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Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Senior Technical Officer – Adolescent Nutrition

    Senior Technical Officer – Adolescent Nutrition

    About the Role

    As a Technical Officer – Adolescent Nutrition, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of our adolescent nutrition program. You will provide technical assistance, quality assurance, and coordination across various aspects of program development, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and project management. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing our mission to improve the health and well-being of adolescents in the region.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Plan and deliver technical advisory inputs for program and research planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment, and reporting.
    Provide technical support and quality assurance to Nutrition International staff and partners, addressing challenges during program implementation.
    Support the development of program components and Terms of Reference, considering gender equality issues and informed by gender analysis.
    Engage in stakeholder mapping and development of a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure meaningful involvement in the adolescent nutrition strategy.
    Coordinate regional technical briefings and communications to partners, fostering networks and collaboration for best practice sharing.
    Review, analyze, and synthesize regional policies and data related to adolescent nutrition, contributing to evidence-informed decision making.
    Manage project budgets, reports, and consultant recruitment and onboarding.

    About you:

    Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Human Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, or related field.
    Qualification or training in Adolescent Health and Nutrition is desirable.
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Public Health and Nutrition in the Africa Region.
    At least 3 years’ experience in Adolescent and Women’s Health and Nutrition programs or related fields.
    Strong understanding of gender equality issues and experience in regional and international development work.
    Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of French languages is desirable
    Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills.
    Proficiency in data analytics and understanding of public health indicators.
    Commitment to teamwork, networking, and negotiation skills.
    Problem-solving and innovative thinking.
    Strong project management skills.

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    portal.dynamicsats.com

  • Maintenance Technician

    Maintenance Technician

    Responsibilities

    To ensure all machines are serviced as indicated on the preventive schedule and job cards are well filled and filed.
    Check on the existing projects and ensure they are completed on scheduled time.
    Assist in Controlling and adjusting machine settings.
    Attend to breakdown and have the user fill out the breakdown form before the commencement of service/repair and after the work and machine/equipment are handed over.
    To ensure cleanliness in the workshop and service workstation.
    Ensure the observation of hygiene and food safety management during servicing/ repair of the machine.
    To make sure that the machines are running at the optimum speed and to deliver quality output.
    To periodically monitor the machine and equipment to ensure it is running at optimum speed.
    To coordinate with the technical supervisor by ensuring minor and major servicing of machines carried by external contractors is done as per the scope of the contract.
    Monitoring inspection and calibration of machines and equipment is valid and reporting to the technical supervisor when need be.
    Test operation of machines according to the testing schedule.
    Carrying out mechanical load balancing and stabilization.
    Carrying out drawings for ACR using AutoCAD.

    Qualifications

     

    Degree/Diploma or Certificate in electrical and electronic engineering or Mechanical engineering.
    3-5 years of working experience in an FMCG company
    Troubleshooting
    Able to interpret electrical and pneumatic diagram
    Knowledge of PLC and communication protocols like Profibus, and ethernet.

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  • Senior Project Manager – Project Based

    Senior Project Manager – Project Based

    Description

    Our Data Insights team combines Asoko’s authoritative company dataset with tailored insights relevant to the continent’s most active investors such as British International Investment, WorldBank / IFC and commercial PE firms.

    Projects are tailor-made, yet follow a systematic approach bringing together Asoko’s tested data collection processes as well as our pan-African network of project-based analysts and domain experts.

    The Senior Project Manager manages project delivery from initial design through to client completion. He/She will be directly responsible for overseeing all moving parts of the project, ensuring deliverables are met, clients are regularly kept up-to-date and management is briefed.

    Particular responsibilities include

    Lead on project research design including establishing the overall work plan and scope of work for individual team members.
    Oversee the day-to-day management of client projects with the designated project team including problem identification and mitigation along critical paths of execution.
    Lead on project execution including review and timely delivery of pre-agreed milestones and client deliverables, ensuring quality assurance of data and research findings.
    Working with Account Manager to manage client communication from project inception through project completion.

    Requirements

    5+ years experience in an operational role within a consultancy environment, preferably investment advisory, strategic consultancy, market research or related areas. Ability to demonstrate tangible success
    3+ years experience in direct client exposure including presentations, status reporting and conflict handling
    Great at solving problems, multitasking and managing remote resources
    Looking to accelerate career growth by direct exposure to Asoko’s leadership as well as Senior Executives at client firms across a wide number of countries and sectors.
    Africa exposure and interest are a must
    Availability for up to 3 months per project
    Excellent English fluency (spoken and in writing) is a must, French considered a strong advantage
    Start-up experience is a bonus

    Benefits

    Project-based, competitive to Africa-based Senior consultancy roles

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    apply.workable.com

  • Project Manager, Brain and Mind Institute Program Navigator, Outreach and Study Development Lead – (Re-advertisement ) Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics

    Project Manager, Brain and Mind Institute Program Navigator, Outreach and Study Development Lead – (Re-advertisement ) Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics

    Job Summary

    As part of a Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative funded project titled “Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Cognitive Tests, Functional Assessments, and Biomarkers in People with Dementia Project”, this position will support the Principal Investigators to carry out the project aims. A culmination of assigned tasks will ensure that the project adheres to ethical guidelines and regulations; required number of research participants are recruited, consented, and followed up; data collected is clean, kept private and confidential.

    The initial contract will run for one and a half years.

    Responsibilities

    Preparation of tools including adapting, translating, pilot testing, and calibrating research tools;
    Streamlining the data collection tools within the preferred electronic platform;
    Mobilisation of study sites and key people in authority within the preferred research sites;
    Locating, recruitment and consenting of study participants;
    Planning and monitoring of research activities by students;
    Administration and scoring of neuropsychological interviews, tests, and questionnaires to participants;
    Timely, preferably daily, submission of all data collected;
    Retrieval of secondary data from electronic health records for input into study database;
    Cleaning, reviewing, and entering data into study database;
    Summary analyses, reporting and storage of data in private and confidential manner;
    Ensure study supplies are stored safely and accounted for including any monies allotted to study activities;
    Ensure compliance with ethics and study protocol, including policies and regulations related to safety, privacy, and confidentiality;
    Prepare basic field reports for review by the project coordinator/leads;
    Develop and monitor a study risk register as per AKU’s Audit guidelines.
    Work with project leads to initiate reporting of research experiences and outcomes as well as expenses incurred as required by ethics and funders among other interested persons;
    Liaise with project leads to ensure all project assets are accounted for;
    Participate in research dissemination activities (presentations, publications, etc.) and
    Any other related responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

    Requirements

    Master’s level training in a related field (i.e., Biomedical Sciences; Neuropsychology, Psychometrics, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Public Health);
    Completion of doctoral level coursework and clinical training is an advantage;
    3-5 years of experience in research with preference for managing multi-component projects;
    At least 1 year of experience in field data collection preferably in community and hospital settings;
    Educational or experiential knowledge of psychological and neuropsychological test administration in aging populations and psychometrics;
    Experience in using SPSS or any other quantitative statistical software;
    Academic exposure and interest in neuroanatomy and brain-behaviour relationships is an advantage;
    Peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other records of scholarly output;
    Keen ability to work independently, show initiative, and take ownership, as well as a natural problem solver with a goal-oriented mindset;
    Excellent inter-personal relationship with ability to work well with study participants, colleagues and full spectrum of academic staff from trainees to senior faculty members and researchers, located in different geographic zones; and
    Ability to work within short deadlines even outside normal working hours to meet targets.

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  • Senior Accountant

    Senior Accountant

    Primary responsibilities:

    Maintain accounts for the company and any subsidiaries or countries we operate as per international financial reporting standards (IFRS and IAS) and ensure high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
    Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts
    Perform financial statement analysis and document meaningful explanations for fluctuations
    Performing risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
    Ensure all accounting processes are streamlined and in accordance with the respective jurisdiction.
    Recommending changes in policies or procedures (technical and operational) that will improve financial performance
    Processing payroll and any external payments on time as per company calendar
    Liaise with external auditors to facilitate quarterly and annual audits and implementation of all their recommendations in our books
    Forecast monthly and quarterly cash requirements for the business and prepare/update periodic budgets for the different departments and any company activities or projects
    Provide strategic decision making based on accounting reporting to always ensure cost management and revenue optimization strategies
    Collaborate with finance and credit operations team for investor reporting, covenant compliance, budget variation, financial statements analysis
    Reconcile transactions and bank statements
    Liaise with all other business units to challenge the status quo, implement new ideas, investigate and implement more efficient solutions and treasury processes
    Monthly or Quarterly Follow up and invoicing with suppliers or service providers to ensure timely payments to/from them
    Updating Liquidity models across all our portfolios and institutional lenders
    Unit of economics across all portfolios and providing recommendations on areas of optimisations of costs
    Understanding of how new related finance laws and regulations affect our business and suggesting ideas or approaches that we need to implement to comply with those laws in a cost effective manner
    Knowledge transfers and mentorship to the Junior Accountants.
    Any other tasks assigned by the CFO or CEO or COO

    Your skills and experience:

    At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 3 years with a high growth startup/company.
    Lateral experiences within a corporate finance, investments & transactions, or Fintech comparable role will be favored.
    Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    Advanced knowledge of online QuickBooks or other related accounting software or tools
    Sound analytical skills and advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
    Strong understanding of IFRS
    Good understanding of local taxation in KE / prior experience dealing with KRA Audits/Requests
    Professional qualification: CPA or ACCA or CFA certified or an equivalent certified
    Added advantage: experience in Fintech or East African Banking industry
    Added Advantage: Fintech or Lending/Credit Background

    Your personal characteristics

    Intrinsically motivated by the mission of Pezesha Africa
    Results-orientated and pragmatic with exceptional quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail and integrity
    Independent thinker and worker who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
    Accepts constructive criticism positively
    Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself
    Tech savvy who embraces new software and online tools and is personally interested by tech-enabled solutions
    Effective and Efficient in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders based remotely or in different timezones.

    Please send a single pdf file containing a brief and bullet-pointed cover letter and your CV on the subsequent page(s) with “REF: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 2023” as the subject of your email to jobs@pezesha.comThe applicants who do not indicate THE REF NO and job title will be automatically disqualified.

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    jobs@pezesha.com

  • Human Resources Officer Program Coordinator- Africa Climate and Forest Protection Strategy

    Human Resources Officer Program Coordinator- Africa Climate and Forest Protection Strategy

    WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

    The Human Resource Officer is responsible for administering and maintaining HR systems, programs, procedures and plans according to HR policies and will provide support to all levels of personnel on various HR-related issues. The Human Resources Administrator will provide human resources support services in the following functions: employee relations, compensation, talent management, benefits, payroll, staff development and training, organizational development and recruiting. They will be responsible for administering and maintaining HR systems, programs, procedures and plans according to HR policies and will aid all levels of personnel on various HR-related issues. The position will partner with Human Resource supervisors and HR team to provide administrative HR support to ensure prompt delivery of HR services and adhere to best practices. This position will report to Human Resource Manager Africa Region and may be based in any of the following countries that TNC is registered, Zambia, Kenya or Angola, South Africa or Tanzania or Gabon.

    WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
    The HR Officer will serve as the support to the Africa HR Operations to enhance operations efficiency to achieve the desired strategy for Africa Business Unit.

    Provide day-to-day HR Administrative support in the areas of general staff queries, drafting travel request letters, new staff notification communications, milestone celebrations and new hires announcements.
    Support in day-to-day communications with the Africa BU staff on queries related to benefits administration and act as a liaison person with HR Services vendors.
    Ensure accurate staff data entry in the ERP and provide monthly reports.
    Keep abreast with the statutory requirements and submit mandatory government employee data requirements.
    Provide accurate and timely collation of staff data as appropriate for payroll processing.
    Manage appropriately all staff leave schedules collaboratively with the program supervisors.
    Effectively carry out timely off boarding processes with exiting staff and ensure all steps are followed through.
    Collaboratively administer all data and update learning systems regularly and in a timely manner.
    Support the BU HR Operations with any other administrative duties assigned.

    WHAT YOU’LL BRING

    Bachelor’s degree in human resource management and 3 years HR related work experience or equivalent combination.
    Experience responding to HR related questions and problems from employees/management.
    Experience in one or more of the following areas: database management and spreadsheet software; constructing and producing reports; data input, manipulation, and analysis.
    Experience working with MS Office software, HR information systems and analytics tools.
    Experience maintaining files, processing paperwork, data entry or related. 
    Experience in matrix organizations and supporting multiple programs.
    Experience responding to employee or customer inquiries.
    Experience working with MS Office software and database software.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Over 5 years HR related preferably in an INGO sector supporting multiple countries in the Africa Region
    Fluency in either French or Portuguese is desirable and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
    Experience supporting HR processes including payroll processing, Onboarding, learning and development, HRIS and HR Metrics and data analytics
    Solid knowledge of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software, with ability to construct and produce reports, data input, manipulation, and analysis.
    Broad understanding of fundamental HR concepts, processes, and services.
    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    High level of confidentiality.
    Strong analytical skills.
    Time management skills.
    HRMS / ERP and Power BI usage experience.
    Active member of a registered professional HR body.
    Fluency in English and additional language where TNC operates, Portuguese / French language.
    May require fluency in foreign language(s) to support global operations. 

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  • Executive Associate

    Executive Associate

    Job Description:

    The position provides a wide range of complex executive and organizational support to the, People & Culture and Finance Directors that ensures efficient functioning of the office and effective communication with stakeholders for efficient and effective delivery of quality leadership and achievement of strategic objectives. The incumbent serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the Regional People & Culture Director and the Regional Finance Director. 
    The position supports the People & Culture Director and Finance Director in linking the strategic and leadership roles of the various units and departments in order to minimize risks and ensure efficiency in the management of the EARO. Furthermore, the position provides executive support and coordination to ensure an effective, efficient and cohesive management of the organization, leading to long term sustainability of the institution.
    This position communicates World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

    25%

    Strategic Support to Regional Finance Directors office

    Manage Regional Finance Director’s (RFD) calendar in conjunction with Finance directors in the field offices.
    Manage leave schedules for the RFD
    Coordinate and research documentation for RFD internal, external, regional and global meetings and presentations and keep tract of actions and implementation
    Prepare monthly, quarterly and adhoc reports from the national offices and follow up of the execution of action items as needed
    Manage expenses, advances and claims for RFD
    Take initiative to meet needs relative to the field/global center information/guidance to ensure effective communication is on going
    Provide support to regional working groups that require RFDs attendance and support
    Receive, screen and process incoming documentation and ensure confidential matters are handled promptly and efficiently

    25%

    Strategic Support to Regional People &Culture ( RP&CD) 

    Assist in interview management during selected interviews
    Manage RP&CDs calendar in conjunction with P&C directors in the field offices.
    Manage leave schedules for the RP&CD
    Coordinate and research documentation for RP&CD internal, external, regional and global meetings and presentations and keep tract of actions and implementation
    Prepare monthly, quarterly and adhoc reports from the national offices and follow up of the execution of action items as needed
    Manage expenses, advances and claims for RP&CD
    Take initiative to meet needs relative to the field/global center information/guidance to ensure effective communication is on going
    Provide support to regional working groups that require RP&CDs attendance and support
    Receive, screen and process incoming documentation and ensure confidential matters are handled promptly and efficiently.
    Coordinate strategic team meetings with National P&C Directors such as monthly meeting, global meetings that require the participation

    20%

    Administration and Travel Coordination

    Organise internal and external events and forums that require  RFD and P&C D participation
    Travel coordination and trip direction for  RFD and P&C D in conjunction with National offices and global center staff.
    Manage and improve business processes for front and back office – procurement, finance, travel advance requisition and settlement for RFD & R P&C D
    Provide professional and confidential administrative secretarial support to the executive team.

    20% 

    Supporting the tracking of IPH incidents that are related to Finance and P&C.  following up with the relevant National offices  and coordinating with P&C and Finance Director to ensure closure within the timeline.

    10%

    Others

    Carry out any other work assigned by the Supervisor when required.

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALOIFIVATIONS FOR THE ROLE

    Required Professional Experience

    A university degree in administration, communications, or related and transferable field of study required. 
    HR Certification or Finance certification
    Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role or approx. 3-5 years’ experience in supporting high level senior executives.

    Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

    Effective written and verbal communication in English
    High level of computer literacy / proficiency

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

    Experience in humanitarian diplomacy and government relations.
    Requires excellent communication skills; writing and editing concise, clear letters, reports, articles or e-mails.
    Requires good interpersonal, negotiation and administrative skills.  Treating others with respect, regardless of position or function.  Good listener
    Ability to deal with others in order to reach an agreement or solution; for example, consensus building.
    Able to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with Partnership stakeholders, Regional Leadership and National Directors.
    Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.
    Strong documentation skills including report writing and minute taking.
    Ability to appropriately handle competing requests for the RLs attention.
    Skill at negotiating with various personalities and developing internal and external network of contacts.
    Experience working in Africa will be preferred
    Effecting management of cross-cultural relationship
    This requires strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to be flexible as the demands and priorities change
    Travel:  10% international travel is required.

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    .wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Mobile Support Technician PCA

    Mobile Support Technician PCA

    MAIN PURPOSE

    To provide 1st and 2nd line (remote or in person) technical support to MSF missions in people-centered approach and to contribute to capacity building of field staff through the application and transfer of technical know-how and expertise, to enable the development of the missions in perfect working conditions and optimize the impact of the projects with a specific focus on the community engagement aspects related to PCA.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES
    In collaboration with the field coordination teams, work with mission staff (and in particular with Health Promotion/Community Engagement manager) to promote relevant technical awareness and to improve technical delivery in PCA, providing support and advice in accordance with Terms of Reference agreed with the mission, normally comprising the following responsibilities:

    Carry out a rapid assessment (using participatory processes) of the level of engagement and disengagement with the community and other key stakeholders (patients and caregivers, MoH, staff, other actors). Use this process to define a (rough) baseline of the level of social acceptance of MSF activities and levels of satisfaction from communities and staff.
    Facilitate the design or adaptation of the engagement strategy with key stakeholders (community, patients and caregivers, MoH, staff, other actors) involving the project coordination team.
    Develop and initiate the implementation of a plan to establish participatory and inclusive engagement with key stakeholders (in the facilities and in the communities) and to set up relevant and adapted feedback/accountability mechanisms, ensuring that the perspectives/interests of the various segments of the population are taken into account
    Support in the implementation of CE toolkit and establish mechanisms to document and analyse key information gathered through engagement with key stakeholders (qualitative and quantitative) and ensure that it is used to:
     Detect needs/gaps and monitor/evaluate/learn/contribute to the improvements of the quality of services provided under a continuous quality improvement framework
     continuously improve the understanding of the population and how the crisis is affecting them, and
     for strategic discussions of the project’s overall strategy (operational adaptation, engagement and advocacy)
    Strengthening transversal collaboration and facilitating (through training, coaching or mentoring) in-depth understanding of the people centred approach.
    Facilitating team learning and providing on-the-job training on technical basics related to specialisation according to MSF standards to effectively implement relevant methodologies, systems, and tools and ensure best practice is delivered.
    Through learning and documentation of best practices, develop informative content related to PCA for dissemination within MSF-OCBA under the supervision of the PCA manager.
    Upon request of the hierarchical manager and in coordination with the relevant technical referents in HQ, develop new policies, tools, protocols and SOPs related to his/her area of expertise (with a local, regional or even global approach).

    Contributing to the continuous learning and development of the department by:

    Drafting reports and action plans following field visits to capture experiences and lessons learnt.
    Contributing to the development and testing of field tools, practices, guidelines and policies based on insights gained in the job.
    Developing and maintaining knowledge of practices and approaches within the area of expertise, and to share this knowledge with others to enhance operational effectiveness.

    Providing direct field intervention:

    Upon request, participate in emergency operations. 

    REQUIREMENTS
    Education:

    Either (1) a university degree in social sciences, social communication, health promotion or related studies, or (2) sufficient relevant work experience to develop the necessary expertise to fulfil the role (which would include community engagement and/or project management experience).

    Experience:

    5 years of relevant experience.
    At least 3 years’ experience in community engagement in the field, of which at least 2 in a humanitarian setting.
    Demonstrated experience in facilitation of participatory processes.
    Demonstrated capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration.
    Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
    Experience in the development of strategies and workplans.
    Experience in training.

    Languages:

    English and French essential (Spanish desirable).

    Knowledge:

    Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

    CONDITIONS

    Home based, with frequent field visits (between 50-70% of the time).
    Full time job.
    Temporary position (maternity cover): 6 months with possibility of extension of maximum 1 year.
    Annual Gross salary: L5 IRP2 (divided in 12 monthly payments) + secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy.
    Starting date: 1 October 2023.

    Apply via :

    s.org