Jobs Kenya

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

  • Youth Engagement Program Manager

    Youth Engagement Program Manager

    Job Description
    The Youth Engagement Program Manager will monitor and protect the usage of any youth engagement sub-brands across countries where Planned Parenthood Global (PP Global) has presence.
    This individual will revamp existing digital platforms and revitalize content distribution models that will energize the community base, help drive organic traffic towards youth engagement content, and increase the adoption of healthier behaviors, thus adding overall value to PP Global’s projects.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Manage relationship and be point-of-contact with consultants who are supporting PP Global’s youth engagement work to undertake the following:

    Oversee the development of a model and theory of change that will detail the strategic approach proposed to achieve the program objectives and its impact.
    Lead multi-phased implementation and piloting of the program and of tactics to inform full scale launch.
    Ensure effective new and emerging vehicles for communication and dissemination of information that will increase engagement of adolescents and youth in their SRH Wellbeing as well as mobilize their voices in advocacy efforts
    Identify creative opportunities for the youth to develop content themselves for the program in order to elicit youth engagement and representation.
    Coordinate the development and dissemination of a range of communications products for the program to enable youth to engage, use, share as they build their collective movement and address the SRH concerns in the respective countries.
    Generate reports that will inform how young people utilize the digital properties, client interaction in the digital realm and key behaviours resulting from these interactions.
    Provide data that will aid PP Global in improving the quality and accessibility of our services as well as of our digital properties and content, and will inform and support our advocacy goals in ensuring the policy landscape meets the needs of young people.
    Seek engagement strategy that influence attitudes on youth access to sexual and reproductive health and identify opportunities to shift policy debates on these issues.
    Ensure documentation of the most successful elements of the youth mobilization work in support of amplification of the project among key audiences, including donors and allies.
    Organise internal and external evaluations that measure the impact of the digital properties and use these reports to share learning;
    Work with country offices to plan, develop and align youth engagement program strategies and interventions across program countries with the divisional strategic priorities; and
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor;

    Requirements:

    Masters or Advances degree in journalism, communications, marketing or international policies.
    Minimum of eight years’ experience working in relevant digital communications environment. Ability to synthesize information and to generate persuasive and clear verbal and written communications. Strong project management skills. Experience in building media contacts.
    Knowledge of reproductive health issues and/or community development, specifically in developing countries.
    Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences is required.
    Must be comfortable moving between technical and communication worlds, helping to translate high-level messaging goals into concrete plans and tasks.
    Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
    Expertise in complex project management
    Professional experience in tracking and analyzing web traffic and other related data
    Proficiency with WordPress and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

    Supervision: Oversees relevant entities contracted to support program implementation and interventions.
    Other Skills or Knowledge: Strong writing, editing, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, facilitation and training, team building, networking, and problem-solving skills, Knowledgeable about social media and related trends. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Effective public speaking skills.
    Travel: Ability to travel minimum of 35% time.
    Other Requirements: Fluent in written and spoken English is mandatory; good command of French is desirable.

  • Programme Administrator

    Programme Administrator

    Job Description
    The position will report to the Manager, Training.
    Overall Job Purpose: This position is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of all grants and awards to grantees, administration of all finances, budgets and payments of one of the AERC departments.
    Duties & Responsibilities
    Grants management

    Issuing payments of grants to institutions and individuals.
    Maintaining contact with and evaluating grant utilization by grantees and participating universities as well as maintaining accurate and up to date accounts of all grant disbursements and grants awarded.

    Financial Administration

    Issuing payment to suppliers and service providers of the department.
    Preparing periodic donor and management reports and projections of annual expenditure.
    In liaison with the Programme Director and Manager review quarterly reports, verifies expenditure against budget, advises on the status of grants payable and prepares donor and management reports.

    Logistics and conference management

    Assisting in the budgeting, preparation and conduct of workshops and meetings. In collaboration with the project team assist in the preparation of the annual and quarterly Programme Work Plans and Budget.

    Qualification and Experience

    Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
    CPA (K) or equivalent.
    At least 5 years relevant experience, preferably in an international NGO.
    Proven track record in programme financial and grant management and project administration.

    Key Skills and Competencies

    Ability to work with computerised accounting systems,
    strong financial management,
    problem solving and analytical skills,
    ability to work independently,
    strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality,
    ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,
    proficiency in standard office computer applications and databases such as; MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.

    AERC offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

  • Program Manager

    Program Manager

    Job Summary
    You will provide overall leadership in the management of all WASH projects in the Country Program. You will also work closely with the Business Development Manager to seek and respond to WASH-related fundraising opportunities aimed at increasing access to sustainable WASH services for the poor and vulnerable in communities in Kenya. Additionally, you will manage WASH partnerships with church and non-Church partners, private sector partners, and Government line ministries to build synergies and promote coordination in WASH programming.
    Job Responsibilities:

    Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure WASH program team and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.
    Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in WASH programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed.
    Effectively manage talent and supervise the WASH team. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.
    Champion learning with WASH project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
    Coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
    Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to the WASH sector, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
    Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources
    Promote MEAL and knowledge management by leading program/project reviews and reflections with staff and partner representatives and documentation of good practices and lessons learned for assessments, to adjust strategies and implementation plans, to inform future programming initiatives and approaches, and to contribute to organizational learning.

     
    Required Qualifications and Experience:

    Masters degree in Civil or Water Engineering or related field;
    At least 6 years work experience in WASH programming; experience in management positions in donor funded WASH projects is an added advantage;
    Demonstrable experience in budget management;
    Previous experience in business development/fundraising in the WASH sector.

    Competencies Relevant for the Specific Position:

    A broad grasp of socioeconomic policy issues with respect to WASH development in both rural and urban settings;
    Technical knowledge in WASH, Social Protection, Gender, and Environment;
    Experience working with government line ministries, private sector partners, civil society, donors, and local communities;
    Diplomacy, tact, and negotiating skills;
    Training/coaching skills;
    Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
    Ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically, and work effectively within a team;
    Fluency in written and spoken English;
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    Detailed understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and commitment to addressing inequalities in all the key areas of responsibility;
    Demonstrate high levels of initiative and innovation;
    Flexibility in tasks undertaken;
    Ability to work under pressure and deadlines;
    Understanding of development/relief issues;
    Commitment to humanitarian principles and action;
    Strategic thinking and vision;
    Strong financial/budget management skills required.

    MEAL Competencies:

    Track portfolio and project MEAL requirements – both CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) and donor requirements.
    Work with MEAL staff and partner staff to implement the MPP and donor MEAL requirements applicable to your projects.
    Complete the annual MEAL procedure self-assessment for your project, and develop action plan to advance MEAL practice.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    County program lead – Turkana County
    County program lead – Isiolo County
    WASH officer – Urban School WASH project
    WASH officer – WASH/Agric project

    Key Working Relationships:
    Internal:

    Head of Programs
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning department.
    Business Development Manager
    Other Program Managers
    EARO Regional Technical Advisor WASH
    CRS’ finance, human resources, fleet and procurement department.

    External:

    Ministry of Water and Irrigation at National and County levels
    CRS’s church and non-church partners
    WASH program consultants and contractors
    Private sector partners in the WASH sector
    Other INGOs, NGOs, and CBOs implementing WASH projects or as members of WASH cluster coordination forums.

    Required Travel (where and expected %):
    20% field travel.
    Work Environment
    Nairobi and field locations.
    Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

    Serves with Integrity
    Models Stewardship
    Cultivates Constructive Relationships

  • Regional WASH Advisor

    Regional WASH Advisor

    YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO ENDING WORLD HUNGER BY . . .
    delivering the global technical strategy and informing the development and implementation of WASH interventions and initiatives in East Africa.
    KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

    Oversee technical program quality in WASH interventions in selected countries.
    Inform global learning, capitalization and uptake of Action Against Hunger USA WASH programming and experiences.
    Offer technical support in WASH through identification, selection and orientation of technical field staff.
    Represents Action Against Hunger-USA in WASH sector external coordination, representation and communication at regional level.

    DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU
    You’re an experienced humanitarian professional

    You have a Bachelor degree (Master’s Degree or higher preferred) in Water, Sanitation, Hygiene or a related field.
    You have a minimum of 4 years’ previous work in WASH programs with an international humanitarian organization, including at least 2 years of assignments in 2 countries besides the country of origin.
    You possess strong organizational skills and are able to pay attention to writing and reviewing detailed proposals and reports, as well as preparing and editing technical guidelines and training materials.
    You have experience working in humanitarian contexts, emergency and post-crisis, and familiarity with all steps of the Project Cycle Management.
    You have excellent knowledge of technical fields related to WASH.
    You have genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger.

    You are very efficient leading processes

    You are highly organized & pay attention to small details.
    You are passionate about finding creative solutions & innovative approaches to long-standing & critical problems.
    You are excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload, diverse tasks and responsibilities, and also work calmly under pressure.
    You are self disciplined and can work autonomously making decisions with minimal guidance.
    You have experience working with diverse international teams and ability to communicate well in English, both written and verbal.

  • Program Assistant

    Program Assistant

    The Program Assistant (PA) will provide administrative and coordination support to AIMS program activities under the direction of the Chief of Party to ensure efficient and effective operations and activities and delivery of high-quality services.
    The PA provides administrative, procurement, logistic and planning support to the AIMS program.
    S/he also is the key liaison to procurement, logistics and other office support services.
     Responsibilities

    Schedules appointments and meetings for staff including reserving meeting space and equipment.
    Maintains program calendars and sends out reminders of impending appointments.
    Monitors program work plans and ensures that it is updated.
    Serves as administrator for work plan system and trouble shoot on issues.
    Support draw process by reviewing draws for consistency, preparing approved activity draw for submission to finance and program management teams.
    Supports in drafting of reports and letters and other documents as requested.
    Support business advisory process.
    Maintains physical and electronic program records including ensuring SharePoint and Podio files are up to date and supporting data entry.
    Attends staff meetings and takes minutes.
    Assists in planning and overseeing program events.
    Prepares information packets for meetings and events.
    Supports the development of Power Points and other presentations for staff.
    Supports procurement of program requests in coordination with procurement department including off-site business meetings, trainings and events, supplies.
    Support the reconciliation of AIMS program inventory for all the three country offices
    Organizes transport including approvals and booking of flights and lodging
    Monitors and updates travel plans for AIMS
    Helps update and maintain manuals including organizing reviews.
    Acts as liaison between different departments including finance, procurement and logistics, and IT
    Monitors program email and ensure timely responses following up with appropriate technical and management staff on the responses.
    Adheres to Global Communities Kenya office Standards of Professionalism
    Maintains strict confidentiality of all privileged information

    The duties listed above are not inclusive of all the duties of the position at Global Communities International. Global Communities reserves the right to change and update position descriptions at any time.
    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Marketing, Economics, IT, Agriculture or other business related topics. Experience in agriculture a plus.
    Other supplementary training and experience in software and IT applications relevant to the position.

    Skills and Experience

    Minimum of 3 years of experience providing support to donor-funded programs
    Previous exposure to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agribusiness development is preferred
    Competent in use of software designed for statistical analysis, graphic illustrations, charts, maps, etc.
    Sensitive to cultural differences when working with NGO partners, and able to adapt Global Communities policies and procedures to the local context
    Proven organization, record keeping and administration skills
    Ability to work constructively in a team
    Good written and verbal communication skills; able to fit in broader reporting matrix
    Ability to interact clearly and effectively with Program counterparts
    Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
    Exhibits ability to multitask on a regular basis.
    Pays close attention to detail.
    Is proficient in the use of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point and Podio

    Language Skills

    Excellent command of English language including written and spoken English
    Effective use of written and spoken Kiswahili

    Working Conditions

    Based in the Nairobi office; travel outside of Nairobi as required to perform duties;
    Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard, for extended periods of time

  • Program Assistant

    Program Assistant

    Job Description
    The PA provides administrative, procurement, logistic and planning support to the AIMS program.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Schedules appointments and meetings for staff including reserving meeting space and equipment.
    Maintains program calendars and sends out reminders of impending appointments.
    Monitors program work plans and ensures that it is updated.
    Serves as administrator for work plan system and trouble shoot on issues. Support draw process by reviewing draws for consistency, preparing approved activity draw for submission to finance and program management teams.
    Supports in drafting of reports and letters and other documents as requested.
    Support business advisory process.
    Maintains physical and electronic program records including ensuring SharePoint and Podio files are up to date and supporting data entry.
    Attends staff meetings and takes minutes.
    Assists in planning and overseeing program events.
    Prepares information packets for meetings and events.
    Supports the development of Power Points and other presentations for staff.
    Supports procurement of program requests in coordination with procurement department including off-site business meetings, trainings and events, supplies.
    Support the reconciliation of AIMS program inventory for all the three country offices
    Organizes transport including approvals and booking of flights and lodging
    Monitors and updates travel plans for AIMS
    Helps update and maintain manuals including organizing reviews.
    Acts as liaison between different departments including finance, procurement and logistics, and IT
    Monitors program email and ensure timely responses following up with appropriate technical and management staff on the responses.
    Adheres to Global Communities Kenya office Standards of Professionalism
    Maintains strict confidentiality of all privileged information

    EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Marketing, Economics, IT, Agriculture or other business related topics.
    Experience in agriculture a plus. Other supplementary training and experience in software and IT applications relevant to the position.

    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    Minimum of 3 years of experience providing support to donor-funded programs
    Previous exposure to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agribusiness development is preferred
    Competent in use of software designed for statistical analysis, graphic illustrations, charts, maps, etc.
    Sensitive to cultural differences when working with NGO partners, and able to adapt Global Communities policies and procedures to the local context
    Proven organization, record keeping and administration skills
    Ability to work constructively in a team
    Good written and verbal communication skills; able to fit in broader reporting matrix
    Ability to interact clearly and effectively with Program counterparts
    Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
    Exhibits ability to multitask on a regular basis.
    Pays close attention to detail. Is proficient in the use of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point and Podio

    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Excellent command of English language including written and spoken
    English Effective use of written and spoken Kiswahili

  • Regional Program Quality Specialist

    Regional Program Quality Specialist

    Role Purpose:
    As a member of the East Southern Africa Program team, the Program Quality Coordinator will support Country Offices to monitor, report on and engage in improvements to program quality. The role will support alignment and tracking of strong country strategic plans with annual plans and reports that demonstrate progress in achieving our Breakthroughs in survival, learning and protection.
    The position holder contributes to the following components of program quality as supported by the regional office:

    Ensuring development and monitoring of clear country strategic plans, country annual plans and country annual reports; 
    Supporting capacity of country offices to use Save the Children Common Approaches, and access technical assistance for programme excellence through Members and Global Themes;
    Coordinating inputs to global reports, initiatives and roll-out of new tools and guidelines; 
    Supporting the Regional Program and Quality Director to strengthen (“uplift”) the Program Development and Quality function in country offices, including provision of backstopping or coordination of inputs to country office program strategies.

    Qualifications

    A Master’s degree in a relevant field that reflects knowledge of development, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience in development.
    Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices.
    Experience programming in Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, child rights, food security & livelihoods and humanitarian action) is considered a plus
    At least 4 years’ experience in relevant field.
    Ability to quickly and competently consolidate and summarise information across multiple data sources.
    Experience developing country annual plans and/or annual reports.
    Strong written and verbal skills in English.
    Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching cross-culturally.
    Commitment to Save the Children values.
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours when essential to success of endeavours
    Willingness to travel within the region.

    Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document.
    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
    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

  • Program Manager

    Program Manager

    Overall Purpose: The Program Manager – Organizational Capacity Development (PM-OCD) will have primary responsibility for resource mobilization and technical assistance to improve the management and operational competence of CSOs.
    The PM-OCD will provide leadership, management and technical support to the process of development and field-testing of the capacity development package in the global fund HIV grant.
    The PM-OCD will also ensure congruency in the approach to capacity building across all result areas, develop the capacity for resource mobilization and strengthen resource mobilization capacities.
    Duties & Responsibilities
    Technical leadership and strategic input:

    Manage and oversee project design, implementation, and delivery for all capacity building-related activities targeted at capacity development of community based organizations (CBOs) and implementing partners in areas such as civic participation and advocacy, organizational development and governance, including the design and roll out of all capacity building approaches and tools.
    Conduct periodic quality assessments and identify areas for capacity building and improvement. Develop and implement quality improvement interventions where required.
    Develop and implement quality improvement mechanisms to support successful and effective learning in the organizational development initiatives
    Identify policy and practice lessons and develop strategies for disseminating these to key stakeholders (in collaboration with other technical team members).

    Structured Capacity Development

    Develop and put in place a strategic and integrated capacity building plan for KRCS GF Programme and ensure the grant actors apply a common understanding, principles and good practice
    Undertake assessments of implementing partners on capacity in programmes, producing objective and accurate reports with recommendations against agreed deliverables
    Provide expert advice to implementing partners on capacity building strategies and plans
    Support technical managers and regions to improve the effective integration of capacity building within programmes
    Compile and update high-quality resources for capacity building; and maintain a coordination system to achieve the best use of capacity building resources.

    Capacity-building and training design and delivery:

    Lead on design, development and successfully delivering a differentiated capacity development package tailored for institutional strengthening of CSOs and implementing partners.
    Manage the adaptation and maintenance of a competency-based curriculum package for training implementing partners to deliver services in line with relevant programmatic and national guidelines.
    Develop and manage training work plan for programming needs, including milestones and key deliverables, informed by the project work plan and priorities.
    Assess the impact of training interventions, compile training reports, and share findings with appropriate team members and stakeholders.
    Work with the M&E team in the monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure the impact of training initiatives, monitor technical quality of trainings and oversee post training follow-up support.

    Resource Mobilization

    Developing and implementing local and international resource mobilization strategies.
    Research, complete, and submit applications for potential funding resources such as grants, awards, etc.
    Developing a fund generation and resource mobilization work plan and constantly follow-up the implementation of the plan.
    Assisting in mobilizing resources from private sector entities, individuals and corporate entities.
    Develop and manage strategic consortium partnerships with appropriate CSOs, academic organizations and private sector firms to leverage KRCS’s chances of success in competitive calls for proposals and tender bids.
    Coordinate and oversee efforts to secure co-financing for all institutional and high value grants.

    Programme Management:

    Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation for all capacity building activities under GF project
    Building on our existing capacity assessment tools, develop new tools to enable partners to assess needs and develop action plans
    Work closely with other team members to ensure a consistent and high quality approach to training and workshop facilitation within the programme
    Contribute to the development of programme strategy, lead the development of new projects, and support the Senior Programme Manager in preparing funding bids and proposals for new programmes
    Work closely with other team members to ensure a flexible and coherent approach to implementation; and to develop and implement tools to evaluate the outcomes of activities, and share learning internally and externally

    Capacity building best practice documentation, dissemination and learning:

    Contribute to the development of annual work plans, performance monitoring systems and tools, and writing of progress, quarterly and final program reports.
    Lead/substantively and engage in lessons learning processes in capacity building initiatives
    Keep abreast of developments in capacity building practice and recommend enhancements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in overall capacity building initiatives.
    Share results and experiences of the Capacity Building initiatives with colleagues, implementing partners and other key stakeholders
    Communicate KRCS GF work through documents, reports, presentations, meetings and conferences

    Qualifications

    Post graduate Degree in Public health, M&E, statistics, or equivalent qualifications with demonstrated competence in undertaking a MEAL related role in a humanitarian context.
    A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, which could include providing trainings, capacity-building and mentoring support, consulting, or systems development, in Kenya or similar context
    Experience in applying a range of Community HIV programming, capacity-building and analysis methodologies.
    Experience of working with international donors, international organizations, the corporate sector and/or large multi-mandate development NGOs

    Key Competencies

    Ability to provide technical and practical guidance and support to a team across geographically disbursed locations
    Strong partnership brokering skills with a proven ability to build and manage high level strategic relationships
    Excellent problem solving skill-sets, able to navigate ambiguous and complex structures – gained through experience in managing complex cross-organizational projects with multiple stakeholders
    Excellent project management skills.
    Possess strong analytical skills.
    Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
    Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports. A high level of written and spoken English
    Excellent communication and influencing skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for interactions with all stakeholders.
    Sound IT knowledge.

  • Program Officer (Agribusiness) Research & Advocacy Officer

    Program Officer (Agribusiness) Research & Advocacy Officer

    Overall Responsibility: To lead in the implementation of a rural women development program targeting small scale women farmers in the potato and banana value chain in Nyandarua and Muranga Counties;
    Specifically;

    Lead the mapping and organizing of small scale farmers into groups
    Enhance farmers capacities and organization to produce for the market
    Support in conducting of baselines surveys and rapid value chain analysis
    Develop & lead the implementation of such innovations that accelerate rural women small scale farmers’ engagement higher up the value chain
    Support farmer groups to map strategic agri-markets and build sustainable market linkages
    Develop and mainstream into the program innovations to address traditional challenges that hinder women engagement in agri- business e.g- care work burden, gender based violence, lack of land control, lack of capital e.t.c
    Support the women farmers to map stakeholders ‘conduct community –led advocacy to compliment the program investments
    Sustain strategic partnerships with policy makers and stakeholders mapped under the program
    Support mapped farmers to mobilize own financial resources, save and borrow to support their value chain activities
    Build a participatory monitoring system for the targeted individual farmers and farmer groups.
    Build a men for women movement to enhance the quality of program outcomes at individual and group level
    Any other role assigned by the Executive Director
    Reporting to: Executive Director
    Start date: March 2018
    Qualification:
    Bachelors’ degree in agribusiness or agricultural related studies
    A deep understanding of the horticulture value chain and in particular for crops such as potatoes, banana and kales
    At least over 3 years working experience in the sector
    Experience working with small scale farmers/entrepreneurs
    Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. Position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the project sites
    VERY IMPORTANT: ONLY CANDIDATES WITH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE SHORTLISTED

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  • Programme Officer – Kenya

    Programme Officer – Kenya

    Position to be Filled
    Interpeace is seeking to fill the position of the Programme Officer – Kenya, based in Nairobi but with frequent travel to, and within, Mandera County. The contract duration is until 31 December 2018, with the possibility of extension. The candidate must be a team player with a spirit that is both creative and flexible; have a commitment to inclusiveness and consensus building; be confident, tactful, demonstrate participatory skills and cultural sensitivity; have an ability to work effectively and adhere to deadlines with minimal supervision; show capability to solve problems, prioritize and follow up; demonstrate a solid understanding of current political, economic, social conditions and historical context of the East African region; demonstrate an ability to obtain, analyze and act on large amounts of programme information from diverse range of sources; have excellent research skills.
    Period: Until 31 December 2018, with possibility of extension
    Scope of the position
    The Programme Officer is a member of the Kenya Programme Team and will report to the Kenya Programme Coordinator. S/he wil also collaborate directly with other Interpeace ECA Programme Officers in charge of the respective programmes. The Programme Officer shall:

    lead the Kenya programme’s business development, proposal development, implementation of programmatic and administrative functions of the programme on the ground and support coordination with local Interpeace partners, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), and donors.
    coordinate the daily operational programme of NCIC and Interpeace peacebuilding efforts in Kenya, starting with the Mandera Peacebuilding Programme, which is jointly implemented by the NCIC and Interpeace. Overall, a strong collaborative and horizontal approach to programme coordination, delivery and reporting will be maintained between Interpeace and the NCIC and the wider Interpeace ECA programmes. Relationships will be focused on collaboration and collective engagement.
    support the Kenya Programme Coordinator in shaping the direction of Interpeace’s peacebuilding work in Kenya, noting the locally-owned and locally-driven nature of Interpeace’s work guided by the peacebuilding team and local partners. The programme officer shall show or immediately develop an understanding of Interpeace’s peacebuilding values and appreciate how this culture underpins our efforts in individual and institutional development.
    assist in preparing narrative reports, programmatic updates, and other project and programme-related inputs for peacebuilding programming, as required by the donor(s) and NCIC.
    help institutional capacity building of NCIC as well as support NCIC in joint peacebuilding initiatives in Kenya.
    be the key link between the Programme Coordinator (Nairobi) and the NCIC-Interpeace Peacebuilding Team in the field. S/he is responsible for ensuring that the Kenya Programme is run in a coherent, well-planned manner, and in line with the programme design as agreed by Interpeace, NCIC and donors.
    The post of the Programme Officer is based in Nairobi and involves frequent travel to the field.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities:
    Leadership responsibilities
    In coordination with the Programme Coordinator, support the following programmatic actions for sustainable delivery of Interpeace’s peacebuilding efforts in Kenya:
    Implement the NCIC/Interpeace Mandera Peacebuilding Programme. This will be achieved through:

    Timely implementation of the programme
    Strengthening the peacebuilding capacity of the NCIC-Interpeace peacebuilding team
    Developing quality reporting and communicating programme outputs effectively
    Holding regular programme and Kenyan context updates and meetings with selected donors for high level engagements
    Having regular programme support group meetings

    Sustain and expand NCIC/Interpeace Kenya Peacebuilding programme and expanding Interpeace’s networking in Kenya

    Play a lead role in the drafting of proposals seeking funding to support the Interpeace peacebuilding programme in Kenya.
    Identifying and engaging with new donors to bring them into ongoing programmes
    Support existing relations with key national and international actors in the region and strategically engage these actors in the work of Interpeace and NCIC
    Monitor activities and substantive contextual developments in Kenya and the neighbouring regions relevant for the Interpeace Programme and provide regular briefings to the Kenya programme coordinator.
    Participate in the discussions and mitigation of peace and security issues in Kenya with key government agencies and donors

    Specific responsibilities

    Ensure that all technical guidance and support is provided through Interpeace’s peacebuilding lens. This includes ensuring all processes are locally- owned and driven, and that technical solutions are not considered outside of the contextual realities and capacities of the societies Interpeace is supporting;
    Support the effective implementation of the programmatic, logistical and administrative functions, operations, and activities of the NCIC/Interpeace peacebuilding programme on the ground;
    Develop and nurture a clear understanding of the programme of work throughout the Interpeace Kenya Programme;
    Review written products including publications and donor reports of the Interpeace Kenya Programme and provide quality control, including coordination of tasks relating to content and quality as appropriate;
    Monitor activities and substantive contextual developments in Kenya and the neighbouring regions relevant for the NCIC/Interpeace Programme and coordinate regular briefings to Interpeace and the NCIC; actively participate in the reflection and linking of these to NCIC capacity building and technical support in pilot implementation.

    Communication and reporting

    Lead development of written products including concept notes, proposals, publications and workshop reports, providing quality control, including coordination of tasks relating to content and quality as appropriate;
    Maintain close liaison with Interpeace and NCIC team members to ensure that all are regularly briefed on all activities.

    Learning

    Identify and capture experiences, thematic competencies and process knowledge from the NCIC collaboration, including capacity building and implementation that can be shared with and incorporated into NCIC and Interpeace work in other programmes;
    Ensure that reflection and learning take place regularly with regards to the capacity building process including workshops, pilot implementation, methodological adaptations and any other relevant aspects of the work.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Education

    Master’s degree in Post-Conflict Studies, Peacebuilding, International Relations, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or
    A first-level university degree in the above fields with at least seven years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Experience

    Excellent capacity with proven knowledge and experience in proposal writing for major donor institutions like USAID, EU, DFID and other institutional donors
    Experience in business development and project management concepts (project development, Logical Framework design and analysis, monitoring & evaluation, reporting);
    Experience with post conflict recovery, community dialogue, peacebuilding, social reconciliation and cohesion and/or development interventions in conflict and/or post-conflict settings;
    Experience in liaising and building effective partnerships with donors, government authorities, other national/international institutions;
    Previous working experience in the Horn of Africa region; experience with community engagement in Kenya or Somalia would be an advantage.

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required.