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  • Response Innovation Lab Manager Area Programs Manager (Taita Taveta) National Coordinator Gender & Disability

    Response Innovation Lab Manager Area Programs Manager (Taita Taveta) National Coordinator Gender & Disability

    Job description
    Purpose Of The Position
    To drive and prioritize the development of diverse income streams to ensure the sustainability of the Response Innovation Lab. The Lab Manager will oversee and support innovation in the country Lab through the Resilience Innovation Lab partners and by building the country wide humanitarian innovation ecosystem. He/ She will ensure innovation impact from projects in the lab, create a focus on learning, pivoting and flexibility. The position holder will find country wide humanitarian challenges, capacity, new ideas to move into projects to improve humanitarian operations in the country and share with the global Response Innovation Lab network
    Key Responsibilities;

    Lab Management

    Work with Country Lab Executive Committee to define and implement innovation strategy, projects and methodologies that envision, develop and incubate innovative ideas.
    Drive and prioritize a funding acquisition strategy to ensure the Lab has access to diverse income streams in order to execute the strategy, recruit needed staff, and ensure the sustainability of
    the Lab, support innovation projects;
    Provide full project management oversight to ensure excellence in execution of all country Lab plans and programs. Lead in project planning and coordination to ensure timely and quality implementation of all program activities.
    Focus on acceleration or scale up of projects that succeed in the lab and documentation and sharing of those which fail.
    Work with finance team to develop and monitor the project budget and ensure regular reporting to the donor.
    Work with the technical leads to provide adequate HR oversight to the project team and partners as relevant
    Serve as the main point of contact and ambassador for the Country Lab
    Manage risks for the Country Lab, discussing and mitigating these with the Executive Committee and the Global RIL team
    Facilitate entrenchment of a culture of innovation through effective cultivation of ideas, best practices, pivoting and harnessing of lessons.

    Partnership Management

    Develop partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders involving technology, commerce, innovation, humanitarian and government in the Country Lab.
    Lead in ensuring effective management of resources.
    Ensure effective partnership to bring in staff capacity and support from a range of public and private organizations to promote new types of thinking and implementation of quality programs with support from people who have the appropriate skill set.
    Lead Innovation Forum and innovation events.
    Support the development of the Country Lab Executive partners and the governance structures that support this entity
    Support the process of developing strong, strategic partnerships, coalitions and networks.

    Learning & Reporting

    Maintain accurate documentation of best practices, case studies, results, learning and impact of programs.
    Contribute to the development and testing of monitoring and evaluation tools for the different functions offered within the Lab
    Document strategic thinking, dashboard reports, status of innovation implementation and matters of partnership, leadership or management concern of the Country Lab.
    Report monthly progress to the Lab Executive Committee and the RIL Central Support Unit

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    A Bachelor’s degree in International development, business administration, social policy, communications or related stud.
    A minimum of 5 years’experience in Humanitarian practice, with at least 2 years in management positions.
    A team player with leadership qualities, excellent flexible project management skills, a partnership guru with a positive attitude, organization and dependability.
    Strong leadership skills; must demonstrate ability to lead a consortium,
    Capacity to prioritize and manage a diverse range of staff members, projects and activities.
    Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
    Capable of working independently and with demonstrated experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
    Demonstrated ability to build reputation and acquire funding alongside building and overseeing diverse, contextually appropriate, impactful innovation programs
    Good oral/written and interpersonal skills.
    Confident communication and documentation skills; ability to represent the lab to a variety of stakeholders in a range of forums
    Able to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
    Demonstrates a commitment to RIL principles and values.

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  • Assessment and GIS Specialist

    Assessment and GIS Specialist

    Job description
    Work life harmonization – UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.
    Functional Responsibilities

    Data Management/GIS Specialist will be responsible for supporting data management and evidence based activities for the East Africa portfolio.
    Understanding the accessibility to community services:
    Use the Rural Access Index methodology developed by the World Bank – methodology to analyse of the quality and reach of the road networks,
    Mapping the facilities,
    Understanding the population dynamics and movement,
    Develop an overview of the level of access to socal infrastructures and the services they provide,
    Analysing the functionality of these social infrastructure

    This exercise will be useful to:

    Demonstrate the present distribution of service delivery points within the determined area with a focus on health, education, economic growth and other social services,
    Understand the Migratory routes of the nomadic population,
    Provide the rationale for evidence based planning and resource allocation by area/county governments and partners,
    Understand the local potential for growth and development,
    Serve as an advocacy tool for results based programming and investment,
    Develop a tool to measure impact of the interventions.

    Specific Output
    The Assessment/GIS Specialist, together with his/her team, and as per request may implement a number of the following:

    Conduct a rapid assessment of all social infrastructure and services for a given area;
    Analyse the population distribution & density;
    Analyse the road network accessibility and make the Rural Access Index calculation;
    Create Maps (national and county specific) reflecting the geographic location of community services facilities; population distribution & density; Rural Access Index and the road network characteristics;
    Create a service accessibility index in order to enable the analysis of access to various levels of service facilities in the selected counties
    Conduct further analysis on key indicators and produce spatial maps;
    Provide the dataset that will inform and enable the creation of an interactive mapping site which contains the information gathered through this process as well as the main access routes that reflect the referral system;
    Over-see the integration of the results of the accessibility mapping exercise into the national health database;
    Train local counterparts in data management, GIS, evidence based planning and develop a sustainable and durable programme to hand over.
    Monitoring and Progress Controls
    The Assessment and GIS Specialist will report directly to the Programme Manager.
    The Assessment and GIS Specialist will report progress of the assessment to the UNOPS project team at the end of each segment of the assignment.
    Collect all official data on health and education facilities, social services,economic activities, road networks, update available information with the local authorities – the data will be used on qGIS (an open source software for GIS).
    Work on the process of prioritizing areas within the Area/County that require interventions for a better access to services and can enhance development.
    Identify and classify all critical points encountered on the road network and all social services (Referral services, schools, water points, mosques/churches, police posts etc.).
    Analyse the accessibility to services within the Rural Access Index and analyze the actual distribution of the Community Services facilities for an Area.
    Formulate recommendations on current et future of access to Community Services Facilities.
    Produce a final report on Accessibility to Community Services facilities.
    Produce all visual representations of distribution of services/ schematic maps/ to enable better understanding of the context.
    Develop a Capacity Building program for local counterparts.

    Deliverables

    Technical coordination and support of all GIS activities of the RMNCAH Accessibility Project, the KOICA accessibility project, and any other project that required GIS input.
    Creation and maintenance of reference data sets
    Planning and development of the geographic data management system, tools and processes of the projects
    Preparation of online maps for data review and analysis as well as reporting
    Production of printable maps (with ArcGIS or similar software) for M&E
    Support the preparation of presentations and reports related to GIS activities of the projects
    Supervision and oversight on the collection, compilation, or integration of external cartographic data as required for analysis or reporting needs.

    Education

    Advanced degree (Master’s level or higher) in Information Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer sciences or any related area is required.
    A first-level university degree (Bachelors degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Experience

    A minimum of five relevant experience in implementing similar assessment project with Geomapping and Information systems and tools in a multi- faceted program is required
    Superior knowledge in understanding the Rural development, Problematic of Accessibility to services, Rural Access Index, GIS concepts is desired
    Good Knowledge Web Application Concepts, Database design principles, Graphic arts principles is deired
    Significant experience working with research institutes and universities as well as government bodies is an advantage;
    Skills in analysis/feasibility studies,Geographic Information Systems, working with local governments and environment mapping are required

  • Provision of external audit services for period 2017 to 2018

    Provision of external audit services for period 2017 to 2018

    Feed the Children Office in Kenya seeks proposals for provision of external audit services from independent qualified auditors for a period of 3 years. The financial years ending 30th June 2018, 30th June 2019 and 30th June 2020
    Auditor’s Responsibility

    To express an opinion on the financial statements of Feed the Children in Kenya based on an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.
    The audit is expected to involve performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
    The audit is also expected to involve a review of the Organization’s internal controls, evaluation of the appropriateness of accounting policies used, the reasonableness of accounting estimates made as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
    The auditor will be expected to act as the organization’s tax consultant

    Qualifications of the Auditor

    Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and its partners must hold valid practicing certificates. A Quality Assurance Review by ICPAK is added advantage
    The firm should demonstrate that it has the capacity, capability and experience required to undertake the audit within 14-21 working days. The firm must have a physical address and valid business permit.
    The firm should hold a valid registration and tax compliance certificate.
    Bidding details
    Interested entities should submit an expression of interest with the following
    Confirmation of the Firm’s understanding of the Terms of Reference and its capacity and capability to deliver on the Terms of Reference
    Organizational profile preferably demonstrating previous experience working with Not-for-Profit donor funded organizations. The names and contact information for other, similarly sized clients of the partner and manager that will be assigned to our organization should be provided.
    The methodology, work plan and time line for undertaking and completing the assignment and deliverables
    Proof of registration with ICPAK and Partners’ Practicing Certificates;
    Financial proposal detailing proposed fees and/or expenses.
    The firm should have been in existence for at least 10 years prior to June 30th 2018

    Additional information

    The Technical Proposal shall provide the following information.
    A brief description of the firm and its affiliations with other firms or group of firms. The firm size by number of employees and number of certified employees, an outline of recent experience on assignments of a similar nature. For each assignment, the outline should indicate among other things the profiles of the staff proposed, , duration of the assignment, contract amount and firm’s involvement.
    Any comments or suggestions on the Terms of Reference, a list of services and facilities to be provided by the Client.
    A description of the methodology and work plan for performing the assignment.
    The list of the proposed staff team by specialty, the tasks that would be assigned to each staff team member and the hours.
    CVs recently signed by the proposed professional staff and the authorized representative submitting the proposal. Key information should include number of years working for the firm/entity and degree of responsibility held in various assignments during the last five (5) years.
    A detailed description of the proposed methodology, staffing and monitoring of training, if specified training as a major component of the assignment.

    Auditor Independence
    The auditor must be completely impartial and independent from all aspects of management or financial interests in Feed the Children. The auditor should not, during the period covered by the audit nor during the undertaking of the audit, be employed by, serve as director for, or have any financial or close business relationships with any senior participant in the management of Feed the Children. The Auditor should disclose any relationship that might possibly compromise his/her independence.
    NB: The Technical Proposal shall not include any financial information. Financial proposal be sent as a different document and should include billing rates by different classes of professional personnel.

  • Child Protection Officer (Child on the Move), P-2, Nairobi, Kenya

    Child Protection Officer (Child on the Move), P-2, Nairobi, Kenya

    Job description
    The incumbent will develop and support the work of the office on migration issues, including development of a protection systems framework on migration with a focus on legal identity, care and justice. He/she will contribute to the achievement of concrete and sustainable programme/project results according to plans, budget allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology, and UNICER Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
    How can you make a difference?
    Under the general guidance of the Regional Adviser Child Protection, the incumbent will develop partnerships and technical guidance to support work on migration and refugees, including a key focus on legal identity, care and justice, in collaboration with all clusters/division/sections at ESA Regional and Country Offices, External Partners and UN agencies, in particular UNHCR and IOM, in enhancing child protection systems.
    The Child Protection Officer (Migration) will work closely with violence against children and children protection systems focal points in Child Protection section as well as with key partners (Humanitarian Action Resilience and Peace Building (HARP) Section as well as with sectoral focal points within the Regional Office (RO), inter-agency partners and Country Office staff) to ensure that migration issues are effectively considered and coherently integrated into appropriate work streams.
    Key Expected Results

    Programme Development, planning and management
    Develop programme proposals and take other actions to leverage funds for the areas of responsibilities, reflecting priorities for the area of migration, including a key focus on the efficient and effective development of protection-focused migration and refugee policy and programming.
    Advisory services and technical support
    Strengthen capacity at country and regional levels by developing inter-agency standard-setting guidance and tools to support work on protection focused migration and refugee issues. This will take place though strategizing with country and regional offices and partners to raise awareness of the guidelines, informed by a collected body of knowledge that can be shared and replicated across countries.
    Advocacy, networking and partners building
    Develop and maintain inter-agency relationships supporting the development of enhanced policy frameworks to advance the protection of children in the context of migration.
    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
    Advance research, and identify research gaps, with key partners (e.g. UNHCR, IOM) and together with regional offices and country offices, on migration and refugee issues, specifically the formulation of policy and good practices, including around protection of migrant and refugee children.
    Management support
    Provide support to the team (unit) lead in managing funds allocated to protection of migrant and refugee children by prioritizing activities to be funded, in line with the annual work plan, ensuring efficient and timely use of funds vis-à-vis grant expiration dates.

    Impact of Results

    The strategic and effective advocacy, planning and formulation of child protection programme/projects and the achievements of sustainable results contributes to the achievement of goals and objective to create a protective environment for children against harm and all forms of violent and ensures their survival, development and well-being in society. Achievement in child protection programme and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mother and children that promote greater social equality in the country.
    The decision of the incumbent directly affect UNICEF’s leadership role in the role in the area of migration and protection; effectiveness of country programmes and regional interventions; and timely recruitment of technical consultant for effective programme response.
    The recommendation of the incumbent will affect the direction of programming approaches; strategic planning and the development of future policies; and programmes and projects related to migration and protection.
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
    Advanced University degree in International Relations, Public Administration/Public Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, Development, Social Sciences, or a related technical field
    A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
    Two years professional work experience at national and international levels in humanitarian response. Preferred experience in preparedness, complex emergencies, including experience in early recovery in the East and southern Africa region.
    Excellent written reporting skills
    Fluency in both written and spoken English, and another UN language as a strong asset.

    For every Child, you demonstrate…
    UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.The technical competencies required for this post are….View our competency framework athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.RemarksMobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manage

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manage

    Job description
    As The BOMA Project continues to grow, we seek an innovative Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager with a deep understanding of monitoring and evaluation and CLA to join our team. S/he will develop and refine BOMA project-based MEL Plans, lead development and implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation processes, and establish a data quality management strategy. S/he will provide leadership and day-to-day-management of BOMA’s rigorous field-based monitoring and evaluation activities including digital data collection and analysis for baselines and endlines in addition to the design and implementation of additional studies in close collaboration with the Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning. The MEL Manager is expected to seek out innovations and best practice methodologies that will strengthen the quality, design, and metrics and of BOMA M&E activities that will provide inputs for program learning and improvements, contribute to the global evidence base for graduation, inform future project design, and underpin quality donor reporting. Full details at URL below.

  • Programme Assistant National Aviation Officer, NOB

    Programme Assistant National Aviation Officer, NOB

    Expression of Interest No. 001/02/2018
    Contract type: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
    Post Grade: SSA-5
    Duration: 6 months
    Date of issue: 1st March 2018
    Closing Date: 7th March 2018
    Responsibilities
    Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Information Management) and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: –

    Compile and consolidate weekly programme highlights from all programme technical units and distribute to the appropriate audience;
    Provide data input and assist in the preparation of ad-hoc, weekly, monthly and other narrative reports;
    Attend the weekly management meeting and bi-weekly cash-based transfer working group meeting, take notes and prepare the minutes;
    Act as the alternate focal person and support the Reports Officer in preparing annual SPR and other donor reports. Also collect and compile information from the technical teams, reviewing narratives, entering data in SPRING and responding to queries/comments from the Regional Bureau and Headquarters’;
    Maintain accurate records and updated files for the Information and Reporting section;
    Maintain and update distribution data through a proper tracking system, to ensure consistency and accuracy of beneficiaries’ and MT data reported by the Area Offices;
    Identify gaps and suggest/implement solutions which directly improve the management of Programme Information at Liaison Office level;
    Liaise with field staff in Area Offices, Programme staff and other technical units at the Liaison Office to ensure consistency of information and compliance with established rules and procedures of data compilation and analysis;
    Perform other related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications:

     Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP programmatic activities.
     At least four years of progressively responsible support experience in reporting, development, food and humanitarian assistance, food security analysis, environment or other related field. Experience in information management, reporting, data handling, monitoring and evaluation of food security projects in a humanitarian context is desirable.
    Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
    Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures would be an added advantage.

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  • Technical Advisor

    Technical Advisor

    Project: Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG)
    Reports To: Chief of Party
    Date: April 1 – October 30, 2018; 7 months
    Summary: Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project is a seven year, $24.4 million dollars USAID funded project that seeks to foster increased competitiveness in the livestock value chain – particularly red meat, live animals, camel/cattle dairy, and poultry production – while generating economic opportunities for actors along the value chain, particularly pastoralist livestock keepers, including women and youth.
    In the final year, REGAL-AG will support the construction and rehabilitation of eight additional livestock markets and livestock infrastructures through its Community Contracting Fund, aimed to alleviate market infrastructure constraints and generate economic opportunities.
    The Technical Advisor will contribute directly to the REGAL-AG program’s goal of building upon and deepening the inclusiveness and competitiveness of the livestock value chain in Marsabit. Isiolo, Turkana, Wajir and Garissa counties while furthering livestock-related economic opportunities.
    The person will support technical implementation to ensure a strong project close out. The person will work closely with COP to ensure projects meet the its objectives and completes all its technical deliverables by the end of the contract date. It is anticipated that this position requires travel to northern Kenya.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Support the COP to oversee and provide technical leadership and direction to REGAL-AG to ensure efficient and timely implementation of project activities.
    Support the Chief of Party in ensuring a coordinated and focused delivery of the project results as defined in the contract.
    Work closely with chief of party and operations team to plan and organize various key events and activities including market launches, exit workshop in the counties, and close-out event. Key tasks for these activities include develop events calendar, mobilize and liaise with the relevant stakeholders, and ensure smooth implementation of the above activities.
    In collaboration with COP, Communications team, and HQ Project Manager, identify and prepare materials for learning and close out events and ensure the event is well organized and communicates achievements of REGAL-AG to all stakeholders.
    Prepare materials for the final county exit workshops and ensure the exit workshops in all 5 counties are well organized .
    Ensure that practices followed on the projects adhere to ACDI/VOCA Kenya employee manual, Kenyan labor laws, and sound management practices.
    Coordinate with the COPs on a regular basis to coordinate regular planning processes; discussing field activities, successes, and potential issues and risks; and contributing to knowledge management.
    Contribute to a high-level and productive working environment. Ensure a work environment that is non-discriminatory and promotes open dialogue on gender-related and culturally sensitive issues.
    Any other duties assigned by COP

    Qualifications

    Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business management, project management community/development studies, business development services, pastoral livestock systems or related field of livelihoods diversification, agribusiness management. Master Degree, preferred.
    At least 5 years of professional experience working in a senior management of USAID funded projects.
    Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in conducting project close out activities and events with good understanding of USAID compliance, policies and procedures.
    Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions).
    Demonstrated ability to collaborate across projects, to be flexible and creative.
    Demonstrated skill in strategic thinking and ability to dialogue with host country government.

  • Chief of Party – Kenya Health Financing Officer

    Chief of Party – Kenya Health Financing Officer

    Job description
    Project Overview And Role
    Palladium seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID “Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR)” activity that spans across all East African Community (EAC) countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda), and additional countries in East Africa (Zambia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti and Ethiopia). The STARR activity will promote increased agricultural production, investment, trade and resilience to shocks and stresses in the East Africa region by addressing agricultural issues that can mainly be solved on a regional basis. STARR’s interventions will be directed through four interrelated project component areas: 1) strengthening cross-border agriculture trade and value chains, 2) improved regional agricultural inputs, 3) strengthening resilience, and 4) strengthening the regional policy environment.
    Purpose of Position
    The COP will be responsible for the technical and administrative excellence of the activity. S/he will report to Palladium’s Home Office Project Director, and will serve as the primary contact for USAID.
    Responsibilities

    Lead technical direction and strategy development for implementation of the project (including drafting project work plans), and ensure an integrated vision across components and partners.
    Ensure overall quality and cost effectiveness, and establish and maintain robust and adaptive knowledge management and M&E systems.
    Ensure effective use of resources, on-time delivery of project activity reports and partner deliverables, and overall compliance with USAID regulations and Palladium policies and procedures.
    Work with staff to recruit, hire and manage staff and consultants as needed to carry out activities.
    Work in partnership with Home Office Project Director, engaging in frequent, routine communication so that the home office is aware of both progress and potential issues, and solicit assistance and input as needed to ensure that performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements.
    Manage subcontractors, both international and local, to ensure that their performance meets or exceeds technical and financial contractual requirements.
    Serve as the key liaison between USAID, host-country counterparts, project partners, and Palladium.
    Support implementation of Palladium’s security protocols and provide leadership in handling security-related issues. Address local staffing and personnel issues related to security.

    Requirements

    Master’s Degree or higher in economics, food security, regional trade, international development, agriculture, business, or in a closely related field is required.
    A minimum of 12 years of experience working in international development, at least eight years of which have been spent in COP or Team Lead positions, preferably on contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity, dealing with agriculture, regional trade, resiliency, and economic growth.
    Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: agriculture, value chain development, market linkages, agriculture/rural finance, business enabling environments for agriculture/livestock, cross-border trade, or resilience.
    Experience establishing and strengthening productive and collaborative relationships with government counterparts, local organizations, private sector, and other donor organizations.
    Experience working for large donor organizations such as USAID required; knowledge of USAID contract management, policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements strongly preferred.
    Strong leadership, program, organizational management and oral and written communication skills.
    Prior work in the East Africa region is highly desirable, including work on programs focused on cross-border trade in the EAC region.
    Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a local East African language would be an asset.

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  • Cash and Market Specialist – Nairobi

    Cash and Market Specialist – Nairobi

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    The Cash and Market Specialist is responsible for all the technical aspects of the Cash Projects conducted by ICRC in Somalia. He/She plans, organises and monitors the implementation of the projects according to institutional procedures and objectives.
    Your Responsibilities

    Participates actively in the design, planning and implementation of cash projects/program review and evaluation;
    Analyses the economic security situation related to livelihoods, conducts needs assessments and plans cash interventions;
    Gives recommendations for suitable cash projects/programs based on the identified needs;
    Ensures that the project implementation is carried out in line with the set objectives, timeframe, allocated budget and the internally adopted coordination mechanisms;
    Submits written reports as required;
    Liaises closely with and supports the activities of Field Officers in Somalia conducting cash programs;
    Ensures support, coaching and supervision of the Economic Security Field Officers involved in the monitoring of cash interventions;
    Ensures proper records managements for all ICRC cash projects in Somalia;
    Maintains contacts with the relevant stakeholders / authorities at the regional level.

    Your Profile

    Bachelors Degree or advanced Degree in Economics, Social Science, Development Studies, or a related field;
    Minimum of three years’ work experience in cash transfer programming and market analysis;
    Experience in supporting, supervising or developing different cash transfer programming programs, covering various modalities, mechanisms and approaches along the cash transfer programming project cycle;
    Ability to conduct market assessment and market analysis; and to support related capacity building activities;
    Experience in working with multiple databases and excellent capability in using spread sheets;
    Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali languages is essential;
    Strong planning, analytical and communication skills;
    Ability to work under pressure with no supervision;
    Good knowledge of the Somalia context.

    We Offer

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

  • Systems Director

    Systems Director

    About the role: This is a 24 month, new role with accompanied terms based in Nairobi. The role also provides support to the South Sudan programme on the basis of 30% South Sudan and 70% Kenya. The role will involve travel to programme locations in Kenya and to Juba in South Sudan. The role has a salary of Band 5 €40,402 – €44,842**
    You will report to the Country Director, Kenya and will line manage Security, Logistics, Human Resources, Administration and IT and work closely with PD, CFC, Programme Managers, HR in Kenya; with the CD, PDs, CFC and General Systems Manager in Juba; and Logistics in Dublin, externally.
    We would like you to start as soon as possible.
    Your purpose: You will be responsible for the overall management of Concern Kenya’s support functions, which comprise administration, HR, IT, and logistics including procurement, warehousing and fleet management. You will provide support remotely and in-country when on visits to the Juba based General Systems Manager. You will ensure appropriate systems are in place to meet program needs, while ensuring the effective and efficient use of Concern’s resources. As a member of the Kenya Country Management Team, you will provide strategic direction to Concern Kenya. You will also supervise security management in country.
    You will be responsible for:

    Ensure that key Concern support policies (Procurement and Logistics, Transport, HR, IT, SMP) are continuously updated as required and appropriate to the context
    Ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with Concern’s policies and procedures
    Ensure that the logistics function of Concern is strengthened to adequately support programmes in all aspects of logistics including but not limited to procurement, storage and stock management, transport and distribution of goods and facilitation of services.
    Ensure effective and efficient HR management and support Programme Managers in resource planning for new projects including logistics, HR and administration.
    Ensure appropriate IT support for the programme.
    Ensure Security Management Plan is updated and SOPs rolled out throughout the programme.
    Together with CMT ensure implementation of 4Ps policy.
    Liaise with other INGOs, legal advisor, and other relevant stakeholders for effective coordination and implementation of logistics, HR and administration.
    Responsible for assuring Concern is compliant with local legislation, rules and regulations in terms of visas, tax, and labour law.

    People Management:

    Ensure Human Resources policy and procedures are in place, and kept up to date, incorporating best HR practice, in line with Concern Worldwide organizational policy and following relevant labour legislation.
    Lead the country team in rolling out the approved Human Resources Manual, including provision of briefings to staff and new recruits at induction
    Provide technical support and on-going on-the-job training and coaching to staff
    Ensure that all positions have accurate job descriptions and staff contracts continue to be compliant with labour, tax and social security law and represent best practise
    Ensure effective performance review and development through the use of the PDR system for direct reports, and in supporting teams in its use across the country programme
    Provide support to the HR Manager including advice and guidance for International Staff, ensuring any issues that arise are dealt with in accordance with Concern Worldwide HR Policy and the National and International Staff Manuals.
    In collaboration with the PD, ensure the effective implementation of HR related HAP standard commitments.

    Uphold organisational values and comply with the Programme Participant Protection Policy

    Promote an attractive working environment based on equality, caring attitudes, and integrity where staff feel safe, valued and respected.

    Administration and logistic functions: To ensure effective and efficient administrative and logistical support and resources are provided to the staff including, but not limited to:**

    Ensuring efficient procurement of goods and services in a transparent and accountable manner, ensuring value for money for the organisation and justifiable use of donor funds.
    Ensure procurement procedures are effective, efficient and adhered to by all staff
    Ensure effective management of drivers and fleet including supervision of fleet management, monitoring of transport reports, planning of vehicle rental according to programme needs, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient transportation for programmes and staff.
    Oversee the management of the offices and apartments and ensure contracts are up to date.
    Oversee the management of the fixed asset register
    Liaise with Concern’s lawyer to ensure all legal procedures are being followed.

    Information Technology: To ensure effective IT systems for communication and data management linking with Concern Worldwide systems, Including but not limited to:

    Follow up on recommendations from regional IT Adviser visit
    Ensure Concern’s IT policy and procedures are in place and followed
    Through the IT designated person, ensure provision of effective support systems, enabling the smooth operation of IT systems

    Budget and Financial Management

    In conjunction with the Country Director and Country Financial Controller set, manage and monitor the support systems annual budgets for Transport/ Administration/International Staff
    Ensure all Systems’ staff are trained on budget procedures and monitor their monthly expenditure

    Security

    Implementation of the Security Management Plan and regular update and roll of SOPs for incidents management
    Ensure all new staff receive thorough security briefings and apply Concern’s security protocols
    Monitor the day-to-day management of security matters and closely work with the field Security Focal Persons (SFPs), other NGO security personnel and NGO security coordination mechanisms

    Support to South Sudan programme

    Provide support to the Juba based General Systems Manager in managing the South Sudan Systems Function which is made up of HR, IT, Logistics and Administration.
    Provide support in Nairobi in the event of South Sudan staff travelling to Nairobi for medivac; South Sudan staff temporarily relocating to Nairobi as a result of security issues.
    Act as liaison between the Kenya and South Sudan teams for any procurements being carried out through the Nairobi office
    Manage the relationship with the Bank for the South Sudan bank account held in Nairobi

    Other

    Any other related duties as assigned by the Country Director
    Contribute to organisational accountability initiatives
    Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct (P4 and CofC), including the respect of confidentiality.

    Your skills and experience will include:
    Essential:

    Significant previous experience with an INGO in developing and delivering systems which are compliant to EU, USAID and/or UN procedures.
    Sound experience in HR, administration and logistics management including procurement and fleet management.
    Experience in team building and supervision of staff.
    Experience in dealing with local authorities, national and international NGO’s /UN bodies.
    Experience in security management and working/living in insecure and sensitive environments.
    Experience in tendering and contract management
    Empathy with Concern’s vision, mission, goal and objectives and commitment to capacity building, protection and participation.
    Very good command of English.

    Desirable:

    Previous experience working in East Africa.

    We would also like:

    Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
    Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills.
    Ability to act as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
    Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate
    Ability to represent the organization
    Ability to cope with stress, work under pressure often to strict deadlines
    Flexibility, adaptability, sense of humour, and patience
    Ability to motivate and develop skills of others
    Analytical and problem solving skills
    Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions
    Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences
    Good knowledge and competence of computer applications i.e. Microsoft Office Professional