Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • Social Protection Advisor

    Social Protection Advisor

    Job Responsibilities

    Formulation of policies and programmes that will create a positive impact both at national and regional level.
    Provide strategic and technical support to the 8 countries within the region.
    Ensure social protection and accountability to affected population (AAP) across the organization’s operations in the region.
    Support efforts to integrate into the organization’s programmes accountability to affected populations (AAP) andsocial protection
    Apply a conflict sensitive or peace building approach as appropriate and support principled humanitarian access.
    Coordinate the regional bureaus’ efforts to support country offices with the practical implementation of various policies.
    Develop, nurture and sustain partnerships both locally and internationally
    Participate in and carry-out, as needed, the development, appraisal and supervision of social protection and jobs related activities supported by the organization, including analytical and operational work
    Respond to government and donor partners requests for action on project implementation issues and help to ensure timely and complete responses to those requests
    Support the day-to-day operational activities to the organizationprojects and programs in their unit
    Organize, lead and participate in missions to provide technical inputs and share global best practices with government counterparts, including improving the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
    Participate in developing reports and program evaluations as relevant.
    Contribute to cross-sectoral work, collaborating with other initiatives in social protection.

    Qualifications Required

    Advanced degree (MA or PHD) in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, international development, development economics or another related field like international relations, human rights, and political science or humanitarian studies.
    7 years solid progressive experience preferably in humanitarian setting.
    The candidate must be willing to travel extensively.
    Knowledge of French is desirable.
    Partnership Development experience
    Regional experience will be an added advantage.

    Personal Qualities

    Strong technical leadership traits
    Understanding of government policy design and development
    Must be a strong change agent

    Women candidates are encouraged to apply

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    Overall Purpose/Broad Function:
    To lead the management of relations with the Government of Kenya and with other key local stakeholders, the work of the country team in developing, mobilizing resources for, managing, monitoring and reporting on NI-supported programs in Kenya, and to manage NI’s country operations including ongoing compliance with legal and financial regulations in the country.
    He/she ensures that the programs of NI Kenya are aligned effectively with both the priorities of the Government of Kenya and with NI’s priorities.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    External Relations

    Collaboration: lead the external representation of NI at external meetings and on the process of building, maintaining and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders (including National and County Government, private sector, donors, NGOs, academia and communities), and seek opportunities for collaboration.
    Profiling: to enhance the profile of NI and its work in Kenya, in the region and globally.
    Positioning: to position NI with stakeholders as a key actor in nutrition and public health, including representation of NI on national (and as needed at international) conferences/fora and playing an active role on national level task forces and alliances.
    Influencing: to engage in policy advocacy both directly and/or in partnership with others so as to influence Government policies and investments by partners and donors.
    Coordinating: to ensure that NI programming activities are harmonized with those of others and facilitate government leadership and ownership in line with the Paris Principles.
    Opportunities: to identify opportunities for NI to leverage and mobilize additional resources to expand NI’s work.
    Stewarding: to ensure that staff of donors to NI (who are based in Kenya are kept well informed of progress on NI programs, and are appropriately recognized for their support.

    Planning and Program Development

    Lead the country team in:

    maintaining a thorough knowledge of the local landscape in terms of unmet national needs and opportunities for NI to have impact
    generating new ideas, initiatives and strategies to achieve additional impact

    Specifically in:

    Landscape analyses: consulting with key stakeholders, documenting needs, trends, relevant new developments and opportunities, and sharing knowledge with country, regional and HQ colleagues.
    Negotiating NI’s role: consulting with key stakeholders to define NI’s scope of work, and general arrangements for steering and oversight of planned programming activities.
    Innovation: encouraging innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in program development.
    Planning: developing and proposing costed country strategic, implementation, and annual operational plans which are informed by, and responsive to, needs and opportunities in the local landscape.
    Budgeting and Targets: propose country budgets and results targets on the basis of the costed plans.
    Documentation: ensure that all planned and expected programming activities, costs and results with timelines are recorded and maintained up to date in NI’s systems (contracts database; BOARD; SharePoint etc.

    Program Management

    Oversee the management of grant funded programming activities in Kenya: so as to achieve agreed results, program quality and disbursement targets within agreed timelines.
    In close consultation with relevant staff (including subject matter experts or other advisors) in Regional and HQ Office, lead, guide and oversee the work of the country team in:
    Developing enabling agreements: consulting with key stakeholders and collaborating partners to agree management arrangements for planned programming activities, including drafting Memoranda of Understanding or other documents that clarify the relative roles and expectations of NI and of other partners.
    Developing specifications for goods and services: drafting the scope of work, terms of reference and terms and conditions for invitations (including RFPs; RFQs etc.) to vendors (individuals, institutions or suppliers) to submit proposals to NI to provide goods and/or services needed for NI programming activities and for delivering required results.
    Identification of resources: identifying potential vendors with the capability and capacity to offer required goods and services.
    Procurement and selection: overseeing and managing the process of procurement and selection of vendors in compliance with NI’s Policies and Procedures, and in close consultation with collaborating partners.
    Negotiating agreements: negotiating agreement TORs and terms with vendors.
    Briefing and inception: ensuring that all vendors are appropriately briefed and that they clearly understand their specifications/TOR, reporting requirements, activities, process, deliverables, milestones and standards.
    Performance management: monitoring the performance of vendors against agreements and negotiating corrective actions by vendors as needed to ensure that deliverables, milestones and standards are met; assessing value for money obtained from vendors.
    Program Monitoring and Reporting: monitoring progress of activities against annual operating plans, and against results and disbursement targets; accounting for variances and taking action to correct them; preparing draft reports to donors or other stakeholders.
    Program Coordination and Steering: convening or participating in program progress review meetings with Government and other key stakeholders; advocating for corrective actions by key stakeholders; proposing and/or negotiating adjustments to project plans and budgets as a result of steering decisions.

    Financial Management:

    Financial resources: In close consultation with the Regional Finance Director, that the financial resources in the Kenya country office cost centre are properly managed in line with NI’s Delegation of Authorities and within overall approved budgets as well as Lead, guide and oversee the work of the country team in:
    Costing: preparing reliable costings for programming activities.
    Budgeting: developing reliable project and activity budgets based on programming costs.
    Financial management and tracking: managing all aspects of the contracts database, including maintaining and regularly updating expenditure forecasts for programming activities in the contracts database; setting and updating milestones etc.
    Variance analysis: accounting for variances and developing plans to correct them.
    Value for money: reviewing (and as needed reporting on) the value obtained from expenditures.

    Human Resource Management:

    Performance Management: In close consultation with the Regional and HQ Office, provide vision and leadership for MI staff and consultants, ensure the effective performance management of NI staff and consultants in line with NI procedures and local legislation.
    Specifically, this includes but is not limited to the following in relation to country team members:
    Developing job descriptions: in line with NI norms and standards.
    Approving work plans: in line with annual operational plans.
    Approving targets and expectations: in line with country results and disbursement targets and other deliverables and standards.
    Performance Assessment Reviews: conduct at least one annual review with each staff member who is managed directly by this position; and ensuring that each staff is appraised and provided with mentoring to help them improve performance.
    Fostering Learning: encourage, and help create opportunities for, staff to continue to develop professionally.
    Team building: establish work environment and culture that fosters team work.

    General operating environment

    Office space: Ensure that the NI office space and environment is appropriate for the number of NI staff in the Kenya Office; work within established parameters to ensure that NI office space meets country standards for a safe work environment.
    IT Systems: In liaison with Regional IT Officer, ensure country IT systems are functional and effectively supporting country operations.
    Safety and security: In liaison with the Regional Director and Global Security Focal Point, ensure safety and security procedures at the country office are in place and functioning.
    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    Direct supervision of Deputy Country Director, Finance Officer, Communications Officer

    Education/Professional Designations/Experience:

    Master’s degree from a recognized university in management, international development, public health, nutrition or related area.
    Additional post graduate certification in project or general management desirable.
    Certificate in research and/or monitoring and evaluation an added advantage.

    Experience

    At least 10 years’ experience in management of programs in public health or a related field essential, including managing finances and human resources, in progressively more leadership levels.
    At least 5 years’ experience in networking at a high level with international partners and country government, desirable.
    At least 3 years’ experience of working in Kenya, the sub-Saharan Africa region and internationally.
    Previous experience highly desirable as a Country Manager or Director or equivalent role in scope and responsibility for an international organization/NGO.

    Language Skills
    Fluent in English
    Travel Requirements
    Based in Nairobi, the position travels 30% of the time in country and internationally
    Other Specific Skill Requirements:

    Effective leadership and management skills
    Ability to build positive working relationships with government officials, other multi-lateral bodies and donor representatives
    Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    Strong consultative and negotiation skills

  • SASA Faith Advisor

    SASA Faith Advisor

    Description of the unit / department:
    The post holder will be reporting to the Gender Based Violence and HIV Advisor.
    This is a fixed contract for 2 years and It will be recruited/ based in one of the SASA! Faith implementing countries (Uganda; Kenya; Malawi; Zimbabwe) with a minimum of 40% travel to programme implementation sites across all countries of implementation [25% programme support (estimated 1 month per country programme outside base country) 15% technical engagements (e.g. for training and T/S with Trócaire Global technical advisors and/or Raising Voices technical advisors).
    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Technical Support to SASA! Faith Teams (includes Trócaire goal 3 programme staff and key implementing partner staff) (40%)
    Build and maintain excellent working relationships with SASA! Faith teams.
    Support technical capacity building of SASA! Faith teams, through training, workshops and learning exchange visits.
    Support SASA! Faith teams to ensure SASA! Faith phase action plans are planned and developed in a timely manner that meet programme objectives.
    Mentor and guide SASA! Faith team in planning, implementation, documentation and monitoring of SASA! Faith activities.
    Monitoring and support to other Trócaire countries working with SASA! (Pakistan and Myanmar).
    Coordinate SASA! Faith phase training planning, delivery and evaluation with colleagues from Raising Voices.
    Provide logistical support for training’s.
    Participate in shared learning spaces with colleagues from Raising Voices on SASA! and SASA! Faith.
    Document and share learning with partners, Trócaire staff and externally where appropriate.
    Support collaborative learning across SASA! Faith implementing countries, through quarterly global community of practice meetings for Trócaire programme staff and partner implementing staff in collaboration with Raising Voices. Also through supported peer exchange visits where appropriate.
    Facilitate learning to support adaptive programming appropriate to differing contexts.
    Collect case studies and provide content demonstrating the impact of SASA! and SASA! Faith for donor reports and other publications.
    In coordination with the SASA! Faith team and M&E Officer, ensure timely and accurate M&E plans to ensure that SASA! Faith outcomes remains on track and aligned to the programme outcomes and targets.
    Provide guidance and support to SASA! Faith teams on the effective use of SASA! Faith M&E tools, data entry, data analysis and reporting.
    Participate in SASA! Faith global quarterly meetings, programme review meetings and any other meetings as required.
    Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Programmes or GBV and HIV advisor.Learning and Knowledge Management (20%) Monitoring and Evaluation (20%) Funding (10%)
    Provide support to funding team members to fully understand SASA! Faith so that they can engage with funders as appropriate.
    Provide support to consultations on proposed funding for SASA! Faith programming.Other (10%)

    REQUIREMENTS
    Person Specification – Essential Requirements
    Qualification

    Third level qualification in: Social Science, Development Studies, or a related area.
    Minimum five years of working in an international or local development organisation.
    Experience in GBV programming, including prevention and response strategies.
    Minimum 1 year experience of working to support SASA! Or SASA! Faith programming.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, particularly in relation to facilitating trainings on GBV.
    Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
    Excellent report writing skills and an aptitude for designing projects and proposals.
    Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and with internet/email.
    Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and an ability to influence and engage others to support gender issues.
    Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines.
    Spoken and written fluency in English.
    Experience of working with faith based institutions
    Experience in gender analysis/gender mainstreaming.
    Experience of strategy development and proposal writing.
    Experience of managing institutional funding
    Experience of working in a partnership arrangement with civil society organisations and the use of participatory approaches to development.

    Qualities

    Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and an understanding of a partnership approach to development.
    Sympathetic understanding of working with faith leaders and communities.
    Ability to work with women and men from diverse backgrounds.
    Demonstrated and active commitment to gender equality and Women’s Empowerment.
    Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
    Ability to learn on-the-job, and an interest in learning about the context, issues and strategies of Trócaire’s programming.
    Willingness to travel frequently.
    Able to work irregular hours on an occasional basis.
    Self-motivated with proven ability to take initiative.
    Strong team player who is able to establish solid working relationships with colleagues in country as well as in Head Office.

    Knowledge

    Critical understanding of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
    Critical understanding of GBV programming principles and practices.

    Other

    The job description above is not prescriptive; it simply outlines the key tasks and areas of responsibilities and priorities. These key tasks are subject to change when necessary. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
    Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area is desirable, or significant experience beyond that outlined below.

    Skills

    Excellent research, analytical and critical evaluation skills.
    Gender analysis/mainstreaming skills.
    Understanding of programme cycle management and Programme Quality theories, including M&E systems and Results Based Management and impact assessment.
    Spoken Acholi, Teso and/or Kumam

  • Deputy Team Leader Learning Analyst

    Deputy Team Leader Learning Analyst

    The Learning and Monitoring Programme Somalia (LAMPS) is a three-year programme of monitoring, evaluation, learning and consultancy services contracted to Integrity by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), supporting DFID’s Somalia Monitoring Programme II (SMP II) of which it is a component. Integrity, in consortium with Altai Consulting, delivers LAMPS in each of Somalia’s federal regions from a central delivery hub in Nairobi, Kenya. LAMPS works across DFID’s development portfolio in Somalia, helping ensure greater accountability, better risk management and improved understanding of, and learning insights from, programme performance.
    Role Summary
    The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) is responsible for coordinating the delivery of the third-party monitoring verifications, leading the integration of third-party monitoring, digital platform and learning inputs in the production of verification summary reports, data analysis dashboards and associated learning products. They will design and administer clear processes for delivering these products, fostering an effective, efficient and collaborative approach across the different functional teams. The DTL will be required to coordinate the activities of LAMPS workstreams – to identify efficiencies and ensure learning is applied across the team.
    The DTL will report to the Programme Management Unit will be actively involved in the implementation of LAMPS strategy as agreed by the LAMPS Governance Board. They are line-managed by the Team Leader. They line-manage the Third Party-Monitoring Managers and as required STTA. They will represent LAMPS TPM verification activities at meetings with DFID teams and their implementing partners and key stakeholders.
    Activities The Deputy Team Leader will be responsible for:
    Management of TPM Verification Workstream (55%)

    Lead the coordination of inputs from third-party monitoring, digital platform and learning personnel in the production of timely, high quality third-party verification deliverables.
    Participate in regular meetings with the Team Leader and Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Assistance Adviser to strategy coordination, integration and cross-pollination of workstream activities and deliverables; managing the operationalisation of this strategy.
    Review, design and adapt delivery and resourcing plans on a regular basis to optimise workstream activities and performance.
    Develop and improve systems for managing the flow of communications, data, analysis and learning between the different technical areas that contribute to the delivery and coordination of the TPM verification and learning workstreams.
    Review and quality assure all TPM verification workstream deliverables; including, but not limited to, verification data and analysis, verification summary reports, Aqoonta/digital platform updates and releases, and related TPM learning reports.
    Identify Short Term Technical Assistance needs for the TPM verification workstream; developing terms of reference, managing their activities and quality assuring their outputs.
    Providing technical guidance, as needed, to the design, delivery, analysis and reporting of monitoring, capacity building, and learning activities, including leading on programmatic activities as required.
    Assist the Programme Management Unit in coordinating inputs from the TPM verification workstream into learning and general programmatic deliverables (annual reports).

    Learning of TPM Verification Workstream (15%)

    Lead internal and external learning processes, reporting and events for the TPM verification workstream.
    Ensure learning from internal processes and external sources are shared, reviewed and actioned by the workstream team; incorporating this learning into specific trainings and embedding changes in workstream processes and practices.
    Ensure TPM learning activities are coordinated and complement the learning activities of Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Assistance and In-field Financial Review workstreams.

    Personnel Management (15%)

    Day-to-day programme line management of the Third Party-Monitoring Managers and as required STTA; ensuring that their tasks are understood and executed to a high quality in timely manner.
    Identify and address capacity development priorities for the TPM verification and learning workstream personnel, raising any additional resourcing requirements with the Programme Management Unit.
    Provide ongoing professional development mentoring to the LAMPS programme personnel, including enhancing M&E capacity of all personnel, strategies for learning and management.
    Develop and cultivate a ‘one team’ ethos across the workstreams of the LAMPS programme team; fostering a collaborative, constructive team ethos with an emphasis on flexibility, problem solving and effective communication with all parties.

    Client and Partner Management (15%)

    Represent LAMPS, including deputising for the Team Leader when required, at meetings with DFID and key stakeholders such as government, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and DFID Somalia’s Implementing Partners.
    Provide inputs into LAMPS collective understanding of the DFID-Somalia portfolio and IPs, contributing to the database of contacts, profiles and activities.
    Support the development and implementation of communications strategy for LAMPS.
    Be an ambassador for LAMPS in the broader DFID and IP community in Kenya and Somalia.

    Skills and competencies
    The right candidate will have:

    Bachelor’s degree in international development, social science or a related field from an accredited academic institution, master’s degree preferred.
    Minimum of 8 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of development programming in conflict/insecure zones, preferably in governance, economic development or health.
    Previous experience in the design and delivery of third-party monitoring approaches.
    Previous experience with remote data collection and managing remote teams.
    Excellent analytical competencies and ability to write concise and informative monitoring reports in English.
    Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deliverables within a given timeframe.
    Experience in Somalia is preferred.

    Additional Information

    The position will be based in Kenya at Integrity’s Nairobi office.
    The role will be full-time
    Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English

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  • Program Officer – Private Sector Engagement Project Director – KENYA RAPIDS (Wajir)

    Program Officer – Private Sector Engagement Project Director – KENYA RAPIDS (Wajir)

    Job description
    Purpose Of The Position
    To develop Strategic Direction for Branding World Vision and coordination of technical engagement & intelligent research on Corporate donor strategies, products focus and forecasts, prepositioning for solicited and unsolicited opportunities and generate set annual Local grants income for World Vision Kenya. The incumbent shall contribute strategically to development and implementation of a WVK Brand Strategy, National Resource Development Strategy, Corporate Donor Engagement plans, Grant Acquisition and Donor Retention Strategies.
    In order to successfully execute this purpose, the position holder must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
    Major Responsibilities

    Grow Private sector partnership; Strengthen, GAM Processes, 35%

    Regularly review and update the corporate engagement plans
    Actively engage a portfolio of diverse corporates & local and international foundations of not less than 7;
    WVK’s priority sectors set and reviewed annually in line with National Office Strategy, GAM strategy and Technical Approaches.
    Identify corporate donor priorities and intelligence on possible opportunities.
    In partnership with NRD Manager raise a Local Income Grants as per WVK set Targets for each Financial Year as per the Grants Strategy
    In partnership with the technical teams and NRD Manager, develop appropriate products to market to corporates, local foundations e.g. Banks, Communication organizations, among others.
    Develop grant risk matrix as per the WVK and global office requirements.
    Coordinate all key sectors and functions and conduct proposals writing as per donor/Corporates or Support Office and government guidelines and timely submission.
    Coordinate concepts and proposal feedback mechanisms with donors/Corporate and SOs;
    Conduct quarterly analysis on the success rate of all applications to specific donors assigned.
    Coordinate WVK Local income tracking metrics and ensure fundraising data base is in place to track achievement of targets;
    Coordinated contractual processes with partners, donors, SOs or other stakeholders;
    In collaboration with QA and Integrated Programs/Operations technical staff, maintain updated WVK Capacity Statements for sectors as per Corporates, /SO & or Donor interests.

    Building Weconomy Programs 50%

    Work closely with WV Finland and other Support Offices (SO) to establish opportunities for partnership between Kenyan based SMEs and international companies
    Coordinate co-creation opportunities with potential companies and corporates
    Coordinate visits to field sites identified in partnership with programs and WV Finland teams
    Localize Weconomy program with growing businesses
    Capacity building and project planning for NO and filed teams

    Enhance Donor Attraction, Communication and Retention 10%

    Coordinate the National Office in designing programs that leverage unique, high value contributions of foundations, local and multinational companies
    Proactively provide donor updates on existing grants and keep the donor relations on course;
    Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and other corporate bodies to maximize value.
    In collaboration with Integrated Programs/, coordinate donor exposure to WVK’s work with an aim of expressing our wide capacity;
    Actively network and initiate strategic meetings between Corporates/donors representatives and National Director/designee
    Coordinate development and review of appropriate sectoral marketing products for key Corporates/donors
    Facilitate Internal & external engagement business processes & communication protocol;
    Research new and innovative projects and ideas that will be developed further into products, opportunities, concepts and proposals.
    Identify key donor trends, near- and far-term program opportunities.
    Support the search for donor intelligence and information that will facilitate prepositioning and establishment of partnership for opportunities Develop clear understanding of donor expectations regarding grants acquisition and implementation.
    Ensure good donor and World Vision International Support Office relations by ensuring that WVK meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality planning and implementation levels;
    Identify and establish key relationships that will strengthen WVK positioning and elevate WV’s profile with relevant donors.
    Work with and through integrated programs, finance & other Support Functions and in collaboration with Support Offices (SOs) to maintain strong donor relationships.
    In collaboration with various technical specialists, develop & coordinate, engagement and communication plans. s to engage Support Offices, existing and potential donors.
    Ensure that SO and donor expectations met through a well-coordinated donor promise delivery model.
    Coordinate and facilitate initial contacts for donor and grants Support Office staff visits to National Office and projects.
    Visit at least one grant on quarterly basis to establish what works and adopt promising practices for proposal/concept development.
    Introduce/Market WVK Products to corporates, local foundations eg local sponsorship initiative (Inuka Angaza)
    Implementation and roll out of key Local income Initiatives e.g Inuka Angaza etc.
    Monitoring, Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management, 5%
    Support in Managing Partnership and funding Agreements and relationships.
    Identify, establish and manage partnerships with potential development actors and facilitate signing of Agreements.
    Update, maintain and improve electronic Grant information on WV Central site, M Drive among others.
    Coordinate with Integrated Program (IP) to ensure timely and accurate grants reporting and documentation of best practices.
    Maintain and update the Proposal Resource Guide on a regular basis.
    Analyze and develop presentations for internal and external audiences on trends, focus and developments among corporates/donors for policy and strategy review.
    Maintain an up to date record of all proposals, concepts, expression of interests, funding agreements and other relevant documentation for ease of access.
    Conduct routine field support visits, for the purposes of assessing if and ensuring that programs are managed in accordance with internal procedures and in a manner that will promote good practice, maximize impact and encourage learning.
    Work with the IP teams to provide timely, detailed and quality program and financial reports to Support Offices and donors on grant funded programs by ensuring timely, accurate reporting which addresses the needs
    of various donors. In collaboration with IP and Finance team, ensure accurate, accountable reporting of donor resources.

    Any other duty as assigned 5%

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business Management or relevant field from a recognized University. Post graduate degree will be an added advantage
    Minimum five years’ experience in private public partnership, international relations, fundraising and programing.
    Must have Excellent Communications and public relations skills
    Excellent computer skills

    Other Competencies/Attributes

    Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
    Must be flexible, ready to travel, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
    Must have a good command of both spoken and written English.
    Strong analytical skills

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  • Africa Director

    Africa Director

    Job description
    Role Overview
    This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join WYG International’s business in Africa at a time when we are growing and investing. We have a dynamic and growing portfolio of development programmes in Africa with a solid pipeline, quality existing projects and a well-resourced, dynamic team.
    Responsibilities will include identifying and supporting business development opportunities, representing WYG amongst clients and partners in Africa, management of the Africa hub in Nairobi, oversight of our emerging country offices in Nigeria and Somalia, and ensuring that the highest quality standards and ethics are met in delivering services to clients.
    The position will be full time based in Nairobi, and the Africa Director will be a member of the International Development Leadership Team
    Your Role

    Leadership

    Leadership of the Africa staff and associates, with responsibility for recruitment, coaching and mentoring of the team. The extent of the team shall be refined in accordance with market needs and in collaboration with other Divisional Directors to ensure that we make full use of the resources we have within
    International Development, and are able to serve the diverse needs of the business units.
    Liaison with other divisional directors within International Development and other Business Units within the WYG Group, support the implementation of the WYG Strategic Growth Plan

    Business Development

    Identification and curation of client and partner relationships and resources to ensure timely identification of opportunities, liaison with Divisional Directors and direct support to the positioning for bids
    Identification and support of a pipeline of donor funded opportunities which can be secured by WYG through competitive tender or direct award
    Gathering of market intelligence in relation to the pipeline of opportunities and positioning of WYG to ensure that it is in a strong position to compete when they come to market
    Support to negotiation of final contracts with clients when selected as preferred bidder in conjunction with Divisional Director as required
    Development of an extensive and global network of commercial partners with which to form consortia (where required) to bid for and deliver contracts
    Development of an extensive and global network of external consultants with which to form project teams to deliver contracts on behalf of clients
    Regular travel across Africa is anticipated in order to ensure that WYG’s profile and relationships are strengthened

    Strategy Development Support

    Lead role in the development of a three-year strategic plan for WYG’s Africa business
    Nesting of the Africa strategy within the wider strategies of WYG International Development Business (IDB) and WYG Group – seeking to leverage on experience and resources across the business including WYG Consulting and WYG Advisory
    Monitoring of progress against performance milestones set out in the strategy and corresponding action plan
    Identifying and entering into strategic partnerships, to support implementation of the Africa plan

    Organisational Performance

    Support Divisional delivery of won projects through line management of staff in Africa, mobilisation meetings, operational meetings as required, troubleshooting, etc.
    Deputise for Divisional Directors at client meetings, site visits or other meetings as required
    Active participation in WYG’s annual ‘Global Engagement Event’, along with other leaders in the Group, to reflect on past performance and future direction of the business
    Support knowledge sharing activities across the African offices, and between WYG Africa and the technical divisions

    About You
    We are looking for senior candidates with a Higher Degree in a field related to the work of WYG International (international development, international relationships, governance, infrastructure, economic development, M&E and climate change) who are fluent in English, with other languages an advantage. Extensive relevant professional experience is expected.
    An extensive African track record is essential with experience of donor programmes (DFID, EuropeAid, EIB, World Bank in particular). Candidates will have a strong track record in business development, tendering and familiarity with different client requirements, and possess an active network of contacts and relationships with companies, consultants and other institutions in Africa.
    You will ideally have had hands-on project management/delivery experience, have experience of managing a team and be acquainted with the operational delivery requirements of donors.
    You must be willing to travel to support the Divisional Directors delivery of programmes and business development activities.

  • Social Protection Strategist

    Social Protection Strategist

    The Role and the Person
    In this role, you will have the ability to build a people’s movement around the program theme and inspire followership; comprehensive knowledge and experience of implementing Social Protection/Resilience programs and initiatives, ideally built on mature understanding of relevant issues derived from field experience. Proven management experience and high impact influencing at a strategic level in a complex, dispersed organisation with evidence of leading, facilitating and integrating a specific area of expertise across a wide network, providing clarity and focus of vision and impact, strategic planning and decision making and the delivery of agreed results. Have good knowledge of and experience in developing advocacy and campaign strategies and plans and successfully achieving external impact and change and, experience in donor funding environment with good financial management skills.
    P.S – Earlier applicants need not re-apply for the Social Protection/Resilience Strategist.
    If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts. The closing date is 28 February 2018. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
    At Oxfam, we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation.

  • Social Protection Advisor

    Social Protection Advisor

    Job Responsibilities

    Formulation of policies and programmes that will create a positive impact both at national and regional level.
    Provide strategic and technical support to the 8 countries within the region.
    Ensure social protection and accountability to affected population (AAP) across the organization’s operations in the region.
    Support efforts to integrate into the organization’s programmes accountability to affected populations (AAP) andsocial protection
    Apply a conflict sensitive or peace building approach as appropriate and support principled humanitarian access.
    Coordinate the regional bureaus’ efforts to support country offices with the practical implementation of various policies.
    Develop, nurture and sustain partnerships both locally and internationally
    Participate in and carry-out, as needed, the development, appraisal and supervision of social protection and jobs related activities supported by the organization, including analytical and operational work
    Respond to government and donor partners requests for action on project implementation issues and help to ensure timely and complete responses to those requests
    Support the day-to-day operational activities to the organizationprojects and programs in their unit
    Organize, lead and participate in missions to provide technical inputs and share global best practices with government counterparts, including improving the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
    Participate in developing reports and program evaluations as relevant.
    Contribute to cross-sectoral work, collaborating with other initiatives in social protection.

    Qualifications Required

    Advanced degree (MA or PHD) in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, international development, development economics or another related field like international relations, human rights, and political science or humanitarian studies.
    7 years solid progressive experience preferably in humanitarian setting.
    The candidate must be willing to travel extensively.
    Knowledge of French is desirable.
    Partnership Development experience
    Regional experience will be an added advantage.

    Personal Qualities

    Strong technical leadership traits
    Understanding of government policy design and development
    Must be a strong change agent

  • Consultancy: Technical assistance for accelerated early infant diagnosis and HIV exposed infant follow-up, Nairobi, Kenya

    Consultancy: Technical assistance for accelerated early infant diagnosis and HIV exposed infant follow-up, Nairobi, Kenya

    Background and Justification
    The HIV prevalence in Kenya is estimated at 6% with 1.5 million people living with HIV of which approximately 98,170 are children aged 0-14 years.1 HIV acquisition amongst children mostly occurs through mother to child transmission (MTCT), but despite increased access to antiretroviral therapy by pregnant and lactating mothers, the national MTCT rate stands at 8.3% with approximately 6,600 new infections occurring in 2015 according to the national HIV estimates report 2016. Of those who required essential early infant diagnostic services, 76% of HIV-exposed infants received a PCR test with only about half of them receiving a timely PCR test before the age of 2 months in 2016. In Kenya, only eight central laboratories provide EID services across the country. This prolongs the lead time for sample transportation and turnaround time for receipt of EID results. The eight national laboratories are equally mandated to offer viral load testing services, to support the national programmes recommendation on routine viral load monitoring for those on ART. However, due to bottlenecks or gaps in the system, there are considerable delays in timely sample transportation, processing and results relay. This further contributes to delayed confirmation of HIV infection in infants, late recognition of treatment failure, and therefore postponement of comprehensive care and treatment.
    The MOH through the National AIDS & STI Control Program (NASCOP) developed a new Country Framework for eMTCT for HIV and Syphilis for 2016-2021, in which innovative approaches have been recognized as game changers in strengthening diagnostics for HIV and syphilis. Also, guidelines and policies are in existence that are geared towards enabling the health sector to optimize pediatric HIV care and treatment and the eMTCT agenda.
    It is against this background that UNICEF seeks to support the National HIV Reference Laboratories (NHRL) and National AIDS & STI Control Program (NASCOP) to create an enabling environment for HIV programmes for the diagnostics of infant, children, adolescents and pregnant and breastfeeding women, and linking them to appropriate MNCH/HIV related care, through accelerating access to innovative POC HIV diagnostics, linkage to appropriate care and optimization of HIV care and treatment among children, adolescents and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
    Scope of Work
    Goal
    To accelerate access to quality Paediatric HIV and PMTCT services.
    Objectives

    To increase access to innovative POC HIV diagnostics for early infant diagnosis
    To increase access to innovative POC HIV diagnostics and/or syphilis
    To increase access to innovative POC HIV diagnostics for viral load among target populations (women, children, adolescents at risk)
    To increase access to linkage to care among children, adolescents and pregnant and breastfeeding women
    To increase access to optimized HIV treatment for children, adolescents and pregnant and breastfeeding women

    References to the UNICEF Regional Work Plan (RWP) areas and UNDAF outputs
    The role of the incumbent will be to contribute to outcome 5, output 5.4 of the RWP that aims to improve access and quality of pediatric HIV care and treatment, and PMTCT services.
    This role additionally ensures that UNICEF’s contribution to the HIV response is met under commitments made to:
    UNDAF Outcome 2.3: Multisectoral HIV and AIDS Response. By 2019, Kenya has reduced the socio-economic impact of HIV through a well-coordinated fast-tracked and adequately resourced multi-sectoral response towards an AIDS-free population.UNJP HIV Outcome 1: By 2019, all those in need have equitable access to and utilization of quality HIV prevention at national and county levelKASF Strategic Area Directions: 1, 3 and 4 i.e. Reducing new HIV Infections; Using a Human Rights Based Approach to Facilitate Access to Services; Strengthening Integration of Community and Health Systems.
    Activities and Tasks:
    The incumbent will work in close collaboration with focal persons from NASCOP and the NHRL and under the supervision of the Chief HIV and AIDS, UNICEF. She/he will be based in Nairobi with 30-40% travel to 6 priority counties as identified by NASCOP and NHRL and will be responsible for the following:

    Providing technical assistance to the leadership of Ministry of Health to leverage and maximize eMTCT and POC investments as part of system strengthening of integrated and effective eMTCT and Paediatric HIV programming.
    Providing policy and strategy support to the Kenyan Ministry of Health NASCOP and NHRL on eMTCT and POC implementation.
    Providing technical support to accelerate the introduction of POC testing and providing targeted support for conventional testing systems. This will entail implementation of HIV diagnostics (EID and viral load) through the development of an analytical framework to determine the performance of the POC implementation for viral load and EID testing.
    Providing technical support for the dissemination of the national policies strategic frameworks and guidelines on POC and necessary resources that link diagnostics to care
    Supporting County Health Management Teams to strengthen planning, evidence generation and monitoring of results for women and children living with HIV and for HIV diagnostics.
    Providing technical support and leadership within the UNICEF country office and the UN Joint team for a harmonized eMTCT and Paediatric HIV care and treatment response.
    Identifying best practices in eMTCT and POC implementation for potential scale up
    Identifying opportunities to support shared learning to build awareness of, and knowledge about POC diagnostic technologies, in order to create demand for POC uptake

    Outputs/Deliverables

    National and selected sub-national HIV, sectoral and development plans, strategies and investment cases comprehensively address HIV and children, pregnant and lactating women
    Access and quality of maternal and child HIV diagnostics, care and treatment services improved.
    County engagement for planning and implementation of POC diagnostics for viral load and early infant diagnosis, eMTCT and Paediatric HIV Care and Treatment optimization strategies.
    Counties adopt and scale-up targeted evidence-based population and location-based prevention interventions to reduce new HIV infections
    Project goals are routinely monitored through field visits, exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems are resolved in a timely manner
    Identification of scalable best practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results for POC diagnostics in the context of pediatric HIV care and treatment and PMTCT

    Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience

    Advanced university degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, laboratory diagnostics and technologies, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, or other health-related sciences is required.
    A minimum of 5 years professional experience in public pediatric and/or PMTCT, HIV/AIDS, public laboratories service management and/or in relevant areas of health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, preferably in a developing country.
    Oral and written proficiency in English is a requirement.

    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.