Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

Technical Officer HIV Care & Treatment

CHS is currently sourcing for high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the position for: – Technical Officer HIV Care & Treatment: CHS/HR/STP/TOCT/02/2021
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer HIV Care and Treatment is a key member of CHS program staff involved in the planning and execution of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services including PMTCT, GBV and TB/HIV treatment. The Technical Officer is responsible for on-site mentoring and implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment activities.
Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support to health workers in all aspects of planning and implementation of HIV services (care and treatment, TB/HIV, and PMTCT & GBV) to ensure that patients receive the full complement of prevention, treatment and care in accordance to MoH guidelines.
Build the skills and knowledge of the targeted clinical staff on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, TB, GBV and PMTCT through on-job training, mentorship, case reviews and CMEs
To provide on-going supervision of CHS-supported HIV prevention, care and treatment activities in assigned sites including scheduled joint supportive supervision with County and Sub-County level MoH staff
To assist in program monitoring and evaluation with reporting through national HMIS tools and other tools in use by CHS and its funding partners
Routinely monitor program quality through QI approaches as well as elements of operations research including identification and documentation of ‘best practices’ to ensure high-quality HIV/AIDS service provision
To support scale-up and sustenance of aPNS in Viremia clinics at CCC and PMTCT setups
Oversee follow-up care of PMTCT clients and HIV exposed infants in CHS supported facilities
Timely preparation and submission of activity budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers
Assisting in program monitoring, evaluation, and use of data to inform program planning and continuous improvement as well as research as needed.
Support in design and implementation of GBV interventions, mentorship on GBV, documentation and report writing on GBV.
Track and ensure real-time documentation of patients’ information in the EMR by Clinician/Nurse in sites implementing EMR Point of Care.

Person Specification

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public health or other health-related courses.
Master’s degree in a relevant health related field will be an added advantage.
At least five years of HIV programs implementation experience is required.
Should have training in HIV/AIDS, TB comprehensive care and support.
Should be a trainer of trainers in HIV management.
Training on GBV- minimum package of care for survivors.
Training on Kenya EMR and the ability to use EMR for reporting.
Advanced training in antiretroviral management is an added advantage
Good understanding of HIV/AIDS clinical care and antiretroviral therapy (ART), including patient-centered management and family support.
Excellent management abilities within a multi-disciplinary team, support, training and mentoring
Good use of MS Office packages and office automation solutions.

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CVs with contact details to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly quoting the position you are applying, and reference number as indicated in the subject line. Applications close on Friday 12 November 2021. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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October 28, 2024
Kenya Rural Retail Strategy & Operations Analyst

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated Strategy and Operations Analyst to work on a variety of improvement projects related to the Rural Retail program, communications, operations and overall strategy. You will report directly to the Rural Retail Innovations Lead, and likely manage 1-2 staff.

Responsibilities

Make program design recommendations and systems improvements;
Lead hypothesis testing and general research effort to inform strategies;
Support data analysis needs across the department;
Work on short-term support projects as informed by the operations needs.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

We are looking for a professional with 3+ years of relevant work experience in strategy (financial, operational, business, or other), management consulting, or similar style project experience, and a passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Advanced Office/Google Suite, especially Excel (can perform complex functions).
Experience with other professional programs (e.g. R, STATA) is a plus.
Strategic and operational skills are required, i.e. you will create frameworks, do basic/complex data analysis and plan and follow up on operational details.
Ability to understand and breakdown complex concepts quickly and determine to operational solutions.
Ability to build teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
English required and Kiswahili an advantage.

Preferred Start Date

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.

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boards.greenhouse.io

October 28, 2024
Nutrition Data Information Assistant Commodity Tracking & Reporting Officer

Requisition ID: req22189

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Hagadera, Kenya

Job Description

Working under the technical guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Manager and reporting indirectly to the Nutrition Data Information Officer, The Nutrition Data Information Assistant will support in all aspect of data quality and reporting in relation to ComPAS and nutrition related information collected at the various nutrition facilities in Hagadera refugee camp.

The NDIA will be responsible for providing data quality training on Commcare, coaching of the nutrition data clerks, mentorship and technical support, including M&E for the nutrition program. Key areas will include, but not limited to data analysis of all the CommCare platforms and ComPAS data, verification and submission of monthly data information to enable inform programming, daily detection of errors or non-compliant data or information sharing.

Key Responsibilities

Programming

Support in the COMPAS and other nutrition data information processes not limited to data entry and reporting and resolving any troubleshooting on nutrition COMPAS CommCare information at Hagadera refugee camp in line with the ECHO technical narrative compliance.
Train the nutrition data clerks and assistant staff as per the ComPAS protocol and Commcare use.
Take lead in training and mentoring IRC nutrition staff and other key stakeholders in CommCare, KOBO, CMAM Software and any nutrition statistical Packages for ease of data information platforms.
Ensure that nutrition program data is updated on Box monthly and work together with the SC-Nurse to update on KPIs for the SC Ward.
Ensure timely reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
Biweekly and monthly submission of CommCare ComPAS reports to the Data Information Officer.
Participate in program strategic planning and roll-out of new program areas in liaison with key stakeholders and cooperating partners.
Adhere and uphold IRC code of conduct at respective work area.

Supervision and Leadership

Directly supervise data nutrition clerks at the ComPAS sites.
Supervise and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in reviewing all the nutrition information data platforms
Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager.

Networking and Coordination

Ensure proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in food/nutrition activities.
Monitor and supervise proper usage of all the available data collection platforms in respect to ComPAS.
Coordinate and share appropriate analysis of program progress and work with the M & E to improve on any data collection tools.
Attend all program implementation meetings.

Qualifications

MUST Diploma in Health Information Systems/Monitoring and Evaluation option knowledge and experience in nutrition data added advantage
Possess at least two (2) years’ experiences in implementing nutrition or health related data information related activities in a busy health institution
S/He must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programmed data.
Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must have cognate skills in computer applications.
MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills
Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.
Previous experience in CommCare or other nutrition data related platforms is an added advantage

Required Deliverables

Nutrition dashboards in ComPAS updated and posted regularly to the Nutrition Data Information Officer
Nutrition Box folder monitoring dashboards updated and posted regularly for reviews
Communication and reporting materials developed and distributed regularly
Enhanced nutrition data management system
Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM/COMPASS and MIYCN is an added advantage.
Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation.
Previous experience in Arid and Semi Arid Lands of Kenya
Previous experience working in insecure contexts
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
Strong background in humanitarian projects.
Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as; SPSS, KOBO, STATA, EPI Info, ,ENA for SART ,Comcare ,ODK Collect, advanced excel ,word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look
Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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October 28, 2024
Matron (Female)

Overall Role Purpose
The Matron will be expected to provide pastoral care and supervision of students in the dormitories during non-timetabled time. They also undertake housekeeping inspection and supervise hygiene practices in the residences.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:

To ensure that there is a clean and pleasant environment in the student residences throughout which involves working with residential prefects to champion for clean environment both inside and outside the residences.
Monitor the students’ daily routines (including punctuality, meal attendance, diet etc), and work with the Residential Lead to help students adhere to the academy daily routine expectations.
Exercise pastoral care of students (in accordance with Individual Care Plans where appropriate), attend care meetings where required and support students’ emotional, cultural and intellectual development.
Supervise hygiene practices and cleanliness (including appearance) of students by ensuring that students are correctly turned out, smart and presentable when leaving the residences.
Supervise official laundry services and students’ own laundry activities.
Maintain close liaison with the Academy Nurse/clinic at all times concerning students medical care, and refer all illness and injuries to the Nurse.
Monitoring and releasing residential supplies such as toiletries, soaps and detergents.
Report repairs required in the residential maintenance log.
Any other duties assigned by the line manager

Person’s Specifications

Relevant Diploma aligned to either counseling, social worker, housekeeping, counseling, or education.
MUST have at least 3 years working experience as a Matron in a school environment.
Must demonstrate a genuine warmth and interest in the students under his/her care.
Must be available to reside in school, work in busy day/night schedules, be available all through during the school term.
Please read the job description before you apply for the position. Only those who meet the criteria set in the job description will be shortlisted for interviews.

Send your application letter and CV as one document to recruitment@mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke not later than Monday 15th November, 2021 stating clearly on the email subject line the job title and reference of the position you are applying for. E.g. MATRON- MTN/11/2021.Please note, only soft copy/ email applications to the address provided will be accepted.Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.NOTE: MPESA FOUNDATION ACADEMY DOES NOT CHARGE RECRUITMENT FEE

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recruitment@mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke

October 28, 2024
Social Development Specialist

World Bank Group Context
Innovation and partnership bond the five institutions of the World Bank Group (WBG): the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries to reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life.
For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.
Social Development Context
The Social Sustainability and Inclusion Global Practice (SSI) addresses issues related to:
(i) social inclusion of the poor, vulnerable, and the excluded;
(ii) promoting accountable institutions;
(iii) supporting socially cohesive communities and groups, with a focus on conflict, crime and violence prevention, as well as supporting post-conflict development;
(iv) using community driven development as a tool for developing local infrastructure and delivering services; and
(v) addressing issues related to social risk management, including those covered by the World Bank’s Operational Policies and Environmental and Social Framework. The SSI supports countries in addressing complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture, Climate Change, Energy, Environment and natural Resources, Transport, Urban and Rural Resilience, and Water.
Unit Context
The East Africa Unit of SSI (SAES2) provides social development support to Borrower countries in East Africa – Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. SAES2 manages a portfolio of SSI operations and analytics across East Africa, supports other global practices in meeting the Bank’s social risk management requirements on their operations and is responsible for quality assuring all social risk management instruments for the region.
Operational work:
As a core member of project teams, the specialist will help design and implement projects to manage social risks and identify and opportunities to enhance the social outcomes of Bank financed operations in East Africa. Within the project team, Social Development Specialists are responsible for preparing the Environmental and Social Review Summaries as a key part of the Bank’s due diligence on a project. Moreover, specialists support clients in preparing and implementing their plans to manage the social risks and impacts of a Bank financed project in accordance with Bank policy requirements. These include legal documents such as the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan, as well as other social planning instruments such as stakeholder engagement plans, labor management procedures, indigenous peoples plans, resettlement action plans, environmental and social impact assessments, and environmental and social management plans as determined by the needs and impacts of a project. The role includes:
Provides technical support to government agencies in preparing and implementing project related social risk management activities and activities to enhance the social sustainability of projects;
Provides timely and professionally competent technical review of social assessment products prepared for other Bank Global Practices, such as Education, Health, Rural Development, Urban Development, infrastructure, private sector development, and others as needed;
Provides cross-support to other regions and business units as required.

Policy work:

As needed, contributes to dialogue on the implementation of the Environmental and Social Framework with government officials, development partners, civil society, and other stakeholders, and coordinate the Bank’s relations with clients on social development;
Participates in portfolio reviews on social sustainability and social risk management as required;
Makes recommendations on strategies and policy options for counterparts in local and central government agencies;

Analytical work:

Conducts and contributes to formal and informal analytical advisory activities and research work on key social development issues, notably related to gender mainstreaming and women empowerment, citizen engagement, social tensions, and land property and tenure rights.

Capacity building:

Works closely with environmental colleagues to enhance the capacity of the client to implement the Bank’s new environmental and social framework for managing project risks and enhancing the sustainability of World Bank financed projects.
Supervises the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure consistency and conformity to Bank standards.

Lending interventions:
Supports SSI operational interventions, as need arises, strengthening client systems on social sustainability and inclusion.
Other:

Identifies potential partnerships as well as new opportunities for engagement around social development aimed at advancing social development in general and social risk management in particular;
Works as an active member of the Country Office and Country Team;

Reporting:

Reports to Practice Manager, SAES2, based in Nairobi.
Works under the guidance of the senior social development staff based in Nairobi, and under the general direction of the Lead Social Development Specialist (Regional Social Safeguards/ Standards Coordinator, based in Nairobi) and Practice Manager.

Selection Criteria
Qualifications

At least 5 years’ of experience working in social risk management in Kenya and/or elsewhere in Africa;
Advanced degree in relevant social science (anthropology, sociology, political economy, social development etc.)
Experience managing social issues identified in the World Bank’s new Environmental and Social Framework – Particularly: Environmental and Social assessment (ESS1), Labor and Working Conditions (ESS2), Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement (ESS5), Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities (ESS7) and Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure (ESS10) – on both high and low risk projects.
Demonstrated experience in resettlement and relocation, land acquisition and in the analysis, assessment and monitoring of resettlement plans and indigenous peoples plans;
Experience with community consultation and the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Stakeholder Engagement Plans;
Experience developing and monitoring grievance redress mechanisms to ensure accountability and ensure problems are addressed in a timely fashion;
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Government, private sector, project beneficiaries and civil society;
Experience working in a multicultural setting;
Readiness for frequent travel within Kenya and the region
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The selected candidate will be offered a three-year term appointment

World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.

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October 28, 2024
Chief of Party

Program Description:
TechnoServe is implementing the USAID-funded Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) regional program in collaboration with Partners in Food Solutions (PFS). The program leverages the power of the private sector to create better nutritional outcomes for base-of-the-pyramid consumers and more profitable market opportunities for local farmers. This is achieved by supporting local food processing companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia through remote technical assistance and training from world leading food processing companies under PFS to increase the availability of safe, affordable and nutritious food.
Job Purpose
Program Director of AINFP, overseeing implementation and program delivery, managing staff and budget, stakeholder management. Responsible for ensuring the program meets its goals and objectives while compliant with both TechnoServe and USAID rules and regulations.
Reporting to Regional Director East Africa
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Implementation

Lead overall program strategy in collaboration with partners to improve competitiveness of the local food processing sector to produce safe and nutritious food, increased smallholder market access, availability of nutritious foods to low income consumers.
Set annual targets, develop and execute to annual work plans and budget, implement M&E plan, lead course correction if needed.
Lead technical, programmatic, financial, and management guidance and support for all activities.
Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met in accordance with approved work-plans and budgets.
Manage project troubleshooting, ensuring timely and effective response to issues raised.
Ensure cost-effective delivery of results.
Support team to develop effective monitoring and evaluation plans, disseminate results and learning and produce quality reports

HR

Manage and coordinate program staff consisting of technical, financial and administrative program professionals to deliver results and ensure responsive and efficient project operations.
Supervise, mentor and develop staff, consultants and managers to ensure program delivery, staff performance and retention.
Direct line and performance management of M&E Manager, Capacity Development Lead, Administration & Compliance Coordinator, Country Program Managers (either the Senior Food Processing Advisor or Market Linkages Manager in each country).
In liaison with the Finance Department, management of finance and budgetary support.

Compliance

Ensure project finances, management practices, operational and reporting requirements are in compliance with TechnoServe and USAID contractual rules and regulations.
Support staff in understanding and implementation of TechnoServe and USAID systems and regulations.
Ensure timely and accurate financial and narrative reporting to USAID.

Stakeholder Management

Primary contact and liaison with PFS, USAID, partners, and other stakeholders.
Ensure effective outreach, collaboration and lesson sharing with private sector and public institutions.
Lead program networking to ensure effective coordination with other food processing programs.
Liaise with Senior Adviser Food Processing & Nutrition on coordination with other food processing programs, lessons, best practices and alignment with broader PFS partnership.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience or a Master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, with a background in agricultural economics, international development, business, economics, public policy, or other relevant areas.
At least 8 years of experience on USAID projects
Prior Chief of Party/Program Lead experience, with a minimum of 3 years of experience managing large international donor programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Private sector experience preferred
Experience working in East Africa Region
Experience implementing USAID-funded programs and knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures.
Build win-win partnerships between multiple food system sector stakeholders, including agribusinesses, food processors, public sector, financial institutions, technology providers, and others.
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate a high-level strategy to internal and external stakeholders, while driving execution of a work plan and achievement of short-term milestones.
Demonstrated ability to use adaptive management principles to make strategic, data-driven decisions in the face of uncertainty and complexity.
Results-oriented, with demonstrated experience achieving project targets.

Required Languages:

Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required

Travel: Up to 40% international travel is expected
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary, and challenging field operations in developing countries, in Eastern Africa preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to effectively motivate and manage teams in a multicultural environment.
Strong private sector market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker.
Demonstrated skills in problem solving, consensus building and coordination of diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and activities.
Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises eight direct reports
Successful Candidate will be contingent on donor approval.
We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.
With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.
We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.
If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

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October 28, 2024
Project Officer -Resilience Tanariver

IAS-Kenya implements projects in the following thematic areas; Inclusive Education (IE), Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR), Civil Society Development (CSD), humanitarian intervention (HI) and Inclusive Education as well as mainstreaming cross-cutting issues, disability, gender, and gender based violence (GBV) human rights.
Project
IAS Kenya is implementing the project with a consortium of partners under the Umbrella, Kenya for Resilience (K4R), which include Children’s Mission Africa (CMA), The Salvation Army and Life and Peace Institute (LPI) with the following goal “reduced disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural, environmental and spiritual capitals of persons and communities, while increasing their absorptive, adaptive and transformative capacities”
IAS- Kenya is recruiting a Project Officer – Resilience who will be based in Hola- Tanariver County . S/he will be responsible for the overall implementation and reporting of the Resilience project.
Report to
Programmes Manager
Duration of the Contract
One year Contract : Renewable   based on performance   and   availability of funds
JOB SUMMARY
The role of this position is to guide communities and farmer groups to come up with smart development plans and facilitate project implementation as per the project proposal and agreed operation plans from time to time. The position is based at IAS Kenya, Hola Office, Tana River County and Implementing the project at Mikinduni Ward. The project management however reserves the right to transfer you to a different office or reassign you other duties as per prevailing need from time to time.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Aligning IAS Kenya to the Consortium outcomes which include; livelihoods, learning, innovation and adaptive management and integrating conflicts and resilience.
Facilitating the selection of communities including farmer groups to participate in SMC funded Resilience- Livelihoods Project.
Facilitating farmer groups to come up with smart development plans in line with the Ministry of Agriculture and County Government of Tana River.
Providing support to the communities to form strong organizational structures through formation of investment groups and registration with the Government of Kenya.
Facilitating communities to come up with smart development plans for addressing their needs besides organizing community meetings and training from time to time.
Supervising farmers and farmers’ groups on post harvesting handling and fodder bulking within the targeted farmer groups and communities to ensure quality control (materials and workmanship) and effective use of resources.
Training of lead farmers or ToTs on dry land farming technologies so as to ensure food security.
Developing the capacity of farmers and farmers groups on suitable DRR and CMDRR strategies to enhance resilience interventions.
Building the capacity of community leadership, elders and other duty bearers on rights and responsibilities.
Participating in and supporting the running of K4R County Chapter Communities of Practice in Tana River
Training of farmers and farmers groups on profitable value chains
Participating in coordination and networking meetings involving partners from governmental (County Government) & non-governmental organizations.
Strengthening gender equity within communities
Facilitating the inclusion of people living with disability in programming.
Facilitating communities to participate in relevant networks and advocacy events.
Work closely with the government officials, extension workers and NGO officials with similar objectives to those of the International Aid Services Kenya Resilience Project in order to enrich the projects outputs.
Compiling and submitting weekly, monthly   and annual field reports on all project activities within the project area to the Programme Manager IAS Kenya and as well as Project Manager Children’s Mission Africa.
Ensuring proper record keeping in line with the means of verification of the logical framework in the project document.
Participating   in the preparation of quarterly / annual activity and financial reports
Any other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Bachelors’ Degree in Agricultural Sciences/Agronomy/Horticulture/Agricultural Economics/Agriculture Business Management or related field from a recognized University.
Minimum three years proven experience in working/programming in either relief or development and preferably in an NGO.
Good understanding of gender mainstreaming in Resilience and livelihoods projects
Ability to conduct community Livelihoods and resilience needs assessment, project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of livelihoods and resilience interventions
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS office suites

End Results Expected

Clear project targets
Clear work plans/work break downs
Project Maps

Other requirements:

HELB Clearance certificate
Valid Kenyan Motorcycle riding license

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: ias-nairobi@ias-intl.org using the position as subject of email.

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ias-nairobi@ias-intl.org

October 28, 2024
Regional Knowledge and Learning Manager

The Regional Knowledge and Learning Manager will coordinate Save the Children’s on-going Evidence generation and research agenda across 12 country offices and our Regional Programming Unit, and ensure a strong learning culture is embedded in our programmes and operations.

He/She will ensure that we collect, document and share lessons and evidence about what works for children to achieve our Breakthroughs in Health, Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Child Rights and Child Poverty alleviation.

He/She will support tracking of country office programme results towards achieving our Breakthroughs in survival, learning and protection through our Global Results Framework. The K&L Manager will build off of our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system that is already established, and will collaborate and share good practice from our programmes with technical colleagues and staff in the region, as well as other Save the Children Members.

He/She will organise learning events, produce short learning products (2-page briefs, videos, blogs, etc.) and support use of the global Learning log. The position will be responsible for tracking and documenting promising innovations.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

Essential

5-7 years expertise, and Bachelor’s level qualification required, preferably with a focus on research or evaluation methods. Master’s preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and verbally, in English, in order to share summaries of research and project results.
Proven experience managing databases and producing written communication from evaluations and project reports.
Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices.
Intellectual curiosity, creativity and judgement to develop original ideas and take a pro-active approach to sharing our knowledge and experience in what works for children.
Personal effectiveness/self-management: ability to work under time pressures, but also to allow flexibility and adapting of the research and learning agenda.
Clear vision and strong planning skills to create a learning agenda for the region.
Extensive experience in analysing the situation of children using the child rights programming/principles framework.
Knowledge of key IT/e-learning softwares and approaches
Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically and analyze complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutions.
Ability to quickly and competently consolidate and summarise information across multiple data sources.
Strong written and verbal skills in English.
Ability to make compelling and informative oral presentations.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including safeguarding of staff and children.
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours when essential to success of endeavours, including working from home and flexible hours to support humanitarian response.

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www.aplitrak.com

October 28, 2024
Government Affairs and Market Development Manager

The position will be based in Sub-Saharan Africa (in Nairobi, Kenya or Midrand, South Africa) to facilitate engagement with local and regional government and non-governmental stakeholders (such as NGOs, African CDC, thinktanks etc) to increase access to cancer care.

The Government Affairs & Market Development Manager will be responsible for designing plans for government outreach by providing analysis of emerging or existing public policy issues impacting the company. The incumbent will gather intelligence and assist in the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations, actively drives initiatives across the region. They will coordinate actions through strategic partners in government and industry communicating corporate positions and objectives. Projects may include implementation of public policy activities, government and industry lobbying efforts, advocating government funding initiatives and identifying new opportunities favourably advancing the company’s influence with the government.

Where you live should not determine if you live, and this role focuses on mobilizing stakeholders to drive access to cancer care in the region.

The Successful Candidate Will

Build relationships with political and other stakeholders across regional and national levels
Conduct research, monitor, analyse & evaluate policies and legislation to ensure that Varian is well placed to support countries in East Africa
Support the regional leadership in developing and executing the company strategy for East Africa.
Drive key initiatives across the region to elevate the visibility and influence of Varian

Experience Preferred

Graduates’ degree in Public health, Health Administration, Health Economics or Public Policy.
6-8 years of experience working in Government affairs and/or Market Access Influencing roles in Africa
Experience working in the Medical Device and/or Pharmaceutical industry
Ability to be impartial and diplomatic when working across GEOs/Regions to determine the best solution
Ability, competence, and confidence to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Excellent presentation skills & the ability to work successfully under pressure
Excellent fluency in English, verbal and written, required. Fluency in other languages would be a plus.
Familiar with business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Flexibility to travel for business as required
Contributes to team efficiency through the quality of personal work and by influencing teammate output to required standards.
Must understand team collaboration and have effective networking skills.
Able to work independently within guidelines and policies and adhere to the corporate policies and procedures.
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October 28, 2024
Gender Specialist – 2SCALE Kenya

Background

The 2SCALE program[1] is designed to incubate and accelerate inclusive business development in African agri-food systems. 2SCALE works together with companies (African, Dutch, and other small and medium-sized enterprises – SMEs) and Producer Organizations (POs) to develop business and partnership models that promote inclusiveness, develop competitive edge, and have potential for scaling. These partnerships, also referred to as public-private partnerships (PPPs), are the core implementation modality to achieve the objectives of the program.

Specifically, 2SCALE supports partnerships in target agri-food industries with significant potential to:

Improve food and nutrition security, both at grassroots level and at the consumer end of the value chain by serving local and regional markets (including Base-of-the-Pyramid – BoP – markets) with nutritious food products.
Improve the terms of inclusion of smallholder farmers and other micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the value chains.
Attract and employ the youth.
Engage and empower women.

To strengthen PPPs, 2SCALE also collaborates with companies and organizations that provide specific expertise to support the target agri-food value chains or act as a major off-taker in the chain.

2SCALE is co-funded by the private sector and by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS). Building on a first phase (2012-18), the current phase of 2SCALE runs from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023. It is awarded to a consortium led by the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) and comprising the Base-of-the-Pyramid Innovation Center (BoPInc) and the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV).

Gender Equity (GE) & Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Strategy 2SCALE:

2SCALE’s general objective on GE & WEE is to support agribusiness models where women (as small holder farmers , processors, traders and other Entrepreneurs, and employees); enjoy full access to capacity building, support services, equipment, inputs and assets delivered by Business Support Services (BSSs), other service providers and suppliers (e.g. financial institutions, extension units, spray service providers and agro-input dealers, etc.); benefit from this support in the form of increased yields, incomes, jobs, time available, and are able to make/influence decisions at household, agribusiness cluster and value chain levels.

The program has set ambitious targets in terms of improving the terms of inclusion of female actors in focus value chain. Overall, 2SCALE program targets (in relation to gender)

750,000 small holder farmer groups (50% of them women)
250 SMEs (125 – female-led SMEs)
20,000 new non-farming jobs (10,000 Jobs for females)
5,000 MSMEs (2,500 female led MSMEs)
125,000 female smallholder farmers, 1,000 female-led MSMEs, and 62 female-led SMEs have access to additional financial services.

Moreover, it is necessary to look beyond the above numbers and understand how the role of women and their position in society has changed (or not) e.g.,

How did women gain self-confidence as farmers and entrepreneurs? How did inspiring role models emerge?
How were women able to voice their concerns as farmers and advocate for better inclusion in value chains?
How did women use time freed-up by labor/time-saving technologies?
What gender-sensitive services did producer organizations, SMEs and BSSs develop and deliver

Specifically, The Gender Specialist(s) Will Support 2SCALE To Ensure The Following Objectives Are Met To Help Achieve The Above Targets

In support of these efforts 2SCALE proposes to recruit a Gender Specialist(s).

Inclusion of women in private businesses and organizations (MSMEs, POs)
Foster women’s access to productive resources (land, capital, inputs, time and labor-saving technologies, equipment, infrastructure)
Strengthen gender-responsive services from private and public service providers (training, extension, coaching, finance, information)
Improve women’s capacities to network and establish relations (with peers, in professional organizations, at agri-business cluster level, and in value chains)
Strengthen women’s ability to influence decisions, negotiate and control a fair share of the benefits accruing from their activity within their household and along the value chain.

Position Summary

The Gender Specialist(s), in close collaboration with the gender team, is responsible for steering the GE & WEE agenda in the assigned countries. He/She is expected to provide required technical support to 2SCALE country teams by ensuring women’s (as small holder farmers, processors, traders and other Entrepreneurs, and employees) terms of inclusion are improved. She/he will stimulate country teams with innovative approaches and strategies to balance private sector business interest with GE & WEE goal. She/he is responsible for providing all demanded and needed support to the assigned country teams to reach the targets, planned results and impact.

Main tasks

Working in close cooperation with the 2SCALE Partnership Facilitators and the Business Champions (SME or PO) the Gender Specialist(s) will ensure GEE &WEE in the following 2SCALE thematic areas: BoP marketing, youth inclusion, financial inclusion, agribusiness cluster formation, business support services, coaching, loyalty and trust building and increased productivity. She/he will work closely with 2SCALE technical specialists in above mentioned thematic areas to facilitate the integration of the thematic-related strategies in the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).

In addition, the Gender specialist(s) will accomplish the following specific tasks:

Ensure women inclusion in PPPs and participation in Agribusiness Clusters:
Help build relevant technical skills for women to increase their production and income.
Prepare training materials and work as trainer in areas related to agribusiness in all regular training topics of the champion.
Support Partnership Facilitators and Agribusiness Cluster Coaches to deliver gender training and report on training activities.
Support and facilitate women entrepreneurship and leadership development in 2SCALE partnerships.
Support linkages with financial institutions and other actors targeting women in relevant value chains. Based on country context, support/promote savings and lending associations as a starting point to financial access and inclusion.
Support private sector development and engagement with women entrepreneurs to promote and distribute products in BoP markets.
Support women participation in governance meetings.
Support the country portfolio and Partnership Facilitators (PFs) orientation on Gender & WEE.
Advise country-based Partnership Facilitators on key issues and improvements on interventions and their implications on 2SCALE GEE & WEE agenda based on market dynamics and emerging trends.
Support Partnership Facilitators on their relations with different actors in the respective countries and other thematic areas.
Support 2SCALE teams to facilitate market relevant and female-friendly trainings on social and business development and technical skills; consistently identify further capacity gaps by the Business Champion and women that may hinder formation of concrete linkage, trusting and sustainable working relationship between women entrepreneurs and Business Champions.
Ensure GE &WEE country specific activity plans are aligned with other 2SCALE thematic areas.
Provide required support to Business Champion & stakeholder PPP:
Promote good and strategic relationships between Business Champions, women agribusiness actors and 2SCALE in country consortium partners.
Support 2SCALE teams in women identification and mobilization to join the program in coordination with the Business Champions and leverage on other ongoing in country GE &WEE programs and activities for scale and sustainability.
Collaborate with the Communication Specialists to develop outreach materials frequently. Also, ensure the visibility of the GE &WEE Thematic Area and its development (achievements, challenges, lessons learned) and positioning of women as reliable partners in public private sector partnerships and the positive spinoffs of Business Champions providing opportunities for women.
Provide technical support to Business Service Suppliers and Agribusiness Cluster Coaches for women Inclusion:
GE &WEE thematic knowledge development, reporting and communication:
Provide required technical support for capacity building of Agribusiness Cluster (ABC) coaches and other trainers to enable them to reach increased number of women.
Support ABC capacity strengthening programs for women inclusion.
Participate pro-actively in the industry team, respond to and seek advice from the 2SCALE management to improve women inclusion theme knowledge, forward-looking strategizing within the industry, and priority-setting within existing and new PPPs.
Document lessons learned, good practices on women and Business Champion engagement/linkages; document case studies on concrete GE &WEE examples in 2SCALE Partnerships (PPPs) where women are excelling.; formulate GE and WEE annual learning agenda and make recommendations for improvements as the program evolves.
Develop and disseminate relevant documentation on effective contributions to GE &WEE to local stakeholders including national governments that influence positive spinoffs to an enabling environment for female-led enterprises, in line with 2SCALE broader knowledge and learning agenda.
Write and submit timely activity reports, as well as other GE & WEE Thematic technical reports, notes; ensure coordination of M&E of GE & WEE activities in the assigned countries and contribute inputs in partnership development.
The Gender Specialist(s) may implement other tasks that the 2SCALE management deems necessary for the success of the program.

Supervision and team collaboration

The Gender Specialist(s) is supervised by and reports to the 2SCALE Deputy Program Director and works closely with 2SCALE Country Team Leader and in close collaboration with all 2SCALE colleagues in designated countries.

S/he will also collaborate closely with Partnership Facilitators and Thematic Specialists based in-country and in other 2SCALE focus countries.

Qualifications

Master’s degree/Bachelor’s degree in Gender or Women Studies, Gender, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Studies, Economics Studies, Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, or Agricultural Economics.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
At least 5 years work experience in entrepreneurship in agro processing and gender mainstreaming.
Experience of leading, supporting, managing, inspiring and coaching staff with different disciplines and backgrounds.
A good understanding of the cultural barriers affecting women efficacy and agency in developing countries.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, planning and coordination skills.
Project management cycle knowhow is an added advantage.
Strong communication (written and oral), presentation and report writing skills.
Fluency in English is mandatory, Fluency in French is an asse

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October 28, 2024