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  • Temporary Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant

    Temporary Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant

    Job Purpose

    The Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant will assist the M&E Officer in designing data collection tools; conduct data collection, analysis and reporting; and follow up with project teams to ensure effective program implementation. S/he will additionally work with Programs Team to ensure efficient, accurate, and transparent data flow, with particular focus on demonstrating the impact of FIDA-Kenya programs to the beneficiaries.

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    Support in development and review of relevant and quality data collection tools for quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation activities.
    Conduct assessments/ audits to ensure data quality, transparency, and integrity based on agreed indicators.
    Participate in the planning and conducting field data collection and monitoring exercises.
    Assist M&E Officer to track project/program results including quality, outcomes, impact, and compliance with set standards.
    Work with the program team and M&E officer to ensure monitor strengths and gaps in existing projects/ programs and services and for reporting on donor commitments.
    Incorporate feedback obtain from various monitoring activities to ensure continuous improvement of data management systems.
    Assist in the development of M&E plans for all funding proposals and ensure the same is followed up during implementation.
    Review monthly program progress reports as per the approved quarterly work plans and monthly activities schedule and provide alert to the respective program officers to avoid delays in implementation.
    Support M&E Officer to prepare M&E related reports for in line with both internal and donor reporting requirements.
    Actively participate in the development, maintenance, and dissemination of strategic program information.

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Information Sciences, or Statistics.
    Must have a minimum 2 years of experience in M&E and/or research preferably in an NGO sector.
    Demonstrable experience using a variety of quantitative methodologies for data analysis including analyses using statistical tools such as Ms Excel, Google Sheets, SPSS, or STAT.
    Experience in conducting program evaluations, including designing data collection tools/instruments, data visualization and presentation and successfully drafting M&E technical reports.
    Proven experience in performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
    Ability to frequently travel across the country for data collection and monitoring exercises.

    Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with an updated Curriculum Vitae, including three referees one of whom must be the current or former supervisor, also stating expected salary, and daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 13th October 2020. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Address to: The Executive Director FIDA Kenya, Amboseli road, off Gitanga Road, P.O. Box 46324-00100 NAIROBI, E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.orgFIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@fidakenya.org

  • Public Relations Assistant

    Public Relations Assistant

    Temporary Six Months Contract
    Job Ref: FIDA/KM/06/2020
    Job Summary: PR Assistant will support the Knowledge Management team in the execution of the communication strategy, managing social media channels, creating and disseminating content to enhance organization visibility, and drive the women’s rights advocacy agenda.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Daily monitoring of media coverage on women’s rights issues and timely response to arising matters.
    Assist in the maintenance of social media plans to ensure coordinated execution of social media activity.
    Assist in the maintenance of social media profiles by ensuring timely, quality, and relevant content on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms available to the organization.
    Analyse and highlight traffic and interaction on social media.
    Ensure periodic updating of the relevant content on the website.
    Draft blog posts highlighting the work FIDA-Kenya is engaging in.
    Follow up on the staff write-ups for blog posts and articles for the website.
    Draft organizational and departmental publications including reports, and periodic newsletters.
    Maintenance of IEC material registers and ensure that all material is stocked and updated.
    Facilitate timely inter-department/ inter-office dissemination of FIDA publications.

    Qualifications

    A minimum of a Diploma in Communication, Public Relations, or Media studies.
    Expertise in graphic design is highly desirable.
    At least two (2) years of experience in a corporate organization, NGO, or government agency.
    Experience in PR writing, digital branding, social media management.
    Mastery of English and Kiswahili both written and spoken.
    Mastery of computer usage, web navigation, and social media functionality is imperative.
    Advanced skills in MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • ICT for Development (ICT4D) Specialist in the Power bank project

    ICT for Development (ICT4D) Specialist in the Power bank project

    The Power bank project aims to support Finnish development NGOs to better integrate feasible technology solutions into their field programs and processes for increased effectiveness, reach, scale and impact. In order to boost the use of ICT for development, Power bank also facilitates active collaboration between NGOs, local and international companies, startups and innovation hubs to co-create new solutions to well-defined development challenges.
    Power bank project includes operations in East Africa, mainly in Kenya, but may also give limited support to Tanzania, Uganda and Somalia. The first phase of power bank lasts from 2020 to the end of 2021 (approximately 2 years).
    ICT4D Specialist for the power bank project / FIDA
    Fida International under Finnish Mission Kenya is one of the implementing organizations of the power bank project. We are recruiting an ICT4D Specialist for the power bank project (while receiving the funding from Finland).
    As an ICT4D Specialist you’ll be responsible for supporting selected development cooperation organizations, including Fida, and their local partners to adopt and integrate existing ICT4D solutions into their project and operations. You will be working closely with other power bank colleagues in a team of 2-3 people.
    Your main duties (some points in different order/combined)
    Serve as the focal lead for ICT For Development (ICT4D) activities within the Fingo power bank project supporting various civil society organizations to integrate technology solutions into their development programming
    Assess and analyze ICT4D training needs. Provide capacity building (training, coaching, on-the-job support, etc.), remotely or on-site, to staff and partners in ICT4D-related areas to ensure efficient and consistent adoption and use of ICT4D applications.
    Coordinate and ensure collaboration amongst the different NGOs, companies, networks, hubs and other relevant stakeholders. Provide leadership in the establishment and sustenance of a Community of Practice (CoP) meetings.
    Provide technical expertise, trainings, supporting material and sparring on Information Communication Technologies (ICT) including, e.g. mobile data gathering, digital services, SMS, voice, solar energy, data visualization, devices and other technology tools for the supported civil society organization. Identify, hire and manage consultants when needed.
    Monitor, review, and synthesize tools/trends in the ICT4D field and guide organizational efforts to keep abreast of these tools/trends;
    Requirements

    Master’s degree in a field related to ICT4D required, with an advanced degree in a related field strongly preferred.
    Minimum of 3 years of researching, testing, and applying ICT tools to projects in developing countries, with appropriate field experience required;
    Experience managing consultants and liaising between technical developers and non-technical stakeholders.
    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail: ability to juggle large amounts of details while maintaining big picture.
    Strong written and verbal communications skills in both English and Swahili, with experience in making presentations to internal and external audiences.
    Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of multi-cultural teams.
    Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills;
    Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills;
    Availability for frequent travel especially within East Africa (esp. Tanzania and Uganda) on short assignments
    We will offer to you
    Very interesting work with multiple development cooperation organizations in East Africa.
    Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are promoting sustainable development goals through your contribution in the area.
    The recruited person will work in collaboration with many teams from different organizations, including Fida East Africa regional programme staff thereby having an experience of working in an innovative and agile network.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes

    Ref number: FIDA/M&E/12/2019
     
    Job Summary: The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible to design and oversee all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, including ensuring full compliance with donor requirements, assisting programme team in defining outcome indicators, developing data collection tools and data collection methodologies, and leading data assessments and programme evaluation. The post holder will ensure M&E component is well integrated at the planning stages of programme and monitor project activities on a regular basis to ensure project impact.

     Reports to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes
     Duties and Responsibilities:

    Monitor development and implementation of programme activities included in annual work plan with particular focus on results, impacts and lesson learning.
    Promote results-based approach to M&E, emphasizing on results and impacts.
    Follow up on monthly reports from staff on programme progress against work plan and provide feedback highlighting areas of concern and progress and ensure their timely submission.
    Facilitate, design and implement M& E tools.
    Undertake and facilitate the implementation of M&E plan, regularly revising and updating performance questions, indicators, methods and formats.
    Identify problems with the M&E system and modify the system, as necessary.
    Ensure that staff are receiving adequate support to be able to implement their M&E functions.
    Create a knowledge management strategy and framework.
    Organize and provide refresher training in M&E for staff.
    Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time-to-time.

    Job Specification:

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Project Management or Statistics.
    At least THREE (3) years’ experience in monitoring & evaluation, project management, networking, donor relations and developing/writing project proposals.
    Experience with Monitoring & Evaluation systems in NGO context.
    Experience in proposal writing and resource mobilization strategies.
    Proficiency in statistical computer packages e.g. SPSS, STATA, EPI-INFO etc.

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  • Expression of Interest (EOI) for Development of a National Shadow Report (Women Land Rights)

    Expression of Interest (EOI) for Development of a National Shadow Report (Women Land Rights)

    Background
    The overall objective of the project is to ensure women’s access to and control over their land resources across Africa by supporting and enabling rural women’s voices; while the specific objectives are:

    To hold the governments in the target countries and the Regional Economic Communities accountable on the implementation of relevant AU women’s land rights (WLR) instruments; and other relevant WLR policies and laws while monitoring the actions they take.
    To empower rural women’s organizations to analyse, document and disseminate evidence on pronounced cases of missing WLR and action against the discriminatory land tenure systems and threats originating from LSLBIs.
    Pan-African civil society is recognized for their leadership, knowledge and advocacy capacity on WLR by governments, RECs, AU and WLR experts. This objective aims to strengthen civil society, to monitor actions taken by governments in key countries, and Regional Economic Communities, and hold them accountable to implement relevant AU instruments. It further builds up the evidence base and facilitates the strengthening of women’s voices at community level in the face of discriminatory land tenure systems and LSLBIs.

    Within the first objective on monitoring WLR policy implementation, it is expected that CSOs gain the capacity to effectively monitor WLR instruments, laws and policies; and that they apply this capacity to make verified information available on the non-implementation of those frameworks. It is in this light that the project is seeking to develop country specific national shadow reports on implementation of the AU WLR instruments and other relevant WLRs laws and policies. These shadow reports will be drafted with a focus on Africa to evaluate progress in implementation over the last decade.
    The reflections from the shadow reports will enable CSOs to engage at different levels on advocacy and put pressure to duty bearers to implement progressive legislative and policy frameworks that facilitate ownership of land for women. It is intended that these reports will be disseminated at national, regional and continental spaces as part of an advocacy campaign.
    It is for this reason that FIDA Kenya is seeking to recruit consultants to develop national shadow reports for Kenya. The consultants will analyse the implementation of the four AU WLR frameworks by Kenya, review previous national progress reports with recommendations made on Kenya; identify main WLRs issues within the sub areas of the frameworks, review achievements thus, identify existing gaps and provide recommendations. The four frameworks below will undergo this analysis:

    Framework and Guidelines on Land Policy in Africa (F&G) very early talked about the second scramble of the continent – economic subjugation of the continent by global north and other entities.
    Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security – (VGGTs)
    Guiding Principles on Large Scale Land Based Investments.
    Maputo Protocol – (Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa

    Consultant Profile
    The consultant should have the following educational background & work experience:

    Master’s Degree or higher in law, social sciences or related field.
    At least 10 years of professional experience in the land sector and carrying out of land and women related assignments.
    Experience on analysis of policy and legal frameworks.
    In depth knowledge and understanding of women’s land rights of the context country.
    Advance knowledge of national and continental policies and frameworks related to land.
    Previous experience on shadow reporting on women’s rights issues.
    Excellent oral and report writing skills and a track record of producing analytical publications.
    Excellent communication skills.
    Familiarity with the national working culture in Kenya.

    Personal qualifications

    Ability to deliver quality work within the expected timelines
    Excellent communication, coordination and facilitation skills
    Approaches work with a positive and constructive attitude
    Excellent interpersonal skills

    Expressions of Interest & Remuneration
    The actual exercise is expected to start on 12th August 2019 for a period of 5 working days. Expression of interest needs to include the following:

    Methodology of how the consultant intends to carry out the assignment. The scorecard checklist will be provided for reference.
    A proposed work plan that includes proposed dates and intended period covering the assignment.
    A proposed budget that reflects cost and time for the consultant. This shall be discussed and agreed with the selected candidate.

  • Executive Director

    Executive Director

    Job Summary
    The Executive Director is the head of FIDA Kenya Secretariat and is responsible for strategic leadership and implementation of the organization’s vision, mission and strategic plan. The position holder reports to the Board of FIDA Kenya and is responsible to oversee successful implementation of programmes, and mobilization and management of resources. The Executive Director is also the liaison between the Secretariat, the Board, memberships, development partners and other external stakeholders.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Oversee formulation and successful implementation of FIDA Kenya’s Strategic Plan, Sustainability Plan, work plans and advocacy strategy.
    Provide leadership and assume responsibility to guide FIDA Kenya team towards achieving the organization’s mission and vision.
    Effectively raise resources for the organization from existing as well as new donors.
    Provide effective and efficient management of FIDA Kenya’s human, financial and information resources.
    Represent the organization in the media and at high level meetings with donors, government agencies and other stakeholders.
    Manage programmes and enhances the impact of FIDA Kenya’s activities.
    Review and approve grant and funding proposals.
    Authorize payments, sign cheques, approve requisitions and payment vouchers in line with Finance and Procurement manual.
    Build and sustain effective partnerships with government, development partners, like-minded organizations and other civil societies.
    Create an enabling environment for staff to ensure there is knowledge sharing, capacity building and teamwork in the workplace.
    Promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
    Raise the international reputation and profile of FIDA Kenya.
    Secretary to the Board of FIDA and coordinates meetings and activities of the Board.
    Oversees preparation of press releases.

    Job Specification:

    MUST be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
    Have at least twelve (12) years post admission experience.
    MUST possess working experience obtained over seven 7 years (minimum) with an NGO, 5 of which must be in management position .
    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in litigation and women rights issues.
    Possess a Master’s degree in Law or Gender and Development or any other Social Sciences.

  • Senior Legal Counsel – Access to Justice, Nairobi

    Senior Legal Counsel – Access to Justice, Nairobi

    Details:
    Ref No: FIDA/SPO/06/2019
    Job Summary: Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the successful candidate will be expected to provide legal aid services to clients, manage all Access to Justice programs, develop and maintain relationships with partners, create awareness on women’s rights and supervise staff in Access to Justice, Nairobi.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Access to Justice Programme

    Oversee the implementation of all the Access to Justice Programmes (Legal Representation, Pro bono Lawyers Scheme, Mediation, Counseling, Self- Representation and Informal Justice Systems).
    Oversees the day to day running of the Legal aid clinic.
    Coordinate and implement litigation processes.
    Provide legal advice and referrals clients.
    Approve draft pleadings and prepare pleadings and court documents on behalf of clients.
    Represent clients in various courts.
    Conduct pre-trial briefings for self-representation clients.
    Conduct mediations between disputants.
    Conduct trainings for Council of Elders and external mediators.
    Conduct research and prepare pleadings in Strategic Impact Litigation cases.
    Prepare and approve team and donor reports

    Public Interest Litigation

    Monitor compliance with international and national legal obligations relating to women rights and jurisprudential developments and identify possible PIL cases.
    Participate in legal research for PIL cases, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other case-related documents.
    Represent FIDA Kenya in various courts.
    Participate in all aspects of FIDA Kenya legal advocacy work.
    Developing publications and other legal resources.

    Knowledge Management

    Monitor and evaluate programmes and activities (prepare and oversee the preparation of team’s work plan, result based management reports, monthly team reports, activity reports).
    Engage in various researches organized by FIDA Kenya and other partners.
    Participate in the preparation of the organizations’ Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
    Issue and oversee the issuance of IEC material developed by the organization and other partners.
    Liaise and partner with other NGOs, Government departments or relevant bodies in gender related cases at national, continental and international level (participating in partner meetings, engaging in capacity building trainings and joint strategies on protection of women’s rights).
    Makes interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues including press briefings.
    Enhance organization visibility through use of social media.

    Finance

    Authorize expenditure at the sector/departmental level through approving requisitions, approving litigation fund.
    Oversee timely and effective submission of financial returns.

    Human Resource

    Appraise team members.
    Conduct interviews for Legal Counsel/ Legal Assistant and Interns.
    Ensure that staff meetings are held as required.
    Coordinate and approve staff leave

    Resource Mobilization

    Participate in proposal writing.
    Provide support in resource mobilization strategies

    Program Management

    Oversee operational management of assigned programs.
    Ensure proper planning, implementation, and reporting of projects.
    Ensure that program objectives/interventions and budget compliance are met;
    Coordinate and support high quality research, in order to generate knowledge on women rights, law and governance.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    MUST be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
    Have at least five (5) years post admission experience;
    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in litigation and women rights issues;
    Possession of a Master’s degree in law or social sciences and NGO experience will be added advantage.

  • Program Officer

    Program Officer

    Details:
    FIDA/PO/02/2019: PROGRAM OFFICER- WOMAN & GOVERNANCE.
    Report to: Senior Program Officer (Women & Governance).
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Analyzing existing policies for gender responsiveness and accountability.
    Planning coordination and implementation of programme activities under different grants.
    Commissioning, coordinating, supervision, editing and managing the undertaking of researches and documentation under the programme.
    Coordinate and implement programme activities.
    Developing policy briefs and other information communication materials.
    Internal and external reporting on problematic.
    Development of proposals, concept notes and work plans for funding and cultivating a good relationship with all partners.
    Representing the organization in international, regional, national, county and community platforms.
    Manage FIDA Kenya networks related to the program.
    Lobbying and advocating on different thematic issues on women’s rights.
    Monitoring the progress of programmatic initiatives and provide intervention and technical support for the achievement of desired objectives.
    Resource mobilization.

    Qualifications and attributes;
     The ideal candidate should at least possess the following qualifications and attributes: –

    Bachelor of Laws or Social Sciences from a recognized University.
    Training in program management and planning will be an added advantage.
    At least 3 years work experience in NGO sector.
    Knowledge and experience in program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Women’s and PLWD rights issues.
    Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Grant Officer (Fundraising)

    Grant Officer (Fundraising)

    Details:
    FIDA/GO/01/2019: GRANT OFFICER – FUNDRAISING (BASED IN NAIROBI)
    Report to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    To develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy for FIDA Kenya, ensuring it supports and contributes to the FIDA Kenya Sustainability Plan and Strategic Plan.
    Set and achieve fundraising targets, agreed in consultation with the Executive Director.
    Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio, with funding streams including corporates, events, foundations, developmental organizations and other grant-makers, with appropriate priorities.
    Create and activate a calendar of events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship.
    Working closely with the Management and Programme Team to produce timely and quality funding proposals in accordance with the terms of grants.
    Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare fundraising budgets.
    Carry out prospect research and develop a comprehensive fundraising database that captures all relevant information as well as handling all administrative aspects of fundraising.
    Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations.
    Cultivate and nurture relationships with funders, donors and sponsors, keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all communication and applying robust account management.
    Report to the Board Resource Mobilization Committee on a quarterly basis of progress to-date of specific fundraising activities and income targets.
    Attending relevant fundraising forums and groups.
    Remain abreast of fundraising standards, trends and best practice, taking responsibility for maintaining own learning and attending training as required.

    Qualifications & Experiences

    MUST have at least 3 years’ experience in fundraising with a strong track record of securing funding for NGO activities from a variety of funding streams.
    Experience in participatory proposal development processes.

    Donor knowledge.

    Budgeting principles.
    Superior writing and presentation skills.
    Knowledge and understanding of key issues in women empowerment.

  • Grant Officer (Fundraising)

    Grant Officer (Fundraising)

    Details:
    FIDA/GO/01/2019: GRANT OFFICER – FUNDRAISING (BASED IN NAIROBI)
    Report to: The Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    To develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy for FIDA Kenya, ensuring it supports and contributes to the FIDA Kenya Sustainability Plan and Strategic Plan.
    Set and achieve fundraising targets, agreed in consultation with the Executive Director.
    Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio, with funding streams including corporates, events, foundations, developmental organizations and other grant-makers, with appropriate priorities.
    Create and activate a calendar of events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship.
    Working closely with the Management and Programme Team to produce timely and quality funding proposals in accordance with the terms of grants.
    Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare fundraising budgets.
    Carry out prospect research and develop a comprehensive fundraising database that captures all relevant information as well as handling all administrative aspects of fundraising.
    Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations.
    Cultivate and nurture relationships with funders, donors and sponsors, keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all communication and applying robust account management.
    Report to the Board Resource Mobilization Committee on a quarterly basis of progress to-date of specific fundraising activities and income targets.
    Attending relevant fundraising forums and groups.
    Remain abreast of fundraising standards, trends and best practice, taking responsibility for maintaining own learning and attending training as required.

    Qualifications & Experiences

    MUST have at least 3 years’ experience in fundraising with a strong track record of securing funding for NGO activities from a variety of funding streams.
    Experience in participatory proposal development processes.

    Donor knowledge.

    Budgeting principles.
    Superior writing and presentation skills.
    Knowledge and understanding of key issues in women empowerment.