Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • Migrant Protection Specialist (Children on the Move) Re-Advertisement

    Migrant Protection Specialist (Children on the Move) Re-Advertisement

    Essential:

    Postgraduate qualification in social sciences, social development, Gender and Development Law, Public Policy or related Fields.
    At least 5 years’ experience in the field of Public Policy, Gender and Development, Human rights/Child rights or related fields;
    Extensive experience in formulation of national or regional policies;
    Demonstrable experience working with Child Rights organizations, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), international or inter-governmental body will be an added advantage;
    Strong awareness of child protection issues in the area of migration and displacement in the East and Horn of Africa region;
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, developing clear strategic vision, and ensuring buy in from stakeholders;
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
    Strong ability to inspire participation and building productive, collegial relationships;
    Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
    Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding and other relevant policies.

    Contract duration: 1 year

    Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers. We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Innovation Strategy Advisor

    Innovation Strategy Advisor

    Sector: Research & Development

    Open to Expatriates: No
    The Airbel Impact Lab is IRC’s Research and Innovation team: We design, test and scale life-changing solutions for people affected by conflict and disaster. We created a new, simpler approach to treating acute malnutrition, we’ve developed a WhatsApp-based educational product to reach out-of-school students, and we’ve built a tool to simplify conducting cost-analyses and increase transparency in the sector. 

    About you

    As the newest addition to our Strategy Practice, you’ll help Airbel teams develop strategies to take projects from idea to scale. This means you’ll lead teams to define a vision, create a strategic roadmap, and develop an operational plan to execute. You’ll play an essential role in aligning stakeholders, in communicating plans and progress, and in driving teams to continually question assumptions and consistently iterate.

    Here’s are the three areas where you’ll focus in your first 12 months in this role: 

    Develop strategy for a Global Research and Innovation Priority team: Airbel is organized around 3 research and innovation priorities (Malnutrition, Education, and Reproductive / Maternal Health). You’ll work closely with a priority lead to develop the core strategy for the priority. This includes developing a strategic vision, setting fundraising targets, aligning on goals, developing quantitative models and qualitative analysis on new innovations, and ensuring the team relentlessly executes. You’ll see immediate impact from your work: You’ll help the team define what to innovate, where to test it, how to resource its work, and how to advance ideas towards scale. 
    Provide strategy support to projects designing, testing and scaling new innovations across Airbel: There are many groundbreaking projects being developed at Airbel. You’ll support teams to effectively frame problems and possible solutions, to size and segment markets, to generate data-backed hypotheses, create project plans to execute, and analyze data from prototypes and pilots. 
    Support Airbel strategic initiatives: You’ll work with the Strategy Practice to drive forward department-wide projects, spanning organizational design work, prioritization exercises, strategic roadmap planning, and qualitative / quantitative analyses. You’ll facilitate decision-making with key stakeholders – often who are very senior – by articulating pathways, framing trade-offs, and outlining resource requirements for different options. 

    This role is a great fit for someone who likes developing new approaches to complex problems, who can drive teams towards effective and efficient decisions, who loves iterating ideas with colleagues, and finally, someone who can jump between high-level strategy and operational plans, budgets, and the details of execution.

    Key Working Relationships:

    Position Reports to:  Associate Director, Innovation Strategy
    Position directly supervises: N/A

    Indirect Reporting: N/A

    Other Internal and/or external contacts:
    Chief Research and Innovation Officer
    Health Technical Unit Directors and Team Members
    Technical Unit Directors and Team Members
    Country and Regional Directors
    Airbel Impact Lab Strategy Practice

    Minimum Requirements  

    You have a bachelor’s degree or with equivalent professional experience, including 5-6 years of experience in conducting strategic planning, leading on qualitative and quantitative analysis to define strategic pathways, and executing on plans. 
    You’re great at solving complex-problems, bringing together quantitative modeling and qualitative analysis, and can distill data into actionable insights. 
    You’re able to engage and align an interdisciplinary team, communicate with senior leaders, and facilitate a group to make effective decisions 
    You work well in a distributed, multicultural, fast paced environment

    Preferred Requirements

    Experience in a strategy role at either a top tier strategy consulting firm, in the strategy development function of a global organization, or in a strategy role at a startup
    Fluency in French and/or Arabic
    Previous work in either humanitarian or development contexts
    Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies applied in medicine and social science
    Experience/familiarity with NGO setting
    Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

    Working Environment: 

    Standard office work environment or remote work

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com

  • Political Risk Analyst (PRA)

    Political Risk Analyst (PRA)

    Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer through the Senior Political Risk Analyst (SPRA), the jobholder is responsible for providing political and economic risk analysis for underwriting of investment insurance including country ratings for pricing of political risk insurance and capacity monitoring.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Country reports and ratings;
    Prepare detailed economic and political risk country reports, as well as country risk ratings for ATI’s member countries, in support of the underwriting of Political Risk Insurance (PRI) deals and portfolio management;
    Update country reports as well as country ratings, as necessitated by material economic and political developments at least once during the year but as often as may be required;
    Prepare economic and political country reports/briefs for non-member countries on a needs basis. This will be in support of new membership or the underwriting of sovereign risks in non-member countries on the back of ATI’s pan-African mandate;
    Work with underwriters in assessing each request for PRI cover so as to ensure that the terms proposed reflects the risk profile and the risk rating of the obligor country;
    Examine each non-binding indication or enquiry for PRI or non-honouring of sovereign obligation, to establish risk appetite in the context of the country risk profile of the respective country, and propose subjectivities/mitigants to minimize the likelihood of claims;
    Ensure the accuracy of economic and business reports so as to support the dependability of underwriter risk assessment;
    Review underwriting reports for sovereign and sub-sovereign risks in liaison with underwriters to ensure that the PRI risk assessment is in line with the country risk report;
    Respond to queries and comments by reinsurers on PRI issues.
    Research and Monitoring;

    Monitor regional and international economic trends that impact on the business of ATI;
    Carry out economic and business research as may be required by the underwriting department;
    Collect, compile, analyse, process and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying necessary analytical models;
    Formulate recommendations, policies or plans to interpret markets.

    Relationship Management;

    Establish and foster a smooth working relationship with underwriting department for
    purposes of providing country risk analysis support in the underwriting of sovereign risks;
    Establish and maintain on-going contacts with multilateral agencies including but not limited to the World Bank, IMF, IFC, etc;
    Establish and maintain relationships with member Country Ministries of Finance and Central Banks;
    Liaison with the ESG officer in ensuring that ESG issues are incorporated in the Country
    Risk Reports for ATI member countries (including non-member countries)

    Any other role as assigned by the Chief Risk Officer through the SPRA;

    Provide background material and research that will assist the Chief Underwriting Officer with policy and investor advice to policymakers;
    Manage the succession of the Senior Political Risk Analyst through a recruitment process, and training the new staff on roles and tasks related to the position.

    Academic Qualifications

    A Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration (MBA) or related field
    A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business, Finance, Banking or Insurance related field

    Professional Qualification

    Membership in recognized professional associations.

    Experience

    At least eight (8) years relevant experience in multilateral, regional economic organization or financial institution.

    Skills and Attributes

    Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct research;
    Knowledge and understanding of the structure of African economies;
    Knowledge and understanding of global trade, investment and economic issues;
    Knowledge of quantitative or statistical methods in forecasting;
    Good oral advocacy and writing skills;
    Ability to work under pressure and meet urgent deadlines;
    Excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in written and spoken English;
    Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
    Strong people management skills;
    Knowledge of French will be an added advantage; and
    Preference will be given to candidates from ATI member countries

    Submit your application to recruitment@ati-aca.orgThe closing date is Tuesday, 15 February 2022 at Midnight East African time. The successful candidate must have suitable qualifications, experience, and attributes as indicated in the job description. The role requires excellent communications skills in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment will be an added advantage.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@ati-aca.org

  • Baseline Survey Consultant

    Baseline Survey Consultant

    BASELINE SURVEY PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
    The main purpose of the study is to provide data and information that will be used as a basis to measure the degree and quality of change in the target population over the course of project implementation. In addition, the study will provide a benchmark to measure the projects contribution to more long-term change (impact). The following study questions will guide the baseline assessment.:
    i. What is the current capacity of HIAS partner agency staff and refugee leaders to provide integrated SRHR services to LGBTQ refugees?
    ii. What is the current capacity of healthcare workers and CBOs to provide improved, quality and LGBTQ-friendly SRHR services that meet LGBTQ individuals’ specific needs?
    iii. What is the current knowledge and attitude levels on SRHR issues among LGBTQ refugees in Nairobi?
    iv. What is the current capacity of LGBTQ CBOs to advocate for issues concerning their SRHR rights at the county and national level?
    v. What is the current level of access to integrated SRHR services (including post-GBV services) by LGBTQ refugees in Nairobi?
    Data collection will adhere to HIAS’ COVID-19 safety policies and align with the Kenyas Ministry of Health COVID-19 guidelines. Therefore, remote data collection methods will be adopted in cases where in-person data collection cannot be done due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation and, social distancing, wearing off masks and washing of hands must be observed.
    SCOPE OF BASELINE STUDY
    The geographical scope of the study will be within Nairobi County; Kayole, Kawangware, and Eastleigh and surrounding areas. The design and implementation of the baseline will ensure ethical consideration are put in place, e.g., principles of gender equality, inclusion and non-discrimination are considered and acted upon throughout, and that the meaningful participation of the most vulnerable groups and other key stakeholders is promoted in the design and implementation of the baseline.
    METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
    The baseline study methodologies will include:

    1 Secondary documentation: Desk review of project documents and other studies related documents
    2 Quantitative approaches will include surveys to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of SRHR issues among the LGBTQ community and capacity of CBOs and health care providers in providing LGBTQ friendly services.
    3 Qualitative approaches will include focus group discussions key informant interviews and observation.

    The baseline data collection is to be consistent with SPHERE standards[1] through its emphasis on a rights-based and participatory approach in conducting of monitoring and evaluation; the baseline survey will be organized in a participatory way, including HIAS staff, partner agencies, refugee community leaders and project beneficiaries.
    EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
    The expected key outputs and deliverables are:

    Inception Report: This report will present the detailed methodology, literature review, data collection tools/instruments and a data analysis plan. The inception report will be discussed with the HIAS baseline study team for any inputs.
    Draft report for stakeholder review—clearly identifying information relevant to the five objectives of the project framework; as well as data gaps and areas that may require further assessment.
    Raw and cleaned final dataset(s) containing all data collected for the baseline, including survey responses and KII/FGD transcriptions.
    Final Report (incorporating inputs from the review): The main body of the report should be a maximum of 40 pages in length, excluding Table of Content, tables and annexes).
    The findings will be presented in a validation meeting with key HIAS staff and stakeholders:

    TIME-FRAME
    Probable date for the baseline survey to commence will be January 2022 and is expected to take a maximum of 18 working days, which includes desk-review, preparation, and implementation and report-writing.
    INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
    HIAS will establish a baseline study team to oversee all the related tasks. The HIAS Kenya M&E Officer will be responsible for the overall coordination of all the evaluation tasks with the consultant. In addition, the Program Managers, Head of Programmes, Regional M&E Officer and Country Director will provide all the necessary technical and operational support required throughout the evaluation process.
    HIAS will provide:

    Relevant documentation and background information.
    Contacts of relevant stakeholders and set up meetings.
    Consolidated feedback/guidance on draft reports.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
    HIAS is looking for a consultant/team with the following skills and qualifications;

    Demonstrable expertise on SRHR and gender equality, preferably in Kenya or the region.
    Demonstrable expertise on refugee operations especially in Kenya.
    Experience in qualitative & quantitative researches, data analysis and reporting with a focus on social research and evaluation, preferably in the region.
    The team leader should preferably possess a post graduate degree in research-oriented social science or related discipline with extensive knowledge of and experience in leading (designing and undertaking) large scale quantitative social surveys as well as qualitative research.
    Experience in managing and coordinating baseline surveys, delivering agreed outputs on time and on budget.
    Experience in data collection and analysis using participatory methodologies.
    Excellent and demonstrated understanding of ethical issues in research, especially in SRHR.
    Capacity to use mobile data collection for data collection, and analysis of survey results.
    Excellent verbal and written communication in English required.

    Qualified and interested parties are asked to submit the following:· Letter of interest in submission of a proposal· A detailed technical proposal clearly demonstrating a thorough understanding of this ToR and including but not limited to the following:· Team composition and level of effort of each proposed team member (include CVs of each team member).· A financial proposal with a detailed breakdown of costs for the study quoted in Kenya Shillings.How to Apply:The Applications should be submitted to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating Vacancy Notice No HRTK/BS/01/22 in the subject line.The deadline for submission is 27th January 2022 at 5:00pm.Important: 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. [1] https://www.spherestandards.org/resources/sphere-for-monitoring-and-evaluation/

    Apply via :

    recruitment.kenya@hias.org

  • Senior Policy Advisor – Pan African Advocacy

    Senior Policy Advisor – Pan African Advocacy

    Are you passionate about fighting climate change and injustice, but you can see that traditional campaigning isn’t delivering the scale of transformation required? Do you have strong policy and research skills, and want to apply them as part of an innovative team that’s breaking new ground? If so then we’d love you to join our growing team.
    The Global Advocacy Team at Tearfund has a vision to tackle the three defining issues of our time – ending extreme poverty, safeguarding the environment and tackling inequality. Our team walks alongside grassroots movements around the globe campaigning on issues like climate change, plastic waste and green jobs. We support people to drive change, nurture their leadership, and join them up with our research, media and campaigning work at national and global levels.
    We’re looking for an enthusiastic senior member of staff to join our policy and research team in this new and exciting role.
    We’re looking for someone who is:

    an excellent team player
    good at working flexibly and in partnership with others
    able to lead new and expanding areas of work
    experienced in policy, research and influencing, particularly in the area of climate change and poverty.

    You’ll build relationships with grassroots groups, networks and allies to strengthen social movements across Africa. You will provide policy expertise and lobbying to help drive forward policy and behaviour change on environmental and economic sustainability issues. You will be working alongside a passionate and ambitious team, and will love to pray for change, believing that God can and does do amazing things.
    We’d love applications from people who are:

    passionate about fighting climate change, poverty and injustice as an integral part of your faith
    comfortable managing research projects
    confident at influencing and inspiring others and holding senior relationships externally.

    All applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs
    Please note: This is a new, full time position and is a two year fixed term role, based at our Nairobi hub office in Kenya. The annual gross salary set for this position is KES 6,925,712 per annum. This is a national contract therefore, candidates must have a passport or visa evidencing their right to live and work in Kenya.

    Apply via :

    jobs.tearfund.org

  • Program Assistant, Tools for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Market Shaping Officer

    Program Assistant, Tools for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Market Shaping Officer

    Job Description
    Tools for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (TIMCI) is a global effort led by PATH to accelerate availability, adoption and scale-up of tools to identify severe illness and decrease mortality in children under five years of age. PATH and its primary partner, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), will implement a four-year project funded by Unitaid. TIMCI has two major goals that both seek to improve detection of severe disease in children under five: 1) to improve healthcare workers’ ability to diagnose severe disease by equipping them with pulse oximeters (POX) and electronic decision support tools; and 2) to accelerate the development and market entry of non-invasive devices that augment the features of a standard POX with one or more additional vital sign measurements. This high profile and potentially high impact project will begin in July 2019 and will take place in five countries: Kenya, Myanmar, Senegal, Tanzania, and the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
    PATH is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and logistics support to the TIMCI project implementation in Kenya. The Program Assistant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Project Lead.  
    Specific duties and responsibilities:

    Provide meeting planning and logistics activities may include scheduling internal and external meetings, workshops, and other events as necessary, as well as coordinating event-related logistics, maintaining database of project contacts, and drafting meeting notes and coordinating review, distribution, and filing.
    Provide general administrative support to maintain coordinated and organized team logistics. This may include working closely with the TIMCI program team and the project administrator to initiate the procurement process for project activities, the maintenance of a shared team calendar for TIMCI staff in Kenya, assisting TIMCI staff with travel planning arrangements and post-travel reimbursements, including cheque requests, meal conference forms, etc.
    Coordinate procurement of both services and supplies and working closely with the procurement and operations team to manage vendors and suppliers.
    In consultation with relevant staff, plan and coordinate the production and distribution of monthly activity reports and other communications materials as requested. 
    Work with the project PADM to provide support with financial engagements for TIMCI.
    Provide support to special events, workshops and conferences as may be needed to support the Kenya program.
    Maintain the electronic and paper filing systems to ensure information is readily and easily accessible. This will include regular updates of assigned email distribution lists.
    Coordinate with full TIMCI Department staff to ensure smooth coordination of administrative tasks between Seattle and other country offices as assigned.
    Maintain adequate inventory levels by managing the inventory tracking system and ensuring all inventory is accounted for and reported according to PATH policy.
    Liaise with other country teams to identify other areas where additional administrative support may be required.

    Required Experience

    Diploma in Business Administration or related subject.
    A minimum of three years of directly related administrative and program support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    Basic research skills
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    Ability to work with multiple teams across diverse background
    Strong organizational skills.
    Adaptable to changing priorities.
    Effective time management.
    Experience working under deadlines.
    Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
    Fluency in English, including excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Demonstrated prior experience supporting large meetings and managing muti-country travel planning as well as working with multiple vendors is an added advantage

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  • Facilitator for capacity building on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) refugees of reproductive age in Nairobi.

    Facilitator for capacity building on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) refugees of reproductive age in Nairobi.

    Terms of Reference
    Program: Gender & Gender Based Violence Department
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    BACKGROUND
    HIAS is an international non-profit organization that stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. HIAS’ operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to serve the most vulnerable refugees through community-based protection including Mental Health and Psychosocial support (MHPSS), Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response, Resilience building, Child Protection and the provision of durable solutions.
    The overall goal of HIAS’ global GBV Prevention and Response programming is for forcibly displaced refugee women, girls, sexual and gender minorities to pursue their potential and to access their human and legal rights, free from violence and oppression. HIAS GBV programming works to ensure;
    (1) Forcibly displaced women, girls, sexual and gender minorities face a reduced risk of GBV,
    (2) Survivors of sexual and physical violence have access to coordinated psychosocial, health, and legal services,
    (3) Family, community, and institutions support refugee women, girls, sexual and gender minorities in accessing and using their rights.
    With funding from The Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU) the “Improved access to, and uptake of, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for LGBTQ Refugees of Reproductive Age in Nairobi” project, being implemented by HIAS HRTK aims to achieve the following:

    Improved enabling environment among LGBTQ refugees in Nairobi to access SRHR services.
    Enhanced capacity of LGBTQ refugees to address their SRHR issues
    Enhanced capacity for LGBTQ Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to advocate for their SRHR in Nairobi

    THE PURPOSE OF THE FACILITATION ROLE.
    HIAS Kenya is looking to engage a trainer/facilitator to conduct 4 different trainings through the year 2022. The trainings are as follows: 3 days virtual training, 3 days face to face training, 2 days face to face training and 2 days virtual training. The trainings are meant to build capacity and enable different groups such as frontline health providers, Community Health Workers, HIAS staffs, LGBTQ community and community leaders support LGBTQ community access SRHR services in Nairobi.
    Outcome of the training will support the following project activities.

    Train healthcare workers, frontline service providers including HIAS community workers, community health care workers linked to facilities and community members linked to the LGBTQ-led CBOs), and community leaders on handling and addressing the SRHR needs of LGBTQ refugees.

    Capacity building for refugee partner agencies, refugee protection monitors and SRHR focused agencies to provide integrated sexual and reproductive health services to LGBTQ refugees.

    Train LGBTQ refugees as trainers (ToTs) in Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)

    Train LGBTQ protection monitors to conduct monitoring of interventions regarding sexual reproductive health rights & HIV/AIDs.

    Facilitate trained LGBTQ refugees to train other LGBTQ refugees on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).

    METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE OF WORK
    In close co-ordination with HRTK, the consultant will implement the following tasks:

    Design the training resources:

    a. Develop the training content for the trainings to be delivered through interactive activities, methodologies, and discussions
    b. Draft the methodology, training content and schedule and submit to HRTK for review and approval
    c. Finalize the methodology, training content and schedule as approved by HRTK project staff
    2. Conduct trainings:
    a. Conduct the trainings based on the approved methodology and training content/ schedule,
    b. Produce training report in collaboration with HRTK staff.
    The trainings shall have a mixed method of delivery; some will be conducted remotely and where applicable, some will be conducted, in-person, in strict adherence to the Government of Kenya (GoK)’s guideline on prevention of COVID 19.
    EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES:
    The following will be the expected deliverables and outputs of the engagement:

    Work plan for developing the training, and proposed methodologies. Sharing training agenda and content with HRTK team for reviews). The facilitator should be able to undertake some of the tasks concurrently to fit within the planned HIAS work plan and timeframe, without compromising the quality of work expected
    Soft copies of all presentations and training notes.

    TIME FRAME
    The overall engagement is expected to cover the duration of 2 weeks, including the preparation of the training, 2 days training and report writing.
    INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    HIAS will be responsible for the following:

    Overall coordination
    Technical and operational support required throughout the training process.
    Technical review of all training content, tools and reports.
    HIAS will also oversee the coordination and logistics of the in-person and remote trainings.

    The facilitator will be responsible for the following:

    · Developing of training resources, reviewing existing information, preparing training outlines and objectives.
    · Developing of an appropriate methodology for the training specifically one that is participatory.

    FACILITATOR’S COMPETENCIES, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

    Individual with demonstrable experience in SRHR trainings to diverse populations, including the LGBTIQ community.
    Prior experience in developing participatory training resources and completing trainings.
    Experience in providing training to diverse population with outcomes of improved access to SRHR services

    Substantial track record in working and supporting mid-level health providers to provide comprehensive sexual reproductive health services to key populations, specifically, the LGBTQ community.
    Experience in remote capacity building on SRHR with great understanding of ethical considerations and cultural diversity when conducting trainings.
    Experience in working in Humanitarian sector and with refugees in urban setting preferably in Kenya.

    Qualified and interested parties are asked to submit the following:Please send your application, including a financial proposal for the training quoted in Kenya shillings and Curriculum Vitae of trainer(s) to recruitment.kenya@hias.org indicating Vacancy Notice No HRTK/CBSRHR/01/22 in the subject line. Applications not bearing the requirements highlighted in this advert will not be considered.Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Closing Date: 21st January 2022 at 5.00pmHRTK is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidate

    Apply via :

    recruitment.kenya@hias.org

  • Senior Operations Analyst: Integrations

    Senior Operations Analyst: Integrations

    The Role
    Network Operations, services management team is a dynamic, responsive and innovative team responsible for the well-being of the MFS Africa network of connected partners (mobile network operators, banks, money transfer organizations, merchants etc.).
    We are recruiting a Senior Operations Analyst to be key in the technical ability of the team to help manage, optimize and continue to expand the fast-growing MFS Africa ecosystem as well as support the organization through a number of use-cases that the company offers to its partners. The role will be working with the Head – Network Service Management and will be part of Network Operations.
    We are seeking candidates with 2-4 years experience of working in the technology sector i.e fintech, software development, ICT etc. The successful candidate must be able to think laterally and use their technical ability to tackle and resolve unique problems in a clear, analytical approach that leverages all of their previous technical experiences. They must possess exceptional communication skills, high EQ, creative problem solving, strong organization skills, and flexibility.
    The candidate may be based either in Accra -Ghana, Johannesburg -South Africa or Nairobi – Kenya. Applicants should only apply for the position advertised in the country of residence, or where they have the right to work.
    You will be a good fit if you have / are :

    A Self-starter with a natural curiosity
    High competency in systems engineering approach & analytical thinking
    Ability to learn complex products/solutions in a high-pace environment
    Ability to multitask in an environment with shifting priorities
    Ability to work autonomously and independently in a highly demanding environment and willing to take accountability for work produced
    Comfortable learning new technologies and systems
    Highly organized, solutions-oriented with solid problem-solving ability
    Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Participate in and own projects that are key to the execution of MFS Africa network expansion strategy and plans
    Provide technical support for partners using the MFS Africa network
    Execute technical integrations with future-partners integrating into the MFS Africa network
    Participate and manage technical optimization projects around the use of the MFS Africa API with connected partners
    Function as a technical escalation point from back-office around technical integrations challenges experienced around the MFS Africa network
    Provide technical leadership to the network management team
    Work with MFS Africa partners on ensuring the latest MFS Africa API , API-features (integrations evolution) and best-API practices are implemented by partners throughout the ecosystem
    Critically analyze ecosystem behaviour to pinpoint areas of optimization/improvement and lead implementation of such analysis with quantifiable results
    Manage technical change requests from partners internally to conclusion with all affected and required teams
    Participate in technical forums around the use of the MFS Africa API, its evolution and its new feature beta participations
    Analyze, diagnose and implement required interventions to ensure that the MFS Africa network achieves its desired goals around transaction success rates
    Use tools available to monitor, diagnose and participate in the resolution of challenges experienced within the MFS Africa network
    Guide and mentor colleagues around technical aspects and for the purpose of knowledge management

    The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineer or related ICT/Telecoms discipline
    Have 2 – 4 years of relevant experience
    Experience in UNIX/LINUX or any technical skill mastery
    Previous experience around API work (reading and interpretation of API specifications), Sync and/or Async
    Experience of on use of the any API testing tool (SOAP UI, REST Assured, API Fortress etc. or any preferred tool)
    Basic working knowledge around networking (VPN, SSL, MPLS etc.)
    Previous experience in any technical role and capacity
    Mastery of any technical system (open or proprietary)
    Advanced technical integration/support experience, with network monitoring tools and methodologies
    Experience with any network/service monitoring tools (Nagios, Big Brother etc.)
    Previous experience in a technical industry (mobile/ICT advantageous)

    Why work for us:

    We are the cutting edge of fintech in Africa
    Ranked by Fast Company as Second Most Innovative Company in Africa
    Attractive package including flexible benefits and competitive remuneration
    Diverse, inclusive, gender-balanced company culture representing >28 nationalities and speaking >20 languages
    Massive growth potential
    We operate a flexible remote working and unlimited leave policy
    We solve relevant problems for Africa and the world to create access for the millions of users who also believe in what we do

    Apply via :

    mfsafrica.bamboohr.com

  • Part-time Counselling Psychologist

    Part-time Counselling Psychologist

    Reporting to: Economic Inclusion Program Manager
    Terms of Engagement: Temporary
    Duration: 3 Months contract
    Job Summary
    HIAS is looking to recruit for a part time counselling psychologist who will assist in the provision of counseling interventions to vulnerable and at-risk refugee clients, including those who have undergone emotional and psychological distress as well as those with mental health challenges impairing their normal functioning.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide individual and group counseling interventions to clients experiencing various forms of trauma while observing the highest levels of confidentiality and professional ethics and etiquette
    Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations; prepare and submit the reports to the Supervisor. Ensure appropriate psychosocial assessment and diagnosis of all the counselling cases are in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health Atlas
    Assess the clients’ capability to undertake and engage in self or wage employment.
    Follow up and monitor all referral cases and provide feedback of interventions offered, by referral programs and partners.
    Assist in preparation of timely, quality, and comprehensive reports for work done
    Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Competences

    A Degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university
    Have at least 2 years of counselling experience. Experience working with refugees will be an added advantage
    Experience in trauma counselling
    Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues
    Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments
    Good team player with excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills
    Proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness
    Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and able to uphold high standards of confidentiality
    Knowledge of Computer Applications such as MS-Access, MS-Excel and MS Word

    Please submit a cover letter and resume using the link belowApplications not bearing the requirements highlighted in this advert will not be considered.Closing date: 21st January 2022 at 5:00pmOnly 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.

    Apply via :

    hias.hrmdirect.com

  • Senior Expert, Utility Partnerships – Kenya

    Senior Expert, Utility Partnerships – Kenya

    Summary
    The Senior Expert for Utility Partnerships is a key contributor to the overall success of Water.org initiatives across all levels of impact in Africa, with a specific focus on effective and timely execution of partnerships related to water and sanitation service providers and infrastructure within her/his assigned portfolio.
    The Senior Expert will be instrumental in helping Africa Regional Team define how best to facilitate greater financing flows for utilities and other service providers in key markets across the region. This individual will lead the establishment of a utility practice and development of client services in the region, by leading strategy and partnership pipeline development, supporting fundraising and donor engagement, thought leadership and global learning.
     
    This individual will oversee partnership design, management, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of utility partnerships, as well as lead the development of financing mechanisms designed to create a more enabling environment for investment into the sector.
    The Senior Expert, Utility Partnerships is based in Kenya.
     
    Key Responsibilities
     
    Partnership & Business Development (50%)
    Lead the development, execution, and sustained growth of key partnerships and priorities for impact across the region, as requested. Key activities include, but are not limited to:
     
    Strategy development:

    Lead strategy development at the regional and country-specific levels and assist with development of programmatic roadmaps, workplans and budgets.
    Oversee regional landscaping of the service provider sector, identifying opportunities for Water.org to enter the market with the right services.

    Business development:

    Bring a business development mindset and approach to engaging with the service provider sector to enable ongoing identification of opportunities for Water.org to enter and stimulate the market.
    Lead the development of a compelling and influential business case for Water.org’s services to investors and development organizations.
    Develop and manage a diverse portfolio of influential relationships and partnerships including but not limited to water and sanitation utilities, municipal and sub-national entities, national governments, regulatory bodies, bi/multilateral organizations, capital providers, regional apex entities, and other stakeholders across the region to:
    establish and maintain a strong position for Water.org’s influence and visibility across the Africa region,
    ensure Water.org is effectively leveraging, collaborating, and adding value to the WSS and Finance sectors’ ecosystem of actors and policies, and
    strengthen Water.org’s efforts to mobilize investment in WSS through the deployment of new resources and larger amounts of capital, ensuring new service provision of water and sanitation reaches low-income communities and households.

    Portfolio Management (35%)
    Demonstrate a personal drive for and embodiment of Water.org’s mission and leadership values, by motivating and mobilizing efforts to rapidly scale impact. Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
     

    Support the execution of the service provider regional strategy, overseeing establishment of new partnerships, program design and development, and programmatic execution.
    Accountable for successful delivery of technical assistance to service provider partners and / or sector associations, ensuring the ongoing viability of their water and sanitation lending services and sustainability.
    Support establishment of linkages between international and domestic capital providers and partners seeking loan capital, facilitating creation of various financing mechanisms to de-risk investments, if needed.
    Oversee compliance to established Water.org monitoring & evaluation practices.
    Contribute to the strengthening of Water.org’s reputation as a robust brand and influential brand and influential thought leader in Africa. This may include serving as the primary representative of Water.org to key government, media, enabling partners, and other influencers. Contribute as an effective presenter at key industry and sector events across the region.
    Contribute to building an evidence base to enable full range of impact and innovation internally at Water.org and externally across the sector.
    Play a significant role in regional efforts to identify and effect reforms and changes at the system-level, i.e., enabling policies and investment practices which mobilize capital for WSS financing solutions.

     
    Organizational Support (15%)

    Collaborate with Water.org US and global teams to ensure integration of efforts, effective deployment of shared resources, and dissemination of best practices.
    Participate in assisting with the development of new tools and processes, membership on cross-functional committees as requested, and/or participation at internal or external conferences or workshops.
    Assist in the development of new tools, processes and/or procedures to gain efficiencies in the execution of work.
    Availability to take calls outside normal working hours to coordinate with US-based staff or staff at other country offices.

     
    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, business administration, water engineering or management, or related fields; Additional relevant certifications in accounting or finance are an added advantage. Trainings and coursework will also be considered.
    Deep understanding of the financing environment supporting the achievement of SDG 6 goals:
    At least 6 years of proven professional experience, leading investment projects with water and sanitation service providers in Africa, with increasing levels of experience and responsibility.
    Experience with infrastructure financing strongly preferred.
    Experience working in East Africa and knowledge across the broader Africa continent desired.
    Possess a robust network across the water supply and sanitation sector in East Africa, as well as more broadly across Africa, ranging across capital providers, utilities and other water and sanitation service providers, government institutions, investors, and other relevant stakeholders.
    Operational and financial experience in managing national/ sub-national entities that oversee or invest in Utilities or private sector small medium WSS enterprises.
    At least five years of project and/or program management experience required.
    Demonstrated proficiency in facilitation of collaboration and linkages between staff, donors, partners and stakeholders.
    Proficient in the use of effective communication techniques, particularly across a variety of constituencies and stakeholder groups. Skilled at cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
    Demonstrated ability to identify new opportunities, establish cross- sector partnerships and design programs that are creative and leverage different stakeholders’ core capacities and assets.
    Knowledge of relevant computer applications and ability to integrate technology into office and partnership activities.
    Language proficiency in English and Kiswahili required.

    Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law. We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job.

    Apply via :

    water.org