Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management

Re-Advertisement Senior Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Evidence Based Advocacy

Contribute to the implementation of Save the Children Country Advocacy Strategy and the Humanitarian Advocacy strategy.
Develop and disseminate advocacy and campaign briefs, position papers, as required for different advocacy interventions.
Identify advocacy issues and lead/guide on evidence-based advocacy actions within the organization.
Work in alliance with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), particularly with Child right advocacy groups/activists, youths, refugee led organizations, and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to advocate on identified issues.
Ensure that voices of children form the basis of Save the Children’s advocacy strategy, and our programming too.

Technical Support

Work closely with technical specialists to ensure synergies with other result areas, to identify critical issues in their scope of implementation, develop advocacy plans, support to generate evidence, and implement advocacy activities to address them.
Provide capacity building and mentorship for staff focusing on knowledge and skills required for effective advocacy.
Support Head of Advocacy and Campaigns to incorporate Advocacy & Campaign priorities into all new proposals and to ensure adequate resourcing and cost recovery.
Guidance and Capacity Building of Country office teams on safe, meaningful, and effective participation of children and young people in Advocacy and Campaigns
Support in convening and coordination of the Country Office’s Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media (ACCM) Community of Practice.

Representation

In coordination with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns, Director of Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) and Country Director, represent Save the Children in relevant advocacy & campaign forums.
Support the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns in building and nurturing advocacy-oriented strategic partnerships at national and regional levels.
Establish and maintain networks and alliances with local, national, and regional advocacy/coalition organizations and participate in relevant local, national, and regional working groups and networks.
Ensure increased visibility of Advocacy and Campaigns activities internally and externally.
Implement strategies to increase visibility and brand credibility among target audiences

Campaigns

Identify opportunities to engage the public through campaigning on issues of relevance to programme team and partners.
Ensure visibility of Save our Education and climate change related Campaign within Save the Children and externally.
Support Program Managers to mainstream campaign strategies into programme plans at field office level.
Support Technical Specialists to build effective relationships with relevant decision makers and partners.
Collaborate with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns and the Communications and Media Manager in building an effective, broad base of advocates who support Save the Children campaign objectives.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Review the M&E systems/ key advocacy indicators and support team to monitor the quality and impact of the implementation of all advocacy activities.
Contribute to generating and documenting lessons learnt and knowledge on all advocacy activities, writing policy briefs and papers.
Active contribution and participation in knowledge management processes and products with collaboration of the MEAL Team

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Policy, Social and Political Science; A master’s degree is an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years advocacy experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of advocacy strategies.
Experience in influencing government, donors, and other organizations through representation and/or advocacy
Experience of a range of campaigning and advocacy techniques and approaches.
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organization and their stakeholders.
Experience in developing advocacy strategies and mobilizing resources towards implementation.
Experience in staff / partner capacity building through training and coaching for success.
Strong research and policy development skills.
Experience of partnerships including building networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organization.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Commitment to Save the Children values.
The role role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

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October 30, 2024
Regional Head of Durable Solutions, EA&Y Region (Open for all Nationalities)

Generic responsibilities

As Regional Head of Unit – c. 30% working time

Policy, strategy and programme development

Accountable for excellence and ensuring that NRC delivers high quality, effective and relevant programming in the region in line with NRC Strategy, programme priorities, and existing policies.

Team leadership

Provide leadership to a team of technical experts by approving relevant pieces of work, allocating cross-team pieces of work, and bringing a coherence to the team through integrated programming and complementary approaches.

Technical development, support and capacity building

Accountable for strategic prioritizing within the core competencies and thematic work in the unit to ensure regional positioning and responsible for contributing to the technical development of the core competencies themselves.

Quality standards, data analysis and M&E

Responsible for the institutionalisation and promotion of best practices and learning related to the programmatic areas in the Unit. Accountable for internal communication and information sharing on the core competencies through the regional CC team structures.

Networking, representation and relationships

Work in partnership with the Regional Programme Director to ensure effective networking and representation of NRC at strategic level ensuring NRC’s access to regional policy debates and for participation of the unit’s advisers in regional clusters and representation in various fora when requested and relevant.

As Regional Durable Solutions Adviser – c.70% working time

The postholder will work with the Regional Programme Director to ensure a good prioritisation of the Adviser level tasks listed below so that the postholder has sufficient time to deliver the Head of responsibilities.

Policy and strategy and programme development

Responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures in relation to durable solutions while contributing to the development of policies, strategies, tools and new approaches with a focus on innovation and piloting.
Responsible of supporting the development of country/regional core competence strategies and implementation plans, with the aim of all CCs contributing and layering interventions towards self-reliance and durable solutions.

Technical development, support and capacity building

Responsible for providing strategic advice and technical support to the Country Offices in the region on self-reliance and durable solutions by providing capacity development across Country Offices in the region and the Regional Office.
Ensure integrated and area-based programming approaches are used to successfully work towards self-reliance and durable solutions.

Quality standards, M&E and organisational learning

Responsible for ensuring that best practices in self-reliance and durable solutions are identified, documented and disseminated both within the region and beyond.
Responsible for the alignment of the programmatic areas in the M&E and PCM systems in relation to self-reliance and durable solutions, working in partnership with country, regional and global M&E staff.

Networking, representation and relationships

Responsible for identification, development and maintenance of relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g., donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research- and educational institutions, private sector) related to programmes in general and more specifically as related to NRC’s Core Competencies and durable solutions
Work in partnership with the regional and country office advocacy leads to identify and develop regional advocacy issues related to the core competencies, durable solutions and other relevant cross-cutting issues.

Specific responsibilities

This section will include any specific responsibilities the Region wishes to allocate to this position. Below are some examples as Regional Head of Unit

Provide thought-leadership and strategic direction on all thematic areas including but not limited to self-reliance and durable solutions in the East Africa and Yemen region in line with the response policy and global framing paper. Together with the countries come up with a roadmap on how to get there.
Strengthen NRC’s contribution to regional coordination on durable solutions and influence according to agreed direction.
Work collaboratively with Learning and Development (L&D) lead in the Region, and HO Programme and L&D colleagues, on the review and development of thematic learning provision within the region, including induction and thematic training provision to CO project managers, and capacity building initiatives.

The above responsibilities are just part of the Job Description. Please check the full Job Description, here.

Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

Substantial documented experience working within Durable Solutions field, including in-depth knowledge and expertise of Durable Solutions policy and programming implementation. Substantial documented experience working within Durable Solutions and/or Self-RelianceDurable Solutions field, including in-depth knowledge and expertise of Durable Solutions policy and programming implementation.
Several years leadership/management/adviser experience within the humanitarian field
Extensive experience in programming in complex and volatile contexts
Experience of strategic planning, including strategic approaches to programme development
Experience of programme quality assessments, programme development and delivery.

Behavioural competencies

Strategic Thinking
Handling insecure environments
Empowering and building trust
Initiating action and change
Managing performance and development
Influencing

Additional Information:

Position: Regional Head of Thematic Unit/ Regional Durable Solutions Adviser
Grade: 10

Reports to: Regional Programme Director

Supervision of: Regional Thematic Advisers, and other staff as allocated. Some technical supervision to Thematic staff within Country Offices.

Duty station: Nairobi Regional Office

Travel: Up to 40%

Duration and type of contract: 2 years with possibility of extension

What We Offer

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative

24 months fixed term contract
An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.

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October 30, 2024
Community Service Assistant

Job purpose

Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily field based position which plays an important role as an interface between Dispensers for Safe Water and communities served with dispensers. This position ensures a sufficient and uninterrupted supply of chlorine and service & maintenance of the installed chlorine dispensers. This in turn enables the community to successfully access and use the dispensers throughout for improved community health.

Duties and responsibilities

Conducting dispensers hardware service and maintenance through regular spot checks to ensure proper functioning
Installing chlorine dispensers whenever necessary, in line with the organization’s protocols/specifications and guidelines.
Delivering chlorine to various chlorine dispensers located at water points by use of motorcycles.
Ensure safe handling and accountability of chlorine and dispenser stocks in the store/office and to the designated sites.
Proper Record Keeping by completing relevant forms/documents/records that are important in inventory
Engaging the target community to promote dispenser usage and handle any/all possible challenges and report the same to the supervisor.
Collecting all field data for program assessment and accountability, by use of smartphones
Maintaining good integrity and stewardship of the Organizational assets assigned to you for work execution

Key Performance Indicators

All assigned dispensers must remain functional in usable condition all the time.
Maintain an uninterrupted supply of chlorine to all assigned dispensers throughout the year.
Maintain good rapport with the target community, ensuring it is well engaged and embraces the chlorine dispensers and keeps using these for improved health.
Ensure Program data is collected within the provided guidelines and shared with the supervisor for the next action
The dispenser empty rates and all noted/reported dispenser issues are addressed within the stated timelines.

Requirements
Qualifications

Minimum Certificate in, community work, Social work, project management, communication or equivalent.
Certificate in computer skills in MS Office suite
Stock management experience/qualifications are an added advantage
1-2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
A must Motorcycle riding skills/experience with a valid Class A riding license from a recognized driving school.
The applicants should be fluent in English, Kiswahili.
An understanding of the local language is desired.

Required Competencies and Attributes

Excellent communication skills and good public relations
High-level discipline and good character while engaging with the community and their leaders, program teams and managers.
Community service attitude/ Passion to work in a rural community setting
High level of integrity and stewardship
Team work. Embraces teamwork and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a teamwork environment as a team champion
Good computer skills, data entry and management skills
Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to development in a fast-paced work environment

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October 30, 2024
Principal Consultant – Social Performance & Public Affairs (Resettlement)

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant to join our team.

We are looking for highly motivated Resettlement and Livelihood Restoration Specialists to join our team. The post is based in one of our Africa Business Unit offices, including: Johannesburg/Cape Town/Durban, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Accra.

Job functions

Lead the design and delivery of projects for ERM’s clients on social performance topics, for example land access and resettlement, influx, gender mainstreaming, livelihood restoration and socio-economic development.
Identification of material social performance risks and opportunities as part of environmental and social due diligence,
Defining appropriate corrective action plans, and measures for follow-up verification of improvement and remedy.
Development of social performance policies and corporate due diligence measures such as social risk assessment framework, rights-based grievance mechanism, resettlement and livelihoods restoration planning, socio-economic development planning, training and capacity building.
Manage complex resettlement and livelihood restoration projects, working closely with delivery teams across Africa to achieve compliant and sustainable outcomes.
Work closely with client account teams to support the delivery of technically excellent solutions to complex challenges.
Lead and contribute to business development activities, through the development of proposals, client presentations, and technical marketing initiatives.
Support for the development and implementation of tools for social performance standards monitoring, including social audit protocols, monitoring systems.
Support preparation of marketing materials and proposals as required.
Adhering to all ERM and client requirements, specifically those related to H&S and governance.
Using ERM’s methodologies and technologies consistently in line with ERM and client expectations
Managing and successfully delivering small discrete projects/tasks and /or specific deliverables or phases of work on larger projects.
The candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. Candidates who are also fluent in a second language (e.g. French, Portuguese) are encouraged to apply.
National and international travels might be required on a regular basis.

We are looking for someone with social performance (in Africa) focus on:

Resettlement and livelihood restoration
Knowledge of the UN Guiding Principles, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles.
The “S” component of ESGs.
Social impact assessment / management
Socio-economic development including social investment, local content.
Stakeholder engagement
Gender mainstreaming
Influx management
Years of experience: 10 – 15
Demonstrable experience working within cross-cultural teams and environments is also critical to the success of the candidate.
At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, and ideally brings previous experience within industry or consultancy.

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October 30, 2024
Informal Institutions Engagement Lead Community Participation Technical Lead

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Job purpose:

This role is responsible for coordinating and facilitating engagement with informal institutions on delivery of project goals and initiatives. The role acts as a bridge between formal institutions (such as government bodies, NGOs, or corporations) and informal institutions (such as community groups, local leaders, or traditional authorities) in order to promote effective development, governance, or specific project initiatives. The role supports in harnessing the strengths and resources of both formal and informal institutions, fostering collaboration and synergy to address complex challenges, drive positive change, and improve lives of the communities or sectors they serve.

Key areas of responsibility

Support research and analysis to understand the informal institutions operating within South

West State, their dynamics, and their influence on decision-making processes.

Identifying and mapping relevant formal and informal institutions, individuals, and networks that are key to achieving project goals
Establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, elders, local organisations, and influential individuals within informal institutions.
Facilitating dialogue, negotiations, and collaborations between formal and informal institutions to foster mutual understanding, trust, and cooperation.
Providing support and capacity building to informal institutions, including training, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, to strengthen their ability to work together effectively.
Advocate for the interests and needs of informal institutions within formal decision-making processes and representing their perspectives to ensure their inclusion and meaningful participation.
Monitoring and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of engagement initiatives, collecting feedback, and planning as necessary to improve outcomes.
Develop strategies and plans for engaging with informal institutions based on their specific characteristics and needs.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment between project goals and engagement activities with informal institutions.
Design and implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance the participation and effectiveness of informal institutions in the project.
Organise and facilitate meetings, workshops, and other events to promote dialogue and collaboration between formal and informal institutions.
Stay updated on relevant research, best practices, and emerging trends related to informal institutions and community engagement.
Collaborate with external partners and organisations working in the field of informal institutions to leverage knowledge and resources.
Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and legal requirements related to working with informal institutions.

Key working relationships

Internal working relationship with partner staff working with community action forums and government agencies and other stakeholders’
Internal close working relationship within various Saferworld team for information and experience and work relationships.
External working relationship with IP1 consortium partner Asal and other Nabadgelinta partners, state authorities including, INGOs and improve linkages, networking and collaborations on community security and safety work.

Scope and accountability

Decision making and limits of authority

Participate in decision based on informal sector engagement

Legal, regulatory and compliance responsibility

Ensure compliance with country labour laws Adhere to Saferworld financial policies
Follow Saferworld security and safeguarding policies

Person specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

Degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, international development, or community engagement.
Have over 3 years of professional work experience in different capacities with local and international NGOs

Skills and abilities

Good understanding of the local context
Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
Strong understanding of informal institutions and their role in community development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Experience in designing and implementing engagement strategies and activities.
Project management skills to plan, coordinate, and monitor multiple initiatives. Knowledge of relevant cultural, social, and political contexts in the project area.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify challenges and propose effective solutions.
Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of engagement efforts.
Proficiency in relevant software tools and platforms for communication, data management, and reporting.

Personal qualities

Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld • Strong representation and relationship management abilities.
Good presentation and facilitation skills.
Team Work and team building

Other requirements

This role is required to travel frequently to the field

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Send your CV and a covering letter addressing the person specification and why you feel your experience matches the requirements of the role to jobs@saferworld.org.uk with job ref (IIEL-SWS)Deadline for applications: 10 July 2023, shortlisting & interviews on a rolling basis

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October 30, 2024
Senior Director, Peace and Conflict

The Position

Mercy Corps is hiring a Senior Director, Peace and Conflict to advance realization of Mercy Corps’ P2P Peace & Governance outcome within Africa, supporting the design, high-quality delivery, and elevating learning across our portfolio of peace and governance programs. A dynamic, visionary and collaborative leader, the Senior Director will work in close partnership with country and regional leadership, and technical and program teams to develop and execute a vision for how Mercy Corps works with communities to drive long-term peace and governance outcomes in selected geographies. The Senior Director will lead portfolio growth, provide supervisory oversight to high-value, high-impact or strategic programs to align resources towards program delivery and impact, advance a coherent evidence agenda linking context and program monitoring, evaluation and research, drive thought leadership, foster partnerships, and further a strategy for resource mobilization. The Senior Director will work closely with the Africa regional and country teams as well as regional and global TSU, PaQ and Research to ensure alignment of technical, MEL, research and program management resources to help drive the peace and governance vision for P2P realization in Africa.

Essential Responsibilities

STRATEGY & VISION

Work with country, regional and headquarters teams to drive a shared strategic vision for Peace & Governance programming in Africa, building on our organizational distinctives in Africa and globally.
Lead a participatory process to foster shared ownership of the strategic vision by country, regional and technical teams and to inspire team members to engage with the strategic vision.
Build strategic partnerships and relationships with civil society, donors, research organizations, private sector and other actors to achieve the strategic vision and inspire partnership.
Engage in regional and country strategic planning processes to ensure that country-level outcomes are squarely aligned to the regional P&C strategic vision and opportunities to advance the vision are prioritized in country planning processes.
Partner with the (D)RDs and Africa Technical Director to identify opportunities and priorities for the regional team to engage in advancing the P&C vision.
Develop processes to enable continued adaptation and evolution of the vision based on programmatic learning and evidence as well as changes in context.
Strategically engage with senior leaders across the TSU, PaQ, Research and Learning, and Policy & Advocacy teams around the vision and models to facilitate alignment of resources and to share and scale lessons-learned.

PROGRAM DELIVERY & IMPACT

Oversee a portfolio of high-value, high impact P&C programs in Africa aligned with P2P outcomes, including direct line management of Program Directors/Chiefs of Party for key portfolio programs or leadership of Complex Program Boards, with a dotted line to the relevant Country Director.
Ensure programs remain accountable to country and regional collective vision, and closely partner with and engage country leadership and operational structures
Ensure that programs are on time, on scope and on budget and implemented to the highest technical standards and are aligned with donor and community needs and expectations
Partner with country operational structures and global teams (TSU, PaQ, MEL) to ensure alignment and allocation of resources that help advance program delivery and impact, as well as compliance with key standards (PM@MC, Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, etc.)
Oversee the development of a coherent evidence approach across the portfolio, including context monitoring, portfolio-level program monitoring, evaluation and learning plan and tools to enable Mercy Corps to generate evidence of the impact of its P&C programs, with the ability to aggregate impact indicators at the portfolio level.
Ensure programs are responsive to contextual changes, such as emerging P&C dynamics, or emerging opportunities to deepen impact, and advocate for resources that support program pivots.

RESEARCH, LEARNING & EVIDENCE

Partner with Mercy Corps’ Research and Learning team as well as country and regional leadership to set a research and learning agenda related to our strategic vision.
Work with P&C portfolio programs to develop robust context monitoring, program monitoring and evaluation, research and learning systems to ensure that programmatic evidence is being captured, disseminated and used to drive internal and external learning.
Participate in and facilitate research efforts and compilation/production of learning products to ensure consistency of voice and messaging with Mercy Corps’ strategic vision and key advocacy messages on P&C.
Establish platforms to enable country and technical teams to engage in regional cross-learning, Oversee the development of information management, coordination and knowledge management tools and systems to systematically track and capture Mercy Corps’ P&C programming impacts in each country, and enable regional-level reflection and synthesis.
Help advance Mercy Corps’ portfolio of research and learning awards in the region.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & REPRESENTATION

Collaborate closely with country leadership and program focal points to drive forward country level positioning and thought leadership to build support for P&C approaches and create opportunities to scale up our P&C portfolio.
Position Mercy Corps’ strategic vision, research and evidence with donors, governments, partners, research organizations, private sector actors and other key stakeholders working on P&C issues in Africa.
Partner with the Research & Learning team as well as portfolio program teams to generate and disseminate evidence and learning thought pieces on key P&C topics.
Identify opportunities to engage in roundtables, policy dialogues, working groups and other events to share Mercy Corps’ vision, research and learning around P&C in Africa.
Partner with the P&A team to identify relevant policy issues and forums within key donor departments and to shape messaging to influence key P&C-related policy decisions.
Guide and oversee the development of external facing materials to communicate Mercy Corps’ positioning in partnership with regional, country, technical, policy & advocacy, and communications colleagues.

PORTFOLIO GROWTH & NEW BUSINESS

Engage with New Initiatives, TSU, Country and Regional teams, partners, and communities to design and secure resources for high-impact P&C programs that are aligned to community priorities and advance Mercy Corps’ P&C vision. Serve as Proposal Design Lead for key strategic P&C opportunities.
Partner with the regional team and country programs in Africa to elevate Mercy Corps’ expertise and profile within the broader subregion, leading to strategic regional programming that works across borders and delivers impact across the subregion.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Recruit, manage, motivate, and onboard an informed, skilled and efficient team to manage and support key P&C portfolio programs with an emphasis on high quality impact, inclusion and achievement. This includes senior program staff, as well as regional research, MEL and technical advisors.
Encourage a team culture of growth, learning, creativity and innovation by incorporating a culture of continuous feedback, development and performance management.
Establish credibility within the team by demonstrating personal accountability, flexibility, resilience and dedication to quality programming by creating positive relationships and having composure in complex situations.
Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcome.
Commit to preserving an organizational culture of trust, transparency, diversity, equity, and inclusion across the team and global organization.
Uphold a culture of integrity through ethical decision-making, safeguarding and compliance with the Code of Conduct.
Lead by role modeling self-awareness to foster an environment of mutual respect, diversity and inclusion so that all team members are included, supported and can thrive.
Create a culture of accountability for highly effective communication systems and relationships to ensure every voice matters.

Supervisory Responsibility

Chiefs of Party/Program Managers of Core P&C Portfolio Programs [Currently IGAPP, Nafoore],

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Regional Director, Africa
Works Directly With: DRDs, Africa Technical Director, Country Directors/Directors of Programs, Chiefs of Party/Team Leads, and Technical Support Unit, PaQ, and Research and Learning team members.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

BA/S or equivalent in the relevant field required; MA/S preferred.
10 years of field experience in international relief and development programs, including demonstrable success in managing large, complex, P&C programs.
7 years of senior-level leadership, capacity building and field management experience.
Successful and proven representation, negotiation, communication and organization skills.
Demonstrated success representing complex programmatic objectives to diverse stakeholders in order to position Mercy Corps as a strong implementer and thought leader with donors, development partners, government and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in securing funding from a broad spectrum of donors.
Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO, NGO partners and other stakeholders in complex environments.
Proven skills in financial and grants management, including experience managing grants from USAID, FCDO, Foundation partners and other strategic donors.
Experience in insecure environments, including managing programs or teams in complex emergencies. Experience in Africa is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Mercy Corps processes, systems, and procedures is desirable.
Experience effectively mentoring and training others.
Excellent oral and written English skills required; French skills are a plus

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October 30, 2024
Youth Programme Officer- Mumias

Duties and responsibilities:

Line management of the youth department, ensuring all programmes are of high quality, delivered professionally and positively impact the lives of young people.
Supervise the youth department staff, ensuring the team is working efficiently in all aspects of project delivery, monitoring and reporting.
Working with our GMK Medical Centre team to collect data that ensures programmes are relevant and meet needs, as well as all impact analysis being inline with sub-county and county level data.
Ensure all programmes are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
Reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on previous and current data for the peer education programme. Using this data to develop the strategy for elevating the youth programme to a higher level.
To devise M&E for all youth projects to measure and report on impact.
Compiling all progress update reports for funders monitoring progress, these must be heavily data driven.
To work on the scaling of the peer education project, creating a clear strategy and model that can be replicated and scaled to reach larger numbers of young people.
To create a close working relationship and develop partnership with the MoH to gather information on HIV, teenage pregnancy, SGBV and STIs.
To create efficient data collection tools to ensure quick and easy data collection.
To lead on the administration of all youth projects including requisitions, MOUs, working with the accounts team to manage expenditure for the projects, ensuring the objectives of the projects are met and monitoring the teaching information and processes for the projects.
To provide weekly update reports to the Project Manager for Community, Youth and Agriculture. These are to show the impact of the new strategy and to outline any potential issues or problems.
Improve relationships and communication with major funders, such as the Egmont Trust, to access large amounts of future funding.
Any other responsibilities that may be added from time to time.

Skills and Qualities:

Degree or Diploma in Management/Social Work or Related field
Track record of ability to plan work and develop strategy for growth – must take a strategic approach to all work, everything must be planned to advance the level of impact of the project.
Experience in grant writing/reporting to funders. The individual must have experience in building relationships with funders and compiling formal reports.
Experience working on community or youth projects. The individual must understand the potential problems associated with working in the community and have clear experience in successfully working in the community and/or with young people.
Leadership and Teamwork. Must be flexible and able to lead and work as part of an already established team.
Proactivity. Must be able to see a problem and act on it immediately, the individual must be self-driven and passionate about finding ways to carry out the objectives of the project.
Communication. It is vital that the individual can communicate effectively and clearly, verbally and in English

If you meet the requirements for this position, please submit your CV to collins.mateche@thenasiotrust.org indicating the subject of the email as Youth Programmes Officer on or before 12th July 2023

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collins.mateche@thenasiotrust.org

October 30, 2024
Faith & Ecosystems Coordinator Legal Officer, P3 Programme Management Officer, P4 Climate Change Adaptation Specialist Information Systems Assistant, G6 Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

Responsibilities:

The Individual Contractor will perform the following tasks:
Facilitate engagement of Faith-based organizations on fighting plastic pollution.
Design an advocacy campaign on Green Faith Festivals.
Facilitate the implementation of the Human-nature Relationship Challenge.
Facilitate an assessment and mapping of Faith-Based Natural assets of land, forests and ecosystems.
Coordinate efforts for the Faith Pavilion organized with more than 20 events.
Prepare Faith for Earth Achievement Report.

Qualifications/special skills

A Bachelor’s Degree in Law with knowledge of UNEP, international organisations, and interreligious dialogue is required.
A minimum of 2 years of suitable experience in areas relevant to programme management and delivery, multistakeholder engagement within the UN System, first-hand knowledge of engaging faith-based organisations, interreligious dialogues and knowledge of how UNEP operates is required.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Excellent writing and communications skills;
Excellent organization and planning skills;
Excellent research and analytical skills;
Results focused;
Clear and concise communication;
Demonstrated capacity to work in a consultative manner, good networking and good inter-personal skills

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Deadline: 11th july 2023

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October 30, 2024
Consultant on Project-Based Assessment

Background

We are looking for an Assessment Consultant with expertise in Project-Based Assessment and learning assessment data use. The Consultant will support our Education System Solutions (ESS) work in Rwanda. We have already partnered with governments in Rwanda and Kenya to support skills-based curriculum reforms through our education system solutions, and results from a rigorous impact evaluation have shown that our cost-effective solutions create a real impact on youth through national education systems. The Consultant will work closely with the Group Strategist Scale, Sustainability, government advocacy experts, and our programs teams in Rwanda. The work will be geared towards developing approaches to scaling project-based assessment. This will include strategies for learning assessment data-use to inform decision-making on teaching, learning, and assessment interventions, as well as teacher professional development needs. These will support long-term changes to education systems and meaningful, sustainable curriculum and assessment reforms.

Scope of Work

We are looking for an experienced Consultant who will lead the work and deliver on the following:

Desk research on scaling of project-based assessments by looking at assessment systems that promote project based learning at the secondary school level
Review pilot study findings on project-based assessment and offer insights, lead a process to draw out key insights and recommendations on approaches to scaling project-based assessment
Desk research on learning assessment data-use for decision-making on teaching, learning, assessment, and education sector policy priorities.
Develop a process that supports the team to work through and answer these questions with government partners:

What decisions and actions could data generated through an assessment management information system inform?
How can we build the capacity of system actors to identify the questions they can answer with this data, build the infrastructure for the system to analyze said data, and incentivize system actors at different levels to use that data to inform decisions?

Qualifications and Experience

A postgraduate degree in social sciences or development studies in international education
Prior experience with and knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and sampling strategies
Proven experience in developing, assessing, and evaluating project-based assessment projects in education programs (preferably in schools within Eastern Africa/ sub-Saharan Africa)
Proven track record of working on learning assessment data analysis/assessment tools with governments within Eastern Africa
East African candidates are preferred but not essential

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Readvertisement – Programme Specialist (Gender and PSEA) NOD Chief of Communication Advocacy and Partnerships P5

Management and/or advisory support to the PSEA Specialist

Actively participate in Country Management Team (CMT); Programme Coordination Team; partnerships, research, financial and contract review committees; and other key country-specific leadership teams to ensure strategic inclusion of gender and PSEA in all country-specific programming, including during emergencies;
Coordinate with the Regional Gender and PSEA Advisors and the Headquarters Gender Section to plan, utilize, monitor and report on the Gender and PSEA Thematic Fund, or other programmatic funds with large gender components that are allocated to the country-specific interventions for the Country Programme, under the Country Office senior management.
In collaboration with sectoral colleagues and under the guidance of Representative, participate in the planning and monitoring of the utilization of the budget allocated to sectoral and cross-sectoral gender interventions with sectoral colleagues
Lead the gender component of the reporting of the routine country-level programme expenditures, including the annual reporting and the RAM.
Provide technical input and review on the gender components in key funding proposal appeals and submissions and in the design of funded projects/programs so that gender technical components are clearly defined and technical capacities are included.

Program development and planning (including emergency contexts)

Lead and/or support the evidence-based programme planning on gender and PSEA including during emergencies, incorporating robust measurement and evaluation of results – especially in the event of the Country Programme development and Mid-Term Review.
Provide technical leadership on integration of gender into country programming phases, including strategic planning, strategic moments of reflection, CPDs, CPMPs, mid-term reviews, extended annual reviews, programme component strategy notes and in the programmatic assessment and institutional strengthening components of gender reviews
Undertake and follow up the recommendations of Gender Programmatic Review as well as Gender audit during emergencies;
In collaboration with sectoral colleagues, identify the areas of focus for gender programming with the greatest potential for impact and scale, in alignment with the GAP and the country/regional priorities.
Work with sectoral counterparts to incorporate sound gender indicators and measures in programme and policy initiatives, proposals, and advocacy efforts and assist in developing gender-sensitive and transformative theories of change models for sector and cross-sectoral programming.

Program management, monitoring and delivery of results (including emergency contexts)

Provide technical support in indicator identification, measurement and performance tracking as it relates to gender mainstreaming and the Targeted PSEA Gender Priorities, in collaboration with Planning, M&E and planning section and sectoral teams.
Lead cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination on key programmatic results on PSEA, gender, ensuring coherence, maximization of synergies and efficiency in utilization of resources and delivery of results
Support the strengthening of data systems and collection, as well as accountability mechanisms to monitor and evaluate progress on gender results.
Support high quality reporting on PSEA and gender results, and a biannual performance review of GAP specified results.
Work closely with evaluation colleagues to effectively integrate data collection, tracking, analysis and reporting on the indicators for the GAP into programme results and gender performance benchmarks into M&E systems.
Support and strengthen the quality of research and evidence building on gender related programming, bringing in the latest learning and insights from the field of gender and development, and putting in place a coherent, well-prioritized research agenda in alignment with the GAP.
Oversee the planning and implementation of the gender reviews and make sure that the recommendations that come out of the gender review are integrated into the Country Programme strategy and action plans and humanitarian strategies and action plans in emergency contexts.
Actively represent UNICEF in relevant coordination bodies at the inter-agency level (gender theme group or other networks, GBV cluster if relevant), participate as a member of steering committees, and provide close oversight of inter-agency joint programmes
Ensure the office fully implements PSEA action plan in accordance with the UN-wide system PSEA network action plan on awareness raising, prevention, community-based complaints mechanisms, and victims’ assistance.

Advisory services and technical support

Provide technical support and guidance to national government, NGOs, UN Agencies and other country-level and local-level partners on aspects of gender programming and to ensure incorporation of gender indicators and measures in programmes/projects, policy initiatives, proposals, and M&E systems.
Coordinate the PSEA actions for UNICEF, including provision of technical support and guidance to sectoral PSEA focal points and alternates at national and field level, provide continuous support for the improvement of partners capacity in preventing and responding to SEA and support implementation of the PSEA country action plan
Provide technical support and advocacy to reporting and follow-up on international and regional gender equality commitments made by the countries
Support the development of adequate emergency preparedness measures, updating of contingency plans and establishment of early warning mechanisms that reflect gender needs.
Support the development and of sex-disaggregated databases on information crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency plans.
Support the development and deployment of emergency training that incorporates gender issues and relevant strategies.
Lead and/or participate in needs assessment missions on gender, and in the event of an emergency, be deployed as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
Identify implementing/operational partners and establish implementing arrangements in order to ensure an effective, gender-inclusive emergency response.

Advocacy, networking and partnership building

Liaise and consult with sections, government and other external partners (civil society, NGOs, UN Agencies, private sector) to identify areas for convergence, and develop and reinforce partnerships on PSEA and in gender programming.
Forge and support internal and external partnerships and networks in the development of harmonized, gender-transformative programme interventions.
Build strategic alliances for gender equality with various partners, including institutional links with UN agencies and other relevant entities.
Collaborate with other UN agencies and partners to enhance robust gender results in sectoral programmes at the country level. If necessary, represent UNICEF in external meetings on gender integration into sectoral and cross-sectoral results, including UN Country Team meetings and UNDAF/UNAF preparations.
Lead mapping of potential new partnerships and leverage existing partnerships to accelerate GAP implementation at the country level in determined priority areas.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Initiate documentation and sharing of the country-level experience in PSEA and gender programming and lessons learned, which will be shared with internal network and external partners and utilized for South-South cooperation.
Represent the gender section at sectoral, country-level and regional-level network meetings, and ensure best practices on gender programming according to 5 GAP principles are highlighted in these forums
Bring best practices in PSEA and gender programming and measurement to the attention of senior management and sectoral colleagues, as well as Regional Gender Advisor and gender section staff at HQ
Support and conduct innovative research on gender at the country-level
Support Regional Gender Advisor in advancing the technical and research capacity of country-level staff, offices and programs on gender to continue to build evidence base for programming and to ensure continuous capacity in gender at Country Office level.
Support management and HR in the development of systems, tools and processes that enable staff members and external partners to enhance their understanding and adoption of gender sensitive behaviors and to support implementation of the GAP.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in human rights, gender studies or any other social sciences (i.e. sociology, demography, psychology, political science, social policy or economics).
Academic credentials in gender are a strong asset.
Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record of having undertaken and led substantive programming and research on gender and development in key issue areas that are the focus of PSEA and UNICEF’s Gender Action Plan.
Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering results-based programmes on gender and development or any other cross cutting programme, especially at country/field level, experience in emergency response is an asset.
Experience in emergency context, in particular in Gender-Based Violence in Emergency (GViE).
Fluency in English and Swahili is required. Knowledge of another local language is an asset.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong substantive, technical, programmatic and research skills in gender along with sectoral expertise in at least one of the following sectors: Health, Education, WASH, HIV/AIDS, Protection, Social Policy, C4D, ECD, or combined expertise in Adolescents.
Substantive knowledge on human rights agenda, with particular attention to the right to protection from exploitation, abuse and all types of violence;
Experience and knowledge in Gender Based Violence, including during emergencies (GBViE).
Proven ability to work on sensitive gender and PSEA issues in a variety of organizations or contexts.
Proven ability to connect sectoral issues and programmatic approaches on gender; experience with this in emergency contexts an asset.
Substantive knowledge and experience integrating gender into humanitarian responses and programming, including needs assessment, programme implementation and monitoring, an asset.
Proven rigor in analytical, conceptual and programme design skills relevant to gender and development with an understanding of theories of change and path from intervention to results.
Demonstrated experience in conducting rigorous research and analysis on gender, including quantitative research methodologies, and monitoring and evaluation.
Wide knowledge and understanding of country/regional/global gender equality issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches. Familiarity and work experience in the country/region of preferred placement also an asset.
Demonstrated success in developing proposals and securing resources for programme and research initiatives with a strong gender component.
Ability to contextualize and be able to translate the approaches into practicable programme design in complex environments where gender issues are often sensitive to raise within certain national contexts
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to write succinctly and clearly and speak in public forums compellingly and with confidence.
High level of initiative and independence in ability to undertake complex tasks while proactively seeking relevant input, cooperation, and guidance from key constituents.
Experience and demonstrated ability to motivate others and create and encourage a climate of teamwork and collaboration across sectors and in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to make effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others inside and outside UNICEF and negotiate a desired direction and/or outcome
Ability to think outside the box, generate new ideas, approaches, or insights and develop innovative ways to undertake projects and initiatives, shape solutions to problems.
Strategic thinker who can pull disparate ideas into a cohesive vision, strategy, plan that is positive and compelling for other to join, collaborate, and implement.
Proven ability to build rapport with individuals and groups and maintain an effective network of individuals across organizational departments as well externally

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

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