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

Programs Supervisor – Aphia Plus Imarisha Multi Sector Facilitator (Aphia Plus Imarisha)

Department: Programs
Reports To: Marsabit Mountain Cluster Manager
Job Code: FHK 54
Contract expiry date: 30th September 2018
Deadline for applications: 17th May 2018
Position in the Organisation

The Programs Supervisor- Aphia Plus Imarisha reports hierarchically to Marsabit Mountain Cluster Manager.
The Programs Supervisor- Aphia Plus Imarisha manages a team of between 3-5 employees

Purpose of the Job: To spearhead achievement of program goals through guiding and directing program staff in conducting social work, giving spiritual, Social/psychological, mental and physical health needs of orphans, and vulnerable children in Marsabit and Isiolo regions
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Key result area# 1. Monthly work plans:

Develops draft monthly and quarterly work plans for the project. Ensures the process takes bottom up approach from Multi Sector Facilitators. Ensures team discussion of the work plan, shares with the Cluster Manager for approval and onward submission to Imarisha technical officer
Ensures the approved work plan is implemented in the month with adequate follow up to implementation teams.

Key result area #2. Coordination of provision of care and Support to OVC

Familiarizes with all the components of OVC project, the strategies and expected outcomes i.e. Health and Nutrition (including WASH), Education, household economic strengthening, protection, and psychosocial support.
Ensures that MSF understand their roles in undertaking the interventions and that they are in direct contact with CHVs and caregivers
Supports in direct implementation of activities in Marsabit County which is expansive
Ensures that there is adequate plan for all households to receive both tangible and non-tangible benefits.
Liaise with APHIA plus technical persons for support on the various areas of Health and Nutrition, Education, household economic strengthening, protection, and psychosocial support.
Ensures that all the activities being implemented are conducted within a process that enhances community ownership, participation and contribution for sustainability.

Key result area # 3: Coordination and capacity building of implementation structures

Ensures that MSF organizes CHVs into clusters, inventory developed and filed.
Follows up with MSF to ensure that CHV monthly meetings are held, the recommended forms submitted on time and challenges arising addressed.
Supports MSF to develop and implement capacity building plans for CHV clusters to understand their roles and grow as individuals.
Follows up with MSF to ensure that the caregivers are mobilized into caregiver forums, inventory prepared and filed, holds monthly meetings and that each caregiver forum is undertaking OVC care and support activities.
Supports MSF to develop and implement capacity building plans for caregiver forums to understand their roles in child care and grow as households on economic strengthening.

Key result area #3. Documentation and Knowledge Management

Document best practices, human interest stories and lessons learnt.
Prepares and organizes various knowledge products for show casing at partner annual dissemination forums

Key result area #4. Monitoring and Evaluation

Conducts routine support supervisions and spot checks to MSF, CHVs and caregivers to ensure compliance to standards and satisfaction with service delivery.
Works with M&E department and data clerks to ensure that the project is adequately monitored, and feedback mechanisms put in place to support quality improvement and change management.
Ensures that source documents are properly filled and timely submitted in an organized manner to the M&E for data entry.

Key result area # 5. Quality Improvement, report writing and reviews

Directly responsible and in charge of training quality improvement teams, implementation and documentation of results all through the project.
Responsible for monthly and quarterly narrative report writing in liaison with the M&E officer for the quantitative data reporting as per prescribed standard.
Ensures that monthly and quarterly staff review meetings on performance are held and challenges addressed.

Key result areas #6 . Networking and partnership development

In consultation with the Cluster manager, takes lead in development of new partnerships ensuring there is effective integration of their work into the project work.
Ensure adequate engagement of main line ministries such as Ministry of Education; Ministry of Health; Ministry of Agriculture; department of children services etc.

Qualifications

Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Should be a strong team player and have ability to manage a team
Ability to build strong relationships with local communities, partners and government authorities.
Excellent communications skills – both oral and written
Highly motivated, self starter able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions
Proficiency in computer skills is a must
Proven field based knowledge and experience in HIV and AIDS related program
Knowledge of Management of HIV&AIDS

Education and/or Experience

First Degree (Bachelors) in Sociology, Social Work, Community Work, Counseling,
Public health or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years of NGO Project related implementation

Language Skills: Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

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October 25, 2024
Program Assistant – Lodwar

Job Purpose:
To provide assistance to the Program Management team towards ensuring and facilitating program teams deliver donor deliverables in an efficient and effective manner. Reporting to the Program Manager the incumbent will ensure smooth flow of documentations, communications and logistics of program teams. Manage the calendar of the Program management teams and ensure an effective and sufficient link between the operations and the program teams with a similar goal to achieving program deliverables.
Responsibilities and tasks.

Administrative functions

Support the project manager in coordination of communication at the county and sub-county level.
Work with the various program offices towards ensuring organized filling system is achieved.
Take lead in coordinating, preparing materials and linking with various operations departments to ensuring internal program meetings and workshops are a success.
Organize for all donor/media/VIP missions and in liaison with Administration focal person, ensure that the visitor’s accommodation and meals are catered for.
Attend all the PMT meetings, Program Coordination meetings and take minutes for the same. Follow up with various stakeholders on feedback and provide update to the program manager and other stakeholders on progress on addressing issues.

Technical support to program teams

In collaboration with the project team, support scheduling and running of planed meetings. Specifically provide logistical support to all the technical and team leads on all planned activities.
Work with all the program teams to ensure their field travels are planned and well-coordinated.
Working closely with the procurement team, support follow up of technical team procurement requests.
Follow up with procurement and logistics teams on placing of program orders ensuring conferences, travel arrangements and staff accommodation are well planned and information provided to focal program teams.
Follow up with program teams to have delivery notes signed and send back to procurement and logistics teams.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of TARs and FERs by program teams to the finance department, follow up with finance to have funds released in time.
Support finance teams on follow up of overdue accounting of TARs.
Working closely with finance team to ensure that all relevant activity documents are submitted in time for participants’ allowances to be paid. finance

Contribute to weekly planning schedules for the technical team and oversee the logistics.

Support the technical team in reconciliation of activities including final reports.am to
Maintaining technical knowledge by attending program workshops, looking at professional publications; establishing personal networks and participation in program activities

Program documentations

Developing and maintaining a filing system and databaseCompile and file on shared drives necessary program information and reports

Other duties

Work with finance teams in compiling month closure documentations and more especially follow up on program staff FERs and delivery notes.
Take on duties for the administration focal person on days he/she is not in the office
Take other relevant responsibilities as required by the supervisor.

Qualifications
Key Technical Skills and Knowledge

Diploma in a suitable field such as social science, finance and accounting, project management, or office management
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Fluent in English & Kiswahili

Competencies

Basic training as above
Effective verbal and written communication, multitasking, organizational, and prioritization skills
Proven computer skills including MS Office Suite
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to pay attention to detail
High level of diplomacy, communication, interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adapt to changing program requirements.
Able to work innovatively to address programmatic challenges in a high pressure environment.
Self-driven, able to work independently with minimal supervision

October 25, 2024
Senior Technical Advisor – GBV Deputy Chief Of Party & Service Delivery Technical Advisor Chief of Party

JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Technical Advisor – GBV will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic expertise to the GBV program and related work at LVCT Health while ensuring alignment to the organization’s strategy and respective projects goals as agreed on with donors. Responsible for providing technical direction and guidance to the program teams and to ensure proper planning and coordination of program activities to ensure achievement of targets and intended impact.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to the development/establishment of GBV program goals, objectives, strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting.
Provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for GBV projects and ensure the efficient implementation of activities and the timely reporting of those activities to the organization and donors.
Develop, implement and train on SOPs and guidelines relevant for GBV programing at various levels.
In liason with M & E and other program teams, develop tools for collecting GBV data and facilitate analysis.
Lead development of donor deliverables and other reports and ensure that they are of high quality, timely and are results-oriented.
Participate in relevant National and County forums to provide technical assistance for the GBV agendas and share LVCT Health experiences and learning.
Evaluate GBV program effectiveness and determine corrective action as-needed to improve goal achievement.
Identify lessons learned and best practices for external application and dissemination.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships and collaborations with other implementing and technical partners including the Ministry of Health, partners, donors, clients and other stakeholders as required.
Represent the organization in public and professional circles, locally and internationally through meetings, conferences and presentations relevant to GBV areas of work.
Resource mobilization for GBV program areas.
Ensure GBV programme compliance with donor and organization rules and regulations.
Provide guidance, technical support and build capacities of program staff and partners on GBV matters and advise on technical issues.
Contribute to the project and GBV program knowledge management system.

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October 25, 2024
Roving Operations Manager – Africa. Regional logistics delegate – Africa

Job Details
As a member of the Disaster and Crisis team in Africa, the Roving Operations Manager will strengthen the region’s work in providing operational leadership when launching a new operation or when a crucial need for operational management is needed by ensuring a physical presence at and deployment within 48 hours to various crisis locations. The Roving Operations Manager will deploy to operational epi-centres as much as 75% FTE to promote a holistic and integrated approach to disaster management through the provision of timely and high-quality management on the field. Specifically, the Roving Operations Manager will be based in Nairobi within the D&C Team. S/He can be deployed within 48 hours of any request to provide first-phase strategic leadership and coordination in various cases of emergency and operations led by the IFRC. Individual deployments will be up to three months and shall not exceed seven to eight months a year. Subject to confirmation of funding, the Roving Ops Manager will supervise and direct the deployment of two Junior Roving Ops Managers. In “peace time” the function contributes to the Africa efforts to build operational management skills through training but also remote coaching to existing Operations Manager based on the field.
Main responsibilities:

Upon deployment, and as tasked through terms of reference, assume responsibility for leading the operation on behalf of the IFRC in the affected country, ensuring appropriate links with IFRC structure, especially within Africa Region.
Act as the link between the affected National Society (NS) requiring assistance and the support mechanisms offered by the IFRC regional and global structure to ensure efficient use of Movement resources in responding to an emergency.
Develop, with the NS, and communicate a clear plan of action and operational strategy for the emergency response with clear, measurable objectives, ensuring that this is appropriate to the humanitarian needs, makes optimal use of RC/RC capacities and is properly aligned with the strategies of other actors and the UN clusters.
In close collaboration with the NS, oversee all aspects of the emergency operations, including operational planning, the writing of Emergency Plan of Action for DREF and appeals, financial management, performance management and reporting;
Ensure the maintenance of existing processes and effective working relationships for the coordination and collaboration with Country Office (CO) or Country Cluster Support Team (CCST), the Regional Office and Global technical units.
Ensure the implementation of the EPoA and related activities in a timely, effective and efficient fashion.
Coordinate the request for the deployment of international disaster response tools and other human resources in coordination with the field; Define the required Support Services for the operation to ensure that appropriate HR, Admin and Finance systems are in place and resourced.
Ensure that the NS response is appropriate and aligned with the SPHERE guidelines, the Better Programming Initiative (BPI) and other Federation polices and strategies (e.g. Strategy 2020, Code of Conduct, Principles and Rules for Disaster Relief, Seville agreement etc.).
Ensure good coordination at country level with the National Society as well as with the ICRC and the PNS in country. Promote when relevant the set-up of Movement Cooperation framework to ease this coordination at field level.

Qualifications, skills and competencies we are looking for:
Education (required):

Relevant university degree or extensive professional experience in related field or professional qualification in operations management.
Relevant degree in project management and DM.
IMPACT, Basic Delegates Training Course.

Experience (required):

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading and managing operations programs in a humanitarian organization in developing countries and in complex emergencies or similar contexts.
Good understanding of the humanitarian environment, strong analytical skills and capacity to translate analysis into strategy and planning.
Good track record of managing people, networking, influencing and negotiating and building relationships effectively.
Experience in proposal development, report writing, and developing budgets
Experience of field-based implementation.
Experience of setting up, managing and coordinating disaster response, including leading multi-national response teams, managing staff.
Experience of financial management to ensure compliance.
Experience of report writing (narrative and financial).

Knowledge and skills (required):

Good knowledge of IT tools and software.
Coordination and partner relationship building / Excellent skills in networking with other agencies and organisations.
Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to represent the International Federation and to coach, mentor and influence people.
Knowledge of Red Cross Red Crescent Movement financial and project management tools.
Skills in training and developing staff capacity (Preferred).
Good knowledge of the Africa region (Preferred).

Competencies we are looking for:

National Society relations.
Strategic orientation – Communication – Teamwork.
Professionalism – Integrity – Diversity.
Judgement – Decision making.
Results focus and accountability.

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English.
Good command of French is preferred.

We offer:

A meaningful job in the world’s largest humanitarian organization.
Valuable field experience.
Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications.

Other:

Contract period: 18 months starting as soon as possible.
Family posting: no
Position involves strong field presence so great mobility required

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October 25, 2024
Kenya Repayment Program Associate

Job Description
We are currently seeking a Repayment Program Associate for the Program Design team. Program Design is the heart of One Acre Fund and will lead the way in providing increased impact and prosperity to our farmers. The department provides strategic direction and annual planning for core activities, driving towards the achievement of the Kenya program’s ambitious scale and impact goals. We focus specifically on the strategic management of One Acre Fund Kenya’s loan portfolio, creation and management of the marketing and enrollment strategy, management of our core impact strategy, managing internal strategy research projects, and planning and research for future program expansion within Kenya.
The Repayment Program Associate will be responsible for the “repayment strategy and loan portfolio management” scope of work. We have highly ambitious scale goals, and ensuring a sustainable program through high loan repayment is an absolutely critical component of achieving the scale we are aiming for. Responsibilities of the Repayment Associate will include:
Building Yearly Repayment Strategy

Create and iterate on a repayment strategy to enable One Acre Fund Kenya to achieve our scale goals
Investigate individual interventions for efficacy and make strategic recommendations for future action.
Draw on the strategy throughout planning and execution to ensure that it is brought to life
Create all repayment related trainings and materials for field officers to execute the strategy in the field

Managing Farmer Repayment Incentives

With farmer and field staff feedback, set the annual items for repayment incentives and work with procurement on ordering
Work with finance to set yearly incentives budget and ensure we remain within budget on farmer repayment incentives
Plan for and execute field facing communication and delivery of repayment incentives

Leadership Liaison

Serve as liaison and strategic thought partner for country and global leadership groups, informing them of repayment progress and working with them on strategy development and contingency planning
Serve as key liaison for external donors on the loan repayment work

People Management

Regular check-ins and management with the Repayment Specialist to support them on the week-to-week execution of their work
Investment in the specialist’s professional skills, to enable them to take on more responsibility and grow their career at One Acre Fund

Progress Monitoring & Contingency Planning

Create the repayment calendar for the organization, and ensure that all teams are on track to achieve our goals through regular monitoring of progress
Create contingency plans and be ready to enact if our scale goals look like they may not be achievable with current Key Performance Indicators
Send monthly communication to key stakeholders about repayment progress, including advanced analysis on sub-components of repayment performance

Lead Strategic Research and Analysis

Determine further research needs to improve repayment performance for the Kenya program
Execute on all necessary qualitative field research, phone surveys, and data analysis effectively and synthesize into usable reports to help guide the program in making data-driven decisions

Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

Strong work experience. Demonstrated passion for microfinance, mobile money, or loan management preferred but not required.
An analytical mindset: ability to look at a situation and determine what data is needed to make a strong decision. Preference for analysis skills, particularly in R and Excel, but not required. If analysis skills are lacking, enthusiasm to gain these skills is required.
A passion for world class customer service.
Experience in leadership and management is strongly desired.
Ability to work in a team and to solve compels problems in a way that satisfies stakeholders and always puts farmers first.
Ability to work independently, and move a large portfolio of work forward quickly.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Compensation
We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.
Benefits
Health insurance, flights and regional travel, secure housing
Sponsor International Candidates
No

October 25, 2024
IMAPCT Project Director of Finance Administration

Job Details
Summary:
Africare is rolling out the Improved Approach to Community-based Nutrition in Turkana (IMPACT) project in Kenya. The goal of IMPACT is to significantly improve nutrition outcomes for pregnant and lactating women and infants and young children (defined as <2 years of age) in Turkana County. Africare aims thereby to sustainably increase diet diversity, and reduce malnutrition and hunger. Africare will serve as lead in delivering the IMPACT Program. IMPACT currently targets villages in Katilu and Turkana South Wards where the program seeks to increase the quality and quantity of nutritious foods available to households via community gardening and improved nutrition services via health worker training and capacitation, in addition to promoting improved optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and hygiene practices, and micronutrient supplementation via a set behavior change package owned by Africare; all of which will be delivered via specified channels at the health facility and community levels. Duties & Responsibilities: As the senior most finance and administrative staff member of the Country Office team, he/she will be expected to maintain cordial and productive relations with all Africare stakeholders including donors, government, collaborating partners and communities, adequately espousing Africare principles at all times. He/she will be required to assist the Chief of Party ensuring full staff compliance with Africare’s Policies, Procedures and Code of Ethics. Working in close collaboration with the COP, the Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all Financial, Human Resource and Procurement Management (among other things): Analyzing, preparing and submitting timely and accurate budgets, financial and related compliance reports; Assuring that all funds and monies received in-country are properly deposited, secured and accounted for and reconciled on a monthly basis; Preparing and implementing tender and purchasing documents in accordance to USG rules, regulations and best practices; Supervising, implementing and organizing Africare’s in-country insurance, licensing, contracts, supplier relationships, and import-export requirements; Managing and providing regular financial planning for the prevention, mitigation and rectification of unnecessary exposure and in-country risks; and Ensuring that all country office financial record keeping is properly maintained and consistent with all applicable Africare, USG, donor rules, regulations and best practices. Strategic duties shall include but not limited to the following: Assist the COP in the preparation of the annual budgets and any other proposals to be submitted timely to Africare HQ.Advising the COP on financial strategy and its impact on in-country objectives, providing input when the financial performance of the country office has been compromised and/or is inconsistent with budgets both on a projected and actual basis.Regularly reviewing financial reports and compare outcomes against actual and projected spending; assist the COP to analyze successes and failings, and suggest means of improvements; Periodically visit project sites as needed for review of field financial management matters. Participate in developing the annual work plan and assist in program/project budget preparation with respect to updating the LOA pipeline spending analysis and projections.Oversee and help manage any specific program audits that may be requested and actively participate in the preparation of Africare’s annual financial audit. Managerial Duties shall include but not limited to the following: Day-to-day direction and leadership to in-country accounting, administration and logistics staff to insure quality assurance, recruitment, selection, training and promotion of financial and administrative staff.Responsible for all financial and accounting procedures, contracts and payroll. Assist the COP to address all financial aspects associated with contracts and procurements, including administrative and financial control screening of sub-grantee partners. Provide support and training of all junior finance staff and sub-grantees to ensure that they comply with generally accepted accounting and business practices, and insure that they meet donor and Africare standards with respect to and the safeguarding and responsible use of all activity-procured materials and equipment. Regular coordination and communication on financial management matters with Africare’s home office. Routine responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: Financial and Cash Management In coordination with the COP and other staff, make sure that monthly financial reports and Quarterly Fund Requests are accurately prepared and submitted to Africare HQ timely, Ensure that the minimum amount of funds required to implement projects and meet all Africare’s financial engagements are available in country in timely manner. Prepare periodic cash flow projections for programs and/or project as required by HQ. Maintain control over the in-country financial and accounting systems, including bank accounts. Review and approve all invoices and payments to ascertain compliance with Africare procedures including availability of funds before seeking COP approval. Perform periodic reviews and certify the general ledger, cash book, trial balance and other pertinent reports generated in financial accounting system monthly in time to meet the monthly reporting to HQ (including but not limited to expenditures, credit, bank statement and reconciliation report). Maintain accounts receivables (A/R) for all program staff advances including all in-country travel, and ensure the timely and proper settlement of all cash advances within specified timeframe as per Africare policy. Prepare financial reports as per donor requirements and timeline, in addition to Africare financial formats. Insure the integrity and accounting of all monies held in country. Budgeting and Reporting Work with the COP to develop and/or review annual operating budgets in accordance with Africare guidelines. Develop and maintain budgetary controls of expenses, in consultation with the COP and program staff. Prepare donor billings and financial reports, and submit to donors within the agreed schedules. Grants Management and Facilitation of Audits Oversee the facilitation and management of the sub-grant making process as per Africare Grants manual, in tandem with donors’ rules and regulations on financial management. In accordance with donor requirements, organize, prepare and facilitate external audits as appropriate in consultation with HQ. Procurement and Management of Goods and Services Work closely with Africare’s logistics and support staff to ensure that all policies and procedures are complied with, including the maintenance of the assets registry. Ensure that adequate internal controls and procedures are in place, understood and fully adhered to. Maintain service agreements with Africare contractors/providers of goods and services. Develop and system to keep track of all assets and their disposition. With respect to Human Resources, provide general oversight, guidance and management to respective HR staff over functions and activities to include, but not limited to the following: Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified program field staff; recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation of the Country Director. Ensure that HR staff adheres to Africare’s policy and procedures when it comes to the hiring and employment of all national staff. In close coordination with HQ, ensure that employment contracts are prepared, renewed or terminated in a timely fashion. Ensure that Host Country Reports due to HQ are accurate and submitted timely. Ensure that the Country Office maintains compliance to local labor laws including contracts, compensation packages and working hours, and recommend amendments to HQ’s. Regularly monitor time, attendance and reporting for accuracy. Maintain open lines of communication with all field staff. Qualifications: Education: Minimum of a Bachelors degree (four-year college degree) in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution, plus a CPA (accounting certification); Master’s degree preferred. Working knowledge and understanding of GAAP a must; Prior Work Experience and Other Requirements: A minimum of 8-10 years of prior financial supervisory and management experience at an organization, responsible for a diverse folio of funds in excess of $10 million from either the USG and/or private donors for sizable and complex development projects. Minimum 3-4 years’ experience with USAID/USG funds management, rules and reporting. Appropriate knowledge and skills in using computer software and systems for accounting, preparation of financial statements and payroll reporting and systems. Demonstrated, hands-on experience and proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word and QuickBooks is a must. Track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential. Must be fluent in English both verbal and written skills, and be an effective communicator. Excellent presentation skills. Proven leadership capabilities required. Additionally Preferred/Not required: Knowledge and skills in using Lawson software is a plus. Some International Travel may be required. Applicants must have a valid passport with a validity date of at least six months.

October 25, 2024
Program Assistant – DREAMS

Job Details
The Program Assistant – DREAMS will be responsible for oversight and to coordinate implementation of DREAMS activities within Mukuru Kwa Njenga Ward. The Officer will report to the Youth and Gender Advisor Afya Jijini, and will work closely with the Director Programs, NOPE. She/he will oversee the overall planning, implementation and monitoring of DREAMS activities and innovatively advise and lead approaches aiming at improving health and socio-economic wellbeing of Adolescents Girls and Young Women (10-24) in Nairobi region. She/he will be responsible for representing Afya Jijini in relevant stakeholder meetings and DREAMS planning meetings. In order to be successful in this role, the incumbent will be required on 100% LoE for effective implementation of DREAMS in Mukuru Kwa Njenga
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing leadership in the program through co-ordination and supervision of program activities and staff in the program
Planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities including writing technical reports for donors
Managing activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions
Developing and promoting partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including and not limited to County government, relevant government of Kenya ministries and NGOs
Facilitating capacity building activities for the program implementation team, community structures, CHMT/SCHMT and other stakeholders.
Representing the program in technical committees at provincial, district/county level in relation to program technical areas.
Coordinating sensitization workshops and advocacy sessions for community leaders and other stakeholders in collaboration with partners
Reviewing the routine monitoring and evaluation data of the implementing partners in priority communities
Conducting hot spot mapping and size estimation of Adolescents Girls and young Women in Mukuru Kwa Njenga
Leading the development/adoption of relevant SBC materials to support DREAMS field activities
Providing leadership to program staff in documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt
Providing regular follow-up and supervisory support to ensure quality of program in priority communities
Participating in the relevant Afya Jijini technical team meetings within Nairobi
Any other duty as assigned by supervisor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK –RELATED EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences.
Five Years of experience working in HIV/AIDS programs with focus on Adolescent sexual reproductive health and youth programs
Proven project management experience in; community mobilization, Trainer of Trainers/Facilitators-ToT/F, program administration, management and implementation of HIV Prevention and related Programs including supervision and reporting
Thorough knowledge and experience in operational activities in local and County government structures

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of HIV prevention, adolescent sexual reproductive health, gender mainstreaming into HV and AIDS programming
High degree of resilience to accommodate rapidly changing expectations, plans and deliverables
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
Can work independently and self-motivated
Good knowledge of basic IT skills (power point, e-mail, Internet, Word, etc.)
Fluent in both Kiswahili and English.

October 25, 2024
Program Manager

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Country Director with preparing and completing work plans and budgets; serve as a key partner to ensure productivity, quality, and partnership standards; determining system improvements and implementing change;
Build strong relationships with government, NGOs, international organizations, donors and relevant private sector organizations in order to secure their support for increasing and diversifying the funding base of UMR programs stakeholders.
Develop new partnerships and joint programming initiatives by working with the relevant local stakeholders.
Represent UMR in cooperation with the Country Director at various external meetings, forums and events, and establish firm relationships with local communities and community based organizations.
Ensure that effective and secure budgetary control of programs’ finances
Work with Country Director for conducting needs assessments and develop concept notes and project proposals for UMR HQ and donors.
Must be able to deliver a range of humanitarian and development programs to the specific requirements of UMR HQ and external funders.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in social work, economics, health or any relevant field required.
At least 5 years’ of direct project management experience in a humanitarian/development, and non-profit setting.
Demonstrated experience of designing of successful project proposals for institutional donors. Experience in direct administration of programs and budgets.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language fluently.
The position is open to Kenyan nationals only.

October 25, 2024
Project Facilitator – Western Kenya

Job Description

Salary negotiated depending on experience
40 hours per week, 1 year Fixed Term Contract
Send a Cow Kenya (SACK) is looking for a project facilitator to implement Send a Cow Kenya activities in the field efficiently and effectively according to objectives of the Integrated farm systems and donkey welfare project. The Project facilitator will be on the forefront of project implementation, working daily and directly with farmers, farmers groups and other stakeholders in the project area. He/she will establish and maintain relationships with Farmer Groups, liaise with stakeholders and spearhead capacity building to the beneficiaries. Reporting to the Project Officer, Integrated Farm Systems & Donkey Welfare project.
Does this sound like you? If so we would love to hear from you.
Applications close 11th May 2018 at 1.00pm East Africa Time with the successful candidate starting by 1st June 2018.

October 25, 2024
Senior Programme Manager – Skills

Job Detail

Are you an experienced market systems development practitioner with knowledge of skills development? Do you have an in-depth understanding of the context in East Africa and understand intimately the broad range of skills required to deliver effective market systems programmes and to navigate political economy issues and relationships? Could you use your skills, experience and creativity to ensure our staff have the right training, learning experiences and mentoring opportunities to personally develop, progress in their careers and fulfil our ambitions of transforming sectors to benefit millions of people?
Gatsby Africa is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager – Skills to overhaul our skills development and expand opportunities for our 200+ members of staff. The SPM Skills will develop and implement a systematic skills development strategy, including staff progression routes, generic training opportunities, technical training mechanisms, and coaching and mentoring systems. The SPM Skills will be tasked with helping us to think through these elements, producing the strategy, and starting the implementation process by identifying potential providers both internally and externally in East Africa.
This is a technical role, requiring substantial professional knowledge and expertise in private sector development, as well as strong core management, communications and relationship-building skills. The SPM Skills should be able to bring a wide range of skills development experience to bear in tackling GA’s skills development needs thoroughly and in a prioritised manner. They should ideally have sector programme implementation experience, including exposure to people and operational management.
The ideal candidates will have at least six to eight years of relevant experience, and will be strategic thinkers with sound judgement, private sector DNA and the ability to rapidly grasp new ways of working and different strategic goals. They will have a background in M4P / market systems development, plus substantive exposure to operational challenges in private sector development, as well as experience living and working in East Africa. They will be able to design and deliver generic training courses, but also to work with local institutions to build their capabilities to deliver effective training on sector development. There is scope for this post to evolve over time to play a broader role within Gatsby’s portfolio.

October 25, 2024