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  • Regional Financial Risk and Compliance Manager

    Regional Financial Risk and Compliance Manager

    Primary Purpose:

    The Regional Financial Management and Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation of financial management, compliance, and anti-fraud measures across all CWS RSC Africa operations. The Regional Financial Risk and Compliance Manager will develop, analyze, and support implementation of systems, processes and controls that enhance CWS RSC operational efficiency. This role involves filling identified financial management gaps, supporting Country Offices in responding to audit findings, developing, and delivering tailored training programs, and conducting forensic audits or investigations as assigned. The Regional Financial Management and Compliance Manager will report to RSC Africa Deputy Director Administration and Operations.

    Key Relationships
    Internal to CWS

    Regional Representative
    RSC Africa Director
    RSC Africa Deputy Director Administration and Operations
    Deputy Director, RSC Program Implementation
    RSC Program Development and Quality
    RSC Africa Senior Management Team
    Internal Auditing Coordinator
    Procurement Coordinator
    Country Representatives
    Finance Coordinator

    External

    Service providers, PRM and other agencies.

    Working Environment

    Office environment. Periodic travel to other CWS Africa offices may be required.

    Core Job Responsibilities:
    Leadership and Management (20%)

    Responsible for ensuring that existing policies support accountability, transparency, and efficiency of CWS RSC while ensuring compliance with all donor requirements and CWS policies.
    Providing solicited and unsolicited advice to CWS RSC Leadership and department staff on internal controls and improvement actions as well as working together with teams to implement such improvement actions.
    Conduct strategic situational analysis and benchmarking against best practice and what other players are doing to assess appropriateness of CWS RSC Africa’s risk management framework.
    Establish and communicate clear expectations to staff to foster a predictable and consistent work environment.
    Develop and integrate risk management strategy within the organizational strategy.
    Participate in the development and alignment of CWS strategy.

    Capacity Building (20%)

    Contribute to strategic knowledge sharing and capacity building so as to raise awareness and importance of risk management within CWS RSC.
    Develop and deliver tailored finance and operations anti-fraud training programs to all relevant CWS Africa staff members.
    Develop and manage the implementation of a capacity building plan; sensitizing staff on the need to manage risks.
    Work with Learning & Development Unit to deliver necessary training to staff to address identified areas of improvement, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all operational aspects.
    Work with Learning & Development, Program Integrity and Internal Audit units to develop training content to address specific fraud risks and prevention strategies related to finance and operations, relevant to the organization’s operations and regions.
    Promote a culture of risk-awareness and control across the organisation through sensitization and training.
    Responsible for addressing specific training and development needs to fill compliance gaps.
    Act as an objective source of guidance and advice for teams.

    Audits, Investigations and Reviews (15%)

    Responsible for carrying out forensic audits, accounting reviews, fraud investigations, compliance assessments as assigned, analyze results and provide recommendations ensuring thoroughness and adherence to established protocols.
    Work closely with relevant stakeholders to gather evidence, analyze financial data, and prepare detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for remedial actions.
    Conduct regular reviews to assess the compliance of departments and individual employee.
    Responsible for performing risk based and compliance audits on CWS RSC policies, procedures and donor requirements.

    Risk Management and Compliance (15%)

    Work with RSC Africa Deputy Director Administration and Operations, Finance Coordinator and other stakeholders to review existing accounting and financial controls and other legal compliance processes in place and make any necessary revisions or additions.
    Anticipate and identify risk issues and challenges and the most appropriate solutions to address them as well as supporting different department heads to implement these solutions.
    Review colleagues work to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
    Follow up with management, on actions taken to address the risks identified.
    Conduct Operational risk assessments and develop a risk register.

    Audit Findings Implementation and Compliance (15%)

    Support Country Offices in responding to audit findings by identifying specific areas of administration and operations in need of improvement.
    Work with all operations units of the Country Office or RSC to document areas requiring enhancement, beyond solely financial management.
    Responsible for testing findings from audit exercises, facilitate the remediation of control gaps, and escalate possible critical issues.
    Identify and address financial management gaps within CWS Africa operations, leveraging previous experiences.
    Responsible for coordinating action plans to close out audit findings.

    Reporting (5%)

    Analyze and evaluate accounting documents, preparing reports that reflect the audit results and document the proposed process.
    Maintain an up-to-date issues log and action or follow up on all outstanding issues until they are closed.
    Preparing and presenting regular risk management reports to the senior Management.

    Representation/Engagement (5%)

    Foster effective engagement with Country Office Leadership and regional leadership on issues of effective financial management, compliance, implementation of audit action plans and filling audit gaps.
    Demonstrates and champions CWS policy, procedure, and organizational culture to operations staff, and contributes to Operations Division strategies for ensuring staff fully understand and abide by CWS policies.
    Keep abreast with external events which could have a negative impact on the organisation and advise management with appropriate control measures.

    Additional Responsibilities (5%)

    Execute special projects and other duties as assigned by CWS/RSC Africa Leadership.
    Escalate issues as needed to colleagues.

    Qualifications:
    Experience:

    A minimum of 8 years’ professional work experience in accounting, finance, auditing or related field.
    Proven experience in financial management, compliance, audit, investigating fraud and financial crime particularly within the context of international NGOs or similar organizations.
    Knowledge and ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, assess risks and make strategic recommendations to management.
    Previous working experience with USG funded projects is required.
    A minimum of two years of direct supervisory experience.

    Skills:

    Strong organizational and management skills, with particular attention to detail
    Computer literacy, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and analytical skills.
    Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders and deliver training sessions.
    Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail, essential for conducting forensic audits and investigations.
    Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations, compliance standards, and anti-fraud measures.

    Education & Certifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required.
    Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field is preferred.
    Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA, CFE) is preferred.

    Abilities:

    Work and make decisions independently and contribute to overall operations of CWS.
    Exercise good judgement and seek guidance as appropriate when confronted with unanticipated problems.
    Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail, completing tasks within set timeframes.
    Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
    Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects concurrently.
    Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa
    Analyze and solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
    Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.
    Maintain the integrity of official records.

    Apply via :

    local-careers-cwsglobal.icims.com

  • Deputy Chief Finance Officer

    Deputy Chief Finance Officer

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Develop strategic financial procedures to provide the basis for management decisions and control and maintain integrity of accounting practices, reporting and disclosure 
    Support the business mission proactively while providing independent judgement necessary to meet corporate objectives and policies. 
    Anticipate changes in the economy and business environment; analyze implications of change in relation to the business for opportunities and risks assessments. 
    Develop innovative and analytical approaches to provide more meaningful management information. 
    Maintain the required local regulations; coordinate the preparation and review of all local tax returns with local advisors and Corporate Tax Divisions. 
    Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements as issued by the Banks Regulators, the Taxation Authorities, Ministry of Finance, and other bodies affecting the banking industry. 
    Provide management support in the development of the strategic plans. 
    Participate in the research and analysis of proposed and existing business transactions to determine impact on profitability. 
    Serve as a focal point of accounting and help with interpretation of financial data. 
    Technical and managerial support in respect of the country to the CFO. 
    Keep senior management informed of all new accounting policies and procedures and reporting rules and regulations and their implications. 
    Responsible for overseeing the preparation of year end annual financial statements and chief controller of annual statutory audit. 
    Ensure that the control and reporting of market risk reporting activities are reported accurately and timely.

    LEGAL ENTITY MANAGEMENT 

    Supervise and monitor implementation of local GAAP, Group Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual (GAPPM) and IFRS 
    Capital planning and management, including Major Expenditure Proposals (MEP) 
    Corporate governance 

    BALANCE SHEET CONTROLS 

    Supervise internal reporting for the Affiliate 
    Ensure full ownership and robust analysis of all balance sheet accounts 
    Conduct regular vertical and horizontal balance sheet reviews, both strategic and operational balance sheet management. 
    Review and monitor analysis of aged items, items at risk and red account reports 
    Supervise and monitor monthly preparation of balance sheet and control book 
    Management and reporting of inter-company items 
    Supervise and monitor the monthly balance sheet review meetings with account owners 

    INTERNAL CONTROL ENVIRONMENT 

    Management and oversight of proof/e-recon process. 
    Risk and Control Self-Assessment Champion (RCSA) for the department. 

    STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REPORTING 

    Mange and supervise local regulatory reporting 
    Manage and supervise local financial reporting 
    Oversee and coordinate audit and other external exams and reviews. 
    Monitor compliance with all local requirements 

    TAXATION 

    Work with Tax Representative to ensure tax compliance and pro-active tax planning and management. 

    EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

    University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Relevant Business Studies.
    Minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in accounting or Audit environment of which 5 years must be at senior management positions in a banking or financial institution.
    Ability to interact and operate at both the Board and Exco levels. 
    Prior experience dealing with regulators (Central Bank, Tax Authorities). 
    Experience in Audit Firm, or a previous internal Audit position is an added advantage

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  • Senior Legal and Compliance Officer

    Senior Legal and Compliance Officer

    Purpose of the job
    The Senior Legal and Compliance Officer will be responsible for providing Board secretarial service to the Board of Trustees and legal advisory services to the Fund. Providing technical and strategic leadership in the development and implementation of a robust legal and risk management framework aimed at ensuring security of pension funds, protection of the rights of members and beneficiaries, stakeholders and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
    Key Responsibilities

     Provide legal input in the formulation of KPPF’s corporate strategy, including investment policies.
     Oversee the articulation of the legal and board secretarial strategy, including a board engagement plan in line with the Fund’s overall strategy.
     Establish and ensure implementation of an effective legal and compliance framework/ procedure for the Fund.
     Develop and ensure implementation of a compliance plan to ensure all aspects of the Fund’s operations are in line with relevant regulations.
     Keep abreast of local and global best practices with respect to compliance and risk management for the Fund’s operations and make recommendations.
     Provide board/secretarial services to the Board of Trustees and advice on good corporate governance practices to enhance organisational effectiveness.
     Coordinate the arrangement of Board meetings and attend to all matters relating to the operation and function of the Board.
     Record and circulate minutes of the meetings of the Board, its Committees, AGM and Management in the course of these proceedings.
     Represent the Fund on litigation matters involving the Fund.
     Prepare legal opinions, advice and reports on technical legal matters to the Board and Departmental Managers including reviewing legal documentation, management of legal due diligence and liaising with external counsel as required.
     Responsible for legal & regulatory compliance management including monitoring and reporting on changes to applicable statutes and regulations.
     Responsible for contract management; drafting standard contracts and specialized contracts, review and negotiate contracts and ensuring such documents and third party contracts are properly and promptly executed.
    Maintain proper coordination between the legal function and other user departments with respect to contracting with suppliers, vendors and third parties.
     Oversee the audits of policy and compliance to standards in the Fund’s operations including liaison with internal and external auditors.

    Candidate Profile
    The job holder should possess the following minimum qualifications:

     Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognised University.
     Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
     Member of Professional body in good standing e.g. CPS (K)
     Eight (8) years’ post admission experience in providing a corporate legal office of a medium or large size organisation with at least three (3) years at management level.
     A Master’s Degree in related discipline and board secretarial services experience will be an added advantage.
     Risk management and compliance experience with knowledge of current best practices and trends.
    In addition, candidates should demonstrate the following personal traits and competencies:
     Strong leadership skills to foster teamwork; develop and motivate staff, resolve conflicts as well as ability to provide direction, guidance, momentum and vision in order to achieve the Fund’s objectives.
     High-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build consensus, alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity.
     Ability to be forward thinking and use technology and other modern tools to drive decision making and implementation.
     Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
     Creativity and innovation skills.
     Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
     Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
    Quality focus and attention to detail.
    Good oral and written communication skills.
    Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.

    Interested and qualified candidates are advised to visit the Fund’s website for detailed job descriptions for the roles at www.kppf.co.ke/careers/. Applications should be submitted through the link: https://e-recruitment.kppf.co.ke to be received not later than Monday 10th June, 2024. 

    Apply via :

    e-recruitment.kppf.co.ke

  • Carbon Capture Mineralization Consultant

    Carbon Capture Mineralization Consultant

    We’re looking for an expert in geology or geophysics who has 8+ years of experience in the carbon capture or storage space in Africa. Through this experience, you have developed an embedded understanding of carbon capture technologies and various mineralization pathways.
    Join this grass-roots projects and be a part of the origin story of a groundbreaking initiative that is actively addressing climate change in Africa and the rest of the world. Our client puts innovation and impact first, but simultaneously ensures a meaningful and collaborative work environment.

    Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity, apply now!
    Education Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in geology or geophysics from a reputable university
    OR bachelor’s degree in environmental science or mining engineering
    Master’s degree highly advantageous

    Experience Requirements

    8+ years of experience in geology, geophysical studies, project management and/or research related to carbon mineralization
    Embedded knowledge of carbon capture technologies
    Experience with process design, simulation, and optimisation tools

    HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS

    Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa implementing geology projects or environmental science projects
    Understanding and knowledge of carbon accounting and life cycle assessment

    Responsibilities

    Manage collaboration with carbon mineralization partners to design and optimize novel processes, implement pilot projects, and ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and minimal environmental impact
    Lead R&D activities for carbon mineralization technologies at green project sites, working closely with project partners
    Assess the feasibility and scalability of different mineralization pathways in Kenya and the wider East African region
    Coordinate with researchers, engineers, and technical specialists on the design and implementation of carbon mineralization projects in Kenya
    Create comprehensive reports, presentations, and proposals for internal and external stakeholders
    Stay informed on the latest advancements in carbon mineralization research and integrate new insights into projects

    Skills

    Strong understanding of geological formations and mineral resources present in Kenya or wider East Africa
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
    Comfortable juggling several projects at once

    Apply via :

    www.altgen.com

  • Senior Grants Manager

    Senior Grants Manager

    About the role:
    The Senior Grants Manager is the focal point for proposal development, reporting, grants information management, compliance, and grants management capacity-building efforts. The Senior Grants Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders in various departments and will report to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Grants.
    We are looking for someone comfortable working in a dynamic, challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards creativity, initiative, and contributions.
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Pre-award responsibilities: 

    Researching and developing a grants portfolio, including solicited and unsolicited opportunities. 
    Managing the full grant cycle, including solicitation, proposal writing, implementation, monitoring, compliance, reporting, and close-out. 
    Managing all aspects of the proposal development process – incl. the development of the technical narrative, M&E, development of budgets and budget narratives, required annexes, etc.  
    Directly manages timelines and the overall progression of work undertaken by internal teams to ensure the on-time completion and submission of high-quality application packages.  
    Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders. 

    Leads the post-award grants management of a diverse portfolio of projects: 

    Ensures timely completion of milestones and maintains complete project documentation for a wide range of grants simultaneously. 
    Spearhead external stakeholder grant meetings to identify and help resolve needs, and constraints, and ensure successful delivery. 
    Keep the supervisor informed of any projected inability to meet contractual obligations. Be able to actively mitigate risks through proactively proposing remedial solutions. 
    Manages the close-out process for projects, ensures required documents are developed, and manages the overall close-out timeline. 
    Provides overall capacity building, training, and supervision of grant writers.  

    Skills and Experience

    At least eight (8) years of grant writing and grant management experience. 
    Demonstrated project management experience related to implementing and managing complex projects simultaneously.
    Demonstrated capacity to think strategically, to lead and work within diverse teams, to work in multi-cultural settings and with a high degree of independence.
    Demonstrated track record of winning solicited and unsolicited grants, from a diverse range of organizations.
    Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
    Strong M&E skills, able to build frameworks and track and monitor deliverables.
    Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.

    Apply via :

    burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com

  • Strategic Sourcing Manager ASP Mentor& Field Mentor

    Strategic Sourcing Manager ASP Mentor& Field Mentor

    About this opportunity:
    We are now looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to strengthen Ericsson’s driven edge by enhancing supplier value, proactively handling business risks, and contributing to the creation of value for the Customer. The SSM is accountable for evaluating, qualifying, and selecting suppliers for the external purchase and licensing of all products and services: to be delivered to Customers as part of or as an Ericsson product or service for internal use within Ericsson. The SSM or the Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for all commercial relationships with suppliers
    What you will do:

    Drive, prepare & implement the RFx process.
    Evaluate & select suppliers.
    Drive preparation, execution & finalization of negotiations with suppliers. Award business to supplies
    Ensure implementation of supplier agreements
    Develop the long-term business for the specific product/service.
    Category plan development and execution for countries under his or her purview

    The skills you bring:

    Qualified professional with at least 8 years of sourcing /procurement experience in the field of telecom and networks services (Telecom installation services, managed services, telecom civil works, network design and optimization).
    Education: bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, engineering, finance, legal, or management
    Fluency in English is a must
    Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy Knowledge
    Change & Improvement Management Skills
    Commercial Acumen & Skills
    Financial Acumen & Skills
    Local Laws & Regulations Knowledge

    Behavioral Competences and Core Competencies

    Behavioral Competences:
    Deciding & initiating action
    Persuading & influencing and Analyzing
    Delivery results & meeting customer expectations
    Ambitious & commercial thinking
    Crafting & innovating
    Change & Improvement Management Skills
    Commercial Acumen
    Facilitate diversity & awareness.
    Financial acumen & skills
    Local laws & regulations knowledge
    Negotiation & argumentation skills
    Team working skills

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  • Human Resource Manager

    Human Resource Manager

    Our Partner company, a key player in the Cleaning and Hospitality sector, is looking for a Human Resources Manager. This position requires a commercially aware individual who sees themselves as an astute business partner. Someone who will contribute towards the achievement of the overall business objectives through sound people initiatives and work with the executive team towards driving performance and transformation of the company to achieve its stated current and future strategic goals.

    Responsibilities:

    Managing end-to-end HR services including manpower planning, talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, employee welfare, training and development, records management, employee counseling, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention.
    Building a Culture of Accountability, Leadership and Engagement and developing policies and procedures that support achievement of organizational goals.
    Ensuring effective implementation and evolution of Organizational Structure Design, this includes leading work such as RACI, role profile clarity, and process/system optimization to support organization structure.
    Providing enterprise change management expertise through means such as designing change management plans.
    Job Evaluation through developing techniques of job analysis, job descriptions, evaluations, grading, and pricing.
    Recommend merit based reward/remuneration determination processes that are linked to performance.
    Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness by utilizing available technology including HRMIS to reduce wastage and costs.
    Improving employee performance through problem identification and implementing solutions.
    Interacting with business clients so as to develop a deep understanding of their expectations from our field teams.
    Provide end to end coordination for administrative and logistics services that are commonly shared across the organization.
    Managing and controlling departmental expenditure within agreed budgets.

    Qualifications:

    At least 8 years of generalist HR experience.
    Experience in working in a service and unionized environment with a large workforce.
    Good project management skills.
    Membership of IHRM.
    Relevant degree. An MBA in Human Resource Management /Business Management will be an added advantage.
    Ability to be effective both strategically and at hands-on operational level. ‘A doer’, not simply a strategist or theorist, hands on and energetic.
    A track record of successful Human Resource leadership in driving people, organization development and change management.
    Ability to handle numerous diverse projects with tight timescales in a rapidly changing environment.
    Business approach to problem solving with a customer focus.

    Framework –
    Sourcing Criteria
    Virtual Call
    Linked In/ CV/ Phone Screening

    At least 8 years of generalist HR experience.
    Experience in working in a service and unionized environment with a large workforce.
    Good project management skills.
    Membership of IHRM.
    Relevant degree. An MBA in Human Resource Management /Business Management will be an added advantage.
    Ability to be effective both strategically and at hands-on operational level. ‘A doer’, not simply a strategist or theorist, hands on and energetic.
    A track record of successful Human Resource leadership in driving people, organization development and change management.
    Ability to handle numerous diverse projects with tight timescales in a rapidly changing environment.
    Business approach to problem solving with a customer focus
    Experience in working in a service and unionized environment with a large workforce.
    Good project management skills
    Can you provide an example of a project you managed in a previous HR role, particularly one that involved coordinating efforts across multiple departments or teams?
    Business approach to problem solving with a customer focus
    Ability to be effective both strategically and at hands-on operational level. ‘A doer’, not simply a strategist or theorist, hands on and energetic.
    8 years of Experience
    Staffcount (Skilled/unskilled or casuals)
    IHRM Member
    MBA/Relevant degree
    Service environment
    Current Salary
    Salary Expectation
    Location?
    Notice Period
    What is your involvement with Business Development.
    Checking for someone who understands business & financial understanding.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Evidence and Learning Manager

    Evidence and Learning Manager

    ABOUT THE ROLE
    Under the leadership of the Programme Director, the Evidence and Learning Manager will provide technical leadership in the evidence generation, knowledge management and learning for Amref’s Learning for Life (L4L): Building a Resilient and Responsive Health Workforce in Africa programme which sits within the Institute of Capacity Development (ICD). This 4-year programme in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, will be implemented in Kenya, Senegal and Zambia during this first phase. The estimated ratio of health workers per population in Africa is 11.2 workers per 10,000 people, far below the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended ratio of 44.5. It is estimated that the global shortage of health workers will increase from 12 to 18 million by 2030, translating to a shortage of six million health workers. Africa also has the world’s fastest-growing population, which presents governments and policymakers with both opportunities and challenges to ensure sufficient livelihood opportunities for its young population. To address these challenges and accelerate the current Universal Health Coverage (UHC) gains, Amref is implementing this innovative, multi-country, multi-million dollar programme with the ultimate aim of contributing to increased and sustainable job creation within primary health care (PHC) sectors across Africa
    The Evidence and Learning Manager will work closely with the programme’s partners to capture and package robust evidence of the programme effectiveness, inform the programme’s learning and adaptation and contribute to Amref’s Information Management System (AIMS). The knowledge products produced thereof will be disseminated to the programme partners and external stakeholders 2 to promote learning, programme adaptation, and inform practice. S/he will lead and support learning events, develop mechanisms for generating evidence, creating and sharing knowledge, produce resources and guidance, and facilitate ongoing content development and engagement of diverse audiences. The job holder will be a member of the Programme Implementation Team (PIT).
    ABOUT YOU
    You are a people person that understands the importance and power of working collaboratively with colleagues, programme partners, and external stakeholders across countries. You have a strong desire to learn from the various programme partners and understand new concepts, latest developments, and promising practices and use these insights to evaluate current programme strategies and interventions, identify potential issues, develop solutions, and lead the team in learning and adapting for optimal implementation and impact
    You are strategic and innovative and you can connect dots and communicate complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences across the region. You are a problem solver, looking at each challenge as an opportunity to find innovation in the way of doing things. You are highly organised and have great attention to detail. You are committed to achieving stellar results and success, and can delegate responsibility to an empowered team. However, you are not afraid to get your hands dirty and get involved when needed.
    Stakeholder and partner engagement and management are skill sets that you pride yourself in. You thrive under pressure, can prioritise, are resilient and have a high level of EQ. You are a great communicator and a leader that can inspire a team. You are confident and can communicate directions and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical staff. You’re a team player who’s pragmatic, driven, and passionate about delivering impact!
    PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    Programme Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Adapting and Learning (MEAL)

     Lead the design and implementation of the programme’s MEAL mechanism including M&E framework, tools, and programme indicators, aligned with the programme’s Theory of Change.
     Provide MEAL technical support, guidance and enhance MEAL capacity for programme teams across the implementation countries and programme partners.
     Lead and coordinate the M&E of programme interventions across the partnership, document results, and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making.
     Ensure partner adherence to MEAL standards including managing the programme deliverable tracker, and good practice in data management and reporting in line with Amref and funding partner reporting requirements.
     Promptly identify, communicate and escalate as necessary, programme performance gaps and potential risks for timely mitigation.
     In consultation with the programme partners, develop sound participatory research approaches and practices backed with necessary ethical approvals
     Attend team meetings and participate in support visits to programme implementation sites as appropriate for optimal implementation and achievement of programme deliverables.

    Programme adapting and learning strategy

     Lead the development of the programme’s evidence and learning strategy, associated implementation plan, and data-sharing policy.
     Create evidence-capture mechanisms of promising approaches, insights, and interventions for packaging into knowledge products.
     Lead in capturing robust evidence to improve overall accountability to programme beneficiaries, partnership and donors, and to inform programme adaptation and learning.
    Provide thought leadership and vision for strengthening programme learning strategies and systems.
     Provide evidence-based input into strategic planning processes to guide learning, programme adaptation and decision-making.
     Develop materials and support the documentation and communication of best-practice guides, toolkits, stories of change, lessons learnt and impact assessments.
     Identify learning opportunities such as health days, conferences, webinars, and learning networks aligned with the programme’s goal and commission learning sessions by the programme partners.
     Keep tabs with the trends and developments in the health and related workforce and labour trends in Africa and package these insights to inform programme learning and adaptation.
     Support the development and maintenance of the programme webpage on the Amref website.
     Advise on the effective utilisation and visualisation of existing data sources and MEAL resources within Amref.

    Knowledge management

     Develop, manage and implement the Knowledge Management (KM) Strategy for the programme to drive consistent, current and accurate content across all implementing partners and teams.
     Establish and implement a knowledge management structure and governance framework for content to ensure consistent KM practices are applied across the programme.
     Develop and implement KM procedures, processes and standards including conducting research and workshops and providing training, coaching and advice to programme partners and stakeholders on requirements and best practice to ensure the consistent application of KM practices.
     Facilitate and coordinate the exchange and dissemination of programme information within the partnership and externally through conferences, workshops, publications and other fora.
     Identify and curate technical website content, technical information products such as White Papers, position statements, power point presentations, policy guidelines etc. to contribute to knowledge and create visibility for programme outputs.

    EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
    Education and Experience

     Masters and professional qualificationsin relevant areas such as MEAL, public health, knowledge management and/or international development.
     Data analytics knowledge and experience
     Bachelor’s degree required

    Skills and Competencies:

     8+ years’ experience developing and implementing MEAL systems for and building capacity in for complex multi-country programmes, preferably in the health and/or international development sector.
     Demonstrable strategic thinking skills with the ability to rally people and teams behind ambitious goals
     Strong proven partnership-building and networking skills
     Ability to inspire, motivate and guide a diverse and geographically dispersed team of technical and non-technical people who are direct or indirect reports.
     Experience using data and evidence to drive programme performance and sustainable impact.
     Demonstrable success in creating clear and compelling programme strategies that internal and external stakeholders
     Excellent communication and public speaking skills
     Candidates with both English and French language capabilities will have an added advantage.

    Apply via :

    recruitment.amref.org

  • Senior Advisor, Global Information Technology

    Senior Advisor, Global Information Technology

    Summary of Role:  
    The Sr. Advisor, Information Technology works closely with the Information Technology Director, Pathfinder decision-makers, and country offices to identify, recommend, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions throughout Pathfinder.  The position provides day to day direction, guidance, and support for IT solutions that enhance business operations and ensures optimal performance of all Pathfinder office IT systems and operations in alignment with the objectives of Pathfinder International and the Country-Led Strategy.  Facilitates and streamlines communications to the IT Director; manages a team of IT Regional Managers; and works closely with the IT Systems, IT Applications, and IT Security teams to meet the technology needs of the organization.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Leadership and Management: 

    Leads and manages a team of IT Regional Managers. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and directs their work.
    Coordinates the flow of information from the global IT team to the country IT teams. Develops capacity of country office staff to maintain reasonable standards for infrastructure and systems.

    Global IT Infrastructure:

    Establishes a framework of communication between country leadership and IT to discuss challenges and opportunities and enhance the pipeline between the IT team and Country staff to ensure highest level/efficiency of support and service.

    Project Management:

    Establishes project scopes, goals, timelines, resources, and deliverables that support organization goals and tracking projects progress.
    Ensures IT projects are thoroughly communicated to country leadership and IT management.

    IT Infrastructure and Systems:

    Collaborates with country office teams to assess, benchmark, and make recommendations for IT infrastructure, systems, and applications to ensure operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations. Oversees provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services to ensure they meet internal SLA standards.

    Risk Management:

    In coordination with the IT Director and the IT Security Manager, designs and implements a comprehensive risk management program, including implementation of disaster recovery, business continuity and data security plans, addressing compliance risks, and ensuring system documentation.
    Responsible for the implementation and training of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision throughout the Pathfinder country offices.

    Networking Systems Planning and Execution: 

    Participates in and supports capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for networking and telecommunication systems.
    Consults with country offices and systems team to evaluate requirements, recommend designs, provide cost analyses, plan projects, and coordinate tasks for installation of data networks.
    Works with the systems team to establish network specifications and policies by evaluating network performance including availability, utilization, throughput, good output, and latency.

    Vendor Management: 

    Participates in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure products and services.
    Works with vendors to resolve complex network problems.

    Required Education and Work Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, information technology, or related field.
    8 years’ experience managing or directing an IT operation.
    Experience with IT strategic planning and development, project management, infrastructure, and policy development.
    Experience with systems documentation.
    8 years’ experience with Microsoft systems and application administration, service desk platform management, ITSM, ITIL.
    Systems Design and Development: Skills in systems design and development from business requirements analysis through day-to-day management.
    IT Systems: Advanced knowledge of current network and PC operating systems, hardware, protocols, and standards including cloud technologies.
    Management and Supervision: Management and supervisory skills, including skills leading cross functional teams in multiple locations or underdeveloped countries. Relevant experience with distributed teams in country offices.
    IT Systems: Advanced knowledge of current network and PC operating systems, hardware, protocols, and standards including cloud technologies.

    Preferred Competence and Work Experience:

    Previous work experience with an international NGO
    Certifications in Project Management.
    A passion for service improvement.

    Other Information: 
    Technology to be Used:

    Uses cellular and office phone, laptop, or desktop computer.

    Travel Requirements:

    Travel required (20% or less)

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com