrative guidelines approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC);
    Under the guidance of the Project manager, ensure the Project operates efficiently and effectively;
    Participate in budget processes and periodic budget reviews for Food security, Livelihoods and Resilience, Economic Development related activities;
    Stay abreast of new developments in Food security and Livelihoods and participate actively in related technical working groups and forums;
    Provide technical assistance in the areas of agricultural/ livestock productivity, seed systems and agricultural/livestock value chains
    Coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in Food security integrating nutrition and Livelihoods development and marketing;
    Implement decisions made by the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the County Project Steering Committee (CPSC);
    Select intervention sites, expansion areas (new) project partners based on set criteria by the county and after consultation with all stakeholders;
    Technical support to the project team in launching tenders and calls for proposal; contract service providers and implementing entities;
    Monitor progress of work plan implementation, identifying issues (technical and coordination) and formulate solutions to address the identified issues and;
    Monitor compliance of all contract service providers, consultants and implementing entities contracted by the project team

    Quality Assurance: Design, Monitoring & Evaluation (25%)

    Ensure development and roll out of County Project, policies, guidelines and strategies.
    Participate in formulation of food security and livelihoods related guidelines, regulations and plans for IMARA operations at the county level;
    In consultation with the Project manager, develop operational work plans (AOPs) and detailed implementation plans (DIPs) in accordance with the budget, results framework, and administrative guidelines approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC);
    In consultation with the Project manager and MEAL Officer develop a MEAL plan for the Livelihood activities in the Project and actively participate in all project design, monitoring and evaluation initiatives
    Lead in development of a contextual analysis of economic policy, food and nutrition security and livelihoods issues affecting the county and particularly the target groups;
    Participate in the county development of detailed food and nutrition security and livelihoods strategy that aligns with the county integrated development plans.
    Support the IMARA project manager and MEAL officer to develop annual learning agenda, data analysis from the field and producing customized reports for various applications/interventions.
    Support the County Project Steering Team in compiling monthly, semi-annual and annual reports to be provided to the Secretariat that summarizes Project achievements, key challenges, lessons learned to date and detailing budget expenditures and investment plans from all stakeholders.

    Capacity Building (10%)

    Facilitate training needs identification for community producer and S4T groups, county staff and other public and private partners;
    Facilitate capacity building for the producer groups, S4T groups, county staff and other public and private partners and;
    Organize for Project staff to participate in relevant FS and Livelihood trainings.

    Program Networking (10%)

    Strengthen Program linkages and foster good working relations with consortium peers, civil society organizations, government representatives, private sector and community based organizations;
    Identify and document strategic needs/agenda for country engagement
    Respond to queries from Program donors and stakeholders in a timely and sound manner on all Food Security and Livelihood related issues from the county

    Others (5%)

    Attend and participate/ lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal and prior experience or on-the-job training:

    A degree in Agriculture and Extension, Agronomy, Dryland Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Production, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or any other related discipline.
    At least 4 years’ experience in designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on integrated Food security in ASAL, Livelihoods and Resilience Program
    A broad grasp of socio – economic policy issues with respect to food and nutrition security , and livelihood development in rural and ASAL settings
    Technical knowledge and facilitation skills in Food security, Livestock and other Livelihoods, Value Chain Development, Savings Groups, Social Protection, Gender issues and Environment
    Experience in working with consortium partners, county governments, civil society, donors and local communities;
    Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills;
    Training/coaching skills
    Strong conceptual and analytical skills
    The ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically and work effectively within a team
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Detailed understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and commitment to addressing inequalities in all the key areas of responsibility
    Demonstrate high levels of initiative
    Flexibility in tasks undertaken
    Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines
    Extensive knowledge of participatory approaches
    Understanding of development/relief issues
    Commitment to humanitarian principles and action
    Needs good strategic thinking and vision
    Strong financial/budget management skills required

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  • Global Continuous Improvement Specialist

    Global Continuous Improvement Specialist

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:
    Our Promise calls us to action for Continuous Improvement:

    Stewardship that results in a bias for action, Continuous Improvement and Innovation towards future challenges, clear value for money and every higher standards of efficiency.
    We continually ask ourselves how we could make each task simpler, faster, better and cost effective”.
    To achieve this, we must equip staff across the Partnership with the tools and understanding to systematically improve how they and their teams organize and implement their work. As Global Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will serve the entire organization, both teams and individual contributors, in fulfilling Our Promise by becoming a more agile and simpler organization.
    You will help teams and individual contributors to achieve higher levels of performance by increasing the value that they provide through helping them develop better products, processes and services.
    You will be a catalyst in releasing the latent potential to fulfill Our Promise.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Engage with Field Offices, Support Offices and Global Centre, working with leaders, teams and individual contributors to provide mentoring, guidance, coaching, consulting and training in the area of Continuous Improvement.
    A lot of this engagement will take place within the scope of the specific Continuous Improvement programs we offer, or specific Kaizen Event session.
    Manage, improve and expand the day-to-day services linked to the certification programs that we have in place. This includes White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Black Belt programs. Manage and improve the end-to-end processes linked to these programs (admission to certification).
    Finding better and more creative ways to sustain and expand our services. A good example could be exploring opportunities to bring volunteers to help us mentor some of the Yellow Belt candidate
    Create and develop the right reporting systems to measure and track the progress and effectiveness of the Continuous Improvement efforts and the progress made in the development of the capacities associated with Continuous Improvement across the Partnership.
    Ensure that the information we report is accurate and continue to track and report this information on ongoing basis
    Manage, sustain, improve and expand the Continuous Improvement knowledge infrastructure available through multiple channels such as team sites, eCampus training content, wvcentral, etc., to ensure that the use of the tools, content, training courses, etc. is maximized by various users across the partnership.
    Posting on some of those platforms, valuable information and increase the engagement of the members of those sites
    Project manage programs designed to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement to increase awareness and to help individuals and leaders develop and strengthened the organization core competencies for staff and leaders, e.g., agile organization and improve and innovate. 
    To facilitate Virtual Kaizen session with cross functional teams to help them better understand and apply the C.I. tools and resources available

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Experience with the application of Continuous Improvement tool in the context of a Christian Non-Profit organization
    Deep appreciation for strategic operations in complexity and proven track record in developing approaches that simplify and streamline business processes.
    Identifies and analyses situations and/or issues, considers options, develops and decides on solutions, recommends and/or implements and monitors appropriate solutions.
    Experience designing, and implementing effective learning resources (training, learning tools, learning programs, etc.)
    Experience Training, facilitating, teaching, coaching and mentoring others in the use and application of Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) in a global setting both virtually or face to face.
    Knowledgeable and comfortable with the use of technology. Reporting platforms, web applications, power bi, share point, media, learning platforms, virtual tools, zoom, teams, etc.
    Written Communication: Expresses ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and effectively in writing, using correct and appropriate grammar, organization and structure.
    Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, international development, engineering or related field. Proven record of the application of Continuous Improvement, principles, tools and methods (Lean Six Sigma), demonstrated by the implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects (DMAIC).
    Minimum certified Green Belt (ideally, certified Black Belt, or able to attain certification within a few months.)

    Preferred:

    Experience mentoring, teaching, facilitating and mentoring others in the use and application of Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma). Face to face and virtual settings.
    Preferred master degree in Education, MBA, Technology or other related fields.
    Agile methodologies.
    Knowledge Management/Change Management.

    Work Environment/Travel:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

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  • Global Continuous Improvement Specialist

    Global Continuous Improvement Specialist

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:
    Our Promise calls us to action for Continuous Improvement:

    Stewardship that results in a bias for action, Continuous Improvement and Innovation towards future challenges, clear value for money and every higher standards of efficiency.
    We continually ask ourselves how we could make each task simpler, faster, better and cost effective”.
    To achieve this, we must equip staff across the Partnership with the tools and understanding to systematically improve how they and their teams organize and implement their work. As Global Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will serve the entire organization, both teams and individual contributors, in fulfilling Our Promise by becoming a more agile and simpler organization.
    You will help teams and individual contributors to achieve higher levels of performance by increasing the value that they provide through helping them develop better products, processes and services.
    You will be a catalyst in releasing the latent potential to fulfill Our Promise.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Engage with Field Offices, Support Offices and Global Centre, working with leaders, teams and individual contributors to provide mentoring, guidance, coaching, consulting and training in the area of Continuous Improvement.
    A lot of this engagement will take place within the scope of the specific Continuous Improvement programs we offer, or specific Kaizen Event session.
    Manage, improve and expand the day-to-day services linked to the certification programs that we have in place. This includes White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Black Belt programs. Manage and improve the end-to-end processes linked to these programs (admission to certification).
    Finding better and more creative ways to sustain and expand our services. A good example could be exploring opportunities to bring volunteers to help us mentor some of the Yellow Belt candidate
    Create and develop the right reporting systems to measure and track the progress and effectiveness of the Continuous Improvement efforts and the progress made in the development of the capacities associated with Continuous Improvement across the Partnership.
    Ensure that the information we report is accurate and continue to track and report this information on ongoing basis
    Manage, sustain, improve and expand the Continuous Improvement knowledge infrastructure available through multiple channels such as team sites, eCampus training content, wvcentral, etc., to ensure that the use of the tools, content, training courses, etc. is maximized by various users across the partnership.
    Posting on some of those platforms, valuable information and increase the engagement of the members of those sites
    Project manage programs designed to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement to increase awareness and to help individuals and leaders develop and strengthened the organization core competencies for staff and leaders, e.g., agile organization and improve and innovate. 
    To facilitate Virtual Kaizen session with cross functional teams to help them better understand and apply the C.I. tools and resources available

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Experience with the application of Continuous Improvement tool in the context of a Christian Non-Profit organization
    Deep appreciation for strategic operations in complexity and proven track record in developing approaches that simplify and streamline business processes.
    Identifies and analyses situations and/or issues, considers options, develops and decides on solutions, recommends and/or implements and monitors appropriate solutions.
    Experience designing, and implementing effective learning resources (training, learning tools, learning programs, etc.)
    Experience Training, facilitating, teaching, coaching and mentoring others in the use and application of Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) in a global setting both virtually or face to face.
    Knowledgeable and comfortable with the use of technology. Reporting platforms, web applications, power bi, share point, media, learning platforms, virtual tools, zoom, teams, etc.
    Written Communication: Expresses ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and effectively in writing, using correct and appropriate grammar, organization and structure.
    Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, international development, engineering or related field. Proven record of the application of Continuous Improvement, principles, tools and methods (Lean Six Sigma), demonstrated by the implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects (DMAIC).
    Minimum certified Green Belt (ideally, certified Black Belt, or able to attain certification within a few months.)

    Preferred:

    Experience mentoring, teaching, facilitating and mentoring others in the use and application of Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma). Face to face and virtual settings.
    Preferred master degree in Education, MBA, Technology or other related fields.
    Agile methodologies.
    Knowledge Management/Change Management.

    Work Environment/Travel:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Advisor, Faith & Development

    Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Advisor, Faith & Development

    Key Responsibilities:
    The Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Advisor will provide global leadership for World Vision on the integration of faith into design, monitoring, and evaluation processes across the Partnership. This will enable WV to better tell the story of how our Christian faith makes a tangible contribution to the sustained well-being of children and will improve effectiveness, impact and quality of programming and advocacy.
    The Senior Advisor is responsible for setting global Faith and Development M&E standards, strengthening capability in F&D M&E, and leading the development of F&D M&E guidance and tools in collaboration with other sectors and ministries. They will provide recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team on options to improve the ways in which WV articulates and measures the role of faith in development. They will provide evidence to the Strategy Realization Steering Committee on the extent to which faith is contributing to the sustained well-being of children.
    Major Responsibilities
    Technical Leadership of F&D M&E

    Lead the development of  F&D theories of change, logframes, including indicators, M&E framework, M&E tools
    Provide recommendations on how WV can improve the ways in which we articulate and measure the role of Christian faith in development.
    Lead continuous improvement of F&D M&E based on ongoing review of internal and external industry standard indicators and measurement tools.
    Provide technical M&E support to project model development/refinement.
    Review and revise the Implementation Quality Assurance (IQA) tools for F&D project models
    Support development of tools and methodology for deep dive review of F&D project model & approaches.
    Provide technical expertise and approval of all F&D indicators in Horizon
    Support integration of F&D M&E into other ministry areas, sector models and approaches.

    Provide leadership and technical input in the development of F&D M&E guidance and materials

    Provide expertise for the development of WV global F&D M&E standards, guidelines, and tools.
    Develop user-friendly guidance for F&D M&E measurement tools.
    Review and revise F&D root cause analysis toolkits 
    Provide technical input into LEAP 3 guidance 
    Facilitate capacity building of the TSO staff, SO staff, and other key stakeholders in F&D M&E and in utilization of data for project planning and management
    Work with M&E team, Sector & ministry teams and TSO to develop F&D M&E competencies and training materials 
    Facilitate capacity building of the TSO staff, SO staff, and other key stakeholders in F&D M&E and in utilization of data for project planning and management

    Global reporting

    Collaborate with the Evidence Building team to support organization-wide strategic data analysis to enhance evidence-based decision making
    Ensure alignment and support quality data for strategic reporting mechanisms, such as the Operations Portal, Impact Portal, Strategy Dashboard
    Collaborate with TSO and Global sectors teams on the analysis and writing of global reports, including the global CWB reports.

    Networking and External Representation in M&E at the Global Level

    Build networks with academic and other research institutions, UN and NGO forums to learn about developments in F&D M&E approaches, seek partnerships to benefit WV and share evidence and learning from WV programming
    Participate in external forums to represent and present World Vision F&D M&E approaches
    Prepare presentations for WV leaders to share at key events

    Other

    Provide technical input for grant acquisition as needed.
    Collaborate with Support Office staff to utilize programming indicators and articulate evidence of impact for marketing use.
    Explore and support mobile solutions to data collection
    Other tasks as assigned

    Knowledge and Qualifications for the role
    Essential:

    Master’s Degree or PhD in measurement, research and evaluation
    Proven experience in designing monitoring and evaluation systems.
    Proven experience in communicating, negotiation and influencing at a senior management level
    Proven experience in building technical M&E capacity
    Proven experience working in development or humanitarian industry
    Advanced skills in use of quantitative & qualitative data analysis software
    Minimum 7 years practical experience in leading programme design, monitoring and evaluation and in building M&E capacity
    Excellent understanding and skills in measurement sampling and sample size estimation, and determining significance of results.
    Understanding of WV sector programing, Transformational Development and global partnership strategy
    Ability to communicate cross-culturally and operate on diverse and globally dispersed teams.
    Christian commitment and maturity

    Preferred:

    Ten years practical experience in conducting and leading programme M&E, including in the area of Faith and Development.
    Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative evaluation and research skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication in English; language skills in Spanish and/or French preferred.
    Demonstrated leadership and communications skills required to facilitate virtual consultative and collaborative processes while maintaining positive working relationship across various regions and countries
    Proven ability to foster a positive working environment with different stakeholders

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  • Project Officer – Nutrition Accountant Program Officer- Carbon Development

    Project Officer – Nutrition Accountant Program Officer- Carbon Development

    Purpose of Position
    Provide technical support and guide the implementation of nutrition interventions in the KIERP project to be implemented in Wajir, Tana River, Kilifi, Garissa and Mandera Counties. The Nutrition Officer will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of activities directly related to Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, Baby friendly community initiative and capacity building of health workers and community health volunteers in the respective county.
    Major Responsibilities
    Project Planning and Implementation 45%

    Ensure all affected children, pregnant and lactating women are identified, admitted and discharged from emergency nutrition programs as per national Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition(IMAM) guidelines and Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) guidelines
    In liaison with Ministry of Health organize and coordinate integrated outreaches in hard to reach areas to increase access to nutrition services
    Work closely with community Health volunteers to mobilize communities to participate in nutrition project interventions
    Conduct training and sensitization of health facility staff and Community Health Volunteers on IMAM, IYCF, ICCM and micronutrients supplementation
    Support the Sub-County and county nutrition officers) to make timely requests and quality reporting nutrition commodities to ensure there are no stocks out. 
    In liaison with project accountant ensure monthly tracking of project expenditure and manage work plans and budgets

    Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation 25%

    Develop quality reports: weekly situation reports, monthly reports and quarterly reports as per WV and/donor(s) reporting guidelines
    In liaison with other project partners and MoH develop monitoring plan, analyze nutrition information from health information system and other sources to understand trends for timely decision making
    Document success stories, and best practices to demonstrate the impact created by WVK from the project implementation

    Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking 10%

    Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key nutrition stakeholder forum/meetings at the Ward, Sub-County and County levels.
    Actively participate in County level technical working groups on nutrition relevant to policy forum.
    Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high level implementation of all nutrition activities.
    Engaging with MoH as Sub-County or county level to influence resource allocation nutrition
    Provide support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery.

    Capacity building 10%

    Ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and reinforcement of desired nutrition behaviour and practices.
    Ensure capacity Building of government community and CBOs be able to effectively manage and sustain Health and Nutrition interventions.

    Resources Acquisition 5%

    Support development of technically sound funding proposals through provision of information & data to inform fund raising initiatives for health and nutrition, education, gender, child protection and disability at all levels

    Others 5%

    Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
    Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as may be required.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Minimum of Bachelor degree in Nutrition or their equivalent.
    At least three years working experience of which two should be in a maternal, newborn and child health/nutrition interventions.
    MUST be registered with relevant health associations such e.g. Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute. Effective in written and verbal communication in English
    Good understanding of Ministry of health systems, Health and Nutrition programming models, standards and guidelines, Ministries of Health structures at county and national levels
    Familiarity of national Health and Nutrition policy and advocacy instruments and structures
    First-hand experience in health and Nutrition programming including in complex emergencies
    Experience in conducting health and nutrition surveys using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS), Open Data Kit or ENA-SMART methodologies is an added advantage.
    Significant experience working with an NGO environment, community and people’s groups, state institutions etc.
    Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
    Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
    Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
    Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
    Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
    Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts

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  • Technical Advisor, Education – TSO

    Technical Advisor, Education – TSO

    Job Description:
    Programme Design

    Provide high quality technical assistance to Field Offices for programme design, monitoring and evaluation.
    Provide technical expertise for all aspects of programme design (including win themes, theory of change development, logframe, proposal coordination and writing etc.) based on data, to enhance impact and evidence of impact.
    Develop research agendas for inclusion in grants to enhance evidence of impact.
    Lead, facilitate or participate in assessments.
    Lead or participate in developing winning programme design and resultant proposals for grant donors as per requests from clients including developing alternative approaches.
    Support FOs in developing capacity statement and
    Acts as key technical personnel of grant funded programmes for Field Offices during start-up or transition phases.    

    Programme Implementation

    Ensure FO TP designs meet organizational standards
    Influence decision makers and technical specialists across the partnership, (especially in FOs and SOs) for continuous Programme Quality and quality improvement using programme data.
    Lead and/or participate in programme assessments and evaluations and provide inputs and advice.
    Assist with scale-up of core project model implementation in FOs, in alignment with strategy.

    Innovation and Learning

    Influence Global Centre and field implementation teams with innovative and promising approaches
    Facilitate and/or participate in learning events.
    Document lessons learned and generate stories of impact.
    Share learnings within team (sector and/or project model)
    Participate in Regional COP (Community of Practice) or learning networks relevant to the sector  

    Staff Capability

    Work alongside Field Office staff to build understanding of WV’s global sectoral approaches and core project models and global best practices and lessons learned
    Provides training (virtual or in country) to clients as requested, including using data to inform decision making
    Mentors and coaches technical staff in FOs and SOs
    Contribute to the development of learning pathways for technical staff
    Global Centre Engagement and Assignments

    Project Model Guidance and Adaptation

    Co-creates and develops new project models and sector approaches in collaboration with and as per the requests from the Global Center (GC) Sector Team.
    Using best practices, innovative thinking and cutting-edge technical expertise, TA provides insight and practical ideas for adaptive design of core project models, donor and partner models and next generation approaches.

    Research

    Lead or support the development of articles, presentations and other products that contribute to World Vision’s technical brand in alignment with relevant external engagement strategies and donor needs.
    Personal Development, TSO Core and Domains

    Professional Development

    Commitment to ongoing learning for professional development and growth.
    Engage with leading global practitioners and donors to learn, share, develop and communicate external best practices and standards aligned with WV strategy, Our Promise (OP).

    TSO Systems and Knowledge Management

    Lead or participate in a TSO Domain/GAM CORE team.
    Serve as a Core Project Model or Approach ‘Hero’ for your sector team.
    Administration and Management

    TSO Business Processes & CREDO

    Internal Relationships
    Work collaboratively with staff in other TSO sectors, and with GC sector and ministry teams.
    Approach work with a commitment to client-service that grows the capacity of FO clients.

    External Engagement

    Engage with external agencies as needed in the provision of technical services to clients.
    Represent WV in external conferences, donor meetings, technical forum, etc. as requested by clients.

    Admin

    Maintain projects in Workfront.
    Complete travel bookings and expense reports.
    Ensure internal information management systems are updated and maintained
    Complete required Compliance Trainings
    Participate in team meetings and communication.

    Applicant Types Accepted:

    Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted

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  • Advisor, Digital Marketing

    Advisor, Digital Marketing

    JOB PURPOSE
    The role is responsible for all aspects of digital marketing and fundraising operations. This will include planning, implementing, and monitoring our digital marketing campaigns and activities across all digital networks and working globally to scale to ensure successful campaigns and digital activities.  Success will be determined through the achievement of acquisitions of primarily Child Sponsorship, Childhood Rescue, and other fundraising initiatives. 
    The role will help grow our brand’s influence while also increasing brand loyalty and awareness, while acting as an advocate for digital best practices globally.  
    The role is a key contributor toward increasing global digital acquisition, which is our most important revenue channel for growth, and revenue conversion by at least 40% in the next 2 years; impacting $100M annual revenue.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

    Develop digital campaign strategies that both feed into existing global campaigns (to provide impactful and highly successful end-to-end digital campaign executions) as well as stand-alone digital campaigns and assets that drive acquisitions and activities through the marketing funnel.
    In conjunction with Digital Director, develop, monitor and optimize campaign budgets.
    Develop and execute effective global ways of working that result in highly collaborative and trusting global relationships typified by strong engagement, collaboration and buy-in.
    Ensure that key metrics are defined and reporting processes put in-place to ensure the capture, monitor and reporting digital campaign and activity results, leading to the capture of meaningful learnings and insights for integration into future activities.
    Provide digital thought leadership across all stakeholders and upskill staff with digital learnings and best practice.
    Application of digital thought leadership across innovation sprints; putting together hypothesis and solid business cases to create innovative programs aimed at creating acquisition and fundraising results.
    Work with research and agency partners to develop audience / media / activity models which provide the means to target the most addressable audiences through the most impactful media with the most relevant engagement methods that lead to fundraising outcomes.
    Provide best-in-class digital input into activities across the Partnership to ensure digital practices and innovations are integrated for the best fundraising return. This is inclusive of activities such as product positioning, global appeals and innovations such as Follow Your Donation, Virtual Field Visits and ongoing paid social media activities.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy or closely related field.
    5-10 years in marketing, fundraising or related role with demonstrable success in achieving growth in digital channel acquisition/fundraising and developing mutually value-added partnerships.
    Experience creating and executing digital strategies, especially in contexts with multiple customer types, product types and stakeholders.
    Strategic digital marketing thinker, able to guide, edit and develop clear, brief and compelling written and visual communications. Able to synthesize complex concepts for a wide variety of audiences.
    Exceptional relationship and influencing skills, able to win the confidence of a broad range of different stakeholders including leaders from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds, and engaging with high-performing virtual global teams.
    Experience leading / executing change in a complex environment.
    Native level or highly proficient professional level English

    Preferred:

    Minimum 3 years of experience achieving results in a marketing function within a World Vision Support office and / or minimum 5 years of experience with significant digital impact within a marketing function.
    Strong success record developing strategic and tactical communications plans.
    Solid understanding of international development and empathy for people dealing with poverty or oppression.

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