Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • Donor Relations Specialist

    Donor Relations Specialist

    Key Functions, Accountabilities And Related Duties/tasks

    In collaboration with the Donor Relations Specialist, Chief of Communication and Chiefs of Programme, Support in:
    Proposal development (particularly on budget development) and contribution management (including no-cost extensions, reporting schedule amendments etc.) as necessary.
    Implementing the CO Resource Mobilization Strategy and Work Plan, specifically on donor meetings and support to research and analysis of donor funding trends, and other ad hoc requests as necessary.
    Support in coordinating donor meetings, RMTF meetings and provide inputs to CMTs, EMTs, and other ad hoc requests as necessary
    Supports in coordination of responses of donor-related queries (including with PPD) as necessary
    Supports on Donor Reporting, including the compilation and quality assurance, as necessary.
    Support Donor Relations team in knowledge management and dissemination as necessary.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in in International Development, International Relations, Human Rights, Communication, Social Sciences, or related field.
    A minimum of five year of relevant professional work experience. International and Developing country work experience
    Background/familiarity with Emergency a strong asset.
    Proven record of excellent English writing, communication and design skills. Must be creative and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills (thinks outside of the box), good networking and collaboration skills paired with the ability to inspire others and strong drive for results.
    Demonstrated ability to design products in an easy to digest, visually appealing format.
    Robust understanding of how UNICEF works around the world.
    Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is considered an asset.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    About the role
    An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead on the refreshment of the country strategy and the development of a commensurate programming approach for the Kenya programme, which is in line with Christian Aid global strategy ‘Standing Together’ and responds to the main poverty drivers and prevailing funding context in Kenya.  This role brings dynamic and accountable leadership to Christian Aid’s programme and team in Kenya, while enabling Christian Aid to work in partnership with others to contribute significantly to the change we want to see: individuals and communities living in dignity, free from poverty and need; economic, political and social systems transformed to remove power imbalances and other root causes of poverty and inequality; and movements of individuals and communities speaking out against poverty and injustice so that everyone can experience life in all its fullness.
    The role champions the operational excellence of Christian Aid’s Kenya programme ensuring that staff capabilities, the quality of our programmes, our financial resilience and digital capability all work effectively together to realise Christian Aid’s vision, goals and ambition. This is a senior management role which focusses on strategic analysis and choice and the intelligent resourcing for Christian Aid’s contribution in a complex, dynamic and global context. Christian Aid currently has an office and programme in Nairobi, but it is looking to grow the programme.
    You will represent Christian Aid in Kenya, and you will manage relationships with key allies and stakeholder internally and externally. This includes relationships with current and potential local partners, international donors and with our ACT sister agencies. You will line manage the senior managers in the team in Kenya. You will work in close collaboration with our teams in the UK and Ireland, with our senior management spread across Africa and other teams across Africa.
    About you

    You will have 5 – 10 years’ senior management experience of leadership in the non – profit context, in particular the INGO sector in Kenya.
    You will have a deep understanding of the drivers of poverty in country, and experience in leading the refreshing and implementation of a new programme strategy, including reviewing it from time to time. You will have a proven record in thinking strategically, developing a new programming approach and resourcing and business model.
    You will be adept at planning, building relationships, collaborating across different audiences, negotiating, and influencing.
    You are skilled and experienced in donor relationship management and funding, contract management and fundraising.
    You will have in-depth experience in managing people, including working through conflict and leading a growing team.
    You will be able to reflect on yourself and shift your own thoughts in the service of progressing a situation positively. You will be able to work with uncertainty, assessing a situation afresh at each step along the way.

    You will be fluent in English

    Apply via :

    jobs.christianaid.org.uk

  • Regional Child Survival Senior Technical Advisor ESARO

    Regional Child Survival Senior Technical Advisor ESARO

    Essential/ Desired

    At least 7 years’ experience of leading the design and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes in the field of health, preferably in countries in the East and Southern Africa region
    Excellent knowledge of theories and practices in Health sub-sectors: maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, health promotion and disease prevention, community-based health interventions, health educational interventions, health systems.
    Experience in first wave humanitarian response, including multi-sector assessments and health response strategies. Experience with large scale disease outbreaks is an added advantage.
    Knowledge of global health issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods, approaches, policies and strategies to address national and global health and nutrition issues, specifically in the context of conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
    Experience of strategy development and planning to develop multi-year, multi-stakeholder health programmes for development and humanitarian settings
    Experience of context, capacity and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to realise children’s rights.
    Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources.
    Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children. Leverages evidence in advocacy work with donors and governments on policies and responses to structural drivers of food insecurity.
    Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, resilience and/or safe programming.
    Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
    Track record in successful business development/fundraising with major institutional donors and UN agencies
    Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring with proven experience in facilitating presentations, webinars and multi-day training events.
    Proven ability to influence positive outcomes when not managing staff or programmes directly.
    Experience working in East and Southern Africa, and facilitating cross-cultural teams.
    Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills.
    Committed to Save the Children’s values and to work in an international agency that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fights racism, gender inequality and discrimination in all forms, including model positive behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to equality and respect to all colleagues, partners and communities

    Contract duration:1 year(renewable)

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Grievance Officer

    Grievance Officer

    REFERENCE: EPK-NANDI -06/04/2022/004
    The candidate will be based at our Nandi Office. His or her main role will be to provide support in coordination and implementation of EPK’s Operation-level Grievance Mechanism (OGM) which focuses to deal with a range of potential employee, out grower and community feedback which could include requests, issues and grievances arising in areas under direct control of EPK.
    Main tasks include:

    Coordinate OGM implementation 
    Ensure access of OGM by community members and employees
    Assist with the first level Investigation
    Refer complaints/grievances to functional areas associated with the complaint
    Prepare and maintain documentation of all grievances (grievance books and register)
    Maintain a grievance database which tracks grievances from first being reported to closure
    To update the complainants on the investigation status, discuss EPK’s requests and communicate the
    resolution outcomes to build a consultative process of resolving grievances.
    Conduct meetings to establish a relationship with local stakeholder representatives of EPK to maintain support for OGM.
    Maintain a dialogue to gauge effectiveness of the Grievance Mechanism.
    Provide reports, including any recommendations from stakeholders to the Grievance Committee 
    against set KPIs and based on grievance data analysis
    Undertake sensitisation and awareness programs for EPK staff and contractor employees, small holder farmers and out growers
    Provide training to EPK employees assigned with the responsibility of investigating grievances.

    Qualifications

    Degree / Diploma in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Public Relations/Communications or Conflict Resolution.

    Experience

    3 Years in Stakeholder Engagement or Community Relations work
    Prior experience in tea/coffee/sugarcane industry of Kenya is an advantage
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in the local languages (Swahili) and English is preferred
    Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and data analysis using Excel programmes
    Ability to work effectively with people extending outside his/her department, including working with senior company officials and local administrations.
    Empathetic towards sensitive personal and community issues 
    Adept at problem-solving, and building consensus from divergent views

    If you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter and CV to Recruitment@easternproduce.co.ke quoting the position in the email subject by 20th April 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    Recruitment@easternproduce.co.ke

  • Global SHEA and Safeguarding Lead

    Global SHEA and Safeguarding Lead

    The Role:
    The Global SHEA and Safeguarding Lead provides specialist leadership to the organisation in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures to prevent and protect communities and rights holders, staff and other AA representatives from sexual exploitation and abuse perpetrated by ActionAid International (AAI) employees and representatives. ActionAid takes a feminist and survivor centred approach to SHEA and Safeguarding.
    Who we’re looking for:

    You should hold a Bachelor degree in Human Rights, Child Protection or relevant field. A Master’s degree is advantageous. You should also have excellent written and oral communications skills in English. An additional language would be an advantage
    The successful candidate should have demonstrated and extensive experience, progressively responsible, working in safeguarding/PSEA, women/child protection programming or other related areas; demonstrated experience managing a team and/or managing a network; experience of handling complex investigations in a confidential and sensitive manner; extensive experience in building strong safeguarding and women/child protection systems and in delivering services to communities, including in emergencies; demonstrated experience to assess and analyse risks, staff members emotional, psychological and developmental needs; proven experience and ability to design and deliver training; competencies on monitoring and evaluating safeguarding mechanisms; experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in and ability to influence key decision makers and build a network within an organisation. ; excellent experience of presenting complex information in a succinct and compelling manner and the ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in the event of emergencies.
    We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate, influence and coach at all levels. You should have demonstrated and extensive knowledge of Safeguarding and the INGO sector. Essential skills include strong People management, including managing a team that have been exposed to trauma. Finally, the candidate should have demonstrated experience to assess and analyse risks, staff members emotional, psychological and developmental needs.
    Fluency in English is essential and capability in other languages e.g Arabic, French, Spanish, Swahili is desired

    What we offer:
    ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including:

    A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
    Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

    Apply via :

    al.bamboohr.com

  • Senior Associate, Policy and Advocacy

    Senior Associate, Policy and Advocacy

    About the Role
    Reporting to the Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will engage with and influence global and national policy processes around food and nutrition security.
    Key Responsibilities include;

     Drafting reports, policy papers and briefs, factsheets and other documents which synthesize GAIN learnings, values and priorities
     Handling research, edit, and produce policy documents, in collaboration with the Policy and External Relations team, Knowledge Leadership (KL) department, Programme Services team, and GAIN Country Offices
     Monitoring, engaging and representing GAIN with key global policy fora
     Supporting Country Directors in policy areas and key communications activities
     Identifying key data and learnings to be used on GAIN website and Knowledge Leadership system

    About You

    The ideal candidate should have demonstrated senior experience in strategic policy research and communication within an advocacy/action-oriented context, either within an NGO, government or policy context.
    In addition to this, you will have proven report writing and analytical skills, with the ability synthesize information and review literature and documentation to turn complex technical and project reports into clear stories.
    You should have strong stakeholder management and communication skills and be willing to work within a multicultural and multi-lingual environment. Experience in food and nutrition security, wider development issues and food systems would be a strong asset.
    The postholder should have clear and systematic thinking that demonstrate good judgment and expert problem solving. Also, you should be highly flexible and willing to travel occasionally.

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Employment Counsellor to Youth Refugees

    Employment Counsellor to Youth Refugees

    TERMS OF REFERENCE
    EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR TO YOUTH REFUGEES IN NAIROBI (3 Positions)
    Introduction
    HIAS is a global Jewish not-for-profit organization that stands for a world in which displaced persons attain full potential and contribute to society through sustained legal, social, and systematic change, attaining legal status, exercising social and economic rights, and rebuilding their lives.
    With funding from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration BPRM, HIAS Kenya is implementing a project aimed at increasing protection for vulnerable refugees and host communities in Nairobi. The project has two goals; goal 1: To improve the safety, well-being and inclusion of vulnerable refugees and host communities in Nairobi through community-based protection and goal 2; to enhance the safety, well-being and inclusion of vulnerable refugees and host communities in Nairobi to prevent, prepare and respond to COVID-19.
    Under goal 2, HIAS is looking at getting the following outcomes:
    1. Increased self-esteem by vulnerable refugees (young women and men)
    2. Increased income by vulnerable refugees through engagement in employment support services.
    HIAS is looking for three Counsellors to support eight (8) peer mentorship sessions for 140 young women and 60 young men in Kawangware, Eastleigh and Kasarani.
    The purpose for the facilitation role is to support HIAS Kenya to develop and adapt training materials and support in the delivery of counselling services to refugees on wage and self-employment. Each session will take half a day and will run for 8 days. As part of strengthening the capacity of beneficiaries with skills that promote employment, HIAS Kenya has identified key capacity gaps that will form the basis for training.
    The objective of this role is for a trainer to facilitate 8 training sessions:

    Identify and establish durable long-term solutions for employment challenges (documentation, access to permits, education equivalents and gaps etc)
    Conduct client profile scanning/assessments, skill gap briefs/summaries and recommendations
    Along with the participants, develop simple business plans that will generate income.
    Guide participants in determining household budget deficits and alternative income sources to bridge the budget gaps
    Guide clients on best ways they can navigate negative COVID – 19 impact and succeed in their business initiatives.
    Establish a linkage platform for knowledge sharing between HIAS livelihood clients, the private sector and relevant market actors. Provide a various contact for networking and inclusion in the platform

    Scope of work
    The facilitator and the point of contact to deliver the following outputs:

    Design and adapt the training resources

    Develop training contents to be applied interactively and through discussion and other relevant adult training methods, taking into account HIAS global methodologies
    Draft the adapted methodology including a workplan for 8 days, training content and schedule and submit to HIAS Kenya for review and approval
    Finalize the methodology, training content and schedule as approved by HIAS Kenya project staff

    Conduct trainings and draft business plans

    Conduct the trainings based on the approved methodology and training content/ schedule,
    Conduct pre and post training assessment reports
    Produce training report in collaboration with HIAS Kenya staff.
    Will support in building business plans for the clients who are ready to start up a business.

    Recommend and operationalize a functional network forum for trainees and other actors.

    The counsellor will be engaged for 8 days and reports to the Economic Inclusion Program Manager.
    HIAS will:

    Mobilize the trainees
    Overall coordination
    Technical and operational support required throughout the training process.
    Technical review of all training content, tools and reports.
    Oversee the coordination and logistics of the in-person and remote trainings.

    Qualification Requirements

    Graduate degree in any Business Management related field, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Social Sciences. Preferably an advanced degree.
     Knowledge and experience in livelihood programming, employability skills trainings, counselling, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.
     Minimum of 3 years’ experience in training.
    Prior experience in developing participatory training and completing workshops/trainings in time and able to give samples of training materials developed.
     Experience working in the humanitarian sector and with refugees in urban settings preferably in Kenya will be an added advantage.

    Apply via :

  • Bilingual Program Director, Africa Region

    Bilingual Program Director, Africa Region

    Our Client, a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services globally seeks to recruit a Bilingual Program Director, Africa Region. S/he will support Program Leads/Officers in their work with partners to strengthen the programmatic, institutional and financial capacity to implement sustainable sexual and reproductive health programs in line with their respective missions.
    Reports to: Regional Director, Africa     
    Purpose
    The bi-lingual Program Director/Coordinator will oversee all aspects of project implementation within the Africa Region. S/he supports Program Leads/Country Program Officers in their work with partners to ensure/assure optimum impact and results.
    S/he will be responsible for the effective implementation and management of all ARO projects. In this role s/he will also be responsible for strategizing, creating and facilitating processes throughout all project lifecycles including, maintaining annual budgets, workplans and reports. S/he will oversee all operational related aspects of ARO projects ensuring alignment of activities with budgets, while supporting program teams to meet reporting deadlines and monitoring the progress of projects against key performance indicators on a routine basis.This position requires an individual to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders routinely ensuring all parties are kept informed of changes or updates to project deliverables or timelines.
    Delivery: 
    KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    In consultation with the Regional Director, and working with HQ colleagues, provide oversight support and guidance to Country Teams on the following
    Work plans

    Development of partner project implementation plans and budgets in collaboration with Program leads/Country Officers
    In consultation with Regional Director and Program leads in ARO , develop and facilitate the implementation of project work plans in a coordinated and integrated manner. 
    Monitoring programmatic and financial performance of projects through site visits (with leads and officers) and review and analysis of programmatic and financial reports. Virtual meetings can substitute site visits when the situation so dictates.

    Technical Assistance

    Identification of partner training and technical assistance (TA) needs and tailoring training and TA to ensure programmatic, organizational and financial strengthening; and as needed, development and implementation of programmatic M&E plans (including tools) and financial monitoring.
    Provide guidance to program leads on the provision of technical support on project implementation and management to in-country programs as needed and ensure that they meet the expected agreed targets.
    Work with ARO Regional Director, program leads, LARO, HQ and ARO Program Officers supporting projects for additional technical assistance support for implementation by partners.
    Ensure that program staff are trained in carrying out TA and other program management functions, including follow up on systems development, supervision, service delivery, financial and commodity management, and project evaluation issues. Keep with other TA related tasks.
    Provide on-site/virtual Technical Assistance (TA) and obtain specialized TA for grantees as required.

    Finance

    Works with the Grants & Compliance team on overall project financial management to ensure pipelines are accurate, meet timelines for the set objectives.
    Ensure timely and regular reporting of all project’s activities and expenses to Africa Regional Director, donors and HQ
    Work with finance to provide financial oversight for all project activities. 

    Reports/Proposals/Writing

    Coordinates the production of project donor reports in a timely manner and works with the Regional Director and other program leads/teams on finalizing donor reports for submission to HQ.
    Guide program leads/officers in writing project updates and reports as needed and share with the Regional Director, Africa.
    Provide guidance and leadership to program leads on writing abstracts and articles for publication and makes presentations at meetings and conferences.

    Monitoring/Review/Learning

    In collaboration with the Program Learning Team, oversees overall program monitoring and evaluation through reports and on-site visits as well as ensuring accurate data for purposes of reporting, program improvement and donor accountability. 
    Work with partner organizations and project staff in conducting project reviews and development of refunding proposals based on results of the review processes.
    Promote learning, knowledge management and testing of innovative approaches to address critical challenges in program implementation.
    Work collaboratively with Latin America and US-based headquarters staff to promote cross-regional learning and collaboration.
    Collaborates on program evaluation and other relevant SRHR research activities. 
    Work with the Operations team to ensure program teams remain compliant to  the organizations processes and procedures

    Strategy/Planning

    Work with ARO SMT members and country teams to plan, develop and align ARO strategies and interventions across program countries with the divisional strategic priorities.
    Track progress towards theGlobal’s strategic plan and specific donor objectives. 
    Participate in strategic planning and the design of new project initiatives, 

    General

    Manage, lead and develop in country focal point persons, to ensure effective management and high performance. 
    Assists/leads on new partnership opportunities including the development of technical proposals.
    Participation in the orientation of new (program) staff on the organizations Global systems and procedures and project management. 
    Monitor the operational environment with respect to increased level of threat on implementation of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Director.

    Engagement: 
    Regularly interacts with other regional office staff (ARO/LARO) and collaborates with the North America office staff, as appropriate to ensure work is on time and meets performance goals. Divisional policy, work plan and project needs determine the nature and frequency of external contacts. These include a well-defined constituency that has a moderate influence on regional office activities, assigned projects or operations. Requires regular contact with in-country partners, colleagues, and sister organizations, in order to advance the organizations Global interests.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 
    Education:  Master’s Degree, or related number of years of experience, in public health, SRHR, international development, sociology or related field required.
    Experience working on SRHR is required
    Experience:10-15 years of experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and working with programs to identify and address training and technical assistance needs, preferably with a reproductive health and rights focus. 
    Experience working in multi-sector programs.
    Skills or Related Knowledge: Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to synthesize information and generate persuasive and clear verbal and written communications; strong time management skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines with a keen attention to detail and follow through; self-directed; and able to anticipate, prioritize, and manage tasks.
    Excellent written and oral English communication skills, both English and French. Must demonstrate good interpersonal and negotiation skills, in addition to ability to work autonomously, using good decision making and computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet and statistical analysis applications). Analytical problem solving using systematic approaches to analyze and propose solutions is part of everyday activities, and cultural sensitivity is imperative. Knowledge of reproductive health issues.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@hcsafrica.com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    jobs@hcsafrica.com

  • Program Officer – Strategy and Advocacy, Digital Square (Africa)

    Program Officer – Strategy and Advocacy, Digital Square (Africa)

    Responsibilities:
    Project Advocacy, Partnership Engagement, Strategy

    Bring innovative, polished and high-quality design and communication skills to contribute to strategic communication products to engage new and existing partners
    Work with staff across the initiative to bridge implementation experience and our technical value proposition, converting into more robust advocacy materials
    Support the Deputy Director of Partnerships and the Digital Square leadership team to advance advocacy agenda, supporting coalitions, events, and other engagement.  Will include some representation of the initiative on coalitions etc.
    Support the Digital Square Board with advocacy activities and initiatives, including the creation of materials, events, and other engagement activities 
    Support operationalization of the Digital Square strategy prioritizing implementation and tracking of activities associated with our alignment and co-investment value proposition
    Coordinate more broadly with PATH and projects housed in the Center of Digital and Data Excellence to support appropriate engagement with Digital Square and partnerships within PATH.
    Represent Digital Square at workshops, conferences and other events
    Use Salesforce to capture information on donors, partners, and opportunities.
    Other duties as necessary and as assigned

    Resource Mobilization

    Support the Digital Square initiative in responding to proposals and other solicitations for funding opportunities, including needs identified by Digital Square leadership
    Support the Digital Square team to plan, coordinate, and facilitate a series of round-table discussions bringing together donors, country partners, and other stakeholders around prioritized digital transformation themes. Activities include generating the agenda, creating slides with technical information and in collaboration with partners, facilitating discussions and other activities.
    Organize and contribute to investor and ecosystem research to support Digital Square awareness and engagement of partners in the ecosystem.
    Work across the initiative and with the Digital Square operations team to develop and maintain a system with visualizations to track co-investment.
    Provide guidance and support in business intelligence gathering and developing and implementing positioning plans.
    Contribute to regular strategic discussions for initiative resource mobilization and growth.

     Required Experience

    Master’s degree and a minimum of 3-5 years relevant global health experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior digital health experience strongly preferred.
    Experience developing strong advocacy and communication resources to engage partners across the global health ecosystem.
    Experience coordinating and interacting with donors, NGO partners, and other actors in the digital health ecosystem.
    A passion for partnerships and supporting infusion of health outcome impact into the technical digital health ecosystem.
    Excellent oral and written communications skills.
    Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
    Openness to work with a diverse set of actors across PATH and in the digital health ecosystem.
    Proven ability to take initiative, learn quickly, anticipate needs and challenges, and find solutions.
    Ability to apply a strategic lens to projects and spot trends, activity duplication, and project synergies.
    Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time, tasks, and responsibilities.
    Demonstrated success working effectively while under deadlines.
    Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and working in a matrixed environment.
    Ability to work in team environment with minimal supervision.
    Must have legal authorization to work in the country of PATH office location.

    Apply via :

    path.silkroad.com