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  • Consultancy – Creative Expert

    CFYE Overview:

    The Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) is a 7-year and €134 million programme funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that aims to create a prosperous future for 230,000 young women and men in the Middle East, North Africa, Sahel & West Africa and Horn of Africa regions. The Fund will be supporting initiatives in 12 focus countries that will offer youth, in particular young women, opportunities for work that is demand-driven and productive, offering a stable income and safe working conditions, and that is contributing to their personal development and social protection.
    The portfolio of projects is selected from business cases that were proposed by private sector, civil society and knowledge institutions. Each business case has outlined scalable solutions for creating more and better jobs and income generating opportunities for youth. Solutions in particular focus on an integrated approach that addresses the shortcomings on the demand side (jobs) and supply side (skills) and bridging the mismatch between these two in the labour market.

    Assignment Overview:

    In Kenya, one of the sectors that we are working with is the creative sector with three implementing partners implementing various projects targeting creatives. The IPs include United States International University (USIU), Swahili Pot Foundation and Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in partnership with Twiva. While we have witnessed great results, over the last one year, the creative sector has several challenges that has necessitated CFYE to think of onboarding an experienced expert in the Kenyan creative sector ecosystem. Some of the challenges that the IPs are facing include but are not limited to partnerships, data collection and impact measurement which have affecting the achievement of the set job outcomes and other deliverables.
    The purpose of this assignment will be to work closely with the 3 IPs to review the current challenges they are facing and develop interventions that will address the challenges.  This support will be instrumental in structuring a framework of how the IPs can continue to implement the projects successfully.

    Specific Activities & Deliverables:

    Evaluating the program functions of the three IPs including but not limited to:

    Project design- this will include review on the efficiency and effectiveness the process of planning a project’s objectives, structure, tasks, and deliverables and deciding on the definition of done.
    Review of the three CFYE job pathways (Create, Match and Improve) and its strategic fit in achieving the job outcomes within the projects
    Partnerships- Review the current partnership strategy with the goal of reviewing and improving it and providing the relevant linkages   
    Strategic support to the IPs including institutional support to the IPs where that is required.
    Monitoring evaluation, learning (MEL) and how IPs can effectively collect data that is required by CFYE.

    Deliverables:

    Provide a workplan per IP of how the assignment will be rolled out and support offered.
    Hold strategic coaching sessions with IPs program staff or leadership team that will focus on potential solutions to challenges faced
    Final business diagnostic report that will among other things summarize the findings and providing a roadmap for continuous implementation beyond the consultancy period.

    Level of Effort:

    Up to level of effort (LOE) of 30 days over a period of 4 months (February 2024-May 2024)

    Required Qualifications:

    A bachelor’s degree in communication, Multimedia Arts, Graphic Design, or any other related field.
    Demonstrated experience in senior management roles in a creative organization.
    Demonstrated experience in offering business advisory and business diagnostics to creative sector companies in Kenya.
    Must be willing to physically conduct the assessment at the IPs premises.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Excellent attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities while meeting timelines.

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    palladium.csod.com

  • Director of Programmes & Learning

    The Director Programmes & Learning (DPL) leads the strategic development, implementation, quality assurance and technical learning for Womankind’s portfolio of partnership programmes including grant making in our focus countries, in line with our organisational strategy – Our Feminist Future.
    As a member of the senior management team the DPL works closely with the Director Policy & Communications, Director Fundraising & Marketing and Director Finance & Resources, under the leadership of the co-CEOs to contribute to the overall leadership and strategic direction of the organisation.

    Responsibilities

    Strategic leadership

    To work with the leadership team on strategic level policy, planning and systems development in relation to Womankind’s programmes, partnerships, financing, learning and sustainability.
    To lead the development and delivery of an effective feminist partnerships sub- strategy, aligned with organisational strategy.
    Lead the development of and manage the annual budget, and mid-year forecasts for the Programmes & Learning team including oversight of restricted and designated expenditure.
    Engage with Womankind partners in our focus countries to ensure our programmes and grantmaking are grounded in in their realities and contexts.
    Work with the SMT to ensure a strategic, planned, effective and integrated approach across Womankind’s work.
    As an SMT member engage with and report on performance against programmes and grantmaking plans to the Board of Trustees.

    Organisational and team leadership

    Lead, manage, support and develop the Programmes & Learning team, in a hybrid/flexible working environment in line with our feminist values and ways of working, our wellbeing strategy and strategic goal to value our team.
    Ensure team members have relevant skills and knowledge and share learning across the organisation.
    Support timely and effective planning and decision-making at staff, SMT and Board levels.
    Play a key role in rolling out Womankind’s strategy through planning and implementation in the functional areas you lead.
    Represent the Programmes & Learning team and contribute towards the leadership and strategic direction of Womankind as a member of the SMT.

    Design and implement projects, programmes and Flexible Funding initiatives

    Work with the Programmes & Learning team to motivate and support the design and delivery of small, medium and large partnership projects and programmes.
    Work with the Fundraising & Marketing team on major funding applications, including undertaking technical review and sign off. This includes input into the development portfolio and emerging plans in cooperation with the Fundraising & Marketing team to support their work to match funding opportunities with Womankind and partner priorities.
    Responsible for overall program management of key Womankind programmes/projects ensuring donor and internal compliance and technical quality assurance.
    Take principal responsibility for the delivery of results from programmes and grantmaking within the Programmes & Learning team portfolio.
    Lead and provide oversight for the Movement Strengthening Fund and Strategic Partner Support Grants to ensure that they remain relevant and responsive to partner needs. In addition, ensure that grantmaking implementation is informed by the best practices of flexible funding, shifting power and decolonisation approaches.
    Work with the Policy & Communications team to provide strategic and practical input on projects and programmes where relevant and appropriate.
    To work with SMT colleagues on compliance with quality assurance processes with regard to management of the programmes portfolio.

    Communications, representation, networking and profile building

    Identify and engage in opportunities to further develop Womankind’s reputation and profile in relation to programmes and partnerships approach.
    Represent Womankind to external audiences, including meetings with policy and decision-makers, academics, donors, journalists and peers at national and international levels.
    Participate in UK-based and international NGO and women’s movement networks and to develop, cultivate and maintain strong relationships.
    Act as a key spokesperson for Womankind.

    Learning, monitoring and evaluation

    Ensure development and maintenance of appropriate monitoring, evaluation, dissemination and learning processes and resources for Womankind’s programmes, partnerships and grantmaking work.
    Work closely with colleagues to facilitate the exchange and sharing of learning with partners, peers and other stakeholders.
    Lead, motivate and support development of new ideas and innovative initiatives in feminist approaches to evidence building.
    Measure and report regularly on performance against strategic and operational plans to the co-CEOs and Board of Trustees.

    Values and Behaviours

    The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and o supports our staff equitably across our locations.
    All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s 2030 Strategy.

    Reporting Structure

    Line management responsibility for five team members: Impact and Learning Advisor; Program Manager: Movement and Network Strengthening; Advisor/Advocate: Afghanistan; Program Manager: Innovation & Partnerships; and Program Manager: AWESOME
    Reports to Co-CEOs

    Key relationships

    Internal

    Works closely with Senior Management Team colleagues
    Works across Womankind’s staff and Board of Trustees as part of our cross-team approach

    External

    Diverse Women’s Rights Organisations and feminist movements
    Civil Society Organisations and networks
    UN Agencies
    Institutional Donors

    Person Specification

    Essential Experience and Skills

    Established feminist leader with experience of working with women’s rights organisations and feminist movements, human rights and international development networks or coalitions in the UK and internationally, including demonstrable commitment to feminist analysis and practice.
    Extensive experience of leading and delivering large scale, strategic, complex and high impact transformational policy and programmes initiatives for the promotion of women’s human rights and gender equality.
    Experience of leading development, managing and implementing an organisational programmes and partnerships portfolio.
    Experience of securing funding from international statutory and institutional funders and large trusts and foundations.
    Experience of development and implementation of grantmaking strategies, with particular focus on flexible funding.
    Direct experience of living in, and/or working with women’s rights organisations, women’s movements and civil society organisations in the majority world including in Africa and/or South Asia.
    Experience of working successfully with a range of partners, including women’s rights organisations, INGOs, consultants, academic institutions, think tanks, government departments and other potential allies.
    Demonstrable experience of project design and management and of working with multi-disciplinary teams on programmes and grantmaking.
    Significant experience of managing, developing and motivating a team within a remote/hybrid working environment including strong people management skills, supporting staff wellbeing and performance management.
    Strong understanding of funding landscape for WROs and feminist movements specifically quality funding and grant making.
    Experience of working within a Senior Management Team, operating at Board level.

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    careers.womankind.org.uk

  • Graduate Trainee

    The graduate internship is part of IPA’s Africa graduate trainee program which seeks to build a pipeline of researchers within IPA sector programs such as Health, Agriculture, Education, Financial Inclusion, Governance, Peace and Recovery, Small and Medium Enterprises or Social Protection), and is open to students who are interested in developing further in a research track career. The graduate trainee under the overall guidance of the Country Director in Kenya and directly reporting to the Research Manager, will undertake differen t tasks in the ACCHV project that will equip him/her with skills in evidence -based research to contribute to the production of research publications and to turn evidence into better programs and policies for the poor.

    Responsibilities

    60%
    Liaise with the Principal Investigators and Research Manager in the design of survey questionnaires.
    Work with the data manager to program survey tools using
    SurveyCTO, high-frequency checks and data flows.
    Develop data collection and data quality assurance protocols.
    Plan and supervise survey implementation, quality assurance, data cleaning, data analysis and other activities related to rigorous impact evaluation implementation.
    40%
    Assist in managing relationships with donors, partners organizations and lead researchers.
    Assist the lead researcher in data analysis and in writing the final paper.
    20%
    Attend the weekly PI calls for the project and contribute accordingly.
    Attend the monthly PI meeting and keep the PI and Research Manager apprised of their professional development on the project.

    Qualifications

    Required

    Have an interest in one of IPA’s sector program areas. Knowledge and experience in health is required on this project
    Driving Results: Applies required technical knowledge and skills to achieve expected outputs
    Be enrolled/holder of a doctorate or master’s degree in the fields of economics, social sciences, public policy or a related field. (A PhD candidate is preferred for this project)

    Preferred

    Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills

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  • Research Fellows (Social Science)

    Main duties and responsibilities

    Lead a desk review and co-facilitate systems mapping of drivers and processes associated with malnutrition and morbidity surges in communities
    Lead a desk review of community-based actions that can address surges and build community health system resilience
    Co-develop a Community Health Systems Resilience Analysis toolkit (to include a diversity of participatory systems and community-based methods)
    Training and supervision of field assistants Data collection from the piloting of the toolkit
    Qualitative data analysis
    Authoring and co-authoring policy reports and scientific publications
    Engage in wider CLARE programme activities
    Contribute to the development of proposals and expressions of interest for future funding

    About you

    Essential

    Education: PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in social sciences, international development, humanitarian studies, health, nutrition, geography or other related field of study.
    Skills: Confident in qualitative research methods, data collection and analysis; strong problemsolving, analytical and critical thinking skills; curiosity and an ability to provide theoretical and conceptual inputs; excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills; proficiency in qualitative data analysis coding and software (e.g. Nvivo); and a track record of writing and publishing.
    Attributes: A burning ambition for your research to have a major societal impact; self-motivated; detail-oriented; and able to work independently and as part of a team.
    Languages: Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)

    Please submit your CV/resume (including at least two referees), cover letter, and an example of your writing that demonstrates your research and writing skills to info@whatworks.co.ke and leah.mugo@whatworks.co.ke by close of 6 January 2025.

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    info@whatworks.co.ke

  • Postdoctoral Scientist-Energy and Climate Modelling – SEI Postdoctoral Scientist- Water Systems- SEI

    Overview

    The position holder will conduct research on energy, climate change and air quality supporting African countries to develop policies, strategies and action plans for energy, climate change and air quality and supporting integrated planning for water-energy-food (WEF) nexus analysis. A major role for the position holder will be to undertake emissions modelling using SEI’s LEAP (Low Emission Analysis Platform) tool, and other and other energy, air quality and climate modelling and management tools. The position holder will also be involved in policy engagement at national and African level, and contribute to capacity building activities, including training while also providing scientific advice to policy makers, local communities, and private sector actors.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Research, policy, and capacity development tasks

    Lead the Centre’s research on energy, air pollution and climate modeling using the LEAP (Low-Emissions Analysis Platform) tool and other energy and air pollution modeling tools to quantify current and projected energy supply and demand, air pollutants and greenhouse gases across different sectors, considering drivers of change, including social and macro-economic drivers;
    Lead and coordinate internal and external capacity-building initiatives, including coordinating training and providing technical support for users of SEI’s Decision Support Tool (LEAP) for energy, air pollution, and climate modeling;
    Lead projects, including coordinating project teams, and contributing to research design, data collection and archiving, data analysis, writing of publications, and dissemination of findings through seminars, workshops, conferences, and other public outreach activities;
    Support the Centre’s engagement in key policy processes on air quality and climate change, including implementation of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution 3/8 on preventing and reducing air pollution, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Paris Agreement, the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), among others, at the national, regional and global levels;
    Provide thought leadership on sustainable energy, air pollution, and climate modeling by identifying, analysing, and proposing actions by SEI to respond to emerging environment and development issues related to sustainable energy, air pollution, and climate change at the global, regional, and national levels;
    Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Energy and Climate Change Programme’s work plan, including budget preparation, programme design, knowledge management, and implementation of research projects;
    Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to teaching and training at universities that have partnership arrangements with SEI.

    Project specific tasks

    Lead emissions modelling to support SEI’s work on Greenhouse Gas (GHGs) and Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs), including the Africa Methane Community of Practice (AmCoP) and the development of methane roadmaps in Gabon, Senegal and Chad
    Provide support to the development of Africa Clean Air Programme (ACAP)
    Undertake climate modelling and development of scenarios for the project “Applying the Water-Energy-Food Nexus to Promote Ecosystem Based Adaptation in the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Catchment, Kenya.”
    Support the implementation of the EU funded project ONEPlanET (OpeN source Nexus modelling tools for Planning sustainable Energy Transition in Africa).
    Work on existing and new projects as assigned by the supervisor.

    Business development

    Lead and/or support the preparation of project concept notes, research proposals, and grant applications in accordance with SEI strategic objectives.

    Requirements

    Ph.D. degree in energy, engineering, environmental science, climate science, atmospheric chemistry, or relevant interdisciplinary studies;
    Research experience in energy, climate and air pollution modeling. Experience and skills in using SEI’s Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) will be an added advantage;
    Research, policy, and capacity development experience in climate and air quality management, and related areas preferably applied research that informs policy and decision-making in the African context;
    Knowledge and understanding of energy, climate, and air quality policies in related sectors;
    Experience in communicating scientific information to a range of different audiences;
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary research teams
    Fluency in English or French is a requirement, and strong ability in one or more additional international language(s), with excellent writing skills.

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  • Relationship Officer – Asset Finance Customer Service Officer- Asset Finance

    Reports to: Head Asset Finance

    Location: Head Office

    Increase revenue for the Bank by ensuring Asset Finance and Insurance Premium Finance Products are optimally marketed bank-wide.
    Support implementation of relationship strategies aimed at fostering and maintaining cordial business relationship between the Bank and its customers, potential customers, motor vehicle dealers as well as the Insurance Companies, Insurance Brokers and Agents for Insurance Premium Finance business.
    Provide regular feedback on marketing intelligence and competitor analysis with the view of enhancing brand value of KB Asset finance and KB IPF products as well as profiling KB bank as a key player in these key lines of business.
    Facilitate implementation of marketing strategies aimed at increasing business volumes, revenues and market share of both KB Asset finance and KB IPF products.
    Enhance dealers/ customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention, attract new potential clients and maintain good relations with dealerships, insurance companies and brokers through the provision of quality customer service and efficient service delivery.
    Facilitate product training to relationship teams and dealer representative channels

    Responsibilities

    SALES, SERVICE AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

    Managing and leading Customer Relationship

    Managing all Asset Finance customer relationships, dealing with issues proactively and reactively
    Working in close cooperation with Relationship Teams, to provide a world-class Asset Finance offering to customers
    Managing dealer, Insurance Companies and supplier relationships
    Making product presentations/ proposals to prospective customers

    Deal structuring

    Supporting Relationship Teams, structuring deals to best advantage for the Bank and customers
    Negotiate transactions with customers.
    Structure asset finance facilities to suit customer needs.

    Sales

    Delivering excellence in sales, developing new leads from outside the Bank
    Using the existing corporate network to maximize sales to Bank customers
    Performing to plans as agreed, to drive profitability and increase market share
    Developing the profile of KB Asset Finance
    Developing and maintaining a Sales database
    Maintaining a hit list and sales deal pipeline
    Achieving the Asset Finance targets as set
    Driving the growth of the Asset Finance book and income
    Leverage on the bank’s branch network to drive sales
    Support marketing of special dealer schemes
    Enhance repeat business by marketing to customers about to liquate their facilities

    Liaison with Relationship Teams

    Support Business Teams in the development and implementation of new Asset Finance products and services
    Hosting customer meetings to sell Asset Finance & IPF, to ensure maximum structuring benefits are achieved
    Training and development, coaching of corporate and retail staff to ensure awareness of Asset Finance

    Relationship building

    Building relationships across the business, both internally and externally
    Liaising with staff at all levels up to support asset finance business
    Building relationships with KB Sales team to encourage sales of the product set
    Maintaining good relationship with motor vehicle dealers
    Ensure outstanding issues between the dealer and the bank are quickly resolved

    BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

    Risk Management

    Managing own portfolio of the Asset Finance & IPF, ensuring that risk profiles (book mix) are managed by sales of the correct products within approved risk management criteria
    Working in close relationship with Credit Department and Relationship Teams in processing AF credit applications
    Support Business Teams pursue appeal to Credit Department on deserving cases that may have been unfairly declined
    Coordinate with Credit Department to ensure applications are processed within agreed TAT and escalate violations to the Head of Business.

    Training & development

    Responsibility for training and development for Business Development relationship managers
    Responsibility for the training and development of other Bank staff
    Training asset finance product to motor vehicle dealers
    Training asset finance product to Business Bankers and Branch Managers

    OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

    Administration

    Monitoring functions to ensure smooth running of day-to-day operations
    Ensure complaints procedures, queries, escalation dealt with effectively
    Carry out physical checks of financed assets

    Reporting

    Adherence to monthly reporting requirements and deadlines and any other ad hoc reports as per the demand.
    Identifying issues and escalating appropriately

    Profit center

    Responsibility and accountability for the unit’s cost center and budget

    Documentation

    Work in close cooperation with the Business teams to ensure all necessary documentation is completed and all the procedures have been adhered to prior to AF undertaking/ drawdown.

    Checks

    Responsibility for adherence to Policy & Procedures
    Asset Register maintained and correct
    Reconciling records with registration documents
    Undertaking periodic checks to ensure adherence with Policy & Procedures
    Verification that corrects deal procedures are undertaken
    Responsibility for adherence with IT security procedures
    Responsibility for giving input to update the AF policy document
    Participation in AF & IPF projects

    Arrears and PAR Management

    Work in close cooperation with Business teams and Risk to ensure that impairments and losses are kept at a minimum
    Ensure recoveries for own portfolio are done daily and maintain the NPL to below set targets

    Qualifications

    A university degree in a Business-related area.
    Experience in Marketing and Sale of Asset Finance.
    Experience in Customer service/Relationship Management.
    A thorough knowledge of SME Products, Other KB products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
    Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
    Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competence in championing high performance management.
    A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures.
    Excellent Planning and organizational skills coupled with very strong communication and questioning skills

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  • Sales Representatives- Kakamega Sales Representatives- Kisumu Sales Representatives- Meru Sales Representatives- Nanyuki Sales Representatives- Kitengela Sales Representatives- Mombasa Sales Representatives- Nakuru Sales Representatives- Thika Sales Representatives- Eldoret

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Business Management course (or equivalent) with retail experience
    Experience in direct client interactions both in- person and via platforms like WhatsApp.

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    Deadline for application: Friday 20th December, 2024 All submissions must come through our email recruitment@denriafrica.co.ke

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    recruitment@denriafrica.co.ke

  • Sales Executive

    REQUIREMENTS

    Aged 25 and above
    Ambitious,Confident and self driven
    Experience in Sales is an added advantage.

    Apply via :

    hr@finscoafrica.com

  • Projects/Civil Intern – 4 Posts Quality Control Intern – 4 Posts Operations Intern – 2 Posts Mechanical Intern – 4 Posts Electrical Intern – 4 Posts Safety Health Environment Intern – 4 Posts Instrumentation & Control Intern – 3 Posts Corrosion Control Intern Finance/Revenue Intern – 2 Posts ICT Intern Human Resource Intern Legal Department Intern Supply Logistics Intern Risk Intern Administration Intern Security Intern Foundation Intern Corporate Communication Intern Procurement Intern Corporate Planning Intern Marketing & Business Development Intern Mechanical Intern (Diploma) Electrical Intern (Diploma) Safety Health Environment Intern (Diploma) Instrumentation & Control Intern (Diploma) Projects/Civil Intern (Diploma) Quality Control Intern (Diploma) Operations Intern (Diploma) – 2 Posts Corrosion Control Intern (Diploma) ICT Intern (Diploma)

    Projects/Civil Intern – 4 Posts Quality Control Intern – 4 Posts Operations Intern – 2 Posts Mechanical Intern – 4 Posts Electrical Intern – 4 Posts Safety Health Environment Intern – 4 Posts Instrumentation & Control Intern – 3 Posts Corrosion Control Intern Finance/Revenue Intern – 2 Posts ICT Intern Human Resource Intern Legal Department Intern Supply Logistics Intern Risk Intern Administration Intern Security Intern Foundation Intern Corporate Communication Intern Procurement Intern Corporate Planning Intern Marketing & Business Development Intern Mechanical Intern (Diploma) Electrical Intern (Diploma) Safety Health Environment Intern (Diploma) Instrumentation & Control Intern (Diploma) Projects/Civil Intern (Diploma) Quality Control Intern (Diploma) Operations Intern (Diploma) – 2 Posts Corrosion Control Intern (Diploma) ICT Intern (Diploma)

    In support of the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, KPC is seeking applications from those who graduated in 2022 & 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma for its one-year (1) internship programme.

    Requirements

    Be a Kenyan Citizen aged 30 years and below
    Should be a graduate from a recognized University or College, having graduated in 2022 & 2023.
    Must be available full time for the one-year duration of the program.
    Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)

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  • Senior Lead, Transformation IT Delivery I&I Workforce Senior Officer

    Team and Job Purpose

    Purpose of the team is to lead on the strategic planning, design and delivery of digital and data technology solutions used across SCA. The team will be key to defining the Technology strategy including roadmaps for product developments, ensuring our systems remain fit for purpose, maximising the value they deliver and enabling our organisation to achieve impact for children. Working in partnership with Transformation Delivery, the team will be accountable for planning, design and delivery of digital and data technology solutions to Transformation Delivery projects, SCI Functions and internal IT functions. 

    IT Leads play a key role in the delivery of technology driven transformation initiatives at Save the Children. As the Senior IT Lead the role holder is responsible to demand management and allocation of IT Leads to projects and acts as a mentor, coach and point of escalation to the community of IT Leads and drives continuous improvement of ways of working. The role holder will also partner closely with the Director of Technology Strategy and Transformation and Director of Transformation Development when assessing and shaping new transformation initiatives and conducting feasibility studies, this includes partnering with IT Heads of functions to bring clarity to the resource implications of proposed initiatives (this includes scaling up teams, creating new capabilities or using 3rd parties). The role holder will also be assigned to the high complexity high impact transformation initiatives and is responsible for all IT components of delivery in these initiatives. The role will lead on project engagement with all the IT teams including architecture, development, support, and infrastructure and information security. The role holder owns the IT components of the project plan and manages the assigned IT resources to ensure execution to plan and completion of project documentation. The role works closely with PMO to ensure all IT components are appropriately resourced and budgeted and collaborate with business analysts and business stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

    Principle Accountabilities

    Oversee community of IT Leads managing allocation to projects. Provide coaching, training, mentoring and supporting with issue escalation and resolution to all IT Leads. Lead on IT input into the delivery frameworks and methodologies, helping to mature these across the organization
    Partner with TDIT Directors to assess, shape and conduct feasibility studies for new and emerging transformation initiatives
    Working closely with Project Lead, Project Manager and PMO to ensure projects the role holder is assigned to stay on time and budget by planning, estimating and managing the IT components of project plan including resourcing/demand management, budgeting, risk & issues and status reporting
    Work closely with Project Leads and PMO to set the technology strategy for the project based on the project scope and agree delivery approach and methodology e.g. waterfall, agile, proof of concept, minimum viable product, global versus local built and use of template solutions
    Work closely with change and deployment teams to ensure common understanding of technical versus business go lives and how technical deployment aligns with the business deployment plans and schedules
    Matrix manage all IT resources required to deliver the project and drive a one team culture where the necessary capabilities within the IT function (including architecture, application development, testing, application support and services, information security and infrastructure) are all part of the project delivery team
    Ensure IT project deliverables and documentation (e.g. solution blueprints, high level and low level designs, test approaches, plans and scripts etc.) are completed to a high standard and follow appropriate governance e.g. Enterprise Architecture Board, Portfolio Progress Meeting Stage Gates, Change Approval Board
    Manage 3rd parties as necessary including contract staff, vendors and service providers
    Ensure new technologies and services are transitioned into business as usual working with the Application Services function to set support teams up for success and make sure we don’t deliver anything that cannot be supported. 
    Work closely with product owners and product development managers to ensure that project use of environments and release/deployment plans align with demand from other sources and dependencies are managed effectively

    Experience and Skills

    Essential

    Proven experience of leading complex change and digital portfolios in both large and smaller organisations
    Proven IT project & programme management experience – able to operate at programme management level to ensure overarching deliverables are achieved and benefits realised, while also being comfortable driving detailed project tasks to completion
    Bring a strong understanding of project management methodologies and the technical components of these, while being a visible advocate and champion of change and continuous improvement
    Ability to think long term strategically and operationally and able to improve processes for future projects 
    Experience of leading large scale, complex technology programmes in complex business environments, including transitioning implementations into BAU support
    A proven ability to resolve issues swiftly and decisively whilst safeguarding standards and procedures
    Proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget and to quality using project management processes and tools including risk management, financial management and quality assurance
    The ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting line in a multinational environment
    Management and influencing skills with experience of working with senior level stakeholders

    Desirable

    Experience of implementing systems in challenging country environments
    Experience in managing offshore project team members
    Strong leadership and mentoring capability, particularly in multicultural environments
    Someone with drive and enthusiasm who demonstrates accountability and collaboration
    A technical understanding of IT infrastructure and technology development / deployment
    Understanding of system architectures, data strategies, upgrade strategies and cutover planning
    Practical experience operating agile methodologies and training/coaching others in this area
    Proven experience in project management leadership, planning, tracking, process improvement and/or change management areas
    Ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders and to turn technical discussions into clear decision points
    Budget planning and maintenance needs to be in the essential skills
    Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
    Experience in a range of business process and systems including Financial Systems (Agresso), HR Systems (Oracle), Planning and M&E, Awards/Grant Management systems, Advocacy, Supply Chain and Supporter Database/CRM.
    Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic)

    Education and Qualifications

    Essential

    Demonstrated skills and experience are more important that formal education and qualifications in this role therefore none are considered essential

    Desirable

    Degree in appropriate computing or technology related subject
    Relevant, technology specific certifications
    Appropriate certification in methodologies (e.g. agile)

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