Job Description
The overarching purpose of this consultancy is to assess the status of the identified boreholes in Samburu sub counties and Baringo east Sub County (list of borehole sites as attached), in respect to their functionality and establish the technical needs and develop bill of quantities for the scope of works to be carried out to improve/restore their functionality. The projects aim is to repair non-functional systems or upgrade the systems to meet the rising community water demand by increasing storage and reduce queuing time and distance to fetching points through introduction of water kiosks/stand pipes.
(Please refer to the detailed terms of reference and Annex 1 borehole sites attached).
The tender will be conducted using ACTED standard bidding documents, open to all qualified consultants and service providers. The Bidding Documents (in English) to be collected by sending a request to: kenya.tender@acted.org, Cc tender@acted.org or can be downloaded from the ACTED website at www.acted.org under the section “Tenders”.
Potential bidders are encouraged to consult the ACTED website regularly for potential modification to the present tender and/or the bidding documents.
A tender opening session will take place on the 14/11/17 in ACTED representative office in Nairobi, KENYA (Chania avenue off Marcus garvey road opposite LER apartment) at 2:30 pm (East African Time). Potential bidders can contact ACTED to get more details concerning exact timing.
ACTED will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the Bidders in connection with the preparation and submission of their bids to ACTED.
Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit
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Nutrition Specialist
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Facilitator
The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking to fill two full-time learning facilitator positions as soon as possible. Under the supervision of the Head of the Learning and Development Unit for Africa, the trainer facilitates in-house staff training courses in Kenya and throughout Africa, both independently and in cooperation with other trainers of the unit.
Job ResponsibilitiesDelivers training courses covering staff induction, team management and leadership, communication, and other relevant topics
Training and support of trainers and training relays
Engages in participant follow up before and after Face-to-Face training sessions
Develops course content in accordance with learning and development module designs
Conducts Learning Needs Analysis
Reporting for courses animated or co-animatedQualifications
Excellent communication skills in English, including public speaking, presentation skills and drafting of complex texts; ability to deliver training courses in French a major asset
Minimum 5 years’ experience/training in public speaking/acting/anchoring will be an important asset
Training experience is an important asset; strong willingness to further develop training competences
Experience in team leadership and management
University degree is desired, but not exclusively, in Communication, Acting/Drama, Education, Business, Psychology, etc.
Strong intercultural skills: openness to and tolerance of different cultures, religions and opinions
Fluent command of spoken and written English; other languages, especially French, are a major asset
International experience is a definite asset
Very good computer skills
Ability to manage groups in an efficient and friendly manner
Highly motivated individual with the desire to make a difference
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Wash/Nutrition Advisor Livelihood Officers – Wajir, Garissa & Turkana
Mercy Corps is recruiting a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)/Nutrition Advisor to ensure the delivery of high quality WASH and nutrition interventions for a five-year USAID-funded Feed the Future (FtF) Livestock Market Systems (LMS) Development Activity for northern Kenya.
This position will support the Strengthening Community Capacities for Resilience and Growth associate award. This project will support USAID’s Feed the Future Initiative and specifically will improve households’ income, productive assets and resilience to drought and other shocks.
Specific areas of focus include: strengthened and sustained rangeland and water management; strengthened drought risk management; strengthened conflict management; improved and sustained health, nutrition, and hygiene practices; improved literacy, numeracy, and life skills; and collaborative action and learning for community empowerment.
Roles
Program ManagementCommunicate a clear vision for WASH/nutrition activities and how they fit into the project’s overall objectives, ensure that the project strategy is clear, and communicated to team members, local beneficiaries, the government and other actors;
Plan and implement the project’s nutrition Social and Behavior Change (SBC) strategy including designing compelling informational messages (edutainment), culturally sensitive Information Education
Communication (IEC) materials and mass media outreach, as appropriate, to effectively influence behavior change at the individual and community level;
Ensure SBC concepts and/or messages achieve project objectives, such as increasing knowledge, changing attitudes, enhancing motivation to change behaviors, and increasing the perceived benefits of new behaviors. Lead in the research design, pretesting, production and distribution of SBC/IEC materials;
Based on the findings of the Barrier Analysis and other research findings, suggest new areas of SBC content for both the immediate causes of nutrition and underlying causes such maternal/child nutrition, household income, household decision making and design SBC through suggestions and advice from designated audience groups;
Pursue other innovative ways to deliver compelling messages such as the use of schools and other culturally sensitive media/channels of communications to reach adolescent girls, women, Youths and Men;
Develop and maintain harmonious relationship with partner organizations, line ministries and audience groups. This includes planning activities and coordinating closely with the greater LMS partners and Kenya Rapid;
Monitor project implementation, document processes and achievements to ensure best practices are captured and disseminated;
Regularly visit field activities to assess progress and provide formal and informal feedback.Influence & Representation
Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events, in close coordination with the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and country leadership;
Coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.Security
Work closely with the country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that promote the safety and security of all team members;
Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security.Job Requirements
BA/S or equivalent in nutrition, communications, development, public health or Nutrition and Dietetics, other relevant field;
A minimum of four years of relevant professional experience working on similar types of programming.
Experience with behavior change communications is preferred;
Previous experience working on USAID grants is preferred;
Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing, in English and Kiswahili is required. Fluency in Northern Kenyan regional dialects also are desirable;
Previous working experience in Northern Kenya desirable;
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.go to method of application »
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Programme Quality and Compliance Officer
Reporting to the Head of Programme Quality and Compliance; the position holder will be providing support in monitoring and evaluation for the organizations programs.
The incumbent will be responsible for overall Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Management and Program Compliance, and will come up with findings based on real data to show performance of the organizational programs against the Country Strategic Paper.
They will also help the organization strengthen reporting and its M&E functions and support the implementing partners and program teams to improve on program delivery through M&E findings as well as in enhancing flow of information and its management.
The incumbent will play a role in promoting of key learnings for the improvement of program/projects and for wider leaning of the Organization.
The position holder will be responsible forAssessing compliance to the agreed approach, quality and impact areas as committed in the Country Strategy Plan;
Coordinating delivery of planning, reviews and reporting including overseeing the donor funded projects reviews and reporting in line with Accountability, Learning, Planning Systems (ALPS);
Generating evidence of impact for accountability by county/national government for effective policy and advocacy work;
Support the development of program monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Build and sustain long-term security risk management capacity within ActionAid’s programmes.
Setting up and managing information database on mission related content and taking lead.
Support AIE project
Support HoPQC in facilitating the development of CSPSpecific Duties and Responsibilities Are;
ComplianceSupervise regular data collection through implementing partners and the PSU teams to ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations.
Ensure that implementation of field activities adheres to AAK’s Accountability, Learning and Planning systems
Conduct program quality audits for LRPs/programme locations/ mission related units at least twice a year
In liaison with HoPQC develop tools and terms of reference for programme complianceCoordinating planning, reviews and reporting in line with ALPS
Work with HoPQC to develop planning, reviews and reporting guidelines for the organization
Coordinate planning, support reviews and quality and timely reporting in line with IS guidelines and requirements
Coordinate consolidation of country level plans and reports
Working with HoPQC to collect case studies and departmental reports on achievements (reach and impact), challenges and lessons learnt for the annual reportEvidence of impact for accountability
Support staff and local partners capacity building in accountability as a political process
Identify sites or areas for evaluation and or research to generate evidence of impact
Documentation of best practices and lessons for wider sharing within the federation and for influencing policy and practicePrograms Monitoring and Evaluation
Provide support to the programme and fundraising team in developing projects/program M&E tools and frameworks
Regularly review Program/Project M&E frameworks and reports for quality and promotion of learning
Produce Quaterly organization Monitoring and Evlautaion reports
Provide technical and capacity building support to partners and staff on M&E.
Support partners in conducting baseline surveys and documentation of impact
Assist the HoPQC in designing, coordinating and conducting, LRPS, project/program evaluations (mid-term and end-line)
Train staff and partners and champion the utilization of the Monitoring and Evaluation online systemSecurity risk management
Support the Country Director to develop and implement security management systems and procedures in line with ActionAid’s policies and informed by country’s political, social and security context
Support staff and management in their security-related roles and responsibilities by means of capacity development and effective communication.
Act as the key contact on matters concerning staff security on behalf of the Country DirectorCentral position for information management and sharing on mission related content.
Maintain central filing storage of information
Coordinate and Manage organizational learning
Record, manage and preserve organizational monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible way.Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:Masters’ degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Have at least seven (7) years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with I/NGOs, Social Movement Group or comparable position with similar responsibilities
Good understanding of Human Rights Based Approach and Program Cycle ManagementKey Competencies
Good understanding of Results Based Management
Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
Excellent communication and drafting skills
Demonstrable versatility in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, e-mail, and data management software ( e.g. SAS, Stata, SPSS Epi Info, ENA for SMART, SQL); and
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Programs Director
Duties and responsibilities
Managing the day to day activities of the organization that includes mentoring employees, fostering the use of the organizations systems, building a strong team and ensuring adherence to organizational policies.
Fundraising and resource mobilization: Specific responsibilities include attainment of new donors and maintaining contacts with current donors.
Designing and implementing programmes: YIKE is a dynamic organization that keeps redesigning programs to suit current trends in youth development. The role of this position is to ensure that the organization is kept abreast with programs relevant to youth locally, nationally and internationally.
Establishing and maintaining networks and partnerships for the organization at the community, national, regional and global levels.
Facilitating Monitoring of organizational projects: It is the responsibility of the position holder to ensure that organizational programs are monitored on a timely monitored and reports well kept.
Report writing: This position ensures that organizational reports are written in a clear and concise language.
Public relations and communication: The successful candidate is responsible for all organizational public relations and communication within and outside the organization.
Financial and resource management: This position is responsible for all financial and other organizational resources.
Mentoring youth and other Beneficiaries: The Program’s Director will be in charge of fostering cordial relations and mentoring youth, women and children who are the organizations main partners.
Other duties and responsibilities includes, sitting in YIKE’s Board of directors meetings and carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies or any other Social sciences
Over 5 years’ experience in managing donor funded projects and NGOs
Experience with USAID and UN compliance Systems is added advantage
Demonstrated success in achieving results under challenging implementation circumstances.
Sound knowledge and understanding of operational organizational procedures and leadership.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, Power point and Excel
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills,
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Quality Advisor HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Technical Advisor for Human Resources for Health – HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Training Coordinator HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA)
Job Summary
The Technical Advisor for Quality contributes to the project’s achievements related to strengthening Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) systems and results in project-supported counties and facilities. Working under the Senior Technical Advisor for Care and Treatment, s/he will coordinate and manage the implementation capacity building support to county and facility quality managers, quality improvement teams and work improvement teams to strengthen planning, supervision, and implementation of the Kenya Quality Model for Health and the Kenya HIV Quality Framework with a focus on achieving enhanced results for HIV service delivery linked to PEPFAR’s 90-90-90 aims.
Responsibilities and DutiesLead planning and implementation of project QA/QI initiatives.
Ensure project workplan activities are carried out and that QA/QI targets are achieved.
Work with project technical leadership and S/CHMT staff to agree on quality indicators for HIV testing services; linkages to services, uptake and adherence and long-term follow-up as required.
Coordinate training and mentorship to build QA/QI S/CHMT and facility management staff capabilities to implement the Kenya Quality Model for Health and Kenya HIV Quality Model Framework: application of HIV service delivery standards, effective QI coaching, problem identification, root cause analysis, PDSA, defining and measuring change and effectively using data to monitor improvement, management of collaborative approach.
Support operationalization of existing QI systems at county, sub-county and facilities levels and manage the expansion of QI systems to additional facilities and sub-counties as needed.
In collaboration with the project M&E team, mentor S/CHMT and facility QI managers to collect, analyze and use data, share results, best practices and lessons learned to foster the identification and spread of improved service delivery interventions.
Support project staff based in the counties to integrate review of QI processes and results into routine S/CHMT and facility quarterly meetings.
Work in close coordination with project systems strengthening staff to: ensure that planning and budgeting for QI processes is undertaken by S/CHMTs; S/CHMT organizational capacity for QA/AI is assessed and monitored; and that staff training on HIV standards of care and QI is implemented in line with project workplans.
Contribute to project workplanning, reporting and other project technical program administration and management activities as required.Desired Qualifications
Degree in clinical medicine or nursing
Masters of Public Health or other related graduate or professional degree with expertise HIV service delivery desired
A minimum of five years managing quality improvement interventions at county and facility levels
Experience working with Kenyan government health management and service delivery structures (CHMTs, SCHMTs and facilities)
Highly professional comportment and ability to provide high quality technical assistance to regional, county, and sub-county leaders and represent the project among other government and donor stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common software
Ability to travel 50% of the time
Professional fluency in English and Swahiligo to method of application »
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Call For Expressions Of Interest To Map Literature, Policies And Stakeholders On Illicit Transfers And Tax Reforms
Africa is said to be losing billions of dollars every year to tax dodging and illicit outflows. Governments and Multinational Organisations are reportedly responsible for the loss of about USD50 billion yearly in illicit transfers as they are engaged in activities that pose challenges to tax reforms with implications for development and livelihoods in some of the poorest countries on the continent.[1] According to the AU/ECA report on Illicit Financial Flows, Africa is said to have lost about USD850 billion between 1970 and 2008. Over that period, about USD217.7 billion is estimated to have been illegally transferred out of Nigeria, USD105.2 billion from Egypt, more than USD81.8 billion from South Africa, while Kenya is reported to have lost about $1.51 billion between 2002 and 2011. Tax reforms and illicit outflows and its many consequences have in part, been precipitated by the inertia of governance models, fragile tax institutions, tax havens whose influence are beyond African governments as well as the paucity of technical and financial resources to combat financial crimes and money laundering.
This situation partly explains why illicit transfers tax reforms remain a significant public policy issue with implications for the wellbeing of citizens as revenue meant for poverty alleviation and improvement of the wellbeing of citizens is diverted/lost[2],[3] [4]. The high level panel on illicit financial flows from Africa in 2015 helped to create awareness on these issues amongst national, regional, global policy actors and development partners. However, African governments and other policy actors must lead this fight by engaging processes that help to mobilise resources locally and globally while also seeking to reshape their tax architecture by strengthening leadership and institutions. Given the challenges that policy actors face accessing and appraising evidence for policy, it is imperative that information/evidence on studies on illicit transfers and tax reforms is synthesised and made available to varied policy actors to inform policy discussions and uptake.
Scope of the Studies
The studies will be conducted in four countries. Applicant(s) are required to apply for only one country study. The objective of each country study is to map the literature, policies and stakeholders on illicit transfers and tax reforms in the four countries.
This is a desk study which does not require the researcher to collect primary/empirical data. Literature sources will include published and unpublished materials, grey literature, government reports and others. Prior to commencement of the study, the researcher will be expected to hold face-to-face/telephone/skype conversation with PASGR research team on the study and further guidelines.
Required Qualification and Experience
PASGR seeks experienced social scientists with the following qualifications:Education: advanced degree, preferable a Ph.D. in political science, sociology economics, governance, public policy, development studies or similar.
Experience in leading research that has culminated in at least one peer reviewed publication;
Good understanding of the political context in the case study country;
Experience in designing and undertaking literature reviews, syntheses and other knowledge translation products;
Proven ability to draft clear, concise and accurate reports in English that address national and international development practitioners as well as policy makers;
Applications from residents/locally based researchers are preferred;Research Grants
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Caseworker
Caseworker Job Responsibilities
Assists in Adjudications Circuit Rides, which includes completing post-Adjudication review, updating decisions and fingerprints, and preparing and distributing decision letters.
Runs Quality Check reports to ensure complete and accurate files, as well as identifies and correct processing errors prior to USCIS adjudication.
Identifies and reviews cases pending Prescreening and USCIS interviews in preparation for scheduling, schedules the cases in WRAPS, generates reports for refugee/partner notification, ensures that the reports are centrally filed for easy retrieval, and updates WRAPS accordingly.
Prepares cases for CIS, including reviewing physical and WRAPS files and constituting physical files.
Works with other Operations departments as necessary to properly update the appropriate cases.
Assists as needed in preparing circuit rides. This may include but is not limited to; requisitioning supplies, assisting GSO in preparation, packing of files, contacting interpreters, clean up at the end of the circuit ride, and other tasks as assigned by the Supervisors.
Completes and updates all case files all database records.
Writes deferrals and info memos for referring agency action, as required.
Conducts file reviews in accordance with RSC and USCIS guidelines, paying close attention to detail.
Assists in various administrative tasks including but not limited to: research, locating files, data entry, and case analysis.
Analyses complex cases in consultation with Supervisors in accordance with established policies and procedures, while remaining open to supervisory direction.
Trains new staff as required and contributes to the development of Field Team training procedures and their implementation.
Contributes to the development and updating of standard operating procedures for the Field Team in coordination with Field Team Supervisors, Managers and Field Team Coordinator.
Performs additional duties and special assignments as needed to facilitate the efficient processing and operation of the United States Refugee Admissions Program in Sub-Saharan Africa. -
Program Officer Coordinator
About the role
You will join our regional team which identifies new grantee partners, manages all aspects of our active partnership model with over 200 current grantee partners, and implements all our activities and programming across the region.
Besides handling work related to giving financial support to partners, you will drive initiatives to build community and promote partnership in learning and doing among SFF grantees. You will also play a key role in linking SFF grantees to opportunities to strengthen their capacity and grow their impact.
Regional Program Officer Job Responsibilities
Program/Grants Management: (65%)Support programmatic and administrative aspects of grant making throughout the year, including but not limited to review of applications, site visits, analysis of organizational health and effectiveness and giving written recommendations in a due diligence report.
Manage relationships with grantee partners in a way that keeps in account the typical power dynamics in the grantmaking industry, upholding integrity, mutual respect and humility in interactions with ongoing and potential grantee organizations.
Contribute to discussion and decisions in grantmaking calls.
Formally and informally stay updated on SFF partners’ work and outcomes.
Carry out activities to drive new applications of organizations in line with our criteria, especially for our growth countries. This includes attending and speaking at forums, seeking out referrals and positioning our brand in relevant ways.
Contribute to trend mapping and research on opportunities to expand our work and grow our impact.Community Building: (15%)
Organize and play an active role in SFF’s community initiatives, including but not limited to office hours, in-country peer learning forums, training workshops, and networking events, pulling in other players who may add value to our community.
Organization Development: (10%)
Serve as an advisor to SFF grantee partners to assist them to improve their organizational health and performance objectives, based on candidate’s skills.
Work with service providers to design and execute trainings and other initiatives to meet SFF partners’ organizational needs.
Collect needs and concerns from partners to shape SFF learning & active partnership initiatives and direction.Donor Engagement: (10%)
Cultivate and steward relationships with funders in East Africa to leverage support for SFF grantees and promote grantee-centric practices.
Requirements for the Regional Program Officer Job
You are passionate about locally-driven development and excited about identifying and supporting visionaries that have bold ideas to positively transform their communities.
You are an East African citizen and preferably have experience working in multiple East African countries.
You have at least 4-5 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations or social enterprises in East Africa.
Previous private sector experience with strong exposure to understanding organizations and communities will also be considered (in advisory, investment, project management, marketing etc).
Strong program management skills, with a proven track record to manage overall timelines, drive outcomes, improve existing concept and engage various stakeholders.
Strong ability to synthesize information from various sources and develop unique insights on an issue. You have a natural drive to understand a topic deeply and widely.
You understand realities of community development, balancing the macro view with the realities of driving change on the ground. You know the realities and needs of social sector organizations in a range of areas including programs, strategy and leadership.
Strong skills in managing relationships and partnerships with diverse individuals remotely and in-person.
You are a clear communicator and have strong writing skills.
You are bold and confident to share your opinions with a multicultural team and can tailor your approach to working with various colleagues.
You thrive in an unstructured environment, are at peace with ambiguity, and solve problems creatively and efficiently.
You have learned how to talk about your weaknesses and mistakes in the workplace and value honesty.
You love collaboration, and you naturally motivate yourself to deliver when working alone.
You have strong interest in developing yourself and your peers.
You easily navigate Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, etc.Other desirable skills include:
Launching and/or managing community initiatives (e.g event series, learning forums), tracking and interpreting community metrics.
Designing quality adult-learning experiences and resources.Why work with us
Mission and Impact: We want to change the face of philanthropy while uplifting incredible local leaders (who we like to call rockstars). Every day we support local leaders changing the lives of communities and youth.
Career Development: We hire ambitious young people and support them to develop their skills and leadership potential. We support each other to grow and propel even further in their career trajectory.
Autonomy: We hire smart and talented people and let them lead the way. You will get a team of 11 behind you for support but will be given the autonomy (and responsibility!) to take control of your role and participate in strategic decisions in your department.
Work Hard, Play Hard: We put in the extra time and go the extra mile to support our partners. But we also love to laugh, have fun, and enjoy the camaraderie we’ve built amongst our team. We can find some levity even in tough situations.
Variety and Adventure: We support 200+ partners across 20+ African countries. Even if travel isn’t a large part of your role, you will get to experience new cultures, places, and exciting organizations across the continent.
Benefits: We believe in supporting the well-being of our employees, so we offer healthcare cover, flexible hours and performance-based incentives.Other information
We are looking for an East African Community Citizen. You will work out of our Nairobi office with around 50% travel across East Africa. We will consider the Regional Program Officer being based in another East African capital if preferred.
Due to the nature of this work, working hours can extend in the evening and on the weekend from time to time. We will agree on a six-month probation period with learning and performance goals.go to method of application »