Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • Climate Change and Natural Resource Management – Manager

    Climate Change and Natural Resource Management – Manager

    Objective

    The Climate Change and NRM Manager is responsible for designing, integrating and replicating technical expertise in climate change and NRM across the organisation’s projects and programmes to ensure commodities production is responsive to climate change and environmental challenges.

    Position in the organisation
    The Climate Change and NRM Manager will report directly to the Managing Director and work closely with the Regional Head of Programmes, Country Managers, regional and local quality area teams and regional programmatic team at a regional and country level.
    Result areas

    Strategic direction: Will need to provide the organisation with strategic direction on the integration of climate change, NRM, and environment principles in sustainable supply chains and further support translation of the organisational strategy into country plans and project level strategies/plans.
    Advisory and capacity building support to programmatic teams: Will need to guide country project teams in developing practices, business cases and providing general advice on climate change and natural resources management work at project and country programme level.
    Development and/or participation in transfer of knowledge and acting as a champion: Will build a community of practice based on the major climate and sustainable landscapes themes under “*in balance with nature*” in line with the global and regional Multi-Annual Strategic Plan (5-year plan). The community of practice will act as champions of climate change and environment work in projects and at the country level.
    Networking: Liaise with the Solidaridad global network community of practice on climate change and natural resources to assess and disseminate lessons learned that would be ultimately translated across the organization, to facilitate organisational level learning and strategy.
    Lobbying and advocacy: Provide technical advice in support of coordination efforts among implementing partners and other key stakeholders, particularly in informing sustainable natural resources management policy dialogue.
    Evidence building: Support research and surveys aimed at developing baselines and monitoring/measuring climate and NRM performance. This would be done through ecosystem analysis studies, climate vulnerability assessments, and greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements.
    Thought leadership: Will need to leverage the best knowledge and ideas in providing guidance internally and externally on aspects of environmental sustainability across commodities.
    Partnerships: Externally will 
    need to foster relationships with key players in government, CSOs and private sector actors. With an aim of developing collaborative fund raising efforts, while building an external community of change that supports environmental sustainability across commodities.
    Business development: Will need to work with a business development team to design opportunities and partnerships required in fundraising for funding (including but not limited to climate finance). Support the development of reactive and proactive propositions (concepts) to facilitate partnership development and fundraising.

    Knowledge and experience

    Master’s degree or higher in climate change, NRM, environmental science, land use planning, environmental governance, sustainable management, sustainable agriculture or other relevant subject area, and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
    Experience working on environment, natural resources and climate change and agriculture programmes in the development sector or private sector.
    Have significant knowledge on trending approaches such as climate smart agriculture, agro-ecology, environmental compliance, waste management (circularity), sustainable land management, environmental sustainability, and/or land use planning.
    Should have experience on building teams and external partnerships.
    Experience working on mobilising climate and environmental finance.
    Knowledge on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and/or measurements on climate performance – including but not limited to, climate vulnerability assessments, GHG assessments, and carbon measurements across agriculture land use systems.
    Experience in undertaking research or assessments on climate change/environment.
    Knowledge on environmental compliance will be an added advantage.

    Competencies
     

    Ability to combine thematic knowledge and strategic/analytical thinking.
    Possess a passion for evidence and research as a basis for advisory and capacity building.
    Ability to create constructive relationships internally and externally.
    Be able to communicate passionately and show unwavering support towards bringing environmental sustainability in the commodity sector.
    Passionately engage with the government and business sector with an aim of creating long-term partnerships.
    Showcase high level credibility internally and externally.
    Be able to tap in existing talent and expertise in accomplishing key assignments.
    Have a sharp eye on innovation, be able to identify and integrate innovative opportunities in organisational activities

    Apply via :

    hr.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org

  • Associate Director, Project And Portfolio Management- Center For Vaccine Innovation And Access (CVIA)

    Associate Director, Project And Portfolio Management- Center For Vaccine Innovation And Access (CVIA)

    Job Description
    This position may be based in: Geneva, Switzerland; Belgium, Brussels; Nairobi, Kenya; Dakar, Senegal; Lusaka, Zambia; Washington DC or Seattle, WA, United States
    PATH is currently recruiting for an Associate Director, Project and Portfolio Management responsible for supervising a team of Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) staff and leading project and portfolio management activities within PATH’s Essential Medicines Division.
    The Associate Director, PPM is a core member of the PPM Leadership Team and will help ensure the adoption and use of standardized project and portfolio management tools across the division as well as managing a team of PPM staff. The Associate Director, PPM will serve as the primary PM contact with the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls functional area (CMC). In this role, the Associate Director, PPM will be a core member of the CMC Leadership Team (LT), will help coordinate proposals, integrate PM processes and tools, and partner with the CMC Global Head, the CMC Director of Finance, and CMC LT to manage the project portfolio. The Associate Director, PPM will also manage CVIA projects and initiatives as assigned.
     
    PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.
    PATH’s Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access brings together our expertise across every stage of the long and complex process of vaccine research, development, and delivery to make lifesaving vaccines widely available to children and communities across the world. CVIA’s current portfolio encompasses more than two dozen vaccines either in development or already in use to protect against 17 different diseases. Our focus is on vaccines to address the leading diseases that claim children’s lives worldwide: pneumonia, diarrheal disease, and malaria; as well as other global health priorities, such as polio and meningitis. We work in partnership with national health ministries, pharmaceutical manufacturers, donors, international financing and regulatory organizations, and many others. PATH has led numerous global partnerships, including the award-winning Meningitis Vaccine Project and the Malaria Vaccine Initiative, which helped develop the first malaria vaccine candidate recommended for pilot implementation.
    Responsibilities

    Active participant in the PPM Leadership Team in developing and implementing new tools and processes, as well as sharing lessons learned with PPM Team.
    Primary PM contact with Functional Area Leadership Team:

    Partner with the Functional Area Global Head and Functional Area Leadership team to develop and implement functional area strategy, including alignment of tactical plans.
    Work closely with the CMC Finance Director and project teams to determine resources required to implement projects across assigned disease area and identify gaps for discussion with functional area leaders.
    Educate the Functional Area Leadership on project management processes and drive the use of and continuous improvement on PM tools and practices. Responsible for driving workforce planning activities in the Functional Area.
    Work with project management and disease area leadership to drive quality data in the Project and Portfolio Management system to support CVIA’s cross-project, portfolio-level reporting.

    Actively manage assigned projects including, but not limited to:

    Work with the Project Director(s) and other project team members to develop overall program strategy, and global, cross-functionally integrated work plans.
    Partner with Project Director(s) to determine project success and go/no-go criteria and timing for tactical and decision-making reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
    Proactively manage changes in project scope and drive risk management including developing and implementing mitigation strategies in a constantly changing environment.
    Drive development and tracking of project plans including schedules, resource plans, communication plans, risk mitigation plans, and issue resolution plans.
    Coordinate activities with external business partners as applicable.
    Help to develop and maintain high-performing teams and partner with Project Director(s) to remove impediments to success.

    As assigned, coordinate and contribute to the development of new grant proposals and the revision of existing proposals.

    Leadership/Management responsibilities include:

    Manage Project & Portfolio Management line staff.
    Contribute to the improvement of project and portfolio management systems and tools. Collaborate on efforts to develop and improve project management processes and training. Lead process improvement workstreams and implement change initiatives across the division.
    Serve as a meeting manager for governance meetings.
    Act as a resource for questions related to product development and project management processes.
    Serve as an active member of the PPM Leadership Team.

    Required Experience

    A minimum of 8 years of overall biologics product development experience across the product development lifecycle, including at least 6 years in a hands-on project management role working in cross-functional teams.
    Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in life sciences or relevant discipline.
    Experience managing global projects across various phases of development in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or similar highly desired.
    Vaccine knowledge as well as experience managing projects in low-resource countries strongly preferred.
    At least 3 years experience directly supervising and mentoring multiple staff in a project management context.
    Extensive knowledge implementing and using project management systems, such as Smartsheet, as well as project reporting and risk management tools.
    Certification in project management highly desired.
    Demonstrated experience leading or collaborating on process improvements and/or change initiatives.
    Ability to work effectively on fast-paced, complex projects.
    Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite. Knowledge and prior use of Smartsheet strongly preferred.
    Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Ability to travel up to 10%.

    Apply via :

    path.silkroad.com

  • Head of Gender & Inclusion

    Head of Gender & Inclusion

    The Opportunity
    Plan International has put gender equality and inclusion at the heart of our organizational purpose. We believe that adopting a gender transformative approach ensures that our work results in positive changes and sustainable outcomes for girls and young women, and for society more broadly.
    Our commitment to gender transformative change goes beyond addressing “symptoms” to explicitly tackle the root causes of gender inequality and exclusion, particularly unequal power relations, discriminatory social norms and systems, structures, policies and practices.
    The Head of Gender Equality and Inclusion provides global strategic leadership to Plan International’s work on gender equality, inclusion and girls’ rights across all areas of our workplaces and programming. The position ensures that Plan International’s programme and influencing work around the world effectively integrates gender equality and inclusion as a core part of our strategy.  Likewise, the post also ensures that gender equality, inclusion, and girls’ rights are effectively integrated across Plan International’s internal organisational structure and culture.
    Key Deliverables

    Leading Plan International’s global community of practice on gender equality, intersectionality, and feminist leadership to provide bold, innovative and inspirational thought leadership on gender equality, intersectionality, girls’ rights and feminist principles, while influencing internal policies, processes, structures, and people to embrace Plan International’s gender transformative agenda. 
    Building Plan International’s global reputation as a thought and practice leader on gender equality, inclusion, and girls’ rights in different contexts and under a changing global environment due to COVID-19 you will role model and embrace feminist approaches to leadership and organisational culture.
    Working closely with Plan International offices and departments to provide global strategic and passionate leadership for integrating the cross-cutting work of gender equality and inclusion across all of Plan International’s programmatic and influencing work, and across our offices and staff. 
    Contributing to global leadership on Plan International’s wider priorities, processes & systems to support high quality work, and to ensure a meaningful and relevant focus on gender equality and inclusion you will ensure gender equality and inclusion are recognised by Plan International staff as mutually re-enforcing and interconnected across core areas of Plan International’s work.
    Working with Plan International’s programme leadership and global technical advisors’ team, to provide global leadership on the integration of gender equality and inclusion across Plan International ’s programme and influencing work you will also work with Plan International’s executive team and HROD department to provide leadership on mainstreaming gender equality and inclusion across Plan International’s internal organisational processes and workplaces.
    Collaborating with Programme Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (PMERL) Girls and Youth Power and Action (GYPA) and Strategy & Collaboration teams, and others to drive development of evidence-based, innovative, scalable and gender-transformative programme models and flagship programmes in the context of COVD-19.
    Leading a small, high performing team of global technical staff, located in different parts of the world, and coordinating closely with the regional gender and inclusion specialists and core members of the Global Gender and Inclusion Group (GIG) is a key part of this role. You will also contribute to the overall leadership of the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice team, driving delivery of the value proposition and continuous improvements in people management and ways of working.

    About You
    You bring deep knowledge of key concepts of gender equality and inclusion, global girls’ and women’s rights and feminist movements and experience of leading gender equality, inclusion, and/or girls’ rights initiatives in complex international organizations.
    You will have prior experience of implementing gender, age, and inclusion and policy, power and stakeholder analysis in a wide range of complex contexts. The ability to identify risks, barriers, and enablers for the participation of children, adolescents, and girls with disabilities as well as other excluded and vulnerable groups is imperative as is the knowledge of how such analysis can be used to inform holistic, gender transformative and inclusive programmes and for influencing legal frameworks and public policies.
    Bringing knowledge and applied experience of participatory approaches, methodologies, and tools for use in campaigning and activism when working with girl-led groups in a variety of contexts you will have an excellent understanding of relevant policy making processes, influencers, and institutions including insights into institutional politics.
    With a proven track record of senior leadership and achievement amidst a fast-paced international development environment you are adept at navigating a complex organisational structure to get things done. You will have supported organisational change to ensure a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion, challenging discrimination, sexual harassment and gender-based violence. You will identify the gender equality/inclusion/girls’ rights capacity needs of staff and put in place strategies to address them.
    A compelling influencer and communicator, externally you will connect with and influence national and/or global discussions on gender equality and inclusion and build effective networks, alliances and partnerships with women’s movements, youth movements, indigenous’ movements and LGBTIQ networks. You will build and create common agendas with governments, the private sector and civil society to integrate children, adolescents and youth from diverse groups in society by informing gender responsive and inclusive legal frameworks, public policy, budgets and institutional services.
    Please follow this link for a full role profile and person specification; 
    https://planinternational.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/PeopleandCulture/EQff2iKC8tFGp9d2uFL_z74BTm7_1S9ZeOqPTYAy7P6_PQ?e=UzOcL3
    Location: Flexible where Plan International has a legal entity and the applicant has the pre-existing right to work and live. Those locations closest to Plan International’s point of impact are preferred.
    Type of Role: Permanent where possible. The employment practices in some locations may dictate a fixed term contract. 
    Reports to: Director of Gender Transformative Policy and Practice
    Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore it is not possible to include full details here. As an indication if this role was based in the Global Hub office in the UK the salary would be circa £55-65000 per annum
    Closing Date: Monday 20th September (12pm UK)

    Apply via :

    al.org

  • Post-Doctoral Scientist – Neglected Zoonotic Diseases(NZDs) Post-doctoral Scientist in Eddy Covariance Flux Measurements Across Rangeland in East Africa ILRRI Consultancy – Improving Flash – Flood Forecasting Using WRF – HYDRO Model ILRI Consultancy – Evaluation of BECA – ILRI Hub and SIDA Partnership

    Post-Doctoral Scientist – Neglected Zoonotic Diseases(NZDs) Post-doctoral Scientist in Eddy Covariance Flux Measurements Across Rangeland in East Africa ILRRI Consultancy – Improving Flash – Flood Forecasting Using WRF – HYDRO Model ILRI Consultancy – Evaluation of BECA – ILRI Hub and SIDA Partnership

    Key responsibilities

    Design and implement a cross-sectional study on the prevalence of T. solium infection in pigs in Northern Uganda including designing protocols and data collection tools, applying for IREC and IACUC approval, employing and training short-term staff to undertake data collection, analysing data and leading publication of results in a peer-reviewed journal
    Design and implement a longitudinal study on the impact of oxfendazole treatment on T. solium incidence, Gastro-intestinal parasite burden and weight gain, including collection of economic data for partial budget analysis
    Collaborate with partners on spatial analysis of T. solium infections in the region
    Collaborate with partners to develop guidelines for the reporting of One Health economic analysis studies
    Publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and prepare conference/workshop presentations
    Communicate findings to stakeholders, including researchers, press, ministries, livestock extension officers, farmers, donors, etc.;
    Develop innovative concepts and ideas for future research projects (including assistance in proposal writing) related to the sustainable control of neglected zoonoses
    Provide supervision to graduate fellows embedded within the NZD portfolio.
    Support the NZD theme lead and OHRECA team lead with other tasks as requested

    Requirements:

    PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Animal or Human Health economics and related field
    At least 5 years of implementing epidemiological or economic research preferably in agricultural research
    Demonstrated experience with epidemiological and/or econometric methods
    Expertise of data collection techniques in the field, data management and analysis
    Experience in supervision and training of students, collaborating with partners
    Experience of co-ordinating field and laboratory data collection, including experience of basic laboratory techniques (eg. aliquoting and storing samples, ELISA, DNA extraction)
    experience of qualitative data collection and analysis
    Have a valid driving license

    Post location: The position will be based in Kenya with substantial travel within the region
    Terms of Appointment
    This is position is at job level HG 16 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; medical and other insurances.

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  • Senior Advisor

    Senior Advisor

    Job Description:
    Location – It is possible for the post-holder to work from a different location if the candidate is based in a country/territory with an Amnesty International Secretariat office and we are in a position to hire an employee in that location (within Africa, Americas, Europe, or Central Asia) – please see link below to see our worldwide office locations:https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/regional-offices/)
    Salary grade and benefits will vary country dependent
    ABOUT THE ROLE
    We are looking for a Senior Advisor Racial Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Movement Building to work over the next year to further develop our anti-racism framework and work closely with our national and regional entities. You would be a key in driving strategic development, practices, and approaches to anti-racism. You will be working with Directors, Boards and other staff to contribute to building a culture of equity, dignity and justice at Amnesty.
    JOB PURPOSE 
    This role will engage the Amnesty movement at the national on its journey to become anti-racist, and to lead on diversity and inclusion best practice by deve loping strategies, practices, delivering initiatives, supporting movement leaders plans and needs while working with national management, national boards, and the International Secretariate.
    ABOUT YOU
    Do you have knowledge and understanding of developing a culture of equity, dignity and justice? Are you passionate about enabling others to bring about change? Have you worked with Boards and management from different countries and organisational development levels?
    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    Co-construct, design and implement a global movement wide framework on anti-racism that develops a culture of equity, dignity and justice
    Design tools, lead trainings, provide references material, connect with experts and establish evaluation and monitoring mechanisms of planned objectives for national entities
    Build on the anti-racism work initiated by the regional collectives, Regional Offices and national ent ities and align with the International Secretariat anti-racism plan
    Partner with entities to design management and governance anti-racism support, including tailored or global offers of capacity building and learning for national entities stakeholders (Board, staff, members, activists, youth)

    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    Proven subject-matter expertise in diversity, inclusion and anti-racism
    Experience working with management, staff, Boards, and volunteers
    Experience in change management from an anti-racist, diversity & inclusion perspective
    Experience with strategic planning, conducting assessments, innovation, monitoring & evaluation, and data collection/analysis
    Experience in learning & development, programme design, and facilitation

    Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities. We have highlighted a few important skills a nd experiences above

    Apply via :

    www.aplitrak.com

  • Strategic Partnerships Manager – Kenya HSS

    Strategic Partnerships Manager – Kenya HSS

    Abt Associates seeks a qualified Strategic Partnerships Manager for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Kenya, the Health Systems Strengthening Activity. The five-year activity will focus on strengthening health leadership and governance and strengthening health systems for quality and equitable service delivery. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. We are looking for individuals who are committed to exceeding expectations and who strive to improve the lives of people worldwide. Position is contingent upon contract award to Abt Associates.

    The Strategic Partnerships Manager will be responsible for leading the project’s strategic direction and overseeing implementation of activities to further government stewardship of non-state actor participation in health service delivery to address and mitigate diseases of public health concerns.

    Key Roles And Responsibilities

    Provide strategic direction for and lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities to identify and engage organizations and institutions in the health sector to define and agree on a common agenda; identify priorities, align approaches, and leverage each other’s capabilities and resources;
    In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, donors, and multilateral agencies, conduct co-creation exercises to jointly plan, monitor, and review actions, including integration of CLA processes;
    Identify, engage, and leverage private sector and non-state actors in health policy and monitoring activities;
    Support strengthening of GoK partner coordination frameworks at the national and county levels through co-creation exercises for inclusion of non-state actor concerns and specific needs in health systems strengthening initiatives;
    Identify policy, regulatory, and other barriers that impact participation by non-state organizations in health service delivery, and collaborate with internal and external partners to address issues;
    Support the strengthening of COG coordination structures, including expansion of TWGs to include relevant stakeholders at national and county levels;
    Lead efforts to facilitate dialogue with stakeholders to facilitate new partnerships in health;
    Ensure that all project plans, training curricula, and strategies are supportive of GoK policy and goals for non-state actors;
    Provide management, monitoring, and technical support to ensure key interventions under strategic partnerships area are successfully implemented in accordance with the objectives and timeline of the project;
    Provide high-quality technical products and services, deliver required results, and use resources efficiently and cost-effectively. This includes timely preparation and submission of deliverables and coordination and oversight of program area teams to do the same;
    Monitor the progress and pace of program area implementation, ensuring that project performance meets the expectations of USAID and clients, and bring any issues and concerns regarding project implementation to the attention of the COP/DCOP in timely manner;
    Contribute as member of the project’s Senior Management Team (SMT);
    Produce high-quality technical products and services in a timely and cost-effective manner; and
    Perform other activities as assigned by supervisor.

    Qualifications/Preferred Skills

    Master’s degree in public health, health policy, economics, law, or other relevant fields;
    8-10 years of demonstrated relevant professional experience in organizational and policy development, systems strengthening, and institutional capacity building in the private sector;
    In-depth understanding of public and private healthcare systems in Kenya;
    Previous experience working and coordinating with high-level governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders;
    Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to lead high-level meetings, forums, and conferences;
    Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy;
    Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, and ability to produce high-quality work in a timely manner;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the capacity to prepare and deliver formal presentations; and
    Functional fluency in English required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Ten years of relevant experience, or PhD+ Eight years of relevant experience
    Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

    Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

    Apply via :

    egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com

  • Africa Housing Forum Manager

    Africa Housing Forum Manager

    It’s an exciting time to be part of Habitat for Humanity International, HFHI, in Africa! Habitat has recently centered its operations for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya as part of its Global Impact 2025 initiative. This is a dramatic change initiative aimed at tripling our scale, impact and funding by 2025. As part of our rapidly growing regional team, you will be a critical member in helping Habitat realize that vision.

    The Africa hub manages Habitat’s operations across the region, including Lesotho, South Africa, Tanzania and Cote d’Ivoire, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Malawi. Nairobi provides access to some of the largest institutions and organizations shaping eastern Africa today. The Africa team plays a pivotal role in building Habitat’s brand in the market and helping elevate housing as a critical part of the solution to the complex challenges facing this region.

    We are looking for candidates who are driven, resourceful and want desperately to help as many families as possible build strength and stability through housing. We want people who are uncompromisingly committed to Habitat for Humanity’s vision and core values of courage (to do what’s right), accountability (to take personal responsibility for the mission and our actions) and humility (to remember that we are part of something bigger than ourselves). Together, we will achieve a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

    About The Role

    Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of Africa Housing Forum Manager. The successful candidate will maintain and build relationships to support Habitat’s role as convener for its inaugural Africa Housing Forum, happening in April 2022. As the host of the first ever Africa Housing Forum, Habitat aims to further push the affordable housing agenda in Africa by bringing key partners and housing experts together. Moving forward, this will become a biennial event.

    An adept project and event manager, this individual is the central liaison, both internally with the HFHI team (Internal Advisory Group), as well as with external stakeholders: vendors, partners and co-organizers of the Africa Housing Forum (Forum Steering Committee). The incumbent will also coordinate and liaise with peers from other regional housing forums (Latin America/Caribbean, Asia/Pacific, Europe) and within the Europe/Middle East/Africa internal team. They will plan the logistics of this hybrid event, aiming to host around 500 in-person and virtual attendees.

    The successful candidate brings in-depth experience managing complex projects and events and has exceptional communication skills – both listening and speaking. They thrive on building relationships both internally and externally and are excited about convening an exceptionally meaningful Africa Housing Forum.

    Key Responsibilities

    Serve as the primary liaison for NGOs, governments, and donor relationships in regard to the organization of the Africa Housing Forum 2022 events. Support with the mapping of key stakeholders to be included as Forum co-organizers.
    Serve as the point of contact for African countries, ensuring to keep the Area Vice President and other Area Leadership Team members consulted and updated.
    Contribute to development and implementation of Africa Housing Forum Event Strategy.
    Drive entire project life-cycles, from event vision and concept to timeline management, budgets, execution and reporting for the Africa Housing Forum.
    Coordinate the work of external Steering Group and the internal Advisory Committee.
    Attend key coordination and networking events for coordination, information gathering and/or networking.
    Monitor and support the programmatic design team regarding the general agenda of the Forum.
    Coordinate the selection and systematization of best practices and experiences (for exhibition and presentation) with the knowledge management group, manage deadlines for submission, selection and awarding and ensuring that awardees have adequate funding for their participation. Specifically analyze: (i) selection of experiences and documentation (selection criteria, development of templates, request and recruiting of exhibitors, review and evaluation of cases/exhibitors); (ii) coordinate exhibit/display of selected best practices and experiences; (iii) identify most representative experiences to be presented in the Forum program.
    Vendor Management: Identify and select the local operator/anchor of the Forum and coordinate with them all the logistic organization of the event in the host country. Negotiate (as needed) with the venue organizers and providers of all spaces, logistics, catering, translation, logistics support, etc.
    Develop and manage the marketing strategy for the Forum including coordinating image & communications design of the event, registration of participants and exhibits, merchandising, etc.
    Support the identification and management of virtual platforms for the housing forum as may be needed.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree.
    Minimum of 10 years’ overall related experience including partnership development, event organization and project management, preferably in international development contexts.
    Outstanding event management, organization and negotiation skills, including being highly creative and having a strong eye for event design and a love of detail.
    Sound business acumen, with the ability to work closely with multiple diverse internal and external partners and stakeholders to produce and manage a big event while also being able to work independently.
    Good understanding of African institutions and policy frameworks.
    Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with mastery of logistics and workflows, capable of overseeing multiple work-streams and dependencies.
    Strategic thinker who enjoys working in a collaborative, solutions driven environment and is proactive.
    Excited by/comfortable with fast paced, dynamic, hands-on role, and ability to adapt to change.
    Flexibility working in multi-cultural environments.
    Budget and financial management skills.
    Good coordination and facilitation skills.
    Active support of HFHI values and commitments:
    Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
    Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
    Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
    Safeguarding – HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

    Preferred

    Master’s degree.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Deadline for applications is 24 September 2021.

    Apply via :

    www.habitat.org

  • Grants Manager

    Grants Manager

    Job Title: Grants Manager, SBS
    Reporting: Research Director
    Relationships And Contact: Staff and External Stakeholders
    Job Purpose:
    Responsible for providing grants management support for all research grants and projects within the Strathmore University Business School.
    Main Duties And Responsibilities

    Grants portfolio coordination and compliance management: Track progress of research activities undertaken within Strathmore Business school and maintain an up-to-date status of all current research (internally or externally led). This includes ensuring that grantor conditions for the disbursement of research funds are addressed and implementation of grants are aligned to institutional policies as well as commitments with grantors and other stakeholders.
    Research partnership coordination: Establish and maintain research relationships and partnerships and encourage more funds for research from grantors, industry, and other external organizations.
    Review of research-related contracts: Assisting in the negotiation research related contracts and research partnership agreements in liaison with the legal office
    Coordination of grants application: Identify and facilitate the bidding for competitive research grants. This includes assessing and advising on the feasibility of committing university resources into specific competitive bids, mobilizing faculty and potential partners into effective teams for specific bids and supporting potential grantees in submitting competitive bids. This also includes supporting administrative processes for new grants such as ensuring that required authorizations are administered and that grant application gateways and platforms are valid and up to date (e.g., DUNS, SAMS, eRA Commons)
    Strategy and portfolio growth: Provide guidance on a pathway for growth of SBS’ grants portfolio and implement initiatives to promote this growth for example organising grant training workshops

    Job Requirements
    The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications:

    A Master’s degree in any business-related course from a recognized institution.
    Professional accountancy qualifications (CPAK or equivalent) and professional audit training and experience will be an added advantage
    Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in grants management
    Administrative and Office management experience and demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness, be proactive and solutions focused

    Competencies And Attributes

    Clear understanding of the research grants landscape and the rigor required by grant-making institutions e.g., USAID, DfID, CIDA, SIDA among others.
    Understanding of various research threads and trends of donor interest.
    Ability to interact with senior researchers, grant accounting staff, Human Resources personnel as well as their counterparts in the various grantor organizations.
    Should have multidisciplinary skills in the different areas and also have an academic inclination.
    Clear understanding of the research process and procedures
    Basic knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures.
    Analytical skills
    Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

    Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Grants Manager” on the subject line to careers@sbs.ac.ke by end of the day (5:30 pm) Monday 30th August 2021.Due to the large number of applications, we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.This is an opportunity for internal candidates onlyPlease be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.

    Apply via :

    careers@sbs.ac.ke

  • Private Sector Engagement Manager

    Private Sector Engagement Manager

    Salary: USD60,000 to USD70,000 per year
    Closing date: Wednesday 15th September 2021
    Private Sector Engagement Manager – The Role
    The Private Sector Engagement Manager provides expertise across World Animal Protection’s global campaigns. They will work flexibly through virtual, integrated campaign teams to deliver World Animal Protection’s global campaigns, leading and supporting the strategic and tactical delivery of corporate campaigning, influencing and engagement. They will develop inspiring and innovative approaches which realise campaign strategies to bring about the transformative change World Animal Protection is aiming for. The role will also manage associated project activity, acting as a primary interface between the campaign teams and new and existing corporate targets or partnerships within their sphere of influence.
     
    The Private Sector Engagement Manager plays a key role in the global campaign teams to which they are assigned. They must be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve individual and organisational objectives and targets through the use of effective negotiating and influencing techniques. 
    Private Sector Engagement Manager – Requirements

    Experienced and highly motivated private sector and corporate engagement specialist, with a proven track record in developing and delivering corporate campaigns, influencing and engagement strategies to achieve change.
    Experience in the operational and tactical delivery of (preferably global) corporate influencing and engagement strategies to a high standard.
    Strong understanding of global and regional corporate accountability, which includes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Some understanding of responsible investment, political and socio-economic trends is also required.
    Team player with excellent project management and co-ordination skills and ability to develop and maintain good working relationships across internal departments, teams, cultures, and geographies.
    Strong communicator, and able to constructively engage and motivate external and internal stakeholders, to develop and deliver project solutions.
    First class analytical and decision-making skills – able to assimilate and analyse information quickly and accurately to effectively inform campaign strategies and tactics.
    Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, including written and spoken English.
    Works well under pressure of deadlines.
    Flexible to undertake international travel.
    A passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to the aims and values of World Animal protection.

    *We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. If you’re passionate about joining us and think you have much of what we’re looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure… we’d love to hear from you. *
    We actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all.
    At World Animal Protection we recruit with our values & behaviours in mind. Please bear this in mind through your application journey. These are:

    Global: We make decisions & act with a global mindset
    Diverse & Inclusive: We actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all
    Collaborative: We work together and co-create to achieve lasting change
    Agile: We make change happen in a fast-moving world
    Growing People: We continually learn and develop
    Accountable: We are role models. We take responsibility for our actions and encourage others to do the same.
    Courageous: We push boundaries, take risks and set ambitious targets

    Apply via :

    jobs.jobvite.com

  • Programme Staff – Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

    Programme Staff – Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

    The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi represents Denmark in Kenya and manages development and stabilization cooperation and follows political developments. The Embassy also promotes green growth and trade between Denmark and Kenya, supports regional cooperation in East Africa, and has a consular and visa section.
    The Embassy is seeking to recruit a Programme Staff – Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) who will be part of the Governance and Health Team. The team implements a range of thematic programs under Denmark’s Kenya strategic framework for the period 2021-25. The programme staff will deliver towards the following objective under the Strategic Framework:

    Democratic governance, human rights and equitable access to services: Strengthen democratic participation and citizen engagement, protection of human rights, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, access to justice as well as delivery of equitable public services through the implementation of the Constitution and devolution, and Strategic Framework Outcome

    Specifically, the programme staff will be responsible for implementing the development engagement “Accelerate – working towards the three zeros: Strengthened respect for and improved Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights SRHR and decrease in gender-based violence (GBV)”. In addition, the programme staff will support the aspects of the development engagement on Civil Society, Democratic Governance and Human Rights that relate to gender equality, women’s inclusion, political participation and access to justice.
    Reporting: The programme staff will report to the Team Leader of the Governance and Health Team.
    Key Responsibilities

    Responsible for managing the “Accelerate” engagement between the Embassy, Population Service International (PSI), Population Support Kenya (PSK), and Nairobi Gender Violence Recovery Center (GVRC). This includes handling all dialogue, administration, budget/financial and performance management, overseeing monitoring & evaluation (M&E) of this engagement.
    Serve as the Embassy’s Gender Focal Point and work across the Embassy to inform overall political dialogue between Denmark and Kenya and provide support to colleagues and external stakeholders in relation to gender and SRHR.
    Responsible for a timely closing of development engagements.
    Provide support and backup to other colleagues as needed.
    Liaise with other colleagues within the Embassy and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs more broadly to ensure strong linkages and synergies between related programmes and policy efforts on health, human rights, participation, gender equality, women’s political inclusion, empowerment of socially excluded groups such as LGBT+ persons and access to justice.
    Contribute to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities.
    Build and actively use a relevant network to take forward the Embassy’s agenda on gender and human rights more broadly, including within government, civil society, development partners, think tanks and research institutions, private sector.
    Identify opportunities for communication and public diplomacy
    Participate in coordination meetings and other relevant coordination mechanisms.
    Plan and conduct periodic field trips to various locations in Kenya.
    Contribute to reporting and responding to requests from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy senior management as well as to the preparation of various high-level visits.
    Other duties as assigned.

    Education and Desired Experience

    Relevant master’s degree (ideally gender studies, development studies, political science, public health, or similar).
    At least 5 progressive years working experience in programme management in gender-related aspects of development with good knowledge of results-based management, administration, financial management, monitoring, and evaluation.
    Experience working for and/or interacting with development partners (‘donors’) and/or international or multilateral organizations.
    Proven and solid understanding of gender (SRHR, GBV, equality, inclusive participation) and the interplay between governance, human rights, health and development.
    Extensive experience in project management of major development programmes, including project cycle management and notable experience in financial monitoring of large budgets.
    Experience with writing analytical briefs and policy notes and with driving policy and programmatic change based on state-of-the-art technical standards.
    Skilled in MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant programmes and applications as well as ability to quickly familiarize oneself with other IT systems.

    Skills, Knowledge and personal qualities

    Experience with a fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
    Flexibility and ability to prioritize and plan daily work according to evolving needs, often with short deadlines and shifting tasks.
    Ability to work independently and in a structured and effective manner, with attention to detail and results.
    Strong written and oral communication skills.
    Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, motivated by cooperating with a diverse mix of professionals and different cultures. Ability to build and maintain networks.
    Professionalism and maturity, understanding of what it means to work for a political organization

    Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation and a CV to Dynamic People Consulting Limited to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than 14th September 2021.
    The email subject should be “PROGRAMME STAFF – GENDER AND SRHR
    Please note that we will not consider late applications.
    The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.
    Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
    The successful candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@dpckenya.com