Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • 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

  • Institutional and Partnership Development Manager

    Institutional and Partnership Development Manager

    Reports to: Executive Director
    ABOUT THE ROLE
    The purpose of the position is to ensure overall sustainability of the organisation through clear strategies for resource mobilisation and clear plans to operationalise the strategy. The position fosters accountability, effectiveness and efficiency at all levels through technical support and monitoring of achieved results and milestones. Finally, the position leads on partnership development and coordination of large projects jointly implemented by members and partners across the continent.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Develop and monitor the implementation an organisational development plan aligned to the overall strategic plan for the organisation including assessment, impact, sustainability and growth
    Liaise and network as appropriate to keep abreast of trends within the CSO/NGO environment
    Ensure proper transition between strategic periods.
    Develop and lead in implementation of Organisation fund resource mobilisation strategy
    Act as lead liaison between TJNA and its funding Partners including coordinating donor reporting
    Support the development and implementation on an effective organisational monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy
    Lead and development and supervision of organisation’s strategic partnership including, joint programing and coordination.
    Manage the enhancement and growth of TJNA membership

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

    Resource Mobilisation
    Partnership Development and Coordination
    Organisational development
    Knowledge management and learning
    Monitoring and Evaluation

    PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

    Masters’ Degree in Political Science, Public Administration or other relevant field.
    At least seven years of professional experience with three at management level
    Proven skills in Programme and project Management methods and strategies
    Knowledge of the development context in Africa and globally including good understanding Civil Society funding environment in Africa and globally.
    Good knowledge in Organisational planning, budgeting and resource allocation procedures
    Strong knowledge and understanding of Organisational development(OD) (Theory&practice)
    Excellent oral and writing skills in English and French.
    Familiarity with various funding protocols and processes
    Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, manage many activities simultaneously and meet deadlines, with attention to detail and quality.
    Ability to work under pressure.
    Ability to work unsupervised
    Experience with and commitment to working in a very diverse workforce.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Senior Technical Advisor, Positive Youth Development

    Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Senior Technical Advisor, Positive Youth Development

    REF: Amref/RMNCAH/2018/02-04
    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
    KEY AREAS

    Documentation and ResearchCo-manage with the project research partner the implementation of a baseline community appraisal, and assist with subsequent data analysis.
    Produce project-related technical deliverables, including research briefs, power point presentations, white papers, and M&E guidelines, training modules, indicators and frameworks;
    Collaborate with the Senior Technical Advisor for Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and project manager to develop technical documentation based on project achievements such as briefs, abstracts, concept notes…
    Capacity buildingProvide mentoring/training/refresher trainings to project staff (especially those responsible for completing monitoring forms) on the M&E tools and systems, including the MIS
    Provide oversight to project staff’s data collection and data entry activities, ensuring data quality through regular data quality checks;
    Coordinate regularly with project staff to identify and troubleshoot any issues with the M&E system;
    Lead and participate in quality assurance and improvement exercises, including standards settings, regular measurement of performance according to those standards, and collaborative reviews to assess quality
    Provide technical assistance on the utilization of data and evidence;
    Work with relevant stakeholders to enhance data use in advocacy and in decision-making related to optimal strategies and interventions
    Monitoring and evaluation
    Work closely with project staff and partners in the design of the project’s M&E tools and systems (including the MIS) and MEL Plan;
    Ensuring that the MIS provides relevant information without overburdening implementation staff and work closely with staff to identify areas where specific components of the MIS are not delivering required information or are proving overly burdensome to implement so the MIS is adapted to program and evaluation needs.
    Analyse the project’s monitoring data for inclusion in quarterly reports to USAID; draft sharp and comprehensive syntheses based on data analysis, to be included in quarterly report-writing for USAID;
    Collaborate with project staff to regularly review the monitoring data and recommend shifts in project implementation, if needed;
    Write high quality reports, papers, training materials, and more informal products such as blogs and success stories, based on project data;
    Maintain and update the projects’ MEL Plan, indicators, and M&E tools and systems, as needed;
    Manage M&E activities related to the performance of programs, including M&E design; selection and measurement of appropriate indicators; development of appropriate M&E recording and reporting forms and mechanisms; data quality assurance processes and systems; database maintenance; appropriate data analysis; and appropriate dissemination or results
    Contribute to the design of methodologies and data collection methods and protocols for performance and impact evaluations;
    Participate to quarterly project review meetings with Amref USA

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  • Knowledge Management Advisor

    Knowledge Management Advisor

    Faith to Action Network seeks a Knowledge Management Advisor to manage and implement a new EU-funded advocacy project. The project aims at promoting cultural diversity & respect for equal dignity of all people in Burundi, Egypt, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania & Uganda through interfaith and intercultural dialogue and cooperation.
    An important component of this role is to oversee Faith to Action Network’s Knowledge Management and Capacity Strengthening strategy and to support Faith to Action Network in harnessing, developing, sharing and effectively using organisational data, learning and knowledge to improve organisation-wide activities, current practice and future developments.
    The position will be entrusted with all technical and financial aspects of project cycle management of this new project, including subgrants management, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting. In addition, the position will develop and implement a scale up strategy of pilot projects with a focus on knowledge management, documentation of outcomes, lessons and methodologies, resource mobilization and institutional capacity strengthening.

  • HIV Surveillance Technical Advisor

    HIV Surveillance Technical Advisor

    Job description

    Technical assistance (70%)

    Depending On Branch Needs, Activities May Include But Are Not Limited To
    The HIV surveillance advisor will provide technical advice and consultation through CoAg # GH16-1627; GH001953 to the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) and its HIV surveillance partners in the planning, human subjects review, training, implementation, data analysis, data dissemination, and evaluation of CDC-supported HIV surveillance activities.
    Participation in NASCOP technical working group (TWG) meetings and forums related to HIV surveillance
    Key population surveillance and size estimation
    Support the establishment of a routine key population surveillance system.
    Participate in the development of survey protocols, survey tools, and training material for formative and quantitative surveys among key populations.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of key population surveys.
    Participate in data analysis and report writing.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of key population implementation science studies.
    Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)-based surveillance
    Participate in the development of survey protocol, survey tools, and training material for human subjects review.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of PMTCT-based surveillance.
    Participate in the analysis of data collected from PMTCT-based surveillance.
    HIV case-based surveillance
    Participate in the development of survey protocols, survey tools, and training material.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of HIV case-based surveillance pilot.
    Participate in data analysis and report writing.
    Provide input on national roll-out of HIV case-based surveillance.
    National population-based surveys
    Participate in protocol and questionnaire development.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight.
    Participate in data analysis and report writing.
    HIV co-morbidity surveillance
    Participate in the development of survey protocols, survey tools, and training material for HIV co-morbidity surveillance (e.g. TB and other opportunistic infections, HIV drug resistance).
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of HIV co-morbidity surveillance
    Participate in data analysis and report writing
    HIV mortality surveillance
    Engage NASCOP in discussions around the establishment of a routine HIV mortality surveillance system.
    Participate in development of survey protocols, survey tools, and training material.
    Participate in monitoring and oversight of HIV mortality surveillance activities.
    Participate in data analysis and report writing.
    Evaluation of surveillance systems
    Support NASCOP to evaluate existing and new HIV surveillance systems to ensure that the attributes of a well-functioning surveillance system are achieved and outcomes for the surveillance system are met.

    Identify gaps in existing HIV surveillance systems and provide recommendations for improvement.
    Branch Support (20%)

    The HIV surveillance technical advisor will provide support to the Epidemiology Branch and other DHGT
    Branches to ensure maximum coordination on surveillance projects of high priority to the Division. The HIV surveillance advisor will:
    Ensure appropriate linkages and involvement of CDC Kenya DGHT staff on cross-cutting HIV surveillance activities.
    Assist the Branch by participating as a member of the Strategic Information Interagency Technical Team to ensure HIV surveillance. priorities for NASCOP are discussed and included in the
    PEPFAR Country Operational Plan.
    Support Epidemiology Branch work plan development and review.
    Lead an epidemiologic study of interest.

    Capacity Building (10%)

    The HIV Surveillance Advisor Will

    The HIV surveillance technical advisor will provide technical assistance through CoAg # GH16-1627; GH001953 to develop the capacity of NASCOP and sub-national level government staff in HIV surveillance.
    Provide one-on-one support to staff on protocol and study tools development, ethical review submission, data analysis, and dissemination of HIV surveillance activities and data.
    Assist in the development and delivery of training curriculum for data analysis and report writing for NASCOP-supported HIV surveillance activities.
    Support the development and implementation of a new five-year national strategy for HIV surveillance.
    Masters of Public Health or masters level degree in a related field.
    Masters level understanding of epidemiology.
    At least four years total public health experience
    At least two years post-graduate work in HIV surveillance in generalized epidemics in East Africa, including experience conducting national HIV serologic surveys in the general population and sub-national surveys among key populations at risk for HIV infection.
    Research and evaluation experience, including protocol and tools development, ethics review board submission/management, study coordination, data analysis, and report writing.
    Ability to use SAS, Stata, or R statistical software packages for basic, intermediate, and advanced statistical analysis.
    Experience in developing and authoring strategic documents, briefing documents, protocols, survey tools, reports, and manuscripts.
    Prior experience with PEPFAR programs.
    Prior experience working within or in collaboration with government at Ministry of Health level.
    Fluency in Kiswahili is preferred.

  • Community Health Technical Advisor

    Community Health Technical Advisor

    Job description
    Role Purpose:
    The Community Strenghtening Technical Advisor takes overall responsibility of community health services in Afya Halisi project. Afya Halisi is a USAID funded five year project which aims to deliver quality, integrated services in the areas of family planning (FP), reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in the focus counties of Kitui, Migori, Kakamega and Kisumu.The Community Strengthening TA will provide technical oversight to the community program with the aim of strengthening of the community platform for demand creation, health promotion and delivery of quality RMNCAH, Nutrition and WASH community services. With her/his duty station in Migori County, the community strengthening TA will provide technical support and leadership to service delivery teams in the 4 Afya Halisi counties and from time to time as may become necessary, provide technical support to MOH. In collaboration with project team and partners, the position will support the design and implementation of evidence based high impact interventions. He/she will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans, capacity building of project and MoH staff, quality implementation of interventions and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners. He/she will work with other project staff and field teams to support area level advocacy for community health services.
    Contract Duration: 1 Year QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
    Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
    Experience in community mobilisation and child participation within the development context. Experience working with the Kenya Community Health Strategy and KQMH is an added advantage
    Demonstrable commitment to health and development and to the right of the poorest to quality health and health services, with strong experience of health programming and advocacy activities
    Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with senior stakeholders from government agencies, international organisations, donors, NGO, academics and opinion-leaders, including successful advocacy and influencing.
    Demonstrated effectiveness in behaviour change communication.
    Successful use of media and other communication strategies for social development.
    Proven experience in advocacy.
    Strong expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of health, such as health financing, health system strengthening, the right to health and health service delivery.
    Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and strong inter-personal and advisory skills
    Experience capacity building community health Assistants, Community health volunteers
    Experience strengthening community based health information system (CBHIS)
    Knowledge of the local county context strongly preferred.

    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
    Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Operations Assistant

    Operations Assistant

    Job Description
    ABOUT THE POSITION
    The main objective of the position is to carry out the administrative support tasks at the office reception, and specific requests from the Director of Branch office as well as the Operations Department based in Nairobi (Cell 5 and other units/department). This position aims at supporting and channelling internal requests at office level (front office administration, organising meetings, internal communication) as well as outside requests (visitors, Barcelona HQ, etc.), carrying out administrative activities so as to ensure that information at the Nairobi Branch Office (NBO) is properly implemented and managed according to existing procedures.
      The Operations Assistant is hierarchically accountable to the Office and HR Coordi-nator. The position is a temporary gap fill for a definite period, and the position holder will focus on critical/key areas of the job based on priority.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

    Reception / Customer care Manage assistance to external and internal visitors to the NBO.
    Responsible for telephone care through the switchboard Manage mail and other incoming documents and email: reception, distribution and sending.
    Provide general information about MSF to people requesting it.
    Manage local, national and international courier services: preparation, sending, follow-up and allocation.
    Where necessary/needed, organize car movements for NBO staff and for visi-tors and staff in transit.
    Coordinate the movements of the Driver and assist to update the movement sheet in the absence of the driver.
    Support to the Branch office and Operations Department in Nairobi Sets/implements the office/reception procedures to guarantee the smooth run-ning of the office (car/taxi movements, booking of meetings rooms and others, etc.) Manage general emails, communications and external relations.
    Provide administrative support to Cell members and other Branch office posi-tions on all front office operations.
    Manage the activity calendar for the Branch office and synchronize/link with Barcelona, including the weekly Friday meeting agenda’s (special presenta-tions and visitors).
    Guarantee the correct implementation of procedures for the smooth running of the office, interacting with all its members, with the Barcelona HQ depart-ments, with the East African Association (EAA), other missions for OCBA and MSF sections present in Kenya.
    Organize meetings, tele and video conferences, drafting and dissemination of minutes and drafts.
    Channel translations of documents produced by the Branch office and translate short texts Request and distribute institutional materials and stationery.
    Support internal logistics at the Branch office (order of office supplies, store, reservation of rooms, caterings, handouts for meetings, etc.).
    Prepare briefing schedules for new staff in liaison with the Administration/HR Assistant and travel officer.
    Specific support to the Nairobi Branch office Operations (Direc-tor/Operations) Manage all administrative and logistics tasks for internal and external meetings where feasible (external meetings that require minimal/no presence out of work station).
    Support in the NBO planning, activities and other Key events through facilita-tion for organization of meetings (internal/external), taking of minutes where possible and making necessary practical arrangements with vendors/service providers.
    Carry out research, gather information and prepare presentations and other documents as/when requested.
    Maintain an active database/contact list and make proactive follow up of ex-ternal meetings and contacts established by various staff during networking events.
    Assist to organize and manage the logistical arrangements (move-ments/materials/contact list…) and schedule/appointments of the Director, Nai-robi Branch office (DNBO) and Heads of units (Operations) as/when required.
    Take/compile minutes for specific meetings for the Director/Operations as/when required.
    Internal communications Responsible for internal communication acting as the reference person at the NBO for the intranet / OLE and for all internal communications.
    With support from the Communications and IT department/team, design and feed the internal communications channels at the NBO (internal bulletin, no-tice board, OLE, etc.)
    Brief newly recruited staff and visitors, including management of their logistical needs. Promote and support the correct utilization of OLE.
    Promote and support the correct use of the documentation center and relevant shared folders.
    Promote and support the development of internal events fostering internal in-formation cohesion and socialization, include team events.
    Responsible for organization and correct conduct of staff meetings, both at the NBO and with Barcelona HQ.
    Update the Barcelona office (OPS – Admin), and HR Assistant in NBO on movements of staff from the Cell/Operations on regular basis (leave, contract start/end…).
    Others Manage the office stationary store and make requests/orders for new materials on regular basis.
    Receive invoices/bills for utilities and running costs (phone, security, mainte-nance…), and prepare payment requests for office bills and ensure staffs are informed where
    personal reimbursements are due.
    Facilitate payments to suppliers/vendors and assist the Finance in follow up for VAT refunds where required.
    Manage the visits calendar at the GH in close coordination with the HR/Admin assistant and liaise with the GH Housekeeper and ensure the logis-tics of the visits.
    Prepare the overview of guest house visitors report to Finance for re-invoicing on quarterly basis.
    Ensures the first aid kit is in place and updated (in collaboration with the Med-ical advisor/assistant).
    Support with Medical Evacuations for staff coming in for treatment (refer to the Medevac guideline/policy).
    Back-up for other back office staff where feasible.

    Education and Experience

    Post-Secondary education and HR/Administrative qualifications (minimum Diploma) or/and related studies .
    At least 2 years’ experience in a similar job, preferable in the non-profit making sector. Fluent English.
    Knowledge of Swahili, French and/or Spanish is an asset.
    IT working knowledge (Microsoft Office) and web/internet navigation skills.
    Previous experience with MSF or other humanitarian NGOs is considered a plus.
    Other Highly motivated and interested in the humanitarian sector.
    Flexibility Articulate Competencies Commitment to MSF principles Cross-cultural awareness Behavioural flexibility Analytical thinking Results and quality orientation Service orientation Planning and organising Initiative and innovation Teamwork and cooperation

    Conditions:

    Monthly Gross Salary of KES (Kenya Shillings) 146,307 and secondary bene-fits according to the OCBA Nairobi policy
    Fixed term contract of at least 5 months, based in Nairobi
    Expected start date: Mid-March 2018

  • Entrepreneurship Facilitator Hospitality Facilitator

    Entrepreneurship Facilitator Hospitality Facilitator

    Availability: Immediate
    The key purpose of this project is to assist 23,030 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Training and equipping the students with entrepreneurship skills.
    Maintain an up to date record of students.
    Ensure students maintain highest levels of discipline at all times.
    Support students to write business plans.
    Source for credible mentors for the students.
    Participate in road shows to recruit students to join the program.
    Customizing and delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum.
    Assist students get internships and placements.
    Link the youth with potential funders.
    Assist trainees in forming and registering of self help groups.
    Ensure all trainees open individual saving accounts with a
    Recognized financial institution
    Any other job assigned by your seniors.

    Requirements

    Minimum degree in Business related field
    At least two (2) years working experience in the field of finance, business development/marketing
    Knowledge and experience of computers and computer packages.
    Knowledge of soft skills required for workplace readiness.
    Experience in teaching/ training in underprivileged communities would be an added advantage
    Good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
    Good facilitation skills
    Time management skills
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili is essential

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  • Field Officers Senior Field Officers Field Office : Procurement Associate

    Field Officers Senior Field Officers Field Office : Procurement Associate

    Reporting To: Associate Field Manager
    Start Date: 15th March, 2018
    Location: Siaya, Bungoma and Busia
    Duration: 1 Month
    Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
    About the Project: Selective Trials project is trying to learn about farming and technology adoption practices among households in rural Kenya, with US-based Researchers Pascaline Dupas from Stanford University, Sylvain Chassang from Princeton University,Catlan Reardon from University of California, Berkeley and Erik Snowberg from the California Institute of Technology.
    We are currently preparing for a follow-up survey to be carried out in households across Busia, Bungoma and Siaya counties.
    About the Position: The Field Officer, under the supervision of the Associate Field Manager and Senior Field Officer, will be primarily responsible for survey administration as per the set targets. The Field Offices will also be involved in undertaking phone surveys. The Field Officer will also be expected to assist with office tasks including translations and data entry.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Accurate survey administration
    Ability to meet the daily set survey targets
    Assist in office duties when required e.g. translation, data entry
    Actively engage in project discussions
    Work as part of a team
    Report to SFO daily on field updates
    Submit timely notice on leave day bookings
    Respondent tracking
    Proper use of equipment used to facilitate data collection e.g. Tablets, G.P.S
    Honest accounting of field allowances

    Qualifications and Experience

    College diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences
    At least one-year experience in household data collection
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
    Good interpersonal skills; specifically, good at interacting with respondents
    Comfortable with interviewing individuals within their homes;
    Ability to work in rough terrain and harsh weather conditions in the field
    Ability to comfortably work as a team
    Experience in data collection through CAI
    Honest, diligent and self-driven individual

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  • Emergency Preparedness Specialist

    Emergency Preparedness Specialist

    Job description
    Requisition ID: req1126
    Sector: Emergency ResponsePROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
    The IRC is one of the first humanitarian organisations to bring together specific disciplines involved in violence prevention and response (VPR) in conflict affected settings to ensure collaborative and still specialized support to survivors and those at risk of violence. Over the past 20 years, the IRC has pioneered and implemented programs that prevent and respond to violence against women and children, as well as other vulnerable groups in refugee settings and in other conflict-affected contexts, making the IRC a global leader in this field. The IRC presently implements programming in partnership with local communities to meet the safety, health and psychosocial needs of women, children and others experiencing violence, exploitation and abuse in contexts of conflict and displacement. The IRC manages VPR programmes in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Haiti, with funding from governments, the UN, foundations, and private donors. Since 2010, the IRC has been building its work with local partners to advance emergency preparedness and emergency response capacity in the field, specific to the response to gender-based violence (GBV).The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist supports an initiative that brings together women’s rights organizations, activists, academics, community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations, and regional civil society networks to ensure women and girls are protected from GBV in emergencies. This will be achieved through:Strengthening the technical and operational capacity of women’s rights organizations and networks to prepare and respond to GBV in emergencies.Supporting women’s rights organizations and network to actively contribute and influence global humanitarian policies, strategies and funding decisions.Promoting good practices, learning and information sharing among GBV preparedness and response actors and networks.In this role, the VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist coordinates with and ensures that the priorities of local and regional partners drive the initiative’s work, while also overseeing development of technical resources and the organization of field-based and remote capacity strengthening. The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist will travel to East Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia to support the initiative and local organizations that are part of GBV response and prevention in crises.
    The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist is a member of VPRU and reports to the VPRU Deputy Director for Emergencies.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Supporting local GBV expertise and emergency response to GBV
    Organize and lead GBV Emergency Preparedness and Response Training of Trainers (ToT) for NGO network staff and member organizations;
    Oversee the further evolution of the IRC’s GBV Emergency Preparedness and Response training package to include materials covering inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that training participants are equipped to design and lead programming for women and girls of different age groups and abilities, ethnic or religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.;
    Using new materials on inclusivity and diversity, as well as IRC materials on context-responsive approaches to GBV programming in emergencies (e.g., mobile service provision, urban approaches, etc.), organize and carry out deep dive workshops for NGO Network staff and members;
    Support and reinforce strong eye-to-eye collaboration with NGO Networks and support their work cascade the trainings and deep dives out to network member organizations operating in refugee recipient locations and conducting programming for women and girls, and/or providing GBV prevention and response services;
    Ensure the monitoring, documentation and dissemination of learning on supporting local GBV expertise and emergency response to GBV.
    Accountability to women and girls in humanitarian response
    Ensure – through program design and practice, team capacity and behavior – that the people the IRC serves drive our action, are part of the design and implementation of programs, and that their access to services and programs is meaningful and safe;
    Support the IRC’s Women at Work in Emergencies Network, in close collaboration with the Emergency Unit and the Gender Equality Unit.VPRU emergency preparedness and response priorities
    Work with VPRU in the development of emergency preparedness and response strategies and tools;
    Communicate new approaches and best practices in the localization of emergency response work.
    Compliance and grant management
    Ensure compliance with IRC policy and procedures throughout the program team and activities;
    Prepare high quality and timely donor and management reports on grants and sector activities;
    Contribute to the development of VPRU proposals and budgets for international donors, and work in close collaboration with IRC grants and finance staff to finalize proposals and respond to any requests for additional information.

     
    Key Working Relationships:
    Position reports to: VPRU Deputy Director for Emergencies
    Position directly supervises: N/A
    Indirect reporting: N/A
    Other Internal and/or external contacts:
    Internal: Regular relationships with VPRU country support TAs; VPRU Ops team; the Emergency Unit Deputy Director for Emergency Preparedness, and his team; and Regional and Country teams, as relevant; and the Gender Equality Unit.
    External: Relationships with local and regional civil society networks, including three NGO Networks: GBV Prevention Network, the Strategic Initiative for the Horn of Africa (SIHA), and Protection in Practice, which will collectively represent over 580 organizations and individuals from across the Horn, East and Southern Africa, the Middle East and East and South Asia.
    Job Requirements:

    University degree and technical accreditation or equivalent
    At least 3-4 years of experience developing and managing GBV programming in humanitarian contexts
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agencies, local governments and community leaders and develop multi-stakeholder support for humanitarian priorities and advocacy initiatives
    Demonstrated ability to identify creative and appropriate solutions for the populations affected by crisis, considering factors including the context and an individual client’s developmental stage, gender and status
    Experience managing large, complex donor funded programs and grants, including staff management, budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation systems, and technical input to proposal-budget development and donor reports
    Experience working directly or in partnership with other VPRU technical fields – Child Protection and Protection/Rule of Law – is not required but is an advantage

    The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.