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  • Shariah Compliance Officer IT Tech Support Associate Contractor

    Shariah Compliance Officer IT Tech Support Associate Contractor

    About the Opportunity
    We are looking for a motivated and experienced Shariah Officer (SO) to join our team! You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Islamic principles in investment activities and operations in the organization.
    You will play a key role in advising on the Shariah-Compliance of products, services, and investments, and provide guidance to the organization to ensure adherence to Shariah laws and regulations. The following responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with Shariah Officer.
    Responsibilities

    Shariah Compliance: Monitor and ensure that all financial activities of the organization are in line with Shariah principles and guidance.
    Risk assessment: Conduct periodic reviews and audits to identify potential risk and non-compliance with Shariah principles and regulations.
    Product Development: Provide advice and input on the development of Shariah-Compliant-products, service and investment activities.
    Research: Stay updated with current developments and trends in Islamic finance and Shariah-compliant practices.
    Documentation and reporting: Prepare reports, documentation, and ensure proper record-keeping to demonstrate the organization’s adherence to Shariah Compliance.
    Shariah Audit: Coordinate and facilitate internal and external Shariah audits to assess the organization’s compliance with Shariah requirements.
    Training and Education: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees and stakeholders on Shariah principles and Islamic Finance.

    Minimum Qualifications
    The ideal candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
    A minimum of 4 years of experience in a Islamic Finance.
    Understands all shariah finance contracts and and execution
    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English & Swahili. Local language is an added advantage.
    Understanding of micro-businesses, loans and savings products will be an addition.
    Strong understanding of Islamic finance principles and Shariah jurisprudence, with the ability to interpret and apply them in organization’s activities.
    Professional Qualifications. Relevant certificates or qualifications in Islamic finance, Shariah compliance or related fields would be an advantage.
    Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Excel and Word
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Strong presentation and organizational skills
    Ability to work well in a team environment and in a fast-paced environment
    Critical-thinker and problem-solver
    Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills

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  • Internal Auditor

    Internal Auditor

    Overall Responsibility

    Responsible for ensuring that the internal audit function operates effectively and efficiently within the set professional practices framework standards and best practices. The role involves evaluating audit processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall quality and effectiveness of internal audit activities.

    Key Performance Areas

    Timely audits of the company’s procedures & processes.
    Legal & Regulatory compliance.
    Number of audits conducted & completed as per the schedule
    Number of audits resulting in findings / opportunities for improvement.
    Number of all corrective actions that are as a result of audits.
    Cycle time for correction of audit findings.
    Effectiveness of corrective actions on audit findings.

    Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

    Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity and legality of business processes and practices.
    In consultation with the Supervisor, develop the annual internal audit workplan, and obtain requisite approvals.
    Ensure successful completion of assigned/planned audit engagements and risk assessments, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities.
    Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting and operations documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc. for accuracy and compliance with internal policies, legal and other regulations.
    Identify internal controls issues for key risk processes in a timely manner to proactively avert losses.
    Discuss audit findings and recommendations with relevant the supervisors, management, departmental heads, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
    Identify and communicate control issues noted, offering practical solutions relevant to business and related risks.
    Ensure that organization’s risk management policies, controls and procedures, management systems are effectively implemented, disseminated, and complied with.
    Monitor and evaluate key processes as appropriately identified in the risk assessment during assignment planning.
    Assess, evaluate, and advise Management on how to achieve statutory/ legal compliance.
    Constantly monitor if the audit recommendations have been implemented and reporting on any gaps observed.
    Coordinate the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key emphasis on adequacy of controls and risk management.
    Carry out spot checks on keys areas such as trade debtors, physical stock etc.
    Conduct ad-hoc/ special investigations and reviews as requested by Management/ ARCC.
    Prepare and present risk and audit findings and reports that reflect results from the work conducted and document; engage in meetings with Management, departmental heads and advise on process gaps and needed improvements.
    Undertake any regulatory reporting in a timely manner.
    Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit and risk information is reported to Management.
    Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
    Develop action plans to remediate non-conformance noted from the periodic assessments of internal audit activities.
    Stay abreast of emerging trends, developments, and regulatory changes in the field of internal auditing and insurance and investments to ensure the quality assurance program remains current and effective.
    Document findings and discrepancies, clearly articulating the impact and significance of identified issues.
    Any other duties to be assigned by the supervisor or the management from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
    Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) or its equivalent.
    Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage.
    Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit or external audit.
    Insurance Industry experience will be an added advantage.

    Key Competencies & Skills

    Strong understanding of internal control concepts, audit techniques and working knowledge of Global Internal Auditing Standards and Accounting Principles
    Proficiency in conducting data analysis using tools such as Microsoft Excel, ACL, or similar software.
    Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to draw meaningful insights from complex information.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
    Strong organizational, leadership and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

    Application letter, copies of academic certificates and a current CV with the subject heading as “INTERNAL AUDITOR” should be sent by an email to hr@occidental-ins.com or hand delivery to Occidental Head Office to reach the HR & Administration Manager by COB Friday, June 28, 2024.

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    hr@occidental-ins.com

  • Integration Specialist – IBM ACE/IIB

    Integration Specialist – IBM ACE/IIB

    Integration Specialist
    The role will see you working within the Integration Engineering Team. As a specialist you will be responsible for developing, testing and supporting our integration solutions. You will contribute to the evolution and maintenance of our Enterprise Service Bus capability (ESB) and our new API Gateway.
    What you’ll be doing:

    Work with and contribute to Integration patterns and best practice
    Define detailed integration designs in conjunction with senior specialists and stakeholders
    Evolve integration API interfaces based on requirements
    Develop, test and support integrations throughout the delivery lifecycle

    The perfect candidate should be willing to learn and embrace existing and emerging integration capabilities/approaches.
    What you’ll bring:
    Essential Skills

    Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience with IBM ACE or IIB
    Minimum of 4 years of experience with IBM MQ
    Experience implementing common messaging transports/standards (SSL, Message Models, REST, JSON, SOAP, File Processing)
    Production of XML Schemas and WSDL/SOAP based interfaces
    Production of REST/JSON interfaces along with swagger/YAML documents
    Integration Analysis and Design experience
    An ability to write scripts (Linux or Windows) that may support work being undertaken by the team
    SQL Query experience
    Java experience
    API Gateway experience

    Nice-to-have Skills

    Kong Gateway
    REST service implementation using Springboot Java
    DevOps experience – Agile methodology
    Salesforce Integration/Vlocity Integration Procedures

    The perks
    Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

    Core benefits including private healthcare, income protection and group pension plan
    Customisable benefits such as dental insurance, childcare vouchers and a Cycle to Work scheme
    Annual bonus
    Truly flexible working in a great environment

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    cigna.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Music Teachers – BNC/IGCSE – Key Stage 3 & 4 Music Teachers – BNC/IGCSE – Key Stage 1 & 2 Music Teachers – High School (8-4-4)

    Music Teachers – BNC/IGCSE – Key Stage 3 & 4 Music Teachers – BNC/IGCSE – Key Stage 1 & 2 Music Teachers – High School (8-4-4)

    Requirements:

    Have a Bachelor’s degree in Music
    Have 4 years of relevant teaching experience
    Be able to work in multicultural school setting
    Be able to play different music instruments
    Must have handled IGCSE exam class with exceptional results

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    Send your Application & CV to: recruitment@riaraschools.ac.ke
     

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    recruitment@riaraschools.ac.ke

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer Regional HR Specialist(Substitution)

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer Regional HR Specialist(Substitution)

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    The position holder will lead and support Mandera field office MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) activities and contribute to DRC’s strategy, accountability commitments, learning needs and priorities in the area of responsibility. The holder of the position will support effective implementation of the MEAL learning work and organizational standards to ensure compliance. S/he will support in mainstreaming MEAL throughout the programme cycle management, reinforce quality programming conversation and management in the area of responsibility. The role will also support the Mandera field office adherence to DRC’s data protection policy

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    MEAL capacities and commitments

    Implement DRC guidelines for MEAL as per the workstream RASCI (Responsible, Accountable, Supportive, Consulted, and Informed) matrix; vis-à-vis programme staff, fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the area of responsibility.
    Apply and adapt DRC MEAL model, the relevant building blocks, guidance to the local circumstances and corresponding projects, in the area of responsibility.
    Apply DRC’s guidance with regards to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in the area of responsibility, specifically for MEAL related data. 
    Liaise with relevant internal counterparts responsible for data protection. 
    Support in capacity building support for programme/sectors and field staff to improve the field monitoring and any other MEAL needs.
    Apply accountability, ethical frameworks and principles, including CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard); in line with DRC’s guidelines in the area of responsibility.

    Results monitoring and programme quality support

    Support in quality monitoring of projects throughout the project cycle, in line with DRC’s guidelines and division of labour, accommodating external requirements and internal evidence needs. Specifically, support development and implementation of MEAL plans, indicator tracking and other relevant tools in the area of responsibility.
    Participate in and contribute to (as appropriate) project kick-off, review and close-out meetings, in order to highlight cross-project components aimed at replicating good practices and strengthening synergies between projects.
    Support in the implementation, data collection for results frameworks and monitoring processes and tools at the right level.
    Support and carry our field level data collection and field monitoring.
    Apply ethical principles in field work; including DRC Code of Conduct and in line with Protection referral protocols and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
    Implement protocols for data protection, storage, sharing, and security in the area of responsibility.
    Support in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, in line with internal and external reporting obligations.
    Support the Project Manager, project teams and grants management in line with the MEAL plans.
    Stay abreast with developments in the field of monitoring and evaluation; including emerging trends, tools, and approaches, while  integrating them as appropriate.

    Accountability

    Support in implementation of the different mechanisms for community engagement and feedback in MEAL in the area of responsibility.
    Support the implementation of DRC’s Community Feedback Mechanism.
    Register and follow up with complaints as assigned by the MEAL Coordinator and process complaints in a timely, safe and accountable manner.

    Evaluation, analysis and learning

    Support in data gathering as appropriate.
    Support in sharing MEAL findings, feedback and learning.
    Regularly present the key MEAL findings and feedback to the supervisor, and field level area management for further development.
    Participate in and assist in the internal or external evaluation processes as required.
    Support in interpretation, analysis and communication of the MEAL findings externally, in the area of responsibility.

    Experience and technical competencies: 

    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in leading and managing monitoring and evaluation work in an international NGO, civil society’ or other relevant agency. 
    Comprehension of protection and livelihoods programming including financial inclusion is an added advantage.  
    Understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods; use of findings/evidence, including participatory methodologies. 
    Good understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and ability to apply accountability and ethical standards in every day work. 
    Understanding of and ability to work with data collection software, preferably Kobo Toolkbox and other as relevant tools.
    Good skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office365.
    Experience in the use of GBVIMS (Gender-Based Violence Information Management System) or CPIMS (Child Protection Information Management System) will be an added advantage.
    Experience working in multi-sectoral interventions and ability to engage with partners is required.
    Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment is desired.
    Good analytical and strategic planning skills including ability to think critically.
    A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with county/national governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders.
    Good verbal and written communication skills.

    Education: 

    A Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation or other related social sciences and training in Monitoring and Evaluation; or Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Information Management Sciences.
    Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
    Knowledge of the local language (Somali) is a plus.

    Language: 

    English 
    Swahili
    Somali (a plus)

    Key stakeholders: Internal & External

    Programme Management Unit, MEAL Coordinator, implementing field teams, senior management team and support service team.
    Technical M&E Working Group(s), local community, county and national government authorities, relevant NGOs/CBOs and humanitarian agencies, including DRC partners and donors as appropriate

    About you:  
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:  

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.   

    Expires: 28th June, 2024

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  • Commercial Manager

    Commercial Manager

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Reporting to the Chapter Lead, Commercial Management, Financial Services (Senior Manager, M-PESA Performance, Strategy & Analytics), the Commercial Manager be responsible for generating and aggregating data and market led Insights for performance and planning of Financial Services solutions, customer growth, usage of MPESA and customer experience to realize company strategy and mission objectives.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Drive end-to-end delivery of customer value proposition in the squads.
    Champion customer lifetime value management that leverages generates customer insights to drive acquisition, usage and retention of Customers, while gaining on key consideration, usage and affinity brand metrics specific to the segment. 
    Ensure that the commercial strategy performance is monitored against performance objectives to realize the vision and mission of Financial Services product/service.
    Ensure proper justification for commercially viable and rightly priced initiatives clearly showing size of opportunity, the benefits, cost and return on investment.
    Deliver actionable regular timely product and service industry and product insights.
    Ensure accurate capture and reporting of key data point for finance returns and regulatory returns within agreed timelines.
    Champion customer obsession by timely analysis and monitoring of customer feedback to inform product/services journey and support refinements.
    Ensure automated always on key performance indicators. 

    Core competencies, knowledge and experience
    Customer Obsession

    Deepen team connection to our customers and communities.
    Foster authentic relationships with customers and partners that build trust.
    Explicitly take customer-centric decisions and take personal ownership to achieve results.
    Simplify processes through digitalisation and promote a digital mindset and digital first customer experience.
    Stay focused on the big priorities, know when to make meaningful trade-offs and demonstrate brilliant execution.

    Purpose

    Create an inspiring vision for your team to drive strategy and performance.
    Show ambition and courage, empowering others to go beyond the plan.
    Bold and challenge teams to reimagine how things are done.
    Prompt new thinking and ideas by asking “what if” questions.
    Use knowledge of the external environment (customers, partners, competition, external bodies) to identify and act on opportunities for growth at pace.

    Innovation

    Create psychological safety so everyone can have an impact.
    Fuel innovative ideas from others and test them to enable growth.
    Explore successes and failures with curiosity and resilience; fearlessly recognizing lessons learned.
    Share your ongoing learning and personal purpose with others.
    Learn fast from digital adoption, using learnings to drive simplicity, scale and efficiency.

    Collaboration

    Articulate your team’s role in making our strategy happen, prioritizing and aligning resources with current and future needs.
    Actively collaborate to break silos and hold your team accountable to do the same.
    Develop others to make the most of their talents and coach them to take ownership to get things done.
    Create an inclusive environment ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others.
    Live our Purpose and demonstrate the highest Standard of integrity.

    Key performance indicators

    Timely and accurately reported performance numbers. 
    Define business cases and secure approval for rolling out of financially viable product and services
    Increase uptake and retention of our Financial services products and services
    Consolidate the marketing research and data identifying key insights and business opportunities 
    Work with Business Analytics CoE and Big Data Tribe to deliver automated dashboards and rich customer usage insights to design data driven segmented prepositions
    Responsible for squad revenue and P&L through an E2E plan of the product/service and Customer Life Cycle (revenue, ageing, control decline, reduce churn) aligned to the overall P&L KPIs for the tribe.
    Analyze customer insights, usage patterns, competition activities, and market scenario to draw insights into customer usage /recharge behavior to design segment propositions to optimize revenue and profitability as per the tribe’s mission.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    At least four (4) years’ knowledge and experience in a relevant field in financial services and related sector. 
    Experience in strategy development and execution. 
    Demonstrated ability to analyze the financial services competitive environment through market trends, market intelligence and providing insights for response to the findings
    Relevant Business or IT Undergraduate Degree or relevant field along with professional qualifications, or equivalent qualification(s) from a recognized institution of higher learning. 
    MBA or relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage. 
    Superior business understanding, with the ability to leverage technology to solve consumer, business and technical issues.
    Experience in preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial modeling. 
    Strong communication, stakeholder and strategic partners acquisition skills.
    Possess high professional and ethical standards. 
    Be a strategic thinker with an analytical mind.

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    egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com

  • Community Coordinator

    Community Coordinator

    About the Role:

    The successful candidate will join the Communities team as the continental champion of CfA’s Francophone and Anglophone WanaData and Hacks/Hackers Community and is responsible for growing and managing the network of academics, journalists, storytellers, fact-checkers, data analysts and scientists, researchers, technologists, editors, and activities across Africa.
    As community coordinator, you will manage the communities’ activities (such as planning and coordinating monthly and quarterly events), foster and encourage community member engagement and maintain sustainable relationships with new and relevant stakeholders and partners across Africa and beyond.
    You will also support Communities-related projects, including managing fellowships, facilitating training and mentorship, and marshalling resources.
    The ideal candidate will have strong strategic analysis, research, and critical thinking skills, as our projects are varied and fast-paced, requiring the ability to understand and learn new things quickly.
    They should possess a keen attention to detail, be comfortable handling multiple tasks with multiple ongoing deadlines, and have previous experience working with digital collaboration tools such as Slack, Google Drive, and Trello.

    Required: minimum requirements include:

    A minimum of 4 years of experience in community management or a related field, working directly with groups and individuals.
    Excellent project management skills, including handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
    Experience delivering on contractual project requirements and producing regular reports for monitoring purposes.
    Experience organising and coordinating local and international events and community outreach (including offline, online, and hybrid events).
    Comfortable with facilitating and delivering training, skills coaching and mentoring.
    Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to build relationships and engage with diverse audiences, including academics, journalists, storytellers, data analysts, researchers, technologists, and editors.
    Excellent organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, for large and small groups, in-person and via phone and email.
    Experience designing and implementing community-informed research strategies, including writing and designing surveys and questionnaires to solicit feedback on various topics.
    Familiarity with growth and impact metrics, as well as web analytics
    Ability to work creatively and accurately under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
    Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently.
    Proficiency in the English language (spoken and written).

    Preferred: candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

    Experience working in the technology, non-profit and/or media environments will be advantageous.
    An understanding of database management and familiarity with spreadsheets. 
    Experience managing content distribution, such as blogs and stories through various channels, including social media, and websites (Medium, WordPress). 
    Good working knowledge of HTML, WordPress and SEO. 
    Experience working with a multinational and fully remote organisation.
    Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written).

    Language and Location Requirements:
    Languages:

    English 

    Preferred but not required:

    Arabic, French, Swahili, or any other major African languages.

    Responsibilities: Your daily responsibilities will include:

    Managing and expanding a geographically dispersed community across three or more African countries.
    Organising, coordinating, and facilitating community events, including monthly meetups for each chapter and quarterly continental events.
    Identifying gaps and needs within the Communities and developing appropriate and effective programmes tailored to meet those needs.
    Monitoring and evaluating programme effectiveness and community member feedback to improve programme outcomes.
    Developing assets that can be leveraged to inform and energise CfA’s partners, stakeholders, and community members about CfA’s Communities events and programmes, including creating detailed-oriented presentations, briefings, memos, and other communications.
    Forming partnerships with development-related organisations such as governments and CSOs.
    Growing community membership and ensuring effective engagement with all community members.
    Creating weekly and monthly community engagement plans.
    Reporting on all activities and managing community information while ensuring databases are up to date.

    What We Offer:

    A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
    Medical insurance cover, underwritten by a remote-first provider to ensure cover wherever you are.
    A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
    Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
    A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world

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    docs.google.com

  • WASH Officer

    WASH Officer

    Job Description

    Action Against Hunger is an international NGO providing humanitarian relief in more than 50 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security.
    Action Against Hunger has been present in Kenya since 2001 and is a transformative leader in Food and nutrition security for improved quality of life among vulnerable communities.
    The organization contributes to the optimal functional performance of National, County, and Community systems through strategic partnerships for innovative nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions to achieve its impact.
    The organization recognizes gender equality as central to its core strategy towards realization of effective and sustainable outcomes on nutrition, health, WASH and surveillance interventions.
    Action Against Hunger is currently implementing activities in West Pokot, Mandera, Samburu, Isiolo, Tana River, Nairobi and Baringo counties.

    Summary of the Position

    The WASH officer shall take charge of technical aspects of hygiene promotion and Sanitation interventions under the supervision of the field coordinator and Deputy Field Coordinator programs.
    S/he shall be responsible for planning, implementation, (technical oversights), monitoring and evaluation of high quality, innovative Hygiene Promotion and, Sanitation interventions

    Purpose

    WASH Officer-Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion will be responsible for the daily implementation, monitoring, and regular consultation with program partners on hygiene and sanitation promotion interventions. Ensure linkage, synergies, and complementarity with other sectorial interventions, i.e. Nutrition, Food Security, and livelihood as well as proper coordination, consultation and information sharing with partner’s communities and other stakeholders.

    Engagement

    Represent Action Against Hunger in the WASH coordination forums at County and sub-county level, collaborate with other implementing partners, INGO, UN bodies and the local communities to ensure successful implementation and smooth running of the projects. Successful implementation of WASH interventions in target areas in line with Internationally/Nationally accepted standards and ACFs/national technical guidelines and the donor requirements.

    Delivery

    The WASH Officer will work under the guidance of the Deputy Filed Coordinator support in designing, adoption and promotion of hygiene and sanitation activities at the community level.

    Job Functions
    WASH Project Implémentation and Management (50%) 

    Design the contents and methodology of the Community Hygiene and Sanitation mobilization campaign as required by the project.
    Ensure integration of Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion components of projects.
    Ensure that   procurement is timely initiated, monitored and prioritized by the logistics team.
    Support water quality testing and monitoring at communal water points and household level and recommend remedial
    Support implementation of sanitation and hygiene promotion activities
    In coordination with the Deputy Field Coordinator, Monitoring and evaluation officer and county teams, design and conduct all baseline assessment, KAP surveys and follow-up assessment with concrete feedback findings.
    In coordination with MEAL and DFC, HOD undertake/take part in quantitative/qualitative assessments to identify key risky hygiene behaviors to work on and to capture key achievements with-in the framework of project/s,
    In coordination with MOH, ensure proper implementation of hygiene and sanitation component of WASH projects within allocated budget and timelines.
    Support planning and implementation of community mobilization activities (using; community led total sanitation and any new methodology that may be introduced and appropriate)
    Provide technical support to communities in construction of appropriate and context specific household latrine
    Provide support to the distribution of hygiene items and conduct monitoring and follow up to ensure proper usage of items and appropriateness.
    Meeting with local leaders and community elders to communicate the details of overall Action Against Hunger program objectives and specific WASH program objectives

    Coordinate Community Level Mobilization (20%)

    Develop and execute effective strategies to mobilize community members for participation in project/development initiatives.
    Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
    Collaborate with community leaders and influencers to ensure active engagement and participation.
    Foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among community members for project success.

    Building Partnerships with Project Stakeholders and Partners (10%)

    Work with the FC, DFC and technical program staffs to expand cooperation between communities and the local authorities during project implementation ensuring local needs, priorities and initiatives are integrated into the local authorities’ plans
    In liaison with the line manager, communicate project updates, challenges, and successes to relevant stakeholders at the county level.
    Participate in coordination meetings to ensure seamless integration of community initiatives into larger county/base programs.
    Collaborate with base program personnel to leverage resources and opportunities for community level activities.
    Ensure awareness about project priorities, strategies and approaches.
    Analyze ongoing experience for lessons learnt, best practices, and share with project team for use in knowledge sharing and planning.
    Liaise with the project team to ensure anticipation of stories and begin their documentation at early stages.
    Proactively contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
    Collaboration with other Partners, MOH (S/CHMT), MoW, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and the UN working in this area to ensure smooth running of projects.
    Work in collaboration with the communities and local leaders at all stages of project implementation

    Reporting and Program development (10%)

    Compile program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff; Weekly SitRep, Monthly (APRs and MNRs), quarterly and annual donor reports.
    To verify that all reports and data submitted to Action Against Hunger by CHPs are accurate and completed. Ensure all team members have the knowledge and resources for field based educational work.
    In collaboration with the Deputy Field Coordinator, prepare progress reports, quarterly donor reports, proposals, Program reports project procurement plan and contributes to survey reports..
    Participates in the analysis and drafting of activity reports and evaluation of the project..
    In liaison with the DFC and FC develop project proposal to address County specific gaps.
    Support MOH/MoW focal persons on information, data management and reporting through the DHIS..
    Participate in the planning, organizing and implementation of surveys, assessments and research studies including post distribution monitoring

    Branding, Communication and Visibility 5% 

    Ensure all project activities at community level are well branded with Action Against Hunger and donor visibility as per the project visibility and communication guidelines.
    Ensure capturing of quality images/photos and videos for activities at the community and share with the project team and communications officer 

    Any Other duty 5% 

    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.
    Supervisory roles.

    Fiscal Responsibility

    Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff in line with the work plans.
    Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits.
    Propose anticipated budget realignment in discussion with program manager.
    In liaison with the DFC and FC monitor budget spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
    Support the DFC and FC in monthly budget reviews and suggesting amendments to Finance

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required 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.
    This position entails a lot of travel to the field to support community level activities. 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.
    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 disability 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. The incumbent must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the base security, or other obligations.
    Must be able to travel as required for standard base and capital travel as well as internally as 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 as to infectious diseases. 

    Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse
    At all times, Action against Hunger commits to:

    Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information.
    Provide a work environment where people of all genders can 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.

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  • Regional Program Officer Technical Officer Laboratory Senior Risk & Compliance Officer Administration & Logistics Officer

    Regional Program Officer Technical Officer Laboratory Senior Risk & Compliance Officer Administration & Logistics Officer

    Overall Job Function

    Reporting to the Senior Technical Officer-Strategic Initiatives of the USAID-TB ReSET Project, the incumbent will provide technical assistance to the deep focus Counties and select tier 1 Maintenance Counties, working closely with the CTLCs and implementing partners within the region, to ensure health system strengthening for TB control activities, smooth flow of service delivery, quality of care for TB patients as well as to provide technical and logistical support for various TB activities. H/She will provide leadership in various technical working groups, task forces and County and Sub-County PMDT clinical reviews meetings in close coordination with the STO DSTB, DRTB and childhood TB. H/She will also support the implementation of TB control activities in close coordination with the STO DSTB, DRTB and childhood TB.

    Key Responsibilities:
    Coordination

    Providing high quality technical and logistical support to the CTLCs within the deep focus Counties and in the prioritized tier 1 maintenance Counties to strengthen the coordination of TB services including work-planning, and periodic review of program data to identify priority areas.
    To provide technical and logistical support Counties to implement and monitor quarterly and annual TB work-plans
    Providing technical support to Sub-County TB coordinators in the absence of the CTLCs in the deep focus Counties and in the prioritized tier 1 maintenance Counties as applicable.
    Supporting the roll-out of new interventions by the County, National and TB ReSET technical team in the deep focus Counties.
    Provide technical support to various technical committees and working groups in the deep focus Counties
    To support implementing partner coordination in the deep focus Counties, including Global Fund Implementers and USG/ Pepfar Implementers.
    To support the coordination of community stakeholders in collaboration with County and Sub County Level-1 strategy focal persons
    To coordinate linkages in TB diagnostic services in the deep focus Counties, including the interfacing of digital chest x-ray screening, and laboratory diagnosis.

    Capacity building

    Support supervision to health facilities within the Counties of deep focus in collaboration with TB coordinators, health management teams, County health leadership and Implementing partners at the National and County level
    Technical and logistical support towards sensitization of community health workers, facility health workers, County and Sub-County HMT
    Facilitate CMEs at health facility and sub-county levels

    Advocacy

    Strengthening and sustaining a multi-sectoral approach and engagements at all levels
    Supporting the CTLC and SCTLCs to strengthen the implementation of the school health program

    Data for decision making and action

    Support data review meetings at County level
    Strengthen T-BU lite uptake at County level
    Support distribution of M&E tools

    Health systems strengthening

    Supporting linkage to TIBULIMS and strengthening the TB diagnostic-clinical interface
    Supportive supervision for community TB CHEWs and CHVs alongside TB coordinators
    Partner coordination through quarterly partners meetings in county HQs
    Scale up TB contact investigation
    Support IPC at facility level including facility risk assessments

    Professional requirements

    A registered Medical Doctor or Clinical Officer; MPH will be an added advantage.
    At least four (4) years progressive TB-related clinical experience
    At least three (3) years’ experience working in an NGO setting or engagement with private health providers
    A good understanding of County health system structures and roles
    Working knowledge in project management, capacity building, networking, operational research, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and people management
    Experience in TB, HIV/AIDS, and implementation of the community health strategy
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
    Experience working with US Government donor agencies and familiarity with United States Government rules and regulations is desired
    Demonstrate ability to write best practices or publications.
    Outstanding levels of integrity

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    Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their application letter and detailed CV as one document with contact details to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly quoting the position you are applying and reference number as: 

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