Jobs Kenya

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

  • Programme Lead – WLOs in GBViE Coordination

    Programme Lead – WLOs in GBViE Coordination

    Key Duties & Responsibilities:

    Shared reflection, learning and resource development

    Facilitate shared reflection and peer-to-peer exchange, creating a space for local, women-led organisations co-leading GBV sub-cluster coordination mechanisms in Somalia and South Sudan to connect and share experiences.
    Capture and disseminate learning on the experiences of women-centred organisations co-leading coordination mechanisms, in line with project commitments.
    Support with the dissemination of the Women Led Organizations Leadership in GBV Coordination Resource Package.
    Facilitate peer-peer online sessions with a larger group of WLOs leading GBV working groups.
    Develop written reflection pieces to document the project.

    Grant coordination and management

    Oversee and coordinate project implementation as per approved proposal, including all aspects of planning, design, delivery, coordination, monitoring, communication and donor liaison.
    Ensure proactive management of the grant in compliance with Trócaire and donor regulations and requirements, as well as oversight of day-to-day administrative tasks relevant to the grant.
    Establish strong internal MEAL and reporting systems for the grant and develop high quality and timely reports to meet all internal and donor reporting requirements.
    Ensure systematic information and knowledge management for the grant, including appropriate use of organisational grant and financial management platforms (Agresso, Salesforce, Box).

    Technical support and accompaniment to women-led organisations

    Working with in-country GBV specialists in each project location, coordinate and support the provision of technical support and accompaniment through mentoring and ongoing training relating to women’s leadership, technical GBV response, and coordination skills.
    Oversee technical support (including managing a consultancy and allocating financial resources) for resource mobilisation and organisational resilience of 2 women-led organisations.
    Stay abreast of, and align Trócaire’s approach to, sectoral best practice and minimum standards. This includes the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBViE Programming, the GBV AoR Handbook for Coordinating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Emergencies and the IASC Localization Guidance on Strengthening Participation, Representation and Leadership of Local and National Actors in IASC Humanitarian Coordination Mechanisms.

    Internal and External Engagement, Coordination and Relationship Management

    Represent Trócaire effectively in programme-related platforms and consultations at global, regional, national and/or sub-national levels, and ensure professional and high-quality engagement with all coordination and learning processes established for the grant.
    Cultivate supportive and collaborative working relationships with the participating women-centred organisations and with other local actors that are co-leading coordination mechanisms across multiple contexts, including through facilitation of peer-to-peer exchanges in collaboration with the GBV AoR Coordination Team.
    Consult and coordinate closely with the GBV AoR coordination team, GBV sub-cluster coordinators, Regional Emergency GBV Advisors (REGAs), the GBV Minimum Standards Task Team and the membership of other relevant platforms, such as the Global Protection Cluster and the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies.
    Establish and maintain clear internal coordination and communication protocols and processes with Trócaire colleagues (both finance and programming) to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all project activities.
    Work with colleagues across Trócaire to ensure coherence, synergy and shared learning. This includes collaboration with the wider work of the Global Hub on Partnership and Localisation and the Humanitarian Unit, as well as with colleagues in GBV and Women’s Empowerment; Policy; Safeguarding; and Programme Impact and Learning.

    Other Duties

    Fulfil other duties as may reasonably be required by line management, including engaging with wider organisational processes and priorities.
    Travel to project locations, including potentially insecure areas, in line with grant requirements, sometimes at short notice. Periodic travel is expected to programme locations, typically in blocks of 1 – 2 weeks.

    Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework:

    Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.
    Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.
    Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.
    Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.
    Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.
    Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.
    Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.

    Requirements

    Qualification

    Relevant third level qualification.
    Relevant humanitarian/development training.
    Post-graduate qualification in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, International Development, Humanitarian Action, Gender Studies or other relevant field of study preferred.

    Experience

    5 years in the humanitarian or development sector in a programmatic role, including at least 3 years in the design and implementation of GBV programmes in development/humanitarian settings. International experience an advantage.
    Participating in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, particularly GBV sub-clusters or working groups at global, national or sub-national level. Experience co-chairing coordination mechanisms an advantage.
    GBViE programming, either in grassroots women-led organisations, or in partnership with grassroots, women-led organisations.
    Supporting women’s leadership or localisation initiatives, including experience designing and implementing capacity sharing and accompaniment models.
    Resource mobilisation experience, including concept note and proposal development.
    Grant management, including all aspects of planning, implementation, financial management and reporting duties in line with donor requirements. Experience with USAID/OFDA/BHA-funded grants an advantage.
    Capturing lessons learnt and developing programmatic guidance, tools or other resources for a diverse audience.
    Developing programme documentation (proposals, reports, etc.) for a range of institutional donors.
    Liaising and coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including inter-agency coordination fora, including UN and NGOs.
    Designing and facilitating workshops in humanitarian or development settings, including experience using participatory methodologies.

    Skills

    Strong knowledge of sector standards and best practice approaches for GBV programming and coordination in humanitarian settings.
    Understanding of safeguarding (including PSEA), do-no-harm and survivor-centred principles, in particular as they relate to GBViE programming.
    Understanding of programming in a partnership and accompaniment model and ability to work effectively with local, national and international partner organisations, including women-led organisations.
    Excellent workshop / training facilitation skills and techniques, including facilitating participatory workshops using online platforms.
    Ability to think strategically and programmatically.
    Excellent coordination and communication skills.
    Fluency in written and spoken English.

    Qualities

    Committed to justice, equality and supporting women’s participation, voice and leadership.
    Appreciates the challenges and barriers to meaningful participation frequently faced by local and women-led actors and is committed to strengthening systems to support locally led and women-led responses in emergencies.
    Shows drive, initiative, courage, integrity and accountability.
    Builds strong relationships and works effectively on a team, cross-organisationally and with external stakeholders.
    Manages time and resources efficiently.
    Shows flexibility, adapts easily to change.
    Empathy with the work of Trócaire as a Catholic organisation.

    Other

    Committed to justice, equality and supporting women’s participation, voice and leadership. Willingness to travel and work in developing (sometimes insecure) contexts when required, sometimes at short notice.

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  • Programme Management Assistant, G6 Public Information Officers (Communication for Resource Mobilization and Brand), P4

    Programme Management Assistant, G6 Public Information Officers (Communication for Resource Mobilization and Brand), P4

    Responsibilities

    Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives.
    Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics.
    Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors status of programme/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
    Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; propose adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.
    Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions; carries out periodic status reviews, identifies issues and initiates requisite follow-up actions; prepares revised budget estimates; reports on budget revisions, expenditures and obligations, verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system; initiates financial authorizations for expenditures.
    Collaborates with programme/project managers on performance reporting; liaises with relevant parties on the interpretation of the activities/services scheduled in the PB and various planning instruments such as the medium-term plan and internal work plans; provides assistance on reporting requirements, guidelines, rules and procedures and ensures completeness and accuracy of data submitted.
    Drafts programme/project summaries, coordinates review and clearance process, and coordinates with editor, translation services, on finalization and publication of report multiple languages.
    Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organisational units to initiate requests, prepare standard terms of reference against programme/project objectives, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, organisation of and participation in training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services.
    Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews.
    Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration, including work plan and budgets, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
    Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
    Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
    Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units. Ability to identify and resolve a range of issues/problems and to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

    Education

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.
    Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.
    The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive relevant work experience in programme and project administration, administrative services, finance, accounting, human resources or a related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
    Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning systems and reporting systems is required.
    Experience of working in a youth / education environment or advocacy organization is desirable.
    Experience of writing proposals in support of work at national, regional and global programme levels is desirable.
    One (1) or more year of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

    Languages

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

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  • ESG Reporting Manager

    ESG Reporting Manager

    Key roles and responsibilities
    Manage Engagements.

    Plan and support execution of work across a range of ESG advisory services, from transformation to reporting.
    Lead and/or facilitate workshops and trainings.
    Report writing and review of reports.
    Project Management to ensure seamless communication between all stakeholders and effective financial administration on engagements.

    Business Development

    Develop and support in business development initiatives.
    Lead in business development through writing proposals and client presentations.
    Collaborate with other Business Units to identify cross functional business opportunities.
    Keep up to date on industry trends, reporting frameworks and regulations and standards such as TCFD, ISSB, GRI among others.

    Team Development

    Provide technical knowledge, direction and training to the engagement team for the delivery of quality deliverables.
    As a performance manager you will manage, develop, motivate and coach teams to achieve their potential.

    Risk Management

    Ensure 100% compliance to Quality and Risk Management Policies, Standards and Procedures

    Other business support tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications and experience 

    A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Social Sciences or a Business-related course from a reputable university. A Masters in the relevant field is an added advantage. 
    Professional certification in Sustainability reporting such as GRI Certification is desirable.
    At least 8 years’ experience of managing the process of and delivering on sustainability reporting within or for a organisation.
    Working knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks such as the GRI standards, Integrated Reporting (IR) Framework, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
    Environment, Social and Governance Audit experience will be an added advantage. 
    Experience in Financial Services, Public Sector and Not for Profit Organisations

    Skills and attributes 

    Socially confident and able to create a strong presence with clients and the KPMG team.
    A strong sense of responsibility and ownership, with the ability to work independently and to pursue tasks through to completion with energy, initiative and enthusiasm.
    Sharp, proactive, pragmatic and resilient. Demonstrate flexibility and ability to multitask while working in a dynamic and varied environment to ensure effective delivery of competing priorities to meet targets and objectives.
    Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. Able to undertake and analyse complex issues and challenges, evaluate options and make recommendations with clear supporting rationale.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage, build networks and relationships across key stakeholders and internal clients.
    A strong team player who is able to work collaboratively to deliver projects and tasks effectively.
    Strong written and verbal business communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and effective manner.
    Excellent report-writing, presentation, and project management skills.
    Can-do attitude, ability to work without supervision focusing on implementation and driving change effectively.
    Willingness to travel as required by client commitments and the firm.

    If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply: ESG Reporting Manager – Candidate’s Summary.

    Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘ESG Reporting Manager by 14 July 2023.

    Please note that shortlisting will be on a rolling basis.

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    talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke

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  • Head of Funding & Resources Mobilisation Senior Gender Adviser

    Head of Funding & Resources Mobilisation Senior Gender Adviser

    Job purpose:

    The position will be working directly with a core team of direct reports and liaising with fundraisers deployed across the organisation the Head of Funding and Resource Mobilisation is responsible for both actively shaping the income profile and driving sustainable growth in income in alignment with Saferworld’s Global Strategy. The person will seek to refine the flexibility and diversity of sources of income to resource Saferworld’s ambitious peacebuilding objectives and its commitment to Partner fundraising, while actively promoting cross-organisation collaboration and innovation with colleagues who have fundraising responsibilities.

    This position will suit a candidate ready to embrace our values and vision, able to accelerate new income streams and help secure greater diversification across our funding base. It is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic role in the shaping of the fundraising and resource mobilisation approach taken by Saferworld.

    Roles and responsibilities:

    Maintain a strategic overview of funding

    Inspire a coordinated and strategic approach to funding relationships and income generation actions with those who have fundraising responsibilities – guided by funding targets and, where relevant, commercial contracting insight – consistent with the organisation’s priorities and core values.
    Oversee the completion of annual and three-yearly fundraising targets and budgets for individual income streams – in consultation with programme, policy and core function leads – informed by external funding trends analysis and in alignment with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
    Lead the Funding Leadership Team (FLT), and work with colleagues from across programmes in building strategies to influence donors to adopt appropriate and flexible funding models, supportive of local led approaches.
    Support the effectiveness of the FLT and the Prospect Researcher in their role to track and adjust cross-organisational fundraising and income-generating priorities, improving internal processes and ways of working, and guiding positive donor relationships.
    Work closely with the Director of Business Performance to fully engage with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to drive forward progress on fundraising and provide regular reporting for Saferworld management and the Board on fundraising performance.

    Diversify and strengthen Saferworld’s income base

    Lead and facilitate a cross-organisational approach to the pursuit of new and complementary income streams with potential to diversify Saferworld’s funding profile, based on a calculated return on investment.
    In collaboration with the FLT, develop strategies and income targets for donor engagement that can be adopted by programme, senior management and Board of Trustees leads to cultivate innovative funding opportunities.
    Work with teams and the Partner organisations they collaborate with to signpost potential opportunities and content, particularly from new income streams such as digital solicitations, foundations or high net worth individuals.
    Collaborate with Communications teams to develop compelling marketing material for persuasive fundraising and applications.
    Ensure that the organisation identifies and works with Partners to co-create areas of work, supports collective consortia bid development to achieve novel and new ways of resourcing Saferworld’s activities.

    Business development

    Cultivate an entrepreneurial approach to innovative funding and resource mobilisation approaches and embed this within the organisation more broadly.
    Play an active role in both the advancing of, and the effective production of, innovative substantial major proposals with others set the tone and standards to achieve high quality funding applications and manage the refinement of internal processes for each stage – from funding opportunity notice through to contract signing (including contract negotiations and donor compliance).
    Actively develop consolidated approaches to proposal development working across the breadth of the geographic and thematic areas covered by Saferworld to enable adequate resourcing of Saferworld’s strategic ambitions while at the same time actively enabling partner driven implementation.

    Provide collaborative management

    Manage a core fundraising team and ensure that active functional relationships with colleagues responsible for fundraising is embedded across the organisation
    Foster a target-driven business partnership approach among programme and core function leads, supporting them in understanding and maintaining agreed organisational fundraising standards, and in responding to annual and longer-term funding priorities and income targets.
    Work closely with finance and programme leads to ensure streamlined income and expenditure responsibilities, while driving clear and full cost recovery.
    Ensure that performance data and analysis, and lessons from fundraising experience and performance, are regularly shared and acted upon.
    Update funding procedures and protocols so they remain relevant and user-friendly and are being used, including the full implementation of the organisational database and its direct benefits for fundraising.
    Play an active role as a senior leader in the organisation, supporting organisation-wide initiatives and role modelling behaviours and approaches aligned to organisational culture and values.

    Key working relationships

    Senior/Function Directors – reporting to the Director of Business Performance, maintain close working relationships with the Senior Management Team at the strategic level and the Board of Trustees as required.
    Funding Leadership Team – work closely with, the FLT to inspire a coordinated and strategic approach to funding relationships and income generation in line with the organisational strategy and income priorities, and to monitor performance.
    Programme and Core Function Leads – maintain regular contact with programme and core function leads, such as Strategy, Communications, People, Finance and Operations, and promote collaborative working across all parts of the organisation
    External Stakeholders – maintain and establish good working relationships with key donors, commercial partners and peer organisations.

    Scope and accountability

    Decision making and limits of authority

    Ensure protocols are in place to guide fundraising-related decision-making
    Facilitate decision-making around strategic funding issues

    Financial resources

    Oversee budget of centralised funding team

    Other resources

    Appoint and manage external consultants/support when needed

    People management

    Direct line management of the core funding team.
    Regular engagement with the FLT and others with fundraising responsibility

    Legal, regulatory and compliance responsibility

    Review commercial contracts and ensure donor compliance, for example with IATI
    Oversee and maintain protocols to ensure organisation-wide fundraising-related compliance, including storing of data

    Person specification

    Knowledge, qualifications and experience

    Significant experience as a leader in a funding environment with strong managerial skills across multiple income streams – with proven international experience – and a record of projects funded, including fundraising beyond government / multi-lateral funding.
    Track record of successfully motivating, mentoring and managing a team and working with that team to think laterally and explore contemporary approaches to fundraising in multiple areas.
    Proven experience of identifying and securing new business opportunities in a for-profit / commercial or non-profit/NGO setting, including the raising of both restricted and unrestricted funds.
    An understanding of programme design and development with prior programming experience beneficial.
    A record in confidently developing networks, building alliances and nurturing ideas and relationships with individuals, new collaborators and funders – including avenues for income generation.
    Experience of developing and embedding cross-organisational systems and processes, and analysing performance data.
    Experience of building funding pipelines and of planning and managing budgets, including commercial budgets.
    Specific experience of digital fundraising desirable; experience of bidding for and managing commercial contracts highly desirable.
    A sound knowledge of the UK’s civil society/charity regulatory requirement is desirable
    Membership for affiliation with a professional institutional body is desirable.

    Skills and abilities

    A strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture, spot opportunities and operate with initiative and drive.
    Organised, with attention to detail, and pragmatic in approach.
    Good understanding of marketing and an ability to convey the organisation’s mission and added value to a range of audiences at different levels of seniority and experience.
    A flexible and strong team player with good interpersonal skills who builds on colleagues’ knowledge and expertise to develop innovative ideas and positive learning.
    Able to prioritise and manage a diverse and demanding workload, meet deadlines, and deal with unexpected changes.
    A good understanding of programme design and the translation of complex ideas into fundable proposals.
    Excellent writing skills with attention to detail, along with spoken English and another major international language would be desirable.
    Communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people, including across cultures and with those at a distance.

    Personal qualities

    Lead by example, role model leadership qualities and create a safe and respectful environment for all staff
    Commitment to gain knowledge of the full range of activities across the organisation
    Commitment to improving international engagement in conflict affected contexts
    Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles
    Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity, and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
    Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
    Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld

    Other requirements

    Key member of the leadership team
    Able to travel internationally as when required.

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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 and send to jobs@saferworld.org.uk

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  • Gender Advisor (Africa)

    Gender Advisor (Africa)

    About the Role

    This position is part of a team responsible for supporting the integration of GAIN’s strategic gender objectives into all aspects of its work. This mainstreaming agenda, facilitated by GAIN’s Gender Lead, is comprised of two workstreams: programmatic and institutional. This role is responsible for accelerating GAIN’s process of integrating a gender focus into all steps of project implementation (project design, implementation, and monitoring).
    Reporting to the Senior Technical Specialist, Gender Lead, the postholder will be a thought-leader and adviser to GAIN’s Africa-based teams as they develop and implement projects. You will be responsible for providing the technical guidance and tools to ensure a gender-lens is applied and gender considerations integrated into activities. This position will rely on your previous programmatic experience implementing nutrition programs with a gender focus and their strong grasp of extant evidence on best practices in Africa.
    The postholder will be the focal person and technical advisor on gender for project teams across 6 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, implementing large-scale collaborative multi-sectoral nutrition programmes. In addition, you will utilise project data to document and present successful examples of gender integration, internally and externally. External engagement will also include building strategic relationships with regional partners including government decision makers and NGOs.

    Key Responsibilities include

    Providing technical guidance to GAIN and CARE consortium teams in 6 countries – Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda on integrating gender considerations into all aspects of the project lifecycle. This includes improving theories of change to reflect gender objectives set by programme, reviewing activity plans, identifying appropriate gender indicators, and advising evaluations.
    Identifying a set of gender assessment methodologies and tools and advising country teams on appropriate application.
    Leading on the development of a gender monitoring framework and in cooperation with the Programme Monitoring and Improvement Lead that tracks gender equitable outputs and outcomes.
    Providing advice to Country Directors and Project Managers and build capacity of country teams to effectively employ the monitoring framework in their project portfolios.
    Tracking project data on gender and periodically review progress on gender-focused outputs and outcomes and advising course correction when necessary.
    Engaging programme staff on gender through launching and facilitating a gender technical advisory group.
    Advising country policy teams on where they can and should integrate gender into advocacy initiatives to improve the enabling environment around gender.

    About You

    The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in gender equitable programming in Low- and Middle-Income countries within nutrition, food security, policy, advocacy and/or related programme areas, providing technical support, research, or evaluation (ideally within the international development, civil society, NGO sector). You will have proven field work experience in multiple Sub-Saharan African countries and demonstrated success working in multi-sectoral programmes and multi-cultural settings.
    You will have demonstrable experience of integrating new concepts and working with project / programme staff and multi-disciplinary teams at varying levels with an in‐depth understanding of programme issues and advocacy work at organizational, national and international levels.
    In addition to this, you will possess excellent M&E and data analysis skills, with an understanding of measuring and monitoring gender equitable outcomes, women’s empowerment/agency, and related topics in projects alongside an excellent understanding of nutrition and food systems concepts and measurement/monitoring.
    Excellent communication (written and verbal) alongside exceptional public speaking skills will be essential to this role, with the ability to communicate technical content to multi-disciplinary teams with varying levels of technical knowledge.
    Candidates should have an excellent command of written and spoken English. Fluency in a second language such as French/Portuguese would be added advantage.
    A master’s degree in Gender Studies, Economics, Nutrition, Sociology, Development, or related field is desirable. Candidates are expected to be highly flexible and be willing to travel occasionally.

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    www.gainhealth.org

  • Senior Officer, Emergency Appeals and Partnerships (Readvertised)

    Senior Officer, Emergency Appeals and Partnerships (Readvertised)

    Job Purpose

    The position will lead on mobilization of resources for Emergency Appeals in the Africa region with an initial focus on the Hunger Crisis Regional Emergency appeal. The post-holder may deploy to countries anywhere in the region to support delegations with fundraising and donor engagement.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities

    Lead on resource development for the Regional Hunger Crisis Emergency Appeal in the Africa region, as agreed with the regional head of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships • Coordination of resourcing/fundraising efforts for the emergency response including development and implementation of fundraising strategy
    Undertake effective negotiation with National Societies, multilaterals, private sector organizations and other donors to secure pledges and grants
    Actively research and pursue non-traditional funding sources
    Travel to countries affected by emergencies to plan and implement in-country fundraising and donor engagement strategies
    Review draft Emergency Appeal documentation and provide comments and input from partnerships perspective
    Ensure effective coordination between delegation office, partnerships and technical teams (in the region and Geneva) to ensure compliance with donor requirements, and that agreed earmarking criteria are understood and adhered to
    Negotiate pledges and contributions with partners for the Emergency Appeal, ensuring that earmarking and other requirements are in line with operational priorities
    Effective and thorough grant and pledge management
    Provide regular reporting and analysis of partner and funding landscape for Emergency Appeals including trends, gaps, income and expenditure and quality and nature of contributions
    Propose and coordinate actions to increase funding coverage, advising colleagues in delegation offices and operational leads on fundraising strategies and approaches to partners
    Coordinate proposal development and submission processes, in close liaison with operational and technical leads as well as relevant partners
    Develop marketing materials in coordination with communications team
    Facilitation of external relations, both within the RC Movement and with non-RC partners, including in proactively coordinating donor field visits, planning partnership meetings and conference calls
    Close coordination with resource mobilisation counterparts in host National Society as needed
    Support resource mobilisation and donor engagement efforts for other Emergency Appeals and DREF in the Africa region
    Any other duty as required by the Head of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships

    Education

    University degree in relevant discipline (ex. g. International Relations, Marketing, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance) is required.
    Masters’ degree in relevant discipline is preferred.
    Relevant professional training courses (Red Cross/Red Crescent related, humanitarian and development sector, management) preferred

    Experience

    At least 5 years relevant experience in managing relations with donors and partners required
    Experience of working with multilateral partners e.g. European Commission, development banks, specialised funds required
    Experience of managing complex, major grants required
    Experience of managing DG ECHO funding preferred
    Experience in managing relations with multiple stakeholders including donors and partners required
    Work experience with Red Cross Red Crescent, other international organizations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies preferred
    Experience of developing winning funding proposals and grant applications required
    Experience of developing and implementing funding plans required

    Knowledge, Skills and Languages

    Proven grant management skills
    Excellent project management and coordination skills
    Demonstrated ability to negotiate funding agreements, to structure financial instruments, and to navigate complex funding mechanisms.
    Ability to navigate complex funding instruments and requirements.
    Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills contributing to a client-focused culture.
    Experience in identifying and articulating issues, risks and priorities that need to be brought to the attention of senior management.
    Proven ability of donor communications, proposals and reporting
    Track record in producing high quality work within short deadlines and ability to make effective, timely decisions.
    High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.
    Highly organised, with ability to work a strong team player
    Ability to coordinate with teams based in different geographic locations
    Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual, multi-disciplinary environment
    Excellent communication, presentation, diplomacy and negotiation skills
    Excellent networking and relationship building skills
    Strong budgeting and finance management skills
    Demonstrated skills in analytical and strategic thinking
    Track record in producing high quality work under short deadlines and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
    Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French
    Fluently spoken and written English
    Fluently spoken and written French preferred
    Good command of another IFRC official language (Spanish or Arabic) preferred

    Apply via :

    www.ifrc.org

  • Project Officer- Parenting and Child Protection

    Project Officer- Parenting and Child Protection

    Purpose of function:

    The project officer will collaborate with project stakeholders, paraprofessionals and project beneficiaries, build capacity of paraprofessionals, and support delivery of parenting interventions and trainings. She/he will be responsible for day-to-day project implementation, support supervision, project monitoring and reporting.

    Summary of roles and responsibilities

    Develop and implement project plans as per stipulated timelines
    Network and cultivate working relationships with various government and non-government stakeholders and ensure their meaningful involvement in the project at county level
    Support in the recruitment and provide training to project stakeholders and project beneficiaries on parenting strategies and interventions, including providing training paraprofessionals to deliver the national parenting programme
    Provide support supervision and mentorship support for trained project beneficiaries
    Contribute to the adaptation of the national parenting programme, SOPs, and service referral mechanisms and targeted materials on parenting for different paraprofessional groups
    Conduct day to day monitoring, and collate lessons learnt, success factors and facilitates dissemination at various levels
    Prepare periodic reports, and records on project activities on a timely basis

    Desired qualifications, knowledge, and experience

    Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences, community development, public development, ECD or related disciplines.
    Minimum 7 years’ professional field experience in parenting, ECD and child development, child protection programming in humanitarian contexts
    Demonstrated understanding of government structures and systems.
    Relevant community development, engagement, and mobilization skills
    Excellent training, facilitation and presentation skills
    Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of, community and government and nongovernment stakeholders
    Relevant experience of working with and training frontline workers and families
    Solid understanding on planning, budgeting and project reporting

    If you are a professional with a passion to make a difference in children and young people’s lives, send your application letter and resume to icsro@icsafrica.org. The deadline for submitting applications is on 30th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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    icsro@icsafrica.org

  • Head of Programme

    Head of Programme

    Generic responsibilities

    These responsibilities are the same for all Head of Programme positions and cannot be modified:

    Line management for Core Competence Specialists
    Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
    Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
    Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action
    Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies
    Quality control, M&E and organizational learning
    Capacity building of all technical staff
    In-country representation
    Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes

    Specific responsibilities

    Ensure strategic programme development in the country in line with the region and global programme initiatives.
    Overseeing specific advances in NRC’s Innovation, Protection, Markets and Digital programming, through an increasingly localised and networked approach
    Contribute to expanding the use of Cash Based Programmes and increase use of technology as a way of increasing efficiency of the programmes
    Contribute to strengthening accountability to beneficiaries through improving M&E systems, the establishment of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and improved needs assessments for evidence-based programming.
    Facilitate initiatives for integrated programme analysis and response analysis, including the integration of relevant cross-cutting issues such as protection, safe programming and access

    Generic professional competencies for this position:

    Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    Core competency expertise
    Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal

    Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

    Knowledge of the context in Kenya and Tanzania-Advantageous
    Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work within different cultural contexts
    Experience in resource mobilisation and in particular working with private foundations, social enterprise, Embassies, EU, US donors and UN agencies
    Proven experience of working in partnership with local and national actors from civil society and private sector
    Empowering and building trust and community mobilization

    Apply via :

    ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com

  • Executive Manager, P-4

    Executive Manager, P-4

    For every child, opportunity.

    The Executive Manager plays a pivotal role in assisting the Regional Director to develop and coordinate strategic direction matters, as they pertain to all aspects of UNICEF’s work. S/he performs an essential liaison function between senior figures and maintains effective linkages with other relevant functional units both in UNICEF and externally. As a core member of the team s/he works in full coordination with the team and may have supervisory responsibility of other professional and GS staff.

    How can you make a difference?

    Support the Regional Director and the office management in setting and perusing key strategic objectives.
    Support the management in prioritizing work in line with these objectives and in communicating strategic priorities to the office’s internal and external counterparts at all levels.
    Analytically review information received by the Regional Director and the management and identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed, advising on action as appropriate.
    Manage the flow of information to the Regional Director and ensure that appropriate action is taken by responsible section/division/office heads on matters brought to the attention of the Regional Director.
    Draft sensitive and important correspondence on a variety of matters on behalf of the Regional Director.
    Assist with the crafting of guidance documents, policy statements and speeches for delivery by the Regional Director, and initiate, edit, and finalize drafts prepared by other units. Effectively liaise with communications focal points to ensure preps and coverage for social media and other engagements.
    Coordinate activities related to policy formulation, preparing background and position papers for the Regional Director’s consideration in cooperation with relevant offices and sections.
    Coordinate and participate in meetings and special events involving the Regional Director with senior staff and external visitors. Prepare summary conclusions on such meetings, as requested. Ensure follow-up actions are monitored and brought to the attention of the Regional Director.
    Assist in planning and managing the Regional Director’s missions and meetings, accompanying the Regional Director when required, ensuring the maximum effectiveness of the mission and ensuring that all necessary follow-up action is taken.
    Keep the Regional Director aware of political and operational developments by liaising with key focal points in the field and keep the Regional Director updated on policy issues related directly to UNICEF or to humanitarian issues under the broader UN system.
    Assist the Regional Director and office senior management in the preparation of strategic documents for high-level meetings involving the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, Regional Directors, Representatives and other key senior figures within and outside the organisation and escalate urgent and important issues as required.
    Oversee and ensure the timely flow of information within the office, and with the region, Headquarters, and others as required, in close consultation with RD and Deputy Regional Directors (DRDs). 
    For staff under their supervision, establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently.
    Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
    Follow-up on policies and instructions presented by the Regional Director.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    An advanced university degree is required in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or another relevant technical field.
    A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
    A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience in external relations, public affairs or international development cooperation, preferably within the UN, or in a government institution, NGO.
    Prior experience of working in coordination, planning, or in an executive office will be an asset.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Senior Adviser Child Protection – Planning and Management (P-5), FT, PG – Child Protection Education Officer (Learning and Skills Development)

    Senior Adviser Child Protection – Planning and Management (P-5), FT, PG – Child Protection Education Officer (Learning and Skills Development)

    Purpose for the job:

    The Senior Adviser, Child Protection is responsible for the delivery of timely and high quality corporate planning and reporting submissions for the section. He/she supports UNICEF systems for the allocation, timely implementation, monitoring, consolidation and reporting of results of annual CP investments, with particular emphasis on global thematic funding by HQ, RO and COs against child protection priorities. He/she is responsible for leading the Planning and Evidence Building unit which encompasses planning and reporting, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and capacity building. In the above­ mentioned tasks he/she works closely with all units within the Child Protection Programme Team in Headquarters and other Divisions as well as the Child Protection Regional Advisers on strategic focus, priorities and innovations.

    Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
    Summary of results-based key functions/accountabilities:

    Strategy development and capacity building. Advises on strategic focus, positioning,   priorities, innovations and results for the section in accord with the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, including programmatic, financial and human resource related elements
    Supports the development of global position/statements based on analysis of evidence and information (including financial data) for global advocacy on child protection
    Works closely with Child Protection Regional Advisers, Headquarter-based Senior Advisers, and relevant divisions on strategy development for systematic tracking, monitoring and reporting on results to strengthen situation/incidence and programme monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
    Supervises and/or develops effective analytical reports, case studies, policy documents and other relevant documentation to build evidence base for advocacy, policy development and effective child protection programmes
    Strengthens partnerships with other organisations for effective and expanded child protection M&E within the sector
    Leads on human resource capacity building for the sector
    Co-ordinates the evidence agenda (data, research and evaluation) for Child Protection

    Management and Leadership

    Leads the Planning and Evidence Building unit (PEB) in the Child Protection section
    Oversees the advancement of digital innovations in the CP sector, particularly related to Information Management Systems for Child Protection, especially with the continued scale up of Primero
    Aligns the strategies and activities in PEB (encompassing planning and reporting, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, budgeting and finance and capacity building functions) with the overall section workplan, contributes to the overall achievement of the Goal Area 3 of the Strategic Plan and support regional and field priorities
    As needed, undertakes and/or supervises missions to provide technical support to Regional Offices, Country Offices and partners in planning and M&E
    Support the Director with section management, particularly vis-à-vis operations issues
    Organises statutory meetings as required (e.g. monthly Extended Child Protection Leadership Team meetings, weekly section meetings)

    Section Planning and Sector Reporting

    Coordinates the development of and reporting on the Child Protection section annual workplan, Office Management Plan (OMP) and associated budgets, in consultation with the CPPT Unit Leads and relevant interdivisional teams
    Coordinates inputs to planning and management related interdivisional submissions and reports to management
    Leads production of the Global Annual Results Report for Child Protection and relevant inputs for other global corporate reports (Executive Director’s Annual Report, Gender Action Plan Report and the Programme group’s annual reporting in RAM) as well as inputs for global reports e.g. Rights of the Child
    Support the effective operation and management of the section and its units through regular contributions and participation in internal management meetings

    Communication, Advocacy and Knowledge Management

    Supports the overall work of the Child Protection section through the provision of high quality briefings, presentations and reports, representing UNICEF at relevant internal and external meetings, providing technical input into the work of others and making sure priority messages on child protection are effectively and consistently communicated
    Manages the advocacy agenda for the section and the sector, including supporting on the development of annual advocacy plans, production of advocacy briefs and events
    Lead on external communications, including website management and social media
    Drive the Knowledge Management agenda for the section and the sector, including the information flow of international communication within the section as well as the extended team and Regional and Country offices to maximize impact and efficiency.

    Impact of Results

    Impacts upon the overall effectiveness, efficiency and credibility of the Child Protection section to manage resources and deliver results. Impacts upon the ability of UNICEF to technically support Child Protection staff with M&E, knowledge management and capacity building
    The impact of the recommendations will affect the effectiveness of global, regional and country programmes in addressing the priority areas of child protection, as well as related global-level partnerships
    Poor planning, reporting and financial management on behalf of UNICEF could result in a reduction of support to UNICEF Child Protection programmes. Incorrect application of the rules following incorrect advice could lead to disciplinary action. Poor leadership and supervision of the Planning and Evidence Building unit could lead to staff attrition and low morale. Inappropriate direction for knowledge management and capacity building could lead to a waste of resources and inappropriate advice being given to colleagues and partners

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

    Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in the area of social sciences or other related field, preferably with some specialized training in development studies, monitoring and evaluation, or public administration is required.
    A minimum of ten (10) years of solid and responsible experience at national and international levels in strategic planning and programme formulation, design, management, monitoring and evaluation, research, with particular interest in issues relating to child protection is required.
    Familiarity with Child Protection programming is an asset
    Proven ability to work effectively in an advisory, supervisory and management capacity is desired.
    Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
    Familiarity with other international organisations is an asset
    Experience working in the UN, and other international development organizations is an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

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