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

  • Project Manager – BRCiS

    Project Manager – BRCiS

    Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) is a Consortium of national and international organizations whose objective is to support and guide vulnerable communities in Somalia in building their resilience capacities, in their own ways. The Consortium was created in 2013 and is now implementing projects funded by three different donors, in more than ten regions of Somalia.NRC, the lead agency of the Consortium, is looking for a Project Manager to join the team as a member of the Consortium Management Unit (CMU). The position will be based in Nairobi, with 40% travel to Somalia.
    Job description

    Work with the Consortium Programme Manager and the Programme Management Group (PMG) in coordinating project implementation
    Take the lead in developing and scaling a framework for the early warning action system and crisis modifier components of the project
    Support the BRCiS Programme Manager in development of strategic Consortium partnerships, and specific learning partnerships
    Line manage of BRCiS Project Coordinator and Health & Nutrition Manager
    Ensure capacity building of staff and transfer key skills
    Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, consortium members, local civil society organisations, private sector, etc
    Ensure narrative reports, regular programme updates, and ad-hoc requests for information adhere to donor requirements, are high quality, and are produced on time.
    Work closely with the communications and advocacy manager on providing programme content for all media publications and to develop and disseminate technical-advocacy pieces to donors and external stakeholders
    Support the BRCiS Programme Manager and the M&E Manager in defining and supporting the Consortium learning agenda
    Facilitate learning through reviews of progress against bench marks, collecting lessons learnt and best practices and facilitating dissemination of the same across the region
    Work closely with the Consortium Members to ensuring successful integration and implementation of health and nutrition activities in the resilience interventions, as well as mainstreaming nutrition sensitivity throughout the project.
    Take the lead in identifying and documenting best practices, lessons learnt and relevant human interest stories for publication and dissemination
    Represent BRCiS at coordination meetings, relevant cluster meetings and other emerging response working groups.
    Monitor and ensure programme quality; and contribute to the development of a monitoring, evaluation and learning framework to track progress and results
    Work closely with the M&E Manager and M&E team to build programme capacity to roll-out a shock-based measurement framework that measures changes in resilience capacities linked to well-being indicators

    Qualifications

    Minimum first level university/bachelors degree in international relations, business, economics or related field.
    5 years’ experience in humanitarian/development aid in complex and/or insecure environments, preferably in East/Horn of Africa.
    Excellent report and proposal writing skills in English language.
    Experience in interpreting data and writing reports to a rigorous technical standard.
    Excellent English language communication skills – negotiation, networking, influencing, public speaking and facilitating workshops at different levels.
    Ability to work closely with field based national staff and experience in various staff training and development approaches
    Strong planning, monitoring and organizational skills with good knowledge of the use of logical and result-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
    Ability to write high quality concept notes and technical sections for donor proposals
    Knowledge of the context of Somalia, highly desirable
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, multi-country disaster preparedness, response and recovery programming.
    Experience with project development
    Experience with Consortium coordination
    Experience in resource mobilisation and working with various donors and conversant with their technical frameworks and strategies
    Experience in advocacy work, highly desirable

    Personal qualities

    Able to initiate action, culturally sensitive and cope with change
    Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision
    Able to present and represent an organisation
    Flexible and creative, confident in taking initiatives and exploring new opportunities
    Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the disaster management field
    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

    We offer

    Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
    Travel: 40% travel to Somalia
    Contract Duration: 24 months
    Salary & Benefits: NRC offers a competitive compensation package

    NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activity. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

  • Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers) P4- FIT Pool

    Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers) P4- FIT Pool

    Job description
    A FIT Pool member is placed on the pool for a period up to 2 years during which he/ she is considered with priority each time WFP has a specific need for a Fixed Term International Professional staff member in his/her functional area and level.
    JOB PURPOSE
    These roles can be found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RB) and Country Offices (CO). The Programme Policy Officer (Cash Based Transfers) will be expected to have an extensive breadth of programme and policy knowledge/experience including strong technical skills in Cash Based Transfers to credibly influence strategic, policy and operational discussions. Strong analytical capabilities, learning agility as well as proven excellent leadership capacities are prerequisites for successful candidates.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Formulate substantial parts of WFP’s CBT programme strategy in line with the organizational strategy, WFP-wide programme policies and context in the field; translate the CBT programme strategy and WFP-wide programme policies into Regional/Country level practices, programme guidance and implementation modalities and operations;Be visionary and innovative in the formulation of paths to achieve Zero Hunger goals making use of cash assistance when possible;Manage the operationalization of the CBT programme strategy across different locations in coordination with Country Offices, other functions and Field Offices, and in liaison with Regional Bureaux (RB) and HQ technical units;
    Ensure that CBT operations are consistent with WFP policy and programme policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance;
    Provide technical advice on a wide range of CBT, programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of most appropriate transfer modality and delivery mechanism, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies;
    Look for and advocate for more sustainable/innovative solutions in the delivery system of cash. Maximise the effectiveness of all potential existing systems if in line with WFP rules and regulations;
    Enhance WFP’s leadership status in different forums on subjects related to CBT and other programmatic areas such as food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience, engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts and other related issues through direct participation, briefings, information products and other materials;
    Be aware of the international humanitarian cash policies, of the positioning of some donors in relation to cash assistance, of the Grand Bargain principles and related WFP’s standing and act accordingly when representing WFP in humanitarian fora;
    Position WFP in its role of cash-assistance leadership and coordination in rising emergencies every time is needed;
    Keep close and direct contact with RB and HQ on policy related matters;
    Assist senior stakeholders of governments and other partners in identifying where CBT can be usefully employed and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of CBT programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes;
    Develop innovative/operational partnerships and maintain established strategic partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve CBT assistance packages and support advocacy work;
    Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness i.e. early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises and needs with particular attention to the CBT package of preparedness;
    Manage or oversee operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food and cash assistance;
    Advocate for resources for a broad portfolio of WFP projects with a CBT focus, including clearly articulating the need for CBT, food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability;
    Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of CBT to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partners to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes;
    Lead, motivate and develop a substantive team to enable high performance;
    Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men;
    Other as required.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
    Experience:

    At least eight years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in private or public sector demonstrating high performance and leadership capacity;
    Demonstrated interest and substantial experiences in humanitarian and development work in multicultural environments;
    At least three years of working experience in CBT programming in diverse contexts;
    Vast and strong experience in the design, set-up, implementation and evaluation of in-kind food, cash and voucher transfers;
    At least one field mission experience to support the setting up and/or running of CBT operations;
    Proven capacity to initiate and lead innovation that strives for continuous improvements and leverages established partnerships;
    Awareness of social protection is highly desirable especially knowledge of policies and practices around long term financial opportunities for the poor and vulnerable.

    Education:
    Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Science or other field of relevance to international development assistance, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
    Language:

    Fluency in oral and written English;
    Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).

    TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    Excellent understanding of the theory and application of food security and safety net programmes;
    Excellent understanding of Project Cycle Management and its application;
    Excellent understanding of CBT programming and proven ability to asses, design, implement and monitor CBT programmes, preferably in complex emergencies and protracted crisis situations;
    Solid understanding of CBT programming related to food security and nutrition;
    Strategy development, coordination, action planning and capacity development skills in order to implement a strategy
    Solid and well developed approach towards partnership
    Proven/Excellent skills in strategic/analytical work

    ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

    Strong motivation to make a difference and to contribute to WFP’s mandate;
    Proven effective cognitive abilities, analytical and problem solving skills;
    Demonstrated learning agility and thirst for constant growth;
    Displayed openness and passion for new experiences and multicultural environments;
    Proven leadership capacity to build and foster inclusive and high performing teams;
    Exhibited ability to communicate effectively;
    Demonstrated exceptional partnership building skills with internal and external stakeholders;
    Proven strategic and policy engagement skills in international setting;
    Deepened technical knowledge through exposure and the leading of technical teams;
    Leading of policy discussions and decisions

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    Selected candidates will be placed in the FIT Pool and may be contacted as the needs arise for fixed-term international positions in any of the countries in which WFP operates, including hardship duty stations. The FIT Pool membership will last 2 years.
    Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. These positions are rotational which means that the incumbent shall be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as non-rotational. Professional level positions are rotational on a period of 2 to 4 years, mobility is the essence of WFP.
    WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.
    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
    11 June 2018.
    Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
    WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

  • Program Officer – Upper Tana -Nairobi Water Fund

    Program Officer – Upper Tana -Nairobi Water Fund

    YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
    The Nature Conservancy and the Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources are part of a public-private partnership to increase investment flows for sustainable land management and integrated natural resource conservation in the upper catchment of Kenya’s Tana River. The upper Tana River supplies 95% of Nairobi’s and 60% of Kenya’s hydropower. Yet water quality and water quantity issues are increasing in the upper Tana watershed. In March 2015, The Nature Conservancy helped launch the Upper Tana-Nairobi Water Fund (UTNWF) to address water quality and quantity issues. This water fund combines funding from public and private donors and major users ‘at the tap’ to put the green infrastructure in place ‘at the top’ to protect the watershed. The water fund’s goal is to increase sustainable land management and integrated natural resource management through improved food production, greater household income, and more diversified development and livelihood options. To achieve this, the water fund team is implementing three components in the Upper Tana watershed. The three components are; Institutionalization of the water fund management platform by establishing the Upper Tana-Nairobi Water Fund Charitable Trust and developing financial management and operational systems, Improving Upper Tana catchment ecosystems that support livelihoods, food security and economic development by implementing sustainable land management and integrated natural resource management through improved food production, greater household income, and more diversified development and livelihoods options with disaggregation of support and results by gender and age; and Implementing knowledge management and learning systems through a Monitoring and Evaluation framework that a) supports water fund decision-making and adaptive management, biophysical and socio-economic data collection and analysis and b) allows for scaling up policy integration and replication of good practices as rapidly as possible.
    The Program Officer is responsible for delivery of results pledged in annual workplans and budget. This is an initial 3-year term limited position that supports the, GEF-funded Upper Tana-Nairobi Water Fund project, for which IFAD is the Implementing Agency. Extension of tenure will be subject to performance and availability of funds. The Program Officer will serve in the Project Management Unit and coordinate implementation work while reporting to the Water Fund Manager. The position is located in Nairobi, Kenya with significant travel to the Upper Tana watershed.
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    The Program Officer will support the Water Fund Manager in the management and execution of the UTNWF project. S/he will provide technical oversight, coordinate field operations, coordinate technical and planning support to sub-grantees, and ensure that activities meet donor and TNC standards. S/he will play a key role in supporting the manager to effectively achieve the results defined in the agreement and ensure timely reporting to the various donors. On behalf of UTNWF, s/he serves as the principle contact to government agencies and community beneficiaries. S/he manages the technical aspects of the Water Fund to ensure that there are lasting outcomes and results. A focus will be collaboration with key partners and the communication of best practices and frameworks that help address the conservation needs, engages and tracks local community participation in lasting conservation efforts.
    RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

    Project implementation:
    Ensures high quality implementation of UTNWF project field operations to realize progress towards project objectives, value for money including through field visits.
    Works with the manager and partners to design and coordinate activities in line with approved budgets and work plans.
    Establishes and maintains optimal performance standards to meet targets and expected outcomes of annual work plans and the donor agreements while remaining within budget.
    Ensures that logistics are in place for the implementation of events; ensures that activities are reported on- technically and financially. Maintains a rolling 3-months events calendar.
    Oversights procurement, organizes and reports upon implementing partner meetings and provides follow-up.
    Supports the reporting of key deliverables, outputs and outcomes as per Work Plans and sub-grantee/contractor agreements.
    Stakeholder relationships and coordination:
    Manages relationships with local and national government institutions and partner organizations as delegated by the manager.
    Coordinates planning and feedback with county governments, other stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries for the project.
    Planning and reporting:
    Facilitates communications and information flow for the project.
    Coordinates preparation of annual work plans, semi-annual & annual performance reports.
    Prepares presentations, lessons learned, and other communications products as needed.
    Project management:
    Serves as Acting manager when the manager is unavailable.

    Travel:
    Frequently travels domestically.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    MA, MSc degree and 7 years’ experience in business or conservation practice. This may be in fields such as grant management, conservation financing, community conservation, natural resource management, or any other relevant expertise
    Experience managing complex or multiple donor-funded projects in East Africa, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
    Experience implementing projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems.
    Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans at the country level.
    Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and government agencies.
    Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation
    Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
    Experience negotiatingwith government agencies, partners and communities.
    Communicating clearly, both interpersonal and written, in English and Kiswahili.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

    PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    Knowledge of Kenya’s environment sector, water and agriculture management policies, laws, and development issues.
    Knowledge on gender and development, and experience in managing programs that mainstream gender.
    Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
    Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
    Demonstrated ability to prepare professional written reports and other communications materials in English
    Ability to develop practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
    Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives or related field.
    Politically savvy.
    Comfortable operating in a non-hierarchical and collegial manner.

  • Evaluation Experts

    Evaluation Experts

    Job Details
    The regional project is named as the “HIV and Harm Reduction in Eastern Africa Regional Project”, and is being implemented in the following countries; Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania (Mainland), and United Republic of Tanzania (Zanzibar).
    The goal of the overall project is to increase access to essential HIV and harm reduction services for people who inject drugs in Eastern Africa.
    There are three linked overall objectives:

    Creating an enabling environment to conduct harm reduction activities in Eastern Africa;
    Strengthening of community systems for a sustained HIV response among people who inject drugs in eastern Africa; and
    Generating and utilizing strategic information on drug use related interventions in the region.

    Requirements for Expression of Interest
    KANCO is seeking to recruit evaluation expert/s to design and conduct the end-line evaluation as per the ToRs provided.
    The key areas of expertise required are:

    Advanced university degree in social sciences, medicine or public health, with specialized training in evaluation and project/program management;
    At least 5 years of international experience in designing and managing program/project evaluations including in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention and care services for most-at-risk groups (injecting drug users, inmates, sex workers);
    Proven experience in conducting independent evaluations of HIV prevention projects/programmes; experience in evaluating HIV prevention projects targeting IDUs is an asset.
    Familiarity with HIV/AIDS epidemics and substance abuse in the Eastern Africa region;
    Knowledge of the UN guiding principles/recommendations on HIV/AIDS prevention and care among injecting drug users and in prison settings, policies and guidelines;
    Personal skills: good communication, analytical and drafting skills, sensitive to Key populations as well as People Living with HIV;
    Fluency in English and working knowledge of French language is an asset.

  • Project Manager

    Project Manager

    Reporting to: Psychosocial Program Manager
    Liaises with: Head of Programs
    Introduction
    HIAS seeks to recruit a Project Manager who will be expected to plan, oversee, and monitor the design and testing of an intervention to prevent and manage common mental health disorders in refugee adolescent mothers in Nairobi, Kenya. The intervention will be developed collaboratively with adolescent mothers and a software development team. The project manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project is on schedule and within scope, supervising the project team, and anticipating and responding to threats to project completion.
    Job Duties

    Managerial Functions
    Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and ensure adherence to project timeline and scope
    Recruit and collaborate with an advisory committee of adolescent mothers through consultative meetings and regular feedback mechanisms
    Supervise the software development team to ensure adherence to project goals and timeline and be accountable for the interaction between the software developers and the adolescent mothers advisory committee
    Participate in the development of content for the blended intervention through an iterative process combining direct input from adolescent refugee mothers.
    Co-develop and participate in a mentor training program/manual to support adolescent mothers on early identification of mental health problems and protective strategies
    Monitor for, report, and respond to threats to project completion
    Pilot Testing
    Recruit adolescent girls to participate in pilot testing of the intervention
    Collect data to measure the impact of the project
    Monitor the implementation of mentorship project
    Ensure appropriate linkages are made for participants needing counseling services.
    Produce accurate, detailed and timely reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on project activities.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Development Studies. Master’s degree is preferred
    Job Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, with a least 3 years in a management role, managing projects in the humanitarian sector, including 2 years in managing projects with adolescent girls
    Ideal candidate should have familiarity with adolescent and maternal mental health and the complexities of working on these issues with a refugee population
    Experience in research design and statistical analysis would be an added advantage; familiarity with SPSS
    Experience in digital interventions, IT, or app development and management would be an added advantage
    Ability to work in a team
    Excellent knowledge of English and Kiswahili
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Ability to take up multiple roles with minimum supervision and short deadlines

  • Award Management Director (Maternity Cover) IT Coordinator – (Kenyan Nationals Only) Regional CSOs and Youth Networks Scoping

    Award Management Director (Maternity Cover) IT Coordinator – (Kenyan Nationals Only) Regional CSOs and Youth Networks Scoping

    Job Details
    Role Purpose: The Award Management Director will provide the primary award management inputs for both development and humanitarian programmes, and on-going support to develop best practice award management procedures and processes. The role has three main aspects to it: lead the Country Office award management team; capacity building of staff in their award management professional development and contributing to the development and advancement of award management processes and systems
    Contract Duration: 7 months
    Location: Nairobi
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential

    Post graduate qualification in Finance management, Grants management or equivalent
    At least 5 – 7 years’ experience in a similar positions
    Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities.
    Proven track record of active contribution to a senior management team, and providing strategic support across multiple sectors and/or regions.
    Extensive experience with NGOs with increasing responsibilities including a proven experience of establishing and running the award management function in the field.
    Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting.
    Experience of engaging with donors at country strategy levels.
    Experience of and well developed skills in staff management and supervision.Proven strong coaching and capacity building skills.
    Very strong capacity for attention to detail, problem solving, and analysis of trends.
    Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial
    systems).
    Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
    Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
    Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

    Desirable

    Experience with Save the Children award management Policies, procedures and systems and Save the Children’s award management system (AMS)
    Understanding of how to produce financial reports from Save the Children’s overseas accounting software(Agresso)
    Experience of Project Management, M&E Management or Funding Coordination

    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
    Disclaimer:
    Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

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  • Business case for serving female clients by FISFAP partners

    Business case for serving female clients by FISFAP partners

    Background
    In 2014, MasterCard Foundation awarded a USD15.5 million grant to AGRA to implement the Financial Inclusion for Smallholder Farmers in Africa Project (FISFAP) over five years with the aim of improving the productivity and incomes of 728,000 smallholder farmers in Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania.
    Till date, FISFAP has funded 15 partnerships with a budget of USD 7 million to develop, pilot and roll out appropriate and affordable financial and non-financial solutions for smallholder farmers, often by using digital technology to enhance outreach and reduce costs of serving farmers.
    FISFAP recognizes the important role played by women farmers and seeks to understand the gender-related social, economic and cultural barriers that women face in relation to access to financial services, including their ability to access digital financial solutions.
    One of the hypothesis in the FISFAP program is that if the partners integrate women into their business models and core operations, not only would gender inequalities decline in the communities in which they work, but it would also improve the profitability of their solutions.
    There are studies[1] which suggest that being female, less educated, with lower income, or from rural areas is associated with a greater accrual of effects from digital finance programs. The study in Burkina Faso found that individuals living in a rural area were three times more likely to save with mobile money than those in urban areas. Women were six times more likely to save with mobile money than men and less educated individuals were four times more likely than higher educated individuals to save using mobile money. These outcomes should represent a huge opportunity for the FISFAP partners to focus more on serving female clients in rural areas.
    The proposed study and learning event will substantiate this hypothesis with case studies from the partners’ solutions. At least 5 of the solutions will be assessed in terms of their suitability for female farmers, on the basis of which suggestions will be made to improve the business case for serving female farmers.
    Objective of the study:
    The objective of this assignment is to identify costs and benefits of adapting approaches, product features, marketing, delivery channels, etc. that overcome barriers facing women and that will attract female farmers to enrolling and using (digital) financial services.
    Scope of Work

    Compilation of case studies
    The proposed learning study on ‘The business case for serving female smallholder farmers’ includes an in-depth analysis of the different business models funded under FISFAP.
    The study should analyse at least 5 business cases for serving female clients derived from the FISFAP partners’ portfolio in each of the 3 countries. If necessary confidential information will be anonymised to avoid that proprietary data becomes publicly available.
    Learning event
    On the basis of the case studies and the analysis thereof, a targeted learning event for all partners under FISFAP will be organized which shall act as a platform for sharing the lessons learnt and identified opportunities for serving female farmers. The consultant will be tasked with the preparation of an interactive, actionable learning event.
    Methodology
    The case studies should analyze the current and potential uptake of the financial solutions by women. The consultant will analyze the business case for serving female farmers the issues to be addressed include but are not limited to:
    Current uptake by women (in number and volume): assessment and analysis
    Current efforts made by partner to address women’s needs: assessment and analysis
    Potential enrolment and uptake by women: estimate potential demand and revenue generated if solutions would be more oriented towards serving women
    Product features: How can the solution offered by the partner be more oriented towards female farmers’ needs and challenges?
    Affordability and accessibility of solutions: How do men and women compare in as far as being able to access the solution? What steps can be taken to enhance the affordability and accessibility of these services and products to women farmers?
    Overview of required changes and adaptations and the cost thereof, that need to be implemented in order to make the solutions relevant, affordable and accessible for women
    Socio-cultural context and access/control of resources: How does culture, societal law and norms influence uptake and usage of financial solutions by men and women farmers?
    Institutional gender skills: what is the level of gender skills amongst staff engaged to inform farmers of the available financial services, and how does this affects how the staff approach men and women farmers? What about the political commitment to be gender sensitive of these institutions?
    Instruments to be used during the study include but are not limited to:
    Desktop study to understand the solutions offered and to understand landscape of digital finance and gender;
    Interviews with partners and AGRA staff to understand business case and sales strategy;
    Focus group discussion with (potential) clients to understand uptake and usage of solutions by men and women;
    Feedback sessions with solution providers on qualitative interview outcomes.

    Deliverables

    Inception report comprised of proposed research tools and detailed work plan
    Draft report with the 5 case studies
    Workshop pre-read and preparation document for participants
    Workshop report with outcomes of learning and sharing experiences and practices
    Knowledge product for the larger audience that can be distributed through the web.
    Budget and timing
    The study should start after contracting and take not more than 6 weeks. It is expected that the draft report is finalized by 31st July 2018.
    The learning event for around 30 participants will take place in August in a location to be determined. AGRA will take care of the costs of the workshop

    Profile of the Firm
    Firms to carryout this assignment should have experience in similar studies
    Experts Profile
    The firm to carry out the study should demonstrate that it has experts with the following profile:
    Team Leader:

    A relevant university degree and relevant work experience in gender issues in financial services delivery;
    Good understanding of digital financial solutions for agriculture: the delivery models, uptake and sustainability and accessibility and affordability for men and women;
    Demonstrated experience in managing field based experts at a distance is required.
    Relevant experience in either of the 3 countries of operation: Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania;
    Strong writing and communication skills;

    Language proficiency in English
    Second Expert:

    A relevant university degree and relevant work experience in gender issues in financial services delivery;
    Good understanding of digital financial solutions for agriculture: the delivery models, uptake and sustainability and accessibility and affordability for men and women;
    Relevant experience in either of the 3 countries of operation: Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania;
    Strong writing and communication skills;
    Language proficiency in English

    Third Expert:

    A relevant university degree and relevant work experience in gender issues in financial services delivery;
    Good understanding of digital financial solutions for agriculture: the delivery models, uptake and sustainability and accessibility and affordability for men and women;
    Relevant experience in either of the 3 countries of operation: Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania;
    Strong writing and communication skills;

    Language proficiency in English
    The combined experience of the experts mentioned above should cover Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania. The consultant may propose extra experts as may be deemed appropriate.
    Requirement
    The proposal should include:

    Technical Proposal
    Relevant experience related to the assignment;
    Understanding and interpretation of the terms of references;
    Methodology to be used in undertaking the assignment;
    Curriculum Vitae of key personnel;
    Time and activity schedule.
    Financial Proposal

    A breakdown of the financial proposal in USD indicating daily rate for each of the proposed experts, time input and all applicable reimbursable expenses (international and/or local transport, accommodation as applicable);
    All applicable taxes (VAT and withholding taxes) shall be quoted separately;
    If the financial proposal is silent on taxes, AGRA shall assume that these are inclusive;
    Other costs, e.g. accommodation, travel, support staff, printing and other incidental costs will be reimbursed based on the actual costs incurred.
    Evaluation Criteria
    We shall have a two-step evaluation process. The first step will be on a pass/fail basis and will be based on the following:
    STEP ONE:

    Demonstrated experience in carrying out similar assignments;
    Firm’s profile;
    Submission of firm’s statutory documents. Namely; registration documents, tax compliance certificate and certified audited reports for past three years.
    Note that firms that do not fulfil above requirements will not be technically assessed.

    STEP TWO:
    The second step will involve a detailed technical evaluation. The institution shall be selected on the basis of its proven experience, Experience and qualification of the key experts and ability to deliver a quality product in a timely and efficient manner. The proposal shall be evaluated based on the following criteria:

    Specific experience of the Consultant (as a firm) relevant to the Assignment: [10%]
    Adequacy and quality of the proposed methodology, and work plan in responding to the Terms of Reference (TORs):

    Technical approach and methodology: (25%)
    Work plan: (5%)
    Organization and staffing: (5%)
    Total weight for criterion (B): [35%]

    Key Experts proposed for the assignment

    Team Leader (20%)
    Second Expert (12.5%)
    Third Expert (12.5%)
    Total weight for criterion (C):…………………………………………………………………….[45%]

    Experience of the firm in sub-Saharan Africa………………………………………………………[10%]**

    TOTAL SCORE…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [100%]

    NB:

    Only technical proposals with a score of 75% and above shall qualify for opening of the financial proposals
    Overall, the technical shall be scored out of 70% while the financial proposal shall be scored out of 30%
    [1] Wyche, Simiyu, and Othieno, “Mobile Phones as Amplifiers of Social Inequality among Rural Kenyan Women.
    Jack and Suri, “Risk Sharing and Transactions Costs.”
    Ky Serge and Rugemintwari, “Does the Adoption of Mobile Money Affect Savings? Evidence from Burkina Faso.”

  • Career Advisor

    Career Advisor

    Job Description

    Position: Full time position with health benefits
    Manages: Prospective students, Enrolled Students and Interns
    Supervisor: Director of Education and Empowerment
    We are looking for a mature, honest, reliable and responsible individual who is very customer centered, is able to convince students to register for courses, possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrates ability to exercise good customer care.
    The successful individual should be able to keep clean student records, should be self-motivated, time conscious, and meticulous about his/her work performance and professionalism.
    He/She must be a team player, have integrity and be able to work without close supervision. In additional to being a very personable career development leader, this is also a customer service and sales position with a role similar to that of a “Receptionist” at a Front Office. We are looking for a very positive, highly professional person with a can-do attitude.
    Key responsibilities
    The Career Advisor is a new position at the Kibera Town Centre (KTC). This person will work with customers and students to help identify and obtain jobs in their new career field. This individual is focused on the career development of our customers and students, while establishing relationships with prospective employers.

    Provides Job Placement Assistance

    Follows-up with students on job leads provided by potential employers.
    Monitors the progress of students who are interviewing and follows-up with employers and students to determine the outcome.
    Maintains an active lead generation system to ensure sufficient job opportunities are available for students and graduates.
    Provides communication to students regarding employment activities and opportunities.
    Answers all job lead calls from prospective employers.

    Advises Students Regarding Career Search

    Works with customers and graduates to assist them in their career search by helping to develop employment goals, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing skills.
    Maintains a variety of employment resources, including database of employment possibilities, career guidance references, employment literature and related information.
    Prepares students for employment through proper advisory.

    Conducts Career Services Training

    Participates in and/or presents career services information at student orientation.
    Works individually and in groups to provide career coaching and educational workshops including, but not limited to, job search strategies, resume creation, cover letters, follow-up letters, preparing for interviews and searching for part-time or permanent career employment.

    Handles Student/Customers, Alumni and Employer Outreach

    Assists the KTC Team with planning and promoting career fairs, recruiting opportunities for employers and other career-related events.
    Coordinates employer field trips, attends job fairs, and prepares print materials to generate job leads.
    Identifies and communicates with unplaced customers, KTC graduates and students who are close to completing their training and job classes.
    Maintains contact with local employers to obtain information on job opportunities to develop and enhance working relationships, and to facilitate student placement.
    Advertises placement success within local businesses, schools, etc. in Kibera.
    Collects, maintains and reports on success stories and impact data of programs and services.
    Provides weekly reports regarding placement statistics, new employer relationships, and current employer relationships on a regular and as-needed basis.
    Maintains records of all graduate and intern job placements and creates a filing system (database) of potential placements.
    Ensures that all placement-related data is entered in HNP/KTC’s electronic record keeping system on an accurate and timely basis.
    Ensures proper documentation and verification of all reported graduates employment status is collected and maintained.
    Assists Director of Education and Empowerment Programs in Kenya in surveying graduates and employers to compile data regarding the effectiveness of the programs offered.

    Follows Compliance Policy and Procedure

    Complies with all Kenya, Department of Education and accreditation regulations.
    Adheres to all HNP/KTC policies and procedures.

    Required Qualifications

    Be a Diploma holder (with a Credit), in a business related field
    Have a K.C.S.E. Aggregate grade of C+ with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
    Have completed both ICDL 1 & 2, or Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS), or KTC Basic IT Literacy Course
    Be conversant with the Kenyan education system, and the roles of TVETA, KNEC, NITA, KNQA, MoE, KUCCPS and HELB in the education system
    Be familiar with career trends, options and tracks, including new collar jobs
    Possess excellent interpersonal, communication skills and people skills
    Be able to work flexible hours (up to 7p.m. in the evenings)
    Have experience in handling customers and be a “people” person
    Have a passion for Human Needs Project’s mission and goals in Kibera
    Have a minimum 2-3 years of experience in career services, human resources, student advisement or receptionist in a mid-level business/college.
    Familiarity and comfort working with various web based applications
    Sound judgment and reasoning skills to problem solve.
    Clear and concise communication skills.
    Detail oriented, organized and able to prioritize tasks efficiently.
    Exhibits professionalism, strong work ethics, honesty, integrity, courtesy and respect in all dealings with students and customers with whom HNP/KTC conducts business.

    Compensation Package: Human Needs Project offers a competitive salary and benefits package in Kibera.

    Salary is commensurate with experience.

  • Senior Technical Advisor – GBV Deputy Chief Of Party & Service Delivery Technical Advisor Chief of Party

    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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