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Job Experience: Experience of 8 years

  • Supply Associate (Grade G6) Operation, Support and Logistics Associate(Grade G6)

    Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objectives

    The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries coordinate international action to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
    Organizational context (Describe the individual role of the incumbent within the team, the guidance and supervision received and training or briefing provided to others)
    Within the Hub, the Supply Associate will report to the Supply Chain Officer (1st level supervisor) under the overall guidance of the Regional Supply Chain Lead, who will also be the 2nd level supervisor. Within the delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring an end-to-end follow-up, and guaranteeing an effective and efficient requisition process.
    Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives)
    Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties:
    Ensure the supply administration and database operations are implemented according to the procedures, rules, and guidelines.
    Provide timely and proactive assistance and support to the supervisor on all supply needs.
    Examine Order Requests to ensure conformity and liaise with requesters.
    Support the Supply Chain officer in ensuring end-to-end follow-up of the requisitions placed for emergency response; develop and maintain an efficient and reliable tracking system.
    Initiate custom clearance of consignments, draft exemption requests, liaise with local agents, support warehouse management, assist with planning and goods deliveries, and provide information on the status of requests and the availability of items in the supply chain.
    Liaise with technical experts to ensure proper needs identification and assist in drafting preliminary specifications.
    Monitor pre-expiry items and address potential issues promptly to avoid losses.
    Oversee inbound and outbound goods in cooperation with the warehouse team, ensuring the quality and quantity of goods received or dispatched are as required.
    Record, check, and store received goods while managing and updating stock cards and bin cards.
    Conduct weekly inventory checks and ensure inventory records are up to date.
    Assist warehouse management team and Improve inventory follow-up.
    Keep the tracker for all Order Request updated.
    Ensure that all the items in the warehouse have a WHO code.
    Ensure the link between internal demand, order chronogram, product availability forecasts (shortages/surpluses), delivery times, budgets, and other relevant factors in conjunction with the line manager.
    In close collaboration with the procurement unit, dispatch approved Purchase Orders and follow-up with the delivery of ordered commodities and services
    Participating in creating and updating the project orders planning (chronogram) with the OSL Operations team and the OSL Supply Chain Management Officer.
    Perform any other related incident-specific duties as required by the functional supervisor.

    Recruitment Profile

    Competencies : Generic
    Describe the core, management and leadership competencies required – See WHO competency model – list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.
    Teamwork
    Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
    Communication
    Producing results
    Accountability
    Functional Knowledge and Skills:-
    Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position.
    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supply chain management and operations, particularly in pharmaceutical products.
    Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
    Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the use of complex databases and spreadsheets.
    Meticulous and detail oriented.
    Sound judgment, integrity, and tact when dealing with others.
    Demonstrated skill and proficiency in the use of computers, information technology, and Web-based software.

    Educational Qualifications

    Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by logistical training.
    Desirable: A University degree in supply chain management, logistics, business and administration, or a related field.

    Experience

    Essential: At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in supply chain management, supply operations, and logistics management.
    Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO or another UN agencies, and non-governmental organizations is an asset.
    Languages
    English Read:  Expert Knowledge
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  • Manager Risk

    The purpose of the job is to maintain, support and monitor the implementation of the relevant components of enterprise risk management and compliance to ensure that they are fully complied with in line with the framework and best practice.

    Key Responsibilities

    To assist Head of Risk in driving and supporting the implementation of all risk and compliance frameworks and policies within the business and to provide oversight and monitoring of risk and compliance.
    To continuously and proactively liaise, advise, communicate, and provide risk support to relevant internal and external stakeholders to assist and support the meeting of statutory, supervisory and regulatory requirements.
    To maintain networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve and promote the development of Enterprise Risk Management.
    Participate in the development of standards, procedures, guidelines and templates to support the implementation of risk and compliance policies and frameworks.
    To ensure that adherence to statutory, supervisory and regulatory requirements are monitored and reported on to the relevant stakeholders for decision-making.
    To analyse and manage data quality within the relevant risk and compliance systems including reports, and to drive actions to improve data quality.
    Assist with the implementation of business continuity management strategies in consultation with the manager for continued business growth.
    Conduct training and awareness initiatives on risk matters to ensure that a compliance and risk culture is embedded within the organization.
    Perform on-going risk assessments, testing, monitoring & facilitate remediation of control deficiencies based on observations or findings from compliance monitoring & internal audit.
    To support the companies through engagements with departments to develop robust internal controls and review progress of implementation of internal audit recommendations while taking the appropriate action.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
    Relevant professional qualification – Risk management.

    Experience

    At least 8 years experience five of which should be in a managerial role in risk management in a busy and high performing institution.

    Apply via :

    www.liberty.co.ke

  • Associate Director, Epidemiology

    Key Responsibilities:

    Work as an integral member of the Product Development Teams (PDT) in 1 or more disease areas, providing strategic input for discovery, early and late-stage development, and policy implementation.
    Collaborate with the Senior Director, Epidemiology and PDTs to develop critical path epidemiology research plans in one to two disease areas.
    Serve as an integral part of the IAVI Epi Team by leading research in 1 or more disease areas and providing technical assistance in other disease areas and across IAVI departments.
    Develop research consortium, protocols, and implement epidemiological and related research in close collaboration with the Clinical Development, Quality and Global Access departments as needed.
    Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to ensure robust analysis of quantitative and qualitative outputs.
    Lead and contribute to proposal writing to secure funding for epidemiological and related research to generate evidence to support end-to-end product development.
    Manage the planning, execution and delivery of funded projects in accordance with current regulatory guidelines and internal procedures, including reviewing and approving study reports.
    Disseminate outputs to internal and external stakeholders, including academic researchers, policymakers, multilateral organizations, and key funders.
    Ensure that IAVI internal process and international best practices for research are followed.
    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant epidemiological methodologies, vaccine science, product development, and disease areas.
    Publish regularly, at least annually, as first or senior author.
    Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

    Education and Work Experience:

    Advanced degree in Epidemiology or related field (MSc or PhD) is required; PhD is highly preferred.
    Minimum of 5 years post-graduate epidemiology experience with PhD or a minimum of 8 years’ experience with a Master’s or advanced degree required.
    Minimum of 2 years of direct experience developing and implementing epidemiological research in LMIC is required.
    Experience obtaining and leading external, competitive, peer-reviewed grant funding is required.
    Experience leading high impact, peer-reviewed manuscripts that reflect area of expertise is required.
    Experience working in the development of pharmaceutical products is desired.
    Honorary or adjunct appointment in a university epidemiology department is desired.

    Qualifications and Skills:

    Experience in epidemiological methodology and ability to apply it within the context of product development, using best practices is required.
    Expertise in applied statistics for epidemiology and a statistical software package (STATA, R, SAS) is required.
    Experience building a coherent and robust program of epidemiological research to answer prioritized research questions is required.
    Strong organizational skills with the ability to be resourceful and proactive are required.
    Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, with experience working collaboratively with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines, countries, and cultures are required.
    Excellent verbal, written, and presentations skills, with the ability to critically review documents by colleagues and collaborators, including protocols, study tools, and manuscripts.
    Strong publication record in peer reviewed journals is required.

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • E T Consultant – Senior Climate Change Specialist

    The position: Climate Coordination & Support for Somalia
    The Locally-recruited Position, Based In Nairobi, Will Be For One Year, Potentially Extendable For a Second. The Selected Senior Climate Change Specialist Will Report To The Environment Department Team Leader And Work Closely With The Country Management Unit And Other Country Team Members To

    Support the team in the completion and delivery of the CCDR as a timely and incisive analytical work addressing the key climate and development challenges in Somalia, and in the engagement with government an other partners and stakeholders around it.
    Support the management of climate capacity-building and analytical activities for Somalia under the Multi-Partner Fund, including the design, supervision and quality control of studies and training, and status and results reporting.
    Play a major role in the design, delivery and implementation support of an ambitious World Bank Group climate program, in support of the Government of Somalia and based on the findings of the CCDR process. This is likely to involve actions and investments across the pipeline and portfolio, rather than a single stand-alone operation, but preparation of a new climate operation (whether led by ENB or others) may be part of it. Tasks will include identifying key deliverables and targets under the program and operational options for their delivery; design and supervision of investments or investment components (including identifying any options for developing carbon finance operations); and identifying and managing additional analytical and technical advisory support to the program.
    Provide climate support as a resource person to operational task teams across the Somalia portfolio, particularly in relation to identifying appropriate climate action under pipeline projects and maximizing climate co-benefit credit.
    Maintain regular communication with counterparts and stakeholders in Somalia, including relevant staff of federal and member state ministries, and other key actors in academia, think- tanks and private sector. Liaise with the Bank’s central Climate Change Group to make sure the Somalia Country Team is well-informed of relevant new initiatives, resources, and funding opportunities.
    Support ongoing donor coordination around the climate agenda in Somalia, including exploring options for co-financing or parallel financing to Bank-financed activities.
    Support knowledge management to leverage World Bank Group expertise on relevant climate challenges. This would include support to capacity-building and engagement with government and other partners, and harnessing lessons learnt from the climate engagement in Somalia, including the effectiveness of climate interventions across the portfolio.

    Selection Criteria
    It is expected that the successful candidate will meet the following selection criteria:
    The Following Are Required

    Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Climate Science or Economics, Environmental Science or a related technical field relevant to climate adaptation and resilience.
    At least 8 years relevant work experience.
    A proven track record in designing and managing climate adaptation and resilience programs in a developing country setting, preferably including within African countries.
    A proven track record as a dynamic and hard-working individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building business and raising trust funds.
    A proven record of working effectively across multiple teams, and with government counterparts and other development partners in complex settings. Familiarity with working with development partners.
    Experience of working in FCV country contexts, and in Somalia specifically, would be an asset
    Experience of carbon finance operations would be an asset.
    Fluency in English is required (writing, speaking, listening and reading), additionally Somali language skills would be preferred.
    Willingness to travel to Somalia, subject to the Bank’s security restrictions.

    Apply via :

    worldbankgroup.csod.com

  • Education Stakeholder Engagement Lead (Part-Time Consultant)

    Scope of Work

    The Stakeholder Engagement Lead (Consultant) will be responsible for frequent engagement with key stakeholders, especially Nairobi County officials from their education team as well as other relevant departments.

    This part-time role will work closely with the DG team to represent DG in both internal and external meetings. In this role, the consultant will lead government engagement efforts, working with stakeholders across different levels of government. This includes identifying key decision-makers, data users, as well as existing data gaps, and ensuring their buy-in for the proposed dashboard and data systems improvements. The consultant will support the DG team by coordinating meetings with relevant stakeholders and providing contextual information as required.

    The consultant will also play a key role in identifying relevant data standards, governance frameworks, and approaches to enhance the sustainable management and interoperability of data systems under the program.

    The role requires a deep understanding of Nairobi County’s education sector, including its structure, information needs, and decision-making processes. Ability to navigate the local context effectively is essential for this position.

    Responsibilities

    Stakeholder Relationship Management (75%)

    Builds upon existing relationships and forms new ones with Nairobi County’s education sector officials, including those from the County Education Office and other relevant departments.
    Coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure project buy-in, particularly through necessary logistics and in-person meetings.
    Provides input to the broader Development Gateway team by sharing insights on local political priorities and cultural context.
    Facilitates the development of a feedback mechanism with stakeholders to ensure continuous engagement and responsiveness.
    Meets with stakeholders as required to gather additional information and ensure alignment with project objectives.

    Report Writing (25%)

    Contributes to written reports, including on topics related to data standards, governance, and the political ecosystem within Nairobi County’s education sector.
    Provides strategic advice and direction to the team to ensure alignment with program goals and support informed decision-making based on gathered data and stakeholder feedback.

    Required Qualifications

    8+ years experience working within the education sector. At least 5 of those years must have been in Kenya
    8+ years working in complex stakeholder environments, with a strong preference for experience working with national and county-level officials
    Experience supporting people and institutions to make better use of data, or developing effective processes to remove decision-making bottlenecks and promote impact
    Entrepreneurial attitude and skills. Able to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, build relationships, and proactively solve problems
    Strong problem-solving skills and are known for your commitment to continuous product and process improvement
    History of working with diverse, remote team members in a global environment
    Bachelor’s degree
    Fluent in English
    Strong writing skills, prioritizing clarity and accessibility
    Effective public speaking skills
    Eagerness to learn and collaborate with a diverse team

    Preferred Qualifications

    Master’s or PhD in education and/or policy, ideally in Kenya
    Experience designing or implementing digital solutions
    Experience designing and/or conducting qualitative research, assessments and trainings
    Knowledge or basic understanding of OpenEMIS and/or Ministry of Education data systems
    Experience using project management tools for work planning, task management, and communication
    Experience in design thinking; systems thinking; research design; or monitoring, evaluation, and learning

    Apply via :

    developmentgateway.org

  • Education Stakeholder Engagement Lead (Part-Time Consultant)

    Scope of Work

    The Stakeholder Engagement Lead (Consultant) will be responsible for frequent engagement with key stakeholders, especially Nairobi County officials from their education team as well as other relevant departments.

    This part-time role will work closely with the DG team to represent DG in both internal and external meetings. In this role, the consultant will lead government engagement efforts, working with stakeholders across different levels of government. This includes identifying key decision-makers, data users, as well as existing data gaps, and ensuring their buy-in for the proposed dashboard and data systems improvements. The consultant will support the DG team by coordinating meetings with relevant stakeholders and providing contextual information as required.

    The consultant will also play a key role in identifying relevant data standards, governance frameworks, and approaches to enhance the sustainable management and interoperability of data systems under the program.

    The role requires a deep understanding of Nairobi County’s education sector, including its structure, information needs, and decision-making processes. Ability to navigate the local context effectively is essential for this position.

    Responsibilities

    Stakeholder Relationship Management (75%)

    Builds upon existing relationships and forms new ones with Nairobi County’s education sector officials, including those from the County Education Office and other relevant departments.
    Coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure project buy-in, particularly through necessary logistics and in-person meetings.
    Provides input to the broader Development Gateway team by sharing insights on local political priorities and cultural context.
    Facilitates the development of a feedback mechanism with stakeholders to ensure continuous engagement and responsiveness.
    Meets with stakeholders as required to gather additional information and ensure alignment with project objectives.

    Report Writing (25%)

    Contributes to written reports, including on topics related to data standards, governance, and the political ecosystem within Nairobi County’s education sector.
    Provides strategic advice and direction to the team to ensure alignment with program goals and support informed decision-making based on gathered data and stakeholder feedback.

    Required Qualifications

    8+ years experience working within the education sector. At least 5 of those years must have been in Kenya
    8+ years working in complex stakeholder environments, with a strong preference for experience working with national and county-level officials
    Experience supporting people and institutions to make better use of data, or developing effective processes to remove decision-making bottlenecks and promote impact
    Entrepreneurial attitude and skills. Able to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, build relationships, and proactively solve problems
    Strong problem-solving skills and are known for your commitment to continuous product and process improvement
    History of working with diverse, remote team members in a global environment
    Bachelor’s degree
    Fluent in English
    Strong writing skills, prioritizing clarity and accessibility
    Effective public speaking skills
    Eagerness to learn and collaborate with a diverse team

    Preferred Qualifications

    Master’s or PhD in education and/or policy, ideally in Kenya
    Experience designing or implementing digital solutions
    Experience designing and/or conducting qualitative research, assessments and trainings
    Knowledge or basic understanding of OpenEMIS and/or Ministry of Education data systems
    Experience using project management tools for work planning, task management, and communication
    Experience in design thinking; systems thinking; research design; or monitoring, evaluation, and learning

    Apply via :

    developmentgateway.org

  • Procurement Coordinator

    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Procurement & Contracts Management

    Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement activities, ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays based on projects’ procurement plans;
    Keep effective lines of communication between the Project/Programme Managers and the procurement team to ensure priority requirements and timely delivery of goods, works and services using the WWF-Kenya procurement procedures and guidelines;
    Lead full compliance of procurement activities with the WWF-Kenya’s Procurement Manual and Donor Regulations;
    Implement effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system for projects and related reporting requirements;
    Ensure effective use of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Procurement, control of workflows, continuous business monitoring and improvement of systems and processes;
    Manage and monitor all transactional procurement, including tendering processes, evaluation, contracting, contract management, legal considerations, payment conditions, contractors’ performance evaluation and risk assessment; this will include preparation of appropriate procurement documentation leading to the approval of Purchase Orders and contracts;
    Review quarterly procurement status report for all purchases and share the report with the Head of Operations and Project Managers;
    Review procurement guidelines and manuals to streamline, standardise and improve the integrity of procurement processes, including e-procurement;
    Provide specialist advice, guidance and service on best procurement practices to staff; and build the capacity of WWF-Kenya in procurement—risk-based identification, assessment and management.
    Support project managers in developing realistic procurement budgets and advise on market changes in prices of regular products;
    Undertake regular spend, supply markets, efficiency and savings analysis;
    Produce regular reports on procurement performance and perform in-depth analysis, including spend analysis, procurement lead times or turnaround times, savings secured and wastage analysis.
    Provides technical support on matters relating to procurement in accordance with the statutory requirements and procedures;
    Undertake market research and surveys on a regular basis;
    Review tender documents and ensure effective tendering process management, including planning, strategic sourcing and category management, risk management, and project management.

    Supplier Management

    Manage key supplier relationships and third-party service providers to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations on strategically significant contracts;
    Develop, maintain and manage a supplier base that serves the procurement needs of WWF-Kenya, develop and implement strategies to evaluate and improve supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, quality specifications, waste and cost reductions;
    Lead on procurement-related negotiations with suppliers to ensure savings are achieved and value for money and efficiencies are secured for WWF-Kenya.
    Evaluate potential suppliers using developed and agreed criteria to support alignment and understanding of the expectations and requirements of engagement;
    Monitor and report on the performance of selected vendors to ensure timely delivery in line with contractual obligations and performance metrics and ensure deactivation/blacklisting of non-performing vendors or vendors that deliver substandard goods;
    Manage outward communication to vendors to facilitate understanding and awareness of organisational strategic direction, changes and challenges;
    Manage the interaction between vendors and internal teams to provide adequate visibility of interdependent initiatives and programme activities;
    Provide quarterly reports on the full use of the Supplier Register to ensure competition and fairness in project procurements
    Liaise with procurement vendors to review, report on and revise contractual agreements as necessary;
    Monitor initiation of vendor enlistment process; review checklist, vendor performance evaluation, and vendor documentation for vendor selection processes and maintain updated Approved Supplier Register
    Ensure enterprise-wide needs for due diligence, risk assessment and continuous vendor monitoring are being accomplished;
    Tracking, measurement, reporting and evaluation of vendor performance and ensure quarterly vendor inclusion, deactivation, and/or delisting process;
    Ensure monitoring of high-value procurements, including works; with quarterly reports to the Head of Operations on status and early flagging of risks;
    Conduct quality check visits for all construction works in all WWF offices
    Ensure Bridger and other compliance checks are done for all Vendors and Consultants;
    Troubleshoot all vendor problems and present to management as required.

    Leadership and People Management

    Provide leadership to the procurement staff across the organisation.
    Liaise with People & Culture department in carrying out staff training needs assessments and recommends training programmes to address performance gaps.
    Maintains staff discipline and ensures effective handling of staff grievances in consultation with People & Culture unit;
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Procurement or Supply Chain Management
    Professional accreditation in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management through CIPS or KISM
    Registered member of a professional body governing the procurement profession (CIPS or KISM)
    8 years’ experience with at least 3 years at management level in a busy procurement function with focus on projects procurement and contract management.
    Demonstrable experience delivering procurement benefits, including value for money.
    Demonstrated experience in financial budgeting and strategy; business evaluation and advice, risk management and corporate governance; and management of statutory requirements.

    Apply via :

    www.wwfkenya.org