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  • Disaster Recovery Finance Director, VisionFund International

    Disaster Recovery Finance Director, VisionFund International

    Job Summary

    VFI, as part of its 2030 strategy, seeks to impact an additional 9 million children by enabling 3 million households to gain access to financial services outside of VFI’s present network of MFIs.  This work will be led by the newly created World Vision Inclusive Finance Group.
    The Disaster Recovery Finance Director is one of the new positions within this group, and this person’s role will be to enable beneficiaries of World Vision’s humanitarian assistance (particularly cash transfers) to gain access to financial services.  The position will work directly with interested World Vision field offices, VF MFIs, and other partners to explore innovative ways to connect low-income households impacted by climate, conflict and other disasters in the pre and post emergency periods to gain increased access to valuable financial services.  The position will work closely with the WVI cash programming team and disaster response efforts, and candidates are expected to be innovative in supporting the implementation of pragmatic solutions as part of World Vision’s approach to resilience and recovery.
    Millions of people, particularly the very poor and marginalized, are greatly impacted by disasters and emergencies every year.  As part of the organization’s response to these emergency situations, this position under the World Vision Inclusive Finance Group has been created to lead the design and implementation of innovative financial solutions that will increase access to financial services (savings, loans, transfers/remittances & insurance) and financial/digital literacy training for affected people, impacted by and recovering from disasters and humanitarian crises.

    Key Responsibilities

    Develop financial inclusion projects linked to cash transfers and other humanitarian responses and recovery efforts, as well as anticipatory action initiatives

    Initial project identification
    Co- write with Field Offices and GAM (Grant Acquisition Management) teams proposals for inclusion of financial services
    Negotiation with partners
    Ensure buy-in from partners and facilitate decision processes where needed

    Project management and oversite of project components related to financial inclusion

    Supporting local response project teams in monitoring performance and delivery of agreed results
    Problem-solve when situations change, or project plans are not working
    Report on progress

    Lead on recovery lending and other financial services developed in response to major climatic, conflict, and disaster events

    Conduct initial market assessments in the early days after a climate-related event
    Advise on criteria for appropriate loan/grant mix to different client segments
    Lead and manage on-site recovery lending & related responses post disaster
    Provide training on recovery lending
    Provide guidance and documentation on recovery lending

    Lead on innovations for financial inclusion in emergency and post emergency/ disaster contexts

    Support the documentation of innovations within VFI and wider sector
    Identify opportunities to build on and scale up promising practices
    Present and share learnings within wider WV partnership and externally
    Engage with the climate team within WV on climate finance strategies.

    Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

    Required Professional Experience ​

    University degree
    A senior professional with at least 10 years of leadership experience in development work with a minimum of 4 years in emergency response or disaster recovery work (e.g. Cash/Voucher Assistance).
    At least 4 years working with a financial institution (bank, microfinance institution, or microfinance network).
    Experience conceptualizing and implementing projects and financial services adapted to specific markets and circumstances.
    Proven ability to think on their feet in challenging and difficult situations
    Works comfortably in diverse contexts and changing circumstances.
    Experience working in multiple countries
    Experience negotiating with and influencing high level executives and organizational decision-makers
    Ability to manage multiple stake holders, including through remote communications 

    Preferred knowledge/qualifications for the role

    Master’s degree in a relevant field
    Experience writing grant proposals and reports to donors
    Experience of multiple emergency situations in different contexts (conflict and natural disasters) and different regions.
    Experience with mobile money and cash transfer mechanisms
    Experience working with savings groups
    Locations: a global, remote position that needs to be based in a country where WVI is registered

    Travel and/or Work Environment

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel internationally, potentially 35% of the time.
    Able to work from home if required

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  • Fund Manager Portfolio Manager – Technical Assistance (TA) Team Leader/Skills Development Specialist

    Fund Manager Portfolio Manager – Technical Assistance (TA) Team Leader/Skills Development Specialist

    About the Role

    The Fund Manager will be responsible for providing advice on the set up of a voucher system and provide technical support in its management. He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term improvement of the system. Key tasks will be to advise on the voucher process (including ensuring proper forms are used, outlined procedures are followed, and target beneficiaries have a thorough understanding of the system); lead in the customization of the service providers’ system (platform, vendor applications and other software integrations); maintain proper databases of beneficiaries, transactions, and vendors.

    The specific responsibility of the Fund Manager will include:

    Ensure proper documentation of application processes and maintain filing systems for documentation.
    Work with the team such as the MEL unit to integrate all monitoring activities into the voucher’s intervention work plan, as well as ensure that the regular monitoring of markets is in place.
    Advise on the voucher process (including ensuring proper forms are used, outlined procedures are followed, and target beneficiaries have a thorough understanding of the system)
    Lead in the customization of the service providers’ system (platform, vendor applications and other software integrations).
    Maintain proper databases of beneficiaries, transactions, and vendors.

    About You

    The selection criteria will include:

    Masters´ degree in relevant field of study (Management, Financial, development studies)
    Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in the field of voucher-based programming and program management. Strong technical background, with focus on voucher-based transfers; experience from remote management will be an asset.
    It is imperative that the candidate has significant skills and experience in project cycle management.
    Excellent English writing skills – including a firm grasp on MS Office and other presentation and analytical software tools (accountability – donor reporting)
    Strong communication (written and oral) and inter-personal skills (ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural team and with different stakeholders)
    Other required skills: leadership, strong analytical skills, strong logical and lateral thinking for strategic programming.
    Demonstrable success in starting-up and implementing voucher-based intervention, preferably electronic, is preferred.
    Experience with databases, data collection, and data management is preferred.
    Experience with data analysis, including various methods and software, is preferred.

    APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 15th August 2023, at 5PM East Africa Time (EAT)

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  • R4D Program Finance and Administrative Specialist

    R4D Program Finance and Administrative Specialist

    Position Responsibilities:

    Finance and Administrative Support to R4D

    Provide support and guidance to Science Area Directors and Program Leads on financial and administrative matters.
    Assist and advise Deputy Director General-Research for Development (R4D) on financial and administrative matters within the R4D directorate.
    Perform financial analyses and monitor budgets and burn rates of Initiatives and W3/bilateral projects within the R4D directorate.
    Develop agendas for regular meetings with Science Areas Directors and Program Leads and monitor the implementation of action plans, developed during such meetings.
    Any other finance and administrative-related duties as assigned by Deputy Director General, Research for Development (R4D).

    Support to Proposal Development

    Participate in the formulation of budgets and financial plans during proposal development and annual institutional plans.
    Assist with the alignment of staff FTE and other financial needs in relation to the One CGIAR Initiative budgets.
    Monitor progress with investments in science infrastructure, as defined in the IITA’s Refreshed 2023-2030 Strategy.

    Administrative Oversight of the IITA@ICIPE office

    Oversee financial and administrative operations of the IITA@ICIPE office, including People and Culture management, procurement, security, facilities maintenance, asset management, and supervision of administrative staff, among others.
    Liaise with HQ on financial and administrative matters of the IITA@ICIPE office.

    Requirements
    Educational Qualifications and Experience

    The candidate should have an advanced degree in a relevant field such as Business Management, MBA in Finance, or Accounting. Project management training is an added advantage.

    Core Competencies

    At least ten years of extensive experience working in a similar position, preferably in a donor-funded not-for-profit international organization.
    Solid knowledge in financial and contractual management of large, complex donor-funded projects, preferably within the agricultural research arena.
    Experience in overseeing administrative and financial operations, and with team and people management abilities.
    Demonstrable skills in the budgeting requirements and proposal development processes of major international donors.
    Extensive knowledge in financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting methods, financial data analysis, donor reporting, and ability to explain budgeting and financial information in plain terms.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels and across work areas.
    Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to pay attention to detail.
    High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, and advanced-level user of Excel). Hands-on experience with accounting software and ERPs is essential.
    Fluency in both written and spoken English.

    Applications: Applications must include a cover letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head of People and Culture.Closing Date: 12th August 2023

    Apply via :

    apply.workable.com

  • Regional Grants and Business Development Specialist.

    Regional Grants and Business Development Specialist.

    Summary of position

    The Regional Grants and Business Development Specialist will contribute to advance the organization’s agenda through strategic leadership in business development, strategic partnerships and collaborations, programmes execution, compliance and donor reporting. He/She will also lead in developing country capacities and providing technical support in aforementioned components.

    Purpose

    The Grants and Business Development Specialist provides strategic guidance, oversight and technical support across the regional portfolio with emphasis on strategic partnerships, grants acquisition, execution, management, compliance and donor reporting.

    Engagement

    The role-holder will closely collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams at various levels in the organization. The position coordinates with senior management and leads strategic discussions in the technical area. He/she also collaborates with international network member Business Development, Grants/Awards team. Further, he/she interacts with regional and country level sector coordinators, grants managers, business development teams, finance, logistics and H.R leads at country and regional level.

    Delivery

    The position will be responsible for delivering an efficient and effective Business Development cycle through established policies, procedure and systems. This entails development and execution of business development plans, timely and quality development of Donor Proposals, effective monitoring of grants processes; timely and quality donors reporting, and effective coordination between Country offices, regional and headquarters.

    Objective 1: Business Development

    Develop and review the Country Business development plans to support the achievement of the goals set in the country strategies.
    Support effective prepositioning for significant donor opportunities including partnership engagement in collaboration with country leadership.
    Provide technical support, training and coaching for grants/awards team for assigned countries in key areas of Business development and proposal writing
    Coordinate technical review process for proposals and concept notes developed at country level.
    Ensure that Key staff (including partners’) have a clear understanding of donor compliance requirements during proposal development.
    In close collaboration with stakeholders at country and regional level, formulate concept note(s) and proposals to international and local donors.
    Ensure the coherence and technical quality of the overall proposal package prior to submission- coordinating with key departments- Programmes, Finance, logistics, H.R

    Objective 2: Strategic Grants Management support

    Provide technical support, guidance and coaching to country teams on grants management policies, procedures and processes.
    Lead coordination with network members to ensure effective execution of projects in assigned countries.
    Lead grant related meetings at regional level for multi-country grants and participate in country-level program review meetings.
    Support country level Grants management teams in organizing project cycle management meetings i.e. kick-off, review, closure meetings.
    Support the Grants management teams in ensuring that final agreement packages (Narrative, Budgets, Work plans etc.) are shared with program/technical and support teams on time and highlight relevant donor compliance regulations.
    Support and participate in field level program monitoring visits in collaboration with other technical, operational and MEAL teams.
    Maintain grant-tracking systems and ensure regular updates with new grants.

    Objective 3: Donor Reporting

    Provide technical support, training and coaching for grants/awards team for countries on best practices for donor reporting.
    Support regional grants and reporting officer in maintaining systems for tracking donor reports in the region, and support the Grants management team to prepare, update, and share regularly donor and internal reporting schedules.
    Support the country office teams to produce high quality program reports as per donor and AAH requirements – providing templates and guidance as required.
    Coordinate process of donor reports review by regional office technical and finance teams.
    Support regional office grants management team in the overall reporting procedures with a good deal of attention to detail like proof reading, copy editing, reports compilations, update preparations, and presentations.
    Lead coordination with network members to ensure quality reports are submitted timely to donors.

    Objective 4: Donor Compliance

    Provide training and support to country teams and partners/sub-awardees on donor compliance.
    Disseminate key donor compliance and regulations requirements across the regional and country offices.
    Support that grants are implemented in compliance with AAH and relevant donors regulations.
    Support country teams in review of partnership and teaming agreements and support in coordinating their reviews with relevant focal persons.

    Objective 5: Documentation and Other tasks as assigned

    Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive information management and filing system that ensures all grants documents (contractual documents, reports, key correspondences, modifications, etc.) are appropriately filed in up-to-date and consistent soft libraries available as needed.
    Other tasks that may be assigned by the line manager.

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Functional supervision: This position supervises Grants and Reporting Officer.

    Gender Equality Commitments

    Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
    Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
    Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
    Value and respect all cultures.

    Fiscal Responsibility

    N/A

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.

    Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

    The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends if necessary.
    Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.

    Requirements
    Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

    Degree in International development, Humanitarian assistance, Project Management, Social sciences, Public health or any other relevant field. Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
    10 years of demonstrable experience in-country grant portfolio management, fundraising, external engagement/networking.
    Extensive experience in fundraising and meeting revenue targets
    Experience working with diverse donors i.e., SIDA, WFP, UNICEF, OCHA, GFFO, USAID, ECHO and GAC
    Demonstrable experience of proposal development and reporting.
    Solid experience in strategic planning, program development, project management, monitoring and evaluation.
    Advanced English language proficiency

    Required Skills & Competencies

    Solid experience in managing complex programs, large budgets and diverse teams
    Strong cross-cultural experience (including leading programs in fragile and stable contexts)
    Experience building partnerships with donors, government and other stakeholders including representing a country office in UN and donor coordination mechanisms
    Strong team management skills and experience collaborating with key business partners i.e., finance, HR, supply chain management and ensuring that programs receive timely project support and inputs
    Strong coordination and organization skills, planning, rigorous, analytic and detail oriented.

    Apply via :

    apply.workable.com

  • Grants and Finance Manager

    Grants and Finance Manager

    Project objectives

    The project acknowledges fully that there are diverse and locally-specific, yet interconnected, dynamics at play in the border areas. Understanding these dynamics and how they evolve is therefore at the heart of the project. It equally recognises that solutions for long term peace and stability are only effective when designed in close consultation with partners and communities. The project therefore places knowledge and joint working at its core, ensuring that solutions at national, sub-national and community levels are sensitive to dynamics and developed in partnership with partners and communities.

    The project’s three primary objectives are to:

    Support effective policy and programming, informed by a comprehensive understanding of the conflict and violent actor dynamics, structures and actors. Support at national, sub-national and community level is rooted in an understanding of the locally-specific social, economic and political dynamics, resulting in effective policy and interventions.
    Strengthen formal and informal mechanisms (including cross-border mechanisms) to build resilience. Support at national, sub-national and community-level strengthens relationships between countries, between local administrations, and between communities, in a way that is sustainable and inclusive.
    Address community needs to mitigate against drivers of instability and violent extremism. Interventions respond to needs at community-level, and support national partners to demonstrate commitment to reducing insecurity in the border areas.
    The project is committed to working in a sustainable way and ensuring lasting changes beyond the lifetime of the project. This can only be achieved by working closely with national and sub-national partners, hard-to-reach communities and civil society to include voices across the border areas in order to strengthen understanding, support policy, and design interventions which will collectively strengthen the joint purpose of building peace and reducing instability.

    Role Description

    Overall responsibility over project finances, through delegated authority from the Project Manager, including financial management; oversight of expenditure; accurate financial forecasting; financial reporting; procurement; fiduciary risk management; due diligence; and respect of relevant laws and regulations.
    Overall responsibility over the project’s granting mechanism, including establishing and/or revising processes and procedures; ensuring adherence to conflict sensitivity; risk management; and establishing and/or revising the project’s grantee due diligence and capacity building strategy
    Overall responsibility grantee financial reporting and expenditure verification; oversight of the Field Team supporting financial and grant management; support to tracking grant progress; and oversight of grant portfolio financial reporting
    Responsible for grant portfolio risk registers, including identifying and escalating risks to the project team
    Overseeing grant application and budget submissions ensuring packages reflect cost allow ability, cost reasonableness and consistency. Also overseeing budget negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions for Deris Wanaag and CSSF
    Responsible for project and grant portfolio VfM tracking and reporting.
    Responsible for project Asset management and reporting.
    Overall responsibility for ensuring adherence to Grant Mechanism SOPs, including financial management procedures, grantee procurement procedures (selection, due diligence, contracting, expenditure, reporting)
    Responsible for developing tailored grantee capacity building plans, ensuring inputs from the project team; and oversight of their implementation
    Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (e.g. grantees in delivery locations), and contributing to the project’s stakeholder engagement strategy
    Contributes to project monthly and quarterly reporting, and to project learning products/events
    The role is expected to include up to 70% travel to project locations.

    Location: 

    Border areas between Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia; namely Mandera, Garissa, Wajir and Lamu (Kenya), Jubbaland (Somalia) and Dolo Ado, Somali Region (Ethiopia)

    Implementing partners: 

    Adam Smith International (ASI), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

    Reporting

    The Grant Manager will report to the Team Leader and Programme Manager, and who will direct and manage tasking.

    REQUIREMENTS
    Qualifications

    A degree or post-graduate qualification in a relevant field (Finance, Procurement and Grant Management)
    Minimum seven years of experience managing large and complex development projects
    Demonstrable experience in overseeing grant and/or project implementation in conflict environments Demonstrable experience in conducting downstream partner capacity assessments, and designing and delivering partner capacity building plans
    Good command of English, including report-writing skills; and Somali
    5 years’ experience in Somalia;
    Substantive knowledge and prior experience working on governance, stabilisation or peacebuilding programmes.
    Experience in managing small teams, including remote management

    Apply via :

    al.com

  • Non- Executive Chairman, Nyandarua County Trade Development and Investment Board. Member, Nyandarua County Trade Development and Investment Board

    Non- Executive Chairman, Nyandarua County Trade Development and Investment Board. Member, Nyandarua County Trade Development and Investment Board

    Terms of Engagement:

    3 Years contract renewable once.

    Requirements for Appointment
    For Appointment to this position the applicant Must:

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Have a degree from a recognized university in Kenya;
    Have an experience of at least ten (10) years in senior level management in public or private sector; and
    Meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide leadership in the activities of the Board Members of the Authority;
    Source and execute investment opportunities in the county;
    Present strategic investment opportunities to potential investors;
    Mobilize resources for trade development and investment in the county;
    Facilitate promotion of trade development, implement and coordinate county investments;
    Advice the County Executive Committee Member for trade on policies, programmes and plans to be adopted in order to promote trade and investments in the county;
    Initiate, assist and aid expansion of existing economic or industrial ventures within the county;
    Undertake investment initiatives for the county with a business or social-economic purpose;
    Promote local economic growth and job creation;
    Promote activities that attract donor funding to boost economic and industrial growth within the county; and
    Carry out any other roles necessary to aid in promotion of trade development and investment in the county and perform such other functions that may be assigned by the County Executive Committee Member from time to time.
     

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    Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of relevant academic and professional certificate, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents, as indicated in the detailed advert in our website. 
    All application should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before 30th June, 2023 at 5:00pm.Applications may also be sent via email cs@nyandarua.go.ke      or hand delivered to the office of the Nyandarua County Secretary, County Headquarters                                                                                                            
    The chairman
     County Government of Nyandarua
    Municipal Board Selection panel
    P O Box 701-2030
    OLKALOU, NYANDARUA

    Apply via :

    cs@nyandarua.go.ke

  • Fundraising & Resource Development Lead

    Fundraising & Resource Development Lead

    Resource Responsibilities

    Specifically, the FRRD Lead will be responsible for but not limited to:
    Participates as an active member of the resource mobilization team.
    The FRRD Lead will work collaboratively with the Senior & Program Managers and may have operational FRRD market analysis and assessment of current and potential opportunities for Act!
    Support the review and analysis of calls (Requests) for proposals to determine the alignment with Act! mission and vision.
    Offer expertise in establishing suitability, competitiveness, and success potentials for each opportunity (published, or unsolicited).
    Be a strong team member of the FRRD team at Act!
    Contribute to (and sometimes lead) the actual design and proposals (and concepts) writing in the form of proposals and concept notes.
    Support the actual delivery of the new businesses developed in a capacity determined at the design phase (Advisor, Associate Consultant, Subject Expert, etc.) and for which the terms and conditions shall be agreed upon.

    FRRD Performance Standards & Measurement

    Contribute to the establishment of high FRRD standards of excellence for Act!
    Support the establishment and documentation of new program ideas and strategic opportunities for the development of full proposals by various program platforms.
    The performance of this role shall be measured by the actual outcomes from all the fundraising efforts that the Associate has participated in (actual funds received and new partnerships established).

    Qualification, Experience and Skills:
    Academic Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant development field, resource mobilization, Business & management, or related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

    Professional Qualifications

    Must demonstrate mastery of resource mobilization techniques and corresponding success in the development sector as well as in the technical and advisory services realm (Technical Assistance) in sectors relevant to the work of Act!

    Experience

    Minimum 10 years’ experience in Fundraising and Resource Development in Kenya and the Eastern Africa Region in sectors relevant to the work of Act! These include Democracy & Human Rights; Peace Building and Conflict Transformation; Sustainable Environment & Natural Resource Management; and Civil Society Strengthening. Experience in partnership development with nontraditional donors is highly desirable.

    If you meet the requirements in the position description, please submit (1) a detailed and current CV; (2) an Application Cover Letter demonstrating why you qualify for the position indicating the current or the last gross salary and three referees including their most current contact details. All applications should be submitted electronically to hr.admin@act.or.ke quoting the reference number (ACT/FRRD/10/2024) and position on the e-mail subject line. The deadline for application submission is COB, Friday 15th November 2024.

    Apply via :

    hr.admin@act.or.ke

  • Operations Associate, Global Sexual & Reproductive Health

    Operations Associate, Global Sexual & Reproductive Health

    This role will report to the Operations Manager and will work in close partnership with other team members of the small-grants team, as well as the wider Global SRH Team. The Operations Associate can be based in the United States or a CHAI program country in Africa, pending Country Director approval.

    Responsibilities

    Application and Grant Coordination

    Support the day-to-day operations of the small-grants fund, including tracking deadlines, following-up with relevant stakeholders, storing applicant information and providing timely responses to inquiries and questions
    Update tools with timely information regarding applicants’ and grantees’ status in the application and grant-life cycle
    Coordinate the end-to-end grants and contracts processes with internal and external parties
    Support the process of consolidating application feedback from reviewers and returning this to applicants for iteration

    Systems and Tools

    Support development and/or revision of applications, reporting materials and processes as required
    Contribute ideas towards strengthening processes and creating efficiencies wherever possible
    Proactively flag risks associated with processes, applicants or subgrantees
    Support development of a knowledge management and best practices platform, systems, and tools

    External Engagement

    Manage the small-grants fund inbox ensuring all communications are adequately responded to
    Participate in external stakeholder calls as needed in order to provide updates on applicants and grantees

    Data Analysis and Dissemination

    Support documentation and dissemination of successes and learnings arising from the COF
    Analyze and synthesize key information for internal and external audiences
    Collect and track outcomes of COF investments in order to support impact analyses and evidence generation

    General

    Communicate effectively in a matrixed work environment across various stakeholders
    Other responsibilities as needed
    Option to travel internationally 1-2 times per year

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years work experience in an operations, contracts, finance or administration capacity
    Excellent written and oral English communication skills, French a plus
    Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
    Excellent diplomatic, relationship building, and interpersonal skills
    Exceptional attention to detail
    Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task across various stakeholders
    Practical project management acumen to keep projects on track
    Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain deadlines in a remote work environment
    Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected challenges
    Critical thinking skills to improve processes and workflows
    Ability to work independently and as part of a complex team effort
    A strong desire to create positive change on a big scale and views operations work as directly linked to, and supportive of, the organization’s impact and vision
    A deep sense of collegiality and eagerness to work with a remote, geographically dispersed team across multiple time zones
    Strong commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
    Previous experience in managing small-scale investments a plus
    Previous experience working in reproductive health a plus

    Apply via :

    careers-chai.icims.com

  • Disaster Recovery Finance Director, VisionFund International

    Disaster Recovery Finance Director, VisionFund International

    Job Summary

    VFI, as part of its 2030 strategy, seeks to impact an additional 9 million children by enabling 3 million households to gain access to financial services outside of VFI’s present network of MFIs.  This work will be led by the newly created World Vision Inclusive Finance Group.
    The Disaster Recovery Finance Director is one of the new positions within this group, and this person’s role will be to enable beneficiaries of World Vision’s humanitarian assistance (particularly cash transfers) to gain access to financial services.  The position will work directly with interested World Vision field offices, VF MFIs, and other partners to explore innovative ways to connect low-income households impacted by climate, conflict and other disasters in the pre and post emergency periods to gain increased access to valuable financial services.  The position will work closely with the WVI cash programming team and disaster response efforts, and candidates are expected to be innovative in supporting the implementation of pragmatic solutions as part of World Vision’s approach to resilience and recovery.
    Millions of people, particularly the very poor and marginalized, are greatly impacted by disasters and emergencies every year.  As part of the organization’s response to these emergency situations, this position under the World Vision Inclusive Finance Group has been created to lead the design and implementation of innovative financial solutions that will increase access to financial services (savings, loans, transfers/remittances & insurance) and financial/digital literacy training for affected people, impacted by and recovering from disasters and humanitarian crises.

    Key Responsibilities

    Develop financial inclusion projects linked to cash transfers and other humanitarian responses and recovery efforts, as well as anticipatory action initiatives

    Initial project identification
    Co- write with Field Offices and GAM (Grant Acquisition Management) teams proposals for inclusion of financial services
    Negotiation with partners
    Ensure buy-in from partners and facilitate decision processes where needed

    Project management and oversite of project components related to financial inclusion

    Supporting local response project teams in monitoring performance and delivery of agreed results
    Problem-solve when situations change, or project plans are not working
    Report on progress

    Lead on recovery lending and other financial services developed in response to major climatic, conflict, and disaster events

    Conduct initial market assessments in the early days after a climate-related event
    Advise on criteria for appropriate loan/grant mix to different client segments
    Lead and manage on-site recovery lending & related responses post disaster
    Provide training on recovery lending
    Provide guidance and documentation on recovery lending

    Lead on innovations for financial inclusion in emergency and post emergency/ disaster contexts

    Support the documentation of innovations within VFI and wider sector
    Identify opportunities to build on and scale up promising practices
    Present and share learnings within wider WV partnership and externally
    Engage with the climate team within WV on climate finance strategies.

    Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

    Required Professional Experience ​

    University degree
    A senior professional with at least 10 years of leadership experience in development work with a minimum of 4 years in emergency response or disaster recovery work (e.g. Cash/Voucher Assistance).
    At least 4 years working with a financial institution (bank, microfinance institution, or microfinance network).
    Experience conceptualizing and implementing projects and financial services adapted to specific markets and circumstances.
    Proven ability to think on their feet in challenging and difficult situations
    Works comfortably in diverse contexts and changing circumstances.
    Experience working in multiple countries
    Experience negotiating with and influencing high level executives and organizational decision-makers
    Ability to manage multiple stake holders, including through remote communications 

    Preferred knowledge/qualifications for the role

    Master’s degree in a relevant field
    Experience writing grant proposals and reports to donors
    Experience of multiple emergency situations in different contexts (conflict and natural disasters) and different regions.
    Experience with mobile money and cash transfer mechanisms
    Experience working with savings groups
    Locations: a global, remote position that needs to be based in a country where WVI is registered

    Travel and/or Work Environment

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel internationally, potentially 35% of the time.
    Able to work from home if required

    Apply via :

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  • Fund Manager Portfolio Manager – Technical Assistance (TA) Team Leader/Skills Development Specialist

    Fund Manager Portfolio Manager – Technical Assistance (TA) Team Leader/Skills Development Specialist

    About the Role

    The Fund Manager will be responsible for providing advice on the set up of a voucher system and provide technical support in its management. He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term improvement of the system. Key tasks will be to advise on the voucher process (including ensuring proper forms are used, outlined procedures are followed, and target beneficiaries have a thorough understanding of the system); lead in the customization of the service providers’ system (platform, vendor applications and other software integrations); maintain proper databases of beneficiaries, transactions, and vendors.

    The specific responsibility of the Fund Manager will include:

    Ensure proper documentation of application processes and maintain filing systems for documentation.
    Work with the team such as the MEL unit to integrate all monitoring activities into the voucher’s intervention work plan, as well as ensure that the regular monitoring of markets is in place.
    Advise on the voucher process (including ensuring proper forms are used, outlined procedures are followed, and target beneficiaries have a thorough understanding of the system)
    Lead in the customization of the service providers’ system (platform, vendor applications and other software integrations).
    Maintain proper databases of beneficiaries, transactions, and vendors.

    About You

    The selection criteria will include:

    Masters´ degree in relevant field of study (Management, Financial, development studies)
    Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in the field of voucher-based programming and program management. Strong technical background, with focus on voucher-based transfers; experience from remote management will be an asset.
    It is imperative that the candidate has significant skills and experience in project cycle management.
    Excellent English writing skills – including a firm grasp on MS Office and other presentation and analytical software tools (accountability – donor reporting)
    Strong communication (written and oral) and inter-personal skills (ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural team and with different stakeholders)
    Other required skills: leadership, strong analytical skills, strong logical and lateral thinking for strategic programming.
    Demonstrable success in starting-up and implementing voucher-based intervention, preferably electronic, is preferred.
    Experience with databases, data collection, and data management is preferred.
    Experience with data analysis, including various methods and software, is preferred.

    APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 15th August 2023, at 5PM East Africa Time (EAT)

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