Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 4 years

  • Portfolio Analyst (Environment and Resilience)

    Portfolio Analyst (Environment and Resilience)

    Position Purpose:

    In this context and under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative and direct supervision by the Team Leader Environment and Resilience, the Porfolio Analyst, Environment and Resilience analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services. He/she contributes to policy dialogue with the government counterparts providing policy advisory inputs as well as supporting the identification of top-notch national and international environment practitioners to further this dialogue. 
    The Portfolio Analyst supports the programme team’s efforts in the strategic planning and the identification of new programme opportunities within these thematic areas while ensuring consistency with UNSDCF/CPD priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.The incumbent will contribute to the promotion and observation of the UNDP Gender Equality Strategy in all programmes and projects under her/his management.
    The Porfolio Analyst leads programme support staff, in matrix supervision with other Porfolio Analyst and coordinates activities of the projects’ staff as they relate to her/his portfolio. She/he works in close collaboration with UNDP´s programme staff, the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and trust funds as well as civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation. 
     

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

    Support formulation, design and implementation of Natural Resource Management (NRM) , Disaster Risk reduction, Climate Change mitigation projects to build capacity of Kenyans under the auspices of the Country Programme Document (CPD);
    Support NRM sector specific plans and strategies that aim to protect the environment and to use natural resources for poverty reduction and sustainable economic development;
    Support and backstop the country office Global Environment Facility (GEF) portfolio through ensuring that projects meet prescribed requirements and approval processes including Project Implementation Plans and Project Execution Plans;
    Contribute to development of GEF national and regional projects for funding to address global environmental issues as well as those derived from the implementation of the Blue Economy within the mandates of national policies and obligations of various international environment conventions;
    Support management of projects through preparation of requests for procurement and payments, budget revisions under Quantum, and following up CDRs and GDRs;
    Ensure the involvement of all relevant stakeholders, with particular attention to the rural women, poor grassroots communities, and the use of broad participatory approaches in design implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects;
    Explore possible options for resource mobilization and for partnerships within the UN system (under UNSDCF) and with other relevant donors and institutions in order to encourage co-funding combined programming, avoid duplication and to strengthen impact actives of the programme;
    Backstop and evaluate progress made by ongoing projects through regular visits to project sites and discussions with project personnel, target beneficiaries, implementing authorities, cooperating agencies and donors;
    Undertake monitoring and evaluation through undertaking field visits preparation of APRs, convening TPR and Project Steering meetings and propose necessary actions to enhance impact of UNDP support and to determine new approaches for ongoing and future projects;
    Participate in consultative meetings within the UN system under UNSDCF and with partners and clients;
    Brief country office colleagues, experts and visiting missions and maintain contacts and liaison between stakeholders and national authorities;
    Maintain networking at national and global levels with professional colleagues in UNDP energy and environment community of practice and knowledge network environment and natural resources sector to enrich the programme;
    Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCA, UNSDCF, CPD, and other documents;
    Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic areas under her/his purview;
    CO business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management.
    Ensures effective management of the CO programme within ERU focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:
    Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results;
    Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of Natural Resource Management, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones;
    Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, entering project into Atlas, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review, POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for projects;
    Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NIM projects;
    Follow up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported;
    Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.

    Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the Management Support and Partnerships and Resources Management Team focusing on achievement of the following results:

    Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
    Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.

    Ensures provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

    Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme country policy goals;
    Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
    Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
    Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.
    The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

    Competencies
    Core Competencies:

    Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
    Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
    Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
    Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
    Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
    Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships.
    Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making. 

    Technical and Cross-functional Competncies:
    Business Management:

    Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
    Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
    Monitoring: Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.
    Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment.

    2030 Agenda: Planet 

    Nature, Climate and Energy: Climate change Policies: including international climate change regime and application. 
    Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery: Crisis and environment. 

    Business Direction & Strategy: 

    System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education:

    Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate, Resilience or a related field;
    A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Master’s degree.

    Experience:

    Minimum 2 years (Master’s degree) or 4 years (Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience working with environment, DRR, climate change and resilience programmes in the context of a multigovernmental organization;
    Relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development portfolios and projects in a related thematic area;
    Experience in programme management and multilateral development stakeholders;
    Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
    Experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP financials.

    Languages:

    Proficiency in English is required.
    Fluency in the national language of the duty station (Kiswahili) is required.
    Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

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  • HR Assistant

    HR Assistant

    Job Purpose
    We seek to recruit a Human Resource Assistant for one of our clients in the Manufacturing sector.
    The successful candidate will provide support in a full range of operational and administrative HR activities, in delivering efficient service and support to meet the expected organizational goals.
    Key Responsibilities
    HR Records & Information Management

    Maintain up to date staff data (electronic and physical files) in safe and confidential custody. This includes updating HR databases by inputting new employee contact information and employment details.
    Maintenance of HR records.
     Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, etc)
    Employee attendance monitoring and absence management and follow up to ensure staff timely completion of monthly timesheets as required.

    Recruitment & Selection

    Draft advertisements for authorized recruitments, ensuring conformity of job advertisements to job specifications.
    Circulation of advertisements on various platforms.
    Undertake long listing of job applications and provide the longlist to support shortlisting
    Arrange for and coordinate interviews (date of interviews, calling short-listed applicants) and ensuring all pre employment documentation is in place.
    Ensure records of all recruitment and selection processes of employees are correctly filed
    Conducting reference checks for successful candidates

    General HR Support Services

    Draft employment contracts, and other employee related communication in line with employee terms and conditions of employment
    Handle and respond to routine staff inquiries regarding HR policies, employee benefits, and other HR-related matters and escalate as necessary.
    Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

    Professional Qualifications

    Bachelors Degree in Human Resources/social sciences
    Certified Human Resources Professional
    Only candidates with 2 -4years’ experience in a similar role will be considered.
    Preference will be given to candidates working in Service, Construction and Manufacturing Industries.
    Ability to maintain confidential information.
    Proficiency in computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
    Good presentation and  communication skills
    Excellent planning and organization skills

    Personal Attributes

    Possessing a strong degree of integrity, including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information
    Excellent planning, organizational skills and high-level attention to detail.
    Honesty and integrity
    Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions
    Ability to work with minimum supervision

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com using the position as subject of email.

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  • Junior Recruitment Associate

    Junior Recruitment Associate

    Job Purpose
    We seek to recruit a Junior Recruitment Associate to support our recruiting and on boarding activities. The Recruitment Associate will support the team in recruitment activities responsibilities including scheduling calls and interviews as well as maintaining candidate database.
    The successful candidate should have previous experience working in a Consulting firm.
    Key Responsibilities

    Supporting the recruiting team with administrative duties.
    Use internal and external systems to advertise job vacancies as appropriate.
    Carrying out initial applicant screening.
    Sourcing and Shortlisting candidates for the various open roles.
    Ensure candidates and hiring managers have all the necessary support during the recruitment process.
    Scheduling interviews and balancing calendars for hiring managers and candidates.
    Carrying out reference checks for candidates prior to offer letters being sent out.
    Processing background checks to verify applicant information and ensuring that the minimum hiring requirements are met.
    Sending regrets to unsuccessful candidates.
    Organize and take part in interview procedures as required.
    Assist with new hire on boarding (e.g. preparing documents, coordinating orientation agendas).
    Assisting the Recruitment team with other duties.

    Professional Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
    At least 2-4 years’ experience in recruitment.
    Prior  experience in a similar role preferably within a Consulting firm
    Experience using recruiting software and social networks for recruiting
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    Have in-depth knowledge of the full cycle of recruiting
    Attention to detail
    Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
    Strong decision-making skills
    Detail oriented

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com using the position as subject of email.

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  • Product Administrator, Signpost

    Product Administrator, Signpost

    Job Description
     

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The IRCs Emergencies and Humanitarian Action Unit (EHAU) leads and supervises IRCs global emergency preparedness and response activities. The mission of the EHAU is to help meet people’s immediate survival needs and reduce suffering during the acute phase of an emergency. The EHAU also works in protracted emergencies, where the risk to life may be reduced but the population is still subjected to rights abuses and a lack of basic services.
    Housed within the EHAU, the Signpost Project is a rapidly scaling community-led information service that empowers its clients in times of crisis. Signpost delivers critical information through staff equipped with digital tools, digital channels and social media — providing communities with timely and actionable information to make critical decisions on the issues that matter most to them. The Signpost project is at a critical point of inflection where its proven success is fueling a global expansion into 10 more countries, furthering our vision is to install a Signpost project at the heart of every major humanitarian context worldwide and make community-led, responsive information a public good for the aid sector. This position will be a part of the 10 person Signpost technology team which supports technology that has reached 48 million people to date and continuously engages over 300 customers (Signpost programming staff) in over 20 countries. 
     
    The Product Admin, Signpost will be a crucial component of the deployment of new Signpost projects and provide ongoing product support to existing programs. The Product Officer will govern, administer, and implement Signpost products, including Zendesk Support, Twilio, Zendesk Guide, Google Cloud, Azure, Transifex, and Mapbox. The incumbent will establish and maintain operating procedures and guidance for the administration of the Signpost’s products that are consistent with overall company practices. The Product Officer will work directly with project leadership in each country to design and implement new projects on quick timelines in the midst of crises. This position requires strong technical problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of independence, an interest in the use of technology for emergency response, and the ability to work well in a multicultural, dynamic environment.

    Major Responsibilities: 
     
    Product Administration (40%)

     Coordinates with external Technology Partners on discrete project or troubleshooting tasks
     Monitor automated integrations with other systems and resolve any failures and/or escalate issues to the appropriate support
     Lead bug fixing, product testing, and troubleshooting requests for users on short timelines
     Maintain relationship with IRC IT and Zendesk Services team to solve problems as they arise
     Train new users on the use of Signpost tools and create user guidance
     Report and analyze product data and analytics on a weekly and monthly basis
     Supports billing and tool administration

     
    Product Implementation (30%)

     Coordinate with Signpost project teams and partners to set up new instances of Signpost
     Works alongside the Product Manager and technology team to design and build new features
     Meet regularly with programs teams to understand ongoing needs and requests
     Design system workflows and processes alongside project teams
     Lead the integration and migration of Signpost tools with partner tools
     Set timelines and expectations for the delivery of new features with project teams
     Help manage pro bono support, volunteers, and fellows from partner organizations

     
    Technology Strategy (15%)

     Contribute to the build out and execution of Signpost’s technology roadmap
     Elicit and collect insights from the field teams regarding product needs, improvements, problems, and suggestions to help the product team prioritize improvements in the Signpost technology roadmap.
     Contribute to discussions with Signpost tech partners and potential collaborators about new features

     
    Technical Project Management Support (15%)

     Add new tickets and tasks for software development teams
     Prioritize ongoing development work alongside the Product Manager and Technical Project Manager
     Participate in sprint planning and task management with the product team

    Key Working Relationships:

    Reports to: Product Specialist, Signpost

    Essential Qualifications: 

     2-4 years’ work experience in the humanitarian sector, product administration or management, systems engineering or technology consulting
     Experience training individuals and groups and/or other client facing experience within a complex stakeholder environment
     Experience administering Zendesk and/or other CRM’s, working with Zapier integrations, using Jira or other product management tools
     Experience writing user stories and technical tasks for developers, data analysts, and cloud engineers
     Experience troubleshooting and coordinating with management, Quality Assurance teams, and end users
     Highly proficient in Social Media tools, Web Analytics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Tools, and SharePoint.
     Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
     Ability to respond enthusiastically and positively to ambiguity
     Fluency in English
     Bachelor’s in computer science and/or systems engineering

    Desired Qualifications: 

     Knowledge of Python, CSS, R, Javascript
     Knowledge of Geospatial mapping tools such as ArcGIS, Mapbox SDKs, etc.
     Knowledge of Data Analysis tools and principles (PowerBI)
     Knowledge of Figma and basic User Experience Design principles
     Experience in a humanitarian or development organization, or similar

    Apply via :

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  • Interim Government Affairs Specialist Operations Team Leader Senior Project Manager Commercial Manager

    Interim Government Affairs Specialist Operations Team Leader Senior Project Manager Commercial Manager

    Key Responsibilities.

    Gather intelligence and assist in the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations, actively drives initiatives across the region.
    Coordinate actions through strategic partners in government and industry communicating corporate positions and objectives. 
    Projects may include implementation of public policy activities, government and industry lobbying efforts, advocating government funding initiatives and identifying new opportunities favorably advancing the company’s influence with the government.
    They will  this focus on mobilizing stakeholders to drive access to cancer care in the region. 
    Support existing relationships with external healthcare stakeholders across regional and national levels i.e. National cancer control program, National cancer institute , MOH, NHIF , patient advocacy groups etc.
    Conduct research, monitor, analyse & evaluate policies and legislation to ensure that Varian is well placed to support countries in Kenya and East Africa.
    Support the government affairs function & regional leadership in developing and executing the company strategy for Kenya and East Africa.
    Support government affairs function to drive key initiatives across the region to elevate the visibility and influence of Varian.

    Skills & Qualifications.

    Graduates’ degree in Public health, Health Administration, Health Economics or Public Policy.
    2-4 years of experience working in Government affairs and/or Market Access Influencing roles in East Africa.
    Experience working in the Medical Device and/or Pharmaceutical industry.
    Ability to be impartial and diplomatic when working across GEOs/Regions to determine the best solution.
    Ability, competence, and confidence to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
    Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
    Excellent presentation skills & the ability to work successfully under pressure
    Excellent fluency in English, verbal and written, required. Fluency in other languages would be a plus.
    Familiar with business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    Flexibility to travel for business as required.
    Contributes to team efficiency through the quality of personal work and by influencing teammate output to required standards.
    Must understand team collaboration and have effective networking skills.
    Able to work independently within guidelines and policies and adhere to the corporate policies and procedures.
    Capable of managing their own workload and of excellent communication relationship building at all levels within and outside of the organization.
    Agile with being pro-active, analytical, results-oriented and able to make decisions within the scope of their role.
    Be able to actively problem solve and suggest realistic innovations to processes towards creating a better customer experience.

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  • National Information Management Officer (Data Analyst)

    National Information Management Officer (Data Analyst)

    Position Purpose

    Under the supervision of and in close coordination with the SHRA, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for identifying, collecting, collating, and presenting information and data, to support the SHRA’s mandate to assist national actors to comply with human rights obligations under international law and strengthen the capacity of the UNCT in Kenya to integrate human rights in their programmes and policies.

    Duties and Responsibilities
     Identification of Data Sources and Collection and Analysis of Data

    This entails identification of data sources, and collection, compilation and analysis of data required to produce quality information products for advisory purposes, strategic planning and decision-making.

    Design and Management of Data/Information Collection Plans and Systems

    This involves designing and managing data/information collection plans, performing data quality and consistency control, identifying appropriate data sources for analytics projects, engaging with data providers to support information flow; and developing and implementing databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies to collect, compile and manage relevant data, and that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. It also involves researching, analyzing and evaluating new and innovative applications of information technology to data and information management and making recommendations for their deployment.

    Support Implementation of a Human Rights-Based Approach to Data

    This entails engaging with national partners and UNCT entities to support inclusive data practices, and implementation of a human rights-based approach to data.

    Use Data to Produce Analysis and Information Products

    This involves facilitating the production of periodic human rights and risk analyses drawing on all relevant information available within the UNCT and from partners and other sources, providing ad-hoc analysis (including of open source data) to support thematic research and reporting on human rights issues, assisting in the identification of data sets and indicators to monitor progress against human rights commitments and implementation of recommendations of human rights mechanisms, producing and updating information products (e.g. reports, charts, infographics and maps) by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and analysis, and developing materials including one-pagers, presentations and other visual materials to support the presentation of analysis and research.

    Geographic Data Management and Map Production

    This entails utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for map production and geographic data management while promoting data standards and harmonized management of geographic data/information. It also involves ensuring the collection and management of data for GIS use is integrated in information-gathering methodologies, tools and databases.

    Coordination and Collaboration with UN counterparts

    This involves coordinating and collaborating with information management personnel of other UN entities in-country to improve information management and sharing procedures, developing information sharing protocols, and promoting data and information sharing with UN counterparts.

     
    Competencies
    Core

    Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
    Think Innovatively:-LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
    Learn Continuously:-LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
    Adapt with Agility :-LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
    Act with Determination  LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
    Engage and Partner:-LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
    Enable Diversity and Inclusion:-LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making 
    UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site. 

    Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

    Business Management-Communication Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    Business Management-Digital Awareness and Literacy-Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
    Digital &Innovation-Data Analysis-Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making
    Digital & Innovation-Data Collection-Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, and sensor data).
    Digital & Innovation-Co-creation-Enables a diverse group of stakeholders to solve a common problem, develop a practice, or create knowledge together.
    Ability to embrace diversity, work with a diverse group of stakeholders understand their interests, perspectives and views and tap into to them as a source for creativity.
    Ability to facilitate processes and create conditions that are open for diverse inputs, stimulate collaboration and sharing.
    Digital & Innovation-Data Story Telling and Communication-Skilled in building a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.

    Key words

    Professionalism: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, manage, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to analyze, model and interpret data in support of decision-making, and convey information succinctly to management. Ability to collate and present information in easily digestible tables, charts, maps and graphs and deliver reliable, accessible and user-friendly, relevant and timely information products. Experience handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

     
    Required Skills and Experience
     
    Education:

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) data science, analytics, statistics, information management or related field. 
    A first-level university degree in combination with additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. 
    Experience:
    A minimum of 2 years with an advanced university degree, or 4 years with a first-level degree, of progressively responsible experience in information Management, information systems, data management, statistics, geographic information systems & mapping, and/or data visualization, is required.
    Experience collecting and managing datasets is required.
    In-depth knowledge of industry statistical and graphics design software, including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerBI and Tableau, is required.
    Proven experience with the Microsoft 365 Suite – Dataverse, Power Automate, and Power Apps – is desirable.
    Experience working on human rights issues is desirable, including human rights within the Sustainable Development Goals.
    Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of one or more local languages is desirable.

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  • Safeguarding Manager

    Safeguarding Manager

    Responsibilities and Duties

    Articulate and promote the strategic importance of safeguarding in all aspects of the organisation’s work. Demonstrate leadership in ensuring that staff, programmes and operations are safe for all programme participants, staff and volunteers
    Continually review, update, maintain and seek to improve an effective organisational level safeguarding and PSEAH system and framework (policies, protocols, procedures etc) across the CBM Global Federation. Ensure the system meets good practice standards and the needs of CBM Global entities (Members, Country Teams, Technical Teams and Secretariat)
    Ensure each Country Team has a robust safeguarding and PSEAH framework in place for identifying and mitigating safeguarding and PSEAH risks; enabling reporting; managing incidents; and building capacity of staff and partners
    Provide ongoing support, coaching and mentoring to Country Teams to enhance their safeguarding practices
    Ensure effective auditing, accountability and report handling procedures related to the safeguarding and PSEAH system are in place and applied
    Ensure all reported safeguarding and PSEAH incidents are managed effectively and expeditiously by ensuring that report handling procedures are properly followed for all reports received that are within the scope of this role.
    Maintain and continually develop a network of safeguarding focal points across the CBM Global Federation. Ensure focal points understand their role and are provided with the necessary training to fulfil their responsibilities.
    Lead a small team of colleagues within the Federation to provide support to the Safeguarding function, including with incident management. Ensure they are provided with the necessary training to fulfil their responsibilities
    Ensure all aspects of the safeguarding and PSEAH system are clearly communicated across the Federation. Working with the safeguarding focal points, lead on improving organisational understanding; capacity to implement; and compliance with all aspects of the safeguarding system, throughout the CBM Global Federation
    Represent CBM Global at global safeguarding networks such as the Keeping Children Safe Coalition etc. Proactively engage in relevant discussion and debate within the sector, bringing a disability inclusion and partnership perspective.
    Working closely with relevant teams and utilising the safeguarding focal points, proactively develop and deliver strategies and actions for developing the capacity of CBM partners with regards to safeguarding and PSEAH.
    Working with the network of safeguarding focal points, support CBM Global entities to comply with the safeguarding system and meet their obligations and responsibilities. Escalate incidents of non-compliance.
    Liaise effectively and as necessary with the health, safety and security function within CBM Global
    Effectively manage existing Safeguarding budget / resources and maximize opportunities to increase funding in this area via CBM Member Associations.
    Produce periodic safeguarding and PSEAH reports for the CBM Global Board

    Key outcomes expected from this role

    CBM Global has a well-established and comprehensive safeguarding system and framework in place
    Staff and entities within CBM Global understand and have the capacity to fulfil their responsibilities with regards to safeguarding and PSEAH
    A network of trained and capacitated safeguarding focal points is maintained
    All safeguarding incidents are managed effectively and expeditiously
    Capacity of partners with regards to safeguarding is enhanced

    Person Specification
    All of the following requirements are essential, unless marked with a * when they are desirable.
    CBM Global welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.
    Experience and knowledge

    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a dedicated safeguarding role, or in which safeguarding has been the primary responsibility.
    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a safeguarding role at a management level, preferably in an international not-for-profit organisation.
    Experience in a safeguarding or similar role, with responsibilities spanning more than 1 country*****
    Demonstrable track record of success in a senior safeguarding role
    Extensive in-depth hands on practical knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues, including legal frameworks, policies, procedures, incident management and good practices
    Understanding of the wider Safeguarding topic within the context of humanitarian and development programmes
    Experience of training/capacity building related to safeguarding
    Experience working within a Federation structure*****
    Experience in the disability sector, with an understanding if inclusive safeguarding practices*****
    Lived experience of disability*****

    Skills/competencies/personal qualities

    Outstanding interpersonal, relationship building and people coaching skills
    A self-starter able to work independently. Proactive and resourceful
    Diligent, persistent with excellent attention to detail
    Strategic thinker and a doer. Able to shape strategy and deliver it. Comfortable working at strategic and operational levels.
    Ability to work under pressure, with minimum supervision
    Able to hit the ground running and to make a difference in the role from day 1
    Adept at working on multiple things at once and at prioritising
    Influencing others.
    Excellent written and verbal communication
    Fluent in English (written and verbal)

    Qualifications

    Educated to degree level or above

    Apply via :

    cbmglobal.peoplehr.net

  • Airtel Money Product Development Manager

    Airtel Money Product Development Manager

    Reporting to the Head of Products, the incumbent’s role will include but not limited to:

    Drive partnership with Banks and growing International Money Transfer partners
    In liaison with the technical team, run defined User Access Tests (UATs) and ensure correct implementation after completion for new product development or customization
    Manage all IT Projects for airtel Money products ensuring necessary documentation is duly completed and implement any business initiatives whether short- or long-term including tariff changes
    Engage with contracted partners to ensure correct and timely delivery of projects, integrations and instructed changes
    Identify key customer experience improvements to drive improved performance and results
    Monitor the system to execute all requested and approved system improvements, provide required system performance and operations reports
    Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for product features, concepts, documentation, development, integration, quality assurance, testing and launch.
    Coordinate end to end Merchant Integration for Loans, savings, IMT, Insurance sign ups and implementations up to and including user acceptance tests
    Ensure full compliance to all anti‐money laundering policies and procedures in respect to customer identification, account monitoring, record keeping and reporting

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in IT or business-related course
    2-4 Years in a fintech product development role or in handling technical aspects of mobile commerce

    Competencies and behavior required:

    Strong Commercial Awareness and Sales Experience
    Tech Savvy with good presentation skills
    Good project management and analytical skills
    Strong creativity with the ability to interpret financial data
    Strong communications skills – both verbal and written

    Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the role by sending an application letter and resume to hr@ke.airtel.com. Staff referrals are also welcome. State the name of the vacancy as your subject. The deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Tuesday, 16th May 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    hr@ke.airtel.com