Jobs Kenya

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

  • Project Officer -IPPF/AU Youth Project

    Project Officer -IPPF/AU Youth Project

    To effectively strengthen the ongoing efforts on Adolescent and Youth SRHR towards delivering on APAYE, IPPF seeks to engage a Project Officer to provide support to the joint AUC/IPPF project. The role will be based at in the African Union’s Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Project Officer will work within the Youth Division team, under the supervision of the IPPFAR Head of External Relations, Advocacy and Communication. S/he will support the AUC Country Technical Assistance Framework, working with a technical team to support Member States in developing and implementing their Country Acceleration Strategies under the APAYE, and mainstreaming Adolescent and Youth SRHR into the priorities of AU Member States.
    KEY TASKS:

    Coordinate and implement the IPPF/AU youth project workplan (including regular financial and narrative reporting to the donor).
    Facilitate the timely development and implementation of Country Acceleration Strategies (CAS) by AU Member States on AY-SRHR; and provide technical support to Member States and partners to ensure quality assurance:
    Coordinate partner interventions on AY-SRHR and report on promising practices emerging from implementation. Ensure that routine data / information is collected and analyzed in accordance with the APAYE programme monitoring and evaluation plan to allow for model building and ensuring that annual targets are reached.
    Participate in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts to support AY-SRHR activities in AU Member States within the framework of CAS;
    Provide support on policy, strategy, advocacy and programme development and implementation within the AUC Youth Division, including development of programmatic frameworks and guidelines; drafting of policies and policy briefs, concept notes and reports.
    Support the Division’s work on data collection, research, monitoring and accountability, including the production of the Status of African Youth Report; specifically the development of knowledge products such as policy briefs, guidance notes and policy analyses on health and wellbeing, highlighting AY-SRHR outcomes.
    Support the engagement, coordination and management of strategic partnerships within the Division, including inter-departmental partnerships and inter-organizational partnerships; as well as youth mainstreaming within the AUC;
    Support youth engagement activities of the AUC, including implementing robust youth engagement strategies targeted at AY-SRHR, and organization of youth events, forums and convenings by the Division.
    Ensure synergies between IPPFAR regional youth initiatives, IPPFAR Member Associations’ youth programmes, the Youth Action Movement (YAM) and AUC youth-focused initiatives.
    Any other task as assigned by the Head of Division or immediate supervisor(s).

    PERSON’S SPECIFICATIONS:

    MA Degree in international relations, social sciences, public policy, communication, gender and/or other related fields
    A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in political advocacy, policy advocacy and/or related fields
    Specific knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, women’s rights and AY-SRHR
    Proven track record in networking and working in coalitions and alliances
    Previous experience in Africa and knowledge of the African Union and UN systems, Africa Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Member State/Intergovernmental Processes are an advantage.
    Excellent writing skills to interact and engage with culturally and gender diverse groups from technical and non-technical audiences.
    English and French are the working languages of IPPFAR. For this post fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.
    Desirable requirements: Experience working in a multicultural environment and willingness to work outside standard office hours if/when required.

    Interested individuals should submit an application form in the (https://africa.ippf.org/sites/africa/files/2022-04/IPPF-ARO-CV-Form_9_4.docx) attached and a 1-page cover letter to: hroffice@ippf.org with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 5 June 2022. 

    Apply via :

    hroffice@ippf.org

  • Safeguarding Advisor

    Safeguarding Advisor

    As the role supports a global consortium project, much of this support will be remote. It is anticipated that up to 30% of the Safeguarding Advisor’s time will require travel to conduct learning or capacity building opportunities.
    Major Responsibilities
    Within Consortium

    Technical lead on safeguarding for the What Works 2 Consortium, in collaboration and co-production with the grantees, IRC, and other consortium members
    In collaboration with consortium members, build safeguarding structure, policy, principles, and process for the What Works 2 Consortium, including data protection measures for information and reports collected through the duration of the What Works 2 project
    Further ensure that safeguarding is integrated into all aspects of programme design and implementation, mainstreaming risk analysis, mitigation, and response
    Support the processes and procedures designed by the consortium members to ensure that any allegations of safeguarding misconduct are timely reported to the affected consortium partner, who will review and determine whether and how any investigation should be conducted. As needed, support and guidance to the consortium partners on reporting mechanisms, case management, support referral pathways, and investigation pathways with a survivor and trauma informed lens, including documentation and sharing of lessons learned
    Track statistics on completed investigations as provided by consortium members and provide updates to the PMU.
    Document and publish best practices for safeguarding, based on learning that emerges throughout the project, including innovations in community driven safeguarding approaches, with aim to establishing a community of practice that will exist beyond the completion of the project
    Participate in relevant What Works 2 Consortium forums, working groups, and events to report on or document approaches to safeguarding, including establishing a cross-consortium working group on safeguarding
    In coordination with other capacity building functions, ensure a coordinated and supportive learning process for grantee partners
    Any other tasks, as agreed upon between the Safeguarding Advisor and other key stakeholders

    To Consortium Grantees

    Build and implement an innovative feminist and southern focused approach to assessing safeguarding capacity of grantees through the What Works 2 project that balances donor compliance with partner led and focused approaches to safeguarding
    Co-design and deliver capacity building on safeguarding in partnership with grantee partners, using existing or bespoke materials, with a recognition that each organization will need an individualized approach
    Support as needed grantee partners to establish localized reporting mechanisms, case management, support referral pathways, and investigation pathways with a survivor and trauma informed lens
    Where grantee partners do not have the capacity to conduct their own investigations, the Safeguarding Advisor will connect them to the IRC’s Ethics and Compliance Unit for investigation guidance and best practices, working with this function to understand trends and lessons learned in the context of the What Works 2 programme

    Job requirements

    Degree in relevant field relating to humanitarian and development action, protection, law, sexual violence, or training. Equivalent professional or lived experience will be equally regarded to educational background.
    Contextual understanding of safeguarding in Africa, Latin America, or Asia is required. Lived experience in one of these regions is strongly preferred.
    At least 10 years of relevant experience in a combination of safeguarding, community-based reporting mechanisms, gender based violence, protection, or child protection with a humanitarian or development organization.
    Experience with client protection from abuse and exploitation, sexual violence in development and humanitarian contexts in conflict/refugee settings, and knowledge of international protection frameworks and mechanisms on safeguarding.
    Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including implementation, advisory /technical function, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others.
    Experience in conducting training, orientation and refresher sessions with diverse teams. Experience conducting such sessions remotely will be a plus.
    Ability to facilitate continual learning processes for institutional reflection and behaviour change is a significant asset.
    Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in English is a requirement. Additional languages, such as French, Arabic, Spanish, or Swahili, will be considered strong assets.
    Proven track record in working with teams, excellent interpersonal skills, positive and professional attitude, and ability to lead and work well with diverse teams in a complex international environment and with multiple partners.

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com

  • Regional Child Sensitive Social Protection Technical Advisor Humanitarian Data Analyst Global Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Director

    Regional Child Sensitive Social Protection Technical Advisor Humanitarian Data Analyst Global Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Director

    The Senior Social Protection Technical Advisor will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to define and deliver our strategic ambition for Child Sensitive Social Protection (CSSP) in East and Southern Africa. The role will lead strategy development and the technical design and implementation of high-quality programmes that deliver change for children in both emergency and development programming. The Social Protection Advisor will ensure that all social protection programming is of excellent technical quality and contributes significantly to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy. The role supports Child Poverty team members in national advocacy and influencing, and driving strategic partnerships for new business development. The role will provide technical advice in the design and implementation of social protection programming and also supports the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate impact, while sharing learning across our programmes, teams and partners. This role includes a focus on training and coaching country office staff for external representation on priority issues including improving coverage and impacts for children through social protection systems, with a view towards supporting progressive realization of Universal Child Benefits, as well as nutrition-sensitive and shock responsive social protection, and poverty graduation discussions, among others.
    The role is expected to foster relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Save the Children Members, PDQ teams, advocacy colleagues, other Regional Technical Advisors, technical counterparts in the Country Offices, Centre, and other organisations, donors, academia, etc. The role is also expected to engage with internal technical working groups and communities of practice.
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential/Desired

    Master’s degree in Economics, Social Protection, Social Policy or a related field as well as equivalent relevant experience.
    At least 7 years’ experience working nationally and internationally on social protection policy, research and programmes, including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
    Experience in social protection sector in East & Southern Africa desirable
    Demonstrated understanding and experience of life-cycle and rights-based approach to social protection and how it contributes to outcomes for children.
    Understanding and experience of analysis of national social protection systems.
    Ability to analyze complex data in relation to social protection and poverty.
    Experience with complementary/cash “plus” approaches to social protection to improve impact on children.
    Ability to establish and maintain relationships with high level government officials.
    Diplomatic/negotiation skills to advocate for policy change.
    A demonstrated background or experience working on shock-responsive social protection, adaptive social protection and/or graduation would be an advantage.
    Track record in successful business development/fundraising for research or programming, specifically with large institutional and bilateral donors such as FCDO (formerly DFID), USAID, World Bank or UN Agencies.
    Demonstrated experience in successful programme design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
    Experience of strategy development and planning.
    Experience of context, capacity and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to children’s right to social protection.
    Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources.
    Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children.
    Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration and displacement.
    Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery.
    Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring.
    Fluent in spoken English and high level of English writing skills.
    Willingness to travel regularly to countries in the East & Southern Africa region

    Closing date: 30 May 2022

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  • Social Accountability and Civic Engagement Officer -Turkana(Lodwar) Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Peace Building (PB) Officer -Turkana(Lokichar)

    Social Accountability and Civic Engagement Officer -Turkana(Lodwar) Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Peace Building (PB) Officer -Turkana(Lokichar)

    The Position Summary
    The Social Accountability and Civic Engagement Officer is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of the program strategy for civil society and local stakeholder engagement and management, including the identification, recruitment of civil society organizations (CSOs) and managing the scope of work. The Officer will implement integrated community engagement across multiple program components, which will include the continuous organizational assessment of CSOs, capacity strengthening, including mentorship, over a long-term period of engagement with a view to enhancing community driven nutrition resilient interventions. The main objective of this role is to Support civil society and citizens to better identify problems related to nutrition services and undertake actions to address these problems directly; Build collaborations between citizens and government to ensure that the priorities and feedback of beneficiaries are helping government officials plan, resource and provide better services; and analyze accountability ecosystems to help citizens, civil society partners and governments better understand how to make positive change happen with regards to sustainably reducing persistent acute malnutrition in politically complex environments.
    Essential Job Responsibilities:
    PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

    Coordinate the USAID Nawiri’s program civil society strengthening and community outreach efforts and ensure that all activities and deliverables are of high quality, on schedule, and reach program’s objectives and targets.
    Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous review of USAID Nawiri’s Citizen Engagement and Social Accountability Strategy in Turkana County.
    Inform design of project interventions to engage the public including adolescent, youth and vulnerable populations, the mass media, and civil society organizations in nutrition advocacy such as public education, oversight, and participation in decision-making processes among others.
    Provide technical input to and oversight of the CSO grants mechanism of the program including development of the technical requirements and proposal evaluation.
    Develop and maintain strong relationships and cooperation with relevant counterparts, beneficiaries, and stakeholders and seek to engage them in USAID Nawiri’s interventions.
    Provide technical support to the partners and field teams for the program’s budget management; and work with the grants unit to ensure all program activities are implemented in compliance with Mercy Corps’ and donor requirements.
    In coordination with the MEL team, monitor the implementation of activities through regular field visits and assessments to ensure program quality and impact. Document lessons learned and share with management and team members
    Contribute and assist with the preparation of technical reports and deliverables and other reports/deliverables, as requested.

    OTHER:

    Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
    Other duties as assigned.

    Accountability
    Reports Directly To: Stakeholder Engagement and Social Accountability Manager
    Works Directly With: Field Director and Turkana technical teams.
    Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, and 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

    Degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Range management, Conflict mitigation, other relevant field;
    A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in civic engagement and social accountability work at the county or local levels;
    Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills;
    Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation and other techniques;
    Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing, in English and other language(s), and fluency in Kiswahili. Local dialects spoken in Northern Kenya (Turkana) are also a plus;
    Previous work experience in northern Kenya desirable;
    Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
    Requires knowledge in county planning and budgeting process.

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  • Mentor (Turkana South) Mentor – Songot Ward (Lonkangae) Mentor (Turkana North)

    Mentor (Turkana South) Mentor – Songot Ward (Lonkangae) Mentor (Turkana North)

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    Support the adapted Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) for Nutrition Business groups by monitoring and providing mentorship to the participants.

    In a collaborative process with the community (Participatory Rural Appraisal) and working closely with the village councils, target and identify eligible program participants based on the standard criteria

    Conduct regular data entry of business groups, saving groups and motorcycle log sheets using a mobile data collection platform

    Conduct nutrition integrated business skills training and savings skills training to participants within the REAP locations.
    Participate in data collection for participants during baseline, mid-line and end line surveys and any other data collection activities.
    Represent BOMA in the designated Ward, including being a representative at the local development committees.
    Draft reports on Business and Saving groups performance within the respective Wards/locations.

    Perform a minimum of agreed visits per week to the business and savings groups for which you are responsible and upload all data collected on daily basis.
    Qualifications

    At least a Diploma in Community Development, Social Work or another related discipline. Education background and or experience on community health and Nutrition is an added advantage
    Minimum one (1) year experience managing livelihood and community development projects, specifically with a nutrition component. Proven experience in data collection is an added advantage.
    Possess excellent interpersonal skills; candidates should be able to relate well to both the women with whom we work, and the BOMA Field Officer.
    Be self-driven, and able to work with minimal staff supervision
    Must be a native of the respective ward you are applying for with working knowledge of English, Swahili and the local language
    Have a valid motorcycle license and has experience on how to ride a motorcycle

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    Interested and suitable qualified candidates to submit their application, including Cover Letter, detailed CV, daytime telephone contact, and three professional referees to recruitnawiri@bomaproject.org (do not include copies of certificates). Give details of your current salary and the expectation in this position on the body of your Application Cover Letter. “The subject line of your application should be clearly marked”

    Apply via :

    recruitnawiri@bomaproject.org

  • Global Advocacy Monitoring Adviser

    Global Advocacy Monitoring Adviser

    Purpose of role
    The post-holder will work to progress and strengthen Sightsavers work in advocacy monitoring, evaluation, analysis, and learning. They will influence and engage decision makers on areas of data policy including but not restricted to inclusive data and the Sustainable Development Goals.
    The post-holder will provide expert technical guidance to Policy and Global Advocacy (PGA), working closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team and Sightsavers Country Offices on monitoring, evaluation and learning from an influencing and advocacy perspective.
    About the role of Global Advocacy Monitoring Adviser
    The role forms an integral part of maintaining and growing Sightsavers profile as a leader in this sector. The post-holder will develop forums for knowledge share related to what works while identifying challenges faced by multiple countries; managing interactions between the Policy and Global Advocacy (PGA) and Research teams ensuring Sightsavers uses evidence generated through research in our national advocacy.

    The post-holder will lead on data advocacy, supporting country offices’ influencing on inclusive data, integration of eye health in Health Management Information Systems, and other priorities.
    The role is also key in ensuring advocacy input to the MEL (Monitoring Evaluation and Learning) Community of Practice, collaborating with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team. The aim is to further integrate advocacy within Sightsavers MEL systems, complementing work already done by the MEL team, avoiding developing duplicate systems and approaches.

    Principal areas the person is accountable for:

    Developing and supporting systems for collecting, managing and analysing information about national advocacy
    Influencing policy at global and national levels regarding issues of data and monitoring
    Leading PGA engagement with evaluations and learning on what works and what can be improved and developed

    Knowledge, skills and experience for Global Advocacy Monitoring Adviser
    Essential:

    Relevant academic qualifications gained within Social Science or related area
    Proven track record as an advocacy professional within international non- governmental organisations (INGO’s)
    Proven track record representing non-governmental organisations (NGO’s) at a strategic level within advocacy and data analysis
    Significant experience of monitoring, evaluation, and learning within an INGO context
    Experienced working with data management information systems and applying data analysis/statistical techniques to data
    Ability to understand and use statistics in communication with government stakeholders
    Specific experience of human rights advocacy at national, regional, and international levels
    Influential and tenacious in achieving key objectives
    Expertise in building staff capacities to develop and deliver effective advocacy monitoring strategies
    Knowledge of current issues and best practice in development particularly in advocacy monitoring and evaluation
    Occasional travel to other Country offices

    Apply via :

    jobs.sightsavers.org

  • Contracts Specialist II

    Contracts Specialist II

    Job Summary:
    The Contract Specialist will work in partnership with FHI 360 HQ Contracting Officers and other staff to efficiently operate and maintain an effective contracts portfolio management system. Principal duties will include contract administration and professional / managerial support to ensure full compliance with donor rules and regulations. The Contract Specialist will perform specialized tasks from pre-award to close-out as assigned by the supervisory Contracting Officer located at the FHI 360 Headquarters in the US. These tasks may include a wide variety of discrete transactions occurring at various stages of the award and sub award processes.
    Typical tasks include but not limited to:
    Supplementing the technical assistance provided by the Contracting Officer to proposal development and operations staff to produce competitive and responsive proposals. The Contract Specialist will provide informed interpretation of fundamental regulations and standard contract requirements. Conduct selects negotiations with the guidance of the Contracting Officer. Provide technical assistance to operations staff and other enterprise services staff on matters of contract interpretation and compliance. Prepare and submit requests for donor approval as delegated by the Contracting Officer. Prepare, review, and approve sub awards and procurement actions up to authorized thresholds. Conduct contract close-out. Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing management reports.
    Accountabilities:
    Pre-award:

    Provides supplemental interpretation of fundamental regulations and standard contract requirements to help produce competitive and responsive proposals.

    Post-award (Prime):

    Assists in the review of prime award documents prior to signature.
    Receive and process signed contracts from clients. Assure completeness and accuracy of contracts.
    Data set-up in contract management/financial management system.
    Serves as first responder to operations staff and enterprise services staff on routine business transactions of a contractual nature.
    Prepares and submit routine business transactions such as requests for donor approval as delegated by the Contracting Officer.
    Prepares periodic management reports.
    Other duties as assigned by the supervisory Contracting Officer.

    Post-award (Lower-tier):

    Prepares, reviews, and approves sub awards and select procurement actions following established procedures and thresholds.
    Process sub award data in sub award database.
    Prepares, reviews and modifications to sub awards.
    Works in partnership with Project operations staff to monitor sub award compliance with flow-down provisions.

    Records management:

    Work in partnership with records management staff to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the unit filing system.

    Accountabilities will be differentiated by:

    Degree of complexity of transactions handled (transition from routine/moderate complexity to higher complexity.
    Level of interaction with internal and external clients.
    Exercise of expanding decision rights.
    Quantity of transactions handled.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Applied Knowledge & Skills:

    Increasingly advancing knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules and regulations, common mechanisms of funding, types of acquisition and assistance awards, contracting concepts and principles from the solicitation phase to post-award administration.
    Critical thinking and stronger analytical skills applied to successful completion of tasks.
    Increasingly effective/persuasive oral communication and business/technical writing skills.
    Demonstrable growth in technical expertise on regulatory matters, contract management systems, processes and computer software.

    Problem Solving & Impact:

    Works on increasingly complex and problems of diverse scope requiring critical analysis and comprehensive evaluation of critical factors.
    Increasingly exercising independent judgment in developing methods and techniques to obtain solutions (and process improvements).
    Increasing independence in determining specific tasks to accomplish in order to meet certain goals and objectives.

    Supervision Given/Received:

    Increasing self-reliance in performing tasks.
    Needing lesser regular supervision.
    Higher proficiency and confidence in operating within established operating procedures.

    Education:

    Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent
    Business Administration, Legal Studies or Related Field.

    Experience:

    Typically requires a degree with 7-9 years’ experience in a contracting position either in the Federal Government or a Non-governmental Organization (NGO).
    Advanced (above intermediate) knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules and regulations applicable to sponsored projects.
    Advanced understanding of contracting concepts and principles.
    Effective oral and written communication skills.
    Strong organizational skills and project management skills.
    Manage a variety of activities and pay close attention to detail.
    Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet capabilities.
    Read, write and speak English. Fluency in a foreign language is desired.
    Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
    Ability to interact professionally in culturally diverse settings.
    Ability to research and interpret information to respond to inquiries.

    Typical Physical Demands:

    Typical office environment.
    Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
    Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
    Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

    Technology to be Used:

    Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

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    fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Natural Resource Management Advisor

    Natural Resource Management Advisor

    General Position Summary
    The Nutrition Resilience Adviser will provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure the objective of nutrition resilience is at the forefront of everything that Nawiri does. Currently the project is scaling up programming after a robust period of evidence generation, joint analysis and co-creation, all of which has informed strategic investments for driving social, structural, and behavioral change across Samburu and Turkana. The Nutrition Resilience Adviser will report directly to the Technical Director and provide strategic and technical guidance across the program, ensuring teams work in harmony to produce desired program results. The incumbent will have dotted technical support lines to all technical personnel at Nairobi level and also engage intensively with county level teams. Working across all program areas, and in close collaboration with the Program Quality, M&E, Learning and Research Teams, They will support technical personnel to approach all project activities with a critical eye for quality and impact; routinely interrogating monitoring data to facilitate program quality improvements, and analyzing emergent findings from research and learning activities through a holistic systems lens to ascertain risks and opportunities related to Nutrition Resilience.
    Essential Job Functions
    VISION AND STRATEGY

    Support the Technical Director in providing vision and strategy to the program approach and clarity across the program team on how Nutrition Resilience pervades overall technical direction, as well as each and every program intervention.
    Collaborate with different program components including research, implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and learning to drive overall effectiveness and coherence of program strategy and contribution to nutrition outcomes and objectives
    Forge strong, institutional linkages and maintain a productive working relationship with counterparts at USAID, Government of Kenya, the CRS consortium, PREG Partners, and other relevant partners.
    Work closely with the Systems Strengthening and Institutionalization team to cultivate county leaders’ commitments to policies and programs that support Nutrition Resilience and promote changes in social and structural conditions that contribute to persistent acute malnutrition.
    Assist in defining and analyzing Nawiri practices and priorities across all partners; identifying opportunities for integration and synergies within other sectors such as health, water systems, markets and governance.

    TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM SUPPORT

    In close collaboration with all Nawiri stakeholders, support in the design, development, execution and iteration of a risk-informed project strategy for improving nutrition resilience that is evidence-based, tailored to local realities, and responsive to risk and opportunities.
    Provide technical leadership on Nutrition Resilience for Nawiri consortium members and county partners, including frequent travel to Samburu and Turkana to provide on-site capacity building and technical assistance.
    Provide onboarding and training to all Nawiri team members on nutrition resilience and related topics and transfer capacity of nutrition frameworks and approaches within the consortium and across the larger community of practice.
    Work with the M&E team to support design and roll out of context monitoring and nutrition surveillance systems, including the Longitudinal Study, Action Context Monitoring (ACMS), and recurrent monitoring systems.
    Work alongside the System Strengthening and Institutionalization team to guide and strengthen county information systems related to nutrition analysis.
    Support in the development and delivery of innovative tools and approaches for changing attitudes and practices for health and nutrition outcomes, at multiple levels and scales (e.g. individual, HH, community, public and private sector institutions, etc.)
    Support in the design of community-level interventions that target caretakers of children, household and community decision makers, farmers, and community members at large to increase demand for nutritious, diverse, and safe diets.
    Assist in the development of all program reports, work plans and budgets as appropriate.

    PROGRAM QUALITY, LEARNING & ADAPTATION

    Provide strategic, technical guidance and direction to the program, ensuring alignment with latest technical information, evidence and approaches across the nutrition field;
    Support the Technical Director in ensuring that all aspects of the program are evidence-based and coordinated, and in line with the Nawiri goal and principles.
    Work closely with the Strategic Learning Lead to drive the learning agenda within Nawiri and other partners in Turkana and Samburu, and the wider community of practice
    Support in the ongoing development of research and learning agenda and activities; provide support across all research and learning activities, including by identifying and actioning strategic opportunities for rapidly testing and adapting innovative approaches for addressing social and structural determinants of persistent acute malnutrition
    Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager to measure and document progress and impact of project activities.

    KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

    Work with other team leads to coordinate reporting to the donor
    Represent Mercy Corps and Nawiri at strategic meetings, events, coordination fora and conferences.
    Working closely with other Technical Leads, support the development of case studies and other products to communicate key program learnings.
    Any other task, as identified in consultation with supervisor

    ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

    As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

    ACCOUNTABILITY TO PARTICIPANTS

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
    Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

    Supervisory Responsibility:
    No direct supervisory responsibility. The Nutrition Resilience Lead provides advice and support to all Nawiri-based technical staff. Technical oversight of field based activities is undertaken by Nawiri staff and partners.
    Knowledge and Experience

    A Master’s degree in Nutrition or related subject, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of additional relevant experience.
    At least 7-10 years of demonstrated experience in designing and implementing diverse nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions.
    In depth knowledge and understanding of barriers to improved nutrition in northern Kenya
    Experience collaborating with county officials and leaders, building community capacity and leading community mobilization.
    Experience building capacity of civil society and/or government entities
    Demonstrated success in building and managing relationships with various donors and implementing partners.
    Ability to deliver quality work within deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members
    Systems thinker with strong analytical skills; flexible and creative in planning and problem solving
    Ability and willingness to travel to Samburu and Turkana at least 40% of the time.
    Professional fluency in English; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Demonstrates patience, diplomacy, tenacity, compassion, determination and a sense of humor
    Excellent written and persuasive oral communication skills in English required.

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  • Associate, Nutrition Connect

    Associate, Nutrition Connect

    About the Role
    Nutrition Connect is GAIN’s knowledge mobilisation platform aimed at sharing evidence and experience around public private engagement for nutrition. The platform forms part of GAIN’s efforts to support understanding and action for nutrition by a wide range of actors, from governments to businesses, NGOs, academia and civil society, it aims to address knowledge gaps around how to catalyse markets for safe and nutritious foods produced sustainably, especially to meet the needs of better diets for poorer consumers.
    Reporting to the Manager, Knowledge Management and Mobilization, you will work closely with the Communication team to ensure content alignment, coordinated social outreach and media work and standard practices. The Associate will manage the day-to-day operations necessary for the maintenance and development of Nutrition Connect (NC). Their areas of focus will include content management and generation, communications outreach and engagement and project management.
    Key Responsibilities include;

    Ensuring regular and engaging content is planned and populated on Nutrition Connect (NC) and relevant other social and communication/ advocacy channels
    Monitoring site and social performance (via e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar) to understand how users are accessing and using the site, and adjusting content as needed to anticipate and meet emerging needs and topics of interest
    Assisting in implementing the social media strategy to raise visibility of and engagement with Nutrition Connect, its resources and activities. Planning and creating regular posts and activities across NC’s social accounts and participating in relevant social media campaigns
    Supporting the Manager to manage, strengthen and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders working in the nutrition, development, food systems and business spheres
    Identifying opportunities to host, co-host and participate in virtual and in-person events (as possible) to help further dialogue and understanding around public private engagement for nutrition. Supporting in development of themes agendas, speakers/participant lists, and promotion and follow up materials, etc.

    About You

    The ideal candidate should have proven experience in communications, website management and social media platforms.
    You should have demonstrated experience in global development e.g. nutrition, global public health, agriculture, livestock, food systems, market development.
    Hands-on experience working in a low- or middle-income country would be an asset.
    The postholder must have excellent writing and presentation skills and be well skilled in preparing and disseminating documents for a diverse of range of policy or other non-technical audiences.
    You will have the ability to self-motivate, prioritise and multi-task with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a global multicultural team.

    Education

    Bachelors degree in nutrition, agriculture, food systems, international development, business, communications, or a related field or equivalent work experience 

    Others

    Kenya: From KES 2,083,128– KES 2,377,296 per annum

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning-(MEAL) Coordinator

    Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning-(MEAL) Coordinator

    Purpose of Position
    The position holder will lead the establishment and maintenance of an effective design, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system for Climate Asset Management Program Secretariat (World Vision Kenya and Consortium Partners). The position will be based in Nairobi.The position holder must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that present positive example to others and partners.
    Major Responsibilities
    Program Planning-(20%)

    Together with the consortium partners and secretariat technical teams, organize and facilitate Strategic/multiyear Plans/designs and budgets for the overall program
    Support review and update log frames, M&E Plans, Program indicators and periodic targets and detailed implementation plans.
    Support the development of clear and implementable work break down structure for respective program activities as needed
    Support the finance team to ensure realistic scheduling of program activities and budgets
     Identify and document the program assets and produce a Remote Sensing /GIS activity /program map.
    Implementation, Technical Support and Quality Assurance-(25%)
    Coordinate the successful roll out and implementation of all MEAL related initiatives in the program sites and by all consortium partners (All counties)
    Disseminate clear business processes for respective MEAL components to ensure consistent application and adherence to standards.
    Develop and support implementation of program MEAL annual calendars
    Lead the process of capacity assessments and capacity building for staff and for potential local partners.
    Ensure that respective staff and WVK implementing partners are provided with requisite MEAL technical support to perform.
    Coordinate effective implementation of program Activities in collaboration with key partners, technical leads and the Program Director at the secretariat.
    Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all program documents; plans/designs and reports.

    Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability-(25%)

    Establish and operationalize a digital data collection and beneficiary tracking system and database
    Take lead in the design of a monitoring framework to track delivery against program targets/objectives.  
    Coordinate Monitoring activities of WVK and its implementing partners.
    Coordinate, participate and report on technical field monitoring visits.
    Ensure mechanisms for collating, & analyzing data, synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring systems are in place.
    Ensure timely dissemination of monitoring data to key stakeholders for management decision making.
    Support remote sensing and GIS Mapping of Program initiatives
    Ensure the development and appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and donor and in line with partnership agreements.
    Coordinate the compilation and submission of program management reports as per WV standards and donor requirements.
     Support establishment of accountability mechanisms for the program to enhance information sharing, complaints management and timely feedback flow.
    Research, Learning and Knowledge Management-(25%)
    Coordinate periodic reviews/evaluations of the program interventions using appropriate methodologies (such as LQAs) to determine achievements
    Ensure that the program assessments, feasibility studies and or characterization processes are conducted in a timely manner and quality reports are produced as per standard.
    Coordinate inter-county exchange meetings on MEAL for lessons learnt and upscale to regional and secretariat level intervention
    Establish effective knowledge management (KM) mechanisms including documentation and sharing of innovative/promising/best practices or lessons learned and impacts.
    Organize and conduct learning forums/events at regular points to facilitate learning by the partners
    Facilitate ongoing and collaborative learning within WVK and partners based on key data from the performance management system.

    5%-Other

    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time;
    Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as appropriate

    Knowledge, Skills and Ability

    The holder of this position must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, Economics/statistics, or equivalent degree in a relevant field; A master’s degree in project planning and management, NRM, Climate Change, M&E or Statistics is an added advantage
    At least 7 years professional experience in Project/ Programme design implementation, M&E and quality learning cycles
    Results orientated person able to manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
    Experience in the execution of development cooperation projects and consortiums
    Post graduate training in Program Planning and Management, M&E or Statistics, information Science, Climate Change/ Natural Resource Management or related studies is an added advantage
    Must also have ample experience in Public relations and be a strong team player   

    License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

    Statistical training certification especially on data analysis, advanced excel, SPSS, On-line data collection platforms

    Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

    Ability to build capacity of staff on relevant technical fields;
    Ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, exercise independent judgment;
    Ability to work with minimum supervision;
    A team player, capable of building staff and partners in climate change and natural resource management
    Cross-cultural sensitivity, and emotional maturity
    Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts;
    Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
    Experience  working  in arid and semi arid and interfaith contexts.
    Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.
    Office based environment with frequent travel to the field;
    Travel required: up to 50% domestic travel and occasional international travel
    Available to represent MEAL issues at critical functions and moments as needed;
    On call to serve on emergency and crisis response team and;
    Available to serve on other teams and working groups as requested.

    Apply via :

    .wd1.myworkdayjobs.com