Job Field: Sector in Consultancy

  • Senior Consultant

    Senior Consultant

    OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
    To Support The Successful Delivery Of ERM Projects By

    Project managing social consulting assignments ranging from social and stakeholder engagement strategy development and advisory work, through to projects focussed on the development, implementation and monitoring of client social performance and operations.
    Undertaking projects to assist clients in developing and implementing Social and Labour Plans, as well as plans for corporate social investment, local economic development and community engagement.
    Involvement in other social consulting activities as appropriate.
    Involvement in Environmental and Social Due Diligence projects in the region
    Proposal preparation, sales, business development and client management.
    Supervising project team(s) and coaching and mentoring more junior staff.
    Collaboration with social teams across the Division in particular, but also to maintain collaboration within the EMEA region.
    Understanding the interrelationships between ERM practices and policies and how these are applied within the business model (s).
    Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery.
    Client development and relationship management of key clients.

    KEY METRICS
    Key Metrics (to be developed with you and included in your Balanced Scorecard):

    General performance will be evaluated against billability, budgeted net revenue, PBBIT, RON, DSO, sales and other key financial indicators;
    Achievement of personal sales target (USD 400 k) and growth in sales to clients, particularly in the O&G, mining and power sector in Africa;
    Achievement of 60% useful billability target at budgeted billing rate of USD 180 per hour;
    Feedback received from staff and Partners concerning your role and performance on projects, to be of an acceptable level
    Feedback from staff and Partners concerning your leadership skills; your attention given to health & safety behaviour and procedures on/during projects plus an in-general feedback on how your behaviour has impacted positively to our business, to be of an acceptable standard.

    Core Expectations & Responsibilities
    Personal Leadership

    Provide complex and technical or subject matter expertise and methodology challenges within own area as well as across several disciplines within the business unit or practice area(s), including local regulatory and legislative requirements as applicable.
    Develop external presence in technical area by participating in technical/professional associations.
    Make use of effective working relationships with business unit and participate in global practice communities to ensure strong network of resources.
    Ensure prevailing authorisation and administrative processes, policies and practices are communicated and followed (e.g. Health and Safety, expenses, expenditure, travel, etc.).
    Remain up to date with the external market and client industry trends.
    Share expertise and knowledge within the Business Unit and or global practice area.
    Define actions and utilize resources to achieve project tasks or objectives.
    Measure and evaluate work of those supervising and or project team(s); ensure goals are aligned to desired project results.
    Recognise project critical actions and identify underlying issues/risks prior to reaching “problem” stage.
    Understand how work of the project team and or practice community contributes to the ERM’s success.
    Collaborate across regions and global practice communities.

    People Leadership and Development

    Communicate clearly with peers, colleagues, clients, sub-contractors, as applicable, to ensure understanding and alignment around overall project goals and objectives, and across multiple projects as required.
    Understand and adhere to all aspects of the PIC PM model for project management.
    Supervise project team members at all levels to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget and promote their development in all aspect of role.
    Take responsibility for resolving people issues arising from project delivery and providing feedback on their performance and making recommendations for training, escalating any performance/resourcing/training issues to the relevant line manager or PIC as appropriate.
    Cascade practice knowledge internally and externally, both formally and informally.
    Monitor and ensure all safe working policies and practices are followed by self and those supervising.
    Act as a mentor and/or encourage other employees to improve and develop individual skills.
    Understand the resource mix/requirements needed on a project or project element, work to identify and recommend project team members.

    Client Relationships and Business Opportunities

    Develop effective internal and external client relationships across boundaries and levels.
    Understand and clearly communicate the attitudes, interests, views, needs of the team, clients, management team and other stakeholders.
    Negotiate effectively within the team and clients resulting in win-win situations.
    Understand client’s desired outcomes and work collaboratively to ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
    Develop an understanding of any relevant business development, key client, innovation and diversification and other market driven initiatives/project working groups and participate in these activities on a supervised basis.
    Communicate how ERMs products and services benefit clients and learn how to identify potential repeat and or new business from existing or new clients.

    Business Results and Performance Culture

    Understand overall project goals and objectives and how inputs contribute to the achievement of the team and group targets of projects productivity and revenues.
    Contribute to projects, as assigned, undertaking research, analysis, report drafting, and supervising in accordance with the project goals.
    Manage small or medium sized projects or whole tasks within larger projects accurately, on time and to budget including elements such as: scope and delivery requirements, KPIs, budgeting, resourcing planning, coordinating field and other technical work, and managing health and safety and risk aspects.
    Communicate to project team(s) how practice area goals, processes and requirements are integrated in the business unit, regional and global practice vision, values, processes and procedures.
    Contribute to the project manpower resource requirements thought knowledge of the career framework and related expectations at each level, assisting in team selection and or hiring as required.
    Use ERM financial management tools and metrics to ensure that projects being managed are continually monitored and imbalances (e.g. budget variances) are identified and redressed in accordance with relevant ERM policies and practices.
    Coordinate the appropriate business administration aspects of the ERM business model including but not limited to: the accurate completion of timesheets and reports; compilation, filing and archiving of project documentation; and updating of relevant internal systems (e.g. Sales Force, GMS and Minerva).
    Undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time.

  • ET Consultant

    ET Consultant

    Job description
    The Social Protection & Jobs (SP&J) Global Practice of the World Bank delivers operational approaches and evidence-based solutions to help individuals and families manage risk, cope with chronic/transitional poverty, and access better livelihoods and jobs. These include:

    Strategy, analysis, financing and design of programs delivering social safety nets/social assistance in the form of cash transfers, public works programs, and fee waivers.
    Advisory and analytical services on design and delivery of contributory transfers (including old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, disability and survivor benefits), and their fiscal sustainability (including budget support for transitions).
    Analysis, design and delivery of labor market and youth employment programs (with a focus on supply side interventions and intermediation policies), as well as policy advice on labor market regulations and interventions.
    Strategy, analysis, financing and design of integrated social protection delivery systems (e.g., payments, identification, registries, systems assessments) as underpinnings of effective social programs that can help cope with climatic shocks or underpin fiscal reforms.

    DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    The proposed Extended Term Consultant will be based at the World Bank Office in Kenya. The primary objective of the position is to support implementation of NSNP and KSEIP through a combination of operational support and technical assistance, contributing with hands-on, international best practice experience in the relevant areas as spelled out below. This would require close coordination with the Government, development partners and other stakeholders. Major responsibilities include:

    Provide day-to-day implementation support to the State Department of Social Protection (SDSP) and the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) as they continue to implement the NSNP and KSEIP to achieve the DLIs as well as other technical areas supported by investment financing and the BETF technical assistance. This will include contributing with technical assistance for implementation solutions based on international best practice experience;
    Participate in planning and organization of bi-annual Joint Implementation Support missions for the NSNP and KSEIP;
    Support the management of the MDTF to co-finance KSEIP, specifically support the tasks such as annual work plans, budgeting, and overseeing the technical assistance brought on board to support KSEIP implementation;
    Provide support to SDSP and NDMA to prepare annual work plans and regular progress reports related to NSNP and KSEIP;
    Support the Social Protection Secretariat (SPS) as they embark on the implementation of the social registry, including development of necessary tools, strategy, and implementation of its roll out in Kenya. Brining on board international experience and best practice for the roll-out of the social registry will be critical for this task to ensure high quality results;
    Support the SPS and the NDMA as they finalize the re-registration in four original HSNP counties and commence registration in four new HSNP counties, ensuring collaboration between SPS and NDMA and necessary synergies for the purpose of the overall social registry. For this task it will also be critical to contribute with international best practice experience to ensure that the registration in the four new HSNP counties are aligned with the social registry approach and international best practice;
    Support the Social Assistance Unit (SAU) as they ensure a functional Grievance and Case Management (G&CM) System at all levels for NSNP. There is an existing G&CM mechanism which needs further strengthening and international experience to support this task will also be important;
    Support the SAU and NDMA as they roll-out the Beneficiary Outreach Strategy (BOS);
    Provide any other type of specialized support and guidance to resolve any implementation challenges as needed;
    Identify any additional technical assistance needed for SDSP and NDMA to effectively implement NSNP and KSEIP and support development of TORs etc. as necessary; and
    Any other task related to social protection activities in Kenya as relevant.

    Selection Criteria
    Experience:

    Graduate degree and minimum of master’s level qualification in economics, social policy or related sector
    Minimum of eight years of relevant international experience in social protection and/or delivery systems such as social registry and administration of cash transfer programs from Kenya and elsewhere.
    Strong operational experience of working with social protection and shock-responsive safety net.
    Experience from Kenya and elsewhere working with clients to build capacity and engage in dialogue on social protection and service delivery, particularly on safety nets
    Strong familiarity with the Kenyan context on the design and implementation adaptable safety net to respond the recurrent droughts as well as development partners support to the government in effective implementation.
    Demonstrated international experience, including within low capacity environments

    Technical Ability:

    Experience in leading technical assistance activities designed to support the development and strengthening of social protection and/or delivery systems in Kenya and elsewhere
    Excellent and proven ability to adapt international professional knowledge and technical skills to analyse, diagnose and propose solutions to operational challenges in a specific country context
    Excellent operational skills from implementing social protection programs in Kenya and elsewhere
    Experience in designing and overseeing implementation of tools within a social protection program, including Management Information Systems (MIS) and social registries
    Strong understanding of how MISs work and ability to develop best practice solutions for delivery of safety net programs
    Strong familiarity with designing, implementing and overseeing a social registry

    Client Orientation:

    Ability to maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge
    Ability to advise, influence and promote consensus among different stakeholders

    Team Work:

    Demonstrated ability to work efficiently as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team and intercultural environment, with minimal supervision
    Proven track record of multi-tasking, managing competing demands and effectively time-manage tasks

    Communication:

    Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, judgement
    Evidence of sharing and conveying complex technical issues, in accessible format: written, spoken
    Proficiency in English

    Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable for an additional one year, at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET Appointment of two years.
    The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Economic Empowerment Consultant

    Economic Empowerment Consultant

    Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK)
    RCK services include:

    Provision of legal aid services through representation in the Kenyan courts of law, police stations and other detention facilities on asylum and immigration related matters, sexual and gender based violence and custody and guardianship related cases affecting refugees and other forced migrants including the host communities; legal counselling and psychosocial counselling to refugees, asylum seekers , IDPs and host communities
    Advocacy and governance initiatives towards development of refugee/IDPs friendly policies and laws
    Protection and monitoring of refugee rights and their dignity through research, documentation and dissemination of information
    Capacity building for refugees, other forced migrants and key stakeholders who interact with forced migrants and host community members on a day to day basis.

    Background
    RCK has secured a three-year funding in support of its activities in the area of response and prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The goal of the project is to ensure better protection of refugees and vulnerable women and girls in hosting communities experiencing physical and sexual violence. This will be achieved by increasing the capacity of various stakeholders and duty bearers to prevent and respond to VAWG through structured dialogue, psychoeducation sessions, legal counseling and legal representation in courts and police stations.
    The organization wishes to hire an economic empowerment consultant to support RCK in enhancing entrepreneurship skills of targeted refugee and host community women as per its mandate. The consultant is expected to work closely with RCK staff in the delivery of the project goals and objectives.
    OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
    The consultant shall ensure:

    Business mapping for viable enterprises for refugees and host community women in the 2 project locations
    Development of a business entrepreneurship training curriculum for refugee and host community women
    Identified refugee and host community women are trained on business entrepreneurship skills
    Development of viable group business plans for refugee and host women post training
    Disbursement of grants to the refugee and host women groups as capital for the identified businesses
    Mentorship and coaching oversight for the women engaged in the businesses

    EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND OUTPUTS
    The shortlisted consultant is therefore expected to provide the following deliverables:
    Deliverable 1: Provide a work plan in line with the project objectives on economic empowerment strategy for the targeted beneficiaries within 14 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 2: Conduct a quick and simple market analysis and develop a business entrepreneurship training curriculum based on the analysis within 30 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 3: Pilot test the business entrepreneurship training curriculum within 60 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 4: Conduct 2 trainings on business entrepreneurship skills for 30 women within 90 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 5: Develop viable business plans for the trained women in groups, within 95 days of the consultancy
    Deliverable 6: Facilitate grants disbursement to the women groups trained on business and entrepreneurship skills
    Deliverable 7: Monitor, mentor and coach the initiated enterprises and document key milestones
    Deliverable 8: Document the project challenges, lessons learnt and impact stories
    Deliverable 9: Submit satisfactory monthly, quarterly, bi annual and annual consultancy reports as per the donor reporting dates and RCK operational requirements
    CONSULTANCY TIME FRAME
    This consultancy covers a period of 43 days spread out over 12 months. The consultancy is renewable subject to performance and availability of funds as supported by the donor.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Business Administration, Gender Studies, Development Studies, and Law with advanced knowledge in gender and micro business entrepreneurship/SME.
    Experience

    At least one-year experience in economic empowerment of women especially for local groups, preferably in addressing GBV situations.
    At least 2 years of experience working on GBV, gender equality, women and or human rights especially amongst refugee and or displaced populations
    Experience working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) or in the humanitarian field is an added advantage.
    Knowledge of dynamics of the local business/market environment
     Knowledge of RCK working environment, protection needs of refugees and displaced populations.
    Experience providing business trainings to varied community groups
    Experience in partnership building and knowledge management.
    Provide certificate of good conduct.

    Language: Fluency in English and Kiswahili
    Functional Competencies:

    Strong knowledge of Economic Empowerment of women and GBV;
    Strong capacity in working with community groups and capacity development.

    Core Competencies:
    Professionalism: In-depth knowledge of and significant experience in relevant field of business entrepreneurship, strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying business expertise to sensitive, complex entrepreneurial issues.
    Communication and information sharing: Strong interpersonal and effective communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili is a must.
    Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.
    Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
    Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop community members as required
    Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others;
    6.0 REPORTING LINE –

    The consultant shall report directly to the Senior Programmes Officer with guidance from the Executive Director.
    He/ She shall work closely with Assistant Project Officers – Legal & Psychosocial, with peer lines to APOs, Nairobi, Dadaab and Garissa.
    S/he will refer any matters of the contract to Finance and Admin Office.
    S/he may be assigned interns, volunteers, Community Based Counselors, translators and monitors.

  • Junior Consultant to analyze public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya 

Senior Consultant to provide strategic guidance, facilitate access and contact to agricultural research institutes in order to support the analysis of public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya

    Junior Consultant to analyze public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya Senior Consultant to provide strategic guidance, facilitate access and contact to agricultural research institutes in order to support the analysis of public and private funding for agriculture research in Kenya

    Details:
    Start and Duration of the Consultancy: 
    6 – 7 months work assignment starting from January 2019 until end of July 2019
    Background:
    Agroecology is gaining momentum and support by an increasingly wide range of experts within the scientific community, international organizations and countries as a farming and landscape approach to improve the resilience and sustainability of food systems. Despite its promise and proven relevance at practical level, research and development related to agroecology has been thought to command only a minimal share of public agricultural research funding.
    The project “A4A – Advocacy for Agroecology” is implemented by Biovision in collaboration with renowned experts in field of agroecology and research investments such as IPES-Food and the Institute for Development Studies (IDS). The project aims to strengthen systemic research on agroecology by analyzing the current lock-ins and leverages, followed by advocating relevant decision makers from the donor and research communities. Analyzing investments in agriculture research for development of concrete case studies allows deepening the understanding of the current lock-ins and leverages. The case studies are Switzerland as a donor country, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as the biggest private philanthropic foundation involved in Agriculture Development and Kenya as a recipient country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Biovision seeks to hire a qualified consultant who contributes to the analysis of the concrete case study “Kenya”.
    Main Tasks:

    Stakeholder mapping of most influential public and private funders in agriculture research for development in Kenya
    Investigate the impact and influence of the funders
    Quantify Kenyan public funding for AgR4D in the recent years as well as main private sources
    Analyze Kenyan public funding for agroecological research using a customized methodology to categorize the funded research projects and programmes
    Identify the main challenges and opportunities to strengthen systemic, agroecological research

    Main Results of the Consultancy:

    Stakeholder mapping of most influential public and private funders in agriculture research for development in Kenya
    Quantitative analysis of public and private funding for agriculture research for development conducted in Kenya
    Qualitative key informants interviews to analyze political economy behind the research investments
    Chapter with main findings of the analysis (stakeholder mapping and investment analysis)

    Necessary Qualifications

    University degree in natural sciences paired with an affinity for political and diplomatic processes, or degree in social sciences matched by knowledge and skills in the fields of development cooperation, and agricultural development, policy and politics
    Knowledge of agronomy, agroecology or related fields
    Very good knowledge about the agricultural research landscape in Kenya
    Very good understanding of key funders of agriculture research for development in Kenya
    Fluency in English and Swahili (preferred)

    Further necessary Skills

    Ability to analyze situations quickly, including opportunities and risks, and taking appropriate, context-specific measures
    Ability to work with limited standardized procedures and need for own initiative and independent work
    Used to communicate and interact with senior and high level decision makers such as directors of research institutes and/or directors of relevant funding agencies

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  • Consultant – GESI in Infrastructure Facility Oversight Committee Materials Development Specialist

    Consultant – GESI in Infrastructure Facility Oversight Committee Materials Development Specialist

    PROGRAM: Somalia Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TIS+) Program
    POSITION STATUS: Short-Term Technical Assistance
    PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to field locations in Somalia
    PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: o/a October 20 – December 31 2018
    LEVEL OF EFFORT: Up to 90 days
    BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
    AECOM International Development implements the Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TIS+) Program for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), promoting good governance and community cohesion. The four objectives of this TIS+ Program are to:

    Increase confidence in governance based on equitable participation in decision making and management of community assets
    Empower community and government representatives to engage with private sector and development actors in a collaborative process for community growth
    Increase Somali engagement in creating a more stable future
    Support inclusive, sustainable development by reducing gender gaps in stabilization and development.

    TIS+ has identified an overall strategic approach to deepen the gender and social inclusion dimensions of infrastructure projects being implemented with Program funding. At present, the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy consists of four pillars: Pillar 1: Unskilled and semi-skilled laborers – with a focus on identifying and recruiting the most vulnerable members of a local community where the infrastructure project is being implemented, involving these recruits in savings and loan groups and providing targeted capacity building; Pillar 2: Skilled professionals – with a focus on expanding the pool and use of female and youth engineers and architects; Pillar 3: Women- or Minority-Owned construction companies – with a focus on identifying and expanding the pool and ultimately the selection of these construction companies; Pillar 4: Women-Only Construction Crews with a focus on female site supervisors to semi-skilled to unskilled laborers. In this document, “minority” should be understood to mean “marginalized” or “excluded” groups. This Strategy is currently a concept and needs to be documented and accompanied by an implementation plan.
    TIS+ has also identified an overall strategic approach to deepen the approach to the preparation of Infrastructure Facility Oversight Committee members. A firm is being contracted to provide the IFOC workshops and the firm has a draft Facilitator Manual; however, this manual needs to be quality checked and the content and layout improved. The manual will be used as a standard tool across all workshops. In addition, although each infrastructure facility has an Operations and Maintenance Plan, which the IFOC is incorporated into the workshop, there is a need for a broader IFOC Handbook that clearly lays out the roles and responsibilities of the IFOC and that includes some standard templates. Finally, TIS+ needs a brief “cheat sheet” for personnel in charge of the IFOC activities in their respective location. This sheet needs to simply and clearly provide a set of steps and guidance for how the IFOC activities need to be implemented.
    OBJECTIVE:
    The Consultant will provide the implementation detail for the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy pillars and guide Program staff in implementing the Strategy. The Consultant will provide guidance to and quality oversight of CSOs/NGOs selected to carry out the specific component of the Strategy.
    The Consultant will provide guidance to the Lead Facilitator for the IFOC Capacity Building Workshops in the improvement and finalization of the Facilitator Manual and the IFOC Handbook. The Consultant will draft the IFOC Processes “Cheat Sheet” for TIS+ programmatic personnel.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    In consultation with the Director of Engineering, Deputy Chief of Party, TIS+ Program staff and other approved contacts, the GESI in Infrastructure Consultant will:

    Undertake a rapid literature review and provide a short paper (3-5 pages) on women in construction, women-only construction crews, women-owned construction companies, cash-for-work, and women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The paper should include lessons learned and success stories from within Somalia and the region for replication, as well as a bibliography that highlights possible resources for future use on the program
    Undertake a literature review and provide a short paper (3-5 pages) on savings and loan groups, particularly in Somalia. The paper should include lessons learned and success stories from within Somalia and the region for replication, as well as a bibliography that highlights possible resources for future use on the program
    Conduct interviews with staff from other implementing organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Somalia that have created savings and loan groups, facilitated cash-for-work programs, conducted capacity-building training at the grassroots level and developed small-businesses. Where applicable, highlight how these organizations addressed GESI
    Based on the above research and interviews, fully develop the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy for TIS+.
    Provide strategic and operational guidance and oversight for the roll-out of the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy
    Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure they are integrated into and used to measure the success of the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy
    Produce SOWs for CSOs/NGOs working with TIS+ to undertake key elements of the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy
    Provide assistance to field offices in Somalia in the selection, preparation, briefing, guidance and quality oversight of CSOs/NGOs implementing key elements of the GESI in Infrastructure Strategy. Field office locations include the: Mogadishu Field Office (MFO), Baidoa Field Office (BFO), Kismayo Field Office (KFO), Garowe Field Office (GFO) and Hargeisa Field Office (HFO)
    Brief USAID on GESI initiatives and progress, on an as-needed basis
    Conduct visits to field offices and construction sites, on an as-needed and pre-approved basis. Field offices include: Mogadishu Field Office (MFO), Baidoa Field Office (BFO), Garowe Field Office (GFO), Hargeisa Field Office (HFO), Kismayo Field Office (KFO), and the Nairobi Office
    Collaborate with the IFOC Workshops Lead Facilitator and provide guidance to the quality improvement of the Facilitator Manual and the IFOC Handbook
    Attend one IFOC Workshop cycle (Intensive Preparation Workshop; IFOC Workshop) in order to understand fully the IFOC capacity building process
    Other reasonable duties, as assigned and agreed between the TIS+ COP, DCOP, and HO Senior Engagement/Program Managers.

    DELIVERABLES:

    2 briefing papers (3-5 pages each) on the topics referenced above
    GESI in Infrastructure Strategy Implementation Handbook
    Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the GESI in Infrastructure initiative
    Develop materials for and deliver a workshop on GESI in Infrastructure Strategy and Implementation Handbook for all program staff
    Identify 3-5 human interest or significant change stories
    1-2 briefings/presentations on GESI initiatives completed to date
    IFOC Process Cheat Sheet.

    REPORTING:
    The Consultant will report directly to the TIS+ Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP). The Consultant will also work closely with the Director of Engineering. The Consultant will engage with the Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Manager and the Strategic Communications Consultant.
    SCHEDULE:

    Input 1: Up to 90 days
    Subsequent inputs to be determined in consultation with TIS+ DCOP and Program Staff and with agreement of COP.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

    Master’s Degree in gender studies, community development, international development or similar field
    10+ years of experience in developing country contexts, particularly those affected by conflict and crisis and in contexts with Muslim majorities
    Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and monitoring and evaluating GESI initiatives within infrastructure projects
    Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: cash-for-work, women in construction, savings and loan vehicles, SYOB (Start Your Own Business/International Labor Organization), grassroots capacity building
    Demonstrated ability to work with local CSOs/NGOs to enhance quality of implementation and monitoring and evaluation
    Demonstrated understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, especially related to GESI initiatives
    Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Word and Excel and other computer applications, especially data visualization
    Experience in Somalia
    Oral and written proficiency in English
    Oral and written proficiency in Somali is desirable.

  • Receptionist 

Accounts Clerks 

Security Warden 

Procurement Clerks 

Sales Officer

    Receptionist Accounts Clerks Security Warden Procurement Clerks Sales Officer

    The Receptionist will be responsible to the Front Office Supervisor.
    Responsibilities

    Receiving visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone;
    Answering and forwarding incoming telephone calls;
    Directing visitors to various areas in the Institute;
    Checking in and checking out guests;
    Handling guests inquiries and complaints;
    Making reservations; and
    Marketing of the hotel facilities.

    Qualifications

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English/Kiswahili language;
    Diploma in Public Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
    Proficient in computer use and application; and
    Initiative, team player and highly motivated
    Relevant working experience.

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  • Consultancy: Procurement Services, Nairobi, Kenya

    Consultancy: Procurement Services, Nairobi, Kenya

    DURATION AND LOCATION
     
    Duration: Six to eight weeks
    Expected start date: January 2019
    Reporting to: Supply and Logistics Manager, UNICEF Kenya
     
    BACKGROUND
     
    Procurement Services (PS) is a very relevant component of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) programmatic activities, implemented in partnership with the Government of Kenya (GoK).
    Overall, in 2017 UNICEF KCO programmatic Supply throughput (goods) reached approximately US$19 million. PS on the contrary reached almost US$32 million in the same year. This shows UNICEF KCO’s extended added value to our partners through PS, representing more than 40% of the value of our actual programmatic supplies inputs.
    To date, PS has been delivered to the GoK, and the Ministry of Health (MoH) in particular, at the National level. The CO has started working to develop PS at the County level, following the devolution of all Health-related services (except for Immunisation) to the newly established 47 counties in 2013, as per the 2010 Constitution. The devolution process has however experienced serious challenges, exposing the need for PS and extended Technical Assistance (TA) support to Counties, given the capacity gaps observed in all different sectors and areas of expertise, including Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM).
    To support the devolved government structure specifically in PSCM, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between UNICEF and the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) in late 2014, a partnership aiming to strengthen our collaboration to guarantee effective PSCM support to the MoH and the newly created 47 counties.
    Following the Government’s request for an Engagement Forum on Immunization Funding and Financing (EF), to bring together relevant stakeholders in government (MOH, Treasury, Council of Governors), Development Partners (World Bank, UNICEF etc.) and CSOs (CHAI, JSI, APHC and many others), UNICEF assisted the MoH in outlining the EF, funded the inauguration meeting and drafting the technical documents. However, since the inauguration meeting in February, progress has stalled and it seems the MoH has prioritised otherwise.
    Universal Health Coverage and the Kenya Health Financing Strategy are important ambitions for the GoK, and it could potentially address the issues around long term financial sustainability for immunization and the Gavi transition. While there is a good opportunity to ensure domestic funding for immunization through KHFS, there is also a risk that immunization is adequately included, as we fail to address the long-term funding challenges.
     
    RATIONALE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
     
    There is a need to further explore PS opportunities within the Health sector based on the Government needs, as well as others such as Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, or even Education. PS interventions could be seen as, not only an operational support, but also as a catalyst to better understand capacity gaps within our government partners in order to put in place relevant interventions to overcome the previous.
    In order to identify such potential for systems strengthening, a scoping assignment will discuss in detail the ongoing challenges, while identifying underlying opportunities, with all relevant development sectors, being them the government of Kenya (at national and county level), all relevant ministries, as well as donors and even the private sector.
     
    DELIVERABLES
     
    Under the supervision of the S&L Manager, and with the support of the Chief of Health and UNICEF Supply Division, the consultant’s duties and responsibilities will include:
     

    Map the currently existing Supply Chain environment, exploring gaps and new PS opportunities, both from an operational and systems strengthening perspective, within the Health and other sectors, based on Government needs, at both national and county level, engaging with all relevant partners, including but not limited to: all relevant ministries (national and county) and government entities, bilateral donors (USAID, DFID, JAICA, Others), other UN agencies (WHO, UNFPA, UNAIDS, WFO, Others), International Funding Institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank) and the private sector.
    Collect and document all the information gathered from all previous meetings, discussions and exchanges, and present them to the following forums: i. all relevant UNICEF sections and Senior Management in draft format for their comments and remarks; ii. a final presentation incorporating all UNICEF comments to the MoH and the Council of Governors (at a minimum), in order to receive their inputs and assure full alignment from both the national Government and its 47 Counties.
    Based on the above, together with other important developments and issues to be considered, develop a final report including key recommendations, as Kenya CO prepares itself to produce its Procurement Services Strategy for the next four years 2019-2022.

     
    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
    Education: Master Degree in Business and Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Development or Public Finance, Economics or any other relevant discipline related to health supply chains financing.
    Work Experience: Minimum ten years relevant work experience in health supply chain management, with special emphasis on health systems strengthening with development partners and governments.
    Previous experience in health fiscal space analysis, health/immunization financing, setting up financial solutions for health (including trust funds etc) will be an advantage.
    Competencies: The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following competencies, considered to be necessary to this consultancy:
    Core Competencies
     

    Excellent communicator of verbal and written concepts to a government and international audience.
    Able to quickly understand instructions, to proactively seek clarification when needed.
    Able to work well in a team environment.

     
    Functional Competencies
     

    Works independently and problem-solving oriented.
    Works in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships.
    Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills.
    Proven capacity to work with and lead collaborative teams across different locations and with different technical skills.
    Strong analytical skills that can lead to strategic conclusions and translated into a written document.

     
    UNICEF CORE VALUES
    Diversity and Inclusion
    Treats all people with dignity and respect; shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, cultural and religious differences; challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace; encourages diversity wherever possible.
    Integrity
    Maintains high ethical standards; takes clear ethical stands; keeps promises; immediately addresses untrustworthy or dishonest behaviour; resists pressure in decision-making from internal and external sources; does not abuse power or authority.
    Commitment
    Demonstrates commitment to UNICEF’s mission and to the wider UN system; demonstrates the values of UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours; seeks out new challenges, assignments and responsibilities; promotes UNICEF’s cause.
    EVALUATION PROCESS:
    Qualified candidates are requested to submit:
     

    Cover letter/application.
    Financial quote for the consultancy at a daily rate in US Dollars.
    CV.
    Examples of previous, relevant work.
    References.

     
    Please indicate your availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.
    Successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview and will be evaluated by the following criteria:
    Applicant x
    TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (max. 70 points)
    Overall Response (20 points)
     
    Understanding of tasks, objectives and completeness and coherence of response
     
    Overall match between the TOR requirements consultant’s competencies.
     
    Technical Capacity (50 points)
     
    Relevance of consultant’s experience with similar projects and as per required qualifications
     
    Quality of previous work
     
    References
    TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION – Total Points
    FINANCIAL PROPOSAL (max. 30 points)
    Daily rate
    Economy Air Ticket
    Total estimated cost of contract (proposed contract fee only)
    FINANCIAL PROPOSAL – Weight Combined Score
    TOTAL SCORE

  • Junior Management Consultant

    Junior Management Consultant

    Details:
    The Consultants will work independently and flexibly to source for recruiting assignments and generate paying leads. The Partners will get one of the most attractive and rewarding schemes, allowing them to participate in monthly profit-share to grow their own income.
    Roles

    As an Independent Entrepreneur, you’ll earn 40% of total revenue generated through your referrals, networks and Marketing efforts
    As a recruitment entrepreneur, you’ll work flexibly while still retaining your day job
    Your investment will only be to refer at least TWO recruiting assignment/leads to the client per month
    You’ll not be required to conduct interviews or be physically present during interview sessions You’ll not be required to commit any time unless at your own discretion
    Your commission shall be payable monthly based on the successful paid-up recruiting assignments/leads.
    Entrepreneurs who take part in interviews at their free time will earn extra commission.
    The recruitment entrepreneur will be a partner – participating in decision making and profit share of the company.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Human Resources, Public Relations. Those with Diploma in Human Resource Management background will have added advantage
    At least 1 years’ experience
    Practicing recruiting consultants and HR professionals will have a definite advantage
    Be able to generate at least two recruiting assignment referrals a month.
    Work consistently and professionally with the client to generate paying leads.

    The recruitment partner will be required to act independently but actively generating leads for the company
    NOTE: Recruitment Consultants will be expected to work independently. Note that the independent entrepreneur will only get activity based commission and no salary, retainer or reimbursements will be offered.

  • Call for Consultancy

    Call for Consultancy

    Qualifications:

    Good understanding of Elastic search, Logstash and Kibana.
    Very proficient in HTML, CSS, Javascript.
    Understanding of NoSQL databases/ CouchDB.
    Ability to translate data structure in various systems (API’s, databases, and data stores)
    Expertise in integrating data from many disparate systems.
    5+ years relevant experience.
    Ability to train a team of software developers on use of Kibana and Elastic search.

    Timeline and deliverable
    RTI anticipates starting this work as soon as possible, therefore immediate availability is important.
    RTI desires an in-person training for 1 week and offsite support to the development team thereafter.
    Candidates who are only able to offer one week online training are also welcome to apply
    The candidate is expected to include the following in their application:

    A list of trainings the candidate delivered, including descriptions of content covered, methodologies, the agendas, etc. Most valuable if the trainings in question focused on the Elastic stack.
    A detailed roadmap describing the content to be covered during training.
    Training cost per day
    Ongoing support cost for 1 month.