Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

Internship Opportunities

Internship Period: 3 Months with possibility of extension for another 3 months’ subject to performance.
Responsibilities of the Intern

The intern will demonstrate motivated participation in the learning experience.
The intern will participate in the orientation programs of the organization and abide by all terms and conditions as set out in the internship agreement.
At the end of the assignment, the intern will provide a full report demonstrating learning and achievements during the internship as guided by supervisor.

Professional Requirements

Students pursuing post graduate studies from reputable national, regional or international universities studying disciplines relevant to the work of the Save the Children International.
Young professionals, on completion of at least undergraduate degree, who have not yet entered the formal employment arena.
Should be available on full time for the duration of the programme.
For Finance, in addition to a first degree, candidates should be either fully qualified CPA/ACCA or studying for the final part of either of the two courses.

Personal Attributes

A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, drive and the ability to contribute to a multi-cultural, team-based work environment.
Strong networking capacity and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask; work flexibly, creatively and under pressure in response to needs or changing demands.
Extremely well organized.
Highest ethical standards.

Please apply in English saving your CV and Motivation letter as a single document indicating the area you are interested in and the location. To apply, please click on the link below. The deadline for receiving applications is 15th February 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be considered for interview.We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.

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kenya.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024
Chief of Party II – Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions (STAWI) (Kenya) Catholic Relief Services

Job Summary:
As Chief of Party II you will provide vision, leadership, and overall management of the anticipated ‘Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible WASH Interventions’ (STAWI) project. The project aims to build resilience and expand economic opportunities in Kenya ASAL counties through better management of water resources, expansion of water and sanitation services and improved use of water for domestic and productive purposes. The goal of the project is to 1) Improve governance of water resources and water services, 2) increase sustainability of water services delivery, 3) Improve management and efficiency of water use for productive purposes and 4) Change behaviors related to water use, sanitation and hygiene. Your strategic leadership, management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and advance the position of CRS as a leading agency in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene field. As a senior leader you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the WASH project, including sharing how the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry. Serve as the primary point of contact to USAID as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders.
Provide overall project accountability and ensuring timely and quality reporting in line with CRS and donor requirements.
Strong understanding of contracting and grants under contracts risk factors and mitigation applied to effectively share and mitigate CRS and partner risk together with Finance Director.
Ensure the project is designed and implemented in a responsive, inclusive and/or transformative manner and meets donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability. Ensure coordination between program and operations leads. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans.
Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance with USAID grants and contracts, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration, and reporting to USAID. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
Represent CRS programming in international circles, highlighting innovative work. Publish program results and deliver presentations. Oversee the development of communication strategies and materials, complying with donor and CRS’ branding and marketing requirements and procedures.
Manage relationships with consortium partner organizations, including organization of review/planning workshops. Coordinate the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance.

Further Qualifications:

Good knowledge of transformative WASH system strengthening, and governance principles, methods and monitoring tools adapted to Kenyan context
Knowledge/experience in working with finance and business development agencies to improve WASH services
Knowledge/experience in market-based approaches to develop WASH services.
Knowledge/experience in behavior change strategy development in ASAL context

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
Excellent relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching/mentoring skills.
Awareness of and commitment to gender equality standards in operations and programming
Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
5 years of staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Experience coaching and mentoring senior program staff.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with USAID contracting and grants under contracts mechanisms, regulations and policy. Experience implementing and managing USAID contract mechanisms including, but not limited to, Cost-Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price type agreements, grants under contract.
Established leader in sector as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, conference presentations etc.
Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics.
Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
Ability to represent and present at high levels.
Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Required Languages – English Fluency
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel in-country up to 25%
Supervisory Responsibilities: Project staff
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programming, Programming staff, Finance Manager, , Regional Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.
External: Donor, government agencies, partner INGOs and local NGOs, peer agencies, community representatives, private sector actors, including financial institutions.
Qualifications – External
Basic Qualification

Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations, engineering, water resource management, or a relevant technical area.
10 or more years’ experience in donor funded project with at least 5 years in management of WASH related projects.
7 years’ experience managing donor funds up to or over $20m total value.. Excellent knowledge and experience in budget management.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

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crs.taleo.net

October 28, 2024
Community Outreach Worker – Somali/Oromo Community (3 positions)

Vacancy Notice – Open to Refugees Only
Reporting to: Counselling Psychologist/Field Office Manager
Duration: 6.5 months Contract with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and performance
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Identification of the most vulnerable refugees in the community in need of protection and psychosocial support (including counselling, food assistance, protection concerns, financial assistance, medical assistance etc.)
Participation in community awareness and information dissemination to members of the community.
Assisting in referral vulnerable refugees in the community to partner agencies for appropriate intervention.
Provide support to caseworkers in the follow up and tracking of individual cases and updating the status accordingly.
Assist in the provision of direct assistance to refugees in the community.
Assist with translation for refugees in the community during assessments, home visits, counseling sessions and other activities as may be required.
Assist in the mobilization of community members for support groups, community forums and sensitization campaigns within the communities.
Accompany case workers for home visits, conduct individual visits and follow-ups and provide feedback reports to the case workers.
Provide weekly and monthly quantitative and qualitative reports to counseling psychologist highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs and outcomes of assistance provided. **
Attend regular staff meetings, monthly debriefings, trainings and other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development and supervision.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

· Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
· Should be well integrated to the dynamics and needs of members of the refugee community within their areas.
· Good working knowledge of the community needs and gaps
· Ability to work with members of the community with little or no supervision
· Computer literacy
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Basic counselling skills
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Strong training skills in community development and working with PSN will be an added advantage.
· Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) will be an added advantage

Experience

No less than two years work experience, including at least 1 year working with the refugee community, preferably with an NGO.
Experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance is an added advantage.

Language
Proficiency in English, *Kiswahili, **Eritrean, Somali, Oromo, Tigrinya, Amhari*c or any other major language spoken within this refugee community.

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hias.hrmdirect.com

October 28, 2024
Protection Monitors

Reports to: Project Officer
Liaises with: Legal Protection Program Manager
Duration: 10.5 months contract with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funds and performance
HIAS Kenya seeks to recruit two protection monitors to support the implementation of a project entitled ‘Strengthening community-based protection for victims of torture in Nairobi and Mombasa’. The project seeks to contribute to:

Improving the mental health and well-being of refugee survivors of torture including LGBTQ persons,
Strengthening community-based legal protection and facilitating access to durable solution for refugees’ victims of torture.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Identify and document human rights violations, particularly those refugees who are victims of torture persons, refer cases to the appropriate authorities, and provide regular follow-up on each case.
Mobilize victims of torture and participate in community awareness and dissemination of information to members of the community
Assist in the implementation of appropriate intervention for victims of torture, through activities such as emergency shelter placement etc.
Assist in the referral for appropriate intervention for victims of torture in the community
Assist in the provision of direct assistance to refugees including VoT in the community
Assist with the translation for refugees in the community during activities as may be required.
Assist in the mobilization of community members for community forums and sensitization campaigns in the communities
Provide weekly and monthly reports and data highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs
Provide training to beneficiary groups in: Refugee Rights & protection, legal documentation and other protection related issues as determined by the Program Supervisor
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development and supervision

Skills & Competencies

· Valid documents that allow one to live in Mombasa or urban areas.
· Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
· Should be well integrated to the dynamics and needs of victims of torture (refugee community) within their areas.
· Good working knowledge of the community needs and gaps
· Ability to work with members of the community with little or no supervision
· Knowledge in computer basic skills
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Basic counselling skills
· Strong training skills in community development and working with victims of torture will be an added advantage.

Experience
No less than three months’ work experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance, preferably with an NGO.
Language
Proficiency in English or Kiswahili. Proficiency in English is MANDATORY and will be an added advantage.

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating the Vacancy Number HRTK/PM/01/2022 on the subject line. Closing Date: 10th February 2022Applications not bearing this subject label will not be consideredImportant: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.HRTK is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidates.

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recruitment.kenya@hias.org

October 28, 2024
Resilient Watersheds Manager

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The Resilient Watersheds Manager coordinates multi-stakeholder projects focused on implementing Nature based Solutions (NbS) for watershed health and climate resilience in Kenya. This will involve establishing implementation teams, raising funds, and creating governance arrangements for new Water Funds under development, starting with the Eldoret-Iten Water Fund, as part of TNC Africa’s Resilient Watersheds initiative. See Link for more information: https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/resilient-watersheds-nature-based-solutions/. Based at Eldoret municipality in Kenya and working closely with ELDOWAS-the Eldoret urban water utility on regular bases, this position reports to the Africa Water Funds Director and is part of the larger Africa Freshwater Protection Strategy and is aligned to the TNC Global Resilient Watersheds Strategy. No relocation or visa sponsorship or assistance is being offered with this position. This is an 3-year term limited position, dependent on the duration of funding from GEF, and extension of tenure will be subject to performance and availability of funds

Essential Functions

The Resilient Watersheds Manager will provide technical support to TNC work in Kenya specifically coordinating conservation work in designated source watersheds like the Cherangany hills supplying Eldoret and Iten municipalities, as well as other geographies as demand and funding grows. They will provide technical assistance for the development and establishment of the Eldoret-Iten Water Fund; creation of implementation plans for the water fund in collaboration with TNC staff, partners, other key stakeholders; and governance structures by negotiating funding and participation commitments with key partners and enhance outreach to high-profile representatives of key public and private sector organizations. The Resilient Watersheds Manager will provide leadership and support to local stakeholders and lead in preparation of workplans and budgets for work that needs to be implemented collaboratively. They will manage grant funds from the strategy’s major donors, including IFAD, the GEF and other multilateral agencies, and fundraising for new priorities, including identifying donor prospects, donor cultivation, and grant writing

Responsibilities And Scope

Manage multi-disciplinary staff in planning project work, baseline surveys, monitoring plans development and reporting in collaboration with Africa and global teams.
Seek out and gain needed cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals; broker partnerships and MoUs with target partners and lead in fundraising to ensure activities are done on time.
Coordinate the steering committee of the Eldoret-Iten Water Fund and reach out to key stakeholders to support conservation work including Climate Adaptation and targeted corporate philanthropy.
Take lead in development of annual workplans and budgeting for timely approval and execution.
Supervise staff including motivating, leading, setting objectives and performance management, including conflict resolution where needed.
Take part in development of funding proposals and follow up to provide needed support.
Provide leadership to resource persons within the Africa region and global water funds team to ensure timely and successful implementation of the workplans.
Oversee field project operations by developing systems and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Coordinate donor pitching and learning trips to source water protection projects
Ensures integrity of both data collection, management and analysis leading to quality and timely reporting on outcomes.
Under limited supervision acts independently, resolves complex issues within Watershed and serve as a resource to others.
Compiles and shares the data needed for public information channels and key partner organizations.
Responsibilities may grow to also support the development of a Water Fund for the Mombasa water supply area. Travel may require up to 30% of time.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in Water resource management, Agriculture or Business degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
Experience negotiating complex agreements and partnerships.
Experience communicating with the public and media both in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple team members from different organizations and delivering results on time.
Experience developing donor reports and coordinating M&E activities involving multiple partners.
Good working knowledge of reporting mandate for IFAD, the GEF, or other multilateral donors.

Desired Qualifications

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
7-10 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good understanding of the following areas: voluntary leadership cultivation, event planning and workshop hosting
Master level degree qualification is an added advantage
Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources and meeting deadlines.
Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English, Swahili and other relevant languages.

Apply via :

careers.nature.org

October 28, 2024
Project Officer

Reports to: Legal Protection Program Manager
Liaises with: MHPSS Program Manager and Gender & GBV Program Manager
Grade: 6
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to Mombasa
Duration: 10.5 months Contract with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and performance
HIAS Kenya seeks to recruit a project officer to coordinate implementation of a project entitled ‘Strengthening community-based protection for victims of torture in Nairobi and Mombasa’. The project seeks to contribute to:

Improving the mental health and well-being of refugee survivors of torture including LGBTQ persons,
Strengthening community-based legal protection and facilitating access to durable solution for refugees’ victims of torture.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Support HIAS Kenya institutional strengthening activities through coordination of
· trainings for HIAS staff, partners, trainer of trainers (ToTs) from the refugees and asylum seekers community, on prevention and response to torture. Enhance knowledge, skills, and capacities of HIAS staff and partners to identify victims of torture in the refugee community.
Screening of clients at intake and providing legal advice to clients
Assist in protection mainstreaming of victims of torture
Facilitate access for victims of torture to local support networks within the Kenyan community and organizations
Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners to advocate for rights of victims of torture from the refugees and asylum seekers community
Provide legal support in community awareness and advocacy initiatives
Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs with partners for protection, medical, financial and psychosocial needs of survivors of torture.
Enhance community-based protection mechanism and support for survivors of torture
Develop monthly budget request, track projects’ progress and ensure timely activity implementation according to work plan and the budget
Closely work with protection monitors and case workers to ensure that regular assessment of needs of vulnerable survivors of torture who are refugees and asylum seekers are conducted.
Coordinate the registration and payment of National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) premiums, provision of cash-based Interventions to victims of torture in the refugee and asylum seekers
Facilitate access to, and referrals for, appropriate Legal, medical/health and psychosocial services for victims of torture
Coordinate timely follow up on referrals and support services provided to survivors of torture.
Contribute in the development of project proposals, concept notes and sector publications
Work closely with two protection monitors based in Mombasa.
· Able to perform other duties as and when required

Required qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development, Legal Studies and/or other related fields of study including project management.
Desirable experiences:

Minimum of 3 years’ previous job experience related to Human Rights
Demonstrated experience working directly with victims of torture.
MUST have a demonstrated understanding of and experience working with diversity and inclusion for persons of diverse Sex, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SSOGI).
Good knowledge of Human Rights principles and doctrines
MUST have Understanding of regional and international human rights mechanisms.
Experience working with refugees and asylum seekers is an added advantage

Required skills and competencies:

Proficiency in English and Swahili
Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word
Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability
Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure
Knowledge of Accountability to affected populations
Knowledge of PSEA

The applications (CV and Cover letter) should be submitted through the link https://hias.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=1911537&&&nohd#job quoting the Position Title: Project Officer. Kindly indicate your expected salary.Closing Date: 10th February 2022Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.HRTK is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidates.

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hias.hrmdirect.com

October 28, 2024
GBV Caseworker

Reporting to: Gender and GBV Program Manager
Liases with: Project Officer
Grade: 5
Duration: 10.5 months with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and performance
HIAS Kenya seeks to recruit a GBV case worker to implement a project entitled ‘Strengthening community-based protection for victims of torture in Nairobi and Mombasa’. The project seeks to contribute to:

Improving the mental health and well-being of refugee victims of torture including LGBTQ persons,
Strengthening community-based legal protection and facilitating access to durable solution for refugees’ victims of torture.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive individual case management for victims of torture resulting from GBV.received at HIAS offices and those identified within the refugee community
Conduct field visits for case assessments in coordination with other HIAS staff and keep track of socio-environmental risks faced by victims of torture resulting from GBV
Map out service support structures in the community to support urban refugee victims of torture resulting from GBV.
Process referrals for support services for victims of torture resulting from GBV to other agencies.
Conduct timely follow up on referrals and support services provided to victims of torture resulting from GBV
Implement and monitor merit based social and financial assistance informed by vulnerability assessments in individual cases in accordance with HIAS’ Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure regular updates in the Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS)and submit assessments and case study forms for victims of torture resulting from GBV.
Evaluate beneficiaries’ progress and work on strategies aimed at supporting client’s self-reliance.
Prepare a monthly analysis on key issues based on case trends to disseminate information on services available and referral pathways
Contribute to the development of project proposal, concept notes and sector publications
Mainstream accountability throughout the project cycle and in daily roles.
Perform other duties as and when required.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study.
Desirable Experiences

Minimum of 1-2 years’ previous job experience related to GBV response.
Demonstrated experience working directly with refugee victims of torture resulting from GBV
MUST have a demonstrated understanding of a survivor-centered approach.
MUST have experience with operationalizing GBV principles, knowledge of international humanitarian standards for GBV prevention and response.

Required Skills and Competences

Proficiency in English and Swahili
Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word
Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect, and accountability
Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders
Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure
Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations is an added advantage
Knowledge of PSEA

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hias.hrmdirect.com

October 28, 2024
Protection Assistant Professional Growth Assistant

Responsibilities:

Contribute to broad implementation of protection activities in urban program and that are responsive to the needs of refugee and host communities – women, girls, men & boys in the fair recycling sector.
Assist to map out and stay updated on the situation for plastics circular economy in Kenya as related to protection concerns.
Contribute and ensure the provision of professional and confidential protection – psychosocial services to survivors of GBV and other beneficiaries through a survivor-centered case management approach.
Play a contributive role the design and development of sector concept notes and proposals.
Support provide in protection data analysis (conflict, child and gender etc.) and maintain a reliable beneficiary database inline with data protection policy/guidelines.
Work closely with the livelihoods, meal and advocacy/communication team/s to contribute in enhancing program integration through well thought out strategies.
Contribute in submission of timely and high-quality activity and donor and internal progress reports that includes documentation of program milestones through case studies and human-interest stories for influencing impact at scale and contributing to fundraising.
Assist the Project Officer in project kick-off, review and project closure meetings including periodic program review and planning meetings and external meetings as often and as requested by the supervisor.
Support to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including urban refugee and host community members and leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and other DRC team members to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination on response activities.
Assist to promote collaboration and synergy between refugee focused interventions and the host communities.
Contribute in active participation and maintenance of a strong working relationship with protection cluster and related working groups to support the provision of quality services to persons of concern.
Undertake other duties as assigned by the Protection Officer in consultations with the DMDP Project Manager to ensure the project expectations are met.

Experience and technical competencies:

Minimum of 2 years’ field experience in protection programming in an International NGO’ or other relevant agency and comprehension of natural resource management, waste management/ recycling industry is an added advantage.
Good project management skills, with experience in multiple location and projects.
Experience working in urban displacement responses in multi-sectoral interventions.
Good planning, organization and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding working environment.
Good analytical and strategic planning skills.
A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders.
Good level communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology -major Counseling and/or Psychology.

Languages:

Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

DRC’s Core competencies:

Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values.

Conditions:

Contract duration: 11 months. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Key stakeholders:
Internal: Programme Management Unit, M&E staff, implementing field teams, senior management team and support service team
External: Technical Working Group(s), refugee and host communities, Local and National Government Authorities, relevant NGOs/CBOs and humanitarian agencies, including DRC Partners and donors as appropriate.

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October 28, 2024
MEAL Assistant Research Assistants – Casuals Database

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Manage information generated through MEAL activities, such as complaints databases, action tracker.
Organize field visits to monitor program activities / interventions against Quality Benchmarks/Quality Checklists and produce & share reports with program team as well as management team based on quality and accountability findings.
Support program staff to strengthen joint planning and monitoring with stakeholders.
Contribute to the quality of program design – reviewing log-frames, results frameworks, project plan, strategic plans, MEAL Plan etc.
Ensure that the agreed action plans are followed in timely manner by program team and that the feedback loop is closed.
Share all information (monitoring reports, CFM databases, preliminary verification reports, case studies etc.) with the support of Research and MEAL Specialist.
Share MEAL findings & CFM issues in each monthly meeting
Support in roll-out of USAID Nawiri monitoring and evaluation strategy and tools at the Sub County level.
Collect program routine monitoring data and follow-up with the program team on data collection and reporting.
Support roll-out and supervision of data collection through Annual Surveys, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and Quality Inquiry Surveys.
Timely entry of monitoring data into mobile and computer-based data collection systems and working with MIS officers to resolve data quality issues observed.
Support Monitoring and Evaluation activities to ensure that program-based monitoring activities are being performed according to schedule.
Support and collaborate with the M&E Officer to provide timely reports and data summaries.
Assist to maintaining a clear and transparent filing system at the Sub County level office.
Support the process of testing and adopting relevant technologies for improving the efficiency of the program’s MEL function at the Sub-county level.
Strengthen Sub-County Government M&E and Data Use Platforms including Review Meeting, Data Quality Assurance, Mentoring and Supportive Supervision.
Other duties as assigned from time to time by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold at least a diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or Population Studies, or relevant field (with coursework in M&E, research and evaluation methodologies, statistical analysis or organizational development) or similar field of study. Undergraduate in similar faculty is an added advantage.
At least 1-3 years of program monitoring and evaluation experience ( Entry Level Fresh Graduate)
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from UoN, AMREF or KIM will be an added advantage
Proven experience of undertaking evaluations/research with outstanding skills in qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS and ATLAS.ti
Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Local language (Turkana or Samburu) preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in INGO’s and or UN Agencies in developmental or in humanitarian programmes, with 2+ years in field postings, and 2+ years working for an international agency on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Experience working with USAID funded project and familiarity with USAID/FFP M&E guidance and requirement is an added advantage
Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with statistical/graphical software or spatial software.
Proven experience with current technologies, such as web-based data management and analysis tools, digital data collection, mapping, Google applications, data visualization, interactive dashboards, etc.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable

Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience working with complex/large USAID funded project and familiarity with USAID/FFP M&E guidance and requirement is an added advantage
Experience of managing private and international donor funded projects
Experience of training and capacity building
Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.

Contract Duration: 12 Months
Deadline: 6 Feb 2022 – 23:59 EAT

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October 28, 2024
Global Safeguarding Senior Advisor- Consultant Global Production Director

Context of the Role
We’re looking for an Global Safeguarding Senior Advisor to provide on-going advice and support to Girl Effect for a minimum 3-month period. The consultant will provide supervision and mentoring to our safeguarding focal points to ensure the continued implementation and strengthening of Girl Effect safeguarding policies and procedures.
Specific Tasks

Provide regular supervision and mentoring sessions to Girl Effect’s Global Safeguarding Manager [approximately 2 hours a week]
Provide regular supervision and mentoring sessions to safeguarding officers in Girl Effect country offices (Ethiopia, Tanzania , India , Rwanda). Sessions will generally be provided on a fortnightly or monthly basis depending on the specific requirements of the staff member. [2 hours a week]
Provide advice to product teams on safeguarding issues (TEGA, cast members, Springster, and Big sis). The frequency of contact will be determined by the specific needs and requirements of the individual team. [3-5 hour every week]
Lead on case management and support other Safeguarding managers with serious safeguarding cases. [1 hour a week may vary depending on case load]
Provide additional support and advice on safeguarding processes and procedures where requested by the Head of Programmes and/or Leadership. [1 hour a week]
Participate in global calls and team meetings [2 hours every 2 weeks]

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences)
Experience of managing safeguarding managers and focal points
Experience of applying child protection and safeguarding approaches in international development programming
Experience in leading the development and implementation of organizational safeguarding policies and procedures, in an international development context
Experience supporting country officers/partners in low and middle-income countries to implement safeguarding measures
Proven experience in successfully leading a small team, and influencing effectively across other teams (including influencing senior staff/forums)
Preferably, experience of women or girl-centred programming
Preferably, lived or professional experience in low or middle-income contexts

Responsibilities

Support the successful recruitment of Global Head of Safeguarding, working with our HR team
Provide technical support and guidance to Girl Effects Safeguarding Leads/Managers
Effective case management of serious safeguarding concerns through leading a case management panel
Providing technical support and leadership in moving the policy redesign forward
Maintain a record of all work undertaken to be provided to Girl Effect on request
Provide a summary of work completed and issues arising during monthly meetings with Senior Director, Gender
Timesheet to be submitted prior to payment of fees

Application process

Please send your CV, including relevant qualifications, certifications and experience towards this consultancy
A budget and fee structure breakdown

Tax
Applicants are advised to ensure that they clearly understand their tax position regarding local jurisdiction tax legislation provisions.
Safeguarding
You may be required to undertake safeguarding checks. Shortlisted consultants will be assessed on our organisational values at the interview stage. The successful consultant will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policy. We encourage you to read and understand our safeguarding policy, the executive summary of which can be found at www.girleffect.org/safeguarding. We have zero-tolerance for all forms of violence against children, beneficiaries and staff.
Equal Opportunities
Girl Effect is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to building an organization that is increasingly representative of, and works extensively with, the communities that we serve. To this end, due regard will be paid to procuring consultancy service organizations and individuals with diverse professional, academic and cultural backgrounds.

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October 28, 2024