Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 8 years

  • Internal Auditor Audit Assistant Lecturer – Grade 12 (Agricultural Biosystems & Economics) Lecturer – Grade 12 (Information Science Management) Tutorial Fellow (Agricultural Economics) Lecturer – Grade 12 (Environmental Health Sciences) Lecturer – Grade 12 (Psychology) Tutorial Fellow – Grade 11 (Psychology)

    Internal Auditor Audit Assistant Lecturer – Grade 12 (Agricultural Biosystems & Economics) Lecturer – Grade 12 (Information Science Management) Tutorial Fellow (Agricultural Economics) Lecturer – Grade 12 (Environmental Health Sciences) Lecturer – Grade 12 (Psychology) Tutorial Fellow – Grade 11 (Psychology)

    Job Description
    A. OFFICE OF THE VICE – CHANCELLOR
    a) INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT
    Grade 1
    UOK/ADM/1/09/18
    Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

    A Masters degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or its equivalent.
    CPA (K) / CIA
    8 years relevant experience of which three years must be at grade 11 or its equivalent.
    Must be a registered member of ICPAK or an equivalent professional body
    CISA holders will have an added advantage.
    Practical knowledge of ICT in relevant area is mandatory.

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  • Head of Africa

    Head of Africa

    Job description
    Position Summary:
    Teach For All is looking for a dynamic and experienced team leader to manage Teach For All support for the network’s newly formed and growing Africa region. As the Head of Africa you will manage Teach For All’s engagement with the region’s early stage entrepreneurs and partner CEOs. You will be responsible for continuously deepening and strengthening relationships across the region and will serve as an overall strategic resource who assists partners and prospective partners with assessing their greatest needs and marshaling network resources to meet them. You will set the global organization’s external vision and priorities for the region and lead the regional team to ensure the network is maximizing the impact of both current and future partners.
    The Head of Region position provides an exceptional opportunity for an individual with superior leadership, analytical, interpersonal, intercultural, and external skills to serve as a key contributor to our mission and help shape the education landscape in the region. The right candidate is one who has a proven ability to set vision, build culture, influence results through others, build strong relationships, and make sound strategic decisions that drive impact. This individual is required to have deep familiarity living and working in the region, must reside in region, and reports to the Head of Partner Engagement and Head of Network Growth.
    Outcomes

    Demonstrated annual aggregate increase in partner programmatic results across the region as measured by progress towards Teach For All’s Intended Outcomes and partners’ assessment of and satisfaction with Teach For All support and connectivity.
    New partners launch as strong, sustainable, and aligned local organizations that are deeply rooted in Teach For All’s unifying theory of change
    A strong base of regional and global champions who support the work of partners and Teach For All in the region, including the need to raise $88M in funding for our collective work in Africa with partners by 2025
    The regional team is highly engaged and invested in a strong vision for regional impact. Regional team strength and engagement are measured in Teach For All’s annual staff survey.

    Responsibilities

    Regional Strategy: Setting Vision & Orienting Regional Team Execution (70%)
    In collaboration with the Africa regional team and partner CEOs, establish, evolve, and drive execution of a regional strategy and priorities for support to current and prospective network partners.
    Act as the primary senior relationship holder with all current and prospective regional CEOs, and build positive, long-term relationships as a means to achieving our shared vision and core purpose.
    Build capacity of current and prospective partner organizations and enhance their strategic clarity through providing direct support and thought partnership as well as strategically leveraging support from regional and global specialists.
    Facilitate connections, learning, and leadership development experiences for and among current and prospective partner CEOs within the region and more broadly across the network by strategically making decisions about how to best employ network resources and foster connections that drive impact.
    In collaboration with partner CEOs & relevant external affairs colleagues, establish, evolve, and manage vision and execution of an external affairs strategy that fosters a strong regional ecosystem and assesses and acts on opportunities for fundraising, public sector and multilateral support, programmatic partnerships, and other potential champions both on the continent and abroad. This includes:
    In partnership with the region’s partner CEOs and Teach For All’s Global Special Projects Lead, secure financial resources for Teach For All’s Africa Fund (a multi-million dollar initiative that aims to raise revenue from global funding sources to supplement local revenue that partners are raising across the continent to fuel their operations) as well as for Teach For All’s support of those partners
    Work in partnership with Teach For All’s Government and Multilateral Partnerships team and network partners to develop and execute a strategy for building multilateral support for the work of Teach For All and partners in Africa
    Represent Teach For All externally as appropriate, and engage a wide set of stakeholders (including network CEOs, Global Advisory Council members, Board members, and current/prospective funders) to further develop the network’s presence and elicit support for our work in the region.
    Regional Team Strength: Building & Fostering a Strong and Resourcefully Allocated Regional Team (20%)
    In collaboration with functional team leads, hire, onboard, coach, and contribute to performance feedback of regional staff members to ensure a strong, highly effective team that attracts & retains diverse, talented staff.
    Lead regional team members by ensuring high performance, leadership development, strong culture and effective allocation of financial and staff resources across the region to maximize regional impact.
    Build a team and foster a culture that exemplifies Teach For All’s vision, values, core purpose, intended outcomes.
    Ensure team operations provide effective systems and structures to communicate, collaborate, and access resources, knowledge, and tools needed for daily work.
    Contribute to the Global Organization’s Strategy (10%)
    Participate in various Team Lead discussions to input on broader programmatic and external engagement decisions that impact the design and implementation of engagement & support to current and prospective partners as well as our engagement with external stakeholders.
    Act as a mentor to staff, helping shape organizational culture and build judgment and skills of colleagues.
    Serve as a senior leader within the organization to inform organizational priorities and resource allocation.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree required
    Minimum of 8 years professional experience required
    Experience having managed a unit/team required
    Experience working and/or living in the region required; experience working/living internationally is a plus
    Willingness and ability to reside and work (authorization) in region long-term required
    Prior experience with one of our network partner organizations, either as a participant or staff member, strongly preferred
    French fluency strongly preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    Ability to be highly visionary, strategic, and analytical
    Demonstrates strong judgment and critical thinking
    Ability to deeply understand multiple local contexts quickly as well as Teach For All’s unifying principles and theory of change
    Exemplifies Teach For All’s core values
    Ability to develop strong, authentic relationships with diverse individuals, and to influence and motivate others through both formal and informal authority across cultures
    Impeccable organization, prioritization, time management, and attention to detail
    Ability to navigate and drive towards impact in complex and ambiguous situations
    Ability to operate in a flexible working environment, self-manage against high volume, and leverage key others for advice and input
    Sensitivity to racial, cultural and ideological diversity
    Ability & willingness to travel frequently to all partner organizations in the region

    Travel and Hours
    Travel expected, approximately 30 – 50%, mostly within the region to provide direct support to partner organizations and early stage entrepreneurs, or to attend regional gatherings, but also some travel out-of-region to attend conferences etc. Given that we work across all time zones, non-traditional hours for very early or late night calls are an expectation of this role.
    Compensation
    Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Quality Assurance Manager

    Job description
    The Kenya Country office handles an annual budget of approximately US$ 80 million of which 50% of inputs pertain to either cash transfer or supply components provided to our implementing partners. One of the main functions of this unit is to provide technical guidance and support in enterprise risk management related to cash transfers and ensure that the KCO is compliant with the requirements of the HACT guidelines. Partnership management is one of the key strategies of UNICEF Kenya. The UNICEF KCO has currently more than 125 implementing partners. The Quality Assurance Unit under Operations provides critical support to achievement of objectives related to Enterprise Risk Management, HACT, Audit and VISION Hub management. The Quality Assurance Manager directs these functions with support from the staff of the unit.
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent is expected to manage key functions related to Enterprise Risk Management, HACT Partnership Management, internal/external audits and management of VISION Hub, including Approva functions (ToA/Role Mapping/SoD violations) for the office.
    Enterprise Risk Management

    Organize office-wide consultations on risk management, provide technical guidance and support in the preparation of the annual risk profile in line with global and regional guidelines.
    Provide technical advice and follow-up with Outcome Teams on developing risk management strategies and mitigation measures, evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of mitigating actions and report quarterly on progress to CMT and in accordance with global guidelines ensure that timely updates are made in the ERM component of Insight;
    Identify key risks and issues emanating from audits, spot checks and all assurance activities and follow up on mitigation of identified risks;
    Coordinate preparations, draft reports on and replies to internal/external audits and follow up on the recommendations for closure.

    Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT)

    Based on information received from the outcome teams in in coordination with senior managers within the office, supervises development of a risk-informed HACT Assurance
    Plan for the office, reviews the Plan, and communicates the plan with the full CMT to solicit review and approval and to ensure their understanding of the risks and mitigation measures;
    Provide information on the scope of planned micro-assessments and audits to third-party audit firms, provide clarifications/additional information to the auditors. Based on a thorough understanding of the country programme review audit reports to identify follow up actions in collaboration with senior programme managers;
    Assess capacity development needs of implementing partners and develop training plan for partners based on the outcomes of micro-assessments and audits and in coordination with the Zonal Offices. Direct implementation of capacity building activities for both staff and implementing partners;
    Monitor implementation of planned spot checks, reports to CMT on a regular basis and propose corrective actions when necessary;
    Develop interventions and maintain tracking tools for monitoring actions stemming from audit reports, spot check reports and micro-assessments reports, ensures communication, advocacy and follow up with the responsible Programme Managers and share updates among senior management accordingly;
    Participate and contribute to the work of the inter-agency HACT Working Group under the Operations Management Team (OMT). Provide technical guidance in the area of HACT and ensure cost savings and efficiency gains among the UNDG agencies.

    VISION Hub

    Manage the locally established transaction processing center (VISION Hub) and establish procedures to ensure completeness and soundness of transactions’ supporting documents in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations prior to initiating the process in SAP/VISION system;
    Develop and communicate key performance indicators on transaction workflow to ensure efficiencies are maintained and areas of concern or opportunities for additional
    efficiencies are communicated with individual managers and the CMT;
    Manage the APPROVA functions for the office: monitor validity and initiate updates of Table of Authority and Role Mapping. Monitor SoD violations and take required corrective actions;
    Ensure that VISION role assignments are done timely and in line with the approved Table of Authority, conduct regular reconciliation to eliminate deviations from the rules;
    Organize and conduct VISION/INSIGHT capacity building sessions for staff to support effective programme planning and monitoring.
    Quality Assurance/technical support in partnership management to Outcome Teams and Zone Offices:
    Serve as a focal point for Outcome Teams and Zone Office staff in the area of HACT/Risk Management;
    Manage the Partnership Module of e-tools, provide technical guidance on partnership management (PCA/SSFAs), with focus on value for money on PCAs and adherence to the CSO procedures.
    Based on a thorough understanding of the legal framework and internal workflow requirements advises management on risks and mitigation measures on partnerships .

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in business administration, financial management or related field(s);
    A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
    A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in quality assurance, audit, and/or finance. Experience in UN system is an asset.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    For every Child, you demonstrate
    UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
    The Technical Competencies Required For This Post Are

    Analyzing (I)
    Applying technical expertise (II)
    Planning and organizing (III)
    Leading and Supervising (II)
    Formulating Strategies and Concepts (II)

  • Senior Investigation Specialist

    Senior Investigation Specialist

    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
    The Senior Investigation Specialist is a newly created out-posted position located in the IGO’s Oversight Unit in Nairobi, Kenya. This Unit will initially be composed of 4 professional positions and 1 General Service position. The incumbent will report to the Head of the IGO Unit in Nairobi.The ultimate aim of the IGO is to support the effective, efficient and accountable management of UNHCR operations and to play a positive role in upholding an environment of integrity in UNHCR by contributing to the maintenance of the highest standards of personal and professional conduct by UNHCR personnel, and all entities with contractual links to UNHCR.
    The Investigation Service, working under the authority of the Inspector General, has responsibility for carrying out investigations into possible misconduct within UNHCR in a timely and appropriate manner and that findings are transmitted to the Inspector General.The Senior Investigation Specialist reports to the Head of the IGO Unit and works independently or as part of a team on investigation cases assigned to him or her by the Head of Unit. The Senior Investigation Specialist has extensive contacts with all levels of staff within UNHCR, as well as with staff from other organisations, governments, NGOs and with UNHCR beneficiaries.An important aspect of the position is to expand the IGO’s investigation capacity, efficiency and strategic reach. The post will serve to enhance the IGO’s focus and response to investigations, notably in the African region.
    In addition to conducting investigations, the Senior Investigation Specialist will support the IGO’s strategic objectives to strengthen the investigation capacity of partner agencies in the region, as well as coordinate and deliver advanced training on investigations as may be required.The Senior Investigation Specialist investigates cases of alleged misconduct by establishing facts based on evidence gathered from available sources. The incumbent of the post must be able to operate independently and to the highest standards of impartiality and integrity as investigation cases may lead to the imposition of disciplinary measures by DHRM on individual staff members.
    ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s) in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related subject bearing on the conduct of investigations in administrative and/or criminal law contexts plus minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of investigations, including proven experience in the field of forensic audit and/or fraud examination. Of these 8 years, at least 7 years in an international environment within the UN Common System or other international organizations. Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) plus 9 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 7 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
    Formal professional qualifications and/or certifications involving study, training and examinations in investigatory work.
    Experience in digital forensic investigations and evidence handling (professional certifications/training in the field of digital forensics such as EnCase, GCFE and similar are desirable).
    Working knowledge of the latest digital forensic tools, methodologies, protocols and techniques (field acquisition and data analysis) applied to data storage devices and digital devices such as mobile phones, tablets, external media and other electronic devices, emails, social media and messaging systems.
    Working knowledge of UN administrative disciplinary rules and regulations.
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of clear and concise reports.
    Honesty and integrity in the highest degree.
    Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and judgment.
    Excellent command of written and spoken English

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

    Familiarity with UN justice system and knowledge of the law of the international civil service as related to investigations, and staff misconduct.
    Certification as a Fraud Examiner.
    Field experience in developing countries with direct responsibility for performing investigations of fraud, misconduct, harassment, sexual harassment or sexual abuse is desirable.
    Experience in the design, organisation and delivering of internal and external training related to anti-fraud and corruption training and investigations.
    Working knowledge of French is desirable. Ability to work in other UN official languages is an additional asset.

  • Team Leader Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Expert Gender Expert, Gender and Nutrition Technical Assistance Mechanism (IGNITE)

    Team Leader Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Expert Gender Expert, Gender and Nutrition Technical Assistance Mechanism (IGNITE)

    Job Description
    Position Summary:
    Tanager is promptly seeking a creative and dynamic Team Leader for Impacting Gender & Nutrition through Innovative Technical Exchange in Agriculture (IGNITE) project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This 5-year project will improve household nutrition and women’s empowerment by strengthening African institutions’ ability to integrate nutrition and gender in agriculture interventions and business practices.
    The Team Leader will implement a strategy to accomplish sustainable gender and nutrition outcomes in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania and will strengthen networks and collaboration with government agencies, private sector companies, and NGOs working in agriculture.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Provide technical and managerial oversight and leadership in the design and implementation of annual work plans and strategies and ensure that interventions create sustainable development outcomes.
    Serve as Program Manager for the IGNITE program responsible for operational and financial compliance with the donor and Tanager’s policies and processes.
    Consider and address access to finance obstacles faced by women and youth-led businesses, and ensure activities are designed and implemented to be inclusive of these groups. Guide the entire project with a clear, consistent, and committed vision.
    Lead the assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of nutrition-sensitive and gender-integrated agriculture interventions with identified institutions.
    Oversee relationship and contracts with subaward partners responsible for model development and evaluation of select interventions; provide guidance on relevant data collection practices (WEAI and nutrition) and impact evaluations.
    Review and ensure quality content and quality writing of annual program reports outlining progress towards meeting activity deliverables and targets as well as any lessons learned, success stories and upcoming activities.
    Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with peer implementing organizations, private sector companies, and government stakeholders that will strengthen and expand the reach of IGNITE’s technical assistance.
    Provide technical leadership on the nexus of agriculture, nutrition, and gender.
    Maintain positive and dynamic relationships with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IGNITE clients, and local partners.

    Qualifications
    While each position will have its own operational and technical requirements under the project, overall qualifications will meet the below:

    Master’s degree in agriculture, gender, nutrition, public health, or a relevant discipline.
    Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in sub-Saharan African, in at least 3 different countries; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Demonstrated experience in agriculture projects with the focus on nutrition and gender integration and knowledge of nutrition-sensitive and gender-integrated agriculture concepts ¡n sub-Saharan Africa
    Strong analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to issues and to develop appropriate recommendations for action.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
    Fluency in English, written and oral, required; French language skills strongly desired.
    Ability to travel in Sub-Saharan Africa for up to 40%.

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  • Division Manager Urban Development Finance & Administrative Assistant

    Division Manager Urban Development Finance & Administrative Assistant

    THE POSITION:

    The purpose of the Division Manager – Urban Development will be as follows:
    To act as the Bank’s principal expert on cities and urban development.
    To strengthen and maintain the Bank’s understanding of the cities and urban Development sector and its role in the development of the continent.
    To advise on future investments in the sector by the Bank and its regional member countries.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Cities and Urban Development Strategy
    Devise, maintain and revise the Cities and urban development strategy of the Bank in consultation with internal stakeholders and taking account of long-term trends in cities and urban development and the development of the continent.
    Ensure the appropriate implementation of the strategy through communication and advise to all relevant stakeholders in the Bank, particularly operations functions, and define a monitoring framework.
    Identify and develop any necessary policies to underpin the strategy.
    Consult as necessary with external partners and Regional and non-Regional Member Countries on the form and efficacy of the strategy.

    Cities and Urban Development Knowledge

    Manage a team to develop and maintain the Bank’s expertise on cities and urban development to support the development goals of the Bank and the continent.
    Devise the Bank’s contribution to key cities and urban development themes such as inclusive cities and urban development.
    Coordinate and lead work alongside key partners, such as other Multilateral Development Banks and the World Economic Forum to design cities and urban development-based programs and solutions for the economic and social infrastructure development of Africa.
    Publish major studies and reports on cities and urban Development, taking into account the comparative advantage that the Bank can bring to bear to any specific subject or theme. Convene associated workshops and media events to solidify the learning across Africa.
    Organize workshops and associated media events to consolidate lessons learnt across Africa.
    Develop and maintain, in collaboration with partners, a detailed database of statistics and economic models relating to cities and urban development, both African and global in nature, to support proper analysis of the impact of the sector for development and the relative state of cities and urban Development in Africa.

    Cities and Urban Development Advice

    Act as a focal point for advice to Regional Member Countries on cities and urban development issues.
    Represent the Bank at global, regional and national conferences and workshops on cities and urban development.
    Provide cutting edge advice on cities and urban development infrastructure investments to foster public and private partnerships and the use of all the Bank’s financing instruments.
    Provide direct support to cities and urban development operations staff in the field, particularly in order to improve the impact and the financial and economic analysis of projects.
    Advice operational staff on cities and urban development trends and the consequences they have for future project development and design.
    Identify appropriate cities urban development training for internal and external stakeholders.

    Management

    Manage a small, specialist team of Transport and Logistics experts to meet demanding Key Performance Indicators.
    Develop and safeguard the Bank’s brand as a source of transport and logistics knowledge for Africa by detailing the quality of output expected from the division and ensuring that it is attained.
    Manage the administrative budget for the division.
    Mobilize resources from donors to support the work of the division.

    Job Qualifications
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

    Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban Development, Urban Mass Transport, Architecture, Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
    Have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience at increasingly senior levels in infrastructure development, transport, water, energy, Information and Communications Technology, Housing sector, Multi-lateral Financial Institutions, with proven experience in developing countries.
    Highly developed technical and strategic knowledge of urban planning, policy and strategy, urban infrastructure services municipal finance development, municipal institutional reforms and governance.
    Good knowledge of financing instruments and options.
    Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
    An ability to make sense of complexity and to express this simply both in writing and orally.
    Effective consultation and advisory skills coupled with a client orientation to ensure relevancy
    Ability to lead a team of specialists and to take forward projects, often in collaboration with other partners.
    Attention to detail to create quality output and to set standards for the team.
    Mentoring to develop skills within the team and to improve the quality of output and outcomes.
    Budget management.
    Objective setting and staff evaluation.
    Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language;
    Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and preferably, SAP.

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  • Site Manager

    Site Manager

    Job description
    Roles and Responsibilities:

    Operation Management of Brewery plant utility which consist of Water treatment, Boiler, Chiller, Air compressor and ETP.
    Managing team of 15 nos to ensure 100% uptime, efficient operation of Utility and comply with statutory and customer Quality Management System.
    Ensuring strict compliance with contract Service Level Agreement parameters

    Job Specifications:

    Essential Qualification : Bachelor /Diploma Engineer – Mechanical /Electrical
    Desirable Qualification : Refrigeration Diploma, Energy Manager, IOSH Certification in Safety or Diploma in Safety
    Experience : Minimum 8 yrs
    Products to be handled : Boiler, chiller, Water treatment operation Management
    Position type : Full Time Contract (Fixed term contract)
    Shift : Day shift
    Nationality : Kenyan

    Critical Competencies for the Job:

    Knowledge about Utility operation such as Water Treatment Plant, Boiler, chiller, Air compressors & ETP.
    Familiar with Standard Operating Process, Standard Maintenance Practice and quality Management systems

    Experience/Exposure and Other Pre-requisites:
    Experience in food, Brewery or FMCG plant Utility Management

  • Malaria Technical Advisor (Mip – Based In Kisumu) Malaria Technical Advisor (Case Management- Based In Kisumu) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (Merl) Advisor (Based In Kisumu) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (Merl) Advisor (Based In Kisumu) Community Mobilization Officer Service Delivery Officer Merl Officer Finance Officer Program Officer

    Malaria Technical Advisor (Mip – Based In Kisumu) Malaria Technical Advisor (Case Management- Based In Kisumu) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (Merl) Advisor (Based In Kisumu) Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (Merl) Advisor (Based In Kisumu) Community Mobilization Officer Service Delivery Officer Merl Officer Finance Officer Program Officer

    Job Description
    We are seeking experienced Individuals with excellent management and technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities
    (MIP – Based In Kisumu)
    Reporting to Sr. Malaria Technical Advisor, the Malaria Advisor (MIP) will provide technical oversight and program management for implementation of the scope of work outlined in the work plan and annual Task Order for IMPACT MALARIA. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Program Management team, including other Senior Technical staff to contribute to continuity across program implementation areas and service delivery with emphasis on prevention of malaria in pregnancy services, supervision and quality improvement systems and training and orientation systems. The Malaria Advisor will also work closely with the Jhpiego international technical and program staff to ensure comprehensive technical and programmatic support in project and consequently the National program. S/he will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the project work plan.
    Roles & Responsibilities:
    Technical
    Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for Implementation of MIP activities at county, sub county, facility and community level; Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement measures in MIP including community-based activities; Compile and analyze data for performance monitoring and evaluation of the project and utilize data to take corrective actions; Strengthen support supervision by being part the team at the county/sub county and community levels.
    Leadership
    Represent Impact Malaria in County and sub-county level stakeholder meetings; Provide programmatic direction for Impact Malaria in key MIP service areas; Forge partnership with other partner organizations that have the potential to work on interventions supported by Impact Malaria
    Management
    Program management and field staff, ensure timely program implementation, planning, development and management activities function smoothly and efficiently; Provide guidance and support to the all-County staff to coordinate and link the initiatives by other partners to the health facilities; Oversee the work of Impact Malaria consultants in the county; In collaboration with Impact Malaria staff, prepare and track the progress of project and activity budgets; Identify health service provider gaps in knowledge and skills and opportunities for strengthening Impact Malaria support to the county, sub-county and community.
    Qualifications:

    Master Degree in relevant functional/technical area, preferably in Public Health, Medicine, or Nursing.
    At least 8 years of professional, progressively more responsible management experience in public, private health programs.
    Proven experience in managing a field office/ working experience with the County Governments will be an added advantage.
    Excellent understanding and management of USAID programs
    Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of programs
    Clinical and community training skills; strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
    Demonstrated managerial skills and familiarity with budget management and program management
    Serve as county or sub-county Impact Malaria team leader
    Track record of innovative and creative thinking in technical and management approaches
    Excellent communications skills – both verbal, written and presentation.
    Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Suite-Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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  • Senior Advisor, Alliances And Outreach, Kenya

    Senior Advisor, Alliances And Outreach, Kenya

    Job Description

    Global Alliances & Outreach Program
    Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
    The Global Alliances and Outreach Program of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Advisor, Alliances and Outreach, Kenya.
    The program is a new initiative that will work on various sectors of civil society to re-imagine, reshape and reinvigorate democratic and human rights values globally. It aims to influence how human rights actors work by emphasizing organizing, alliance building and personal connections with the larger constituency that human rights organizations serve.
    The Senior Advisor will work closely with the Program Director to establishing a baseline with respect to current civil society alliance-building efforts, documenting and analyzing the successes and lessons coming from local social movements and civil society, assess cross-sharing of activist’s experiences, and working to identify new and cutting edge areas for research.
    The Senior Advisor will also lead the program’s civil society alliance building work in Kenya. This is a fixed-term, part-time position for 1 year, working initially at 20 hours per week (50% schedule). The schedule of this position may increase to 100%, pending available funding. This position reports to the Program Director.
    Responsibilities:

    Advise the Program Director on the following:

    Contemporary challenges for civic space, democracies and human rights work and strategies to confront these challenges;
    Creative new approaches to work with social movements, civil society at large and alliances of progressive actors;
    Dynamics of local social movements, civil society and political dynamics in the pilot countries;
    Baseline parameters for the pilot experiences; lessons learned from the pilot experiences; local experiences in a global context and creative options to test experiences locally;
    Research strategies that, in consultation with local (in pilot countries) and global civil society and human rights organizations, complement their work and efforts;

    Identify cutting-edge research areas such as understanding successful tactics of anti-democratic movements; the role of private actors and international community on human rights work and the decline of democracy; and analyzing the impact of local and global alliances;
    Identify stakeholders for alliance building, both internationally and in Kenya;
    Facilitate convening key local actors in Kenya and identify creative ways to support the implementation of local strategic alliance objectives;
    Organize mentoring activities for alliances and local civil society groups and actors;
    Participate in and co-facilitate local strategizing meetings to renew and reshape local democratic engagement;
    Identify supporting stakeholders outside civil society, convene with them and develop strategies to support re-imagine democracy with a stronger role for civil society;
    Co-design stakeholder meetings at local and international level, in collaboration with the Program team;
    Liaise effectively with HRW staff located in multiple locations throughout the world to ensure effective coordination and delivery of activities;
    Be prepared and willing to work flexible hours to accommodate developing and urgent events;
    Travel to the pilot countries and elsewhere as required, to facilitate and promote alliance building and ensure advocacy;
    Deliver outputs in a timely manner and be consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of the initiative; and
    Carry out any other duties as required.

    Qualifications:
    Education: An advanced (master) degree in international relations, journalism, law, social sciences, or related studies is required.
    Experience: A minimum of eight years of experience in conducting social and legal research in the field of international human rights, law, democracy or related fields. Experience and expertise on civil society issues in Kenya is required, as well as experience working on civil society issues, human rights and democracy globally.
    Related Skills and Knowledge:

    Ability to research and analyze complex challenges of contemporary democracies, civic space and international relations in a rigorous and efficient manner is required.
    Ability and sensitivity to conduct interviews with a wide range of people, including government and international community officials and actors at the grass root level are required.
    Ability to identify emerging issues with regard to democracy and human rights in a global and local context is required.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Communication skills in Swahili are highly desirable.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills in culturally diverse environments along with the ability to interact with formal and high-level authorities, as well as local actors at grass roots level, are required.
    Ability to identify and provide advice on creative approaches to alliance building based upon research and comparative analysis is required.
    Knowledge of, and experience working in, international human rights at the global level and familiarity with international human rights law is required.
    Ability to establish collaborative working relations with diverse teams in- and outside the organization to leverage research capacity is required.
    Strong initiative and follow-through, the capacity to think creatively and strategically, excellent writing and editing skills, and a dynamic public speaking ability are required.
    Demonstrated ability to maintain solid and effective working relationships at long distance, through modern technology is required.
    Strong interpersonal skills in diverse cultural settings in order to work collaboratively within HRW, as well as with external partners, are required.
    Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work under pressure are required.
    Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.

    Duration: Initial fixed-term employment for a one-year period. Renewable dependent upon availability of continued funding.
    Other: Applicants for this position must possess valid Kenyan work authorization.
    Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.