Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • Zonal Child Protection Specialist

    Zonal Child Protection Specialist

    Job Description
    There will be significant travel involved both within Africa and internationally, and a focus on working closely with The Salvation Army leadership and teams within Africa. There will be a focus on supporting The Salvation Army in Africa to develop and implement Child Protection policies, deliver training in child protection and offer professional support in complex child protection cases.
    The essential requirements are;

    BA in Social Work or its equivalent
    A minimum of 2 years working in a child protection/child care environment, and experience of processes and casework in child protection
    A good knowledge and sympathy with the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army, and in-depth awareness of child protection issues within Africa
    Experience in working and supporting culturally diverse and geographically dispersed offices across Africa.
    Good standard of both written and spoken English and the ability to communicate in the language of one of the African countries.
    Permission to work in Kenya and ability to obtain a certificate of good conduct from the country of origin.
    Self-motivated, able to prioritise work, ensures confidentiality and able to travel within Africa and internationally.

    A monthly salary will be paid and all travel expenses will be covered
    For additional information, please contact: IHQ-ChildProtection@salvationarmy.org

  • Youth Officer

    Youth Officer

    Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps has been operating in Kenya since 2008, focusing its interventions around four objectives:

    Peace and Conflict Management;
    Livelihood/Market Systems;
    Governance (particularly at the county level); and
    Youth Employment/Employability (including the social and economic development of adolescents).

    The four objectives serve to increase community resilience to drought and other shocks and stresses, and to decrease fragility with a particular focus on Kenya’s Arid Lands. Mercy Corps’ vision for change requires the private sector, government and civil society to work together to create meaningful and sustainable change.
    Under the Omo Delta Project – Expanding the Rangeland to achieve Growth and Transformation, Mercy Corps in collaboration with five other partners: VSF G – lead agency, VITA (RTI) Ltd, EPaRDA, CIFA and TUPADO seeks to address the drivers of instability, irregular migration and displacement so as to expand and maximize opportunities for communities living in the rangelands along the Kenya – Ethiopia border by increasing wealth of young people in particular and especially young women; accelerating national and cross-border trade and collaboration; and increasing stability to promote growth and project gains.
    General Position Summary: The Youth Officer will support the development and delivery of a comprehensive youth internship, mentorship, apprenticeship and career counseling programs under the leadership of the Program Manager.
    S/he will develop relationships with potential employers, screen and orient youth and employers to ensure successful matches and provide oversight of activities and communication related to all career development activities.
    The Youth Officer will also support in the design and implementation of interventions that assist youth to access opportunities and platforms for internships, apprenticeships, job search activities including labour market and career information.
    In addition, s/he will lead in the implementation of strategies and activities that promote youth engagement, particularly focusing on youth and women, and marginalized populations in order to access relevant employability trainings, markets, finances, jobs and other employment services.
    Essential Job Functions:
    Program Implementation:

    Provide career counseling, assessment, administration and interpretation, building the capacity of implementing partners to deliver the career development support services;
    Coordinate the internship and apprenticeship programs including the initial assessment, placement and monitoring and oversight of youth internships, apprenticeship, career, and labour market information needs.
    Develop and facilitate trainings on internship programs, skills development programs for informal sector productivity, and other ways of skills building for poor and vulnerable youth working closely with country offices;
    Coordinate with Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions and other service providers under Omo delta project to promote youth friendly trainings and assess opportunities for linkages.
    Support in management and development of relationships with private sector for provision of internship, apprenticeship and career counseling and youth mentorship providers and agencies.
    Promote coalition building and relationships to influence youth development and education policies, sectoral policies/strategies/programs, and promote workforce development and ecosystem approach to inclusive youth employment and economic productivity in Southern African countries;
    Assess business opportunities for granting and mentorship.
    Help to coordinate and participate in various events, activities and fairs on topics related to internships, apprenticeships, job placement as well as career counseling for youth

    Collaboration and Networking

    Maintain productive working relationships with sub-county and county leaders and local government departments as directed by the line manager;
    Coordinate with counterpart agencies and organizations, especially EU-funded agencies, involved in markets systems and workforce development.
    Identify opportunities for social innovation and enterprise that could be launched through catalytic investments from public and private sector initiatives;
    Support events, exhibits, workshops that bring private and public sector entities together to collectively review and discuss technology developments and innovation and to examine private sector approaches to household and community challenges that can be incubated through public sector incentives;

    Monitoring and Evaluation:

    Gather and document natural resource management and market program activities.
    Comply with M&E systems that will be established to measure program impact and desired results. Ensure data is collected and monitoring occurs regularly.
    Analyze project implementation strategies to identify constraints to program success and provide timely recommendations.
    Submit timely reports as requested by the Program Manager.
    Support external evaluations and assessments.

    Coordination and Representation:

    Attend key events, committee meetings, fora, seminars, etc. as they relate to the program.
    Support Omo Delta Project activities with consortium partners, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.

    Program Support Operations:

    Ensure close communication with field teams and consortium members regarding program activities and plans, challenges and obstacles to timely and quality implementation.
    Coordinate with program, finance, and administration staff for troubleshooting and problem solving.

    Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
    Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
    Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
    Accountability
    Supervisory Responsibility: None
    Reports Directly To: Program Manager
    Works Directly With: Program Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Market Systems Officer, GIRL Officer and REAP Officer
    Knowledge and Experience:

    A Bachelors Degree in degree in Social Work/Community Development preferably with specialization in economic policy management, labor dynamics and workforce or other related discipline.
    A minimum of three (3) years professional experience in implementation of poverty reduction, workforce development and social inclusion operations.
    Good knowledge and experience in socio-economic development policy, labour market issues, workforce productivity and gender equality, preferably in the design, development and implementation of projects/ programs.
    Local dialects spoken in Northern Kenya are also a plus.
    Ability to inspire, motivate, mentor and support people towards achieving their goals.
    Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a range of partners.
    Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment mandatory.
    Ability to focus on day-to-day tasks at hand while also working towards longer-term objectives with an understanding that these will change continuously.
    Willingness to spend significant time in the field and work closely with program target groups and consortium members.
    Good knowledge of MS Office software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Access.
    Experience of working with budgets.
    Experience of monitoring and evaluating community projects.

    Success Factors:

    A strong team player, with good communication and diplomatic skills.
    Proven ability to work independently as part of a regional team and with international professionals.
    Excellent analytical and information management skills.
    Good organizational skills and ability to work under stress and in austere contexts of remote locations.
    Flexible and creative in planning and problem solving.
    Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
    Proven excellence maintaining professional internal and external relationships.
    Willingness and ability to live comfortably in Turkana and travel throughout the County.

  • Grant Manager

    Grant Manager

    Job Details
    Pact Kenya is searching for a Grants Manager to be based in Nairobi and will play the key role of leading and overseeing all aspects related to management of grants, contracts and procurement. S/he will support the grants team for all current and future Pact projects in Kenya.
    Job purpose:
    The main purpose of this position is to provide high-level grants management and administration to achieve project goals, working with partner organizations of all levels. S/he provides overall leadership and oversight for all aspects related to management of grants and contracts. This requires close collaboration with Pact HQ to ensure compliance with Pact and funder guidelines. The Grants Manager supervises all staff with grants functions and works in collaboration with program teams. This position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Finance & Grants Director. 25% travel is required.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Administer the full grant cycle of subaward management activities, from solicitation through selection, pre-award assessment, negotiation, monitoring/compliance visits, and closeout efficiently and in a timely fashion in line with Pact’s guidelines and donor requirements.
    Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to the grants team.
    Ensure timely training of subgrantees to understand and comply fully with funder requirements. Develop and implement institutional strengthening tools/plans for the partners.
    Ensure strong links between the grants management and capacity building approach to maximize efforts to strengthen strategic partners and build in strategies to the grant making process.
    Work closely with the Director of Grants and Finance to ensure accurate and timely disbursement and liquidation of subaward expenses. Ensure comprehensive review of partner budgets.
    Maintain an updated grants matrix for each project that informs regular decision making as well as used as a reference tool when reviewing partner cash requests.
    Maintain the link between grants management and M&E systems to improve grantee reporting and the link to Pact requirements.
    Develop and/or update Country Office Subawards Manual in compliance with Pact HQ guidance.
    Contribute to the global Grants Management Community of Practice to share best practices and lessons learned on Pact’s intranet.

    Qualifications and experience:

    University degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
    5 years’ experience working in humanitarian and development programming with knowledge of project cycle management.
    Knowledge of USAID & EU policies, regulations and reporting requirements.
    Strong written and oral communications skills.
    Experience in development projects, writing proposal, reports to donors and a good understanding of budgets.
    Experience drafting and managing subawards.
    Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure.
    High ethical standards.
    Competence in common IT applications.

  • Country Director, Kenya

    Country Director, Kenya

    Department Summary
    The Programs Department plays a critical role in achieving CMMB’s strategy around improving the lives of women and children, by leading the provision of high quality programs focused on children’s and mothers’ health, and particularly in the development and implementation of our CHAMPS model. This team is also responsible for generating revenue from and partnering effectively with government(s), major foundations, and other major donors, and will help to position and enhance CMMB’s technical capacity and reputation in the field of global healthcare.
    CMMB has been working in Kenya for almost 15 years. CMMB works to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, especially mothers and children, have access to quality services in health care, health promotion and illness prevention.
    Overview
    You are responsible for the overall leadership and management of the CMMB Kenya country portfolio. CMMB’s current portfolio in Kenya includes: CMMB’s CHAMPS programs and a variety of HIV/AIDS focused programs, which are funded from bilateral and multilateral grants/contracts, contributions from private individuals and institutions, Volunteers, and gifts-in-kind of medical supplies.
    You must be an innovative thinker, ready to empower staff to achieve CMMB corporate strategic goals, and lead change initiatives which ensure that CMMB maximizes its mission and vision. You will direct the implementation of all aspects of CMMB Kenya’s programs, in partnership with the global staff of CMMB, ensuring the quality and impact of its health program in Kenya. You must be well-versed in office repositioning and able to oversee changes to program operations, finance, and human resources.
    In this position, you will report to the Senior Vice President, Programs and Volunteers, based in CMMB’s headquarters in New York City, and receives technical and other support from additional U.S.-based staff and teams. As CMMB’s representative in-country, you have overall responsibility and accountability for all of CMMB’s programs, finances, assets and legal standing in Kenya.
    Responsibilities
    Leadership, Representation and Networking

    Foster the development of an organizational culture of excellence and teamwork, focusing on effective strategy execution, high impact programming and strong accountability, as well as innovation, continuous learning and institutional improvement.
    Cultivate and motivate staff and model teamwork, transparency, and excellent communication.
    Lead and model the central tenets of CMMB’s vision and mission and CMMB’s core values (collaboration, love, excellence and respect)in all aspects of institutional operation, from staff interactions to program implementation, and from partner collaborations to the interaction with beneficiaries.
    Lead a strong and effective Senior Management Team (SMT) to oversee the Country Office’s program and operations and invests time and effort in their development as leaders. Willing to make hard decisions in a timely and relevant manner.
    Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives and mentor staff through organizational change.
    Network with all major donors and members of the international health community to raise CMMB’s visibility and value.
    Maintain CMMB’s membership and participation in formal/informal development and humanitarian assistance forums within the international donor and NGO community. This will involve collaboration with Government, at both National and County levels, multilateral donors, private sector, and other NGOs.

    Programmatic and Technical Management

    Guide development of CMMB Kenya multi-year program strategy and direct implementation of these plans.
    Ensure that the technical aspects of all programs are of the highest quality, calling upon technical resources available within CMMB Global.
    Lead the overall CHAMPS implementation, project management, and monitoring and evaluation processes in Kenya. Work closely with CMMB Headquarters in developing and implementing CHAMPS sites in Kenya, supporting their development with detailed proposals with an eye on ensuring high-quality program logic that can be feasibly delivered within proposed local context, including maximizing integration with governmental, multilateral, and bilateral and other grant portfolios, as possible.
    Ensure that CMMB-managed health programs have the appropriate technical staff to lead programmatic activities, overseeing program staff and providing technical and program management input, as appropriate.
    Coordinate with partners and lead, guide and manage CMMB in-country staff to ensure programs meet their project goals, objectives and targets.
    Ensure consistent program monitoring and evaluation activities, including necessary site visits, to measure and report, on a timely basis, project and program outcomes. Share success stories with CMMB globally for communications purposes.
    Manage volunteer placements and programmatic grants, as well as any pharmaceutical donations.
    Ensure Monitoring and Evaluation processes are implemented to provide measurement of achievement and progress toward project goals.
    Ensure the timely submission of well-prepared annual program plans and budgets and annual reports.

    Resource Mobilization

    Raise the profile of CMMB through effective marketing materials and outreach.
    Develop partnership relationships and ensure the organization has good business intelligence related to funding opportunities.
    Develop new program and funding opportunities for CMMB at the country level and/or regionally in conjunction with Senior Vice President, Programs and Volunteers, and the Director of Business Development. This includes ensuring proper approval, timely submission of creative and well-written proposals that are compatible with CMMB’s strategic direction and Country Office priorities.
    Ensure programmatic successes are documented for individual and institutional donor fundraising purposes.
    Guide development of CMMB Kenya business development plans and direct implementation of these plans.

    Human Resources Management

    Provide leadership of all country operations, establishing a cohesive management team and clear reporting roles for all levels of program and staff management.
    In collaboration with HQ Human Resources VP, design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with CMMB’s practices and appropriate to program needs.
    Support, encourage and help build up the capacity of the coordinators and managers to effectively execute CMMB Kenya’s program strategies.
    Ensure CMMB Kenya operates in compliance with local labor laws and requirements.

    Financial Management

    Demonstrate sound stewardship and ensure strong financial management and protection of the organization’s assets.
    Ensure the prudent use of donor resources, ensuring all expenditures comply with rules and regulations.
    With the assistance of the Finance Team, ensure that systems are in place for the proper control of assets, funds, equipment, property and facilities. Ensure that all budgets are tracked consistently and financial reports are accurate and timely, consistent with donor requirements. Identify cost-savings, where feasible, and plan strategically for financial resource use.
    Participate in audits.

    Safety & Security

    Stay current on the general security challenges in-country and daily security status of our staff, programs and the operational areas where we implement our programs.
    Maintain a proactive position in coordinating closely with the appropriate local security network and ensuring security and safety protocols are maintained in the country office, thus ensuring the security of staff, Volunteers, visitors and physical assets.
    Coordinate closely on security related needs and issues and keeps the SVP Programs well informed.

    Qualifications

    You have a master’s degree in Public Health, International Development or similar development-related subject.
    You have at least 8-10 years of work experience out of which at least 5 years in senior management positions successfully leading large operations involving internal and external representation, donor relations, fundraising, and leadership of high performing teams.
    You have proven track record of working in Kenya, partnering with government agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations.
    You have demonstrated expertise in managing Maternal and Child Health Projects, and health system strengthening projects, WASH/nutrition, and/or HIV/AIDS programs.
    Your program management, implementation, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation skills are strong and put you as respected leader in this area
    You believe in people and have the demonstrated track record of developing others, building and leading effective teams to deliver mission and program results.
    You have successful track record of managing programs and projects funded by major US Government international development agencies (e.g. USAID and CDC) and other international donors (e.g. European Union, DfID, World Bank, WHO, UNICEF).
    You have strong program development planning, writing and coordination skills and demonstrated experience in writing winning proposals in MCH,
    You have the ability for building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
    You’re a timely and effective communicator with superior presentation skills and proven skills building
    You are comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
    You must be authorized to work in Kenya.
    You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.

  • Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

    Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

    Job Details
    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Leadership and Management

    Take responsibility for the overall implementation of specific donor funded humanitarian responses, with an emphasis on ensuring the timely and high quality achievement of the project goals.
    Manage, coordinate and monitor field activities on an ongoing basis, ensuring timely implementation and compliance with project deadlines
    Oversee all financial management, logistics and administrative tasks for the project
    Work with Trócaire Finance staff to monitor expenditure against the budget and ensure that any necessary corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
    Ensure that Trócaire and donor finance guidelines and administrative procedures are adhered to, and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state jointly with the Institutional Funding Officer and the Programme Accountant
    Working in collaboration with Trócaire’s Institutional Funding Officer and Humanitarian Team colleagues at HQ, lead in the development of Trócaire’s Humanitarian programme strategy for future grants, including submission of concept notes and proposals
    Line manage at least one Humanitarian staff colleague, and coordinate closely with other relevant staff for the effective delivery of humanitarian interventions in Gedo.
    Coordinate closely with the CMT on strategic humanitarian operational and technical issues in the implementation of the strategy
    Ensure the Country Programme Manager is provided with strategic and relevant information and knowledge to facilitate timely and accountable decision-making in relation to operational/technical dimensions of the response.
    Facilitate and participate in coordination mechanisms and networks, in order to guide strategy and define and lead Trócaire’s operational and technical response

    Operational and Technical Management, Programme Quality, MEAL and Reporting

    With the support of the Institutional Funding Officer, ensure that all donor reporting requirements are met in a timely manner
    In close coordination with Trócaire’s M&E Officer, ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems – including the use of digital mechanisms for data collection and analysis – are in place; conduct ongoing monitoring of activities to draw lessons learned and propose corrective measures where necessary; conduct on-site inspections to ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the agreed proposal and in-line with Trócaire and donor standards and requirements
    Respond to all Head Office information management requirements, including regular reporting on project implementation in accordance with Trócaire’s internal mandatory indicators
    Coordinate with the M&E Officer and other Trócaire team members and potential consultants on the evaluation of project activities, documenting lessons learned through case studies, review workshops, etc.
    Ensure the response meets key quality standards and Trócaire’s own internal humanitarian standards and guidelines. Liaise with the Regional Trocaire Humanitarian Advisor in the delivery of this and the Trocaire Humanitarian technical team.
    Ensure that Trócaire’s Accountability Commitments, including commitments to Safeguarding Programme Participants, are understood and prioritised in the response, placing the links between Protection, Safeguarding and Accountability at the core of programme planning, design and implementation.

    Fund and Donor management

    Work with the Institutional Funding Officer and the Trocaire Institutional Funding unit to ensure the response is adequately funded to meet strategic objectives.
    Manage a funding portfolio for the Humanitarian response with multiple donors and work with the Institutional Funding Officer (IFO) to ensure high quality proposals are developed, and reports are delivered on time.
    Network and coordinate with potential donors and communicate effectively with existing donors in response to requests and in the submission of timely information as required.
    Coordinate with key external donors and agencies in Nairobi to work towards improved programmatic quality and effectiveness in line with sectoral norms and standards.

    Networking and Communications

    Organise and facilitate project visits, including head office and/or donor visits, as necessary and ensure that Trocaire’s work in professionally and widely disseminated.
    Ensure close coordination and communication with the Humanitarian Programme Manager, the Institutional Funding Officer and the Finance Manager on project progress and compliance issues.
    Consolidate and strengthen relationships with Trócaire’s other key stakeholders, including partner organisations, other international organisations, UN agencies and other stakeholders
    Represent Trócaire at Cluster and other in-country coordination.

    Person Specification – Essential Requirements
    Qualification
    At least Bachelors degree in area related to humanitarian response or international development
    Experience

    At least three years’ experience in the design and management of humanitarian response programmes
    At least three years’ experience of leading and managing teams as well as strong team-working skills and experience
    Significant experience in managing Donor funded projects and OFDA funded projects in particular
    Experience in strategic planning and project management
    Experience of Humanitarian Accountability initiatives
    Experience of working in insecure environments
    Experience in DRR, preparedness, LRRD (linkage between Relief, Reconstruction and Development) and/or resilience programming an advantage

    Skills

    Excellent communication skills, including the ability to relate across different organisational functions, structures and levels
    Demonstrated ability to lead & work in a team.
    Excellent and proven organisational skills
    Excellent writing skills that articulate issues in a concise and coherent manner
    A thorough knowledge and understanding of humanitarian and development issues
    Ability to work and travel in developing countries in often-volatile crises situations
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent knowledge of IT

    Qualities

    Leadership qualities. Ability to influence
    Diplomacy skills
    Creativity and innovation
    Flexibility
    A commitment to justice and development

    Other

    Willingness to travel and work in crises zones, where and when required, at short notice

    Person Specification – Desirable
    Qualification
    Specific qualification in humanitarianism
    Experience

    Experience of remote management

    Skills
    Spoken Somali would be an added advantage
    Qualities

    Good interpersonal relationships and team work skills in a multi-cultural environment.
    Respect of local culture
    Willingness to travel frequently and independently.
    Willingness to work overtime if required.
    Capable of working in challenging contexts and environments
    Able to cope with unstable environments

    All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to police clearance.

  • Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region

    Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region

    BRAC International is seeking to recruit an experienced high calibre professional for the position of Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa Region.
    Job Location: Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya.
    Job Purpose:
    Reporting to the Director-Africa region, the Deputy Director-Programme Quality, Africa Region will contribute to implementation of the Africa strategy by developing a coherent approach among the countries to achieve the programmatic goals for Africa. The incumbent will oversee programme quality in the BRAC International countries within the region. This will include proposal development, project design, implementation and impact measurement of country programmes.
    The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring knowledge sharing and learning related to programming and programme quality across the region and rest of BRAC International.
    S/he will develop a sustainable network with donors and ensure financial sustainability of programmes.
    The Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region will be responsible for coordinating activities of the regional programme staff, including the direct supervision of some of those staff, ensuring they, as a team, meet the requirements of the region.
    Key Responsibilities:
    The key responsibilities include:

    Providing successful leadership in proposal development and programme specific sustainable fundraising mechanisms and working closely with senior management, donors and the Board for programme expansion and exit strategy;
    Assisting BRAC International countries in carrying out contextual analysis, programme reviews and making necessary adjustments to ongoing programmes to better align them with organizational priorities, and identify opportunities for innovation;
    Working closely with affiliates (BRAC UK, BRAC USA) and Resident Representative Fundraiser of Netherlands for fund-raising, maintaining donor liaison and representing BRAC at a regional level. Developing a sustainable network/relationship with donors to lift BRAC International acceptability among donors at regional level;
    Supporting countries to establish effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks and developing impact measurement systems. Visiting Country Offices in the region on a periodic basis to review programmes. Offering suggestions to the country teams on how to strengthen their programmes and following up on implementation of suggestions. Reviewing programmatic reports of the countries and sharing knowledge across BRAC International;
    Advising BRAC International senior management on strategic programming in the countries and participating in strategic decision making. Ensuring communication and cooperation within the region and between the region and the wider organization around programme quality issues;
    Representing BRAC at the regional level and facilitating engagement with strategic partners, donors, social movements in the region and globally;
    Developing a competitive advocacy framework for the Africa region and providing necessary suggestions and guidelines for implementation;
    Directing and managing regional programme staff at the Regional office and being actively involved in selection, orientation, coaching and development of staff through supportive supervision;
    Any other responsibility as and when required by the Regional office.

    Education requirements: A PhD/ Masters in relevant subjects such as Economics, Social Science, International Development, etc.
    Experience requirements:

    15 to 20 years experience in a senior technical or management position preferably in an NGO/INGO managing complex programmes, including programme planning and administration, evaluation, proposal writing and fund-raising, managing budgets and accounts, staff supervision and training;
    Experience in developing and implementing an effective monitoring framework and impact measurement tools;
    Experience in more than one country preferably;
    Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff and work team supervision and development; and
    Demonstrated experience in advocacy work and knowledge of at least one sector BRAC works in.

    Required competencies:

    Leadership skills
    Understanding of international social, political and economic issues and regional particularities
    Commitment to poverty alleviation and gender issues
    Data rational, finance and budgeting skills , analytical and resource optimization skills
    Excellent written and spoken English skills
    Skilled at developing others
    Participative style, strong influencing skills
    Experience and knowledge of south-based development issues
    Technical knowledge of at least one BRAC programme
    Skills related to Monitoring and Evaluation functions and knowledge management
    Adept at multitasking, troubleshooting innovatively
    Appreciation of diversity and familiarity with multicultural environment

    Employment type: Contractual

  • Regional Representative (Africa)

    Regional Representative (Africa)

    Major functions summary
    The Regional Representative is responsible for the overall leadership, representation and effective management of the ACT Alliance Secretariat in Africa to realize the expected outcomes and achieve positive impact in the life of people. She/he ensures program implementation in an accountable and participatory manner in accordance with the ACT Global Strategy and approved ACT policies and guidelines. As part of a global ACT secretariat, the Regional Representative strengthens and supports national, sub-regional and regional ACT forums in Africa in their work in emergencies, sustainable development and advocacy, and manages the ACT secretariat presence in the region.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Leadership and Representation:

    Provides overall leadership to the ACT Alliance Secretariat in the Africa region in all aspects of supervision and management, and adherence to ACT policies and guidelines;
    Promotes, implements and upholds the vision, mission, core values and objectives of the ACT Alliance, and leads specific strategies for the region;
    Promotes the profile and visibility of ACT Alliance as one of the world´s largest humanitarian, development and advocacy alliance, striving to deliver effective programming in a rights-based and integrated approach;
    Enables effective ecumenical coordination and cooperation by maintaining a close working and consultative relationship with national council of churches and regional ecumenical organizations, as well as with other relevant churches and (inter)faith partners;
    Maintains working and strategic relationships with relevant governmental and inter-governmental institutions, United Nations agencies and civil society organizations engaged in activities related to ACT Alliance’s work;
    Implements regional membership strategy and builds member relations by maintaining close communication and cooperation with ACT members, ACT national, sub-regional and regional forums.

    Program

    Oversees the ACT Alliance’s humanitarian response in Africa in close coordination with the Global Humanitarian Coordinator;
    Strengthens and supports national, sub-regional and regional ACT forums in their humanitarian, development and advocacy work through the ACT humanitarian mechanism and the alignment of forums´ work to the Sustainable Development Goals;
    Supports ACT forums’ programme implementation in key thematic and programmatic areas, such as gender justice, climate justice, sustainable development goals, peace and human security, etc. in close coordination with the Head of Programmes;
    Ensures emergency response and humanitarian interventions are undertaken in accordance with ACT policies and guidelines, specifically concerning the Code of Conduct, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards and emergency preparedness and response plans;
    Mainstreams gender and promotes gender equality approaches in program measures.

    Operations

    Ensures the supervision of the ACT Secretariat in Africa, including planning, implementation of activities, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, and administration in accordance with ACT policies, priorities, procedures and guidelines;
    Engages with members in the Africa region to ensure adherence to the ACT accountability framework and promotes learning and capacity building in programs and operations;
    Supports communication from and within the region, and ensures visibility of the ACT members and forums at global level;
    Manages the regional office staff, and liaises with the leadership staff in Geneva to ensure coherence in the work of the Secretariat;
    Ensures timely, accurate and relevant reports are submitted according to requirements;
    Monitors and addresses security matters, and in coordination with the ACT Security Coordinator, ensures that security plans are developed and implemented for relevant regional missions;
    Supports some global secretariat functions as requested by the General Secretary.

    Finance and Fundraising

    Ensures efficient financial control of program activities, including effective internal control systems to promote financial accountability, and ensures that the financial transactions are conducted in accordance with the relevant ACT policies and procedures;
    Supervises the implementation of approved projects within the agreed budgets and subject to the availability of funds, including timely reporting;
    Actively engages in negotiations with UN agencies, bilateral donors, and other potential additional funding sources in order to increase local and regional fundraising in a competitive environment;
    Supports fundraising efforts for joint ACT member-led and forum-led initiatives, including the humanitarian appeals.

    Competences and behaviours

    Commits to the values of the ACT Alliance and takes pride in delivering on agreed priorities according to the highest standards individually and as part of a global team, demonstrating commitment to ACT agenda through programmatic and operational focus;
    Proactively finds innovative and creative solutions, is efficient and reliable, adapts to change and uncertainty, is decisive and acts with integrity;
    Builds effective internal and external relationships, involves others when solving problems and treats others with consideration and respect in an alliance where faith is a key element of people’s lives;
    Effectively motivates, influences and develops others, drives high performance, inspires people to follow them and acts as a role model, and contributes knowledge outside of immediate own role;
    Creates an environment of constructive, open and forward-looking dialogue and support among team members;
    Works actively to support fundraising within the Secretariat for the many key programmatic processes and functions coordinated in the Secretariat;
    Is performance focused, energetic and committed to dealing with several competing agendas simultaneously and effectively.

    Key working relationships

    Liaises with ACT members and ACT forums in the region, including forums coordinators
    Manages the staff in the ACT Alliance secretariat office in Africa
    Liaises with other relevant staff in Geneva to ensure a coherent global approach with regional variations
    Liaises with external stakeholders (Ecumenical bodies, UN agencies, regional organisations, governments, INGO networks in the region) as relevant to the agenda in the region
    Is member of the ACT global leadership team
    Reports to the General Secretary (CEO)
    Supervises:

    Program Officer (Africa)
    Humanitarian Officer (Africa) – through a shared supervision with the Global Humanitarian Coordinator
    Any global position seated at the regional office – through a shared supervision with the relevant staff in Geneva.

    Technical skills and experience

    Relevant academic degree with a minimum of seven to ten years of relevant work experience in the humanitarian/development/advocacy sector, preferably in Africa.
    Proven senior leadership experience at strategic and management level in humanitarian action, sustainable development and/or advocacy work within an international environment, and preferably with church-related or non-governmental organizations.
    Ability to analyze changing operational contexts and policy developments and to optimize and take advantage of emerging opportunities.
    In-depth knowledge of issues relevant to the mandate of ACT Alliance, including a good understanding of ecumenical context and relevance of churches and faith-based actors in emergency response, long-term development and advocacy.
    Knowledge and experience of cooperation with United Nations, governmental and multilateral organizations in the field of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, advocacy and human rights.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills including influencing, negotiating and coaching.
    Ability to work flexibly in a networked working environment.
    Management experience and experience of responding to an emergency in a management role an asset
    Knowledge of the ecumenical landscape in Africa a significant asset.
    Fluency in English language, with demonstrated written skills. Working knowledge of other languages, particularly French, an asset. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

  • Applied Technology Emergency Care Specialists Environmental Health Specialists Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Specialists Public Health Officers Health Supply Chain Management Specialists Leadership and Governance Experts Infectious Diseases Specialists Including Hiv Specialists In Non-Communicable Diseases Nutritionists

    Applied Technology Emergency Care Specialists Environmental Health Specialists Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Specialists Public Health Officers Health Supply Chain Management Specialists Leadership and Governance Experts Infectious Diseases Specialists Including Hiv Specialists In Non-Communicable Diseases Nutritionists

    Health Strat seeks to invite applications from interested, eligible and competent firms/individuals for prequalification of the following consultancy services:
    Prequalification for Consultancy Services
    Tender Nos and Description

    HS/001/18 Applied Technology [ a) Mobile Health, b) Health Information Systems (HIS), c) Electronic Logistics Management Information Systems (eLMIS), d) Programmers]

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  • Patron Agronomist

    Patron Agronomist

    Job Description
    Qualifications/ Requirements:

    Diploma level.
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing a school. Rural experience will be an added advantage.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    Take charge and ensure maximum learner welfare at the dormitory section.
    Offer advice on how learners will be better taken care of.
    Ensure the Dormitories are always clean.
    Foster guidance and counseling activities in the school and ensure learners are correctly mentored.
    Advice the lead on Dorm supply needs and repairs.
    Oversee learner sickness by evaluating the treatment needs and advice the lead on the need to take learners to hospital.
    Ensure learners grow up to responsible adults by safeguarding the dorm environment by making it homely and free form any form of molestation, bullying or any other deviant behavior.
    Take charge of discipline at the dormitory section and ensure the learners are always adhering to the school rules, routine and regulations.
    Effectively pass dormitory agenda as brought forward by the dormitory captain from time to time in dorm meetings for correction purposes.
    Ensure food served is always well cooked.
    Furnish the lead with any vital information regarding the well-being of learners.
    Spearhead spiritual guidance and plan for church service. Work closely with the cook to ensure kitchen operations are seamless.
    Respond to all emergency issues at the boarding section and ensure safety at all times.

    Key Areas to Success:

    Passion for learning.
    Strong written and oral communication skills.
    Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
    Friendly, outgoing self-starter.
    Powerful work ethic, both as a team member and independently.
    Highly organized, detail oriented, resourceful, and flexible.

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