Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • Team Assistant

    Team Assistant

    Background and Justification
    Purpose of the Position
    To provide a variety of secretarial/administrative work in support of project/programme activities.
    Job Description
    Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objective
    To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.
    Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on the intricacy and difficulty of working environment)
    Under the direct supervision of the Admin. Officer, and the overall guidance of the Medical Officer, the incumbent is a team member in the administrative unit. Work is assigned by the supervisor who gives instructions on non-routine matters. Routine tasks are performed independently with some discretion in non-routine matters related to office procedures only.
    Established procedural and office guidelines are available, but where guidelines are incomplete, limited interpretation may be required to select a course of action on approach to work
    Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected)
    The incumbent will perform the following duties:

    Receive, screen and process correspondence and requests, and follow up on implementation of all administrative actions, ensuring adherence to deadlines and timely response to correspondence and queries.
    Type, ensuring correctness of language as well as format, and in accordance with WHO Style Guide, correspondence, reports, documents and presentations upon written/verbal instructions, and independently compose correspondence of purely routine administrative nature.
    Make necessary arrangements regarding duty travel of staff in the unit, submit travel requests (TRs) in the Global Management System (GSM), arrange for flight and hotel reservations and deal with other related matters.
    Type documents and presentations for preparation of meeting, workshops, training courses, etc., send invitation letters to participants, photocopy documents and prepare files; follow up with logistics units regarding arrangements. Provide secretarial support during meetings.
    Screen and receive visitors and telephone calls, make appointments, answer queries of and/or redirect visitors and callers. Update and maintain records and reference files.
    Submit different administrative transactions in GSM, including procurement of goods and services, and follow up with concerned parties for the receipt of deliverables and finalization of payments.
    Replace other assistants within the department, as required.

    Difficulty, Sensitivity, Nature and Importance of Work Relations
    With whom (indicate title only) and for what purpose does the job require contacts?
    Title of person Subject and purpose of
    contacted contact
    Within the unit/division
    Admin staff and Technical staff in the project.
    To follow up on programmatic aspects of the project.
    Within Organisation at duty station
    Admin staff, WR and Technical staff
    As above
    Within Organisation outside duty station
    Sub Offices EMR and GSC

    To follow up on WRO correspondence.
    To follow up on common programme activities.

    Outside the Organisation
    MoH, UN agencies

    To follow up on WRO correspondence.
    To follow up on common programme activities

    Recruitment Profile Competencies: Generic
    Describe the core, management competencies required – See WHO competency model – list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.

    Teamwork
    Communication
    Producing results
    Knowing and managing yourself
    Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

    Functional Knowledge and Skills
    Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position:

    Good filing and organizational skills.
    Ability to maintain good working relationships with national and international staff.
    Good knowledge of WHO rules, manuals, practices, procedures and WHO Style Guide as applicable to the secretarial level an asset.

    Education Qualifications
    Essential
    Completion of secondary education supplemented by secretarial/administrative training.
    Desirable
    University degree in business administration, social sciences or related field is an asset.
    Experience
    Essential
    At least three years of relevant secretarial/ administrative experience.
    Desirable
    Relevant experience in the UN system
    Use of Language Skills
    Languages:
    Very good knowledge of English and local language. French is an asset.
    Other Considerations (e.g. Physical Workplace Condition, if other than normal office environment; IT Skills; etc.)

    Very Good knowledge of Microsoft applications.
    Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Oracle applications is an asset.

    Female candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

  • Safeguarding Adviser – Africa

    Safeguarding Adviser – Africa

    Job Description

    Starting Salary: Kshs. 5,074,982 p.a.
    Contract: 2 Year Contract 
    Position Description 
    Job Profile
    This role will strengthen our safeguarding work in line with the organisational commitment to this important area of work. The post will be one of two leaders for the organisation on this issue with a particular responsibility for supporting African country programmes. Whilst this is a cross-organisational role, the post is located within CAFOD’s Advocacy and Education Group and based in the Nairobi office with a specific remit to support our African programme. The post will operate under a shared management agreement by the Safeguarding Adviser – Global, based in London and the Country Representative for Kenya and Uganda, based in Nairobi. The main responsibility of the post will be to advise on, integrate and embed safeguarding into the work of CAFOD and our partners. This will include:

    Providing training to staff, partners and Church organisations (mainly in Africa)
    Advising CAFOD staff on safeguarding for programme design, proposals and implementation
    Ensuring CAFOD’s organisational policies, practices and systems are up to date and relevant. 

    Key Responsibilities
    Implementation and development of the safeguarding framework and action plan.

    To promote a strong and up-to-date understanding of our safeguarding framework and associated policies and procedures amongst CAFOD staff, especially in Africa, enabling them to incorporate this across their work
    To develop and implement audience specific training or activities on the framework or individual policies.
    To work with the Safeguarding Working Group, Safeguarding Advisor – Global and focal points to provide an ongoing mechanism to monitor our systems, policies and procedures and ensure continuous learning and improvement. Providing input on the latest sector initiatives, best practice or changes in legislation.
    Support the country focal points to ensure concerns can be raised and people supported with an appropriate response. Continuously develop the focal points as a network, offering advice and guidance as required. 

    Support and advice to CAFOD staff

    Provide expert advice and guidance to CAFOD staff on addressing safeguarding risks within programme development, implementation and monitoring including funding proposals
    Providing advice to staff and management on safeguarding issues, including how to develop an organisational culture and safe working environment free from sexual exploitation and violence
    To provide the resources to enable managers and Human Resources to ensure that staff and volunteers are clear on their rights and responsibilities under CAFOD’s safeguarding policies, and are equipped and supported to promote these and to report or understand how to deal with any concerns or allegations
    To assist, and in some cases lead, investigations into allegations made in line with CAFOD policies and procedures. 

    Supporting partners

    To support partner organisations, especially those working with children or vulnerable adults, on their safeguarding policies and procedures, providing training and technical input where-ever is appropriate.
    Respond to requests to support Bishops Conferences in the development and implementation of their policies and training programmes working with the appropriate Catholic safeguarding bodies.
    To identify and support south-south capacity strengthening options, alongside the focal points
    To support the assessment and monitoring of safeguarding within partner organisation. 

    Networking, communications and information-sharing

    To engage on cross-sector initiatives working to strengthen best practice in this area
    To work on any appropriate donor initiatives designed to strengthen the sector
    To support and share best practice with the Caritas and CIDSE networks and identify potential opportunities for collaborating on training or capacity strengthening

    This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
    Safeguarding  Children and Vulnerable Adults
    CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. 
    Person Specification  
    Essential Criteria
    Understanding our context

    Understanding Catholic identity:  recognises and demonstrates knowledge of Catholic values; understands the importance of safeguarding to church, faith-based and other partners.
    Understanding CAFOD: able to demonstrate how CAFOD values influence safeguarding policy and practice including CAFOD’s partnership model, rooted in solidarity and subsidiarity, seeking change in the global north and south in the interests of the poorest and most marginalised people.
    Understanding international development:  a consistent advocate for the dignity and interests of the poorest and dispossessed; proven understanding of the importance of safeguarding in humanitarian and development work; knowledge of accountability/quality standards including the Core Humanitarian Standards

    Working together

    Managing ourselves: manages time and resources efficiently; able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision; manages emotions and stresses positively.
    Working with others: works with multicultural teams and in/with different cultural settings and faiths. Builds collaborative relationships across CAFOD, with partners and with safeguarding networks; helps others to achieve goals; resolves conflict successfully; looks outward taking into account other people’s priorities.
    Communicating:  speaks and writes fluent English: able to communicate at a distance and across cultures making effective use of technology.
    Looking outwards:  keeps on top of developments in the area of safeguarding.
    Making change happen
    Managing resources:  Able to apply good stewardship in the use of CAFOD funds taking account of available resources in deciding what can be achieved. 
    Achieving results:  influences staff and partners to think about improved safeguarding practices.
    Managing our performance: able to promote high standards of safeguarding within CAFOD and its partners.
    Taking the lead: able to lead on safeguarding and to facilitate a network of focal points overseas; able to champion safeguarding within CAFOD and externally including with partners; inspires and influences particularly where there is no direct authority over colleagues

    Job-specific competencies

    In-depth understanding of safeguarding (including protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and child protection) and the power imbalances that contribute to abuse. Knowledge of the legal aspects and experience of the practical application across a Non Governmental Organisation.
    Able to gather and communicate tools and materials to support implementation of safeguarding work across an extremely diverse and context specific programmes portfolio.
    Willingness and ability to travel to overseas programmes. This travel could be to insecure locations and could be at short notice.
    Fluency in both written and spoken French

    Desirable Criteria

    Experience of developing, preparing and delivering culturally-sensitive training resources and courses
    Experience of conducting investigations into sexual exploitation and abuse

    Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.
    CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

  • Regional Child Sponsorship Assistant

    Regional Child Sponsorship Assistant

    Reports to: Regional Child Sponsorship Coordinator
    Purpose of Job
    To provide specialized support to the Regional Child sponsorship Coordinator for the implementation of Sponsorship operations within the Region.
    The position supports the Regional Child sponsorship Coordinator in ensuring quality assurance of Child Sponsorship data. In order to perform this role effectively, the Assistant Regional Child Sponsorship Coordinator must be able to effectively communicate, both written and verbal.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Extract data from Pangea and perform quality check as needed in order to ensure compliance with FEED Child Sponsorship quality standards ensuring 100% accuracy of data
    Support Country Child Sponsorship staff in ensuring adherence to policies and standards related to sponsorship operations as needed and directed.
    Monitor the processes for ongoing assurance that sponsorship data is updated in Pangea
    Database management by ensuring child records are updated which include flagging children that are due for annual update
    Prepares, monitors and implements annual Child Sponsorship data quality control plans for all countries in the region
    Work with country Child Sponsorship coordinators to ensure adequate training of sponsorship support staff on Pangea as necessary and appropriate.
    Have a complete understanding of the Pangea portal and keep one-self up-to-date with changes
    Participate in local and regional capacity building events as required including regional staff meetings
    Assists the Regional CHSP Coordinator on other sponsorship administration activities as requested
    Sit-in for the Regional CHSP Coordinator in their absence
    Responds to routine inquiries from country teams i.e. transfer of children on Pangea, drop deceased children etc.
    Carefully and discerningly manage and protect the confidential personal information of children Promptly informs the Regional CHSP Coordinator of any corrections, changes, or problems encountered during all work processes and Pangea functions.
    Familiarize and test all functions of Pangea
    Take part in Pangea Skype calls and provide detailed feedback of Pangea functions as required.

    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Education, Development studies, social science or equivalent
    3years experience and knowledge of key sponsorship operational regulations preferably in an NGO set up
    Good knowledge about information databases is a must.
    Knowledge and Understanding of Child Protection standards is key for the position
    Should possess effective and good communication skills
    Must be skilled at multitasking and time management.

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager (Nairobi)

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager (Nairobi)

    Goal:
    The MEAL manager is responsible for effective planning and implementation of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning system for the Action Against Hunger Somalia country program in line with Action Against Hunger’s M&E Minimum Standards and M&E Strategy 2020. S/he will provide technical support to all assessments, surveys and routine monitoring exercises. S/he will oversee the mission’s accountability and feedback mechanisms, ensuring sensitization of Action Against Hunger staff and communities on the organizations’ MEAL systems as well as timely follow-up on all feedback.
    Mission 1: Strengthen the MEAL system of the mission including human resources, tools, and knowledge.
    The M & E Manager is responsible for:

    Ensure M&E systems are developed and strengthened to guide project start-up, implementation, adjustment, accountability and learning in compliance with AAH’s M&E Guidelines and Minimum Requirements for M&E.
    Management of all data collection platforms and monitoring systems including development and roll-out of necessary tools and platforms.
    In collaboration with Technical HoDs (WASH, FSL, NUT-MED), the Senior M&E Technical Advisor in HQ and the DCD propose possible improvements and/or streamlining of MEAL tools.
    Support technical HoDs in finding solutions for RM (Remote Management) related bottle-necks in the data transfer and communication between project locations and coordination team
    Support the recruitment, capacity building (formal and on-the-job training), and management of qualified staff to carry out regular MEAL functions at all field bases.
    Organize in collaboration with Field Coordinators regular workshops for programme staff on principles of MEAL and other related subjects.
    Supervise and provide technical support to MEAL staffs’ development of systems and tools, including promoting and rolling out new technologies relevant to MEAL
    Support and strengthen Knowledge and Information Management systems at mission level through AAH Sharepoint (No Hunger Forum) and other relevant platforms.
    In collaboration with Field Coordinators, Technical HoDs and Deputy Country Director, represent AAH externally in relevant forums and working groups at national level on issues related to monitoring, evaluation and accountability (consortia, alliances and clusters).

    Mission 2: Ensure proper and timely implementation of MEAL activities, including program monitoring, reporting, and accountability mechanisms
    The M & E Manager is responsible for:

    In close collaboration with Field Coordinators, follow up on MEAL staff timeframes and budgets are respected as per MEAL Plan.
    Actively participate in the development of project logical frameworks to ensure objectives are clearly constructed and indicators are SMART and respond to process, outputs, and outcome.
    Support the inclusion of M&E activities in new project proposals and their implementation at country level, in collaboration with the senior management country team.
    Reinforce systems and tools for MEAL, developing new tools as necessary; ensure appropriate process-, output-, and outcome level monitoring is carried out across all programme sectors using effective qualitative and quantitative methods.
    Establish and monitor systems for accountability, including community and other stakeholder feedback and participation across programmes.
    Support the development of Terms of Reference (TORs) for external evaluations.
    At field level, work with MEAL Officers, Programme Managers, and Field Coordinators to ensure MEAL findings are incorporated into both qualitative and quantitative Activity Progress Report (APR).

    Mission 3: Ensure quality and efficiency of data collected through the mission’s MEAL teams
    The M & E Manager is responsible for:

    Manage Open Data Kit (ODK) platform for the mission; lead on roll-out of mobile data collection within the mission, to include training, troubleshooting, and support for ODK use in the field.
    Support survey process and quality review of data from surveys (KAP, SMART, SQEAC, NCA, PVCA, baseline – end line), Post-Distribution Monitoring and mapping exercise as needed.
    Facilitate the analysis by producing visual summaries (maps, graphs) upon request of the coordination team
    Ensure rigorous application of procedures based on sampling methodology
    Supervise field staff to ensure rigorous training for internal and external enumerators incorporating AAH mandate, key project information, and application of ethical and rigorous data collection procedures
    Support on strategy development for expanding ICT opportunities in the mission (new technological innovations and their application to Somalia context/AAH projects, GIS and spatial analysis capacity, and other technical platforms).

    Mission 4: Document good practice from planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities
    The M & E Manager is responsible for:

    Facilitate documentation of Project activities with clear articulation of lessons learned, best practices and case studies for each project for internal and external sharing.
    Organize and coordinate mid-term reviews, learning workshops, review of program work plans with nutrition, WASH and FSL team at field level and other stakeholders.
    Ensure that lessons learned and recommendations in planning, monitoring, evaluation and accountability are documented, shared and considered / addressed in the design of new projects and technical plans and discussed during periodic program reviews and ultimately fed into current work and future program development.
    Advise on the inclusion of MEAL resources and activities in new project proposals
    Support the quality, timeliness and dissemination of M&E outputs internally and externally
    Provide quarterly feedback to senior management team on standard indicators for nutrition, WASH and FSL while comparing information over time and between sectors.

    Additional responsibilities

    Assist in rolling out Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning component in AAH Somalia Mission strategy
    This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and is responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task

    Reporting responsibilities

    Support to field activity reports
    Monthly activity progress reports
    Weekly/monthly contribution to mission SITREP
    Support to donor reporting and proposal development
    Annual Beneficiary count and progress report
    Ad-hoc reports (assessments and surveys)

    Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

    Bachelor of Arts or Science/Bac (or higher) in International Relations/Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Epidemiology, Demography or related field
    Minimum 4 years relevant work experience in a similar role, with minimum 1 year humanitarian experience
    Fluency in English
    Solid knowledge and experience in the use of MS Excel
    Solid knowledge of the Logical Framework approach
    Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects)
    Proficiency with Open Data Kit (ODK) and/or other mobile data collection tools (Commcare, DataWinners)
    Extensive background in humanitarian MEAL, including remote management
    MEAL or operational background related to at least 2 of the following sectors: Nutrition, Health, WASH, Food Security, Resilience, and cash transfer programmes
    Good quantitative analysis skills (experience with statistical software is an asset, especially EPI Info, ENA for SMART, and/or Stata)
    Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills
    Diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
    Willingness and ability to work and travel in/to Somalia

    Preferred

    Prior experience with AAH International and/or Somalia
    Budget management and representation competencies
    Familiarity with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) and its potential applications in humanitarian MEAL
    Somali language is an asset

  • Head of Business Development, Communications and Quality Assurance – East Africa

    Head of Business Development, Communications and Quality Assurance – East Africa

    Job Description
    The Head of Business Development, Communications and Quality Assurance oversees three core areas of our work:

    Generating income that will enable the achievement of the East Africa change ambitions whether through programs or through consultancies. The post-holder will oversee donor and market intelligence, consortium building and proposal development processes, ensuring the delivery of high quality proposals that bring out the best of our offer, meet donor/client requirements and cover costs.
    Building quality directly into the design phase of programmes and projects by ensuring appropriate MEL frameworks, integrating gender, supporting MEL throughout the implementation process and coordinating reporting.
    Strengthening our profile through a range of actions including the roll out of the new Practical Action brand proposition and communications, including social media.

    The post-holder will be required to nurture and manage a number of relations, both internal and external. Importantly, s/he will need to work with portfolio leads, the Head of technical and consulting and with finance and HR both in proposal development and in implementation. Equally, they will need to work with business development leads and communications in the UK and, potentially in other countries. S/he will manage relationships with donors, partners, governments and other stakeholders in support of business development process. As a member of the Senior Management Team, s/he will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure integration of approaches across the Change Ambitions within the East Africa region and as required globally.
    We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of development issues affecting East Africa, have a proven track record of leading high quality, competitive proposals and strong understanding of the requirements of key donors as well as corporates and foundations. In addition, you will have excellent knowledge of MEL principles and approaches as well as strong knowledge, understanding and experience of current trends in communications, including the use of digital media/social media. This exciting and influential role will cover the entire Eastern Africa region and will be expected to have excellent knowledge of development issues affecting Kenya, Rwanda, and/or East Africa economic, social and political development.
    In return, Practical Action offers a flexible and friendly working culture and an opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide. In addition, we offer the following benefits:

    Work week of 35 hours
    The opportunity to work remotely
    25 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
    A pension scheme that new employees join immediately on employment – employer contributes 12.5% of gross salary. Employee contribution is voluntary
    Life assurance (5x annual salary).

    We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
    Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
    The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Kenya.
    A detailed job description can be downloaded here

  • Protection Officer

    Protection Officer

    Duration of the project: 36 Months
    Duration of the contract:
    12 Months (Renewable up to a maximum of 31 months and with a 3 months’ probation period)
    Starting date: 15th of January 2019
    Brief outline of the project: the project aims at strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in Kenya in compliance with the international standards and involving local authorities, all relevant stakeholders, civil society and the private sector.
    CEFA is therefore looking for 3 well-qualified Protection Officers who shall work together towards achieving the objectives of this project.

    3 Protection Officers will support the Juvenile Justice actors in implementing diversion mechanisms and restorative justice methodologies in the Counties of Nyeri, Mombasa, Nairobi and other location decided by the Government departments and the project management.

    MAIN DUTIES
    Planning and Implementation

    Implement penal mediation and case conferencing within Police Stations, Child Protection Units, Children Courts, Court User Committee and Area Advisory Councils
    Facilitate training on restorative justice and diversion for Public officers
    Support the identification and management of the minors that can benefit from diversion mechanisms
    Offer high level of psychosocial support to beneficiaries on deserving cases
    Case study and case recording,
    Supporting the case management of minors in contact with the law;
    Participate on periodic meetings to identify priorities, challenges and way forwards, design strategies and develop work plans to implement project activities
    Represent CEFA in the juvenile statutory institutions, police stations, Children Courts and the target area at large

    Reporting and Coordination

    Send periodic narrative and financial reports on the progress of the work and planned activities;
    Management and reporting of expenses related to the implemented activities;
    Participate in organizing workshops, meetings and training related to the areas of responsibility;
    Provide the supervisor with adequate communication and documentation
    Provide organizational and logistic support to the project;
    Network with relevant agencies for effective referrals and opportunities of collaboration and
    Conduct other activities deemed as necessary within the framework of the Project.

    EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    Degree in Law/ Social work/ Sociology/psycho-social studies or Diploma in law/social work with a 2 years’ field experience
    Relevant certification
    Knowledge and expertise in psychology and social work
    Must have at least 2 years working experience in Social Work or psycho-social support, preferably in correctional facilities and/or within the Juvenile Justice System.
    Must have adequate skills in conducting a wide range of negotiations, consultations, coordination among diverse stakeholders most preferably within the Juvenile Justice System in Kenya
    Must have an ability for inclusive planning, execution and lobbying for project activities within child protection context.
    Counseling skills
    Facilitation skills
    Reporting Skills
    Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Office Package)
    Fluent in English and Swahili

    Functional Skills:

    Adaptability to work within Criminal justice and Government Context
    Commitment in Child Protection
    Team Work
    Good communication skills
    Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytical approach
    Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
    Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines
    Readiness to sign and abide to a Child protection policy
    Readiness to commit and adhere to values, mission and vision of CEFA

  • Fundraising Systems Manager

    Fundraising Systems Manager

    DIRECTORATE: Finance and Operations
    Location: Global Secretariat Hub Office (Nairobi, Johannesburg, London)
    Salary: Grade D
    Local terms and conditions of the national GS Hub office/ Country office will apply
    At ActionAid International we are now looking for an experienced Systems Manager with a degree in computer science. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and use your IT systems skills to make a positive difference, then this is exactly the opportunity we can offer you as Fundraising Systems Manager. Join us and use your talents to fight against poverty and injustice by making a major contribution to our digital transformation.
    The ideal candidate will have a proven background in current technologies and be capable of leveraging this to benefit the organisations Fundraising activities and collaborating with internal stakeholders including Business and Technology teams to deliver continual improvements to the Federations core fundraising systems and processes. Your role will oversee the management of the technology and tools adopted in our innovative transformation of Fundraising business solutions including digital platforms, mobile technology, hardware and infrastructure. You will also take responsibility for ensuring that the reporting and analytical needs of Fundraising are fully embedded and managed within the Analytics platform of choice as well as work as part of the Analytics project team to ensure both current and future needs of the Federation are met.
    To achieve this, you will possess broad experience of systems, infrastructure databases and languages as well as knowledge of the Microsoft Stack including 0365 toolsets and Sharepoint online. You will also have a good understanding of other digital technologies and tools and have proven experience of having worked on a digital transformation project.
    Your technical abilities will be complemented by excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the capability to work collaboratively within a team environment and meet tight deadlines.

  • Team Leader – Social Protection Expert (Somalia)

    Team Leader – Social Protection Expert (Somalia)

    Job Details
    This is a position within FWC SIEA 2018 Lot 4 (Human Development and Safety Net).
    This Expert will be based in the office of the Technical Assistance Facility (part of the assignment in Kenya, part in Somalia), and will work on a fulltime basis, with an initial input of 12 months. His/her focus will be responsibility for a thorough institutional analysis and policy development needs assessment of social protection at all levels; for the design, and implementation of agreed priorities and the overall terms of reference for the TAF. He/she will also liaise with the actions under the Call for Proposals to ensure that lessons from them feed into policy dialogue and wider capacity building of Government.
    Qualifications and skills:
    At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent academic qualification (university or similar institution) in Social Policy, Social Security, Social Protection, or any relevant field related to the sector of this contract (Professional experience will not be accepted in lieu of the above mentioned academic qualifications);
    General professional experience:

    A minimum of 12 years’ experience with social development or humanitarian policy development, preferably in Africa;
    A minimum of 8 years’ experience with bilateral and/or multilateral development partners;
    Experiences with the EU development or humanitarian agencies will be considered an asset, preferably in Africa.

    Specific professional experience:

    At least 2 years of experience working on social protection projects, over the last 5 years;
    Experience in Horn of Africa and especially of Somali context is an added value.

    Soft skills:
    Initiative, tact and proven ability to maintain harmonious working relationships in a multicultural setting with good team spirit;
    Language skills:
    Fluency in both written and spoken English.