Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Senior Lecturer – Hospitality Management

    Senior Lecturer – Hospitality Management

    Basic job summary:
    This position is responsible for the provision of high-quality and relevant learning opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students with a strong focus on contributing to academic research.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
    Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
    Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
    Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
    Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.
    Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
    Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.
    Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
    Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research
    objectives.
    Responsible for administrative duties when called for including at not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.

    Minimum Academic Qualifications

    Must possess a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification from an accredited and recognized university.
    They should have minimum five (5) years teaching experience both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, three (3) of which must be at Lecturer level.
    They must have supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion since last promotion.
    They should have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publications points since last promotion, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.

    Experience:

    At least 5 years’ experience in active research with evidence of continuing research activity.
    At least 3 years’ experience in graduate level supervision.

    Competencies and Attributes

    Organized
    Research
    Grant Writing
    Publishing
    Excellent communication skills
    People skills
    Dynamic and innovative
    Team player
    Good supervisory and managerial skill
    Should uphold a sense of ethics and integrity

    Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Senior Lecturer STH” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 22 nd December 2023.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@strathmore.edu

  • Programme Finance Officer Civic Space and Digital Rights Officer

    Programme Finance Officer Civic Space and Digital Rights Officer

    JOB PURPOSE:

    The role will provide a bridge between programs and finance by providing leadership and direction for effective grants management. The Program Finance Officer will be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day financial programming; will work closely with the Programme teams, and Partner organisations to ensure that the Kenya Programme office maintains a high standard of grants management (budgeting, reporting, system compliance, contract closure) and financial control. S/he will provide essential support to the Finance Manager to ensure maximum impact of OiK programme.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Partnership Governance and support – 40%
    S/he will provide financial management support to the partner organizations through capacity building, development of proper administrative systems and procedures and strengthening the structures of governance. The Officer will be involved in organizational assessment of partners and advising on possible management risks to Oxfam. Conducting audit procedures on partners’ financial accountability (returns) and ensuring compliance with Oxfam’s grant policies.

    Conduct risk assessments, due diligence assessments and capacity assessments for both potential and existing partners and work with programme team to develop improvement plans to address gaps identified during assessments.
    Provide contracting support: input into preparation of grant agreements. Collaborate with the MEAL team to design reporting templates for inclusion in partner grants and in-partner training that directly addresses Oxfam and donor MEAL requirements.
    Providing support and advise to the Programme team on the analysis of partner budget proposals.
    Grant monitoring: Compliance with donor and/or grant contracts (GAL). Track disbursements, financial audits/reviews and analysis of partner grant progress reports, feedback, and follow-up. Input into decisions, monitoring visits and general correspondence with grantees and other stakeholders.
    Prepare journals for partner expenditure and reconcile partner ledger on a monthly basis.
    Involvement in internal financial processes and donor reporting for grant programmes.
    Providing teams with the required technical support and guidance of programme teams grant management capacity, understanding of donor compliance and budget management through targeted training of staff.
    Coordinating the assistance to partners to resolve outstanding audit issues identified in donor/or statutory audits, follow up to ensure those issues have been addressed conclusively.
    Coordinate the investigation of suspected violation of proper application of grant funds. Make recommendations for next course of action once such investigations are completed.
    Buils the capacity and provide finance support to partners on donor contract management towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programme delivery.
    Support Programme team to coordinate funds transfers to the partners and ensure that any unspent funds and disallowance are promptly refunded back to Oxfam.

    Grants Contract Management – 20%
    Provide specialized financial support in relation to the effective attainment of programme objectives and work with managers/budget holders to compile and review donor financial reports as required. Ensure that reports are accurate, of high quality and meet donor requirements, and are prepared for timely submission to the donors. Monitor the donor reporting schedules to ensure reports are prepared in a timely manner.

    Support program teams in budgetary proposal development in line with the country strategic plan to ensure adherence to requirements and integrity of the content.
    Work with the Funding and Systems Officer to develop systems for tracking reporting dates, the submission of claims and income received locally and ensuring locally secured income is entered in Oxfam’s systems.
    Provide training to budget holders and partners in the preparation of, and reporting against donor budgets in the appropriate formats as required. Work with the Donor Accountant to provide training on donor compliance and contract management for staff and partners.
    Provide quality checks on all financial reports to ensure these comply with donor requirements.
    Liaise with external auditors for donor reports with the responsibility for follow up and resolution of audit queries and issues.
    Acquire and maintain detailed knowledge of all regional donor reporting requirements, and other financial and logistical requirements and advise programme staff as necessary when they are preparing budgets and reports.

    Budget and expenditure monitoring – 20%
    Work closely with the Finance Manager in the monitoring and management of OiK programme expenditure and budgets, especially donor-funded projects and transactions posted by other offices. This includes supporting the programme teams to help them use allocated budgets flexibly, supporting annual programme budget preparation, programme management meetings, and field visits as well as providing support to programme teams with project budget work and appraisal.

    Work with the logistics team and budget holders in project design and implementation as per donor requirements.
    Follow up with the respective managers/budget holders in ensuring that the grant budgets are uploaded into the Oxfam system on time.
    Prepare monthly financial monitoring reports in the required donor format and currency and discuss these reports with budget holders/program teams for proactive management of the contracts.
    Highlight key risks in relation to grants management (underspend, overspends, disallowances, compliance risks etc), and work with the finance manager and budget managers to provide solutions on how such risks can be mitigated.

    Financial Management Information Systems & Procedures – 10%
    Ensure proper use and maintenance of financial systems-Peoplesoft, for all financial matters relating specifically to the OiK program.

    Maintaining up to date financial records and managing grant balances including project budgets, as well as managing any unauthorized grant expenditure.
    Ensure that necessary financial information is promptly and accurately uploaded into the Peoplesoft system.
    Uploading forecast journal – work with Finance Manager, Funding team and Program team to ensure that country budget forecasts are accurate and up-to date.
    Ensuring that all grants that have ended are promptly reconciled and closed in the system; follow up to ensure any outstanding reconciliation issues that may hinder contract closure are addressed, and contracts closed thereafter.

    Other administrative roles – 10%

    Support in both internal and external audits.

    Review of payment vouchers/invoices, payroll, staff claims etc before payments are made for completeness of documentation and compliance to organisation and statutory policies.
    PERSON SPECIFICATION

    Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam needs to be able to:

    Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, COURAGE, SOLIDARITY and EQUALITY (read more about these here).
    Ensure you commit to our ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct).
    Be committed to our feminist principle, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning, with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability, class, or LGBTQIA identity.”
    Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.

    TECHNICAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
    Required

    A university degree in Finance.
    Professional qualification e.g. completed ACCA or CPA (K).
    Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in managing partner grants, audit, budgeting and donor reporting.
    Ability to engage with stakeholders and easily build relationship with team within and outside the organisation.
    Demonstrates a high level of initiative.
    Good communication and report writing skills.
    Passionate and demonstrates maturity and ability to deliver with minimum supervision.
    Strong analytical skills.
    Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse organisation.

    Desired

    Knowledge and understanding of project cycle.
    Ability to communicate in Swahili language.
    A demonstrated commitment to gender equality and social justice.
    Demonstrated experience of staff management, coaching peers and junior staff.

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  • Customer Experience Specialist

    Customer Experience Specialist

    The Position
    Roche in Nairobi is seeking a Customer Experience Specialist for Diagnostics. You will contribute to this role by forming a part of the Customer Services Team and you will report directly to the Customer Services Manager. You will be responsible for working with Roche customers to improve Customer Service and to build a relationship with the customer. You will also be responsible to identify and deliver on opportunities to extract value from both Roche and the Customer’s supply chain – enhancing both businesses.
    Key Challenges
    Maximizing Customer Experience

    Daily review of customer KPI’s ensuring all delivery shortages and failures are investigated and resolved – making recommendations to both the customer and Roche teams.
     Investigation of all lines which are short supplied to customers with corrective actions.
     Maintaining stock levels within agreed tolerances.
     Maintaining Customer Master Data cross functionally with 3PL & AR.
    Operational order management – order processing; backorder reporting; delivery scheduling; order release and delivery.
     Customer communications – order status and backorder reporting; material phase in and phase out.

    Promotional Planning (Planning, Execution and Evaluation)

    Together with the Inbound Planning Team (Demand Planners), build and support seasonal plans with a focus on maximization of availability for Roche products.
    Build collaborative plans to service Promotions, NPD, Launches, range changes to achieve Instocks/Sell On/Sell In target as per customer agreements. Provide updates to the Customer on these elements.
    Liaison with Field teams on 1st hand customer complaints logged with Field teams.
    Drive OTIF by providing customer insight and influence to deliver improved promotional, forecasting and replenishment accuracy.

    Support the development and implementation of the Joint Supply Plan

    Participation in collaboration meetings between Roche and the customer, providing information inputs and outputs to ensure the meetings deliver against agreed objectives.
    Supporting logistical reviews to maximize service & Roche efficiencies – Order frequency, lead-time, vehicle utilization, delivery times.
    Facilitate end-to-end supply chain reviews to identify potential opportunities for cost savings across all Roche product categories.
    Identify projects that can be used to extract value or optimize efficiencies across Roche and Customer’s supply chain, responsible for the management and delivery of the approved projects – these can range from operational cost savings projects to Customer service change models (MOQ).
    Provide Logistics organizations with functional continuous improvement support across all routes to market. Focus of activity should be Customer, Service, and cost related.
    Share & identify best practice productivity opportunities across the Logistics operations.

    Building strong collaborative customer relationships

    Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the customer’s systems, process key performance indicators and ways of working.
    Relationship management across key departments (Sales/Logistics/Demand Planning), owning and executing the contact strategy to deliver strong cost, cash and service results.

    Supporting the Customer Services Manager to dialogue and identify areas to drive operational & customer improvements – Represent combined face of the Customer/Roche to our internal departments and service providers to facilitate business priority alignment
    You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

    Required Qualification: Qualification in logistics or similar
    Required Experience: 3 to 5 years in customer experience in a logistics environment, ideally in a medical / pharmaceutical related industry or FMCG.
    Essential Knowledge: ERP systems

    Apply via :

    careers.roche.com

  • DHIS2 Database Manager/ Information System Specialist

    DHIS2 Database Manager/ Information System Specialist

    Job Summary

    The DHIS2 Database Manager/ Information Systems Specialist is responsible for supporting the Action Against Hunger MEAL staff in adopting DHIS 2 into daily work processes, developing DHIS 2 modules, advancing collective DHIS 2 implementation and providing technical support to new DHIS 2 users within the MEAL and Program teams. The position involves establishing new procedures as well as effectively implementing existing ones to collect, analyze and disseminate data.
    Purpose: Provides technical leadership on DHIS 2 implementation and makes recommendations on how to integrate DHIS 2 into business operations following best practices for quality, testability & operability.
    Engagement: Works closely with members of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Team. Attends and participates in staff meetings, workshops and Mentors and coaches MEAL staff.
    Delivery:  The position demands great communication skills, flexibility, proactivity, and efficiency, with demands and expectations prone to changing on a day-to-day basis.

    Essential Job Duties
    DHIS 2 Configurations

    Lead and support country offices to configure and implement DHIS2 for data management and dashboards
    Conduct technical research on the new system features and provide relevant presentations to the end users.
    Recommending improvements and assisting in changes to best practices.
    Maintain data integration components such as SQL queries, stored procedures, data extraction and cleansing, and integration with system front-end component.
    Create scripts to integrate with Scheduler for automating production runs.
    Collaborates with all roles within the MEAL team to implement DHIS 2 in data collection and data entry relevant projects.
    Develop, updates, repairs, and modifies DHIS 2 modules to comply with project requirements.

    Data Management and Analysis

    Support team members in analyzing the collected data.  Work with MEAL teams to build out analytical use cases and visualizations for DHIS2.
    Create dashboards with frequently used favorites and standard reports based on the migrated indicators from different countries data source at all levels.
    Provide support for the systems after they go live in a very dynamic, geographically distributed and timeline sensitive work environment.
    Automate the export functions for various global MEAL reports including but not limited to quarterly project/country reports, to ease the integration with dashboards.
    Support the preparation of dashboards and infographics in MEAL departments using dashboards.

    Quality Assurance.

    Develop and implement Quality assurance and Security protocols.
    Develop controls such as program rules and validations to ensure data completeness and accuracy.
    Works closely with other teams across the organization and contributes to team meetings to understand and mitigate issues as well as improve performance.

    Capacity Building

    Train DHIS 2 users in data management and provides technical support at all levels.
    Facilitate communication of complex technical information in an easy and user-friendly manner.
    Review and provide feedback on user testing plans, user manuals, and other supporting documents.
    Support countries in assessing and recommending appropriate technology requirements for setup and implementation of DHIS2 based solutions, including server requirements, data backup, etc.

    Other duties as required

    Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
    Effectively work in both independent and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
    Identify, build, and maintain relationships with and contribute to global DHIS2 communities.
    Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Mentors and supports technical/MEAL teams in-country as needed.

    Fiscal Responsibility

    Participates in development and implementation of project budgets.

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with interruptions.
    To travel to the field, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

    The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations.
    Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the missions if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.

    Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

    Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information.
    Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
    Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
    Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
    Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
    Value and respect all cultures.

    Our Core values.

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA’s five core competencies
    Respect- we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us.
    Integrity-: we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work; conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative.
    Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve.
    Excellence- we strive to provide services that meet, and even exceed, the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors).
    Empowerment- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.

    Requirements
    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree from college or university in Statistics, Social Science, Medical
    Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology, or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable.
    Minimum of 3 years documented practical DHIS 2 implementation experience.
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data management and analysis.
    Experience developing, upgrading, and repairing DHIS 2 modules.

    Required Skills & Experience

    4-5 years of experience in implementing DHIS2 at the national and subnational levels.
    Experience working on a range of Health Information System domains, including HMIS, LMIS, EMRs and other mobile data collection tools will be a plus
    Experience designing, testing, and implementing information systems and data tools, including mobile applications, transactional systems, business intelligence implementations and interoperability solutions.
    Broad understanding of digital health infrastructure (e.g., data centers, networks, hardware) and application services.
    Familiarity with industry standard approaches and standards for health information exchange and interoperability.
    Strong project management skills and experience using digital tools to manage projects, such as Microsoft teams
    Knowledge and experience applying the Principles for Digital Development.
    Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and to build consensus.
    Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational skills
    Highly self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in team settings.
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members and clients of different cultures, gender, and hierarchical levels.
    Professional verbal and written fluency in English required.
    Ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment with changing requirements and priorities.

    Professional Expertise/Competencies Preferred:

    DHIS Academy Certification.
    Experience implementing DHIS 2 Tracker.
    Ability to guide and support clients, project teams and technical teams in designing and implementing solutions that meet specified requirements; knowledge of user-centered design methodologies.
    International NGO and donor experiences.

    Language

    Excellent oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English, are required.

    Apply via :

    jobs.workable.com

  • Senior Specialist: Colocation

    Senior Specialist: Colocation

    Description
    The purpose of this role is to support to the Operations manager for all operational tasks and activities within co-location and other operational areas.
    Key Result Areas:
    Data Centre Colocation Planning

    Assist with Design and implementation of capacity management according to availability and client requirements
    Assist with Management of floorplan capacity and defining standards for implementation
    Provide input to sales and product management team/s to support product strategies/objectives into solutions that drive market awareness and revenue growth in the Colocation space
    Configuration of equipment location (floor/rack space), which includes power, network connectivity and cooling capacity
    Manage Asset and availability Management within the colocation space
    Assist with Vendor Management for all services relating to Colocation and Meet Me Rooms
    Manage and control network entry points and cabling solutions within the Data Centres environments
    Provide support on major bids in order to fine tune our client facing value proposition as and where required and respond with appropriate services and solutions
    Provide oversight and guidance to projects teams for a variety of projects within the Data Centre and co-location space
    Onsite supplier management – implementation, RAMS and SOW documentation to be submitted.

    Data Centre Colocation Management

    Day-to-day management of colocation space (racks, keys, cages, power feeds, networking)
    Responsible for ensuring continued support and building of relationships with existing and new customers
    Responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining of equipment, racks, cages and cabling
    Manage and coordinate all projects related to Carrier and ISP Fibre entries into the Data Centre facility
    Assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Operating Procedures for all activities related to colocation tasks and processes (SOP’s and EOP’s)
    Support Operational Service Level Agreements in alignment to customer contracts
    Assist with ensuring that all Operational policies, processes and procedures are followed for any client related activity inside the Data Halls (SOP’s and EOP’s)
    Manage escalations of customer faults, alarms and incidents, repair of faults and restoration of services
    Assist with ensuring customer/client relationships are maintained through constant interactions (Meetings, Audits, Visits)
    Assist & support the integration between Data Centre Operations and Security, Infrastructure and Health and Safety departments for procedures, incidents, changes and reporting with regards to all customer/vendor interactions
    Manage & coordinating with customers to ensure proper notification and communication are done on all changes in the DC space
    Manage & assist any additions, changes or improvements in the Co-locations and associated areas.
    Responsible for ensuring Project/construction activities do not negatively affect operational activities in areas of responsibilities
    Responsible for Logging & tracking of Change Control activities.
    Responsible for DCIM deployment and management

    Data Centre Colocation Reporting 

    Assist with Customer monthly billing information on usage and space allocation
    Responsible for weekly, monthly Customer reporting on security, infrastructure and RHS (Remote hand services) activities. 
    Manage all activities (shift handover reports, SNOW tickets, customer emails & calls) are recorded and tracked within the Colocation environment
    Assist with ad-hoc customer audit reports and business reviews
    Responsible for gathering Capacity and Availability information for reporting purposes  
    Responsible for capturing and compiling all relevant data for monthly reviews
    Responsible for reporting on Request, Incident, Problem and Change management activities 

    Finance and Administration

    Assist with writing all technical specification and motivations to ensure procurement are able to source contracts according to Colocation Standards
    Assist with gathering relevant data provided to the financial department for accurate monthly billing to customers

    Requirements
    Formal Qualifications

    Relevant IT or Engineering qualification
    Certified Data Centre Professional is an added advantage

    Experience

    3-5 years’ experience in Data Centre Colocation
    3-5 years’ experience with IT systems and networking
    3-5 years’ experience with Cabling & Cable management
    3-5 years advanced Experience & Knowledge of Ticketing systems
    3-5 years’ experience with Data Centre infrastructure systems

    Knowledge & Skills

    Knowledge of Data Centre Colocation Systems
    Knowledge of Data Centre Power Systems, HVAC and Monitoring Systems
    Knowledge of Data Centre Infrastructure and Security Systems
    Deep understanding of Data Halls Technology, Products and Services offered Service Level Management and Reporting
    Ability to work alone or as part of a cross-functional team
    Ability to coordinate, supervise and communicate with contractors
    Good verbal and written communications skills
    Good analytical thinking ability
    Process-oriented and conscientious
    Motivated and disciplined
    Ability to work under pressure in a mission critical environment
    Knowledgeable with First Aid and Fire Fighting

    Apply via :

    liquidtech.mcidirecthire.com

  • Lecturer, Internal Medicine Anatomy Technician

    Lecturer, Internal Medicine Anatomy Technician

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    Qualifications and skills

    PhD with a Background in Clinical Medicine with 3 Years Teaching Experience
    Masters with a Background in Clinical Medicine with 5 Years Teaching Experience
    Minimm Publication Points as per CUE Guidelines

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    Apply via :

    careers.kabarak.ac.ke

  • Technology in Programmes Advisor

    Technology in Programmes Advisor

    The Opportunity

    This opportunity would suit someone who had worked for a development organisation. The postholder will be responsible for developing and overseeing a digital strategy for the Global Programmes Division, in line with the organisational Digital Strategy. This includes the use of technology within Trócaire’s development and humanitarian programmes, along with using technology to promote more efficient programme and MEAL management practices. This role works cross organisationally, collaborating with HQ and country-based colleagues and with partners, both remotely and through field visits, is key to the success of this role.

    This post is situated within the Programme Impact and Learning (PIL) Team in Trócaire. PIL works with country teams and HQ teams to:

    Strengthen Programme Cycle Management (PCM) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) practices within projects and grants in Ireland and Internationally.
    Support increased accountability to communities within projects and grants, with a particular focus on strengthening community participation and ownership at every stage of the programme cycle.
    Leverage the responsible use of technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Trócaire programmes.

    You will report to Head of Programme Impact and Learning. The job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term contract of three years’ and is based in Maynooth, Ireland or Nairobi, Kenya

    We’d love if you have at least 5 years’ experience in programmes or MEAL roles with at least 3 years’ experience working in an international NGO environment, preferably in an overseas-based position, and at least 3 years’ experience of using digital technology/ICT to improve programme quality. Also if you have a strong understanding of various technology and best practice use in promoting access to justice, women’s empowerment, GBV, humanitarian and livelihoods programmes.

    Apply via :

    apply.workable.com

  • Cash-based Transfers CST level I Roster

    Cash-based Transfers CST level I Roster

    JOB PURPOSE:

    As a Cash-based Transfers (CBT) Consultant, your role will help to save and change people’s lives by supporting countries to deliver high-quality cash transfer programmes. You will do that using the most appropriate methods, putting people at the center, and implementing cost efficient and effective Cash Policy phases.
    To be successful in your role, you need to be able to think innovatively, analyse options and risks, be flexible/adaptable and work collaboratively to achieve successful outcomes together. As you may also work in hardship duty stations, staying focused and calm while under pressure and having a resilient mindset are essential to make a difference towards achieving Zero Hunger.
    At WFP, we believe that HOW we deliver on our objectives is just as important as WHAT we deliver. Therefore, you will be expected to act in a manner that always upholds the WFP values and Leadership Framework. In line with our WFP Cash Policy Guiding Principles, you will contribute to the achievement of the Cash Policy Outcomes, supporting governments, donors, and partners in their increasing use of cash transfer programmes to provide income support to the most vulnerable people and to keep money flowing in national economies.
    Depending on the location of where support is needed, you could work in Country Offices and Regional Bureaus. You will likely report to a Head of Programme, Chief or relevant Director.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Provide technical specification for the formulation of WFP-wide CBT programme policies in line with both organizational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field.
    Contribute to the design and development of innovative CBT programmes that are people-centered, prioritize women and are responsible to people’s changing needs and preferences.
    Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to enhance understanding of markets and the local financial context and strengthen government community ownership.
    Contribute to the implementation of the IDM standards with regards to collecting, storing and managing people’s personal data.
    Support with research and analysis the implementation of the Cash Assurance Framework and identify gaps in controls’ strengthening, monitoring systems, risk mitigation measures and assurance action plans of CBT activities providing inputs for optimization.
    Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely data reports enabling informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders
    Analyse the track payment instruments and provide reports to senior management for endorsement of confirmed transfer value to ensure accountability
    Support the design and development of functional trainings in collaboration with HQ stakeholders to enhance the capacity of WFP staff, Field resources, government and partners to design cash programmes
    Contribute to an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of WFP diversity
    Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries
    Track the use of assigned financial resources providing reports to facilitate maximization of the allocated financial resources

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
    Education:

    University degree (Master or higher recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php) in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sciences, Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Policy or any other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.

    Experience:

    Between 3 and 5 years of postgraduate and relevant progressively responsible professional experience demonstrating high performance in cash programming, digital financial inclusion, digital payment solutions, economic empowerment, economics, humanitarian programming, within the private and/or public sector.
    Experience in the design, set-up, implementation and monitoring of transfer modality systems (in-kind food and cash-based transfers)
    Experience supporting the setting-up and running of field Cash operations or Cash emergency operation.
    Experience managing a Sub Office or a small country/ area office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.
    Experience engaging in policy discussions and providing input into policy decisions.
    Coordination skills and the ability to work across different business functions in WFP.
    Experience working across the Program portfolio including Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) / Nutrition is advantageous.

    Language:

    Fluency (level C) in English with an intermediate or fluent knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish and Portuguese) is desirable.

    Apply via :

    career5.successfactors.eu

  • Consultancy – Business Support s=Services for Starlight Wakulima Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited

    Consultancy – Business Support s=Services for Starlight Wakulima Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited

    Purpose of the Consultancy

    The purpose of the consultancy is to support Starlight Cooperative in setting up internal control structures that will enable the cooperative to realise its vision.

    The specific objectives shall include:

    To develop savings and credit policy.
    To train board members and supervisory committee on leadership and governance.
    To establish operation procedure linking the SACCO to the Co-operative.
    To support one (1) exchange visit to a SACCO linked to a co-operative society.
    To review existing SACCO by-laws.
    To develop a strategy (3 or 5 years).
    To develop SACCO business plan.
    To support in developing implementation road map for the SACCO products operationalization.

    Scope of work
    The assignment will be focussed on Starlight Cooperative situated in Nakuru County. The scope of the assignment will include the following:

    Understanding Starlight Cooperative and the SACCO – mission, vision, business model, target clients, governance structure, strategy, SACCO focus areas etc.
    Develop SACCO business plan and provide advisories especially on the primary and extended function of SACCO such as credit process, products, cost structure, internal audit processes, risk management, IT infrastructure requirements etc.
    Determine what are the real needs of the members and establish how the SACCO credit processes and structures are speaking to these needs.
    Review the existing internal controls and operational tools for Starlight Cooperative and SACCO
    Review the existing SACCO’s by-laws and provide inputs.
    Develop Starlight’s savings and credit policy.
    Develop a Human Resource Policy and Procedure Manual.
    Identify training gaps for board members and supervisory committee on leadership and governance.
    Develop a training curriculum on leadership and governance.
    Train board members and supervisory committee on leadership and governance.
    Support exchange visit to a SACCO linked to a cooperative society.
    Develop a strategy to guide Starlight achieve its SACCO’s goals and objectives.

    Deliverables

    An inception report detailing the methodology and work plan.
    Curriculum on SACCO leadership and governance training.
    Training report on SACCO leadership and governance.
    Proposed Savings and Credit policy.
    Proposed business plan.
    Proposed Human Resource Policy and Procedure Manual.
    Revised SACCO by-laws.
    SACCO strategy (3 or 5 years).
    Implementation roadmap for the SACCO products operationalisation.
    Present the final documents to SACCO board members and incorporate views if the board.

    The assignment will require travel to Nakuru. SNV will provide transport and logistics (except meals) to facilitate travels and facilitation of other activities such as training, exchange visit etc. SNV will introduce the Consultant to the Starlight Cooperative. The SACCO will provide relevant background documents necessary for the assignment.
    Duration

    The assignment will run for 30 days from the contract signing date. Whereby within 15 days to submit the draft and within 30 days to submit the final documents.

    Qualifications
    Academic Qualifications

    At least a Master’s degree in Public policy, Cooperative management, Finance, Accounting or Economics. Having a background in human resource management is an added advantage.

    Experience

    At least five (5) years of experience in financial service sector with a minimum of 3 years of experience in banking, SACCO operations and the financial industry.
    At least five (5) years professional experience in organizational structure & policy development
    Demonstrated experience in working with public/private sectors especially SACCOs in development programs especially around organizational structures and, business plan, strategy, and policy development.
    A certified professional Banker with specific experience in Kenya financial services industry.
    Fluency in English and French with written & presentation skills.

    Skills and Competencies

    High level written and oral communications skills in English and Kiswahili
    Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with stakeholders.
    Skills in facilitation of stakeholder engagements/workshops.
    Evidence of having undertaken similar assignments.

    If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting the technical and financial proposals in English before  Friday, 8th December 2023.

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