Jobs Kenya

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

  • Country Manager Senior Program Manager, (Dairy Initiative)

    Country Manager Senior Program Manager, (Dairy Initiative)

    Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 
    The Country Manager will oversee operations of the organization in Kenya including program management, partnership development, human resources, finance and administration, and legal compliance. 
    The Country Manager will report to the Africa Regional Director and will work closely with other relevant Program Leads and Global Directors, and various research affiliates. The position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya. PxD is a start-up organization and will require flexibility from all staff with regards to roles and responsibilities.
    The Country Manager, Kenya will be responsible for the following main tasks:

    Contribute to and execute PxD’s research and program vision in Kenya;
    Take a lead role in the implementation of new and existing projects in Kenya, with input from the Global team;
    Design and monitor implementation plan and budgets and supervise the implementation of operations across all projects in Kenya;
    Support the development and utilization of appropriate research methods and program management tools and systems;
    Hire, train, and supervise local staff and take responsibility of local office and physical infrastructure;
    Build and manage relationships with Kenyan partners to facilitate the development of PxD services, including technology providers, private businesses, government, development organizations, non‐profits, other service providers, and implementation partners;
    Assist PxD in business development, fundraising and donor management efforts;
    Take a proactive role in developing and building the mid and long term financial sustainability of PxD Kenya;
    Liaise between PxD Global and Kenya‐based team to ensure compliance with PxD policies and to support reporting to PxD internal and external stakeholders (research, program implementation, financial, other); 
    Complete any other work determined by PxD CEO and/or Africa Regional Director as necessary to successfully grow and manage PxD Kenya.

    Qualification, skills and experience in the following domains are important:  

    Significant experience in developing country contexts including strong managerial experience;
    Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, education, public policy, or a closely related field, or equivalent;
    Experience leading large programs, including managing relationships with governments and multiple stakeholders;
    Experience with budgeting and project planning;
    Experience with business development and fundraising; 
    Leadership and organizational skills;
    Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, including report writing and presentations;
    Commitment to leading a diverse team in a multicultural environment and building staff capacity;
    Ability to work under tight timelines, and flexibility to engage in multiple projects;
    Ability to travel within Kenya and internationally.

    Experience in the following would also be helpful:
    In developing research projects (preferably quantitative research);

    Managing donors;
    Living and working in Africa.

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  • Director of Operations Logistics Coordinator

    Director of Operations Logistics Coordinator

    Principal Responsibilities
    General Responsibilities

    Support on all issues relating to operational functions to ensure programmatic impact and establish and maintain a competitive position at the country office level.
    Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to ensure long-term operational excellence for the country office.
    Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of operations through improvements of each function as well as coordination and communication between functions.
    Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
    Contribute to country office strategy in the areas of procurement, Information technology, logistic, communications, security, and maintenance to ensure that the country office achieves its short and long-term objectives.
    Oversee the acquisition, maintenance and disposition of supplies and equipment in compliance with internal and donor requirements.
    Work with the management team in the development of operational budgets and adjust as necessary to promote cost efficiency.

    Procurement Process

    Monitor procurement processes, systems, and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement processes.
    Ensure timely preparation of procurement plans and monitor implementation thereof.
    Review and approve documentation for the procurement of goods and services.
    Ensure efficient systems to manage suppliers and all service level agreements.

    Travel and Transport Management

    Develop and implement travel and transport-related policies and procedures.
    Work closely with Human Resources to oversee organizational insurance policies.
    Ensure compliance with all safety procedures related to OSHA, WIBA etc.

    Logistics

    Oversee facilities management.
    Ensure efficient distribution and record-keeping of commodities including donated goods

    Compliance and Risk Management

    Ensure compliance with the NGO Board requirements.
    Support governance-related tasks in compliance with Kenyan law.
    Work closely with Human Resources to oversee organizational insurance policies.
    Ensure compliance with all safety procedures related to OSHA, WIBA etc.

    Job Level Specifications

    Extensive operations management experience
    Analytical skills to evaluate data and performance/operation metrics
    Excellent inter-personal and negotiating skills
    Excellent organizational skills and leadership abilities
    Excellent time management skills
    Excellent decision-making skills
    Excellent planning and project management skills
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Software and Finance management

    Experience

    5-7 years working experience as a Director of Operations/Operations Manager
    Experience working in NGO set up will be an added advantage
    Supervision, training, and performance management of staff.

    Education/Certifications

    University Degree in Business Management or related social science

    Closing date 15 Apr 2022

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    Apply via :

    feedinternationaljobs@feedthechildren.org

  • Regional Award Management Officer

    Regional Award Management Officer

    ROLE PURPOSE:
    The Regional Award Management Officer provides support to the regional Award Management team in the planning, securing and managing of both development and humanitarian awards, through all stages of the Award Cycle (inception to close out).  The position involves supporting award information management and compliance with SCI systems and processes. This is a highly collaborative role, working daily with stakeholders throughout Save the Children across the world, to facilitate a culture of strong operational and program quality.
    As a key member of the East and Southern Africa Regional (ESARO) Operations team, the Award Officer will work closely with the Head of Regional Award Management and Strategic Portfolio to ensure that the members and the Country Offices in the ESARO have strong Award Management – planning, securing and managing their funding portfolios and sub-grants effectively – in line with the SCI Quality Framework and donor requirements.¬
    The Officer supports and helps manage regional learning & capacity building initiatives; provides compelling data-based insights and analysis to senior leadership as needed; and provides support to users of the online global Award Management System. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the Officer will be expected to work flexibly outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. The Officer may be called upon to deploy for a humanitarian response at short notice
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

    Award Management System (AMS)

    Provide peer-leadership, face to face and live online training/orientation, and day-to-day coaching and guidance to COs as requested.
    Monitor system use and maintain awareness of strengths, weaknesses and gaps in all Country Offices in the Region.
    Contribute to the global work of the AMS Management Group– proposing, testing and de-bugging new global system developments, and communicating them clearly to users in East and Southern Africa Region.
    Support in system roll outs and enhancements as needed (e.g., PPM Prime, RFT, Coding, Power BI

    Award Management for SCI Directly Received Awards

    Together with the Head of Award Management and in collaboration with the Regional Award Specialist, understand new requirements for Regional Office in account management of Save the Children’s Directly Received Awards.
    Once standards are defined, Support Country Offices to understand and meet institutional donor requirements, and the core requirements of the SCI Quality Framework & Essential Standards, including partnership. 
    Support the Regional Director and ESARO Regional Office to undertake review of donor agreements and amendments review and coordinating approvals as required.

    Management Reporting & Analysis

    Produce monthly and quarterly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports and relevant data reports to support trends analysis and risk identification to 
    the Operations team
    Undertake research tasks (as directed, and on own initiative) to identify emerging or under-resourced risks and challenges in SCI award/grant management throughout ESARO.
    Ensure donor budget lines in AMS are as needed for donor reporting requirements
    Ensure documents upkeep on AMS
    Support and assist the Head of Award Management in monitoring, implementation and evaluation of capacity building approaches to measure their effectiveness.
    Write and provide regional updates and bulletins on Award Management issues.
    Prepare Strategic Portfolio Analysis Report to inform New Business Development Initiatives and Management Decisions.

    Humanitarian Response

    Provide direct and/or remote support to emergency responses as required, including administrative work and effective management of humanitarian pooled funds and appeal funds, including sub-award agreements with specific COs/members. 

    BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
    Accountability:

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

    Ambition:

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

    Collaboration:

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

    Creativity:

    develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
    willing to take disciplined risks.

    Integrity:

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

    QUALIFICATIONS  

    Undergraduate degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration or Finance or a relevant field. 

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential:

    A minimum 3 years of experience in award/finance or a similar functional area within an NGO.
    Demonstrated interest in career in donor-funded project management with International NGOs, particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches.
    Exposure to developing proposals (narrative and financial), negotiating agreements and managing compliance of major institutional donors in the development sector (e.g., USAID, EC, ECHO, UNICEF, DFAT, etc.) including knowledge of grant documents & compliance issues.
    Demonstrable experience in grant/contract management and financial management
     Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent documentation skills are a must.
    Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
    Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Highly developed interpersonal and English communication skills including influencing and negotiation
    Commitment to goals and values of Save the Children.
    Excellent time management and planning capacity
    Experience working with implementing partners and managing sub awards/grants.

    Desirable:

    Experience in financial accounting and accounting systems (i.e., Agresso).
    Experience with Save the Children Award Management System (AMS). 
    Experience working in across departments and in business processes.

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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Project Coordinator

    Project Coordinator

    We are currently seeking a Program Coordinator to support our work in Kenya. The Project Coordinator will provide technical support for a collaborative project between FHF Kenya and Novartis. The Project born of a shared vision for eye health between the two organizations aims to achieve integrated eye health in Kenya by testing and scaling creative approaches to delivering comprehensive and integrated eye health in underserved communities. At a global level, the vision for the partnership is to find new and cost-effective solutions to enable access to specialized eye health services, even for the most marginalized people in low-income countries.
    Specific responsibilities include (not limited to)

    Lead the implementation of the integrated eye health and advocacy activities related to increasing equitable access to eye health services, so as to reduce avoidable blindness and vision impairment in Kenya.
    Contribute to the design development, of the Project development document (PDD) for effective implementation of the project.
    Negotiation, and implementation of operational plans and analytical tools to drive service delivery efficiencies in public health financing and related fields (WHO building blocks), ensuring timely achievement and successful completion of project deliverables per set quarter and annual milestones and log frame indicators
    Stay abreast of key developments in the areas of Cataract, DR and Glaucoma and resource allocation innovations and interventions in Kenya and more broadly in East Africa, in order to inform technical support activities. This includes frequent interaction with governments and stakeholders at the national and county levels relevant to these areas of eye diseases.
    Participate in the appreciation, dissemination and implementation of technical support activities related to NCD in collaboration with national organizations and associations on one hand and the service providers on the other hand.
    Lead in the synergistic implementation of project activities in the two locations of Uasin Gishu and Kisumu towards the realization of the following outcomes; Improved diagnostic capacity at primary and secondary level and strengthened effective eye health referral pathways, Increased access to specialized eye care for treatment and management of cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy and Increased availability of eye health supplies and commodities through the implementation of enabling policy and stronger supply chain management.
    Periodically evaluate progress towards the completion of project deliverables to verify alignment with strategic directions and defined targets. Ensure excellence within budget and on-time delivery of activity and financial results and reports.
    Working with the M&E TA ensure an effective MEAL framework is in place and supports the use of the tools for cross-learning and evidence (qualitative and quantitative) that guides the next phases of the project.
    Support Partners capacity assessments and capacity building and documentation.
    Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

    About You.

    Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Systems or related field.
    Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role with reputable international NGO’s
    Experience in community-based health programming and Organisations
    Knowledge of project design, project management, budget development and monitoring
    Experience in strengthening public health service delivery programs, Innovation in health service delivery, partner technical Support and capacity building, advocacy, health systems performance and eye health programming
    Experience with a mix of practical technical skills necessary for strengthening health systems at the county, national, and community levels.
    Excellent knowledge of; national/county/community-level issues impacting health services
    Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders and have above-average networking skills, with experience in a busy health development organization.
    Financial Management skills especially development & management of budgets and budget reports.
    Fluency in written and spoken English as well as the ability to travel domestically including travel to remote locations will also be essential.

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    career10.successfactors.com

  • Monitoring, Evaluation , Accountability, Research and Learning (MEARL) Officer Project Manager- Child Labour

    Monitoring, Evaluation , Accountability, Research and Learning (MEARL) Officer Project Manager- Child Labour

    About the role
    Research is an important cog in our new five phase approach (identify-research-expose design-mobilise-handover), and the incumbent will be expected to support the new strategic direction by designing and managing research initiatives, support in gathering data and evidence which will then be used to inform potential solutions to child exploitation issues. Research will also form a key part of future campaigning, lobby and advocacy work with children and all our key stakeholders.
    The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning (MEARL)) Officer is expected to support the implementation of the PMEL system and processes in the Kenya Country Office. Where applicable, s/he will be required to strengthen and enhance the PMEL system and for effective knowledge management.
    Objective of the function
    The MEARL Officer is responsible for the coordination of the research, monitoring, evaluation and learning for projects and programs in Kenya. With guidance of the Regional R&PMEAL Coordinator, the incumbent will contribute to the development, and implementation of PMEL policies and systems to ensure the quality management of Kenya Country projects and programmes. The post holder will be responsible for data verification, analysis and utilisation with an aim of providing management with relevant and timely information for decision making and programme improvement. S/he will support quality programme design ensuring country plans incorporate key MEARL information for adaptive programming or management. The MEARL Officer will work together with the Regional R&PMEAL Coordinator and Kenya team to ensure strengthened knowledge management, effective performance management as well as quality and timely reporting. The officer will provide oversight at country level in issue identification and research linked to the strategy five phases.
    Position within the organisation
    The MEARL Officer reports to the Country Manager and provides functional guidance and support to the country team in relation to quality programme/project planning, monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and reporting. He/she will receive technical guidance from the Regional R&PMEAL Coordinator (based at the Regional Office East Africa in Nairobi)
    Main duties, responsibilities and Result areas

    Programme design and planning- (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
    Provides high quality technical input into inclusive ideation, programme and project development processes, particularly on logic of intervention (Theory of Change, logical frameworks and PMEL plans), with an emphasis on ensuring sound understanding of how changes happen and sound programme logic and objective setting that is informed by contextual information
    Provides guidance to Kenya Country Office (KCO) team in ensuring that programme quality is embedded in new programmes and projects and that TdH NL quality standards are met.
    Supports TdH NL KCO team and partner teams on quality information gathering and analysis at country level to facilitate informed and evidence-based programme and project design.
    Supports programme and project managers to design and monitor MEARL budgets and spending in line with donor requirements.

    Results: Quality project design and implementation planning with sound understanding of how change happens.

    Set up and implement monitoring, evaluation research and learning system (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
    Support in the development and implementation of a MEARL system and strategy in accordance with TdH NL standards, regulations and instruments – including the definition of specific processes, methodologies and tools– for an optimal accountability process with regard to implemented policies and programs and/or projects.
    Provides technical advice, training, coaching and support to TdH NL KCO staff, and partner teams in various aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluation to ensure the overall quality of TdH NL and partner teams’ field data collection, data management, and analysis processes.
    Attends M&E country meetings convened by the Regional R&PMEL Coordinator for collective analysis and interpretation of MEARL information.
    Leads in information and knowledge management to ensure appropriate information is collected by project teams and aligned to TdH NL’s Strategic Objective areas and progress on KPIs, which is needed for an effective M&E system.
    Promotes the utilisation of the collected data at country level in monitoring of strengths, weaknesses and gaps in the implementation of the TdH NL’s programmes, adaptation of monitoring plans to ensure achievement of envisaged outcomes and strategic use of information for improvement of programme impact.
    Signals and analyses any improvement points regarding the accountability of the programs/projects implemented by the organisation, taking into account the applicable laws and regulations.
    Facilitates local analysis and interpretation of PME information as an input to regular narrative reports covering progress of the TdH NL programme. This includes ensuring regular updates of the PRIMAS system.
    Oversees quality assurance of feedback and complaint mechanisms and sharing of accountability findings with programme teams and senior management.
    Exchange of PME expertise and experience between the countries and partners and within the TdH NL organisation.

    Result: PM&E system supported in such a way that standards, regulations and instruments have been developed, data have been analysed and the KCO project/program activities can be accounted for in a timely and accurate manner.

    Strategic research support (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
    Supports identification of CE issues in Kenya
    Guided by the strategic plan, provides support on research, evidence generation and use of research products in lobby and advocacy
    Supports identification and on-boarding of strategic research partners including academia, research think tanks, policy institutions, research NGOs and other local research partners
    Coordinates strategic research components with TdH NL Regional Office research and advocacy teams, providing the contextual elements
    Supports research activities, including advising on methodology, sampling and tool development for relevant research initiatives aligned to TdH NL’s policy and project needs.
    Supports identification of research activity spinoffs from ongoing projects
    Contributes to program development by monitoring the changing research, identifying opportunities in line with TdH NL strategy and monitoring international best practices and development trends
    Monitors and follows up on utilisation of recommendations from researches and surveys including establishing key learning and recommendations to inform future research work.

    Result: High quality research in line with the 2021 – 25 strategic plan is generated and informs the strategy phases and actions. Interventions are developed informed by high quality data and evidence.

    Evidence based Learning and Reflection (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
    Promotes evidence based learning through undertaking assessments, baselines and evaluations including operational/action research and documentation at country level in compliance with TdH NL’s evaluation policy.
    Supports the programme teams and partners in extracting lessons learnt and good practices, and documenting case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes.
    Analyse and provide monitoring data generated from PMEL systems and used for management purposes in line with appropriate decision making, course adjustments and future designs through reflection and learning forums, events and periodical reviews organised on a regular basis.
    Supports Kenya Country Office in documenting and disseminating innovations and new research findings in line with TdH learning framework
    Synthesises and summarises trends in country monitoring data and data generated from evaluations that can be used to inform global level programming
    In consultation with the Regional R&PMEL Coordinator takes lead in disseminating Evaluation and Outcome Level findings and track Programme/Project utilisation of Evaluation findings
    Identifies, tests and rolls out approved innovative MEARL approaches and methods.

    Results: A system for evidence based learning and reflection is in place and utilised by staff and partners to craft and steer interventions. Knowledge generations well anchored in the country and with clear links to the TdH NL research and knowledge hub.

    Give advice and provide information (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
    Is the point of contact for substantive questions regarding the own focus area.
    Provides solicited and unsolicited advice, information, and support regarding the policies pursued and programs/projects within the organisation and their accountability.
    Generates (management) information for annual plans, the budget, and budget monitoring.

    Result: Advice given and information provided in such a way that those involved have been informed and advised in an expert manner.

    Maintain contacts
    Maintains internal and external contacts associated with the function.
    Builds and maintains a network of stakeholder organisations.
    Initiates and develops information and knowledge transfer in the applicable policy area and provides information and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

    Result: Contacts have been maintained in such a way that the organisation is well represented in external MEARL circles.
    Knowledge and skills

    A degree or equivalent in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Statistics, Demography, or a related field is required. (Masters degree will be an added advantage)
    At least 4 years practical experience with an INGO/child rights agency in managing data intensive programs and designing, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.
    Knowledge of designing and managing PMEL systems at a national level for effective generation of monitoring data used in tracking programme and improved service delivery and support related to development programming
    Experience in designing and guiding high level research and evidence based advocacy with ability to translate knowledge into practice is desirable.
    Good understanding of implementing results based monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, results frameworks and theory of change methodology.
    Skills in developing, implementing and evaluating policies.
    Experience in designing PMEL methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and train others in their use is desirable.
    Experience with qualitative and quantitative PMEL data collection and analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators, is desirable.
    Experience measuring change in lobby and advocacy and campaigning work is desirable
    Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and a wide range of program/project activities
    Proven conceptual and analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to programming.

    Competence profile
    Analytical capacity
    Understanding the essence of complex issues by logical reasoning, investigation of potential causes, separation of key messages from the mass of detail and acknowledgement of their interdependence.

    Supports and involves others in the immediate vicinity in issue analysis while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.

    Driving for quality
    Setting stringent requirements for the quality of your own or other people’s work; striving for continuous improvement.

    Sets high standards for the quality of work within the organisational entity and encourages continuous quality improvement.

    The power of persuasion
    Expressing opinions convincingly, demonstrating interaction and debating effectively, thereby generating acceptance of viewpoints and ideas.

    Defends and argues points of view with tact and in a clear and convincing manner while taking another opinion into account.

    Networking
    Builds relationships and networks that are helpful when realising objectives and utilises informal networks to get things done.

    Actively builds relationships and maintains contacts related to the achievement of personal objectives.
    Contract Period: One year contract with a possibility of extension

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    Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae by e-mail to:- recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, no later than by Monday, 28 February, 2022 1500hrs (EAT). The application email subject should be: MEARL Officer Kenya. For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.Note that due to the expected large response, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.The selection procedure will also include an assessment test, and checking of recent professional references.

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    recruitment.africa@tdh.nl

  • MEAL Officer (Dadaab)

    MEAL Officer (Dadaab)

    Main responsibilities:
    Monitoring plans.

    Helps develop project monitoring plans and adapt and roll out monitoring tools to meet project and programme requirements. Helps design databases in coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and Project Manager
    Support the development of workplan with budget for M&E department including all M&E activities to be implemented in Dadaab as per reporting schedule.
    Support the coordination of accountability framework development at the Dadaab base
    Support the development of database for the TDH Projects beneficiaries
    Checks that collection tools are consistent with M&E plans, working in coordination with the M&E Officer while reporting any technical or methodological issues.

    Monitoring activities

    If necessary, assists the Project Manager and MEAL officer collect data identified in the M&E plan in coordination with the Data clerks.
    Supervises and/or supports collection activities in the field while respecting ethical and methodological standards.
    If necessary, helps enter monitoring data provided by project teams using the appropriate tools.
    Informs the Project Manager and/or MEAL Manager of any unmet targets, contextual changes (risks and opportunities) and negative effects on beneficiaries.
    Helps manage and 2organize M&E information while ensuring that confidential data is protected, in coordination with the information management (IM) team if necessary.
    Helps recruit, train and supervise any team members involved in occasional data collection activities (investigators, data clerks, data interns, data casuals).
    Support comprehensive data analysis processes and assists in drafting qualitative reports for effective programme management for Dadaab projects.
    Support the process of developing, testing and updating appropriate methodologies and tools based on program requirements and contextual changes at Dadaab level.
    To support the Data Clerk in form distribution, data entry and analysis
    To perform Activity monitoring activities and generate reports
    Create a monthly Data Dashboard and present to the project team to inform programming
    Participate in surveys as per donor requirements
    To Provide coordinated training to Tdh Program staff and Community on the CPIMS tools and Tdh Tools and follow up on proper implementation
    Conduct activity monitoring of activities and generating reports of the same.
    To submit a monthly report on the Data and support programming activities

    Communication and reporting

    Helps the Project Leader and/or Programme Coordinator develop presentations adapted to different target audiences. Provides the M&E information required to write reports for use by Tdh and by donors, working with the IM team if necessary.
    Support by ensuring that the Dadaab field base delivers on all internal M&E requirements in a timely manner and with high quality information, including reporting to DAH global indicators and monthly sitreps.
    Support the compilation of TDH annual reporting tools entry of data at the Dadaab level

    Evaluation

    Support the compliance with donor and program requirements regarding data collection, analysis and reporting against indicators and means of verification at the Dadaab level.
    Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management

    Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowing Policy.
    Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.
    Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.

    Competencies:

    This position requires personal, social and leadership competencies (PSLC) and technical and methodological competencies (TMC)

    In particular:

    Ability to communicate clearly and constructively on negative and positive points
    Team spirit: ability to work closely with project teams and consultants
    Analytical skills
    Discipline, precision, transparency and intellectual honesty
    Results-oriented focus and problem-solving abilities
    Ability to learn from positive and negative experiences and capitalize on errors

    Other professional skills required:

    Basic knowledge of project cycle management
    Experience in developing and implementing monitoring tools in the humanitarian aid and development sector
    Experience in supporting internal and external M&E projects: baselines/endlines, routine monitoring, proposal writing, report writing etc.
    Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative collection methods in the humanitarian aid and development sector
    Command of IT tools and experience in using databases
    Is Knowledgeable on the CPIMS tools
    Ideally, experience with some or all of the following tools: Advanced Excel (including pivot tables), CPIMS, SPSS, ODK/KoBo tool box, Ona, etc.
    Experience of at-least 3 years in Non-governmental organization
    Experience working in Refugee set up
    BA Degree in Project Management or Information Systems
    Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation/ Project Management

    Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in Somali is a plus

    Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch Candidates are required to indicate the position title on the subject line of the email when applying.Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.This is a national recruitment hence locals Locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Apply via :

    KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch

  • Business Engagement and Project Manager NOA IT Service Operations Analyst SC4

    Business Engagement and Project Manager NOA IT Service Operations Analyst SC4

    About the job
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Business Engagement:

    Technology Portfolios:
    Develop and keep updated the corporate repository of technology use at country office and regional level using the portfolio health check template, determining how effective/fit for purpose application use is.
    Schedule for review applications where relevant and follow remediation efforts.
    Develop a solid understanding of WFP’s solution landscape to be able to guide teams on appropriate corporate tools to use.

    Field software development:

    Act as focal point for field software development requests, shaping requests for teams to take to the Demand Assessment Board for scheduling.
    Follow the technology development taking place outside of the TEC division across the region to ensure all is registered and abiding by the framework for software development, support and maintenance.

    Project Management:

    Support the roll out of corporate tools, including DocuSign and the Global Service Management Tool.
    Be the first point of contact to advise and configure simple workflows in said tools.
    Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
    Support Product Owners in managing customer expectations for project deliverables.
    Interact with various clients and various stakeholders to determine their problem statement through requirement gathering, conducting analysis of the requirement and coming up with the system specification document.
    Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
    Other duties as required.

    KEY DELIVERABLES

    Technology Portfolios are up to date and approved with each country office for all Nairobi Regional Bureau countries.
    High risk applications with beneficiary information which are owned locally are scheduled for review and remediation. Needs are discussed and approved with local product owners.
    Participate in Country Director level meetings to present portfolio healthcheck findings.
    Incoming field software development requests are reviewed and scheduled in a timely manner.
    Effectively facilitated inputs for and follow ups from Demand Assessment Board where needed on behalf of Country Offices.
    Glass is updated with relevant information across Country Office portfolios.
    Heads of IT clear on automation plans and upcoming releases.
    Field needs effectively fed into global product plans.
    Seen as a collaborative team member.

    Contract Duration: 12 Months

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  • Project Coordinator, Child Labour Project Officer, Child Labour

    Project Coordinator, Child Labour Project Officer, Child Labour

    Roles and responsibilities

    Project coordination and implementation: Lead the implementation of project activities in with criteria of timeliness, quality and effectiveness, ensuring the achievement of planned results in the time frame and within budget, in accordance with project requirements
    Capacity development: Raise child labour awareness and build the capacity of project beneficiaries, government agencies, line ministries/departments, and private sector players to implement appropriate child labour prevention solutions
    Monitoring and reporting : Conduct first line evaluation of project effectiveness and recommend and/or take appropriate action, draft/finalize inputs into project documents and reports, share good practices, lessons learned and ensure a regular flow of information on the status of the activities planned and implemented between the ICS SP and TdH NL.
    Networking and partnerships:*** Develop and maintain productive relationships with key individuals in relevant government ministries, civil society, private sector stakeholders, and local authorities and committees. Represent the project and organization in meetings, conferences and networks as assigned
    Financial management and reporting: Prepare project budgets, ensure that project funds are utilized well and work with the finance team to coordinate the preparation and timely submission of the financial reports to management, stakeholders and partners
    Human resource management: Foster positive working relationships and provide day-to-day supervision and technical support to project officer, including overseeing their annual performance reviews.
    Technical support: provide technical inputs for child labour analyses, strategies and solutions and contribute to the development, dissemination and uptake of child labour knowledge products, capacity development materials and advocacy and information materials.
    Resource mobilization: Support the mobilisation of additional resources for implementation of the project’s activities

    Requirements

    Minimum of basic degree in social sciences /development studies/ community development or related disciplines
    At least 6 years proven experience in child protection programming (with at least 2 years in child labour projects)
    In-depth knowledge of child protection and child labour laws and sector nationally, and locally
    Extensive experience in raising awareness on child protection/labour issues and building capacity of local stakeholders and committees to implement/provide comprehensive and professional child protection services
    Strong project management and administration experience
    Solid understanding on planning, budgeting and project reporting
    Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
    Able to manage self and, guide and lead project officers and community change agents to ensure appropriate project management processes are being used
    ICS SP absolute priority is protecting children, vulnerable communities and our own staff. We have zero tolerance of incidents of violence or abuse against children and other people in the communities we serve, either committed by our staff or others connected to our work. Successful applicants will be required to sign and adhere to our safeguarding, child protection and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) code of conduct and policies.

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    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 . Deadline for submitting applications is 14th February 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of your email

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  • Capacity Development Associate Monitoring and Performance Manager

    Capacity Development Associate Monitoring and Performance Manager

    The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Capacity Development Associate to provide additional support to the Capacity Development Unit (CapDev) in order to enhance timeliness and quality of fellowship business process and the CapDev Grand Challenge process.
    Responsibilities

    Draft fellowship and internship offer letters and contracts.
    Schedule fellowship and internship interviews and provide all logistical support.
    Draft fellowship interview reports and follow up to secure reference checks for accepted applicants.
    Long-listing fellowship and internship applicants.
    Follow up with universities regarding graduate fellows’ registration documents.
    Follow up with fellows regarding submission certificates of good conduct.
    Major role in coordinating the CapDev Grand Challenge process.
    Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in project management or closely related field
    Basic training in monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage
    At least five years hands-on experience working in fellowship and internships programs within an international institution with similar duties and responsibilities
    Proficiency in ICT and MS Office suite applications
    Good oral and written communications skills
    Good planning skills
    Basic skills in monitoring and evaluation

    Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

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  • Program Officer

    Program Officer

    The Program Officer will provide technical input and guidance on conflict management and peace-building components of the proposed European Union-funded three-year collaboration in Cross-Border Areas of the Horn of Africa Region: Southwest Ethiopia –Northwest Kenya border. S/He will be responsible for bringing out best available practices and innovative approaches in implementing the proposed project in accordance with the EUTF agreement, under the direction of the EUTF SEEK Team Leader. This position is based in Lodwar.
    Roles and responsibilities:
    · Propose and implement, in conjunction with partner agencies, programming strategies to include women, youth and other minority and marginalized groups and individuals into peace-building processes.
    · Together with partner agencies, identify the root causes of conflicts in the conflict systems.
    · In consultation with the partner agencies and the communities identify suitable innovative interventions that are culturally appropriate to address the root causes of conflicts identified in the conflict systems.
    · Assist with general program operations and field-based activity.
    · Liaise with and support key program staff to ensure that SEEK program is running effectively and making best use of project resources.
    · Provide written and oral translation and report writing for program staff, as necessary.
    · Monitor program activity to provide weekly overviews to the Program Manager on progress, challenges, and suggestions.
    · Data-entry of program information, as assigned.
    · Track project development throughout the target area.
    · Assist program staff in coordinating logistics and project activities.
    · Maintain, monitor, and measure project implementation data entry.
    Qualifications and experiences:

    Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of experience in Conflict, CVE, Peace Building, Migration, or a related field.

    · Three years’ experience in managing complex peace building programs, cross border programs, CVE and/or migration programs of similar scope and size is desired.
    · Experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, sub award management, and tracking project performance and costs.
    · Flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from setbacks.
    · Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members of both the international and national communities.
    · Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
    · Strong computer (word processing) literacy, skills in graphic/web design a plus.

    Interested applicants fulfilling the requirements are invited to send their application letter and CV to kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating “Program Officer-Lodwar” on the subject line.

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