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

  • Country Director, Kenya

    Country Director, Kenya

    The position is attached to the Programme Director, based in Switzerland.
    Your duties

    Strategic development, adaptation, operational implementation and monitoring of the Kenya country programme, in close cooperation with the Programme Director, based in Switzerland
    Management and leadership of the country organisation in accordance with the standards of Caritas Switzerland which includes highly professional finance and office management, budgeting and donor compliance, supervision and mentoring of programme staff and overall responsibility of human resource management on country level
    Maintainance, strengthening and coordination of networks with donors, national and international governmental and non-governmental agencies/organisations, private sector, civil society and local communities in Kenya
    Mobilization of substantive donor funding to sustain and expand the Caritas Switzerland Kenya country programme
    Building and coordination of strong alliances for the implementation of medium/larger sized projects and promotion of cross-sectoral engagements
    Proposal and report development on behalf of Caritas Switzerland’s Head Office, its back donors and new donors

    Our requirements

    Master degree in a relevant field such as project management, economics, international relations, business administration, geography, engineering or related; Min. 5 years experience in a senior management position and strong leadership skills, professional experience in a similar position is a strong asset
    Min. 5 years work experience in international cooperation (for governmental or non-governmental agencies), from which at least 4 years as programme manager or in a leadership position, preferable in an international NGO
    Strong analytical and conceptual skills, strong understanding of approaches, developments and trends in development cooperation and humanitarian aid
    Excellent skills and proven track recorde in proposal as well as report writing with excellent command of English language; ability to present complex situations clearly and comprehensibly
    Convincing personality with excellent verbal and written communication to a wide range of national and international actors
    Kenyan nationality

    Your place of work will be Nairobi, with frequent travels to project locations.
    Starting date: March 2019 or by agreement, for the period of one year (extendable)

  • Energy Advisor 

Energy Internship Opportunity

    Energy Advisor Energy Internship Opportunity

    Deadline 21st December 2018
    Practical Action have an exciting opportunity for an Energy Advisor. The role contributes to the delivery of Practical Action’s energy strategy for the East Africa regional office and primarily delivers impact for Practical Action through the consulting approach (PAC) of technical assistance delivery.
    The Energy Advisor will be responsible for: project development and resource mobilization; project implementation and quality; and liaison and networking. The post-holder will work with the Practical Action global energy team and liaise with the other Practical Action offices in Africa and the UK in order to ensure that Practical Action’s energy strategy and specific assignment goals and objectives are achieved.
    An experienced professional, you will have excellent knowledge and experience of off-grid energy access technologies, preferably around mini-grids and solar home systems and clean cook stoves.
    You will also have knowledge and experience within the energy-agriculture-WASH nexus and demonstrate understanding of energy access issues in developing countries and knowledge of energy policy and regulatory approaches.
    Knowledge and experience of one or more of the following: energy economic analysis and least-cost energy access planning; energy markets, enterprise models and bottom-of-the-pyramid delivery; rural development, community engagement, environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment and participatory methods will be required of you.
    Practical Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage. With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet.

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  • Project Evaluator

    Project Evaluator

    Reports To: Program Officer – Mbita
    Salary Range: Commensurate to work experience and academic qualifications
    About the School for All Project
    Partners Poland Foundation and Education Effect Africa implemented the project entitled “SCHOOL FOR ALL – IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE RURAL AND SEMI-ARID AREAS OF MBITA CONSTITUENCY IN KENYA” With the main aim of improving educational and life opportunities of children with disabilities attending schools with special units in the rural and semi-arid areas of Gembe, Rusinga and Mfangano Island in Mbita Constituency in Kenya and was implemented between April, 2017 and December, 2018.
    Evaluation Objectives
    The main objectives of the evaluation exercise are to:

    Evaluate the outputs/outcomes and impact of the SFA project against its objectives.
    Assess the core project structures, methodologies and implementation strategies and how they contribute to successful project implementation
    Appraise the project partnership approach (including management structures, communications and relationships) to community involvement, research and advocacy in relation to the project’s achievements.
    Assess the project’s financial management and value for money.
    Draw lessons for future programming.

    Evaluation purpose, scope and key questions
    This evaluation assesses the impact of the project on four major fronts namely:
    Effectiveness and efficiency

    To what extent has the program been efficiently implemented and managed?
    How efficient was the communication between the parties involved in the implementation of the project?
    What aspect has changed that is directly linked to the implementation of the project?
    Are the outputs produced within the project accessible to the target groups beyond the duration of the project?
    Does the program logic allow to achieve the project’s objectives?
    Were the targets set realistically?
    Do the project’s objectives reflect the needs of the target groups?
    Did the planning and implementation of interventions take the local context into account, which means

    were based upon an adequate needs-assessment and
    show understanding of and support for the livelihoods and capacities of the affected population?

    Were the project’s activities and objectives designed and implemented in a way avoiding future harm while supporting these?
    Whether the project team as well as partners have the institutional capacity in terms of staffing, local knowledge and experience to implement the project’s targets?
    To which extent did the community and stakeholders participate in planning and implementation of projects interventions?
    To what extent are the objectives of the project still valid?
    Are the activities and outputs of the project consistent with the overall goal and the attainment of its objectives?
    Are the activities and outputs of the project consistent with the intended impacts and effects?

    Economy

    To what extent have the resources been well used in achieving the objectives of the project?
    Are the project expenditures in line with existing guidelines?
    Are there any unintended expenditures that have weighed down the planned expenditures?

    Relevance and Accuracy

    To what extent have the expected results been achieved/have not been achieved?
    What proportion of the target groups was reached by the project?
    To what extent has the project succeeded in promoting the advanced idea of inclusion?
    Are there any unintended or unexpected impacts, positive or negative?
    What are the key strengths and weaknesses of the program?
    Analyze the contribution of the project to any observed impact (intended, unintended, positive, and negative) and analyze what other actors and factors contributed to the impact.
    What real difference has the intervention made to the beneficiaries?
    How likely is it that any positive changes may be sustained in the short- and medium-term?

    Sustainability

    Did the project plan and implement an adequate transition and exit strategy that ensures longer-term positive effects and reduces risk of dependency?
    How likely will critical services and effects be sustained beyond the duration of the project?
    How well are the project’s outputs linked to more long-term focused objectives?
    Assess capacity of key actors to contribute to sustaining the positive changes realized as a result of the project
    What were/are the major factors which influenced the achievement or non-achievement of sustainability of the project?
    How will the target groups likely to continue the activities and effects of the school for all project?
    Assess the likelihood of government support to help ensure sustainability of the project outputs.

    Qualifications

    A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Population and Gender Studies, Education, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or other related fields. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
    At least 5 years’ work experience with development project preferably in the area of research in educational programs in non-profit organization
    At least 2 years proven experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
    Availability to work between late December and January
    Ability to submit the final evaluation report by 15th January 2019
    Strong background knowledge of the Kenyan education system
    Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili. Ability to communicate in Dholuo will be an asset
    Excellent skills in report writing and developing field research materials
    Residents of Homa Bay County and its environs are encouraged to apply
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, e-mail, Excel) and data analysis software such as SPSS

  • Digital Programme Officer – Kenya

    Digital Programme Officer – Kenya

    ROLE SUMMARY:
    The purpose of the role is expand the ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa regional office’s leadership in the fields of freedom of expression and information and the impact on media and human rights defenders.
    She/he will also support ARTICLE 19’s Eastern Africa’s work relating to digital rights, internet governance and the intersection of human rights and technology.
    The ideal candidate will bring a substantial understanding of both human rights and technical expertise and specifically within the Eastern African context. This position is enhanced by a solid understanding of the various internet governance instruments, fora and discussions at the national and international level.
    She/he will provide expertise to ARTICLE 19 Eastern African office on machine learning and algorithmic decision making from a technology perspective and where human rights frameworks apply.
    Additionally, the candidate should have a track record in developing or strengthening effective collaborations across multiple internal and external stakeholders (including experience with multi-stakeholder processes), a proven ability to work effectively in a fluid and fast-paced work environment, and a history of being a strong team player.
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The world of digital technology is fast-moving, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Reflecting this, we envision a portfolio that will encompass the following areas:

    Lead on the implementation of digital rights project’s activities and support the offices and programmes on the effective use of digital technologies.
    Support the development and implementation of ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa regional office’s strategy, particularly on areas of digitally-oriented programs.
    Represent ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa regional office in regional and international fora.
    Continually scan the external environment and maintain a broad network with potential partners to identify project opportunities to expand the work of the algorithms project.
    Work with programmatic and thematic leads on digital programmatic activities that correspond with ARTICLE19 Eastern Africa’s strategic priorities, including right to information, sustainable development goals, peaceful protest, protection and security activities.
    In collaboration with the ARTICLE 19 International Office’s law programme, support ARTICLE 19’s work relating to internet governance, providing technical expertise and internet-architecture knowledge, as well as engagement with broader technical civil society community.
    In collaboration with ARTICLE 19 International Office’s law programme, drive ARTICLE 19’s work to explore the intersection between Human Rights and technology, looking for opportunities to include a rights-based perspective in technical and business discussions.
    Provide technical expertise and knowledge of digital fora in support of the ARTICLE 19’s work on human rights and digital law, policy and principles.

    PERSON SPECIFICATION:
    Education and Qualification

    Educated to degree level or;
    Substantial work experience demonstrating graduate level ability.

    Work Experience

    At least 7 years experience in managing projects.
    Substantial experience with human rights, freedom of expression and information, press freedom, particularly digital platforms and the influence of algorithmic interventions.
    Experience of working with local and international rights-based organisations
    Experience of writing for digital platforms.
    Experience of building digital tools and platforms.
    Experience of writing reports and proposals to a high quality fo a range if institutional donors, (USAID, DIFD, the EC etc).
    Demonstrate successful experience of strategic planning and project management within an NGO context
    Experiences of working in the Eastern African Context.
    Experience of working in a multi-project, multi-donor environment.
    Experience working with national and international staff remotely.

    Knowledge, Skills and Ability

    This post requires extensive hands-on work and an ability to deliver tangible outputs.
    Ability to work on own initiative.
    Ability to manage time effectively and be able to priorities your workload to meet tight deadlines.
    Ability to communicate technical topics in an accessible manner to a broad audience.
    Be able to demonstrate and awareness of cultural sensitivity and diplomatic manner diversity
    Research skills.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Other

    Must already have the right to work in Kenya;
    Commitment to work within ARTICLE 19’s vision, mission, core values and objectives;
    Cultural sensitivity and commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination.

    Application deadline: 31 December 2018.

  • Chief of Party, Kenya 

Deputy Chief of Party, Kenya

    Chief of Party, Kenya Deputy Chief of Party, Kenya

    Job description
    ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.
    The COP is responsible for overall DFSA program implementation and achievement of activity objectives. He/she will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the host government, sub-recipient partners and other donor and non-governmental organizations. This position is based in Kenya with frequent in-country travel.

    Provide technical leadership and managerial oversight to all aspects of the program, including support in programmatic areas such as improving livelihoods of beneficiaries and promoting improved health and nutrition
    Foster strong relationships with the USAID Mission, host government institutions, and other donor and nongovernmental organizations
    Supervise commodity management, budgeting, pipeline analyses and financial accounting
    Oversee planning sessions, development, refinement and implementation of strategies to improve program performance
    Ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities and develop reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management
    Implement the system to ensure accuracy of setting targets, progress tracking, and compliance with evidence of reporting
    Coordinate activities and write annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses
    Directly liaise with the USAID Mission for an update, addressing issues and responding to project-related questions and requests

    Requirements

    Master’s degree in development studies, agriculture, nutrition, public health or related field
    Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international development projects
    Experience managing multi-sectoral food security projects including agricultural development and maternal child health and nutrition
    Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience recruiting, developing and mentoring, and managing staff
    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners
    Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender and youth issues in food security programming
    Regional experience in East Africa is highly preferred
    Demonstrated skills in meeting programmatic and financial reporting requirements
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Swahili a plus
    Ability to travel within the country and internationally, as required

    Please apply directly online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

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  • Operations Coordinator

    Operations Coordinator

    Position type: National-Senior management team
    Reporting to: Country Representative
    Starting date: 1st January 2019
    Contract duration: 1 year (3 months’ probation). Contract is renewable subject to the availability of funding
    Role of Purpose: The Operations coordinator oversees the implementation of all projects in the country office.
    General description of the position:The operations coordinator Is responsible for supervising and coordinating the delivery of quality projects in child protection, child rights and health and nutrition in all contexts (humanitarian, development).
    He/she has direct management responsibility over the project managers who themselves manage several project components and several awards. To this respect he/she is accountable for the proper management of the project cycle.
    S/he is accountable to the country representative and collaborates closely with the Quality and Development Coordinator.
    Main Responsibilities:
    1. Project delivery

    Ensures that project teams are on time, on budget and on target and steers the appropriate processes to this end, as per the organization’s standards and procedures.
    Identifies problems and issues on the ground and proposes solutions that he/she implements and follows through.
    Ultimate budget holder for projects; as such he/she is responsible for monitoring project budgets reporting on any issues to the SMT and introducing corrective action where necessary.
    Accountable for project targets as set in the proposals, and, with the inputs from project managers, for producing narrative donor reports.
    Steers organizational readiness to respond to emergencies in line with Tdh approaches and systems

    2. Project performance and quality

    Ensures that projects deliver programming to beneficiaries that is according to Tdh’s mandate and that brings sustainable and positive change to the lives of children.
    Avails of the monitoring tools and resources to this end. Collaborates with technical experts in and out of the country office to analyze the quality of approaches, to learn from practice and to implement lessons from these learnings.
    Ensures that project performance is reflected in Tdh in Kenya being the go-to organization in health and nutrition for children in the ASALs, and child protection for refugees and slums dwellers and child rights.

    3. Coordination

    Ensures coherence and collaboration across his/her team to foster integrated programming.
    Liaises with government stakeholders to build ownership and sustainability of Tdh’s interventions.
    Represents the organization in project-related events.
    Responsible for liaising with donors and members on issues of implementation,
    Takes responsibility for organizing donor and HQ visits to the concerned projects
    Nurtures functioning interrelations whilst making optimal use of resources

    4. Grant management

    Support the smooth management of the grant management cycle
    Takes ultimate responsibility for donor and HQ dialogue with respect to grants
    Ensures full compliance with grant rules and procedures and coordinates with support services for input.

    5. Strategic management

    The operations coordinator is a member of the senior management team; as such he/she participates in collective decision making regarding strategy, structure and management of resources, business development (including proposal development), quality, accountability. He/she brings a project perspective to the decision making forum.
    The operations coordinator will foster a culture of growth and change for bigger and quality impact on the lives of the most deprived children of Kenya.
    The operations coordinator is accountable for the delivering of operational strategies that he develops with inputs from Program Quality and Development Coordinator Support Service Coordinator.

    6. Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Operations

    Ensure appropriate staffing within Operations
    Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
    Manage project managers ; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
    Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff

    Qualifications and Experience

    A minimum of 7 years management experience in NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
    Master’s degree in Social Sciences or other relevant fields
    Robust experience of program cycle management including in emergencies
    A very good understanding and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office
    Proven knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems and practices
    Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
    Proven history of delivering results and solving problems
    Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
    Self-awareness and critical thinking
    Professional attitude to the workplace and to work relationships
    An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
    Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
    Clean record with regards to personal misconduct (fraud, child safeguarding, sexual harassment) and track record in addressing misconduct in the workplace
    Fluency in written and spoken English
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with international teams in the event of major emergencies
    Commitment to and understanding of Tdhs aims, values and principles

    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.

  • Programme Management NGO 

Finance & Budget Officer

    Programme Management NGO Finance & Budget Officer

    The post is located in the Science Division, UNEP Live,Technology and Innovation Unit within the Country Outreach, Technology and Innovation Branch (COTI), at the Nairobi duty station.
    Responsibilities
    Under the day-to-day supervision of the Head, UNEP Live, Technology and Innovation Unit, and the overall guidance of the Chief, Country Outreach, Technology and Innovation Branch (COTI), the incumbent will function to deliver scientific environmental data and indicators to support both environmental assessments and reporting at national, regional and global levels, and early warning of emerging environmental issues and trends.Manage all aspects of assigned projects related to implementing network services for environmental data, information and indicators based on gee-referenced, spatial and statistical data.

    Assist the Senior Programme Officer and the Chief of the COTI Branch to prepare project funding proposals, programme budget submissions, progress reports, financial statements,
    Participate in project preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation ensuring delivery of outputs according to project objectives, existing policies and aligning resources behind results, in the context of Result Based Management.
    Establish and conduct technical meetings to promote and extend Science Division’s work with clients of its science data and information products and services (Lead Divisions, thematic Coordinators and other partners) in close coordination with Science Division’s partnering centres and networks such as the GRID network.
    Review relevant documents and reports in early warning of environmental emerging issues, environmental data/information and indicators and provide sound substantive inputs; research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse scientific and technical sources; organize and draft background papers, provide substantive inputs to publications, etc., in a clear and professional manner.
    Supervise staff delivery of spatial data analysis and presentation of products and services, ensuring the on-line availability of Programme – relevant spatial data-sets and databases as components of the “One UN Environment Data and Indicators Platform”.

    Requirements

    Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in physical or natural sciences, information technology or related areas. A first-level university degree with relevant combination of academic and professional qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced degree.
    Minimum of seven (7) years of working experience in environmental data and information management (including spatial), project or programme formulation, management and implementation, reporting, assessments and early warning at national/regional levels – of which at least three years are at the international level is required.
    Knowledge of environmental issues and technical networking acquired through work with expert institutions and organisations is desirable. Track record or working in multicultural environments.

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  • Programme Coordinator

    Programme Coordinator

    Job Description
    We are looking for serious professionals to fill the following vacancies that have come up in our urban centres.
    To design and implement innovative youth development and empowerment programmes.
    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree from a credible university in Social Sciences, Development Studies or Business Development.
    4 – 7 years progressive professional experience at Programme management level with a youth serving organization, national NGO, or governmental agency.
    Result oriented with demonstrated ability to manage a team and work independently.
    Proven ability in programme management, including development, planning, implementation, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation
    Proven ability Resource mobilisation and fundraising
    Excellent oral, written and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to meet strict and high quality implementation and reporting deadlines
    Computer literacy