Jobs Kenya

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  • Senior Food Assistance Advisor

    Senior Food Assistance Advisor

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
    The Senior Food Assistance Advisor takes a leadership role in expanding the food assistance portfolio by providing strategic guidance to the region in how to use food as a resource for responding to the needs facing the vulnerable communities that have resulted from a rise in malnutrition across the region. With growing conflicts across the globe, the need for food assistance continues to rise. This role provides a strong advisory role and guidance to NO’s aimed at the targeting the use of food as a resource.
    Additionally, this role is tasked with advising, guiding and providing direction around the implementation of Food Assistance that is both food and Cash. It calculates the risks and guides offices to ensure accountability to donors and communities. Thus the intent of the role is to assist offices in pre-positioning funding opportunities from various donors through the technical oversight of quality food assistance designs, implementation and close-out of projects promoting food assistance across the globe.
    The Senior Food Assistance Advisor is also expected to provide technical, macro-level thought-leadership on Emergency Response, Talent Management, Sustainable Livelihood Programming and Capacity Building in all areas of food assistance programming including Local and Regional Purchase and procurement. The position also requires leveraging WV’s influence and excellence in programming to advocate for increased assistance to the needy. The position further focuses on substantive donor engagement in close collaboration with respective SOs and other regional sector staff (e.g. HEA, Food & Livelihoods Security, and Nutrition).
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Technical Support:

    Enhance and maintain excellent performance in the management of food assistance projects in compliance with Donor Standards by providing techinical oversight to the NOs through periodic monitoring visits, overseeing the establishment and implementation of compliance systems and procedures and ensuring that audit risks are identified and minimised in a timely manager.

    Emergency Response:

    Work with National Offices in the design and implementation of food assistance program during emergency response, focus in regions and in Cat 3 Global Emergencies when there is a need.

    Technical Capacity Development:

    Ensuring that all regions have adequate food assistance staff capacity to design and implement quality food assistance program.

    Strategic Positioning and Engagement:

    Promoting the WV Way – more working with others integration of activities and plans.
    Engagement with GC Sector Teams and TSO.
    Supporting Advocacy, Research and Policy.
    Lessons learnt, Best Practice and Adaptive Learning.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    A post graduate degree ( MSC / MA) is required.
    Formal training and specialist knowledge in Food Programming and related systems strongly preferred strong knowledge of major food assistance donors and regulations ( WFP, USAID. USDA, EC, ECHO etc) and Training in community mobilization, TOT / facilitators recommended.
    15 Years experience in humanitarian work, ten of which must be in food assistance management as a manager or equivalent.
    Experience in setting up and operationalizing food programs in Category II and Category II emergency relief operations.
    A proven ability in donor relations and networking and fundraising. Effectively develop relationships and relate to donors, NGOs, counterparts and government agencies.
    Requires ability to write and well analyze and express ideas in a sensitive manner within the context of a humanitarian approach.
    Excellent presentation skills.
    Fluency in written and spoken English required.
    Effective in written and verbal communication in English, French and Spanish where applicable.

    Work Environment/Travel:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.

    Apply via :

    careers.wvi.org

  • Humanitarian Response Director (3 positions available)

    Humanitarian Response Director (3 positions available)

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
    The role of the Humanitarian Response Director (HRD) is to provide leadership to World Vision’s large-scale disaster response operations, strengthen its disaster management capacities, strategies and polices, and contributes to the effectiveness of global humanitarian system through networking and collaboration with key stakeholders.
    The HRD is a member of the Humanitarian Response Operations and Global Rapid Response Teams (GRRT), a group of disaster response specialists whose purpose is to provide high-quality humanitarian assistance and protection to people impacted by natural calamity and conflict. In the event of a large-scale disaster, the HRD and other members of this team deploy to the affected country in order to provide leadership to World Vision’s disaster response operations.
    Deployments are often triggered within 24 to 72 hours of a disaster and usually last up to 3 months duration. GRRT members can be deployed up to a maximum of 6 months in a year.
    As overall leader of World Vision’s response to a particular disaster, the Humanitarian Response Director (HRD) is responsible for ensuring that operations are well-planned, properly implemented and accountable to key stakeholders (impacted communities, donors, host governments). The HRD must also build relationships with humanitarian organizations and other key stakeholders. The HRD will achieve these results by building a cohesive and effective team, while ensuring staff are properly cared for, protected and supported.
    During non-deployment periods, the HRD supports World Vision’s disaster preparedness and mitigation activities through capacity building, leadership of thematic issues, strategic planning, provision of technical expertise, networking and collaboration with other humanitarian organizations, governments, academic institutions and the media. The HRD will also supervise members of the GRRT when on deployment and will at times be called upon to provide strategic coaching to smaller-scale disaster responses implemented by World Vision’s national offices.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Disaster Response:
    The HRD’s primary role is to lead WV’s humanitarian operations in response to large-scale disasters. Such responses are frequently larger and more complex than existing WV operations in the affected country. Key aspects of the HRD role include:

    Ensuring that the response is planned and implemented in accordance with the assessed humanitarian need, WV’s capacity to respond, humanitarian principles and standards, WV policies and public commitments.
    Building an effective and cohesive response team that has the proper capacity, structure and culture to implement the response plan, while ensuring staff are properly cared for, protected and supported.
    Ensuring that the response is well coordinated with other humanitarian actors, collaborating with them as appropriate to improve efficiency, effectiveness and innovation in response operations.
    Mobilizing the financial and in-kind resources needed to implement the response plan.
    Ensuring accountability to key stakeholders (impacted communities, donors, host governments, WV entities).
    Engaging with key WV and external stakeholders to ensure that they are appropriately informed of the humanitarian needs, contextual realities and WV’s response to the disaster. This entails systematic information management, contributing to media engagement and advocacy efforts, and engaging strategically with senior level officials within governments, UN agencies, peer NGOs, and WV entities.
    Building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the response, building on known best practice, the analysis of evaluation and learning exercises, and leading-edge research.
    Managing key staff safety, fiduciary and reputational risks, so as to ensure that the response meets its obligations, remains effective and well-respected by key stakeholders.

    When not leading responses, the RD continues to support response planning and operations through the following activities:
    Providing advice, coaching and capacity building to the leadership of National Office-led responses
    Providing pre-response analysis of emerging crises that determines the nature of World Vision’s response to a disaster. This includes leading pre-response assessment teams to affected countries as well as leading desk reviews of emerging
    crises or disasters where WV currently is not responding.
    Represent GC-DM in Declaration Decision Groups, and Partnership Executive Teams which provide strategic guidance to ongoing responses.
    Preparedness:
    While not deployed, the HRD has a variety of activities focusing on strengthening WV’s preparedness to respond to future disasters. These include:

    Building a global network of high-capacity deployable staff for large-scale disaster responses by providing subject matter expertise (SME) to Disaster Management (DM) capacity building activities within Regional Offices (ROs), National Offices (NOs) and Support Offices (SOs).
    Strengthening disaster management systems, processes and tools in WV.
    Leading GC-DM’s work on thematic issues related to disaster management (e.g. Faith in DM).
    Providing SME to NO planning processes related to disaster management.
    Serving in acting capacity for strategic RO/NO positions.
    Developing and maintaining relationships with key WV entities that enable effective “whole of Partnership” responses.
    Supporting initiatives that strengthen the evidence base related to programme impact and best practice.

    External Engagement:
    While not deployed, the RD contributes to efforts to ensure WV is positioned as an operational and thought leader on disaster management. Responsibilities include:

    Supporting efforts to position WV as an organization of choice for strategic partnerships.
    Maintaining key relationships with UN and private sector entities that facilitate operational effectiveness.
    Participating in humanitarian forums and institutions, often serving as the WV representative.
    Serving as subject matter experts in humanitarian learning events (trainings, webinars), as well as in the development of reports, case studies and other material.
    Undertaking media interviews, presentations, lectures to various audiences.
    Serving as subject matter experts for WV’s humanitarian advocacy efforts.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    University degree in social sciences, management or related field.
    Strong knowledge of the humanitarian sector including humanitarian principles, standards, sectors and key stakeholders.
    Proficient in English language (written and verbal).
    5-10 years humanitarian and development programming experience.
    3 years of senior management experience, preferably in international humanitarian assistance operations.
    Proven ability to manage large, diverse teams in high-stress environments.

    Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

    Post-graduate degree in humanitarian assistance, development, or management.
    Ability to effectively communicate in a major foreign language (French, Spanish, Arabic).
    Demonstrated ability to work in a flexible/adaptable manner in dynamic environments.
    Demonstrated ability to properly assess risk and take appropriate risks to solve problems.
    Ability to maintain personal resilience and foster resilience within teams.
    Ability to manage virtual (geographically dispersed) teams.

    Work Environment/Travel:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time. In the case of large scale disasters this may require deployment within 24-72 hours. This percentage will vary in response to the prevalence and scale of humanitarian disasters and events. Deployments are usually undertaken to insecure or otherwise difficult environments, often in rudimentary office and living conditions, particularly in the initial stages of a response.
    When not deployed, the RD may be based in a Regional Office, Support Office or working from home.
    This requires an ability to manage and participate both in virtual and geographically based teams as necessary.

    Apply via :

    careers.wvi.org

  • Faith & Development Knowledge Management & Capability Advisor

    Faith & Development Knowledge Management & Capability Advisor

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:
    World Vision’s global strategy, Our Promise, puts strong emphasis on ‘living out our Christian faith with boldness and humility’. This means ensuring all WV programming is holistic and transformational in nature. The Faith and Development (F&D) Knowledge Management and Capability Advisor role will be critical in enabling World Vision (WV) entities to learn fulfil this vision.
    The F&D Knowledge Management and Capability Advisor designs and manages systems that help knowledge flow to and between the right people at the right time (in the right format and at the right cost) so they can act more efficiently and effectively to deliver quality integrated programming that impacts the most vulnerable children, and furthers the goals of WV’s global strategy.
    This role will develop and implement an F&D KM and capability enhancement system (including guidelines, processes, competencies, learning assets and learning pathways) to support WV teams to plan and implement comprehensive F&D competency and capability strengthening interventions.
    This role will manage and provide expert advice to the sector Communities of Practice (CoP) and other learning networks regarding collecting and sharing lessons learned, identifying and validating promising practices for programme quality improvement, increasing staff capacity for field-level engagement, subject matter expert identification, and planning online learning opportunities for community members. In conjunction with the Global Knowledge Management team, s/he will establish knowledge management systems and processes to ensure cross Partnership learning and development and support world-class implementation of holistic development programmes.
     
    This role is responsible for coordinating strategic internal and external communications to share evidence of WV’s impact in partnership with key stakeholders. This role liaises with Global Centre Communications and Marketing teams, as well as SO, RO, and FO communicators and marketers in order to share evidence of WV’s impact with external audiences to attract new donors and partners, and to build WV’s reputation as a global leader in faith and child wellbeing.
    The role will engage externally to share and also explore/learn how other organizations build F&D capabilities and knowledge management. S/he will connect with academic institutions and other organizations to partner as appropriate for the benefit of Partnership wide [SECTOR] Capability and KM agenda and systems, and to identify learning opportunities.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Knowledge Management:

    Develop and implement the F&D KM strategy, in line with Our Promise and the faith based Strategic Initiative.
    Establish, develop and maintain sector’s knowledge sharing processes (i.e. knowledge access, capture, sharing, transfer, and retention) and information management system, using wvcentral, wvi.org, Horizon and PowerBI. This includes establishing and growing the F&D Community of Practice (CoP).
    Provide support and advice to other sector CoP’s.
    Promote a culture of collaboration and sharing among F&D stakeholders and programmatic subject matter experts.
    With appropriate systems, support data analysis and reporting on the Faith related Strategic Imperative.
    Ensure that M&E data and research are socialized internally and key findings are reviewed and validated for programme quality improvement.
    Serve as a member the Global Knowledge Management-led KM working or advisory groups.

    F&D Capabilities:

    Develop and implement the F&D Capability Strengthening Strategy, in line with Our Promise and the faith based Strategic Initiative.
    In collaboration with key stakeholders (P&C, learning and development, sector TSO colleague) design the F&D capability development system including competency frameworks, policies, standards, guidelines and capability strengthening processes.
    Develop and manage a system and tools to regularly assess F&D capability, maintaining a portfolio view across the Partnership. Coordinate support across entities to address capability gaps.
    In collaboration with CFSN team, lead the development of defined Learning Pathways for F&D (i.e. onboarding, certification, on-going professional development and capacity building) in partnership with P&C.
    Plan, create, and lead collaborative efforts to design learning content using adult learning methodologies and ensuring alignment to sector competency frameworks in collaboration with Learning & Development and sector technical experts.

    External Engagement:

    Support the implementation of the F&D External Engagement strategy.
    Strengthen and build strategic partnerships with external humanitarian learning agencies and academic institutions on faith issues.
    Engage our external peer partners in knowledge sharing, learning and collaboration on issues of faith and child wellbeing.
    Represent WV among other NGO Knowledge Management Specialists to build collaborative relationships, keep abreast of trends, and promote WV’s promising practices in its KM work.
    Support WV engagement in prioritized external events.
    Internal and External Communications:
    Support the development of the F&D internal communications, in collaboration with CFSN Director, and external communication plan, in collaboration F&D External Engagement.
    Work with the Global Communications Team, and F&D stakeholders to develop external-facing communications that position WV as a thought leader in faith and child wellbeing.
    Manage internal and external F&D communication to ensure relevant information, resources and knowledge assets reach appropriate audiences.

    Other Responsibilities:

    Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, including administrative and planning functions.
    Attend and participate in weekly chapel services and devotional/prayer meetings.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
    Required:

    Master’s degree in a related field. A degree or formal training in social science, communications, development, cross-cultural studies, or other related fields is preferred.
    Minimum 5 years of experience in knowledge and information management, systems implementation, and project management, preferably within an international development organisation.
    Training in adult learning pedagogy, visual thinking, and performance consulting..
    Proven experience in sharing knowledge and information appropriately; leading activities that encourage and facilitate sharing; empowering others to organize and disseminate information.
    Proven ability to influence for a transformational change, inspire collaboration and achieve results.
    Excellent communication skills in writing and producing clear, concise and appealing documents, including online facilitation, training and influencing.
    Ability to analyze academic articles and data and to compile compelling summary reports for target audiences.
    Capacity to work with others from a diversity of Christian traditions/denominations, theological beliefs.
    Demonstrated Christ-centred life and work with deep personal commitment to Christ.
    Webinar/workshop planning and facilitation.
    Knowledge management training, certification.
    Experience in formation and nurturing or virtual communities or practices.
    Experience in dealing with faith related issues in development.
    Website publication and design experience, with the ability to create visual presentations, documents and online sites which engage users using adult learning principles.
    Excellent document editing, formatting and publications skills.
    Strong understanding of online collaboration platforms.
    Contemporary and progressive ICT skills including use of SharePoint.
    Demonstrated experience working across a complex and large organization to achieve work objectives.
    Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
    Fluency in Spanish or French a plus; other languages helpful also.

    Preferred:

    Knowledge of and commitment to World Vision objectives and ministry priorities. Support the whole Mission Statement, Core Values and Covenant of Partnership.
    Self-starter with strong time management, coordination, prioritization, multi-tasking skills.
    Excellent interpersonal skills; strong customer service skills.
    Work collaboratively with team members.

    Work Environment:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.

    Apply via :

    careers.wvi.org

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Advisor – OVC

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Advisor – OVC

    Reports to the Chief of Party
    Purpose of Position
    To lead the establishment and maintenance of an effective reporting, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system, of the OVC Program. She/he will ensure that the OVC project complies with all USAID reporting requirements for performance monitoring and evaluation and serve as the technical expert in all matters pertaining to evaluation, monitoring, program review, and other performance standard requirements relating to the USAID PEPFAR reporting strategy.
    Major Responsibilities
    Technical and Leadership Support, 30%
    Develop and update framework and system for Grant’s MEAL in accordance to the design document, donor requirements and World Vision Requirement
    Oversee and coordinate execution of key M&E components (assessment, design, implementation, baseline, monitoring, evaluation, transition, learning and documentation) across the sub-grantees with particular focus on results and impacts as well as lesson learnt
    Participate in development of the annual work plan and budgets, ensuring alignment with technical approach
    Take lead in conducting periodic peer reviews to check for alignment and compliance to USAID and WV Partnership standards
    Ensure that Sub grantees demonstrate required MEAL capacity and ensure that core information for grant management, partners, and funding agencies is available.
    Identify MEAL requirements that require consultancy or partnership, planned for and executed effectively.
    Put in place business process and guidelines to facilitate regular monitoring, tracking and evaluating the performance of sub-grantees.
    Conduct readiness assessment: the incentives at the system level, the beneficiaries and existing capacity
    Identify the need and draw up the ToRs for specific studies and action researches; procure, guide and supervise consultants or organizations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating grant effects and impacts
    Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships support spiritual development of his/her team.
    Quality Assurance and Reporting, 30%
    Ensure the successful development, elaboration and roll out of implementation strategies and operational guidelines
    Coordinate and ensure timely submission of a quality and comprehensive progress report
    Guide staff and sub-grantees/implementing partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission.
    Coordinate review and provision of timely feedback to the sub-grantees/implementing on the regular statutory reports
    Prepare consolidated progress reports for grant management including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in the project implementation, and providing specific recommendations
    Undertake regular visits (including occassional integrated missions) to the field to support implementation of MEAL and to identify where adaptations might be needed
    Ensure internal control systems are implemented to mitigate risks and ensure accountability that will result in good audit ratings
    Capacity Building and guidance, 20%
    Organize (and provide) refresher training in MEAL for grants staff, implementing partners, local organizations and primary stakeholders with view of strengthening local MEAL capacity
    Ensure the consolidation of a learning culture – based upon evidenced-based best practices and industry standards – to enable project staff to achieve and/or surpass established targets and standards and;
    Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower technical specialists in the area of M&E.
    Clarify M&E responsibilities of different project personnel and provide requites ongoing coaching and guidelines.
    Guide staff and sub-grantees to identify and resolve issues and challenges in monitoring systems, using ongoing mentorship and coaching approach
    Ensure timely communication, documentation and publication of MEAL findings and lessons at all levels and disseminate for timely utilization and decision making
    Networking and Strategic Engagements, 15%
    Engagement with the government (Health Ministry department) to ensure that data sharing and learning practices are in harmony
    Ensure active involvement of stakeholders in iterative MEAL process as appropriate
    Network with external and WV internal partners to promote learning and achieve M&E excellence
    Ensure effective engagement with Government departments, Regional technical/sector representatives.
    Resource mobilization support through provision of valid evidence
    Others 5%
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Minimum of a Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, or other relevant Social Sciences discipline
    Minimum of six (6) years working in monitoring, evaluation and research in the public health field, with progressively increasing level of responsibility.
    Experience working with multiple stakeholders and familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting requirements
    Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods including research/study design and implementation, design and data analysis, rapid appraisals, etc.
    Demonstrated hands-on practical experience setting up and managing Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Systems for Health Programs in developing countries.
    Demonstrated knowledge of management information systems (MIS).
    Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills, knowledge management and dissemination of research findings (in English).
    Statistical training certification especially on data analysis, advanced excel, SPSS, On-line data collection platforms
    Experience in building capacity/Training of staff on relevant technical fields and especially on MEAL;
    Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local organizations and building local capacities for self-management
    Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders
    Experience in production of high quality briefs and reports
    Experience in publications of articles/journals
    Health related action research experience
    Project Management certification (PMP1 or PMD 2) is an added advantage
    Strong leadership and management skills
    Ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, exercise independent judgment
    Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts;
    Experince working in fragile and interfaith contexts.

    Apply via :

    careers.wvi.org

  • Senior Advisor, Evidence and Knowledge Management

    Senior Advisor, Evidence and Knowledge Management

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
    In alignment with World Vision’s Partnership-wide strategy, Our Promise, and WV’s commitment to be impact-driven, this role will provide global leadership on leveraging data and information into actionable knowledge for programmatic improvement, employee engagement and learning, external influence, and revenue generation.
    The Senior Advisor, Evidence and Knowledge Management will lead knowledge documentation, sharing and systemic learning across the World Vision Partnership so that World Vision’s know-how, evidence of impact, and experiences are shared internally and (as appropriate) externally with programme participants, partners, donors and supporters.
    The Senior Advisor will work collaboratively with various Partnership stakeholders to advance effective Knowledge Management in World Vision’s ministry, including development, execution and continuous improvement of relevant guidance and standards, working with Leadership, KM staff and others throughout the organisation to ensure that good practices are identified and scaled for both ‘quick wins’ and long term results. The Senior Advisor will also provide strategic guidance to enhance World Vision’s ministry Communities of Practice for collaboration, learning and innovation.
    In support of the Senior Director, Evidence Building, the Senior Advisor of Evidence and Knowledge Management will oversee the WV Partnership Evidence Portal—a one stop shop for evidence and data demonstrating the results and impact of WV’s work. As such the Senior Advisor will lead development and refinement of a portfolio view of all WV sectors and ministries, drawing together data from all systems and sources (including Horizon, LMMS, Our People, SunSystems, etc.)
    and working with analysts in various teams (including SRI, Finance, P&C, Sponsorship, Disaster Management, VisionFund etc.)
    The Senior Advisor will also support the ongoing evidence building efforts of the WV Partnership by providing support to the Evidence Building Steering Committee in maintaining an up to date view on the Global Evidence Agenda, and ensuring that all materials and evidence gathered through these efforts are carefully curated and leveraged for use by stakeholders across the WV Partnership. The Senior Advisor will work across Marketing and Communications teams, particularly with the Director for Impact Communications, to ensure evidence coming out of the Global Evidence Agenda is fit for purpose, and is being fully utilized across the organization.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Serve as a global leader, champion and advocate for knowledge management for impact, engaging Global Impact teams, other ministry teams, GFO, IT, and other key WV stakeholders to advance effective knowledge and information sharing.
    Provide communication to EBSC surrounding progress on the Global Evidence Agenda. Ensure resources from the Global Evidence Agenda are made available across the partnership and leveraged for uptake and use. Provide an up to date view on progress towards the Global Evidence Agenda to the WV Partnership, and ensure that all resources and evidence coming out of these efforts are made available to all parts of the organization, and fully leveraged for uptake and use.
    Oversee the set up and ongoing management of WV’s Impact Portal, ensuring that it remains a well maintained and curated space for all evidence from across sectors, ministries, and funding streams. Coordinate curation of new evidence with other KM managers from sectors and ministries, and work with GI teams, other ministry teams, IT, and GFO to provide portfolio views of sectors and ministries. Engage SOs to collaborate on content curation, and to meet user demands.
    Lead external engagement on knowledge management and analysis with peer organizations (including other NGOs and faith-based organizations), donors, leading academic institutions, and private and public sector organizations.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Bachelors degree required; Masters level degree preferred.
    Minimum of 7 years of relevant Knowledge Management (KM) experience with increasing responsibility and scope of role.
    Several years of experience with World Vision’s operations and business tools.
    Demonstrated ability to influence and lead change, create a collaborative environment and work in a complex matrix organization.
    Familiarity with developing and delivering knowledge sharing programs and with World Vision’s information infrastructure.
    Learning and knowledge sharing: open to new ideas; shares own knowledge; applies knowledge in daily work; builds partnerships for learning and knowledge sharing.
    Understanding of key knowledge and collaboration related technologies from a non-technical perspective.
    Helping people to see problems in new ways, analyse alternative solutions, and advance bold ideas to transform the lives of the children and families.
    Strong team leader, with strategic and comprehensive problem-solving capabilities (former World Vision or similar experience is strongly preferred).
    Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

    Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

    Knowledge of, and experience managing, agile product development processes and methods.
    Knowledge of and experience working with WV’s KM platforms (ie. Sharepoint).
    Knowledge of other major languages widely used in the WV Partnership (e.g. Spanish, French).
    Understanding of the World Vision Partnership and how various offices and teams function within the federated network.
    Experience taking evidence from raw state to being curated and turned into products for internal and external use.

    Work Environment/Travel:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

  • Safeguarding Advisor I

    Safeguarding Advisor I

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
    The Safeguarding Advisor provides global technical leadership for action across the World Vision Partnership to comply with the WVI’s Child and Adult Safeguarding Partnership Policy, in collaboration with the Safeguarding Senior Director and safeguarding focal points in Support, Field, and Regional offices in the Partnership. This role is critical to WVI fulfilling its Board-mandated commitment to ensure the well-being of all children and adult beneficiaries who come into contact with World Vision, its staff and its affiliates. This position will provide leadership for continuous improvement of safeguarding practices, including how they are pursued, measured and improved across the Partnership, with an emphasis on practical and culturally tailored prevention methods.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Provide technical leadership for the implementation and improvement of WV’s Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy within the WVI Safeguarding Unit and across the WV Partnership in alignment with the WV Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.
    Ensure on-time, on-policy safeguarding incident response that is survivor-centred and support SO/RO/FO staff to ensure strong safeguarding incident management that mitigates organizational risk in the area of Child and Adult Safeguarding.
    Coordinate responses to high profile or high-risk child protection incidents, and adult safeguarding incidents as requested.
    Safeguarding Information and Knowledge Management.
    Represent WV on child safeguarding issues internally and externally.
    Other tasks as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a Legal, Human Resources or Child Rights-related field, or field/practical experience working with situations of policy formation, guidance and implementation.
    Proficient in coaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, analysis and problem solving.
    Expertise in child safeguarding issues, emergency relief, the UN CRC and the field of child protection.
    Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and collaboration skills in a diverse environment. Proven ability to work as an effective team member on cross-cultural teams.
    Experience developing and interpreting complex or challenging policies.
    Two years experience in a developing world environment, 5 years working in an international NGO sector.
    Five years’ experience in safeguarding or related function in an international NGO.
    Very strong organizational skills; ability to complete a complex variety of tasks in an organized manner and to quickly change and adapt to new priorities.
    Effective in written and verbal communication in English; additional language skills are an asset.

    Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

    Critical thinking skills to relate work performed to broader business context.
    Strong computer and knowledge management skills, including ability to learn new platforms quickly.
    Clearly demonstrated strong sense of initiative; Independent and creative.

    Work Environment/Travel:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.

  • Risk Management Coordinator

    Risk Management Coordinator

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
    The purpose of this position is to partner with the ERM team in achieving our goals and objectives by providing coordination, analysis, and management for the WVI IPH whistleblower hotline. The position will also provide administrative support and training for our Riskonnect and Ethicspoint software systems in partnership with other ERM team members ensuring our systems are performing well and accessible to our users. Additional duties will include other administrative tasks, development of risk reports, and trend/root cause analysis for a number of stakeholders across the Partnership enabling the organisation to benefit from the large amount of data present in our systems.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Ethics/Whistleblower Program Management:

    Completes daily tasks associated with the operation of the partnership-wide employee whistleblower reporting program, including:
    Evaluate and summarize new whistleblower reports when received in accordance with established practices.
    Complete notification and evaluation by Global IPH committee.
    Monitor IPH cases to ensure investigations are progressing in line with recommendations by the overseeing IPH Teams.
    Ensure closure recommendations are summar.

    Provide administrative support for:

    Our Riskonnect and Ethicspoint systems that enable the global ERM process, Whistleblower Hotline, and Integrated Incident Management system. Provide 2nd level support, including user training as needed, in partnership with IT helpdesk and escalate high level technical issues to vendors for resolution.
    Other tasks as required by the ERM Team, such as vendor/invoice payments, basic wvcentral site upkeep, and other tasks as needed.

    Responsible for completing established risk reports and analysis in partnership with ERM Team members. Complete quarterly activity reports for the whistleblower hotline.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    2-4 years experience working in Risk Management, Compliance, Ethics or a related field.
    Strong written and oral communication skills.
    Strong analytical and organisational skills.
    Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional manner.
    Fluency in English.

    Preferred:

    Experience administrating or performing tasks in online business software products.
    Experience completing analysis or graphical reports.
    Willingness to participate in chapel and departmental devotions.
    Bachelors diploma.

  • Project Officer – Grant Support Grant Fnance Manager MEAL Coordinator – Ark 2030 Program Program Director – Ark 2030

    Project Officer – Grant Support Grant Fnance Manager MEAL Coordinator – Ark 2030 Program Program Director – Ark 2030

    You will be required to produce a current (within 3 months) Original Police Clearance Certificate or waiting receipt during interview In case you are shortlisted
    Reporting to : Grants Finance Manager
    Grade Level : 12
    Purpose of Position
    The Project Officer Grant support will, under the direction of the Program Director, provide operational and administrative assistance to the Secretariat, Project Staff and Consortium Members. The position holder will provide necessary, programming administrative, coordination and logistical services in support of the operations of the Secretariat, and assists with information management.
    Major Responsibilities

    Support Implementation & Monitoring of ARK2030 Program

    Under the guidance of the Program Director, manage day-to-day and provide support to Ark 2030 Project Secretariat.
    Support effective and timely management of donor/consortium needs, queries and requests.
    Contribute to the processes of creating linkages with other partners
    Support MEAL Coordinator to coordinate and monitor project processes with Consortium Partners;
    Support project staff with People and Culture related processes e.g. contract renewals, performance agreements, appraisals among others.
    Prepare regular inputs to status and progress reports in collaboration with various groups.
    In collaboration with MEAL officer, promote organizational learning culture particularly through creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the groups and drafting relevant materials for dissemination.
    Support organization and documentation of consortium learning and sharing forums in consultation with MEAL officer and communications officer in dissemination of knowledge/best practice, challenges, and knowledge gaps.

    Administrative Support

    Maintains confidential records for the Project Director;
    Manage office correspondence and documentation & Assists other team members in preparing and formatting documents, including PowerPoint presentations;
    Develops and maintains an efficient filing system for the team, including assistance in processing calls for proposals as required;
    Maintains a tracking system of responses to sub grantees;
    Maintains and updates team’s databases and mailing lists using and Maintains team members’ contacts using;
    Contributes to electronic filing of team documents;
    Organizes regular team meetings and conference calls/video-conferences, including the preparation and distribution of documents and providing the necessary technical devices;
    Takes minutes of regular team meetings and other meetings as required;
    Assists in the coordination of the Secretariat process by tracking Program completion for the programs, scheduling interviews as necessary and e-filing the final document;
    Liaises with Regional Office staff as required, and provides assistance to National Office staff when visiting Secretariat;
    Assists in HR related matters within the team, the orientation of new staff, interns, research fellows and consultants by providing them with the necessary documents and materials for orientation; and
    Works with other Partner Organizations to coordinate work activities, meet deadlines, and provide support where needed; and
    Performs other related duties in accordance with instructions from team members.

    Logistical Support

    Liaises with members and partners to coordinate logistical arrangements for workshops;
    Liaises with Project team and other agencies regarding venue, travel, hotels, and with Catering Services staff for provision, room organization and logistics;
    Liaises with and assists project recipients and consultants as required to ensure smooth functioning of activities;
    Coordinates and disseminates all internal and external material, including publicity and background documents and coordinates appropriate mailings or distribution;
    Prepares training kits or information packages and sends material to participants in a timely manner; and
    Coordinates registration process and acts as contact person for the participants.

    Travel Management

    Responsible for planning and consolidation of trip plans and reports; Maintains and regularly updates travel plans
    Provides updated reports to the team and Director;
    Communicates with travel agency to obtain Support and supports visas requesting and prepares supporting travel documents

    Others

    As assigned by the Supervisor

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Bachelor’s Degree National Resource Management (NRM), Environmental studies, Agriculture, or related field from a recognized university.
    Must have at least 3 years’ relevant experience working with 2 years’ in project management of projects in Livelihoods and Resilience will be an added advantage
    Proficiency in Computer especially in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis programs such as PP, Excel & Word.
    Possess excellent communication, facilitation, networking and relationship building skills
    Ability to maintain donor and partner relations through timely and appropriate communications.
    Proven track record in engaging with government ministries and other stakeholders.

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  • People & Culture (HR) Manager Associate Director – Health

    People & Culture (HR) Manager Associate Director – Health

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    Purpose of the position:
    To provide strategic, technical and administrative support, Business Partnering, supervision and guidance to the human resource function (People & Culture) by ensuring that HR operations & systems are effectively reviewed, implemented & monitored in line with WV International policies and standards. **
    Major Responsibilities:

    Talent sourcing and workforce planning
    Management and capacity building of the P&C team
    Staff learning and capacity development
    Compliance & risk mitigation
    P&C policies, processes and reporting
    Employee Relations
    Management of the International Assignee processes

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    Educational level: Bachelor s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management or the equivalent
    Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human resources management preferably in a large International organization.
    Experience in capacity training and development
    Should demonstrate good knowledge in recruitment and international staffing processes.
    Strategic thinking and understanding of humanitarian operations is essential
    Must have a proven track record of integrity and honesty and the ability to apply HR principles in a fair and consistent manner.
    HR experience in a fragile context is an added advantage
    Proven conceptual & analytical skills.
    Knowledge in targeted Selection skills & ability to screen candidates without prejudice
    Superior knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    Working Environment
    Work environment: Office-based with 30% travel to countries in the region with active conflict.On call: This is a senior role so the position holder remain on call for emergencies and urgent matters.

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  • Senior Director, Donor and Funding IT Solutions

    Senior Director, Donor and Funding IT Solutions

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:
    Individuals within the IT leadership job family have responsibility for activities that contribute to planning, creating and implementing an IT vision and strategy aligned with the company’s strategic business plan. They oversee the development of corporate standards, technology architecture, technology evaluation and transfer. They manage small to large teams of people responsible for developing and delivering IT solutions for the business and customers. Each role within this job family provides technical and business leadership to their organizations as well as to the business.
    IT Leaders are also responsible for analyzing trends in technology, assessing the impact of emerging technologies on the business, providing solutions to address technology and business issues, and managing financial resources while ensuring the development of high-quality technology solutions. These solutions must be developed at the best possible cost and be aligned with customer and business needs while establishing relationships with employees and key internal and external stakeholders. They are also responsible for participating and leading the development of an IT governance framework that defines the working relationships and sharing of IT components among various IT groups within the organization.
    To be successful, individuals must possess a combination of business, technical and leadership skills and competencies. This requires an understanding of client’s business needs, processes and functions. They also need a solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, architecture, applications development and support, networks, and computer operations. In addition, individuals working in this job family must have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Business & IT Strategy:

    Develops functional or departmental IT strategy. Ensures alignment with overall enterprise-wide IT strategy.
    Directs the development and implementation of integrated IT initiatives to support business strategies.

    Change Management:

    Initiates change to improve business results and leads change initiatives.
    Provides frequent, communication to department/organization and clients about the change (i.e., rationale, expected outcomes, the “big” picture) and the impact of the change (individual and business).
    Builds a coalition of sponsorship (managers, staff and clients) and manages resistance to the change.
    Identifies and removes obstacles to change.

    Governance:

    Participates in the governance board that defines the IT mission, oversees operations, and determines IT investments, and pricing and product strategies.

    Architecture:

    Manages the development of a technology plan for functional/assigned area of responsibility.
    Implements solutions consistent current and future architecture.

    Process Improvements:

    Initiates and directs the improvement processes that impact customer satisfaction and relationships.
    Actively reviews and improves upon processes and is accountable for ensuring that they are followed.
    Coaches team about corporate decision-making processes, prioritization, and IT/business-unit alignment.

    Finance:

    Manages the development of IT budgets.
    Tracks budget and takes appropriate steps to stay within budget.
    Integrates high-quality services while continuing to optimize cost across multiple departments, processes and functions.

    IT Technology Development:

    Oversees the development and implementation of technology solutions that supports desired enterprise-wide business results.

    Service Level Agreements (SLAs):

    Works with business groups and service providers to establish SLAs that support business objectives.
    Monitors and modifies SLAs as required.
    Ensures internal SLAs are met.

    Vendor Management:

    Provides advice and counsel to the vendor relationship decision-making and contract development processes.
    Ensures contracts are in place.
    Ensures service provider performance is reviewed and that contract managers are notified when necessary.

    Resource Management:

    Meets regularly with team to gather work statuses.
    Discusses work progress and obstacles.
    Provides advice, guidance, encouragement and constructive feedback.
    Ensures work, information, ideas, and technology flow freely across teams.
    Establishes measurable individual and team objectives that are aligned with business and organizational goals.
    Documents and presents performance assessments.
    Recognizes and rewards associates commensurate with performance.
    Implements organizational practices for staffing, EEO, diversity, performance management, development, reward and recognition, and retention.

    Workforce Planning:

    Forecasts new skill requirements based on emerging technologies and customer demand.
    Ensures staff has the resources and skills needed to support all work initiatives within multiple functions and COCs.
    Participates in IT workforce deployment activities.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
    Required:

    Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
    Typically has 10 to 15 years of IT and business/industry work experience.
    At least 3 years of experience in managing multiple, medium to large cross-functional teams or projects, influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
    Requires demonstrated ability to launch and deliver multiple, concurrent IT projects on time and within budget.
    Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

    Work Environment:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.