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Officer – ASAL Livelihoods Laisamis & Moyale Field Assistant Officer – Community Empowerment North Horr

Reports to: Manager – ASAL Livelihoods
Direct Reports: Field Assistant
Job Location: Laisamis & Moyale, Marsabit County
Contract Details:
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract Subject to Performance and Availability of Funds
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade Kes 99,197
Group Pension
Group Medical Cover (Principal & 2 Dependants)
Group Life Assurance Cover
WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
To provide technical leadership in the implementation of the Marsabit County ASAL Livelihoods programme and mentorship and technical guidance to the field officers
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the field officers. The technical support will be specific to the implementation of the required activities as will be defined in the annual program work plan
Implementation of the Marsabit County ASAL Livelihoods program annual work plan
Document progress made in the implementation of the Marsabit County ASAL Livelihoods program on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. This will include but not limited to: document case studies and change stories in close consultation with the field officer and line manager, monthly and quarterly progress report which should be clearly linked to the annual program work plan, monthly and quarterly indicator tracker clearly showing progress made against the targets set out in the M&E plan/Logframe, pictorial and audio-visual recordings of project implementation and as will be defined by the line manager and/or the Senior Manager Livelihoods
Advice the line manager on necessary changes as observed on the ground in order to improve implementation of planned interventions
Network with like-minded partners at sub-county level in order to optimize programme delivery
Represent Concern Worldwide at Sub County level coordination and technical forums in: Citizen participation linked to areas of interest of livelihoods, Crop production forums, livestock production forums, natural resource management forums and others as will be specified by the line manager and/or the Senior Manager Livelihoods
Foster linkages between target communities and community groups with the relevant government departments and the private sectors as appropriate and as will be defined in the annual work plan. This will entail mapping out and identifying the relevant government departments and private sectors that will be appropriate at sub County and ward level.
Responding to Emergencies:
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
To support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6).

Job Specification:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Livestock Production, Crop Production, Social Sciences or any other relevant field
At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar role
Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management, Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction, Participatory Disease Surveillance, Natural Resource Management, Climate Smart Agriculture, Pastoral Field Schools, Making Markets work for the Poor and Value Chains Development.
Fluency in spoken and written language in English, Swahili. Knowledge of at least one of the local languages spoken in Marsabit County is an added advantage
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good computing and report writing skills
Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
Strong leadership and management skills
Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.
This position is subject to Concern getting funding for the position.

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October 25, 2024
Community Development Facilitator

Reports to: Officer Community Empowerment-Marsabit
Direct Reports: None
Contract Details:
Starting Monthly Salary of the Pay Grade Kes 32,698
Six (6) Months Fixed Term Renewable Contract subject to availability of funds and performance
Group Medical Cover
Group Life Assurance Cover
WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
To support facilitation and coordination of community dialogues
Responsibilities

Support Community Facilitators (CFs) to facilitate dialogues at community level
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to CFs in facilitation of productive dialogues
Support communities to develop community action plans and submission during County planning and budget processes
Follow up the implementation of community action plans
Coordinate dialogues at the community level to ensure that all identified community concerns are addressed
Coordinate with Concern Programmes in implementation of specific programme activities through CCs and Base Circles
Link communities to mapped stakeholders and County government, and support communities to organize stakeholders forums
Conduct Community Conversations monitoring for quality assurance
Provide relevant CC data including change stories for reporting and documentation of Community Conversations and Base Circle approaches.

Responding to Emergencies:

Support communities to actively participate in assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency response interventions
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Programme Participant Protection Policy

Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

October 25, 2024
Research Study Coordinator

About the role:
This role will be overseeing an OFDA funded nutrition research study beginning March 1, 2018 ending September 30, 2019. It is a new role with unaccompanied terms based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia, and a salary of Grade 4 €35,981- €39,979
Concern Worldwide and the Institute for Global Health at University College London, have jointly been awarded a research project to conduct a randomized cluster controlled trial of cash transfers and behavior change communication. The study will investigate the effectiveness of the intervention against risk factors for acute child malnutrition. The trial will be conducted amongst IDP living in the Mogadishu-Afgoye Corridor. The trial was funded by OFDA for a period of 24 months full time and led by Concern Worldwide. The research project may include other sub-contracted partners that will be involved in delivering the technological solutions for behavior change communication.
This position is under the supervision of Concern’s Programmes Director and the technical guidance of the UCL Principal Investigator (PI) and will directly manage a research field coordinator, a research study intern as well as guide the health and nutrition team on research technicalities as necessary.
Your purpose:
Concern is seeking to recruit a Study Coordinator for the research project. This person will work closely with colleagues in Concern and UCL to coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the study including the design and creation of audio messages used for the BCC, trial design, and implementation. In addition, this position will coordinate other health and nutrition funded research for the country programme, and ensures linkages in programming and efficiency in use of resources.
You will be responsible for:

Lead the development and finalisation of the OFDA funded project’s detailed study protocol and implementation work plan
Develop questionnaires and other tools on digital data gathering platforms for all quantitative and qualitative data collection for the study, including cross sectional and /or cohort household/ child/caretaker surveys; regular context and programme monitoring data for the process evaluation.
Ensure all data protection commitments and protocols are in place and adhered to
Lead the organisation of the field site activities including:
Hiring, training, and managing study staff
Overseeing budget management
Supervising the collection of process evaluation data.
Supervising the collection of cross-sectional and/or cohort quantitative study data.
Supervising the collection of qualitative study data.
Testing and providing quality assurance of all quantitative data collection and process evaluation data collection using mobile devices and paper, through field observation and appropriate quality control tests.
Overseeing the downloading of data from the digital data gathering systems and ensure that data are appropriately backed-up.
Assist with data analysis and paper writing activities that may arise over the course of the study.
Assist in preparation of monitoring (including budget) reports for the study donor.
Input into data analysis, reports, and presentations.
Undertake other activities as per the needs of the trial on the ground and in respect to coordination of other nutrition funded research projects.
Assist in the development of reports, project concept notes, proposals and budgets as needed
Represent CWW and UCL at all necessary coordination meetings or events

Your skills and experience will include:
Essential

An MSc degree in epidemiology, public health, nutrition, or a related discipline
Collection, quality assurance and basic analysis of anthropometric data.
Professional work in a low-income setting, including managing personnel and budgets
Working in a nutrition or health research environment
Ability to manage teams of field staff of varying abilities
Excellent reasoning and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to share skills and knowledge
Ability to manage and analyse data using statistical programmes
Use of standard Microsoft Office programmes at a moderate or advanced level.
Sound knowledge of nutrition and/or food security in low income settings
Willingness and ability to spend extended periods working in Mogadishu
Ability to work on own initiative and manage own time, whilst interacting with colleagues
Ability to handle conflicting priorities and prioritise effectively
Willingness and ability to learn and develop new skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from different disciplines, backgrounds and cultures
Confidence to work collaboratively, flexibly, and effectively with UCL and other partner organisations
Attention to detail and ability to work to a very high level of accuracy

Desirable

A PhD in in epidemiology, public health, nutrition, or a related discipline
Working within humanitarian organisations implementing nutrition/health interventions in Somalia
Living and working in challenging field environments for extended periods
Living and working in insecure situations
Remote management of humanitarian programmes
Working on cash transfer programmes
Working on large demographic or epidemiological studies
Design and testing of field questionnaires
Using mobile devices for data collection
Cleaning data and preparing datasets for analysis
Analysis of epidemiological datasets
Writing / inputting into scientific papers for publication
Use of Stata for data management / analysis
Use of ArcGIS for spatial data collection, mapping, and analysis
Use of software for programming mobile data collection devices
Knowledge of cash transfer programming

October 25, 2024
Systems Director

About the role: This is a 24 month, new role with accompanied terms based in Nairobi. The role also provides support to the South Sudan programme on the basis of 30% South Sudan and 70% Kenya. The role will involve travel to programme locations in Kenya and to Juba in South Sudan. The role has a salary of Band 5 €40,402 – €44,842**
You will report to the Country Director, Kenya and will line manage Security, Logistics, Human Resources, Administration and IT and work closely with PD, CFC, Programme Managers, HR in Kenya; with the CD, PDs, CFC and General Systems Manager in Juba; and Logistics in Dublin, externally.
We would like you to start as soon as possible.
Your purpose: You will be responsible for the overall management of Concern Kenya’s support functions, which comprise administration, HR, IT, and logistics including procurement, warehousing and fleet management. You will provide support remotely and in-country when on visits to the Juba based General Systems Manager. You will ensure appropriate systems are in place to meet program needs, while ensuring the effective and efficient use of Concern’s resources. As a member of the Kenya Country Management Team, you will provide strategic direction to Concern Kenya. You will also supervise security management in country.
You will be responsible for:

Ensure that key Concern support policies (Procurement and Logistics, Transport, HR, IT, SMP) are continuously updated as required and appropriate to the context
Ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with Concern’s policies and procedures
Ensure that the logistics function of Concern is strengthened to adequately support programmes in all aspects of logistics including but not limited to procurement, storage and stock management, transport and distribution of goods and facilitation of services.
Ensure effective and efficient HR management and support Programme Managers in resource planning for new projects including logistics, HR and administration.
Ensure appropriate IT support for the programme.
Ensure Security Management Plan is updated and SOPs rolled out throughout the programme.
Together with CMT ensure implementation of 4Ps policy.
Liaise with other INGOs, legal advisor, and other relevant stakeholders for effective coordination and implementation of logistics, HR and administration.
Responsible for assuring Concern is compliant with local legislation, rules and regulations in terms of visas, tax, and labour law.

People Management:

Ensure Human Resources policy and procedures are in place, and kept up to date, incorporating best HR practice, in line with Concern Worldwide organizational policy and following relevant labour legislation.
Lead the country team in rolling out the approved Human Resources Manual, including provision of briefings to staff and new recruits at induction
Provide technical support and on-going on-the-job training and coaching to staff
Ensure that all positions have accurate job descriptions and staff contracts continue to be compliant with labour, tax and social security law and represent best practise
Ensure effective performance review and development through the use of the PDR system for direct reports, and in supporting teams in its use across the country programme
Provide support to the HR Manager including advice and guidance for International Staff, ensuring any issues that arise are dealt with in accordance with Concern Worldwide HR Policy and the National and International Staff Manuals.
In collaboration with the PD, ensure the effective implementation of HR related HAP standard commitments.

Uphold organisational values and comply with the Programme Participant Protection Policy

Promote an attractive working environment based on equality, caring attitudes, and integrity where staff feel safe, valued and respected.

Administration and logistic functions: To ensure effective and efficient administrative and logistical support and resources are provided to the staff including, but not limited to:**

Ensuring efficient procurement of goods and services in a transparent and accountable manner, ensuring value for money for the organisation and justifiable use of donor funds.
Ensure procurement procedures are effective, efficient and adhered to by all staff
Ensure effective management of drivers and fleet including supervision of fleet management, monitoring of transport reports, planning of vehicle rental according to programme needs, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient transportation for programmes and staff.
Oversee the management of the offices and apartments and ensure contracts are up to date.
Oversee the management of the fixed asset register
Liaise with Concern’s lawyer to ensure all legal procedures are being followed.

Information Technology: To ensure effective IT systems for communication and data management linking with Concern Worldwide systems, Including but not limited to:

Follow up on recommendations from regional IT Adviser visit
Ensure Concern’s IT policy and procedures are in place and followed
Through the IT designated person, ensure provision of effective support systems, enabling the smooth operation of IT systems

Budget and Financial Management

In conjunction with the Country Director and Country Financial Controller set, manage and monitor the support systems annual budgets for Transport/ Administration/International Staff
Ensure all Systems’ staff are trained on budget procedures and monitor their monthly expenditure

Security

Implementation of the Security Management Plan and regular update and roll of SOPs for incidents management
Ensure all new staff receive thorough security briefings and apply Concern’s security protocols
Monitor the day-to-day management of security matters and closely work with the field Security Focal Persons (SFPs), other NGO security personnel and NGO security coordination mechanisms

Support to South Sudan programme

Provide support to the Juba based General Systems Manager in managing the South Sudan Systems Function which is made up of HR, IT, Logistics and Administration.
Provide support in Nairobi in the event of South Sudan staff travelling to Nairobi for medivac; South Sudan staff temporarily relocating to Nairobi as a result of security issues.
Act as liaison between the Kenya and South Sudan teams for any procurements being carried out through the Nairobi office
Manage the relationship with the Bank for the South Sudan bank account held in Nairobi

Other

Any other related duties as assigned by the Country Director
Contribute to organisational accountability initiatives
Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct (P4 and CofC), including the respect of confidentiality.

Your skills and experience will include:
Essential:

Significant previous experience with an INGO in developing and delivering systems which are compliant to EU, USAID and/or UN procedures.
Sound experience in HR, administration and logistics management including procurement and fleet management.
Experience in team building and supervision of staff.
Experience in dealing with local authorities, national and international NGO’s /UN bodies.
Experience in security management and working/living in insecure and sensitive environments.
Experience in tendering and contract management
Empathy with Concern’s vision, mission, goal and objectives and commitment to capacity building, protection and participation.
Very good command of English.

Desirable:

Previous experience working in East Africa.

We would also like:

Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills.
Ability to act as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate
Ability to represent the organization
Ability to cope with stress, work under pressure often to strict deadlines
Flexibility, adaptability, sense of humour, and patience
Ability to motivate and develop skills of others
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences
Good knowledge and competence of computer applications i.e. Microsoft Office Professional

October 25, 2024
Officer Governance and Advocacy – Marsabit

Reports to: Area Coordinator based in Marsabit and technically to the Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy based in Nairobi
Contract Details:

Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 99,197 p.m.
Fixed Term Renewable Contract
Pension
Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
Life Assurance Cover
WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:
The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of Concern’s Governance and Advocacy programme in Marsabit County. These includes working in close collaboration with Concern’s thematic programme teams to develop and deliver on advocacy objectives and working closely with county government to strengthen the linkages between formal governance structures and community conversations .
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Governance
Assist in identifying technical challenges, opportunities and responsive actions to promote inclusion of the vulnerable in formal decision making through the public participation model.
Assist in identifying and fostering strategic partnerships with county government departments, county assembly, local partners and other stakeholders, in implementation of policies and legislation on public participation (including Marsabit County Civic Education and Public Participation Policy and Marsabit County Civic Education and Public Participation Bill)
Lead in strengthening the link between formal governance structures and Community Conversations at village , ward , sub county and county level
Lead in monitoring the translation of community plans into village, ward , sub county and county plans during the annual county planning and budget processes, ongoing development of 2018-2022 County Integrated Development Plan and other related processes
Lead in building the capacity of governance structures to facilitate citizen participation
Provide leadership in diagnosing policy knowledge and practice gaps on decentralized government, and develop corresponding capacity development interventions
Advocacy
Support and build capacity of programme staff to develop and implement their advocacy plans and tasks (never ‘replace’ programme person)
Participate in lobbying and negotiation led by programme sectors
Provide direction to programmes on the content and development of policy briefs
Liaising closely with programme teams on integration of human rights into community conversations
Prepare comprehensive and timely monthly and quarterly narrative reports that conform to organizational standards.
Represent Concern Worldwide in Ward, Sub-County and County technical forums on public participation and strengthening local governance as well as advocacy coalitions/networks
Build and support the capacity of staff and sector programmes to understand the structure and functions of the county government, and to engage with them effectively.
Participate in the development of quarterly costed workplans, annual work plans and project proposals
Responding to Emergencies:
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Job Specification:

A Degree in Social Sciences preferably Law, Political Science or Public Administration.
At least two (2) years of experience in governance programming with a bias towards a Human Rights Based Approach to Development, policy and advocacy in humanitarian or development context
Strong knowledge of decentralized governance in general and Kenya’s devolved governance system specifically.
Excellent oral, written and editing skills including the ability to produce clear articulate evidence based policy analysis
Excellent advocacy and networking skills including the ability to make public representations.
Good understanding of programme cycle management, and application of advocacy strategies to promote positive development outcomes.
Good trainer of trainers and facilitation skills
Excellent communication &interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in teams.
Competency in computer applications
Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines

Disclaimer Clause
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

October 25, 2024
Quality Assurance Manager – Education

Job Description
S/he will be responsible for quality and timely delivery of education programme in both Nairobi slums and Marsabit County
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for education programme in Nairobi and Marsabit inter alia:
Develop and monitor implementation of technical guidelines for programme interventions e.g. pedagogy, child to child clubs, mentorship etc.
Develop tools and build capacity of staff to conduct reviews, provide feedback and implement improvement plans.
Enforce programme compliance with MOE, TSC and donor policies.
Review quality of quarterly and annual plans and reports including case studies
Provide technical advice to MOE quality assurance units.
Conduct external reviews in Concern supported schools to determine quality and standards of teaching, learning and leadership.
Networking with international Quality Assurance forums and participating in relevant national conferences/workshops/meetings.

Responding to Emergencies:Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary.Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies.
Programme Participant Protection Policy
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
Job Specification:
Essential

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education
At least five (5) years’ experience in implementing Primary Education projects with at least two (2) years’ experience in literacy and numeracy interventions and at least one
(1) experience in protection of vulnerable children
Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices.
Strong monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and reporting skills.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
Proficient in the use of computer applications
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Preferred

A Master’s Degree in Education
Working knowledge in alternative education pathways e.g. TVET
Working knowledge of child to child approach
Good understanding of cross cutting themes – gender, HIV and AIDS, Disaster Risk Reduction

October 25, 2024
Senior Officer Logistics

Reports to: Base Manager Marsabit
Direct Reports: Head Driver
Contract Details:
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 108,870
Fixed Term One (1) Year Contract renewable subject to availability of funds and performance
Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
Pension
Group Life Assurance Cover
Group Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
To oversee the transport function for Concern Marsabit, Kenya and assist with all logistics functions when required. The Senior Logistics Officer will ensure that the transport function adheres to Concern Worldwide transportation guidelines as per the Concern Global Transport and Fleet Manual and will ensure that Concern is compliant with all local transport requirements and regulations. S/he will also when the need arises, assist with management of Concern Marsabit’s procurement activities and shall ensure that all logistics staff adhere to all Concern Logistics procedures and best practices at all times.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Implementation of Concern’s Transport Policy and Global Transport and Fleet Manual in Concern’s areas of operation and ensure all is in line with local laws.
Along with the Logistics Officer (Procurement) ensure all procurement is in line with local laws and guidelines stipulated in the Concern Procurement Manual.
Ensure all staff are versed in all guidelines and procedures as per Concern Worldwide Procurement, Warehouse and Transport Manuals.
Scheduling and planning the use, movement, maintenance and repair of vehicles / motorbikes and thereby facilitating the most cost effective delivery of transport services to Concern’s programmes in Kenya.
Reports: Ensuring the completion and compilation of the Monthly Transport Reports for both Concern vehicles and all rental vehicles. These reports will include analysis of transport performance across the country programme including fuel analysis and all KPI’s.
Staff Management: Assist the Base Manager with managing Concern Drivers in Marsabit and liaise with drivers based in field locations at all times including managing their work schedules.
Fuel, oil and lubricant management: Ensuring the correct and controlled issuing of fuel, oil and lubricants according to existing Concern logistics procedures.
Ensure all controls and management are adhered to in programme areas where fuel is issued either from a local contracted garage or where Concern fuel storage is in operation.
Authorizes all fuel issuing vouchers
Management of Concern’s vehicle/motorbike spare parts according to agreed procedures (where applicable) ensuring that all storage in line with guidelines stipulated in the Concern Warehouse and Commodities Manual.
Vehicle Servicing Management. Along with the Head Driver manage and keep track of all vehicle service schedules. Reports include job card summary reports – updating all job cards for work carried out on all vehicles / motorbikes, Spare Parts stock reports (where applicable).
Assist the Logistics Officer with the planning of procurement of spare parts, fuel and other transport requirements.
Maintain transport records for all vehicles in accordance with Concern and donor requirement.
Ensuring that all Concern transport forms are in use in Marsabit and Concern’s programme areas and that all forms are accurately completed at all times according to agreed timelines and procedures.
Carrying out regular visits to the programme location to monitor logistics systems.
Assist with any other logistics activities when the need arises in Marsabit.
Responding to Emergencies:
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Job Specification:
Essential:

A degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Management or relevant field
At least two (2) years’ experience working with an NGO or UN Agency in a similar role. Experience with health and safety in Transport
Working knowledge of 4 x 4 vehicles, vehicle spare parts, transport logistic systems, including procurement and stores management
Excellent report writing, communication, interpersonal, organisation and negotiation skills
Competency in the use of computer applications i.e. Microsoft Word & Excel
Kenyan driving license. Motor bike riding license is an added advantage
Willing to travel, flexible, adaptable and with an ability to work under pressure
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in the local languages is an added advantage.
A team player, flexible and with an ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and to make quick rational decisions

Desirable:

Experience in accounting/budgeting, stock control and compiling inventories
Facilitation skills to train staff on logistics systems
Ability to manage time and work effectively without constant supervision

Disclaimer Clause
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

October 25, 2024
Programme Manager – Somalia Cash Consortium

About the role: This is a 1 year (with view to extension), new role with unaccompanied terms based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somaliland, Puntland and South-Central Somalia on a salary of Band 3 (€34,106 – €37,895). This position is contingent on donor approval and funding.
You will report to the Somalia Cash Consortium Director and will line manage Programme Assistant and work closely with Programme and M&E Focal Points of Consortium Members, Consortium Management Unit Staff; Concern’s Country Emergency Coordinator, Concern M&E team
We would like you to start February 2018
Job Background:
The “Coordinated implementation of Cash Assistance to support Somali Households (CASH) affected by disaster” is a €10million project to be rolled out in Somalia in 2018, managed by a consortium of six international agencies, led by Concern Worldwide. This specific action will concentrate on addressing the immediate humanitarian challenges facing Somalia through multi-purpose cash assistance. The Consortium has set out both short term and longer term goals with regard to the added value it can bring to the wider cash delivery agenda. Within this, we will seek to contribute to the development of a context appropriate, unified, efficient and effective cash delivery system for Somalia.
Concern Worldwide is a global organisation with programmes operating in 28 countries worldwide supported by our offices in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea and by our affiliate offices in the United States of America.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Consortium Director and serving as a senior member of the consortium management unit (CMU), the Programme Manager is expected to contribute to the strategic thinking, planning, and overall coordination efforts of the consortium. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that a drive for quality and innovative practice is embedded in the day-to-day implementation of the project, overseeing the consortium’s technical matters related to the building of an efficient and inclusive cash payment programme. S/he will be responsible for ensuring application of standard processes and activities across partner implementation. Specific to consortium M&E, s/he will coordinate the M&E Working Group, ensuring relevant data is collected and applied to decision making. Specific to programme management, s/he will manage, coordinate and consolidate consortium member reporting and programmatic accountability, as well as donor reporting.
Key Responsibilities:

Senior team member of Consortium Management Unit
Leading development and coordinating implementation of cash delivery activities
Leading M&E Working Group, charged with re/developing M&E processes, analysis and application
Developing and managing internal and donor-level consortium reporting
Supporting general programme cycle management of Cash Consortium
Leading the development and dissemination of learning, communication and advocacy initiatives
Represent Cash Consortium at technical coordination and working-group meetings

Specific Responsibilities:

Ensure that consortium validated M&E and programme implementation processes are developed and implemented across the consortium to: Ensure programme goals are met; protect the contractual and reputational interests of Concern Worldwide and the consortium members.
Ensure that sub-grant related processes and procedures are standardised and consistently implemented throughout the programme, including data collection, reporting, timelines and partner capacity-building.
Ensure that programme reporting is adhered to by all consortium member agencies and the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) and communicated clearly to the donor, this includes: proactive follow-up and monitoring of the implementation of the programme; ensuring all narrative reporting is professionally coordinated and compiled on time, accurately and in line with agreed formats.
Manage Cash Consortium Programme Assistant
Maintain a consistent and high level of communication with the consortium members, as well as respond and follow-up to ad-hoc donor and consortium member requests.
Lead development, analysis and revision of post distribution monitoring surveys implemented by the Cash Consortium, ensuring that they are efficient, pertinent to decision making, rigorously cleaned and adapted at appropriate intervals.
Lead the Consortium M&E Working Group (M&E WG), including regular data cleaning and analysis, and present its activities to the wider consortium.
Support members to collect, analyse and keep updated on relevant post distribution monitoring data, innovative approaches and other relevant socio-economic information to inform the cash programme. Recommend and support the implementation of any adjustments needed based on contextual changes.
Capture evidence and learning from programme M&E, case studies and consortium processes in order to test the rigour of the cash consortium approach and ensure that it is future proofed and fit for purpose – leading the drafting and dissemination of position papers and reports on cash-based delivery processes and measurement.
Contribute to the consolidation of programme revisions and writing of new proposals as required.
Work with the Consortium Members to coordinate collection of stories, case studies, pictures, etc. for raising the profile of the humanitarian situation in Somalia
Attend advocacy and communication meetings and calls as appropriate, including NGO Consortium Advocacy Working Group
Represent Cash Consortium at Somalia Cash Working Group Meetings and/or Work Streams, and other relevant coordination fora, in coordination with the Cash Consortium members.
Coordinate with ECHO and other potential donors on specific response actions as requested.
Coordinate all cash responses closely with the BRCiS Consortium IRF and Resilience programmes, managed by NRC Somalia.
Ensure compliance and adherence to Concern programme policies, tools and handbooks, notably the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4).
Support Cash Consortium members to ensure activities are carried out in accordance with agreed consortium standards and timelines, as well as the Sphere Minimum Standards and Humanitarian Charter in disaster response.
Frequent travel to programme locations across Somalia as required for trainings, monitoring and coordination.
Any other duties as assigned by your line manager.

Skills and Experience Required:

Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in the humanitarian/international development sector
University graduate or post-graduate qualification in international development or other relevant discipline or with distinction
Experience working in Somalia or similar remote-management context, ideally applying mobile cash-based delivery
Strong technical experience in monitoring and evaluation, including creating surveys, managing digital data gathering survey processes, cleaning data and applying analysis to decision making and managing evaluation processes.
Ability to work efficiently, utilize complex budgets and build user-friendly tools in Excel
Ability to work closely with field-based national staff and experience utilizing various staff training and adaptive management approaches.
Strong coordination/negotiation skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate among consortium members and actively contribute to creating a high-paced, flexible, team-oriented culture
Strong organizational, prioritization and analytical skills, as well as a good understanding of the application of logical and adaptive frameworks
Experience writing original, creative and high quality donor funding proposals, reports, case studies and learning documents
Experience of working on projects funded by major international donors, such as ECHO, DFID and USAID
Fluency in English, both written and verbal; proficiency in Somali language is an added benefit
Willing to spend significant time in Somalia and Somaliland driving project implementation, M&E.

Desirable:

Relevant experiences with cash coordination and cash learning forums.
Post graduate qualification in relevant field
Professional qualification/certificate in monitoring and evaluation and/or programme cycle management
Experience in other professional sector that adds unique value to the job specifications would be advantageous
Experience of working with ECHO as a donor and understanding of ECHO’s cash guidance note
Experience working with national safety net systems
Experience/interest in IT infrastructure
Experience using human-centred design processes
Experience writing surveys in ODK and building visualizations
Experience using statistical analysis software
Experience using InDesign and creating publish-ready communications

October 25, 2024
Finance & Systems Director, Somalia Cash Consortium Consortium Director Education Advisor- Somalia

Job Description
LOCATION: NAIROBI, KENYA WITH 30% TRAVEL TO SOMALIA
JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will contribute to the strategic thinking, planning, and overall coordination efforts of the consortium.
S/he will drive Innovative practice, overseeing the consortium’s technical matters related to the building of an efficient and inclusive cash payment infrastructure.
S/he will ensure consistent application of relevant finance and operations policies and procedures to ensure effective programme implementation as well as compliance with relevant donor regulations.

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October 25, 2024
Governance & Advocacy Officer

Job Responsibilities
Governance

Assist in identifying technical challenges, opportunities and responsive actions to promote inclusion of the vulnerable in formal decision making through the public participation model.
Assist in identifying and fostering strategic partnerships with county government departments, county assembly, local partners and other stakeholders, in implementation of policies and legislation on public participation (including Marsabit County Civic Education and Public Participation Policy and Marsabit County Civic Education and Public Participation Bill)
Lead in strengthening the link between formal governance structures and Community Conversations at village , ward , sub county and county level
Lead in monitoring the translation of community plans into village, ward , sub county and county plans during the annual county planning and budget processes, ongoing development of 2018-2022 County Integrated
Development Plan and other related processes
Lead in building the capacity of governance structures to facilitate citizen participation
Provide leadership in diagnosing policy knowledge and practice gaps on decentralized government, and
develop corresponding capacity development interventions

Advocacy

Support and build capacity of programme staff to develop and implement their advocacy plans and tasks (never ‘replace’ programme person)
Participate in lobbying and negotiation led by programme sectors
Provide direction to programmes on the content and development of policy briefs
Liaising closely with programme teams on integration of human rights into community conversations
Prepare comprehensive and timely monthly and quarterly narrative reports that conform to organizational standards.
Represent Concern Worldwide in Ward, Sub-County and County technical forums on public participation and strengthening local governance as well as advocacy coalitions/networks
Build and support the capacity of staff and sector programmes to understand the structure and functions of the county government, and to engage with them effectively.
Participate in the development of quarterly costed workplans, annual work plans and project proposals

Responding to Emergencies:

Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

A Degree in Social Sciences preferably Law, Political Science or Public Administration.
At least two (2) years of experience in governance programming with a bias towards a Human Rights Based
Approach to Development, policy and advocacy in humanitarian or development context
Strong knowledge of decentralized governance in general and Kenya’s devolved governance system specifically.
Excellent oral, written and editing skills including the ability to produce clear articulate evidence based policy analysis
Excellent advocacy and networking skills including the ability to make public representations.
Good understanding of programme cycle management, and application of advocacy strategies to promote positive development outcomes.
Good trainer of trainers and facilitation skills
Excellent communication &interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in teams.
Competency in computer applications
Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines

October 25, 2024