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  • Terms of Reference for Conducting Final Evaluation of a Project

    Terms of Reference for Conducting Final Evaluation of a Project

    Title of the Action
    Community Action for Improved Drought Response and Resilience (CAIDRR)
    Area of intervention
    Saku and Laisamis Sub Counties of Marsabit County, Kenya.
    Project Reference Number SHARE/CfP/1/10/2011
    Length of Project (Months) 36 months
    Start date of the Action October 2014
    End date of the Action February 2018.
     Introduction:
    Based on these findings that VSFG and partners (CIFA and WRF) designed this project” Community Action for Improved Drought Response and Resilience (CAIDRR” – to contribute towards improving responses and building resilience of communities to drought in the ASAL areas of Marsabit County (covering Saku and Laisamis Sub-counties) with funding from European Union’s (EU) under Strengthening the Horn of Africa’s Resilience Programme – SHARE framework. The overall goal is ***“to contribute towards improving food security in ASAL livelihoods through enhanced Response and Resilience to drought.”*** in Marsabit County.
    This action was developed in tandem with priorities and plan of County Authorities and National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in close coordination and cooperation with experts from local and national institutions.
    This action was designed and received grant from EU to implement it for three and half-years including a No-cost-extension (1st October 2014 to 28th February 2018).
    The action is being implemented through a consortium of three NGOs –VSF-Germany-(Lead), Community Initiatives Facilitation and Assistance-CIFA and Water Right Foundation-WRF in collaboration with public institutions and national and county levels and it is in the final quarter of implementation.
    The overall coordination of the project has been conducted by National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in Marsabit with technical guidance from NDMA HQ in Nairobi. In addition, the project has collaborated closely with County Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries development (MoALFD), Water and Natural Resources which provide technical input to ensure success and attainment of its objective.
    The project targeted to improve communities’ access to services and management of livelihood resources and assets and ensure that the communities, in coordination with County Government are actively engaged in drought risk reduction and resilience building interventions in Marsabit County.
    Purpose of the evaluation
    To assess the impact of the project on the lives of direct beneficiaries and its contribution to the principle objective “to contribute towards improving food security in ASAL livelihoods through enhanced response and Resilience to drought” and achievements of the specific objective, “Communities in coordination with local Government actively participate in drought risk reduction and resilience building in Marsabit County”- outputs, outcomes, innovative practices and lessons learnt from the action.
    The specific objectives of the evaluation are:

    Assess whether or not this Action, in design and implementation strategies, was consistent with the overall goal of EU’ SHARE programme, national and county governments priorities, policies and action plans for the targeted project beneficiaries i.e. the extent to which the various interventions have contributed to priorities set under each of the above.
    Examine to what extent targeted communities and the County Government have participated in drought risk reduction and resilience building activities undertaken under the Action and how this has contributed to improved food security through enhanced response and resilience to drought of beneficiaries in Saku and Laisamis sub-counties.
    Examine the extent to which key result areas (1.Capacities and systems for local preparedness, response to asset protection and management actions are improved; 2. Access to services and management of livelihood resources and assets are improved; 3. Communities contribute to knowledge exchange and policy influence) were achieved and good practices applied.
    Assess the impact of the project on the targeted and final beneficiaries including, pastoralists; pastoralists drop-outs, customary authorities, County government employees, traders, CBOs and draw out key lessons learnt and opportunities for future programming in drought preparedness and response.

    Scope of work

    The evaluation is expected examine and quantify, where possible; (i) the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the overall and specific objectives and contributions of the Action towards improving food security and communities’ livelihoods through enhanced response and resilience to drought.
    The performance of the project should be measured through analysis of the project indicators –comparing the baseline and outcome information/ data, how the project was adapted to the evolving social and economic situation in target areas, approaches adopted and donor visibility.
    The consultant(s) shall review relevant documents on the project and interact with a wide range of informants including pastoralists; pastoralists drop-outs, customary authorities, County government staff, livestock keepers and traders, CBOs, women traders and fisher folk who directly benefitted from the project; consortium partners- CIFA and WRF and project coordination lead – NDMA and government authorities.

    Review project documents

    The consultant is expected to review available documents on the project to get back ground information and deep understanding of the project.

    Methodology of carrying out the task.

    The consultant will be required to develop clear methodology and tools that will be used to carry out the task. Such methodologies should clearly show how various stakeholders will be involved as well as the tools to be used in generating the evidence of change sought by the study.

    Collection data and assessment of impact

    The consultant(s) will examine five thematic components of the project in collaboration with consortium partners’ staff, government authorities and community groups through:
    Field visits to project locations and assessment of achievement for each of the activities under the five thematic areas.
    Document output and outcome attributed to the project activities.
    Present the first initial draft of documented findings to VSF Germany, CIFA and WRF.

    Validation workshop with project partners and stakeholders

    The consultant will make a presentation of the findings on the project output and outcome to project partners and stakeholders at a joint workshop. The purpose will be to enable the stakeholders have opportunity validate the findings and make any necessary input before finalization. The work shop will be organized by VSFG and partners at county level, Marsabit.

    Finalization of the report

    The consultant will incorporate the input from the stakeholders to finalize the report and present the final product to VSF Germany for sharing with other consortium partners (CIFA, and WRF and NDMA).

    Evaluation Methodology and Process

    In designing the evaluation process, reference is to be made to the EU guidance (DAC). The consultant shall prepare comprehensive participatory tools for undertaking this evaluation. The methodology must include but not limited to, literature reviews; meeting and interviewing project staff, officials in the relevant ministries at County level, project beneficiaries, local leaders, etc.) and stakeholder consultations. The consultant is expected to develop and use tools for data collection of quantitative and qualitative variables as appropriate for the task. The field visits and contact sessions with communities and groups must strive to reach/meet valid sample size of the targeted beneficiaries including government officials. VSFG will take responsibility for logistics, mobilization and facilitations in the field.
    Indicative Plan/Time frame
    The duration of the assignment is 25 calendar days and actual implementation plan could be discussed and greed by both parties. It is expected that the whole task should be finished within four weeks from the starting date.
    Assessment and awarding of contract
    Consultant’s Profile:

    A Degree or higher qualification preferably in Development studies, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Disaster Management or any other relevant degree from recognized institutions.
    At least 5 years experience of work or undertaking similar assignments under humanitarian and development frameworks in the ASAL of the Greater Horn of Africa.
    Sufficient knowledge and experience covering the key result areas of the project.
    Demonstrated understanding of evaluating Disaster Risk Reduction, Holistic Natural Resource Management, Reconstruction and Conservation of Natural Ecosystems, Livestock and Animal Health Interventions, Fishery Resources Value Chain and Economic Empowerment models at community level.
    Proven understanding and use of participatory methodologies in data collection.
    Strong analytical and writing skills to clearly present findings, practical conclusions and recommendations.
    Previous work experience on EU funded projects; knowledge of context of project area is a plus.
    Ability to deliver on the tasks within tight deadlines.
    Mastery of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

    7. Expected Deliverables/reporting

    A draft report of key findings on output and results of the project (both positive and/or negative), and innovative approaches of the project within 13 days submitted ;(1 soft copy to VSF-G).
    A presentation of the key findings to key stakeholders at a workshop at the county level.
    A report incorporating input from the workshop held at county level with stakeholders not later 15th day of the assignment.
    Final report of the task with main body not more than 25 pages not later than 25 days of the assignment in 3 hard and 3 soft copies of each.
    A folder of photos taken during the field work in electronic form (CD).

    NOTE: Further works or revisions of the report may be required and if the final report does not meet the requirements of the TOR, it may not be accepted and the client will be at liberty to reject it with service provider bearing the liability.
    Expression of Interest

    Any person/firm interested in undertaking this task should send an expression of interest comprising:
    Technical proposal; The technical proposal should briefly and clearly describe the following aspects; Understanding of the task, Technical aspect of the proposal, Methodology (Evaluation strategy, Sampling design, Data collection tools, Data Processing & Analysis, Data quality control measures, operational plan, names and curriculum vitae (CV as an annex) of person(s) to do the work and with contact details of bidder.
    Financial proposal: The financial proposal/budget of the task should be broken down in details as follows: Consultancy fees, Questionnaire development cost, Data processing & analyzing, Communication, and Reporting cost Miscellaneous (stationeries, printing, etc). All the pages of the financial proposal should be signed by the bidder.

    NB: The costs of long meetings such as focus group discussions will be borne by the VSF Germany.

    Key issues of the project to study:

    The consultant should assess evidence of relevance and quality of design, efficiency of implementation, effectiveness and impact to date and analyze potential sustainability of the achievements. The issues to be studied are:

    Relevance.

    Relevance is the extent to which the objectives and design of the action being evaluated fit with: current global/ regional policies, challenges and concerns; the needs, policies and priorities of intended beneficiary; EU operational guidance and the good practices principles developed by relevant ministries and others, the specific objectives, roles and comparative advantages of the implementing agencies (VSFG, CIFA and WRF). It is critical that evaluation looks especially at the adoption of the good practices and principles. Some of the considerations will include:
    Effectiveness: Is the extent to which the action has achieved its outputs and outcomes.

    Efficiency: 
    is the extent to which an action has converted its resources and inputs (such as funds, expertise and time) economically into results in order to achieve the maximum possible outputs, outcomes, and impacts with the optimum possible inputs.
    Impact; The word impact can be used in different ways. In this task the e OECD‐DAC definition: “Impacts are positive and negative, primary and secondary long‐term effects produced by an action, directly or indirectly, intended or unintended” will be used. Impacts can be at the macro (sector) or micro (household or individual) level.
    The evaluator is expected to use a very practical approach and expect that he/she will systematically refer to the impact/ outcome indicators for the specific results. This is a critical element to strengthen the evidence base of the approaches for future advocacy and good practice promotion. The evaluators will also check what actions taken outside this project in Saku and Laisamis Sub Counties complemented achievements of planned outcome (e.g., by the private sector, changes in policy, etc) as well as document (and where relevant/possible, quantify) spin off effects and risks of the project.
    Sustainability: 

    Is the continuation of benefits from an action after work has been completed, or the probability of continued long‐term benefits. Questions on sustainability will vary considerably with the objectives of action being evaluated as appropriate.

    Key contacts and report:

    VSF-Germany’s Country Director, Kenya will be the focal point at Nairobi level. At Field level, the consultant will work closely under supervision of the Project Manager of CAIDRR project.

    Mode of payment:

    The payment will be done according to the following plan /arrangement:
    First installment: the Consultant will be paid 40% of the quoted amount after submission of the draft report.
    Final installment: 60% of the amount agreed in the contract shall be paid upon completion of task, acceptance and approval of the final report and any other documents pertaining to this assignment.
    Consultant shall be required to provide original invoices to facilitate processing of payment.
    The payments will be made in A/C payee in form of cheques/or direct bank transfer in the name of the consultant/company named in the contract. VSF Germany will deduct with-holding tax at source as per the rules of taxation governing VSFG operations and amount will be deposited directly to custodian of such tax.
    No other benefits shall be admissible beyond what is stipulated in the contract, nor does it guarantee a regular position in VSF Germany.

    General considerations

    Required logistics support will be provided by VSF Germany as prescribed in the contract.
    All documents prepared during the assignment will be property of VSF Germany.
    Assignment will not be sub-contracted to a third party by the consultant.
    In the event that, additional time is required to complete the assignment, over and above that previously agreed to, without changing the scope of work, then it has to be agreed by VSF Germany in writing.
    Confidentiality of all the assignment will be assured at all times.

    Validation of the Proposal

    All cost should be quoted in USD and will remain valid up to fifty days (50) from the day of proposal submission.
    Confidentiality: All the outputs –Reports, data base, etc produced by this assignment will not be disseminated in part or whole without written authority from VSF-Germany.

  • Proposal and Report Writer/Consultant

    Proposal and Report Writer/Consultant

    Location: Nairobi Kenya or Hargeisa/Gabiley Somaliland
    Responsible to: Programme Coordinator or Country Director
    Starting date: As soon as possible or early January 2018
    Duration: Six months initially with a possibility of extension.
    Working hours: Full time or part time or consultancy
    Key responsibilities/duties
    PROPOSAL/CONCEPT WRITING

    Take the lead in the collection of funding information and identification of potential donors and funding organizations.
    Compile, maintain and update the existing database of local and international donors
    Consistently monitor donors’ websites and new calls for proposals
    Inform the partners and the staff about suitable calls for proposals in relation to ongoing activities of the organization and its set goals and plan with the team and partner to submit applications.
    In coordination with the staff and partners, participate in the development of fundraising strategy
    In collaboration with the senior staff and partner staff, develop winning concept notes, proposals and letter of inquiries in order to secure more funding
    Maintain a database of successfully funded projects in the region and derive a list of potential partners that could be contacted for future collaborations (if opportunity arises),
    Support the development and expansion of the GLOPPI programmes especially good governance, livelihoods/food security, protection, peace building projects and other projects etc.
    Participate in building and cultivating donor relations in the designated country.

    REPORT WRITING AND EDITING

    Use the given template, guideline or format to organize content and gather or collect all the necessary information for writing quality reports and provide all required information for each section
    Produce concise, comprehensive, clear and accurate reports in line with the donor guidelines and expectations.
    Write quality reports that don’t only capture what was done but the impacts of the projects. Include the results and the completed activities to show progress toward the project’s objectives
    When editing reports from the field, enhance and clarify information, Use appropriate language, verify information and facts, re-write the sentences to clarify points
    Ensure that reports from the field are timely submitted to meet the writing deadline
    Write case study reports

    COORDINATION MEETINGS/OTHER ACTIVITIES

    Participate in key forums and coordination meetings.
    Effectively coordinate with other partners and stakeholders by attending relevant coordination meetings and cluster coordination meetings with the government and other agencies.
    Attend conferences, donor meetings, seminars and workshops and establish relationships with people and build long term working partnerships.
    Participate in building new working relationships with donors and other NGOs by attending relevant conferences and workshops
    Support the partners to develop assessment tools and to conduct periodic quality assessment and research,
    Conduct periodic desk reviews on literature of the programme sectors and compile the latest reports and publications on the same and use it in the improvement or development of programs.
    Generate new creative and innovative project/program ideas and develop new programs.

    Qualifications and experience

    A degree in fundraising, grant management, communication, journalism/mass media, international relations/studies or a relevant degree. Masters degree is preferred.
    Minimum 5 year experience working in international NGOs, UN-agencies and other relevant institutions in a similar position or consultancy.
    Strong analytical and should possess excellent communication skills, good ethics and be creative.
    Excellent English writing and research skills
    Ability to develop concise, clear and comprehensive concept notes, proposals and reports.
    At least three experience in fundraising or programme development or related field.
    Excellent understanding of donor environments or willingness to learn.
    Organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize work to achieve results.
    Proficient in Microsoft computer applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
    dedication and commitment to poverty reduction and conflict management
    Must be Somali or Kenyan or resident in Kenya and having the work permit.
    Fluency in English required. Knowledge of other Horn of Africa languages preferred
    Should be passionate, committed, curious, honest and reliable.
    Have a positive attitude and an optimistic approach to life.
    Must possess highly developed social skills and/or outgoing personality and must have the ability to easily establish relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

  • Regional Stress & Resilience Advisor

    Regional Stress & Resilience Advisor

    Position within the organisation
    Based in Nairobi, the Regional Stress & Resilience Adviser is under the responsibility of the HR manager. He/she coordinates visits and activities in the various Regional locations with HQ in Geneva, with the management of the Regional delegation and with the management of all delegations covered. The technical line of the Regional Stress & Resilience Adviser is the Stress & Resilience adviser based at HQ in Geneva.
    Specific tasks

    Contribute to develop a culture of stress prevention and co-resilience among ICRC regional operations and staff
    Develop and use tools to help resident and mobile staff understand and deal with stress at the team and individual level.
    Support integration of stress prevention and management in the Delegation and sub delegations yearly Planning for Results (PFR)
    Provide group and/or individual “preparedness & support” sessions for new joiners
    Adjust own support level to the specific needs and preparedness of the various offices located in the Region.
    Identify and train peer support volunteers (staff members trained to support their colleagues at times of adjustments and stress, lend a listening ear with a role limited to basic help.) Identify and train key persons within the team who would be able to provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to their colleagues
    Give guidance / training of team leaders in the field on how to support their staff
    Organize Team Supervision sessions for teams with high exposure to human sufferings
    Offer systematic support following security incidents
    Contribute to monitoring stress level of ICRC staff
    Identify and liaise with local professional able to provide MHPSS services as needed
    Give direct support to the ICRC staff if needed (group or/and individual support)
    Evaluate the possibility of a hotline specifically dedicated to support national staff
    Assist, in case of need, in any medical evacuation of staff
    Report on activities and findings, statistics and tools developed

    Responsibilities

    To assess the psychosocial needs of the ICRC staff in the Region various delegations (approx.10) and the current relevant practices addressing workplace stress, traumatic stress and vicarious stress.
    To recommend organizational adjustments to support staff resilience e-g:

    Advise Line Managers on adequate actions & attitudes
    Ensure organizational clarity of roles and responsibilities
    Promote conflict resolution techniques

    To set-up a psychosocial support system integrated in the general objectives of the Delegation and according to the ICRC stress policy for ICRC’s staff in the Region in coordination with the HQ stress and resilience advisor.
    To monitor and report about all matters related to the main responsibilities and other tasks as needed.

    Selection requirements
    Psychologist or stress counselor with solid experience in:

    Support and counselling of individuals working in a volatile security environment
    Positive-constructive promotion of resilience and well being
    HR and people management or occupational psychology
    Training of individuals and teams to work in conditions of duress
    Knowledgeable in Psychological First Aid
    Familiar with contemplative techniques
    Familiar with peer support system and guidance of team leaders
    Group support for teams having gone through security incidents
    Working with multi-cultural staff
    Ability to translate psychology into day-to-day language and practices
    Familiar with humanitarian and/or emergency operations
    Ability to work in parallel in different locations
    English and French fluency is mandatory, additional languages (particularly Arabic) are an asset.
    International driving license (valid for manual transmission vehicles) and good practice

    What we offer

    Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
    A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
    Generous social benefits
    Length of assignment: 12 months
    The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere

    Length of the assignment: 12 months, extendable
    Application deadline: 21.01.2018   Starting date: ASAP

  • Grants Coordinator Education Specialist

    Grants Coordinator Education Specialist

    The Grants Coordinator will to provide essential grant management support to HoP in delivering quality programmes in line with the NRC COs strategy and PoA for Kenya and for Tanzania.
    Grants Coordinator reports to the Head of Programmes
    Roles

    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
    Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including filing of grant documents (including through the grants database – forthcoming)
    Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control
    Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets and donor reports
    Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals
    Document, analyze, and share learning from proposal and reporting process, and compliance with donor rules and regulations
    Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems including information management systems and M&E
    Provide an internal help-desk on donor related issues, including organize and deliver trainings in donor rules and regulations, as well as proposal and report writing
    Coordinate the development and distribution of internal reports
    Contribute to PCM trainings and usage of the NRC PCM frame work in the CO as delegated by the Head of Programme
    Support external donor audits
    Represent with relevant partners and donors as delegated
    Ensure key controls and tools are in place and maintained daily to support effective management of the funding portfolio and compliance with donor requirements.
    Ensure copies of donor concept notes, proposals, contracts and reports are correctly filed on NRC’s filing system and also kept in hard copy.
    Work with CC Specialists to support implementing partners with reviewing of budgets, expenditure, donor rules and regulations, and implementation progress through grant opening, grant review and grant closing meetings with implementing partners, following NRC Kenya’s PCM guidelines

    Job Qualifications

    5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise in refugees and IDPs contexts
    Relevant experience from the project management in the humanitarian sector
    Experience from working with humanitarian and development donors
    Good understanding of donor rules and regulations
    Skills and experience in report and proposal writing
    Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
    Above average computer skills

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

    Reporting to the Senior MEL Officer, the MEL Officer based at the sub-county will work closely with MOH to strengthen documentation, data use for decision making at sub-county, facility and community levels. They will contribute to M&E capacity building of Ministry of Health (MOH) staff on data management; provide feedback to MOH on data quality, completeness and use, coordinate data quality audits (DQAs) and data review meetings with MOH and participate in all other M&E activities, conduct participatory M&E methodologies and participate in the project learning agenda.
    Please include three references with your application.
    Responsibilities

    Provide continuous technical and mentorship support to health care workers on data management processes, data analysis skills and interpretation of indicators to meet Afya Halisi and MOH program requirements
    Continuously strengthen capacity of project and health care workers at county, sub-county and community levels on use of DHIS2 and other community systems to ensure timely, complete and accurate reporting of data into DHIS2 and other community systems
    Support in carrying out joint routine data quality assessments and continuous quality improvement activities for FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH programs
    Perform routine data cleaning and ensure the validity, accuracy, consistency and completeness of FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH data at all levels county, sub-county and community levels before reporting
    Strengthen use of data for decision making by supporting MOH to conduct FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH data review meetings at various levels, including county, sub-county, health facility and community levels
    Support in qualitative and quantitative data collection processes for project led special initiatives, surveys and studies
    On a periodic basis, support MOH in archiving relevant M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis, files and reports

    Required Qualifications

    Degree in Statistics, Health Records, Public Health, Social Sciences with 2 years’ experience or a diploma in Statistics, Health Records, Public Health, Social Sciences with 5 years’ experience
    Professional training in M&E/DHIS and 3+ years’ relevant work experience
    Working experience with MOH systems and personnel and in USAID-funded projects is an added advantage
    Must have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages – STATA; SPSS, Epi info. Excellent quantitative and qualitative methodologies
    Ability to conceptualize and understand project needs
    Familiarity with national and global health indicators
    Demonstrated experience in developing M-health Solutions
    Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office

  • Quality Assurance & Certification expert – Off-grid solar

    Quality Assurance & Certification expert – Off-grid solar

    Job Description
    Background
    SNV will be tendering for a donor-funded multi-country Programme in Sub Saharan Africa (14 countries), which is anticipated later this year and will focus on Off-Grid Renewable Energy market development with a strong emphasis on consumer awareness, private sector development and creating an enabling environment for Solar Home Systems markets.
    Overview of the Position
    The Quality Assurance & Certification Expert will set-up or further develop an existing quality assurance programme for pico-solar products, including a quality testing framework, and promote adoption by governments, businesses and consumers and coordinate with other large off-grid solar programmes. The Expert will work in close coordination with Lighting Africa, which has developed a quality assurance framework in order to protect consumers and prevent the eroding of confidence in off-grid products in the process. This framework includes test methods, quality standards, and a product testing and verification program that has evaluated 225 off-grid solar products since 2009.
    This position reports to the Team Leader of the programme and works with Country Focal Points and other experts.
    Key Responsibilities

    Set-up or further develop an existing quality assurance programme for pico-solar products aiming to set a baseline level for quality, durability and to ensure truth in advertising in order to create trust in the market and products;
    Implement measures to avoid market spoilage from infiltration of low-quality products;
    Support quality assurance market surveillance activities, including market check testing of products that meet the Lighting Global Quality Standards;
    (Further) develop a quality testing framework to verify that quality assured products that are delivered to the market continue to meet the standards over time;
    Promote adoption of a quality standard by governments and businesses and coordinate with other large off-grid solar programmes;
    Actively promote the use of quality standards to supply chain actors such as product distributors and micro-finance institutions;
    Regular engagement with stakeholders and policy-makers regarding implementation of the quality assurance strategy;
    Stimulate promotion among customers;
    Support product development to a range of aspirational products that can help consumers in moving up the energy ladder.

    Qualifications

    Academic qualification in engineering, energy or business;
    Experience working in private sector development/enabling programmes, demonstrating a strong understanding of consumer markets;
    Experience in setting up quality assurance programmes and promoting quality certificates;
    Experience working in off-grid renewable energy preferred;
    Sub-Saharan Africa work experience is essential;
    Strong networking and communication skills.

    Additional Information
    We expect the programme to start on the 1st of May 2018 and will take 4 years.
    If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 29 December 2017.

  • Programme Coordinator, Migration and Displacement Initiative

    Programme Coordinator, Migration and Displacement Initiative

    Role Purpose:

    Provide a professional administration support service to the (remote) Global Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI) team, with specific focused support to the Director.
    Oversee the day to day running and improvements of the MDI’s Resource Centre (Hub) and provide research support to Research Adviser
    Provide (primarily desk based) programme support to relevant MDI activities in East and Southern Africa
    Deliver high quality note taking and meeting management skills (essential)

    Qualifications and Experience
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Minimum 4 years’ experience in a development agency or similar, including
    Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience, including designing and overseeing spreadsheets and accounts.
    Minimum of 2 years programmatic (humanitarian or development) or research related experience
    Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail
    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
    Graduate level (or higher) qualification in a subject of relevance to the MDI and/or sufficient relevant experience in research coordination and support functions
    Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
    Ability to adopt a pro-active approach and offer solutions as appropriate
    Willingness to learn new skills and engage in other elements of the MDI’s mandate as requested
    Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English, with an eye for detail
    Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy both within and without the organisation.
    Experience in supporting contract/project management; familiarity with packages (e.g., MS Project) would be an advantage
    Website design, maintenance, and usage monitoring would be a plus.
    Some development/humanitarian programme knowledge and first-hand experience is essential
    Interest/knowledge in migration and displacement issues/debate is desirable
    Experience in the coding, interpretation and analysis of research data is desirable.
    Maintain a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
    Self- motivated with ability to work autonomously. MDI team members work remotely and the Director is consistently travelling, so there is limited face-to-face time with colleagues/line manager.
    Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children

    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

  • Non-Professional Volunteer Mentor Professional Volunteer Mentor

    Non-Professional Volunteer Mentor Professional Volunteer Mentor

    Role description: Non-Professional volunteer-mentor
    These are individuals with no professional experience as defined by Imara. This category also includes students in tertiary learning institutions.
    Volunteer-mentorship areas

    Life skills for high school students.
    Club activities strengthening
    Peer education (Sex, Drugs and Alcohol)
    Exposure to tertiary education experiences

    Standards for non-professional mentors

    Must be a student. Preferably in third and fourth year of university education.
    Must be willing and able to volunteer for a period of six (6) months.
    Must present a letter of recommendation or reference for the university.
    Must possess good character and moral standing.

    Scope of work for non-professional mentors

    Attending the activation workshop
    Engaging with local high schools in; strengthening club activities, peer mentorship and inform on education exploration opportunities.
    Compiling on monthly progress reports.
    Attend a debrief meeting at closeout.

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  • Volunteer P-T Marketing Director / Manager to Design Health Access Strategy — Virtual and On-site

    Volunteer P-T Marketing Director / Manager to Design Health Access Strategy — Virtual and On-site

    Job Description
    About The Affiliated Organization
    Sagitarix Ltd is a Nairobi based company founded by Ashoka Fellow and Social Entrepreneur, Dr. Moka Lantum. Our company works hard to get medicines and care to those who need them the most. We believe that in order for universal health coverage to be achieved in Africa, local communities and households most embrace the opportunity to ensure they are paying a fair price for quality medicines, the absence of which will continue to pepetuate poverty and suffering from treatable disease. We also believe that Social Inclusion and Technology are essential to improve access to care at scale. Hence our product and service models combine social inclusion strategies and technology solutions to ensure that even rural households pay for medicines at the best prices possible without having to travel far and wide in search of the medicines they need.iSikCure is a Kenya-based m-commerce and distribution service for medicines with a mission to get quality affordable medicines to those who are most in need. The iSikCure app allows users to find a provider, book a visit, obtain a prescription and then purchase medicines with the aim of reducing the time and cost of accessing medicines. While the platform is open to any prescription and non-prescription medicines, we focus our efforts on serving patients with non-communicable chronic diseases.To better serve patients in resource-limited settings, we distribute iSikCure via space equipped with a smart phone and connectivity, and branded Social Innovation Hubs. These are located in densely populated rural settings with little or no access to pharmacies and clinics. The absence of doctors and medicines in these settings makes our mission more urgent. Yet this population is hard to reach via conventional marketing channels. Social media, TV ads and promotional materials on paper are either ineffective or too expensive to deploy at scale. Presentations in local social settings, such as women’s groups, churches, markets and via short videos on WhatsApp have proven to be the most cost-effective methods of engaging our target audiences.Key Deliverables IncludeWe are seeking a marketing expert to helps us develop a marketing strategy for iSikCure targeting hustling professionals between 23-45 who use iSikCure as an online service and persons 45 and older with chronic conditions and likely to access iSikCure via the Hub.

    Develop marketing content which can be disseminated easily and cost-effectively in urban and rural townships.
    Develop multi-media tools to move the target groups from awareness about iSikCure to the adoption of iSikCure as a lifestyle and wellness brand where people can actively check for the price and availability of medicines before the buy and achieve savings.
    Train and support the local team with the deployment of the content via the media developed.

    The office can provide amenities to volunteers such as: Housing, Internet, Local travel expenses, Office space
    Language RequirementsEnglishDesired Skills And Experience

    Experience in digital and social media marketing critical.
    A passion for lifestyle and wellness promotion essential.
    Empathy and sensitivity to the challenges patients face when seeking medicines required.
    Understanding of the Kenya social media environment a plus.
    Willingness to work with very little resources yet dream big encouraged.

  • Expression of interest (EOI) to conduct institutional and policy assessments of the agricultural sector for 11 select African countries

    Expression of interest (EOI) to conduct institutional and policy assessments of the agricultural sector for 11 select African countries

    Expression of interest (EOI) to conduct institutional and policy assessments of the agricultural sector for 11 select African countries – AGRA
    Ref no. 001/2018/CSPD
    Date of Issue – December 14, 2017
    This EOI consists of the following parts:
    Part A – Introduction – contains an overview of the opportunity presented, and the objectives of the expression of interest.
    Part B – Instructions – sets out the rules applying to the EOI documents and process. The rules are deemed to be accepted by all applicants and by all persons having received the EOI.
    Part C- Scope of Work – provides a high level overview of the assignment and specifies the information to be provided in response to this EOI.
    Part A – Introduction

    The Alliance for a Green Revoluaiton in Africa (AGRA) would like to commission a number of scoping studies in its select active Countries[1] that would assess the capacity and effectiveness of institutional and policy arrangements of the countries’ agricultural sector and determine how they can be supported to accelerate agricultural transformation. As such, AGRA invites expressions of interest for a consultant(s) firm, individual or teams to carry out these country assessments.

    AGRA, through this EOI, intends to pre-qualify individual, teams of consultants and/or specialised consulting firms (referred to as Applicant henceforth) to execute the services described that will enable the Institution’s Management:

    Identify, together with the respective national governments, country development and strategic partners, binding constraints and priority areas at national and sub-national levels for policy and institutional systems strengthening.
    Establish a strategic framework targeting institutional and policy systems strengthening based on an agreed and shared transformative vision, objectives and sector priorities.
    Establish a development programme with a costed pipeline of interventions articulated around short, medium and long term priorities.
    Together with national governments, prepare an implementation strategy and process including, in particular, a priority action plan.

    This EOI is being issued to solicit information/documentation from Applicants qualified to perform the activities described under the Scope of Work below. An application in response to this EOI does not guarantee that the Applicant will be formerly engaged to perform any services, but only serves as notice to AGRA that the Applicant desires to be considered for a possible award of a sub-contract for the performance of the serviced. This EOI is thus not a formal solicitation requesting proposals and does not represent a commitment by AGRA to award a subcontract.
    Part B – Instructions

    Expressions of interest at a minimum should include:

    Background and description of the experience and capabilities of the Applicant to carry out the services identified; specifically identifying how the Applicant will work to address the Scope of Work elaborated below.
    Demonstrated experience engaging senior government officials with experience advising on agriculture within a complex political environment with multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong technical understanding of the select/chosen country’s [to carry out the assessment] agriculture sector; and, also have strong networks/linkages with in-country strategic actors in government, private sector, donor community and other non-state actors. This needs to be demonstrated in the application.
    Proposed senior team members as demonstrated by their CVs.

    Specifically:

    For a team/joint application, the team must identify the lead partner who should have sufficient relevant experience for at least 7 years. In the application, s/he must give an overview of their qualification highlighting the experience leading technically qualified professional teams globally/in-Africa and demonstrate principal activities executed successfully. Further, the application should indicate what will be the role of each member of the team on this assignment and show their proven capability to undertake the work.

    For applications from a firm, the Applicant should demonstrate that it has carried out related Consultancy assignments (with key technically qualified professional staff). A list of similar services successfully executed for the last 7 years should be provided. Further, the firm should demonstrate that it has a well-organized set up with professional staff technically qualified and experienced who successfully carried out similar projects/ services in the past with proven reputation and are capable to undertake new services with professional competence.

    For an individual: the Applicant should demonstrate that S/he has the capacity and capability to undertake the upcoming assignment with professional technical competence. They should have at least 7 years’ of related experience undertaking similar work that should be foregrounded on the CV.