Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

Urban Resilience Programme Support

Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the Supervision of the Human Settlements Officer, the intern will:

Support different types of activities related to the Technical Centre for Sustainability, Disaster Risk Management and Urban Resilience (DiMSUR), including further dissemination of the City Resilience Action Planning (CityRAP) Tool;
Support communication and outreach activities, such as drafting articles for the UN-Habitat and DiMSUR websites;
Support the development of new projects and fund-raising proposals, and undertaking research regarding urban resilience, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction;
Support for the organization of events and conferences in terms of content creation, logistics, etc.
Perform other tasks as needed, including but not limited to note taking, drafting minutes, translations, attendance to meetings, related to the activities and projects falling under the urban resilience, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation portfolio in ROAf.

Competencies
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent
Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred area of studies: Urban Planning and Development, Architecture, Social Sciences, or related field.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Interest in the thematic of urban resilience is desirable. Please explain why you are interested in the thematic of urban resilience and your motivation to work in the sub-Saharan Africa region.
Excellent communication skills and proficiency in computer software applications is desirable. Please provide some information about any specific skill you might have in the field of communications, and/or, writing, and/or graphic design.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

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October 29, 2024
Child Protection Specialist Programme Specialist (Climate)

Under the supervision of Chief, Child Protection, the Child Protection Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme with focus on humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes. H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Specialist contributes to the achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
How can you make a difference?

The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection or Child Protection Manager for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Child Protection programme(s) and is responsible for the management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the child protection programmes/projects within the country programme with focus on humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).
The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes.
H/She facilitates the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable contributions to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm, and to protect their rights to survival, development and well being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties/frameworks and UN intergovernmental bodies.
The Specialist contributes to the achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Support to programme/project development and planning

Support the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the child protection programmes/projects with a focus on child protection in humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial situations of children to ensure that current and comprehensive data on child protection issues is available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on child rights and protection, and to set programme priorities, strategies, and design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery.
Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of child protection programmes/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programme/project proposals for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s overall Strategic Plans and the Country Programme, as well as coherence and integration with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans for the sector using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for programme review and approval.
Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities and competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Plan and collaborate with colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators, other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurements, to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for with a focus on humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support in child protection programmes.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required actions and interventions to achieve results.
Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management. Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits, surveys and exchange of information with partners to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems.
Take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations, procedures, donor commitments, as well as standards of accountability and integrity. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
Prepare regular and mandated programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

Technical and operational support to programme implementation

Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners and donors on the interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, best practices, and approaches on child protection related issues with a focus on humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support to support programme management, implementation and delivery of results.
Arrange and coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely and appropriate support throughout the programming process.
Participate in child protection programme meetings, including programme development and contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness in the country or other locations designated, to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.
Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

Networking and partnership building

Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, allies, donors, and academia – through active networking, advocacy and effective communication – to build capacity, exchange knowledge and expertise, and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results in child protection with a focus on child protection in humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support.
Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and to support fund raising for child protection programmes and emergency interventions.
Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on child protection related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSDCF planning and preparation of programmes/projects. Ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF process for development planning and agenda setting.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders, and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results with a focus on child protection in humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support.
Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in child protection management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned with a focus on child protection in humanitarian situations and mental health and psychosocial support.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders to promote sustainable results in child protection and related programmes/projects.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field.
A minimum of six years of professional experience in planning and management in child protection related areas is required. A minimum of two years of experience working in child protection in humanitarian situations and/or mental health and psychosocial support is required.
Relevant experience in programme development in child protection related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is considered as an added advantage.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Closing date: 18 April 2022

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October 29, 2024
Vice President, International Growth

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead business development by building new partnerships in new markets: managing the end-to-end process from building initial pipeline through deal closure.
Determines market viability by assessing the geography, the partners and cultural context that would be most conducive for a successful business launch.
Helps to build Jibu relationships and awareness globally, with franchise partners, new market regulators, and other stakeholders important for operations and growth.
Helps to open doors and opportunities for acquisitions, mergers and joint venture activities. Team engagement and company growth
Be fast, hands-on, and come with an ownership mentality
Be honest, reliable and dedicated
Bring the energy and stamina to go far with Jibu and join us in building a unique success story

Interested? Please apply by expressing your interest and a link to your Linkedin or CV to jobs@jibuco.com with the subject line, “Vice President, International Growth ”

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October 29, 2024
Deployable Development Specialist Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Gender in Emergencies Technical Lead (Maternity Cover) Project Officer-Break free

The Opportunity
The Deployable SRHR Advisor will be responsible for providing technical advice and developing programmes and influencing to achieve the desired SRHR impacts:

Provide technical services to Plan International and its partners in support of programme and project design, resource mobilization and capacity development
Contribute to the development of organizational programme standards, models and frameworks and external influencing efforts
Contribute to global technical networks by sharing information and providing peer support

About You

You bring considerable work experience in SRHR and proven knowledge of the latest issues, research, policy and practice in SRHR programming for children, adolescents and youth, and practical experience applying key concepts and evidence in development and humanitarian contexts.
You will have experience in at least one of the core components of Plan’s SRHR work – comprehensive sexuality education, social and behaviour change, strengthening adolescent- and gender-responsive health systems including contraceptive choice, adolescent pregnancy, child marriage and HIV/ AIDS and application of quality standards and principles in the design, implementation and evaluation of SRHR projects and programs.
Practical experience in providing technical support and advice to field staff and country offices is essential in this role and you bring the ability to adjust approaches, communication style and behaviour to work effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders and communities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Works with internal clients to understand their needs and define the technical support services needed
Supports offices across MEESA to have the strategies, tools, skills and capacities required to ensure high technical quality in the design, implementation and monitoring of SRHR projects, programs and initiatives.
Ensures that offices embed gender-transformative approaches and inclusion principles within SRHR work. Promotes values and attitude transformation within the organization and its partners to foster a positive and rights-based approach to SRHR.
Develops new and innovative approaches to the work to improve how programmes/ projects are designed and delivered.
When requested, supports Country Offices in ensuring their Country Strategic Plans and Influencing Strategies have well-designed, ambitious, yet attainable SRHR components.
Facilitates new program/project development, provides technical guidance to scale up and sustain SRHR programs and projects, supports resource mobilization for SRHR initiatives across the region.
Work with M&E teams to recommend appropriate mix of measures, evidence and analytical methods, including methods to assess project progress, outcomes and impact.
Generate and review the evidence and research to inform decision making on programmes and projects.
Works with COs to document promising practices and innovations in SRHR programming, support gender-transformative programme model development.
Is an active member of the global SRHR network, supporting organisational learning, continuous quality improvement and technical excellence and linking COs in the MEESA region to the global network, fostering peer support.
Contributes to shaping tools and related processes on SRHR across the organisation, representing the views and priorities of the MEESA Region and ensuring contextualization of global tools.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and

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October 29, 2024
INEE Team Lead, Data & Evidence. INEE Team Lead, Standards & Practice. INEE Team Lead, Thematic Areas Technical Advisor, Livelihoods Quality Assurance Analyst GBV Caseworker

Job Overview:
INEE’s Data & Evidence Team Lead oversees, guides and manages a technical team working to achieve INEE’s Strategic Priorities (SPs). This role is responsible for INEE’s Data & Evidence work including identification of data and evidence gaps, knowledge production, measurement and evaluation, dissemination, and uptake. The Data & Evidence Team Lead manages the Data & Evidence Team with the aim of building upon and strengthening the EiE evidence base and data ecosystem. This position represents the network in global forums, establishes relationships with key partners, and guides technical staff. The Team Lead, who is hired and hosted by the International Rescue Committee, works as a member of the INEE Secretariat. All core functions will be coordinated with the Secretariat staff in order to ensure coherence and harmonization across activities.
INEE Strategic Priority I: Thought leadership and advocacy:
The position coordinates closely with the Policy & Advocacy Team as well as the Thematic Areas Team in order to ensure effective translation and uptake of EiE data and evidence into policy and advocacy as well as key thematic areas such as PSS/SEL, Gender, Child Protection, Disability-inclusion and ECD streams of work. The Lead ensures that INEE’s data & evidence work is informed by the emergent policy, advocacy, and thematic area needs. The Lead represents INEE in key data & evidence fora.
INEE Strategic Priority II: Strengthen capacities:
The role ensures the products and activities generated by technical staff are relevant to sector needs and standards. This includes supervising the development, curation, and dissemination of content of a vast portfolio of products for public consumption, including publications, dashboards, platforms, tools, resources, training packages, e-learning courses, and other multimedia products such as podcasts, infographics, videos, webinars, etc. The position also provides direction, advice, and guidance on workflows, funding, processes, and contracts related to product development, finding solutions to complex challenges. The role engages regularly with the Member Services Team to ensure thematic areas products align with the organization’s Resource Protocols, Branding, and other internal processes and workflows. The position also coordinates with the INEE Evidence Team to align with INEE’s Learning Agenda and other strategic work on evidence. This role partners closely with the Standards & Practice Team to ensure INEE’s Standards and Practice work is evidence informed, and that EiE practice is equally informing knowledge production and research.
INEE Strategic Priority III: Provide, curate, and organize knowledge and resources:
This position coordinates and collaborates with the Member Services Team. The Team Lead oversees team efforts to organize resources as well as disseminate knowledge and share opportunities, engaging the broader INEE membership in efforts to strengthen the EiE evidence base and data ecosystem.
INEE Strategic Priority IV: Strengthen and diversify membership:
This position motivates and empowers technical focal points to ensure thematic network spaces are inclusive and representative of the INEE’s diverse global membership, especially those living and working in crisis-affected contexts. The role strives to create a diverse and inclusive team environment, and guides and supervises staff to use inclusive and participatory approaches in their work. The Team Lead works with the Secretariat to ensure products and services developed by the team are made available and disseminated in multiple languages. The position engages directly in relevant network spaces and initiatives to stay abreast of developments, provide strategic input, and to engage key partners in the work.. Specifically, working to ensure that knowledge generation for EiE includes and is led by voices and organizations within emergency contexts and that the knowledge that is generated is relevant to and accessible by all INEE members. Furthermore, the Team Lead supports the generation of evidence across all INEE languages (and more).
Strategy, Finance, Administration, and Partnership:
This leadership role is responsible for oversight of the Data & Evidence Team portfolio and multiple donor funding streams. The position provides grant oversight, including monitoring project spending, supervising all project outputs, reviewing donor reporting, assessing implementation risks, and working with staff to seek mitigation strategies. The role works closely with the Operations Team to ensure donor requirements are met and solutions are found when projects encounter challenges. The Team Lead also promotes the sustainability of project activities through effective collaboration, networking, fundraising, and linkages to other programs, partners, and donors. This position coordinates closely with all of INEE’s team leads to ensure effective partnership and representation of the network.
Job Requirements:
Work Experience:

Minimum 7 years of directly relevant professional experience.
Strong theoretical and practical background in the field of education and education in emergencies, including both development and humanitarian contexts.
In-depth understanding of INEE’s ways of working and role in the EiE sector.
Experience working with networks and employing network approaches.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Understanding and experience in the areas of research, monitoring & evaluation, and data highly valued;
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English;
Strong technical knowledge of the field of education in emergencies and familiarity with INEE;
Ability to be flexible and work well independently, virtually and under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment;
Excellent organizational skills: the ability to track and follow-up on various tasks;
Skilled in participatory approaches and in particular managing others with the aim of providing support and guidance;
Excellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft briefs, reports, and syntheses;
Willingness to travel 30% to challenging field locations;
Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people;
Flexible work attitude and contributes to teamwork while effectively learning and working within an inter-agency framework and approach.
Education: Advanced university degree (and/or experience) in a relevant field (international comparative education; international relations; etc.).
Language Skills: English required. Working knowledge of other INEE languages are highly valued (Arabic, French, Portuguese, and Spanish). If applicant is based in the Latin America region Spanish language is also required.

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October 29, 2024
Humanitarian Affairs Officer

Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Deputizes for the Head of Office and Deputy Head of Office as appropriate.
Acts as Head of Hub as appropriate.
Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian response and developments, disaster relief or emergency situations in the country.
Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA.
Engages with donors.
Leads and/or participates in large, complex projects, to include disaster assessment or other missions; coordinates international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations; ensures necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies, etc.); prepares situation reports to the international community, apprising of situation to date and specifying gaps and unmet requirements.
Assists national government counterparts in capacity-building for handling emergency situations; develops country-specific indicators in collaboration with area experts and ensures the subsequent monitoring of these indicators; recommends actions based on the analysis of pertinent information.
Initiates and coordinates activities related to technical cooperation and technical assistance projects in disaster response and disaster response preparedness; formulates project proposals and relevant project documents; provides technical support to field work; reviews and clears project reports for submission to donors.
Analyzes and assists in introducing new technologies and approaches for disaster warning/management.
Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follow-up work, including inter-agency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues; and ensures the implementation of recommendations emanating from relevant studies.
Assists or leads, as appropriate, in the preparation of OCHA reports, studies, background papers, policy guidelines, correspondence, presentations, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, etc.
Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate complex humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes; helps ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations.
Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non- governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.
Ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, including on early warning and contingency planning, etc.
Provides leadership and work direction to assigned work team, and/or mentors and supervises the work of new/junior officers.
Performs other duties as required.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related humanitarian issues. Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, to include ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of complex issues that require a coordinated UN response, incl. to peacekeeping actors. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems. Knowledge of Somalia, including the political, economic, security and social dimensions. Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement, including building partnerships with donors and other interlocutors. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g., civil strife, natural disasters, and human misery). Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian affairs and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system. Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and to formulate conclusions/recommendations. Ability to relate humanitarian affairs issues and perspectives, including gender issues, to political, economic, social, and human rights programmes in Somalia. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING and ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies/law, economics, or a related field. A first- level university degree in combination with additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required.
Three (3) years of experience in humanitarian affairs or related area at the international level is required.
Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency and/or natural disaster) is required.
Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN common system or other comparable international organization is desirable.
Experience in the Region (Horn of Africa) in the past five years is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review, or an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This temporary job opening (TJO) is open to external and internal applicants. The appointment/assignment is for the duration of six (6) months, with no possibility of extension.
Please note that due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 and the travel restrictions imposed by national authorities, selected candidates may be required to start the assignment/appointment remotely, in agreement with the hiring manager, and until further notice.
Please note that the appointment/assignment of the successful candidate will be subject to visa issuance.

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October 29, 2024
Humanitarian Fundraising Specialist Roving Security Humanitarian Operations Specialist

The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Humanitarian Fundraising specialist who wants to help people harness their own power to achieve a feminist, just, green transition in the 45 countries where ActionAid works.
You will lead in securing resilience funding opportunities and providing strategic humanitarian funding support for a variety of humanitarian programmes and projects in different locations. You will provide funding direction in line with the humanitarian and resilience commitments in ActionAid’s 2018-2028 strategy “Action for Global Justice”. This includes development of ActionAid’s humanitarian and resilience fundraising strategy, identifying new donors, managing existing donor relationships with the International Humanitarian and Resilience (IHART) team, ensuring that donor compliance requirements are met and facilitating the development of new programme designs and proposal. You will work closely with ActionAid countries where humanitarian assistance is required, prioritizing Red & Orange Alert emergencies, protracted crisis including preparedness / Disaster Risk Reduction ( DRR) and will build links with international and regional funding leads. Further, you will work closely with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders to secure sustainable funding for the Feminist Humanitarian Network (FHN) as well as facilitating the internal and external uptake of feminist funding policies that support shifting the power and funding to women’s and young people’s organisations and networks. You will represent ActionAid in humanitarian funding/programme fora, working groups and other meetings in support of global, regional and national humanitarian and resilience fundraising. You will support countries, partners and allies to develop humanitarian fundraising strategies as relevant and appropriate and lead on staff and partner capacity strengthening on all aspects of humanitarian fundraising as required.
Who we’re looking for:

With significant experience in in a similar role preferably in a multi-country setting, you should also have demonstratable experience in the areas of working with humanitarian fundraising across contexts and experience in securing and managing funds from major humanitarian institutional donors and other philanthropies.
You should also have strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles.
You should have knowledge and practical application of strengthening capacity of individuals and teams in humanitarian fundraising. You should have significant experience of multi-donor budget development and financial management.
You should also have strong planning skills and sound skills in capacity strengthening in relation to fundraising and humanitarian programme development. You should have highly developed interpersonal, influencing and relationship skills. It is vital that you have the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks to tight deadlines across time zones and for a variety of internal and external audiences

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

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October 29, 2024
Endline Evaluation of Safe Drinking Water

General objectives
The purpose of the evaluation is to provide an independent and rigorous assessment to identify the changes brought about by the project as per its M&E matrix as encapsulated in the project proposal. In addition, it will identify relevant lessons learned during the implementation of the project to inform both the design and implementation of future similar projects and for the improvement of programming at ChildFund International.
Specific objectives

To complete an assessment of change from baseline to endline; this includes assessing change in outcome data collected via qualitative methods (e.g. key informant interviews, focus group discussions) and quantitative methods (e.g. surveys).
To identify good practices and lessons learnt related to the project operational contexts, actors engaged, strategies applied in the implementation, and changes observed.
To enumerate recommended project strengthening suggestions to improve future WASH projects with similar goals and objectives.

EVALUATION STAKEHOLDERS
The key recipients and users of the evaluation are:

The project participants in Wamunyu, Mwala, Migwani and Ngwatanio including the community health volunteers, caregivers, children, opinion leaders.
County Government Officials in Machakos and Kitui specifically Chief Officers and Directors from Ministries of Water at the county and sub county levels.
National Government – Ministry of Water and Irrigation
ChildFund International
Procter and Gamble
Eastern Community Development Program

EVALUATION QUESTIONS
Using appropriate research methods, the endline evaluation seeks to answer the following questions. The successful consultant(s) will be able to recommend adjustments or additions to these questions to ensure sufficient data is collected.
Objective 1: Increase access to safe water for 9,000 households living in Wamunyu, Mwala, Migwani and Ngwatanio Areas by end of December 2021

Where did you collect your drinking water most recently? (i.e., open well, protected well, borehole, unprotected spring, protected spring, piped supply, river, pond or lake)?
Would you describe the water you collected today as clear, slightly cloudy/dirty or very dirty?
Do you do anything to make your drinking water safe to drink? If yes, what do you do to treat your drinking water?
Can you explain how you treat your drinking water? Can I see some of your water treatment supplies?
How do you store your drinking water?
Can I see some of your water storage containers?
What is the time taken to the water source and back during dry season now compared to 2 years ago?

Objective 2: Increase community awareness on the use of safe water among 9,000 households in Wamunyu, Mwala, Migwani and Ngwatanio project areas by December 2021

When do members of your household wash their hands?
Do members of your household wash their hands with water and soap?
Do you have a latrine/toilet facility in this household? (If Possible observe)
Who uses the latrine/toilet facility?
How do you dispose off children’s waste?
How many individuals have been trained in VSL methodology?
How many VSL groups have been formed? What kind of IGAs are they involved in? how are the businesses performing?
What is the level on monthly savings from the groups?

Scope of the evaluation
The study will primarily focus on Wamunyu, Mwala, Migwani and Ngwatanio areas.
Methodology
ChildFund Kenya expects that consultant will;

Develop a clear methodology, tools and include a detailed work plan in executing the various activities expected in this assignment.
Review existing project documents
Ensure a participatory approach in collecting information required for the assignment.
Train and manage a small group of enumerators as required in the proposed methodology
Conduct analysis of the information obtained and draft a preliminary report.
Present preliminary findings at ChildFund Kenya Country Office for project staff input.
Compile and submit the final report.

Evaluation Outputs and Deliverables

Submission of draft endline report for review by ECDP and ChildFund Kenya staff.
Final baseline evaluation report incorporating feedback from stakeholders above.
A short presentation to ChildFund on the results, insights into the recommendations etc.
Other materials such as quantitative data files, transcripts of FGDs, photographs.

Team Qualifications
The proposed consultant(s) should have vast knowledge and experiences in WASH in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya. The specific qualifications are;

The lead consultant and Associate must have an Advanced degree in any of the following, or related disciplines: Public Health, Development Studies, Community Development, Monitoring and Evaluation
Over 8 years’ relevant professional experience working on similar types of programming
In depth knowledge on government regulation on WASH sector
Previous working experience in Machakos and Kitui county desirable.
Have proven knowledge and practical experience in quantitative and qualitative research.
Excellent analytical, organizational, facilitating, presentation and communication skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

The technical and financial proposals should be submitted via email by 15th April 2022 addressed to KenyaProcurement@ChildFund.org . The consultant needs to include direct and indirect overall costs of the study. The cost of training and paying the enumerators will be catered for by ChildFund as all as field travel during data collection.

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KenyaProcurement@ChildFund.org

October 29, 2024
MEESA Hub Coordinator

Strategy Support – Leadership & Management 60%

Takes lead on RH annual planning, coordinating performance and actors; monitors progress on Annual plan deliverables.
With key meeting sponsors, takes overall responsibility for key meeting coordination for leadership and management in MEESA including annual planning cycle, quarterly reflections, RLT monthly and RHMT weekly meetings ensuring cohesive coordination of calendars, meeting contents and facilitators.
Working with relevant meeting chairs, manages coordination of meeting agenda to ensure good use of time by ensuring a confirmed agenda, shared pre-reads and availability of agenda leads.
Leads in MEESA region calendar coordination and updates to the whole team, ensuring that other functions are booking events with good lead time and the calendar is easily accessible for reference with the team.
Keeps sight of all key meetings in MEESA RH to ensure good and effective use of time.
Engages in meeting discussions to understand emerging pertinent issues, concepts and challenges and is able to drive constructive follow-through of such discussions with relevant stakeholders to move management issues forward effectively.
Summarizes action points of meetings well and holds relevant actors accountable to deliver management decisions in a timely manner.
Communicates key takeaways from management meetings to MEESA team as appropriate.
Initiates and manages specific problematic issues and provides recommendation for viable solutions to the RHMT.

Risk Management 20%

Manages the regional risk registers ensuring all risks are updated bade on quarterly review of risks.
Engages with RHMT and other RH staff members to ensure follow through on risk management.

Liaison Support to MEESA Directors 20%

Support in protocol matters and organization of meetings with officials from Government, NGOs, UN, embassies etc. for the regional office.
Liaise and act as a point of contact for relevant information/enquiries from all parties external to the Regional Office
Lead the coordination of MEESA calendar and in diarizing director’s calendar as needed.
Act as a liaison to shared service transactions as may be needed to hasten crucial and urgent support need for MEESA region Directors.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in own work;

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Setting and communicating ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International’s purpose.
Setting high standards for self and others’ behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
Holding self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
Creating a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
Collaborating with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
Motivating and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
Positive about change and supporting others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Understands Plan International in Context, including its purpose, values, and global, regional and country strategy, and can communicate these to varied audiences, including how Plan International will deliver on its objectives through the theory of change
Manages legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with Plan International’s core risk-related standards (Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security, Management Standards)
Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills

Managing activities and resources

Schedules and manages resource aligned to organisational requirements and individual capacity.
Allocates resource to every work activity, regularly reviewing and adjusting if necessary. Provides team members with the resources and support they require.
Identifies opportunities and support team members to continually innovate and improve working practice.
Monitors delivery and performance against plans. Works with their team to adjust plans and budgets to accurately reflect delivery activities.
Submits timely and accurate reporting data, using metrics to monitor team performance.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Qualifications/ experience essential:

A Master’s degree in a relate field with at least 2 years’ work experience post-graduation/qualification or A degree in related field with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in coordinating, leading and/or managing executive office activities
Proven experience in in influencing individuals and teams to high levels of performance
Ability to conceptualise and write business papers
Experience in or appreciation of business process improvement

Languages required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:
Knowledge:

An understanding of gender and inclusion and global/local development issues, with particular knowledge in girls’ rights and child rights, feminist movements and the institutions involved.
Knowledge of key gender inequalities, gaps, barriers and opportunities at the national, regional and global level and gender and inclusion programs, especially for children and girls.
An understanding of the policies, processes, institutions and organizations that shape the development and humanitarian context and standards within Kenya.
Understanding of the implications of working with a rights-based approach to development and is able to analyze the situation of children’s and particularly girls’ rights in his/her working context
Some knowledge on different types of partnerships and civil society strengthening and capacity building. Understanding issues, principles and strategies and their root causes and working with Plan’s principles and a range of strategies and approaches to improve outcomes

Skills:

Excellent communication, coordination, organization and execution skills
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions;
Strong skills and proven experience in new project design and development
Proven experience as a team player and leader in an international organization;
Future oriented and thinks strategically;
Ability to influence power holders about the need for and benefits of addressing gender equality and inclusion, including being able to offer a range of evidence-based solutions.
Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences
Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management

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al.org

October 29, 2024
Consultant – Development of the Africa Biogas Component Project (ABC) Awareness-raising Strategy

Job Description
Objectives of the study
The assignment/ study seeks to develop an awareness-raising strategy for the ABC-K project that takes into account the different size segments (small and medium scale), different technologies (e.g., brick dome, prefabricated), different valorisation options products (biogas for cooking, heating & powering, bio-slurry, bio-slurry enriched compost etc…) and related benefits (on incomes, indoor air pollution and agricultural productivity…), as well as feasible options for customers to finance biodigesters.
Scope of Work
In Kenya, biodigesters are a moderately well-known technology, and farmers’ awareness of this technology is modest. Raising awareness remains critical to supporting the sales of small and medium scale biodigesters. Biodigester companies are mostly small, led by individuals, and cannot invest in and roll out extensive awareness and marketing campaigns. Other companies such as building companies are constructing or installing biodigesters as part of a bigger construction offer. Only a handful of biodigester companies invest sufficiently in awareness-raising and marketing to make this business profitable.
The awareness strategy will inform the ABC project on (i) how to support biodigester businesses to create awareness of their businesses, (ii) how to roll a national campaign digitally and (iii) how to implement more localized awareness-raising events in the 12 high potential counties through ABPL and the marketing hubs. Propositions should remain within the limits of a pre-defined budget. Project strategy will also define how to closely engage with private sector companies in the implementation of the awareness-raising campaign.
The awareness-raising strategy will inform the development of educational and training approaches, as well as above the line and below the line awareness measures, with a particular focus on 12 high-potential counties. To accurately deliver on this, the strategy should elaborate on the knowledge and information penetration status, in terms of what information exists, how it is has been received and any existing biases that hinder positive uptake of this information.
The strategy will also advise on the use of nationally established mass media (radio, TV, newspaper, social media) and digital awareness tools to reach a wider public. These tools will include mobile-based information systems such as SMS blasts, USSD codes for information, smartphone apps, serious games, etc. The awareness-raising strategy will consider gender-sensitive language, messages and channels that speak to women, men and youth.
The strategy will draw on existing networks and marketing hubs maintained by the Africa Bioenergy Programs Limited (APBL) e.g., Biodigester sector extension officers and identify other access channels, such as farmer cooperatives and women groups to run awareness-raising campaigns and local pieces of training. The strategy will inform how the project will draw on other partner networks like Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA), Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK), Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) and Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) to influence awareness-raising on bio-digesters and bio-fertiliser use.
Lastly, the strategy will inform ways and how to engage the private sector in the biodigesters sector to provide product demonstrations during roadshows, technology clinics, and information on financing schemes.
Next to awareness-raising, the strategy will also provide ways to maximise the valorisation of biogas by-products (bio-slurry and bio-slurry enriched compost as fertilisers), as well as potentially other products (e.g., effect on yields), to boost demand for biodigesters in Kenya. For this, the selected consultant is expected to closely consult with the biomass research institute as the lead implementer on organic fertiliser valorisation.
The strategy will also take into account bio-slurry valorisation, behavioural change aspects and good farming practices to eliminate structural challenges of small-holder farms in Kenya. Existing owners of biodigesters may become ambassadors of the technology.
The strategy will be used to target various actors: livestock farmers, associations of livestock farmers, marketing hubs, biodigester enterprises, enterprise associations and their agents, local governments and the national government.
Timeline & Deliverables
The following highlights the deliverables and proposed timelines of this consultancy assignment.
Research Framework Development will be carried out in Mid- April 2022 involving the following:

Inception meeting
Draft research framework submitted for review
Delivery of final research framework

Research outputs will be delivered as follows: By the End-April 2022, deliver an inception report with the following:

Understanding of the assignment
Detailed methodology and approaches
Detailed work plan

By the End-May 2022 deliver the Awareness Raising Strategy Study with the following:

Target audiences (both biodigester potential users, suppliers and networks)
Types of awareness-raising events and publications, communication channels and involved partners.
Outline key digital tools, media interventions, messaging, and behavioural change components.

By the End of June 2022, deliver

Clear and differentiated strategies for both the small and the medium scale biodigester segments.
Awareness raising strategy with a focus on high-potential counties during the project lifetime with a framework to evaluate the impact and success of the awareness-raising campaign objectives.

Qualifications
Qualifications of consultant/firm of consultants
All bidders must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:

Experience in consulting/advising on communications, preferably including the decentralised renewable energy sector in Kenya
Proven track record of designing and planning creative and effective communications campaigns in rural areas, preferably in the context of private sector/behaviour change and communications.
Proven experience translating core messages into effective products across multiple mediums (e.g., graphics, posters/fliers, mainstream and social media messages, events organization etc.
Strong written and communication skills
Excellent command of English and Swahili, both written and oral.

Additional Information
Proposal submission.
Interested and qualified firms and consultants are required to submit separately, a technical and financial proposal that includes the following: Technical Proposal

Qualification and experience of the consultant/ firm and the team to carry out the tasks
The understanding of the assignment, demonstrating background knowledge
Proposed approach and methodology to undertake this assignment, highlighting how the applicant will address the needs of this ToR
Previous experience in a similar assignment(s).
Detailed activity work plan.

Financial proposal
Total budget (KShs) aligned to work plan

Cost breakdown of the experts per day
Copy of Certificate of Registration in Kenya
Copy of KRA PIN Certificate of firm/company/individual
Copy of valid Kenya Tax Compliance Certificate

Payments will be based on outputs, i.e., upon approval of the deliverables specified in the Tor’s
Criteria for Evaluation
The technical proposal includes:

Consultant or firm’s experience in previous similar assignments and reputation – Past performance, references for the work performed in the last five years with at least 2-3 assignments in Kenya (25%)
Demonstrate past work in the renewable energy (biodigesters) sector, or agriculture sectors, and working knowledge of Kenya (15%)
Detailed Workplan (20%)
Relevant qualifications of Kenyan firm/individual consultant (20%).

This focuses on the CV(s) of consultant(s) and reference lists including the scope of past assignments that highlight similar work and Sector experience
Financial Proposal (20%)

Must be inclusive of all applicable taxes in Kenya
Value for money
Clear budget match to deliverables based on a daily rate in Kenya Shillings

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www.smartrecruiters.com

October 29, 2024