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Grant Administrator

SUMMARY:
Our client is an international organisation that manages the grant-giving programmes of charitable entities by providing strategic advice on programmes and offers them a full array of grant management services.
JOB PURPOSE:
This is a full-time position taking day-to-day direction from the Grant Manager for Uganda and Zimbabwe and reporting regularly to the Regional Director.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handling of Incoming Grant Applications
Confirm receipt of grant applications or enquiries and send out grant application forms where appropriate
Discuss new applications with Grant Manager and request additional information from applicant when necessary
Enter applications in the database and update as needed
Send out regret letters if application is declined and approval letters if application is granted
(Financial) Follow up of approved applications in accordance with procedures
Prepare synopsis of the application according to guidelines.
Prepare applications for presentation to the staff meeting
Enter accurate bank information
Prepare payment letters for final approval
Schedule payments in Salesforce -database
Review of audited financial documents to assess financial health of organizations in collaboration with Grant Manager
Monitor and Updating for Project Database to ensure timely actions
Monitor due dates for reports and follow up.
Monitor scheduled payments in the event of multi-year grants
Monitor and follow up on pending applications in consultation with Grant Manager
File digital or hard copy of all relevant documents related to active projects
Archive projects that have been closed
General and Administrative Support of Grant Manager
Organize travel arrangements for Grant Manager: arrange meetings with partners, book flights and hotels, put together itineraries, compose a travel guide with route and comprehensive information of projects to be visited
Provide Grant Manager with analysis from Salesforce MIS such as number of grants to specific program area, upon request or pro-actively
Handle all incoming (e)mail and phone calls
Organize meetings with (potential) partners, coordinate papers for meetings (e.g. project write ups)
Assist in preparation of presentations, internal and external
Coordinator expense report
EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
At least 5 years of professional experience in high-level project assistant, secretarial or organizational function. At least two years of this experience should be with an international organization or NGO
Experience working in Uganda, Zimbabwe preferred
Demonstrated experience and skills in all aspects of office administration procedures
Experience in IT and database administration
KNOWLEDGE:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High level of knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office especially Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and manage time
Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili
Personal Qualities/Skills/Aptitudes:
Ability to work and interact with people from diverse, professional , social and cultural backgrounds
Experience in providing general support in a small team and an experienced team player
Can work autonomously, effectively managing workload without continual guidance
Energetic, willing and ‘can do’ attitude

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November 13, 2024
Sales Promoter

Job Description
The work of sales promoter is to increase sales volume and to handle the strategies of the sales department to ensure better sales figures.
He/she must maximise the company’s profit and expand the scope of the business. These individuals are responsible for designing, developing and implementing the strategies and tactics through which sales can increase and figures can improve.
Sales promoter will ensure that products appear in the outlets, well arranged and displayed. This involves working closely with the buying teams to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance.
Job Responsibilities
To expand the visibility of the brand and work towards its popularity and advertising.
Setting sales goals and then working towards meeting them in the long run.
Reaching out to potential clients and convincing them about the product’s or brand’s so that the business can be expanded.
Conducting sales events, promotions, advertising the product and working with the marketing team for better exposure.
Administering various contract terms with clients and closing deals which can bring about profit to the company or the brand.
Requirements Must be Aged 22 – 30 years.
Have relevant skills in marketing & sales promotion.
Have atleast 6 months experience in marketing.
Communication Skills: You will need to speak to customers about products.
Added Advantage: Can drive a motorcycle
Regions
North Rift
South Rift
Nairobi / Kiambu
Meru / Embu
Nakuru / Nyandarua
Coast
Nyeri / Muranga
Laikipia
Machakos

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November 13, 2024
Software Engineering Fellowship

Key Areas of Responsibility
Actively contribute to the continuous development of the Echo Mobile platform. This includes but is not limited to design, development, and maintenance of features on the Echo Mobile platform, including code review and upgrade, new feature development, fixing bugs, and scalability testing.
Report regularly to the engineering team on progress towards tasks and barriers needing attention.
Participate in daily and weekly engineering team meetings, including scrum, topic deep dives, and sprint recaps.
Learning opportunities
Develop expertise in modern web development using JavaScript, React, Python and Google Cloud Platform.
Learn current development practices in a small, dynamic and friendly team. We use agile processes and are always searching for ways to improve the way we work.
Understand how new functionality goes from user requests through development to testing and release to customers.

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November 13, 2024
Assistant Restaurant Manager Cashier

Job Description
To manage the Restaurant as a successful independent profit center, ensuring that all functions are successfully executed in a courteous and professional manner, ensuring maximum guest and employee satisfaction consistent with The Good Earth Group Standards, through planning, organizing, directing, training and controlling the Food and Beverage operation and administration.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure that the outlet is managed efficiently according to the established business, budget and marketing plan as set by The Good Earth Group.
To have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all food and beverage items in the menu and the ability to recommend Food & Beverage combinations and up sell alternatives.
To ensure that the outlet cashiering procedures are strictly adhered to and that the Point of Sale system is updated and operated correctly.
To establish and strictly adhere to the par stocks for all operating equipment, supplies, inventory, and to ensure that the outlet is adequately equipped.
To conduct monthly inventory checks on all operating equipment and supplies.
To control the requisitioning, storage and careful use of all Operating Equipment and Supplies (OS&E).
To ensure that restaurant premises, Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E), silverware, glassware, porcelain etc. is clean and in good working order.
To ensure reservation requests are carried out accurately.
To conduct daily pre-shift briefings with employees on daily specials, VIP guests, events and entertainment as well as expected budget figures.
To handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problems to the Director of Operations if no immediate solution can be found and assure follow up with guests.
To participate in the formulation of the Annual Operating Budget in determining outlet projected revenues and expenses, operating equipment and FF&E requirements in line with the compilation of the Annual Business Plan.
To ensure that the monthly forecasted Food & Beverage revenue figures are achieved.
To strictly adhere to the established operating expenses and ensure that all costs are controlled.
To ensure an effective payroll control through a flexible work force. Maximize utilization of employees and maintain close cooperation with other Food & Beverage outlets.
To obtain and account for the correct settlement of all sales and be overall responsible for the cashier and their maintenance.
To handle voiding, correcting, changing of restaurant checks in accordance with the prescribed procedures and account for all checks used during each shift.
To ensure that prices and portions are offered in accordance to food and beverage profit objectives.
To increase the sales/profits by assisting in the implementation of a sales & marketing plan using strategies such as in-house and up-selling activities, promotions, events etc.
To be visible on the floor during time of operations.
To work pro-actively to minimize complaints from guests.
To carry out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment as well as conducting monthly par stock checks.
To maintain the outlet communication board.
To maintain the Daily Log Book.
To submit all guest / staff incident reports.
To report “Lost & Found” items, and handle them in accordance to the Policy & Procedures.
To attend and contribute towards Food & Beverage Meetings and conduct Daily Pre-shift Meetings.
To provide the Purchasing Department on time with detailed Product and Purchase Specifications for items needed in the outlet.
To stay abreast of applicable liquor laws, restaurant limitations and any other legal requirements.
Maximize employee productivity and morale within the outlet and consistently maintain discipline within the group’s guidelines and local regulations.
Schedule employees in line with varying business levels in order to maximize productivity and minimize payroll costs.
To assist in the selection and recruitment of suitable employees for the outlet.
Have a full working knowledge and ability to supervise, train, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks, in assigned place of work, accordingly to the standards as set.
Train employees ensuring that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum levels of productivity and efficiency.
Conduct annual performance evaluations for junior employees.
To understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in regards to the group’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, and Health & Safety.
To ensure that all potential and real hazards and maintenance issues are reported and rectified immediately.
To have complete understanding of the group’s Employee Handbook and adhere to the regulations contained within.
Performs any other duties as assigned to him/her by management.
JOB PROFILE
EDUCATION : High School Graduate or equivalent.
Hotel Management Diploma/Degree an asset
EXPERIENCE : 3-5 years experience in a 5 star hotel in similar position
COMPETENCIES
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Building teamwork
Developing others
Motivating others
Planning/ Organization
Problem solving & Decision Making
Conflict Management
Entrepreneurial Orientation
Stress Management
Interpersonal Skills
Change Management
TASK ACHIEVEMENT
Adaptability/ Flexibility
Concern for quality
Influence
Initiative
Managing Performance
RELATIONSHIP
Teamwork/ Cooperation
Cross cultural sensitivity
Interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
COMMUNICATION
Listening and Oral Skills
Written skills
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of hotel products and services
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS
Enthusiastic and pleasant personality
Able to exert fast-paced mobility for period of up to 4 hours in length.
Creativity
Integrity
OTHER SKILLS (LANGUAGE, COMPUTERS)
Fluency in local language
Fluency in English
Knowledge of PILOT, MS Office, Gmail
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November 13, 2024
Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Job description
The Deputy CEO’s role will be to assist the Chief Executive in achieving ISACA Kenya Chapter’s strategy with members, providing strategic oversight of all member services and communications with members across the ISACA Kenya Chapter. To work with the Chief Executive to lead, develop and manage the chapter as part of the senior leadership team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Management Accountabilities:
Work with the Chief Executive to design, plan and implement operational manuals and develop KPIs for the chapter secretariat. Lead specific projects on behalf of the Chief Executive, as directed.
Ensure the Chapter Strategy is effectively translated into team objectives, and resources are appropriately allocated against priority outcomes.
Monitor Chapter performance by tracking progress and ensuring delivery of plans. Scan both the external and internal environment to ensure the leadership team is aware of changes that may affect performance/services. Take immediate and considered remedial action to resolve serious issues.
Support the Chief Executive to drive significant change through the Chapter and in our work with members, partners and stakeholders.
Advise the Chief Executive and ISACA Kenya Chapter Board on the status of delivery of corporate and strategic plans.
Identify opportunities where the Chapter can make the maximum contribution to members by cross-referral of services or where there are gaps in member services offered.
Functional Accountabilities:
Support the Chief Executive in the implementation of ISACA Kenya Chapter’s strategy for engagement with members and key stakeholders.
Work with the relevant committees of the ISACA Kenya Chapter Board to provide strategic assistance of ISACA Kenya Chapter’s services and activities.
Represent and promote the interests of members on various taskforces, working groups, advisory groups etc at Chapter level.
Carry out other duties within the scope of the role as directed by the Chief Executive.
Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

Interested candidates should send their application together with their CV , relevant academic and other professional certificates to vacancies@isaca.or.ke by 19th October2017.

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November 13, 2024
Education Development Officer

Job description

The Education Development Officer will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of education development for the broad range of ACCA tuition providers including universities, the approved learning partners, employers, and ensuring that ACCA is recognised as part of national education and qualification frameworks.
The Job
On a day to day basis, you’ll be involved in the following:
Identifying new student opportunities for ACCA & opportunities for growth in our student numbers and marketing the ACCA qualifications countrywide
Preparing and presenting to potential new ACCA students in Universities and companies
Follow up on University prospects, registering their interests and converting to future students
Working closely with the Business Development Manager
Ownership of the future prospects and processes around this
Responsible for the students body
Orienting and supporting new students
The Person
We’re looking for the following skills/experience:
Qualified to degree level
Previous B2C sales experience
Previous experience in an education organisation/institution would be advantageous
Experience of identifying new opportunities
Experience of managing and working with students would be preferred
Confident and articulate communicator, both written and spoken
Building relationships with clients and colleagues
A knowledge or understanding of accountancy profession and/or ACCA would be beneficial
Fully proficient with MS Office – Word, Excel & Powerpoint
Fluency in English
Additional information
Some travel will be required, flexibility and availability to work outside standard working hours.
This is a great opportunity for a professional and enthusiastic individual to join this busy team within our global organisation.
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November 13, 2024
Investment Director, East Africa

Job description
For expansion and development of IFU’s activities in East Africa
As Investment Director, East Africa you are part of the East Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa teams and report to the Regional Director, East Africa, who is based in Copenhagen.
You will be responsible for identifying relevant and commercially attractive investment opportunities, as well as lead due diligence processes and contract negotiations with Danish as well as other partners in the investment projects. You will be responsible for part of IFU’s portfolio in the region and you will over time be a candidate to represent IFU on the board of the investment companies. It is important that you are a strong representative of IFU’s core values including a strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate governance.
We expect that you have extensive knowledge and experience from working in East Africa in the areas of investment, finance, accounting and contracting – together with a strong financial flair and sound judgement. In addition, you have a broad business network in the region and some knowledge of Danish trade and industry enabling you to identify relevant investment opportunities. You will be able to undertake extensive travel throughout the region and to Denmark.
To succeed, we envision you as innovative and a motivating communicator – able to spot opportunities and generate enthusiasm among potential investment partners. You have a relevant academic degree at Master’s level, and minimum 5-10 years’ relevant experience in East Africa, perhaps from working in the region for a large Danish/international company setting up subsidiaries or arranging project financing or from an international finance/investment institution. Experience from investments within agribusiness, renewables or infrastructure sectors is an advantage. You are fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

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November 13, 2024
Branch Manager-Narok Marketing Manager

Job description
Key Responsibilities
Co-ordinate and supervise sales of all line of Business products (through cross selling activities);
Overall responsible for branch profitability ;
Manage and supervise the branch operations and staff and ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to;
Meet the various revenue targets for all product lines as agreed with the businesses;
Manage franchise and maintain excellent relations with independent Agents, Financial Advisors, brokers and other channels within their territory;
Ensure branch can serve clients of all lines of business and provide excellent customer service to existing customers and prospective clients;
Recruit and develop Financial Advisors, Unit Managers, and train various intermediaries to pursue sales of all line of business products;
Ensure each branch can serve clients of all Line of Businesses i.e. branch has cross functional operations and customer service capabilities
Gather marketing intelligence statistics to facilitate development of strategies to give the company a competitive advantage;
Responsible for ensure proper credit control management in the branch; and
General management and administration of the branch office.
Key Performance Measures
STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
Total Revenue (per client)
# Products (per client)
Branch Profitability
Customer Satisfaction Index
Key Talent Retention
Persistency levels
INITIATIVES PERSPECTIVE
Success of Single Distribution within the region & branch
OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
% of employees achieving targets
% FA training plans executed
% processes re-engineered to serve the customers
% audit recommendations implemented

Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in a business related degree. Masters’ degree is an added advantage.
2.5-7 years’ experience in a similar position; 2-3 of which should be in a managerial capacity.
Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, FLMI or AIIK).
Competencies
Core Competencies
Communication skills;
Building Relationships;
Focuses on the Customers;
Develops Self;
Solves Problems;
Develops Others;
Manages Quality and Risk;
Managing Change and Ambiguity; and
Managing and Executing Strategy.
Technical/ Functional competencies
Selling skills;
Sales and marketing management skills;
Customer, market and competitor understanding;
Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements; and
Knowledge of Britam products.
Bachelor’s Degree in a business related degree. Masters’ degree is an added advantage..5-7 years’ experience in a similar position; 2-3 of which should be in a managerial capacity.Professional qualification in Insurance (ACIIJob description
Key Responsibilities
Co-ordinate and supervise sales of all line of Business products (through cross selling activities);
Overall responsible for branch profitability ;
Manage and supervise the branch operations and staff and ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to;
Meet the various revenue targets for all product lines as agreed with the businesses;
Manage franchise and maintain excellent relations with independent Agents, Financial Advisors, brokers and other channels within their territory;
Ensure branch can serve clients of all lines of business and provide excellent customer service to existing customers and prospective clients;
Recruit and develop Financial Advisors, Unit Managers, and train various intermediaries to pursue sales of all line of business products;
Ensure each branch can serve clients of all Line of Businesses i.e. branch has cross functional operations and customer service capabilities
Gather marketing intelligence statistics to facilitate development of strategies to give the company a competitive advantage;
Responsible for ensure proper credit control management in the branch; and
General management and administration of the branch office.
Key Performance Measures
STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE
Total Revenue (per client)
# Products (per client)
Branch Profitability
Customer Satisfaction Index
Key Talent Retention
Persistency levels
INITIATIVES PERSPECTIVE
Success of Single Distribution within the region & branch
OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
% of employees achieving targets
% FA training plans executed
% processes re-engineered to serve the customers
% audit recommendations implemented
% FAs trained on all product lines
Revenue per FA
% Retention of high performing FAs
Working Relationships
Internal Relationships
Responsible for staff working under this positionRequired to liaise and work closely with the other staff members in Commercial and other Business Units
External Relationships
Britam customersInsurance sector players
Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in a business related degree. Masters’ degree is an added advantage.
2.5-7 years’ experience in a similar position; 2-3 of which should be in a managerial capacity.
Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, FLMI or AIIK).
Competencies
Core Competencies
Communication skills;
Building Relationships;
Focuses on the Customers;
Develops Self;
Solves Problems;
Develops Others;
Manages Quality and Risk;
Managing Change and Ambiguity; and
Managing and Executing Strategy.
Technical/ Functional competencies
Selling skills;
Sales and marketing management skills;
Customer, market and competitor understanding;
Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements; and
Knowledge of Britam products.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in a business related degree. Masters’ degree is an added advantage..5-7 years’ experience in a similar position; 2-3 of which should be in a managerial capacity.Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII
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November 13, 2024
Deputy Director, Operations and Research Affairs Country Director, Kenya Country Program Health Informatics Officer, PATH- HSDSA Project Senior Technical Advisor, HIV Prevention Services Senior Technical Advisor, HIV/TB Care and Treatment & PMTCT Services, HSDSA Cluster 1 Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Technical Advisor, Supply Chain and Commodity Management, HSDSA Cluster 1 Technical Advisor Laboratory Strengthening Services, HSDSA Cluster 1 Technical Advisor, HIV/TB Care and Treatment Services, HSDSA Cluster 1 Technical Advisor, Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) Services, HSDSA Cluster 1 Technical Advisor, PMTCT Services HSDSA Cluster 1 Data Analyst, PATH – HSDSA Project

The Operations and Research Affairs division is comprised of five departments: Business Development, Legal Affairs, Office of Grants & Contracts, Office of Research Ethics, and Office of Scientific Affairs. The mission of the division is to provide effective, efficient, pragmatic, and compliant operations support for PATH’s global operations.
Leadership and Management
Foster collaborative relationships at all levels and locations of the organization to understand existing and changing needs with the goal of continuous improvement in the alignment, efficacy, and efficiency of operations, world-wide and across functions.
Evolve development of business pipeline, projects, and knowledge management to deliver success.
Work with stakeholders to design and implement a Transformational Management Office (TMO) function.
Develop and introduce continuous process improvement within key institutional initiatives sponsored by the COO.
Manage open access requirements implementation and compliance framework activities for FY 17.
Manage division management staff as required.
Strategic Partner
Serve as a bridge builder across PATH to increase our impact and program efficacy and compliance through an optimized operations framework.
Lead the coordination (including capacity, resource mobilization, and sequencing) of key institutional initiatives.
Communications and Knowledge Management
Plan and organize team meetings and serve as primary representative for the COO on select PATH committees, teams, and initiatives.
Working with the COO, craft routine and special communications.
Drive the cascade of operations information to stakeholders across PATH and within the division’s departments in collaboration with PATH’s Global Engagement team.
Lead the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of knowledge management systems specific to the division.
Collaborate with Project Management/Knowledge Management staff to optimize PATH’s knowledge management in relation to operations and key initiatives sponsored by the COO.
Collaborate with other operations/shared services departments to enhance coordinated, seamless service provision.
Required Experience
Master’s degree in business, public health, management, or related area.
Minimum of six years in senior management working in the public or private sector in low resource settings to achieve change.
High-level, strategic understanding of operations within a global organization.
Proven skills in project, knowledge, and policy management.
French language skills a plus.
Demonstrated experience and success in strategy development and oversight.
Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking and pragmatic problem solving.
Skilled systems thinker with demonstrated ability to develop and manage processes.
Proven skill building new and effective partnerships, and managing external relations.
Strong ability to drive for results while dealing with ambiguity.
Proven success leading systematic change through strategic planning, and developing and managing systems, tools, and processes.
Proven collaborative leadership skills, including a track record of exercising good judgment and managing change effectively.
Excellent writer and communicator with success as a spokesperson who can articulate messages to diverse audiences.
Proven success managing staff and supporting professional and leadership development.
Demonstrated cultural competence and strength in appreciating and managing diversity.
Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness with track record of taking initiative, leading through influence, and building relationships to achieve success.
Demonstrated commitment to PATH’s mission and values.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel up to 40% time.
Must have current authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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November 13, 2024
Strategic Communications and Media Consultant

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Vacancy Notice: CFA/IOMSO/107/2017
Classification: National Officer, UG (Third Party Contractor)
Type of Appointment: Short term, Four (4) Months
Organizational Unit: Somalia Stabilization Unit
Direct Supervision: Chief of Party – SSI Program
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context:
The Strategic Communication and Media Consultant will be responsible for contributing to the formulation and implementation of the program’s strategic communications plan, working closely with the various SSI program teams and USAID/OTI to coordinate and plan both stand-alone activities and those integrated into broader program activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and monitor SSI strategic communication plan to meet program objectives, increase partner/government/community information about stabilization activities, and promote the transparency of SSI activities;
Establish Strategic Communications training programs for IOM-SSI staff, Somali Government officials, local government and other partners, including methodologies of trust-building in media, event planning, among others;
Support the design, implementation, and coordination of all strategic communication, public outreach, and media grants;
Provide technical oversight for the programmatic implementation and monitoring of strategic communication and media activities in coordination with service providers, program staff, STTAs and in coordination with SSI Grants & Procurement team;
Provide input to grant and procurement award processes to ensure that activity deliverables are achieved, including drafting scopes of work for service providers and implementing partners, evaluating and approving technical deliverables and setting deadlines to ensure on-time delivery of project outputs;
Provide technical advice and support field staff in planning and developing relevant information and communications products;
Proactively identify media opportunities and, in close liaison with SSI partners, plan and monitor media events including press releases and press conferences;
Support the Reporting Unit in the preparation and review weekly, quarterly and annual reports in collaboration with the M&E teams;
Undertake duty travel to Mogadishu and elsewhere as required, to support implementation of communication activities and to identify where adaptations might be needed;
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the SSI Chief of Party.
Key deliverables to be performed under this contract:
Management and monitoring of the SSI/Dalbile media and communication strategy and work plan, including but not limited to :
Ensure identified strategies are still valid and monitor progress against the work plan- making changes/additions where necessary and guiding Senior Management Team (SMT) and staff on next steps;
Update Senior Management Team (SMT) and field staff on media context and players in Somalia, identifying new opportunities with media where possible;
Regularly updating the media maps and list of media operators in Somalia – working closely with OTI graphic team in Washington.
Support all SSI/Dalbile strategic communication/media/ outreach components at the activity level through :
Review of all cleared grants ensuring planned messaging, target audience(s), and appropriate channels are identified and outlined in implementation plan;
Review of branding and marking plans to ensure they are appropriate and in line with grant objectives and program regulations;
Sharing any messages developed with OTI for nonpartisan review (NPR) during grant implementation;
Provide technical advice and support field staff in planning and developing relevant information and communications products.
Coordinate the implementation of Stand Alone Strategic Communication and Media Grants, including but not limited to:
In collaboration with field staff, Senior Management Team, and relevant stakeholders, develop new media and strategic communication activity ideas in line with the SSI/Dalbile Media and Communication strategy and workplan;
Coordinate and support activity development through submission to OTI, including developing background narrative, M&E plan, and budget in the Web Based Database (WBDB);
Provide technical oversight for the programmatic implementation in coordination with service providers, program staff, STTAs and in coordination with SSI Grants & Procurement team;
Provide input to grant and procurement award processes to ensure that activity deliverables are achieved, including drafting scopes of work for service providers and implementing partners, evaluating and approving technical deliverables and setting deadlines to ensure on-time delivery of project outputs;
Support project close out ensuring all reporting and M&E documentation is submitted.
Capacity Building, Sharing Project Experiences, Lessons, and Reporting,
Develop quarterly analysis reports of communication components and mentor and guide field staff on the same to better understand successes, gap, and areas for improvement;
Support the Reporting Unit in the preparation and review weekly, quarterly and annual reports when needed.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master’s degree in Journalism, Political Science, International Affairs or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Experience in Media & communications;
Experience in preparing clear and concise reports;
Minimum of one year experience on USAID Stabilization Program will be a distinct advantage;
Good level of computer literacy.
Languages
Fluency in English and Somali is required.
Note
This position will require frequent travel to Somalia if and when the situation is conducive;
The position is open to Nationals and Residents of Kenya with a valid work permit;
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this Call for Application Notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and residing in Kenya as a Kenyan National will be considered.

Applicants should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Call for Applications Number (CFA No) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int

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November 13, 2024