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

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager Graduation Advisor – Wajir County, Kenya Project Manager, Kenya Livestock Market Systems-Isiolo, Kenya, Africa

Job Description
As BOMA continues to grow, we seek an innovative M&E Manager with a deep understanding of monitoring and evaluation and CLA to join our team. S/he will develop and refine BOMA project-based MEL Plans, lead development and implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation processes, and establish a data quality management strategy. S/he will provide leadership and day-to-day-management of BOMA’s rigorous field-based monitoring and evaluation activities including digital data collection and analysis for baselines and endlines in addition to the design and implementation of additional studies in close collaboration with the Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning. The M&E Manager is expected to seek out innovations and best practice methodologies that will strengthen the quality, design, and metrics and of BOMA M&E activities that will provide inputs for program learning and improvements, contribute to the global evidence base for graduation, inform future project design, and underpin quality donor reporting
The ideal candidate is a data-driven, analytical, detail-oriented individual with experience managing M&E, conducting field assessments and household surveys. He or she is both hands-on and able to do project design, planning, project management, and analysis and is passionate about women’s economic empowerment.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring and Evaluation
Support the development of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan across the organization and ensure delivery against the plan in East Africa.

Develop a comprehensive reporting framework targeted at different internal and external audiences and working in collaboration with the Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning, the Director of Program and Innovation, and the data analysts, develop regular reports to guide management decision-making.
Develop and implement Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plans for all projects
Oversee data collection activities, including coordination of enumerator training, as well as the design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative surveys, impact assessments and longevity studies.
In close coordination with the Salesforce team, oversee innovations around digital data collection and apps for monitoring activities as well as the design and maintenance of BOMA’s customized Salesforce relational database, Performance Insights.
Spearhead the development of the capacity of staff to understand and reflect on data and the use of monitoring and evaluation tools to support learning and adaptive management.
In close collaboration with Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning build evidence of impact of BOMA’s graduation model through collaborating with research bodies to carry out successful targeted research and analysis towards BOMA’s influence and government adoption goals.
Manage and report on periodic evaluations both internally and with external consultants of BOMA’s innovations and interventions and their contribution to increasing impact per dollar, and achieving Kenya government’s strategies and plans
Lead in the writing up of monitoring and evaluation reports
Promote a culture of data demand and use within BOMA
Support documentation and dissemination of generated research, analysis and learning internally and externally.

Data Quality Assurance
Support implementation of quality management systems and track quality metrics.

Thoroughly analyze, ensure accuracy of reported data, and recommend ways to improve data quality to ensure accuracy and quality service delivery.
Support the review and development of strategies, tools and processes for ongoing data quality assurance (DQA) processes.
Oversee continual assessment of quality of program delivery and data by managing ongoing field surveys, and analysis of collected data.
Ensure feedback loops to regional managers or technical advisors and corrective actions implemented.
Review and analyze monthly monitoring data and work with regional and project teams to identify issues.
Organize and support quarterly reflection and training meetings to ensure continuous learning and improvement of BOMA’s data collection tools and methodologies.
Lead and strengthen quality control of our data to assure the integrity of data for analysis, tracking, and validation.

Key Performance Metrics include:

MEL Plans developed and implemented for all BOMA projects
Monthly monitoring and survey data generated through Performance Insights are accurate, reliable, complete, timely and valid
Periodic and ad hoc surveys and studies are high quality and delivered on time.

Internal Relationships:

Regional Director
M&E Manager will work closely with the Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning, the Director of Program and Innovation, the Kenya Program Director, graduation advisors and regional managers.
M&E Manager supervises the Salesforce System Administrators, M&E Officers, Data Analysts and M&E Fellows.

Qualifications:

Commitment to the mission of the BOMA Project.
Experience working in fast paced and high growth environments
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships with project staff, donors, and other partners
Field experience in the arid lands, preferably in East Africa and demonstrated intercultural competence and sensibility
Demonstrated experience in all stages of developing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation systems
Demonstrated skills in data collection, data analysis, documentation, data interpretation, and reporting.
Demonstrated experience in management position in an INGO would be an advantage
Experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong communication skills (English language), both written and spoken
Extensive knowledge in computer applications such as Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of Salesforce and Taroworks would be an advantage.
Ability to build the capacity of and direct a team
Strong presentation, communication skills and team player that inspires confidence
Dedicated to achieving goals and objectives through team-based approaches.
Must be motivated and self-directed with a flexible outlook

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, MBA or advanced degree in Monitoring & Evaluation preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience setting up M&E systems
Formal specific M&E training and/or specialized skills in statistics is an advantage
Must have analytical experience with analytical tools like STATA or SPSS
Experience in survey design, data collection, data processing and analysis
Experience using Collaborating, Adapting and Learning practices preferred

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October 25, 2024
Scope Of Work- Architectural and Site Supervison Services

Key Responsibilities:

To provide drawings and Bill of Quantities for refurbishment of containers into offices as per the schedule of requirements provided by the user.
To provide drawings and Bill of Quantities for construction of patient waiting sheds near the containers as per the schedule of requirements provided by the user.
Assist in the process of identifying a contractor to undertake the works.
Oversee Works to ensure that they are executed as per the specifications in the BoQ & drawings provided.
Work with the Team Lead to oversee the Works and ensure that they are carried out in line with the approved program of works to ensure timely completion, including attending periodical progress meetings.
Measure value of Works executed to aid in approval of Contractor’s payments.
Document possible causes of delays or problems in the site and notify the Compliance Director of such delays/problems in advance.
Obtain any required statutory concurrence for the said works (e.g. NEMA, and Works Dept. and others).

The Criteria for recruitment as An Architect/Engineer include:

A degree in Architecture or civil engineering.
Evidence of current registration by the professional regulatory bodies of practice.
At least three years’ experience in a busy architectural/ engineering consultancy firm.
Excellent design and drafting skills.
A keen interest in built environment and the dedication to see projects to their conclusion.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Contract Duration
30 days level of effort with possibility of extension.

October 25, 2024
Program Development Manager

General characteristics:
The Program Development Manager is responsible for coordinating, guiding and initiating the development of projects and programs within a defined programmatic or geographic area. The Program Development Manager (co-) develops and proposes projects and programs as part of the strategic vision of an organisation-relevant theme/country/region. The Program Development Manager is responsible for both initiating projects and/or advising on the selection of projects which potentially qualify for approval within a program/country/regional strategy. The Program Development Manager supports other responsible line managers in achieving their project development targets and takes into account the necessary resource mobilization. The Program Development Manager carries (joint) responsibility for the securing of funding for the projects and programs that are approved and conversely focussing development on funding opportunities. The Program Development Manager is also responsible for monitoring fundraising/granting and supporting reporting to donors.Objective of the function:
The Program Development Manager is supportive (and if necessary) directly responsible for the coordination, development, funding and quality of new projects and programs within defined strategic organizational boundaries and within a pre-defined geographic scope.Position in the organisation:
The Program Development Manager reports to the Head of Africa a.i. within which the function is positioned and has no direct reports of its own.
Result areas
Developing project and program strategy
Result: Project and program strategy have been (co-) developed on country/regional/organisational levels in such a way that proposals have been made and approved by the management team and are financeable.
Develop and realise programs
Result: Programs and projects have been developed in such a way that feasible program plans are drawn up aimed at achieving the stated objectives and financing is secured.
Maintaining contacts
Result: Contacts are maintained in such a way that relevant collaborative relationships are preserved, effective external communication with respect to programs is established, and has contributed to the positioning of the organisation.
Obtain finance opportunities
Result: Program financing was obtained in time
Knowledge and skills:

Academic (university) education at bachelor but preferably master level (NL: WO, Master)
Academic thought and working ability
Knowledge of and insight in the target group and developments in society
Knowledge of project management
Skills in advising and creating support

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 acknowledgment of their interdependence.
Level 3: Supports and involves others in the immediate vicinity in issue analysis while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.
Networking
Builds relationships and networks that are helpful when realising objectives and utilises informal networks to get things done.
Level 3: Knows how to build and to maintain relationships in support of the realisation of his or her personal objectives and those of the organisational entity. Is regarded as a specialist in the field of networking.
Entrepreneurship
To have the initiative to identify and initiate new opportunities, bring them to life and dare to take responsible risks.
Level 3: Identifies new opportunities and takes independent action to use every opportunity to bring new products and services to market, and encourages others to do likewise.
Vision
The ability to see patterns and underlying relationships in information and be able to translate these to ideas and future situations.
Level 3: Contributes to the development of a vision for the organisational entity.
Job Level: E
Contract Period:
One year contract with a possibility of extension.

October 25, 2024
Project Officer

(Ref:2017/63)

Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Job Responsibilities

Coordinate with PEPFAR Implementing Partner & GoK to organize, lead, and support the implementation of all assigned project activities at the county level as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Coordinate and maintain working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
Represent the 4Children Kenya Project at the county-level, including attending meetings on behalf of 4Children, making presentations at professional meetings and conferences on matters related to the 4Children Kenya project areas.
Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Coordinate with the relevant CRS Kenya operations units to ensure administrative support and all necessary logistics for project activities and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, or Master’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support is also acceptable.
Experience in the field of health and well-being of vulnerable children and for an international NGO would be a plus.
Experience in stakeholder coordination and engagement at county level preferred.
Experience in planning and organizing of high-level internal and external meetings, workshops, and events, including the ability to plan resources and actions for timely and efficient service delivery.
Knowledge of GOK OVC service delivery standards and PEPFAR programming, process, guidance and frameworks is strongly preferred.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal Skills

Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills and ability to work closely with local partners and community members
Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Able to work as part of a team, as well as with minimum supervision

October 25, 2024
Team Leaders for Projects in East Africa

Expertise sought:
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 15 years’ relevant professional experience within the governance, stabilisation and peacebuilding sector and an ability to work effectively in culturally diverse and politically sensitive environments. We seek the following candidates who can demonstrate experience of:

Delivering governance and stabilisation programmes in East Africa;
Strengthening civil society and community organisations;
Engaging and empowering youth and marginalised social groups;
Preventing or countering violent extremism;
Improving state-society relations and resolving conflict;
Designing and conducting research in politically sensitive environments;
Establishing and implementing innovative monitoring, evaluation and learning systems;
Managing relationships with the UK government and other donors.

Applicants should highlight language skills in their applications.
Applicants will be contacted as relevant opportunities arise.ASI is committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole self to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.

October 25, 2024
Project Coordinator

Job Description
This position is contingent upon receipt of funding and donor approval.
Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps seeks to implement a 5-year, 20 million GBP program funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) entitled Reducing Insecurity (and Violent Extremism) in the Northern and Coastal Regions of Kenya (RE-INVENT).
RE-INVENT aims to enhance Kenyan capacity and capability at the national, county and local levels to address five types of inter-related violence: inter-communal conflict, weak community-police relations, violence against women and girls (VAWG), violent extremism and election related violence. It will support the continued advancement of police reforms to improve the management, oversight and accountability of the police force.
General Position Summary: Under the direction and management support from Violence Reduction Technical Advisor, the North-Eastern Regional Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall county-level planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the RE-INVENT project within the North-East Region comprised of Wajir, Mandera and Garissa.
The North-Eastern Regional Program Coordinator will provide strategic leadership, oversight and technical guidance to program partners and will lead engagement with county government stakeholders to promote violence reduction strategies cutting across the five types of violence mentioned above.
The position will require day-to-day coordination with project partners to support quality program delivery, and will work with senior management to develop a regional strategy to meet the overall program goals within the targeted counties. S/he will be the primary liaison with county government officials.
Responsibilities
Program Management

Provide overall managerial leadership for the project at the regional level, ensuring partners follow work plans so activities are on time, target and within the approved budget, and project deliverables achieve desired impact.
Lead effective coordination, collaboration and integration among all partners.
Partner with county-level government and communities in areas of operation to engage around programming and policy needs.
Ensure effective and timely monitoring, documenting and reporting on all project activities as per the policies and practices of the consortium lead, Mercy Corps, DFID and the government.
Provide timely updates to supervisor on progress and issues, identifying risks and proposing solutions for action and early resolution.
Attend regular project coordination meetings in Nairobi as well as facilitate planning meetings and workshops with government, NGOs, private sector and community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in.
Regularly visit field sites to assess progress of activities and provide formal and informal feedback.

Strategy and Vision

Provide strategic direction and vision to guide the program implementation strategy and technical approach within the region in order to address the five inter-related forms of violence mentioned above.
Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives and contribute to the overall program strategy development.
Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

Program Quality

Support partner capacity building around key technical approaches and activities to be implemented by partner organizations at the community level.
Help maintain standards of program delivery that apply agency priorities and comply with relevant regulations and requirements.
Support program staff and partners to understand and implement best practices for peacebuilding/conflict mitigation programming and to incorporate best practices throughout the program cycle.

Influence & Representation

Engage with national, county and community stakeholders to advance policy reforms related to police reform, intercommunal violence reduction, violence against women and girls, violent extremism and election related violence.
Coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.

Training and Capacity Building

Enhance the project teams’ capacity by designing and leading technical training sessions for local partners and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring.

Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Supervisory Responsibility: Regional Coordinators in Turkana, Wajir and Mombasa counties
Accountability

Reports Directly to: Mercy Corps’ Violence Reduction Technical Advisor
Works Directly with: Chief of Party, MEL Manager, Finance and Sub-grants Manager, local and national government officials, local civil society organizations, implementing partners and communities.

Job Qualifications

Masters Degree or equivalent in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution or related discipline.
A minimum of 5 years experience working on conflict mitigation and resolution, violence reduction and prevention programs, countering violent extremism, police reform, etc.
Strong managerial skills, including effective personnel management, adaptive management, coordination and decision-making.
Experience coaching and working with a diverse team of staff, consortium partners and local implementing partners, building skills and capacity to deliver on complex programming results.
Solutions-oriented individual, with strong strategic thinking capabilities.
Experience with policy engagement and influencing in fields related to violence reduction and conflict mitigation, with a range of stakeholders including public institutions, county government, and local government.
Experience working with a diverse range of community members to discuss sensitive and delicate topics in a conflict-sensitive manner.
Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing, in English and other language(s), as required;
Spoken fluency is Swahili is required and primary local dialects in the respective counties is strongly preferred;
Previous experience working in the North-eastern counties is strongly desired;
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members;
Ability to work comfortably in a sometimes tense and changing security environment is required.

Success Factors: The successful Regional Project Coordinator will have a strong understanding of project approaches and represent the project professionally at all times. S/he will have experience engaging with stakeholders at the national, county and community level to design and implement reforms aimed at strengthening community security, building relationships between police and communities, and tackling the root causes of violence and conflict in Kenya.
S/he will combine exceptional management skills and capacity to manage relationships with different stakeholders. A heavy emphasis will be placed on coordination with other actors implementing in the areas of intervention. S/he will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level.
Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority. S/he will be committed to working closely and collaboratively with the County Government structures and our lead partner.

October 25, 2024
Women’s Voices & Leadership Program Manager Grants and Partnership Coordinator

Job Details
REF: WVLPM-09-2018
Women’s Voices & Leadership Program Manager of CARE in Kenya is responsible for the comprehensive management of the WVL project, including all aspects of human resource management, activity coordination, results reporting, budget oversight and program quality.
The Program Manager/Advisor steers the project’s strategies for working on feminist organizational development in collaboration with WROs from multiple regions across Kenya. S/He will form and maintain strong collaborative and participatory relationships with women’s rights organizations, will oversee project activities that support women’s rights organizations in their internal organizational development and will ensure that appropriate technical linkages are created to strengthen WRO programming. The Program Manager/Advisor is responsible for positioning CARE as a convener, collaborator and relationship builder vis-à-vis women’s rights organizations, while supporting staff to link WROs to the technical skill they need to grow their organizations. The Program Manager/Advisor may also be called upon to provide some limited technical or program quality advice in areas such as: diversifying funding relationships, financial and human resource management, organizational strategies and governance, women’s rights awareness raising, forming feminist alliances, and related policy and advocacy campaigning.
At the same time, the Program Manager/Advisor is responsible for the daily management of the WVL project, including staff supervision, financial tracking and reporting, results tracking and reporting, and decision making regarding activity implementation. An especial focus will be required on tracking flow-through grants to WROs and on using innovative methods to report project impacts. The Program Manager/Advisor coordinates these activities with the Director of Women’s Empowerment and Transformational Change in Kenya as well as program managers at CARE Canada.
It is expected that the Program Manager/Advisor will be able to demonstrate a track record of managing complex, participatory partnerships and programs related to women’s rights, civil society capacity building and related issues.
Tasks and Responsibilities
R 1: Technical leadership Coordination for all successful project innovations, learning and generation of evidence for outcomes and impact (50%)

Provide management oversight to the program, which includes and not limited to; supporting the steering committee, Technical working groups and advisory committee to develop an operational strategy and consolidate the design of the various interventions into the program.
Effectively distribute work among staff by ensuring that the staffing plan takes on board considerations for effective duty allocations and that team work is maintained at all times.
Lead in the preparation of the Project Monitoring Folder (PMF) (Approved proposal, approved work plan, signed contract, approved budget, staffing plan, procurement plan and update program and financial expense reports) detailed implementation plans, procurement plans, prepare budget tracking and expenditure tools and review them at least monthly and jointly quarterly in liaison with the partners
Organize in consultation with the project steering committee, partner inception and planning forums, to facilitate coordination, collaboration and effective delivery of all components of the program.
Ensure communication flow is known by all partners and that timely communication for project concerns are shared with project steering team, supervisor and other levels of management while ensuring that all official processes for external communication are adhered to.
Establish good working relationship and coordinate with Program stakeholders to facilitate smooth project implementation, nurture support for key program components and successful growth of this program.
Supporting in the identification of partnerships with women’s rights movements to better collaborate towards shared goals and elevate the voice of marginalized people
Oversee and facilitate the networking, liaising and collaboration activities necessary to provide technical support to WRO team and partners in feminist organizational capacity building. This includes managing the processes of mapping WRO presence, assessing WRO capacity, forming organizational development work plans, linking WROs with each other or with organizations that have requisite technical skills, and providing an enabling environment for feminist advocacy and feminist monitoring and evaluation.

R 2: Contract and Budget management and Compliance (20%)
Task

Oversee the grants and partnership management implementation, enforcement and compliance to all contractual requirements of the program.
Ensure full awareness of donor contractual clauses and develop checklist for clauses that are transferable and ensure these are implemented as conditions in the partners grant agreement.
Ensure time bound conditions are reflected by date and a tracking list generated for tracking compliance to conditions and timelines, working with partners as appropriate to ensure conditions are met.
Ensuring partners’ capacity assessments are done and where need be, improvement plans are inbuilt into partner contracts.
Ensuring that partners are fully aware of the interpretations of the contract clauses as per the contracts signed with CARE to enhance compliance and minimization of risk.
Ensuring timely identification of risks and communicate these in writing to CARE’s management through the designated supervisor
Ensure partners are oriented on the operational and grants accounting manual, sub grants and partnership management and M&E plans to ensure effective compliance to terms and conditions as well as systems and processes.
Prepare, revise and in a timely manner operationalize procurement plans for the program.
Review all project financial reports submitted by finance on a monthly basis while providing timely feedback on all aspects to enhance proper and efficient utilization of program funds, explaining budget burn rates against planned activities/expenditure plans
Prepare and manage project assets and inventory held by the CARE and partners as per donor requirements and CARE Kenya policies and regulations.
Support and coordinate preparation of the audits of partners annually in consultation with finance department and Girls Empowerment project team and support SM in planning and responding to program audit queries.

R3: Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (20%)
Task

Facilitate the collaborative development of a comprehensive M&E Plan, Detailed Program Implementation Plan and Operational Plan together with the project steering committee, the program team and partner WROs.
Support in organizing M&E strengthening workshop for implementers and using the results of the workshop, finalize the Capacity building plans on M&E.
Support in the development of action plan for operationalizing the M&E plan for Project.
Support in mentorship of the partner M&E staff to support the development of the M&E system
Review M&E reports from partners and in accordance to contracts and develop a system for validation of information provided by partners.
Organize and oversee field visits and monitoring plans for ongoing monitoring and review of ongoing project activities; with a view to ascertain that activities are ongoing and that results and outputs shared with CARE are genuine and within approved priorities funded, which will be used to make decisions concerning revisions/adjustments to sub recipient contracts.
Develop management program progress update reports.
Support in the organization of partner review meetings taking into consideration performance review by various actors, in order to inform challenges and progress in program implementation.
Support in the organization of partner review and sharing sessions for CARE and partners to present program progress, lessons learnt and best practices to enhance performance Program grant

R4: Staff management (10%)
Tasks

Supervise staff, while ensuring that they fully understand their responsibilities, work as a team and deliver on their tasks in a timely manner.
Ensure staffs have detailed implementation plans and these are reviewed and updated regularly with feedbacks provided on areas requiring improvements.
Guide, supervise, coach, manage, mentor, provide leadership and support to the project staff on a day to day basis to meet program tasks and responsibilities, to deliver within contractual obligations.
Support hiring of competent staff and orient them in a timely manner to implement in line with contractual obligations and CAREs policies and procedures.
Support staff to develop Individual Operating Plans for purposes of strengthening their performance and the performance of the program.
Undertake annual staff appraisal in line with JD and IOP requirements on a timely manner.
In a timely manner notify and consult the supervisor and human resource department and CAREs management on any staff concerns related to their conduct, performance, confirmation and disciplinary issues while ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to.

AUTHORITY:

Spending Authority:
Decision Making: Decision making on core JD areas of Program Coordination, Contract Management, Compliance and Budget management, Program monitoring, evaluation and Reporting. Staff management, Technical Assistance, Lessons Learnt and Knowledge sharing in consultation with the Health Program Director.

CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS (internal & external):
Internal: Works closely with the program team, CO program quality unit,, M&E Coordinator and Grants and Partnership Manager, and Country Office M&E Specialist, Country Office Grants and Partnership Manager and other Program Support Units: Internal Audit, Finance, IT, Administration/ procurement, and Human Resources.
External: Liaison with key Project Stakeholders in the country including: project partners (sub-recipients) and key strategic partners. The position also interacts with other external parties e.g. auditors, consultants. Etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal working conditions in a city setup. However the employee may have to contend with traffic congestion during peak hours. The employee will also undertake frequent field visits to project locations including remote areas and therefore has exposure to road and air travel risks and security risks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Degree in Social Sciences, Gender and development studies or other relevant discipline coupled
Experience:

Minimum of 5 years experience in results-based program management, preferrably using funding from bilateral donors such as USAID, GAC, DFAT or the EU.
Demonstrated track record managing programming related to a combination of women’s rights, civil society capacity building, women’s empowerment, civil society coalition building, rights advocacy and civil society strengthening. Experience in feminist movement building or feminist organizational development is an asset.
Demonstrable experience in initiating and managing effective partnerships with government, WROs, CSOs, private sector and other stakeholders.
Proven track record managing budgets, flow through funds, grants, and sub-contracts. Proven track record using results-based management to record and report on project impact.
Strong skills coaching teams to facilitate, collaborate, network and train trainers. Demonstrated abilty to create an enabling environment in which groups are able to identify and work towards their own strategic goals.
Demonstrated ability to strengthen the operations and strategic direction of civil society organizations. Ability to coach staff and partners to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans

Competencies:

Strong staff and program management skills
Demonstrated ability to foster transparent, accountable relationships with donors and partners.
Ability to foster and strengthen egalitairan partnerships amongst civil society actors
Demonstrated ability to come to “win-win” resolutions when faced with program quality and operations issues. Ability to troubleshoot and to negotiate positive outcomes from competing interests. .
Capacity to troubleshoot and successfully resolve issues related to budget and grant management, staff management and competing partnership agendas.
Excellent inter-personal, facilitation skills and communication skills
Ability to build and maintain trust amongst teams and amongst diverse partners.
Person of professional integrity Strong value for gender equality and women’s rights.

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October 25, 2024
Senior Project Manager, Food Fortification Program

Job description
SALARY: Competitive
STARTING DATE: November 2018
The Senior Project Manager Food Fortification will work closely with the GAIN Nigeria Country Director and the TechnoServe (TNS) Strengthening African Processors for Food Fortification (SAPFF) team to deliver the enabling environment component of this project as well at the complementary GAIN-ENABLE project in Nigeria.
The overall strategic objective of SAPFF is to increase the coverage of fortified foods, towards reducing undernutrition, averting deaths, and improving cognitive development in target populations.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and managing projects in nutrition, food processing, fortification, food science, or related areas and knowledge of best practice in quality assurance and control, food safety, and regulatory mechanisms. You will be competent in strategy development, advocacy, communications, and documentation of best practices. The ideal candidate will be required to develop and support staff on training, management of workshops and other public events and the ability to advocate, cultivate and negotiate significant senior level partnerships and relations and operate in high level meetings
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and as an inclusive employer we are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employees worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.

October 25, 2024
Senior Project and Operations Manager

Job Description

In close collaboration with the headquarters of Free Press Unlimited, the Senior Project and Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management of the media house, including project management, project development and acquisition, financial management, staff management and ensuring the security of the operation.
Core activities

Responsible for the planning, organisation and implementation of a 2 years project, the financial management thereof, and meeting project and financial reporting deadlines;
Responsible with Programme Coordinator of Free Press Unlimited to ensure a stable organisational financial position going into independence and the provision of a strong financial sustainability plan for the period after independence;
Manages donor relations in close collaboration with Free Press Unlimited;
Designs project proposals with Programme Coordinator of Free Press Unlimited that meet that demand (including the financial, personnel and logistics interpretation), where necessary according to the prescribed guidelines of donors involved;
Represents the media house regionally and internationally, thereby developing and maintaining a strong network;
Ensures effectiveness of the operation, including responsibility for staff salaries and other benefits, cost of running the office, and other services;
Develops operational plan and overseeing project operations in support of transitioning process from current to newly registered (independent) entity to be approved by Free Press Unlimited;
Ensures all legal, operational and financial requirements are met and maintained for the current- and new entity;
Manages projects resources planning, recruitment and contracting;
In collaboration with Heads of Departments, ensures staff performance management systems are adhered to;
Identifies areas for organisational development and initiate capacity building opportunities;
Maintains compliance with Free Press Unlimited security policies;
Regularly analyses the security situation and update policies and guidelines where needed.

Education, knowledge and experience

At least a bachelors degree in business administration, or equivalent qualification in relevant subject with proven finance skills and Project Management training and expertise;
Proven success in raising funds for a non-profit organisation;
Must have knowledge and at least 10 years’ experience working in project management (including planning, monitoring and evaluation);
5 years’ experience in the NGO sector;
Requires excellent verbal and written communication and reporting skills in English. Knowledge of the Arabic language is an asset;
Financial acumen and ability to interpret and analyse financial reports;
Affinity with freedom of the press, freedom of expression and communication;
Must have a minimum of 4 years of people management experience;
Familiarity with South Sudanese socio-political and cultural context;
Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness with track record of appreciating and managing diversity, taking initiative, leading through influence and working well in a team to achieve success;
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

October 25, 2024
Senior Program Specialist – Science Granting Councils Initiative In Sub-Saharan Africa

Job Description

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SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST – SCIENCE GRANTING COUNCILS INITIATIVE IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Term to June 30, 2023 – Nairobi, Kenya
As a Senior Program Specialist, reporting to the Program Leader, Foundations for Innovation (FI), you will work closely with FI colleagues based at IDRC’s Regional Office for sub-Saharan Africa (Nairobi, Kenya) on the SGCI. You will help design, manage, monitor and evaluate various aspects of the Initiative. This will involve working closely with a number of implementing organizations (Collaborating Technical Agencies) as well as the Councils and governments in participating countries. It involves active engagement with counterparts at South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) as well as the other funding partners on program implementation and reporting, respectively.
We are particularly interested in candidates with proven research and/or programming experience in low- and middle-income countries notably in sub-Saharan Africa, in science, technology and innovation (STI) systems, and the organizations and institutions that underpin such systems as well as STI funding. Candidates should be bilingual at an advanced level in French and English. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Overview of Qualifications

A PhD and a record of publications in a field related to science, technology and innovation (STI), STI policies and the role of STI in development
Eight years’ relevant experience which includes research, research management and/or programming in developing regions, particularly in Africa, on issues related to STI/ related policies as well as the organizations that support STI
Bilingual position (French and English) at advanced level – Portuguese is an asset
Knowledge of the role of STI in development, including the contribution of STI to the private, not-for-profit and public sectors; as well as the role of STI in Africa 2030

October 25, 2024