Job Field: Sector in Administration / Secretarial  , NGO/Non-Profit

  • Director – Programmes Program Advisor Extractives Strategist OI Regional Program Quality Lead Programme Funding Relationship Manager Regional Business Development Manager Regional Media & Communications Advisor Women’s Rights Strategist OI Regional Logistics Coordinator

    Director – Programmes Program Advisor Extractives Strategist OI Regional Program Quality Lead Programme Funding Relationship Manager Regional Business Development Manager Regional Media & Communications Advisor Women’s Rights Strategist OI Regional Logistics Coordinator

    You can make a difference:
    As the Director – Programmes
    You will manage programmatic/thematic strategists and provide leadership and strategic support to the programmes team;
    Lead programme design, development and implementation and, take responsibility for ensuring minimum standards for programming are met.
    Be responsible for growing the programme portfolio and in support of high quality programme implementation
    Will ensure effective coordination and collaboration between campaigns, humanitarian and operations teams in country and the broader Confederation
    Develop and support partnerships with national, regional and global civil society towards meeting the goals outlined in the Oxfam Country Strategy for Kenya
    You will have:
    An Undergraduate/Post graduate in a development related field and/or at least 5 years experience in a similar senior programme management role.
    Comprehensive knowledge and experience in development programs, humanitarian response and advocacy and campaigning.
    Politically astute, with a good understanding of key external organisations, how they operate and make decisions, and the country development context.
    Commitment to and knowledge of creating a partner-led operational environment, supporting partner organisations to achieve direct impact and results relating to Oxfam’s objectives.
    Influencing experience in working with donors, fundraising and donor compliance and proven ability to develop organisational networks and associations.
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  • Program Assistant

    Program Assistant

    Duties for the Program Assistant Job
    The program assistant will be a member of the Country Office staff recruited locally and based in Nairobi, Kenya. The program assistant has dual reporting to the Regional Industry Head and to the Country Manager based in in Nairobi office. Specific duties will include the following:
    Drafts routine correspondence and proof-reads and edits materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and style
    Incorporates agreed upon review comments into documents, making full use of shared drives and software capabilities
    Has ability to organize and implement projects and tasks, set priorities, coordinate and monitor assignments to maximize efficiency and quality
    Has technology and operating systems knowledge needed to provide quality client support in efficient and cost effective manner. Is an early adopter and embracer of new technology and systems
    Coordinates schedules taking priority into account, monitors changes, and communicates the information to staff inside and outside the immediate work unit, including officials outside the bank;
    Solves non-routine problems (e.g. responds to requests requiring research to address query at hand, etc)
    Assists in preparation of conferences, seminars, workshops etc
    Tracks assigned project steps/timetables, coordinates with relevant staff and provides assistance and/or information on projected related matters
    Maintains current distribution lists, phone/addresses lists of project/product contacts, and distributes documents for relevant task teams
    Maintains up-to-date work unit project and other files (both paper and electronic)
    Corresponds with vendors to solicit price quotes for supplies and make hotel reservations in accordance with World Bank Group policy
    Manages logistics requests for the visiting missions of the units
    Handles bookings for business travels; obtains tickets from the travel agency, requests visas for staff
    Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team’s work and output. Fully involves others in the work of the team.
    Program Assistant Job Qualifications
    Minimum of bachelors’ degree and/ college diploma preferably in Secretarial Studies or Office Management or Business Administration with two years relevant work experience in a large international organization or service or private sector organization
    Proficiency in using advanced functions of World Bank standard computer applications (MS office 2013).
    Knowledge of, and ability to execute diverse and intricate work procedures related to the timely processing and production of assigned outputs and supporting administrative activities.
    Applied knowledge of World Bank Group’s organization, procedures and practices, including IFC records management and filing procedures is desirable but not essential.
    Ability to retrieve reference materials from various sources (e.g. databases, Iportal or other filing systems, joint library, internet etc.)
    Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and to anticipate next steps
    Ability to pass relevant World Bank Group tests (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.) as required.
    Committed, dedicated team player with the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff and clients in a multi-cultural environment
    Excellent English skills (verbal and written) including ability to draft routine correspondence and edit materials using proper grammar, punctuation and style. French language skills desirable.
    Effective time management and organizational skills
    Recognizes and addresses challenges to effective teamwork
    Ability to produce highly-quality work under pressure
    Willingly adapts to constantly changing circumstances and environment while maintaining an organizational perspective. Engages in continuous learning, adjusting the application of knowledge, skills and abilities while the work program and operating environment changes.

  • Regional Programme Advisor

    Regional Programme Advisor

    Regional Programme Advisor Job Responsibilities
    Generic Responsibilities
    Responsible for quality control of content of donor proposals and reports, macro log frames, and triannual reports in regards to country strategy and donor compliance, including coordination of inputs from relevant
    Regional Programme Managers, Technical and Thematic Advisers in Head Office. Quality control of documents for UN donors however, will be the responsibility of the respective Head of Programme. NMFA and SIDA frameworks will be the responsibility of the Senior Advisor in Oslo
    Contribute to programme development and to strategic planning for selected country programmes as shall be assigned by line manager
    Conduct regional contextual analysis and trends in the region that contributes to regional understanding and provide evidence for advocacy and innovative project ideas
    Support programme assessments and evaluations in country programmes as required
    Promote incorporation of lessons learned into new programmes and projects
    Conduct recruitment interviews and facilitate induction training sessions upon request
    Represent NRC in relevant forum based on thematic areas appointed by line manager
    Responsible for follow-up on a monthly basis with the Head of Programme on programmatic issues
    Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedure
    Carry out other duties of temporary character appointed by line manager
    Specific Responsibilities
    Responsible for the review of proposals, budgets and reports for the selected county programmes in the region to ensure high quality that meets donor requirements
    Support with grants start up meetings, programme reviews and ensure lesson learned are captured and documented to help improve on the programme delivery in the selected countries of support
    Field visits to support and train staff on issues such as grants management, project cycle management, proposal and report writing
    Support in the timely budgetary revisions at project level in close collaboration with grants coordinators and finance staff for the selected countries of support
    Ensure full compliance with requirements and conditions in grant agreements and contracts, in close cooperation with programme, support, and finance departments
    Focal point for the selected donors to offer guidance on donor regulations and guidelines
    Lead on selected theme in the region and provide leadership as well as guidance as will be required
    Provide support, guidance and training when required to in-country staff in coordination with the Head of Programme
    Promote the rights of the displacement affected communities (Refugees/ IDPs/returnees) in line with the advocacy strategy
    Represent NRC in relevant forums based on thematic areas as assigned by line manager
    Qualifications for the Regional Programme Advisor Job
    Minimum 3 years of Manager/Advisor experience in a humanitarian/recovery context
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal
    College / University, Bachelor’s degree

  • Bilingual Executive Assistant

    Bilingual Executive Assistant

    Job Duties and Responsibilities
    Information Flow and Tracking Deadlines:
    Generally manage the information flow of the Director’s office and from the Regional team and Geneva, the Regional and Country offices, National Societies, ICRC and to the general public.
    Ensure timely and accurate transmission and exchange of information, and follow up to ensure feedback is provided, necessary actions taken and deadlines met.
    Identify and handle confidential/sensitive material professionally while protecting the interests of the Federation, and the Africa Region office.
    Organize and maintain efficient information storage and retrieval systems that guarantees the correctness and integrity of records as well as ease of cross-referencing with well-defined levels of access.
    Liaise with internal and external contacts/stakeholders to promote a good and positive image of the Federation through information exchange and professional feedback.
    Consolidate the quarterly reports for the SG in consultation from the Director, Head of Operations and Regional and Country Offices
    Reconcile and allocate working advances for the Director and follow up with finance to ensure working advance has been cleared.
    Administrative Tasks
    Coordinate the Regional Director’s requirements for meetings and arrange meetings, prepare notices and minutes and take notes as necessary.
    Review all outgoing correspondence prepared for the Director; edit as appropriate to ensure correct spelling, grammar, and formatting style. In addition, draft standard administrative correspondence, complete forms for administrative actions and keep records of actions taken.
    Also format documents and prepare power point presentations, tables and charts as may become necessary.
    Schedule briefings and debriefings of Secretariat, PNS and ICRC representatives with relevant regional departments and National Societies as appropriate.
    Prepare and maintain a database of all staff in the Region and regional office
    Maintain and updated database of all ANS
    Create and maintain the yearly eventrix.
    Event and Calendar Management
    Manage the Director’s calendar, coordinate and adjust itineraries and schedules, and confirm appointments, and meetings as necessary
    Organize / coordinate events such as retreats, off-site meetings, and official events; ensuring that the required logistics (venue, catering, transportation, lodging, facilitation etc.) are provided for by Administration and Logistics units.
    Take minutes of monthly staff meetings and post on public drive
    Provide secretarial support to the Africa Region Management Team.
    Managing Travel
    Organize the Director’s travel and related logistics (hotel, per diem etc.) as well as that of external guests as appropriate.
    Visa applications to be done timeously and ensure efficient follow up.
    Prepare meeting pack‘s with relevant documentation including ticket, letter of invitation, accommodation booking, security regulations.
    Share travel information with the relative people in host countries.
    Share information with staff in Region Office
    Education
    Bachelor’s degree in Office Administration, Social Sciences, Secretarial studies or any other relevant fields
    Experience
    5 years or more experience in secretarial services, programme management, public relations and general administration( Required)
    Experience within a RC National Society and/or the Federation Secretariat ( Preferred)
    A good understanding of the Red Cross business, and of regional operations and structures ( Required)
    Experience in customer service operations, and in protocol.( Preferred)
    Knowledge, Skills and Languages
    Practical knowledge of computers (Word processing, Spread sheets,email, database management
    Knowledge of modern office management and practices
    Advanced verbal and written communication skills

  • Associate Director Budgeting and Contracts Africa Program

    Associate Director Budgeting and Contracts Africa Program

    Position Summary: This position shall be responsible for overseeing the budgeting, financial management, partner/vendor contracts, consultants agreement and grants & contracts requirements of regional office activities, IAVI’s Clinical Research Centres (CRCs) including any other subrecipients in Africa. The position shall lead the process of working with IAVI’s sub-recipient’s on preparation of their Annual Budgets, and Scopes of Work as well as support the post award review of quarterly expenditure and financial reports. The incumbent will also be required to develop CRCs staff capabilities in budgeting and understanding of the contracts requirements of the various donors IAVI works with.
    Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Deputy Regional Director, Africa Program
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Work with IAVI scientific program and finance staff in Africa, and CRC staff on the preparation of Annual Budgets and review budget submissions for cost reasonableness.
    Submit and discuss the agreed budgets with the New York based Finance team, for the necessary approvals.
    In collaboration with other IAVI Africa Program staff, prepare annual Scopes of Work and work plans.
    Develop and implement systems to track expenditures against actuals and proactively inform program managers for corrective action.
    Review subrecipient’s quarterly financial forecast against expenditure and reports to ensure that expenditures are within agreed limits and in accordance to donor regulations and are submitted in a timely manner.
    Coordinate with the Regional Compliance Manager to monitor the activities of subrecipients through regular site visits to ensure that subrecipient resources are used for authorized purposes, in compliance with donor, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward.
    Carry out capacity building across the CRC networks on donor rules and regulations.
    Manage and execute contracts for the regional office including consultancy contracts, ensuring compliance requirements are meet and in liaison with the relevant units and guidelines from HQ.
    Support the annual auditing processes of CRCs in Africa region in liaison with Regional Compliance Manager.
    Close out all subawards according to donor policies and IAVI procedures, and reconcile all final deliverables and payments, in conjunction with IAVI program and finance staff.
    Provide support to the Africa Regional Office finance department and carry out any other financial duties as may be necessary in coordination with the Accountant.  
    Experience and Skills
    Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Finance.
    At least 7 years of experience working on cooperative agreements or grants from international agencies such as USAID, other USG agencies as well as bilateral or multilateral donors including governments.
    Good understanding of the full subaward management cycle.
    Proven experience and knowledge of US Government regulations, policies and procedures relating to award management and monitoring.
    Experience in evaluating and managing budgets and contracts for several subrecipients including provision of financial management and monitoring oversite.
    Experience developing Scopes of Work and Annual Work Plans.
    Excellent analytical and financial management skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate budget development are required.
    Experience developing and delivering participatory training on donor (USG) regulations and policies preferred.
    Pragmatic, self-motivated, composed under pressure, with professional acumen, good judgment, and a highly developed sense of responsibility.
    Ability to communicate effectively with senior level management, both internal and external, and to collaborate professionally with co-workers as well as with colleagues from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
    Ability and willingness to travel within Africa region.
    Attention to detail and ability to multi-task, set priorities, and organize time efficiently.
    Interest and empathy with HIV/AIDS research and IAVI Core Values.

  • Senior Regional Physical Planner

    Senior Regional Physical Planner

    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
    The Senior Regional Physical Planner will coordinate her/his work with the Head of the Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Nairobi and work in close consultation with the parent section at Headquarters, Geneva (Shelter and Settlement Section). She/he will closely coordinate her/his activities with other relevant specialist units in RSC.
    ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
    Advanced university degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
    At least ten years of experience in a similar/related role, including five years in an international technical/managerial position.
    Sound knowledge of AutoCAD software and GIS.
    Good interpersonal and conflict management skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment and team player.
    Ability to work under pressure and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
    Ability to lead a specialist team under tense emergency situations.
    Proficiency in written/oral English.
    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
    Knowledge of the UN cluster approach. 
    Experience working with the UN system.
    Knowledge of other key relevant sectors including but not limited to Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Environement, Energy.
    Knowledge of other UN languages.

  • Communications Assistant

    Communications Assistant

    Communications Assistant Job Major Responsibilities
    Organize images in shared drive (and PEC hard drives) in folders that are intuitive and chronological, and able to be used with and without watermark
    Organize all logos, watermarks, icons, vector logos, etc into a folder that is easily accessible and sharable
    Load all contacts into contact (program/issue specific?) database to start fresh in 2017
    Lead on the day-to-day part of the library overhaul and inventory management
    Support organization, management and inventory of printed products across the Center
    Develop a PEC mood board on Pinterest for looks, logos and ideas about print products
    Go through the online stylebook and make updates or additions based on what we identify as missing
    Qualifications and Experience for the Communications Assistant Job
    Bachelor’s degree in communication
    At least 2 years post-qualification experience
    Strong communication skills (written and oral) with a wide range and level of audience
    Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as ability to work in a culturally diverse team

  • Village Director Clinical Officer Pharmaceutical Technologist Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Community Development Worker Assistant Accountant

    Village Director Clinical Officer Pharmaceutical Technologist Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Community Development Worker Assistant Accountant

    Key Duties for the Village Directors Job
    Management of the SOS Village facility and assets therein.
    Planning and budgeting for project activities.
    Coordinating the administration and operations of the Village.
    Fulfilling the role of the Father figure and role-model for the children.
    Overseeing the educational and physical needs of the children.
    Providing necessary support tthe children and staff team.
    Village Directors Job Qualifications
    Degree in social science preferable. Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
    Should have a strong background in education, social work and child psychology.
    Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with child focused organisation in management position.
    Ability twork independently and as a member of the management team.
    Demonstrated work experience in policy interpretation and implementation.
    Proven interpersonal, leadership and effective representation skills.
    A loving home for every child
    A strong family person, married, and willing twork for long hours and live within the SOS Children’s village.
    Mature person aged between 35 – 45 years.
    Must have ncriminal record and a demonstrated love for children.
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