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

Regional Nutritionist Based In Nairobi

Job Role description
The ICRC defines Economic Security as the status of an individual, household or community that is able to cover its life and livelihoods obligatory expenditures in a sustainable manner, consistent with its environment, culture and customs. Within its global Economic Security approach in conflict affected countries, the ICRC implements Relief, Livelihood and Rehabilitation Programs in order to improve, restore or maintain food and economic security at household level. To achieve this objective Economic Security uses a combination of different interventions and modalities, such as cash and voucher programs, microeconomic initiatives, agricultural and livestock programs, and relief items distributions.
The Regional EcoSec Nutritionist is the reference person for all nutrition-related capacity building and training, analysis and support to implementation for the countries of the Region(s) covered. S/he makes the liaison with the Nutritionists and the Capacity Building Focal Point at Headquarters, as well as with the Regional EcoSec Advanced Trainers, in order to ensure consistency across Delegations. S/he ensures that capacities of EcoSec staff and partners are built on nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming, which are priorities identified in the EcoSec 2015-2018 Strategy, and required for the effective and efficient implementation of EcoSec activities in the field. S/he also directly conducts nutrition assessments and supports the formulation of nutrition programmes.
Main Responsibilities

Direct technical support

The Regional Nutritionist provides advice and/or direct nutrition-related support to Delegations:

Link the economic security situation and vulnerability of households or individuals to the prevailing food consumption patterns and nutritional situation;
Specifically in places of detention, support the analysis of the food system and of factors influencing the nutritional status of detainees;
Design, implement and analyse the results of a nutritional survey when needed, both in communities and in places of detention, using standard methods;
Identify how EcoSec interventions can best take into account the food consumption and nutritional situation in their design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
Design or review the design of general food distributions, in particular the composition of food rations, and food quality and safety criteria;
Design and support the implementation and evaluation of nutrition rehabilitation programmes, including in communities, primary health care centres and hospitals (under the supervision of the Health Department), places of detention and other institutions;
Recommend ways to integrate some nutrition aspects into existing and planned economic security monitoring systems, including which nutrition indicators should be monitored and how they should be interpreted to adjust interventions;
Proactively identify situations where nutritionist support is required, and arrange for such support in consultation with the Nutritionists in Geneva;
Contribute to the preparation of the Planning for Results (PfR) document;
When needed in Delegations, help screen candidates/recruiting resident staff or consultants (together with the Administration Department), to assist with nutrition analysis and/or programming;
Review and provide feedback to messages and reports following field missions in the Delegations
Capacity building of Field staff

Organise the Nutrition in Detention training help once a year in Nairobi and contribute to the Abidjan or ad hoc ones;
Guide and give support to Delegations to assess the nutrition training needs of ICRC Staff as well as partners (e.g. National Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies and partners engaged in remote management operations);
Together with EcoSec Coordinators, follow-up and assist trained staff in the application of their new skills, through regular contacts and field visits whenever feasible;
Liaise with the Regional EcoSec Advanced Trainers to develop country-adapted training materials and guidance on nutrition programming and delivery of EcoSec trainings;
Disseminate practical information on nutrition programming;
If appropriate and based on demand, set-up and animate a peer-to-peer forum of exchange on EcoSec nutrition programming in order to share experience and tools;
If appropriate, organize a Workshop of trained staff and partners in nutrition programming in the Regions, for stock-taking on the main challenges and identification of ways forward.

Thematic/specialist support

Contribute global Nutrition files such as Nutrition and Cash Based Intervention, Nutrition and Wash…
Contribute to the development of Nutrition database and dashboard for CMAM, civilians or detainies;
Establish linkages with agencies, networks and other mechanisms at global and regional levels.

Specific regional responsabilities 2018
The regional support is dedicated to nutrition in detention and for civilian population in: Somalia, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Cameroun, Yemen, and South-Sudan. These countries could change depending on the needs of the delegations.
Unplanned Nutrition requests for civil and detained populations are expected.
Desired profile and skills

Master’s degree in nutrition or public health or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 5 years experience in nutrition;
Professional experience in international humanitarian work and field missions abroad, especially in emergencies;
Sound understanding of the project cycle, establishing appropriate (SMART) objectives and indicators is required;
Possessing good capacity to analyze and summarize complex situations;
Ability to take relevant decisions within a given framework;
Strong capacities to recruit, manage, coach and motivate a team of nutritionists;
Good organizational, managerial, planning, reporting skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Fully conversant with word processing, spreadsheet software and basic nutrition computer programs;
Open-minded and adaptable, empathic and diplomatic;
Readiness and capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team involving other sectors linked to the economic security, and collaborating with Red Cross and Red Crescent movement’ members.
Fluent in English and French; Any other language knowledge (e.g. Arabic, Spanish, Russian) is an asset;

Our operational & field constraints

In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
Candidates must possess a driving license (for manual transmission vehicles)
Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months

What we offer

Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
Generous social benefits
Opportunity to join the Nutitionist talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere

Additional information

Type of role: Regional
Length of assignment : 24 months
Working rate: 100%
Starting date: November 2018 (flexible)

October 23, 2024
Youth & Livelihoods Programme Manager

Job description
Desired Skills and Experience
Academic Qualifications

Masters degree level in Development studies, Youth Development; Agribusiness, ICT for Development, or other relevant subject.
Leadership Experience representing at senior levels, building effective inter-organisational relationships, and working collaboratively with other organisations.
Project Management.A minimum of six (6) years of experience supervising complex, high-speed projects and challenging field operations.
Youth Work & Livelihoods Understanding Proven experience of working in non-formal settings with 18-25 year olds from a wide range of backgrounds. Experience in youth economic empowerment/livelihoods including
Agribusiness, ICT and Technology
Experience working with volunteers i.e. International and national volunteers including youth and diaspora
Cross-Cultural Working Direct and substantial experience of working cross-culturally and able to communicate to a range of audiences and promote sharing and learning between cultures
Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills.
People Management & Supervision Line management experience, and proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals.
Planning and Organising Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
Grants & Budget Management. Programme finance management, grants oversight, and grant tracking
IT (MS office) proficiency.
Able to travel, including work away from the home base for up to 50% of time, both within the country and occasionally internationally and some weekend and evening work.

October 23, 2024
Associate Director, Implementation, No Lean Season Program Associate – Data Processing And Analysis Assistant, Community Services

What We’re Looking For
Evidence Action seeks a highly motivated Associate Director, Implementation to drive delivery strategy and excellence of an evidence-based seasonal migration program known as No Lean Season, and to leverage this programmatic experience to inform the organization’s overall approach to the “science of scaling.”
No Lean Season is a late-stage program being incubated within the organization’s Beta function. The program was recently recognized by GiveWell as a “Top Charity” for its exceptional cost-effectiveness relative to other interventions in global development. The groundbreaking research behind No Lean Season has pointed towards an incredible opportunity to positively and substantially improve the lives of millions of poor, rural families, making this program one of the most promising interventions to emerge from the field of randomized evaluations in the development sector in recent years. No Lean Season provides a small travel subsidy to poor, rural households so they can send a family member to a nearby city or town to find a temporary job during the period between planting and harvesting, known as the “lean season.” This is the time in many rural areas when jobs are scarce, food is expensive, and people are likely to miss meals. In studies, the induced migration resulted in significant improvements in household welfare (including consumption and nutrition) during the lean season. Evidence Action Beta, the organization’s incubator in which No Lean Season is in the late stages, is now investigating several critical questions — local price effects, impacts on household well-being, and impacts on non-participating households — to pressure-test the hypothesis that this is a cost-effective means of providing seasonal income support in Bangladesh and elsewhere.
A rigorous evidence base is a critical foundation for Evidence Action programs. However, it’s not sufficient — without a viable strategy for scaled, cost-effective service delivery for programs, we cannot achieve Evidence Action’s mission. This Associate Director will bring hands-on sensibilities about the realities of last-mile delivery in operationally complex environments to the theory of change underpinning the program. This represents the place where the opportunity for evidence-based impact meets reality. Reporting to the Director of the No Lean Season Program and supported by the overall Beta leader, the Chief Innovation Officer, the Associate Director will be responsible for the ultimate delivery of the program in the field, managing all the “off the page” and into the “real world” challenges.
The ideal candidate will:

Be excited about being in an environment focused on the twin goals of “Evidence” and “Action,” contributing his/her relative strengths in “Action” to furthering the objective of testing and scaling evidence-based interventions;
Have a voracious appetite for implementation excellence and continuous improvement, able to iteratively adapt programs and pivot them based on data and evidence;
Have outstanding management capabilities, analytical abilities, attention to detail, and ability to connect the 30,000-foot strategic questions to the most minute of operational details in-country;
Be hypothesis-driven in an ambiguous environment, creative in developing and testing solutions to complex operational challenges, and adept at identifying and weighing trade-offs relating to time, funding, and other scarce resources;
Be comfortable and effective at engaging with colleagues in the field and external partners who are on the front lines of program execution every day; and
Thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional team in which expertise in implementation, monitoring, and research merges to enable a highly cost-effective program to continue to be improved and adapted as we learn from research and ongoing monitoring about what is (and is not) working and why.

What You’d Do
The Associate Director will have three primary responsibilities.

Lead innovation and execution of No Lean Season delivery with and through partners in-country

Use evidence and data to rapidly and continuously develop, prototype, and pilot innovations in program implementation aimed at further optimizing impact and cost-effectiveness
Ensure timely and high-quality mobile-based administrative data collection and use of dashboards for dynamic decision making; design and deploy dynamic key performance indicators (and targets against them)
Collaborate with other program staff to ensure data collection surveys and monitoring systems meet program implementation needs
Collaborate closely with the Director in managing existing and building new implementation partnerships, including leading the development of arrangements and agreements that effectively structure our implementation partnerships
Recruit, manage, and coach in-country implementation staff to ensure continued delivery excellence and staff growth and development
Support early-stage exploration and piloting in new countries, with the Director, other program staff, and research partners, including leading implementation feasibility assessment process

Drive program design improvements, knowledge management, and lessons-sharing

Lead the development and design of the No Lean Season program toolbox, in collaboration with the Director and other program staff
Conduct analyses using financial and program data to inform program design or expansion improvements to drive more cost-effective program delivery
Contribute to the organization’s thought leadership on the “science of scaling,” including ensuring that program tools, processes, and learnings are well-documented and available internally as a resource for the program and the organization and highlighting key lessons, with illustrative examples, that may be particularly relevant organization- and sector-wide
Adapt implementation strategy and program toolbox and protocols to new geographies, where piloting takes place
Develop content for program updates for external and internal communication including newsletters, presentations, blogs and write-ups for various audiences, with the objective of sharing lessons about program design improvements to drive greater cost-effectiveness

Manage the overall program work plan, budgets, reporting, and contracting

Facilitate and manage overall program work plan, with input from program staff, with focus on staying on target and schedule with sufficient flexibility and adaptability to ensure program seizes opportunities and pivots when needed
Manage overall program budget and financial management, including coordinating with other program staff on inputs and liaising with Beta and Evidence Action finance staff to ensure budget and financial management information meets program needs
Work with Beta operations, finance, and administration staff to ensure that all No Lean Season partnership agreements (implementation, data systems, research etc) have relevant contracting structures, timely execution of contracts, and invoice payments
Ensure timely reporting and communication with donors, including report writing and financial reporting, in consultation with Beta’s operations staff and organization’s grants management team
Support the Director in proposal development as needed
Since this is a new role in a new program in an organization that continues to grow and evolve, we expect a high degree of self-motivation in shaping the role and a sense of responsibility for contributing to other areas of program leadership when needed.

What Qualifications We’re Expecting in Candidates
Evidence Action places strong value on relevant personal qualities: entrepreneurialism, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic. We seek a highly committed and adaptable individual with a track record of delivering quality results in quickly changing circumstances. S/he should be able to work independently and effectively in a high-pressure, unstructured environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously whilst mentoring a team to perform consistently. The ideal candidate will also possess cultural sensitivity skills and demonstrate high emotional intelligence, as they will be working closely with partners.
Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree (in business, public policy, international development, economics, or related field)
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years managing a complex operation in a developing country
Excellent work planning, project, budget, and team management skills
Ability to collaborate across teams within and outside Evidence Action and experience with managing people from multiple cultures
Strong track record and experience with scaling new solutions within and across contexts
Good understanding of research, data collection and analytics and ability to interpret research for program design and implementation
Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to multitask and meet short deadlines
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and equivalent Google Apps Suite
Experience living or working in developing countries
Availability for up to 50% travel (depending on location)
Willingness to maintain flexible work hours to engage with colleagues (including supervisor and direct reports) in different time zones
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in, and lead, remote teams, including leveraging tools like Slack for frequent team communication and creative approaches to coaching in remote relationships

Preferred Requirements:

Experience as a management consultant or other comparable private sector project management experience
Experience leveraging and overseeing the use of mobile technology to improve service delivery (preferably in a international development setting)
Experience in human-centered design methods to strengthen program design (preferably in a international development setting)

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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October 23, 2024
Marine Programme Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
The Programme Manager will work under the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of Programmes in the following areas:

Managing the Marine projects in the organisation including implementation of the Marine conservation programme
Building and strengthening local community institutions including Beach Management Units (BMUs) and Indigenous Communities Conserved Areas (ICCAS) in conservation and sustainable utilisation of marine resources
Monitoring the Marine conservation issues in the East African region and reporting areas of interventions for the organisation
Enhancing the visibility of EAWLS as an organisation that seeks to collaborate and partner with relevant stakeholders in the promotion of management practices for the sustainability of coastal and marine resources
Providing inputs in the review of applicable National policies, regulations and programmes
Generating fundraising proposals for funding the Marine programme
Development of work plans and budgets for the Marine programme
Representing EAWLS in official occasions and functions, including workshops & conferences
To promote EAWLS and its work and to deal with enquiries from the general public, members and other interested parties on matters relating to Marine
Undertaking other duties as may be assigned by your

Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in Marine Science or other related courses such as Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology or any other related field. A master degree in any of the fields mentioned will be an added advantage. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant should meet the following criteria:

At least 3 years’ experience in managing conservation projects
Knowledgeable in contemporary issues in Marine sector
Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement including local communities and partnership building
Ability to develop good donor report in a timely manner
Demonstrated experience in development of funding proposals related to natural resources management
Motivated and inspired to take concrete actions for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources,
Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results,
Good oral and written communications skills and demonstrated research abilities and interest
Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is
Ability to multi-task duties and apply practical problem- solving skills as needed,
Shows persistence when faced with challenges and remains calm in handling complex

The successful candidate will be remunerated in accordance with The East African Wild Life Society’s policies and scale on remuneration.
Place and Hours of Work
EAWLS Coastal Office, in Mombasa. Working hours will be from 8.15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with lunch break between 12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

October 23, 2024
Technical Officer Antimicrobial Resistance, OIE Sub-Regional Representation for Eastern Africa

Salary: International salary package, depending on the level of qualifications and experience
Duration: Through March 2019 – Renewable subject to funding availability
Context:
The UK Fleming Fund (Fund) grant supports the delivery of the OIE Strategy on Antimicrobial Resistance and the Prudent Use of Antimicrobials. The Fund also supports the OIE’s engagement in the Tripartite’s (OIE, WHO, FAO) collaborative One Health approach to build capability at national / regional level to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in lower and middle-income countries (LMIC). Within this framework, the OIE has identified the need to deploy additional expertise and resources at the sub-regional level to ensure the effective integration of animal health priorities within National Action Plans on AMR. The rapid scale up of activity on AMR has led to increased demand for OIE expert engagement from its 181 Member Countries. These requests include support and tools to ensure compliance with OIE standards and guidelines relating to AMR, and assistance in responding to the OIE annual survey to inform the Global Database of antimicrobial agents intended for use in animals. The increase in country and regional AMR meetings, consultations and working sessions at regional/country level has further stimulated demand for increased OIE expert engagement.
Positioning and reporting
Under the authority of the OIE Director General, the direct supervision of the OIE Sub-Regional Representative for Eastern Africa and in collaboration with the Science and New Technologies Department.
Job purpose
The Technical Officer will support implementation of the OIE Strategy on AMR at sub-regional and national levels. He/She will form part of a continental and international network of OIE staff, working on this particular subject, with colleagues in Regional and Sub-Regional Representations and the OIE Headquarters. He/She will also contribute to the overall implementation of the OIE mandate in relation to animal health and welfare in the Eastern Africa sub-region, in line with the OIE 6th Strategic Plan.
Missions and activities
Support OIE Member Countries in the sub-region to implement the OIE Strategy on AMR and the Prudent Use of Antimicrobials, in the frame of WHO-FAO-OIE Tripartite Agreement on One Health, and in particular provide support through regional meetings, consultations and working session to:

Support for and development and review of National AMR Action Plans integrating a One Health approach;
Support Regional Tripartite meetings;
Contribute to Focal Point Seminar for Veterinary Products and promoting antimicrobial stewardship;
Participate in scientific and other related meetings conducted at (Sub) Regional level addressing One Health AMR;
Provide direct support to Member Countries in the filling out of questionnaires for the OIE Global Database of antimicrobial agents intended for use in animals and other surveillance activities;
Contribute to strengthening Monitoring & Evaluation capability for reporting on AMR;
Participate in Performance of Veterinary Services Pathway missions and WHO International Health Regulations /OIE Performance of Veterinary Services Pathway National Bridging Workshops;
Facilitate the delivery and evaluation of OIE communications and advocacy interventions;
Coordinate the 2018 Regional Meeting for Africa at the Second OIE Global Conference on AMR (Marrakech, Morocco, October 2018);
Participate in other relevant events including those organised by the Fleming Fund at regional level.
In addition, the incumbent will serve as a liaison person between the OIE Sub-Regional Representation for Eastern Africa and other agencies working on the above topics in the sub-region including the: FAO (ECTAD), WHO (AFRO), IGAD Secretariat, EAC Secretariat, ReACT Africa, US-CDC, ILRI and AU-IBAR.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications

A degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification (e.g. Microbiology, Animal Science, Food Science) in animal production and health sector and/or associated regulatory agencies for antimicrobial products relevant to the duties of this role;
At least 5 years of professional experience in an international development context demonstrated at regional and national level;
Experience of Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health interventions in the East African context;
Demonstrated experience of strategic planning, programme management, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation and results reporting.

Requirements

Technical skills
An understanding of the social and political economy at regional and national level under which sustainable One Health AMR outcomes must be delivered;
Excellent command of English, spoken and written, including scientific report writing;
Good command of French, both written and spoken;
Analytical skills, statistical analysis and mapping / surveillance expertise.
Proficiency in the use of Office (i.e. Word, Power Point, Excel).

Additional skills

A working knowledge of Kiswahili / and or Arabic is an advantage.
Interpersonal skills
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary partnerships (e.g. The Tripartite)
Good communication, facilitation and diplomacy skills;
Capacity to work in a multi-cultural, national environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Working conditions
Based in Nairobi with regular international travel, especially in the East Africa Region.

October 23, 2024
Gender Based Violence Project Officer

Job Scope (Purpose):
The position is 100% field based in Northern Kenya to provide technical support for the daily implementation of the SGBV project with project assistants and all other constituents.Contract duration: Initially until December 2018, to be renewed on mutual agreement, subject to funding continuity.
Reporting: Under the direct supervision of the Programmes Director and working closely with the M&E Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:

Provide leadership/technical assistance in project implementation with targeted communities and all stakeholders through a strong community-led approach at each project location.
Facilitate community dialogues engaging elders, men, women, and youth to sensitize them against SGBV to change their attitudes/behavior and support ending of SGBV with their communities
Facilitate harmonization, reproduction and dissemination of national guidelines and treatment protocols for life saving procedures with all constituents
Organize and facilitate capacity building (formal/ informal and supportive supervision) of Health care providers (HCPs), Community Trainers-TOT’s, Community Conversation Facilitators (CCFs), Psychosocial Counselors, Law Enforcement Agencies, Female Activists, Local Governments and Community Leaders.
Supervise the activities of the TOT’s and CCFs and support them to become strong local institutions which are networked with other partners and government to provide leadership in championing rights of women/girls and ending of SGBV with their communities.
Facilitate strengthening of GBV reporting and referral systems and also case management protocols
Facilitate strengthening of Community-Based Protection Networks and Rescue Services within the targeted locations.
Lead in Anti-SGBV campaign strategies, development of culturally sensitive and appropriate including; Information Education Communication-IEC and Behavior Change Communication-BCC materials on SGBV and their strategic dissemination/distribution with key constituents.
Take lead in the preparation of appropriate content for dissemination through local FM radio on SGBV issues.
Liaise with the state and county authorities (Ministries of Education/ Health/ Social services gender/ youth) and the Children’s Department and interact positively with development actors/ organizations to ensure that SGBV is integrated in all response programmes/ projects of relevant organizations.
Strengthen networks and partnerships to support leveraging of resources for the SGBV field programming.
In collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, lead in project monitoring and evaluation in coordination with the project assistants, partners and communities.
Prepare standard periodic reports and progress updates on on-going project interventions; monthly, quarterly, biannual and annually.

Qualifications and other requirements:

Must have a relevant first degree including; Nursing, Public/Environmental Health, Gender and Development, Social Science. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Minimum 3 years working experience in implementing SGBV Projects with INGO or Government is a requirement and experience in project management will be considered
Familiarity with children’s rights and education sector programming will be an added advantage
Fluency in written/oral English and Kiswahili plus an understanding of the local language (Either Samburu, Rendille or Borana) will increase your chance of being shortlisted.
Readiness to take up the position immediately and be based in Northern Kenya 100% of the time

October 23, 2024
Senior Technical Advisor

Job description
MSH seeks to recruit a highly-motivated and result-oriented Supply Chain Systems Strengthening Advisor for a five-year program (2016-2021), implemented in selected sub-counties in Baringo and Nakuru Counties. The purpose of the program is to enhance access to and utilization of quality family planning, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH ) services in the target areas.
The Supply Chain Systems Strengthening Advisor and overall lead of the Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) team provides technical and programmatic leadership for the implementation of a package of HSS interventions (including human resources for health (HRH), supply chain strengthening, and quality improvement) to ensure county capacity development for sustainable scale-up and delivery of quality FP/RMNCAH services.
The HSS lead is responsible for planning, managing and coordinating HSS support to the target counties/sub-counties and serves as the project’s liaison with other implementing partners, donors and stakeholders supporting county health systems in Nakuru and Baringo Counties. S/he is specifically responsible for strengthening commodity management/supply chain systems and processes at county, sub-county and facility level to ensure accountability and uninterrupted access to quality assured FP/RMCAH commodities and other essential health products and technologies

Health Systems Strengthening

Lead the Project’s HSS team in developing and implementing strategies to strengthen health systems in Baringo and Nakuru
In liaison with the County Departments of Health, lead the program’s interventions to strengthen management of health systems functions including human resources for health (HRH), supply chain, planning and budgeting and quality improvement
Manage coordination and collaboration with other implementing partners and donors supporting efforts to address health systems strengthening gaps
Monitor and provide routine reports on progress and results from the project’s implementation of HSS interventions

Commodity Management/Supply Chain

Act as the project’s primary liaison in collaborative activities with the County Departments of Health, stakeholders and technical assistance partners to strengthen and build support for health commodity security interventions for FP/RMNCAH
In collaboration with the county health management teams, develop and implement programs to promote effective stewardship and technical leadership of supply chain management and commodity security initiatives
Act as the project’s principal technical expert and the lead for ensuring quantification and pipeline monitoring of FP/RMNCAH commodities and other essential health products and technologies by the sub-county and county health management teams
Oversee routine stock status monitoring, through production and dissemination of stock status reports, working closely with county departments of health and other national stakeholders
Design and implement appropriate tools and approaches for strengthening systems for management and accountability of FP/RMNCAH commodities within Baringo and Nakuru counties as well as monitoring performance of selected indicators
Plan, organize and conduct training courses covering supply chain and/or commodity management technical areas as required including collaboration with the other stakeholders to develop relevant training materials and in the implementation of capacity-building initiatives
Assist the county departments of health to develop and implement interventions that ensure improved product quality and patient safety initiatives with a focus on FP/RMNCAH commodities.

Cross-cutting

Provide written quarterly and annual progress reports to the Afya Uzazi Program leadership on Health Systems Strengthening interventions. Prepare regular briefs/reports to the Ministry of Health, USAID, other collaborating partners and stakeholders as requested.
Participate and contribute to development of program budgets and workplans
Participate in relevant stakeholder fora to advance the interests of the project in health systems strengthening

The ideal candidate should have a background in health sciences with advanced degree in pharmacy, public health or supply chain management. S/he should have a minimum of 7 years progressive professional level experience in public health and program management; relevant experience in health commodity/supply chain management required including knowledge and good understanding of the supply chain management systems for health commodities in Kenya at national and county level.
Proven programmatic, technical, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with professional colleagues from the Ministry of Health and other governmental organizations as well as implementing partners and donors. Experience in implementing public health programs including those supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID; understanding of US Government-funded programs essential.
In addition, s/he should have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, teamwork and partnering abilities, demonstrated excellent English language skills (both written and oral), demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
The Candidate should be willing and available to relocate to Nakuru and travel extensively within Nakuru and Baringo counties as required
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
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October 23, 2024
Africa Regional Program Director

Location: London, England, or RI Field Office in Nairobi, Juba, Khartoum, or Kampala. Substantial travel required
Reports to: Regional Director (RD), Africa
Position Summary: Relief International (RI) seeks a Regional Program Director (RPD) for its programs in Africa based in London or in one of the Africa region country offices (Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and Uganda), with regular travel to regional country offices. Under the leadership of the Regional Director, the RPD has five main tasks:

Support, monitor and ensure the quality implementation of the projects in the region;
Ensure the grant management function for Africa;
Play a substantial role in promoting the RI way and strengthening Accountability to Communities Frameworks;
Help strengthen Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning systems; and
(Represent RI with the donors and other partners supporting the region.

The Regional Program Director will have significant management and international experience, a passion for humanitarian relief and development work, and be capable of successfully guiding and supporting program teams in the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Cycle Management

Help country teams in their efforts to implement RI country, region and global strategy in particular in the design of new programs and technical capacity building of teams.
Support country teams for the development, implementation and analysis of needs assessment tools and surveys and the preparation of related reports.
Carry out the timely project mobilization for all new projects in the region, involving country Program, regional and GSO relevant departments.
Participate in international program personnel recruitment and on-boarding; performance evaluation of international personnel; grievance management; international deployments and repatriations.
Carry out bi-annual project follow-up coordination meetings for projects that are longer than 6 months.
Undertake multi-faceted strategy to promote elements of the RI way in our programmes
Support and ensure that the programme teams develop and follow project management tools such as action plan, budget projections, procurement plans, M&E plans.
Ensure appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation activities are carried out regularly (including data collection & analysis, monitoring of project progress against established work plans, monitoring of established indicators and utilization of results to inform program design).
Closely monitor, review and analyze monthly budget vs. actual expenditure reports, and make recommendations on the basis of these and ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion.
Review and approve country Request For Funds (RFF) and ensure that they accurately match with programmatic requirements.
For each project, design and monitor with the country team, project progress tools.
Ensure that program implementation complies with RI and donor policies for projects.
Assist country offices in drafting and finalizing agreements such as MOUs, registrations, etc.
Act as liaison and Point of Contact between program teams and relevant internal departments such as finance and operations.
Conduct regular field visits to provide support, monitoring, capacity building as per program needs.
Provide content and updates for websites and communication materials relating to programming.
Carry out the timely project close-out for all closing projects in the region, involving country Program, regional and GSO relevant departments.
Prepare regular updates on programs implementation and alert the Regional Director of any issues arising.

Grant Management

Be responsible for the timely submission of proposals, reports, fund requests and amendments.
Contribute substantially to reporting and ensure that all donor report submissions are fully compliant with donor regulations and of the highest quality.
In close coordination with the Regional Director, conduct regular meetings with Country Directors and senior field staff for follow up of programming and operations.
Ensure that soft copies of all program and grant related documents are archived and easily accessible.

Program Development

Take a pro-active role in identifying new programme opportunities in collaboration with Africa RD and Country CDs and PD Department.
Attend meetings with potential donors to represent RI.
Consult with peer and UN agencies on international standards with regard to programme design and implementation.
Work with relevant staff to develop high quality concept notes.
Support and participate in the completion of funding proposals that meet RI program quality standards and donor priorities.
Assist in marketing proposals to appropriate donors.
Provide technical proposal review for the Africa region.
Contribute to and upon request of the RD lead the final negotiations with donors in particular those based in the US.
Participate in planning and implementing programme development assessments for new opportunities and in new countries.
Contribute to the integration of programme activities to create coherent, quality and complimentary programming.
Provide regular updates on program development activities to the RD.

Representation

Represent RI in meetings such as Interaction, and other relevant meetings with implementing agencies and partner organizations.
Participate actively to relevant conferences and events related to Africa or one of the countries where RI has programs.
Act as focal point between RI and US-based donor agencies.
Regularly and actively organize meetings with donor representatives which are based in Washington DC and the US.
Facilitate the interaction and regular meeting (on-line or in person) between US-based donor representatives and country/program teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Public Health, or related field preferred.
At least 10-year experience in implementing multi-sector humanitarian relief or development projects in RI’s countries/regions of operations.
At least 5-year experience developing and implementing operations and administrative management activities for an INGO.
Excellent spoken and written English is required.
Strong leadership and teambuilding skills, staff management and capacity building experience.
Highly organized and systems-oriented.
Knowledge of donor guideline requirements (e.g. USAID, UN, DFID, ECHO EuropeAid)
Experience in proposal writing and programme development activities.
Experience of external relation, networking and representation in particular with donors.
Field experience with an INGO working on program implementation.

RI Values:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
We value:

Inclusiveness
Transparency and accountability
Agility and innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability

October 23, 2024
Program Director

Job Summary:
Position is responsible for all aspects ensuring the safe operation of SP Mission Aviation Services East Africa (DC3TP, B200 King Air and Cessna Grand Caravan) aircraft ¡n support of its Christian relief and development work n East Africa.
Key Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the overall flight operations, maintenance, and administration of SP MAS East Africa:
Develop, implement, and administer policies, procedures and processes as necessary to ensure a safe. reliable, and economical air transport services are provided to our customers:
Lead and direct the aviation team as well as Kenyanization efforts and providing for training where necessary;
Ensure proper, accurate reporting from all departments to appropriate agencies and SP leadership as required:
Ensure a safe, regulatory compliant organizational culture while maintaining mission focus:
Coordinate with local, national, and international government agencies and organizations such as FAA, KCAA, KAA to make sure appropriate manuals and policies are in place and adhered to:
Align operations to support SP and other customer’s needs: be proactive to communicate and respond with them in a timely manner;
Develop and maintain an annual budget: oversee financial processes, and control costs:
Responsible for aircraft meeting a minimum 80% operational readiness rate by creating and executing staffing plan, maintenance plan and logistics plan;
Attend devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers:
Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues. vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and general public:
Assess, manage and report critical physical, emotional or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

Education and Experience:

Fifth Year College or university program certificate:
or two to four years’ related experience and/or training:
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies required.

Skills and Competencies

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups. and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

October 23, 2024
Team Leader for Monitoring and Evaluation for the Somalia Humanitarian, Health and Resilience Programmes of DFID (MESH II)

EXPERTISE REQUIRED
For the Monitoring and Evaluation for the Somalia Humanitarian, Health and Resilience Programmes of DfID (2018 – 2022), we are looking for a Team Leader.
Qualities we expect from the Team Leader:

Demonstrable expertise in delivering a monitoring and evaluation programme of a similar size and complexity in a full time in-country position in a fragile and conflict affected country;
Experience of leading high level engagement with key government, UN, international non-governmental organisation and national organisation stakeholders, with sound understanding of the local Somalia context;
Strong team leadership and organisational management skills;
A clear vision for managing risks relevant to the Somalia context;
A sound knowledge of the Somalia and Horn of Africa context;
Ability to demonstrate innovation in projects delivery;
Demonstrable expertise in independent monitoring and impact evaluation for complex humanitarian and health programmes in fragile and conflict affected countries at scale;
Evidence of key long-term personnel with an appropriate mix of national (Somalia) and international expertise with ability to deliver the ToR full time in-country presence;
Evidence of contacts and networks, communications and liaison with stakeholders. Demonstrable evidence of published evaluations and / or academic humanitarian and health policy
Demonstrable skills and experience in designing, developing and implementing innovative IT on-line monitoring systems for, and in humanitarian and health programming
Previous work experience with DfID is highly desirable

This is a full time position based in Nairobi – Kenya.

October 23, 2024