The Position
1.0Job Summary
The position will primarily be based at the Act!’s Mombasa Office. The incumbent will primarily be responsible for providing leadership and technical support on countering violent extremism strategies and approaches to partners and communities that Act! works with. These may include but not limited to regional and national organizations, grassroots community groups, networks and coalitions, the media and professional associations.
2.0 Key responsibilities
Specifically, the Program Officer, CVE Specialist, will be responsible for but not limited to:
2.1 Program Management
Assist in the development of the Strengthening Community Resilience against Extremism (SCORE) and other Peace Building and Conflict Transformation (PBCT) detailed program work plans, including activity descriptions / timelines and manage the implementation of these activities so as to ensure the program’s activities and outputs are executed on time and to adequate quality standards.
Assist in the identification, development and implementation of new CVE and conflict mitigation ideas, initiatives, strategies and approaches that will further the objectives of SCORE and PBCT program as a whole.
Take lead in identifying and undertaking technical capacity assessment and capacity building of sub grantees on matters CVE.
Assist the Program Manager to establish and deepen partnership with National, County Governments (including but not limited to the County Commissioner, County Police Commanders, National Intelligence Service, National Counter Terrorism Centre, National Steering Committee on Peace Building and Conflict Management, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Uwiano Platform for Peace) and CSOs in target counties and the Coastal region as a whole.
Working closely with Program Manager and Grants Officer, assist in the development of Rapid Respond Fund (RRF) including review of RRF technical applications and following up the implementation of the successful applications/sub grants.
Assist the Program Manager in undertaking bi-weekly violent extremism scans/situational briefs, policy papers, case studies, success stories, monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual and end of activity progress reports.
Assist sub grantees and partners to undertake assessments and or studies to establish push, pull and enabling factors of radicalization and violent extremism in the target counties and ensure the same are addressed in their respective programmes of works (sub awards).
Support the Programme Manager in ensuring appropriate reporting, peer learning on key cross-cutting issues within other Act! programmes, and keep abreast of changing sector knowledge and best practice.
Represent SCORE and Act! in external meetings and forums such as coordination meetings, partnership building and networking meetings with authorities and non-state actors and CVE forums and roundtables as requested
2.2 Monitoring Evaluation Reporting & Learning
Provide support to MERL Officer(s) in assessing extent to which partners’ initiatives are achieving the set results, writing and filing of reports.
Together with the MERL team, develop indicators and protocols for monitoring progress in implementation of programme interventions and capacity building initiatives and generate the necessary progress reports.
In liaison with the Programme Manager, take leadership in tracking and reporting SCORE progression for partners and the programme.
Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled program performance review meetings.
Participate actively in contributing to documentation of “success stories” and other anecdotal information to enhance the overall quality of performance reports to the donors, government agencies and communities.
Share information and lessons learnt with other program staff through among others, writing of brief occasional papers for uploading into the website and internal seminars.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and final program narrative reports
2.3 Capacity Development
Provide technical guidance and support to the Capacity Development team on CVE advocacy issues and technical assistance to County and National governments.
Provide leadership in training and delivery of PBCT training for Act! SCORE Partners/sub grantees.
Provide leadership in mentoring and coaching for partners through accompaniment and quarterly site visits.
Liaise with the Program Manager in ensuring all advocacy capacity development needs for the partners are addressed.
Prepare training materials and modules to respond to the SCORE’s PBCT training areas identified in the OCAs.
2.4 Networking and Representation
Establish and maintain regular contact with partner organizations, liaise and co-ordinate with the appropriate government bodies whenever appropriate to ensure successful project progress.
Negotiate collaboration with partner institutions and government departments in support of Act! and the project activities subject to approval from the supervisor.
Liaise and maintain contacts with government agencies and line ministries, civil societies and private sector collaborators.
Attend sector level meetings and other CVE related gatherings.
Represent the programme and Act! in meetings as delegated by the Programme Manager.
2.5 Resource mobilization
Contribute to the development of Act! fund-raising strategy and annual fundraising plan.
Participate in researching funding sources and donor trends to help position Act! ahead of major funding changes or trends.
Participate in exploration of new income generation opportunities for Act!.
Contribute in development of proposals for fundraising.
3.0Qualification, Experience and Skills:
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are:
3.1 Academic qualifications
Degree in Peace Building, Social Sciences or any other related field. Masters’ degree or equivalent would be an added advantage.
3.2 Experience in years and indicate level of experience
A minimum of 3 years practical work experience in Countering/Preventing Violent Extremism.
At least 5 years relevant work experience in the Peace building sector in general.
Working experience in the coastal region of Kenya desirable.
3.3 Essential competencies
Strong analytical and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
Willingness to travel extensively within the country, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with partners and willingness to learn new approaches.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and with partners at all levels.
Excellent organization and coordination skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and the use of Internet for research.
Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years
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Program Officer – Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Specialist
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Meet and exceed sales targets by developing long-term relationships within the targeted customers, demonstrate overall revenue growth within his/her target.
Account development and sales development to build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with a view to maximize revenue for the company.
Will be contact person for all matters specific to the customers within the defined strategic account portfolio and develop a trusted advisor relationship with the customer and will be accountable for overall account management.
Manage proposal responses to RFPs & RFQs and have ability to generate technical & commercial proposals for clients.
Develop multi-level and multi-functional relationships (CEO, CFO, CIO and Business Unit Leaders) to drive solutions that are innovative and provide value / benefit relative to the customer’s respective business needs; deepen and widen relationships with a long term focus.
Sales pipeline, opportunity management & contract management
Prepare regular and ad hoc sales reports & analysis ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or Diploma with relevant experience in Business/IT related field.
3 – 5 years’ experience in high value sales of IT equipment and Annual Maintenance contracts to large corporates including: NGOs, Saccos, Education and Financial Institutions.
Proven high end sales generation and closing ability.
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Responsibilities for the Marketing Officer Job
Planning, developing and implementing effective marketing communication strategies and campaigns.
Conduct market research to identify marketing possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
Actively seek out new business opportunities through networking and to set up meetings with potential customers to open business deals.
Assisting the Marketing Manager in tendering & bidding process for business & related services.
Arrange the effective distribution of marketing materials for all targeted offices and customers.
Identifying new markets and business opportunities by collaborating with team to achieve better results.
Safeguard the company’s interests and reputation in ensuring the organizational values and standards are maintained during the marketing campaigns.
Contribute to and developing long-term marketing plans and strategies.
Support Marketing Manager and other colleagues towards making AnsoffsConsulting Ltda Customer focused organization.
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A degree in a relevant field of study.
Minimum experience of 3-5 years in Marketing (Preferably in a Consulting firm)
A higher performer who can think outside the box to meet the targets.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Self-starter and problem solving skills.
Positive and Enthusiastic to do work in a Consulting industry.
Dependable, hardworking and persistent.
Building relationships, Planning and organization skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Job description
What you can expect
A Technical Manager will be expected to maintain and develop customer relationships according to
Business Unit strategies. Core responsibilities will include:
Identify and implement possible improvements to business processes to achieve higher customer satisfaction
Ensure all functional areas operate in full compliance with BASF’s agreed quality requirements
Anaylse to identify, extract and prioritise the facts and determine a proper understanding of the issues and concerns
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Develop concepts and innovative solutions to address customer application concerns and problems with existing products
Providing clarification in communication and understanding between personnel in different functional areas
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What we expect
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Experience in Home and Personal Care Industry
BASF experience will be an added advantage
Ability to sell products that need technical explanation
Strong communication and people skills.
Well organised, meticulous and able to plan and priorities activities.
Perform well under pressure.
Able to work as an integral member of a team as well as individually
We offer :
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Real Estate Manager
Role
This role is responsible for identifying and acquiring suitable retail sites across the region. The individual will be required to prepare a preliminary report with a brief market overview for all sites identified.
The focus may be on existing developments but as part of the search must also identify new developments which are in the pipeline or under construction which may be preferable.
Real Estate Manager Job Responsibilities
This position will conduct researches and analyzes property information by collecting,
verifying, and analyzing data regarding inventory of competitive properties, sales and listings, vacancies and offerings, absorption rates, demand studies, social, economic, governmental, and environmental characteristics, restrictions, encumbrances, covenants, contracts, declarations, special assessments, ordinances, cost and depreciation, income/expense and capitalization rate, history of ownership, and use of the property; conducting analyses and studies,
e.g., land utilization, supply and demand, economic feasibility, highest and best use, marketability, development, litigation support; searching databases; inspecting property; interviewing people in a position to understand the property.
In collaboration with other team members, the individual will conduct site inspection and other due diligence to ensure that building meets the company’s minimum specifications.
Qualifications for the Real Estate Manager Job
3-5 years’ experience with a property management or property investment firm
Degree in real estate development (preferred)
Good understanding of retail market in East Africa Job Responsibilities
Develop a strategy for entering new markets based on the Organization’s growth strategy
Create a heat map for target areas in the region
Conduct market analysis of target areas.
Prepares appraisal report by describing physical and economic property characteristics, appraisal procedures used, and information analyzed; disclosing extraordinary assumptions, and hypothetical and limiting conditions; presenting supportive reasoning.
Identify and short list new sites that align with the Organization’s’ growth strategy and market positioning
Develop index/score card for ranking locations
Manage business development pipeline
Build a strong network of retail property managers, agents and landlords
Present business cases for new locations to management team inclusive of 1-2 year projections
Conduct due diligence on prospective location
Review and underwriting of terms for lease agreements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
Ability to effectively present information
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
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Applications Developer
Reporting To: Technical Manager
This position develops applications for the group.
Duties for the Applications Developer Job
Develop in house web based applications for Zeepo Limited.
Maintain the Zeepo’s applications including operating system platform, web server and database.
Requirement gathering and coming up with System Specifications
Quality assurance (lead testing, performance testing, user tesing)
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S/he in liaison with the respective team leads will implement the projects interventions at the focus counties and institute sustainability measures.
Responsibilities for the County Cluster Manager Job
Manage county engagement processes and HRM/HRD capacity building interventions including training and mentorship for County Human Resource for Health Management functions.
Manage HRM/HRD policy development/ customization, implementation, including dissemination, distribution and sensitization in the select counties within the cluster in collaboration with stakeholders including training institutions.
In liaison with county HRH managers strengthen the functions of HRH units for improved management of health workforce in the counties.
Support establishment of the Inter-County Secretariat to facilitate the management of Inter County HRH Stakeholder Coordination forums and hold quarterly stakeholders meetings including the inter-county technical working groups.
Work with the County HRH Managers and the inter-county technical working groups (TWG) to monitor implementation of the Kenya Health Sector HR Strategy and HRH global commitments in the counties.
Work with county integrated human resource information system (iHRIS) technical working groups to ensure that monthly meetings take place, that HRH data is up to date and shared by iHRIS focal persons to county leadership on a monthly basis
Help in gathering and disseminating of any relevant information or data in support of iHRIS activities, including letters from county leadership, documentation on data usage, success stories, etc.
Coordinate Afya Elimu Fund activities in the region and when necessary support HRD activities being undertaken in training institutions
Participate in HR Services Quality Assessment and mentor the County Health Department HR Officer to implement agreed action plans to improve HR service quality in the focal Counties.
Submit monthly activity plans and progress reports based on the provided template.
County Cluster Manager Job Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in HR, public health or related degree
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At least 3-5 years working experience in managing HRH issues in a health sector set up
Excellent understanding of Ministry of Health, county governments and medical training institutions operations especially on human resource management and training processes.
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Country Director
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Overall job purpose
The Country Director is responsible for the planning, management and development of all Johanniter programmes in Kenya and for ensuring that all activities are within the strategic framework of Johanniter. The Country Director provides strategic leadership to maintain a high performing team and establishes good relations with national partners and has ultimate responsibility for all security issues. The Country Director cooperates closely with HQ in Berlin.
Reporting lines
Reporting to: Head of Desk Africa (first level supervisor)
Director International Assistance (next level supervisor)
Tasks
Program Management
Build and strengthen external relationships and represent Johanniter in Kenya with partner organizations, donors, the host government, international and national organizations.
Communicate and oversee the establishment and implementation of programmes. Ensure that the country office team and partners have the necessary tools, resources, information, and assistance to deliver services that meet or exceed internationally accepted standards and protocols.
Proactively cultivate relationships with existing and new donors analyze the funding environment and trends, and foster a proactive approach to new funding opportunities.
Regularly visit project sites, if security allows.
Ensure that the projects remain needs based, within their budget limits and are in line with Johanniter and donor guidelines.
Cooperate closely with existing national partner organizations, provide support, input and guidance, if applicable.
Acquire new national partners.
Identify new programmes in the region, prepare and carry out assessment missions and reports and develop new projects as needs and resources dictate.
Build and strengthen external relationships and represent Johanniter with donors, partners, the host government, international and national organizations.
Compose/Write proposals and reports for donors and Johanniter HQ and ensure the submission to donors in a timely manner. Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of program activities and budgets vs. expenditures and meeting monthly projections.
Diversify funding and develop key contacts with major donors and foundations.
Contribute to the development and achievement of country strategy
Maintain regular communication with HQ.
Organise quick humanitarian assistance in case of disasters in coordination with HQ and in cooperation with partner organizations.
Support Media and Press work in conjunction with the Johanniter spokesperson.
Work within local (infra)structures to ensure the programme is sustainable and, if appropriate, that operations are effectively handed over to local (infra)structures.
Raise Johanniter profile and visibility in Kenya and in Germany, e.g. by sharing project information on a regular basis for Johanniter websites.
Administration
Ensure that all policies and protocols are carried out.
Ensure that all administrative procedures are observed including legal matters.
Provide support to the admin staff in meeting the Government requirements
Compile regular reports, updates and articles for the marketing and fundraising department.
Personnel Management
Recruit international and national staff for the programme, if applicable.
Train and manage staff and support team cooperation.
Review and adjust organizational structure and job descriptions as needed to provide clear work expectations and adequate resources for achieving program goals.
Conduct performance reviews and support staff in their ongoing professional development.
Support capacity building for national partners.
Financial Management
Work closely with Regional Head of Finance and Administration Africa and Johanniter HQ on all aspects related to finance.
Develop and monitor the annual operational budget and ensure timely management of financial reporting, audit compliance, and cash flow in accordance with Johanniter as well as donor regulations.
Ensure all fiscal controls and donor required policy controls are carried out.
Provide oversight of country programme budgets and management of program spending. Anticipate potential funding gaps, develop contingency plans, and closely monitor costs to prevent uncovered program cost.
Prepare and submit activity reports to donors as well as quarterly updates. Prepare and forecast budgets and funding needs for the upcoming year in cooperation with Finance&Administration Assistant and Regional Head of Finance and Administration.
Oversee cash management and recordkeeping in accordance with Johanniter and donor regulations.
Security
Prioritise and manage security, ensuring that guidelines are followed and adapted as required at all levels, that maximum preventive measures are taken and that the team of Expats and National Staff is safe and well informed at all times.
Prevention and flagging of corruption and cases of fraud.
Annual review and update of the security and contingency plan.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification and Experience:
The Country Director needs to hold a university degree in a relevant field
Essential:
At least 5 years of experience in a humanitarian context/international development, minimum 3 years of experience in a leading position
Experience in implementing public health/ wash/ livelihood/ rehabilitation / DRR projects for international NGOs
Experience in project development, coordination and management, including project accounting, managing of donor funds (EU, UN, German Foreign Office and Ministry of Cooperation etc.)
Experience in working with national authorities and national partners
Experience in networking with international partners and donor liaison
Experience in acquisition of donor funding, proposal- and report writing
Experience working abroad in a context challenging environment
Experience in security management
Experience in conducting health and/or livelihood baseline assessments, (including SMART surveys)
Good understanding of financial and logistical procedures
Experience in HR Management and capacity building
Desirable:
Previous working experience in Kenya
Skills:
Essential:
Good knowledge of international standards and tools in humanitarian and development aid
Strong management, project planning and organizational skills
Analytical with a clear vision on program development
Strong written and oral communication skills
Diplomacy and negotiation skills
Human resource management and leadership skills, cultural sensitivity
Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Common sense and being proactive
Desirable:
German/Swahili/French would be an asset
Travel to project sites is part of the job
How to apply:
Terms and Conditions
Start date: asap
Contract duration: 12 months contract (with possible extension)
Remuneration: Between 50.527 € and 53.186 € annual gross salary (according to Johanniter AVR-J internal tariff and depending on relevant previous working experience)
Benefits:
maximum one month salary as annual special payment (depending on length of service within the year)
Social security provisions (lump sum 485 € per month) (for expats not falling
under social security)
International insurance package
29 days annual paid leave
Yearly home flight (for contracts > 1 year)
Per diems (for international postings) for days in project country (currently 35 €
per day)
Please note that this position is unaccompanied.