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  • Program Coordinator

    Program Coordinator

    Job Desccription
    OBJECTIVE
    The Program Coordinator will assist the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and the Chief of Party (COP), in managing the project through effective tracking of the implementation progress of the Pool of In-Kind Activities (PIKA) portfolio, PIKA design pipeline and support for the overall delivery of the project. The Program Coordinator will act as surge program management capacity to the team and will support the transition and/or onboarding of the new Field Coordinators, Program Development Officers (PDOs) and Grants Manager. The Program Coordinator will support the field offices through regular visits and implementation of the overall direction of the project.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

    Support the DCOP in providing surge capacity to the program team in field offices.
    Support the COP and DCOP in the overall strategic guidance and technical leadership, ensuring effective development of PIKA and Grant Under Contract (GUC) activities, including project formulation and implementation.
    Track progress of the implementation of the PIKA portfolio, through various trackers and through regular conversations with the program team. Coordinate relevant support of implementation processes from the Nairobi office, in consultation with the COP and DCOP.
    Provide support to the Senior Management Team (SMT team), including COP, DCOP, Procurement Director, Operations Manager and Director of Engineering, in the tracking of the action points from the SMT meetings and priorities.
    Lead national program initiatives, guiding the Field Coordinator for national grants and coordination of the activities. For example, coordination with the relevant ministries, the media and communication work, as well as sorting out the implementation bottlenecks. Examples of the national initiatives include, though are not limited to: Mogadishu International Book Fair, Women’s Basketball Tournaments, women’s cultural festival, etc.
    Provide programing guidance, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) support to the new Field Coordinators, Grants Manager, PDOs and Program Activity Specialists (PAS).
    Support the DCOP in contributing to and/or leading the programming inputs into the annual work plans and quarterly reports.
    Track end-date of the PIKAs and alert the responsible field coordinator to act accordingly for all program documentation and close-out requirements.
    Liaise with the Somali government, including maintaining national-level relationships and forming new ones, as appropriate.
    Contribute to project deliverables such as, success stories, quarterly reports, annual reports and annual work plans.
    Mentor, guide and supervise staff, at the request of the DCOP and COP, through regular field visits.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the DCOP and/or COP.

    REPORTING AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
    The Program Coordinator will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and will travel a significant amount of time (up to 50%) in Somalia
    Minimum Requirements

    Must have at least three years’ experience in activity design and administration, management and oversight.
    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in peace building, conflict management, social
    sciences, international development, international relations/affairs, business, management, political science, law, or other related field.
    Familiarity with US Government procurement policies and procedures.
    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
    Experience managing multiple, quick-impact activities at the same time.
    Prior work experience in fragile state contexts.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Previous USAID experience

    What We Offer
    AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Team Leader, Learning and Monitoring Programme Somalia (LAMPS)

    Team Leader, Learning and Monitoring Programme Somalia (LAMPS)

  • Regional Humanitarian Health Adviser – East and Southern Africa

    Regional Humanitarian Health Adviser – East and Southern Africa

    Based in Nairobi with travel within the East and Southern Africa
    Salary: £33,402 pa plus £2500pa (hardship allowance)
    2 years Fixed Term Contract
    Right to work in Kenya or the UK are not required.
    We are looking for a Regional Humanitarian Health Advisor to join our team and drive forward our health programmes in humanitarian contexts and to ensure we are delivering quality interventions by providing quality technical inputs and direction. You will also be responsible for driving the Public Health on the Front Line strategy.
    Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
    As Regional Humanitarian Health Advisor you will be deployed to the field at short notice in order to set up new emergency health programmes; including leading technical assessments, developing health programme plans, strategies and master budgets, and leading on coordination and representation. In addition you will:

    Ensure responses are based on Save the Children’s theory of change, strategies and principles of child rights programming, national policies and international best practice
    Work with the regional office and other Save the Children members to secure funding for humanitarian health programmes, coordinating with donor technical experts and developing high quality proposals
    Work closely with other advisors from the Humanitarian team on developing and implementing knowledge and best practice for integrated programming
    Effectively manage the deployment of Health HSTs, while supervising, mentoring and supporting their professional development
    Work closely with Save the Children Emergency Health Unit (EHU) on design and deployment criteria for the EHU.

    To be successful you will have proven experience in the field, as well as head office in the implementation and management of humanitarian health programmes. You will also have a Medical Doctor, Nurse, Doctor of Philosophy degree or equivalent technical training. In addition you will have:

    Proven experience in developing strategies and proposals for major donors
    Experience of working on HIV programmes including PMTCT in emergency context
    Strong communication skills at a level appropriate for high level external representation and the ability to tailor communications to different audiences
    Experience of capacity building and mentoring with experience of team leadership and management
    Ability to travel at short notice, occasionally to remote and insecure locations for up to 50% of work time.

    At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
    Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
    Closing date: 7 November 2017
    Pre-interview assessment: week commencing 13th November 2017 (exact dates to be confirmed)
    Interview date: weeks commencing 20th and 27th November (exact dates to be confirmed)

  • Country Manager

    Country Manager

    The CountryManager has an entrepreneurial spirit, is a strategic thinker, focuses on tangible results, has a collaborative “can do” attitude and a desire for continuous improvement. The Country Manager is used to the pressure of high-profile projects, and can effectively work with colleagues and partner co-workers at all levels of the organization, whilst managing expectations of all parties and making sure to meet deadlines and other requirements. The jobholder will be reporting to the Regional Director.
    Purpose Statement of the Position
    The Country Manager will manage the organisation’s program in Ethiopia. This includes maintaining and strengthening existing key stakeholder relations, building new partnerships, leading and administering the local organization, communicating to relevant stakeholders, and managing and monitoring the implementation of the program (selecting and supporting social entrepreneurs).
    Duties for the Country Manager Administration Job
    Achievement of organisation’s mission efficiency & Cost Management

    Maintain and administer legal entity of the organisation in Ethiopia and ensure efficient management of the
    Organization, including monitoring and evaluation, quality control, cost-effectiveness and day-to-day oversight.
    Lead a country team and manageorganization in accordance with good management and human resource practice.
    Ensure that the Organization complies with all applicable laws and good practice, including its obligation to
    produce annual audited accounts.

    Strategy Development & Implementation of its Core Program, Communication & Partner Relations

    Develop, and implement a locally relevant country strategy and program in keeping with the organisation’s strategic plan and regional priorities to achieve the maximum social impact for social entrepreneurs and children.
    Lead the organisation’sprogram in Ethiopia with the goal of selecting the social entrepreneurs with the highest potential to improve the lives of children, and help them develop and scale their solutions into impactful, sustainable ventures faster and more successfully than anyone else.
    Design and execute locally relevant search and selection, accelerator and incubator program for social entrepreneurs in keeping with global directives and regional priorities.
    Develop and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders at our partner companies and manage the interests of our partners to ensure continued commitment and engagement.
    Develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners in Ethiopia to be engaged in the program, recruit their support and execute program strategy.
    Secure, diversify and grow funding and support from new and existing partners and investors building on organisation’s relationships with key Ethiopian and international donors in partnership with Regional
    Fundraising Manager and Regional Director. Drive effective communication with all key stakeholders to ensure the successful executive of our core objectives by creating & executing targeted communication strategy with support from the Regional Communications team.

    Reporting & Communication

    Manage the monitoring and reporting on the progress of the operations and indicators, and contribute to processes to measure, learn from and improve impact.
    Create, together with partners, forums for best practice and sharing of ideas and experience on successful implementation of the programs across the markets.
    Report to Regional Director and produce recommendations for review of senior management and Board.
    Other duties as assigned by Regional Director

    Country Manager Administration Job Requirements

    Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science, Business, Economics, Public Administration, Economic Development Studies or its equivalent.
    A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
    5 – 10 years of progressively responsible leadership positions with a distinguished record of relevant accomplishments in the non-profit sector and/or business sector.
    Knowledge or experience working with social entrepreneurs or knowledge on current thinking and practices in the field of social entrepreneurship.
    Excellent understanding of entrepreneurship development and social sector in Ethiopia.
    Experience in a similar position – setting up, project managing, or leading a program in Ethiopia.
    Evidence of being an entrepreneurial and strategic leader who is passionate about social change.
    Experience of working with social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
    Experience as a successful social entrepreneur or a key leader in an entrepreneurial team, which succeeded in scaling an impactful and financially sustainable social enterprise or non-profit is highly desired.

    Competencies and Skills required

    Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities and work cooperatively to build networks and satisfy needs of internal and external stakeholders.
    Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with diverse people, cultures and communities.
    Good writing and communications skills
    Good computer skills and familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
    Ability to understand and use web based applications and platforms.
    Spoken and written fluency in English (required) and Amharic (preferred).
    Readiness for some travel.

  • Branch Servicing & Collections

    Branch Servicing & Collections

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    Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the mobile generation across developing markets. Since our inception in April 2015, we have provided millions of loans to underserved populations, and our growth has attracted investments from leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists. We offer a competitive salary, stock options, and an attractive benefits package to help you thrive professionally.

    ### What We Offer:
    – Be part of a passionate, experienced team committed to transforming the financial landscape in emerging markets.
    – Work with cutting-edge financial technology and contribute to meaningful change for the mobile generation.
    – Competitive salary and stock options, along with generous benefits.

    ### Responsibilities:
    As part of the Servicing & Collections team, you will be responsible for ensuring that borrowers understand their loan terms, make timely repayments, and receive exceptional customer service. Your role will primarily involve communicating with borrowers through in-app chat, SMS, emails, and phone calls.

    #### Key Responsibilities:
    – **Data Management & Reporting**: Use **SQL** to derive and manage borrower data, which will be sent to outsourced debt collection agencies.
    – **Debt Collection Support**: Respond promptly to inquiries from third-party debt collection companies and ensure they are following company guidelines and standards.
    – **Communication**: Reply to customer repayment or collection-related emails and provide timely, clear responses to borrower queries.
    – **Trend Analysis**: Analyze loan repayment and debt collection trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
    – **Invoicing & Reconciliation**: Generate invoicing data for debt collection companies and reconcile all invoices accurately.
    – **Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Management**: List customers with CRBs when necessary and clear borrowers who have repaid their loans fully with CRBs.
    – **Process Improvement**: Identify gaps in our debt collection and servicing processes, providing actionable recommendations for optimization.

    ### Job Qualifications:
    – **Proficient in SQL**: Strong ability to write and understand SQL queries to manage and analyze borrower data.
    – **MS Excel Expertise**: Excellent proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
    – **Educational Background**: A degree in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
    – **Strong Analytical Skills**: Exceptional ability to analyze data, identify trends, and propose actionable insights.
    – **Entrepreneurial Spirit**: Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments with a high degree of ambiguity. A self-starter who takes initiative.
    – **Team Player**: A collaborative individual who thrives in a team-oriented setting, contributing to the collective success of the organization.

    If you’re a proactive, analytical individual with a passion for financial technology and improving loan servicing processes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

    Visit [www.activityinfo.org](http://www.activityinfo.org) to submit your application.

  • Auditor

    Auditor

    Purpose
    To prepare an external audit report to be submitted to the Kenyan NGO Coordination Board and tax authority.
    Job Requirements

    Proven experience of audit for INGOs in Kenya.
    Accounting qualification e.g. CPA 2 etc.
    Kenyan based firms only.

  • Agent

    Agent

    Job Description
    The agent will be responsible for processing data as per client specifications
    Responsibilities

    Research products across several e-commerce platforms
    Write product descriptions and titles
    Classify products into different categories
    Maintain data work requirements by following data program techniques, procedures as well as meeting and maintaining the required quality threshold.
    Verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
    Perform any other duty as may be required or assigned

    Qualifications Required
    Successful completion of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
    Skills Required

    Working knowledge of MS Office applications
    Fluent in written and verbal English and Kiswahili.
    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
    Excellent web research skills
    Keen attention to detail
    Ability to work with a sense of urgency
    Sense of urgency and Good time-management skills
    Ability to /interest in communicating effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Must be a good team player

    Experience Required

    Comfort using Internet search engines like Google or Bing.
    Familiarity with software like MS Office, and comfortable adapting to and learning new software and web applications

  • Sales Representative

    Sales Representative

    ROLE PURPOSE:
    A pragmatic attitude towards operational business performance and high awareness of financial implications is a basic requirement.
    MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES;

    Ensure the delivery of brand, category and customer objectives, whilst ensuring the delivery of agreed sales and distribution targets.
    Act as the internal and external ‘Customer Champion’ ensuring customer relationships are established and maintained through partnership, collaboration and co-creation.
    Create and implement a customer account plan (Key Accounts and relevant Customers) that
    Ensure the delivery of brand, category and customer objectives, whilst ensuring the delivery of agreed sales, profit, pricing and distribution targets.
    To steer the region’s growth by adapting strategies as set by the company to gain Distribution, market shares, maintain and improve presence at POS versus competition.
    Present and sell company products to existing and potential customers.
    Prepare action plans and schedules to identify potential Customers and to project the number of contacts to be made.
    Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
    Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
    Establish and maintain current Customer and potential Customer relationships.
    Manage Customers through regular calls and other follow-up.
    Identify and resolve Customer issues.
    Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
    Communicate competitive product developments, launches/ re-launches, opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to Field Sales Manager.
    Coordinate merchandising activities to maintain shelf image.
    Propose/ develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.
    Other duties as assigned.
    To co-ordinate the company’s customer investment strategy, maximising long-term profitable growth, within the parameters as set for you. (Trade/Promotional Spend)
    Manage Merchandisers and set proper routing and work schedules.

    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events.
    Follow-up for collection of payment.
    Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of products.
    Provide on-the-job training to Merchandisers and shelf stockers / Shelf assistants.
    Maintain the Company vehicle in good working condition

    Critical Action Planning and Implementation

    Achieve annual ‘Net Sales’ of regions development targets
    Create ‘pull’ in order to achieve annual country sales targets.
    Mutually prepare/ present the Customers annual plan in line with the company’s objectives.
    Provide recommendations to the Customer for inventory planning and replenishment for optimized supply chain.
    Review and maintain agreed pricing policies in all trade channels.
    Execute consumer promotions in line with the company’s marketing plan.
    Execute visibility programs in line with overall the company’s objectives.
    Ensure 100% coverage of the region allocated with channel distribution based on the most efficient assortment list.
    Be a key asset with regard to timely roll-out of product launches and in-market activities.
    Establish a territory best practices and share with Customers within the region and subsequently with all other sales team members
    Propose and improve efficiency for future development

    Customers: Geographical Area as defined

    Ensure effective and efficient distribution of the four focus categories. Body, Deodorant, Jelly and Soap. They should be available in the entire region.
    Visit Customers on a regular basis (As per detailed itinerary). Customer visits include to Wholesalers, Key Accounts, and Mass Market.
    Set in-store standards and provide training and guidance for the achievement thereof.
    Present and agree the approved Customer Plan, covering all business requirements i.e. Sale Development (Turnover); Store Standards, Promotional Activity, Product assortment.
    Supply accurate and updated information on orders to Customer service.

    Team Interaction:

    Present ideas on activities/ promotions to the Field Sales Manager for approval prior to implementation
    Send detailed sales monthly reports. The report should include Customer visits for the period, stock issues, competitive price positioning for the 4-main categories, Activities for the month, competitor activity, issues in the market, solutions to the issues and shelf off take of the top ten outlets in each category.
    Report and recommend ways to reduce levels of grey imports and counterfeits if any. Assist the team in providing information on the same.
    Sales vs. Target and explanation on deviations; the company’s Promotional implementation (i.e. Postering, trade offers, Mall Activations, Store Specific Promo`s etc.); Competitor Activity (ATL/BTL).
    Train Whole seller representatives. Inform on products merchandising and sales skills, market Review and define action plans for reps activities and support important negotiations.
    When involved in a project, supply frequent updated information to the team on the ground and to the Field Sales Manager.

    Pricing

    Manage recommended prices in trade.
    The brand should not be below competition.
    Communicate all pricing (ongoing and promotional) to all distributors on a frequent basis to ensure everybody is aware of the pricing, and can maximize any promotional activity.
    Communicate on competitor pricing.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. Minimum O-Level formal education (acquired through secondary school).
    Ability to persuade and influence others. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to create, composes, and edits written materials. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques. This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of Sales / Marketing Diploma with 2 years Sales or Marketing experience /Bachelor’s Degree and 1 Year of sales or marketing experience.
    Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
    Work requires significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
    Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel.

    THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO FRESH GRADUATES
    KINDLY INCLUDE YOUR CURRENT AND EXPECTED REMUNERATION IN YOUR APPLICATION.

  • Research Associate (WUR) Intern

    Research Associate (WUR) Intern

    The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Associate to work on a study of Gender and the Moral Economy of Sweetpotato Vines based in Kenya with frequent travel to Tanzania.
     
    The position: The study is a collaboration between the CGIAR and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), funded by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research, the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB), and the International Potato Center implemented Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) project.
    The research is a follow-up study on a sweetpotato seed systems project – Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA Marando Bora) implemented between 2009 and2012 in Lake Zone, Tanzania. The WUR Associate will provide support for study design, data collection, analysis and write up and strengthen linkages with WUR.
    Duties

    Review of existing literature on moral economy;
    Support preparation and implementation of start-up meeting; review of instruments; training in gender based tools;
    Participate in three rounds of field interviews and focus group discussions with: key informants, successful & non-successful DVMs; selected vine buyers and non-buyers per DVM village;
    Support data processing;
    Support data analysis and preparation of two co-authored scientific articles; Develop lessons learned and communications materials.

    Requirements

    MSc in Social science, sociology, rural development;
    Knowledge of Kiswahili or willingness to learn;
    At least basic knowledge of agriculture;
    Participatory and qualitative data collection methods in rural areas;
    Data processing and analysis;
    Use of gender tools and analysis;
    Experience working in multi-cultural context, team work, self-reliance;
    Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English;
    A Graduate of WUR.