In support of the overall NIWETU goal, DAI is seeking to build a cadre of individuals and organizations on call with capabilities to respond to emerging issues within 48 hours. Rapidly changing dynamics related to VE in Kenya require that this activity include a flexible, rapidly deployable menu of support to respond to urgent incidents nation-wide. Through this RFI we will establish a cadre of pre-qualified locally-available technical experts and service-providers who could be mobilized within 48 hours to any location in Kenya to provide the following types of services:
Technical expertise on community-based responses response to VE incidents
Technical expertise on strategic communication in response to VE incidents
Conflict mediation services
Peacebuilding dialogue facilitation
Inter-faith dialogue facilitation
Trauma healing and psycho-social support services
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Rapid Response Consultants
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Head of Advocacy Programme
Main Responsibilities:
Supporting and facilitating the African women’s movement to develop and use regional, sub-regional and international policy frameworks in advocacy for the full realization of the human rights for African women and girls
Initiate and coordinate necessary research to inform policy influencing and programming in Gender Equality and Women’s Human rights focusing on areas of FEMNET Strategic plan
Maintain effective networks with FEMNET’s constituencies on advocacy issues that support African women’s development and empowerment, gender equality and the promotion of women’s human rights at national, regional and international levels;
Through consultations with members and partners develop advocacy tools and materials such as policy briefs, policy recommendations, and petitions etc to advance key advocacy messages.
Liaising with the Capacity Building programme to build advocacy and lobbying skills among African women so as to influence governments and intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) to develop and implement policies that promote the rights of African women and girls
Managing and leading the advocacy initiatives on implementation of 2030 agenda and Africa Agenda 2063, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the African Union (AU) programmes on gender equality, and programming on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, ending Violence against women, women’s leadership and Economic justice. , Financing for Development among others
Coordinating and facilitating the advocacy and lobbying activities at the African Union (AU), UN and national Government levels working with FEMNET members, other stakeholders and partners.
Liaising with the Communication Programme to sustain communication with FEMNET’s constituencies on the gender and developments within the advocacy programme;
Working closely with the Executive Director and Program Manager to mobilize resources for the Advocacy Programme;
Facilitating the timely reporting of the implementation of the Advocacy Programming on a quarterly and annual basis, donor reports and as may be otherwise required by the Executive Director or the Program Manager;
Manage and provide guidance to the staff, volunteers and interns under the Advocacy programme
Advising the Executive Director as to any needs relating to the Advocacy Programme.
Represent FEMNET in strategic meetings/forums that provide opportunity to advance FEMNET’s mission.
Developing advocacy messages, policy briefs and drafting communiqués/declarations and statements on outcome of conferences and meetings
Skills and competencies
Be a masters degree holder in Social Sciences, Gender and Development, Law, or any other relevant degree
Have at least 5 years of leadership relevant work experience at regional, sub- regional and international level
Have experience in projects’ management including projects development, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and producing quality project/programme reports.
Proven experience working in the area of women’s rights and gender equality
Proven experience in, exposure to, and capability for collaborative work, nurturing of networks and alliances.
Knowledge of and experience in conducting research and organizing advocacy initiatives at the regional and international levels that promote women’s rights and women’s empowerment in Africa;
Analytical, creative, strategic and problem-solving skills;
Ability to simplify, summarize and communicate complex information, including presentation skills in both English and French;
Good communications, interpersonal and networking skills, including the ability to work with a diverse range of people and organisations and networks at the national, regional and international levels;
Diplomatic and lobbying skills, including knowledge of the differing political contexts within Africa (anglophone, arabophone, francophone and lusophone);
Pro-activeness and self-motivation with the ability to work very well within a team environment;
The ability to plan and work within tight deadlines;
Capacity to use the media including traditional and social media to promote the regional campaigns to advocate for African women’s rights.
Computer literacy, including electronic networking skills;
Able to motivate people, build and nurture networks of contacts
A proven encourager and promoter of an environment of support conducive to cooperation, collegiality, consultation and collaboration
Be prepared to live in Nairobi and willing and able to travel within the Africa region and beyond.
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Clerks of Works
The applicant should have:
A diploma in building construction or equivalent.
Preferably not less than 5 years relevant experience in supervisory position.
Knowledge of materials, methods, practices, plant, tools and equipment used in the construction industry.
Good and proven administrative experience and skills
Aged between 30 to 40 years old.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of building construction and other civil works including the:
Design, plan, prepare bill of quantities, schedule and supervise new works / renovations and maintenance of existing structures to the required standards.
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Finance Manager Senior Financial Analyst – Energy
The ideal candidate MUST have worked in a small and/or medium sized company.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage all financial activities of the finance department. • Ensure that the accounting database / records are maintained up to date and accurately. Ensure proper documentation and storage of the financial records. • Maintain an up-to-date Fixed Assets / Investment Register and ensure that the assets are safeguarded. • Safeguard the Company’s financial resources. • Head up the accounting department.
Qualification:
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Finance Management and Accounting or relevant field. • Must have above 7 years of experience in financial management, accounting and reporting. • Must have excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent communication and organization skills. • High integrity and a good understanding of financial reporting.
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Social Media Associate Intern
Location: Nairobi, Karen
Contract Duration: 3 months
Allowance: A monthly stipend will apply
Responsibilities
The Social Media Associate intern will be responsible for:
Implement the Companies Social Media marketing Strategy
Running Pets Paradise social media accounts
Develop content, brand awareness and generate traffic to the various accounts
Cultivate leads by reaching out to people on social media and turning this to sales
Ensure consistent growth of likes, fans, followers, tweets, reach and engagement of our customers
Attend and share Pets Paradise events with the online community
Ensure status updates, landing pages or Facebook ads create a lasting effect on the audience
Promote and grow the Pets Paradise brand online
Listen, respond, ask questions and engage with the audience
Create relevant content to reach the company’s ideal customers
Any other duties assigned
Skills and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, PR or related field
Excellent IT skills especially using web applications and Other ERP software
At least 1 year experience handling social media for an organization
Social Media enthusiast
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Guests Relations & Travel Coordinator
Purpose of the Role
The right candidate is excited about and naturally gifted at handling all aspects of guest relations and travel arrangement.
Guests Relations & Travel Coordinator Job Responsibilities
Travel
Andela is a multiple location organization, with staff in multiple countries, having to traverse the different countries, in various capacity. As part of this role, you will be responsible for various aspects surrounding travel to and from the Nairobi Center.
Outgoing Travel
(International)
Liaising with all other Andela Centers to ensure that adequate notice is given for all scheduled travel Ensuring that the intended personnel travel have all necessary documentation required for travel Arranging for all necessary documentation and requirements to facilitate travel, e.g. Invite letters, Visas, Yellow fever, Tickets, Insurance etc. Ensuring all travelling personnel are properly briefed and/or trained prior to travel Liaising with all departments to ensure the travelling personnel have everything they need for purposes of their travel. Liaising with other centers to ensure they are prepared to receive the travelling personnel. Keeping tabs on travelling personnel to ensure they are having a decent stay once they have travelled Debriefing personnel on return to ensure learnings are being used to improve this. Managing relationships in support of this e.g. Travel agencies etc. Dealing with any emergencies surrounding personnel that have travelled to ensure they are safe and comfortable. (Local)
Organizing for Transport and accommodation within the approved budgets
Ensuring adequate prep before departure
Dealing with any issues that may arise within such travel.
Incoming Travel
Ensuring we give the different centers adequate support to facilitate the travel of their personnel or proposed
guests to Andela Kenya on request.
Arranging for the accommodation of all incoming guests
Ensuring all incoming guests are properly briefed on expectations before they come
Ensuring all incoming guests are received well and that we can cater for all special needs as and when they come in.
Ensuring all guests are completing surveys that can teach us how and where to improve.
Vendor and Budget Management:
Managing any and all vendor relationships required for the above required travel
Managing all reconciliations and payments to vendors
Managing the budget expectations for travel, and ensuring departments are prepared for this.
Ensuring reconciliations are done by travelling staff members where necessary
Guest Relations
Andela receives quite a number of guests from time to time. With a number of investors, clients and other friends of Andela frequently visiting the Andela campus, you will be required to be able to achieve the below as part of your job:
Creating and managing an active guest schedule
Working with different teams to decide which guests are hosted when and what resources (human and other) will be deployed towards each visit
Updating departments and/or personnel that may be required in order to ensure the success of a visit of the intended visit within good time
Prioritization and screening of guest requests into Andela Kenya.
Communication: Both prior communication with the guests to confirm and prepare them for the visit and follow up communication to review the visit.
Internal communication to the Andela Kenya community as to what guests are likely to be visiting
All Campus Facility tour management and organization
Forwarding of any guest requests (if any) to relevant departments
After visit follow-ups
Design and acquisition of any gift material necessary for guests
Policies
Creating any and all policies around travel and sharing them to all staff
Creating any and all policies around guest management and sharing them to staff.
Other
Manage any other Associates or Interns assigned to that department
Any other duties as may be assigned as the department grows
Required Qualifications and Skills for Guests Relations & Travel Coordinator Job
3–4 years of guest relations and travel coordination experience.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are a must.
Ability to work in an open, transparent and collaborative environment.
Ability to multi-task, adapt quickly and easily to changing requirements in a fast-paced, tech based company
Must be able to adhere to deadlines and perform high quality work under minimal supervision.
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Head of Primary Section
Head of Primary Section Job Qualifications
A minimum of C Plain KCSE Mean Grade and C+ Plus in English at High School level.
Diploma in Education or P1
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in Lower Primary teaching Mathematics, Kiswahili and Science/Social
Studies/Christian Religious Education.
Proven track record in co-curricular activities
Degree in Education will be an added advantage
Behavioural Competencies / Personal Attributes
Ability to work in a team
Must be of high integrity
Excellence in communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to grow/expand the school
Responsibilities of the Head of Primary Section Job
Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff and pupils.
To work in partnership with the governing body, staff and parents generating the ethos and value which will underpin the school.
Continue to maintain an environment that promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behavior.
Determine, organize, implement and monitor the curriculum and its assessment and ensure that statutory requirements are met.
Continue to maintain an effective partnership with parents and the wider community to support and improve pupil’s achievement and personal development.
Promote extracurricular activities in accordance with the educational aims of the school.
Plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by groups, teams and individual ensuring clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities in a manner consistent with conditions of employment.
Implement and sustain effective systems for the management of staff performance, incorporating performance management and target setting.
Work with colleagues to deploy and develop all staff effectively in order to maintain and improve the quality of education provided.
Manage, monitor and review the range, quality and use of all available resources in order to improve the quality of education, improve pupils’ achievements, ensure efficiency and secure value for money.
Continue to develop an organization in which all the staff recognize that they are accountable for the success of the school.
Ensure that parents and pupils are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress and about the contribution they can make in supporting their child’s learning and achieving the school’s target for improvement. -
Scheme Manager Office Administrator
Scheme Manager Job Responsibilities
Supervision, planning, co-ordination, organisation and scheduling of work for all staff within a water supply area Dealing with all aspects of consumer complaints Assist in supervision of operations and maintenance of water supply area Manage the operations and maintenance of water supply and waste water operations Coordinate revenue generation and collection of activities Rehabilitation and minor pipeline extension Prepare weekly zonal reports Ensure correct t billing and reconciliation of customer account ts Any other duties assigned to them
Qualifications for Scheme Manager Job
Aggregate C plain or above in KCSE
Must have obtained a diploma in Water Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Three years relevant experience
A higher diploma will be an added advantage
Age 28-35 years
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Chief Accountant – Hotel
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement the overall financial plans and accounting practices of HQ. • Oversee financial and accounting systems controls and standards. • Manage all financial aspects of trust funds, including replenishment requests, expense data, fund balances, and charging information. • Conducts weekly cash counts of all cash funds. • Proactively analyze and interpret financial data and recommends changes to improve systems. • Ensure sufficient operating funds are securely held at all times. • Advise Director of Finance & Operation Mgmt of any budget irregularities/potential fiscal problems. • Monitor inventory counts to ensure for accuracy and balance with accounting records. • Review all audits, vouchers, and tax returns submitted to the Dir. of Financial. • Maintain record of insurance expenses that are bad debts. • Analyze general ledger account on a monthly basis. • Assist the Department of Human Resources with the recruitment of accounting staff . • Train, motivate and conduct performance appraisals in coordination with the Training Department. • Ensures all financial transactions are recorded with accepted accounting principles and established accounting policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting from a trusted institution. • At least 4 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in supervisory level. • Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software. • Good administrative, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. • Computer literate and proficient in English. -
Senior Accountant Technical Regional Sales Consultant – East Africa
Responsibilities:
• Post financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system. • Enter, update, and/or retrieve accounting data from automated systems. • Payroll preparation and statutory remittance. • Submit relevant withholding and VAT payments to Kenya Revenue Authority. • Code, post and receive payments. • Prepare and coordinate deposit activities. • Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations. • Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payments. • Assist in month end reporting procedures. • Prepare and process employee expense reports. • Design, prepare, and maintain accounting and finance spreadsheets. • Clients accounts reconciliations for payments received and disbursed. • Keep track of all insurance policies and licences, renewal dates and renew as required. • Keep track of the company’s in-house employee loan scheme. • Create sales agreements and preform invoices and assist the sales team in seeing through sales. • Prepare a proper monthly Work-in-Progress report and a stock report. • Prepare all financial accounts ready for Auditors. • Review new procedures, manuals, and system enhancements. • Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Minimum Five years’ work experience in Accounting or Finance. • Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent. • CPA(K). • Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, i.e. spreadsheets. • Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system and policy updates. • Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature. • Ability and drive to work independently, solution oriented. • Ability to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions. • Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area. • Ability to communicate effectively.
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