Jobs Kenya

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  • Inclusion Officer – IPEI (08254)

    Inclusion Officer – IPEI (08254)

    About The Role

    We are looking for an individual on a temporary/ short contract to work alongside the Leonard Cheshire Kenya team and i2i consortium partners to support the implementation of Leonard Cheshire’s interventions in the i2i Project, whose aim is to lead and manage learning and influencing component of the programme, which includes working with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), Government Departments/ ministries and the private sector in Kenya.

    The i2i Inclusion Officer will be accountable to the i2i Programme Manager in Kenya for reports against all deliverables as defined in the i2i workplan and budget.

    Further information

    We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

    Please provide your salary expectation for this role when submitting your application.

    Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This position is open to Kenya nationals only. Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

    As part of our safer recruitment practices, a police check will be required for this role as well as the right to live and work in Kenya.

    Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

    Apply via :

    ardcheshire.org

  • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Consultant

    Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Consultant

    We are looking for a talented Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant. The consultant will develop a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan for the S4PKe Programme. The consultant will work closely with Leonard Cheshire’s Programmes Technical Lead for Economic Inclusion and Innovation as well as the S4PKe team to deliver the assignment. The consultant will also liaise closely with Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) which is one of the partners in the S4PKe consortium.

    The GESI Strategy and Action Plan should meet the following requirements:

    Logically structured, concise, well presented and understandable to the intended audience
    Apply the Prosperity Fund Gender and Inclusion Framework for Programme Development, (to be provided), ensuring the programme is at least level 1 (minimum compliance), yet aiming for impact at empowerment (level 2) and where possible, transformational change (level 3).
    Clear impact analysis ensuring the programme aims to address identified social inclusion issues, and demonstration of how gender and social inclusion considerations have influenced decisions on priority regions and sectors, including marginalised groups, indigenous communities, disabled people.
    Clearly links impact analysis to proposed programme interventions and activities, explaining rationale for interventions and activities, and clearly explaining the level of ambition for each intervention or activities, as per the Prosperity Fund Gender and Inclusion Framework.
    Clear risk analysis and mitigation plans on gender and social inclusion.
    Clear baselines and indicators for interventions and activities.
    Clear key performance indicators for monitoring linked to MREL plan and including G&SI-disaggregated data and G&SI-specific indicators. As a minimum, programmes should collect disaggregated data by sex, age and income quintile and to include at least one KPI on gender.
    Clearly identify and allocate financial/human resources for implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan, with narrative on how G&SI-related activities have been costed in.
    The GESI Action Plan format is flexible but at a minimum should include key activities, timelines, responsibilities and any budgeted costs.
    Submission of the GESI Strategy and Action Plan should be in 3 phases: (a) Outline of GESI Strategy and Action Plan (b) Draft GESI Strategy and Action Plan (c) Final GESI Strategy and Action Plan.

    The timeframe for this consultancy is from 1st December to 30th December 2020. The consultant should ensure the completion of the GESI Strategy and Action Plan within this timeframe. The level of effort for this assignment is approximately 20 days.

    Please submit an Expression of Interest which should include the following:Please respond with your Expression of Interest to Marjorie.Okora@leonardcheshire.org by COB 27th November 2020.

    Apply via :

    Marjorie.Okora@leonardcheshire.org

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (3 Months Maternity Cover)

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (3 Months Maternity Cover)

    About the Role

    We are looking for a maternity cover to work alongside the Leonard Cheshire Kenya team and i2i consortium partners in monitoring, evaluation and learning of the three-year project in Kenya. This person will ensure consortium data collection processes, analysis and reporting are in line with the MEL framework and advise partners of progress against agreed deliverables. They will be responsible for the coordination and management of relationships with consortium partners within the programme and assisting in data collection and analysis, under the supervision of the MEAL Manager.

    The MEL Officer will be accountable to the Programme Manager in Kenya and to the i2i MEAL Manager in the UK for reports against all deliverables as defined in MEL framework.

    Leonard Cheshire as a lead partner is implementing a 3-year UKAid funded Innovation to Inclusion (i2i) Project that is designed to develop, test, validate and share learning from interventions that will directly improve waged employment in the private sector for men and women with disabilities in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.The consortium includes Action Network for the Disabled Kenya (ANDY), CBM, APDK, European Disability Forum (EDF), International Labor Organization (ILO), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Global Disability Innovation Hub, World Bank and Plan International. The consortium is supported by other implementing partners, including Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs), private companies, relevant government agencies and government staff.

    About you

    You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in MEL methodologies and be able to plan strategically, bringing understanding of quantitative and qualitative. You must have experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

    What we offer

    Fair and competitive pay rates within the sector
    Substantial annual leave with the possibility of buying or selling leave
    Medical insurance
    Travel insurance

    Further information

    We seek candidates with genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with disability.

    Apply via :

    ardcheshire.org

  • Technical Project Manager – Inclusive Education (05701)

    Technical Project Manager – Inclusive Education (05701)

    About The Role

    It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with an ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum. We are looking for a motivated, innovative and positive person to join us on this journey of growth.

    This role will be the lead, to ensure high level delivery, compliance, reporting and innovation, in our forward-thinking programmes that promote inclusive education for persons with disabilities.

    The role will also manage external relationships and programmes budgets, technical experts, workflow and prioritisation as well as monitoring the programme activities for learning dissemination.

    About You

    This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated, experienced Technical Programme Manager to step up to the next level to join our dynamic team based in Kenya. Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager and liaising with the wider Leonard Cheshire International Team, consortia members, and other external actors, you will ensure the high-level delivery of our Inclusive education programmes.

    You will have experience in leading programmatic performance and delivery. You will have a relevant post graduate qualification along with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior position with an international NGO. You will also have managed disability inclusive programmes and previously worked in a similar context.

    You will bring experience of management of systems and finance functions and have knowledge of donor compliance along with experience of working with major international donors. You will also have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

    We are looking for a creative self-starter, with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational, communication and computer skills, and the ability to handle multiple, and varied tasks simultaneously. An understanding of disability issues would be advantageous.

    About Leonard Cheshire

    Leonard Cheshire is one of the world’s leading charities supporting persons with disabilities. We believe that persons with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.

    Our international development programmes support children in school and disabled adults into employment across Africa and Asia. We have established local partners in countries of operation whom we have worked with for a number of years. Our ambitious new five-year international strategy aims to enrich lives and promote independence for more than 100,000 people with disabilities across Africa and Asia.

    We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

    What We Offer

    Fair and competitive pay rates
    A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme or local equivalent
    Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
    Medical insurance
    Travel insurance if you travel with Leonard Cheshire

    Further information

    Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

    As part of our safer recruitment practices, a police check will be required for this role as well as the right to live and work in Kenya.

    Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

  • Administration Officer

    Administration Officer

    About the role
    It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with an ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum we are looking for a number of motivated, innovative and positive people to join us on this journey of growth.
    This role will be the focal point for day-to-day administration, procurement, human resources, travel and logistics of Leonard Cheshire Kisumu office.
    About you
    This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated, very experienced Administration officer to step up to the next level to join our dynamic team based in Kenya. Reporting to the Operations Manager and liaising with the wider Leonard Cheshire Kenya management team in Kisumu you will ensure timely, efficient and compliant delivery of administrative, procurement, human resources, travel and logistics roles in Kisumu sub office.
    You will have experience in office administration from busy environment and reputable organization preferably International Non-Government Organization. You will demonstrate experience in wider operations to cover procurement, logistics and human resources roles.
    A degree from reputable institution is a requirement.
    About Leonard Cheshire
    Leonard Cheshire is one of the world’s leading charities supporting persons with disabilities. We believe that persons with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.
    Our international development programmes support children in school and disabled adults into employment across Africa and Asia. We have established local partners in countries of operation whom we have worked with for a number of years. Our ambitious new five-year international strategy aims to enrich lives and promote independence for more than 100,000 people with disabilities across Africa and Asia.
    What we offer

    Fair and competitive pay rates
    A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme or local equivalent
    Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
    Medical insurance
    Travel insurance if you travel with Leonard Cheshire

    Further information
    We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.
    Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
    As part of our safer recruitment practices police check will be required for this role as well as the right to live and work in Kenya.
    Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
    Closing date: 13th May 2020

  • Country Representative

    Country Representative

    Hours of work: 35
    Salary: Competitive  
    About the role
    It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team. Its ambitious but well-planned growth strategy is beginning to gain momentum and we are looking for a number of motivated, innovative and positive people to join us on this journey of growth.
    This is a significant opportunity to bring your skill and experience to lead our Kenya programmes and partnerships, developing the programmatic strategies and ensuring high quality delivery as well as supporting programme analysis and learning to allow organic changes for maximum delivery. Managing a team, you will motivate, drive and guide them to be the best they can be as well as managing external partners and relationships.
    The role will cover; 
    STRATEGY
    To lead and drive the strategic development and implementation of Leonard Cheshire’s (LC’s) work and ensure it is being delivered in all areas of the organisation’s work, projects and with new and existing partners
    IMPACT
    To positively impact on the lives of disabled people in Kenya by ensuring that Leonard Cheshire is delivering high quality programmes and ensuring that the processes of planning, implementation as well as monitoring, evaluation and learning, are robust
    FINANCE
    Ensure that the financial management of the organisation is accountable and transparent at every level, and that all staff are fully aware and able to comply with financial policies.
    This will be done through effectively managing operations and donor compliance including delivering complex programmes, budget management, managing partnerships, fundraising, people management, and risk management.
    About the programmes  
    We have a number of successful programmes in our Kenya region, namely our Girl’s EducationChallenge (GEC-T) programme which has supported over 2,000 disabled girls in attend primary school. Following on from that success, we are now working to support disabled girls to transition from primary to secondary and vocational training. Social norms are difficult to change and take time to change. But this project has demonstrated effective strategies which drive and enhance the process of transformation.
    In addition our Leave No Girl Behind (LNGB) programme is dedicated to empowering girls and young women around the world to find, respect and embrace their own voices, talents and unique potential through leadership.  
    Our i2i – Innovate to inclusion programme aims is to improve well-being and inclusion of people with disabilities in Kenya. This three-year programme designed to develop, test, validate, and share learning from interventions that will directly improve access to waged employment in the private sector for women and men with disabilities. It will demonstrate the potential for change by identifying the most successful interventions that strengthen the disability ecosystem.
    About you
    You will have extensive experience in leading programmatic performance and delivery along with the ability to motivate, manage and drive a team to meet program deadlines and expectations. You will be experienced in managing teams though times of change and understand the intricacies in this. 
    You will bring experience of management of systems and finance functions and have knowledge of donor compliance along with experience of working with major international donors. You will also have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills through partnership influencing and managing.
    We are looking for a creative self-starter, with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational, communication and computer skills and excellent people management skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple, and varied tasks simultaneously.
    An understanding of disability issues would be advantageous.
    About Leonard Cheshire
    Leonard Cheshire is one of the world’s leading charities supporting persons with disabilities. We believe that persons with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.
    Our international development programmes support children in school and disabled adults into employment across Africa and Asia. We have established local partners in countries of operation whom we have worked with for a number of years. Our ambitious new five year international strategy aims to enrich lives and promote independence for more than 100,000 people with disabilities across Africa and Asia.
    What we offer

    Fair and competitive pay rates
    A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme or local equivalent 
    Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
    Medical insurance
    Travel insurance if you travel with Leonard Cheshire

    Further information 
    We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.
    Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
    As part of our safer recruitment practices police check will be required for this role as well as the right to live and work in Kenya.
    Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
    Closing date: 26th January 2020
    Please note we do not accept emailed CVs for the application process.

  • Operations Manager Senior Programme Manager Safeguaring Manager – Kenya

    Operations Manager Senior Programme Manager Safeguaring Manager – Kenya

    Hours of work: 35
    Salary: approx.
    About the role
    It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with an ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum we are looking for a number of motivated, innovative and positive people to join us on this journey of growth.
    About you
     As the operational lead you will be experienced in working in a fast paced environment where attention to detail and organisational skills are a natural skill. Your communication and computer skills will be second to none and you will be accustomed to moving on multiple and varied tasks simultaneously with various actors and deadlines.
    This role will touch on logistics, HR and finance as well as security, safety and travel therefore you will have a full generalist background
    An understanding of disability issues would be advantageous.
    What we offer

    Fair and competitive pay rates
    A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme or local equivalent 
    Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
    Medical insurance
    Travel insurance if you travel with Leonard Cheshire
     

    Further information 
    We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.
    Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
    As part of our safer recruitment practices police check will be required for this role as well as the right to live and work in Kenya.
    Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

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  • Programme Manager – LNGB

    Programme Manager – LNGB

    Job Description

    Fixed term contract until March 2023
    Leave No Girl Behind – Education for Life Project (EfL)
    The exciting Education for Life (EfL) project in Kenya takes a holistic multi-pronged approach aiming to ultimately address barriers affecting out of school girls (OOSGs). Existing interventions in the project counties will focus on improving the learning environment in schools and catch up centres to reach more OOSGs. The EfL project focuses on key economic, socio-cultural pressures and the need to improve teaching environments to be more gender sensitive and inclusive of OOSGs, delivering sustainable impacts for the girls the project will be supporting and working with.
    About the Roles and People 
    Programme Manager – The Programme Manager- Education for Life. This post will be responsible for the overall coordination, management and implementation of an innovative and strategic EfL programme in line with the project framework, whilst working closely with EfL consortium partners at national level. It will also oversee programme implementation by LC’s downstream partners in Kisumu County and work closely with regional and globally based technical leads, finance support staff and our programmes team ensuring high quality programme delivery.
    You will be creative and innovative proactive, self-motivated and able to understand the intricacies of consortium and downstream partners workings/management, balancing the need to deliver on all aspects of financial and programme monitoring and reporting whilst also delivering a high-quality programme. Your influencing and communication skills and your ability to lead a team, manage partners will be of a high level and your experience of education sector and leading disability programmes will be extensive. We will also expect you to be able to identify and develop new project opportunities and partnerships in the country. 
    Person specification
    Essential requirements

    A Degree (or equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences or a related field and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience particularly in education, children and women’s rights, or disability programming.
    Strong facilitation, training participatory methods and coordination skills
    Proven experience in managing large institutional funding and partners, working in a consortium, applied knowledge of project cycle management including problem analysis, project design, financial planning and management, and monitoring and evaluation
    Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and other key data processing software

    Key competencies & skills

    Effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation and communication skills
    Possession of strong narrative and financial report-writing skills
    High energy, ‘can-do’ approach combined with excellent skills to drive stakeholders to function at community level
    High integrity, excellent conceptual and team relations skills
    Experience of working with children and an understanding of childrights based approaches
    Ability to effectively manage time, and spend sufficient time working in the field
    The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
    Capacity to tailor key messages to a range of different audiences
    Commitment to Leonard Cheshire’s mission, vision and goals, and our target group

    What we offer 

    Fair and competitive pay rates
    A generous employer contribution to a pension scheme
    Substantial annual leave with the possibility of buying or selling leave
    Medical insurance
    Travel insurance

    Further information 
    A police check will be required for all roles in Leonard Cheshire, as well as the right to live and work in Kenya. Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
    We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.
    Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
    Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

  • Programme Manager Technical Lead GESS

    Programme Manager Technical Lead GESS

    Fixed Term Contract, 12 months
    Reference: 04403
    This is an exciting 12 month opportunity for an outstanding individual to lead on Leonard Cheshire’s component of the Girls Education South Sudan (GESS) II programme, which enables social and cultural change to support girls into education.
    Leonard Cheshire supports individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. As one of the world’s leading charities supporting persons with disabilities, we open doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe through inclusive programmes, advocacy initiatives and academic research.
    About the Role
    Based in our Kenya (Nairobi) office you will be working with government, local partners, and other key stakeholders in Sudan to design and deliver inclusive programming. You will be responsible for overseeing the management of the project cycle and the global project teams.
    You will have extensive experience developing and overseeing Inclusive Education programmes. You will have exceptional programme leadership and management skills and bring experience of managing grants of at least GBP 1M.
    We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire and who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of persons with disability and we strongly encourage applications from persons with lived experience of disability.
    Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community, but you must already have the right to work in Kenya and are able to travel to South Sudan.
    What we Offer

    Fair and competitive pay rates
    A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme
    Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave via salary sacrifice
    Medical insurance
    Travel insurance for work travel

  • Project Coordinator – Livelihoods

    Project Coordinator – Livelihoods

    Leonard Cheshire (LC) is looking for an experienced coordinator to work on our exciting and innovative livelihoods project supporting disabled people into the workplace.
    The post works with various stakeholder and consortium members and plays a pivotal part in ensuring the programme is implemented to the highest standard.
    About You: You must be educated to a degree level in a relevant discipline with strong experience in project cycle management as well as monitoring and evaluating experience.
    As this role requires an immediate start you will be a self-motivated and focused individual who is organised and can think on their feet.
    You will be an effective communicator at all levels, able to maintain strong working relationship internally and externally and have a confident manner.
    You will pay attention to detail whilst being able to prioritise work under pressure. You will be an effective team player who can work as part of a small and dynamic team.
    We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.
    Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community.