Jobs Kenya

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

  • WASH and Waste Management Portfolio Manager – Eastern Africa Consultancy on Mapping of Solid Waste Actors in Kisumu City, Kenya

    WASH and Waste Management Portfolio Manager – Eastern Africa Consultancy on Mapping of Solid Waste Actors in Kisumu City, Kenya

    Practical Action Eastern Africa is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Waste Management Portfolio Manager with the overall responsibility of leading the delivery of Practical Action’s Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (Urban WASH) and Waste Management programmes in East Africa.
    The Manager’s main accountabilities will be to provide overall leadership in the design and implementation of Urban WASH programmes in the region. The position holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery, quality assurance and management of risks related to delivery of the programme including compliance with Practical Action, donor and government policies, guidelines and standards. She/he will also line manage the technical personnel in the Urban WASH Programme.
    Specific duties

    Strategic Alignment 10%

    Contribute to the development of Practical Action’s regional strategic plans to work with poor and marginalised people to increase their access to information and services and to build their capacity to improve their lives.
    Contribute to specific strategic plans for Practical Action’s Urban WASH programs ensuring that the plans conform to Practical Action Eastern Africa’s strategic direction, policy and implementation strategies.
    Ensure cross-thematic synergies are maximised, and that technical support and collaborative opportunities are used to improve project delivery and performance.
    Ensure that innovations, technologies and new areas of developing availability of clean water, reliable sanitation, and waste management services are identified and investigated for development and transfer to users at both policy and practice levels and ensure that Practical Action remains on the cutting edge.

    Fundraising and Resources Mobilisation 30%.

    Lay out clear strategies for timely donor intelligence, map out and develop/nurture relationships with potential donors and other key stakeholders/partners to work with.
    Proactively develop ideas, concepts and project proposals with Urban WASH staff for fundraising activities as well as market them to relevant donors
    Manage, communicate and report to donors on a timely basis ensuring compliance with donor contracts and partners agreements.

    Programme Management and Quality 30%
    Lead and coordinate the implementation of specific Urban Wash projects through planning, development, implementation and evaluation and ensure that findings guide the continued successful implementation of projects and inform the development of further initiatives

    In collaboration with the M&E team and guided by the quality benchmarks, develop measureable project goals, objectives and expected results for practical action beneficiaries.
    In collaboration with the knowledge management team, ensure documentation of programme learning and sharing with all stakeholders both internally and externally

    Financial Management and Administration 20%

    Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of project and internal budgets, and their submission to donors and Finance department
    Ensure the effective and timely monitoring of project expenditure against approved budgets. Using the monthly budget holder reports, ensure timely corrective action on under or over spends.

    Staff and Personnel Functions 10%

    Line manage and build a high performing WASH team that has clear objectives, metrics, is continuously developed and rewarded both as individuals and as a team.
    Ensure staff development and performance is addressed by ensuring that adequate and up-to-date job descriptions exist for all positions; staff performance appraisals conducted, individual staff/team development training plans are subsequently implemented.
    Advise the Regional Director & Human Resources on emerging staffing and programme specific issues and risks in a timely manner.

    Qualifications and relevant job experience

    A Master’s Degree and first degree in WASH relevant field (Engineering, Public Health, Geology, etc)
    At least seven (7) years’ work experience in development or a relevant technical field, and minimum of three to five years of senior management experience in a non-profit organization. Experience of delivering innovative water, sanitation, hygiene & waste management within the NGO or private sector is highly desirable
    Good knowledge and understanding of development issues affecting the availability of clean water, reliable sanitation and waste management in Kenya and the region.
    Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills
    Excellent writing skills and proven track record of writing successful funding proposals
    Strong computer skills in word-processing, spread sheets and email/internet
    Good management and leadership skills for developing high performance teams
    Ability to effectively track and monitor staff performance

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  • Programme Policy Officer

    Programme Policy Officer

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

    University Degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Agriculture/Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education, Food Science and Technology and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    Served in comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector with an International Organisation for at least five (5) years.
    Extensive knowledge of local food market systems in Kenya. Knowledge and experience in public food procurement and supply chain management will be an added advantage.
    Demonstrated experience in project planning and management, implementing agricultural market projects, creating market opportunities for smallholder farmers and market analysis.
    Possess excellent communication skills with ability with people from different cultural settings and organisations.
    Good knowledge of key functions of the Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock, Water and irrigation, Ministry of Health – Nutrition and Food Safety Divisions, National and County governments and other related including social services.
    Skills and experience in strategic and policy engagement with both national and county governments.
    Advanced analytical skills, resourcefulness, maturity of judgement, negotiating skills and ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

    BACKGROUND
    Background
    Since 1980, WFP and the Ministry of Education have jointly implemented a school meals program targeting the most food-insecure districts with the lowest enrolment and completion rates and high gender disparities – including all primary schools in the marginalized arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya and in the informal settlements of Nairobi. WFP and the Government of Kenya are currently giving a hot lunch to 1.5 million children attending school across the country each day of the school term.
    In 2009, the Government of Kenya started a national home grown school meals programme (HGSMP) to provide a meal to children at school; to support education achievements while also stimulating local agricultural production through purchase of food from smallholder farmers and local food suppliers.
    After more than three decades of joint WFP-Government programming, the transition of school feeding activities to Government ownership is underway and due to be completed by January 2019. WFP supports the hand-over process.
    The Government funded HGSMP covers all the semi-arid counties that are largely inhabited by smallholder farmers; and it is progressively expanding into the arid counties. Beginning in January 2018, the Government of Kenya will expand the HGSMP to Baringo and West Pokot sub-countries.
    JOB PURPOSE
    Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project
    With financial support from the United States of Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other donors, WFP has committed to support the Government of Kenya’s effort to sustainably expand the national home-grown school feeding programme (HGSMP) into the arid lands while stimulating local economic development through the procurement of food from local structured markets, strengthening local and regional food market systems, improving access to culturally-acceptable foods and connecting them to the home-grown school meals program’ and to improve systems for assuring the safety and quality of food for feeding programmes. This will entail the following:

    Assessment and Mapping of Local Food Systems and Value Chains

    WFP will support the government to conduct market assessments of local value chains in Baringo and West Pokot sub-counties, where the Government of Kenya will start providing cash transfers to schools under the Home Grown School Meals Program (HGSMP) in January 2018. These market assessments will map the production and supply capacity of local traders and farmers to schools, and the market assessments will be used to estimate the cash transfer rates that the government should use when transitioning schools to the HGSMP.
    WFP will support the government to conduct value chain analyses to identify and map locally produced commodities and local agricultural production that are well-positioned to participate in the structured demand markets created by the HGSMP. Building upon the Cash Transfers to Schools (CTS) market assessments, the value chain analyses will focus on the availability, costs and future potential of local, nutritious, and culturally-acceptable food to become part of the HGSMP food basket. The assessments will also consider the local availability of drought-tolerant crops in order to inform the development of diverse menus under the HGSMP.

    Capacity Building for National and County Institutions

    WFP will support the development of the Government of Kenya’s national implementation strategy to guide direct local procurement from smallholder farmers by government institutions, such as schools, the National Youth Service, hospitals and the Kenya Police Service. WFP, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MOALF) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), have obtained consensus from the Ministries of Education, Health, Interior, Labour and Social Protection, Devolution and Planning, as well as the Kenya Dairy Board, and the National Cereals and Produce Board, to support procurement from smallholder farmers and agricultural processors by developing an implementation strategy, which will be first implemented in Turkana, Baringo and West Pokot, before a national roll-out.
    JOB PURPOSE

    Capacity Strengthening for Local Suppliers and Traders

    WFP will train local farmer organizations, suppliers and traders in Baringo and West Pokot on the key requirements for becoming suppliers to the HGSMP, including eligibility criteria for suppliers, procurement procedures for schools, food quality assurance, and post‐harvest handling.
    WFP will partner with the Ministry of Education (MOE), MOALF, and Ministry of Health (MOH) to conduct market linkage forums in Baringo and West Pokot, which will provide an opportunity for potential suppliers to interact with school meals procurement committees. Market linkage forums will increase awareness, promote transparency during the procurement process, and provide school meals procurement committees with the opportunity to coordinate with suppliers to adjust the HGSMP food basket based on locally-available products.

    Procure Locally-Produced, Drought-Tolerant Crops

    WFP will pilot the local procurement of sorghum and cowpeas for schools in Turkana. WFP will procure these locally-produced, drought-tolerant crops using Forward Delivery Contracts (FDCs) and direct contracts issued to six farmer organizations in Turkana County. The farmer organizations have received technical support on cultivating sorghum and cowpeas, and using FDC and direct contract mechanisms through WFP activities supported by other ongoing projects. The locally-procured sorghum and cowpeas will diversify the existing food basket, by replacing a portion of the bulgur wheat and green split peas for two days per week (20 days per term) for two school-terms in 2018.

    Strengthen Systems for ensuring School Meals Food Safety and Quality

    WFP is currently working with the government to develop a National School Meals Food Safety and Quality guideline and to roll out related activities in five arid counties. WFP will continue work with the Ministries of Education, Health and Agriculture to finalise and roll out the national guideline, and with county governments to implement the guideline.
    WFP is seeking to recruit a programme policy officer (Agribusiness and Markets) to manage the four market components of the Local and Regional Procurement (LRP) project and ensure effective and timely implementation of the same.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Accountability
    Under the overall supervision of the Head of WFP Resilient Livelihoods and Nutrition Unit and Direct Supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Market Access and Linkages), the incumbent will work closely with the Country Capacity Strengthening Unit and the Nutrition team to ensure that the market component of the Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement project is implemented efficiently and effectively.
    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensure that the market components of the LRP project are well synchronised with the nutrition and feeding components. Specific duties under each of the components include

    a) Assessment and Mapping of Local Food Systems and Value Chains

    Develop detailed terms of reference for market and value chain assessments. The office will develop the terms of reference in close collaboration with the Country Capacity Strengthening, Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping units, the Nutrition team and relevant field office staff.
    Review the methodology and tools proposed by the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping Unit for the assessments and mapping.
    Review assessment reports, coordinate provision inputs from other units and field offices (including county and relevant national government officers).

    b) Capacity Building for National and County Institutions

    Establish working relationships with relevant officials at the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries on ongoing efforts to develop a policy, legal and implementation framework for linking smallholder farmers to public procurement.
    Support the process of developing an implementation strategy for government institutions to buy food from smallholder farmers.

    c) Capacity Strengthening for Local Suppliers to supply the Home Grown School Meals Programme

    Ensure that the curriculum for training local suppliers (traders and farmer organisations) addresses the capacity gaps.
    Monitor effectiveness of local suppliers in the HGSMP procurement process, identify weaknesses and propose solutions.

    d) Procure Locally-Produced, Drought-Tolerant Crops

    In collaboration with Turkana Field Office and procurement unit, ensure that the procurement plan for sorghum and cowpeas is implemented.
    In collaboration with the CCS (School Meals) team ensure schools are well informed and prepared to receive, handle, cook and consume the additional food basket items.

    e) Strengthen Systems for ensuring School Meals Food Safety and Quality

    In collaboration with WFP Regional Bureau, the CCS (School Meals) and Markets teams, relevant national and county government ministries coordinate the process of finalising the National School Meals Food Safety and Quality Guideline.
    Represent WFP Kenya in the National Food Quality and Safety Committee to ensure that the Food Safety and Quality for schools integrated in the committee’s agenda.
    Ensure that proposed feedback mechanisms on Food Safety and Quality for schools work efficiently.
    Develop and update project work plans, monitor implementation to check for quality of delivery, timeliness and effectiveness and efficiency.
    Draft inputs for donor and WFP standard project reports and periodic project report updates.
    Participate in project evaluation processes – baseline and end line surveys and reporting

  • Technical Specialist- Project Implementation Somalia(Ts-Pi)

    Technical Specialist- Project Implementation Somalia(Ts-Pi)

    Department: Programme
    Responsible to: Country Director
    Supervision: Project Managers
    What you will do as Technical Specialist – Project implementation (TS-PI)
    The Technical Specialist- Project Implementation (TS-PI) is responsible for providing overall technical and managerial leadership for program development and implementation, ensuring timely achievement of program goals and objectives, quality outcomes and effective use of resources.
    This position will be based in Nairobi with regular field visits to Project locations to strengthen VSFG’s presence and participation in the humanitarian community at the state and federal levels, with particular emphasis on increasing VSFG’s technical network and profile in Somalia.
    As a key VSFG technical person, TS-PI will liaise with donors, host government officials, and UN/multi-sector coordination focal points, representing VSFG in all relevant sector coordination meetings and provide feedback/advice to field program staff and the Country Director (CD).
    The TS-PI has direct responsibility for design and development of quality proposals for resource acquisition, in timely and effective manner. H/She will review concepts notes and/or proposals and project reports from project managers ensuring technical accuracy of content prior to submission to RON and donors.
    As a member of the Senior Programme Team, the TS-PI will assist the CD in shaping the strategic direction to ensure quality design and implementation VSFG program. S/he will directly supervise the technical project managers and responsible for capacity building of national staff.
    Specific keys roles

    Strengthening VSFG’s Networking and Coordination 15%

    Coordinate with stakeholders- donors, government departments, international agencies and NGOs on VSFG operations in the country.
    Attend relevant program sector technical coordination meetings
    Facilitate clear and technical linkages between Nairobi and the field ensuring adequate participation in of VSFG in coordination forums.
    Leadership
    Assist the CD in shaping the strategic direction of the VSFG program in Somalia, ensuring quality programs are designed and implemented.
    Support in developing a Resource Acquisition Strategy and effectively support delivery of programs.
    Assess the needs and propose potential areas of program expansion; sectors, locations, as appropriate.
    Participate in Programme Team meetings contributing to problem-solving and decision-making on strategic direction.
    Review technical project documents; narrative and financial reports, information leaflets and brochures.
    Conduct performance technical appraisals for technical programme staff.

    Program Development 20%

    With support from CD lead aspects of proposal development with staff, community and partners.
    Facilitate interactions between VSFG key program staff, to secure funding in-country donors UNOCHA, FAO, etc.
    Proactively analyze humanitarian trends and opportunities, and facilitate needs assessment in a timely manner.
    Follow up with project managers for key lessons for dissemination to relevant stakeholders and donors.
    Jointly with staff and stakeholders develop an exit strategy to ensure the sustainability of projects achievements

    Program Implementation and Accountability 25%

    Ensure programs are aligned with VSFG Country Strategy, sectoral standards and humanitarian guidelines.
    Provide guidance and support to staff/local partners to ensure quality implementation of projects.
    Monitor program implementation and prompt reporting and resolving of issues that are of concern to the programme.
    Ensure that adequate M&E tools and harmonized methodologies for monitoring and reporting are in place.
    Monitor budget with Project Managers for compliance with donor requirements and VSFG financial guidelines.
    Provide opportunities for effective learning and sharing of innovations through meetings among program teams.
    Conduct regular visits to field offices and project locations to monitor program performance.
    Provide feedback to staff on projects progress and gaps identified for improvement and capacity building.

    Reporting .

    Design and manage plans reporting for all grants and ensure contribution from staff during reporting.
    Review narrative and financial reports to ensure quality and conformity with VSFG and donor guidelines before submission to donor.
    Provide regular program updates to CD and /or HQ for submission to VSFG donors.

    Qualifications, skills and experience we are seeking

    At least a Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Animal Production, Rangelands/Natural Resources Management, Public Health, or Social sciences. A Master’s degree qualification will confer an added advantage.
    5-7 years’ INGO experience in relief/emergency/development work with roles in program design, development, and accountability.
    Strong leadership skills, experience in planning and management of programs and ability to manage change.
    Knowledge of humanitarian response and development, programme concepts frameworks, standards and strategies.
    Proficient in developing project logical frameworks, M&E systems and implementation in community settings.
    Demonstrated experience in program design, planning and implementation using participatory methodologies.
    Proven skills in communications, presentation, inter-personal relations with fluency in written and spoken English
    Experience in implementing projects funded by donors; BMZ, EU, ECHO, UN-OCHA, FAO will be of added value.
    Experience in working and coordinating with NGOs, government agencies and local stakeholders.
    Experience working in Somalia or similar environments preferred.

  • Assisted Network Program Manager Assisted Network Technical Android Field Support Officers Assisted Network Technical Advisor, Supervision Global Director, Human Resources

    Assisted Network Program Manager Assisted Network Technical Android Field Support Officers Assisted Network Technical Advisor, Supervision Global Director, Human Resources

    The Opportunity
    Living Goods Kenya is co-designing with county governments, how to assist their networks of Community Health Volunteers and to provide technical assistance in implementing community health.  LG will provide hands-on support, to build and strengthen community health systems, implement mHealth technologies and performance management support.
    County Governments recognize a need to implement innovative approaches to achieve significant results in key areas within the reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health (RMNCH) space.
    The goal of Living Goods support is to build capacity in order that high impact community health is managed by government and to fully owned by the Country Health Management Teams to ensure sustainability in the long term.
    To support our ambitious goals in Kenya, we seek an experienced, innovative and passionate individual, with a strong-track record of delivering results, to join our Assisted Networks team as a Program Manager.
    This role will work closely with both LG internal resources and sub county and county health management teams to ensure the flawless implementation of a new Assisted Network (AN) program focused on dramatically improving the health of millions of low income households.
    The AN Program Manager will be accountable for supporting the capacity building of supervision of highly impactful community health volunteers in the sub counties we are operating in.
    You will be an expert in effectively managing the implementation of health programs in Kenya. You will have primary responsibility for the management of all assisted network activities in a number of sub – counties.  You will provide direct supervision to the Technical Advisors and Regional Field Technical Officers.
    You will own delivering against our plans, coordinating across teams within LG and with our government partners and adjusting how we work as we learn as we go.
    You will coordinate and operationalize the day-to-day support of the assistance provided to the networks of community health volunteers in the counties.
    Job Responsibilities

    Support the co-design and oversee the implementation of the Technical Assistance Program for your county(s) ensuring that technical assistance support is provided to time, budget and delivers the impact required.
    Plan all activities including mhealth solution training with government and partners, dispensing health kits, ensuring trainings are coordinated and supervision and performance management coaching sessions for community health extension workers (CHEWs) and sub-country management teams (SCMT) are happening.
    Facilitate county and cross-county collaboration including capturing learnings, adapting, improving, developing our AN model and identifying skills gaps and areas for strengthening community health systems to reflect best practice and what is viable in the field.
    Prepare and present reports and key insights as necessary to county teams and internally.
    Support the county teams to maximize performance of CHVS by setting targets and ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) are being achieved
    Ensure consistency in approach across all LG Assisted Networks
    Build strong relationships with county and sub county teams, working closely with the LG government relations and advocacy teams.
    Design and own methods for tracking progress and managing risks. Take corrective action if necessary.
    Provide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to team members.
    Support team and individuals to build relationships with key partners in the region including the County Health Teams and other operating partners working with CHVs.
    Manage operations to keep costs as low as possible

    Qualifications

    Undergraduate degree in business, management or health related areas.
    Minimum of 5 years of program management experience overseeing complex programs of which at least 2 years should be overseeing technical assistance programs.
    Good understanding of Kenyan health systems, ideally community health and working closely with county government teams.
    Proven ability to contribute and to succeed in a rapidly expanding and fast-paced organization.
    Exceptional analytical skills, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
    Excellent communication skills including the ability to adapt communication (verbal and written) to different stakeholders.
    Expertise in project planning and tracking tools. Expertise in the Microsoft Office suite, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint is a must

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  • Project Officer – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) – Mandera Project Officer – Natural Resources Management – Mandera

    Project Officer – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) – Mandera Project Officer – Natural Resources Management – Mandera

    Job description
    Purpose Of The Position
    To plan, implement, monitor and document all the DRR activities in a semi-arid to arid context within the designated BORESHA project sites within Mandera County as per the proposal. Provide necessary technical support, related trainings, follow-up, and guidance to the staff, targeted community members, stakeholders and partners and also provide feedback and reports to the Project Manager including NO within stipulated timeframes.

    Project Implementation and Monitoring, 65%
    Responsible for the implementation of the all activities in the livelihoods and resilience project with focus on DRR in partnership with partners within the Consortium.
    Contribute to effective and timely implementation of Community Led-DRR interventions and initiatives with communities and partners.
    Mobilize and sensitize representatives from line Government ministries, County Government and other stakeholders to proactively take part in strengthening community resilience to shocks.
    Develop and impart necessary trainings for staff, community members and partners related to DRR strategies and community based approaches.
    Jointly with partners carry out vulnerability and capacity assessment exercises and develop and update hazard risk maps.
    Develop and maintain networks with external actors in the Triangle and across the border on DRR, Early Warning/Early Action and emergency response/recovery.
    Support the contingency planning process including cross border disaster preparedness and response interventions.
    Liaise with the Project Manager, and the DRR/DM Coordinator to effectively support the project to carry out all measurements – baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations – in accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures.
    Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project l M & E Officer to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the project measurement.
    Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all BORESHA project’s DRR interventions.
    Participate in concepts and proposal development and general resource mobilization/acquisition.
    Reporting and Documentations, 30%
    Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports for forwarding to the Project Manager, and NO based DRR/DM
    Coordinator capturing the progress against approved work plans and budgets.
    Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon.
    Regularly document success stories, key learnings/innovation for sharing across the partnership.
    Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on community DRR activities.
    Ensure the Project design document is updated as per DME standards.
    Any other duty 5%

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

    The job holder must have at least a Degree in Disaster Management, Rural Development or related course.
    Demonstrable technical capacity in disaster risk management, resilience and rural development.
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in designing and supporting the implementation of DRR and livelihoods programmes.
    Understanding of partnership approach to emergency work and experience of working with local partners.
    Experience of working in insecure environments.
    Working under own initiative with a variety of different stakeholders.
    Good knowledge of humanitarian principles, emergency response, rehabilitation and recovery.
    Substantial understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation as well as accountability towards donors and beneficiaries.
    Proven skills in financial management in the field.
    Experience working with NGOs and ability to cross Mandera Triangle Borders will be an added advantage;
    Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery in an inter-faith context and
    Computer literate.

    Other Competencies/Attributes

    Self driven and able to work under stress.Ability to work with minimum supervision.Compatible with WV mission, ethos and core values.Must be committed to WVI Core Values, able to stand above denominational or religious diversities.A good communicator who is willing and able to work as an active member of the BORESHA Response team.

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  • Programme Officer – Health Care Financing (Short Term Expert, KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY)

    Programme Officer – Health Care Financing (Short Term Expert, KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY)

    Reporting to the Cash and Market Specialist, the Cash and Market Officer is responsible for Cash Projects in Somalia. He/she plans, organises and monitors the implementation of the projects according to institutional procedures and objectives.
    Your Responsibilities

    Supervises Field Officers implementing cash programs across Somalia;
    Monitors economic environment across Somalia and is aware of new developments;
    Maintains records for all ongoing cash projects in Somalia;
    Updates the file of requisition orders (RO) related to all cash projects;
    Conducts assessment missions, generates reports and project proposals;
    Reports on the progress of the program and submits written reports as required;
    Maintains contacts with the relevant stakeholders / authorities at the regional level;
    Coaches, mentors and evaluates performance of the Field Officers within the department.

    Your Profile

    University degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Economics or relevant field;
    5 years’ work experience in food security and/or cash transfer programme;
    Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali;
    Experience in leading a team;
    Strong analytical and communication skills;
    Knowledge of MS Office suite;
    Good knowledge of the Somali context.

    We Offer

    A dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment;
    Training and development opportunities;
    A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework.

  • Senior Projects Coordinator – Food Assistance

    Senior Projects Coordinator – Food Assistance

    Purpose of the position: This position holder will provide both program coordination and technical support to the food Assistance program. He/ She will support the transition of the food assistance program to a recovery and development phase.
    The job holder will ensure program reporting and compliance at the field level and contribute to the project development process by documenting, compiling and disseminating programming opportunities and gaps. He/ She will be expected to provide hands on support in program implementation through periodic field monitoring and ensuring capacity gaps are identified and capacity building plans developed and implemented in a timely manner.
    Major Responsibilities
    Food Program Management

    Provide technical supervision to the Field based Commodity officers and organize periodic meetings to discuss on targets and outputs to deliver.
    Ensure adequate food stocks and healthy pipeline and prepare comprehensive operation plans for the Food Assistance Program.
    Review the monthly distribution plans before they are submitted to WFP area Offices;
    Make regular field visits to Food Assistance locations and oversee the implementation.
    Support in implementation of projects as per the approved budgets and participate in the preparation of budgets for upcoming projects
    Lead project inception and review in all the three operations areas to ensure projects begin on time and lessons are leant during implementation and are incorporated in the ongoing and future projects
    Continually collect and compile information/data to support development of new proposals or to inform amendment of the ongoing project

    Networking and collaboration

    Attend and participate in national coordination meetings, Budget negotiations and partnership meetings with donors and partners.
    Coordinate with implementing partners on implementation progress, field monitoring visits, review meetings and donor missions.

    Capacity development of staff and implementing partners

    Conduct training to field staff on commodity management, reporting and documentation.
    Support the Partnership Coordinator in capacity assessment for all potential GIK and food assistance implementation partners and support in the capacity development action plans.

    Compliance

    Ensure that all program interventions in Food Assistance are effectively supported in terms of the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation stages of LEAP and /or other partnership and donor standards;
    Enable the food assistance team ensure that all projects have the appropriate systems and processes in place and receive timely and technical support to meet or exceed World Vision key performance indicators for food assistance and achieve acceptable audit results.

    Reporting

    Compile reports from the field locations ensuring completeness of narrative information, accuracy of quantitative data, and sufficiency of lessons learnt information, inclusion of program or security challenges and other grant agreement requirements.
    Streamline feedback to the field by incorporating feedback from M&E, Finance, Senior Program officer, the Senior CARC and Technical advisors

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    Should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with extensive experience in the field of Food Assistance Programming and Management.
    They must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on Food Assistance Programming and at least 2 years’ experience as a Manager;
    Should demonstrate experience in supporting/coordinating successfully, multi-partner/multi-geographic area large grants.
    They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design, management and evaluation principles:
    Demonstrates the ability to develop quality reports under tight deadlines. Must be able to succinctly express key points, efficiently summarize and compile large amounts of information, and ensure accuracy and logical flow of reported information.
    Must be highly organized, detail oriented, able to detect gaps or missing information others may not, efficient in analyzing information, and succinct in producing verbal and written summaries of key points.
    Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal and diplomatic skills, able to negotiate win-win situations and drive for results.
    Excellent communication skills with vast experience in project management.

  • Project Officer_WASH, Maralal BRIGHT Consortium Coordinator_ Nairobi,Kenya BRIGHT Consortium AME Manager

    Project Officer_WASH, Maralal BRIGHT Consortium Coordinator_ Nairobi,Kenya BRIGHT Consortium AME Manager

    Department:** Project Implementation_Unit
    Direct hierarchy: Project Manager-WASH
    Contract duration: Six Months (dependent on approval of funding)
    Location: Maralal,Kenya
    Starting date:** January 2018
    Background on ACTED
    ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Their interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Their 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.
    ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill Project Officer –WASH position in Maralal. However this position is dependent on approval of funding.
    Position Profile
    This position will require the individual to support the successful implementation of ACTED Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in Maralal, in order to contribute to improved health outcomes and water access for the communities.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensure effective implementation of ACTED WASH programming in accordance with program requirements and in line with Donor regulations, WHO and international standards;
    Coordinate and work closely with Program Team throughout programme planning, design implementation and monitoring and evaluation
    Oversee selection and repair of selected water sources;
    Conduct capacity-building for community groups and staff in the area of water resource management, Hygiene and Sanitation;
    Be responsible for providing Technical guidance on all WASH components of programmes in the mission, giving support to the Program team and the implementing partners during planning, designing and implementation of WASH activities.
    Provide technical leadership and support program staff in the design of a medium to long-term interventions, which address current emergency needs but which takes a longer-term view in enhancing mitigation to future crises and accountable management of resources.
    Together with program team, implement WASH activities in line with the programme proposals and donor requirements and ensure timely production of and submission of programme reports and budget revisions
    Continuously review WASH strategy and programme approaches to appropriately address and accommodate emerging field context
    Participate in conducting joint assessments and planning responses together with other team and follow up on the recommendations
    Propose innovative WASH approaches relevant to the fragile context including on climate change, water resource management, water quality, water security etc.
    Ensure that there is creative and holistic approach to WASH programming, assist the team in finding ways to integrate/link and combine hygiene & health promotion, water and sanitation facilities design, construction & maintenance, with Health , Nutrition, Livelihoods and food security etc.
    To provide guidance and training to program staff to ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues
    To provide technical expertise and guidance to staff as appropriate, in (for example, but not limited to) assessment, monitoring, evaluation, reporting (Internal and Donor Reports), financial management, proposal development, technical design of water and sanitation facilities and the exercise of judgment skills.
    Participate proactively and contribute in the WASH cluster meetings and, at a technical level engage with UN agencies and line ministries in Kenya as needed.
    Work closely with field teams on objectives, indicators and activities and develop clear monitoring frameworks for each program in collaboration with the M & E Officers
    Ensure the development, implementation and periodic review of detailed annual implementation plans for the various WASH projects
    Other duties as required

    Qualifications/Skills Required

    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Development studies, Social science, Water and Sanitation or other relevant discipline
    3-5 years WASH management experience in Donor Funded Projects
    Demonstrated experience in WASH management in an NGO/INGO is highly preferable.
    Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
    Good numerical, report writing and administration skills; committed to consultative and servant-minded leadership; able to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate; able to enforce procedures
    Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
    Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards
    Ability to train, mobilize, and manage national staff
    Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
    Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
    Good inter-personal skills, commitment and motivation

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  • Procurement Manager Finance Administrator Justice and Peace Co-ordinator

    Procurement Manager Finance Administrator Justice and Peace Co-ordinator

    Job Description

    To head the Procurement department.
    To Evaluate and enhance our operations in spend while also researching developments in spend
    Define policies and create scalable purchasing processes.
    Develop and manage relationships with vendors to consistently deliver value and meet customer’s requirements.
    Collaborate with business owners, finance and legal team to review contracts for goods and services to ensure optimal pricing and business terms and consistency with approved Purchase Orders.
    Review purchase requests for completeness, appropriate support, approvals, and business coding, reviewing terms of associated contracts and partnering with legal and finance.
    Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks.
    Provide guidance and training for the team.
    Travel Expectation: As required for business needs.
    Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or any other related field.
    Strong track record of having implementing, enhancing and supporting procurement processes, preferably for a fast-growing organization.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Good interpersonal skills ,able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management
    Critical thinker with attention to detail who can seek innovative solutions to complex business issues.
    Strong multi-tasking, organization and prioritization skills.
    Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
    Excellent negotiation skills a must
    Good analytical and report writing skills
    Excellent leadership, management and team building skills.
    Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple priorities.

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  • Project Manager – Education

    Project Manager – Education

    Job description
    Purpose Of The Position
    To ensure successful implementation, monitoring and reporting of UNICEF funded Bringing Back Out of School Children (OOSC) education Wajir, Kajiado and West Pokot counties through provision of programmatic and technical management.
    To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

    Project Management 35%

    Provide strategic and technical support to implementation the Bringing Back OOSC project whose focus is the retention and completion in education
    Support development and implementation of work plans and budgets for the Bringing Back OOSC project
    Ensure Bringing Back OOSC project interventions are implemented within donor schedule , plans and budgets
    Ensure timely implementation and expenditure level reviews to track and manage work plans and budgets
    Provide administrative and programmatic support for Bringing Back OOSC project staff team
    Guide the project teams on innovative enrollment drives and community mobilization campaigns
    Design appropriate strategies that prioritize on regions with high number of OOSC
    Oversee integration of UNICEF education grant into existing sponsorship education projects for increased impact in the 3 counties
    Ensure support for effective implementation of response plans to all financial and operational audit findings and take the needed measures to prevent such findings from recurring in the future
    Work closely with Associate Director – Education & Protection to mainstream education strategic guidelines
    Ensure effective integration of peace building and environment themes including appropriate linkage with other sector priorities
    Ensure gender responsiveness in all interventions including anti FGM campaigns, Alternative Rights Passage and End Violence Against Children
    Provide guidance on formation of child to child accountability and support system, life skills, COH C.P & Gender.

    Programme Effectiveness 25%

    Ensure quality rapid assessment and reporting on the status of OOSC and their educational needs in Wajir, West Pokot and Kajiado.
    Guide formation of community based and school monitoring systems for sustainability of OOSC interventions
    Ensure an integrated approach with inclusion of WASH, CP, gender, peace, CC, environment and advocacy.
    Together with partners, conduct regular reflection and learning events
    Engage relevant community leaders and partners in planning and monitoring activities for the project
    Ensure alignment of all project interventions with the set monitoring ,evaluation and reporting
    Guide the joint project monitoring process on a scheduled basis
    Facilitate regular reflection meetings to ensure action on all issues from the monitoring reports
    Identify best practices for documentation
    Follow-up accountability of project funds and ensure timely submission of financial reports
    Actively engage in the development of technical reports and submission of the same to the donor and NO

    Advocacy, Engagement & Networking, 20%

    Support strategic engagements with Education stakeholders (Ministry of Education offices in the targeted counties, relevant County Government Departments, Civil Society Organizations and the private sector) in the targeted counties (e.g. through sector working groups at the County level) for joint planning, monitoring and reporting. This includes undertaking enrolment drives in the targeted counties.
    Support team to work with communities and partners to use Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) and other local advocacy approaches to enhance enrolment and retention of OOSC in schools. This includes ensure effective mobilization of communities, empowering them to hold their governments to account for basic education service delivery
    Gather and provide quality feedback and data to be used to develop briefing papers and recommendations on key issues affecting OOSC for external engagement and lobbying with decision makers
    Represent WVK in other strategic forums.

    Empowerment & Capacity building 15%

    Lead the team on education campaigns through local radio stations and community enrolment drives.
    Provide oversight for alternative income generation activities (IGA) among most vulnerable households to support enrolment and retention of their children in school.
    Develop and oversee capacity building initiatives for teachers , community groups and partners for synergy in tracking of OOSC and ensuring enrolment and retention
    Provide guidance on sensitization of parents, teachers and community members on enrollment of Most Vulnerable Children (MVCs), especially with disability or disadvantaged by harmful cultural practices
    Lead capacity building initiatives for staff and community
    Ensure documentation and project learning are disseminated to relevant stakeholders
    Provide technical guidance on mentorship, life skills and peer programme for boys and girls and especially the rescued girls to ensure school retention and completion
    Coordinate initiatives for empowerment of girls, and women in the focus AP in order to break the cycle of poverty and discrimination.

    Any other duty 5%

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    Must have a bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent
    A minimum of 4 years working experience in designing, planning, implementation and reporting on integrated development within education
    Proven experience in a supervisory or management role
    Demonstrated understanding and experience of working with Ministries of Education structures at county levels and engaging and networking with donors, civil societies and other partners
    Must be computer literate

    Other Competencies / Attributes

    Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
    Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
    Aware of and sensitive to working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multi-cultural groups
    Energetic and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
    Excellent program communications skills and thorough understanding of knowledge management approaches and mechanisms
    Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills
    Flexibility and team approach to programmatic work