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Project Officer – Emergency Training and Capacity Development Coordinator

(Ref.2018/006)
Department: Programs
Band: 6
Reports To: Emergency Project Coordinator
Country/Location: Kenya/Mombasa
Position Type: Fixed Term (4 months)
Background:
Kenya Drought Emergency Response and Recovery project (KDRRP) aim is to support to provide relief to extremely vulnerable families struggling with severe drought in Kenya’s most affected populations in Arid and Semi-arid counties: Kwale, Kilifi, Turkana, Samburu and Isiolo. Interventions concentrate on Pastoral/agro-pastoral livelihoods, WASH and natural resources management. KDRRP is a one year project funded by CRS private funds, LDS Charities and Margaret Cargill Foundation. CRS is implementing the project through four local partners and with close collaboration with the relevant county government departments and National Drought Management Authority.
Job Summary:
As a member of the KDRRP project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Specifically, you will coordinate and monitor all emergency project activities within your assigned county (ies) in Kenya and ensure use of technically appropriate implementation approaches and reporting, consistent with the donor and CRS requirements. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate CRS Kenya’s County Level Emergency Response programming in close collaboration with the Emergency Coordinator to ensure effective program management quality.
Ensure program quality through development and implementation of periodic project reviews and learning, and local partner capacity enhancement.
Support implementing partner program and MEAL staff officer to effectively implement the project
Represent CRS and Emergency Project in all relevant county level coordination meetings
Together with MEAL staff, ensure all emergency responses in Kenya comply with required MEAL policies and procedures i.e. project design, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting, accountability and learning.
Coordinate and co-facilitate regular monitoring data interpretation to inform decisions and learning as provided in the emergency responses MEAL systems.
Work with partner organizations to ensure financial reporting follows CRS partner standards and best practices.
Closely manage county level activity budgets.
Coordinate with the relevant county level NGO emergency actors to ensure effective targeting and implementation of the projects.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience

Degree in Agriculture, veterinary medicine, water engineering or related field
5 years’ experience in drought response programs preferably in arid/ semi-arid and marginalized areas
Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with local communities and County governments as appropriate.
Ability to represent CRS at coordination meetings
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple work demands in high-stress environments and work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Professional proficiency English.

Personal Skills

Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilitiesProactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Emergency Competencies
Communicates strategically under pressure
Manages stress and complexity
Actively promotes safety and security
Manages and implements high-quality emergency programs

Key Working Relationships:
Internal:

MEAL PO
Emergency coordinator

External:

Project Implementing partners
local and international NGOs,
County government relevant departments
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Trusting Relationships
Professional Growth
Partnership
Accountability

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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October 23, 2024
Compliance and Finance Intern

Department: Finance / Compliance
Direct hierarchy: Compliance Manager / Finance Officer
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Starting date: January 2018
Background on ACTED
Main objective:
The main objective of the Compliance and Finance intern is to assist the ACTED Nairobi Compliance and Finance department with their operational tasks. This translates to ensure a proper and clean documentation of every project conducted by ACTED.
Under the Compliance Department they will be mostly in charge of preparing internal and external audit
Under the Finance Department they will be mostly in charge of the daily accounting management
Responsibilities:

Finance/ Administration

Reporting on the debt follow-up and contract follow-up to the finance Officer
Collecting the information on cash disbursement for the Nairobi Office
Assisting performing the petty cash management
Assisting elaborating the cash book for Nairobi
Assisting the Finance Assistant and Finance Cashier in the monthly accounting through:
Checking the finance documentation (expenses, advances….)
Preparing the finance voucher
Filling the voucher when necessary
Assisting the Finance Assistant and Finance Cashier in the monthly accounting through:

Compliance: FLAT internal procedures

Assisting on a monthly basis the FLA-01 and help on the filling of the documentation per project per category.
Assisting on a monthly basis the FLA-02 to ensure the accountability of the folders.
Assisting on the collection and consolidation of the necessary documentation for the FLAT folders (with the help of each departments)
Checking the FLAT folder to ensure they are complete.

Compliance: Audit preparation

Assisting the compliance manager and officer to prepare the upcoming external audit.
Assisting the compliance manager and officer to perform internal audit when requested
Implement the recommendation highlighted by the compliance manager of external auditors.
Any other duty as may be requested by your supervisor.

Others

Upon request, travelling to base with a manager to participate on field mission.

Subordination:
The employee works under the functional subordination of the Compliance Manager and the Finance Officer.
The global supervision will be in accordance with the Country Finance Manager
Qualifications/Skills Required

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource or a related field.
A minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in a similar position in an NGO.
Deep and clear understanding of humanitarian principles and activities.
Sound understanding/experience in financial processing and management
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player.
High level of integrity and honesty.
Fluency in Somali language is an added advantage

October 23, 2024
Country Director – Somalia/land

Influencing the role of external actors to enable participatory, inclusive and accountable governance at state and federal levels.
The Country Director will provide overall leadership and direction to Saferworld’s work in Somalia, in line with our new organisational strategy (2017-2021) and Saferworld’s values and principles. The scope of the post falls into the following broad functions:

Organisational Leadership
Programme Leadership
People Management
Finance and Operations
Fundraising
Safety, Security and Risk Management

As a lead member of the country-level Senior Management Team (SMT), the post-holder will manage a team that can deliver and foster collective leadership. S/he will actively promote and support the country team to reflect and internalise Saferworld’s peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive values and principles through their work. The post-holder will cultivate a work environment that provides space for reflection and lesson learning.
The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable manager with significant proven experience at a senior level managing multi-thematic programmes in development and/or peacebuilding/conflict prevention. Extensive experience in leading, mentoring, and developing teams of staff with different backgrounds is a key element of this role as well as leading on effective and values-based partnership work between local organisations and communities.

October 23, 2024
Livelihood Project Supervisor- Mandera

Department: Kenya Program
Reporting To: Senior Project Officer
Staff Reporting: Field GSLA Promoters
Base Location: Mandera
Purpose **

Building sustainable livelihoods represents one of the broad based Programmes adopted by Islamic Relief in its institutional strategic plan.
The programme focuses on the poor and primarily rural communities with the aim of strengthening their access to resources in order to strengthen food security and income generation.
This post requires someone with experience working in or with community based enterprises and the ability to understand the constraints of early stage businesses. We are looking for someone who has strong written communication skills and financial analysis expertise, with the ability to engage stakeholders in the implementation of the project and generate quality regular internal reports. The successful candidate will need to understand and take on Islamic Relief’s values and commitment to pastoral communities’ economic empowerment. Lastly they will need to show strong self-awareness, inter-personal skills, and selfmotivation, with the ability to deliver results and work well under pressure and to be flexible in demanding situations.
The Project Supervisor will be responsible for the day to day engagement with the project implementation stakeholders in Mandera to ensure project results and realized in an effective manner as per the project documents and donor guidelines and expectations.Key

Responsibilities:

Project Administration and Operation
Implementation of the Youth Social and Economic empowerment project in accordance with the
project requirements and work plan.
Organize and execute youth development training as per the set activity work plan in collaboration with the line manager and the external experts.
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Monitor youth groups economic activities initiated through the project for technical advice and link them to other private sector players for partnership.
Work with youth training institutions to ensure that the targeted youths are enrolled for technical skills development training
Collaborate with local entrepreneurs and stakeholders to secure internship opportunities for youths graduating from technical skills development.
Build the business capacity of the targeted youths for easy access of available credit facilities for startup capital.
Work with local partners in advocacy efforts around strategic issues affecting youth livelihood in
Mandera and ensure youth participation in the county government processes.
Keep abreast of political, economic and social developments priorities in the area of operation and report the same to the line manager for appropriate action.
Identify existing and emerging challenges facing the youths in the target community and recommend suitable sustainable innovative approaches of addressing the gaps.
Link with other related interventions run by IRK in Mandera to ensure synergy and avoiding duplication of activities.
Work with the project staff in the development of other sustainable development Programmes appropriate for the target location.
Monitor and mentor the field GSLA promoters
Compile all projects monitoring information on a regular basis and documentation of lessons learnt from field visits and project activities.
Report regularly to the line Manager on general progress including learning, participation in project activities and other relevant matters.
Work closely with government department that are charged with youth agenda both at the county and the national government level in Mandera.
Maintain service-oriented culture to achieve service excellence objective.2. Training/Meeting/ Forums
Prepare and conduct community sensitization forums/meetings with community youth leaders and other opinion leaders.
Document lessons learned from training activities, community meeting and assist in preparing training reports
Represent IRK in Youth Livelihood forums in the assigned area.
Participate in Youth Advocacy forums in Mandera County.3. Design, Monitoring and Evaluation activities
Participate in the development of appropriate tools for monitoring and reporting include Detailed implementation plans (DIPs) and M&E Plans.
Participate in regular lessons learned feedback sessions with the project teamEssential Skills & Qualifications:
Advanced Diploma on Entrepreneurship related field, Development studies, economics or any other related fields. A Bachelor’s degree in similar fields will be an added advantage.
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Minimum of at least Three years’ experience in sustainable livelihood, vocational training and enterprise development Programmes targeting youths.
Vast experience in youth livelihood Programmes –planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Knowledge of the key issues/challenges and trends with regard to youths’ livelihood in pastoral communities.
Excellent command of the most common methodologies to identify, execute and monitor GSLA activities, with proven record of achievements;
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and
knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
Flexible, with ability to work and handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
Ability to provide continuous input on the organization’s processes, implementation of new systems etc
Strong planning, organization and problem solving skills with ability to work hands-on, independently, and within a team
Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.

October 23, 2024
Logistics Specialist

Job description

To make sure that all import/ export transactions of the country s/he is responsible of are done safely without any legal risk, in accordance with company procedures and memorandums, with minimum cost and maximum speed;
To plan and organize the local transportation operations (from customs to warehouse, from warehouse to stores, from stores to warehouse and inter store transfers) in the related country within optimum time and minimum costs
To manage 3PL warehousing activities within optimum time and minimum costs
To execute and manage related daily orders in the system
To work in coordination with related parties (central allocation, store operations, suppliers and central logistics function) in order to coordinate and improve the total lead time from reservation to stores
To check and approve invoices from suppliers and to conduct mutually agreement process with Finance Teams
As being the first level responsible for country stocks; to follow up all stock movements, reconciliation with 3PL for both systematical and physical stocks and planning and organizing annual inventoriesTo plan the capacities in 3PL operation weekly, monthly and yearly in cooperation with related partiesTo prepare all related reportsTo follow up logistics internal KPI’s and SLA’s with suppliers, to apply penalty process with 3PLs if necessaryTo participate in supplier selection and process development projects

Required Qualifications:
Education and experience:

University Degree in engineering, international trade, logistics or economics field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Logistics, warehousing, import and export operations and/or Transport & Distribution.

Professional Know-How:

Fluency in English (written and verbal), knowledge of Turkish is an asset
Knowledge of Import / Export regulations and international agreements
3PL Warehousing management and order management experience is required
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Ms Excel, Ms PP programs
Effective use of the IT systems, screens and reports
Quality and detail oriented
Ability to handle stress and pressure in the operations
Ability to work in a multinational/multicultural environment

October 23, 2024
Supply Chain Management Assistant Driver Library Assistant Clerical Officer Housekeeper & Cateress Deputy Human Resource Manager Corporate Communications Officer Legal Services Manager Finance Manager

Scale M8:
Reference No. KMTC/QP- 23/ EAF/SS 11/ 2017
Job Responsibilities

Receiving and issuing and maintaining stores records;
Supervising attendants in the loading/unloading operations.

Qualifications

Have a Diploma in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent recognized institution
Be Proficient in Computer Applications; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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October 23, 2024
Laboratory Manager – Mazingira Centre Proposal and Grant Writers

Job Responsibilities
The Laboratory Manager with proven competences in environmental/chemical/biomedical engineering, will

Oversee the management of the laboratory infrastructure, which will include the procurement, servicing and maintenance of a huge variety of state-of-the art analytical instruments such as laser absorption spectroscopes, gas-chromatographs, near-infrared spectrometer (NIRS) and other instrumentation, wet chemistry laboratory instruments used in field and laboratory research at ILRI.
Oversee the develop of laboratory protocols for processes and equipment, programming of equipment. Examples are: measuring greenhouse gas fluxes from livestock systems, measurements of water and/or air pollution.
Develop and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for environmental and bioscience projects.
Keep abreast with new technologies and advise on the suitability, acquisition and implementation of any new procedures or equipment.
Manage external requests for sample analysis in terms of planning according to laboratory capacity and generate the necessary invoices.
Provide technical support training to scientists and technical staff in the use of instrumentation and will contribute and lead the research and development of new products and procedures.
Supervise laboratory technicians to build their technical capacity in order to meet highest analytical standards.
Work with other internal units to ensure quality and timely outputs. Provide support to facilities at Kapiti and in BioSciences, in the management of high-precision analytical equipment.

Requirements
The ideal candidate should have

An MSc in the field of environment, biomedicine and/or chemistry and/or other relevant technical disciplines. A PhD degree in relevant disciplines is an added advantage.
5 years’ work experience in a state of the art environmental or bioscience laboratory working with and maintaining analytical instruments such as laser absorption spectroscopes, gas-chromatographs, and near-infrared spectrometer (NIRS).
The ability to independently plan, design and implement experiments both in the laboratory and out in the field.
Solid knowledge of international best practice for laboratory procedure and protocols, maintenance of analytical equipment, sample analysis, data management and data curation.
Experience in micro-meteorological measuring techniques.
Experience with statistical software such as R, Python and/or Matlab and laboratory programs such as Labview.
Proven ability to supervise and train technical officers and provide necessary quality control.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Experience managing laboratory finances and budgets.
The ability to effectively communicate in a multicultural context.
The ability to collaborate with technicians and scientists from other disciplines (animal nutrition, ecology, sociology, economy etc.) in an interdisciplinary and multicultural team.

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Position level: The position level is 4C.
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

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October 23, 2024
Graphic Design Interns

Job description
Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Graphic Design Intern to join the team at KOKO Networks to assist in the execution of the company’s creative communications work. You should be a creative individual with qualifications in graphic design from a college or university. Candidates must be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, with particularly in-depth knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Knowledge of other image optimizing applications and emerging design software for interface prototyping are an added advantage. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills as well as creative problem solving with the ability to complete a variety of design tasks accurately with high attention to detail and creativity. Tasks within the role shall be in the realm of corporate branding, marketing design and digital design. The ability to work independently while meeting aggressive deadlines will be crucial in this role. Kindly provide a portfolio or samples of work demonstrating graphic design, digital design, retail merchandising, visual branding, and great user-centred design solutions.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Working collaboratively with Managers to deliver creative designs and output of the highest quality and to brief and brand standards
Managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
In addition to strong design skills, the candidate must have strong organizational skills, typography and branding skills and web knowledge
Ability to work in an iterative environment across teams and implement feedback from multiple stakeholders
Deep understanding of corporate design and communication for print and online media
Creating branded Illustrations or infographics

October 23, 2024
Business Line Manager, Industrial Air Division

Job Description
We are looking for a Business Line Manager for Industrial Air Division (East & Central Africa) to drive the business further up within the region. Your mission is to further grow the business in accordance with the divisional targets with top attention on Market Share growth, while maintaining market leadership, delivering high customer satisfaction and higher profitability. As BLM you will report to the Regional General Manager and you will be a key member of the Management Team.
Mission

Responsible for Growing the Market Share for Industrial Air Division in the Eastern & Central Africa Region
Ensure optimal and efficient territory coverage in the region along with the principles of a lean, efficient organizational structure.
Manage effective sales activities, monitoring closely the Hit Rate and ensuring actions to increase the same
Focus on developing all relevant sales channels, direct and indirect, always considering the mix of products best suited for the local market with a strong focus on overall market share, profitability and cost efficiency targets of the business line.
Manage relationship with the distributors ensuring that a business development plan is in place.
Responsible for the Profit & Loss and the Balance Sheet of the business line in the region
Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies in alignment with Division.
Preparation and achievement of business Line sales targets in the region.
Work closely together with other Business Line Managers to ensure an aligned approach to the market with an aim to achieve high customer satisfaction
Price every product in line with the marketing plan and market potential against current market levels with the objective to give all products the best chance in the market
Prepare for and present in Business Review Meetings
Grow and develop the Industrial Air Sales Team, empowering them in line with Atlas Copco Corporate values & guidelines
Utilize market intelligence effectively to prepare for upcoming opportunities in the region and monitor competitor activities.
Improve visibility of Atlas Copco Products within the market place
Partner with Key Industry stakeholders to ensure Atlas Copco remains First in Mind – First in Choice

Experience Requirements
Proven sales and marketing experience in the compressor industry with a track record of reaching targets and goals – Strong business and commercial sense with the ability to analyze information, develop action plans and execute the same. – Excellent leadership skills
Knowledge
Knowledge of Atlas Copco Compressor Technique products – Knowledge of the active industrial manufacturing segments in the region – A clear vision and ability to achieve results from action plans derived from a solid strategic platform – Excellent knowledge of English language.
Educational Requirements
A University degree in Engineering, with additional business qualifications being a strong advantage.
Personality Requirements
Proactive, dynamic performer with strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills always striving for new challenges and ideas. – Able to manage people and create trustworthy and fair relations. – Willing to travel within the region

October 23, 2024
Sales Country Manager Distribution Partner Manager Farm Manager Sales Country Manager Distribution Partner Manager

Our Client is the World’s largest producer of the world’s leading energy drink. As a Sales Country Manager your responsibility is to build and lead the country team to deliver / exceed the agreed business results through processes and activities which meet Company standards
Job Responsibilities

Drives and develops the annual strategic business plan process which includes the organization/structure, ATL campaign, the BTL activities (sampling, consumer collecting), the sports / events activities and the distribution /visibility / sales plans for the market.
Prepares the annual plans and the financial budgets / P&Ls in cooperation with the marketing and sales teams and the distribution partner’s management team.
Drives and closely tracks the work of the marketing teams (direct reports and others) to secure strong planning and outstanding execution of the yearly plans.
Supervises the distribution/sales achievements by working with the distribution partner management and the sales force. Ensures that the monthly and annual distribution and sales targets are met.
Monitors thoroughly the financials (marketing budgets, turnover, liquidity, stocks, and investments) on a monthly basis and delivers the monthly and annual committed P&Ls in the business plan.
Develops, motivates and trains the marketing/sales teams to ensure a high quality of effective and efficient work. Reviews the reports/plans/projects prepared by the teams and gives constructive feedback to improve.
Tracks competition and market developments to proactively adapt plans and strategic direction quickly &effectively.
Implements processes and structures without creating too much bureaucracy. Identifies local synergies and opportunities to avoid multiplication of efforts and maintain an efficient usage of resources (people, funds,etc.).
Works closely with the team, the international HQs and the other countries: Share learnings and best practices, aligns plans, shares latest updates, re-applies successful models.
Strengthens the co-operation with the advertising agencies and the leading international. Reviews the creative agency work and the requirements / developments of the communication material and oversees the execution of the work to ensure that they are in-line with the international marketing strategy.
Ensures that the POS items are very well stored, maintained and handled by reviewing the local operational processes. Ensures accurate maintenance of the POS master plans in the market.
Recommends and implements innovative solutions, ideas, processes, and breakthrough marketing / sales activities which will further grow the per capita consumption and / or improve the organization / structure.
Ensures that the teams run effectively the key operational processes. Examples are 1) Weekly marketing andsales meeting with all key members or 2) Monthly presentation to the distribution partner’s sales force to show them the monthly key results / activities which will motivate them.
Visits the markets regularly to check the brand’s distribution / visibility / activities, to better understand and resolve the issues, work with the teams and identify value – adding opportunities.
Runs the Performance Management System with the direct reports twice a year and secures that the same isdone for every person in the team. Addresses performance issues promptly and appropriately.
Develops training programs. Recommends training and defines business outcomes / value addition from training.
Deliver all targets of the agreed Business Plan: value / volume / control of operating costs, budgets, stocks /P&L.
Ensure On-Premise standards are met: availability / visibility / number of contracts / % of total business
Ensure Off-Premise standards are met (Retail & impulse): availability / visibility / volume & value share
Establish product brand image to prescribed standards through effective management of all strategic partners while maintaining good business relations

Qualifications

A university degree is a must
Clear understanding of markets, sales & distribution, competitor activity and consumer behavior in an FMCG context.
Ability to work through business strategies and implement them successfully, while managing the associated change & people processes
Strong analytical ability and commercial acumen to understand financial statements and market trends
Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
High standard of integrity with a passion for the brand and commitment to company values
An entrepreneurial ’can – do’ attitude facilitated by continuous learning and application of appropriate ’best practices’
Ability to effectively use MS Office and other functional software
Balanced yet strong first hand exposure to premium sales, marketing and distributor management
Ability to focus and follow through on priorities and deliver quality results
A successful experience in a similar position of leadership & accountability, with strong people management skills and the ability to lead, motivate & coach teams
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing & sales management in the region

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October 23, 2024