Jobs Kenya

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  • Technical Specialist – Natural Resource Management Response Director

    Technical Specialist – Natural Resource Management Response Director

    To provide technical support in Sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM), implementation, capacity building, coordination and monitoring functions of IMARA Program within the program sites in the County (operations will be in Marsabit and Laikipia hence either of the two). This is towards inspiring a sustainable natural resource management as part of the Kenya ASAL policy and Ending drought emergencies (EDE) framework aimed to support increased resilience of vulnerable communities in the ASAL counties of Kenya.
    The incumbent will be instrumental in capacity building and coordination of key program stakeholders on IMARA Program efforts aimed at enhancing rangeland management and dry land forest management strengthening tree based value chains and Non Wood Forest products, increased access to and protection of water resources, promote sustainable and renewable energy options plus Disaster Risk Management. S/he will also be responsible for tracking program uptake, especially with respect to program targets, besides documentation, reporting, and performing other M&E functions as regards reaching the target beneficiaries.
    The position Holder must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
    Responsibilities
    Effective Technical Program design, Planning and Implementation 40%

    Work closely with the Program Manager to provide effective, innovative and technical leadership in the IMARA Program towards reaching the program goal.
    Responsible for the in the implementation of the all activities in the IMARA program with focus on
    Rangeland/dry land forest management, Water access and protection, DRM and Renewable energy options in partnership with partners within the consortium
    Work with relevant ministries, departments, private sector, civil society and partners to achieve program objective
    Provision of technical skills in integrated natural resource management practices across communities and partners in targeted areas
    Train the partners, selected farmer groups and partners on the various recommended focal areas (Community Based Natural Resource management, Dry land forestry, Climate smart agriculture, Sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation, Disaster Risk management, Advocacy and policy influence etc).
    Support implementation of water access and protection for enhanced water supply in collaboration with relevant line ministries
    Mobilization of smallholder farmers into Farmers Marketing groups geared to strengthen tree based value chains market systems enhancing increased production
    Develop a program capacity building plan of action for partners, CBOs and Community Owned
    Resource Persons as per context with specific focus on the key objectives.
    Ensure timely and efficient expenditure at acceptable levels as per donor requirements
    Actively participate in the collection and collation of views from stakeholders for the development of program plans and budgets
    Providing strategic leadership and supporting collaborative partnership engagements within the IMARA NRM focus areas across county.
    Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all levels of interventions and initiatives with communities and partners;
    Collaborate with Program manager, IMARA MEAL Coordinator, Program Director and the
    Technical Specialist Environment and Climate Change to effectively support the program to carry out all measurements baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations in accordance with Consortium guidelines and donor requirements.
    Support the program technically in relation to your expertise in the event of any disaster and/or crisis response when called upon to do so;
    Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all L&R program interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans.
    Together with key partners conduct on site trainings and strengthening community groups in issues on integrated NRM in respect to climate change

    Partnership, networking and resource acquisition, 35%

    Ensures collaborative roles and partnerships with key partners in the leverage county partners including GoK line Ministries at the county and national, Community Based organization, NGO, Learning Research institutions and any relevant authorities Gender and Youth integration in program activities through the implementation strategies.
    Develop working agreements / MOUs with partners as per need.
    Coordinate stakeholder / partner forums on IMARA counties strengthening strategic NRM alliances.
    Coordinate reflection and learning forums for community and partners for purposes of providing forums for experiential learning & reflection.
    In liaison with Partners, lead/support development of data collection and monitoring tools as required
    Strengthen advocacy on prioritization and increased resource allocation for NRM related activities by county government and other CSOs.
    Build capacity on community groups on advocacy to engage service providers and participate in forums to relating to sustainable NRM and related interventions

    Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation, 20%

    Participate/Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices
    Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures that the targets from leveraging sites are tracked.
    Coordinate joint monitoring visits with key partners to track and document program progress in the targetted leverage counties.
    Ensure the feedback from monitoring exercises feed into the working of environment technical working group within the program counties.
    Support the development and submission of program reports and core documents as per WVK guidelines and donor standards.
    Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on NRM activities.
    Support development of technical papers and or policy breifs on key issues for external engagement with decision makers

    Any Other 5%
    Qualifications
    Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on the job training:

    The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field from a recognized University preferably in Natural Resource Management,
    Environmental Science, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change;
    Minimum of four years experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management (SNRM) programs in ASAL/degraded parts of Kenya integrating livelihoods strengthening; with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting, record-keeping and reporting;
    The holder of this position must be a results orientated person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands and;
    S/he must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player
    Must have skills and ability to provide training and mentorships;
    S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships.
    Experience working with private sector, local communities, institutions, governmental and traditional authorities in ASAL regions;
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;
    Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player.

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  • Technical Specialist – Natural Resources Managemen Technical Specialist- Market Systems

    Technical Specialist – Natural Resources Managemen Technical Specialist- Market Systems

    Purpose of the Position:
    To provide technical support in Sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM), implementation, capacity building, coordination and monitoring functions of IMARA Program within the program sites in the County (operations will be in Marsabit and Laikipia hence either of the two). This is towards inspiring a sustainable natural resource management as part of the Kenya ASAL policy and Ending drought emergencies (EDE) framework aimed to support increased resilience of vulnerable communities in the ASAL counties of Kenya.
    The incumbent will be instrumental in capacity building and coordination of key program stakeholders on IMARA Program efforts aimed at enhancing rangeland management and dry land forest management strengthening tree based value chains and Non Wood Forest products, increased access to and protection of water resources, promote sustainable and renewable energy options plus Disaster Risk Management. S/he will also be responsible for tracking program uptake, especially with respect to program targets, besides documentation, reporting, and performing other M&E functions as regards reaching the target beneficiaries.
    The position Holder must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
    Major Responsibilities:
    Effective Technical Program design, Planning and Implementation , 40%

    Work closely with the Program Manager to provide effective, innovative and technical leadership in the IMARA Program towards reaching the program goal.
    Responsible for the in the implementation of the all activities in the IMARA program with focus on Rangeland/dry land forest management, Water access and protection, DRM and Renewable energy options in partnership with partners within the consortium
    Work with relevant ministries, departments, private sector, civil society and partners to achieve program objective
    Provision of technical skills in integrated natural resource management practices across communities and partners in targeted areas

    Train the partners, selected farmer groups and partners on the various recommended focal areas (Community Based Natural Resource management, Dry land forestry, Climate smart agriculture, Sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation, Disaster Risk management, Advocacy and policy influence etc).
    Support implementation of water access and protection for enhanced water supply in collaboration with relevant line ministries
    Mobilization of smallholder farmers into Farmers Marketing groups geared to strengthen tree based value chains market systems enhancing increased production

    Develop a program capacity building plan of action for partners, CBOs and Community Owned Resource Persons as per context with specific focus on the key objectives.
    Ensure timely and efficient expenditure at acceptable levels as per donor requirements
    Actively participate in the collection and collation of views from stakeholders for the development of program plans and budgets
    Providing strategic leadership and supporting collaborative partnership engagements within the IMARA NRM focus areas across county.
    Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all levels of interventions and initiatives with communities and partners;
    Collaborate with Program manager, IMARA MEAL Coordinator, Program Director and the Technical Specialist – Environment and Climate Change to effectively support the program to carry out all measurements – baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations in accordance with Consortium guidelines and donor requirements.
    Support the program technically in relation to your expertise in the event of any disaster and/or crisis response when called upon to do so;
    Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all L&R program interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans.
    Together with key partners conduct on site trainings and strengthening community groups in issues on integrated NRM in respect to climate change

    Partnership, networking and resource acquisition, 35%

    Ensures collaborative roles and partnerships with key partners in the leverage county partners including GoK line Ministries at the county and national, Community Based organization, NGO, Learning Research institutions and any relevant authorities

    Gender and Youth integration in program activities through the implementation strategies.

    Develop working agreements / MOUs with partners as per need.
    Coordinate stakeholder / partner forums on IMARA counties strengthening strategic NRM alliances.
    Coordinate reflection and learning forums for community and partners for purposes of providing forums for experiential learning & reflection.
    In liaison with Partners, lead/support development of data collection and monitoring tools as required
    Strengthen advocacy on prioritization and increased resource allocation for NRM related activities by county government and other CSOs.
    Build capacity on community groups on advocacy to engage service providers and participate in forums to relating to sustainable NRM and related interventions

    Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation, 20%

    Participate/Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices

    Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures that the targets from leveraging sites are tracked.
    Coordinate joint monitoring visits with key partners to track and document program progress in the targetted leverage counties.
    Ensure the feedback from monitoring exercises feed into the working of environment technical working group within the program counties.
    Support the development and submission of program reports and core documents as per WVK guidelines and donor standards.

    Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on NRM activities.
    Support development of technical papers and or policy breifs on key issues for external engagement with decision makers

    Any Other 5%
    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on the job training:

    The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University preferably in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change;
    Minimum of four years’ experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management (SNRM) programs in ASAL/degraded parts of Kenya integrating livelihoods strengthening; with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting, record-keeping and reporting;
    The holder of this position must be a results orientated person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands and;
    S/he must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player
    Must have skills and ability to provide training and mentorships;
    S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships.
    Experience working with private sector, local communities, institutions, governmental and traditional authorities in ASAL regions;
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;
    Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player;

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  • Project Officer – Cash for Work ( Based in Mandera)

    Project Officer – Cash for Work ( Based in Mandera)

    Purpose of the position:
    To plan, implement, monitor and document all the Cash for Work (CfW) activities in a semi-arid to arid context within the designated Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa – BORESHA project sites in Mandera Triangle. Provide necessary technical support on CfW, identification and registration of beneficiaries, related trainings, follow-up, targeted community members, stakeholders and partners and also provide feedback and reports to the Project Manager including National Office within stipulated timeframes.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Project Management 65%

    Responsible for the implementation of the all CfW activities in the project with focus on livelihoods, DRR and resilience programming within the Consortium.
    Contribute to effective and timely community-led identification and registration of CfW beneficiaries.
    Mobilize and sensitize representatives from line Government ministries, County Government and other stakeholders to proactively take part in strengthening community resilience to shocks through CfW activities.
    Identify/map out all existing players in CfW programmes in the project areas.
    Develop and impart necessary trainings for staff, community members and partners related to CfW strategies.
    Jointly with partners take part in participatory assessments to inform best CfW programming approaches.
    Support the implementation of CfW projects through cash based programming and or through other applicable approaches.
    Develop and maintain networks with external actors in the Triangle and across the border on CfW.
    Liaise with the Project Manager, and the DRR/DM Coordinator to effectively support the project to carry out all CfW measurements – assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations – in accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures.
    Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project M & E Officer to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the CfW component measurement.
    Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all CfW interventions.
    Reporting and Documentations 30%
    Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports for forwarding to the Project Manager and to the National Office capturing the progress against approved work plans and budgets.
    Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon.
    Regularly document success stories, key learnings/innovation for sharing across the partnership.
    Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on CfW activities.

    Others 5%

    Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Cluster Manager, and Project Manager or designees.
    Identify and recommend opportunities for WVK to strengthen CfW initiatives in the Northern corridor and Triangle as a whole.

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

    The job holder must have at least a Degree in Social Sciences, Anthropology, Community Development or related course.
    Demonstrable technical capacity in Cash for Work programming.
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in designing and supporting the implementation of CfW and community development programmes.
    Understanding of partnership approaches and experience of working with local partners.
    Experience of working in insecure environments.
    Working under own initiative with a variety of different stakeholders.
    Good knowledge of humanitarian principles, resilience, emergency response, rehabilitation and recovery.
    Experience working with NGOs and ability to cross Mandera Triangle Borders will be an added advantage.
    Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery in an inter-faith context.
    Computer literate.

    Other Competencies / Attributes:

    Self-driven and able to work under stress.
    Ability to work with minimum supervision.
    Compatible with WV mission, ethos and core values.
    Must be committed to WVI Core Values, able to stand above denominational or religious diversities.
    A good communicator who is willing and able to work as an active member of the BORESHA team.

  • Project Manager- Nutrition

    Project Manager- Nutrition

    Purpose of the Position:
    To provide programmatic and technical management in successful implementation of MNCP grant aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the project area.
    To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Project Management 40%

    Ensure project activities and implemented as per project budget, scope and schedule
    In liaison with project accountant initiate monthly review of project work plans and budgets to ensure project in on track
    In liaison with project accountant ensure project costs are charged and reported in time
    Ensure project implementation is within ±10% every month
    Lead the development of tools to ensure project implementation is on track among them: Detailed Implementation plan, and work plans
    Provide leadership to staff for delivery of results
    Ensure quality, reporting and documentation of the results
    Provide leadership on planning and implementation of the nutrition grant project
    Ensure that nutrition interventions are integrated with other projects in the programme
    Ensure effective integration of gender, child protection, disability, Christian commitment and advocacy into nutrition grant

    Design Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation 25%

    Lead the development of the design and ensure compliance to WVK, GoK and donor guidelines and standards
    Contextualize/adopt design guidelines and utilize at the Project/ADP level
    Ensure timely mobilization and effective communication with communities and stakeholders during baselines and evaluations
    Ensure integration of sustainability planning in the project design
    ·Ensure timely development and submission of quality reports (weekly to biweekly sitreps, monthly management reports, Semi-annual Annual in line with WV/donor reporting guidelines.
    ·Liaise with National Office Technical Specialists for the technical aspects of the project design
    ·Ensure monthly monitoring of project indicators and facilitate regular reflections on monitoring practice to make improvements
    Ensure monthly updating of project outputs in reporting systems: Horizon, community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and Health Information System(DHIS)
    Contribute to evaluation planning, support data collection, analysis and interpretation of nutrition data
    Facilitate dissemination and use assessments and evaluations findings and lead the implementation of recommendations
    Analyze and utilize nutrition data from MOH Health Information and CMAM and Systems take appropriate programming decisions
    Coordinate surveys and assessments conducted within the project area
    In collaboration with project team identify, document and disseminate promising practices on nutrition within the grant
    Convene forums for sharing and learning while involving project stakeholders.
    Support Ministry of Health monitoring and evaluation systems

    Engagement & networking 20%

    Represent WVK in nutrition stakeholder meetings county and sub-county levels key among them county
    In liaison with county health team lead the county nutrition technical forum and county multi-stakeholder forums
    Engaging with county executive, county legislature, ministry of health as sub-county or county level to influence resource allocation nutrition
    Map resource mobilization opportunities at local level and develop concepts and proposals in collaboration with regional and national office teams.
    Ensure close working collaboration with key Government line ministries and other likeminded partners.
    Capacity Building 10%
    Identification and sharing of capacity building gaps among nutrition project staff and partners
    Lead the capacity building initiatives for staff, communities and partners to enable them effectively advocate for and implement project interventions.
    Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of project staff and MoH staff to be able perform achieve results.

    Other 5% 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 or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

    Bachelors’ degree in Nutrition or its equivalent.
    Must be registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
    A minimum of 4 years’ experience in nutrition programming at community level, two of which must be in a supervisory level.
    Good understanding of Ministry of health systems, nutrition programming, standards and guidelines
    Experience working with Ministries of Health structures at county and national levels and networking with other partners
    Must have good oral and written communications and relationship skills
    Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision
    Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint), Skype, etc.
    Must be willing to perform other duties as required
    Familiar with current nutrition programming

  • Communications Officer

    Communications Officer

    Job Description

    Purpose of the position:
    The Communications Officer will be responsible for collecting content to show inform key constituents of the work of World Vision Somalia and the impact it has on the well-being of children. Specifically, he/she will work with the Senior Communications Manager to produce content for donor & public engagement, media relations, emergency communications and internal communications. He /she will frequently share compelling stories, photos, videos and tweets on social media platforms that reflect World Vision Somalia’s work and impact. The position will work with teams to ensure brand guidelines are followed and aligned in all communications/resources and meet World Vision International standards.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Strategic communication

    Work with the Senior Communications Manager to produce communications material that influence media, partners, and policy makers to champion child well-being
    Donor/Public engagement communication
    Proactively work with field teams and to produce compelling feature stories and issue-oriented reports focusing on children and their families that can be used for electronic and print material for effective donor and public engagement in the work of World Vision.

    Content production

    Research and author communication pieces, blogs, success stories and package them for various audience and platforms to show impact of WV Somalia programme

    Media relations

    Work with the Senior Communications Manager to develop and implement a quarterly media strategy to enhance visibility of WV Somalia in local and international media
    Pitch positive stories to national media.

    External communication

    Attend Humanitarian Communications Group (HCG) and other meetings as they arise. Contribute to advocacy-oriented communications products and campaigns including web-based and print materials, posters, briefing papers, reports, stories and photo essays.
    Ensure positive and consistent messaging of World Vision Somalia’s work with external constituents.

    Emergency Communication

    Deployed to disaster zones if/as required during emergencies to produce quality stories and photos highlighting the plight of affected people WV Somalia.

    Internal Communication

    Work with teams to contribute stories, photos and information for the quarterly newsletter that detail organizational changes, activities, staffing and other news about WV Somalia programme.

    Upload WV Somalia content on internal data base site.

    Other Competencies/Attributes:

    Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills and professional maturity.
    Able to function in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high-performance environment, and meet tight deadlines and multiple demands for support from a results-driven team.
    Must adhere to set security standards
    Perform other duties as required.

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    Education: Undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism or related field from a recognized institution.
    Experience: At least 4 – 5 years of experience in communications.
    Past experience working in volatile environment or large-scale humanitarian emergency organization and or media.
    Team player, ability to work with diverse teams and build relationships internally and externally
    Website and social media management experience.
    Must possess excellent journalistic and photography skills.
    Ability to produce video and audio documentaries.
    Highly developed skills in research and report writing.
    Knowledge and experience of Desk Top Publishing packages like Quark Xpress and Adobe Page Maker.

    Working Environment

    Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
    Travel: 25% Domestic/international travel is required.
    On call: As required

  • Program Assistant – SomRep

    Program Assistant – SomRep

    Job description
    Purpose Of The Position
    To provide timely, professional administrative support to WV Somalia’s Somalia Resilience Program (SomReP) Chief of Party and Technical Unit, including coordination of travel, events, meetings, and Consortium membership demands.
    Major Responsibilities

    Facilitate scheduling for SomReP Chief of Party, including internal and external meetings, travel arrangements, Consortium meetings, and other demands on his/her time.
    Provide efficient and effective administrative support to SomReP Technical Unit staff, including ordering of supplies, working with vendors, printing of communications materials, and supporting travel and scheduling needs.
    Arrange and manage SomReP consortium and public events, booking and confirming venues, taking notes and minutes, confirming attendees, and ensuring other preparatory details are managed.
    Assisting the Grants Finance officer in making payments to Service Providers; housing expenses for SomRep International Staff, school fees for International Staff Children and Travel agent who facilitate SomRep travel needs both locally and Internationally-pay Tickets and Travel transfers
    Ensure that all copies of final signed Grant agreements documents with SomRep donors and with sub- recipients are available on file.
    Assisting the Grant Finance officer in ensuring that SomRep Suppliers are paid in time.
    Assist Consortium member agencies in retrieving and confirming key information for the smooth running of SomReP programs.
    Help schedule and organize quarterly SomReP donor coffees and other key presentations.
    Assist in administrative issues, particularly pertaining to records, payments and other key issues.

    Other Competencies/Attributes

    Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills and professional maturity.
    Able to function in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high-performance environment, and meet tight deadlines and multiple demands for support from a results-driven team.
    Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
    Must be able to maintain flexible hours when circumstances require it, arriving early or staying late to support deadlines, major events, donor and VIP visits, etc.
    Must adhere to set security standards

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    Educational level required: Degree in Community Development studies
    Technical Training qualifications required: Microsoft word processing, Excel, email and Internet research skills required. Professional technical skill desired.
    Experience: Two years administrative experience
    Flight coordination and hotel management knowledge preferred.

    Working Environment
    Work environment: Office-based.

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Supply Chain Manager

    Job description
    Purpose Of The Position
    Manage the supply chain department comprising of procurement, logistics and warehousing. Plan and coordinate departmental affairs. Supervise staff, review supply chain processes and ensure compliance to supply chain procedures
    Major Responsibilities

    Accountability for overall Supply Chain performance, providing strategic direction for the function.
    Monitor overall procurement performance, manage continuous improvements in the department, ensure regular reports are received including quarterly spend analyses. Provide overall oversight of SC function, including the field, building capacity in the process. Ensure sound warehouse management in all locations. Manage risks in the entire SC process.
    Review the consolidated quarterly procurement plans received from the project managers, monitor and respond when procurements are due as per detailed implementation plans
    Ensure that internal controls are adhered to at all times and safeguard the organization from loss or malpractices. Review of the procurement manual, re-look at the procurement processes and systems
    Coordinate tender committee, share in the meetings, review the binding documents, validate the approved suppliers, and participate in the tender sub – committee and provide general direction.
    Coordinate the strategic sourcing initiative, review frame agreements, service level agreement and contracts.
    Define key performance indicators for suppliers and consultancies and conduct market surveys
    Conduct staff appraisals and monitor performance agreements through mentoring, coaching and monthly meetings
    Review financial documents before presentation to finance; LPOs, Payment requests, invoices, delivery notes, Goods received notes and GRNs
    Ensure compliance to stores procedures which include physical check/verification of goods and services received
    Ensure the external stores reports are in agreement with internally generated reports
    Prepare consultancy contracts, ensure compliance to outputs, performance indicators duly achieved, and review payments of the same

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or Social Sciences.
    Technical Qualification: Diploma in Procurement & Supply from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS UK) is highly desirable
    Experience: Over Five years’ experience in leading a Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Department
    Experience working in fragile /emergency response contexts
    Experience in Procurement, supplies, warehousing and Logistics
    Ability to relate with internal and external customers
    People Management and performance monitoring
    Contract and Supplier Management
    Logistics and Warehousing Management
    Government and tax policies regarding procurement supplies
    Planning and Analytical Skills
    Leadership skills

    Preferred;

    Cross Border Operations in a Relief organization
    Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
    Good Understanding of Humanitarian Industry
    Financial Skills

    Working Environment
    Work environment: Office basedTravel: Domestic/international travel is required.

  • Fresh Graduates

    Fresh Graduates

    Job Description

    Temporary Short Term Contract – Pool
    World Vision International – Somalia program is looking for fresh graduates in the following disciplines:
    Finance, Accounts, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Human Resource Management and Communications from both public and private universities in Kenya.
    The opportunity offers graduates real work experience under the guidance of dedicated professional supervisors who ensure they are ready for the work place and committed to servant leadership in society.
    The successful candidates will be called upon periodically and on a need basis. They will be offered short term contracts to work within various departments in our Nairobi Office.

  • Project Manager- Health

    Project Manager- Health

    Purpose of the position:
    To provide Programmatic and Technical management to project staff implementing Health projects toward the attainment of donor requirements to contribute to maternal Child Health outcomes.
    To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Project Management 35%

    Provide strategic and technical support to implementation of health project: development and relief projects.
    Coordinate development, implementation and monitoring of the work plans and budget utilization
    Ensure implementation is in line with donor guidelines, timelines and targets
    Coordinate implementation with counties to ensure integration, alignment and enhanced partnership with existing partners and County MOH
    Coordinate schedules and administrative support to the project visits and donor communications/correspondence.

    Project, Monitoring and evaluation 20%

    Facilitate establishment of an effective M&E system for the project by integrating/mainstreaming with existing systemsn including DHIS2.
    Coordinate appropriate monitoring tools within the various projects and utilization (includes utilization of MOH tools)
    Ensure timely quality reporting to the donors and county MOH.
    Review and build capacity of project staff to ensure quality reporting
    Ensure both financial and program reports are send to the donor as per agreed timelines
    Ensure proper, adequate and quality record/document filing as per standard operating procedures including M-Drive repository
    Coordinate efforts in undertaking project partners routine quarterly/semi-annual reflection and learning events for subsequent project improvement.
    Coordinate project internal data quality assurance and ensure high rating

    Donor and partner Engagement 20%

    Ensure timely response to donor queries and communication
    Participate in the respective technical working groups at National level
    Forge partnership with like-minded partners at National level
    Represent organisation in various working groups meetings; regular and ad hoc as necessary

    Fundraising and proposal development 20%

    Participate in engagement for fundraising purpose
    Participate in proposal writing as per call
    Strive to scale existing projects by enhancing every existing opportunities

    Others 5%
    Effectively manage other assignments as may be delegated to you by the supervisor from time to time.

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

    Bachelor’s degree health (Public Health, Nursing, Clinical medicine, Community health , Environmental Health or related field)
    Minimum of five years’ experience of successfully designing, implementing and overseeing monitoring and evaluation tasks for health and/or development projects at the county level.
    Experience with DHIS2 is an added advantage
    Additional training in monitoring and evaluation of health projects will be an added advantage;
    Experience working in Health in Emergency is an advantage

    Other Competencies / Attributes:

    Ability to take initiative and work under minimum supervision
    Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure
    Sensitive to multi-cultural differences
    Energetic and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
    Excellent program communications skills and understanding of knowledge management approaches and mechanisms
    Excellent presentation skills
    Flexible, team player and result oriented

  • Project Officer- Education & Protection ( Short contract based in Orwa)

    Project Officer- Education & Protection ( Short contract based in Orwa)

    Purpose of the position:
    To ensure the successful implementation and monitoring of the education and protection project ensuring gender and disability integration for improved wellbeing of children.
    In order to perform this role effectively, the Project 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:

    Project design, Planning and Implementation 30%

    Provide effective, innovative and technical leadership in the education & protection (gender, child protection, disability) project management
    Ensure sector programming with a focus on the Most Vulnerable Children (MVC) from the ADP community
    Design appropriate strategies (specific sector interventions) that prioritize needy areas
    Collaborate with relevant line ministries to implement education, gender, child protection and disability interventions within the ADP
    Contextualize and adopt the national education, gender, child protection, and disability technical guidelines /designs at the ADP level
    Ensure documentation of ADP education and protection (gender, child protection, disability) gaps, interventions and impacts
    Ensure accurate and quality education and protection (gender, child protection, disability) PDDs
    Develop quality education and protection (gender, child protection, and disability) project AoP’s and 4D matrix
    Lead in timely mobilization and effective communication with communities and stakeholders during baselines, evaluations and other relevant education and protection (gender, child protection and disability) programming activities
    Ensure equity in education and protection (gender, child protection, disability) by focusing on the Most Vulnerable Ensure effective integration of peace building and environment themes including appropriate linkage with other sector priorities
    Provide technical guidance in enhancement of literacy skills for the targeted girls and boys including development of locally made reading materials.
    Ensure gender responsiveness in all interventions including anti FGM campaigns, Alternative Rights Passage and End Violence Against Children
    Ensure equity in education and protection by focusing on the Most Vulnerable Children (MVC) and particularly girls and boys.

    Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation 25%

    Engage relevant education, gender, child protection and disability community leaders and partners in planning and monitoring activities
    Ensure alignment of all education and protection DME activities with the stipulated DME standards
    Guide the education, gender, child protection, disability, community leaders and other partners in monitoring education progress on a scheduled basis
    Analyze, share and appropriately utilize the education and protection ( gender, child protection, disability) information gathered in all ADP monitoring activities
    Facilitate regular reflection meetings to ensure action on all issues from the monitoring reports.
    Develop quality education and protection (gender, child protection, disability) reports whether Annual, Semi-annul or Monthly Management Reports in line with WV reporting guidelines.
    Identify best practices in education and protection at the ADP for documentation
    Facilitate the community in identification and responding to quality education and protection (gender, child protection, disability) needs
    Ensure effective integration of education and protection (gender, child protection, disability) interventions with other projects in the program.

    Enhanced Empowerment & Capacity building 10%

    Mobilize community members and facilitate empowerment programmes for ownership and sustainability of the education and protection( gender, child protection, disability) project activities
    Build capacity of communities and partners on integration for synergy & community based monitoring for sustainability of education and protection interventions
    Establish specific capacity building mechanisms for effective delivery & sustainability of project interventions
    Build the capacity of education and protection partners (e.g PTAs,BoMs, CBOs, AACs) to enable them effectively intervene in education & Child Protection.
    Take a lead in building ADP staff and community capacities in education & protection through trainings and other information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively
    Together with partners, conduct regular reflection and learning events
    Facilitate mentorship, lifeskills and peer programme for boys and girls and especially the rescued girls
    Facilitate Empowerment of girls, and women in the focus AP in order to break the cycle of poverty and discrimination.
    Spiritual nurture of children – partners & institutions
    Engage, empower and equip staff and partners to implement spiritual nurture of children and youth
    Mobilise and empower the Church and other faith groups to implement Channels of Hope on Child Protection & gender.
    Mobilise and empower the Church, other faith groups and Community based organization to integrate empowered World development in education & protection 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 communities groups, youth and children to engage constructively with duty bearers and

    Resource Acquisition 10%

    Provide information to inform fund raising initiatives for education, gender, child protection and disability at all levels
    Develop timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with ADP Manager and other sector specialists
    Mobilize the community for community contribution for project interventions

    Sponsorship Management 10%

    Ensuring Integrated Sponsorship monitoring
    Participate in Child Sponsorship Management
    Ensure appropriate programming for child wellbeing issues reflected in SingleSTEP

    Others 5%

    Effectively manage other assignments as may be delegated to you by the supervisor from time to time.

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
    Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood development, and special needs education or their or equivalent.
    Minimum of two years working experience in education sector initiatives at community level
    Experience in Advocacy, Child Rights and/or Community Development with strong partnership with GoK ministries and Churches

    Other Competencies/Attributes

    Attend and participate in the leadership of daily devotions.
    Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision
    Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc)
    Familiar with current education and protection sector programming