Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

Head of Jameel Observatory

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Key Responsibilities

Leadership and management of Jameel Observatory including:

Strategy development and enactment; culture, ethos and staff relations; periodic review of strategic direction and initiating course corrections in consultation with internal Governance Group and External Advisory Committee
Research activities and process for procuring/commissioning research
Communications surrounding the Observatory and its activities
Consortium interactions – ensuring that the Observatory capitalizes on synergies among consortium and key external partners

Business and financial planning and management including resource mobilization – building a long-term, financially-sustainable funding stream
Representation and stakeholder engagement

Promoting the vision of the Observatory among key actors in the food security/pastoralism space in East Africa and globally
Building engagement with existing actors and developing a vibrant community of practice on food security early warning in East Africa

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Development studies, livestock related studies, Agribusiness or other relevant fields with at least 15 years experience in similar project
Track record in establishing, inspiring and leading successful complex partnerships in East Africa
Strong understanding of pastoral issues and complex environments
Existing network in food security/pastoralism sector in East Africa
Familiarity with technical aspects of pastoralism, rangeland management, and/or earth observation/data science
Evidence of successful people and financial management capability
Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural professional environment and with minimum supervision
Experience working with development partners
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Good interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver timely high-quality deliverables.
Strong analytical and report writing skills

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Terms of Appointment
This is position is at job level HG 20 and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances.

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October 28, 2024
International Expert

SustaiNet Group Limited (SGL) is working with a Consortium Partner for a GIZ project ‘Support for agricultural production and quality assurance’.

Project Status: Tender

Project Period

from 2022to 2024 (planned)

Duration Of Assignment

24 months, with potential for a follow-on phase

Project Name

Support for agricultural production and quality assurance in Somalia

Country/Duty Station

The project is implemented in Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland with travel to the project sites in remote areas.

Project Description

The project aims to increase capacity of Somali authorities to ensure quality standards for selected agricultural products. The impact hypothesis is that advising the Somali Office Standards (SOBS) and the Ministry of Agriculture (FGS) on the development of regulations and regulatory systems for quality management, in conjunction with building institutional capacity and quality infrastructure and appropriate coordination capacity, will enable the Somali Government to establish a functional quality assurance system for selected products for member states (module objective). The underlying assumptions are that the willingness of the responsible institutions and organisations is high to introduce standards in quality management and food safety, compliance with which is a and that the personnel competences and the organisational capacities of the responsible institutions are sufficient for the implementation of the project and that the personnel competences and the organisational capacities of the responsible institutions are sufficient for the implementation of the project

Expected Outputs Are

Output 1: Establishment and commissioning of a functional laboratory for testing the quality standard of selected agricultural products

Reporting to the International Team Leader based in Mogadishu, Somali.

Tasks of the International Expert will be.

Consultancy in the field of regulation, ISO standards, also within EAC and COMESA.
Consulting for process support in the introduction and implementation of quality standards.
Specific laboratory analyses (including installation and operation of laboratory equipment)
Advise competent authorities, in particular SOBS and the Ministry of Agriculture, on the development of regulations and regulatory systems for the quality management of selected agricultural products according to international and regional standards (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, SPS), Codex Alimentarius, International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
Identify support needs of the future Somali Agricultural Regulatory and Inspection Service (SARIS) and advise on institutional cooperation with SOBS

Requirements

Education/training: University qualification (bachelor’s, Master’s) laboratory analysis (bachelors/masters degree);
Languages: proficiency in English, C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and Somali, C1
General professional experience: 5 years professional experience in the laboratory analysis sector.
Specific professional experience: 2 years of professional experience in food science and 3 years of experience in approaches such as quality infrastructure laboratory techniques, analytical methods, experimental design, DC management tools, gender equity, delivery of training, presentation, and facilitation
Regional experience: 2 years of work experience in East Africa.
Development cooperation (DC) experience: 2 years of experience working on Development Cooperation projects.

In addition to their specialist qualifications, all team members should also have the following qualifications:

Ability to work in a team

Proactive
Communication skills
Socio- and intercultural competence
Partner- and customer-oriented, efficient action
interdisciplinary thinking
Resilience at work in complex security situations
Tolerance of ambiguity (weak institutions, corruption))

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will considered applicants on a continuous basis until the 19th November 2021

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October 28, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening Manager

Purpose of the role:
The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Manager will lead the implementation of the key HSS components of FHF Kenya Program. He/she will be tasked with improving the administrative, managerial, and operational capacity of national and county health systems across FHF projects.
The Health Systems Strengthening Manager will assess current managerial and operational efficiencies at the national and county level to develop an action plan for improvements. Emphasis will be placed on health leadership and governance, health systems financing, health information system, commodities and supplies, eye health system efficiency and human resources for eye health
The Health Systems Strengthening Manager will coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, including the Kenyan Ministry of Health at national and county level, county executives, county health staff, international and national development partner organizations & civil society at national, county and community level to realize FHF’s long term outcomes.
Skills

Technical areas: strengthening public health service delivery programs, partner technical Support and capacity building, advocacy, health systems performance.
Experience with a mix of practical technical skills necessary for strengthening health systems at the county, national, and community levels.
Excellent knowledge of national/county/community level issues impacting health systems
Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
Superior presentation skills (both written and oral) and ability to communicate technical materials to a mix of audiences and for differing purposes using print, electronic, and presentation media.
Maturity, High degree of integrity and professionalism.
Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity
Must have strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.
Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience:

Financial and Resource Management
Identify and develop opportunities for Health Systems Strengthening grant acquisition.
Excellent report writing skills and donor relations.
•Provide technical support to national level decision makers on financial resource planning.
Advocacy and Representation
•Develop presentations for national and international level fora on Health Systems Strengthening and financial
protection for sharing with donor and partners.
Technical support to FHF Kenya staff partners on lobbying/advocacy for integration of eye health into
social protection schemes.
•Develop and expand networks to strengthen public health financing for eye health.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in international development, public health, Social Sciences, International Development, health economics or related field.
A post graduate qualification in Health Systems Management, public policy, or related fields.

Essential Experience

Minimum of 8 years significant work experience in health systems strengthening, health economics, or related fields in the context of low resource settings in a reputable NGO
Demonstrable knowledge of national and county health systems and policy development.
Ability to cultivate, develop and maintain good relationships with the county government
Substantial understanding of economic policies, HSS structures with proven experience interacting with governments, non-governmental organizations, donors and/or the private sector including excellent diplomacy and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.

Key responsibilities

Lead implementation of the HSS components across all FHFK projects, with particular attention to the Health Financing, Stronger Systems, and Health Workforce Projects
In conjunction with the FHF technical staff, support relevant sectors of the national Ministry of Health and County health facilities in undertaking HSS capacity assessments gap analysis, setting priorities, and developing and implementing capacity strengthening plans with clear milestones
Provide technical support to build the capacity of national and county health leadership in key health system
strengthening functions, including policy, planning, health care financing and budgeting, advocacy, and resource mobilization
Working in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, provide technical support for the health financing project to increase capacity of the public health systems to sustainably deliver and increase the use of affordable self-sustaining models of eye health services, especially for women, girls, the poor and rural populations.
In collaboration with the Policy and Advocacy Manager, support national and county level advocacy targeting key decision makers to advance implementation of WHO Integrated People Centred Eye Care to strengthen community focused programs
Provide technical assistance to ensure that national policies and procedures for public health financing are integrated at all levels of the health system
Support the development and promotion of linkages to enable project and staff to learn from one another, discuss common challenges, seek/offer assistance, and share best practices at country and cluster level.
Produce and present HSS papers at local, regional, and international forums to share experiences and best practices
Identify and advise on opportunities for HSS grants acquisition and lead in project design and resource planning
Manage relationships and maintain FHFK’s position within strategic fora such as technical forums, working groups, health advocacy platform, HENNET, KHF, etc

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October 28, 2024
Social Protection Specialist Chief Child Protection, (P4)

Job no: 546034
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-4
Categories: Social and Economic Policy
Kenya is a country of many contrasts, from its landscape to demographics, and more so its social and economic inequalities. Despite economic growth, Kenya is one of the most unequal countries in the sub-region. Forty two percent of its population of 44 million, live below the poverty line.
Access to basic quality services such as health care, education, clean water and sanitation, is often a luxury for many people. Large segments of the population, including the burgeoning urban poor, are highly vulnerable to climatic, economic and social shocks. As such, progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, especially in regards to social security, is mixed.
How can you make a difference?
Join our dedicated team in Kenya by working on the frontlines of effective engagement in social policy dialogue with the Government for programme development, advocating for increased public resource allocation and improving linkages between social protection and essential social services to ensure a protective environment for the most vulnerable children in Kenya including orphans. You will model approaches, conduct analysis and advocate for the sustainable social protection for children, including contribution to resilient building for households and communities.
This will involve:

Social protection policy dialogue and programme development
Monitoring and analysis of resources for social protection
Coordination of social protection and social protection with essential services for children
Data collection, analysis and results-based approach
Establishes effective partnerships
UNICEF Programme Management

KEY END-RESULTS:

Constructive dialogue and partnerships are established between international and local social protection stakeholders, to provide effective protective environment for the most vulnerable children, including progressive compliance of principal policy documents and legislation regarding all aspects of child sensitive and integrated social protection systems.
Current information on resources for social protection is monitored, analyzed and updated on an on going basis to support advocacy for expanded and equitable coverage of social protection.
Capacity for co-ordination of social protection is enhanced at national and sub national levels.
Coordination between social protection and essential services for children is increased and links between different levels of government structures for policy implementation are strengthened.
Timely and quality data-driven analysis with consistent integration of sex-disaggregated data and input is provided for effective prioritization, planning, development, and results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific social protection initiatives.
Effective partnerships with the Government and other agencies established to enable sustained and proactive commitment to social protection in particular for children.
UNICEF social policy(social protection) programme effectively planned, implemented and managed in support of the country programme.

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience in programme development and management, advocacy and public resource allocation and social protection.
Developing country work experience is an asset.
Background/experience in emergency is an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Fluency is another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

For every Child, you will demonstrate…
Our core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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October 28, 2024
Senior Director, Global WASH Operations

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are at the heart of child well-being and foundational to World Vision’s mission for all children and their communities to experience life in all its fullness. For more than 35 years, World Vision has been committed to stand in the gap, globally leveraging resources and locally working alongside communities to ensure millions of children around the world have access to clean water, dignified sanitation and healthy hygiene practices.
WV has recently launched a new Global WASH Business Plan, which outlines its commitment to invest $1 billion over the next five years to extend the impact of its work across 41 countries.
The Senior Director of WASH provides strategic leadership and direction for the WASH field operations to maximize the WASH contribution to child well-being, the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure operational performance that meets the sector standards and donor expectations. This position ensures effective partnership with WV field teams, the donors and other partners. The role strengthens WV operational effectiveness and reputation, creates and strengthens strategic partnerships, networking, and innovative approaches and strengthens and mobilizes the community of practice to execute programming that demonstrates evidence of efficiency and impact, enhance global WASH reputation, influence, and thought leadership. The role will report to the WVI Global Sector Lead for WASH and collaborate closely with the WVUS Director of WASH. The role will also work very closely with the Regional WASH Directors (who have a dotted reporting line to this position). The location of this position is continental Africa. The specific location in Africa is negotiable, but should be in a country where WV has an office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set Strategic Priorities:

Develops annual WASH Business Plans with the Regional WASH Directors, Support Offices and National teams.
Provides thought leadership for WASH both within and outside WV.
Ensures integration of WV distinctives and ethos in WASH implementation.
Ensures alignment of WASH programming with global sector approaches and project models.
Ensures overall compliance with WVI Partnership standards and industry standards.
Oversees the quality and coverage of WASH programming.
Champions cross-sector collaboration for integration of WASH with other sectors.
Provide team leadership and mentoring through the WASH Capacity Building Plan.

Provide Operational Accountability:

Ensure accountability of national and regional portfolios to delivery WASH outcomes as defined in Business Plans.
Ensure donor promises are met or exceeded.
Measure extent to which resourcing opportunities meet WASH operations needs and impact child well-being.
Ensure high quality technical support is provided to National Offices on the development of Technical Approach and Technical Programs to address WASH needs.
Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of WASH programming, learning and sharing for quality improvement.

External Engagement:

Actively positions WV as the NGO of choice with potential and key partners, donors and stakeholders through quality WASH programming and evidence of impact.
Champions WASH campaigns and resource acquisition in the field.
Participates in high level international and regional meetings, forums and conferences as required.
Collaborates with Faith and Development actors externally as WV seeks to integrate faith into all its programming.

Build Capacities:

Determines the technical capacity needs for field WASH teams.
Builds capability of the field WASH professionals and community of practice.
Builds understanding of current footprint and identify opportunities for further growth and impact.
Promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Collaborates with WVI sector leadership to ensure WASH lessons are documented and disseminated.
Collaborates with WVI sector leadership on the development and implementation of Project Models.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong experience and proven skills in leading a team of technical professionals.
Leader with minimum 10 years’ experience designing and leading WASH programming in the developing world.
In-depth knowledge/expertise in WASH programming including evidence based best practices.
Strong relational and networking skills, demonstrated ability to supervise teams, and significant experience engaging with donors and fundraisers.

Preferred:

Excellent in written reporting and in verbal communication in English.
Strong experience working with and managing large grant portfolios for foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors.
Strong experience and proven skills in working effectively across cultures to advance priorities and achieve change, in situations without direct authority.
Strong experience and proven skills in external engagement that contributes to change in policy and practice and builds WVs reputation as a leader in the industry.
Strong experience developing strategy and policy in large organization.
Experience in working with faith, faith actors and faith related issues in development.
Fluency in a relevant second language (Spanish or French) is desirable.

Work Environment/Travel:

The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 35 % of the time.

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October 28, 2024
Head of Jameel Observatory Communications Officer -Publishing and Editing

The Jameel Observatory is a new initiative to support the use of data and earth observation approaches to catalyze early action to avoid food crises among pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in East Africa. The Jameel Observatory brings together a consortium led by University of Edinburgh and involving Save the Children, the International Livestock Research institute, the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and Community Jameel as founding members. The vision of the Observatory is to achieve food security and reduce malnutrition, through a networked approach to improved forecasting, long-term preparedness and emergency response to climate-related food and health risks in East Africa.
Key Responsibilities

Leadership and management of Jameel Observatory including:

Strategy development and enactment; culture, ethos and staff relations; periodic review of strategic direction and initiating course corrections in consultation with internal Governance Group and External Advisory Committee
Research activities and process for procuring/commissioning research
Communications surrounding the Observatory and its activities
Consortium interactions – ensuring that the Observatory capitalizes on synergies among consortium and key external partners

Business and financial planning and management including resource mobilization – building a long-term, financially-sustainable funding stream
Representation and stakeholder engagement

Promoting the vision of the Observatory among key actors in the food security/pastoralism space in East Africa and globally
Building engagement with existing actors and developing a vibrant community of practice on food security early warning in East Africa

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Development studies, livestock related studies, Agribusiness or other relevant fields with at least 15 years experience in similar project
Track record in establishing, inspiring and leading successful complex partnerships in East Africa
Strong understanding of pastoral issues and complex environments
Existing network in food security/pastoralism sector in East Africa
Familiarity with technical aspects of pastoralism, rangeland management, and/or earth observation/data science
Evidence of successful people and financial management capability
Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural professional environment and with minimum supervision
Experience working with development partners
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Good interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver timely high-quality deliverables.
Strong analytical and report writing skills

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Terms of Appointment
This is position is at job level HG 20 and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances.

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October 28, 2024
Recycling Supervisor

Education and Experience:

At least a diploma in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or Social Enterprise management or relevant field
At least two years of experience in recycling or waste management required or experience in factory operations and management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to train and motivate others.
Thorough understanding of recycling processes and policies.
Thorough understanding of waste management programs.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Absolute integrity
Extremely good collaboration and team work approach
Strong organizational, time and financial management skills
Business oriented and enterprising.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@nani.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

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October 28, 2024
Regional Manager – Africa, NTEAM, Nairobi, Kenya

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know our team
Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting, and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Nutrition International is seeking applications for Regional Manager – Africa, NTEAM to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
About you
You will have a Postgraduate level qualification in Public Health, Nutrition, International Development, Business Administration, or health – related fields from a recognized university. Project Management certification is an asset. At least 7 years’ work experience in development project management with health/nutrition programming an asset and At least 5 years’ experience in a high-level Global Nutrition establishment.

Solid knowledge and experience working in project implementation in one or more developing countries or internationally, SUN Movement, knowledge of Global Nutrition ecosystem and working with DFID will be a significant advantage.
Skills on excellent communication and negotiation skills, effective interpersonal skills, team player and team leader, strategic mindset, problem solving skills, competent IT skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Fluent in written and spoken in English. Knowledge in French or other language would be an asset.

About the role
In this role you will be:
Build and strong relationships with and engage regularly with relevant government authorities and nutrition stakeholders in non-core countries of Africa as well as other market segments including multi-lateral development banks, regional institutions, donors, and other related secondary targets to identify and prioritize high-impact TA needs.
Maintain regular engagement with and support to countries through visits or remote to forge and maintain relationships such as the SUN Focal Points, multi-stakeholder/sectoral platforms (MSPs) and nutrition partners to identify new TA needs and opportunities, monitor TA provision and maintain collaboration for leveraging support from other potential donors / development partners in support of government nutrition priorities.
Continually scan the nutrition environment with the view to identify prioritized high-impact TA needs and opportunities especially in non-core NI countries in the Africa Region.
Maintain regular engagement with and support to countries through visits or remote to forge and maintain relationships such as the SUN Focal Points, multi-stakeholder/sectoral platforms (MSPs) and nutrition partners to identify new TA needs and opportunities, monitor TA provision and maintain collaboration for leveraging support from other potential donors / development partners in support of government nutrition priorities.
Lead in translating TA needs of the region into fundable concept for pitching to donors including the development Concept Notes, Proposals, Terms of Reference (ToR).
Ensure timely updating of NTEAM monitoring and tracking tools of progress against workplan and budget (expected milestones and deliverables throughout the life of the TA provision) and good communication with other NTEAM colleagues on contract progress, risk identification and mitigations, to support quality TA provision, timely and quality deliverables, and capacity building.
Work in collaboration with the Business Development team to secure funding for the NTEAM program. This includes:
What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, work from home, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment. Read more to know more about us Top Employers of National Capital Region 2020.
Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Nairobi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Senegal and Nigeria. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.

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October 28, 2024
Fundraising Officer

HAART Kenya is currently recruiting for the position of a Fundraising Officer. The Officer shall coordinate all respective operations and manage the fundraising strategy within our organization that generates funds to drive our mission and ensures HAART’s long long-term organizational sustainability. The professional is supposed to coordinate, together with the director and program management of the organization, the whole process from identifying donor resources to proposal writing and raising funds through cultivating donor relationships based on the organizational values. The Officer will work closely with our internal departments, as well as external clients, donors, and various members of the communityResponsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Development and implementation of a fundraising strategy in line with HAART’s Strategic Plan.
Develop and manage a fundraising budget along with budget monitoring.
Develop and implement clear monitoring indicators of the fundraising strategy, with MEL.
Develop and maintain a donor database, including initial donor profiling and in-depth analysis.
Continuous monitoring of external environment undertaking independent research in identifying (alternative) resources that ensure long-term sustainability of the organization.
Coordination, preparation, monitoring and timely compilation of grant proposals together with Program Management and Director.
Development and maintenance of a fundraising calendar and support of Communication Officer to develop donor specific communication tactics.
Develop and implement donor relationship management tools that ensure cultivation of trustful and long term relationships based on HAART Values
Design and implement fundraising campaigns based on HAART’s values (online as well as in person; in Kenya as well as international)
Coordinate respective fundraising teams for campaigns and events
Close collaboration with HAART Poland, internal Communication Officer, Program Management and Finance to support holistic donor engagement from
Capacity development for HAART staff in proposal development
Engagement and coordination of fundraising champions (local and abroad)
Reviewing of policies and suggestions for enhancement, where necessary

Essential criteria & qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in PR, Fundraising, or any related field (preferably a master’s degree)
A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising in the development sector or similar environment or previous experience in sales or marketing also acceptable
Knowledge of fundraising environment (and NGO sector), understanding of different processes and techniques
Experience in monitoring and implementing fundraising strategies and budgets
Experience in developing, writing and submitting grant applications for projects/organizations
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills – innovative/creative thinker
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, proven ability to build,
manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships
Excellent organizational skills, ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
Highly self-motivated and able to drive initiatives as well as collaborating with teams

All our staff are expected to strive for excellence, collaborate and communicate while ensuring full commitment to integrity. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. At HAART we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

Qualified candidates are invited to send one PDF of their cover letter, CV, contact information for 3 references and salary expectations to hr@haartkenya.org using “Fundraising officer” as the subject of your e-mail. Only complete applications will be reviewed and short-listed candidates contacted. Visit https://haartkenya.org/opportunities/ for an updated version of the application. No Fee Charged HAART does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training).

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October 28, 2024
Social Behavior Change Communications Expert (Kenya)

Scope of Work:
The MSP program, implemented by SoCha LLC, seeks the service of an experienced Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) expert to provide overall leadership and management of the tasks below and to help actualize the USAID, Nairobi Metropolitan Services, and Ministry of Health strategic approach to COVID-19 risk communication and community engagement (RCCE).
Roles and Responsibilities:
The consultant will execute the tasks as listed below:

Provide strategic oversight for USAID/KEA investments in COVID-19 risk prevention, behavioral research, communications, community engagement, campaign monitoring, and vaccine promotion.
Provide leadership and technical assistance to USAID/KEA stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Nairobi Metropolitan Services, and other USAID implementing partners to design and implement high impact and appropriate SBCC interventions through community engagement and mass media.
Co-manage an external firm, along with MSP’s Communications Specialist, to deliver an SBCC campaign that drives COVID-19 risk behavior change based on findings from baseline study and other relevant research, e.g., priority messaging/messengers and modes of communication known to be effective with our target audience.
Collaborate with the firm and partners as they implement the SBCC campaign in select sub counties, regular monitoring to course correct, and periodic reporting in line with the national COVID-19 communications and community engagement strategy.
Coordinate with the SBCC firm and an M&E and research partner to ensure that the baseline qualitative behavioral study, related M&E framework, performance monitoring plan, and other research tools meet SBCC campaign needs.
Support MOH/donor coordination for USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in their capacity as lead partners for M&E.
Gain a landscape understanding of what activities are happening with other partners, specifically USAID, WHO, and UNICEF.
Ensure reporting and awareness of USAID activities across MOH and all relevant RCCE forums.
Develop relationships, participate in and advise on coordination with MOH across health promotion, M&E, vaccine and community engagement departments managing related COVID-19 work.
Support the MOH and USAID in its knowledge management of COVID-19 communications by submitting relevant content from the SBCC to be relayed to the official social pages and websites.

The consultant will manage and coordinate with the independent firm(s) implementing the SBCC campaign and qualitative behavioral research work.:

Required skills:

Master’s degree in communication or related field with experience in designing and implementing SBCC campaigns, especially within the health sector;
Proven experience in stakeholder and community engagement and working with the Ministry of Health with ability to leverage on established relationships/contacts to enhance coordination and collaboration between USAID and MoH; and
Experience in SBCC and demand generation, strategy, campaign and brand development; digital and social media; use of entertainment education and innovative ways of engaging targeted communities.

Deliverables:
The following are the expected deliverables:

SBCC Campaign Development and Execution

Plan and facilitate kickoff meetings and provide records for all meetings and overall work plan to support both SBCC campaign and qualitative research.
Provide leadership in the design of an SBCC campaign based on Captain Tumaini and identify influencers and community leaders.
Provide supervision on development of the SBCC implementation plan to include all components necessary for execution.
Collaborate with the communications firm to develop a Digital & Content Calendar to ensure comprehensive digital content pushing.

Collaboration, Learning and Adapting

Coordinate with USAID, USAID’s Development Outreach and Communications Project (implemented by MSI) and other USAID implementing partners to identify areas of collaboration with USAID IPs at county level.
Coordinate with MSP, a Council of Governors Team of Experts (hosted at MSP), and the USAID/KEA Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN) office to identify areas of synergy, utilizing communication efforts to improve outcomes of vaccination drives.
Identify and report on CLA best practices implemented during the execution of the campaign.

Reporting and Knowledge Sharing

Weekly updates to USAID/KEA DOC and MSP.
Records of collaboration meetings with USAID partners, including MOH and NMS.
Brief presentation, monthly, illustrating progress and successes, highlighting key indicators to-be-determined in collaboration with DOC and SPA.
Coordinate weekly meetings between contractors to ensure clarity and collaboration.
Weekly attendance and contribution to MSP staff meetings, sharing lessons and progress with the MSP team.
Folder packaging of all SBCC and related research reports and deliverables.
Final lessons-learned presentations to be shared with SPA and DOC at the end of the engagement.
Work with MSP to develop a case study based on the execution of the SBCC.

Location:
The SBCC expert will be based in MSP’s offices in Gigiri, Nairobi. The majority of the work will be executed in Nairobi with virtual collaboration with actors across all 47 counties.
LOE or Contract Length:
The SBCC expert is expected to work for a period of approximately 60 working days, tentatively between December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

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October 28, 2024