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  • Regional Ethics Officer Safeguarding Regional Ethics Officer – Fraud

    Regional Ethics Officer Safeguarding Regional Ethics Officer – Fraud

    Job Details
    The Ethics Safeguarding Officer will carry out investigations as assigned by the Regional Manager, Ethics. S/he will ensure all key steps in the investigative process are followed, comprehensive reports prepared, and supporting documentation are kept on file. S/he will provide technical support to CPs and SRs with regards to prevention, detection and related policy procedures and internal control systems. In close collaboration with the Ethics Unit Safeguarding Team, Ethics Officer will support various CRS staff and partner training programs.
    Roles and Key Responsibilities:

    Safeguarding Investigation
    Support initial assessments of allegations of safeguarding violations to determine credibility
    Undertake investigations into allegations of safeguarding violations to determine breaches of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and applicable rules and regulations.
    Develop or contribute to the development of investigation plans/Scope of Work (SoW) for investigations.
    Plan for and carry out investigations and special audits in line with approved SoW
    Ensure steps of the investigative process, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow- up and case closure, are performed in line with CRS guidance on safeguarding allegations management and technical advice and guidance from the Ethics Unit Safeguarding Team.
    Prepare comprehensive reports and ad hoc briefs on assigned investigations and, based on analysis and findings, make recommendations for corrective actions and improved controls.
    Effectively document and write reports and other outputs/deliverables for review by Director Field Operation, Regional Manager, and Ethics Unit Safeguarding Team.
    Effectively manage the work-flow of individual cases assigned and in accordance with timeframes set forth in the safeguarding allegations management procedures
    Safeguarding Systems Analysis and Support
    Collect data, analyze and carry out research to flag systemic and operational weaknesses contributing to breakdowns in safeguarding.
    Provide technical support to CPs and partner/sub-recipient (SR) with regards to improvements in safeguarding.
    Identify partner/SRs capacity/knowledge/skills gaps to prevent, detect and respond to safeguarding allegations and assist partner/SR management to take appropriate actions.
    Training & Capacity Strengthening
    Help develop training materials & facilitate workshops and trainings as assigned and provide ongoing support to Director Field Operation and Regional Manager during workshops and other training sessions
    Supervise, train and coach less experienced colleagues at CP level.

    Basic Qualifications and Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, law, counseling or similar.
    8 or more years of relevant experience, 3 years’ experience in human resources, protection programming, or child safeguarding.
    Knowledge of, and experience working with, USG, DFID, and other major public donors
    Knowledge of the emerging field of safeguarding.

    Required Languages – Fluency in written and spoken English; French, Spanish or Arabic required for some regions.
    Travel – Approx. 40%
    Key Working Relationships:

    Internal: Ethics Unit Colleagues, Country Representatives, Country Program HR staff, Country Program protection staff (if applicable).
    External: Partner staff, Safeguarding staff in other NGOs, local authorities (if appropriate).

    Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
    CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
    CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

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  • ICT Technician

    ICT Technician

    Job Details

    Coordinate and prioritize advanced ICT support service and advice as required across the institute.
    Support Microsoft Dynamics NAV application and configure SQL server.
    Configure and test ICT equipment and networks, including hardware, peripherals, and software and ensure efficient performance and appropriate default settings.
    Monitor performance of and to diagnose and resolve most network infrastructure, software and hardware faults, and perform a range of maintenance repairs and upgrades.
    Work with the team in the delivery of projects and support as required including ICT security and efficient use of resources including purchase of appropriate equipment.

    Advise on, co-ordinate, and monitor Health and Safety and audit checks including electrical testing, warranties, licenses and risk assessments.
    Support and develop the system recovery processes to minimize the risk and impact of a serious disaster and threats to continuity (including co-ordination of appropriate backup regime and virus protection.
    Assist in strategic business and financial planning to ensure ICT service meets the Institute’s strategic vision.
    Undertake available training opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous development.
    Perform maintenance of serves to minimize breakdowns and interruptions to users.
    Reset,add,delete users in Google apps and Active Directory for efficiency of operations.
    Monitor internet connectivity for the entire institute and report and liaise with providers to ensure there is at least 90% uptime internet connectivity.
    Create user manuals for new applications introduced to educate the user on how to use the application.

    Qualifications
    Minimum level of academic qualification, skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the role:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science or Information Technology or Business Information technology.
    Minimum level of personal and professional experience required to perform effectively in the role:

    a) CISCO
    b) Microsoft Servers
    Minimum months or years of experience required to have to be appointed to the position

    Minimum of one(1) year of relevant work experience

    Key Performance Indicators

    Ability to support users (Record time spent in solving issues)
    Ensuring that all branches have the required equipment to operate and have minimal down time.
    Level of User Satisfaction
    Helpdesk response time.

    Knowledge And Experience & Required

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science or Information Technology or Business Information technology.

  • Primary Teachers Secondary Teachers

    Primary Teachers Secondary Teachers

    Job Summary
    A reputable and well established school in Nairobi is seeking to recruit competent and experienced teaching staff with the following qualifications

    P1 certificate
    Bachelor’s degree in Education (Primary)

    Responsibilities
    General Requirements for teaching staff

    Registered with TSC
    A proven classroom teaching experience of at least 3 years
    Talent/experience in co-curricular activities is a must
    Knowledge and competency in guidance and counselling is also required
    Certificate of good conduct

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  • Human Resource Specialist-Recruitment and Benefits HR Specialist-Employee Relations & Organization Effectiveness Senior Human Resource Coordinator

    Human Resource Specialist-Recruitment and Benefits HR Specialist-Employee Relations & Organization Effectiveness Senior Human Resource Coordinator

    About The Job

    In preparation for Samasource’s next phase of growth, we are searching for a seasoned and dedicated Human Resource Specialist-Recruitment and Benefits.

    The role is responsible for the development and implementation of recruitment processes and on-boarding of new team members to enable the strategic engagement of Human Resources through: planning, recruitment, selection, development and retention with policy and practices that result in high quality performance by outstanding employees. In addition, the HR Specialist will contribute to the development & execution of operational policies and procedures concerning employees’ benefit programs.

    You will serve as a key partner to the Director of Human Resource and reporting directly to this role.

    Key Responsibilities

    Recruitment and Sourcing

    Assists in implementing the recruitment plan for the assigned Departments as per the recruitment strategy in order to ensure timely recruitment of all budgeted/replacement positions.
    Ensure the development of talent management processes such as staff planning, recruitment, career development, and succession planning, mentoring and coaching to ensure that the Organization has qualified and committed staff.
    Provides expertise to all people involved in the recruitment process and support it properly with the aim of recruiting Professionals and/or People with potentials to be developed.
    Participates in discussions regarding the profile needed for each position including the writing of job descriptions and person specifications and the positioning of the job.
    Ensure Organizational Human Resources recruitment targets are met.
    Manage communications between applicants, Hiring Managers and others to keep all parties apprised on the status of each recruitment.
    Screen/review online applications evaluating such factors as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge, and ability and develop a short list of potential candidates to forward to the Hiring Managers.
    Co-ordinate interview schedules, manage results and provide feedback to candidates on the interview results.
    Co-ordinate offer processes and negotiate compensation packages including salary, start date and allowances.
    Maintain a database of qualified professionals to rapidly respond to talent management needs.

    Induction and On-boarding

    Ensures together with the Line Managers that pre-established specific preparations or briefings for newly recruited staff on the basis of the profile or development plan are properly done in due time.
    Develop and implement a highly effective on-boarding and orientation program which emphasizes on the importance of welcoming and integrating New Employees into the organization whilist enhancing their understanding of the mission, vision and values of the organization.
    Follow up the quality and impact of the whole briefing and induction processes, collects data and suggest improvements to the HR Director.
    Communicate with new hires before their start date to provide necessary information.
    Acted as a consultant to new employees and monitor New Hire turnover and retention rates.

    Compensation And Benefits

    Implement the Organization compensation & benefits strategy in line with best practice and overall Organizational goals.
    Maintains compensation databases and ensures employment records are properly maintained in the system.
    Participates in benefits processing, ensuring that transactions are delivered to deadline and in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
    Provides advice and guidance to Employees on the application of benefits and interpretation of applicable policies and procedures.
    Serves as a point of contact for employees with benefits questions.
    Assists in the administration and review of benefits program including pension, medical and life insurance.
    Assists in the development, enhancement, and implementation of salary surveys and other benchmarking exercises
    Provides support in the presentations that educate employees about their benefits and informing employees about any changes to the benefits structure.
    Keeping up-to-date records of each employee’s benefit profile and calculating what the cost to the company is for each benefit offered.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Sociology or a related field plus Diploma or 4+ Years’ experience in a Sr.HR Officer role.
    Demonstrated knowledge of HR practices in recruitment, compensation and benefits.
    Good understanding of employment legislation.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Robust business and HR acumen.
    Sound knowledge of HR best practices.
    Technologically proficient in use of technology to communicate effectively & professionally.
    Excellent analytical and data management skills.
    Results oriented and strong attention to details.
    Passionate, highly self – motivated, energetic and enthusiastic team player.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Working with HRMIS.
    Qualification in Higher National Diploma in HR is desired.

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  • Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions

    Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions

    Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable

    Job Description

    The Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions is responsible for the IRC’s coordinated global approach to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse by IRC staff, and to protect IRC staff from sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence across our country and emergency programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions. This includes: (1) prevention through the implementation of appropriate policies/procedures, trainings, and communications in line with the Safeguarding Strategy and Action Plan; (2) working with country and regional staff, Human Resources, and technical advisors and experts on a coordinated approach to safeguarding; (3) the continued development and monitoring of client and staff reporting mechanisms in country programs in collaboration with the Ethics and Compliance Unit; (4) ensuring that lessons learned and remediation following assessments, reviews and investigations are incorporated, in cooperation with country programs and regional offices; and (5) providing other forms of country facing support to support the successful building of a safeguarding culture of prevention and response in our country and emergency programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions.

    Reporting to the Director of Safeguarding, this role will work closely with Human Resources, Gender Equality Unit, Violence Prevention and Abuse Unit (VPRU), Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU), and other IRC functional units in the context of our programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions.

    Job Overview

    The Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Safeguarding. S/he will be responsible for advising and coordinating the effective implementation of IRC’s safeguarding strategy and action plan across IRC’s country programs in East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions. This will include: technical advice, capacity building (training, communications), material development, and other forms of direct country support.

    As the role covers 19 country programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions, some of this support will be remote. It is anticipated that up to 50% of the Safeguarding Advisor’s time will require travel to country programs.

    Major Responsibilities

    Support and monitor the implementation of IRC safeguarding strategy for country programs and partners in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions
    Support the roll-out of safeguarding capacity building materials for the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions, including delivery of trainings and other technical support related to safeguarding during field visits
    Support development of country-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for responding to safeguarding violations, working closely with IRC operations and programs teams on the ground, and in particular with VPRU program leads where those exist
    Review and support enhancement of country program and partner complaints response mechanisms for clients relating to any type of alleged misconduct in collaboration with ECU investigation team and Client Responsiveness team
    Support and build capacity of Safeguarding Leads and other safeguarding personnel and focal points in the Africa country programs
    Coordinate and work with Human Resources, Gender Equality Unit, VPRU, ECU, and other key partners, to develop and implement an enhanced and comprehensive safeguarding approach for the IRC across our country programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions
    Represent safeguarding team at public events, regional or country meetings, with donors, and other opportunities as requested
    Share good practices, ideas, and materials between country programs, and with HQ for globalization and further sharing
     

    Qualifications

    Advanced degree in relevant field relating to humanitarian action, protection, sexual violence, or training
    At least 5 years of relevant program and/or safeguarding experience with an international humanitarian organization
    Experience with client protection from abuse and exploitation, sexual violence in development and humanitarian contexts in conflict/refugee settings, and knowledge of international protection frameworks and mechanisms on safeguarding
    Experience working with GBV, Protection, or Child Protection related programs is an asset
    Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including implementation, advisory /technical function, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others
    Experience in conducting training, orientation and refresher sessions with diverse teams
    Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in French and English is a requirement
    Proven track record in working with teams, excellent interpersonal skills, positive and professional attitude, and ability to lead and work well with diverse teams in a complex international environment and with multiple partners
    Ability to travel up to 50% of time

  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    Job Description

    Reporting to: Senior Accountant

    Job Summary: The primary role for this position is to process day to day accounting transactions for the project. The position is specifically responsible for processing KCDMS staff advances, review of expense reports, preparation of advance status report and processing reimbursements to various beneficiaries. The position will also work with the administration team to receive and review invoices for payment processing. Keying in of financial transactions in Quick Books is a key role for this position.

    Essential Duties

    Process KCDMS staff advance requests based on approvals.
    Review and reconcile KCDMS staff expense reports. Follow up with staff to clear/clarify any outstanding items and ensure all advances are liquidated within the policy deadlines.
    Prepare reimbursements and other allowances for KCDMS activities.
    Prepare payment vouchers ensuring that all the required support documents are attached.
    Load payments onto Stanchart platform and follow up for prompt release of funds to vendors
    Key financial transactions (advances, expense reports, beneficiaries’ reimbursements) and other financial transactions in QB accounting system. Ensure relevant documents have been scanned and linked to the transactions.
    Identify any errors with advances or expense reports and work with the supervisor to pass correcting journals.
    Perform field audit visits when required
    Ensure all financial transactions are filed sequentially in well labelled box files after booking into QB.

    Minimum Required Education & Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    CPA Part II is an added advantage.

    Skills & Abilities

    Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
    Ability to multi-task
    Ability to work well with others
    Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
    Ability to work independently
    Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Journalist, Planning – BBC Africa Journalist – BBC Amharic Service

    Journalist, Planning – BBC Africa Journalist – BBC Amharic Service

    Role Responsibility
     
    The Planning Broadcast Journalist will help and support the three Horn of Africa services in the coverage of Ethiopia and Eritrea in the most innovative, cost-effective and relevant manner primarily for Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo, but also for the wider pan-African Hub.

    You will support the three service editors in coordinating breaking news coverage and in particular liaising with them to ensure deployments and sharing of material across the wider BBC. You will also work with East Africa Planning SBJ to plan the production of longer term digital content across the region.
    You will work with Services Editors to research and plan big interview bids which are relevant to the target area.  You’ll also support reporters in delivering timely and standout coverage for BBC platforms in the three languages, as well as other languages in the region. You will be responsible for setting and managing realistic deadlines.
    Are you the right candidate?
    You will have experience within a digital media environment. Fluent in English and at least one of Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo, you will have experience of delivering creative output. Field reporting experience is an advantage.
    An excellent knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential; so also a good understanding of a broad editorial agenda. You will have knowledge of and recent experience of living in the target area, and a good understanding of the complexities of the Horn of Africa region. Ability to work under pressure and react to breaking news is essential. Organisational skills are required.
    Package Description
    Continuing contract
    Based in Nairobi, Kenya
    Local terms and conditions apply

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  • Policy and Advocacy Advisor

    Policy and Advocacy Advisor

    The Opportunity
    As Policy and Advocacy Advisor, you will act as the focal point for a minimum of three national partners in relation to project management, grant management and technical support. This will also require coordination across the Equal Measures 2030 Secretariat to ensure projects are connected, leveraged at regional and global levels, and supported by the data, advocacy, communications, and finance teams.
    In this role, you will also act as the focal point across the Equal Measures 2030 Secretariat for the learning and capacity building pillar. As a new and growing area of work, you will be required to scope opportunities for growth in this area, leveraging existing strengths like the Data-Driven Advocacy Training Toolkit and the expertise of EM2030’s regional and global partners, as well as supporting the Secretariat in designing a forward-looking approach for the entire pillar.
    The Individual
    We are looking to recruit a committed individual who has proven experience in working on gender equality and/or international development issues across geographies and contexts. You will be able to develop and execute advocacy strategies and influencing approaches, particularly in the Global South. You will also be required to develop and deliver capacity-building approaches to stakeholders based on adult learning principles and peer-to-peer participatory processes.
    To be successful in this role, you will have strong listening/interpersonal skills and also the ability to distance-manage relationships and work effectively with others in diverse locations and cultural contexts. It is essential that you can manage multiple demands, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
    Fluency in English and professional proficiency in Spanish essential. Proficiency in other languages is desirable. [Please indicate level of language proficiency in application]