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  • Field Safety Adviser Senior Regional Protection Officer (SGBV) ICT Officer

    Field Safety Adviser Senior Regional Protection Officer (SGBV) ICT Officer

    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
    The Field Safety Adviser takes on the role of leading, coordinating and providing appropriate guidance related to security management within an office.The incumbent maintains contact with other UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners, government partners in the area to facilitate the operation.The incumbent directly supervises general service staff in the office, and reports to the Head of Office.
    ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
    University Degree with a focus on security management and/or related disciplines (business administration, political/social science, international relations). Also relevant would be military or police academy degree (at Officer level).
    Minimum 8 years of previous relevant job experience including 2 years security risk management experience in an international capacity
    Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language. (In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station ans working knowledge of English)
    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
    Proven competences in security analysis.
    Excellent communication skills, written and oral
    Negotiating skills
    Relevant training an asset
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  • Child Protection Specialist (Birth Registration, Justice for Chilren and Social Welfare Systems Strengthening)

    Child Protection Specialist (Birth Registration, Justice for Chilren and Social Welfare Systems Strengthening)

    Purpose of the Position
    The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief Child Protection for general guidance and direction. The Specialist supports the Chief in the managing the Section and contributing to knowledge development/innovation and for developing and preparing child protection (and/or integrated/complex/key) programs/projects. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of concrete and sustainable UNICEF contribution to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and wellbeing as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/framework and UN intergovernmental bodies.
    The Specialist contributes to achievement of concrete and sustainable programs/projects results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework
    Key Expected Results
     
    Management and advisory support to the Chief
    Program development and planning
    Program management, monitoring and quality control of results
    Advisory services and technical support
    Advocacy, networking and partnership building
    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
    Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
    Management and advisory support to the Chief
    Provide advice to the Chief in establishing the annual work plan including developing strategies and determining priorities/targets and performance measurements. Coordinate work progress monitoring and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards and report to Chief critical issues for timely action.
    Provide technical assistance/advice to colleagues in the Section on all aspects of programming and implementation to enable colleagues to achieve program/performance objectives
    Perform the full duties of the Chief in his/her absence.
     
    Program development and planning
     
    Plan and/or provide technical assistance and operational support to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis to ensure that current comprehensive and evidence based data on child protection issues are available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on child rights and protection and to set program priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans.
    Keep abreast of national/regional/international development priorities on child protection and rights to enhance program management and delivery.
    Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of child protection programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programs/projects proposal for the sector, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
    Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans for the sector/s using on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.
    Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
    Provide authoritative technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.
     
    Program management, monitoring and quality control of results
     
    Plan and/or collaborate with monitoring and evaluation initiatives to establish benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators, to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in child protection programs.
    Participate in major monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to engage stakeholders to take required action/interventions to achieve results.
    Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
    Monitor programs/projects to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
    Plan, monitor and control the use of program resources (financial, human, administrative and other assets) certifying/verifying compliance with organizational rules, regulations and procedures, donor commitments and standards of accountability and integrity. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
    Submit/prepare program/project reports to donors and other partners to keep them informed on program progress and critical issues.
     
    Advisory services and technical support
     
    Provide technical advice to key government officials, NGO, UN system and other country office partners on policies, strategies, best practices and approaches on child protection, human rights and other related issues to support program development planning, implementation and delivery of results.
    Coordinate/ensure the availability of technical experts (with Regional Office/HQ) to ensure timely support throughout all stages of programming/project processes.
    Participate in strategic discussions to influence policy and agenda setting for combating poverty and all forms of discrimination against women/children by advising on and advocating strategies and approaches to promote/catalyze social changes for a protective environment for child survival, development and well being in society.
    Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and consideration.
    Participate in country discussions on child protection emergency preparedness, programming and contingency planning to ensure proactive and appropriate response are in place to meet onset of emergencies nationally or other designated locations.
     
    Advocacy, networking and partnership building
     
    Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through networking and advocacy with local/national governments, UN system agency partners, donors, internationally recognized institutions, NGOs, funding organization, research institutes and private sector to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities to promote goals and achieve sustainable and broad results on child protection.
    Prepare communication strategies and implementation plans and activities for maximum communication impact and outreach to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances for sustainable results and support fund raising for UNICEF and Country Office child protection programs and emergency interventions.
    Participate and/or represent UNICEF in inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on child protection and related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues UNDAF planning and preparation of programs/projects including emergency preparedness.
     
     
    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
     
    Promote critical thinking and innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable child protection programs/projects initiatives through advocacy and technical advisory services.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark, introduce and implement best and cutting edge practices on child protection management and information systems. Institutionalize and disseminate best practices and knowledge learned.
    Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
    Organize/plan/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on child protection and related programs/projects.
     
    Qualifications of Successful Candidate
     
    An Advanced University degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law or other social science field is required.
    A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the international level some of which preferably were served in a developing country is required.
    Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
    Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
    Fluency of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English.
     
    Competencies of Successful Candidate
    Core Values
     
    Commitment
    Diversity and Inclusion
    Integrity
     
    Core competencies
     
    Communication
    Working with people
    Drive for results
     
    Functional Competencies
     
    Leading and supervising
    Formulating strategies/concepts
    Analyzing
    Relating and networking
    Deciding and initiating action
    Applying Technical Expertise

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  • Executive Commercial Assistant

    Executive Commercial Assistant

    This role is also, to support the business development, customer contacts and administration of customer information which will ensure that all business development efforts are well documented, handled and trace-able.
    He/She will work closely with the GM and commercial managers, ensuring an orderly and structured administration of business development activities, and also contributing to business development interventions.
    Responsibilities for the Executive Commercial Assistant Job
    The role includes the personal assistance to the General Manager
    Support of business development activities, and intelligence works from Suspects, and Prospects to Client.
    Direct assistance of the Commercial Activities with the main focus on administrative and research support.
    Representative tasks in absence of GM or Commercial Manager as point of contact for customers and potential customers.
    Support time management of GM and Commercial Managers on meetings and client contacts.
    Compiling reports, presentations and correspondences and or support in such.
    Analyses of suspects, markets and trends in the sector.
    Contribute to and maintain structured working methods in above areas of attention.
    Requirements for the Executive Commercial Assistant Job
    Fluent in the use of Word and Excel and Outlook.
    Street wise in business development, sales experience.
    Minimally a Bachelor’s degree, preferable Masters in either or Business Administration, Business development, or in Secretarial Services.
    Excellent mastering of the English language and preferably Portuguese and Arabic or French
    At least 8 years Business Development experience in Contractor’s Industry.
    Experience as Personal Assistant to Senior Management
    Experience with customer relations handling, tendering and portfolio management.
    Excellent communications skills, written and verbally.
    Good organization skills, planning and time management skills.
    Proven ability to handle confident information and understand the dynamics of business development
    Performance indicators
    Retrievability of commercial data
    Retrievabilitty management of business suspects
    Reliability of the organization of Commercial Administration
    Effectiveness of Personal Assistance to General Manager

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    jobs@jobsikaz.com

  • E2E Nokia portfolio Bid Manager – CEWA

    E2E Nokia portfolio Bid Manager – CEWA

    Role Description
    As part of the CEWA Bid Management team hosted within the MEA Bid Management team, the CEWA Bid Manager will be engaged primarily for Bid Management activities for various customers in the CEWA Market unit. He/ She provides end to end Bid Management service for the production of quality proposal documents prepared in response to typically complex, high value, high risk formal RFP/RFQ/RFIs. He / she takes ownership and supports different phases of the SELL Cycle under his/her responsibility from Opportunity Qualification G2/G3 to Offer Approval (G4), Contract Approval (G5) and up to the Contract Transfer (G6). He/ She leads the bid team, coordinating all bid activity supported by applicable processes and procedures.
    Main Responsibilities
    Provides comprehensive Bid Management support to the Customer Teams (CTs) in answering RFP/RFQ/RFI issued by different customers in CEWA Market Unit
    Works hand in hand with Customer Solution Architect (CSA), Product /Services Sales, Regional Business Centers (RBCs), Offer Control teams, Global Sales Support (GSS) and the extended bid team including Legal and Compliance (L&C), Structured Finance, Tax, Delivery teams etc. for complete bid preparation cycle.
    Ensures that a high quality competitive and compelling bid is produced and delivered to the Customer.
    Helps identify and mitigate the Technical and commercial risks associated with offers.
    Accountable for entire SELL cycle process for the bids delivered under his/her domain of responsibility including Limits of Authority (LOA) document support and completion.
    After the bid submission, supports the Customer Team (CT) in offer defence, bid clarifications or negotiations with the customer (as and when requested).
    Use relevant tools during the bid preparation and approval cycle including CRM systems to ensure proper tracking of the offers.
    Ensures that all offers submitted and associated internal documents are properly archived following the Nokia standard guidelines for archiving. While these Archives remain accessible to users who have been authorized access to such information.
    Prepares weekly/monthly reports related to the Bid Management activities within his/ her domain of responsibility.
    Key Skills/ Competencies Required
     
    Minimum of 8 years of experience preferably in a Presales role with a thorough understanding of the Pre-Sales cycle from initial customer contact to offer development, negotiations and deal closures.
    Carries strong business acumen
    Proven ability to lead direct or virtual teams in a competitive multi-site /multi country environment
    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
    Technical Knowledge
     
     
    Understands key market evolution from end-user perspective, customer positioning, revenues and cost models
    Demonstrates a consistent understanding of how the organization generates profit and manages costs
    Has a global understanding of the Telecom industry (with regard to terminology, practices, concepts, requirements, competition and regulatory environment)
    Has an awareness of the major technologies used in the industry as well as of the Nokia portfolio offering (products, solutions and services).
    He/ She relies on the knowledge of various domain experts (e.g. solution architects, tendering teams, and SMEs.
    Bid Management Skills
     
     
    Include skills lined to bid initiation and definition of needed resources, offer team building, offer planning, active support in risk management, team motivation, control of schedule milestones, escalations (when needed), aligning all the stakeholders, volumes of work, deadlines etc.
    Key Attributes
     
    Able to work under pressure and cope with challenging deadlines
    Is able to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment
    Has flexibility with regard to working hours
    Earns and maintains respect through demonstrating empathy, integrity and sound judgement
    Has an analytical approach and is capable of reviewing complex proposals and driving improvements in quality and accuracy.
    Excellent Oral and written communication

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    aluperf.taleo.net

  • Consultant: Child Protection Monitoring and Evaluation

    Consultant: Child Protection Monitoring and Evaluation

    Purpose of the Assignment
    In Particular, The Consultant Will
    Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist the consultant will provide overall technical assistance to ESARO and ESAR COs to improve their capacity to effectively monitor the two Global Programmes, the VAC programmes and the ESA Regional Priorities.
     
    Review all programme and monitoring documents related to the Global Programmes (HQ, RO and COs in ESAR), the VAC evaluation and management response, the ESA Regional Priorities and the findings and recommendations from HQ-led assessments of UNICEF programme countries’ routine administrative systems.
    Provide technical support to the country offices [1] part of the Global Programmes to sharpen their TOC and monitoring framework and mechanisms, including if necessary, the establishment of baselines, targets, and frequency of updates and data sources. This will be based on the outcomes of the evaluability assessment of the child marriage programme.
    Provide technical assistance to country offices in the development of country specific monitoring systems linked to VAC in line with the SDGs and the ESA Regional Priorities.
    Document good practices in monitoring results for child protection and share lessons learned and actionable recommendations with COs in the form of a webinar (Global Programmes and VAC).
    Develop the data section in the regional VAC framework. 
     
    Duration: Tentative start date is September, 2017 and ending in August 2018
    Qualifications Of Successful Candidate
    Post graduate qualification in social sciences and/or statistics
    Minimum 8 years of experience in designing and/or implementing M&E systems
    Ability to collect, collate and analyse data in a scientific and effective manner
    Analytical, methodical and precise style of writing
    Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
    Knowledge of child protection is a merit
    Availability to travel frequently in the region

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    www.impactpool.org

  • Marketing Manager Social Media Marketer

    Marketing Manager Social Media Marketer

    Responsibilities for the Marketing Manager Job
    Conceive and develop efficient and intuitive marketing strategies
    Initiate and control surveys to assess customer requirements and dedication
    Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses researching consumer markets, monitoring market trends and identifying potential areas in which to invest, based upon consumer needs and spending habits
    Observing at the pricing of products and analyzing the potential profitability
    Managing the sign off of marketing literature and campaigns, to ensure they meet the company brand and regulatory guidelines
    Monitoring product distribution and consumer reactions through focus groups and market research
    Championing the brand internally making sure all elements of the company understand the brand and its goals.
    Developing and sustaining strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
    Developing high quality and effective marketing materials that align correctly with the overall brand strategy.
    Presenting the brand strategy to directors and sales and marketing teams at internal meetings and conferences.
    Managing external agencies and ensuring marketing budgets are met.
    Qualifications for the Marketing Manager Job
    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing.
    Membership/Certification – Relevant Marketing Societies.
    CIM Accreditation,
    At least 8 years’ experience in a dynamic market environment, experience in travel Agency is an added advantage.
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    If qualified Kindly send your CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com Before 25th July 2017.

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  • East Africa Business Development Manager Agronomist

    East Africa Business Development Manager Agronomist

    Responsibilities
    Build and manage a high-value portfolio of existing donors and potential new prospects in targeted segments as part of the implementation of our bilateral/ multilateral and private non-US giving business development strategy. For example:
    Identify, research, and maintain a robust pipeline of potential prospects
    Develop relationships with new prospective funders in targeted segments to develop successful funding proposals to support the organization, shepherding proposals through all required stages and decision-making processes
    Steward existing donor relationships in the targeted segments to manage the required reporting and continued development of successful proposals
     
    Over time, grow a team to handle end-to-end donor management, from research to stewardship to proposal writing to reporting and compliance.
    Develop strong fluency in agricultural development, poverty alleviation, and One Acre Fund’s activities and impact in order to support external representation and donor stewardship and build excitement about our work among donor communities
     
    Represent One Acre Fund at conferences and donor meetings, as needed
    Host our key donors visiting Africa as part of the stewardship process
    Support the business development team with internal coordination and process improvement
    Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and partners (Policy, Communications, Field, and Finance teams)
    Collaborate with Business Development management and other team members to proactively improve processes, tools, and ways of working
     
    Keep organized. We are not a boss-employee culture. We would like to hire someone who can manage his or her own work, and will truly own the role.
    Career Growth and Development
     
    One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
    Qualifications
    Professional Qualifications and Requirements
    Candidates Who Fit The Following Criteria Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply
    We are seeking a professional with 8+ years of work experience and demonstrated passion for a career in international development.
    Top–performing academic background. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field, graduate degree strongly preferred.
    Demonstrated senior leadership experiences at or outside of work.
    Genuine passion for international development. We are seeking someone who is truly passionate about providing opportunity to the hardest-working farmers on the planet.
    Past experience in international development and/or fundraising is a plus: The ideal candidate will have past experience in international fundraising, or project/reporting experience with bilaterals and multilaterals.
    Strong ability to understand business. We would like to hire someone who will truly understand our operations, and be able to communicate about them simply and effectively.
    Past experience in a fast-paced, relationship-driven work environment, such as management consulting, is a plus.
    Professional/technical skills: Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; and professional effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization skills are necessary.
    Experience with SalesForce is a plus
     
    People-orientation. We are seeking someone with demonstrated experience in relationship building and excellent communications and presentation skills. This skill is particularly important as the role will be partially externally facing.
    Values fit. We put a high premium on values. We want someone who has a true service orientation and humility – someone that puts our farmers before themselves.
    Humility and personal stability. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service.
    Willingness to be based in Nairobi and willingness to travel. This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya and will have up to 20-30% travel, within Africa and other international destinations. Dates of travel are highly variable.
    Language: English fluency required (written and spoken); French is a bonus, Swahili is a bonus
    Personal Attributes
    The Following Personal Attributes Are Desired
    A deep commitment to serving the poor.
    A passion for One Acre Fund’s program
    Comfort and experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and locations.
    High energy level, and a personable, flexible, tenacious, diplomatic, and respectful demeanor.
    Proven ability to serve as a team player and leader able to motivate and inspire staff and colleagues.
    Entrepreneurial spirit.
    A sense of humor.
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  • Commercial Director

    Commercial Director

    The Role:
    VF is seeking an experienced and passionate Commercial Director. The opportunity to develop a new market in fresh fish in Kenya is immense ($200+ million annually), as the market is currently underserved due to declining wild fish supplies and very poor quality Chinese imports. An ideal candidate will combine knowledge of East African markets, experience with FMCG and/or cold chain, extensive network building, deep and organized capacity to develop operational excellence, and a love for working with world class talent in combination with the challenges of building a front-line salesforce.
    Build a go-to-market strategy for fresh fish in Kenya, with an approach that capitalizes on efficient market segmentation and opportunity sizing to access Kenyans across geographic and socio-economic zones
    Innovate on existing business model to identify and implement new methods for creating access to fresh, affordable fish for low income, rural Kenyans
    Design and adapt the sales model to be ready for scale in multiple markets in parallel – in 1H2017 sales growth is 40% per month, with forecasted revenues to continue expanding at least 20% per month for the coming 24 months (rapid expansion!)
    Develop controls, standardize processes, and implement systems to enable rapid scaling of distribution, as well as exponentially grow the number of selling points
    Hire, develop and retain top talent, by way of an HR and professional development strategy that enables us to scale and build our sales and distribution team
    Develop existing sales model that targets market women/fish mongers in urban areas, who have seen their incomes grow from <$3/day to >$10/day. Design and implement strategy to reach thousands more such individuals, facilitating their upward mobility into middle income earners.
    Experience & Attributes:
    Managerial experience, building teams, capacities, and functions to build new business capacities
    8+ years working in a commercial function, with direct work in building sales organizations, marketing at multiple levels, and operational sales development
    Teamwork skills that excel in multiple settings, from high level strategy work and whiteboarding, to nitty-gritty in-the-market learning, teaching, and presence
    Ability to learn quickly, develop and test hypotheses, and innovate in an African setting, emphasizing simple and low cost solutions that are repeatable and easily translatable
    Dedicated to building a world class organization with commitment to ethical standards suitable for working with global organizations
    Experience developing sales models with complex supply routes and requirements for fast-paced, high quality deliveries
    Mindset capable to assimilate data + analytics + strategy to formulate action-able plans

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  • Country Director

    Country Director

    Job Purpose: To provide overall leadership and strategic direction to the AmericaShare programmes.
    The Position: The Country Director will be responsible for the delivery of the Organizations’ strategy in Kenya; managing all operational aspects of Americashare- Kenya programmes, strengthening accountability initiatives and ensuring that the financial management and organization setup is adapted to the operational context.
    Will be responsible for overall financial and human resources management of the country programme and ensuring the requisite systems and structures are in place and well-functioningMust be skilled senior manager who has the ability to build the capacity of staff to achieve AmericaShare strategic objectives; whilst proactively managing relationships with external stakeholders, including Multinational donors, GOK, civil society partners’ academics bodies, private sector, peer organizations etc.
    KeyRequirements
    Strategic development and implementation
    Provide leadership for the dissemination of AmericaShare values, vision and mission at the country level and lead, direct and mentor the organizations’ programs and its staff in line with the organizational overall strategy.
    Provide leadership in the development, implementation and review of the AmericaShare country programs in line with overall organizational strategic plan while ensuring relevance in the rapidly changing environment. Oversee and lead the strategic development and implementation of all programs in a timely and professional manner.
    Programmes Management
    Ensure that systems and processes are in place for participatory monitoring and evaluating activities, results and impact assessment while involving the team and partners.
    Oversee and coordinate the programme portfolio to ensure the highest level of project quality and accountability, while fostering continuity through building local capacity and development of innovative programme interventions especially in education segment.
    Ensure all programme activities are sensitive to and responsive to changes in the political, social and economic environments.
    Conducts periodic field visits to ensure overall program efficiency and effectiveness.
    Facilitate trainings, researches that of relevance to the program for future  sustainability,  with a view of improving the quality of field work and influencing changes in policy to improve the quality of life for the beneficiaries of the programme
    Representation
    Represent the organization and be responsible for the management of relationships and interests in dealing with government, international and local organizations’ networks both in private and nonprofit sector, community and peer institutions.
    Represent the organization in strategic meetings, conferences, community forums ,events and activities that of interest to the organization
    Develop and strengthen working relationship with the community, local organizations and forge alliances with strategic partners for the mutual collaboration and common good of the organization.
    Promote the organization identity and capacity to all stakeholders and partners so as to ensure that the program objective is achieved.
    Funding and grant Management
    Take lead in fundraising and Advocacy of the organizations’ programs. Develop networks and partnerships with national/regional/international institutions in Kenya and spearhead donor collaboration, fund raising and project development.
    Facilitate donor visits, donor meetings, and discussions and provide adequate and relevant information that promote donor funding.
    Undertake diversified fundraising initiative to strengthen programme funding and sustainability.
    Observe  all donors conditionality  and monitor adherence to donors compliancy
    Financial management
    Provide oversight to all finance and administrative service in the programme
    Responsible for the finance management and administration. Analyze the overall budget and closely track and monitor the effective use of program funds throughout the projects’ implementation circle.
    Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the overall finance and grant requirements
    Ensure that the control of expenditure and the disbursement of resources is in accordance with established procedures and maintain the financial and legal integrity of the organization.
    Ensure that adequate internal control mechanisms are in place for budget monitoring and review and to minimize significant project expenditure variance.
    Oversee annual and project-specific audit processes with the programmes both with internal and external auditors.
    Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of financial reports that comply with grant of contract agreements and ensure compliance with all aspects of the organization policies and donor funding.
    Check and verify all inventories and promote efficient management of organization assets.
    Analyze the overall budget and closely track and monitor the effective use of program funds in all the overall implementation of the project.
    Monthly financial reports, including bank reconciliations to NY office
    Checking payments made out AmericaShare Account
    Monthly Fund Requests to NY
    Human Resource Management
    In close collaboration with the Executive Director and the Human resource Manager,
    Provide leadership support to staff and promote the best human resource practice.
    Ensure that the employees in the programme observe the organization’s policies, guidelines and work procedures and apply key principles of transparency, accountability and good stewardship
    Maintain effective and appropriate staff recruitment , induction , appraisal and development  practice at all levels to ensure the optimum utilization and development of human resource
    Oversee staff development plan through trainings, coaching, mentoring and counselling etc.
    Take lead in staff disciplinary process.
    Direct managerial oversight and support: Establish and maintain regular meetings with all staff to discuss policy, strategic, operational and management issues.
    Information and communication
    Ensure that all external communication are made to reflect the objectives and goals of the organization and they conveyed in the best interest of the organization.
    Ensure that programme is maintaining  a coordinated and agreed information exchange both internally and in its dealing with external partners
    Ensure that key program documents are kept safe and in good custody
    Ensure that all communication infrastructures are set in the programme and smooth information flow is maintained.
    Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across the organization
    Establish an appropriate public image that is keeping with the values and culture of the organization
    Working relationship: The Country Director will work under direct supervision of the Executive Director and he/she will supervise the team in Kenya.Will closely liaise with colleagues at AmericaShare – New York Office and senior management of Micato Safaris Ltd for the smooth running of Americashare programs.
    Experience and Skills Required
    A Bachelor’ degree in, Social sciences / Humanities / business administration or its equivalent.  A Masters’ degree in strategic management desirable.
    At least eight years’ in field /social experience within an NGO development programmes, with 4 or more years in senior management position.
    Proven track record experience in leading and managing successive programs in Kenya especially Community education based programs in relatively informal sector.
    Vast experience in strategy and program formulation, implementation and monitoring.
    In –depth understanding of programming issue, lobbying and advocacy and a seasoned policy expert.
    Excellent in logistics planning, passionate networker, excellent negotiations skills, good mobiliser who can forge positive alliance and collaboration with the community leaders, partners, and other stakeholders.
    Familiar with social work standards, information gathering systems and methods; Ability to proficiently manage and operate community programme.
    Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills including report writing.
    Excellent financial management skills, analytical, excellent in planning and prioritization.
    Hands on experience in managing staff in informal locations and strong human resource management skills in general
    Can multi-task effectively, with ability to handle heavy work load and various projects with strict deadlines.
    Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment, with demonstrated success in problem-solving, collaboration and working with or, managing cross-cultural teams.

    If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, having met the set requirements, please write to us through hr@micato.co.ke attaching your detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter indicating the position on the subject line.Application to reach us by COB of 28 July 2017

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    hr@micato.co.ke

  • Regional Human Resources Advisor, Ipas Alliance

    Regional Human Resources Advisor, Ipas Alliance

    The Regional HR Advisor is primarily responsible for supporting the Africa Regional HR Manager in identifying staffing needs and facilitating staff recruitment, on-boarding, separation management, enrollment of staff on relevant benefits, and assignment of staff to appropriate training programs across Ipas’s country programs in Africa. Working closely with the country program offices to provide technical expertise and guidance, the Regional HR Advisor supports the development of updated benefits packages and salary benchmarking across the region, based on local markets and international NGO norms. This position submits operational and personnel budgets and reviews and reports on these budgets as required. The Regional HR Advisor implements, reviews and changes organizational and office policies as needed to work towards improving the organizational climate. This position supports Anglophone and Francophone Africa.
    Works closely with counterparts in English and French-speaking country offices across the Africa region to provide technical expertise and guidance in Human Resources
    Responsible for supporting all of Africa region’s country programs in meeting recruitment needs and supporting onboarding of selected individuals.
    Support in managing any consultants hired to provide human resource services for the Africa regional Country programs.
    Supports Africa region country programs in evaluating and updating benefits packages and salary benchmarking for local market norms
    Ensures all Africa region country programs comply with minimum Human Resources standards (maintaining personnel filing systems, ensuring availability of an up-to-date HR handbook) and local labor laws
    Works closely with Regional HR Manager in Africa Alliance and HR at Ipas’s North Carolina global headquarters for management and technical support
    Prepares annual staff and consultant contracts, tracking and managing renewals or terminations as may be necessary
    Work with Regional HR Manager to design and support relevant learning and development programs for Africa program teams
    Support with HR policies dissemination and interpretation as may be required
    Supports country programs with performance management process guidance
    Conducts employee satisfaction surveys, reports back on their outcomes, and works with Program Country Directors in improving organizational climate
    Coordinates with NC Global HR on human resources programs, trainings, and policies
    Collaborates with in-country Finance Manager in reference to monitoring standard operating procedures compliances and budget utilization
    Works with Program Managers on HR updates, adherence to office policies, and understanding office requirements
    Collaborates with country program staff in reference to office requirements, including staff on-boarding where applicable
    Performs other duties as assigned
    Minimum Requirements
    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or related field
    8 years’ experience in human resources, especially in a global/multi-country context
    Professional qualification in human resource management
    Demonstrated professional-level oral and written fluency in English and additional French greatly valued
    Previous supervisory experience
    Experience with coaching and mentoring staff related to human resource processes
    Working knowledge of an array of African country labor laws and recruitment strategies
    Experience working in a global matrix organization
    Preferred Requirements
    Some international NGO experience
    Relevant Human Resources certification
    Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures
    Ability to travel 30%

    Apply via :

    jobs-ipas.icims.com