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  • Technical Specialist – Natural Resources Managemen Technical Specialist- Market Systems

    Technical Specialist – Natural Resources Managemen Technical Specialist- Market Systems

    Purpose of the Position:
    To provide technical support in Sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM), implementation, capacity building, coordination and monitoring functions of IMARA Program within the program sites in the County (operations will be in Marsabit and Laikipia hence either of the two). This is towards inspiring a sustainable natural resource management as part of the Kenya ASAL policy and Ending drought emergencies (EDE) framework aimed to support increased resilience of vulnerable communities in the ASAL counties of Kenya.
    The incumbent will be instrumental in capacity building and coordination of key program stakeholders on IMARA Program efforts aimed at enhancing rangeland management and dry land forest management strengthening tree based value chains and Non Wood Forest products, increased access to and protection of water resources, promote sustainable and renewable energy options plus Disaster Risk Management. S/he will also be responsible for tracking program uptake, especially with respect to program targets, besides documentation, reporting, and performing other M&E functions as regards reaching the target beneficiaries.
    The position Holder must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
    Major Responsibilities:
    Effective Technical Program design, Planning and Implementation , 40%

    Work closely with the Program Manager to provide effective, innovative and technical leadership in the IMARA Program towards reaching the program goal.
    Responsible for the in the implementation of the all activities in the IMARA program with focus on Rangeland/dry land forest management, Water access and protection, DRM and Renewable energy options in partnership with partners within the consortium
    Work with relevant ministries, departments, private sector, civil society and partners to achieve program objective
    Provision of technical skills in integrated natural resource management practices across communities and partners in targeted areas

    Train the partners, selected farmer groups and partners on the various recommended focal areas (Community Based Natural Resource management, Dry land forestry, Climate smart agriculture, Sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation, Disaster Risk management, Advocacy and policy influence etc).
    Support implementation of water access and protection for enhanced water supply in collaboration with relevant line ministries
    Mobilization of smallholder farmers into Farmers Marketing groups geared to strengthen tree based value chains market systems enhancing increased production

    Develop a program capacity building plan of action for partners, CBOs and Community Owned Resource Persons as per context with specific focus on the key objectives.
    Ensure timely and efficient expenditure at acceptable levels as per donor requirements
    Actively participate in the collection and collation of views from stakeholders for the development of program plans and budgets
    Providing strategic leadership and supporting collaborative partnership engagements within the IMARA NRM focus areas across county.
    Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all levels of interventions and initiatives with communities and partners;
    Collaborate with Program manager, IMARA MEAL Coordinator, Program Director and the Technical Specialist – Environment and Climate Change to effectively support the program to carry out all measurements – baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations in accordance with Consortium guidelines and donor requirements.
    Support the program technically in relation to your expertise in the event of any disaster and/or crisis response when called upon to do so;
    Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all L&R program interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans.
    Together with key partners conduct on site trainings and strengthening community groups in issues on integrated NRM in respect to climate change

    Partnership, networking and resource acquisition, 35%

    Ensures collaborative roles and partnerships with key partners in the leverage county partners including GoK line Ministries at the county and national, Community Based organization, NGO, Learning Research institutions and any relevant authorities

    Gender and Youth integration in program activities through the implementation strategies.

    Develop working agreements / MOUs with partners as per need.
    Coordinate stakeholder / partner forums on IMARA counties strengthening strategic NRM alliances.
    Coordinate reflection and learning forums for community and partners for purposes of providing forums for experiential learning & reflection.
    In liaison with Partners, lead/support development of data collection and monitoring tools as required
    Strengthen advocacy on prioritization and increased resource allocation for NRM related activities by county government and other CSOs.
    Build capacity on community groups on advocacy to engage service providers and participate in forums to relating to sustainable NRM and related interventions

    Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation, 20%

    Participate/Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices

    Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures that the targets from leveraging sites are tracked.
    Coordinate joint monitoring visits with key partners to track and document program progress in the targetted leverage counties.
    Ensure the feedback from monitoring exercises feed into the working of environment technical working group within the program counties.
    Support the development and submission of program reports and core documents as per WVK guidelines and donor standards.

    Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on NRM activities.
    Support development of technical papers and or policy breifs on key issues for external engagement with decision makers

    Any Other 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 holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University preferably in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change;
    Minimum of four years’ experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management (SNRM) programs in ASAL/degraded parts of Kenya integrating livelihoods strengthening; with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting, record-keeping and reporting;
    The holder of this position must be a results orientated person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands and;
    S/he must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player
    Must have skills and ability to provide training and mentorships;
    S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships.
    Experience working with private sector, local communities, institutions, governmental and traditional authorities in ASAL regions;
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;
    Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player;

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  • Deputy Chief of Party, DFSA Kenya

    Deputy Chief of Party, DFSA Kenya

    Supervisor: Chief of Party
    Note: This position is contingent upon grant and candidate approvals by the donor.
    Job Summary
    CRS Kenya is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the program. The DCoP will strengthen communication, integration and harmonization of technical approaches in all areas of the program. They will coordinate the development of annual work plans, strategic plans, and donor reports, while also maintaining systems to track program quality. The DCoP will support the development of strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems for monitoring implementation and ensure that data is analyzed and used for decision making that strengthens programming. When necessary, the DCoP will fulfill Chief of Party (CoP) duties during this position’s absence and will collaborate closely with implementing partners, relevant Government of Kenya (GoK) entities and USAID/Food for Peace. The DCoP will also ensure appropriate support to implementation partners according to identified needs and in collaboration with CRS internal departments (Finance, HR, Commodity Management, Purchasing, Administration, etc.).
    The DCoP is expected to have a high level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify and fill gaps. S/he should have the ability to work sensitively and positively with the DFSA team and promote an inclusive development environment — success of the post relies on this.
    Specific Responsibilities

    Leadership and Representation

    Along with the CoP, provide leadership, supervision, and oversight to improve the performance of all program activities, ensuring efficient and effective project implementation including the timely completion of high-quality work plans, accurate reports, and other mandated deliverables.
    Work with the CoP and MEAL Manager in preparing project work-plans with clear objectives and achievable benchmarks, reflecting strategic long-term and short-term priorities.
    Maintain clear, regular and effective lines of communication with relevant GoK stakeholders and CRS implementing partners.
    Ensure all approaches are aligned with GoK food security and resilience building priorities, plans and policies.
    Project Innovation and Organizational Learning
    Capitalize on achievements and identify pertinent learning questions for improved program quality.
    Promote and facilitate innovation through capacity building and motivation of implementing staff
    Regularly review the program strategy to ensure relevance and enhance program impact by suggesting appropriate alternative strategies and changes to the technical working groups.
    With the MEAL Manager, develop mechanisms, including Quality Improvement Verification Checklists, for regular feedback on the quality of on the ground activities and targeting of supervisory support.

    Project Implementation and Reporting

    Facilitate development of CRS and partner annual Detailed Implementation Plans (including the budget).
    Responsible for the submission of consistently high-quality reports to donor through planning with team leaders quarterly, and annual program reviews, assisting in drafting reports, providing critical feedback and quality control.
    Participate in the development and analysis of baseline data and contribute to the baseline report.
    In consultation with the CoP, CRS Kenya Country Representative (CR) and Head of Programs (HoP), make efforts and support a strategy to complement services under the program through identifying, leveraging and creating linkages with other projects where appropriate.
    Coordinate the organization of sessions to share study results (baseline, formative research, Gender Assessment) with communities, partners and local development actors.
    Support the MEAL Team in conducting data quality assessments.
    Participate in working group meetings to improve and standardize technical tools.
    Support the team leaders in conducting operational research and evaluative studies.
    Draft Scopes of Work and supervise consultants selected for different project activities.
    Address bottlenecks and scale up best practices to achieve high quality program implementation.

    Partnership/Capacity-Strengthening

    Draft and oversee partnership agreements with implementing partners.
    Coordinate, with CRS technical teams, the training of technical partner staff, field agents and community volunteers on the use of data collection tools.
    Accompany partners in project management, annual reviews and integration of activities.
    Accompany partners in data analysis and the use of data to inform programming activities.
    Train and accompany partners in the use of the Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) and other relevant project documents.
    Accompany partners in drafting quarterly and annual reports in a timely manner and according to project requirements.
    Accompany partners in establishing and implementing community-based MEAL systems.
    Accompany partners in organizing regular sessions to share project results and outcomes to date with local development actors.

    Management, Supervision, Finance and Donor Compliance

    Manage all resources associated with project implementation in compliance with CRS and donor policies.
    Contribute to the preparation of financial and commodities reports for internal review according to CRS and donor procedures.
    Support partners in preparing budgets and financial reports in collaboration with the Grants & Compliance Manager and CRS technical staff.
    Implement CRS’ performance management system by organizing coaching and evaluation sessions with supervisees.
    Assist with the hiring, orientation, and training of key staff to build a technically strong, well supported, motivated team.
    Provide direction and technical advice through quarterly coaching sessions and daily support.

    Key Working Relationships
    Supervisory: Team leaders for programming sectors. (TBD)
    Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Chief of Party, all Country Program staff, Regional and HQ technical staff.
    External: Officials at USAID, government organizations, representatives from for-profit and other non-for-profit organizations, including all partner organizations, representatives of non-traditional public donors including UN, World Bank and other relevant GoK stakeholders.
    Required Qualifications And Experience

    Master’s degree in a relevant field including public health, food security or international development.
    Minimum 7 years demonstrated experience managing large USG or other similar development projects focused on food security; preferably with experience related to engaging food insecure populations and increasing resilience.
    5 years experience managing donor funds, including multi country grants. Strong knowledge and experience in budget management.
    Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, donors, community-based organizations and the private sector.
    Demonstrated experience working in food security and a strong understanding of the underlying causes of food insecurity in Kenya and the Kenya context. (Preferred)
    Experience with USAID project implementation.
    Knowledge of program quality standards, MEAL standards, Catholic Social Teaching and the justice lens preferred.
    Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building through formal and informal training with the capacity of empower staff through opportunities for professional growth and development.
    Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver required results in a timely and quality manner.
    Cultural sensitivity, patience, flexibility and ability to work well in a multi-sectoral and multi-cultural team and to work closely, understand and support local Church partners.
    Ability to work in a challenging and stressful environment with unexpected challenges.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required.
    Ability to travel for field missions for 30-50% level of effort as needed.

    Agency-wide Competencies (for All CRS Staff)
    These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

    Integrity
    Accountability and Stewardship
    Build Relationships
    Develops Talent
    Continuous Improvement and Innovation
    Strategic Mindset

    MEAL Competencies

    Monitoring: Implementing monitoring activities, including timely collection of quality data, set up and maintenance of databases, facilitation of participatory reflection on monitoring results, and submission of timely progress reports.
    Evaluation: Supporting project and program evaluations and reviews by ensuring the quality of evaluation methods, tools, and data and facilitating the use of evaluation results to inform decision-making and enhance learning.
    Accountability: Improving our accountability to a range of stakeholders through increased participation, transparent communication, responsive feedback mechanisms, and adherence to internal and external quality standards and requirements
    Learning: Promoting excellent knowledge management and collaborative learning processes at the project, program and institutional levels, generating robust evidence for project and programmatic learning that leads to action, decision-making and influence

    Disclaimer Clause
    This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
    Required Travel: Regular travel within Kenya and internationally as required.
    Work Environment: Office environment with regular travel to the field.
    Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
    CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

  • Communication Advisor

    Communication Advisor

    GENERAL INFORMATION
    SOLICITATION NO.: Mission Notice 18-192
    ISSUANCE DATE: 12/3/2018
    CLOSING DATE/TIME: 12/14/2018 at 12:30 p.m. (Nairobi Time)
    MARKET VALUE: $75,628 to $98,317 equivalent to GS-13 Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.
    PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years, with three (1) one-year options subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance or better.
    PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Nairobi, Kenya
    AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens currently residing in Kenya (with a valid residence permit)1 and Third Country Nationals. Citizenship, if dual, must be clearly stated.
    Resident hire means a U.S. citizen who, at the time of hire as a PSC, resides in the cooperating country as a spouse or dependent of a U.S. citizen employed by a U.S. government agency or under any U.S. government-financed contract or agreement, or for reasons other than for employment with a U.S. government agency or under any U.S. government-financed contract or agreement. A U.S. citizen for purposes of this definition also includes persons who at the time of contracting are lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States.
    Third country national (TCN) means an individual who is neither a cooperating country national nor a U.S. national, but is a citizen or lawful permanent resident (or equivalent immigration status) of any country other than the countries which are prohibited sources.
    SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: USAID/W issued clearance level at the Facility/Computer Access Level (if U.S citizens) or Moderate Risk Public Trust access authorization (if U.S Permanent resident or Third Country National)
    STATEMENT OF DUTIES/POSITION DESCRIPTION
    Background/Introduction
    USAID/Kenya and East Africa’s Office of Economic Growth and Integration (OEGI) implements programs to increase food security, promote resilience, improve water and sanitation, enhance trade and investment, expand access to energy, and increase sustainable economic integration in Kenya and East Africa. OEGI provides intellectual leadership to design, implement and evaluate programs and strategies in response to the Global Food Security Strategy, the Power Africa Initiative, and other U.S. Government and USAID initiatives and priorities. At the Kenya bilateral level, OEGI manages a $90 million portfolio of activities across multiple sectors including agriculture, livestock, trade, investment, and energy, as described below. At the regional level, OEGI manages a $25 million portfolio, which includes energy and resilience activities, as well as direct engagement with Regional Intergovernmental Organization (RIGO) partners, including the East African Community (EAC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). OEGI’s work with the RIGOs focuses on promoting regional economic integration and expanding regional and international trade, particularly in agriculture goods.
    OEGI works collaboratively with USAID technical offices within USAID/KEA, bilateral USAID missions across East Africa, regional USAID missions across Africa, and USAID/Washington, as well as with USAID/KEA lifeline offices and USAID/KEA management, to achieve the objectives of the USAID/KEA Kenya Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS).
    OEGI supports USAID/KEA’s Kenyan and regional communications strategies. OEGI communicates and coordinates knowledge management on Kenyan and regional programming and policy priorities to USAID bilateral missions and embassies, and works closely with USAID/Washington and inter-agency colleagues to coordinate U.S. Government activities in Kenya and the region.
    OEGI focuses on the following objectives:

    Improve food security, both in Kenya and regionally. Increase access, availability, and utilization of African-grown staple foods in Kenya and in regionally integrated markets. Investments and partnerships facilitate the movement of quality, staple foods, livestock and inputs from areas of availability to areas of deficit, encouraging market-based responses to regional food insecurity. This includes addressing regional plant and animal diseases and other threats to food security.
    Enhance resilience, both in Kenya and regionally. Coordinate multi-sector resilience platforms to increase efficiency and effectiveness of USAID investments in drought prone areas across bilateral Missions and within USAID/KEA.
    Grow exports to the U.S. Increase awareness and utilization of trade preferences under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) through firm-level assistance, partnership with regional trade associations, and the development and implementation of national AGOA competitiveness strategies.
    Increase trade in Kenya and the region. Assist the RIGOs in the development, harmonization and implementation of trade policies, procedures and standards. Partnering with governments and private sector organizations, OEGI seeks to reduce the number of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, deepen regional integration, and advance the Single Customs Territory and Common Market.
    Reduce the time and cost of transport. Improve the performance of the most critical bottlenecks to transit and transport along the key Northern and Central Trade Corridors within the EAC, primarily focused at Port and Border Posts.
    Improve access to clean, reliable and cost-effective access to electricity in Kenya, and support increased cross-border energy trade for the wider East African region. Support
    development of the energy sector through financing, grants, technical assistance and investment promotion, to both public and private sector institutions, and the improvement of the enabling environment to facilitate increased private sector participation in power projects development.
     Increase private financing and investment in Kenya for USAID priority sectors, including energy, agriculture, and water and sanitation infrastructure, through technical assistance programs and a portfolio of Development Credit Authority (DCA) partial credit guarantees with 13 Kenyan financial institutions.
    Improve access to water and sanitation. OEGI manages USAID/KEA’s water and sanitation activities in Kenya and also manages water and sanitation activities in Kenya that are funded by AID/Washington. USAID/KEA is currently the chair of Water Sector Technical Group, which serves as the technical arm of the development partners for coordinating water and sanitation activities.
    Provide direct assistance and technical support to the RIGOs to advance shared priority development objectives and improve their organizational and technical capacity.

    Major Duties and Responsibilities
    The employee will develop and help manage communications throughout OEGI’s seven technical areas of Trade, Investment, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Feed the Future Kenya and Regional, Energy and Resilience. In addition, the employee will promote USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA)’s resilience platforms that cut across several technical offices within KEA or across missions within the region, namely Kenya’s Partnership for Resilience and Economic Growth (PREG) and the regional Horn of Africa Resilience Network (HoRN). The employee will manage all communications to numerous internal and external stakeholders including bilateral USAID Missions, USAID/Washington, and other U.S. Agencies or Departments. Using various resources and tracking programs to produce both internal and external communications, the employee will ensure messages are consistent with the overall USAID/KEA objectives to explain, promote, and raise awareness of OEGI and resilience platform activities. This will include developing communication materials, case studies, white papers, newsletter content, social media content, speeches, briefing checklists (BCLs), and other tools as necessary to raise awareness of the portfolio and highlight success stories to ensure that all stakeholders are well informed of OEGI and resilience platform activities and to maximize opportunities for coordinated programming, sharing of best practices, and improved knowledge management across the region. In addition, the employee will develop and provide trainings for OEGI and its implementing partners to strengthen communication skills and practices and will support, as requested, a broad range of communication approaches including public events and social media.

    Outreach and Communications: 65%

    Develop a strategic communications plan and support messaging to highlight the progress of OEGI-funded activities towards the achievement of their overall goals and USAID/KEA objectives.
    Coordinate with the USADI/KEA Development Outreach Coordinator (DOC) to leverage local, regional and international media relationships that will ensure OEGI events/stories are covered on a timely basis with appropriate content and that USAID and Embassy
    Nairobi staff are well informed of OEGI activities, including USAID/KEA’s resilience platform events.
    Establish excellent working relationships and strategic engagement with a wide range of senior figures within the development and USG community related to communications, including communications officials in other USAID Missions, AID/Washington, the USAID/KEA DOC team, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Kenya, the Kenya and regional donor community, and OEGI’s implementing partners throughout the East Africa region.
    Support and advise OEGI leadership to ensure uninterrupted proper internal and external messaging for all of OEGI’s activities. The employee will need to be a thoughtful, diplomatic, consensus-building, strategic, analytical, and a leader. The employee must be able to use excellent judgment and have the ability to deal with ambiguity at all levels.
    Support logistics for OEGI and USAID/KEA resilience conferences, training events, press interviews, VIP visits, launches of project activities, or other events to ensure events run smoothly and meet USAID messaging goals.
    Write and/or edit briefing checklists (BCLs), speeches, talking points, blogs, success stories, press releases and other communications materials as needed by OEGI, the USAID/KEA resilience platforms, USAID/KEA senior management, the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, or other VIPs as directed, in support of USAID-sponsored public events.
    Develop external communication materials, case studies, white papers, regional newsletter content, social media content, and other tools as necessary to raise awareness of OEGI and USAID/KEA resilience activities and success stories, and ensure that stakeholders, including bilateral missions in the region, are well informed of OEGI activities.
    Advise and make recommendations to USAID staff, the USAID Mission Director, technical offices, implementing partners, and others to communicate about the work and achievements of OEGI. Ensure that all activities well-coordinated with other donor activities through regular updates given to USAID stakeholders and external development partners, including Annual Reports, Portfolio Reviews, Congressional Budget Justifications, briefings, newsletters and talking points.
    Assist OEGI staff to periodically review implementing partner communication strategies and practices, and provide guidance on USAID branding and marking requirements as required by each award.

    General Management: 35%

    Maintain a current database with all relevant communications contacts that are involved in the implementation of OEGI and USAID/KEA’s resilience platform activities (i.e. spokespersons and programmatic focal points from implementing partners, USAID Missions in East Africa, AID/Washington, Embassy Nairobi agencies, other donors, etc.).
    Proofread and edit OEGI materials to provide quality control.
    Maintain an OEGI repository of publications, fact-sheets and briefers and work with the DOC to ensure periodic publications are completed and submitted on time. These include the Annual OEGI Report and OEGI input into the annual USAID/KEA Events Calendar.

    Position Elements

    Knowledge level required: Knowledge applicable to a wide range of duties involving oral and written communication principles, practices, techniques and methods; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices. Skill in applying such knowledge in the modification of standard methods and adaptation of approaches in developing new information materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of groups or individuals of the significant issues of an agency’s program. Knowledge applicable to and skill in assessing public reaction and identifying extent of understanding achieved to evaluate effectiveness of information programs. Knowledge and skill to explain significant issues to generally responsive groups or individuals interested in the agency’s programs.
    Available Guidelines: The employee must be able to exercise broad knowledge of USAID regulations related to communications, Africa Bureau and PPL procedural guidance, USAID/USG strategy documents, Mission Orders, Automated Directive System (ADS), and the Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAR), PPL policies, and other USAID or USG policies related to communications. The employee must be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies of the Strategic Planning and Analysis (SPA) Office, the SPA DOC team, and USAID/KEA, including but not limited to the Branding and Marking Guidance, Mission Orders, Mission Notices, and USG procurement regulations.
    Guidelines including operating instructions, public affairs manuals, agency or local policies and regulations, and standard agency public affairs practices and precedents are readily available and generally applicable to situations encountered, although some gaps exist in specific areas. For routine work situations, the communications Advisor independently selects, interprets and applies the guides, modifying and adapting them to suit specific situations not directly covered by the guidelines. In addition, the specialist is beginning to interpret and apply guidelines and precedents in some unusual situations without assistance from others.
    Supervisory Controls: The Communication Advisor will work under the supervision of the OEGI Senior Operations Specialist. The employee will exercise independence and decision making authority in carrying out duties, subject to final review by the Senior Operations Specialist and the OEGI Office Chief. The supervisor will set overall objectives and resources available, and work with the employee to develop deadlines, projects, and work to be accomplished. The employee will be responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, resolving most conflicts, coordinating with others, and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives. Keeping the supervisor informed of progress, the employee may determine the approach to be taken and the methodology to be used. The supervisor will review completed work from an overall standpoint of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements. The supervisor will review and approve the employee’s work plan and performance measures. The employee is expected to work independently with limited guidance, take initiative where appropriate, and support the writing, coordination, and communication needs of OEGI staff members and KEA Resilience platforms, as appropriate.
    Authority to Make Commitments: The incumbent is expected to take initiative and act independently with little direction, but will have no authority to make financial commitments on behalf of the USG unless such authority is specifically delegated.
    Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: Maintain professional and effective working and senior level contacts with internal and external stakeholders including USAID and other USG officials (USAID DOC, Embassy Public Affairs, Embassy Political/Econ officers, Foreign Commercial Section, Foreign Agriculture Service, United States Department of Agriculture, etc.) senior implementing partner representatives including EAC, COMESA, and IGAD officials, as well as Government of Kenya officials.
    Supervision Exercised: None
    Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office setting. If the employee travels, the work may additionally involve safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions.
    Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties After Entry Into Position: It is expected that the incumbent will have the ability to immediately perform the full range of duties as listed above. This will require specific experience in food assistance programming and USAID regulations.
    Security Clearance Requirement: USAID/W issued clearance level at the Facility/Computer Access Level (if U.S citizens) or Moderate Risk Public Trust access authorization (if U.S Permanent resident or Third Country National)
    Travel Requirement: The employee must be available and able to travel through the greater East Africa region, including Kenya. Travel may represent 15% of total work time.
    Support Items: The employee will be provided with the support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work. This will include a work station that includes a desk, computer, file cabinets, network access, with the possibility for mobile computing devices based on need and Mission management approval.
    Sunday Pay: Is not authorized.11. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. If traveling overseas, the employee may be subject to some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds).
    POINT OF CONTACT: Executive Office/Human Resources, Patrick Bii, HR Assistant, email at pbii@usaid.gov

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:
    Education: A Master’s degree in a relevant professional discipline such as media, journalism, communications, international relations, history, anthropology, human rights and/or law degree. However, five years or more of substantive and specifically relevant experience may be acceptable in lieu of a Master’s degree.
    Professional Experience: The candidate is required to have a minimum of seven years of experience directly involved in media, outreach and communications in development partner and/or donor contexts. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to liaise authoritatively with representatives from the development sector, local media, local government, USG, and other relevant actors. Clear understanding and demonstrated skills in outreach and coordination of organizational messaging is required.
    The candidate must have demonstrated experience in leading consultations and facilitation of various teams with diverse backgrounds and development perspectives; applying broad USG (or similar development organizations) principles, policies and strategies; leading effective USG interagency, partner country, and donor coordination; and working with USG leadership at the working- and senior-levels.
    Additional Desired Skills:

    Working knowledge of USG policies, priorities and strategies;
    Demonstrated familiarity and expertise with a diverse range of communications software.
    Ability to lead meetings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders.

    EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

    According to ADS 309.3.1.10 (g), Offers received from the USNs (preferred) will be evaluated first and TCNs will only be considered if there are no qualified offerors from the USNs.
    Applicants who clearly meet the skills and qualifications requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of Evaluation Factor responses submitted with the applicant’s application.
    Applicants are required to address each of the following Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. The evaluation factors will be used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
    Applicants should cite specific, illustrative examples for each Evaluation Factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.
    Factor #1: Demonstrated experience designing and managing strategic communication programs related to economic growth and development, preferably in East Africa.
    Factor #2: Demonstrated experience preparing outreach materials for a wide range of outlets and audiences including print, video, and social media.
    Factor #3: Demonstrated experience coordinating with U.S. Government agencies, international organizations, national or local governments, and/or other high-profile entities supporting economic growth.
    The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant’s writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that a candidate has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, USAID reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.
    Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to submit three examples of previously developed visual and/or written materials in order to demonstrate experience editing and developing a range of visual and/or written materials for external and internal communications, including websites.

    Evaluation Scoring:

    Factor #1 – 25 points
    Factor #2 – 25 points
    Factor #3 – 10 points

    Examples of Materials – 10 points
    Interview Performance – 30 points
    Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned)
    Total Possible Points: 100

  • Head of Unit – Partnerships and Resource Development

    Head of Unit – Partnerships and Resource Development

    Job Purpose
    Reporting to Deputy Regional Director, the Partnerships and Resource Development Head of Unit, (PRD HoU), supports the implementation of the IFRC Africa Road Map 2017 – 2020, the Federation Wide Resource Mobilization Strategy and the country, cluster and regional plans to raise funds, mobilize support for National Societies and build the capacity to fundraise among African National Societies. He/She is a member of the Africa Region management team, working within agreed strategic priorities, fully involved in the region’s long term and annual planning/budgeting process, and, in the case of disasters, is a member of any task forces convened by the region office.
    He/She identifies, develops and coordinates resource mobilization opportunities for National Societies (NS) and IFRC secretariat programmes, ensuring a Federation-wide RM approach in mobilizing funds for long term programmes of National Societies, as well as for disasters. He/she works to increase the funding coverage for all programs and proposes fundraising targets for operations and offices. The PRD HoU works closely with various functions of regional office to ensure appropriate strategy and tactics in the identification, cultivation and approach to fundraising leads.
    The PRD HoU will ensure relevant support, tracking and analysis and advise in the development and implementation of annual funding plans and outreach, maintain existing relationship with Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners and build new partnerships with multilateral institutions and the private sector. Given current funding challenges and a diminishing market from partner NS, the HoU will provide systematic analysis and propose solutions to donor retention.
    Job Duties & Responsibilities
    Partnerships and Relations Management – Works with other units in the Africa Region office, IFRC cluster and country offices, and with National Societies and the Geneva Secretariat, to monitor publications, RFP announcements, cross-reference opportunities with identified fundraising leads, lead outreach to, analysis of, and relationship building with current and prospective partners, including but not limited to:

    Partner National Societies (multilateral and bilateral)
    Governments (always in cooperation with respective partner National Societies).
    Government agencies, such as the European Union, US Government, DFID, etc.
    Multilateral organizations, including Global Fund, Green Climate Fund, GAVI.
    Development Banks, including the African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, World Bank, etc.
    African Institutions including African Union and its regional economic commissions, IGAD, etc.
    Private sector
    Foundations – locally oriented and internationally oriented
    Knowledge management and strategy development
    Proactively identify, research and propose strategies and tactics for partnership development and fundraising.
    Stay current and inform colleagues and African NS on innovative finance strategies and trends in resource mobilization.
    Contribute to, leverage and expand the use of the secretariat’s Customer Relations System (CRM) and other information management and data tools to perform market research and analysis of donor trends
    Contribute to performance management and business intelligence by monitoring leads, proposals, contacts, wins and losses among proposals, and most importantly, to identify unit-specific key performance indicators.
    Assess and disseminate information and analysis of country, cluster and regional plan progress and advise corrective action.
    Work closely with Operations and Communications to provide analysis and strategic advice about the timing, messaging and targeting of outreach for fundraising purposes on emergency appeals and long-term development programs.
    Contribute and lead as needed the design outreach/publicity material geared towards partners and donors.
    Work with units in the Africa Region office as well as cluster and country offices to develop funding plans for all IFRC emergency appeals and long-term plans,
    Establish tracking sheets to track all incoming funding, including in-kind and bilateral support to appeals and programs.
    Maintain an overview of the funding situation of all current annual plans and emergency appeals in Africa Region, continuously identifying gaps in funding and funding priorities.
    Cultivate and secure opportunities with donors; work closely with technical and office leads to develop full proposals and draft concept notes.

    Job Duties & Responsibilities

    Capacity building of National Societies in resource mobilization:
    Provides support, expertise and tools to African National Societies in developing their capacities in domestic fundraising, so that each National Society can maximise its funding opportunities, through different funding streams, including government, multilateral and private funding (individual giving, including high net worth individuals, corporate and foundations).
    Facilitate knowledge sharing of RM expertise amongst African National Societies, including experience of good practice in partnership and relationship management, linking National Society to establish an Africa region fundraising network and to facilitate links with other region fundraising networks.
    Coordinate training and the provision of expertise and tools to country and cluster offices as well as National Societies in the region, to enable them to develop fundraising strategies and domestic fundraising programs in particular.
    Resource mobilization for emergency appeals and operational plans
    Take the lead in coordination of fundraising and resource mobilization activities for the region and support of country and cluster offices, including tracking for all pledges of funding, and taking part in task forces when convened
    Work with the PRD team in coordination of resource mobilization including partner/donor outreach, ensuing regular sharing of information with partners, and ensuring that funding information is kept up to date on CRM.
    Promote domestic fundraising of emergency appeals through aggressive marketing and dissemination, advice and support to NS and country and cluster offices
    Perform donor outreach and technical support to country and cluster offices
    Ensure dissemination of marketing materials, good quality proposals and grants management.
    Management and Coordination – He/She technically supervises all Africa region RM officers, to ensure that various donor stewardship activities are undertaken in a timely way, including the following activity.
    Pledge management, including efficient processing of all pledges for Africa appeals/plans according to established guidelines.
    Grant management, including guidance and support to all offices what receive grants
    Manage staff/delegates as required, ensuring compliance with all policy, procedure and expectations, providing quality assurance and accountability.
    Serve as the IFRC’s representative and focal point in donor outreach, working closely with communications and regional leadership team.

    Duties applicable to all staff

    Actively work towards the achievement of the IFRC Secretariat’s goals
    Abide by and work in accordance with the Fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
    Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

    Education

    University degree in relevant discipline (ex. g. International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance) (Required)
    Relevant professional training courses (Red Cross/Red Crescent related, humanitarian and development sector, management) (Preferred)

    Experience
    Required:

    At least 10 years working experience out if which 3 years relevant experience in managing relations with donors and partners
    Knowledge of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
    Experience of development and implementation of funding plans
    Experience writing concept notes and winning proposals to multilateral and/or government donors.
    Experience identifying and cultivating funding leads
    Experience representing an organization and pitching programs and proposals
    Experience managing and or using donor-related data to develop a fundraising strategy
    Experience asking for funds for humanitarian and development programs
    Experience performing market analysis for fundraising

    Preferred:

    Experience working with innovative finance or social enterprises
    Experience working with development banks
    Experience designing, leading or participating in domestic fundraising programs, including event-based fundraising, individual giving, approaches to high-net-worth individuals.
    Work experience with development banks, other international organizations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies
    Experience of working in Africa region
    Knowledge, Skills and Languages

    Required:

    Knowledge of development banks and multilateral donors
    Knowledge of and skills in tracking open calls for proposals from key donor institutions
    Expertise in marketing and sales strategies
    Expertise in developing concept notes and proposal writing
    Strong knowledge of information sharing tools
    Excellent English language writer
    Strong knowledge of reporting systems and guidelines
    Highly organised, with ability to work a strong team player
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent networking and relationship building skills
    Strong budgeting and finance management skills
    Demonstrated skills in analytical and strategic thinking
    Strong writing and editing skills in English
    Fluent spoken and written English

    Preferred:

    Knowledge of individual giving programs
    Knowledge of domestic fundraising markets in Africa
    Knowledge and skills in using client relations management software
    Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

  • Knowledge Management Specialist

    Knowledge Management Specialist

    Reports to: Head of Communications
    Expected start date: ASAP
    Purpose of the Role
    The aim of this role is to enhance the profile, reputation and visibility of the organisation regionally and internationally and among our stakeholders and target audiences by identifying, capturing and disseminating knowledge, learning and insights from the implementation of our programmes. In addition the role will identify and distil best practice examples within the organisation to improve the implementation of Energy 4 Impact’s portfolio of work and business development activities.
    Working within the Head of Communications, the Director of Programmes, the Programmes and Country teams, the Knowledge Management Specialist will identify, capture, write and disseminate knowledge and learning, as well as external market and development trends on key international development topics of strategic importance to Energy 4 Impact, both inside and outside the organisation.
    S/he will turn complex information into compelling articles, craft think pieces, infographics, presentations, fact-sheets, key messages, and briefings. At the same time, s/he will strengthen the profile of the organisation and increase stakeholder engagement through online, social media and other suitable channels.
    The Knowledge Management Specialist will also provide advice and support for business development, including on how best to position Energy 4 Impact and on how to package knowledge and insights to produce effective pitches targeting donors.
    Key responsibilities

    Work closely with the Director of Programmes and the Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning to develop a knowledge management methodology and embed knowledge management activities in core processes; and build the capacity of key staff to identify, capture and share knowledge.
    Work across teams to identify learning and facilitate knowledge exchange with E4I’s staff, partners, clients, donors and other stakeholders through knowledge activities and products. This will be done through in-person and virtual events, knowledge products and other activities.
    Lead the production and dissemination of knowledge and learning products in collaboration with the Communications and Programmes team. This includes research studies and reports, success stories, key lessons, best practices, case studies, industry insights; and package information clearly so to produce insightful content for a variety of channels and audiences.
    Identify opportunities for developing newsworthy and trending stories, think articles, opinion pieces, and actively seek opportunities to achieve positive coverage and increase stakeholders’ engagement and awareness of our work.
    Market knowledge products to maximise their visibility among target audiences at events, webinars and through industry networks and online channels.
    Identify speaking opportunities for key staff (at events, webinars, etc.) and prepare talking points/ briefs for speakers.
    Monitor and measure the impact of engagement and dissemination activities.
    Support the production of factsheets, infographics, and presentations and corporate publications (i.e. e-newsletters and the Annual Report).
    Support the Business Development Manager to write and package compelling capacity statements, pitches and presentations aimed at donors and investors.
    Keep fully abreast of trends, news and developments from outside Energy 4 Impact in the renewable energy/energy poverty field, other initiatives by private companies and other NGOs, so that communications efforts can be better streamlined and be more impactful.
    Keep staff informed of positive developments in the organisation, as well as relevant industry developments and events.

    Required Qualifications

    Graduate or Postgraduate in Renewable Energy, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English. A degree obtained in Anglophone countries would be preferable.
    Excellent English language skills and proficiency to quickly write and edit complex communications products with clear structure, clarity of ideas, and logical, persuasive presentation. A good knowledge of French would also be an advantage.
    Outstanding research, analytical and presentation skills, a high level of attention to detail; ability to evaluate and to appraise critically quantitative and qualitative information; ability to think strategically and to rapidly analyse diverse information from varied sources.
    Proven experience in writing and publishing well researched, thought provoking, compelling copy for blogs, publications, presentations, websites and social media channels.
    Good all-round knowledge of a broad range of communications and dissemination channels: events, social media and other online/offline media outlets.
    Highly collaborative and able to build and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    Ability to take initiative, ownership and accountability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, balance competing demands and achieve agreed-upon results.
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar roles.
    Understanding of planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
    Excellent planning and time management skills.
    High level of computer literacy, primarily in Microsoft Office packages and graphic designs softwares (Photoshop, Canva, Prezi, etc).
    Previous experience in energy / climate change in an international development context is an advantage.
    Team player – able to forge productive, collaborative relationships with colleagues internally and externally.
    Approachable, flexible, creative and with willingness to accommodate other people’s ideas.
    Ability to travel in country, regionally and internationally sometimes on short notice.
    Empathy with Energy 4 Impact’s mission, and values, with a high level of corporate commitment, demonstrated by an ability to take decisions and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

  • Evaluation Team Leader Junior Evaluation consultant

    Evaluation Team Leader Junior Evaluation consultant

    Evaluation Team Leader – final evaluation of the project “Strengthening Capacity of Kenyan Judiciary for Efficient Electoral Dispute Resolution in 2017 general elections”
    THE ASSIGNMENT

    The incumbent will report to the Evaluation Unit and Director of Research and Learning under a day-to-day supervision of the Evaluation Manager and will be expected to carry out the following key duties in line with the detailed evaluation Terms of Reference :

    Conduct an in-depth desk review of relevant Kenyan national strategies, and project documents and reports;
    Reconstruct the Theory of Change (if relevant) and develop the EQs and potential Outcomes;
    Elaborate the methodological approaches (Theory of Change and Outcome Harvesting) and tools to capture data, in line with the expected evaluation results;
    Organize and manage data collection and validation with the Junior Evaluation consultant, administering it with project staff, partners, and other stakeholders relevant for the evaluation’s scope.

    The incumbent will undertake in-depth analytical work to produce the draft and final version of all evaluation report and deliverables including the following:

    The Inception Note: Include the overall background of the project, the reconstructed Theory of Change (ToC), the preliminary list of Evaluation Questions, potential outcomes of the project and its contribution towards those outcomes, the data collection approach, and the list of key informants;
    Validation exercise/workshop: Conduct one or more participatory exercises with project stakeholders to validate the ToC, Outcome descriptions, and develop the recommendations;
    Draft Evaluation Report: Including: (a) a concise, coherent Draft Evaluation Report of no more than 20 pages excluding annexes; and (b) one-page Evaluation Findings Executive Summary;

    Education

    Advanced university degree in Evaluation, Social Sciences, Political Science, International Development, Law or related field

    Work experience

    Over ten years of professional experience relevant to this assignment, within the field of international development cooperation.
    A strong track record in Team Leadership for development assistance evaluations.
    Experience in designing and conducting Outcome Harvests (OH) of development programming (with a preference for OH of governance programmes).
    Professional experience with Project Cycle Management, Logical Framework approaches, and with quality assurance within international development evaluations.
    An understanding of the Kenyan legal context and the response mechanism in place to address Electoral Dispute Resolution would be an added advantage.

    Languages

    Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

    Technical competencies

    Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation methodology for development assistance projects and programs with specific experience in evaluation methods and tools (including Outcome harvesting);
    Sound knowledge of developing qualitative and quantitative (proxy) indicators;
    Relevant experience with survey techniques, focus groups and other participatory methods;
    Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods;
    Strong analytical, writing and editing skills.

    Behavioral competencies

    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
    Capacity to work in a stressful environment with security restrictions;
    Capacity to work in a multicultural environment;
    Cultural and political sensitivity.

    TERMS and CONDITIONS
    Tentative timeframe: The consultancy is expected to start in December 2018 and include approximately 10 days’ for data collection in Nairobi (Kenya). The inception note is expected by end of January 2019, and the draft evaluation report is expected by mid-March 2019. This is a result-based assignment where payments will be made in relation to the submitted deliverables. The estimated amount of workdays to conduct this assignment is 35.

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  • Demand Creation and Advocacy Advisor

    Demand Creation and Advocacy Advisor

    Description
    IntraHealth seeks a Demand Creation and Advocacy Advisor for an upcoming Global USAID HIV/AIDS bid, Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (TMEC). The purpose of TMEC is to achieve and maintain epidemic control through strategic technical assistance (TA) to improve HIV case finding, treatment, and prevention programming in PEPFAR-supported countries. The Demand Creation and Advocacy Advisor is responsible for developing TMEC’s approach to and providing technical guidance for creating demand and advocating for high quality, accessible and relevant HIV/IADS services for key populations, with a particular focus on addressing stigma and discrimination of KPs and other structural barriers that prevent this population from accessing and receiving HIV/AIDS services. This position will report to the Team Lead for epidemic control for Key Populations and work closely with the KP Service Delivery Advisor. Travel up to 40% time is expected.
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Develop a community mobilization strategy for TMEC to address stigma and discrimination of KPs at individual, community, facility and policy levels, with a focus on service providers and law enforcement, that draws from existing S&D strategies and stigma indexes.
    Ensure that capacity of TMEC staff and consultants is built in the use and implementation of community mobilization, advocacy, stigma and discrimination tools and activities.
    Develop and implement trainings and other learning strategies to build capacity of health workers and law enforcement personnel on KPs needs, rights and their role in ensuring access to HIV/AIDS services, treatment adherence and safety of KPs.
    Provide technical assistance and guidance on building capacity within KP networks on mobilization and advocacy efforts to increase up take of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services, including PrEP, and to address gender-based violence.
    Provide technical assistance and guidance to KP communities on ways in which TMEC supported countries have the political will to support service improvements in service delivery.
    Work closely with the KP Service Delivery Advisor to ensure that KP data is collected and that networks and CSOs have the capacity to access, analyze and apply data to inform program design and management, improve service coverage and quality and advocate for national policies that protect and support KPs use of services.
    Assist with recruiting and supervising a range of consultants to undertake specific scopes of work related to S&D, demand creation and advocacy.

    Contribute to identification and documentation of promising practices and success stories that will contribute to the body of knowledge in the provision of KP friendly HIV/AIDS service.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

    A Master’s degree in Public or Community Health, Social Science, Community Development or related degree.
    6 – 8 years’ experience in implementing community HIV/AIDS programs, including some experience working with key populations
    Knowledge of the structural barriers that contribute to stigma and discrimination of key populations within an HIV/AIDS context
    Experience building capacity of community members, health workers, and/or law enforcement in stigma and discrimination prevention at individual and organizational levels is preferred.
    Experience in using data for decision making and planning.
    Excellent written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must.
    Good analytical skills and ability to support a cross section of frontline health and community workers
    Ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.
    Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams.
    Availability to travel up to 40% time
    Strong verbal and written English language skills with experience in report writing and presentations to large and diverse stakeholders.
    Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point. Experience with social media as a tool for advocacy and community building is desirable.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 5, 2018
    Why join IntraHealth?
    At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.
    For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work.
    Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we’ve built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.
    Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.
    Summary of Benefits
    IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.
    IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

  • Natural Resource Management Officer

    Natural Resource Management Officer

    General Position Summary: The Natural Resource Management (NRM) Officer will be responsible for technical oversight and management of all activities related to natural resources management and ward development planning.
    S/he will work closely with local partners, local communities and County Government Officials to support sustainable natural resource management, climate change adaptation planning and integrated local development planning. The NRM Officer will provide technical assistance and oversight to ensure that common strategies and approaches are applied consistently in all communities.
    Essential Job Functions:
    Program Management

    Oversee the implementation of Ward Development Planning (WDP) process.
    Support the Program Manager in the design of appropriate models for natural resource and climate change adaptation planning based on best practices.
    Conduct NRM and conflict mapping in collaboration with communities and county government.
    Build the capacity of partner staff to undertake WDP approaches.
    Contribute to team work plans and guide successful implementation of natural resource management activities, ensuring teams follow work plans so activities are on time, target and within the approved budget, and program deliverables achieve desired impact.
    Provide technical guidance on natural resource management and ensure that interventions are responsive to stakeholders and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan. Ensure that interventions are evidence-based and adhere to adaptive management principles;
    Conduct, participate in and/or update conflict and/or NRM assessments, involving a wide variety of stakeholders;
    In collaboration with National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) and county governments, facilitate discussions within communities aimed at promoting Disaster Risk Reduction approaches including for drought cycle management as important components of NRM.
    Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Certify all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards;

    Community and County Government Engagement

    Conduct community mobilization and sensitization for the WDP process.
    Engage and support county government in the WDP process and ensure their participation and integration of plans into county priorities.
    Work with County technical departments and leadership to integrate Ward Development Plans (WDPs) within County development plans.
    Engage WAPC members, local leaders and the County Peace Directorate to resolve resource-based conflict and facilitate community dialogues.
    Facilitate planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in.
    Support county government initiatives to develop appropriate policies related to NRM and climate change.

    Partnership

    Link Ward Planning Committees to county government department and other development partners.
    Establish collaborative partnerships with other development partners working on rangelands, NRM and conflict.
    Identify potential opportunities for linkage with other development partners.
    Support and mentor partner staff to implement program activities and build technical skills.

    Program Monitoring

    Support MEL team to develop appropriate monitoring tools for the WDP process, NRM and conflict management.
    Support participatory community based monitoring in the county where initiatives are taking place – organize and coordinate capacity building in relation to community-based monitoring, including experience sharing.
    In coordination with the MEL team, monitor the implementation of activities through regular field visits and assessments to ensure program quality and impact.
    Document best practices and lessons learned across counties and share with management and team members.

    Influence & Representation

    Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events, in close coordination with the Program Manager and country leadership.
    Coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.
    Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
    Other duties as assigned.

    Supervisory Responsibility: None
    Accountability

    Reports Directly to: Program Manager
    Works Directly with: Program Manager, implementing partners, and Monitoring and Evaluation Team.

    Knowledge and Experience:

    BA/S or equivalent in Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Conflict Mitigation, Social Sciences or other relevant field.
    A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in NRM specifically where there is Natural Resource based conflicts with hands on experience in peace building initiatives.
    Strong understanding of the underlying dynamics of NRM, drought cycle management, water and rangeland management and agro-pastoral livelihoods in ASAL areas essential.
    Experience drafting contingency plans with communities is required.
    Experience with Participatory Rural Appraisal or other participatory needs assessment methodologies preferred.
    Strong management skills, including effective personnel management, adaptive management coordination and decision-making, strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.
    Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation and other techniques.
    Strong understanding of DFID compliance issues.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing, in English. Local dialects spoken in West Pokot are strongly desired.
    Previous work experience in Northern Kenya desirable.
    Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

    Success Factors: The NRM Officer will be familiar with the particular challenges of natural resources management in West Pokot County. S/he will combine exceptional management skills and capacity to manage relationships with different stakeholders including implementing partners.
    The position requires an ability to think creatively about improving the management of resources in an inclusive and sustainable way. A heavy emphasis will be placed on coordination with other actors implementing in the areas of intervention including county government.
    The NRM Officer will have the capacity to spark innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to programming and to inspire groups to collaborate closely to implement high-quality programs.

  • Proposal Development Manager

    Proposal Development Manager

    Purpose of role:
    Support VSO to seek and respond to restricted funding opportunities – developing competitive funding proposals by coordinating VSO bid teams and acting as lead writer.
    Responsibilities:
    Funding strategy & positioning is aligned to programme priorities:Contribute to a global, coordinated fundraising strategy, centered around VSO’s Core Programme Areas and Signature Programmes – when required participating in the CPA and SP development processes (either as a process coordinator or a member of the core development team)Work collaboratively with wider funding team to help identify and plan strategies to position VSO with potential partners and donors
    Bid development:

    Rapidly pull together bid materials (proposal, presentation, concept outline) that bring a project or programme idea into a concrete, fundable proposition (including bringing out the VfM arguments, responding to donor/partner key interests, & being technically compliant, to ensure sound concept in line with good development practice and feasible delivery –
    Provide bid development for single and multi-country bids, regional and global calls and where VSO is a member of a consortia (as lead or sub)
    Manage and lead diverse proposal bid teams (made up of country office staff, partners, volunteers, VSO technical experts from finance, M&E & fundraising, programme teams and external consultants as needed) to deliver highly competitive concept notes and full proposals for all funding sources (institutional donors, trusts, foundations, major donors, and the corporate sector) -emphasis on large scale funding opportunities over £1M, complex and / or consortia applications
    Design and lead on proposal development workshops to bring together and validate consortia/bid team inputs
    Ensure legally binding teaming agreements are in place with consortia partners, and facilitate internal proposal risk assessment sign offs by senior leadership
    Ensure Value for Money arguments and Theories of Change and Cost Recovery are clearly articulated in all proposals
    As part of the wider business development team, provide high quality proposal review to other proposals (where not the lead)
    Identify, collate and share good practice and learning around donor requirements and agreed programme portfolio
    Contribute to the development of signature packages for country offices as part of the prepositioning and bid development core functions