Jobs Kenya

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

  • Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building Manager Partnerships Coordinator

    Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building Manager Partnerships Coordinator

    Responsibilities: 
    Strategy Development:

    Develop the HDBP country sector strategy and ensure it is updated at all times.
    Provide constant political and economic analysis of the national context as related to the HDBP sector
    In co-ordination with the DRC HoP and Regional HDBP technical coordinators on Peacebuilding, support the development of related HDBP cross border initiatives into neighbouring countries.
    Support the Country Director in drafting, promoting, and rolling out of all HDBP-relevant strategic planning documents in broad consultation with all staff. 
    As an E-SMT member, ensure regular and critical review of the country strategic and action plans. Follow-up on the action plan and report against its indicators.
    Align and integrate HDBP activities along other DRC Protection work.
    Support the Country Director by inputting into the Government Engagement Plan and supporting linkages with relevant government ministries/departments in line with the HDBP strategy
    Support the Head of Programs in harmonizing programme approaches and HDBP delivery across the country program workstreams and governance levels

    Management, Coordination and monitoring:

    Management, operational oversight, coordination and implementation of HDBP projects within the DRC Kenya programme. 
    Ensure high quality project implementation for HDBP Sector and DRC joint projects in accordance with donor and DRC regulations as well as in line with agreed indicators, budgets, and work plans.
    Support and technical supervision of HDBP project staff. This includes coaching, ensuring co-ordination between Area  managers, recruiting and development of HDP staff.
    Provide appropriate and timely technical feedback to HDBP staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance appraisals. 
    Identify with HDBP staff their needs and opportunities for professional development.
    Serve as a member of the country Extended Senior Management Team.
    Develop and monitor an annual HDBP workplan and budget implementation at country level
    Work together with the Head of Programs and other program Teams to produce an annual county level workplan to ensure vertical integration of all HDBP interventions and strategies in all implementation areas.
    Work together with the MERL Unit to develop and monitor log frame indicators, intervention logic and a theory of change for the  HDBP sector. 

    Programme development:

    Develop and expand the HDBP components of the DRC Kenya programme. 
    Lead in proposal development for HDBP sector.
    Lead in fundraising efforts for HDBP components
    Support the Country Director in representation for HDBP related forums.
    Be a driving force in terms of developing HDBP projects within the DRC Kenya programme objectives.

    Finance, administration and safety:

    Responsible for HDBP budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements and ensuring that the necessary systems are in place.
    Responsible for ensuring that HDBP Country staff adherence to security procedures, monitoring the development in the security situation, developing contingency plans etc.

    Reporting:

    Ensure all reports related to the HDBP sector are compiled, quality checked and submitted on time to the donors in close consultation with the area teams, MERL Unit and the grants team. 
    Contribute to the quarterly, annual and other project reports as required
    Review technical content of downstream partner reports to ensure high quality technical reporting 
    Contribute to programme deliverables as they relate to the relevant  HDBP workstreams. 

    Representation/Liaison:

    Using delegated authority from the CD, and in close coordination with the DRC HoP, represent HDP’s work in Kenya towards local government authorities, donors, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and selected local co-ordination forums. 
    Be the point of contact for collaborating with national partners under HDBP sector
    Provide overall technical management of the delivery of collaboration and national partner activities by providing technical assistance and attending activities to ensure set objectives are achieved

    Fundraising & Accountability:

    Actively identify and respond to relevant funding opportunities. The funding environment in Kenya is challenging and will require significant focus and capacity.
    Lead proposal development to maintain and expand HDP’s portfolio in Kenya and on borderlands.
    Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of HDP’s activities.

    Experience and technical competencies:  

    Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-changing Kenyan landscape (including cross border dynamics) as relates to politic, conflict, peace and security.
    Demonstrate conceptual and practical knowledge on Conflict Sensitive Development, security governance and related fields in a management capacity.
    Minimum of five years working experience with International NGOs or operational UN agencies, including at least two years’ experience of community-level conflict sensitive programming.
    Proven experience in project management, including budget expenditure, donor relations, reporting, proposal writing, staff management, and monitoring and evaluation.
    Demonstrable leadership and management skills, including team building and management by example.
    Demonstrable ability to think strategically, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment.
    Demonstrated ability to mobilise resources and expand programmes
    Excellent writing and verbal skills in English for project proposals, reports, and communications; Swahili skills is an added advantage. 

    Education: 

    University Degree, preferably Master’s, in Conflict Resolution, International Relations or another relevant field.

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  • People & Culture Operations Lead Lead, People & Culture Operations-Employee Support Lead, People & Culture Operations Human Resources Information System(HRIS)

    People & Culture Operations Lead Lead, People & Culture Operations-Employee Support Lead, People & Culture Operations Human Resources Information System(HRIS)

    THE OPPORTUNITY
    Reporting to the Head of People & Culture(P&C) Operations, The P&C Operations Lead ESA will provide team direction, guidance, and support in the implementation of P&C Operations initiatives to achieve the strategic goals of the P&C Operations team in the assigned region. The role provides overall technical & stakeholder management for the roll out and implementation of the end-to-end transactional elements of the employee life cycle at the Foundation ensuring practices, strategies, and technologies (when possible) are used to manage and analyze interactions and data throughout the employee lifecycle.
    The successful candidate will be based in the following offices in Africa: Kenya, Rwanda
    WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
     

    Contribute to the end-to-end digital shared services roadmap that create efficiencies.
    Oversee a team that support day-to-day transactional work and ensure service level agreements are being maintained in the areas of Talent Acquisition, Onboarding and Offboarding, payroll inputs to P&C Operations employee services payroll input team as per agreed SLA.
    Work with the HRBPs and COEs in the assigned region, ensuring the highest level of customer service is maintained and support the preparation and analysis of metrics as it relates to reporting for the countries and assigned region.
    Effectively manage escalations within the team, collaborating with COE and HRBP_ team members and with Head P&C Operations.
    Lead probation trucking and advisory to HRBPs as require.
    Support the HRBP to ensure smooth offboarding process including necessary paperwork, exit interviews where required & ensuring a smooth transition for employees.
    Collaborate with HR Business Partners on Benefits My Way files including initiating claims & providing administrative support to the end-to-end process for all countries.
    Oversee the establishment and execution of P&C operational services across all countries including setting up effective and efficient remote service support.
    Support HRBPs with employee relations matters where required and collaborate as required with the Code Committee when required.
    Contribute to annual as well as ad-hoc, conflict of Interest and Policy declarations and reporting thereto for each country and ultimately the region.
    Accountable for all P&C Country Handbook and Country Policy Updating.
    The single point of change lead for country related changes in HR Operations activities in the region.
    Contribute towards HR Process mapping and capacitation across the assigned region.
    Compile new joiner information and communication thereto for the region.
    Contribute where necessary to compiling all payroll inputs.
    Lead in preparatory work permit documentation compilation for the countries in the region.
    Manage the P&C Operations teams and the team’s development.

    WHO YOU ARE
     

    University degree, preferably in Business Administration or Commerce or Management or another relevant qualification is required.
    CHRP Certification is required.
    Ten (10) years’ experience in HR strategy planning and implementation including complex HR projects at regional or global level.
    Mid-Level senior management experience and/or performance planning.
    Solid knowledge in labor laws across Africa and other global experience or exposure.
    Experience synthesizing and analyzing information.
    Proven leadership, analytical and conceptual thinking.
    Comfortable with uncertainty and possess the flexibility to co-create with dynamic, cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
    Focus on execution and attention to detail.
    Project management acumen.
    HR Generalist knowledge or specialist in either of the HR areas.
    HR global awareness with huge presence with strong presentation skills.
    Strong collaborator and relationship builder who can establish trust, respect and credibility to co-create solutions across a range of stakeholders.
    A highly analytical problem-solver and critical thinker who can define root cause, evaluate alternatives and find solutions effectively.
    Possess a ‘client’ focus mindset which enables effective business partnering and issue resolution.
    A team player, self-starter, and resourceful with the ability to work within a constantly changing and ambiguous environment with minimal supervision and resilience.
    Agile, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
    Highly Proficient is all MS Suite core applications: Word, PowerPoint, Projects, Excel etc.
    Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
    Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
    Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
    Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
     

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  • Associate Manager, Operations

    Associate Manager, Operations

    Job purpose

    This position will report to the Country Director & will have primary responsibility in the oversight of the country operations function for Evidence Action in Kenya. This will include providing direction to the IT and procurement teams as well as liaising with the country leadership to coordinate the administrative/operations staff across the country. Many organization locations are field offices whose varied challenges and distinct locations will require creative problem-solving.
    From a country leadership position, the position will be responsible for ensuring alignment, coordination, and compliance with the operations policies, processes, and systems.
    The Associate Manager, Operations will act as a resource and/or coordinate resources between country office and program field offices and perform other duties as defined by the country lead/leadership.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Team Management – 25% of the role

    Responsible for developing/refining and regularly reporting on Key Performance Indicators and Metrics to management concerning the regional operations support activities and capacity/gaps.
    Provide leadership, direction and functional guidance to the operations team, setting team and individual objectives to team members;
    Promote a culture of high performance, high quality and continuous improvement that values learning and feedback;
    Work in close coordination with the country and program leadership and, being responsive to their requirements;
    Foster a culture that encourages creativity, proactive solutions and accountability to actions, results and people;
    Ensure team and individual recognition;
    Training the country and field office operations teams to be up to date with best practices of the industry and adherence to company policies and procedures;
    Timely inputs to senior management on team performance and highlighting challenges with the team member (s) if any

    Office Administration and Logistics management – 25% of the role

    Coordinate Office Administration: supervise the Administrative Officers/Assistants at the country administrative office and coordinate with programs/department leads in other offices to ensure that Evidence Action’s offices are managed efficiently. This will include but is not limited to: overseeing adherence to office budgets, determining solutions to concerns raised by projects/programs.
    Office management: Ensure that office management is consistent and compliance to processes, include: ensure the maintenance of an asset register, ensure facilities are managed properly, and ensure proper and cost-effective maintenance of insurance policies.
    Vehicles and Transportation: lead creation and maintenance of vehicle pools, working with a team to ensure competitive, reliable drivers.
    Manage other Evidence Action Administrative Services: ensure core administrative services provided by Evidence Action to projects, managed through Admin Officers, are carried out effectively and efficiently. Examples include travel and visitors’ logistics, events planning/coordination and the maintenance of internal Evidence Action communication systems.
    Responsible for workplace safety and security in the region and be the point person on emergency management and security updates.

    Lease agreements management and service contract oversight – 10% of the role

    Coordinate negotiations/relationships with landlords on all lease agreements entered by Evidence Action in the Country. Keep track of all renewal dates and terms of the lease agreement on termination or rent increases.
    Lead in SLA negotiations and management of all service agreements for Evidence Action in the country.

    ICT support and Coordination – 15% of the role

    In close collaboration with the Sub-region IT manager, initiate and support processes for formulating information and communication technology (ICT) policies, regulations and procedures at the country offices, and monitor the implementation.
    Coordinate the provision of Provide ICT support in the development and maintenance of the Evidence Action databases and website as guided by the Sub-region IT manager.
    Ensure all IT equipment are serviced and maintained as per the IT policy of Evidence Action.

    Procurement support and Coordination – 15% of the role

    In close collaboration with the Sub-region Procurement manager, coordinate/oversee and support processes for the country procurement team in ensuring all policies, regulations and procedures at the country offices are followed and monitored in all procurement processes.
    Coordinate the provision of in-country procurement support in the development and maintenance of the Evidence Action policies and procedures as guided by the Sub-region procurement manager.
    Ensure annual tendering on pre qualifications are carried out according to the laid down guidelines and on time.

    Project Management – 10% of the role

    Collaborate with the Sub-region Operations Lead on and lead the development of operations systems for use by staff at the various offices.
    Proactively identify, evaluate, recommend and participate in projects to improve organizational operations processes efficiency. Provide project management leadership support for operations related projects as needed and directed by the Country director or country-specific work plans.
    Develop and provide training to staff across offices on existing and evolving operational systems, functionality, and processes in use by Evidence Action.

    Key performance Indicators

    The key results have an impact on the execution of the role in the Country Office:

    High quality, appropriate, and well-managed implementation of operations and country administration services across Kenya.
    Over 90% satisfaction rating from both internal and external partners on the efficiency of the operations unit in terms of management of partner relations at country level.
    Demonstrated Cost-effectiveness in all lease engagements and logistics management in the region.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
    5 years of experience working with NGO or large multi-national organizations, managing a mid-size team of experienced operations teams across locations;
    Self-directed and self-motivating personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple clients while adhering to deadlines and priorities;
    Experience with creating budgets, budget management and understanding of local laws related to the subject and best practices;
    High level of competency in computer skills, MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint is essential;
    Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization;

    Skills

    Strategic and tactical critical thinker with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
    A confident decision-maker who can communicate directions and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical staff.
    Understanding of the business role of operations functions within the programs and organization, and to set objectives based on that.
    Demonstrated leadership in managing others.
    Metrics-driven performance philosophy.
    Good English – written and verbal competence.

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  • Monitoring Manager

    Monitoring Manager

    About the Role
    Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Monitoring Manager will be responsible for leading programme monitoring across the GAIN Kenya portfolio of projects and ensuring that the learnings from monitoring and research are used to make improvements to programmes and to strengthen strategy. You will provide senior technical support to the project teams to design, coordinate and implement the monitoring framework of the country programme.
    This position will functionally report to the Head of Programmes, GAIN Kenya with all technical aspects of the work managed by the Director, Knowledge Leadership. There will be close collaboration with the Knowledge Leadership (KL) team as well as centralized programme teams.
    Key Responsibilities include;

    Leading on the consolidation of the country Learning Agenda to capture programme learning and informing improvements to programmes and strategy
    Supporting the design and adaptation of the programme monitoring tools and processes and leading on the training and quality assurance of the programme monitoring components
    Conducting monitoring field visits as required to ensure that project progress is on track
    Ensuring timely and good-quality routine activity progress monitoring and reporting by implementing partners
    Contributing to critical analysis and interpretation of monitoring and research results to formulate recommendations on program actions, improvements, and lessons learned
    Reviewing and interpreting monitoring data as part of preparation for GAIN’s performance and donor reports and ensuring quality of project reports aligning with the theory of change and results framework
    Contributing to analysis of information collected and supporting all dissemination efforts including writing reports, briefs and other materials

    About You

    The ideal candidate should have proven experience in the public health nutrition sector, with expertise in programme monitoring. You should have demonstrated experience in critical analysis skills to extract key learning and effective practices from programme monitoring and its application to programme improvement.
    The Monitoring Manager should be a strong communicator with the ability to work effectively in a global multicultural team. You should have deep knowledge of programme design and monitoring tools, their application and quality assurance.
    The postholder should have knowledge of major quantitative & qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation tools. Also, you should be highly flexible and willing and able to travel. Expertise in data management and analysis tools and software an asset.

    Experience

    Proven experience in the public health nutrition sector, with expertise in programme monitoring
    Demonstrated experience in critical analysis skills to extract key learning and effective practices from programme monitoring and its application to programme improvement
    Knowledge of major quantitative & qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation tools
    Advanced skills in data analysis presentation and report writing
    Expertise in data management and analysis tools and software an asset
    Training and experience in research and/or impact evaluation an asset
    Track report of publication in peer review or grey literature an asset

    Education

    Master’s degree in Social Science, Nutrition, Public Health, Economics, or Statistics

    Other requirements

    Willingness and ability to travel in country
    Fluency in English
     

    About our Offer
    The starting salary on offer for this role is from KES 4,058,496 – KES 4,639,992 per annum, depending on experience.

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  • Technical Advisor – Policy & Advocacy County MEL Coordinator

    Technical Advisor – Policy & Advocacy County MEL Coordinator

    Purpose of Position
    The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to Area Programmes and Grant Projects on the Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting on all advocacy projects and interventions geared towards empowering leaders, children, youth, and communities to hold their governments accountable for policy change and improved service delivery in order to achieve enhanced child well-being outcomes. The position also provides technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in their engagements with County Governments and other partners, networks and coalitions across various Counties where World Vision operates in Kenya.
    Major Responsibilities
    Planning and Implementation (30%)

    Undertake high level political/policy context, root cause, and stakeholder analysis and ensure that external and internal landscapes for advocacy are reviewed annually (or more frequently if required) and that appropriate action is taken to address key trends.
    Examine, explore and analyze the power relations between decision makers and those who influence them and design strategies for engaging these stakeholders to achieve World Vision advocacy objectives at the field level.
    Plan, prepare for and attend meetings with government service providers, government Ministers and bureaucrats, the media, academia – or any stakeholder who could have an influence on a decision – and represent World Visions positions and support Cluster Managers and Project Managers and other World Vision staff to do the same.
    Work closely with the cluster managers and Project Managers to plan for, coordinate and support community engagement, including child and youth engagement, in external relations
    Closely and continuously monitor the political and policy context around an issue, and the key stakeholders involved, to identify opportunities for engagement and to adjust strategy to changing circumstances. 
    Support the implementation of effective advocacy design, monitoring, and evaluation (DME) and reporting of advocacy impact on CWB.
    Provide technical support in the utilization of advocacy guiding documents to field staff
    Provide technical support in the design of advocacy projects
    Provide technical support in the annual planning process for advocacy projects and interventions
    Ensure Quality utilization of the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach across all Area Programmes and relevant grant projects
    Ensure Quality utilization of Child Protection Advocacy approach across all Area Programmes and relevant grant projects
    Ensure regular and need based technical assistance to the field staff in the implementation of advocacy projects and interventions
    Plan for and build advocacy capacity for field staff to competently handle Policy and Advocacy related project implementation

    Technical Support to County level engagements and Local Level Advocacy (30%)

    Support Cluster managers and Project managers to analyze local government (political and bureaucratic) policies, processes and services, and work with communities to identify and make the case for solutions to challenges.
    Work with cluster managers, Project Manager and field staff to empower, mobilize, and support citizens, including children and youth, to hold their leaders accountable.
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers to develop, maintain and utilize County level external engagement register 
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers to develop and utilize annual County level engagement plans
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in engagements in the County policy and law making processes
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in engagements in the County planning and budgeting processes 
    Provide technical support to Cluster Managers and Project Officers in undertaking Child Rights Government Budget Analysis

    Evidence generation for Advocacy (20%)

    Regular review and analysis data and information from communities where World Vision Operates in Kenya and generate evidence for advocacy
    Package evidence for advocacy in the form of engagement briefs, policy briefs, position papers, media briefs targeted at different stakeholders
    Link the utilization of evidence form the communities to County level advocacy and national level advocacy
    Ensure that feedback is provided to community level actors on how the evidence from their communities is being utilized to inform decision making at various levels of governance

    Monitoring and Reporting (15%)

    Develop and support implementation of effective advocacy DME and reporting of local advocacy impact on CWB. 
    Ensure that an advocacy implementation and monitoring plan is in place to ensure delivery of the advocacy components. 
    Develop and utilized Advocacy monitoring plan and tools
    Develop Quarterly advocacy reports
    Organize and conduct quarterly advocacy reflections and learning forums
    Develop the Annual Advocacy Strategic Measure reports

    Others (5%)

    Attend and participate/ lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or related discipline from a recognized University
    Minimum of 6 years’ practical experience in implementing advocacy programmes and projects
    Experience in the utilizations of various Social Accountability Approaches and Tools
    Experience in engagements in the policy and legislative processes
    Experience in engagements in Public Planning and Governments Annual Budget Process
    Experience in undertaking Review and Analysis of Government Budgets 
    Experience in engagements and collaboration with Government Departments, Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Organizations and other Civil Society Organizations
    They have strong communication, representation, negotiation and consultation skills.

    Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications

    Knowledge in working in donor funded programs
    Knowledge in Child Protection and Child Participation Programming
    Knowledge in crisis management and response
    High professional ethics and integrity

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  • Association Evaluation Officer

    Association Evaluation Officer

    Responsibilities

    Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
    Identifies issues that would lead to evaluation work planning items and provides inputs to the planning, conduct and reporting of evaluations of UN-Habitat operations, policies, strategies, themes, projects, programmes and ensuring that evaluations conducted are in conformity with UN norms and standards for evaluation;
    Supports coordination of evaluation functions at division, branch, regional and country levels.
    Reviews and analyses emerging evaluation issues and trends and participates in evaluations or research activities and studies;
    With significant guidance, assists in development of a well-focused evaluation Terms of Reference for conducting evaluations that include complete background, purpose, scope, evaluation approach and methodologies, evaluation questions, stakeholder involvement, evaluation management, deliverables and time schedules;
    Provides substantive inputs in the preparation of evaluations products that would improve uptake of evaluations by different stakeholders, including evaluation briefs, newsletters, videos, guidance documents and ensuring they are systematically shared on internal and external electronic platforms of UN-Habitat;
    Participates in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; collects reliable and accurate information in an objective way, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares survey reports;
    Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
    Ensures that the evaluation module, integrated in PAAS and the Evaluation Recommendations Tracking System are continuously monitored and updated and is able to generate reports from the system as and when they are needed to facilitate accountability, learning and programme improvement.
    Review updates in the Integrated Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (IPMR) system for preparation of annual evaluation plans and evaluations of individual projects and programmes.
    Develops innovative tools and technologies to deliver evaluative information to those that can use it, by synthesizing evaluation reports to get key messages and in appropriate formats to be shared with various audiences and key stakeholders of evaluations;
    Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other evaluation meetings, workshops conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, preparation of documents and presentations;
    Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive support, data collection, etc;
    Undertakes other assignments in support of the Independent Evaluation Unit to implement its work.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM : Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches of evaluation. Ability to identify issues, analyze and report concisely. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

    Education

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) business administration, information technology, computer sciences, statistics, management, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in project/programme management, administration, evaluation or related area is required.
    Experience in strategic planning, programme monitoring and evaluation is required.
    Experience in devising and implementing evaluation mechanisms (e.g. public opinion surveys) to assess popular perceptions is desirable.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant Protection Assistant Economic Recovery Project Officer – Livelihoods Protection Assistant – Physiotherapist.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant Protection Assistant Economic Recovery Project Officer – Livelihoods Protection Assistant – Physiotherapist.

    Overall purpose of the role:
    The purpose of this position is to assist the MEAL Officer in ensuring the implementation of comprehensive MEAL systems to improve the quality and enhance DRC’s ability to demonstrate the impact of its work in urban refugee and host communities’ settings. The incumbent will work closely with the DRC urban program colleagues/sectors and in matrix management arrangement with the DRC Urban Area Manager to ensure the project expectations are met. 
    Responsibilities: 
    Design and implementation of MEAL Plans:

    Participate in the design and implementation of the MEAL plan for urban program projects.
    Under the supervision of the MEAL officer, develop/adapt relevant tools and procedures to monitor and report results of project activities. 
    Support review and update MEAL plans as necessary. 

    Data and information management:

    Assist in design/adapt a data management plan for projects in line with the MEAL plan data requirements. 
    Ensure data management procedures implemented adhere to the DRC data protection policy.
    Maintain a secure and up-to-date beneficiary database with appropriate Age/Gender/Diversity data. 
    Ensure systematic data collection, clean up, storage and system maintenance.
    Perform periodic monitoring and verification exercises to ensure data quality.
    Conduct regular data analysis and provide information and statistics in agreed formats including dashboards for weekly, monthly and final reports required for internal and external progress updates.
    Offer technical support to protection and livelihoods staff in using relevant data management and reporting tools (training, coaching etc.)

    Accountability to affected populations:

    Support the implementation and monitoring of the urban programme’s Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (F-CRM) including gathering individuals’ feedback on DRC services
    Collaborate with the registrar of the F-CRM on follow-up and response to operational complaints regarding DRC interventions
    Monitor and report on the urban programme’s adherence to the CHS commitments in the response

    Report Writing & Documentation:

    Guide project staff in generating activity reports using standard formats. 
    Generate and share weekly/bi-weekly updates on MEAL findings to inform learning and adjustment of activities as needed
    Assist in compiling and submitting monthly and final reports to the MEAL officer and Urban area manager.
    Document case studies & lessons learned for internal and external sharing through DRC social media channels, review meetings and reports

    Experience and technical competencies: 

    Minimum of 2 years of work experience within the field of monitoring and evaluation and protection/livelihoods programming compression an added advantage 
    Experience working in urban displacement responses and in multi-sectoral interventions
    Experience in working with information management systems / databases and mobile data collection platforms
    Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis
    Excellent report writing and communication skills (English)
    Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) commitments and operation of community feedback and response mechanisms

    Education: 

    A Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, development studies, or other related Social Sciences and training in Monitoring and Evaluation; or Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Information management Sciences.
    Fluency in written and spoken English essential

    Languages:

    English
    Kiswahili

    DRC’s Core competencies: 

    Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values.

    DEADLINE 22nd March 2022

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  • Team Leader AgriFI Challenge Fund

    Team Leader AgriFI Challenge Fund

    Job Purpose:
    Self Help Africa (SHA) is an international NGO, dedicated to the vision of an economically thriving and resilient rural Africa. Working in ten countries throughout Africa, SHA focuses on agriculture and agribusiness as the engine of growth in Africa.
    We believe in market-based solutions to the alleviation of longterm poverty and our primary clients are smallholder farmers in Africa. We work with all participants in the agricultural value chain and believe that you can only achieve longterm sustainable growth by creating profitable businesses (whatever the size) and farmer organisations that can operate at scale.
    Our approach is collaborative and market-based: although we see our primary clients as smallholder farmers in Africa, we work with all participants in agricultural value chains. SHA currently runs programmes on behalf of a range of organisations including two Challenge Funds for the European Union, Irish Aid, the World Food Programme and the UK Department for International Development. SHA has an ambitious growth strategy to increase its global footprint and expand into new areas.
    The organisation also has a number of social enterprise subsidiaries – TruTrade, which supports market access for small-holder farmers in agricultural value-chains and Partner Africa, an ethical auditing and consultancy firm that operates across more than 40 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
    Self Help Africa is currently managing the AgriFi Challenge Fund on behalf of the EU, an €18M fund to support agricultural businesses to increase their sourcing capacity through working with smallholder farmers.
    We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and results-oriented Challenge Fund Team Leader to be the strategic head of the AgriFI-Value Chain Implementation Team. The TL will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of the remaining two years of this 5.5-year, European Union-funded programme through providing strategic leadership, technical oversight and direct management of the programme – in particular the EUR 18M challenge fund. A key function of this role will be managing effective partnerships with the Lead Firms/implementing organisations and broadening the impact of the fund to attract additional investment into the AgriFi firms and other agribusinesses.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Programme Management
    Provide strategic, technical and managerial oversight and leadership for the challenge fund including financial analysis, business plan generation and revision, market analysis, building market and distribution channels. Specific tasks include:

    Day to day management of the challenge fund: Lead and manage all aspects of the programme: planning, implementation, quality and accountability, monitoring and evaluation
    Lead and manage the relationship with the co-implementer of the programme – Imani Development
    In liaison with the Country Team and Head Office Technical Advisors, ensure effective integration of core technical areas – Nutrition, Gender & Social Inclusion, Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
    Represent SHA at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events and ensure that the AgriFI Value Chain Programme collaborates and networks with key stakeholders
    Support contracting of external consultants where required to address grantee capacity needs
    Work in close liaison and ensure effective communication with the Lead firms and other stakeholders including EIB partner banks and the donor to coordinate coherent and consistent delivery of the programme objectives
    Lead activities that build capacity of SMEs/Lead Firms to address relevant technical and management constraints
    Review of business plans and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, consistency and adherence to the grant terms and focus
    Provide technical input for the implementation of the programme including in the preparation of work plans, strategies, training materials, guides and manuals and value chain integration.

    Raise additional capital for the Challenge Fund
    Identify key financial partners, particularly Kenyan banks working with the European Investment Bank, to enable agribusinesses and other value chain actors to access agricultural finance. Broaden the impact of the programme by supporting agribusinesses that were unsuccessful in securing Challenge Fund funding or who aren’t suitable for grant funding, to access commercial lending. Specific tasks include:

    Lead the team in marketing the AgriFi Kenya brand and building relevant networks with institutional donors, investment funds and philanthropists
    Undertake feasibility or viability studies on targeted programmes and targeted grantees
    Lead in preparation of proposals and budgets to potential partners for follow on funding of the AgriFi Kenya Programme
    Ensure data on SROI on extra-financial value is developed and reported.

    Review of AgriFi learnings

    Consolidate key learnings and apply these learnings to the AgriFi programme and future Self Help Africa agribusiness work. Specific tasks include:**
    Appraise the level of impact the AgriFi programme has achieved to date and methodology that can be utilised through to programme end
    Analysis of AgriFi outcomes, conducted in collaboration with AgriFi staff and recipient companies, focused on evaluating what learnings from the programme can be applied to future challenge funds / blended finance facilities
    Assess key successes, risks and challenges of AgriFi programme to date
    Draw out key learnings from the programme that can be shared across the sector and with national and international stakeholders on how best to stimulate value chain development through private sector engagement and financing small businesses
    Seek out opportunities for the Group to promote its learnings and successes e.g. conferences, media, trade publications, donor engagement etc.

    Operational and Financial Management

    Ensure that the programme in implemented using value for money principles for effective and efficient delivery. Specific tasks include:**
    Supervise the Grants team, other staff and consultants and facilitate effective team work and coordination;
    Manage the programme budget in collaboration with the Head of Programmes and Head of Finance;
    Compile periodic programme reports as required by the donor and SHA;
    Ensure compliance by SHA and partners with contract requirements in planning, financial management, procurement, branding, monitoring and reporting, and facilitate further training where necessary;
    Act as a focal point within the SHA country office to ensure all programming, financial and administrative matters related to the programme comply with donor and SHA policies and procedures and are transparently, expediently and effectively managed in line with established processes, rules and regulations;
    Monitor external context and carry out adjustments to project plans, where necessary;
    Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with SHA’s performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork
    Ensure all SHA safety and security guidelines are followed and that all safety or security incidents (fires, accidents, theft, etc.) are recorded and reported;
    Ensure efficient use and management of project resources;

    Monitoring, Reporting and Results

    Monitor and report on the progress of the fund technically and financially on a quarterly and half-yearly basis to reduce and manage risks. Specific tasks include:
    In conjunction with the M&E Manager, facilitate monitoring and documentation of learning by ensuring that effective mechanisms are in place to monitor activities and outputs and assessments for programme quality and impact and ensure programme implementation is on time, target and budget;
    Ensure a monitoring plan is in place and undertake project monitoring visits from time to time
    Ensure that the Portfolio Managers and Risk and Compliance Manager have processes to check grantee reports and ensure that they are compliant with set policies and operatonal procedures
    Work with the M&E officers to ensure the measures necessary are in place to reduce and manage risk in the portfolio
    Review, analyse and assess grantee performance against KPIs

    Other

    Any other tasks as assigned by SHA’s Head of Region or Country Director

    Key Relationships:
    Internal

    Country Director
    Programme Management Board
    Imani Development Team
    East Africa Regional Director
    Head of Finance and Administration
    Head of Programmes
    Technical Advisors
    Desk Officer
    Head of Africa Operations
    Programmes Director
    ENTERPRISE Zambia Team Leader

    External

    Lead Firms/SMEs
    European Union
    Slovak Aid
    Irish Aid
    Stakeholders including government, impact investors, research institutions, financial institutions, external auditors, donors, and private companies.

    Knowledge & Experience:
    Essential

    In depth knowledge of agricultural finance, banking and investment/project appraisal
    At least 10 years’ experience in the implementation of agri-business development projects, 5 of which working with Lead Firms/MSMEs within value chains or related projects, at a similar level
    Strong project management skills and understanding of project cycle management approaches and tools – including planning, project appraisal, monitoring and evaluation and partners’ capacity building
    Experience of working with donors in development programmes
    Experience of multi-year donor-funded Challenge fund programmes
    A thorough understanding of Value Chain Development and designing strategies and approaches for enhancing Value Chain Integration
    Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
    Experience in networking among development partners and government departments
    Ability to apply functional marketing, business planning, enterprise finance and investment, business growth advisory service or related areas.

    Desirable

    Familiarity and experience with EU regulations preferred
    Access to networks with funds to invest in social impact

    Qualifications / Other Experience:
    Essential:

    MBA or Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Management, Finance, Economics or related field required;
    Strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages
    Valid Driving Licence

    We have retained the services of Millar Cameron, an Executive Search agency to help us find the right candidate.If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your CV and contact details to Alison Cannon at alison.cannon@millarcameron.com with the subject line “Self Help Africa Team Leader Kenya”.Any candidate offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.Specific roles may require police vetting.

    Apply via :

    alison.cannon@millarcameron.com

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    Purpose of the Role
    The Country Director is responsible for delivering Sense International Kenya’s mandate in line with its vision, mission, values and established policies. The Country Director provides leadership to the organization, reviewing and implementing the agreed country strategy, and is accountable for all functions of Sense International Kenya. The position works with the Director of Sense International in developing the strategic direction for the work in Kenya working closely with the Board of Sense International Kenya and Sense International UK. The Director is responsible for managing overall planning, programme quality, advocacy, human and financial resources, safeguarding, communications, resource mobilisation, partnerships and alliances, monitoring and evaluation, compliance and accountability.
    Key Responsibilities
    Reviewing and developing the strategic direction in conjunction with the Director of Sense International and providing support for Governance.
    Leadership and oversight of:
    A. Programmes, including capacity building with partner organisations
    B. Financial management and reporting
    C. Grant / Contract management
    D. Resource mobilisation, partnerships and alliances
    E. Advocacy, representation and communications
    F. Human resource management
    G. Safeguarding
    H. Accountability, compliance and learning
    1) Leadership and governance support

    Provide leadership, shaping organisational strategic direction in collaboration with the Board of Sense International Kenya.
    Support good governance of the organisation by supporting the Board of Sense International Kenya, including support and reporting to Board meetings and AGMs.
    Provide strategic guidance and professional advice for senior management and their teams.
    Ensure programmes in Kenya are delivered and aligned with Sense International’s global strategic framework and Kenya’s priority areas.
    Harness opportunities to further Sense International’s vision and mission.

    2) Programme oversight

    Provide overall leadership to the team on programme implementation.
    Align the team to the strategic objectives by setting and managing annual work plans and budgets.
    Ensure that Sense International Kenya has agreements in place with the Government of Kenya to achieve its goals.

    With the Programme Manager:

    Ensure a high level of project quality and accountability.
    Ensure effective programme planning and implementation, as well as seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
    Ensure monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems are in place to facilitate reporting, learning, accountability and quality assurance.
    Oversee production of timely and accurate reports which document progress and how challenges were overcome.

    · Supervise contracting and oversight of consultants for specialist work such as provision of technical assistance on deafblindness, evaluations, quality assurance, research and scoping of innovation.

    Oversee the building of the capacity of partner organisations to deliver high quality services for people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments.
    Oversee high quality research and collection of evidence.

    3) Financial Management and Reporting

    Ensure strong budgeting, disbursement, reporting and forecasting.
    Ensure financial risks are managed working with the Finance and Administration Manager and Sense International UK Finance team e.g. on tax compliance, accounting balances, procurement and exchange rate fluctuations, etc.**

    Oversee:

    Development of annual and multi-year plans and budgets; monitoring of implementation, and production of quality and timely programme and financial reports to share with Sense International UK, donors and others.
    Adherence to established financial systems and procedures (e.g. ensure adherence to policies covering prevention of fraud, transparent procurement and contracting), proposing improvements where feasible.
    Monitoring and control of expenditure, and proposal of revised forecasts and budgets, for specific programmes and for Sense International Kenya overall.
    Review of partner organisations’ financial management capacity and the under-taking of due diligence assessments.

    4) Grant / Contract Management

    Ensure that effective grant management systems are in place which deliver compliance with grant conditions.
    Ensure submission of accurate and timely reports complying with grant agreements.
    Oversee effective monitoring systems and end of project evaluations, sharing learning across the team and organisation.

    5) Resource mobilization, partnerships and alliances

    Overall responsibility for annual ‘in-country’ fundraising targets.

    With the Programme Funding Manager:

    Work collaboratively to develop creative fundraising activities to increase and diversity funding and deepen relationships with donors and supporters. Ensure maximum core cost recovery and raising of unrestricted funds.
    Look out for new funding opportunities and coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals and responses to calls for proposals.
    Facilitate donor visits, donor meetings, round table discussions and evaluations.
    Collaboratively develop innovative concepts for new funding.
    Develop alliances with a view to collaboration on joint funding proposals and consortium bids.
    Partner with other organisations for mutual benefit e.g. to mainstream disability.

    6) Advocacy, representation and communications

    Represent Sense International Kenya on technical working groups, at conferences, workshops and committees to promote deafblindness and the work of Sense International Kenya at the Government and sector level.
    Build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders championing the course of persons with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments.
    Keep the advocacy strategy up to date and advocate for legislative, policy and other change.
    Raise awareness of deafblindness among Government, (I)NGOs, parents, professionals, and associations.
    Build the capacity of Government and NGOs to include people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments in mainstream programmes and foster the development of networks of parents, people with deafblindness, and professionals.
    Lobby government, both on behalf of Sense International Kenya, it’s programmes and target group and as part of wider initiatives on disability with other organisations, to ensure that deafblindness is on the national and local agenda.
    Build Sense International Kenya’s brand recognition through strategic partnerships, media exposure, and leadership in the disability sector. Safeguard Sense International’s brand and reputation.
    Actively promote the work of Sense International through appropriate media.
    Co-ordinate collection and curation of case-studies, photos and videos showcasing Sense International Kenya’s work, ensuring proper management of assets and permissions. Ensure provision of case-studies for Sense International publications and presentations.

    7) Human Resource Management

    Oversee performance management and ongoing capacity building and professional development for the Sense International Kenya staff team.
    Lead the recruitment of in-country staff, in consultation with Sense International’s Senior Programme Manager for East Africa.
    Ensure management of staff in line with the HR Manual for East Africa and ensuring compliance with Kenyan legislation. Ensure annual reviews are conducted and recorded, management of annual leave and sickness.
    Keep an overview of staff salaries and other benefits.

    8) Safeguarding
    · Ensure Sense International Kenya maintains excellent, up-to-date, compliant safeguarding systems and processes.
    · Ensure all stakeholders are aware of the importance of strong safeguarding and know what they need to do, based on regular and appropriate training, incorporation of safeguarding in contracts, including safeguarding in team and board meetings etc.
    · Oversee reporting of cases, case management, reporting of any Significant Incidents in line with Sense International’s safeguarding policy.
    · Liaise with the Safeguarding Focal Point as appropriate.
    9) Accountability, compliance and learning

    Accountable for the effective and efficient running of Sense International Kenya overall, and for ensuring transparency and compliance with organisational policies at all levels.
    Ensure all of Sense International’s policies are adhered to and regularly reviewed e.g. data protection, anti-fraud policies.
    Ensure strong implementation of Sense International’s Safeguarding policies ensuring staff are trained and partner organisations have suitable policies and training in place.
    Ensure compliance with all legal, financial and tax requirements of the Kenyan government.
    With the Programme Funding Manager, ensure International Aid Transparency Initiative postings are kept up to date.
    Keep the risk register up to date and manage and mitigate risks.
    Share learning across the Sense International family and contribute to learning by piloting new initiatives.
    Contribute to annual Regional Directors’ weeks, webinars, and innovations.
    Ensure learning from reviews and evaluations is shared and embedded in future work.

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    Deadline for applications is Tuesday 27 April 2021 17:00 hours.Interested candidates please submit the following documents to info@senseint-kenya.org:· A written application letter (no more than 1 page) – clearly outlining your suitability for this position.· A Curriculum Vitae of no more than 3 pages· In your application letter, please indicate your expected gross salary/month and other expected benefits.Only shortlisted candidates for interview shall be contacted. Interviews will take place on May 12th 2021.

    Apply via :

    info@senseint-kenya.org