Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • Community Outreach worker-Somali Nationality(Refugees)

    Community Outreach worker-Somali Nationality(Refugees)

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    HIAS works with   communities’ natural systems to optimize support for Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs). This approach enables HIAS to meet the safety, psychosocial, economic, and justice needs of PSNs; and facilitate their access to appropriate care. HIAS seeks to recruit a Community Outreach Worker who will be required to identify the most at risk and vulnerable refugees, provide them with necessary information as needed and link them with opportunities for psychosocial assessment and vulnerability assessment preceding appropriate intervention.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Identification of the most vulnerable refugees in the community in need of protection and psychosocial support (including counselling, food assistance, protection concerns, financial assistance, medical assistance etc.)
    Participation in community awareness and information dissemination to members of the community.
    Assist in referral of vulnerable refugees in the community to partner agencies for appropriate intervention.
    Provide support to caseworkers in the follow up and tracking of individual cases and updating the status accordingly.
    Assist in the provision of direct assistance to refugees in the community.
    Assist with translation for refugees in the community during assessments, home visits, counseling sessions and other activities as may be required.
    Assist in the mobilization of community members for support groups, community forums and sensitization campaigns within the communities.
    Accompany case workers for home visits, conduct individual visits, follow-ups and provide feedback reports to the case workers.
    Provide weekly and monthly quantitative and qualitative reports to the line manager highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs and outcomes of assistance provided.
    Attend regular staff meetings, monthly debriefings, trainings, and other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development and supervision.
    Perform other related duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

    1 year working experience, including at least 6 months working with the refugee community, preferably with an NGO.
    Experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance is an added advantage.
    Must not be working in another agency. 
    Basic literacy, writing and numeracy skills.
    Should be well integrated to the dynamics and needs of members of the refugee community within their areas.
    Good working knowledge of the community needs and gaps
    Ability to work with members of the community with little or no supervision
    Computer literacy
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    Basic counselling skills
    Strong problem-solving skills
    Strong training skills in community development and working with PSN will be an added advantage.
    Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
    Knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) will be an added advantage
    Proficiency in English or Kiswahili, Somali and other languages spoken within the  Somali and Ethiopian communities eg: Amharic, Oromo,   etc.

    Apply via :

    hias.hrmdirect.com

  • Portfolio & Scale Director

    Portfolio & Scale Director

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Balancing and scaling the programmatic portfolio by designing a strategic portfolio that optimises impact through targeted investments.
    In collaboration with the Programs Technical Director, ensure alignment between the fundraising initiatives and Country Strategies to achieve a balanced program portfolio and growth in programs impact.
    Lead development of large-scale innovative program concepts, including helping to design and implement new ways of delivering impact outside of our current ways of working, and work with business development teams to develop funding bids and pitches to secure funding to deliver these initiatives. Oversee the early development of new projects in collaboration with the Programs Technical Director.
    Co-lead with Public Affairs, collaborations and coalitions with both partners and funders, including co-design strategies.
    Under the leadership of Public Affairs, develop high impact pitches and strategic communications for the portfolio for internal and external stakeholders.
    Contributing to Programs’ and organisational leadership, and other strategic funding and programming collaborative meetings as required to ensure appropriate programmatic decisions are made.

    WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

    Significant experience leading and scaling global public health and/or development programs.
    Substantial experience managing and leading global teams.
    Substantial experience in leading the design and implementation of international development programs.
    Substantial experience with innovation and developing new approaches.
    Substantial program management experience in at least some of the countries and regions where the Foundation works (Asia/Pacific and Africa).
    Willingness to travel as required.

    Apply via :

    career10.successfactors.com

  • USAID Kenya Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity Contracts Specialist

    USAID Kenya Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity Contracts Specialist

    DT Global is seeking USAID p rofessionals in the fields of:

    Chief of Party (COP) /Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
    Director Finance and Operations (DFO)
    Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
    Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI)
    Grants Management

    Long-term and Short-Term Technical Leads :

    Access to Markets Expert

    Utilize a market systems development approach to accelerate growth of the agricultural sector through improved market linkages.
    Facilitate large agriculture firms, including processors and off-takers, to develop robust smallholder farmer out-grower schemes.
    Support agriculture firms to reach new buyers and access new markets (domestic and international).

    Access to Finance and Investment Expert

    Enable agricultural firms to access finance and investment to expand their operations, develop new products, and reach new customers.
    Support financial institutions and investors to develop new financing solutions for agricultural firms, including blended finance structures.
    Build the capacity of banks investment funds, MFIs, DFIs, savings and loans associations, and other financial actors to structure financing transactions for agricultural SMEs.
    Strengthen the capacity of local business advisory service (BAS) providers to assist agricultural SMEs to negotiate and complete financing transactions.

    Qualifications:

    Senior-level Positions

    Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field ;
    Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field ;
    Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in relevant field, preferably familiar with Kenyan and/ or East African context ;
    Experience leading donor funded programs in similar context required; USAID experienced preferred ;
    Excellent written and oral communications skills required ; Fluency in English required ;
    Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply .

    Mid-level Positions

    Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field ;
    Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field ;
    Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in relevant field, preferably familiar with Kenya or East African context.
    Experience contributing to donor funded programs in similar context required; USAID experienced preferred ;
    Excellent written and oral communications skills required ;
    Fluency in English required ;
    Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

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  • Chief Fundraising Officer Re-Advertisement: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

    Chief Fundraising Officer Re-Advertisement: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Fundraising:

    In collaboration with the CEO and Managing Director, create, implement, and manage an overarching multi-year fundraising strategy that aligns with RefuSHE’s organizational strategy and core program areas.
    Develop and implement a global research and engagement strategy to identify and prioritize new potential donor leads.
    Meet annual revenue targets as agreed with the CEO/Executive Team.
    Collaborate with the Managing Director on fundraising targets related to major donors/high net worth individuals and regular givers.
    Expand RefuSHE’s existing institutional funding portfolio by securing new sources of government and foundation support.
    Lead all proposal development activities related to government, foundation, and corporate funders, including, but not limited to: preparation of data/content and log frames (with the M&E and programs teams), development of proposal budget (with finance team), articulation of proposal activities (with programs team), writing narrative sections, proof-reading and editing, proposal submission, and follow-up.
    Write, edit, and finalize high quality and compelling written materials including Expressions of Interest/Letters of Intent, Concept Notes, and Proposals.
    Work closely with the finance team and program managers to develop accurate and forward-thinking proposal budgets.
    Mentor the US-based Fundraising and Grants Manager to manage the proposal development process for smaller grants.
    Support the CEO with outreach to existing and potential donors in Nairobi/Kenya, including arranging and participating in meetings and visits.
    Maintain a record of all RefuSHE staff interactions with donors.
    Manage the RefuSHE SharePoint files for all proposals and grants, ensuring that copies of all relevant documents are kept for future reference.

    Partnerships:

    Manage ongoing relationships with key government, foundation, and corporate donors.
    Network with a diverse community of stakeholders to develop new partnerships.
    In collaboration with the Communications staff, oversee and implement a multi-channel engagement strategy for all RefuSHE supporters.

    Grant management:

    Oversee financial and programmatic reporting and donor communication for all RefuSHE grants, through supervision of the Grants Management team to ensure that reporting requirements are met in a timely and compliant manner.
    Supervise the Grants Management team to ensure that the terms of all contracts and agreements are effectively communicated to the Executive leadership, finance, and program teams both at inception and during program implementation.

    Monitoring and evaluation:

    Regularly review M&E data with the M&E team and Program Managers to ensure that each program is accomplishing its objectives and, if not, that corrective action is being taken to meet the set targets.
    Work with the M&E and Programs teams to develop a robust indicator tracking and evaluation system to ensure program efficacy and success.
    Lead the organization in measuring the outcomes and impacts of programs and partnerships.

    Capacity Building:

    Provide coaching and mentorship to program staff in proposal development/writing and reporting.
    Supervise Grants Management Officer, M&E Manager, and Communications and Marketing Manager in Kenya and support the Managing Director in dotted line supervision of the Fundraising and Grants Manager in US.

    OCCASIONAL DUTIES

    Act as a signatory to the RefuSHE Kenya bank accounts.
    Participate in recruitment and selection for senior staff positions.
    Present fundraising information to the Kenya and US Boards, as requested by the CEO.
    Draft Terms of Reference and supervise consultants engaged in fundraising related tasks.

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (e.g. international development, social sciences, communications, monitoring and evaluation).
    Master’s degree in a relevant subject is desirable.

    RELATED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATION

    8 years experience in fundraising/resource mobilization, preferably in an INGO setting, including at least 3 years in a supervisory position.
    Substantial experience in leading and coordinating the development of major grant proposals to institutional donors, multilateral agencies, foundations, and/or corporate donors.
    Demonstrated success in managing and meeting fundraising targets.
    Experience of handling grants from US government and/or UN agencies is desirable.

    TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

    Vast knowledge of, and a strong personal network of relationships with, institutional donors, government and multilateral agencies, and foundations.
    Experience of corporate fundraising/CSR is preferred.
    Outstanding technical grant writing and reporting skills.
    Strategic networking skills and ability to form productive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
    Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English, including a proven ability to turn data and numbers into concise and compelling narratives.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including communicating with impact, influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
    A high degree of flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to changing needs.
    Experience working both independently and collaboratively across teams and time zones, managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

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    Send your CV and a cover letter indicating your current/previous salary to hr@refushe.org, citing the position title “Chief Fundraising Officer” in the email subject line, by close of business on 24th May 2023.We appreciate all applications received, however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    hr@refushe.org

  • Africa Oceons Conservation strategy Director Northern Kenya Conservation Coordinator

    Africa Oceons Conservation strategy Director Northern Kenya Conservation Coordinator

    WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
    Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Lead the development and implementation of the Africa Oceans Strategy in contribution to TNC’s 2030 targets and Oceans goals.
    Ensure the effective coordination and integration of oceans work for all projects and programs across the Africa Business unit.
    Lead the Africa Oceans team and work collaboratively with the Global Oceans Team to deliver the Africa Oceans strategy
    Advance national level planning efforts that increase ocean conservation outcomes, including climate mitigation and resilience plans and marine spatial plans.
    Guide reforms for marine fisheries and building local capacity for sustainable and legal fisheries management while supporting policies at national, regional, and local levels to enable marine fishery reform.
    Oversee efforts to create and advance community-based strategies for better managed coastal and marine areas.
    Facilitate and manage collaborations with government, intergovernmental institutions, development partners, CSOs, private sector and communities
    Assess topics related to Africa Ocean conservation and advise TNC communications, marketing and philanthropy staff on issues related to oceans work in Africa and help ensure that TNC’s internal and external communications accurately reflect the strategy and conservation goals.
    Coordinate research and analysis to support development and implementation of oceans projects and strategies.
    Represent TNC’s Africa Oceans Strategy at relevant international and regional conferences and meetings, delivering technical presentations and expert input as needed.
    Support fundraising by developing and contributing to proposals and representing the Africa Ocean Program to public and private donors and seeks to integrate sustainable financing mechanisms into the ocean’s programs.
    Lead the Africa Ocean Strategy budget development and ensure on time on budget project implementation.
    Assist in developing reports, presentations, and assessments on related topics, as well as internal and external communications materials that reflect the program’s objectives and priorities.
    Requires willingness and ability to travel up to 35% both domestically and internationally, and to work occasional weekends and evenings.

    WHAT YOU’LL BRING

    BA/BS degree in a relevant conservation field and 10 years’ experience in marine conservation and management, ocean governance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Experience with ocean sector stakeholders and associated management and governance frameworks across Africa.
    Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
    Experience directing a major program or project portfolio of strategic importance, including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams.
    Experience working with current international and regional trends and practices in relevant areas of marine and coastal conservation.
    Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance.
    Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
    Experience in using a strong sense of diplomacy and experience negotiating
    Experience influencing, developing, and implementing conservation policy and plans at local and country level.
    International work experience.
    Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government or legislative staff, community or business leaders, program leadership and/or similar audiences.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Master’s degree in Conservation Science or related field with over 10 years of experience in a relevant field of marine conservation or ocean affairs, with working knowledge of marine spatial planning practices, ocean governance frameworks, marine industrial and small-scale fisheries, multi-lateral ocean sustainable development and blue economy initiatives or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Fluency in language other than English, especially as relevant to areas where we work, and experience living and working in Africa,
    Knowledge of politics and society, especially in the African context, with respect to oceans, blue economy and international marine affairs.
    Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization, including with senior management, and with Conservancy partners.
    Effective public speaker that will represent TNC and the Africa Oceans Strategy internationally at conferences and high-level meetings, including giving presentations and leading technical sessions as relevant.
    Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
    Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives and experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.
    Politically savvy.

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  • Protection Officer – GBV Prevention

    Protection Officer – GBV Prevention

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Designing, planning & implementation of anti-GBV and other protection activities

    Contribute to designing of relevant and appropriate strategies, concept notes and proposals for GBV P&R.
    Act as focal point for the identification and referral of Extremely Vulnerable Individuals and People with Specific Protection Needs for adequate assistance according to the relevant protection partners.
    Working closely with and referring to the response team individual protection cases, including maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, for appropriate support.
    Contribute to the establishment/maintenance of a referral pathway, respectful of the confidentiality principle and SOPs.
    Building the capacities of partners, staff and beneficiaries by ensuring capacity-building planning, localized protection working group meetings and facilitation of their training sessions.
    Supervise and coordinate the organization and successful implementation/tracking of GBV prevention activities on SCOPE and Budget i.e. community-based sensitization activities, social mobilization, life-skills and awareness raising activities, working with education partners to ensure schools act as are alternative protection spaces devoid of PSEA with special emphasis on extremely vulnerable individuals and GBV survivors, with the aim of improving their psychosocial well-being.
    Ensure – through the assistants, clear weekly and monthly work plans – protection monitoring, field assessments, community-based activities, especially outreach and awareness raising activities, are carried out in a timely, effective, quality and technically sound manner.
    In collaboration with the MEAL staff, Protection Officer- Monitoring, supervise individual interviews and facilitate participatory protection assessments – applying the Age, Gender and Diversity approach – to fully understand the displaced population in its diversity, their protection concerns and priorities, and the resources available to them.
    Monitors and ensures that the prevention activities are implemented on scope and budget with quality.

    Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning including Report Writing & Documentation

    Support the collection of information/data about vulnerability, protection needs and concerns of the targeted population.
    Ensure that the above-described protection information gathering, sharing and filing are done in accordance with agreed information management system that adheres to the data protection and information sharing policies in place.
    Conduct follow-up monitoring sessions to ensure that needs have been met in an appropriate manner and beneficiary have the opportunity to provide feedback on the assistance received.
    Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on service provision and other preselected key topics to beneficiaries.
    Supervises proper utilization of data generated from the assessments and analysis to inform the GBV prevention activities within the camp and host community.
    Keep a database of the number of beneficiaries per activity in each location, disaggregated by age, gender and diversity.
    Prepares and submit annual DIPs, BFUs and all relevant reports to the team leader on agreed schedules.
    Develop annual DIPs, procurement plans and & ensure timely procurement of sector items, appropriate inventory of all items in the sector & NFIs distributed disaggregated by age gender.
    Ensures proper documentation of all project activities including case studies, human-interest stories, sector operation plans/work plans & reviews, budget trackers and online SharePoint folders.
    Provide verbal and written feedback to supervisor on progress, lesson learnt, achievements, gaps, issues and problems emanating from project implementation plus proposed innovative ideas to improve the program.

    Staff Supervision

    Provide supervision and mentorship to the Protection Assistants and incentive workers to ensure effective implementation of the project cycle.
    Conduct continuous performance objective setting and evaluation for Protection Assistants to ensure growth and development in work
    Conduct weekly work planning together with field teams.
    Coordination and Networking
    Liaise with relevant government actors and partner staff as well as service providers in order to foster effective collaboration and encourage national interest and ownership in protection of refugees and other persons of concerns
    Maintain and promote a positive image of DRC and its activities by explaining what DRC is doing and why DRC operates in that way.
    Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationship with other agencies including community leaders and structures
    Ensure that the monthly GBV/CP working group meetings take place as planned with the participation of all agencies, community leaders & GBV Steering committee.
    Represent DRC in all relevant interagency collaborative meetings and initiatives
    Adhere to upholding the Core Humanitarian Standards for Quality and Accountability in Humanitarian work and mainstreaming the standards in day to day project implementation work.
    Any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection Team Leader.

    Experience and technical competencies 

    Minimum of 4 years of work experience within the field of protection, gender-based violence programming, social work.
    Training on GBViE, IASC, EMAP, SASA and other EBIs will be an added advantage.
    Experience working communities within the refugee camp set up in accordance with DRC Dadaab Programme and Protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs, CHS CoC) as well as host community population.
    Experience in implementing behavior change communication and community mobilization strategies such as SASA! EMAP, Peer to Peer/life skills/mentorship Community Based Protection and protection monitoring activities.
    Experience in working with people from diverse background and cultures.
    Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards for Quality and Accountability in humanitarian work (CHS);
    Experience with capacity building of staff, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops.
    Excellent analytical and report writing skills (English) Good analytical and strategic planning skills.

    About you:  
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:  

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.   

    Education: 

    A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Health, Community and or Gender Development)
    Fluency in written and spoken English essential  
    Training on GBViE, PSEAH (Desirable) will be an added advantage

    Apply via :

    candidate.hr-manager.net

  • Safeguarding Manager

    Safeguarding Manager

    Responsibilities and Duties

    Articulate and promote the strategic importance of safeguarding in all aspects of the organisation’s work. Demonstrate leadership in ensuring that staff, programmes and operations are safe for all programme participants, staff and volunteers
    Continually review, update, maintain and seek to improve an effective organisational level safeguarding and PSEAH system and framework (policies, protocols, procedures etc) across the CBM Global Federation. Ensure the system meets good practice standards and the needs of CBM Global entities (Members, Country Teams, Technical Teams and Secretariat)
    Ensure each Country Team has a robust safeguarding and PSEAH framework in place for identifying and mitigating safeguarding and PSEAH risks; enabling reporting; managing incidents; and building capacity of staff and partners
    Provide ongoing support, coaching and mentoring to Country Teams to enhance their safeguarding practices
    Ensure effective auditing, accountability and report handling procedures related to the safeguarding and PSEAH system are in place and applied
    Ensure all reported safeguarding and PSEAH incidents are managed effectively and expeditiously by ensuring that report handling procedures are properly followed for all reports received that are within the scope of this role.
    Maintain and continually develop a network of safeguarding focal points across the CBM Global Federation. Ensure focal points understand their role and are provided with the necessary training to fulfil their responsibilities.
    Lead a small team of colleagues within the Federation to provide support to the Safeguarding function, including with incident management. Ensure they are provided with the necessary training to fulfil their responsibilities
    Ensure all aspects of the safeguarding and PSEAH system are clearly communicated across the Federation. Working with the safeguarding focal points, lead on improving organisational understanding; capacity to implement; and compliance with all aspects of the safeguarding system, throughout the CBM Global Federation
    Represent CBM Global at global safeguarding networks such as the Keeping Children Safe Coalition etc. Proactively engage in relevant discussion and debate within the sector, bringing a disability inclusion and partnership perspective.
    Working closely with relevant teams and utilising the safeguarding focal points, proactively develop and deliver strategies and actions for developing the capacity of CBM partners with regards to safeguarding and PSEAH.
    Working with the network of safeguarding focal points, support CBM Global entities to comply with the safeguarding system and meet their obligations and responsibilities. Escalate incidents of non-compliance.
    Liaise effectively and as necessary with the health, safety and security function within CBM Global
    Effectively manage existing Safeguarding budget / resources and maximize opportunities to increase funding in this area via CBM Member Associations.
    Produce periodic safeguarding and PSEAH reports for the CBM Global Board

    Key outcomes expected from this role

    CBM Global has a well-established and comprehensive safeguarding system and framework in place
    Staff and entities within CBM Global understand and have the capacity to fulfil their responsibilities with regards to safeguarding and PSEAH
    A network of trained and capacitated safeguarding focal points is maintained
    All safeguarding incidents are managed effectively and expeditiously
    Capacity of partners with regards to safeguarding is enhanced

    Person Specification
    All of the following requirements are essential, unless marked with a * when they are desirable.
    CBM Global welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.
    Experience and knowledge

    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a dedicated safeguarding role, or in which safeguarding has been the primary responsibility.
    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a safeguarding role at a management level, preferably in an international not-for-profit organisation.
    Experience in a safeguarding or similar role, with responsibilities spanning more than 1 country*****
    Demonstrable track record of success in a senior safeguarding role
    Extensive in-depth hands on practical knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues, including legal frameworks, policies, procedures, incident management and good practices
    Understanding of the wider Safeguarding topic within the context of humanitarian and development programmes
    Experience of training/capacity building related to safeguarding
    Experience working within a Federation structure*****
    Experience in the disability sector, with an understanding if inclusive safeguarding practices*****
    Lived experience of disability*****

    Skills/competencies/personal qualities

    Outstanding interpersonal, relationship building and people coaching skills
    A self-starter able to work independently. Proactive and resourceful
    Diligent, persistent with excellent attention to detail
    Strategic thinker and a doer. Able to shape strategy and deliver it. Comfortable working at strategic and operational levels.
    Ability to work under pressure, with minimum supervision
    Able to hit the ground running and to make a difference in the role from day 1
    Adept at working on multiple things at once and at prioritising
    Influencing others.
    Excellent written and verbal communication
    Fluent in English (written and verbal)

    Qualifications

    Educated to degree level or above

    Apply via :

    cbmglobal.peoplehr.net

  • Global Research & Evidence Manager

    Global Research & Evidence Manager

    Your Charge

    Living Goods is looking for an experienced researcher to lead research projects from end to end across the organization. This position reports to the Director of Performance, Evidence and Insights and is a part of the Global Programs Team, working cross functionally with our country programs and MEL teams to build evidence and insights to drive the organization’s impact and advocacy goals. Living Goods research portfolio includes operations research, process evaluations, and impact evaluations, and leverages vast amounts of program monitoring data as well as externally collected data.
    You are a strong project manager and a research technical expert, fluent across quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches. You will roll up your sleeves to design, conduct, analyze and package up research for advocacy. You will also identify, contract and manage high quality external Principal Investigators and research partners to collaborate and deliver. And you will train, mentor and support colleagues across the organization in research methods and management. You will develop evaluation strategies and research approaches to answer priority questions associated with Living Goods’ learning agenda, striking the balance of impact, feasibility, cost and rigor. You will also contribute to business development proposals, and you will strategically package up key evidence, learning and insights for advocacy.
    You have deep research technical experience and have a well-developed network of research colleagues and collaborators. You are intellectually curious, learning oriented and collaborative. You are motivated to produce high-quality research, evidence and insights that will drive impact deepening and advocacy.  You enjoy being challenged and delivering excellence to colleagues and partners.

    Research Project Management

    Manage priority internal and external research projects from end to end including developing the evaluation strategy, drafting RFPs, identifying and contracting research partners (where appropriate), project management and oversight, data analysis report writing, dissemination, and ensuring translation of evidence and insights for program improvement and advocacy.
    Provide technical guidance/management to other LG and partner staff to adhere to research systems/processes/protocols to ensure high-quality research design, implementation, and analysis.
    Conduct analysis of internal program data and external evaluation data to answer priority learning questions or develop key evidence and insights for advocacy.

    External Research Partnerships & Business Development

    Expand and deepen strategic global research partnerships
    Identify Principal Investigators and high-quality research partners for collaboration on specific projects.  
    Package up key evidence, learning and insight to share externally for advocacy, thought leadership and business development.
    Represent the organization externally with government partners, academia, funders
    Lead the technical input on evaluation and research sections of funding proposals.
    Partner with the business development team to identify specific opportunities for research funding aligned with the strategy.
    Participate in relevant external coalitions and technical working groups

    Knowledge Pieces and Publications

    Publish key research, analysis, evidence and insights in peer-reviewed journals.
    Write knowledge pieces including blogs, policy briefs, and other articles to drive LG thought leadership, fundraising and advocacy goals.

    Professional development & capacity-building

    Provide technical mentorship and capacity building across staff in research design, management and dissemination.
    Share relevant literature and research with team to enable and encourage evidence-informed decision making.

    Administrative/Other

    Contribute to Global Program Team and country-level research strategy, annual planning and  budgeting.
    Lead or participate in internal and external steering committees and technical working groups as assigned and appropriate.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, health systems strengthening, health policy with quantitative research specialization
    Demonstrated research technical experience with 7-9 years of total work experience with ideally 1-3 years at managerial level

    Skills and Competencies:

    Excellent research & analytical technical expertise including in Epidemiology, bio-statistics, health economics, health systems research, quantitative & qualitative methods, survey design and management, data management,
    Experience managing multiple research projects from end to end with a high degree of quality and excellence. 
    Strategic thinking and analysis, ability to synthesize and interpret evidence and data into relevant, strategic recommendations
    Track record of packing up evidence and insights into high quality knowledge and learning outputs, policy briefs, peer-reviewed publications etc.
    Ability to foster research collaboration internally and externally across an established personal network of research colleagues. 
    Experience in team management, technical capacity building and mentorship.
    Excellent written, verbal and inter-personal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders including team members, external partners, funders and government partners.
    Strong interpersonal skills including cultural sensitivity. Experience working cross-functionally across teams

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com using the position as subject of email.

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  • Thematic Director (w/m/nb) – Humanitarian Action

    Thematic Director (w/m/nb) – Humanitarian Action

    Your tasks

    Strategic Advice: You shape the development of global and country level strategies, policies, plans and projects in providing relevant advice on disability inclusive humanitarian action, as well as develop and update the humanitarian action policy and thematic annual workplans.
    Representation & Advocacy: You participate in international fora on humanitarian action to expand the network of Light for the World in the humanitarian action field. Represent Light for the World and secure our reputation as a leading expert in the field by providing expert views and developing advocacy efforts.
    Capacity Development: You build capacity of Light for the World staff and partners on new strategies in inclusive humanitarian action. You engage with the work of external consultants on humanitarian action and support the implementation of quality assurance mechanisms at all levels.
    Programme Development, Innovation & Evidence-creation: You inspire, co-create and develop innovative projects for the further advancement of the body of knowledge on disability inclusive humanitarian action, establishing added value by Light for the World. You explore and develop innovative ways of working to improve the participation and inclusion of people with disabilities.
    Learning & Information sharing: You stay up to date with developments in the humanitarian action sector and cultivate innovation within the humanitarian action sector and at Light for the World.

    Your profile

    You bring professional experience in the fields of Humanitarian Action and Disability Inclusion. You have a good understanding for the UN system and the most important actors in the mentioned fields.
    You are familiar with the tools and standards and know the most important decision makers and networks.
    You are experienced in setting up strategies and encouraging innovation. You bring expertise in training, developing tools and adapting trainings to the needs of your audience for the sake of inclusiveness.
    You have a hands-on approach, proactive personality and are strongly motivated. You are solution oriented and bring excellent organizational skills. You are flexible and can adapt to various audiences and partners.
    You bring readiness for international travel up to 20%.
    You have excellent English skills; Other languages, e.g. German,French or Portuguese are an asset.
    You bring interest in Light for the World‘s mandate area and identify with our values.

    Our offer

    an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization and to extend your professional experience
    a highly motivated, professional and diverse team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.
    a competitive salary for the NGO sector, incl. full social insurance & other benefits
    flexible working hours with remote working options
    a friendly, dynamic and inclusive working environment

    Apply via :

    www.light-for-the-world.org