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  • Training On Project Cycle Management (Pcm) – Consultancy

    Training On Project Cycle Management (Pcm) – Consultancy

    Duration:12 working days
    Introduction to Trocaire Kenya Programmes
    Trócaire has been working in Kenya for over 30 years and established an office in Nairobi in 1994. We collaborate with over 20 local NGOs to deliver our Country Strategic Plan, which focuses on:

    Accountable Governance: Public participation, social accountability and civil society space;
    Resilient Livelihoods: Agricultural production, agricultural markets, livelihoods diversification, financial inclusion, regenerative natural resource management, community managed disaster risk reduction in ASALs, specifically Turkana, and Upper Eastern (Embu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi)
    Natural Resource Rights: Land and natural resource rights in the context of oil and gas industry in Turkana
    Women’s Empowerment and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls: Personal empowerment, economic empowerment, attitude and behavior change, access to essential services, focused on adolescent girls and young women in slum settlements in Nairobi and Nakuru
    Humanitarian preparedness and response: Emergency drought response in ASAL Counties

    Purpose of the consultancy assignment
    The objective of the consultancy is to deliver a comprehensive PCM training for Trocaire Kenya staff and partners.
    Expected Outputs and Deliverables
    The consultancy will consist of the following tasks:

    Conducting a training needs assessment
    Adjusting the existing training curricula for the target audience
    Preparation of training modules (including handouts/handbooks for participants)
    Delivering trainings (prepare and compile training pack for participants, including all relevant supporting materials ; agenda, presentations, handouts, group exercises, exercises for individual work, reference materials, evaluation forms, etc.)
    Reporting (Upon the completion of the training delivery, the trainer will prepare a final report that will include, but will not be limited to: training goals and results achieved number of trainees, analysis of pre and after training knowledge, lessons learned and recommendations)

    Qualifications of the Successful Consultants
    Trócaire Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant(s)/consultancy firm to lead on this training. The consultant(s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience:

    The lead consultant(s) must be qualified to at least a Master’s degree level.
    The lead consultant(s) must have at least 10 years’ experience in project management in the development sector
    Practical knowledge and experience in developing training curriculum and facilitating training workshops
    Demonstrated ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English.
    Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Consultant:
    Deliver the assignment in accordance with the TOR and contract
    Trocaire
    Provide and ensure access to all required documentation for purposes of this assignment
    Ensure logistical requirements for field-based work are provided for the consultancy team (where needed)
    Timeline and Contract Details
    Time for consultancy shall be approximately 12 working days from end of September to Mid – October 2018The consultant shall pay the taxes, levies and other impositions levied under the applicable law and Trócaire will deduct such taxes as may be lawfully required (ie. withholding tax).Trócaire contract procedures and standards shall apply before, during and after the completion of the assignment.

  • Call For Consultants: Study On Youth Mainstreaming In The County Budgets

    Call For Consultants: Study On Youth Mainstreaming In The County Budgets

    Details:
    Are You …?
    Passionate about finding answers in data? Driven by the need to improve service delivery through information? Keen to document what works and where more needs to be done? If so, we are looking for YOU.
    The Objective of the Study is:
    To determine the degree of youth responsive budgeting by the county governments in the County Budgets 2018/2019 in 22 counties;
    Youth is a cross cutting function that lies with both national and county governments; in order for counties to reap the youth dividend, they must be willing to be proactive in mainstreaming youth within the various county departments as well as be deliberate in programing for youth through various development initiatives. County Government commitment to the youth agendas will be made clear through budgetary allocations to youth programs and initiatives. The County budget paints the true picture and is the benchmark for any gains the county governments hope to make on youth within their tenure in office, as such YAA would like to analyze the contents of the county budgets to synthesize what the youth should expect from their county governments. With this information county youth will be able to monitor and keep track of the implementation of budgeted for programs.
    Scope of Work
    The consultant will be expected to meet the following deliverables:

    Carry out a desk review of previous budgets, the Controller of Budgets report and Auditor Generals reports in the select 12 counties for the period 2014/2017
    Collect and analyze the approved annual budgets 2018/2019 of the 22 counties.
    Identify trends on budget allocation and expenditure in the counties particularly on youth programming
    Provide recommendations on budget trends and process.
    Prepare a comprehensive report that includes the findings, the trends identified and the recommendations based on the findings.

    Interested Candidates should have:

    at least 5 years practical experience as a researcher in county public finance management, especially within a non-profit context;
    extensive experience with empirical research, particularly qualitative and quantitative research methods and good analytical skills
    fluency in written and spoken English;
    excellent writing skills and a proven ability to write in a non-academic, engaging manner for non-technical audiences in a number of formats;
    an advanced degree in a humanities or social sciences discipline;
    good knowledge of the debates and issues around affirmative action and youth development
    ability to deliver on-time under tight deadlines;
    excellent interpersonal skills.

    Deadline: 15 August 2018

  • Principal Environmental Consultant (Social Impact)

    Principal Environmental Consultant (Social Impact)

    Job description
    ERM is looking for an experienced Senior Social Consultant to join our growing team in Nairobi, Kenya.
    This role will suit someone with strong ESIA and ESMPR expertise who wants to work in an international role delivering challenging projects.
    Role profile
    Many of our clients in east Africa are Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Private Equity firms, involved in the development of projects across a broad range of sectors throughout east Africa, but predominantly in the power, agribusiness and infrastructure sectors. In almost all cases, these projects involve complex social and resettlement issues. ERM are in a unique and niche position in the region, where we assist our clients in navigating these complex issues, with the ultimate objective of providing our clients with a social license to operate, and ultimately in obtaining international finance for their projects.
    Joining ERM would mean that you will work on wide ranging, multi-sectoral projects that spans all countries in east Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia. You will be part of our global social consulting team which consists of consultants with strong subject matter knowledge and project experience on different topics. You will play a key role contributing to the future growth of ERM East Africa business.
    The ideal candidate will have strong social consulting expertise acquired through supporting clients in the oil and gas, mining, power and/or other industry sectors. With strong client skills, he/she will have prior and tested project management skills delivering projects dealing with complex social issues as described below. A strong communicator, he/she will be educated to degree level (Master’s degree will be advantageous) with excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.
    Main responsibilities
    We are looking for a Senior Social expert, to fulfil the following:

    Provide technical guidance and support specifically to the social consulting services within the Capital Project Support team, including, but not limited to, support on social performance, impact assessment, livelihood restorations, community development plans, resettlement policy framework and resettlement action plans and stakeholder engagement projects and opportunities.
    Support the development of a pipeline of Major Capital Projects in a number focus sectors across Africa including in Infrastructure, Power, Agri-business, upstream Oil and Gas, Finance etc
    Play an active leadership role in sourcing, mentoring and developing talent within our organisation, not just in East Africa but also to the wider ERM community
    Support the business development activities, proposal writing, and client relationship development and management
    Although travel may be required to deliver on the above we are expecting this to amount to less than 5 days per month. You will visit our other offices in Africa and may travel on at least 1-2 trips internationally per year

    Please send us a copy of your CV and cover letter if you are interested in this opportunity. In your CV or cover letter please state your eligibility to work in Kenya.

  • Operations Consultant –Short Term Consultant

    Operations Consultant –Short Term Consultant

    Job description
     
    Gender is an important strategic theme for IFC. Central to IFC’s gender work is helping clients build robust business performance by making them aware of, and invest in, the value women can bring either as a defined consumer segment, as employees, as business leaders or as entrepreneurs and suppliers. IFC’s commitment to advancing gender equality is anchored in the business case and client demand for “gender-smart” solutions. IFC continues to stimulate and respond to market demand by expanding women’s access to credit, saving, housing, and insurance products, by advising companies on their workforce and talent management, and by building the capacity of women in supply chains and as entrepreneurs through SME financing and a new entrepreneurship training curriculum.
    IFC’s Gender Secretariat supports staff and clients in implementing gender-smart solutions. It sets a strategic agenda, develops common targets, improves knowledge, develops practical gender approaches, measures results, and forges key partnerships that strengthen the private sector’s contribution to integrated development solutions.
    Gender and renewable energy program: Energy poverty is a key challenge to achieving economic development. In Africa, over 600 million people have no access to energy and off-grid renewable energy solutions are key to accelerating access, opening up new markets and catalyzing development. Gender gaps exist in energy access as women face unique barriers as consumers, entrepreneur and employees of renewable energy and utilities companies. Reducing these gaps can have a positive impact on women by reducing the health effects of pollution, freeing up time spent by women and girls in sourcing alternative energy sources to undertake other activities including attending school and opening up businesses. Women can also play a key role as employees and managers of renewable energy companies. The Sub-Saharan Africa gender and renewable energy program will work towards reducing these gaps through focused initiatives in research, firm and sector level interventions and promoting the voice and agency of female employees in the renewable energy sector.
    The Gender Secretariat is seeking a passionate, energetic and experienced senior gender and renewable energy sector expert ideally based in Nairobi, Kenya who works with the regional gender lead to deliver the gender and renewable energy project.
    DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
    IFC is recruiting a gender specialist consultant with experience in renewable energy, conducting gender gap assessments in renewable energy projects and designing and delivering firm level gender advisory services. . H/she will spearhead the implementation of IFC’s regional renewable energy program executing tasks at sector and firm levels in line with the project components, i.e; 1) lead research and provide insights on gender gaps in renewable energy in Africa; 2) provide private sector investors with new evidence on gender gaps; 3) provide firm-level technical expertise around closing employment, supply chain and access gaps and; 4) lead a network of senior women professionals in the sector. This role will report to IFC’s Regional Gender Lead and work closely with IFC staff in the renewable energy program.
    Below is the detailed scope of assignment:

    Project design:

    Develop a project implementation plan for the gender and renewable energy program clearly articulating activities and deliverables across all project components
    Develop and incorporate customized gender metrics in renewable energy investments in the region in line with identified gaps and project contexts
    Develop firm-level advisory proposals across women’s employment, supply chain diversity and community engagement
    Design research tools and templates for undertaking various research and case study work in renewable energy sector
    Develop training tools for staff and clients on identifying and closing gender gaps in the renewable energy sector
    Contribute to work with the regional results measurement team to develop a robust set of metrics and measurement methodologies for gender aspects of advisory and investment projects.

    Project delivery:

    Engage at least 10-15 companies in the renewable energy sector for their participation in a peer learning platform
    Ensure all companies take 2-3 commitments towards reducing gender gaps in their business
    Report progress against commitments on a quarterly basis
    Identify and engage 3-5 companies for firm-level gender advisory services across women’s employment, supply chain diversification and community engagement, undertake gender assessments and measure the impact of these interventions on staff and overall business performance
    Develop and lead the publication of 3-5 company case studies. Leverage the results to demonstrate and create awareness on the business case for closing gender gaps in renewable energy projects and profile IFC’s leadership in this space
    Engage companies to nominate professionals to engage in the ‘Powered by Women’ network and deliver network engagements while seeking collaborations to strengthen it
    Identify strategic partners critical for the overall delivery of IFC’s energy and gender program across in the region
    Represent IFC to stakeholders at multiple levels including companies, NGOs, government, private sector associations
    In collaboration with the regional gender lead, undertake fundraising efforts to expand the program’s reach and impact
    Act as technical expert on gender for IFC’s projects in renewable energy sector
    Travel as necessary to countries within the Africa region; and undertake ad-hoc tasks in tandem with the regional lead and renewable energy teams.

    Communications and Reporting:

    Develop performance indicators in collaboration with the M&E team for each of the program components, track and document performance against the monitoring and evaluation plan
    Develop professional and robust donor reporting tools and ensure comprehensive tracking and reporting of progress to donors within the stipulated timelines
    Develop a proactive communications and stakeholder engagement plan to raise the profile of the program in the region and beyond including development of high quality case studies, blogs, social media campaigns, stakeholder engagement events and presentations
    Conceptualize IFC led events and identify opportunities to collaborate with partners to build the project’s profile.

    Knowledge Management:

    Conduct cutting edge research on women and renewable energy in the region in collaboration with partners in the sector
    Develop specific reference, learning materials, case studies and training initiatives, toolkits etc in response to internal and external demand.

    SELECTION CRITERIA
    The candidate should be an experienced professional with energy, economics, private sector expertise, experience in implementing private sector gender-smart solutions, comprehensive expertise in gender audits/assessments at the firm level, experience in designing/applying a methodology to establish the business case for expanding women’s access to energy. The candidate should have excellent project management skills and can interact with clients at the policy level or with senior counterparts in private, public and non-governmental sectors.
    Minimum Requirements

    Master’s degree in economics, energy, business, development or other relevant discipline required
    At least ten years of professional experience in a position with decision-making responsibility in the private sector
    Work experience in the renewable energy strongly preferred, experience in Africa region is essential
    Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement client engagements and to produce complex analytical reports for clients
    Demonstrated track record of accomplishments on private sector and gender equity approaches
    Thorough understanding of the international development agenda especially on energy access, and key stakeholders such as UN, G-20, Energia, Energy4All, private sector partnerships etc .
    Strong ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions
    Ability to work effectively under time pressure with high capacity to produce quality work
    Excellent communication skills in English, mastering of French would be good, proficiency in another language spoken in Africa a plus
    Highly collaborative, curious, innovative and entrepreneurial while flexibly able to adapt to working in a large development financing institution
    Willingness to travel regularly within Africa.

  • Start-Up Consultant

    Start-Up Consultant

    Job description
    Position Summary
    In the role of Start-Up Consultant, you will be responsible for driving our client’s entrepreneurs and businesses in a collective journey towards ultimate business success. Using proprietary methodology and tools, you will be assigned businesses who you will assist in thinking through key aspects of their business model and strategy. You will work closely with the Financial Modeler in developing their financial model and preparing them for an investment. The position is to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Key Duties:

    Attracting high-potential and growth-oriented early stage ventures for our client’s programs
    Screening and selection of business applicants, putting together and exciting cohort, including collection of relevant information and data
    Co-facilitating business development and workshops ensuring the successful adoption and use of our client’s methodology and tools
    Execute individualized follow-up with the businesses: during implementation of plans made during the workshops, further assist in the proper adoption and use of our client’s proprietary methodology and tools
    Ensure businesses arrive well-prepared for their business development workshops
    Liaise with the Director of Programs and Lead Facilitator on the progresses of the businesses, including compiling insightful progress reports
    Liaise with the Financial Modeler in the development of business financial models as well as the collection of data relevant to these models
    Reporting and documentation for funders, mentors, investors, and other stakeholders
    Assist in the development of investor presentations for the businesses

    Desired Qualifications and Skills:

    5-8 years of experience in developing businesses, preferably in a senior consultant or business analyst role
    Inspirational problem solver with start-up experience preferable
    Ability to diagnose business needs
    Strong analytical skills and ability to conceptualize and actualize ideas and hypothesis
    Excellent communication skills and heightened ability to relate to people
    Nature problem solver: proven results with minimum supervision
    Experience across multiple sectors

  • Strategic Designer (Nairobi-Based, Focus On Somali Context)

    Strategic Designer (Nairobi-Based, Focus On Somali Context)

    Job Description

    ThinkPlace Kenya is a strategic design and innovation firm based in Kilimani, Nairobi. We are looking to recruit a Strategic Designer who is familiar with Human-Centered Design principles and design thinking. 
    This is a mid-level position within the company which requires you to be a natural problem-solver and creative thinker. 
    Strategic Designers must possess strong writing skills, visualisation skills, and an eagerness to work in collaborative, team-based environments. Strategic Designers must also possess experience conducting user research, facilitating workshops, and prototyping and testing design interventions.
    We are specifically interested in hiring a Strategic Designer (who will be based in Nairobi) who is willing to undertake short-term travel to Hargeisa, Somaliland every quarter to contribute to a large-scale programme focused on designing interventions in the Somali health system.
    Experience in the Somali context is an advantage. Proficiency in Somali (written and spoken) is an advantage. 
    Must possess the legal ability to work in Kenya.

  • Senior Associate – Renewable Energy Investment Fund

    Senior Associate – Renewable Energy Investment Fund

    Job description
    ROLE:
    This direct investment arm has recently launched the first Mini-Grid Innovation Lab for Africa, a dedicated research and development fund for testing business model prototypes on mini-grids. Over 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa still lack access to electricity. The Innovation Lab conservatively estimates that at least 100 million of these people are most cost effectively served by mini-grids today.
    You will lead the Mini-Grid Innovation Lab for Africa work, working with mini-grid developers to identify and test innovative solutions to the business model, through managing an iterative process of piloting and refining ideas. With support from academic institutions, you will analyse the results of pilots and their impact on mini-grid business models and support the dissemination of these results to the rest of the sector.
    Primary responsibilities

    Oversee and implement innovative business model improvements across Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia
    Analyse results of Lab’s work and support advocacy efforts for the sector
    Identify and engage partners
    Support market and policy assessments and ongoing market analysis

    REQUIREMENTS:
    Skills and Characteristics required

    Must have at least 3 years top tier strategy consulting experience
    Ability to think creatively to find innovative solutions to business model gaps
    Excellent analytical ability
    Strong quantitative skills. Ability or willingness to learn how to deploy analytical tools beyond Excel on large data sets to drive insight is essential.
    Project management; planning and executing programs in remote locations to time and budget. Coordinating diverse range of stakeholders in challenging environments
    Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets
    Willingness to work and live in a sometimes-challenging environment
    Sensitivity to diverse stakeholder interests (donors, private sector, governments)

  • Consulting Manager Financial Services Consulting Manager

    Consulting Manager Financial Services Consulting Manager

    What Drives Us
    Billions around the world live at the Base of the Pyramid. We believe business has a powerful role to play in improving the quality of their lives.
    Job Requirements

    Overall 5-10 years experience
    2+ years consulting experience in Financial services
    Prior industry experience of working in a fintech /start-up or bank preferred
    Master’s in Business Administration from a premier B-School or graduate from a top University with very strong academic record
    Well connected at CXO level in Kenya / other African countries

    Skills:

    Strong problem solving and analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative;
    Exposure to business plan creation and building a business model would be desirable;
    Ability to synthesize information and assist in creating insightful recommendations for clients;
    Excellent written and oral communication skills;
    Outstanding teamwork and commitment;
    Prior exposure to domains in which Intellecap works is desirable;
    Financial services experience.

     Responsibilities for the Consulting Manager Job

    Manage delivery of projects in the FS sector in line with client expectations and company standards
    Build solutions relevant to the Financial Services sector in Africa and help take them to market
    Support FS consulting projects outside Africa as needed, and non FS projects in Africa if required
    Straddle multiple day to day roles that include project delivery, client relationship management, team building and mentorship, and business development;
    Be part of the team that contributes towards developing the domestic and global strategy for the consulting practice at Intellecap;
    Undertake relevant national and international field travel and exposure as and when required.
    Analyse data and assist in the structure and plan for project requirements;
    Manage delivery of work streams within a project in line with client expectations and company standards
    Support business development and other internal initiatives
    Contribute to institutionalizing knowledge gained through projects

    Compensation
    Compensation is commensurate to skill and experience. In addition, the incumbent will also be eligible for attractive incentives, including stock options and bonus payouts as and when applicable.
    Women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
    Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer.

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  • Resource Mobilisation Consultant

    Resource Mobilisation Consultant

    Job Details
    Terms of Reference
    To provide technical Resource Mobilization and consultancy services to the SRCS leadership on the overall strategy and implementation of the SRCS Resource Mobilization Policy and guidelines, which includes the identification of possible Income Generating Activities (IGA), advise on improving current IGAs and developing oversight mechanisms of the organization’s IGAs in line with RCRC best practices and standards.
    TASKS
    In conjunction with the liaison office and the two coordination offices in Mogadishu and Hargeisa, draft the Resource Mobilization policy; review the existing IGA initiatives and recommend improvements; recommend/propose additional initiatives deemed sustainable;
    Present the RM policy and tools to the SRCS leadership for their endorsement.
    The consultant will be specifically tasked to:

    Develop the SRCS RM policy
    Develop standard RM operating procedures to be adopted by the coordination and branch offices
    Review existing RM initiatives and recommend improvements where necessary
    Set up or recommend recording and reporting systems of the IGAs
    Develop a monitoring and oversight mechanism for follow up of the IGAs
    Review the market survey already conducted
    Define and establish guidelines for entering/starting new IGAs
    Prepare a check list of conducting feasibility studies for new IGAs
    Design an appraisal system for monitoring the performance of IGAs for sustainability

    DELIVERABLES

    Resource Mobilisation Policy, including annexes if needed
    Standard procedures for managing and running IGAs
    Recommendation on improvements on existing IGAs
    Propose system of reporting and recording IGAs
    Feasibility study check list for new IGAs
    Follow up mechanism for monitoring sustainability of IGAs

    TIMELINE
    Three (3) months
    REQUIREMENTS

    University Degree in Commerce or Business Management
    Experience working in the RM department for non-profit organizations in Kenya or Somalia
    Proven working experience as an RM specialist
    Understanding of the different local markets in Somalia
    Strong facilitation/presentation/training skills
    Excellent communication skills and the ability to forge cross-cultural relationships and build trust demonstrated through previous intercultural experience
    This position is expected to demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques when gathering and analysing information to recommend a course of action regarding deliverables
    Detail-oriented, methodical, highly organised in their work, and practices strict adherence to timelines
    Possessing a strong degree of honesty and integrity, and a solid sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information
    Proactive and autonomous personality
    Field visits to Mogadishu, Hargeisa and selected SRCS branches

  • Consultant – Postharvest

    Consultant – Postharvest

    Job Description
    Thus, under AVCD, CIP is seeking a consultant to assess socio-economic feasibility of differing types of storage units targeting differing profiles of user:

    Small-scale individual household storage usually 4 to 10 tonne capacity, relies on managing ambient conditions to improve storage conditions giving moderate control of temperature and relative humidity;
    Ambient storage, normally 50 to 100 tonne capacity, relies on managing ambient conditions to improve storage conditions giving moderate control of temperature and relative humidity;
    Cold storage, 500 to 1000 tonne capacity, using power to maintain temperature and relative humidity at a pre-determined level.
    The Consultant will be responsible is to assess the economics of each storage type addressing all costs associated with each storage type, including direct costs and indirect costs, such as potential loss of stored commodity.
    Considering each storage type, the study is to elaborate on:
    Economic feasibility and profit margins at specific time intervals of storage, identifying the assumptions and risks;
    Management models for ambient and cold stores considering group dynamics, differing types of storage services (i.e. warehouse receipts, farmer sells to cooperative who then manages sales and risks), and distribution and utilization of storage returns;
    Feasibility of household and ambient storage for storing marketable quantities of potato considering that a 50 tonne storage unit is sufficient for 2 ha of potato production.