Role Purpose: As a member of the Senior Management Team, provide leadership and strategic direction to all programmatic aspects of Save the Children humanitarian and emergency response in Somalia. The role holder will focus on advocacy, representation, policy, proposal and budget development, categorization of emergencies and support the field teams in expediting the implementation of humanitarian response projects. The role holder will directly work with the Deputy Country Director – Operations and the Operations Director, Area Reps and collaborate with the other departments to ensure timely and efficient response that is integrated with pre-existing programming in the 3 Area Offices.
The role holder will also ensure immediate and appropriate response to children’s needs during humanitarian crisis as well as cross sector collaboration among technical units. S/he will ensure funding proposals are produced and donor reporting requirements are adhered to, and are of the highest standard and that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, and complies with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety etc. In addition, the role holder will represent Save the Children at high-level donor meetings and where emergency programing is concerned, ensuring an appropriate positioning of Save the Children and accountability in our humanitarian programming.
Contract Duration: 2 years
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Masters degree preferred
Recommended minimum of 8 years’ experience in humanitarian programme management, preparedness and response in several fragile or complex contexts
Significant experience of managing logistics, security and operations
Understanding of international humanitarian aid systems and agencies
Experience of working in insecure environments
Ample knowledge of humanitarian response and transitional program concepts, policies, frameworks, strategies and components, as well as development concepts and frameworks
Extensive on the ground experience in multi-sectoral humanitarian response, including food aid programs
Experience in logistics management
Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Commitment to Save the Children’s practices and procedures and ways of working with children
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
Competency in local language is preferred but not required
Commitment to Save the Children values
Job Experience: Experience of 8 years
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Humanitarian Director- Somalia
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Procurement Manager Group Financial Controller Operations Manager – Kenya
Responsibilities:
The Procurement Manager for Kenya, will be in charge of the overall procurement department.
Study procurement chart from the project team and source materials from the market.
Identify materials to be purchased from local and international market and carry out comparisons and purchase materials economically combining procurement for various projects but managing within the project timelines.
Negotiate best possible prices, credit terms and logistics with the suppliers.
Budgeting & Costing of Materials – Estimated costs to be signed off & compared with Actual costs.
Co-ordinate with stores department to have updated stock level before placing order.
Requirements:
Holder of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
Must have working experience in Electrical Contracting Firm for a minimum of 8 years onwards
Full knowledge of Electrical Products and their dealers/suppliers globally, importation documentation and negotiation of prices.
Thorough knowledge to read & extract quantities from Electrical Drawings/Layout and Bills of Quantities, should be able to discuss the Electrical Products Details with the project team.
Fluent in oral and written English
Work experience outside his resident country for a long period especially Arab Continent/Africa and willing to work in Africa on long term period.
PC skills, including a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, AutoCAD and project related software.
Must be a Team Leader in your current department.
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Operations Delivery Leader
Key Responsibilities:
Seamlessly planning and establishing workflows to meet project timelines within budget and defined quality standards;
Managing resources effectively and ensuring accurate project costing;
Ensuring effective and timely communication of department project plans, schedules and challenges with relevant stakeholders for further action planning;
Providing technical advise to client service counterparts;
Ensuring data and systems back-up are created and maintained;
Recommending system enhancements and process improvements to enhance quality of future projects;
Ensuring standard operating procedures are understood and observed;
Leading the development of the team, setting objectives and monitoring performance;
Effectively managing performance by rewarding strong performance and upskilling weaker performers;
Ensuring proper dissemination of information and implementation of company policies.
Apply if you meet the following Minimum Criteria:
Bachelors degree in a Business related field;
At least 8 years experience in data collection, processing, analysis & quality control;
Excellent Project management skills with a track record of seamless execution;
Excellent organisation, prioritisation and planning skills;
Good partnership management in terms of vendor management;
Excellent People and team management skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
High standards of integrity and strong business ethics.
The following is an added advantage;
Data Programming or Processing skills;
Experience working in the research industry;
Tech savvy with data processing or programming background;
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Knowledge Management/Communications Analyst
Project Overview and Role
Palladium has recently been awarded a cooperative agreement to implement the USAID County Measurement, Learning and Accountability Program (CMLAP) in Kenya. The purpose of this activity is to support ongoing activities by the national and county governments and other development partners to strengthen outcome measurements, learning and accountability (MLA) systems in order to provide quality data and synthesized information for planning, implementation, policy development and decision making. This activity will focus its support in the following HIV, malaria and MNCH focal counties of Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Kakamega, Busia, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Kisumu. The Palladium led CMLAP team includes Plan International and the Kenyan School of Government. Together we bring a deep knowledge of the country context—in particular, experience working on strengthening HIS in devolved counties. We have a collective track record in governance, health M&E and data systems, ICT and analytics, data demand and use, and capacity building strategies at all levels of the health system. Team partners are currently working in 7 of the 8 focus counties which favors a rapid start-up. Through our existing projects, the partners have established collaborative working relationships with local nongovernmental, community-based, and faith-based organizations (NGO/CBO/FBO) and the County Health Management Teams (CHMTs) that will facilitate work planning and the achievement of project results. The project has two sub-purposes:
Increased leadership and management capacity of county governments for effective outcome MLA systems.
Increased availability, analysis and use of quality data
A 25 person team will be recruited to work in Kisumu to achieve the project results. Palladium is recruiting 21 staff and Plan 4 staff. The team will be led by a Chief of Party also based in Kisumu. Palladium staff in Nairobi and our international offices will provide routine technical and administrative support and assistance.
Responsibilities
The Knowledge Management (KM)/Communications Advisor will be responsible for ensuring project results are collected, disseminated and communicated appropriately for different audiences.
S/he will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party and other key technical staff on supporting inter and intra county learning platforms.
The KM/Communications Advisor will provide technical assistance and support across the project activities to support the CMLAP counties to improve the MLA framework and to help strengthen communications mechanisms and networks.
S/he will provide specific support to project activities to communicate learning around MLA strengthening. The Advisor will coordinate and support and planning, development, and implementation of project communications strategy that clearly identifies the main audiences for CMLAP, appropriate dissemination activities to reach the audiences, and the tools/products required.
S/he will report to the Chief of Party and will supervise one position, the Project M&E Specialist.
The position is based in Kisumu, Kenya. No expatriate or relocation benefits are associated with the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Guides the design of a CMLAP communication and dissemination strategy and the production of innovative communication tools, products and platforms for CMLAP. These include but are not limited to reports, briefs, presentations, and special background papers.
Provides communication guidance and capacity building to CMLAP staff and project partners through training and mentoring to help partners apply communication in their contexts.
Organizes and supports communication strategies, messages and materials for project trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Develops and manages innovative mechanisms and tools to capture and share CMLAP ideas, achievements and impact.
Supervises the Project M&E Specialist to ensure the project M&E plan is implemented on time and to high quality standards, including timely submission of all USAID- and PEPFAR-required reports. This will include ensuring that the Specialist works closely with all staff on tracking project implementation, identifying gaps, and supporting teams in identifying opportunities for improvement.
Coordinates CMLAP participation in national, regional, and local conferences and workshops by helping to identify appropriate meetings, plan presentations, prepare and finalize materials, and provide on-site communication support as required.
Actively participates in the development of annual work plans and any specialized technical planning or reporting.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
A university degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations or a relevant field.8 years experience in KM/Communications. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in i) public health; and ii) information systems strengthening iii) USAID development projects.
Strong writing skills. Samples may be requested.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communications skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
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Senior Strategy Manager
Reporting to Head of Strategy, the Senior Manager Strategy will be responsible for managing the collation, coordination and review process of the Strategic and Business Plans of KCB Group. Monitor, evaluate the overall Strategic Plan and ensure all strategic plans and Projects are implemented within scope and specified time and prepare periodic reports for management.
Senior Strategy Manager Job Responsibilities
Work with Management and International Business in development of the Group’s long term strategic plan and annual business plans;
Cascading of the Group’s strategic plan to all subsidiaries and business units. This will include development of appropriate performance measures, aligned to
Group strategic objectives and relevant to each subsidiary, business unit and department;
Support the Head of Strategy in the Group’s scenarios planning process.
Provide guidance to department heads in implementation of the Group’s Strategic Plan, i.e. performance against set targets, make performance commentaries, follow up on exceptions and ensure corrective measures are taken up by relevant Group subsidiaries;
Set up of performance measures to track and monitor milestones in delivery of non-business unit specific initiatives, i.e. Group level initiatives;
Support the Group in collation and synthesis of macro-environment, competitive and market analytics for Countries within which the Group operates;
Undertake quarterly reviews of performance of the Group against strategy. Based on these reviews, identify strategic initiatives that have been achieved and advise on follow up strategic initiatives;
Periodically review alignment of core business processes to achievement of the Group’s strategic agenda. Where applicable, advise senior management on process improvement opportunities that would drive operational effectiveness;
Develop appropriate controls to manage delivery of key projects or strategic objectives as identified in the Group’s strategic plan. This shall include tracking and reporting on ROI to the Group from implementation of these projects;
Monitoring of the overall Group business plan and assessment for strategic risk.
Maintain Business Continuity, Risk, and Compliance Management for Department.
Qualifications for the Senior Strategy Manager Job
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field from a recognized Institution of Learning
Professional qualifications in CPA (K)/ ACCA/ CISA, and/or other relevant certifications
Master’s degree in Business will be an added advantage
Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience in a Planning / Operations/ Business development role with strong emphasis in Strategic Management, innovation and decision making.
Minimum of 5 years’ banking experience
The candidate must demonstrate strong technical competencies in Policy Formulation, Financial Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
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Finance & Administration
Responsibilities for the Finance & Admin Job
Oversee operations for all project activity offices in Kenya. This includes oversight of procurement, grants, construction, logistics, human resources, accounting and finance, and records.
Responsible for managing the contract budget and preparing financial reports for submission to USAID.
Ensure funds expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies.
Implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of the award.
Ensure compliance with financial management systems as per USAID and PATH requirements.
Manage project finance and administration team, including providing oversight to processing and recording of checks and disbursements, verification of accuracy of invoices and supporting documents, distribution/reconciliation of financial advances to support project activities, preparation of consultancies and purchase orders, maintenance of operational filing system for all finance-related documents, etc.
Ensure proper financial management of subawards and grants under contract.
Qualifications for the Finance & Admin Job
A Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field relevant to the position requirements.
Minimum of eight years of experience in financial management for large complex projects, of which at least five years were working in the field of international development.
Experience with donor accountability, strong computerized accounting and financial skills, extensive experience and knowledge of financial management and reporting processes and procedures.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles and laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of local labor laws.
Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate and modify financial programs, informational support systems and processes.
Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
Strong analytical and resultâ€oriented skills.
High standards of integrity.
Oral and written fluency in English required.
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Programme Officer
The Role
The Programme Officer will be responsible to support and coordinate project implementation of all projects under the Kenya country program. S/he will oversee the success of the all projects through ensuring that all activities are implemented in accordance to donor and AAH-I requirements and all deliverables are met. S/he will support in the development and implementation of a robust M&E system to ensure that Project Officers are able to report on and monitor project progress and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of projects. The Programme Officer will act as a liaison between project and Nairobi office management, procurements and logistics functions. S/he will participate in resource mobilisation for the further development of the AAH-I Kenya programme.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in Social Sciences, Project Management, Agriculture or Business Administration or relevant discipline with further training in management.
Minimum eight years’ experience working in project management with atleast three years in senior or middle management level
Master degree will be an added advantage
Skills and Competences
Excellent understanding of projects development and management
Strong planning and supervisory skills
An eye for detail and ability to self-direct and initiate action from others
Well developed training skills in project data management, data control and analysis
Have skills in livelihoods programming with a value chains and business development orientation.
Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritize and effectively manage assignments and meet deadlines
Good relationship building skills with government officials, stakeholders and communities
Excellent computer and report writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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General Manager
Job Summary
Responsible to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be a strong leader who will plan, direct, oversee, supervise and manage and his operational area of responsibility, ensuring that operations run effectively, efficiently and according to company policy.
The manager will ensure that supervisory staff and worksites are appropriately managed and continue to meet the needs of the business in accordance with business strategies.
General Manager Job Responsibilities
Work with other managers within the firm to ensure all aspects of projects are coordinated to ensure maximum productivity and commercial success. Be familiar with all projects scope of work and general requirements.
General leadership & management of subordinate staff in accordance with company procedures, policies and values, with an emphasis on retention and personnel development including his/ her own.
Work with other managers in problem solving and sharing of information to promote continuous development of personnel and systems within the group.
Develop new business by nurturing existing clients and demonstrate innovation with regard to new clients and products.
Ensure enquiries and contracts are executed in accordance with Company Quality Management System.
Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs;
Oversee control of procurement/ hire/ supply of plant and equipment for the execution of the works within your business area.
The preparation, in a timely manner, of essential business information and reports appertaining to the business operations.
Ensure that all staff development and training is carried out in accordance with the Company Quality and Administrative procedures.
Lead the development of company standards, procedures and systems, ensuring best practice techniques in line with business requirements
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies for the General Manager Job
Degree in Mechanical engineering; Process engineering; Operations management or any other related course;
An MBA is an added advantage
At least 8 years of experience with 3 of those in senior management level
Demonstrate astute commercial awareness focusing on business management/contract performance.
Good communication and interpersonal experience;
Strong strategic, analytical and organizational skills;
Experience developing and managing budgets;
Strong leadership skills and the ability to make difficult decisions is a necessity
Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams;
Strong oral and written communications skills;
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
Remuneration
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Technical Advisor II
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical assistance for WASH and IWRM in the East Africa region and to the global team when requested
Take an active role in promoting implementation of the global and region’s strategies on IWRM and Water and Sanitation and Health.
Promote the application of Agency Program Quality standards for water in the programs in the region.
Participate in project reviews and support proposal development, acquisition of funding and monitoring and evaluation.
Actively explore cross-sectoral linkages between WASH programming and microfinance, health, conflict resolution, nutrition and agriculture.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop WASH programs that are compliant with donor, global and CRS best practices
Participate in the writing and review of all new concept notes and proposals as requested by EARO DRD-PQ and country programs in a timely manner.
Actively participate in the design of WASH technical designs in proposal development.
Share and promote internationally recognized best practices and CRS promising practices during the design of WASH projects. Technical assistance, Training and Program Monitoring
Provide in-country and remote technical assistance for the start-up and implementation of WASH projects. Provide structured recommendations for WASH programs following TA in-country visits (i.e. trip reports).
Participate actively in the recruitment of country program water staff and serve as a mentor to them.
Assist country programs with their strategic plans for water, IWRM, and assist in development of those plans.
Coordinate requests for external consultants and temporary duty assignments of other CRS staff.
Assist programs in the development of quantitative and qualitative assessments including baseline surveys, participatory rural assessments and computer analysis of results, if needed.
Provide training as required on IWRM, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) including training on CRS strategies.
Share lessons learned from CRS evaluations of water and IWRM projects.
Assist in the design of evaluations, the identification of external evaluation consultants, and in reviewing reports for publication.
Engage in WASH-related marketing and fundraising
Identity funding opportunities within the WASH sector that fall in line with the strategic direction of country programs
During in-country visits, meet with existing and potential donors to update them on project progress, new developments for CRS in WASH and potential opportunities for future collaboration.
Work on gathering intel on WASH-related opportunities for funding
Leadership in WASH and IWRM
Document case studies and best practices while on in-country field assignments
Disseminate Best Practices in WASH programming among community of practice in the region and agency wide
Bring innovations to programming in EARO, including innovations created by the TA.
Strengthen monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects.
Assist with the testing of new water tools developed by the field or headquarters. Networking and Alliance-Building
Network with appropriate organizations to build CRS’ profile in East Africa and to build alliances that further strategic objectives.
Develop and maintain strong linkages with international donors. Market and obtain external funding for regional and country program strategies.
Inform country programs of regional activities and opportunities.
Facilitate and attend workshops in core areas organized by headquarters, consortia and country programs.
Share lessons learned and educational opportunities with country programs.
Facilitate communication between country programs and HQ departments in matters pertaining to WASH & IWRM.
Attend international conferences, preferably as a presenter of CRS work. Prepare abstracts for conferences and assist country programs in preparing their abstracts. Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results. • Serves with Integrity • Models Stewardship • Cultivates Constructive Relationships • Promotes Learning
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Collaborate with the Country Representatives, the Heads of Programming, and the country Water Program Managers and other country staff.
Collaborate with other NGOs, UN Agencies and local government on health matters.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants must provide a statement of claims addressing the selection criteria below, which should detail suitability to perform the duties of the position including personal qualities, experience, skills and knowledge relative to a sound knowledge of WASH watershed management and IWRM.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree in public health, engineering or other related field. • Minimum eight years of experience in international development either as a technical advisor or program manager, preferably in Africa. • Experience in program design/management, program quality and performance assessment as part of ongoing efforts to improve aid effectiveness. • Experience in community participation in development projects. Experience with adult learning methods and tools. • Interest and capacity to learn about new areas. • Developed monitoring and evaluation skills. • Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality policy materials and advice for development implementation. • High level English oral and written communication skills, including representation and liaison skills. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills, including in a cross-cultural context as a team player. • Experience collaborating with local NGOs preferred. • Excellent coordination skills. • Knowledge of spreadsheets and budgeting. • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. -
Regional Human Resources Manager
Job Details
Passionate about developing and implementing solutions for hidden hunger, the Micronutrient Initiative (MI) works in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society organizations to address micronutrient deficiency and related health and nutrition problems in underserved populations. Governed by an international Board of Directors, MI works in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America and reaches 500 million people in 70 countries. With headquarters in Ottawa, Canada MI maintains regional offices in New Delhi, India and Nairobi, Kenya that manage our country offices in Asia and Africa. Job # CRP038
The Regional Human Resources Manager provides HR advice and functional expertise to regional and country staff.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Regional Human Resources Manager ensures that MI’s HR policies and practices are applied and followed consistently in the Regional Office and Country offices. He/she oversees the regional human resources functions, including: Recruitment & Selection, Policy Administration, Performance Management, Training & Development, Benefit Administration, and Employee Relations.
Responsibilities will include:
Recruitment and Selection
Works with regional management team and HR Director to identify and implement regional talent management options in line with HR vision of MI.
Provides advice and active support to managers throughout the recruitment process
Policy Administration
Ensures HR policies and practices are followed by management and staff
Alerts RD and HR Director to breaches of policies and practices.
Makes recommendations to RD and HR Director regarding policy changes
Advises the HR director on regional customization or development of global HR policies.
Employee Relations
Provides advice and coaching to regional staff in HR matters
Monitors organizational health and briefs Regional Director and Human Resources Director, as required.
Benefits Administration
Oversees the administration of MI’s regional benefits plans
Monitors benefits programs provided by similar organizations to ensure MI provides a competitive offering
Administers timesheet applications and HRIS
Legislative Compliance
Ensures MI’s regional and country offices are compliant with local employment legislation.
Stays current on changes to employment law and recommends changes and updates to MI practices as required
Training and Development
Works with the RD and Director of HR to develop and implement training and development programs in regional and country offices
Administration of MI’s training and development policies including training reimbursement
Performance Management
Works with the Director of HR to ensure MI’s Performance and Appraisal (PAR) process is implemented and administered within the region
Provides training and support to employees and managers on performance management best practices
Requirements include:
University degree in HR, Business, or related field is required.
Certification by a national or international HR institution preferred.
Masters’ degree and other professional certification is an asset
A minimum of 8 years’ of progressive experience in HR
Significant experience in recruitment & selection for senior and highly technical roles
Experience in developing or implementing HR projects, such as HRIS, employee surveys, compensation systems
Knowledge of HR legislation within the Africa Region