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Job Experience: Experience of 8 years

  • Section Leader Organisational Effectiveness

    Section Leader Organisational Effectiveness

    Job description
    Acacia Exploration (Kenya) Ltd seeks to employ a Section Leader Organizational Effectiveness (OE) based in Kisumu, Kenya. This role reports to the Exploration Manager – Kenya and the role holder will be accountable to provide human resources support and ensure the effective management of human resources activities for the Kenya Exploration Group which forms part of the Discovery Group within Acacia.
    The incumbent will provide HR advice to management on the development, implementation and administration of HR related operational policies, procedures, practices and systems in areas such as recruitment, compensation and benefits, labour relations, training and learning, personnel records, performance management, leave management, etc. He/she will ensure that all labour laws governing human resources management are complied with as well as all internal policies and procedures.
    This is a one (1) year fixed term contract role, working standard office hours in Kisumu, Kenya.
    CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Ensure the effectiveness of the recruitment, selection, training, development and evaluation of team members working in the Discovery Group Kenya to ensure excellence in their performance.
    Provide technical advice, coaching and provide ongoing assistance and support to managers in the design and evaluation of jobs, salary administration, interpretation of the labour legal framework, complaints and grievances, employment laws, performance-related issues, disciplinary processes, staffing, workloads, etc.
    Assist and advise on labour / industrial relations matters.
    Orient, support and advise management to determine training needs requirements and coordinate the training through internal or external means.
    Work with the Health and Safety Leader to manage health and safety cases.
    Administration/ coordination of the medical insurance, life and disability providers, etc.
    Work with the Payroll Department and provide the necessary data for the pay process in accordance with local laws.
    Create and maintain a database of employee contracts and ensure that all contract renewals are flagged with the appropriate manager and processed timeously.
    Responsible for accommodation bookings and travel requests for all staff and visitors.
    Ensure that objectives are met by team members.
    Completion of performance monitoring and appraisal meetings.
    Ensure that team members comply with the Acacia Behaviours.

    ROLE REQUIREMENTS
    Qualification Requirements:
    Degree or Diploma in HR or any relevant field of study.
    Experience Requirements:

    At least 8 years’ relevant experience in a similar role overseeing and maintaining an HR function.
    Experience in the exploration or extractive industry will be ideal.

    Skills / Knowledge Requirements:

    Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
    Must be detailed, methodical, organized and systematic
    Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
    Knowledge of SAGE HR is a plus
    A good understanding of the local bylaws, legislation and Kenyan labour laws
    Time management, scheduling and planning
    Ethical and must have high integrity
    Ability to work under pressure
    Customer and people focused
    Fluency and literacy in English

    Acacia Mining has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.

  • Program Based Budgeting Consultant

    Program Based Budgeting Consultant

    HP+ supported development of a PBB template to guide counties in preparing annual budgets. In addition, HP+ in partnership with stakeholders supported development of a PBB training curriculum and participant manual, which was used to build capacity on planning and budgeting.
    As a follow up to these activities, HP+ is organizing training/mentorship sessions in the months of November and December 2017, for the 26 counties which will be done in four clusters with the focus of institutionalizing PBB at the county level. The trainings will be conducted in partnership with other stakeholders. The training will also provide mentorship to further strengthen PBB training capacity as well as harmonize PBB with county annual work plans (AWP).
    USAID/HP+ therefore intends to engage a consultant to support and facilitate PBB trainings at the county level. Main Tasks Include: The consultant will facilitate and conduct trainings on PBB at the county level. The consultant will work closely with HP+, MoH, and the National Treasury and participate in capacity building on planning and budgeting with a focus on PBB of county teams involved in selected counties.
    Main Qualifications Include: The person will be expected to possess a degree in Statistics, social sciences, economics or a related field with strong analytical and writing skills. In particular, the consultant is expected to have:

    At least five years’ experience in Kenya budgeting process.
    At least seven years’ experience in public financial management
    Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing PBB in Kenya Government and knowledge of Results Based Management principles
    Previous experience in conducting PBB trainings
    Experience in facilitating training sessions on planning and budgeting in the health sector.
    Superior communication and presentations skills 
    Prior knowledge in the budget cycle and development of AWPs.

  • Accessibility Manager

    Accessibility Manager

    The Accessibility Manager will support Ipas Africa Alliance in developing accessibility and community engagement strategies to enhance access to reproductive and sexual health services for girls and women in supported programmes. Will lead efforts to increase girls and women self-autonomy and self-determination, expand access within communities to information, support and services while assisting to address barriers at individual, interpersonal, organizational and policy level.
    Management
    Work with the management team to actualize Alliance strategic plan [Senior Management Team meetings, Planning meetings]
    Partnerships
    Maintaining and developing new community relationships with nonprofits, government organizations, colleges and other partners across designated region(s) and distributing program materials and informationWork at the National and County level to ensure Ipas representation on technical working groups linked to sexual and reproductive health and community services and activitiesImplementation-Technical

    Collaborating across technical units to maximize outreach potential and ensure consistent messaging.
    Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of girls and womens rights into the project implementation activities and work with the technical units to ensure we have the input of girls and women and other beneficiaries, into our support for service delivery for reproductive health services including access to safe abortion services and contraception
    Support the Community team to supervise activities performed by Community Based Organizations, Community Health Volunteers, Youth advocate and champions including providing on the job training and technical support.
    Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives of community based activities
    Communication and Health promotion
    Contribute to the development of appropriate health promotion Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials.Proposal Development
    Contribute to the development of new proposals in cooperation with the senior management team and other Health team staff.Assist in the development and implementation of new accessibility projects strategies, concept notes and proposals that increase the self-autonomy and increase access for young girls and women to sexual and reproductive health and rights
    Monitoring and Evaluation
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Ipas, donor and coordination bodies’ timeframes and formatStaff Management
    To manage the assigned accessibility and policy team members, this includes job descriptions, recruitment, staff appraisals, staff development planning, annual leave days and training as necessary
    Provide coaching and supervision to staff so as to ensure ownership and full responsibility for accessibility/community activities.
    Internal & External Customers / Suppliers as well as Third Parties
    Work closely with the Program and technical unitsCollaborate and develop close relationship with external partners

    Minimal Requirements for Position

    Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Community DevelopmentExperience working in Sexual and Reproductive Health field.
    Masters degree in the above fields will be an added advantage
    8 plus years of experience in with 5 in a similar role

    Preferred Requirements
    Experience working with Kenya Government, County Government and Health SystemKnowledge of the Community Health Strategy in Kenya including working with Community Health Volunteers and Community Based Organizations
    Ipas is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

  • Head of Operations Sales Manager

    Head of Operations Sales Manager

    Job Description
    Reporting to the General Secretary, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, coordination, development and resourcing of Bible Society of Kenya’s (BSK) Programmes (which include translations, publishing and production of Bibles), Bible Advocacy and Scripture Use and Partnership building. S/he will be responsible for ensuring programme sustainability and overseeing their day to day running.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Develop the strategic direction (strategic imperatives and annual action plans) for BSK programmes to achieve BSK mandate and mission.
    Ensure that the society’s translation projects are run in an effective manner, utilizing appropriate ICT (technology) and effective project management strategies to achieve the society’s translation goals.
    Oversee and direct the publishing programmes of BSK ensuring high quality, relevant and effective scripture products are developed.
    Ensuring that BSK receives competitive pricing for Scripture products. Manage relations with Bible publishing and production partners to ensure BSK goals and customer needs are met.
    Effectively manage the supply chain processes for Bible publishing and production to ensure market requirements for Scripture products is met.
    Ensure that all projects that the society develops and embarks on are relevant and effective in addressing community bible engagement needs within the mandate, mission and vision of BSK.
    Contribute to resource mobilization programmes for BSK programmes locally and internationally through proposal writing and partnership development, individual appeals, church relations and events to ensure BSK is able to deliver on her mandate.
    Ensure commitments to institutional donors for programmes such as budgets, action plans, outcomes and impact are met to sustain and grow partnerships.
    Oversee research and impact measurement to inform effective implementation of BSK programmes.
    Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of BSK projects for measurement of impact
    Report to the Board and programme partners providing information on programme outcomes, trends and impact of BSK programmes to facilitate effective board participation.
    Mentor and coach staff within the division to ensure they grow and serve the society effectively.
    Manage performance of staff within the division. Advise on necessary assets acquisitions for the operations division (vehicles, computers, etc.).
    Cascade the Society’s annual goals and objectives to team members through the balanced score card, carrying out periodic performance reviews.
    Ensure development of team members through performance feedback, recommending training where appropriate, and coach and mentor individuals for
    Support the implementation of the various BSK programmes
    Minimum Requirements A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
    At least 8 years previous work experience of which 4 should be in a senior management position.

    Required job skills and personal attributes are as outlined below:
    Job Skills

    Effective Leadership
    Management skills.
    Communication skills.
    Relationship building skills
    ICT Skills. 
    Financial acumen. 
    Project Management skills.
    Customer Service.
    Monitoring and evaluation skills.
    Performance Management

    Personal Attributes:

    Highly focused.
    Able to work well under pressure.
    Flexible.
    Detailed.
    Able to lead multidisciplinary teams.
    Able to multitask.
    Integrity.
    Confidential.

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  • HR Manager Warehouse Supervisor Logistics

    HR Manager Warehouse Supervisor Logistics

    We are currently recruiting in Kenya for our client FMCG in Nairobi. A seasoned person in HR management to over-see the Human Resources Function , HR policy making, Handle all matters with the workers Union, Ministry of Labour, Industrial Court.
    Job Responsibilities

    Conduct and advice on staff recruitment, manpower and succession planning. Exercise a proactive control over temporary staffing and ensure optimal utilization of manpower resources.
    Identifies and meets the company’s human resourcing needs by applying the best methods to source for staff in order to ensure continued business success.
    In liaison with the Departmental and Section Heads, design and implement a KPI system to drive productivity of the employees.
    In liaison with the Departmental and Section Heads, compiling and ensuring that all Job Descriptions are up to date at all times and have been fully implemented as a benchmark for performance measurement.
    Implement policies and measures to address Absenteeism.
    Implement policies and measures to manage any discipline related issues that may arise from time to time and resolving the same as per the provisions of the labour laws.

    Qualifications

    Eight (8) years relevant experience in a HR management position within a similar working environment.
    A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or other relevant field;
    Possess effective communication, presentation, leadership and relationship building skills;
    Superior employee relations skills -an active listener, and solution provider Demonstrate the passion for service delivery Highly
    Computer literate with Expertise in Microsoft office and working with Time & Attendance Systems/Software.
    Ability to synthesize data from the Time and Attendance system and convert this into reports for purposes of planning and decision making by management.
    N.B added advantage to those experienced in dealing with the unions.

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  • Underwriter

    Underwriter

    Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities (for both positions)
    The Underwriters will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions for the protection of companies, banks and other business interests that have transactions exposed to credit or political risks. He/she will help to develop the existing range of products and promote them with potential clients and stakeholders. Starting from a sound understanding of the transactions that are proposed, he/she will develop solutions that meet both the clients’ needs and ATI’s guidelines. He/she will negotiate the solutions with all parties involved, prepare the contractual documents and manage the client relationship.
    Education and Experience

    An advanced University degree in Insurance, Banking, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or related area plus 5 years post-qualifying experience, or first degree plus 8 years post-qualifying experience
    Professional qualifications in insurance or banking would be an added advantage
    Technical understanding and expertise in the respective products
    Working knowledge, understanding and hands on experience with banking, political, trade and credit risk insurance, and related products (whole turnover trade credit, surety bonds, insurance of commercial loans, single obligor insurance, and trade finance), invoice discounting and factoring, credit management etc
    International experience in ATI member states and/or countries of similar profile to ATI member states (please visit the website for updated member states)

    Key Competencies

    Team player with excellent interpersonal and communications skills
    Negotiation and strong presentation skills
    Report writing
    Fluency in written and spoken English, working knowledge of French is an added advantage

     B) For the Bi-lingual role the following additional experience is required

    Bilingual Francophone –English
    Experience with the energy sector
    Experience with project finance, environmental and social impact due diligence
    Engagement of governments and state owned companies are an advantage

    He or She will either be based in Nairobi at ATI’s head office or one of the field offices.
    Besides the tax exempt basic salary to be paid in USD, the position comes with diplomatic immunities and privileges as well as other benefits provided by leading multilateral organizations.

  • Health Specialist (Child Health)

    Health Specialist (Child Health)

    Purpose for the job
    The Health Specialist (Child Health), NOD, reports to the Regional Advisor Health, P5, for general guidance and supervision. The Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of the health (child survival/development) program/s from selected the country office’s program and providing technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.
    Key expected results

    Program development and planning

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
    Advisory services and technical support
    Advocacy, networking and partnership building
    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Program development and planning

    Plan and provide technical support/guidance to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis to establish a comprehensive/updated strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programs. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
    Prepare, coordinate and/or supervise the formulation of health program recommendation and related documentations as a component of the Country Program establishing clear program goals, objectives, strategies and results based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM).
    Ensure alignment of sectoral program 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.
    Consult and collaborate with internal and external colleagues and partners to provide technical and operational support on program planning, management and implementation and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors throughout all stages of programming processes.

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

    Coordinate, plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in health programs.
    Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine 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.
    Actively 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 certify disbursements and control the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
    Prepare mandated and key program/project reports for donors and other partners to keep them informed program progress.

    Advisory services and technical support

    Collaborate/consult with key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on policies, strategies and best practices and approaches on health and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
    Participate in program strategic discussions/planning to provide technical advice/contribute policy discussions and agenda setting to promote health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness and maternal, neonatal and child survival and development.
    Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
    Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives program development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

    Advocacy, networking and partnership building

    Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and/or promote cooperation and alliances to achieve program goals on children rights and social justice/equity.
    Prepare communication and information materials to highlight program goals, achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
    Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health and related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the CO program design process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues UNDAF planning and preparation of health programs/projects.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Promote critical thinking and innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable health programs/projects initiatives.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best and cutting edge practices in health management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
    Contribute to the development policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
    Lead/plan/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health related programs/projects.

    Qualification/Experience/Language of Successful Candidate
    Education
    An Advanced University Degree in public health/nutrition, paediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
    Experience
    A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
    Language
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
    Competencies of Successful Candidate
    Core Values

    Commitment
    Diversity and inclusion
    Integrity

    Core competencies

    Communication (II)
    Working with people (II)
    Drive for results (II)

    Functional Competencies:

    Leading and supervising (I)
    Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
    Analyzing (III)
    Relating and networking (II)
    Deciding and Initiating action (II)
    Applying technical expertise (III)

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

  • Team Leader -Lodwar Team Leader – Mandera

    Team Leader -Lodwar Team Leader – Mandera

    Job Description
    The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the proposed European Union Trust Fund a three-year Collaboration in Cross-Border Areas of the Horn of Africa Region: The Southwest Ethiopia – Northeast Kenya border to prevent local conflict and mitigate its impact. She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The Team Leader will take a leadership role in coordination among the European Commission and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The position requires a political savvy and diplomatic staff who will interact at a high level with numerous Government institutions and senior government officials as well as European Union agents. Reporting to the Country Director, the position is based in Lodwar.
    Roles and responsibilities:

    The Team Leader will oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
    Ensure appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results as well as engagement with senior management on the strategic direction of the overall program.
    Engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government in the three represented countries and represent Pact in national and regional meetings.
    Implement the strategic vision and programmatic goals as laid down in the Project Document.
    Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and beneficiaries are effectively targeted.
    Support and guide program managers to develop partners’ memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and contracts & oversee a training program for program partners.
    Develop, oversee and ensure joint work planning and program implementation strategies, including frameworks, beneficiary targeting, distribution process as well as capacity building of partners as needed. Evaluate, interpret and analyze information and data to prepare accurate reports and to realign if necessary.
    Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Ensure coordinated efforts with other Pact conflict and peace building programs.
    Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
    Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor policies and procedures.
    Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
    Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
    Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.
    Ensure high-quality strategic oversight, direction and technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
    Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners
    Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work-plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.
    As relevant, manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
    Ensure compliance with Pact and EU and government of Kenya requirements, policies and regulations.

    Qualifications and Experiences:

    Master’s Degree with 8 years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in Conflict, CVE, Peace Building, Migration or a related field
    Eight years’ experience in managing complex peace building programs, cross border programs, CVE and/or migration programs of similar scope and size is desired;
    Eight years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, sub award management, and tracking project performance and costs;
    At least five years’ international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating comprehensive CVE, conflict and/or peace building programs of similar size and complexity, with European Commission experience preferred.
    Five years demonstrated skills and experience in building and strengthening partnerships donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations relations; and engagement with the Government of Kenya and Ethiopia.
    Strong strategic and creative thinker. Flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from set-backs.
    Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities.
    Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members of both the international and national communities.
    Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
    Strong computer (word processing) literacy, skills in graphic/web design a plus.

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